Newcastle playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa is the eye-catching name among the initial list of 12 overseas-based players selected for France's Euro 2012 training squad.
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Steve Kean happy with Blackburn transfer business
Wednesday 01 February 2012
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is satisfied with his January transfer window business after he managed to keep hold of his star players.
Blackburn sign winger Marcus Olsson
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Blackburn now have two Olssons on their books after manager Steve Kean today completed the signing of Martin's twin brother Marcus.
Blackburn complete loan capture of Anthony Modeste from Bordeaux
Friday 20 January 2012
Blackburn have completed the loan signing of Anthony Modeste from Bordeaux.
Newcastle transfer target Modibo Maiga insists he is fit
Monday 19 December 2011
Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga remains determined to play in the Barclays Premier League one day despite the apparent collapse of his proposed move to Newcastle.
Jean Tigana set to join Nicolas Anelka at Shanghai Shenhua
Thursday 15 December 2011
Former French international Jean Tigana will land in Shanghai on Saturday to put the finishing touches to a deal which will see him manage Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, the club told Reuters today.
Marouane Chamakh considering Arsenal future
Monday 12 December 2011
Marouane Chamakh admits he cannot remain a bit-part player with Arsenal "forever" and is hoping to get more chances to impress at Emirates Stadium.
Bordeaux want to re-sign Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh
Tuesday 15 November 2011
Girondins Bordeaux are interested in re-signing former striker Marouane Chamakh from Arsenal but have not been able to make contact with either club or player, Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud said today.
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The ultimate vintage? Burgundy's bid to make history
Saturday 25 June 2011
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Friday 29 April 2011
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Wenger excited by his striking options
Saturday 04 December 2010
Arsene Wenger has said that he has no problems with fielding both Marouane Chamakh and Robin van Persie in the same team.
Marouane Chamakh promises Arsenal there's more to come
Friday 03 December 2010
Marouane Chamakh has targetted the 20-goal mark in his first season at Arsenal.
Abidal forgiven by Blanc and back to face England
Thursday 11 November 2010
Barcelona full-back Eric Abidal was yesterday recalled to France's squad for the first time since their World Cup fiasco, as Les Bleus prepare for Wednesday's friendly against England at Wembley.
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