Transfer wheel has been spinning around like clock-work. A lot of rumors have been flying around so grab a pen and pad while i break down the rumors and other news in world football.
After a quite first few weeks in the transfer market, Barcelona has now begun to make some real noise. First thing first is the report from goal.com saying that Brazilian wonder kid Keirrison have all but finished the deal. Barca plan on loaning him to Valencia once the deal is approved. The treble have also confirmed the signing of Brazilian and Inter Milan leftback Maxwell. He made 79 appearances in the Serie A, but fell out of favor under Jose "special one" Mourinho. The biggest news has been the re-ignition of the swoop of Eto'o and Ibrahimovic. The deal could see Eto'o, Hleb, and cash go to Milan with Ibra going to Barca.
As for the signing of Keirrison, I like the move. You never know what you get with these young Brazilians....he could be the next Ronaldo or the next Jo. Barca have had good luck with Brazilian strikers in the past with Romario, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho. The thing i could see being an issue is the loan situation. Let's say he goes to Valencia and shines. It will be a tough process to bring him back because he might want to stay. Maxwell will be good for a depth in the back-line and a replacement for the departure of Sylvinho. He is a player that can play all up and down the left side and has tasted success with both Ajax and Inter
Now to the big story. The swap of Eto'o for Ibra has always been a sensitive subject for me cause I think it's a horrible idea. Ibra is a world-class talent, but doesn't fit Barca's pass and move football, for starters he doesn't pass or move. He is a brilliant one on one player and can score from anywhere, but that all he brings to the game. Eto'o is not as clinical as Ibra in front of goal and may also lack the technique that the big swede has. What Eto'o does bring to the table is a non-stop work rate. That is vital for a striker in a 4-3-3. As for Inter and Eto'o, it looks like it will take tame for him to adjust to the Serie A and Inter. Eto'o relies on quality service to score. At Inter, the service will be nowhere near as good as Barca. And Eto'o will have to become more accurate between the post. In the end, if the move takes place it will grow on me. Eto'o will be missed and loved at the nou camp for his service and Ibra's skill will be welcomed by me and many others when he makes that ball cross the white line.
Now to other transfer news.
Manchester City has become July's flavor of the month, taking over for Real Madrid. They have just completed a deal to bring Carlos Tevez to the blue half of Manchester. Tevez will bring a fire to the Man City attack that already includes Robinho, Gareth Barry, and Roque Santa Cruz. City has also been in talks with Jolean Lescott and Emmanuel Adebayor. The Adebayor deal is waiting a medical but reports have claimed that Ade is having cold feet. The Lescott move is the sensible one in my opinion. City have to get stronger at the back. And speaking of the man city back, an interesting named has popped up.....JOHN TERRY. Terry has been tight-lipped about the move that would see him earn 300,000 pounds a week. Personally, I feel Adebayor and Terry would be crazy to give up European football for a hopeful project, especially at the prime of their careers.
In the Serie A Juventus has signed Midfielder/Beast Felipe Melo from Fiorentina. The move along with the purchases of Brazilian Diego and azzurri captain Fabio Canavarro. These additions along with the lack of movement in the Serie A, instantly put Juventus up there as the favorite to steal the scudetto from Inter. AC Milan have been linked with many players but have only been able to sign American standout Oguchi Onyewu. He will help sure up the back of the rossoneri. Milan are still in talks with Sevilla for Confed Cup golden boot winner Luis Fabiano. They have also been linked with striker Adriano which would further the case to change their name to AC overweight Brazilian. Brazil captain Lucio has also confirmed a move to Inter from Bayern Munchen.
Non transfer info:
- Much love to Argentine side Estudiantes for their fourth copa libertadores win. They defeated Brazilian side Cruzeiro 2-1 on aggregate. Juan Sebastian Veron stood out for the argentines as he pulled all the strings and was a difficult mark all night. Estudiantes striker Mauro Boselli, who scored the winner, took home the tournament's golden boot. At 25 he will be on the mind of many of Europe's top clubs.
- David Beckham made his return to the mls today and his first game was against NY red bull. The galaxy dominated the game (Red Bull are dreadful) and beckham played a solid 69 mins. He look semi-interested but everyone knows that he can't wait to get back to the highest level of football.
- Workers in South Africa have ended the strike that struck fear in FIFA. The workers have agreed to a 12% raise that is a less than their demanded 13%. Some of the workers were earning as little as a $100 a month. With the construction resumed, the world cup looks to go on as scheduled
- FIFA 10 has created a set-piece creator which allows user to design their own runs. It will be interesting to see how this is used online because I know people will take advantage of it....as in cheat with it
- Uefa Europa cup has gotten underway. The first round qualifier has ended while the the return legs of the second round will be coming soon
- Superliga is down to only two sides. Chicago Fire (USA) v UANL (Mex). The final will take place Aug. 5th. Players to watch: Cuauhtémoc Blanco (Fire) and Batista (UANL)
- Uefa President Michel Platini has mentioned the possibility of a financial fair play system that could go into effect in 2012.
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