Jan transfer news 2012

[Chazza]

fizzer18 phil neville18
I'm meant Irish!
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[peekay]

Former Brazil star Rivaldo has confirmed that he is on his way to Angola to discuss a potential move to Kabuscorp, a club in the Central African country's top flight.

Rivaldo, 39, was released by Sao Paulo in December after less than 12 months with the Brazilian giants, but is keen to continue playing until the end of 2012.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1007571/former-brazil-star-rivaldo-in-talks-over-shock-angola-move?campaign=rss&source=soccernet&cc=5901

[Shanks]

Mirror reporting Cahill to Chelsea done..

Alex to QPR nearly..Surprising considering Kia looks after him and Hughes..

[Bender]

Mirror reporting Cahill to Chelsea done..

Alex to QPR nearly..Surprising considering Kia looks after him and Hughes..

England centre-half agrees £23m five-year contract with Chelsea

[Lee]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/euro2000/teams/france/776634.stm

Frank Leboeuf is on the brink of leaving Chelsea, according to reports.

Leboeuf, 32, has hinted strongly that he will be joining Italian club Napoli, newly promoted back to Serie A.

"I have seen everything I meant to see in England, and won everything I meant to win," he told the News of the World.

"It has been a good experience. I have met some amazing people, both within football and outside it.

"But now I want something different. I would really love to be able to train and play in a warmer climate and appear in front of Latin crowds."

Leboeuf is one of the players rumoured to be out of favour with Chelsea boss Gianluca Vialli, with the Blues restructuring after a mixed-bag of a season.

"I've been told my friend (Gianfranco) Zola is likely to join Napoli, and all things taken into account, I would not be unhappy to go with him," Lebouef is reported to have said.

Getting worse mate.

[Chazza]

skysports_bryan Bryan Swanson
We're told QPR have agreed a fee with Chelsea for Alex #qprfc #cfc @SkySportsNews
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[Bender]

Getting worse mate.

it's a conspiracy i tell ya

[Alex]

Oliver Kay @OliverKayTimes
Confirmed: Gary Cahill completes move from Bolton to Chelsea. Undisclosed fee, believed to be approx £7m. #BWFC #CFC

Unlucky Chelsea.

[dom9]

Is he that bad?

As ever with these things, I don't watch Bolton so have no valid opinion. But the media seem to rate him more than you guys do. What are his weaknesses?

[Alex]

Well Bolton are leaking goals, and whenever I have seen him he hasn't been great positionally. He is also really similar to Terry, and I think those two together will be a disaster for them.

But like you ive not watched him loads. Just what I have seen hasnt been great.

[dww]

Well Bolton are leaking goals, and whenever I have seen him he hasn't been great positionally. He is also really similar to Terry, and I think those two together will be a disaster for them.

But like you ive not watched him loads. Just what I have seen hasnt been great.

Not convinced by Terry + him as a partnership but I think the middle long term idea is that he will cover behind Luiz. I think that might work.

This has been the first season when I think Cahill has looked a bit shakey. In general I think he is a really solid player. I'm not sure if he has what it takes to step up but I think he is a very reasonable gamble for Chelsea.

[Chazza]

Samba has slapped in a transfer request

[Fivex]

O i c

[Liverpel]

Arsenal want to sign van Persie's son.

He's five!



Robin van Persie has revealed that Arsenal want his five-year-old son to enter their youth training ranks. Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager, has built a reputation for unearthing young gems but following the blood line of a star player would appear to be a fresh tactic. More seriously, the gesture could be construed as a part of the ongoing attempt to bind Van Persie to the club for the long term.

Shaqueel, who has shown great promise in both football and golf – he sometimes beats his father at the latter – plays for a team close to the Van Persie family home. Van Persie has been so impressed with the team's coach that he has been happy for Shaqueel to remain with him and ignore Arsenal's calls.

"I honestly have to say that he [Shaqueel] has got a lot of talent for football," said Van Persie, the Arsenal captain. "I recognise a lot of stuff of myself in him. His coach is really great. Arsenal has invited him a couple of times to come and play there but he likes it at his club. He's sensitive for a good atmosphere. Just like me.

"He loves to play golf. You've got some great golf courses here. He's taking lessons and we regularly play a round. Sometimes he beats me! He's got a great gift for where the ball has to go. My shots sometimes end up in the bush; his always go straight. He says: 'Dad, I'm going to chip now, gimme my this or that club.' He can do that perfectly as well."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/16/arsenal-robin-van-persie-son

[Craig_H]