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Rivaldo, remember him? World cup winner, Barcelona star, and injury faker, he is still playing remarkably.
Or he is hoping to at least. After teasing Bolton Wanderers a few years ago, he ended up in Greece, before a move to the Middle East and then his homeland Brazil.
This latest report on ESPN reveals that he is seeking to prolong his playing career/make as much money as he can, by signing for a club in Angola.
The former World Player of The Year is now 39 and a free agent and is currently negotiating with African club Kabuscorp. It really is a month for veterans…
In-demand freescoring striker Jordan Rhodes is quite rightly still attracting attention from Premier League clubs following his recent scoring spree.
The Express reports that Fulham manager Martin Jol is to make him his number one target, and is prepared to sell off Andy Johnson to finance the deal.
Both QPR and Blackburn have been linked with moves for Johnson, while Tottenham and Newcastle are thought to be monitoring Rhodes’ scoring spree at Huddersfield.
Manchester United are being linked with the youngster who helped knock them out of the Champions League.
Xherdan Shaqiri who plays for Basel is a full Switzerland international who played and scored against England last year, and also starred at the under-21 championships.
His talents have been no secret for more than a year, so it is a wonder that none of Europe’s big guns have swooped for him to date.
Today Basel’s director confirmed there have been offers for him from both Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
Both would present a dilemma for Shaqiri, one he knocked out of the Champions League, and Basel play Bayern Munich next. Galatasary are also said to have made a bid with Porto also interested.
The Daily Mail reveals Liverpool have made a £10 million enquiry for Crystal Palace youngster Wilfred Zaha.
The winger showed his burdgeoning talent with an impressive display against Manchester United and is rated as one of the best prospects in the Championship.
He is also tipped to be part of Britain’s Olympic team, with Stuart Pearce already sounding him out.
However with Liverpool and Crystal Palace current favourites to meet in the Carling Cup final, Zaha would be advised to stay, as moving to Anfield would leave him cup-tied, and he would miss out completely.
And finally, yes its that man again, Christopher Samba. He caused quite a stir yesterday by announcing his intention to leave Ewood Park, much to the chagrin of his boss Steve Kean.
Rovers could potentially get in the region of £8-10 million for him, but the almost certain relegation without him would be far more costly.
There are several clubs interested in the giant defender, our article profiles five potential destinations for the Congo national.
Five clubs who could sign Samba
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