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Transfer window deadline day: August 2012

2012-08-31T21:23:20Z

Last-minute shopping in the transfer window

Who does your team need to buy in the final days of the summer transfer window?

Protracted transfer sagas have been scarce this summer but for certain players and clubs it will be a frantic Friday.

We will try to keep you up to date on all the transfer news and rumours as the summer transfer window slams shut in the Premier League, 11pm (GMT) on August 31.

If you see any transfer news and rumours that we have missed, just post them Also feel free to discuss the transfers in this thread!

Breaking: Man Utd sign Arsenal star Van Persie

2012-08-16T10:19:16Z

- Breaking News -

Man Utd sign Arsenal star Van Persie

Manchester United have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Arsenal for Robin van Persie.

What do you guys think of this signing by United? Expected?

Will it now be 20 for United?

Can Van Persie manage to repeat what he did last season for Arsenal?

Twitter reactions to Robin Van Persie leaving Arsenal

2012-07-05T12:33:06Z

Here are some twitter reactions to Robin van Persie's decision not to sign a new contract with the Gunners....

Mbuthia Githeiya: In most teams, the armband signifies The Captain, but at Arsenal it is the For Sale sign...#RVP

PadraigGoggin: #Arsenal haven't had a loyal captain since Gallas. And even he went to Spurs.. #AFC #VanPersie #RVP

Arsene's Eyes: BREAKING NEWS: "#Arsenal Reserves are pleased to announce the signing of former #AFC captain Robin Van Persie on a 1 year contract" #RVP

Frimponged: We don't need batman and we don't need Robin either. #rvp #afc

BigJohn Terry: The best thing about Robin Van Persie leaving Arsenal is won't be seeing Piers Morgan tweeting “BOOM RVP” anymore, sit down shut up fatty

Dev Day: If you are appointed captain at the Arsenal, something inside of you makes you want to leave.... #SquillaciForCaptain

BigJohn Terry: Robin Van Persie not renewing his contract at Arsenal, so does this mean were going to be starting next season minus a team... madness

Football Jokes: BREAKING: Podolski puts in a transfer request after hearing van Persie won't renew.

What do you think of Robin Van Persie's decision not to sign a new Arsenal deal?

Sunderland players visit Fabrice Muamba vigil site

2012-03-19T19:50:41Z

Sunderland's squad visit the Reebok Stadium to place a shirt at the vigil site for Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba who is critically ill after suffering cardiac arrest during Saturday's FA Cup tie against Tottenham.

Check out the video here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17437851

That is really a great thing to do by the Black Cats!!

Terry wants Man Utd to win the title!

2012-03-19T19:48:11Z

Terry: "It would be nice to get 3 points against City because it will help us get 3rd and help utd win the title which they fully deserve"

Do you believe United deserves to win the title this season?

Will Chelsea be able to beat City this week?

Have your say!

Who should Chelsea buy/sell this summer?

2012-03-19T19:44:51Z

Who do you believe Chelsea should buy and sell this summer?

Malouda, Lampard, Terry, Drogba and Ivanoic out? What do you think?

Hazard, Gotze, Neymar and Ganos in? What do you think?

Have your say!

Ryan Giggs' Manchester United career in quotes

2012-02-27T19:40:22Z

"This is embarrassing to say but I have cried twice in my life watching a football player. The first one was Maradona and the second was Ryan Giggs"

- Alessandro Del Piero

"His talent is God-given. He will have wonderful skill even when he’s got his bus pass, because that sort of ability never deserts you"

- Brian Kidd

"Ryan makes you believe there is a football God"

- Ron Atkinson

"Giggs is the detonator, the man who can make Manchester United explode"

- Jean Tigana

"There’s no way that Ryan Giggs is another George Best: he's another Ryan Giggs."

- Denis Law

"One hundred games from now? How old would that make him? Stanley Matthews played at 50 I suppose. We will just have to wait and see."

- Sir Alex Ferguson

"Eric Cantona is a great player, but he's not as good as Ryan Giggs"

- Johan Cruyff

"I think Ryan Giggs must be the best player in England. He is outstanding. Any team in the world would love to have him"

- John Jensen

"Like [George] Best, there is a special fantasia about him"

- Fabio Capello

“The first time I saw Giggsy, he was playing for Salford Boys against United’s apprentices. He was thin and wiry but he just glided past four of our apprentices as if they weren’t even there, then he put the ball in the back of the net. I just thought ‘This kid’s an absolute natural'"

– Bryan Robson

"It's almost impossible to replace a player like Ryan Giggs - you do not find many players like him. He is a rarity. He has world class attributes and has achieved so much at one club. You can only look up to him"

- Sir Alex Ferguson

"I can't remember exactly how old I was but I remember pretending to be Ryan in the back garden"

- Tom Cleverley

"He has achieved so much, but he is still years away from his prime, a frightening concept for defenders"

- Tommy Docherty

"All of us at Juventus agreed Manchester United were the best side we met in the Champions League. They have so many talented young players and can only get better and better. Giggs is truly world class"

- Zinedine Zidane

"Beckham and Scholes have shown their talents as goalscorers for England, but Giggs is the best. He was brilliant against us and he will be even better next year"

- Alessandro Del Piero

"When he's at the top of his game, there's not a team in the world that can handle Giggs' speed and penetration"

- Sir Alex Ferguson

"I remember the first time I saw him. He was 13 and he floated across the ground like a cocker spaniel chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind"

- Sir Alex Ferguson

"Ryan’s amazing. His energy, his work-rate, his passing and his movement are unbelievable. It’s a privilege to play with him. He’s 36 but plays more like a 26-year-old as he’s up and down the pitch all the time; he’s everywhere"

- Ji-Sung Park

"To spend 20 years at one club is unique in this era. Ryan has been a fantastic servant to United. It will be a comforting thought if he ends his career here. When Ryan runs at players he gives them twisted blood. They don't want to be a defender any more"

- Sir Alex Ferguson

“I think it will only be when he hangs up his boots that people will realise just how remarkable a player he is and just what he has achieved”

- Rio Ferdinand

“A young Giggsy was like a Ballet Dancer. I had never seen a young player like that and I had seen the Busby Babes”

– Eric Harrison

January transfer window 2012

2012-01-30T16:58:06Z

Here we will try to publish all the latest rumors/completed transfers etc. in the January transfer window of 2012!

Did Mario Balotelli stamp on Scott Parker's face on purpose in Manches

2012-01-23T11:26:19Z

Did Mario Balotelli stamp on Scott Parker's face on purpose in Manchester City's win over Tottenham?

“I’m sure they [FA] will look at it,” Redknapp said. “They must do, mustn’t they? It’s not the first time he’s done that is it and I’m sure it won’t be the last.

“The first [stamp] could be an accident, but the second one? He’s back-heeled him straight in the head. I don’t like talking about people kicking players in the head, but when you see that, it’s wrong. It’s blatantly obvious."

Did Mario Balotelli stamp on Scott Parker on purpose?

Is Balotelli banged to rights or does he deserve the benefit of the doubt?

Have your say!

Manchester United to bounce back against Newcastle?

2012-01-02T22:17:56Z

Do you believe Manchester United will be able to bounce back from their shock defeat to Blackburn against Newcastle on Wednesday?

Will Wayne Rooney get on the score-sheet?

What do you think?

Have your say!

Liverpool striker hit with eight-match ban - Does Suarez deserve ban?

2011-12-21T20:26:07Z

Liverpool striker hit with eight-match ban

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been banned for eight matches and fined £40,000 for racially abusing Patrice Evra.

Does Luis Suarez deserve the ban?

Should he be banned for more matches?

Have your say!

Should Chelsea sell Torres?

2011-12-15T10:17:37Z

Chelsea rules out Torres exit

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas insists striker Fernando Torres is not available for transfer.

But should Chelsea just sell Torres?

Should they sell Torres for what they can get and just try to bring in a new striker in January?

Have your say!

Where will City striker Tevez end up?

2011-12-15T09:46:44Z

Man City outcast keen on Boca Juniors return

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has revealed that he would like to return to Boca Juniors.

Do you believe City will allow Tevez to return on a cheap to Boca Juniors?

Will Tevez be able to find a new club in January?

Have your say!

30 quotes about Kenny Dalglish

2011-12-13T08:58:48Z

"Kenny is the best player to have ever worn the red shirt and is the undisputed king of Liverpool Football Club."

Phil Neal

"I never saw anyone in this country to touch him. I can think of only two players who could go ahead of him – Pele and possibly Cruyff. He was He was better than Maradona, Rummenigge or Platini. I would say that on his day he was, without any shadow of a doubt, the best player in the world."

Graeme Souness

"He is one of the best players I have ever seen and one of the best players in the history of football."

Franz Beckenbauer

"For me he's not just Liverpool's best player but probably Britain's best ever football person if you like. We're the most successful club and he's the best player so I don't think anyone beats him."

Jamie Carragher

"Kenny Dalglish is probably the most modest man who has ever been handed the nickname 'King' but King Kenny he will always be."

Billy Bremner

"I suppose above everything else when you try to assess Kenny's importance you must talk about his attitude to the game. He just wanted to play football. He had tremendous skill and the ability to set the pace of the game for the other players around him. When I had to sell Kevin Keegan to Hamburg – and we didn't have any choice because Kevin wanted to go to Europe – I didn't think it would be possible to replace him. Yet we did it so easily by buying Kenny from Celtic. In many ways he was a better player for Liverpool than Kevin was. Kenny is a model professional and was the best buy we ever made – it's as simple as that."

Bob Paisley

"Kenny had unbelievable vision and strength as a player. He was really aware of people around him. He had great balance and was a good finisher, courageous too. People often forget that the one quality great players need is courage. Kenny is as brave as a lion. He would take a kick from anyone and come back for more. Kenny is a man I shall always respect."

Alex Ferguson

"Kenny was a tremendous player, absolutely tremendous. I would have paid to have seen him play. I loved the way he could hold the ball up and make goals as well as score them."

Ron Yeats

"Kenny Dalglish is a hero of mine and is the best player to ever wear a red shirt."

Steven Gerrard

"After Kevin Keegan left no one was quite sure how Bob Paisley would fill the gap but it was a masterstroke to sign Kenny from Celtic. With his football brain and ability to score goals out of nothing, Dalglish became the main man of the Liverpool sides throughout the late '70s and '80s. Kenny seemed almost continually capable of writing his own script - from his dramatic first ever Liverpool goal to his strikes that clinched the 1978 European Cup win and 1986 championship against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The way he could score goals and also create them for other players around him was special. He will always be remembered as the king here at Anfield."

David Fairclough

"I actually played against Kenny when and he turned me inside out. I thought to myself I'd love to play alongside him, and luckily for me I got that chance. Kenny is the best player I've ever played against and with."

Alan Kennedy

"Unfortunately for me I never got the chance to play with Kenny Dalglish for Liverpool so when he did play I was sat in the stands watching him. When you are up in the stand you have more of a bird's eye view of what's happening on the pitch and we had a superstar in Kenny Dalglish, without a shadow of a doubt. When Kenny put on that red shirt he was playing for it and the other 10 players in the team. He is the best player I have ever seen at this football club and he was a genius."

Brian Hall

"Kenny wasn't the quickest of movers but he was 20 yards quicker than anybody else with his football brain and he would be in position before any defender knew what was happening. I've always said the best signing that Liverpool ever made was Kenny Dalglish."

Ronnie Moran

"Kenny Dalglish would be my first choice for Liverpool's best ever player because he was a great player with a lot of qualities."

Rafael Benitez

"Kenny was a magnificent player by any analysis and one of the all-time greats."

Rick Parry

"Kenny is probably the most gifted player I have ever seen. He could turn on a five pence piece and he was an out and out footballer. He was just a tremendous player."

Tommy Smith

"I think Kenny is the best player Liverpool have ever had. Many great players have worn the Red shirt - going back to the days of Billy Liddell - but Kenny was just a genius."

Joey Jones

"Quite simply Liverpool's greatest ever player. Kenny was my hero when I was growing up. I tried to model my game on his and he was just the master."

Paul Walsh

"Kenny is the best player to ever play for Liverpool and he was just a phenomenal player. The way he looked after himself was second to none. He was just a true professional, a great talent and he was successful which is the most important thing."

Roy Evans

"Purely and simply the best player I ever played with or against. His record speaks for itself and he is idolised on Merseyside."

Gary Gillespie

"When he took over from Kevin Keegan you thought 'How can anyone replace Kevin?' Kenny was just a fantastic player."

David Johnson

"I think Kenny was the best player in and around the box Liverpool have ever had."

Ian Callaghan

"Kenny Dalglish, he's probably one of the nicest men you'll ever meet and as a player - the partnership he had with Ian Rush was phenomenal. There's that many players over the years who've tried to get partnerships going but I don't think you'll get a better partnership that that between Dalglish and Rushie. I can remember when I was a schoolboy and I used to get the bus up to Melwood. It was raining one night and Kenny's come past me and picked up me and my dad at the bus stop. I can't remember what car it was - maybe a big white Mercedes - and I think I was only used to buses then so I was just excited to be sitting in a car never mind a Mercedes one! He dropped me off by my house and I was absolutely devastated that no one got to see me getting a lift home form the Liverpool manager. Any young kid, no matter who you support, it doesn't get much better than that, does it? Ever since I've played Kenny's been very supportive of me but I think as a player, what he's achieved has been nothing short of exceptional."

Robbie Fowler

"Kenny is Liverpool's greatest ever player simply I played with him and he made a lot of my goals. He gave me the confidence that I needed. Whenever Kenny had the ball I always knew it was going to come to me."

Ian Rush

"When I was growing up my hero was Di Stefano. Kenny for me was on a par with Di Stefano. That is the best compliment I can pay him."

George Best

"Kenny was the best Scottish player I ever played with. He could hold his own in any company and go anywhere in the world. He was a genuine world-class player."

Billy McNeill

"Kenny was a genius of a player and he is a credit to the game on and off the pitch. He always played for the team rather than himself."

Tommy Docherty

"Jimmy Greaves and Kenny Dalglish had similar know-how, but Dalglish's knowledge and reading of the game was far superior. He was the most complete footballer in British soccer."

Jimmy Armfield

"Kenny was actually here at Melwood as a 15-year-old schoolboy. He came on trial and he went home afterwards. It was only later that Bill Shankly realised that Dalglish was here as a boy and he went mad! He said 'how did we miss him?' Kenny just had the football brain. He was born with it and you can't give that to people. He had that natural born talent."

Ian St John

"I will never have a bad word said about Kenny because as a person he is fantastic. As a manager I think he was fantastic as well. He did not have the best of times at Newcastle but he won trophies at Liverpool as a manager and as a player. He won the title at Blackburn as a manager. Some of his signings did not work out for him at Newcastle but I tell you, if you ask any player who was at Newcastle when Kenny was manager, they will not have a bad word said against him because for a player he was fantastic, he treated you as a man. He treated you how you wanted to be treated. He was great for us as players, certainly here at Newcastle and definitely at Blackburn."

Alan Shearer

Should Spurs sign Real Madrid star Kaka ?

2011-12-13T08:55:15Z

Spurs plan January move for Real Madrid superstar

Tottenham are reportedly ready to make an January move to sign Real Madrid misfit Kaka on loan.

Should Spurs sign Real Madrid star Kaka?

Would he be the signing required by Spurs in order to challenge for the title this season?

Have your say!