More Transfer News

            Transfers are always talked about year-round in any sport, soccer included, and by this point there are a lot to discuss, big and small. First, someone who may have gained some more attention this summer playing for Belgium in the World Cup, Kevin De Bruyne, is currently playing in the Bundesliga for Wolfsburg. Having a try at the Premier League earlier in his career at Chelsea, he never was able to fit in the system, but it seems he may be ready to have another go at it. According to The Mirror, De Bruyne may be set to move to Pellegrini’s Manchester City for 20 million pounds at the start of 2015. This move reflects Manchester City’s problems and needs right now, as their injury-laden squad could use an attacking midfielder to beef up the lineup. Also, City is looking at bringing in Spanish star Koke from Atletico Madrid. This would undoubtedly upset most fans of Atletico and Spanish soccer in general, as this move most likely take away from the momentum and progress of Atletico of recent. While this is just rumor, no tips are too far-fetched to look into or even hope for.

            One player has been on the negative side of transfer discussions recently; Fernando Torres. Since his stay at Chelsea was unproductive to say the least, Torres has not had any better luck on loan at AC Milan. Much like at Chelsea, his story has been a sad one, lacking any sort of attacking prowess and failing to convert even the simplest of goals. Liverpool has also had little luck with one transfer in particular, the one bringing in Mario Balotelli. Balotelli also seems to lack inspiration lately, and it is somewhat surprising that Liverpool is looking to bring in Torres to fill in the gap that is left up top. Personally, I don’t see how Torres’ move to Liverpool will be any better than the one to AC Milan, and I don’t see him providing any real improvement or use to the team.

            Finally, along with a 1-1 draw against Manchester United, Aston Villa is also trying to bring Tom Cleverley on a permanent deal from United. While he hasn’t been able to take off and really produce at Manchester United, Cleverley has had success at Villa, and that is what they want to bring back. Villa would be able to wait out the move until the summer when the loan would be up and he would be back without Villa having to spend anything. However, Villa could use the midfielder as soon as possible, so the option to bring him back in January at 7.5 million would not be unlikely. There is still much more to look out for, and we won’t truly know what teams will do until January.