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- Fernando Torres is supposedly the top target of Manchester United after they land Owen Hargreaves. El Nino and Shrek would make a very interesting pairing up front. Torres has been inconsistent, but has shown flashes of brilliance. Ferguson must feel strongly about him given the standard questions asked of Spanish players coming to England. Also on the shopping list, Garreth Bale, and Sporting Lisbon winger Nani. Of considerable note is the absence of one Michael Owen from that list.

- Real Madrid and Chelsea appear to be the top two bidders for Tevez. Tevez in Chelsea Blue would almost force Mourinho to go with a more aggressive offensive approach, right? I’m still rooting for the kid to stay at West Ham and continue his love affair, but maybe it’s too good to be true. What happened to Arsenal’s interest?

- Ashley Cole is a self-centered dolt. On winning the FA Cup: “It feels extra special as I’ve had a lot of flak and hopefully it will shut people up. I only played for ten minutes but celebrated like I played the whole game. It’s my fourth one now, which is up there with people like Ryan Giggs, which is unbelievable. It means a little bit more to me personally and I’m very happy.”

- Juventus has a long shopping list. Now that they’re back in Serie A, Juventus is looking to return with a vengeance. Start off with a striker like Obafemi Martins, and shore up the midfield with Xabi Alonso and Momo Sissoko. Hey, if he went to Juve, at least Martins wouldn’t have to change kits. The cheaters are buyers again.

- Romario’s fake 1000th goal sparks wild celebrations in Brazil. Romario scored his 1000th goal, but the only person keeping track of his goals is Romario himself: “Romario admits that his tally includes goals scored in youth team, friendly and testimonial games but this failed to dampen the celebrations.” This is akin to the joy I took in recording a triple-double in three-on-three gym class basketball.

- Charlton has been quick with the signings. Looking to get right back up to the Prem next season, Alan Pardew is wasting little time in getting his team in place already acquiring strikers Luke Varney and Chris Iwelumo.