Tough-luck Tottenham to miss out on Downing and Portsmouth trio?

Tottenham have made Stewart Downing arguably their biggest priority of the January transfer window, but it looks like they may be giving up the chase soon.

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Inter Milan to make surprise move for Owen?

According to the Daily Mail, Inter Milan could make a move for Newcastle’s Michael Owen as a short-term solution to their need for a new striker.

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Wigan’s Valencia demands could reopen Real’s Pennant interest

If Real Madrid want to make Antonio Valencia their third big-money January signing, they may have to shell out £20m for the Wigan winger, according to the Daily Mail.

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Manchester City to fork out £18m for Blackburn star Santa Cruz

According to the Daily Mail, Mark Hughes and Roque Santa Cruz will finally get their chance to reunite, as Manchester City and Blackburn are set to agree on a fee…

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Toure out, Diakhate in at Arsenal?

According to reports, Arsenal could be set for a £10m move for Dynamo Kiev defender Pape Diakhate.

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4-4-2: It Needs Wingers

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Bloody frigging obvious, right? Ours must be the only 4-4-2 on earth which has no width at all. Milan, when they play the diamond midfield 4-4-2 may not have obvious…

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Does Germany need Ballack?

Michael Ballack, The Captain Charisma, has been the face of German football for quite a while now. Ever since WC 2002, one could feel German teams have been built around…

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Soccerlens 2008 Review

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Modern football is on 24/7, 365 days an year. It’s intense. It’s in your face. It’s ridiculously easy to get sucked in and react to news on a daily basis,…

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Dear You, You suck. Signed, me.

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Dear reader, It has been brought to my attention that you support a football club which is different to that which I support. The regrettable but necessary responsibility therefore falls…

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The Best Goalkeepers of 2008

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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…

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Response To Ronaldo’s Strangling Is Embarrassing

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Juventus interested in Chelsea duo

Juventus are considering moves for a couple of Chelsea players, according to the Daily Mail.

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Chelsea set to bid for Marseille star Ben Arfa?

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According to the Daily Mirror, Chelsea are planning to make a £10m+ move for Marseille star Hatem Ben Arfa.

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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…

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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…

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Droylsden v Chesterfield: The strangest cup-tie of the year

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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…

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L’Équipe’s All-Star Best XI of 2008

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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…

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Transfer Rumors (29 Dec 08): AC Milan to make Agger bid, Villa line up Defoe, Real end Young pursuit, and more

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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…

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Arsene looking to Newcastle trio to bolster Arsenal?

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Arsenal could make a triple raid of Newcastle in January, according to a weekend report by the News of the World.

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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.

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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.

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Villa line up Defoe with Bent as Plan B

Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa are set to dive headfirst in the transfer market in January in order to aid their challenge for the top four, and striker looks to…

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November 2008 Review: When Arsenal and Manchester United lost ground and Tottenham beat Liverpool

November would see Arsenal and frustrate in the league and dazzle in the Carling Cup while Tottenham did pretty much the same, knocking out Liverpool in the process. Outside England…

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