Monday Transfer Rumors

Looks like the gossip mongers had a busy weekend so I'm going to omit the big lead up and get right to the Rumor Mill for Monday July 17...

Big Names at Spurs
Outside of the traditional rumors page comes the news that Spurs are close to signing everyone's favorite gimpy Irish winger Duffman with an outside shot at adding Pavel Nedved from the Juve relegation firesale. Now THAT would be an upgrade assuming one or both of those gentlemen played and stayed healthy (a big IF). Even if Carrick and Defoe head out - you'd almost have to take that trade (especially if Carrick wants to leave anyway). The health records of the two targets would make fantasy managers nervous but their talent is undoubted and they would have to be in the consideration set every week if they arrive at White Hart Lane.

On to the actual Gossip Page...

VIEIRA FOR MANYOO? POSSIBLY
Threw up in my mouth a little bit when I saw this one - not a great way to start the morning. I'd love to see him at Inter (the only Italian team I like watching) but the thought of Paddy wearing the red of the enemy is disgusting. That said, he's exactly what they need. From a fantasy standpoint, this isn't huge news because he's never really been a fantasy standout but he would free up Carrick to play a more offensive role which would be good for fantasy managers.

This one also goes on to talk to about strikers possibly coming to Old Trafford (Torres, Ibrahimovich, Trezeguet are the rumors). Seems like someone is on the way in to replace the Ruud one. Can't see Trez being the guy. Zlatan would be interesting but he really disappeared in the World Cup. Torres seems to be the best bet and he would obviously be a no-brainer if he's starting alongside the groin-stomper.

NO STRIKERS BUT DEFENDERS FOR ARSENAL
Lots of text but little other than a repeat of the Davies to Arsenal rumor that's been circulating for a few weeks. Seems like it will be necessary rather than a luxury as Sol is gone and Djourou and Senderos are both injured leaving Kolo Toure with no obvious partner in the center of defense.

LIVERPOOL STILL THINKING BIG
Trezeguet to Liverpool? I have a hard time seeing that but they do like guys who don't make their penalties...Can't see them affording the overrated Frenchman. If he does arrive on Brittish shores, expect him to be a Morientes-like bust. He doesn't have the game to be a winner if the refs aren't throwing the match in his favor.

AND THE REST
David O'Leary out at Villa - why has it taken this long? All Villa players become slightly more valuable if he's not around to mess things up. If Souey is his replacement, forget I said anything.

Klinsmann for America - WOOOOHOOOOO (just wanted to get that in)

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