Archive for the ‘Transfer In’ Category
Alberto Aquilani

A gamble made by Rafael Benitez to sign Alberto Aquilani from Roma at a costs of £18m when he even know the midfielder will miss out the start of the season due to recuperating from injury? Although he was once a starlet youngster which attracted the like of Arsenal and Chelsea to be interested at him at the age of 16, and played a big role in U16, U19 and U21 for the Italy squad before. But for the past 3 season, the Italian playmaker has been plague by injury, where he only managed to make 40 starts for Roma in all competition together.
You might defend Benitez by saying that every soccer player signing is a gamble make by the manager whereby they won;’t be confirm sure about the new signing can fit into the squad well, but to sign a player with this kind of past injury record at a hugh price, its is definitely a risky decision. Perhaps is the transfer markets being spoil by the big spending club like Man City and Real Madrid made Benitez got to act fast without thinking twice. Whether this signing will be flop or not, it shall remain to be seen.
Habib Beye
1 of the regular player in Newcastle squad for the past 2 season after signing from Marseille in July 2007, and was even voted as fan “player of the season” in his debut year with Newcastle. He has make a quick return back to the Premier League following Newcastle relegation last season. The transfer of Senegal International to Villa Park was believe to be in the region of £6m fee. His joining shall give Martin O’Neill more alternative to choose from in the backline as well as a replacement for Zat Knight who left for Bolton.
When will Beye be feature his debut match in?
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Seyi Olofinjana
Hull City has seals the signing of Seyi Olofinjana for £3m from Stoke City after the player last minute negotiations broke down with Monaco. The Nigeria international didn’t play a big part for Stoke City last season where he only started in 13 games. A switch to Hull City might be able to find himself more regular playing time. He will still has to compete with Boateng, Barmby, Bullard(injured) and Ashbee for the starting lineup.