Tag Archives: Transfers

Does Balotelli now deserve to be the main man at Man City?

  Paul Wilson over at The Guardian certainly seems to think so in his article:   “Following his performances for Italy, particularly in the jaw-dropping semi-final win over Germany, Balotelli should go straight to the head of the queue of Manchester City strikers, although that is quite a long queue and they still might bring in Robin […]

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Signings, departures & possible starting XIs for the 2012-13 Serie A season

    Goal.com gives its readers a detailed look at the ins and outs at each and every Italian top-flight club so far this summer and their respective expected starting formations.  

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Clint Dempsey – compared to EPL’s best strikers & forwards

Is the hype surrounding Fulham’s want-away forward worth it? Can the London club really expect to get a good transfer fee for him? On the other hand, why is Dempsey only being linked with Liverpool, shouldn’t other top clubs be vying for his signature? EPL Index helps us answer some of these questions by providing […]

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Have big-spending Manchester City dug themselves in a hole?

Many observers are surprised at how quiet Man City has been in the transfer market so far, while their league rivals go about their business with considerable vigour. Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham have been considerably more active than Roberto Mancini’s side with various player arrivals and departures. Is it just “the lull before […]

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Who Could Improve The Top Eight?

 All targets are based on a specific area of each team that needs improvement, and are players that could make a significant difference to each side. They are also realistic targets, otherwise we’d just stick Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in every team. Continue reading how Nick Miller feels the top 8 clubs can be […]

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How United, City and Chelsea compare ahead of 2012/13 season

With Manchester United and Chelsea already splashing the cash and Manchester City certain to add to their Premier League title-winning squad, it looks like being a three-horse race to be crowned champions this season. Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini are locked in a battle for Arsenal’s Robin van Persie, while United are also closing […]

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Abramovich continues to strengthen his fantasy team

Chelsea FC has added yet another star player to its squad with the signing of Brazil’s young playmaker, Oscar Dos Santos, from Internacional. And it appears that their transfer business still has a way to go. Oscar Platt over at Goal.com takes a look at the how the London club’s team is shaping up. – […]

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Moving to a bigger club?

Will Robin van Persie stay at Arsenal or will he go? Ravi Ubha at ESPN unveils an EPL starting XI who, based on form, deserve to be plying their trade at bigger clubs.

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Fall in Global Transfer Spending

Worldwide transfer spending fell by more than one-third in the first six months of the year, FIFA’s mid-year review of the international market has revealed. The data showed that the biggest-spending country in the first six months was Russia, where $64.39 million was lavished on transfers. English clubs invested $55.43 million but brought in $58.83 […]

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Is PSG the next Manchester City?

Although Paris St. Germain is a club in France’s Ligue 1, its transfer activity can already be felt in Italy’s Serie A with the impending signings of AC Milan’s Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva. Is it just a matter of time before the club’s new found wealth begins to have an impact on the clubs and […]

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