transfer rumours

Director general Jorge Valdano is happy with Real Madrid’s current attacking options desipte being linked with a swoop for Wayne Rooney

Lionel Messi and David Villa have become the latest star names to have had their say over the futures of Cesc Fabregas and Fernando Torres

TSR takes a look at the some of the latest transfer rumours circulating around England’s top flight

A defensive midfielder should surely be Arsene Wenger’s immediate priority

Rafa Benitez could decide to cash in on Alonso and use the money to strengthen his squad elsewhere on the pitch

David Villa appears to be on the verge of switching allegiances from Valencia to treble winners Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo has been officially unveiled as Real Madrid’s new number nine as over 80,000 Real Madrid fans packed out the Bernabeu to welcome their new recruit.

17th December 2001. Michael Owen was enshrined as European Footballer of Year. One of the most prestigious personal awards in football, Owen had rightly earned the title.

On Tuesday, Sir Alex Ferguson set about rebuilding his considerably weakened team, completing Manchester United’s first transfer of the summer.

At £6.5 million, Doyle is really good value for a proven striker in the Premier League. He is still young and can progress under the experienced Wolves manager, Mick McCarthy.

Hughes seems to have decided to invest heavily in attacking players while ignoring his teams obvious defensive vulnerabilities.

Possibly one of the most highly sought-after players in world football, David Villa has constantly hit the headlines this summer.

It seems that Portsmouth right back Glen Johnson is set for a big money move to Liverpool.

The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo has paved the way for Sir Alex Ferguson to revamp an already successful squad.

It appears Kaka is on the verge of making the trip over the Mediterranean sea to Madrid in a deal believed to be costing Madrid around £56 million.

There is a tangible sense of relief amongst Arsenal fans at the moment, mainly because of the doubts that were cast over the transfer deal last night and this morning.

Arsenal have put an end to one of the longest transfer sagas in history by wrapping up a move for Andrei Arshavin, who claims he will wear number 23 for the Gunners.

Britain’s in a recession? English football clubs don’t seem to have noticed as January business finally starts to pick up.

We find ourselves half way through the January transfer window already, and so far it’s been less than inspiring.

The pound’s dramatic slide against the euro means that English football clubs are having to spend up to 30% more than they would have this summer if they are to bring in talent from the continent.

As we edge ever closer to the opening of the January transfer window, rumours of who’s going where and for how much are circulating more furiously than ever.