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Smudger;2154670; said:
Looks like Barcelona are taking one step in right direction with the Blaugrana supposedly in close talks with Valencia over left back, Jordi Alba. Haven't really watched him close enough during the few Valencia games I've watched this season, but he started the last three games for Spain in there Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. Just turned 23 as well so this could be one to watch for.
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Alba playing for Barca will only help to benefit the National Team as well.
 
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TooTallMenardo;2154676; said:
Alba playing for Barca will only help to benefit the National Team as well.
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Definitely. He's a former Barca youth product (Who in Spain isn't these days ?) & would fit into the Barcelona mold of tiny little pint size players being listed at 5'7. If there's any truth to these rumors, it would seem like he would be in position to compete with Adriano for Abidal's vacant left back spot. Not sure what his defending skills are, but he certainly likes to get forward quite a bit & that's ideal for Barca. Seems like United are trying to go after him as well & potentially see him as a long-term replacement for Evra.
 
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Sir Alex Ferguson was in Germany to watch Borussia Dortmund play against Bayern Munich in the German League Cup final. Of particular interest to him was CAM Shinji Kagawa, ST Robert Lewandowski, and CB Matts Hummells.
 
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Eden Hazard says he will be playing in 'Manchester' next season. Seeing as how City have been on him from the start I'd have to give them the edge to get his signature.
 
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Smudger;2154889; said:
Eden Hazard says he will be playing in 'Manchester' next season. Seeing as how City have been on him from the start I'd have to give them the edge to get his signature.
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Certainly City.

Rumor has it that Hulk will be taking his talents to Chelsea this summer.
 
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Merih;2154893; said:
Certainly City.

Rumor has it that Hulk will be taking his talents to Chelsea this summer.
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Any idea how much that is going to cost Chelsea ? He has an enormous buy out clause since he resigned with Porto last summer until 2016.
 
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Merih;2154696; said:
Sir Alex Ferguson was in Germany to watch Borussia Dortmund play against Bayern Munich in the German League Cup final. Of particular interest to him was CAM Shinji Kagawa, ST Robert Lewandowski, and CB Matts Hummells.
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Kagawa rejected a contract extension and is sure to sign somewhere in England, most likely United. BVB & Jurgen Klopp are resigned to letting this happen as Kagawa has voiced his opinion with the club of wanting to leave this summer. I doubt they will sell anyone else after him because they seem pretty intent on not doing so, but they might be tempted by the right price.
 
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Smudger;2154908; said:
Any idea how much that is going to cost Chelsea ? He has an enormous buy out clause since he resigned with Porto last summer until 2016.
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His buy out is set at 100M, but that's not what it'd cost to get him.

From what I gather Chelsea don't want to go above 36M, but PSG is going to offer more. Hulk prefers to move to London though, and might not accept the personal terms of PSG in favor of going to London.

PSG are also in on Higuain, Pato, and Kaka...
 
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Smudger;2155291; said:
Juventus not giving up on Cavani - Goal.com

I'm surprised Cavani hasn't been as talked about this summer as he was last year. I think he would be a perfect fit for Juve as he's familiar with Italy & showed he can hang in the Champions League last season. I'm sure Juve aren't the only team going after him or Lavezzi.


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Ugh, that's a scary thought... Cavani on Juve...
 
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TooTallMenardo;2155384; said:
Ugh, that's a scary thought... Cavani on Juve...
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I don't think Matri or any other of the plethora of forwards they had this season really stood out. Which is astounding considering they didn't lose once in Serie A all season. Napoli will have a hard time hanging on to him & Lavezzi this summer after missing out on the Champions League. Hamsik has said he wants to stay so we shall see what happens with them.
 
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Merih;2155407; said:
Juventus is not going to miss this opportunity to firmly re-establish themselves among the worlds elite. I expect some huge improvements to be made this summer.
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It's going to be an absolute war between Milan and Juve for transfers.

Van Bommel to PSG hurts. Ambrosini isn't half the CDM MVB is.
 
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AC Milan begin their squad renovation by signing two rotational players on free transfers:

Milan sign duo on free transfers

The players are Riccardo Montolivo of Fiorentina and Bakaye Traore of Nancy. Two good pickups, especially Montolivo. He's a deep lying playmaker who can be a good squad player for them. The free transfers get them two players without having to lose any cash towards their impending spending spree.
 
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