Internacional’s president Giovanni Luigi has confirmed that his side have a verbal agreement with Chelsea over the sale of Oscar.
The talented playmaker has been linked with a move to Europe in recent times, with Tottenham and the Blues chasing the attacking midfielder.
However, the Stamford Bridge club are thought to have agreed a fee with the Brasileiro club and a medical is also said to have been successfully overcome.
Oscar is in Brazil’s squad for the Olympics Games this summer, and has stated recently that his club future would only be resolved after the culmination of the London Games.
However, Luigi has confirmed that the deal is all but done, with only the legalities to be signed off on for the starlet to move to west London.
“There is a verbal agreement between the two parties. But we have to put that on paper and the lawyer of both clubs have to discuss the matter,” Luigi told Radio Guiaba, translated to English by Sky Sports.
Oscar will join the likes of Marko Marin, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne as the new faces at the Champions League winning club this summer.
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Reports are circulating in Italy that Arsenal are edging closer to the signing of Italian international Riccardo Montolivo, after a contract dispute has seen him become disillusioned with life at Fiorentina.
Fiorentina’s Sporting Director Pantaleo Corvino confirmed that sale of the player is imminent and suggests that a move abroad is on the cards:
‘Montolivo doesn’t believe in the Fiorentina project. As a result, the player will be sold abroad.’
Whether Arsenal sign him remains to be seen, but his lady would certainly be a welcome addition to the Premier League. Cristina De Pin is a famous Italian model who regularly models for Playmate magazine.
Cristina has previously said that she needs to use her brain as well as her physique to win the heart of her Italian boyfriend, but I’m not so sure that’s the case…
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With Transfer rumours galore surrounding Tyneside favourite Andy Carroll I take a look at FIVE reasons why the young lad should remain with his current club and turn down the overtures from his suitors.
1. Andy Carroll has made no secret that he would love to remain at Newcastle, and the striker has committed his future to Newcastle despite the recent sacking of manager Chris Hughton. For me the first and foremost reason for the striker to remain at St James’ park is so that he stays true to his word. In recent times we have seen so many players say one thing, then act in a contradictory manner.
2. Is Andy Carroll ready for a move elsewhere. Would a move away from Newcastle United counter act the momentum that he has enjoyed this season. With the young Geordie flying high at this moment in time would a move to a so called bigger club really be his best move, especially while he is still learning, maturing and developing.
3. If Andy Carroll wants hero status like those before him, Shearer and Milburn, then even he knows where his future lies. In Andy Carroll, Newcastle have a player they can build a team around. With his ability and prowess Newcastle certainly have a man that could secure prosperous times over the next few years.
4. Carroll has ambitions of playing regularly for his country, if the young striker moves to another club in the Premier League like Manchester United or Chelsea would he be a first team regular? If the striker is not playing first team football for his club then he certainly won’t be first choice for his country.
5. This may seem like a peculiar reason for Andy Carroll to remain on Tyneside but I believe it is just as reasonably at the latter. Andy Carroll is a volatile character who is no stranger to his surroundings. If the Striker was to move elsewhere I fear that the Geordie would struggle to settle in new surroundings, thus resulting in lack of form and lack of goals, potentially holding up his promising career.
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Now confined to the history books at Stamford Bridge, Didier Drogba has departed from the club that he emblazoned his unforgettable mark on. The spearhead of the old guard along with Frank Lampard and John Terry; to see Drogba take flight and let emotion triumph when he slotted home that penalty last month, was one of the enduring moments in recent football history. It was a moment that was 9 years in the making for the Ivorian. However, when Drogba carefully placed that ball down on a penalty spot, the weight of the world on his shoulders, in a stadium that was willing him to miss, he coolly converted and not only inscribed his name into Chelsea folklore but changed the course of the clubs future and metaphorically passed the torch to the new era that could possibly dominate as successfully as their predecessors.
With European success comes obligatory expectation, especially for a club as financially sound as Chelsea. With a permanent manager in place, the usually unavoidable speculation of managerial vacancy at Stamford Bridge is now a distant memory and focus can now be solely toward investing in new talent on the pitch, talent that will announce itself available in abundance, desiring to play for the European Champions. Eden Hazard dismissing both Manchester clubs in favour of a move to Chelsea indicates this perfectly.
The ramifications that would have occurred if Didier Drogba had missed that penalty and Chelsea subsequently lost the final would have been enormous;
Firstly, it may have cited a reason for Drogba to stay at the club, meaning another season with the veterans may have been on the cards. Although this may have been fruitful to a certain extent, the fact that Chelsea can now look toward the future without Drogba and enjoy the past with him gives Di Matteo the ability to rebuild and start fresh. Fernando Torres may have also been left frustrated should Drogba have missed the penalty and ultimately stayed with the club for another year or two. The Ivorian’s form was insatiable toward the end of last season, leaving Torres is relative limbo. Now, with a Drogba shaped hole in the frontline at Stamford Bridge, El Nino may be able to announce himself as Chelsea’s first choice striker and the form that he has exposed in glimpses at the European Championships recently, could become a regular occurrence in the Premier League once again.
Secondly, it would have probably spelled the end for Roberto Di Matteo and Chelsea would currently be in a position that they are so frustratingly used to; managerial speculation. You only have to look a short distance away from Stamford Bridge to see the ambiguity and speculation that is surrounding Tottenham and their current pursuit of a new leader to see that the rather tranquil Chelsea camp is a derivative of the swiftness in which Di Matteo was appointed and the success that he has achieved thus far.
With rumours abound of star players making their way to Chelsea, ready to assist the new era in making itself heard around the continent, Blues fans can look to the future with optimism. The day when the last of the old guard will hang up their boots is relatively imminent, so to start the transition period now, after such a pleasing conclusion to the season, can only be an encouraging move. With Roman Abramovich once again ready to spend big in order to apply relative symmetry this campaign to the success of last season, these are exciting times at Chelsea and Didier Drogba may have unknowingly contributed to the future of his beloved club with that single, solitary swift kick of his right foot that finally rewarded Chelsea with the trophy that they so desperately desired.
Never has a penalty mattered so much for Chelsea football club and it has arguably changed the Blues future for the better.
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As the 2011/12 season gets underway, the prospects of Tottenham Hotspur remain uncertain. Much depends on their business before the close of the transfer window. Should Spurs retain the services of Luka Modric and recruit a top class striker, their chances of keeping pace with the top four will be greatly improved. Should Spurs lose Modric and not secure a striker, any improvement on last season’s fifth place finish seems highly unlikely.
Over the course of the 2010/11 campaign there were many positives for Tottenham. Benoit Assou-Ekotto still shows occasional moments of madness but is maturing into one of the best left backs in the league. Gareth Bale has propelled himself, literally at great speed, into stardom and Aaron Lennon has become an electric winger with a delivery. Add to this the signing of Brad Friedel to minimise costly errors at the back and the emergence of the highly rated Kyle Walker at right back and Tottenham have the potential for a great season.
The deciding factor this season, as with the last, will be the strikers’ ability to finish the chances this team creates. Too often last season, Tottenham let teams off the hook, particularly at home. It’s no good dominating possession if you don’t make it count. Without a new striker on the books, there will be huge pressure on Defoe and Pavlyuchenko to step up and find form, otherwise this season may also become a tale of missed chances and dropped points.
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Whilst Tottenham do have the ability to finish in the top four this season, their chances would be massively increased by the addition of a top class striker that the club don’t seem to be able to afford. Spurs have the ability to see off the challenge of Liverpool this season and with the potentially imminent departures of both Nasri and Fabregas, they would do well to target Arsenal’s place in the top four, however I wouldn’t hold my breath on those transfers so another 5th place finish looks the likeliest outcome.
Undoubtedly the player to watch this season will once again be Luka Modric. As he is constantly on the ball it is impossible not to watch him anyway but his ability to control the tempo and possession is always lovely to see. He is also incredibly hard to knock off the ball. If the constant reports of his professionalism are true then I expect to see him dominating games all season long.
This year will also be huge for Kyle Walker, the attacking right back will definitely get chances to impress during this campaign and has been gaining rave reviews for loan clubs and country over the last 18 months. Expect to see him edging out Corluka and bombing past Lennon on the right wing.
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Let’s hope business goes well and Spurs are in the chase for Champions League football once again.
Jesus Navas has penned a new deal with Sevilla which will tie him to the club until 2015.Navas, 25, was an important player for Spain in their 2010 FIFA World Cup triumph but has had an injury-interrupted season for Sevilla, who sit 10th in La Liga.
But with the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea reportedly interested in securing Navas’ services, Sevilla moved quickly to keep him at the club long-term.
“The agreement extends for this and four more seasons, until June 2015. We have reached an agreement that is satisfactory for all,” Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido said.
“This has been instrumental in Jesus’ thought of staying here many years. The release clause is 35 million euros.”
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“It is a suitable provision and well above the level of sales that are customary in the current market. It is a contract according to what he is worth and deserves it as he is a world champion. I never saw him in any other shirt.”
Eduardo Hernandez is concerned that Arsenal will price Carlos Vela out of a permanent move to Real Sociedad, according to The Daily Mail.
The Mexican assisted Sociedad in staving off relegation by contributing 12 goals in 35 appearances last term.
The Spanish club are now thought to be interested in bringing Vela to the Estadio Anoeta on a permanent basis. However, with the Gunners reportedly demanding £6 million for the 23-year old, fears are rife that the proposed move will collapse.
Eduardo Hernandez, Vela’s agent has voiced concerns over Arsenal’s valuation of the youngster:
“He is very happy at Sociedad, he wants to stay there, but Arsenal are a complicated club to deal with.”
Vela has been with Arsenal since 2005, who snapped him up when he impressed as a 16 year old in the U-17 World Cup, gaining notoriety by finishing with the tournaments Golden Boot. However, after 7 years, loans with Salamanca, Osasuna, West Brom and the aforementioned Sociedad and just 3 league goals for the North London club, the striker appears to be surplus to requirements at the Emirates and is keen to stay in San Sebastien, where his goals have proven vital.
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The Reds have continued their best of British transfer policy after Stewart Downing made his long awaited move to Anfield last night. His arrival takes Kenny Dalglish’s spending to close to the £50m mark as the Liverpool Legend plots the club’s return to the top.
At FFC this week we have seen a mixed bag of blogs that include the ideal finishing school for Kenny’s fledglings; Liverpool unearth their own Red-Bull, while Charlie Adam is set to provide the bullets for Andy Carroll.
We also look at the best Liverpool articles around the web this week.
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The REAL reason behind Liverpool’s transfer policy
‘X’ marks the spot in Liverpool’s midfield
Liverpool finally uneath their own ‘Red Bull’
The ideal finishing school for Kenny’s fledglings?
Liverpool need width – not Mata!
Has Kenny unearthed the man to fuel the Liverpool strikeforce?
One big balancing act facing Kenny at Anfield
Kenny Dalglish’s transfer pledge
Liverpool FC vs The 24 Hour Rumour Mill
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Do you expect our £16m man to start next season? – Live4Liverpool
Is Stewart Downing Actually Stanley Devastating? – The Tomkins Times
Dalglish spends big and buys British, but are they worth it? – The Independent
Stop worrying and learn to love Stewart Downing – The Guardian
Meireles – A Victim of Versatility – This is Anfield
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What a list we have for you. Here are ten players that you may love or loathe but you can’t ignore them. This selection of players are misunderstood characters – the ones that have something else to them, whether that be an addiction or an anger problem or quite simply they are irritating buggers. This list gives you some players that were genius’ and some who could start a fight in an empty room. In their own little way they gave given us some real entertainment. Whatever you think of them personally, they are all very good footballers, something that must infuriate their managers. Comment below if you think we have missed any out.
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Did Manchester United lose the Premier League title or did City win it? The grimace on Sir Alex Ferguson’s face as he frantically ushered his players down the tunnel at the Stadium of Light evidently pointed to the latter. After all the Red Devil’s were mere seconds away from adding a 20th top-flight championship to their trophy cabinet until Sergio Aguero struck in what is now being billed as ‘Aguero Time’. Ferguson’s knew close United were to triumphing once again over their noisy neighbours and retaining their dominance over the English game. He watched his players toil to chip away at the advantage Roberto Mancini’s had built up only for their efforts to prove futile at the season’s climax. Second best isn’t an established term in his vocabulary. Undoubtedly he will use the summer to hold an inquest into United’s failure to prevail over City and ensure they come out on top next season and curb the escalating power shift.
This week on FFC is City’s title triumph down to the fact United are currently in a state of flux and which three stars Bundesliga stars does Ferguson have his eye on?
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After Old Trafford, will any other club take a transfer risk?
City Domination or United Transition?
United Fans Discontent Warranted at Old Trafford
The TEN players that the Premier League just ‘wasn’t built for’
Will regulations see the Premier League fall into the Bundesliga shadow?
Man United keen on £50m Bundesliga trio
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You Can’t Buy History, But You Can Buy For The Future – Red Flag Flying High
“That game was the most pressure I’ve ever felt in my life” – The Busby Way
The hire race – United Rant
A Message To Roy Hodgson: “Start Danny Welbeck!” – Red Flag Flying High
“We Will Win The Title Back Easily!” – The Busby Way
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“We have given the title to City, but if we play well from the beginning to end, we will win the title back easily. We received a lot of criticism this season, but we have got nine points better than last season.
“City played their best football and we didn’t always play our best football, but we still finished on the same points. So it makes you think that if we play our best football consistently throughout the season, then we are going to win the league by many points. Patrice Evra believes consistency is the key next season if Manchester United are to wrestle the Premier League title from the grasp of rivals City