Rumours 27th Jan – Gunners agree Arshavin fee

Arsenal have struck a deal with Zenit St Petersburg for Andrei Arshavin, according to the Russian club, but a transfer is still some way from being concluded. Zenit have not revealed the figure Arsenal have bid for the club’s long-serving star, although they claim the fee is the ‘real market value of the player’. More…

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports this morning that Fiorentina have sounded Inter out over the possibility of capturing Marco Materazzi before transfer deadline day. However, Inter technical director Marco Branca met with Materazzi’s representative, Claudio Vigorelli and reportedly insisted that the ‘Special One’ is still counting on the 2006 World Cup winner, considering him an important part of the side. More…

Concentrating on getting himself fit enough to play once again for club side Juventus was not the only thought on David Trezeguet’s mind as he spent four months battling injury. His international future was also on the forefront of his thoughts as he discussed a potential return to the French side with l’Equipe in December. More…

Reports in Spain are suggesting that there is a major meeting tonight (26th January 2009) of the ‘powers that be’ at Real Madrid. Top of the agenda is deciding whether or not the club will try to sign Luis Antonio Valencia during this transfer window or wait until the summer. More…

ROBINHO is still facing a financial rap after meeting boss Mark Hughes at the Blues’ Carrington training ground.
It is likely that Hughes, after considering the player’s explanation, will eventually fine the 26-year-old who telephoned an apology. More…

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