World Soccer Talk

Now that Everton's deal for FC Twente striker Leroy Fer has fallen through due to medical issues, Everton are on the verge of signing Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo from Sevilla. If the Toffees will be able to secure his signature, it'll be a massive coup and a wonderful addition to the Premier League. Editor's note: […]

QPR have triggered a release clause in Christopher Samba's contract at Anzhi, which could see the former Blackburn Rovers defender heading back to England. I, for one, would love to see Samba back in the top flight. He's a brilliant defender, a greater header of the ball and is one of those footballers who can […]

If you had to pick one of the four matches to watch today in the Premier League, it has to be Aston Villa against Newcastle United. Who would have thought at the beginning of the season that this would be a relegation six-pointer? Hopefully the match won't be one of those tense relegation battles but […]

Mario Balotelli is on the verge of signing a deal with AC Milan tomorrow subject to a medical reports Sky Sports. The troubled but talented Italian striker looks set to return to Italy with a 4.5 year contract. Here are today's Premier League news headlines: Chelsea have made an approach for Birmingham City goalkeeper Jack […]

In the next 12 months, the Premier League needs to bring greater fan influence and sanity to the game's finances according to a scathing report from a British select committee. According to The Guardian, "Unless there was 'clear progress' in 12 months on those measures, the government should legislate 'as soon as practicable', the committee says." Whether […]

Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie is stuck in the middle at West Bromwich Albion where he wants to leave the club, but West Brom doesn't want any key players to leave in the window. As a result, both Odemwingie and QPR are growing frustrated. Rangers have had a second bid for the footballer turned down by […]

Stoke City footballer Glenn Whelan will escape retrospective punishment from the FA despite his reckless tackle against Manchester City's Javi Garcia in the FA Cup this past weekend. Referee Howard Webb saw the foul, which is a key development. According to The Independent newspaper, The FA released a statement last season for a different incident which sets […]

Liverpool FC have agreed an £8.5 fee for Inter Milan midfielder Philippe Coutinho. The Reds have been chasing his signature for a few weeks now, and it looks like a deal is close to being signed with the midfielder scheduled to arrive at Anfield for a medical next week. The 20-year-old Brazilian came through the […]

Just hours before Nile Ranger was arrested on suspicion of rape, the Newcastle United striker posted a photo on his Instagram account writing his surname across his floor with a stack of £20 notes. It makes you wonder why someone would have approximately £1,500 (approximately $2,300) just laying around. And this from a relatively poor reserve striker […]

There are several major stories breaking in England today including the confirmation that Manchester United have signed Wilfried Zaha, who will return to Crystal Palace on loan for the remainder of the season as well as the news that Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has been arrested on the suspicion of rape. But, for me, […]

Here are tonight's Premier League news headlines: Tottenham aim to tempt Mohamed Diamé from West Ham for £3.5m — The Guardian West Ham defender Daniel Potts leaves hospital after head injury scare — The Guardian Norwich are eyeing an ambitious move for Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel — Sky Sports Eden Hazard sees red […]

Former Sky Sports king Richard Keys hit out at Gary Neville yesterday, claiming that the former Manchester United right back has a hidden agenda on Sky Sports. Keys claims that Neville is operating with a Manchester United agenda in his role as a Sky Sports pundit. 'I think he was sent out with an agenda," […]

Newcastle United defender Fabricio Coloccini appears to be on the verge of heading out of the club after reaffirming his desire to end his stay at St. James' Park. According to an exclusive in The Independent, Coloccini does not intend to play against Aston Villa in Tuesday's crucial relegation battle at Villa Park – their […]

Swansea have slammed the door shut on any transfer speculation about signing of the season Michu leaving South Wales. The Welsh club and the Spanish attacking midfielder have signed a contract extension to keep him at the Liberty Stadium until the summer of 2016. Although that doesn't mean that Michu won't be a keen transfer […]

Premier League side Aston Villa faces a monumental task today to help save their season and perhaps the job of Paul Lambert. The Villains are 3-1 down from the first leg, but have an opportunity to try to bounce back today in the second leg. The winner will play in the League Cup Final against […]