Race For Remy Gets Back Underway

The race for French international Loic Remy has restarted after Liverpool pulled out of a deal to sign the QPR striker due to issues regarding his medical. After a fierce race involving a number of Premier League teams, Liverpool had appeared to have secured an £8.5 million deal for Remy only to withdraw from the transfer at the last minute despite the Frenchman travelling to the States to meet up with the squad on their pre-season tour.

On the back of a successful season on loan at Newcastle, Remy impressed when he came on for France during this summer's World Cup in Brazil. Liverpool had fought off challenges from Everton, Arsenal, Newcastle and a number of European clubs to sign Remy, and the odds on the Unibet iPhone appsuggest even more clubs could now come in for the 27-year old now that Liverpool have pulled out of the race.

Brendan Rodgers confirmed Remy wouldn't be joining the club, admitting it was disappointing to miss out on a forward who could have perhaps scored some of the goals Liverpool will be missing following Luis Suarez' departure to Barcelona.

"It's very simple, we have decided not to go ahead with the deal. It's unfortunate for the player - we're obviously disappointed - but there's nothing more to be said. We move onto other targets,” said the Liverpool manager.

But concerns regarding the rumoured failed medical have been quickly dismissed by QPR and it remains to be seen whether recent developments will deter potential suitors for Remy. As long as there isn't any concern over his fitness, there is no doubt Remy has the ability to be a prolific goalscorer in the Premier League. With so many clubs looking to sign a proven goalscorer this summer, it doesn't look as though Remy's return to Loftus Road will be an extended one. 

Does Falcao Move Suggest Lack Of Chelsea Pulling Power?

So, there we have it. Radamel Falcao has chosen his destination for next season, and it isn't the Premier League. The beefy Colombian was seen as a replacement for £50m flop Fernando Torres meaning Roman Abramovich will now have to flick through his book of contacts to continue his search for a big money goal-gobbler. But it raises the question, do Chelsea still have the pulling power that they have held previously under the trazillionnaire Russian?

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Sam Allardyce scoops experienced defender

I am sure that many of you have described, or abused, a footballer as 'a rat' in your existence, but Sam Allardyce can expect one of his players to be referred to as just that after he has scooped Romanian full-back Razvan Rat on a free deal. Bargain, I hear you shout. And you'd be right. Although he doesn't scurry around bins at the back of a nightclub in his spare time, that we know of, like his namesakes, he is sure to prove to be a repulsive sight for opponents because of his ability. 

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Fulham secure full-back deal, but Jol seeks more transfers

Martin Jol unravelled his lederhosen today as he welcomed Koln right-back Sascha Riether to the club on a permanent basis. The stocky German has been one of the club's stand out players this season and Cottagers far and wide will be raising their bratwurst in appreciation to both the 30-year-old and Jol, who has confirmed that he will re-shape his squad over the summer.

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Clarke resigned to Lukaku exit

He is never one to be full of smiles and Steve Clarke has again been at his doomed forecasting best, with ESPN Soccernet reporting that the West Brom manager is preparing for life without on loan striker Romelu Lukaku.

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Gonalons on Arsenal radar

It is no secret that Arsenal are still in real need of extra midfield, so reports in The Metro linking Maxime Gonalons with a move to the Emirates will be more than welcome.

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Manchester City winger lays down futile demands

Poor old Scott Sinclair he thought he had made his dream move to the then Premier League champions Manchester City, yet things very quickly turned sour. Now The Mirror are reporting that the wide man has rather riskily been laying down ultimatums that it is either him or Roberto Mancini who will be leaving the Etihad this summer.

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Manchester United midfielder is a wanted man in Italy

It has never quite happened for Nani at Manchester United and it might be that his future lies elsewhere. And The Metro indicate that Juventus are set to test United's resolve to keep their fringe winger.

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Swansea star rubbishes rumours of an exit

It seems that as much as the media might want to they are going to get nothing out of tight lipped Ashley Williams, with Sky Sports News reporting that the Swansea skipper has again stated that his commitment is only to Swansea.

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German goalkeeper puts brakes on Arsenal move

There was a time when a story linking a goalkeeper to Arsenal was pretty much a staple part of daily life, however in recent times the Gunners goalie transfer bandwagon is not quite as productive as it once was.

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Tottenham defender's future remains in the balance

The future of Danny Rose it seems is far from planted, with The Metro reporting that he has had no discussion with Sunderland in regards to whether his loan move will be made permanent.

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Manchester United target tests Ferguson's patience

Some things in football you just don't do and making demands to Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson have got to be right up near the top of that list.

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No big reunion for AVB and Uruguayan full back

Andre Vilas-Boas it seems can't have made a huge impression on Alvaro Pereira, with the Uruguayan - according to The Metro - not interested in a reunion with his ex boss. The pair shaired a more than successful spell together at Porto which cumulated in an unbeaten campaign that saw them also clinch the Europa League.

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Royal’s keeper in high demand

Liverpool and Newcastle United are both keen on securing the services of Reading keeper Alex McCarthy. According to The Daily Mail, both clubs will act upon their strong interest within the summer transfer window, in hope of landing the 23 year old. McCarthy, a product of the club's youth system, has recently ousted Australian Adam Federici as the club’s first choice keeper and made 9 Premier League appearances to date. 

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Cardiff eye up former Liverpool man

                It has been reported in the Metro today that newly promoted Cardiff City will look to bring former Liverpool attacker Dirk Kuyt back to the Premiership just one year after departing to Fenerbahçe. The 32 year old Kuyt left for Turkey In June of last year for a fee of £1 million pounds, and has enjoyed a fairly good first season with the Europa league semi-finalists making 27 appearances and netting seven times.

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