Last week, the January transfer window opened. A month for teams to bring in new players either on permanent deals or loan deals to strengthen their squad for the second half of the season and beyond. With the short time span of the window, it is known that most of the action comes in the first fortnight with managers eager to close deals before it’s too late. ….more… »

Long serving Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is coming under more and more pressure to spend in January after his team’s recent failures. Under Wenger, Arsenal fans have been used to success, however, in recent seasons this hasn’t been the case. And, with Arsenal under performing in the premiership once more this season, currently in fifth position, those connected to the club are getting worried with regards to the clubs stature. ….more… »

Manchester United arrived in Japan last week with just one thought on their mind, winning the Fifa Club World Cup. They qualified for the event after successfully winning the European Champions League last season, overcoming Chelsea in that thrilling penalty shootout in Moscow. They were automatically selected for the semi-finals, with their first tie against Japanese side Gamba Osaka.
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AC Milan have announced the loan signing of David Beckham from the Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham will join Milan on January 7, though the Serie A giants have not disclosed the length of the loan contract but the England midfielder has stated he will return to the United States in time for the start of the Major League Soccer season, which is expected to begin in late March or early April. ….more… »

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has insisted his club’s pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo is officially over. Ronaldo, 23, was Real’s top transfer target during the summer and Calderon maintained Real will not come knocking again until United are prepared to sell. ”It is forgotten, not only for January but forever,” he said. ….more… »