Arsenal eye up French youngster

With Arsenal’s annual injury crisis in full swing and a transfer window looming, except the London club to be linked with a number of names over the coming days - including PSG’s Adrien Rabiot.

As with many an Arsenal transfer rumour, this is not the first time the young midfielder has been linked with a move to the club - and we suspect it won’t be the last. Unless they actually take the plunge and sign their man of course.

Gary Neville Takes Us All by Surprise

Sprinklers Are Scary

Earlier today odds dramatically dropped on Gary Neville taking on the job at Fulham - only for it to be announced hours later that he’d be joining Philip at Valencia and taking over as head coach.

Spare a moment for Phil who’s been with the club since the summer and was to take over as interim coach until a successor could be named. Once again he has found himself overshadowed by his big brother.

Chelsea Look to Overspend on Misfiring Striker in January

Better Than Falcao

As Chelsea’s strikers continue to look like the artists formerly known as, we can all expect a good amount of rumours linking the West London club to just about any striker that could become available for the right price in January.

Today’s offering comes in the form of Saido Berahino, who has somehow been valued at £20million. Who’s says there’s no value for money in the January window?! Berahino had unsuccessfully tried to force a move to Tottenham over the summer. And this could be his moment to get himself to the captial without lurking about in parking lots a la Odemwingie.

Tax Dodger Seeks Out Le Professeur

Like a unicorn

It’s not been a brilliant international break. Which means only one thing - the rumour mill not only going into full swing, but arguably outdoing itself, even by its own standards.

And with that in mind, according to The Daily Star, Lionel Messi isn’t too happy with the tax man in Spain and could seek a move to the sunny shores of England. Where paying your taxes is optional?

Chelsea Player May Seek January Move

With just 63 minutes under his belt in the Premier League this season, Ruben Loftus-Cheek could join the army of Chelsea loanees to ensure he gets a few more minutes on the pitch.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho heaped praise on the youngster earlier in the year and said “I think he is in condition to compete with the others for positions and minutes.”

Loftus-Cheek has not appeared in a match since his start in Chelsea’s last league win against Aston Villa. While it appeared to be a solid display, Mourinho subbed him at the half and was critical of his performance after. He remarked that “I think [Loftus-Cheek] has to look to the intensity and the defensive tactical work that people like Ramires, Fabregas did and he didn’t”.

Sergio Ramos Denies Latest Transfer Rumour

Despite rumoured unrest between Sergio Ramos and Rafa Benitez, the defender has not yet given up his role at Real Madrid to work as a security card for the popular supermarket Mercadona. Nor has he taken on a second job to supplement his £140K a week wages.

Safely outside the confines of the transfer window and not in need of another improved deal, The Ramos saw fit to clear this rumour up quickly, tweeting: ‘I want to officially deny that I have not been signed by Mercadona’.

While he did say he's not signed, it does not mean there could not be a deal in place from Mercadona or even Dia. It may even be his chance to make the move to England and link up with Tesco. Every little helps

Quiero desmentir oficialmente que haya fichado por @Mercadona 😉 😉 😉 https://t.co/Wv1wu8OT0R

— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) October 26, 2015

Brady + Chester = £15M in transfer fees

Kaiser Soze

James Chester and Robbie Brady have combined today for £15M in transfer fees. James Chester and Robbie Brady.

Steve Bruce told BBC Radio Humberside that "James and Robbie had one year left on their contracts and they made it clear they wanted to play in the Premier League. We have to look after the club." £15M for the pair who had a year left on their contracts …

Tony Pulis managed to come out on top for Chester’s signature with Leicester also said to have been interested in the defender. the 26 year-old has signed a 4 year deal at The Hawthorns.

While Norwich today announced they’d signed Robbie Brady to a three year contract. Brady failed to scored in his 27 Premier League appearances last season.

Fabian Delph: Villa. No City. No Definitely Villa ....

Well this is terrible awkward ...

Things could have got awkward for Fabian Delph had he he publicly declared that he was staying at Aston Villa and become the poster boy for loyalty in football…

Just 6 days after Delph triumphantly announced that he was “proving there is still loyalty in football” and that he would be staying on at Aston Villa he has passed his medical at Manchester City after triggering his release clause.

This of course has seen social media go into an absolute meltdown as they decide whether he’s made a U-Turn or the lesser known O-Turn. At very minimum, it legitimises each and every person who incorrectly uses the term of someone doing a “360”.

Championship side signs Champions League winner

Ross Turnbull has won a European Cup

Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Ross Turnbull is on his way to Elland Road signing a 2 year contract.

The 30-year-old goalkeeper has been on trial at Leeds’ training facility and has obviously done enough to impress Uwe Rosler. He will be expected to challenge Marco Silvestri for a starting position.

Turnbull spent last season with League 1 side Barnsley making 27 appearances in all competitions despite missing the latter half of the season with a back injury.

Sterling Fit Enough to Cash His Cheques at City

How to transport £50M worth of goods

Although he was essentially on his deathbed last week and was forced to miss not one, but two full days of training — Raheem Sterling pulled through and completed his medical at Manchester City.

The 220-year-old winger was photographed being assisted in and out of the hospital ahead of his £49M move to the Etihad.

With his recovery complete, he will reportedly fly to Australia to join up with his new teammates for their pre-season tour.

Manchester United's Double Schwoop

Schmidfield duo

Although Manchester United have tried to get by for some time without an actual midfield, it appears the time has come to right the wrongs of their past.

Not only have they lured World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger from the tender bosom of Pep Guardiola, but Morgan Schneiderlin gave up his dreams of joining Tottenham to head north to join Louis van Gaal’s red army (other armies are available).

Casillas bids a tearful farewell to Real Madrid

The Sincerity of Social Media

Iker Casillas brought his tearful farewell statement to and end today with eloquent simplicity - “c’est fini”. He has spent the last 25 years of his life at the Real Madrid but found himself alone this afternoon as he confirmed the end to an era.

The Spaniard made the difficult decision to leave the club he’s been at since being a spotty teenager to ensure that David de Gea usurps just once this year rather than twice.

Manchester United seal deal for Bayern star

Why Schweinsteiger is finally joining the PL

Perennial Premier League target Bastian Schweinsteiger looks set to finally be making his way to England as he agrees a three-year deal with Manchester United.

Despite there being just a year left on Schweinsteiger’s contract, Bayern Munich are looking for a fee of approximately £14M for the 30 year old Germany midfielder.

Although Bayern had looked to extend the midfielder’s contract, he may suspect that Pep Guardiola would favour for a starting role and could have a fresh challenge at Manchester United with former boss Louis van Gaal.

Barcelona Laughs in the Face of Transfer Bans as They Sign Arda Turan

Beard vs Hair

After a taxing summer, Arda Turan has signed up for a 6 month vacation with transfer-banned Barcelona. Sort of.

Barcelona posted on their website yesterday that they’d sgiend the midfielder for £29M BUT will only keep him if the new board approve.

Barcelona’s new president will be elected on the 18th of the month and will have 2 days to decide whether to stick or twist. If he opts out, Turan will head back to Atlético while Barcelona will lost 10% of the money they paid up front - approximately £2.4M.

If Turn does remain at Barcelona, he will be ineligible to play until January - when the club’s transfer ban for irregularities in signing young players is lifted. The ban has clearly not stopped the Catalan sign for making other signings with irregularities.

Club-Record Bid from Watford Seals Spurs Midfielder Switch

The Gareth Bale money is on the move again as another fringe player departs Tottenahm. Watford have deemed Etienne Capoue’s 12 Premier League apps enough for a club-record deal.

The French international has been sold on for £7M just two years after making the move from Toulouse to North London for £11M. Since that time he’s made just 19 starts in the Premier League for Spurs and scored just a single goal.

Capoue has signed a four-year deal with the hornets and should expect to see a few more appearances than he managed at White Hart Lane.