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It has been a quiet season on the transfer front if your name isn’t Roberto Mancini. Of the teams who finished in the top 4 very few ‘big’ transfers have been made. Sure we are excited by the prospect of Chamakh and Chicarcito (who scored AGAIN last night against Spain) but their transfers do not create the same commotion as the saga’s of Ashley Cole, Dimitar Berbatov and Cristiano Ronaldo. This has been the summer of the non-transfers, the fact that Gerrard, Torres and Fabregas have not moved is more important that those who have moved. However amongst the hustle and bustle of the world cup and the aftermath there have been a few key transfers you may have missed. We start at a fairly recent one and one of the biggest fees paid this summer.
1. Kenwyne Jones: Stoke have paid 8 million for the Trinidad and Tobago striker. Jones was a transfer target for Liverpool in January and this move is a sign of ambition from Stoke. 8 million is a lot of money but Pulis obviously feels Jones can add something to a strike-force which has often relied on the quality of Matthew Etherington rather than the strikers. Jones would find time limited at Sunderland behind &nbsp;Darren Bent and &nbsp;boss Steve Bruce has indicated that he and Jones had not seen eye-to-eye and felt that he was not achieving his potential under him. Jones has been at Stoke before but that was as a raw 20 year old. Jones will be the starting striker for Stoke as Beattie and Kitson are both on the transfer list at the moment. 
 
2. Ivan Klasnic: Klasnic has rejoined Bolton on a free transfer which has been the story of Bolton’s off-season. With a few free transfer pick-ups Owen Coyle is hoping to fashion a budget attacking side. Klasnic was not prolific in the previous term with only 8 goals in 27 games. However that was his first season in the Premier League and in a team that was not performing well overall. With an increase in the attacking nature of Bolton and the better delivery from someone like Martin Petrov the 30 year old may prove to be a bargain.
3.Sandro: Formally signed in March Sandro’s transfer has probably been forgotten over the course of the summer as Harry Redknapp chases all and sundry. Tottenham have been uncharacteristically quiet in the summer with very few players moving in or out. If Sandro proves to be their only signing then it is not a travesty. With competition at almost every position Sandro could provide some quality in midfield alongside Palacios and Luka Modric. Sandro is a physically intimidating midfielder who at 21 has youth on his side. With only one cap under his belt so far it is tough to know exactly what to expect from Sandro as he has only played in Brazil so far in his career but has proved to be a vital player for Internacional. Sandro won’t join Tottenham until 18th August so don’t be putting him into your fantasy team just yet.
4. Mauro Boselli: Wigan have splashed out big on the Argentinian striker, officially listed as 6.5 million. Often known for their America’s scouting regime Wigan have often brought in quality from the other side of the Atlantic. Boselli is a striker with an excellent goalscoring record, in the pre-season he has been banging them in albeit against weaker opposition. Boselli was the top scorer in Argentine football in the previous season so comes with a certain aura of expectation. Don’t expect him to light up the ground with skillful play though, Boselli is a goal-scorer first and foremost so expect to see him bungling it home from 2 yards rather than beating a few players. They all count though.
5. Stephen Hunt: Probably the player that you know the most about on this list. Wolves got their signings made early this season picking up players from the cash-strapped relegated clubs. Stephen Hunt should help alleviate the aura of negative football that hung around the Molineux last season. Stephen Hunt has played for several relegation candidate teams but continues to be one of their better players an out-and-out left winger Hunt can deliver an excellent cross, beat his man and often goes over the line of determination into outright aggression. These qualities are always needed for a relegation-threatened team as he very rarely gives anything other than his best. Hunt will take the left wing spot for Wolves and should provide many assists over the coming season he is for Wolves what Chris Brunt and Charlie Adam are for their teams, the main attacking outlet.

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So Andrei Arshavin is starting to make loud noises about his future, and it doesn’t look like playing in Russia is a part of it.&nbsp; He’s telling Zenit St. Petersburg that if he has to, <a href="http:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/01/07/arsenal-on-verge-of-10million-andrei-arshavin-signing-exclusive-115875-21021457/" target="_blank">he’ll buy out his contract</a> (this is the only link that is currently available, the Telegraph also reported the same this morning, before updating their story) in order to move. We’re also seeing rumblings that he’s <a href="http:\/\/www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arshavin-in-new-link-to-arsenal-1229830.html" target="_blank">already in London</a> seeing the Arsenal sights, while the negotiations begin over the transfer fee. While <a href="http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/arsenal/4140444/Arsenal-in-talks-for-Zenits-Andrei-Arshavin.html" target="_blank">20 million seems a bit much</a> for someone who is more or less demanding to be sold, I don’t blame Zenit for this ploy to start, knowing they will settle for less to just be rid of a headache.
I don’t know what to make of this whole situation. On the one hand, Arsene Wenger needs someone in the absence of Cesc Fabregas while on the other, what does Wenger do once Fabregas is back. Knowing this, Zenit should hold Arsenal over the coals to get what they feel is right for a player under contract to them. The other thing that I wonder about is does Arshavin become surplus requirements to the Arsenal squad once Fabregas does come back? If that happens, how long before Arsenal are dealing with the same antics that got him in the first place.
The other story that has caught my interest is are we starting to see the sell off at West Ham United?&nbsp; We all know about the alleged financial difficulties West Ham’s owner are having, and we also know about the comments from Zola about selling the surplus. My question to that is, are Calum Davenport and Matthew Etherington really surplus requirements to West Ham United’s squad? The proposed <a href="http:\/\/www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/hammers-sell-davenport-and-etherington-to-keep-their-aces-1229833.html" target="_blank">seven million</a> those two will bring doesn’t seem like the right valuation. Then add Scott Parker to that mix that looks to be a <a href="http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/mancity/4127680/Manchester-City-may-have-to-pay-12m-for-Scott-Parker.html" target="_blank">12 million pound</a> transfer to Manchester City makes me wonder if West Ham United are trying to gut their squad. But at the same time, there is talk about bringing in <a href="http:\/\/www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4756917,00.html" target="_blank">Savio Nsereko</a>. Being an under 19 makes me think he’s probably another year from really cracking the starting 11 on a consistent basis.
I understand Zola <a href="http:\/\/www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jan/07/west-ham-transfer-window" target="_blank">wants to keep</a> his core of Craig Bellamy, Matthew Upson and Scott Parker together, and really only one of those three look to be on the chopping block.&nbsp; I also understand that West Ham do have surplus that they do need to get rid of. I just wonder if the balance they are looking for is the balance that is going to be needed going into the future.
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Jermain Defoe <a href="http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1107422/Defoe-given-rousing-reception-Spurs-sharks-circle-12m-Downing.html?ITO=1490" target="_blank">is back</a> at Tottenham and as goes with the tried and tested ‘<a href="http:\/\/www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4757019,00.html" target="_blank">It’s great to be back</a>‘ line. So if Harry Redknapp goes to another club, how long will it be before Defoe follows along?
Micah Richards is hitting back at those who claim he is <a href="http:\/\/www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1765_4754676,00.html" target="_blank">fat and unfit</a>. I think the only thing unfit is his mind with regards to field positioning.
Look who’s trying to be <a href="http:\/\/www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4755207,00.html" target="_blank">officer of the peace</a> with Carlos Tevez and Manchester United…the third party interest.
It’s been nice knowing you <a href="http:\/\/www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4756039,00.html" target="_blank">Dean Windass</a>, who looks to finally be leaving Hull City. I do feel for him, as the man who scored the goal that got Hull City into the Premier League is making a hasty exit back to the lower leagues.
Luis Felipe Scolari has lost his mind if he thinks that <a href="http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/chelsea/4143971/Florent-Malouda-holds-key-says-Scolari.html" target="_blank">Florent Malouda</a> holds the key in their Sunday clash against Manchester United.

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