1. Darren Bent
2.Bobby Zamora
3.Danny Welbeck
4. Daniel Sturridge
5.Theo Walcott
6. Jermain Defoe
7.Peter Crouch
2.Bobby Zamora
3.Danny Welbeck
4. Daniel Sturridge
5.Theo Walcott
6. Jermain Defoe
7.Peter Crouch
Oct 10, 2011
Farfan modest on Malaga rumours
Schalke forward Jefferson Farfan has refused to comment on rumor regarding a move to La Liga big spenders Malaga but admits he intends to return to play in Peru one day.
The 26-year-old has been a huge hit at the Veltins-Arena since signing from Dutch side PSV in 2008 but has just a year left on his current contract.
The Bundesliga team have already offered Farfan and new three-year deal and are expecting a decision from the striker by the end of the month.
Rumors have since emerged of a January move to Malaga, who have boarded on an extensive spending-spree of late thanks to the wealth of owner Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nassar Al-Thani.
When asked on the rumours Farfan insisted he was intending solely on Peru's World Cup qualifier with Paraguay in Lima this weekend.
He did, however, admit that one day he would like to return to his motherland and play for old side Alianza Lima.
"I know by things that I have read in the Peruvian press that it is being said that I may be transferred to Malaga in the next transfer window," said Farfan.
"But I must say that in this moment I have my mind focused on the national team.
"On the other hand I don't dream with playing at Alianza Lima some day because I know that I am going to play at Alianza."
Milan tipped to move for Real midfielder
Reports emerging from Italy believe Giants AC Milan could make a surprise move for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira in January.
The Rossoneri made good use of the January transfer window last season, bringing in striker Antonio Cassano and midfielder Mark van Bommel in a move which eventually helped the club win their first Scudetto since 2004.
And having kicked their new campaign off to a very slow start, many believe manager Massimiliano Allegri will once again look for reinforcements when the transfer window reopens at the start of 2012, which Khedira top of his wish list.
While the German international played a key role for Madrid last season, he was recently blasted by Real boss Jose Mourinho after getting sent off in a La Liga match against Levante, and faces competition from Xabi Alonso, Lassana Diarra and summer signing Nuri Sahin for a starting berth.
Il Milanista believes ‘The Special one’ will be willing to do a deal should the right offer come in, and Milan remain one of the few clubs who have the financial capability to do just that.
In addition, Il Milanista also believes Barcelona full-back Maxwell is being monitored by the Rossoneri, after the Brazilian's injury problems saw him slip behind Eric Abidal and Adriano in the pecking order at the Nou Camp.
The 30 year-old, Maxwell could just be the important addition needed in the Milan defence considering Gianluca Zambrotta is getting on in his years, Luca Antonini has flattered to deceive, while Taye Taiwo is still acclimatized to Italian football following his summer move from French side Marseille.
French Legend considers France top job
France legend Zinedine Zidane has started a two-year university diploma to become a football manager.
According to reports in the Sun, the ex-Juventus and Real Madrid superstar will even consider the idea of taking the top job for his country.
Zidane said: "France manager? Why not? It would not be bad. Anything is possible in life."
The Frenchman joined into the Centre of Law and Sports Finances at Limoges, with ex-Leeds midfielder Olivier Dacourt one of his classmates.
Course joint-chief Gerard Coudier gave an insight towards how Zidane would be fitting into the programme, saying: "Former players speak three languages fluently - they know what a player's contract is all about, they understand how agents and intermediaries work and they also know the limits.
"What characterises Zidane, a man completely successful in his life, is curiosity. He doesn't need to come here, it's not an imperative need.
"That shows that he comes here, curious and modest at the same time, because he wants to learn. It's a dream to teach someone like that."
The ex-player will be taking units like 'Economy of Profesional Sports' and 'Marketing and Communication of Club Brands'.
Zidane said: "It's a new stage and I want to learn."
This recent turn of events have noticeable a U-turn over his previous comments in 2006 that he had no intention to become a coach.
Capello could cast Wayne aside
Fabio Capello has warned striker Wayne Rooney that he may have put his Euro 2012 dreams at risk with his red card in Montenegro on Friday night.
Capello's instant reaction to the sixth red card of Rooney's stormy career was to defend him and express his continued trust in the 25-year-old, even though dismissal came just 24 hours after he was clearly asked if he was in the correct frame of mind to play following his father's arrest over an alleged football betting scam.
The Italian was also at pains to point out Rooney remains part of his strategy and, except for injury, will be part of his squad in Poland and Ukraine next summer.
However, there was a pretty nasty sting in the tail of Capello's words, one that it is impossible to imagine predecessors Sven-Goran Eriksson and Steve McClaren delivering.
It may be unintelligible to some, interpreted as a warning being delivered by others, or Capello just talking off the top of his head without any thought of the consequences.
But it is there. In lashing out at Miodrag Dzudovic, Wayne Rooney might just have been booting himself out of the European Championships.
"I need to find the solution for the first game, or two games, that Rooney will not play," said Capello.
"And if we find that solution, he needs to work to return to the first 11.
"You know me. Sometimes I make mistakes but I try to select the best players, in the best moment of form."
"There were two I did not select for this game who are doing really well.
"I saw the game that (Jermain) Defoe played against Arsenal. He did really well. He ran a lot and pressed a lot.
"Daniel Sturridge is the same."
Did we hear that correctly? Are you really ready to leave Rooney out even if one of the world's best striker was available for selection.
"Yes," replied Capello firmly.
"In my life as a manager I have put on the bench a lot of players. I always decided who was the best player at that moment."
Moreover, Rooney will be missing when England take on world champions Spain at Wembley next month, and when Capello announces his starting line-ups for the friendlies that follow the 25-year-old will not be in those either.
"Rooney will not play against Spain. I want to test new players, a new style and different movement," added Capello, before broadening his point.
"Sometimes he will come on at half-time. But not from the start. He will not start.
"We need to prepare the first XI who will start in the Euros.
"I have got a lot of forwards at this moment, really good forwards, and I need to find the best solution."
So now Rooney knows, if he was in any doubt before. Whatever mistakes Capello confidentially acknowledges about that awful World Cup campaign, keeping every player at arm's length is not among them.
England are likely to have three matches before their squad for the Finals needs to be named, and Capello intends to use them intelligently.
"We've got something good," he said.
"And don't forget, we have some very good, important players, who are injured or not on top form.
"(Jack) Wilshere is an important player. Steven Gerrard is another. Now we have (Gary) Cahill and (Phil) Jones. (Kyle) Walker, (Micah) Richards too.
"And Danny Welbeck is potentially a really good player."
All are set to get an opportunity over the coming months, with World cup runners’ Holland lined up as February's friendly opponents, with a second Wembley match - possibly against Portugal - still to be confirmed for November 15.
For some very reputable members of the England squad, there is a lot of work to do as reputations count for nothing and this time, Capello is not likely to be panicked into trying to tempt players out of retirement as he did so disastrously prior to the World Cup.
Frank Lampard, who seems to have assumed Beckham's role as the veteran substitute, is one. Rio Ferdinand is most definitely another following Phil Jones' emergence.
"I select the player, not the name," said Capello.
"Rio needs to play games. He has not played enough.
"He only played two games and last week he was on the bench.
"Sorry, but it's my job. I check all the players before I select them.
"If the player is at the top of his form I select them."
