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[Jon@AAMComp]

Everybody ready for Derby day this weekend?

If there's one club that can be guilty of splashing huge money this year, it's City. They're lining up to sign Pato from Milan and they're prepared to pay 65 Mil Euro for him:

Milan To Sell Alexandre Pato To Manchester City For ?65Million & Buy Steven Gerrard & Javier Pastore With The Cash - Reports - Goal.com

I can see Pastore signing with Milan, as they need to reinforce their aging midfield, but I can't see Stevie G leaving Anfield any time soon, especially not for the Serie A. There was a rumor a while back that he might end up in the Bundesliga, more specifically trading Liverpool red for Schalke blue, but for some reason, I see him finishing his career at Liverpool.

[phelan]

Originally Posted by cow

Fabregas could miss Chelsea clash - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet

Oi vay. I almost wish they'd declare him unfit now & give him a longer chance to recover, rather than rushing out & losing him for six months.

International break next week & we know he won't play a full match for Espana, so he could potentially have almost two extra weeks.

I didn't even think he's playing for Spain during the break. I think del Bosque left him off the squad because of his hamstring injury.

And yes I'd rather them not rush Fabregas. I don't want Fab's last game for the Arsenal to end in a crippling injury.

Originally Posted by Jon@AAMComp

Everybody ready for Derby day this weekend?

If there's one club that can be guilty of splashing huge money this year, it's City. They're lining up to sign Pato from Milan and they're prepared to pay 65 Mil Euro for him:

Milan To Sell Alexandre Pato To Manchester City For ?65Million & Buy Steven Gerrard & Javier Pastore With The Cash - Reports - Goal.com

I can see Pastore signing with Milan, as they need to reinforce their aging midfield, but I can't see Stevie G leaving Anfield any time soon, especially not for the Serie A. There was a rumor a while back that he might end up in the Bundesliga, more specifically trading Liverpool red for Schalke blue, but for some reason, I see him finishing his career at Liverpool.

I can see Man City pulling a Leeds United when their oh-so-rich owners suddenly find out they ran out of money. And still have no trophies to show for it

AS I WRITE THIS - Juventus has pulled ahead of Man City, it is now 1-0 to the visitors. HELL YES JUVE!

Gerrard will stay with Liverpool if the club is still somewhat competitive. Problem is...they're not right now. They're absolute garbage. They just pulled a 0-0 draw with FC Utrecht, for crying out loud. There is NOTHING inventive in the midfield without Gerrard, and Torres has been horrible. Based on Liverpool's debt woes, Torres and Gerrard may be sold and the entire 'rebuild' may get kickstarted.