Ugh.
Kicker is reporting that US midfielder DaMarcus Beasley has signed a two-year deal with Bundesliga club Hannover 96, where he will join fellow American Steve Cherundolo.
Jermaine Jones highlights a strong roster for the upcoming friendly vs. Brazil. No real surprises other than that. My dreams of never seeing Robbie Findley in a US jersey again will have to wait…
GOALKEEPERS (2): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton)
DEFENDERS (6): Carlos Bocanegra (Saint-Étienne), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover), Clarence Goodson (IK Start), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew), Jonathan Spector (West Ham United)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Alejandro Bedoya (Örebro), Michael Bradley (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Benny Feilhaber (Aarhus), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht)
FORWARDS (3): Edson Buddle (Los Angeles Galaxy), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake), Herculez Gomez (Pachuca)
Well, it looks like Adu’s move to Switzerland isn’t happening. Doesn’t seem like he’s in anyone’s plans at this point. You’ve got to wonder what’s going on with young Freddy. I wonder how much of this has to do with his contract. It could be a case of him being a solid player, but not worth the contract he requires (I imagine Benfica is looking for someone to cover his wages while on loan).
I’ve already read multiple stories calling for Adu to move back to MLS. I think this might be the best move for him at this point. If he were getting games in Europe, I’d say he should stick it out for another year, but he’s not. The only hitch is that contract. Who knows what they’ll ask for him.
[from the AP] Ajax, Besiktas and Fenerbahce have shown interest in acquiring Jozy Altidore from Villarreal in addition to Premier League clubs, and a loan and permanent transfer both are possibilities for the 20-year-old American forward.
“A lot of the top clubs around Europe have been in touch, and we’re just looking at what’s the best for Jozy’s career at this point,” his agent, Lyle Yorks, said. “It’s important to find a home for himself where he’s going to get games, continue to develop and really show his abilities.”
Yorks said he had had discussions with two Premier League clubs he wouldn’t identify. Fulham also has held discussions about Altidore, pending a decision on hiring a manager to replace Roy Hodgson, who left the Cottagers to become Liverpool’s manager.
Yorks said since the World Cup there had been inquiries about Clint Dempsey from fairly large clubs in Italy, Germany and France, and from another Premier League team. The interest levels varied.
Yorks and his agent group also are trying to find a new club for midfielder DaMarcus Beasley, who left Glasgow Rangers. Yorks said he’s exploring the possibility of new deals for midfielder Benny Feilhaber, who is with Denmark’s Aarhus, and defender Clarence Goodson, who plays for Norway’s IK Start.
Read the full article here.
I know we’re a bit late on this, but I thought I’d post it anway…Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Manchester City have confirmed their interest in US midfielder Landon Donovan.
“Donovan is a good player,” Mancini said when asked if a transfer was likely. “It could be possible.”
That’s a confirmation of interest? I suppose you could read that as the standard deny everything tactic, or proof that Man City aren’t really that interested. I suppose we’ll find out soon…
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