Chelsea Look To Sign Two Benfica Teenagers - Why It Could Help The Portuguese National Team

It is normally frowned upon by clubs, rather than fans, to pursue young stars. I mean really young; 15 or 16, when they are just approaching an age of maturity but haven't quite reached it yet. Being hounded by clubs around the world can damage those who let it go to their head. It is normal for players of this age to move to new teams in their own country, but generally not abroad. However, overseas transfers of young talents are now starting to happen, with Arsenal particularly known for exploiting this.

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Manchester United Address Midfield Problems - Why Darren Fletcher Faces An Uphill Battle For A Place In The Team

It is another summer of change at Old Trafford, as many Manchester United fans’ fears were realised after Sir Alex Ferguson retired in May last year.  David Moyes was unable to guide the 2013 champions to further success and was eventually sacked, with the Red Devils enduring their worst ever Premier League campaign in which they finished seventh.

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Bony Lined Up To Replace Suarez - Why The Ivorian Could Add Firepower To The Reds' Attack

One thing Wilfried Bony has proven he can do over the last few years is score goals.  With Luis Suarez having left Anfield for Barcelona, Talksport have reported that Liverpool are considering replacing the Uruguayan’s attacking threat by signing Swansea's Ivorian striker.

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THREE Players That Arsenal Should Send Away From The Emirates Before Next Season

Arsenal fans will have a huge smile on their faces today as Mathieu Debuchy and Alexis Sanchez edge closer to signing for the Gunners. The thought of being able to compete with big teams for a world class player is too much for some, and many of those people have taken to the internet to express their relief. However, with this influx of new players something will have to give and a few players have been selected to be sold or go out on loan. This is not just to free up wages, but also to make sharing playing time viable and ensure everyone is happy.

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Anderson and Bebe's Futures Set To Be Decided By Van Gaal - Why It Is Now Or Never For The Manchester United Duo

The new era that was supposed to begin at Old Trafford last summer did not go exactly to plan.  Two men who were not regular features of David Moyes’ disastrous campaign in charge of Manchester United were Anderson and Bebe.  With both players having a year left on their contracts with the club, the Manchester Evening News discussed the possibility of them having a role under incoming manager Louis van Gaal.

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Adam Lallana Not Guaranteed To Start For Liverpool - Why The Midfielder Must Fight For His Place At Anfield

Adam Lallana was a key player for Southampton last season, continuing the resurgence of the south coast club after they returned from the third tier of English football back to the Premier League. At Liverpool, however, the 26-year-old can expect to fight for his place with several young stars.

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Brazil Crash Out Of The World Cup - Why This Should Concern Chelsea

Last night 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil bowed out in the semi-finals to Germany in horrific fashion. It was an absolute disaster for Brazil, who lost the game 7-1. The result is now their record defeat in a World Cup finals. There were three Chelsea players involved for the hosts at this World Cup: Oscar, Ramires and Willian. Will this affect their performances in the new season?

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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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Suarez Heavily Linked With Barcelona Switch - Why The Striker Is Irreplaceable At Anfield

Following the aftermath of the biting scandal from a heated World Cup group match, the Metro are reporting that Luis Suarez may be leaving Liverpool after all. The powers that be at Anfield must have been shaking their heads after everything they had done for the Uruguay international, beginning when he was accused of racially abusing Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra and also including his bite of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

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Joel Campbell Linked With Arsenal Exit - Why The Gunners Should Keep The Costa Rica Star At The Club Next Season

With the World Cup almost at an end and teams returning to training, thoughts will soon be turning to the new Premier League season. The transfer window has been open for a while now and teams haven't hung around in their pursuit of new players. As we all know, most of the big clubs have signed some new players, but Arsenal are yet to open their chequebook. However, their business so far has involved bringing in young prospects and getting rid of those who are worthless at the club. Clearing wages for new players is a very important job, because if you can't afford the wages then you won't get the player.

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Lukaku Considers His Chelsea Future - Why The Striker Must Go Where He Will Be Loved

He may not have made as many headlines as he would have liked at the World Cup, but Romelu Lukaku must now forget about Belgium for the time being and sort out his future at club level.  The striker’s Chelsea career is yet to really start, and there are rumours that his time at Stamford Bridge may be coming to an end.

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Gunners Eye Three Players - Why Triple Deal Would Show Huge Intent From Arsenal

Arsenal have not yet made a signing for the first team and Arsene Wenger has been criticised for this, especially as most of their rivals have already secured some big money-players. Manchester United have bought Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera. Chelsea has secured Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa. Liverpool have been very busy and signed Adam Lallana, Emre Can and Rickie Lambert, while Manchester City have bought Fernando from FC Porto and picked up Bacary Sagna who was a free agent. They have all spent on key positions which need improving, but now it is time for the Gunners to show that they mean business.

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Wilfried Zaha Is At A Crucial Point In His Development - Why The Winger Just Needs To Play

It was only 18 months ago that Manchester United signed Wilfried Zaha and were reported to have acquired the services of one of English football’s brightest young stars.  Now something of a forgotten man at the club, the winger must wait and see if he is part of new manager Louis van Gaal’s plans for next season.

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Liverpool Linked With Serbian Winger - Why The Player Has The Perfect Mix Of Experience And Potential

Only turning 20 years of age in March, Lazar Markovic is reportedly set to be bought for a fee of just under £20 million.  Liverpool are the club who are in for him, according to Sky Sports, with a deal to take him to Anfield believed to be close.

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Liverpool Centre-Back Targeted By Galatasaray - Why Brendan Rodgers Must Handle The Defender's Future Carefully

As Dejan Lovren tells Southampton is head is already at Anfield, one Liverpool defender could be on his way out of the club.  The Mirror are reporting that Galatasaray are prepared to offer Martin Skrtel a big-money contract in order to lure the centre-back to the Super Lig.

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