Everton snap up Belgian Mirallas August 19, 2012 Everton confirmed the signing of pacey Belgian forward Kevin Mirallas yesterday, capturing the 24-year-old from Olympiakos for a fee of around £6m. Mirallas will link up with his compatriot Marouane Fellaini in the Everton side, yet the formalities were not completed in time for him to line up against Manchester United in tonight’s game.
Anita heads to Newcastle August 16, 2012 FOOTBALL: Newcastle have signed Vurnon Anita for £6.7m from Ajax.
West Ham agree Diarra deal August 9, 2012 FOOTBALL: West Ham have agreed a deal to sign France midfielder Alou Diarra from Marseille. The 31-year-old, a former Liverpool reserve, will sign a two year-contract.
West Ham end Carroll chase August 6, 2012 FOOTBALL: West Ham have given up their pursuit of Liverpool striker Andy Carroll after he rejected their interest.
Spurs narrowly overcome Watford August 5, 2012 Tottenham yesterday defeated Championship club Watford in a friendly at Vicarage Road. The Hornets, who fielded ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, lost 1-0 due to a second half header from Jermain Defoe. The match was Watford’s Lloyd Doyley’s testimonial.
Pienaar returns to Everton July 31, 2012 FOOTBALL: Everton have re-signed South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar from Tottenham for a fee of £4.5m. “There was no doubt in my mind that I would be back here,” said Pienaar. “At the end of the season I told the manager how I felt and I am happy now it is all done.”
Allen approach angers Swansea July 25, 2012 FOOTBALL: Swansea admit Liverpool’s pursuit of midfielder Joe Allen has angered them. “Swansea can confirm that Liverpool have expressed an interest in Joe Allen, despite a written agreement with Liverpool not to approach any players within the 12-month period of former manager Brendan Rodgers leaving,” said a club spokesman.
Hughton hopeful over Norwich despite daunting Lambert legacy June 7, 2012 NORWICH City’s new manager Chris Hughton admits it will be difficult to replace predecessor Paul Lambert, though he is relishing the challenge regardless. Hughton was yesterday confirmed as Lambert’s successor after the latter left to join Aston Villa following three successful seasons in which he established Norwich in the top tier, but Hughton is adamant [...]
Rodgers in at Anfield as Reds take chance on Swansea manager May 30, 2012 LIVERPOOL are poised to confirm the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as their new manager after Swansea last night announced the former Chelsea coach has agreed to join the Reds. The 39-year-old, a former protege of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge, is set to sign a three-year deal at Anfield, subject to the clubs thrashing out [...]
Swansea deny Liverpool make second bid to appoint Rodgers May 29, 2012 SWANSEA City have denied that Liverpool have made a second approach for manager Brendan Rodgers as they accelerate their search to replace Kenny Dalglish. Rodgers yesterday met with Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins, amid speculation that Liverpool are set to appoint a new manager by Friday, but Jenkins insists their meeting was a “routine” discussion of [...]