The Russian Football Association listed their list of possible managers for the job to lead the Russian national side following the departure of Dick Advocaat. He joins a high profile list that includes Pep Guardiola and Fabio Capello. Rafa Benitez and Marcelo Lippi appear amongst some Russian candidates.
Capello has 'turned it down' and Harry according to the BBC is not to keen. I can't think why, although I imagine his dog Rosie may not be too keen and could have barked his disapproval at the thought of seeing the Russian mafia out with their friendly dogs. I also imagine Moscow in winter is not quite the same as walking in North London. I guess one positive thing though, more money and less games and no Sir Alex Ferguson. His agent is quoted that he would consider the job, there is some appeal to managing on the international stage apparently. I guess we will have to wait and see.
Andy Carroll's Liverpool future looks mixed as manager Brendan Rodgers appears to be willing to let him go on loan if I imagine the right club comes along. That club could very well be AC Milan who were impressed by his performances at Euro 2012. Would it be premature to judge Andy Carroll on a handful of appearances at the European Championships, or would they include his pre end of season cameo appearance where he played well. At the same time Rodgers is hoping to complete the signing of young Italian Fabio Borini. This Roma player is someone that the Liverpool manager worked with in his time at Chelsea and Swansea and believes he can do a job at Anfield.
There is maybe a possible permanent transfer away from Liverpool too. The Independent reported that Liverpool would be prepared to take a £20 million loss on the former Newcastle man. It would be interesting to see if they would sell him but talks of Dempsey heading to Anfield may not help the matter. Personally the idea of Dempsey playing at Anfield impresses me, he has always shown himself to be a capable player and goalscorer.
Van Der Vaart's Spurs career looks to be at an end as he continues to be linked to Germany. It would also give Spurs money to reinvest under the leadership of Andre Villas Boas. Modric looks certain to leave Spurs too and will get the North London club a large sum of money. Whilst they have signed Sigurdsson , they will still need to strengthen following the loss of Modric. Staying on the subject of Spurs signings, Hugo Lloris being linked with a move to London. This would be a great move. Whilst Friedel was a good servant, he did have his moments and being over 40 surely his time to hang up the gloves moves ever closer. Spurs or any club would not go wrong in appointing him as a goalkeeping coach.
QPR have made intentions well known as they look to retain their Premier League status.They signed Park Ji-Sung believed to be around £5 million as well as Fabio on loan, from Man Utd. Samba Diakite became a permanent deal from French club Nancy. England goalkeeper Robert Green signed free from West Haj, Ryan Nelsen from Spurs and Andrew Johnson from Fulham. Johnson if he remains fit could prove crucial in getting goals as they look to avoid going to the last game of the season to stay in the Premier League.
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