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<title>Southampton have £7m bid for Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez &#039;accepted&#039;</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Burnley have accepted a bid in the region of £7million from Southampton for striker Jay Rodriguez, according to various reports.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 14:42:35 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Club-by-club guide: Players available on a free transfer this summer</title>
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&lt;p&gt;This summer we can expect plenty headline grabbing big money moves, but there will also be many star players moving for absolutely nothing.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 12:34:35 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Kenny Dalglish axe scuppered Liverpool transfer reveals Mohamed Diame</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Out-of-contract Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame admits Kenny Dalglish&#039;s sacking as Liverpool manager scuppered a potential move to Anfield.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 12:14:08 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Swansea interested in Tottenham striker Giovani Dos Santos </title>
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&lt;p&gt;Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is looking to bring Tottenham forward Giovani Dos Santos to the Liberty Stadium, Press Association Sport understands.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 09:04:17 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>&#039;I&#039;m joining Chelsea&#039;, says £40m Lille playmaker Eden Hazard</title>
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&lt;p&gt;The Belgium international Eden Hazard claimed last night he would sign for Chelsea, making one of Europe&#039;s most highly rated young players the second signing in what promises to be another summer of major acquisitions by Roman Abramovich.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Swansea agree £6.8m fee with Hoffenheim for Gylfi Sigurdsson</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Swansea have smashed their transfer window in order to keep on-loan midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson at the club on a permanent basis.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 12:37:28 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United transfer &#039;target&#039; Eden Hazard has &#039;made up mind&#039;</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Lille midfielder Eden Hazard today took to Twitter to suggest he has made a decision on which club he will join this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 12:35:26 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Eden Hazard will join Manchester City, Chelsea or Manchester United</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Eden Hazard has confirmed he is heading to England and the role he is offered will be a key factor when he chooses between the Manchester clubs and Champions League winners Chelsea.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:34:55 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Salomon Kalou and Jose Bosingwa join Didier Drogba in heading for Chelsea exit</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/salomon-kalou-and-jose-bosingwa-join-didier-drogba-in-heading-for-chelsea-exit-7782470.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Chelsea will announce this morning that two more of the XI who started Saturday&#039;s Champions League final will leave the club, as the European champions begin another summer of rebuilding. Like that of Didier Drogba, the names of Salomon Kalou and Jose Bosingwa will not feature on the list of retained players which has to be submitted to the Premier League by all clubs today.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar eyes eastern riches</title>
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&lt;p&gt;The Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar admits he could be tempted by a big-money move to Russia or Ukraine.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Newcastle confirm deal for Reims midfielder Romain Amalfitano</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Newcastle boss Alan Pardew today completed his first summer signing when he clinched a deal for Reims midfielder Romain Amalfitano.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 17:20:33 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Sao Paulo reject £32.4m bid from Chelsea for Brazil midfielder Lucas Moura</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Chelsea have had a £32.4million offer for Brazil midfielder Lucas Moura rejected according to Sao Paulo president Juvenal Juvenico.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 16:22:02 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar tempted by big-money move</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar admits he could be tempted by a big-money move to Russia or Ukraine.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 16:20:50 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Shanghai Shenhua confident of signing Didier Drogba</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua are confident of securing a move for Didier Drogba, who yesterday confirmed he was leaving Chelsea.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 12:46:09 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester City &#039;target&#039; Thiago Silva wants to stay at AC Milan says agent</title>
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&lt;p&gt;The agent of Thiago Silva insists the Brazil centre-back wants to stay at AC Milan despite ongoing reports linking him with a move to Manchester City this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 10:39:36 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Eden Hazard will make decision on future after Belgium&#039;s international friendlies say agent</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/eden-hazard-will-make-decision-on-future-after-belgiums-international-friendlies-say-agent-7781555.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Eden Hazard&#039;s agent claims an agreement has been reached with all parties interested in the Belgium international and said the player will make a final decision on his future after the upcoming international friendlies.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 10:35:32 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Eden Hazard: Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United in race to sign a potential global superstar</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/eden-hazard-manchester-city-chelsea-and-manchester-united-in-race-to-sign-a-potential-global-superstar-7778780.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Nothing had been riding on Lille&#039;s final game of the season on Sunday against Nancy, with Champions League qualification already sealed but a chance of retaining the Ligue 1 title out of reach. Still, journalists squeezed into the modest press conference room at their (soon-to-be-former) home, Stade Villeneuve d&#039;Ascq, to hear the definitive final word, with Eden Hazard expected to finally detail which Premier League club he would be joining.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Romain Amalfitano set for Newcastle transfer as the French connection continues </title>
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&lt;p&gt;Newcastle United took the latest step in their successful French revolution yesterday when Romain Amalfitano arrived in the North-east to finalise a three-year contract. The Stade de Reims midfielder agreed in principle to move to Newcastle in February, and he returned to their Benton training ground to push through his transfer from the French side, who have just won promotion to Ligue 1.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Jens Lehmann backs Arsene Wenger to make right call over Robin van Persie</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/jens-lehmann-backs-arsene-wenger-to-make-right-call-over-robin-van-persie-7778581.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has every confidence Arsene Wenger will once again prove himself the master tactician as the club look to tie down the future of captain Robin van Persie one way or another.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 15:49:16 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Didier Drogba departure from Chelsea confirmed</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Didier Drobga will leave Chelsea when his contract runs out at the end of June, the west London club have announced.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 15:33:22 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Landon Donovan wants third spell at Everton</title>
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&lt;p&gt;United States international Landon Donovan has reiterated his desire to have a third spell at Everton but admits much will depend on manager David Moyes&#039; desire to have him back.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 14:07:06 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Emmanuel Adebayor reveals on Twitter attempts to make Tottenham move permanent</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed talks are being held with Tottenham over making his loan move from Manchester City a permanent deal.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:24:49 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Massimiliano Allegri expects AC Milan duro Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to stay</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/massimiliano-allegri-expects-ac-milan-duro-zlatan-ibrahimovic-and-thiago-silva-to-stay-7777860.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/massimiliano-allegri-expects-ac-milan-duro-zlatan-ibrahimovic-and-thiago-silva-to-stay-7777860.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is adamant Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva will not be sold this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:17:41 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester City try to see through Eden Hazard&#039;s transfer smoke and mirrors</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester City remain hopeful that they will lure the Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard, one of their top two summer targets, amid suspicions that Chelsea&#039;s interest in the player may have been artificially inflated by his agents in a bid to secure a better deal.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Emmanuel Adebayor wants to play for Tottenham next season</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Emmanuel Adebayor is determined to play for Tottenham again next season despite the club&#039;s failure to qualify for the Champions League.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 14:43:02 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Dimitar Berbatov resigned to Manchester United exit</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Striker Dimitar Berbatov is resigned to leaving Manchester United.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:20:19 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Norwich reject transfer request from striker Grant Holt</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/norwich-reject-transfer-request-from-striker-grant-holt-7766772.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/norwich-reject-transfer-request-from-striker-grant-holt-7766772.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Norwich have rejected a transfer request from striker Grant Holt, Press Association Sport understands.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 16:56:17 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Michael Owen begins search for new club after being released by Manchester United</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/michael-owen-begins-search-for-new-club-after-being-released-by-manchester-united-7766028.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/michael-owen-begins-search-for-new-club-after-being-released-by-manchester-united-7766028.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Former England striker Michael Owen will search for a new club this summer after confirmation he will be released by Manchester United.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 10:28:35 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Michael Owen will not be offered new contract by Manchester United</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/michael-owen-will-not-be-offered-new-contract-by-manchester-united-7762702.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/michael-owen-will-not-be-offered-new-contract-by-manchester-united-7762702.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Former England striker Michael Owen has no intention of retiring following his release by Manchester United.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:51:17 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Reading sign Nottingham Forest winger Garath McCleary ahead of Premier League return</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/reading-sign-nottingham-forest-winger-garath-mccleary-ahead-of-premier-league-return-7757755.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/reading-sign-nottingham-forest-winger-garath-mccleary-ahead-of-premier-league-return-7757755.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Reading have made their first signing of the summer as they prepare for life in the Premier League by bringing in Nottingham Forest winger Garath McCleary on a free transfer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 15:12:12 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa reveals talks with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson over transfer</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/borussia-dortmund-midfielder-shinji-kagawa-reveals-talks-with-manchester-united-manager-alex-ferguson-over-transfer-7757055.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/borussia-dortmund-midfielder-shinji-kagawa-reveals-talks-with-manchester-united-manager-alex-ferguson-over-transfer-7757055.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7753535.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Shinji-Kagawa.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa has spoken to Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and would like to move to a Premier League club, the Japanese international said today.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:19:17 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Luka Modric will decide Tottenham future after Euro 2012</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/luka-modric-will-decide-tottenham-future-after-euro-2012-7757051.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/luka-modric-will-decide-tottenham-future-after-euro-2012-7757051.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7583922.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/SS24-5-Chelsea.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric is in no rush to sort out his club future.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:16:45 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Fiorentina insist Chelsea &#039;target&#039; Stevan Jovetic will not be sold</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/fiorentina-insist-chelsea-target-stevan-jovetic-will-not-be-sold-7757019.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/fiorentina-insist-chelsea-target-stevan-jovetic-will-not-be-sold-7757019.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7757104.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Stevan-Jovetic.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Fiorentina have no intention of selling Stevan Jovetic this summer despite reports in Italy linking the Montenegrin striker with a move to Chelsea.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>European</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:05:41 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Roberto Mancini says Manchester City will &#039;match Real and Barca&#039; in transfer terms</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/roberto-mancini-says-manchester-city-will-match-real-and-barca-in-transfer-terms-7754373.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/roberto-mancini-says-manchester-city-will-match-real-and-barca-in-transfer-terms-7754373.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7737185.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/roberto-mancini.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Manchester City will emulate Real Madrid and Barcelona this summer by spending heavily, in order to target Champions League success, Roberto Mancini said yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester United &#039;target&#039; Shinji Kagawa turns down new deal at Borussia Dortmund</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-target-shinji-kagawa-turns-down-new-deal-at-borussia-dortmund-7753373.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-target-shinji-kagawa-turns-down-new-deal-at-borussia-dortmund-7753373.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7753535.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Shinji-Kagawa.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa is set to leave the club this summer after turning down the offer of a new contact.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:15:40 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester United youngster Paul Pogba off to Juventus despite Alex Ferguson&#039;s sweet talk</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-youngster-paul-pogba-off-to-juventus-despite-alex-fergusons-sweet-talk-7746745.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-youngster-paul-pogba-off-to-juventus-despite-alex-fergusons-sweet-talk-7746745.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7746675.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Pg-69s-juve-getty.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Manchester United&#039;s teenage French midfielder Paul Pogba, regarded as the club&#039;s finest young prospect, is likely to leave Old Trafford for Juventus, his agent said yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:30 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Papiss Cisse rubbishes Newcastle exit rumours</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/papiss-cisse-rubbishes-newcastle-exit-rumours-7746226.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/papiss-cisse-rubbishes-newcastle-exit-rumours-7746226.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Newcastle hotshot Papiss Cisse has dismissed rumours that he could leave the club this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 13:30:54 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Harry Redknapp eager to keep Emmanuel Adebayor at Tottenham</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/harry-redknapp-eager-to-keep-emmanuel-adebayor-at-tottenham-7745752.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/harry-redknapp-eager-to-keep-emmanuel-adebayor-at-tottenham-7745752.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has reiterated his desire to keep on-loan Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor at White Hart Lane, but admitted wages remained a stumbling block.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:33:39 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Robin van Persie set for talks over Arsenal future</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/robin-van-persie-set-for-talks-over-arsenal-future-7745749.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/robin-van-persie-set-for-talks-over-arsenal-future-7745749.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7717524.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/SP-04-arsenal-getty.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Arsene Wenger will this week hold talks with Arsenal captain Robin van Persie over the striker&#039;s future after victory at West Brom secured Champions League football for next season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:32:24 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt rules out return to Feyenoord</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-striker-dirk-kuyt-rules-out-return-to-feyenoord-7745708.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-striker-dirk-kuyt-rules-out-return-to-feyenoord-7745708.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7665363.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/dirk-kuyt.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has ruled out a return to Feyenoord in the immediate future because he feels it would be a step back in his career.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:24:15 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe came close to Liverpool switch in January</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-striker-jermain-defoe-came-close-to-liverpool-switch-in-january-7737455.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-striker-jermain-defoe-came-close-to-liverpool-switch-in-january-7737455.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7544640.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/DEFOE-reu.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Jermain Defoe has admitted that he asked to leave Tottenham Hotspur in January and that a loan move to Liverpool was a real possibility at the time.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 13:22:52 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Tottenham rubbish reports of £32m Gareth Bale deal being agreed with Barcelona</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-rubbish-reports-of-32m-gareth-bale-deal-being-agreed-with-barcelona-7737247.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-rubbish-reports-of-32m-gareth-bale-deal-being-agreed-with-barcelona-7737247.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Harry Redknapp has dismissed a report claiming Tottenham have agreed a fee with Barcelona for the sale of star winger Gareth Bale.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Police inquiry into transfer of Bebe to Manchester United</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/police-inquiry-into-transfer-of-bebe-to-manchester-united-7734910.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/police-inquiry-into-transfer-of-bebe-to-manchester-united-7734910.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7657991.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/pg-74-bebe-getty.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Manchester United&#039;s signing of striker Bebe from Vitoria Guimaraes for £7.2m in 2010 is being investigated by police in Portugal, with the club set to be questioned about the deal.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Chelsea and Manchester City &#039;target&#039; Marek Hamsik commits to Napoli</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-and-manchester-city-target-marek-hamsik-commits-to-napoli-7728078.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-and-manchester-city-target-marek-hamsik-commits-to-napoli-7728078.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6289279.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Marek-Hamsik.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Marek Hamsik insists he is not leaving Napoli this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:37:32 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Royston Drenthe wants return to Feyenoord </title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/royston-drenthe-wants-return-to-feyenoord-7728067.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/royston-drenthe-wants-return-to-feyenoord-7728067.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Holland international Royston Drenthe wants to return to Feyenoord and end his troubled five-year spell with Real Madrid.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:32:50 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Juventus reveal interest in signing Arsenal captain Robin van Persie</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/juventus-reveal-interest-in-signing-arsenal-captain-robin-van-persie-7728054.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/juventus-reveal-interest-in-signing-arsenal-captain-robin-van-persie-7728054.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7715643.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/SS5-Persie.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Italian champions Juventus have expressed an interest in signing Arsenal striker Robin van Persie this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>European</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:25:07 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan says future could lie &#039;anywhere&#039;</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/sunderland-striker-asamoah-gyan-says-future-could-lie-anywhere-7728049.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/sunderland-striker-asamoah-gyan-says-future-could-lie-anywhere-7728049.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7728188.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Asamoah-Gyan.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Asamoah Gyan has cast doubt over his future by admitting it could lie &#034;anywhere&#034;.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:22:21 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Sunderland join race for Junior Hoilett but Nicklas Bendtner returns to Arsenal</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/sunderland-join-race-for-junior-hoilett-but-nicklas-bendtner-returns-to-arsenal-7723275.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/sunderland-join-race-for-junior-hoilett-but-nicklas-bendtner-returns-to-arsenal-7723275.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7723245.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/pg-66-hoilett-ap.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Sunderland have joined the race to sign the Blackburn Rovers winger Junior Hoilett, in light of the Lancashire club&#039;s relegation from the Premier League.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Speculation mounts Arsenal are on verge of signing £17.7m Yann M&#039;Vila</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/speculation-mounts-arsenal-are-on-verge-of-signing-177m-yann-mvila-7722819.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/speculation-mounts-arsenal-are-on-verge-of-signing-177m-yann-mvila-7722819.html</link>
<description>
&lt;p&gt;Yossi Benayoun was plotting the perfect goodbye to Arsenal today as speculation mounted they were about to say hello to France midfielder Yann M&#039;Vila.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 13:46:36 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Tottenham transfer target Jan Vertonghen hoping Ajax can agree deal</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/tottenham-transfer-target-jan-vertonghen-hoping-ajax-can-agree-deal-7722244.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/tottenham-transfer-target-jan-vertonghen-hoping-ajax-can-agree-deal-7722244.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6288020.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Jan-Vertonghen.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen is hoping the Amsterdammers do not price him out of a move to Tottenham this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 10:18:54 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Warning for Eden Hazard as Manchester City move for £7m Younes Belhanda</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/warning-for-eden-hazard-as-manchester-city-move-for-7m-younes-belhanda-7720643.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/warning-for-eden-hazard-as-manchester-city-move-for-7m-younes-belhanda-7720643.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7720529.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Pg-66s-belhanda-getty.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Manchester City have identified the Montpellier midfielder Younes Belhanda as a back-up target, with their pursuit of Eden Hazard, one of the Continent&#039;s brightest talents, proving more difficult than the club had first anticipated.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Martin Jol plays down speculation linking Fulham&#039;s Clint Dempsey with Liverpool transfer</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/martin-jol-plays-down-speculation-linking-fulhams-clint-dempsey-with-liverpool-transfer-7715553.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/martin-jol-plays-down-speculation-linking-fulhams-clint-dempsey-with-liverpool-transfer-7715553.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Fulham manager Martin Jol today dismissed speculation linking Clint Dempsey with a move to Liverpool and remains hopeful the American will sign a new deal at Craven Cottage.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 17:55:07 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Roberto Mancini does not expect Gareth Bale to leave Tottenham </title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/roberto-mancini-does-not-expect-gareth-bale-to-leave-tottenham-7714895.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/roberto-mancini-does-not-expect-gareth-bale-to-leave-tottenham-7714895.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed there have been talks about next summer&#039;s transfer targets - but he does not expect Gareth Bale to leave Tottenham.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 11:10:13 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Arsene Wenger thrilled to land &#039;top class&#039; Lukas Podolski for Arsenal</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsene-wenger-thrilled-to-land-top-class-lukas-podolski-for-arsenal-7697744.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsene-wenger-thrilled-to-land-top-class-lukas-podolski-for-arsenal-7697744.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Arsenal yesterday confirmed their first signing of the summer, German forward Lukas Podolski from Cologne. The 26-year-old striker will be in place at the Emirates for next season, with Arsenal paying around £11m for him.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan poised to sign permanent deal with Al Ain</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/sunderland-striker-asamoah-gyan-poised-to-sign-permanent-deal-with-al-ain-7697751.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/sunderland-striker-asamoah-gyan-poised-to-sign-permanent-deal-with-al-ain-7697751.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Asamoah Gyan&#039;s permanent departure from Sunderland looks more likely after the Al Ain chief executive, Carlo Nohra, claimed he was &#034;very confident&#034; of signing the striker on a new deal.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester City and Manchester United do battle over £40m Eden Hazard </title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-city-and-manchester-united-do-battle-over-40m-eden-hazard-7697754.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-city-and-manchester-united-do-battle-over-40m-eden-hazard-7697754.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;The fight for supremacy between Manchester&#039;s two Premier League sides continues beyond last night&#039;s title clash at the Etihad Stadium, with the clubs now vying to sign the Lille attacking midfielder Eden Hazard – one of the most promising talents in Europe.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Germany striker Lukas Podolski to join Arsenal confirm Cologne</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/germany-striker-lukas-podolski-to-join-arsenal-confirm-cologne-7697339.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/germany-striker-lukas-podolski-to-join-arsenal-confirm-cologne-7697339.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Germany striker Lukas Podolski will join Arsenal for the start of next season, his current club Cologne have confirmed.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:21:21 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Al Ain seeking permanent deal for Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/al-ain-seeking-permanent-deal-for-sunderland-striker-asamoah-gyan-7697116.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/al-ain-seeking-permanent-deal-for-sunderland-striker-asamoah-gyan-7697116.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Asamoah Gyan&#039;s permanent departure from Sunderland looks more likely after Al Ain chief executive Carlo Nohra claimed he was &#034;very confident&#034; of signing the striker on a new deal.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:52:58 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish open to Alberto Aquilani return</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-manager-kenny-dalglish-open-to-alberto-aquilani-return-7684325.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-manager-kenny-dalglish-open-to-alberto-aquilani-return-7684325.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists if AC Milan do not want on-loan midfielder Alberto Aquilani then he is happy for the Italian to return to Anfield.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:23:34 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester United enter race for signature of £30m-rated Lille playmaker Eden Hazard</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-enter-race-for-signature-of-30mrated-lille-playmaker-eden-hazard-7675562.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-enter-race-for-signature-of-30mrated-lille-playmaker-eden-hazard-7675562.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester United appear to have entered the race for Lille playmaker Eden Hazard.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:35:56 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Holland left-back Erik Pieters interested in Newcastle switch claims agent</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/holland-leftback-erik-pieters-interested-in-newcastle-switch-claims-agent-7675548.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/holland-leftback-erik-pieters-interested-in-newcastle-switch-claims-agent-7675548.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Holland left-back Erik Pieters would be interested in joining Newcastle this summer, according to his agent.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:20:41 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Hamburg eye transfer for Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hamburg-eye-transfer-for-liverpool-striker-dirk-kuyt-7665361.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hamburg-eye-transfer-for-liverpool-striker-dirk-kuyt-7665361.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Hamburg technical director Frank Arnesen has expressed his admiration for Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt as speculation over the Holland international&#039;s future continues.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:46:41 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Chelsea left hanging by in-demand and out-of-contract Didier Drogba</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-left-hanging-by-indemand-and-outofcontract-didier-drogba-7661639.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-left-hanging-by-indemand-and-outofcontract-didier-drogba-7661639.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Didier Drogba has told Chelsea he does not want further talks on his future until the end of the season, leaving it ever more likely that the 34-year-old striker, who has been such a key figure in the club&#039;s two semi-final wins over the last six days, will leave for nothing in the summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Chelsea boosted in pursuit of transfer target Willian</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-boosted-in-pursuit-of-transfer-target-willian-7661459.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-boosted-in-pursuit-of-transfer-target-willian-7661459.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Shakhtar Donetsk manager Mircea Lucescu today told Chelsea that Willian is theirs for the right price.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:14:52 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester City prepared to offload Edin Dzeko to fund new signings</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-city-prepared-to-offload-edin-dzeko-to-fund-new-signings-7658033.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-city-prepared-to-offload-edin-dzeko-to-fund-new-signings-7658033.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester City&#039;s Edin Dzeko sees the Bundesliga as his escape route from an ultimately unhappy 18 months in England and is likely to make a move to Bayern Munich this summer if an offer comes in.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Liverpool sign highly-rated Crewe youngster Dan Smith after Manchester City deal breaks down</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-sign-highlyrated-crewe-youngster-dan-smith-after-manchester-city-deal-breaks-down-7657863.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-sign-highlyrated-crewe-youngster-dan-smith-after-manchester-city-deal-breaks-down-7657863.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Liverpool have completed the signing of highly-rated Crewe youngster Dan Smith.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:47:32 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Swansea want Gylfi Sigurdsson to make permanent move from Hoffenheim </title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/swansea-want-gylfi-sigurdsson-to-make-permanent-move-from-hoffenheim-7654767.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/swansea-want-gylfi-sigurdsson-to-make-permanent-move-from-hoffenheim-7654767.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Huw Jenkins, the Swansea City chairman, expects to face a battle to hold on to the midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson when the Icelandic player&#039;s loan deal comes to an end this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester City set Patrick Vieira in pursuit of French midfield prodigy Jules Ntcham</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-set-patrick-vieira-in-pursuit-of-french-midfield-prodigy-jules-ntcham-7654770.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-set-patrick-vieira-in-pursuit-of-french-midfield-prodigy-jules-ntcham-7654770.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester City are pursuing one of France&#039;s most promising talents, the 16-year-old Le Havre midfielder Jules Ntcham, in the hope that the influence of their executive Patrick Vieira might be able to see off the challenge of &lt;em&gt;Internazionale&lt;/em&gt; and Juventus for his signature.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Gareth Bale of Barcelona? He fits the bill, believes Dani Alves</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/gareth-bale-of-barcelona-he-fits-the-bill-believes-dani-alves-7648199.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/gareth-bale-of-barcelona-he-fits-the-bill-believes-dani-alves-7648199.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;The Premier League player who is most like Dani Alves is Gareth Bale – at least that was the opinion formed within Barcelona after the Tottenham man&#039;s destruction of Internazionale&#039;s Brazilian wing-back, Maicon, last season. &#034;He is a player I love to watch,&#034; says Alves when asked about the Welshman, whom club scout Albert Valenti has watched several times this season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Nicolas Anelka confirms he will try to lure Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to China</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/nicolas-anelka-confirms-he-will-try-to-lure-chelsea-striker-didier-drogba-to-china-7647846.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/nicolas-anelka-confirms-he-will-try-to-lure-chelsea-striker-didier-drogba-to-china-7647846.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Nicolas Anelka has confirmed he will try to lure former Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba to China following his shock appointment to the coaching staff of Shanghai Shenhua.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:44:28 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Luis Suarez says &#039;I will continue at Liverpool&#039; despite transfer speculation</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/luis-suarez-says-i-will-continue-at-liverpool-despite-transfer-speculation-7647307.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/luis-suarez-says-i-will-continue-at-liverpool-despite-transfer-speculation-7647307.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Striker Luis Suarez fully expects to be at Liverpool next season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:52:58 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Comolli exit prompts questions over Anfield transfer policy</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/comolli-exit-prompts-questions-over-anfield-transfer-policy-7640748.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/comolli-exit-prompts-questions-over-anfield-transfer-policy-7640748.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;The “family reasons” cited as the reason for Damien Comolli&#039;s departure from Liverpool yesterday in the statement from Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the club&#039;s American owners, relate to the condition of his daughter which required him to move back to his family&#039;s home in Nice.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Arsenal striker Carlos Vela keen to remain in Spain</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-striker-carlos-vela-keen-to-remain-in-spain-7627903.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-striker-carlos-vela-keen-to-remain-in-spain-7627903.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Real Sociedad&#039;s on-loan Arsenal striker Carlos Vela would prefer to stay in Spain beyond this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:39:56 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Hazard will be a tasty signing for Manchester City despite &#039;Burgergate&#039;</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/hazard-will-be-a-tasty-signing-for-manchester-city-despite-burgergate-7624853.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/hazard-will-be-a-tasty-signing-for-manchester-city-despite-burgergate-7624853.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;He&#039;s known to lark about at airports a bit and there was an incident with a burger a while back, but neither has any bearing on the scramble which is likely to take place this summer for Lille&#039;s 21-year-old Belgian winger Eden Hazard. Manchester City anticipate competition from Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and perhaps Real Madrid. Liverpool&#039;s director of football, Damien Comolli, has been interested. But the early indications suggest that the pursuit of Hazard, much like that of Samir Nasri last summer, is one City will win.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester City braced to resist Real Madrid campaign for striker Sergio Aguero</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-city-braced-to-resist-real-madrid-campaign-for-striker-sergio-aguero-7615533.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-city-braced-to-resist-real-madrid-campaign-for-striker-sergio-aguero-7615533.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester City believe Real Madrid may be engaging in a deliberate campaign to unsettle Sergio Aguero and, with the future beyond this summer already uncertain for three of their strikers, the club will refuse any notion of the Argentine leaving for the Bernabeu.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Yann M&#039;Vila reveals interest in Arsenal switch</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/yann-mvila-reveals-interest-in-arsenal-switch-7608391.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/yann-mvila-reveals-interest-in-arsenal-switch-7608391.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Yann M&#039;Vila has admitted he would love to join Arsenal.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:30:23 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Pavel Pogrebnyak keen to stay at Fulham</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pavel-pogrebnyak-keen-to-stay-at-fulham-7600419.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pavel-pogrebnyak-keen-to-stay-at-fulham-7600419.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Fulham manager Martin Jol has seen his plans for next season bolstered by Pavel Pogrebnyak&#039;s admission that he would like to remain at Craven Cottage.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:29:31 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Neil Taylor expects Swansea stars to stay</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Defender Neil Taylor has dismissed talk that Swansea may struggle to hold on to their key players this summer after an impressive maiden Barclays Premier League campaign.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:35:13 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Arsenal &#039;target&#039; Mario Gotze signs new deal at Borussia Dortmund </title>
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&lt;p&gt;Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Gotze has signed a new, long-term deal at Borussia Dortmund.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:38:35 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Ben Foster remains undecided over West Brom future</title>
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&lt;p&gt;West Brom&#039;s on-loan goalkeeper Ben Foster wants a quick decision on his long-term future, but is open minded about staying at The Hawthorns or returning to parent club Birmingham.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:41:54 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Newcastle targeting more &#039;gems&#039; in the transfer window</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Manager Alan Pardew admits he will have to try and bring in more &#034;gems&#034; like Demba Ba and Yohan Cabaye this summer if Newcastle are to continue to compete with the Barclays Premier League&#039;s top clubs.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:49:50 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Jewell hopes to beat loan deadline for Pompey deal</title>
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&lt;p&gt;The Ipswich Town manager, Paul Jewell, has discussed a possible deal with an unnamed Portsmouth player but is unsure whether the move will go through. Pompey&#039;s financial problems have already led to the departures of several players on loan recently, with players such as Liam Lawrence, Erik Huseklepp, Stephen Henderson and Hayden Mullins moving on from Fratton Park.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Football League</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Krasic puts Spurs on alert by seeking Juventus exit</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/krasic-puts-spurs-on-alert-by-seeking-juventus-exit-7580681.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;The Serbia winger Milos Krasic has stated his desire to leave Juventus this summer in a move that is likely to attract interest among different clubs in Europe.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Steve Kean concedes Junior Hoilett likely to depart Blackburn</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/steve-kean-concedes-junior-hoilett-likely-to-depart-blackburn-7580470.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/steve-kean-concedes-junior-hoilett-likely-to-depart-blackburn-7580470.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Blackburn manager Steve Kean admits the current form of Junior Hoilett is likely to attract more interested clubs but he has not given up hope of keeping the forward at Ewood Park.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Wolves &#039;disappointed&#039; with Early Bird season ticket sales</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wolves-disappointed-with-early-bird-season-ticket-sales-7580186.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey admitted the sales of Early Bird season tickets have been disappointing after the club saw a drop of almost 18% in renewals from last year.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Barcelona win race to sign Brazilian wonderkid Neymar say reports in Spain</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/barcelona-win-race-to-sign-brazilian-wonderkid-neymar-say-reports-in-spain-7579281.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Barcelona have already made a €14m (£11.6m) downpayment to Brazilian club Santos for Neymar according to Spain’s biggest radio station, Cadena Ser. &lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chelsea to bid £30m for Krul and Tioté</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-to-bid-30m-for-krul-and-tiot-7578111.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Chelsea are planning a £30m raid in the summer to land the Newcastle pair Cheick Tioté and Tim Krul.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Luis Suarez dismisses transfer speculation and says he is happy at Liverpool</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/luis-suarez-dismisses-transfer-speculation-and-says-he-is-happy-at-liverpool-7577807.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Luis Suarez has played down speculation that he could leave Liverpool this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Dimitar Berbatov nearing Manchester United exit</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/dimitar-berbatov-nearing-manchester-united-exit-7573300.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/dimitar-berbatov-nearing-manchester-united-exit-7573300.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester United&#039;s record signing Dimitar Berbatov has told Sir Alex Ferguson he his frustrated with his role as a bit-part player with the Red Devils.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:32:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Dimitar Berbatov set for Manchester United exit</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/dimitar-berbatov-set-for-manchester-united-exit-7567120.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/dimitar-berbatov-set-for-manchester-united-exit-7567120.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United&#039;s record signing Dimitar Berbatov is set to leave Old Trafford in the summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Podolski move shows Wenger&#039;s change of policy</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/podolski-move-shows-wengers-change-of-policy-7546065.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/podolski-move-shows-wengers-change-of-policy-7546065.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;The likely summer arrival of Germany international striker Lukas Podolski from FC Köln marks a continuation in Arsenal&#039;s altered transfer strategy. The 26-year-old, set to sign a four-year contract in the summer in a £10.9m deal, might just represent the peak of the change from the north London club buying potentially useful players to those who can make an instant impact.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Arsenal agree deal to sign Lukas Podolski </title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-agree-deal-to-sign-lukas-podolski-7545133.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-agree-deal-to-sign-lukas-podolski-7545133.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;German daily Bild claim that Cologne and Arsenal have agreed on the transfer of Germany international Lukas Podolski.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Negotiations with Robbie Fowler have stalled, says Blackpool boss Ian Holloway</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/negotiations-with-robbie-fowler-have-stalled-says-blackpool-boss-ian-holloway-7544400.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Blackpool boss Ian Holloway admits talks to bring former England striker Robbie Fowler to Bloomfield Road have hit a stumbling block. &lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Wanderer Robinson joins Leeds on loan</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wanderer-robinson-joins-leeds-on-loan-7542394.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wanderer-robinson-joins-leeds-on-loan-7542394.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Leeds United have signed the Bolton defender Paul Robinson on loan. The 33-year-old left-back has agreed a short-term deal until 9 April.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pogba ignores Ferguson and quits United to head for Juventus</title>
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&lt;p&gt;An infuriated Sir Alex Ferguson has lost the second of Manchester United&#039;s two supreme teenage talents in midfielder Paul Pogba, who has been lured to Juventus by the promise of £830,000 a season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Sunderland receive bid for striker Asamoah Gyan</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sunderland-receive-bid-for-striker-asamoah-gyan-7537329.html</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;Sunderland have received a bid from a Qatari club for striker Asamoah Gyan.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Lukas Podolski tight-lipped over possible move to Arsenal</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/lukas-podolski-tightlipped-over-possible-move-to-arsenal-7537327.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Cologne striker Lukas Podolski refused to comment on a possible move to Arsenal this summer after earning his side a point in a 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:31:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Damien Comolli expecting little transfer activity at Liverpool</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/damien-comolli-expecting-little-transfer-activity-at-liverpool-7469880.html</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;Liverpool&#039;s director of football Damien Comolli is not expecting a new wave of signings when the window transfer reopens at the end of the season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Middlesbrough sign Wolves midfielder Adam Hammill on loan</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-sign-wolves-midfielder-adam-hammill-on-loan-7468145.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-sign-wolves-midfielder-adam-hammill-on-loan-7468145.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Middlesbrough have secured the loan signing of Wolves midfielder Adam Hammill until the end of the season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:46:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Arsenal &#039;target&#039; Lukas Podolski set for Cologne exit</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-target-lukas-podolski-set-for-cologne-exit-7466440.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-target-lukas-podolski-set-for-cologne-exit-7466440.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Cologne coach Stale Solbakken admits Lukas Podolski could leave the Bundesliga side at the end of the current season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:38:02 +0000</pubDate>
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