Transfer Window - The Bundesliga Exodus
The season has ended. But the transfer window has just opened. The off-field action can get as nail-biting as the FA cup final between Liverpool and West Ham. With managers wary of an astronomical price increase in case of their target doing well in the World Cup, and also due to the fact that many players preferred to sort their futures out before going to Germany, there've been some heavy movements across the transfer window.
Can Chelsea remain quiet in the transfer window? They've added Michael Ballack, a matchwinner in his ownright to their embarassment of riches. The weird thing is Chelsea have nabbed a player on a bosman, rather than paying up 2 or 3 times the player's actual worth. Mourinho seems to have had enough with Crespo's whinging and is ready to offer him to Milan along with the under-estimated William Gallas in return for Andriy Shevchenko. The situation in Milan seems to be the same like it was in Highbury a few weeks ago when Henry was pondering "To be or not to be".
Buoyed by his captain's decision to stay, Wenger has promised to sign two top-class signings in the summer. He has got one in the form of the Czech playmaker, Tomas Rosicky who has moved from Borussia Dortmund.Aleksander Hleb seems to have led the way. The German exodus seemed to have gained momentum with many players moving across. Rosicky is a pacy, attack-minded midfielder who can play in the hole, central midfield or the wings. Rosicky's arrival seems to end the Arsenal career of Robert Pires, who has contributed immensely to the club's success.Personally, I'd like Pires to stay and pass on his experience to newcomers and youngsters. With age catching up, it'd be better advised if he plays selected matches. Arsenal've also been linked with former Liverpool hero Michael Owen, not for the first time though.
Fergie has got into self-destructive mood once again. It seems, supporting the past outlaws like Stam, Beckham and Keane is a reason enough to chuck a player out of Old Trafford. But the club will find it extremely hard to replace. Moreover, with Chelsea scouring the market for forwards, Fergie will always end up second best. Speaking of strikers and Chelsea, there seems to be some talk of United exchanging van Nistelrooy for Chelsea's Gudjohnsen and some cash. But Gudjohnsen seems to have his eyes on Barcelona who are looking for a replacement for Larsson.
Newcastle seem to call all leading strikers in the market as replacement for Alan Shearer. They're said to be monitoring the two young strikers, Dirk Kuyt and Fernando Torres. But they face competition from Liverpool and Arsenal respectively.
Tottenham, after missing out agonizingly on Champions League can be very happy after signing Dimitar Berbatov for 10.7 million from Leverkusen. Its again a case of another Bundesliga player moving out.Berbatov is a complete forward. In my opinion, he deserves to play for a club which can consistently provide Champions League. Spurs also seem to be ready to lock horns with bitter rivals, Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to sign midfielder, Didier Zokora. Spurs are also trying to sign Pascal Chimbonda and Curtis Davies from Wigan and West Brom respectively.
Moving momentarily way from England, Juve's state of turmoil following the match-fixing allegations can lead to players leaving the Old Lady. Players like Trezeguet, Vieira, Thuram and Ibrahimovic are all eyed by several clubs across Europe like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal.
We need to wait till the World cup finishes to witness some more major transfers. It's promising to be a great two months on and off the field for soccer fans.
The season has ended. But the transfer window has just opened. The off-field action can get as nail-biting as the FA cup final between Liverpool and West Ham. With managers wary of an astronomical price increase in case of their target doing well in the World Cup, and also due to the fact that many players preferred to sort their futures out before going to Germany, there've been some heavy movements across the transfer window.
Can Chelsea remain quiet in the transfer window? They've added Michael Ballack, a matchwinner in his ownright to their embarassment of riches. The weird thing is Chelsea have nabbed a player on a bosman, rather than paying up 2 or 3 times the player's actual worth. Mourinho seems to have had enough with Crespo's whinging and is ready to offer him to Milan along with the under-estimated William Gallas in return for Andriy Shevchenko. The situation in Milan seems to be the same like it was in Highbury a few weeks ago when Henry was pondering "To be or not to be".
Buoyed by his captain's decision to stay, Wenger has promised to sign two top-class signings in the summer. He has got one in the form of the Czech playmaker, Tomas Rosicky who has moved from Borussia Dortmund.Aleksander Hleb seems to have led the way. The German exodus seemed to have gained momentum with many players moving across. Rosicky is a pacy, attack-minded midfielder who can play in the hole, central midfield or the wings. Rosicky's arrival seems to end the Arsenal career of Robert Pires, who has contributed immensely to the club's success.Personally, I'd like Pires to stay and pass on his experience to newcomers and youngsters. With age catching up, it'd be better advised if he plays selected matches. Arsenal've also been linked with former Liverpool hero Michael Owen, not for the first time though.
Fergie has got into self-destructive mood once again. It seems, supporting the past outlaws like Stam, Beckham and Keane is a reason enough to chuck a player out of Old Trafford. But the club will find it extremely hard to replace. Moreover, with Chelsea scouring the market for forwards, Fergie will always end up second best. Speaking of strikers and Chelsea, there seems to be some talk of United exchanging van Nistelrooy for Chelsea's Gudjohnsen and some cash. But Gudjohnsen seems to have his eyes on Barcelona who are looking for a replacement for Larsson.
Newcastle seem to call all leading strikers in the market as replacement for Alan Shearer. They're said to be monitoring the two young strikers, Dirk Kuyt and Fernando Torres. But they face competition from Liverpool and Arsenal respectively.
Tottenham, after missing out agonizingly on Champions League can be very happy after signing Dimitar Berbatov for 10.7 million from Leverkusen. Its again a case of another Bundesliga player moving out.Berbatov is a complete forward. In my opinion, he deserves to play for a club which can consistently provide Champions League. Spurs also seem to be ready to lock horns with bitter rivals, Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to sign midfielder, Didier Zokora. Spurs are also trying to sign Pascal Chimbonda and Curtis Davies from Wigan and West Brom respectively.
Moving momentarily way from England, Juve's state of turmoil following the match-fixing allegations can lead to players leaving the Old Lady. Players like Trezeguet, Vieira, Thuram and Ibrahimovic are all eyed by several clubs across Europe like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal.
We need to wait till the World cup finishes to witness some more major transfers. It's promising to be a great two months on and off the field for soccer fans.
posted by Marauder | 6:27 PM
9 Comments:
Even though I'm a Man U fan, I don't like the way Alex Ferguson handles the van Nistelrooy case. He's done it with, as you said, Stam, Beckham and Keane. I really don't want to see van Nistelrooy go, because he's simply irreplaceable.
And I agree with you. Chelsea is really monopolising with the tranfer market. They always get the players they want to get. And they'll always be the best, as long as they still control the transfer market like this.
Absolutely, I'm sure even if Fergie plans to sell van Nistelrooy to Chelsea and intends to buy a top class striker, Chelsea are sure to gatecrash in again and spoil the party.
Tevez shouldn't come to Chelsea and to EPL in general, straight away. He should gain experience of European football in Spain/ Italy and then move. Else, it'll be another drop in the huge ocean of south American flops.
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Maybe Tevez should wait. Like how Ronaldinho gained popularity in the World Cup in 2002.
Once he shines, the best opportunity being the coming World Cup, he will find a move to Europe quite inevitable.
Now that Shevchenko's flight is on the way to London from Milan, Ruud will not find it enticing to move to Chelsea, only to play second fiddle.
I've a better idea though. Ruud to Milan in exchange for Gattuso, Vogel and some cash. Then Fergie can spend the money on Diarra/Mascherano/Makoun/Zokora and on any top class forward.
As I have said, Ruud is irreplaceable. But if he is leaving, Man U better make the deal worthwhile. Get some money and buy someone reliable, and somebody whom you mention; they're pretty good.
Heard French defender Ribery coming to Old Trafford. And Roberto Carlos to Stamford Bridge. It's like defenders galore these days...
Oh, Ribery is a left winger. Ideal replacament for Pires, also from Marseille ;-)
Yes I heard now. Ribery competing with Zidane for a spot in the French midfield. I saw his performances. A successful player I must admit.
Now that World Cup's started, we should be looking out for new players making an impact on the scene. And so are managers around the world...
Cahill certainly has made a huge impact. He should move to a bigger club in Europe. Some bright talent will come out today against Ukraine, I reckon.
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