Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich picked Italian Carlo Ancelotti as the club's new manager because he wants a yes man in charge. The Russian tycoon plans to be more hands-on at Stamford Bridge than before, deciding which players will come in and are let go. (Full story: Daily Star)
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Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has lifted the lid on his team's pampered lifestyle - admitting he even rings someone to rush over and change a lightbulb. Evra says he can call player liaison manager Barry Moorhouse night or day. (Full story: Daily Mirror)
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As if he could reach even if he wanted to
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From the BBC:
Manchester City believe they are close to the £20m signing of Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o.
(Full story: Daily Mail)
City are also battling it out with rivals Manchester United for the signature of Argentine forward Carlos Tevez, who has been on a loan deal at Old Trafford.
(Full story: Daily Express)
Tevez will decide in the next seven days where his future lies, after United made a final take-it-or-leave-it offer to the 25-year-old.
(Full story: Daily Star)
However, Chelsea could also go after Samuel Eto'o after he was made available by Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
(Full story: The Independent)
Defender Lucas Neill has severed his ties with West Ham and is set to link up with old Blackburn boss Mark Hughes at Manchester City. (Daily Express)
"The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind."
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Anyone for Eto'o then?"The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind."
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Don't think he would be happy playing second fiddle to Nando. We woud have to revert to 2 up front with Gerrard moved back or to the right.Originally posted by dww View Post"Its not about the long ball or the short ball, its about the right ball." Bob PaisleyComment
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I was more thinking of him in a wider role when played with Torres - much like he played in the CL final. I think he provides great options.Originally posted by Tee View Post"The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind."
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Sounds interesting, as long as Silva is on the other flank ala Henry.Originally posted by dww View Post
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That would then mean no place for Dirk and that is just simply not acceptableOriginally posted by Tee View PostSounds interesting, as long as Silva is on the other flank ala Henry.
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Ibrahimovic off to Barca. Eto'o must off somewhere else then.Brandt - Keita - Van Dijk - SessegnonComment
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Citeh probably, on about 120 grand a week, or the Chavs maybe.Originally posted by cream View PostComment
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Id love Eto'o here. Why the hell are Barca selling him after the season he has had though? They are ****ing nuts.
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Barca are not officially selling him but rather willing to accept a large bid. Laporta is hoping Citeh table a big big offer. If that happens they can take a large pot of cash while his stock is high and only some of it on Forlan to Villa replace him. Crazy ehComment
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Ultimatum.Manchester City's Brazilian midfielder Elano has delivered an ultimatum to the club, demanding they offer him a knew lucrative contract or let him leave. (Full story: Daily Mail)
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