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5. Lewis Holtby - Schalke 04 Possible Transfer - Liverpool, Tottenham 22 year old attacking midfielder The exciting youngster can play as a traditional attacking midfielder or as supporting player for a forward.  He looks a prime candiate to replace Steven Gerrard.  His creative play and ability to play multiple positions in a 4-4-2 diamond could be useful considering Liverpools attacking wide options.  In the mix with Stuart Downing and Raheem Sterling, Holtby could learn the trick of the trade from Steven Gerrard who eventually will need to be replaced.  Signs point at an exist from Schalke since he has refuse to sign a new contract with his German club.  Although do not count out Tottenham who have joined the race to sign him.  He would fit well in the attacking role of Spurs even though they have a surplus of attacking midfield options. 4. Ricky Van Wolfswinkel - Sporting CP Possible Transfer - Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United 22 year old Netherlands i

Everton FC   Record: 8-9-2 Position: 6th Under David Moyes, the Toffees are always a mid table side.  However, lacking funding and the lack of bring in big name playmakers, they have a tough time making that jump to being an EPL powerhouse. Everton is helled together by the shot stopping American standout keeper, Tim Howard.  His ability to keep Everton in almost ever game seems to be the one of the few strong points which needs no alteration.  With speculation surrounding Leigh Baines and Marouane Fellaini's future at the club, they need to finally spend some cash if they want to make a move into the European spot light.  The play of forward Nikica Jelavic has been very uplifting for the side, since his move from Rangers FC he has tallied 15 goals in 31 appearances.  The problem I see with Everton is the heavy reliance on both Jelavic and Howard to support the team.  The addition of Thomas Hitzlsperger in the midfield and the resurgence of Leon Osman has given them a boost

Recent news from Scotland as Celtic are expressing interesting in signing American international Juan Agudelo.  The 20 year old plays his club ball at Chiva USA.  He's an exciting young forward who is ready for a chance to shine in Europe.  Read more here. 2 goals in 16 international caps since 2010

Sorry for the absent as of late.  My responsibilities as student, however inconvenient, has consumed most of my  free time. One of my new favorite players... Henrikh Mkhitaryan - FC Shakhtar Donetsk  - Age 23 - Attacking Midfielder  You say Henrikh, I say Mkhitaryan Mkhitaryan is a rising star.  Making his breakthrough into the starting 11 of Shakhtar in 2010 after his 7.5 million pound move from Metalurh Donetsk.  Last year he tallied 11 goals in 36 matches.  However, this year has been his time to shine.  Scoring a brace in week one of the Champions League Group Stage, he was also named to the Champions League Team of the Week.  With the season at its midway point he has already recorded 20 goals in 26 games.   Henrikh is posed for a move onto the big stage.  His mix of pace, vision and passing in enough to hold his own on teamsheets in every top league in Europe.  My biggest draw to him is his ability to score in many ways.  He constantly finds the back of the