Chelsea make big-money bid for AC Milan´s Kaka

ROME (AFP) - Chelsea have put a big-money offer on the table for Brazilian playmaker Kaka, AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said Sunday, without giving further details of the proposed deal.

"An astronomical offer has come in from Chelsea for Kaka," Galliani told Italian newspaper La Stampa, adding that club have also expressed interest in the club’s World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo.

Despite failing to qualify for the Champions League, Galliani insisted the Rossoneri have been continuing to strengthen their squad and increase players’ salaries.

"This means we’ll be 50 million euros (78 million dollars) in the red," he said, adding: "All we would need to do in order to wipe out our debts is sell Kaka and Pirlo."

AC Milan have been linked with various players in the close season, including Barcelona duo Samuel Eto’o and Ronaldinho, and Arsenal’s unsettled star Emmanuel Adebayor.

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Arsenal interested PSG midfielder Clement Chantome

Sensational transfer news are out and it has been reported in France that PSG midfielder Clement Chantome is attracting interest from English powerhouse Arsenal.

It has been reported that Chantome was one of the few PSG players to come out of last season with any plaudits after a string of impressive displays in the middle of the park.

It is believed that the 22-year-old has been likened to former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is reported to have met with the France Under-21 international in the last week.

Rising through the ranks of PSG’s youth academy, his appearances have already drawn likenesses to Didier Deschamps in terms of his determination to win and ball winning ability.

A strong midfield player, the wonderkid was offered a three year contract by then Paris St. Germain manager Guy Lacombe in September of 2006, and has since made consistent appearances in the struggling club’s first team.

BIO

Full Name: Clément Chantôme
Date of birth: September 11, 1987
Place of birth: Sens, France
Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position: Defensive Midfielder
Current club: PSG
Number: 20

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Arsene Wenger declares confidence in young goalkeeper Fabianski

Sensational footballing news are coming from the Premier League and it has been reported that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that the progress of Lukasz Fabianski may convince him that he doesn’t need to sign a new goalkeeper for next season.

Wenger was quoted saying to the local media that at the moment he can say “no” to another goalkeeper. But Wenger also added that it all depends on how well Fabianski does if he decides play him but,added that on that front, he is not worried at all.

Fabianski was signed by Legia Warszawa in the winter of 2005, where he competed with Artur Boruc for a place on the team. After Boruc was sold to Celtic, Fabianski took over as starting goalkeeper in July 24, 2005. In the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons, his performances led to him being awarded the Football Oscar for the best goalkeeper in the Polish Ekstraklasa.

On May 8, 2007 Fabianski underwent medical tests in London after Arsenal agreed an undisclosed fee with Legia Warszawa. With the move confirmed on May 11, 2007 by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Fabianski formally signed for Arsenal on May 26, 2007, with a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

He made his debut for Arsenal on July 14, 2007 in a friendly versus Barnet in which he was a half time sub. The match ended 2-0 to Arsenal. He made his competitive Arsenal debut on 25 September 2007, starting against Newcastle United in a League Cup third round match, which Arsenal won 2-0.

Fabianski has so far made 7 appearance for the Poland national team.

BIO

Full name: Lukasz Fabianski
Date of birth: April 18, 1985
Place of birth: Kostrzyn nad Odra, Poland
Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position: Goalkeeper
Current club: Arsenal
Number: 21

Previous Clubs

2004-2005: Lech Poznan
2005-2007: Legia Warszawa
2007 : Arsenal

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Juventus targets Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani

Sensational news are out and it is reported by the Italian media that football giants Juventus are ready to make a bid for Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani.

It is reported that Juventus’s show of force in tabling a superior contract offer to Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is proof enough for Aquilani’s representatives that they can match the youngster’s ambitions. It is believed that Aquilani is having trouble with Roma’s medical staff and also new contract talks have stalled.

The media also reported that Juventus are ready to pounce for the unsettled Italy international as they prepare to challenge for the title next season.

It is also believed that Arsenal and Valencia both had summer offers rejected for the talented midfielder. Both teams were believed to have put in bids of around 15million euros, but Roma turned both sides down in order keep one of their star midfielder.

BIO

Full name: Alberto Aquilani
Date of birth: July 7, 1984
Place of birth: Rome, Italy
Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position: Central Midfielder
Current club: A.S. Roma
Number: 8

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Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City battle to sign Kenwyne Jones

Sensational news are out from the Premier League and it is being reported that a host of Premiership clubs are queuing up to take Kenwyne Jones off Sunderland’s hands.

The local news reported that Jones is attracting interest from Chelsea, Portsmouth, Manchester City and Arsenal, despite only scoring seven goals this season. Jones moved to the Stadium of Light eight months ago for £6m and signed a four-year deal with the Black Cats.

Jones early in his career had trials at Manchester United and Middlesbrough in 2002 and further trials at West Ham United and Rangers in 2004.

On 29 August, it was confirmed that he had joined Sunderland in a deal valued at £6 million with Stern John moving to Southampton. The Trinidadian stiker made his debut for Sunderland on 1st of September in a 1–0 defeat to Manchester United, scoring his first goal in a 2–1 home win over Reading on 15 September.

BIO

Full name: Kenwyne Joel Jones
Date of birth: 5 October 1984
Place of birth: Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Playing position: Striker
Current club: Sunderland
Number: 17

Previous Clubs

2002: Joe Public
2002–2004: W Connection
2004–2007: Southampton
2004–2005: Sheffield Wednesday (loan)
2005: Stoke City (loan)
2007– Sunderland

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