Tuesday's B*l**x
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:50 amSorry about some compooter problems of late, usual service should resume shortly ...
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MANCHESTER CITY COULD JOIN SCRAMBLE FOR RAPHAEL VARANE
MANCHESTER CITY could enter the fray to sign Real Madrid’s coveted youngster Raphael Varane.
The Frenchman has been given a more regular run out at the Bernebeu by Jose Mourinho this season, and he has been getting a number of alluring glances from Europe’s top clubs.
And his performance in last week’s Copa del Rey first-leg semi-final meeting against Barcelona, in which he headed home the equaliser, made many clubs sit up and take notice.
City may plot a move for him, as they are planning a major overhaul of the squad in the summer and Joleon Lescott is tipped to leave the Etihad.
Fichajes reports PSG are likely to firm up their interest in for him in the summer.
They also note Carlo Ancelotti wants to strengthen his defence, as he sets to go about bringing sustained success for the French outfit.
Varane has made 14 appearances for Los Blancos this season.
The owners of Chelsea, Man City and Paris St-Germain have been warned by Uefa that they cannot "cheat" their way around the rules for greater financial stability in football, following the publication of a report showing that combined losses among top European clubs have hit a new record high. The Times
Dutch teenager Adam Maher says he will leave AZ Alkmaar in the summer but insists he won't be joining Arsenal. The 19-year-old midfielder had been tipped to join the London club by club boss Gertjan Verbeek. talkSHIT
Brazilian striker Neymar, 20, is set to disappoint Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid by staying with Santos in his native country until at least the 2014 World Cup. The Sun
Stuart Pearce is facing an uncertain future as the England Under-21 manager after preliminary talks about whether the Football Association wants him to stay in the job were put off until the summer. The Guardian
West Brom midfielder Steven Reid says their squad will only accept striker Peter Odemwingie back if the club order them to. Odemwingie, 31, drove to Loftus Road on transfer deadline day in an apparent attempt to negotiate a move to QPR without West Brom's permission. Daily Mirror
QPR are still locked in a pay-off dispute with former manager Mark Hughes, who was sacked last November. DSSC
Manchester United could be without Phil Jones for up to four weeks after the 20-year-old defender was forced out of England's Under 21 international by a bout of shingles. The Sun
New QPR signing Loic Remy, 25, could be out for up to two months with the groin strain the French striker picked up in training last week. Daily Express
England captain Steven Gerrard, 32, insists that team-mate Ashley Cole deserves respect from all England fans as his fellow 32-year-old left-back waits to earn his 100th cap for his country. Daily Star
David Beckham is at the centre of a political row in France because of his minimum wage deal at new club Paris St-Germain which will see the 37-year-old former England captain pay virtually no tax. DSSC
Former England cricketer Ronnie Irani has revealed that he and BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans put Paul Gascoigne on a plane to Arizona where the former England midfielder is set to undergo treatment for alcoholism. Daily Telegraph
Former Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho, 32, who will be playing for Brazil against England at Wembley on Wednesday night, says that Italy's Paolo Maldini and John Terry are two of the toughest men he has met on a football field. Daily Mirror
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has promised to get a 'mohican' haircut in the style of new AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli should his team win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Daily Mirror
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Anyway, here's ...
MANCHESTER CITY COULD JOIN SCRAMBLE FOR RAPHAEL VARANE
MANCHESTER CITY could enter the fray to sign Real Madrid’s coveted youngster Raphael Varane.
The Frenchman has been given a more regular run out at the Bernebeu by Jose Mourinho this season, and he has been getting a number of alluring glances from Europe’s top clubs.
And his performance in last week’s Copa del Rey first-leg semi-final meeting against Barcelona, in which he headed home the equaliser, made many clubs sit up and take notice.
City may plot a move for him, as they are planning a major overhaul of the squad in the summer and Joleon Lescott is tipped to leave the Etihad.
Fichajes reports PSG are likely to firm up their interest in for him in the summer.
They also note Carlo Ancelotti wants to strengthen his defence, as he sets to go about bringing sustained success for the French outfit.
Varane has made 14 appearances for Los Blancos this season.
The owners of Chelsea, Man City and Paris St-Germain have been warned by Uefa that they cannot "cheat" their way around the rules for greater financial stability in football, following the publication of a report showing that combined losses among top European clubs have hit a new record high. The Times
Dutch teenager Adam Maher says he will leave AZ Alkmaar in the summer but insists he won't be joining Arsenal. The 19-year-old midfielder had been tipped to join the London club by club boss Gertjan Verbeek. talkSHIT
Brazilian striker Neymar, 20, is set to disappoint Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid by staying with Santos in his native country until at least the 2014 World Cup. The Sun
Stuart Pearce is facing an uncertain future as the England Under-21 manager after preliminary talks about whether the Football Association wants him to stay in the job were put off until the summer. The Guardian
West Brom midfielder Steven Reid says their squad will only accept striker Peter Odemwingie back if the club order them to. Odemwingie, 31, drove to Loftus Road on transfer deadline day in an apparent attempt to negotiate a move to QPR without West Brom's permission. Daily Mirror
QPR are still locked in a pay-off dispute with former manager Mark Hughes, who was sacked last November. DSSC
Manchester United could be without Phil Jones for up to four weeks after the 20-year-old defender was forced out of England's Under 21 international by a bout of shingles. The Sun
New QPR signing Loic Remy, 25, could be out for up to two months with the groin strain the French striker picked up in training last week. Daily Express
England captain Steven Gerrard, 32, insists that team-mate Ashley Cole deserves respect from all England fans as his fellow 32-year-old left-back waits to earn his 100th cap for his country. Daily Star
David Beckham is at the centre of a political row in France because of his minimum wage deal at new club Paris St-Germain which will see the 37-year-old former England captain pay virtually no tax. DSSC
Former England cricketer Ronnie Irani has revealed that he and BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans put Paul Gascoigne on a plane to Arizona where the former England midfielder is set to undergo treatment for alcoholism. Daily Telegraph
Former Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho, 32, who will be playing for Brazil against England at Wembley on Wednesday night, says that Italy's Paolo Maldini and John Terry are two of the toughest men he has met on a football field. Daily Mirror
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has promised to get a 'mohican' haircut in the style of new AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli should his team win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Daily Mirror
MORE SOON ...