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    Monday
    Jul282014

    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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    Sunday
    Jul272014

    Rooney Stakes His Claim For United Captaincy - Why He Could Be The Man To Lead The Club's Next Generation

    With the departure of Nemanja Vidic, Manchester United are in need of a new captain. According to the Manchester Evening News, Wayne Rooney fancies himself for the job.

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    Saturday
    Jul262014

    Kevin Strootman Linked With Manchester United - Why The Red Devils May Struggle To Sign The Midfielder

    Many of the Netherlands’ World Cup squad have been linked with Manchester United since Louis van Gaal was named as the Red Devils’ new manager.  One Dutchman who was not in Brazil, however, has also been talked up as a potential target for the club.  Kevin Strootman missed the tournament through injury, but his displays for his country in qualifying and in Serie A for Roma were impressive enough to make him a viable option.

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    Saturday
    Jul262014

    Lukaku Must Assess Chelsea Future - What Drogba's Return Could Mean For The Young Forward

    As Didier Drogba got a hero’s welcome on his return to Stamford Bridge, one must wonder where that leaves Romelu Lukaku.  The 21-year-old has been at Chelsea since 2011, spending most of his first season in England with the London club’s reserves and the next two out on loan, at West Brom and Everton respectively.

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    Friday
    Jul252014

    Manchester United Weigh Up Move For Depay - Why Their New Manager Is The Best Man To Decide

    If enough Dutch players had not already been linked with moves to Manchester United, another has been added to the list in the form of Memphis Depay.  There have been rumours of many of the Netherlands squad possibly linking up with their former national coach Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.  Out of them all though, with questions surrounding the unlikelihood of certain transfers and whether United would even want some of the mentioned players, Depay would certainly be an interesting acquisition.

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    Tuesday
    Jul222014

    Mats Hummels Wanted By Manchester United - Why A Transfer May Be Complicated

    As the reshuffle at Old Trafford continues, the latest name to be linked with a move to Manchester United is Mats Hummels.  The Daily Mail have reported that a fee has been agreed with Borussia Dortmund for the defender.  This, however, contrasts with comments from the German club’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, who seemed to dismiss the rumour.

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    Monday
    Jul212014

    Drogba Set For Chelsea Return - Why The Striker Could Struggle To Better His Last Game For The Blues

    Players come and go in football.  Sometimes they even come back.  Returns can be low-key, especially if it is just a former right-back rejoining to provide a bit of cover.  A club being reunited with a striker who scored 157 goals for them, however, is a completely different story.  Chelsea are the lucky side to be linked with such a real-life fairy tale.

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    Saturday
    Jul192014

    Former Red Devils Star Recommends Aston Villa Defender - Why Ron Vlaar Could Be The Man Manchester United Need

    Manchester United’s defence is on area that looks set for a major reshuffle this season.  Long-serving centre-backs Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic have already left the club, and Patrice Evra is rumoured to be another possible departure.  According to former Red Devils defender Paul McGrath, one man who could fit in well in the side’s backline is Aston Villa’s Ron Vlaar.

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    Friday
    Jul182014

    No Cross-City Switch For Yaya Toure - Why The Midfielder Looks Set To Stay At The Premier League Champions

    Yaya Toure has been one of the best midfielders in Europe for a few years now, and recent rumours that he was unhappy at Manchester City were not the sort of thing the Premier League champions were looking for after lifting the trophy in May.  Fortunately for them, though, the Guardian have reported that the 31-year-old intends to ignore transfer speculation stay at the Etihad Stadium.

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    Thursday
    Jul172014

    Nigeria Midfielder Linked With Blues Exit - Why Mikel Could Be Shipped Out By Chelsea

    As Chelsea look to pack their midfielder, one man who could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge is John Obi Mikel.  The 27-year-old only featured in 24 Premier League games last season, and now looks set to struggle even more for a place in the Blues’ lineup.

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    Thursday
    Jul172014

    Khedira Linked With Stamford Bridge Move - Why Real Madrid Star Would Be Perfect For Chelsea 

    The season will begin in less than a month, but pre-season will now be at the forefront of all the news headlines. This includes players being bought and sold, as well as teams' fitness and form. Everything to do with clubs is the centre of everyone's interest now that the World Cup has finished.

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    Wednesday
    Jul162014

    International Team-Mates To Fight For Place At Chelsea - Why Diego Costa Needs A Good Start

    With his signing now announced, Chelsea’s newest striker Diego Costa has claimed he is ready to make an impact for the Blues in the Premier League.  The first thing he has set his sights on, according to the Express, is the battle with Fernando Torres for a place in the starting lineup.

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    Tuesday
    Jul152014

    Gunners Consider Ospina - Why Colombia Star Would Be A Great Signing For Arsenal

    There is global misery now that the World Cup has ended. A constant flow of football was great, but we now have to wait over a month for the Premier League to return. However, clubs know that the transfer market will go into overdrive and they will now have to move very fast in order to land the players that they want.

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    Sunday
    Jul132014

    Marco Reus Linked With Manchester United - What Fans Would Expect From The German Midfielder

    The latest name to be linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer is Marco Reus.  According to the Express, incoming Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is interested in bringing the 25-year-old to his new club.

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    Saturday
    Jul122014

    Former Arsenal Man Linked With Manchester United And Chelsea - Why A Premier League Return May Be Unlikely

    Having suffered a premature end to his World Cup campaign due to him elbowing Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic, Alex Song is now being linked with a move away from Barcelona.  According to the Daily Star, there is interest to bring the Cameroon international back to the Premier League.

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