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Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen is enjoying his season as captain, even more so off the pitch now he has a new missus TV presenter Polly Parsons. The Sun reported the story , as 28 year old Parsons split with fiancé Sid Owen from Eastenders at the end of April, and was quickly swooped off her feet by Arsenal’s number 5. [...]

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen will be enjoying his long summer holiday as Belgium didn’t qualify for Euro 2012, even more so now with his new missus, TV presenter Polly Parsons. The Sun reported the story , as 28 year old Parsons split with fiancé Sid Owen from Eastenders at the end of April, and was quickly swooped off her [...]

Manchester United winger Nani could make a shock transfer to Real Madrid, according to Talk Sport. The 25 year old still has two years remaining on his contract at Old Trafford, and whilst his club remain confident of him renewing his current deal, Real Madrid could pounce on United’s lack of urgency and try to persuade the [...]

Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby may well be looking to impress this season, having only appeared 5 times as a substitute throughout the 2011/12 campaign. The recent comments from the 26 year old are encouraging, as he looks determined to prove himself on what he deemed a make or break season for the Emirates outfit. While seven [...]

Everton are eyeing up a move for FC Copenhagen left back Bryan Oviedo as they could face losing Leighton Baines to Manchester United, reports the Daily Mirror. Sir Alex Ferguson has been a long time admirer of the Toffees full back, and this could be the summer that he chooses to make a swoop for the ever [...]

Newcastle are yet again trying their hand at signing Lille right back Mathieu Debuchy, as Inter Milan have also announced their interest in signing the 27 year old reports the Daily Mirror . The Magpies pursuit of Debuchy has been one of this summers ongoing transfer sagas, and having initially had a £4 million bid for his services [...]

Swansea midfielder Joe Allen’s move to Liverpool is almost a done deal, according to the South Wales Evening Post. Liverpool have reportedly offered the Swans £12.5 million for their 22 year old, with Jonjo Shelvey likely to go the other way on a season long loan. Should the move go through, Brendan Rodgers will be reunited with [...]

So far this summer, Arsenal have been linked with a host of potential talent, as transfer gossip columns remain rife with stories regarding every team in the Premier League and beyond. Having already signed Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud in the hope of strengthening attacking wise, whether or not the remaining transfer speculation will come to [...]

Wind the clock back exactly one year, Arsenal found themselves in the middle of what seemed at the time two never ending transfer sagas; one in the form of Cesc Fabregas joining Barcelona, another was Manchester City’s relentless pursuit of Samir Nasri. One year on, and the departure of club captain Robin van Persie is the [...]

As one of the more controversial figures in European football, Samir Nasri’s recent three-match ban issued by the French Football Federation comes as no surprise following his conduct at Euro 2012, but what it is indicative of is another ugly side to our beautiful game, and what the modern footballer has become. We are all too [...]

Arsenal are lining up a bid for Malaga playmaker Santi Cazorla, casting further doubt over the fitness of Jack Wilshere, according to the Daily Mirror . Jack Wilshere has been out of action for a year following an ankle injury, and was expected back at the beginning of the upcoming season. However, a date has not yet been [...]

Uruguayan sensation Gaston Ramirez is set to be new Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers’ latest target, according to The Metro today. The 21 year old has been the talk of a host of top European clubs this summer, with Barcelona, AC Milan and Manchester City all reported to have shown their interest in the Bologna winger. However, Liverpool [...]

Ligue 1 outfit Marseille have announced they are willing to sell Spanish right back Cesar Azpilicueta to Chelsea, as reported by Talk Sport. The Blues are looking to sign a right back to fill the void left by the release of Jose Bosingwa earlier in the summer, and the 22 year old Spaniard has been their first [...]

Everton and West Ham could be set to battle it out for Inter Milan striker Luc Castaignos, reports Talk Sport this morning. The 19 year old has been allowed to leave by the Nerazzurri, and FC Twente’s recent announcement that they have not completed their deal for his services could result in a dog fight between Everton [...]

Manchester United’s chances of signing Lucas Moura could be reignited as Sao Paulo Vice President Jao Paulo de Jesus Lopez has announced that he believes a deal can still be reached, reports The Daily Mail. The talented young Brazilian has been one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s top targets this summer, and the 70 year old will no [...]

New Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is set to bring Wolves ‘keeper Dorus De Vries to Anfield before swooping for Swansea midfielder Joe Allen, announced The Daily Mail today. De Vries worked under Rodgers at Swansea before being sold to Wolves on a free transfer last summer, and his move as well as the proposed signing of Joe Allen [...]

Tottenham Hotspur Chairman Daniel Levy is reported to be suspicious of Arsenal and their interest in goalkeeper target Hugo Lloris, according to The Metro today. Levy suspects Gunners boss Arsene Wenger may have feigned interest in Lloris so that Lyon manager Remi Garde, who played under Wenger for three years, would up the asking price for the [...]

Newcastle are interested in signing Loic Remy from Marseille, and have made contact with the French club over the 25 year old, reports The Guardian. Remy is currently one of Ligue 1’s biggest stars, but a move to the Premier League could be likely as North London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal have also declared their interest in [...]

Aston Villa defender James Collins could be on his way back to West Ham as the East London club look to strengthen their side ahead of life back in the Premier League, according to The Sun. Currently at Aston Villa, the 28 year old originally signed for West Ham from Cardiff in 2005, and new Villa boss [...]

Ask any football fan what is so special about the 31 st August every year, and the vast majority will tell you just to turn on Sky Sports News and watch events unfold. Tune in to see the ‘drama’ that is transfer deadline day. We know what it’s all about, seeing reporters outside football grounds, cars leaving [...]