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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31203674 Red "Revolver" Red+%26quot%3BRevolver%26quot%3B World

The revolution at Liverpool is already under way with Fabio Borini being reunited with manager Brendan Rodgers, who became aware of the talented Italian at both Chelsea and Swansea. There is now plenty of speculation about the next potential arrival at Anfield where Rodgers is hoping to introduce the short passing game made so successful by Barcelona and latterly Spain.

 

In the city made famous by The Beatles will it be a case of "Let it Be" or should we expect more players to go through the Revolver door? (poor, we know).

 

Here are the top ten rumors circulating around the world.

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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31200724 Theo Walcott, W, Arsenal Theo+Walcott%2C+W%2C+Arsenal World

Rumor: Arsenal to Liverpool.


Likelihood: Unlikely.


We don’t want to rain on Liverpool’s parade but we think this is a non-starter. Apparently, Chelsea is also sniffing around the Arsenal forward, who scored and set up the winner against Sweden at Euro 2012 to earn the man-of-the-match award.

 

As ever, this one seems to be about old, hard cash. Walcott thinks he’s worth more than the reported £65,000 a week he gets at the Emirates and supposedly wants close to £100,000. One European showing doesn’t make a summer and we’ve yet to see the evidence that Walcott is worth those sort of sums.

 

However, if the Reds can unload one of their flops, who knows...right?

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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31199806 Andy Carroll, F, Liverpool Andy+Carroll%2C+F%2C+Liverpool World

Rumor: Liverpool to Newcastle.

 

Likelihood: He’s going, but where?



It’s pretty obvious that Carroll just isn’t a Brendan Rodgers guy. One likes deep crosses so he can outjump defenders, the other is known for his love of tiki-taka. Something has to give.

 

The big question is whether the England international will get back to Newcastle or move to West Ham. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce loves a big man in the box but the lure of a return to St James’ Park could be tempting for a man who cost Liverpool an incredible £35 million.

 

Would Newcastle want him back considering the outstanding form of Papiss Cisse and Ba? We think he’s leaving Liverpool but can’t be sure where to next.

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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31199805 Clint Dempsey, F, Fulham Clint+Dempsey%2C+F%2C+Fulham World

Rumor: Fulham to Liverpool.


Likelihood: Possible but a long way to go.



He’s been linked here, there and everywhere – and now its Liverpool's turn. Interestingly, Fulham is thought to be interested in a cash-adjusted swap deal with Andy Carroll but it’s unlikely they’ll be able to afford the sort of money Liverpool wants.

 

But if Liverpool really wishes to sign Dempsey, who is also thought to be on Arsenal’s radar, then what’s the point of keeping a player on the bench simply because they can’t find a buyer willing to meet their price?

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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31199804 Luka Modric, M, Tottenham Luka+Modric%2C+M%2C+Tottenham World

Rumor: Tottenham to Real Madrid.


Likelihood: Likelier by the minute.

 

This is one of those rumors that feels as though it’s already a done deal. Jose Mourinho has already made it clear he will offer the Croatian a ticket to ride on the Real train and who are we to disagree that Madrid will be his next station? This one should be sorted out soon (add-ons are apparently the reason it hasn’t been finalized sooner). Book your ticket, Luka.

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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31200726 Robin van Persie, F, Arsenal Robin+van+Persie%2C+F%2C+Arsenal World

Rumor: Arsenal to Manchester City/United.

Likelihood: Money is still on City.

The latest reason to suggest RVP is leaving the Emirates? The Netherlands striker has been spotted house-hunting in Cheshire, playground to the rich and famous in the north west of England. That seems to narrow it down to either City or United, but if it comes to a bidding war there’s only one winner: City or in Beatles-speak 'Blue Jay Way. Not a shocker whatsoever.

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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31200723 Fernando Llorente, F, Athletic Bilbao Fernando+Llorente%2C+F%2C+Athletic+Bilbao World

Rumor: Athletic Bilbao to Manchester City.


Likelihood: Not again.



This is an old rumor resurfacing to the light. The fact that City still continues to be linked with strikers far and wide suggests that one of four men is leaving the Etihad; Aguero (nope), Balotelli (nope), Tevez (possibly) and Dzeko (ditto).

 

City was supposedly close to agreeing a deal for Llorente in April, but nothing has changed in our book. He loves it in Bilbao and is going nowhere, man.

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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31200728 Hulk, F, FC Porto Hulk%2C+F%2C+FC+Porto World

Rumor: Porto to Chelsea.


Likelihood: Chances diminishing.

 

The rumors that Hulk is on his way to Stamford Bridge have been circulating for some time but the trail is starting to go cold, so much so that Chelsea is thought to have turned its attention once more to Shakhtar Donetsk winger Willian. He would certainly cost the Blues a lot less (Porto is thought to be holding out for £40 million for Hulk, while Chelsea offered £16.7m for Willian in January).

 

Although Shakhtar wanted around £30m in the New Year we can slash £10m off that figure now. Maybe it’s a ploy to get Porto to sell for less. Will Chelsea let it be? We think they’ll come back for Hulk but time is running out.

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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31199808 M’Baye Niang, F, Caen M%26rsquo%3BBaye+Niang%2C+F%2C+Caen World

Rumor: Caen to Manchester City.


Likelihood: Tomorrow never knows.

 

Not many will have heard of the French youngster but that won’t be for long. He may be 17-years-old and playing in the French Second Division, but he is a striker that will surely set the world alight in the next few years – and City is determined it will be at the Etihad.

 

Tongues have been wagging that he is set to shun Arsenal and Tottenham for the Premier League champion. He’s already paid a visit to Arsenal and been invited to look around White Hart Lane, but City hope to conduct talks this week. He’s certainly one for the future but this one could run.

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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31200725 Christian Eriksen, M/F, Ajax Christian+Eriksen%2C+M%2FF%2C+Ajax World

Rumor: Ajax to Manchester United.


Likelihood: Hmm…


It looked like Eriksen was on his way to Zenit St Petersburg after the Russian club opened talks with Ajax – a renowned selling club. Now, it seems Sir Alex Ferguson’s memory of Eriksen’s impressive performances against United in last season’s Europe League has resurfaced.

 

"Back in the U.S.S.R." (cheap Beatles joke, sorry) or England? We’re not sure how serious SAF is about this player. £20million seems a lot for someone that represents potential – and he hardly set the Euros alight.

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World 2018 43 Soccer/football transfer rumors - July 16 - July 22 31200727 Lucas Moura, M, Sao Paulo Lucas+Moura%2C+M%2C+Sao+Paulo World

Rumor: Sao Paulo to Manchester United.


Likelihood: Too many clubs interested.


United have made a £20million bid, plus add-ons for the teenage prospect but his Brazilian club is thought to be holding out for a whole lot more. United thought it was in pole position to sign the 19-year-old attacking midfielder but now Real Madrid and Inter have entered the equation and things are starting to get serious.

 

He’s in Great Britain this week for the Olympic games, so the Red Devils will be able to get a good look at him. Yet, if United think they’re going to get him for less than £110,000 a week, it will be a case of hello, goodbye.

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