Problems Arise With Remy's Liverpool Medical - Why Brendan Rodgers' Side Have Missed Out On A Proven Goalscorer

With the completion of his move to Liverpool seemingly imminent, Loic Remy’s future has taken a drastic turn.  According to the Telegraph, a failed medical has dashed the striker’s hopes of joining the Reds this summer.

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Manchester City Stars Suffer Racial Abuse During Pre-season In Croatia

With the first-team off in America in their pre-season tour, Manchester City’s U-21 side were looking to continue in their winning ways in their pre-season training camp in Croatia, when racism reared its ugly head yet again. The incident happened during the U-21 side’s match against Croatian side HNK Rijeka in Novigrad, Croatia on Tuesday. The home side were leading 1-0, but the match was called off after 44 minutes after the visitors France U-19 international midfielder Seko Fofana was allegedly racially abused by an opponent.

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Brendan Rodgers To Weigh Up Move For Striker - Why The Liverpool Boss May Want To Sell Before He Buys

The loss of Luis Suarez is going to affect Liverpool next season.  Exactly how much it affects them depends on the actions they take prior to the transfer window slamming shut on the opening day of September.

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Mourinho Considers Signing Defender For The Second Time - Why Varane Could Swap Madrid For London

Plying his trade with Real Madrid at the age of 21, Raphael Varane is set for a bright future.  According to the Daily Mail, however, there may be some problems with the French defender’s present.

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Mourinho Eyes Young French Star - Why Chelsea Could Be About To Sign One Of The Brightest Prospects In Europe

A fee of £7 million may not seem like a lot given some of the transfer business of the last couple of seasons, but that is what Chelsea are reportedly set to pay for a young French midfielder.  According to the Independent, the Blues are considering a move for Adrien Rabiot of Paris Saint-Germain.

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Reds Linked With Young Belgium Striker - Why The Move Could Benefit The Player Long-Term

One of the youngest stars to make a name for himself at this summer’s World Cup is Belgium striker Divock Origi.  According to the Independent, Liverpool have agreed a fee of around £10 million with French club Lille in order to sign him.

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Manchester United Linked With Switzerland Left-Back - Why Luke Shaw Could Face Fresh Competition At Old Trafford

The Red Devils may have already brought in Luke Shaw but, according to the Daily Mail, that isn’t stopping them looking at other potential left-backs they could sign.  The latest name to be linked with Manchester United is Ricardo Rodriguez, who despite his age of 21 does not seem like much of a youngster when compared with 18-year-old Shaw.

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United Spoilt For Choice At Left-Back - Why The Signing Of Luke Shaw Could Signal The End For Patrice Evra

After superb performances at left-back for Southampton, 18-year-old Luke Shaw was signed by Manchester United in June following England’s World Cup exit. Although very young, he has Premier League experience with the Saints and has already played at a World Cup, so everyone knows what he can do. Does this spell the end for Patrice Evra at Manchester United?

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Chelsea Continue To Be Linked With Juventus Midfielder - Why He Could Move To Stamford Bridge

Having taken the decision to leave Manchester United in 2012, Paul Pogba is now one of the most sought after midfielders in Europe.  Less than a year after switching to Juventus the player made his debut for his country, with the France international currently representing Les Bleus at the World Cup in Brazil.

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Arsenal: Offload Vermaelen And Look To Sign France International

It is being reported in the Metro that David Moyes is keen on taking Arsenal's defender Thomas Vermaelen as a replacement for Nemanja Vidic who is leaving in the Summer.

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Portugal R-on Their Way: A Closer Look At The World Cup Qualifying Results

Well, I discussed it last week and the results are finally in! The winners of the week’s most exciting UEFA World Cup qualifiers were determined yesterday.

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Who Will Be Booking Their Ticket to Brazil This Week?

Unfortunately for all of us football fans, all domestic leagues are on hold yet again this weekend for International play. Some are just friendlies, but there are still a few juicy world cup qualifiers to look forward to. For UEFA, on Friday, France is playing the Ukraine while Portugal will be matched up against Sweden. Both sides will also meet again on Tuesday to finish up this playoff round. So the question is why am I to be excited about this?

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Remembering Bruno Metsu’s Senegal

With the burial of Bruno Metsu taking place last week in his adopted Senegal, it provides us with a perfect opportunity reflect on what was his greatest footballing achievement.

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The World Cup seeding fiasco – Isn’t being blown out of proportion?

The announcement of the top seeds for the World Cup draw has been met with a significant amount of distain by a large chunk of the footballing world – but are they really the grave injustice we are being led to belief?

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Olivier Giroud's fine form this season

It has been a good start to the season for Arsenal's Olivier Giroud. After a solid, if not spectacular, first season in England, Giroud has found his feet, so to speak, and is playing at the top of his game.

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