Weekend round up!

 

Done Deal

Football is back, transfers are still on, and the drama continues. Let’s start with some interesting cross-carpeting that some players have made since our last update. It’s no longer news that Arsenal’s Alex Song has completed his move to Barcelona for £15m. He is the second first team player to have moved out of Arsenal this summer-following Van Persie’s move to Man U; and the seventh player to have gone to Barca from Arsenal under Wenger’s reign, joining the likes of Marc Overmars, Emmanuel Petit, Giovanni Van Bronckhorst, Thierry Henry, Alex Hleb, and Fabregas Cesc. Quite a list! There have been suggestions from the Emirates that Song was sold because of his growing unruly and unprofessional attitude that has been manifested in his being lazy and lousy to trainings. Therefore, the gunners were happy to let go of the defensive midfielder who had 14 assists last season. But reports from sources close to the player suggest that Song was ready to commit his future to the gunners, but the club was slow in offering him an improved contract. It was also reported that the Cameroonian was the most underpaid player in the team, considering his input to the club’s progress.
He has since completed his medicals and unveiled as a Barcelona player. Arsenal are said to be looking for a replacement for Song, with Sahin and M’villa standing by as likely options. As earlier reported the gunners are looking at a loan move for Sahin, but talks between Arsenal and Madrid were stalled because of the wage demands of the player. Madrid wants Arsenal to take care of the £80,000 weekly wage of the player, but Arsenal want Madrid to take responsibility for a percentage of the bill. Nevertheless, Wenger has assured the fans that he looks to bring in two players before the end of the transfer window. All I can say is…we are waiting, le prof.

 

Butt Man

Crossing over to the city of Manchester, United have completed the signing of a new left back Alex Buttner from Vitesse Arnhem. The 23 year old completed what he termed a ‘dream move’ for £3.9m and will serve as cover for Patrice Evra. Okay….let’s hope this isn’t another Bebe.
Manchester United have also been strongly linked to a loan moved for outcast Madrid player, Kaka. Sir Alex is still weighing the possibility of employing the services of the injury prone midfielder and also shouldering his £250,000 weekly wage. If you ask me, Man U do not need him…there are enough attacking options in the United team. As for Kaka, if Ac Milan can foot his bill, that will be a better place to head, as he will easily feel at home at Milan were he made his mark as World footballer of the year.
Danny Welbeck has also committed his future to United in a four year deal. The English striker, who made his mark last season for the red devils, has accepted an improved contract that will take his weekly wage to £50,000, and can get up to £70,000 cumulative with addition of other bonuses.
Back in London, Chelsea has let out their young midfielder, Josh McEachran on a season long loan to Middlesbrough. The youngster has been frustrated by consistent lack of playing time at Chelsea. I really feel for the Youngman; he has been highly spoken of by many pundits who applaud his abilities. Will he ever get the opportunity to prove himself in that big, ever-growing Chelsea midfield? Only time will tell.

 

Ade's Tot

Tottenham has also secured the signature of Adebayor on a four year deal from Man city. The striker tweeted his return to the club were he spent a loan spell last season and scored an amazing 18 goals. After agreeing a pay-off deal with Man City, the former Arsenal striker sealed a £5m deal with Tottenham to mark his return to London. We wish him all the best...