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Last updated: 3rd July 2009  

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Join the Sky Sports debate and have your say now the transfer window is officially open.

Who do your club need to sign? Are you short of striking options, or is defence more of a cause for concern?

Are you happy with who your manager has been linked with and brought in, or do you think he should be doing more to attract new faces?

What are the latest rumours you have heard? Have you spotted a mystery international stepping out of a taxi near your ground?

If money was no object and you could choose one fantasy signing for the summer, who would you bring in?

Michael Owen is poised to join Manchester United after his contract with relegated Newcastle expired. What do you make of Sir Alex Ferguson's latest piece of transfer business?

Chelsea have rejected a second offer from Manchester City for England skipper John Terry. Who do you think Mark Hughes will be able to tempt to Eastlands with City not even in Europe this season?

Real Madrid's astonishing summer spending spree shows no sign of ending with Karim Benzema joining Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul Albiol at Santiago Bernabeu. Will Franck Ribery be the next new arrival? What do you make of their astonishing £180million outlay?

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Comments (189)

Martin Szemis (Celtic fan) says...

In response to John Lawler, David Beckham was only offered an extension until after he signed a pre-contract with Galaxy. Fabio Capello was pushing him out of the team and as he felt an extension was not coming his way, he opted for Galaxy. After that he went on to have the best spell in his entire time at Real, and was second only to Casillas for Real's player of the year, and due to this, Real offered to buy his pre-contract with Galaxy out. I really wish people would learn facts before commenting. On a side note, besides the Ronaldo and Kaka deals, this has been one of the most boring transfer windows in living memory. Tony Mowbray and Celtic need to start pulling their finger out. Little call to Joan Laporta and ask if they have anyone they want to send on loan.

Posted 19:23 23rd July 2009

The united Fanatic says...

If united were to sign ashley young then their "huge gap" left by ronaldo would be filled as we all know that he can run with the ball and has a great cross with both feet, so why not scramble the 25 million together and get hold of him, we will still have around 30 million left to get villa with the exchange of berbatov in the dea, this would be the best deal in the long run

Posted 16:35 23rd July 2009

Tim Mayho (Manchester City fan) says...

if manchester city get lescott and terry i think that they could challenge for the title but i think if they stay as they are 4th or 5th should be doable. manchester united fans are getting a bit nervy because AF hasnt signed anyone i wonder why. maybe because the money from ronaldo has gone to paying off the debt ???? Comon city t top 4 look out!!!

Posted 16:01 23rd July 2009

Peter Janik says...

If Milan want Bendtner for 10mill then let them have him. Use the money from the sale and the money we got from Man city for Adebayor to get Huntelaar and then invest in either a central Mid or Defender.

Posted 12:39 23rd July 2009

Paul K says...

I can't see United buying anybody until City have stopped buying. As soon as word gets out that SAF is interested in a player other clubs show their interest and then the price goes up. He'll wait until the spending spree is over and then if a player is still available he'll make a move just wait and see

Posted 20:16 20th July 2009

David Elford says...

Liverpool don't have a chance this season unless they buy another world class striker. If Torres is injured we are in trouble.

Posted 19:12 20th July 2009

Morgan Ryan says...

The only teams in the World that I have noticed that are spending big are : 1) Real Madrid (obviously) and 2) Man. City. Real Madrid have most of the best attacking players in the world right now, and I doubt will spend a lot for the rest of the Transfer Window. But, on the other hand Man. City have only really started, and have got the players they have wanted so far especially on the attacking players, and are now focusing on strengthening there defense by trying to sign Joeleen Lescott and John Terry, If Everton are putting a price tag of £30 million on him then Chelsea should have at least a £45 million price tag on him because he is the captain of England and of Chelsea and Lescott can't even make the starting 11. Being Captain of your Country and club has to be at least worth £15 million extra on a price tag of any player.

Posted 15:33 20th July 2009

Alan Gray says...

People are going overboard saying City's defence is bad.... Bridge Left Back, Richards and Dunne Central, and Onouha Right Back... I think they would only need a class right back, but that would hamper Onouha's progression

Posted 13:52 20th July 2009

Jonny Pritchard (man city fan) says...

City are currently aiming for both Joleon Lescott and John Terry but I think ultimately will miss out on both. Central defence is a key area of the squad that I think needs to be improved before the start of the season and I'd quite like to see Vincent Kompany playing as a regular centre-back partnered with someone like Kolo Toure. Realistically, I feel City should have focused their energies on getting the centre-back position sorted before going after the attackers.

Posted 12:20 20th July 2009

Jaacob Hughes says...

I think that manchester united should keep on bringing new youth through the ranks like federico macheda or they should buy a new player from a foreign league - there are more Ronaldo's to be found

Posted 12:09 20th July 2009

John Lawlor says...

In response to Michael Stones, get a hold of yourself! Beckham gets paid handsomely by L.A. Galaxy, and he went there not to help the development of Football in the US, BUT FOR THE MONEY!!! He had offers from the Premier League, and also was offered an extensio at Real but turned them down because he was too greedy. Well he's paying for it now isn't he? He turned his back on Galazy to play for Milan on loan for longer than originally agreed and only cares about playing for England. It should be club 1st, country 2nd. Remember who pays his wages, Landon Donovan was right to question him and had very valid points. Also in regard to the Gareth Barry situation, Liverpool offered 15m+Steve Finnan whereas Villa this year sold him for 12m... Which is a better deal? So shutup O'Neill and shutup Barry, well done, you're playing for a team who are trying to buy the league rather than earn it. I hope City finish in the bottom half this season...

Posted 11:37 20th July 2009

Michael Stones says...

I was disgusted to hear that David Beckham was booed by sections of the crowd at his first game back in an LA Galaxy jersey. It says a lot about the calibre of fans they have over in the USA. They need to understand that David Beckham is a consumate professional and has made a massive career sacrifice to play over there in a bid to help the development of a fledgling sport in their country. The Galaxy fans should get over themselves, so what he's been on loan at AC Milan. They are a massive club that allowed David to continue playing at the highest level in order to continue his international career which we all know means a lot to him. If the Galaxy and MLS fans have a problem with Beckham being portrayed by some journalists as bigger than the league itself they should face facts - HE IS !. Come back home David. The fans in England will give you the respect and appreciation you deserve!

Posted 09:35 20th July 2009

Nick Hadges (Chelsea fan) says...

Why do united supporters kepp saying they need more fire power. They have Berbatov and Rooney and Owen coming off the bench i would be happy with that. whats the point in signing Villa when it will just turn into a Tevez situation.

Posted 08:48 20th July 2009

Alex Ferguson says...

Despite Ferguson saying he will make no more signings, it was clear he was looking to sign Benzema, and he will need to invest in a plan b. United need more threat up front, and, unfortunately, this won't be provided by Owen alone. David Villa would fit the part nicely. They need more attacking flair as well, and they should look to people like Silva, Aguero and possibly Douglas Costa, although not for £20m. Finally, more strength in the middle is required. Veloso, Moutinho, Sissoko? There is no reason why they can't continue to dominate without Ronaldo if they strengthen their squad.

Posted 23:13 19th July 2009

Jan Nowak (arsenal) says...

I don't understand the policy of strengthening the squad by selling players, even if Adebayor's commitment during the last season is questionable. Where are Arsenal's ambitions? To be honest - we were very lucky to finish in the first four last season and the difference of class between us and MU during CL semis was shocking. I used to think that the aim of Arsenal is to compete with MU, Liverpool, Chelsea, not worry about CL qualifications. Our defense last season was rather weak and Arsenal is once again not buying any classy defensive player. W don't need strikers, we need defenders and defensive midlefielders. we should stop talking about Chamakh and others and go for Haugeland-Lescott-like players.

Posted 22:36 19th July 2009

Gregor Thomson says...

Well done Mark Hughes in spneding your Arabian millions. You have managed to acquire a bunch of individual journey men, with no allegiance to the club except £££. Didn't you wonder when you went knocking for the likes of Messi, Kaka, Ronaldo etc that they weren't interested? Yet you end up with Adebayor, Santa Cruz, and Barry instead? Breaking into the top four dominance is almost laughable. Man City are destined for another season of mid table mediocrity, and when the Sheiks get bored with their little venture, the club will go to the wall when they can't continue with the ludicrous wages currently being offered. Glory Glory Man Utd (again).

Posted 16:27 19th July 2009

Frank Doglio says...

Bjørn Helge Riise have signed for Fulham FC and will presented to the fans & press Monday. Bjørn Helge Riise, a full International for Norway, currently plays for Norwegian club Lillestrøm.

Posted 14:12 19th July 2009

Andy Hercock says...

A mate of mine stopped in Dubai on his way home from watching the Lions a couple of weeks ago and who should he see walking around together at his hotel but John Terry and Mark Hughes. No wonder Hughes is so convinced that Terry would relish 'another challenge'. Of course I'm not suggesting there was any tapping up done. Not much!!!!!!!

Posted 11:09 19th July 2009

Kin yaw Lee says...

Man City may be the biggest flop of the coming season.... big signings but without an outstanding manager, i just don't think so.

Posted 05:56 19th July 2009

Davie Jones (Liverpool fan) says...

Alonso is defo leaving, but Rafa has to have someone coming in straight away, Silva is goin to be Alonso's replacement, but ive got a feeling there will be another big name to follow, there is 15 million to spend plus alonso's cash, Silva and Villa would be amazing signings. cheers Xabi, you've been outstanding, good luck

Posted 13:27 18th July 2009

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