Hernanes: Liverpool & Man United Chase Dazzling £8.4M Brazilian Playmaker

Christian Goodbrand, 22nd July 2010

Interest is mounting for Brazilian hot property Hernanes who is strongly linked with a move to Italy but has also attracted the interest of a number of Premier League sides. Liverpool are the latest club to be linked with the playmaker in the Brazilian press with claims that Roy Hodgson will step up his chase for the talented South American by financing the move with the sale of a number of fringe players and Javier Mascherano. However, despite having his fingers burnt by Brazilian midfield flops Anderson and Kleberson, Sir Alex Ferguson is also a keen admirer and for £8.4m should not be too costly for Manchester United.

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Mario Balotelli: United v City for £25M Inter Teenage Striking Sensation

Christian Goodbrand, 20th July 2010

Manchester City and Manchester United are reportedly leading a host of clubs in the chase for one of Serie A’s young sensations, the 19-year-old Inter striker Mario Balotelli. West Ham were strongly linked with a loan move last season when Gianfranco Zola admitted, “I have done everything I can to sign Mario and it would be in both our interests and his.” However, it would seem that is now a straight race between Roberto Mancini and Sir Alex Ferguson for the volatile teenager’s signature.

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Mesut Ozil: Werder Look to Sell Dazzling German Contract Rebel

Christian Goodbrand, 15th July 2010

One of the stars of this summer’s World Cup finals was the young German playmaker Mesut Ozil who played a key role in his nation’s march to 3rd place. The 21-year-old Werder Bremen youngster played a large part in Germany’s success in the tournament including scoring in the 1-0 win over Ghana in the group stage. Reports in the German and English press suggest Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are all interested in signing the player and that is hardly surprising.

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Arda Turan: Liverpool Re-enter Chase with Spurs for Dazzling £10M Turk

Christian Goodbrand, 14th July 2010

According to reports in the Turkish press and quotes from the player’s agent, Tottenham have opened talks to sign Galatasaray’s star man Arda Turan. The talented winger has been a long-term target for both Arsenal and Spurs in recent seasons but with Arsene Wenger’s interest waning, it would seem Harry Redknapp is at the head of the queue. However, Spurs are not the only top Premier League club thought to be tracking the star as Roy Hodgson has identified the Flying winger as a priority signing for Liverpool and the player himself has often spoke of his desire to move to Anfield.

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