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Transfer Deadline day round-up

Another transfer deadline day has come and gone, so here at The Transfer Tavern we take a look at the main dealings from the final day.

Assamoah (Rennes – Sunderland)
Sunderland have broken their transfer record to bring Ghana striker Asamoah to the Stadium of Light. Bruce became a fan of

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Who The Hell is Asamoah Gyan?

God deserted him against Uruguay

Ghana’s Asamoah has had a great tournament in South Africa this summer scoring three goals including the winner against the USA that put the Black Stars into the Quarter Finals – a feat managed by only two other African countries previously.

The 24-year-old forward currently plies his trade in Ligue 1 with Rennes but could be winging his way …

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Who The Hell Is… Frederic Piquionne?

Out of the darkness and gloom of Portsmouth’s season seemed to appear a small ray of light in the contribution of Frederic Piquionne.

After moving to Fratton Park on loan from Lyon, Piquionne contributed vital goals in some memorable victories. The supporters will fondly remember his goal against Liverpool in the league and against Birmingham and Tottenham that led Portsmouth to the FA Cup final.

Well travelled amongst clubs within France, Piquionne began …

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Who The Hell Is …Stéphane M’bia?

Its summer, nearly, and so a familiar name is doing the rumour rounds again: Stéphane M’bia.

‘What the absolute, utter f**k are you on about, you stupid, nauseating, piece of faecal matter’, I hear you ask. ‘Who the f**k, exactly, is Stéphane M’bia?’ Well, if you just calm down a bit, I’ll tell you.

He’s the name that pops up almost every year regarding an imminent move to the

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Chelsea & Man Utd Scout £8 Million Midfield Maestro

In recognition of any talented youngster beginning to make an impact within the game, many are quick to tag them with players past and present. The German youngster Mesut Ozil, discussed in an earlier article, has been dubbed ‘the new Diego’, quite a tag to burden the youngster with at this early stage. Many do live up to their billing however. Remember Gerard Houllier, declaring Bruno Cheyrou as the ‘new Zinedine …

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Stephane Mbia

Date: 11th July 2009 at 8:48 pm | Filed under: Ligue 1,Player Profiles,Rennes | Author: Landlord Freddie Myers | Tags: ,

Club: Rennes (Ligue 1)  Position: Midfielder  Age: 23

Height: 1.87m (6ft 1”)  Previous clubs: None  Career apps/goals: 124/7

Contract: June 2011  Market value: £6million  Buy-out clause: None

Linked to: Everton, (), Marseille (Ligue 1)

International appearances/goals: 12/3 (Cameroon)  Debut: January 2008

Honours won: None


Stoke To Break Club Transfer Record For Cameroon Enforcer?

Date: 10th July 2009 at 7:00 am | Filed under: Everton,Ligue 1,Premiership,Rennes,Stoke City | Author: Landlord Freddie Myers | Tags: , , ,

Stephane MbiaThis stopped everyone dead in their tracks at The Transfer Tavern, when one of the Sportsmail reporters from the Daily Mail tells us, that “are ready to pay a club record £6million” for Stephane Mbia at Ligue 1 side Rennes.

The paper claiming that Potters boss Tony Pulis has “held talks” with “representatives” of 23-year-old Mbia regarding a …

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Everton Set To Beat Marseille To £6million Cameroon Enforcer?

Date: 27th June 2009 at 12:25 pm | Filed under: Everton,Ligue 1,Marseille,Premiership,Rennes | Author: Landlord Freddie Myers | Tags: , ,

Stephane MbiaComing in thick and fast from the Daily Mail, who are now telling The Transfer Tavern, that Everton are “confident of beating” Marseille in the “race to sign” Stephane Mbia from Rennes.

The paper claiming that the Toffees are “moving closer” to completing a “£6million deal” for Cameroon International Mbia as manager David Moyes looks to strengthen his midfield at the

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Everton To Swoop For £8million Cameroon International?

Date: 11th June 2009 at 11:40 am | Filed under: Everton,Ligue 1,Premiership,Rennes | Author: Landlord Freddie Myers | Tags: , ,

Stephane MbiaJust arriving in The Transfer Tavern is the news that The Sun, say side Everton “look likely to sign” Cameroon International Stephane Mbia from French side Rennes.

The British tabloid claims that Toffees boss David Moyes “failed to capture” the 23-year-old midfielder last summer from the Ligue 1 club.

However, it is now said that “the hard-up” …

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