[Chelseafan]

Quality signing.

Interesting to see who else we gte this summer.

[papermache16]

Originally Posted by NCIH

- Arsenal news

- American player news

That's all I want.

Jozy Altidore is moving to a big-time league. Michael Bradley likely headed to Germany or Italy. Landon Donovan wants another shot in Europe.

Now, is Arsenal still looking at David Villa?


Real Madrid is the favorite to get him...

I don't think Jozy will be able to get consistent minutes in a top tier club, yet. Someplace like Ajax or PSV or possibly Rangers would be nice, he would find a good amount of playing time.

Bradley should probably go to Germany or Italy, as you said. But BBC and the World Soccer Daily Podcast have him strongly linked with Everton. Would be a nice move too IMO.

Edit: here's the quote

Originally Posted by http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/7387081.stm

Moyes is also prepared to pay £4m for American midfielder Michael Bradley from Dutch side Heerenveen.

I would love for Landon Donovan to move to Europe and try again, although married to a model or whoever it is probably affects his decision. He REALLY wants to give it another try though, it was probably pretty difficult to nab the starting midfielder spot from Ballack back in Germany. I think La Liga would be good for him.

[NCIH]

Bradley to Everton, eh? That's interesting. Considering he's a defensive midfielder by trade, I'm surprised he has scored so many goals this season in the Ervedivise. I have no idea how he'd fit in with Everton, offensively. However, defensively, he'd be a solid defensive mid.

I have no idea where Jozy's off to. Could be Spain. Could be the Netherlands. Not really sure.

Landon is a headcase. But I think he'll get another shot from some team. No idea on which team, or league, for that matter.

Lille midfielder Jean Makoun is wanted by north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham, with the French club holding out for £11m. (skysports.com, 1436 BST)

If Arsenal fail in their bid to lure Makoun to the Emirates Stadium, manager Arsene Wenger will turn his attentions to Sevilla's Seydou Keita. (skysports.com, 1436 BST)

[Emperor DC]

Landon will go to the Jobbers, aka. Fulham.

[NCIH]

Speaking of Fulham U.S....I cannot wait to see Eddie Johnson play a full season in the EPL. It's going to be hilariously awkward.

Silly Fulham. If they sign Landycakes, that'd be funny too.

[papermache16]

It's also been stated in the BBC (how reliable is this source) that Chelsea are/were interested in Jozy, but even if Drogba leaves, I'm not really sure how he'd do there.

In other news, I'm wondering how Liverpool are doing with Crouch. I really want him to resign, but it looks doubtful each and every day.

Originally Posted by NCIH

I cannot wait to see Eddie Johnson play a full season in the EPL. It's going to be hilariously awkward.

Silly Fulham.

Oh, EJ's on Fulham? Didn't notice.

[Role Model]

Going by most reports this morning Fergie seems like he's set to try and get Fabiano and Dani Alves, won't read much into it untill I see it on something like Sky Sports's website though.

[Klodrik]

I still have a strong feeling Berbatov is Fergies first choice. I hope we go for Huntelaar though. He seems like a better team player. As for right backs my preference would be Zambrotta, but that will never happen

[totti10]

Zambrotta is a ok player. He tends to fuck up alot and just sloppy. His fault Barca were knocked out. You can't go round kick the ball to the middle of the park if its on your blindside.

[3-D]

West Ham want to keep star striker Dean Ashton at the club, despite speculation linking him with a move away.

The Hammers have confirmed they will sit down with the striker and his representatives on Friday to try and tie him to a new long-term deal.

The news comes as Ashton, who has two years left on his current deal, has been linked with clubs such as Manchester Untied, Portsmouth and Newcastle.

But Hammers chief executive Scott Duxbury has spoken of the club's desire to keep him at Upton Park.

Appropriate time

He said: "The end of the season was the appropriate time to discuss such matters and to meet Dean Ashton and his representatives.

"We will sit down on Friday with a view to agreeing a new long-term contract to keep Dean Ashton at Upton Park."

Ashton is not among the club's high earners after signing from Norwich two years ago.

He missed last season after breaking an ankle on international duty when he was poised to earn a first cap.

But found the net on 11 occasions this season, including three in his last three matches.

This good form has earned him a call-up to the England squad and he could make his debut in the end-of-season friendlies against the USA or Trinidad and Tobago.

West Ham United are set to clinch a loan deal for Italian starlet Davide Lanzafame.

The 21-year-old striker is a product of Juventus' youth system and made his first-team debut for them last season.

But this term he was loaned out to Bari in Serie B where Juve legend Anontio Conte is coach.

And Lanzafame did not disappoint with ten goals which earned him a call-up to the Italian Under 21 squad.

Ronaldo comparison

Indeed Conte feels the player has all the ability in the world - even likening him to Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo.

"Lanzafame has improved tactically," he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

"He is explosive, he sniffs the goal, and imposes his speed outside the area. If he improves and learns he can become like Cristiano Ronaldo."

West Ham are now set to agree terms with Juve for a season-long loan.

The deal is a clear indication of the influence of The Hammers' new sporting director Gianluca Nani.

The Italian was brought in to oversee transfer policy and he has wasted little time in sealing a deal for one of his country's brightest young prospects.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...559105,00.html