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<title>Eden Hazard reveals he could join Tottenham this summer</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Belgium and Lille midfielder Eden Hazard admits he could join Tottenham this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bayern Munich monitor Manchester City striker John Guidetti</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Bayern Munich are monitoring the availability of Manchester City&#039;s young striker John Guidetti after his impressive form on loan at Feyenoord this season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Daniel Cousin agrees deal to join Rangers</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Rangers have confirmed the signing of striker Daniel Cousin for a second time.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:20:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Shanghai Shenhua trying to sign Stoke City defender Matthew Upson</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/shanghai-shenhua-trying-to-sign-stoke-city-defender-matthew-upson-6635069.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Shanghai Shenhua are trying to sign Stoke City defender Matthew Upson, while talks continue about Didier Drogba joining his former Chelsea strike partner Nicolas Anelka at the Chinese club.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Salgado seeks Galaxy role as Rovers look to offload high earners</title>
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&lt;p&gt;The Blackburn Rovers defender Michel Salgado was in the United States yesterday, seeking a role at LA Galaxy, six weeks after claiming that he was being denied a game at Ewood Park because nine more appearances would entitle him to a new contract.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Roman Pavlyuchenko completes move to Lokomotiv Moscow</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Roman Pavlyuchenko has completed his transfer from Tottenham to Lokomotiv Moscow, the Russian club have confirmed.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Someone old, someone new but both Blue</title>
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&lt;p&gt;The transfer window has a frantic chemistry all of its own – a fact perfectly demonstrated by the two men who for a variety of reasons have suddenly found themselves Everton players.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kevin Bond urges fans to &#039;trust in Harry&#039;s judgement&#039;</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Kevin Bond, the Tottenham assistant manager, is excited with their January transfer dealings, even if some Spurs supporters are not.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>The most memorable transfer deadline day deals</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Since the implementation of a transfer window during the 2002/03 season, &#039;deadline day&#039; has become something of a highlight during the football season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>News &#38; Comment</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Ryan Nelsen completes Tottenham switch</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Tottenham have confirmed the signing of defender Ryan Nelsen from fellow Barclays Premier League side Blackburn in a statement on their website.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Anfield move for Sporting teenager</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/anfield-move-for-sporting-teenager-6298127.html</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;Liverpool have signed the Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Carlos Teixeira for a fee believed to be in the region of £850,000.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Proof that January is foolish time to go window shopping</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Sir Alex Ferguson made two of his best buys in a January sale, but he was right to argue this week that the transfer window just closed was not worth entering.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Saha looks a good fit for Tottenham, says Kaboul</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Younes Kaboul has welcomed Louis Saha to White Hart Lane and is convinced the veteran striker will be a good addition to the Tottenham squad.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Club-by-club guide to all the January transfer deals</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/clubbyclub-guide-to-all-the-january-transfer-deals-6297993.html</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;A full run-down of the transfer ins and outs in the Premier League during the January window.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Tottenham remain hopeful of Ryan Nelsen transfer</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Tottenham were today hoping to complete the signing of Ryan Nelsen after the transfer deadline following the defender&#039;s release by Blackburn.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:04:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bolton confirm Marvin Sordell transfer from Watford</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bolton-confirm-marvin-sordell-transfer-from-watford-6297811.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bolton-confirm-marvin-sordell-transfer-from-watford-6297811.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Bolton have completed the signing of striker Marvin Sordell from Watford for an undisclosed fee subject to confirmation from the Football Association and Premier League.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Roberto Martinez furious over &#039;ridiculous&#039; scheduling</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/roberto-martinez-furious-over-ridiculous-scheduling-6297803.html</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;Wigan manager Roberto Martinez last night launched an angry tirade at the Premier League for their decision to host a number of matches just hours before the closure of the transfer window.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Steve Kean happy with Blackburn transfer business</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/steve-kean-happy-with-blackburn-transfer-business-6297796.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Blackburn manager Steve Kean is satisfied with his January transfer window business after he managed to keep hold of his star players.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Busy Redknapp adds Nelsen and Saha to squad</title>
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&lt;p&gt;After shipping out Roman Pavlyuchenko to Lokomotiv Moscow for £7.5m and replacing him with a loan deal for Louis Saha from Everton, Harry Redknapp, the Tottenham manager, made a late and successful move to sign the Blackburn Rovers captain, Ryan Nelsen, on a permanent deal until the end of the season. The New Zealand international will move to White Hart Lane, with his situation to be reviewed in the summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Reality bites as frugal clubs let transfer window quietly close</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/reality-bites-as-frugal-clubs-let-transfer-window-quietly-close-6297616.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;It was a huge figure, it was Chelsea and it was transfer
deadline day; but that was where the similarities to last year&#039;s
final day of the January transfer window ended. Chelsea announced a
loss of £68m yesterday, on a day to bury bad news. It explained
much, like the increasing importance of debt in what had been, this
time last year, a month of madness.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>QPR big spenders as Zamora and Cissé join</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Bobby Zamora completed his £5m cross-West London switch from Fulham to big-spending Queen&#039;s Park Rangers last night and then admitted the club&#039;s ambition had persuaded him to move.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Norwich reject Rangers&#039; bid for captain Holt</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/norwich-reject-rangers-bid-for-captain-holt-6297614.html</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;Rangers yesterday confirmed that Norwich City had turned down an attempt to sign the striker Grant Holt. The Ibrox manager, Ally McCoist, made a move for the Canaries&#039; captain as the top goalscorer Nikica Jelavic was set to complete his switch to Everton.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>David Pizarro signs on loan for Manchester City</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/david-pizarro-signs-on-loan-for-manchester-city-6297412.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/david-pizarro-signs-on-loan-for-manchester-city-6297412.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester City have completed the signing of midfielder David Pizarro from Roma on loan until the end of the season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:54:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bobby Zamora completes move to QPR</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bobby-zamora-completes-move-to-qpr-6297418.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bobby-zamora-completes-move-to-qpr-6297418.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;QPR have completed the signing of Bobby Zamora from west London rivals Fulham, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:51:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Louis Saha signs for Tottenham</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/louis-saha-signs-for-tottenham-6297537.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/louis-saha-signs-for-tottenham-6297537.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Striker Louis Saha has left Everton to join Tottenham, the Toffees have confirmed.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chelsea sign Nottingham Forest teenager Patrick Bamford</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-sign-nottingham-forest-teenager-patrick-bamford-6297687.html</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;Chelsea have signed Nottingham Forest teenager Patrick Bamford.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:38:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Fulham seal deal for Russian international Pavel Pogrebnyak</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/fulham-seal-deal-for-russian-international-pavel-pogrebnyak-6297683.html</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;Fulham have completed the signing of Stuttgart striker Pavel Pogrebnyak on a six-month contract, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester United raid City for youngster Frederic Veseli</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-raid-city-for-youngster-frederic-veseli-6297666.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-raid-city-for-youngster-frederic-veseli-6297666.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester United have raided local rivals Manchester City to bring teenage defender Frederic Veseli to Old Trafford.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko in talks with Lokomotiv Moscow</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/tottenham-striker-roman-pavlyuchenko-in-talks-with-lokomotiv-moscow-6297663.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Lokomotiv Moscow are in talks to sign Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko, Press Association Sport understands.
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:08:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester United youngster Ravel Morrison joins West Ham</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-youngster-ravel-morrison-joins-west-ham-6297624.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-youngster-ravel-morrison-joins-west-ham-6297624.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;West Ham have confirmed the signing of teenager Ravel Morrison from Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Everton complete deal for Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/everton-complete-deal-for-rangers-striker-nikica-jelavic-6297436.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/everton-complete-deal-for-rangers-striker-nikica-jelavic-6297436.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Everton have completed the signing of Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic from Rangers on a four-and-a-half-year deal.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Sotirios Kyrgiakos joins Wayne Bridge at Sunderland</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/sotirios-kyrgiakos-joins-wayne-bridge-at-sunderland-6297390.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/sotirios-kyrgiakos-joins-wayne-bridge-at-sunderland-6297390.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Sunderland boss Martin O&#039;Neill tonight completed his second deadline-day swoop when he signed defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos on loan for the remainder of the season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Arsenal sign youngster Thomas Eisfeld from Borussia Dortmund</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-sign-youngster-thomas-eisfeld-from-borussia-dortmund-6297536.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-sign-youngster-thomas-eisfeld-from-borussia-dortmund-6297536.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Arsenal have confirmed the signing of attacking midfielder Thomas Eisfeld from Borussia Dortmund on a long-term contract.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rangers confirm rejected bid for Norwich striker Grant Holt</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/rangers-confirm-rejected-bid-for-norwich-striker-grant-holt-6297499.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/rangers-confirm-rejected-bid-for-norwich-striker-grant-holt-6297499.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Rangers have confirmed they have had a bid rejected by Norwich for striker Grant Holt.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:20:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>West Brom sign Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell </title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/west-brom-sign-birmingham-defender-liam-ridgewell-6297386.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/west-brom-sign-birmingham-defender-liam-ridgewell-6297386.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;West Brom have confirmed the signing of Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell for an undisclosed fee.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:22:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>QPR confirm signing of Lazio striker Djibril Cisse</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-confirm-signing-of-lazio-striker-djibril-cisse-6297475.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-confirm-signing-of-lazio-striker-djibril-cisse-6297475.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;QPR have completed the signing of Lazio striker Djibril Cisse, the Premier League club have announced.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bolton capture Ryo Miyaichi on loan from Arsenal</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bolton-capture-ryo-miyaichi-on-loan-from-arsenal-6297470.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bolton-capture-ryo-miyaichi-on-loan-from-arsenal-6297470.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Arsenal&#039;s Japanese midfielder Ryo Miyaichi has joined Bolton on loan until the end of the season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:17:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Tottenham defender Vedran Corluka joins Bayer Leverkusen on loan</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/tottenham-defender-vedran-corluka-joins-bayer-leverkusen-on-loan-6297469.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/tottenham-defender-vedran-corluka-joins-bayer-leverkusen-on-loan-6297469.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Tottenham defender Vedran Corluka has joined Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Wigan prepare for Tottenham bid for striker Hugo Rodallega</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wigan-prepare-for-tottenham-bid-for-striker-hugo-rodallega-6297461.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wigan-prepare-for-tottenham-bid-for-striker-hugo-rodallega-6297461.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Wigan chairman Dave Whelan was today bracing himself for a last-minute bid from Spurs for striker Hugo Rodallega, despite the two sides meeting at White Hart Lane tonight.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Newcastle make &#039;final bid&#039; for Watford defender Adrian Mariappa</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/newcastle-make-final-bid-for-watford-defender-adrian-mariappa-6297457.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/newcastle-make-final-bid-for-watford-defender-adrian-mariappa-6297457.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Newcastle have made their final bid for Watford defender Adrian Mariappa, manager Alan Pardew said today.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester United to snatch youngster Frederic Veseli from Manchester City</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-to-snatch-youngster-frederic-veseli-from-manchester-city-6297456.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-to-snatch-youngster-frederic-veseli-from-manchester-city-6297456.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester United are on the brink of snaring former Switzerland Under-17 skipper Frederic Veseli from Manchester City, according to reports.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Williams</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/middlesbrough-turn-down-6m-bid-from-bolton-for-rhyswilliams-6297447.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/middlesbrough-turn-down-6m-bid-from-bolton-for-rhyswilliams-6297447.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Middlesbrough have rejected a £6million bid from Bolton for defender Rhys Williams, Press Association Sport understands.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:58:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Blackburn sign winger Marcus Olsson</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/blackburn-sign-winger-marcus-olsson-6297419.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/blackburn-sign-winger-marcus-olsson-6297419.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Blackburn now have two Olssons on their books after manager Steve Kean today completed the signing of Martin&#039;s twin brother Marcus.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:53:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Manchester United youngster Ravel Morrison &#039;close to West Ham switch&#039;</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-youngster-ravel-morrison-close-to-west-ham-switch-6297413.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-youngster-ravel-morrison-close-to-west-ham-switch-6297413.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Manchester United midfielder Ravel Morrison was this lunchtime having a medical with West Ham.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Andy Keogh joins Millwall from Wolves</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/andy-keogh-joins-millwall-from-wolves-6297392.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/andy-keogh-joins-millwall-from-wolves-6297392.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Striker Andy Keogh has joined Millwall from Wolves for an undisclosed fee, the West Midlands club announced today.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bayer Leverkusen interested in Vedran Corluka loan</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bayer-leverkusen-interested-in-vedran-corluka-loan-6297389.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bayer-leverkusen-interested-in-vedran-corluka-loan-6297389.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Bayer Leverkusen want to take Tottenham defender Vedran Corluka on loan until the end of the season, Press Association Sport understands.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chelsea complete deal for Kevin de Bruyne</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-complete-deal-for-kevin-de-bruyne-6297388.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-complete-deal-for-kevin-de-bruyne-6297388.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6295054.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Kevin-de-Bruyne.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Chelsea have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Kevin de Bruyne from Genk, the Belgian club have announced.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Ricardo Vaz Te set to join West Ham</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/ricardo-vaz-te-set-to-join-west-ham-6297387.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/ricardo-vaz-te-set-to-join-west-ham-6297387.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Barnsley forward Ricardo Vaz Te is poised for a move to npower Championship rivals West Ham.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bridge on the verge of shock loan deal with Sunderland</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bridge-on-the-verge-of-shock-loan-deal-with-sunderland-6297221.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bridge-on-the-verge-of-shock-loan-deal-with-sunderland-6297221.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Wayne Bridge was last night on the brink of completing a shock move to Sunderland and ending his Manchester City misery.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>QPR sign defensive midfielder Samba Diakite from Nancy</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-sign-defensive-midfielder-samba-diakite-from-nancy-6297139.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-sign-defensive-midfielder-samba-diakite-from-nancy-6297139.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;QPR have completed the signing of Nancy defensive midfielder Samba Diakite, the Premier League club have announced.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Everton interested in £8m Nikica Jelavic</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/everton-interested-in-8m-nikica-jelavic-6297015.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/everton-interested-in-8m-nikica-jelavic-6297015.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Everton manager David Moyes has refused to comment on speculation linking the club with Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Liverpool rule out any late transfer arrivals</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-rule-out-any-late-transfer-arrivals-6297070.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-rule-out-any-late-transfer-arrivals-6297070.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has stressed there will be no transfers in or out the club before the window closes.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Wolves await Everton bid for Kevin Doyle</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wolves-await-everton-bid-for-kevin-doyle-6297065.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wolves-await-everton-bid-for-kevin-doyle-6297065.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/migration_catalog/article6140945.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/doyle.jpeg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Wolves manager Mick McCarthy insists striker Kevin Doyle &#034;is going nowhere&#034; before the current transfer window closes tomorrow evening.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:21:25 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bolton make offer for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/bolton-make-offer-for-crystal-palace-forward-wilfried-zaha-6297018.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/bolton-make-offer-for-crystal-palace-forward-wilfried-zaha-6297018.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6288017.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Wilfred-Zaha.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Bolton boss Owen Coyle has confirmed the Barclays Premier League outfit have made an offer to Crystal Palace for forward Wilfried Zaha.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kevin De Bruyne set for Chelsea medical</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/kevin-de-bruyne-set-for-chelsea-medical-6297017.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/kevin-de-bruyne-set-for-chelsea-medical-6297017.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6295054.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Kevin-de-Bruyne.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Kevin De Bruyne was today set to undergo a medical at Chelsea ahead of his move from Genk, according to the Belgian club.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:53:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Brighton sign Wolves striker Sam Vokes on loan</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/brighton-sign-wolves-striker-sam-vokes-on-loan-6297009.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/brighton-sign-wolves-striker-sam-vokes-on-loan-6297009.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6297044.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Sam-Vokes.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Brighton have signed Wales striker Sam Vokes on loan from Wolves until the end of the season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Roberto Mancini insists there is no problem with Carlos Tevez</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/roberto-mancini-insists-there-is-no-problem-with-carlos-tevez-6297007.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/roberto-mancini-insists-there-is-no-problem-with-carlos-tevez-6297007.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6288914.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Pg-68-tevez-getty.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists Carlos Tevez has never had a problem with him.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Carroll insists his future is at Liverpool</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/carroll-insists-his-future-is-at-liverpool-6296506.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/carroll-insists-his-future-is-at-liverpool-6296506.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6296550.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Pg-6s-dirk-ap.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Liverpool&#039;s Andy Carroll insisted he had finally turned a corner at the club, hours before evidence suggested that the club asked Manchester City if they would consider swapping Carlos Tevez for him.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Smith leaves Newcastle for MK Dons in an attempt to revive career</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/smith-leaves-newcastle-for-mk-dons-in-an-attempt-to-revive-career-6296513.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/smith-leaves-newcastle-for-mk-dons-in-an-attempt-to-revive-career-6296513.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Alan Smith has joined MK Dons on loan from Newcastle for the rest of the season. The 31-year-old former Leeds and Manchester United midfielder, who has made just two substitute appearances this season, has now joined the promotion-chasing League One club.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Hodgson keen to sign Huszti</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/hodgson-keen-to-sign-huszti-6295849.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/hodgson-keen-to-sign-huszti-6295849.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Head coach Roy Hodgson is hopeful of concluding a deal to sign Zenit St Petersburg&#039;s Hungarian winger Szabolcs Huszti for the remainder of the season with an option for a permanent move in the summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chelsea pursuit of Kevin de Bruyne nothing to do with Andre Villas-Boas</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-pursuit-of-kevin-de-bruyne-nothing-to-do-with-andre-villasboas-6295751.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-pursuit-of-kevin-de-bruyne-nothing-to-do-with-andre-villasboas-6295751.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Andre Villas-Boas today admitted Chelsea&#039;s pursuit of Kevin de Bruyne had nothing to do with him.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chelsea defender Alex joins Paris St Germain </title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-defender-alex-joins-paris-st-germain-6295740.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-defender-alex-joins-paris-st-germain-6295740.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Brazilian defender Alex has been presented as a Paris St Germain player in the French capital this afternoon to indicate his move from Chelsea is complete.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:50:22 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Carlos Tevez may stay at Manchester City says Kia Joorabchian</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/carlos-tevez-may-stay-at-manchester-city-says-kia-joorabchian-6295717.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/carlos-tevez-may-stay-at-manchester-city-says-kia-joorabchian-6295717.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Carlos Tevez could stay at Manchester City until the end of the season, his advisor Kia Joorabchian has said.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chris Samba tears into Blackburn owners, claiming they &#039;don&#039;t understand&#039; English football</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chris-samba-tears-into-blackburn-owners-claiming-they-dont-understand-english-football-6295546.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chris-samba-tears-into-blackburn-owners-claiming-they-dont-understand-english-football-6295546.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Blackburn defender Christopher Samba has hit out at Indian owners Venky&#039;s, claiming they &#034;don&#039;t understand&#034; English football, as he continues to push for a move away from Ewood Park.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
<category>Premier League</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Veteran Roberts leaves Rovers as Bolton get young Bull Ream</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/veteran-roberts-leaves-rovers-as-bolton-get-young-bull-ream-6295318.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/veteran-roberts-leaves-rovers-as-bolton-get-young-bull-ream-6295318.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Jason Roberts has left Blackburn for the Championship side Reading on an 18-month contract for an undisclosed fee. The striker, 34, has dropped down the Rovers pecking order under Steve Kean this season, having played only 12 games amid a contract dispute. He had recently aired his frustration at the lack of first-team football.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Roberts heads for Reading</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/roberts-heads-for-reading-6295451.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/roberts-heads-for-reading-6295451.html</link>
<description>
&lt;p&gt;Jason Roberts has left Blackburn Rovers for the Championship side Reading on an 18-month contract for an undisclosed fee.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Blackburn striker Jason Roberts joins Reading</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/blackburn-striker-jason-roberts-joins-reading-6295142.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/blackburn-striker-jason-roberts-joins-reading-6295142.html</link>
<description>
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&lt;p&gt;Striker Jason Roberts has today signed an 18-month contract with npower Championship club Reading.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>QPR sign Nedum Onuoha from Manchester City</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-sign-nedum-onuoha-from-manchester-city-6295069.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-sign-nedum-onuoha-from-manchester-city-6295069.html</link>
<description>
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&lt;p&gt;QPR have completed the signing of Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha on a four-and-a-half-year deal.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>AC Milan near decision over Carlos Tevez</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/ac-milan-near-decision-over-carlos-tevez-6295010.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/ac-milan-near-decision-over-carlos-tevez-6295010.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;AC Milan will make a final decision regarding the signing of Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez tomorrow, according to club vice-president Adriano Galliani.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:53:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bolton sign US international Tim Ream </title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bolton-sign-us-international-tim-ream-6295009.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bolton-sign-us-international-tim-ream-6295009.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Bolton have completed the signing of United States defender Tim Ream from the New York Red Bulls for an undisclosed fee.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Cardiff owner pledges cash for transfers</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/cardiff-owner-pledges-cash-for-transfers-6294519.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/cardiff-owner-pledges-cash-for-transfers-6294519.html</link>
<description>
&lt;p&gt;The Cardiff City chairman, Dato Chan Tien Ghee, has said that the manager Malky Mackay will be given whatever funds are necessary for the club to mount a serious promotion challenge, following their Carling Cup heroics.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chelsea close to confirming capture of Genk winger De Bruyne</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-close-to-confirming-capture-of-genk-winger-de-bruyne-6294520.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-close-to-confirming-capture-of-genk-winger-de-bruyne-6294520.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Chelsea are in talks with Genk over the signing of Kevin de Bruyne, the Belgian club said yesterday. The 20-year-old could be a Blues player by the end of the week. However, if a deal is completed it is anticipated that the midfielder will be loaned back to the Belgian champions for the rest of the season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Wigan snaps up Beausejour</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wigan-snaps-up-beausejour-6294633.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wigan-snaps-up-beausejour-6294633.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Wigan have completed the signing of Chile midfielder Jean Beausejour from Birmingham.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Genk and Chelsea close to Kevin de Bruyne deal</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/genk-and-chelsea-close-to-kevin-de-bruyne-deal-6294227.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/genk-and-chelsea-close-to-kevin-de-bruyne-deal-6294227.html</link>
<description>
&lt;p&gt;Chelsea are in talks with Genk over the signing of Kevin de Bruyne, the Belgian club have confirmed.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>QPR sign AC Milan left-back Taye Taiwo on loan</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-sign-ac-milan-leftback-taye-taiwo-on-loan-6293946.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-sign-ac-milan-leftback-taye-taiwo-on-loan-6293946.html</link>
<description>
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&lt;p&gt;AC Milan left-back Taye Taiwo has completed his loan move to QPR for the rest of the season.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:46:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Norwich sign Leeds captain Jonny Howson</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/norwich-sign-leeds-captain-jonny-howson-6293911.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/norwich-sign-leeds-captain-jonny-howson-6293911.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Norwich have signed Leeds captain Jonny Howson for an undisclosed fee.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Alex transfer from Chelsea to QPR falls through</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/alex-transfer-from-chelsea-to-qpr-falls-through-6293881.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/alex-transfer-from-chelsea-to-qpr-falls-through-6293881.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Chelsea defender Alex will not be joining QPR after failing to agree personal terms, Press Association Sport understands.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Paris St Germain end pursuit of Carlos Tevez</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/paris-st-germain-end-pursuit-of-carlos-tevez-6293876.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/paris-st-germain-end-pursuit-of-carlos-tevez-6293876.html</link>
<description>
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&lt;p&gt;Paris St Germain sporting director Leonardo has confirmed the French club have ended their interest in Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez after failing to agree a deal.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Wigan set for talks with Nicky Maynard</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wigan-set-for-talks-with-nicky-maynard-6293858.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wigan-set-for-talks-with-nicky-maynard-6293858.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Bristol City have given Wigan permission to open talks with Nicky Maynard with the two clubs close to agreeing a fee for the striker.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Mick McCarthy cautious over making Wolves signings</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/mick-mccarthy-cautious-over-making-wolves-signings-6293790.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/mick-mccarthy-cautious-over-making-wolves-signings-6293790.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Wolves boss Mick McCarthy will only sign players he believes can make an instant impact in the club&#039;s Barclays Premier League survival battle.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Transfer watch: Bilyaletdinov to Moscow but no Willian for Blues</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-watch-bilyaletdinov-to-moscow-but-no-willian-for-blues-6293621.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-watch-bilyaletdinov-to-moscow-but-no-willian-for-blues-6293621.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6293590.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/pg-66-willian-afp-getty.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Everton&#039;s Russian midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is set to join Spartak Moscow, after agreeing terms. The Russian Premier League club said they expected to complete the move after a medical.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Everton striker Diniyar Bilyaletdinov set for Spartak Moscow switch</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/everton-striker-diniyar-bilyaletdinov-set-for-spartak-moscow-switch-6293571.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/everton-striker-diniyar-bilyaletdinov-set-for-spartak-moscow-switch-6293571.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6293842.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Diniyar-Bilyaletdinov.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Everton have agreed a deal with Spartak Moscow for winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, the Russian club have announced.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chelsea bid for Willian rejected claim Shakhtar Donetsk</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-bid-for-willian-rejected-claim-shakhtar-donetsk-6293570.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-bid-for-willian-rejected-claim-shakhtar-donetsk-6293570.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6293843.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Willian.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Chelsea have failed with a bid to sign Shakhtar Donetsk star Willian, according to the Ukrainian champions.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Fulham expected to lose out on Maxi Lopez to AC Milan</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/fulham-expected-to-lose-out-on-maxi-lopez-to-ac-milan-6293467.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/fulham-expected-to-lose-out-on-maxi-lopez-to-ac-milan-6293467.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6284732.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/maxi-lopez.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Catania have turned down an approach from Fulham for Maxi Lopez and expect the striker to complete a transfer to AC Milan.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:15:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>AC Milan still want Carlos Tevez transfer</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/ac-milan-still-want-carlos-tevez-transfer-6293443.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/ac-milan-still-want-carlos-tevez-transfer-6293443.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6287648.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Carlos-Tevez.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has not given up hope of signing Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez during the winter transfer market.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Wesley Sneijder rubbishes transfer speculation</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wesley-sneijder-rubbishes-transfer-speculation-6293390.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wesley-sneijder-rubbishes-transfer-speculation-6293390.html</link>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article6285763.ece/ALTERNATES/w100/Wesley-Sneijder.jpg" style="padding-right:5px;margin-right:5px" align="left" /> ]]>
&lt;p&gt;Wesley Sneijder has ruled out a move away from Inter Milan during the current transfer window.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pardew targets £2m Mariappa</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/pardew-targets-2m-mariappa-6292526.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/pardew-targets-2m-mariappa-6292526.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Newcastle are ready to make a bid for the £2m-rated Watford centre-half Adrian Mariappa.&lt;/p&gt;
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<title>Blackburn complete loan capture of Anthony Modeste from Bordeaux</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Blackburn have completed the loan signing of Anthony Modeste from Bordeaux.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Norwich close to completing Jonny Howson transfer</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Norwich manager Paul Lambert expects midfielder Jonny Howson to sign for the club later today.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Transfer News: Onuoha and Taiwo head for Rangers to bolster defence</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Queen&#039;s Park Rangers yesterday agreed a fee with Manchester City believed to be £2.5 million for the defender Nedum Onuoha and were close to sealing a six-month loan deal for left-back Taye Taiwo from Milan.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Shanghai close in on Drogba</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/shanghai-close-in-on-drogba-6292173.html</guid>
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&lt;p&gt;Shanghai Shenhua claim they are in talks to sign Didier Drogba, a month after landing his Chelsea team-mate Nicolas Anelka.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Steve Kean holds meeting with Chris Samba</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Blackburn boss Steve Kean has held talks with Christopher Samba and told the unsettled defender he will not be sold.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>QPR agree fee with Manchester City for Nedum Onuoha</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-agree-fee-with-manchester-city-for-nedum-onuoha-6291776.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-agree-fee-with-manchester-city-for-nedum-onuoha-6291776.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;QPR have had an offer accepted for Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, Press Association Sport understands.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Liverpool confirm interest in signing Joao Carlos Teixeira</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-confirm-interest-in-signing-joao-carlos-teixeira-6291711.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-confirm-interest-in-signing-joao-carlos-teixeira-6291711.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has confirmed the club&#039;s interest in signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Carlos Teixeira.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PSG set for talks with Carlos Tevez</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Carlos Tevez&#039;s representatives will open talks with Paris St Germain today, Press Association Sport understands.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bolton take MLS striker Sebastian Le Toux on trial</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bolton-take-mls-striker-sebastian-le-toux-on-trial-6291703.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/bolton-take-mls-striker-sebastian-le-toux-on-trial-6291703.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Bolton manager Owen Coyle has confirmed striker Sebastian Le Toux has joined the club for a week&#039;s training.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Shanghai Shenhua step up Didier Drogba pursuit</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/shanghai-shenhua-step-up-didier-drogba-pursuit-6291700.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/shanghai-shenhua-step-up-didier-drogba-pursuit-6291700.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Shanghai Shenhua today claimed they were in talks to sign Didier Drogba just a month after landing his Chelsea team-mate Nicolas Anelka.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Leeds accept Howson bid from Canaries</title>
<guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/leeds-accept-howson-bid-from-canaries-6291471.html</guid>
<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/leeds-accept-howson-bid-from-canaries-6291471.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Norwich City will open contract talks with Jonny Howson after Leeds &#034;reluctantly&#034; accepted an undisclosed offer for the 23-year-old midfielder, who is out of contract in the summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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<category>Transfers</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>QPR weigh up third bid for Samba – but Rovers dig heels in</title>
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<link>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-weigh-up-third-bid-for-samba--but-rovers-dig-heels-in-6291479.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;The Blackburn Rovers manager, Steve Kean, has reiterated that Christopher Samba, who arrived late for training yesterday and did not work with the first team, is not for sale.&lt;/p&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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