Transfer Rumors (30 Dec 08): Ben Arfa for Chelsea, Ivanovic and Malouda for Juve, Defoe prefers Spurs, and more
There’s a great deal of transfer news and rumors to report on as we move one day closer to the opening of the January transfer window.
The Best Goalkeepers of 2008
With the holiday’s over, and the New Year upon us. We at Soccerlens want to provide you, the readers, with the top Goalkeepers of 2008. Without further delay, here you…
Response To Ronaldo’s Strangling Is Embarrassing
Whilst writing for my United-focused blog, I have come under some criticism for my rather harsh appraisals of Cristiano Ronaldo. I don’t need to get down to the ins and…
Will Wigan star Valencia get dream Real move?
According to the agent of in-demand Wigan star Antonio Valencia, a move to Real Madrid would ‘be a dream’ for the Ecuadorian winger.
Everton not looking to sell Manchester City targets
According to the Guardian, Everton have given Manchester City a hands-off warning in regards to Mikel Arteta and Joleon Lescott.
Juventus interested in Chelsea duo
Juventus are considering moves for a couple of Chelsea players, according to the Daily Mail.
Chelsea set to bid for Marseille star Ben Arfa?
According to the Daily Mirror, Chelsea are planning to make a £10m+ move for Marseille star Hatem Ben Arfa.
Tottenham rebuffed in Bellamy chase but hopeful over Given deal
It appears that any efforts to pry Craig Bellamy away from West Ham in January are going to be futile. West Ham, despite their financial straits, rejected Tottenham’s initial £6m…
Defoe prefers Tottenham return over Villa move
Yesterday, I reported that Aston Villa were making a £16m offer for Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe. Since then, Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has denied making any such move, and…
Droylsden v Chesterfield: The strangest cup-tie of the year
Non-league Droylsden’s FA Cup dream appears to be over after the club were thrown out of the competition for fielding an ineligible player in their 2-1 defeat of League Two…
L’Équipe’s All-Star Best XI of 2008
It’s that time of the year again. With the days fast approaching December 31, awards for the “Best XI” of 2008 are being handed left and right. Even Soccerlens jumped…
Transfer Rumors (29 Dec 08): AC Milan to make Agger bid, Villa line up Defoe, Real end Young pursuit, and more
We’re only a few days away from the start of a new year and the opening of the winter transfer window. I know, it’s exciting, right? A few high-profile deals…
Arsene looking to Newcastle trio to bolster Arsenal?
Arsenal could make a triple raid of Newcastle in January, according to a weekend report by the News of the World.
Real end pursuit of £30m Villa star Young – for now
Real Madrid won’t be making a move for Aston Villa star Ashley Young in the January transfer window, after being told that the 23-year-old attacker will cost them £30m.
West Ham reject Manchester City’s bid for duo
According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City have had bids for Craig Bellamy and Scott Parker rejected by West Ham.
