<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>IMScouting Global News</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news/</link><description>Every player, anywhere. IMScouting provides the largest database of its kind in existence of football player information. Includes all up-and-coming stars from Europe, South America, Africa, Asia and North America.</description><language>en-GB</language><item><title>Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher unsure about managerial switch / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-stalwart-Jamie-Carragher-unsure-about-managerial-switch/10368/</link><description><![CDATA[Jamie Carragher not certain whether he will move into management once his playing days are over]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-stalwart-Jamie-Carragher-unsure-about-managerial-switch/10368/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Goal of the Week: Altintop, Villa, Suvorov, Cleo or Barilla? (Video) / Goal of the week</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Goal-of-the-Week-Altintop-Villa-Suvorov-Cleo-or-Barilla-Video/10348/</link><description><![CDATA[IMScouting is proud to present the five best goals of the past week. Please rate and comment on your favorite one.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Goal-of-the-Week-Altintop-Villa-Suvorov-Cleo-or-Barilla-Video/10348/</guid><category>Goal of the week</category></item><item><title>Real Madrid&#39;s Jose Mourinho tells Bastian Schweinsteiger: Next year you&#39;re mine / Bundesliga</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrids-Jose-Mourinho-tells-Bastian-Schweinsteiger-Next-year-youre-mine/10365/</link><description><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho pledges to sign Bayern Munich's influential midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger for Real Madrid next year]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrids-Jose-Mourinho-tells-Bastian-Schweinsteiger-Next-year-youre-mine/10365/</guid><category>Bundesliga</category></item><item><title>Stuttgart make offer for Egyptian striker Mekki / Africa</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stuttgart-make-offer-for-Egyptian-striker-Mekki/10366/</link><description><![CDATA[24-year-old keen on move to Stuttgart, but his club have so far rejected approach from German side]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stuttgart-make-offer-for-Egyptian-striker-Mekki/10366/</guid><category>Africa</category></item><item><title>Claudio Ranieri wants to extend Roma deal / Serie A</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Claudio-Ranieri-wants-to-extend-Roma-deal/10364/</link><description><![CDATA[Roma coach Claudio Ranieri wants to extend his current deal and lead side to succcess]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Claudio-Ranieri-wants-to-extend-Roma-deal/10364/</guid><category>Serie A</category></item><item><title>Italian clubs will join Chelsea and Liverpool in summer chase for Romelu Lukaku / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Italian-clubs-will-join-Chelsea-and-Liverpool-in-summer-chase-for-Romelu-Lukaku/10363/</link><description><![CDATA[Explosive striker Romelu Lukaku likely to leave Anderlecht in summer with Liverpool, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus all keen on 17-year-old]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Italian-clubs-will-join-Chelsea-and-Liverpool-in-summer-chase-for-Romelu-Lukaku/10363/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Mario Balotelli and Jerome Boateng set to return for Manchester City at weekend / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Mario-Balotelli-and-Jerome-Boateng-set-to-return-for-Manchester-City-at-weekend/10361/</link><description><![CDATA[Big money signings Mario Balotelli and Jerome Boateng could return to Manchester City action against Blackburn]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Mario-Balotelli-and-Jerome-Boateng-set-to-return-for-Manchester-City-at-weekend/10361/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Fiorentina keeper Sebastien Frey denies Manchester City interest / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fiorentina-keeper-Sebastien-Frey-denies-Manchester-City-interest/10360/</link><description><![CDATA[Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastien Frey denies rumours that Manchester City made a bid for him last week]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fiorentina-keeper-Sebastien-Frey-denies-Manchester-City-interest/10360/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Valon Behrami will give 100&#37; to West Ham following failure to secure Italy move / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Valon-Behrami-will-give-100-to-West-Ham-following-failure-to-secure-Italy-move/10359/</link><description><![CDATA[Swiss international Valon Behrami fully committed to West Ham after failing to secure move to Italy]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Valon-Behrami-will-give-100-to-West-Ham-following-failure-to-secure-Italy-move/10359/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Game to Watch: Switzerland vs England / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Game-to-Watch-Switzerland-vs-England/10330/</link><description><![CDATA[The Three Lions face a tougher test in Basel, following the 4-0 victory over the timid Bulgarians. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Game-to-Watch-Switzerland-vs-England/10330/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Newcastle United boss Hughton more concerned with results than new contract / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Newcastle-United-boss-Hughton-more-concerned-with-results-than-new-contract/10358/</link><description><![CDATA[Chris Hughton focusing on results which he hopes will lead to new Newcastle contract]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Newcastle-United-boss-Hughton-more-concerned-with-results-than-new-contract/10358/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Avram Grant could miss crunch West Ham match for Yom Kippur / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Avram-Grant-could-miss-crunch-West-Ham-match-for-Yom-Kippur/10357/</link><description><![CDATA[West Ham boss Avram Grant may miss important game at Stoke City due to Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Avram-Grant-could-miss-crunch-West-Ham-match-for-Yom-Kippur/10357/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Manchester United to renew Karim Benzema interest in January / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-to-renew-Karim-Benzema-interest-in-January/10354/</link><description><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson will look to land long-term Manchester United target Karim Benzema in January ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-to-renew-Karim-Benzema-interest-in-January/10354/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard bears no grudges against Steven Frei  / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-captain-Steven-Gerrard-bears-no-grudges-against-Steven-Frei-/10351/</link><description><![CDATA[Switzerland striker spat at Reds skipper in England's 3-0 Euro 2004 win, expected to play against Three Lions tonight. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-captain-Steven-Gerrard-bears-no-grudges-against-Steven-Frei-/10351/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs open to Wales management role / Internationals</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-legend-Ryan-Giggs-open-to-Wales-management-role/10353/</link><description><![CDATA[Manchester United's Ryan Giggs admits that managing Wales appeals to him with John Toshack on verge of resigning]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-legend-Ryan-Giggs-open-to-Wales-management-role/10353/</guid><category>Internationals</category></item><item><title>Fulham discussing new long-term contract with striker Bobby Zamora / Contract negotiations</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fulham-discussing-new-long-term-contract-with-striker-Bobby-Zamora/10352/</link><description><![CDATA[Bobby Zamora talking to Fulham about a new contract at Craven Cottage, following interest from Liverpool and Birmingham City]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fulham-discussing-new-long-term-contract-with-striker-Bobby-Zamora/10352/</guid><category>Contract negotiations</category></item><item><title>Ex-Celtic, Arsenal, West Ham striker John Hartson wants Wales job / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ex-Celtic-Arsenal-West-Ham-striker-John-Hartson-wants-Wales-job/10350/</link><description><![CDATA["I'd love the job. I am a proud Welshman, I've worked with the best, I've done all my badges," says former striker. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ex-Celtic-Arsenal-West-Ham-striker-John-Hartson-wants-Wales-job/10350/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere back in frame for England Under-21s / International call-ups</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-youngster-Jack-Wilshere-back-in-frame-for-England-Under-21s/10349/</link><description><![CDATA[Young Arsenal star Jack Wilshere set for England Under-21 recall following arrest last week]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-youngster-Jack-Wilshere-back-in-frame-for-England-Under-21s/10349/</guid><category>International call-ups</category></item><item><title>&#39;Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson scraps Wayne Rooney captaincy plans&#39; / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-boss-Alex-Ferguson-scraps-Wayne-Rooney-captaincy-plans/10347/</link><description><![CDATA[Old Trafford manager apparently wants the club to fine Rooney over prostitute scandal but says it could be powerless as he’s not technically broken any rules.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-boss-Alex-Ferguson-scraps-Wayne-Rooney-captaincy-plans/10347/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton set for Sheffield United loan return / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-defender-Kyle-Naughton-set-for-Sheffield-United-loan-return/10346/</link><description><![CDATA[Kyle Naughton set to return to Sheffield United on loan, having only moved to Tottenham from the Blades last summer]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-defender-Kyle-Naughton-set-for-Sheffield-United-loan-return/10346/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Rooney sex scandal will weigh on Manchester United striker, says Swiss coach Ottmar Hitzfeld / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rooney-sex-scandal-will-weigh-on-Manchester-United-striker-says-Swiss-coach-Ottmar-Hitzfeld/10345/</link><description><![CDATA["I'm no psychologist but, of course, such a thing like that will weigh on a player," says manager, whose side face England tonight.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rooney-sex-scandal-will-weigh-on-Manchester-United-striker-says-Swiss-coach-Ottmar-Hitzfeld/10345/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Former Liverpool coach Gerard Houllier will decide today on Aston Villa job  / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Liverpool-coach-Gerard-Houllier-will-decide-today-on-Aston-Villa-job-/10343/</link><description><![CDATA[Villa want Frenchman to take position vacated by Martin O'Neill, but have asked caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald to stay involved.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Liverpool-coach-Gerard-Houllier-will-decide-today-on-Aston-Villa-job-/10343/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>Following England debut, Gary Cahill would cost Manchester United and Arsenal £17&#46;5m / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Following-England-debut-Gary-Cahill-would-cost-Manchester-United-and-Arsenal-175m/10344/</link><description><![CDATA[Manchester United and Arsenal would have to pay £17.5m for Gary Cahill following his England debut]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Following-England-debut-Gary-Cahill-would-cost-Manchester-United-and-Arsenal-175m/10344/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe spared injury woe by weight-training machine / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-striker-Jermain-Defoe-spared-injury-woe-by-weight-training-machine/10342/</link><description><![CDATA[Jermain Defoe spared surgery after Tottenham medical staff found weight-training machine was root of groin problem]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-striker-Jermain-Defoe-spared-injury-woe-by-weight-training-machine/10342/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Veteran goalkeeper Van der Sar looks to secure Manchester United contract extension / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Veteran-goalkeeper-Van-der-Sar-looks-to-secure-Manchester-United-contract-extension/10341/</link><description><![CDATA[Edwin Van der Sar wants to play thirty games this season to trigger contract clause securing automatic Manchester United contract extension]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Veteran-goalkeeper-Van-der-Sar-looks-to-secure-Manchester-United-contract-extension/10341/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will start for England, says Fabio Capello   / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-striker-Wayne-Rooney-will-start-for-England-says-Fabio-Capello-/10340/</link><description><![CDATA["You have to separate, to divide, at different moments the private life and the job," says Italian concerning revelations about striker's romps with a prostitute. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-striker-Wayne-Rooney-will-start-for-England-says-Fabio-Capello-/10340/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Stoke&#39;s Shawcross: &quot;Weird&quot; Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has vendetta against me / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stokes-Shawcross-Weird-Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-has-vendetta-against-me/10339/</link><description><![CDATA[Stoke centre-back Ryan Shawcross hits back at Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's criticism of him]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stokes-Shawcross-Weird-Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-has-vendetta-against-me/10339/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Arsene Wenger persuades Japanese striker Ryo Miyaichi to sign for Arsenal / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsene-Wenger-persuades-Japanese-striker-Ryo-Miyaichi-to-sign-for-Arsenal/10337/</link><description><![CDATA[17-year-old Japanese striker Ryo Miyaichi claims that Arsene Wenger has persuaded him to sign for Arsenal ahead of Ajax]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsene-Wenger-persuades-Japanese-striker-Ryo-Miyaichi-to-sign-for-Arsenal/10337/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Liverpool midfielder Dirk Kuyt ruled out for up to two months  / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-midfielder-Dirk-Kuyt-ruled-out-for-up-to-two-months-/10336/</link><description><![CDATA[30-year-old falls awkwardly when apparently practicing a scissor kick during a training session with Holland.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-midfielder-Dirk-Kuyt-ruled-out-for-up-to-two-months-/10336/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>&#39;Concerns at Manchester United as Wayne Rooney is yet to pen new deal&#39; / Contract negotiations</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Concerns-at-Manchester-United-as-Wayne-Rooney-yet-to-pen-new-deal/10335/</link><description><![CDATA[With the dust yet to settle on player's betrayal of his wife, his loyalty to his club has now been called into question.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Concerns-at-Manchester-United-as-Wayne-Rooney-yet-to-pen-new-deal/10335/</guid><category>Contract negotiations</category></item><item><title>Chelsea, Liverpool, Barcelona after Atheltic Bilbao teen Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelsea-Liverpool-Barcelona-after-Atheltic-Bilbao-teen-Iigo-Ruiz-de-Galarreta/10338/</link><description><![CDATA[Each club set to table a bid for 17-year-old midfielder, who impressed scouts in recent friendly match. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelsea-Liverpool-Barcelona-after-Atheltic-Bilbao-teen-Iigo-Ruiz-de-Galarreta/10338/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Bebe is in Manchester United Champions League squad  / Champions League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bebe-is-in-Manchester-United-Champions-League-squad-/10334/</link><description><![CDATA[It was initially reported that 20-year-old Portuguese striker had been omitted from the 25-man group stage selection.

]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bebe-is-in-Manchester-United-Champions-League-squad-/10334/</guid><category>Champions League</category></item><item><title>Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson hints he needs money badly / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-hints-he-needs-money-badly/10333/</link><description><![CDATA["A few years ago when the situation was far more stable, the money to buy new players was available," says Reds boss.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-hints-he-needs-money-badly/10333/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Another South African player dies in a car crash / Africa</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Another-South-African-player-dies-in-a-car-crash/10327/</link><description><![CDATA[20-year-old Jomo Cosmos defender Godfrey Mahlangu loses his life in an accident of which details remain sketchy.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Another-South-African-player-dies-in-a-car-crash/10327/</guid><category>Africa</category></item><item><title>Omar Cummings continues his excellent form for the Rapids (Video) / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Omar-Cummings-continues-his-excellent-form-for-the-Rapids-Video/10329/</link><description><![CDATA[Jamaican forward Omar Cummings scored a brace for the Colorado Rapids in their impressive 3-0 win over Chivas USA.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Omar-Cummings-continues-his-excellent-form-for-the-Rapids-Video/10329/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>Charles N&#39;Zogbia still has a future at Wigan, insists Roberto Martinez / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Charles-NZogbia-still-has-a-future-at-Wigan-insists-Roberto-Martinez/10326/</link><description><![CDATA["If Charles behaves in the right manner, I think fans will understand that he has been probably badly advised," says Latics boss.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Charles-NZogbia-still-has-a-future-at-Wigan-insists-Roberto-Martinez/10326/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Diego Maradona wants to play for Napoli again / Europe</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Diego-Maradona-wants-to-play-for-Napoli-again/10325/</link><description><![CDATA[Argentine legend wants to celebrate his 50th birthday with a charity match alongside his old teammates at Naples' Stadio San Paolo.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Diego-Maradona-wants-to-play-for-Napoli-again/10325/</guid><category>Europe</category></item><item><title>Blackpool boss Ian Holloway blasts Michel Platini after losing out on David Nugent  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Blackpool-boss-Ian-Holloway-blasts-Michel-Platini-after-losing-out-on-David-Nugent-/10324/</link><description><![CDATA["With 20 minutes to go we had Nugent signed on, but no-one could locate him, so he couldn't sign his contract and it all fell through," says Tangerines manager.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Blackpool-boss-Ian-Holloway-blasts-Michel-Platini-after-losing-out-on-David-Nugent-/10324/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>&#39;I snubbed Liverpool to join Tottenham,&#39; says Rafael van der Vaart  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/I-snubbed-Liverpool-to-join-Tottenham-says-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-/10323/</link><description><![CDATA[New Spurs signing says he hopes "to get a lot of goals and have a lot of fun."
 ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/I-snubbed-Liverpool-to-join-Tottenham-says-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-/10323/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Father of Tottenham midfielder keeping tabs on England v Switzerland  / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Father-of-Tottenham-midfielder-keeping-tabs-on-England-v-Switzerland-/10321/</link><description><![CDATA[Montenegro coach Zlatko Kranjcar insists his side, as well as Wales and Bulgaria, vying for second position in Group G.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Father-of-Tottenham-midfielder-keeping-tabs-on-England-v-Switzerland-/10321/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Birmingham midfielder Keith Fahey wants nothing less than 3 more points for Ireland  / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Birmingham-midfielder-Keith-Fahey-wants-nothing-less-that-3-points-for-Ireland-/10320/</link><description><![CDATA["We can't really be looking around at the other countries, but as a group it would be a great boost for the squad," says man who got the goal against Armenia. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Birmingham-midfielder-Keith-Fahey-wants-nothing-less-that-3-points-for-Ireland-/10320/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is on flight to Basel  / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-striker-Wayne-Rooney-is-on-flight-to-Basel-/10319/</link><description><![CDATA[But England boss Fabio Capello could still leave him out of Euro 2012 qualifier due to concerns over his state of mind following revelations he had sex with a prostitute.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-striker-Wayne-Rooney-is-on-flight-to-Basel-/10319/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>England-born Tottenham fan Scott Sutter hopes to dent Three Lions&#39; Euro 2012 dreams / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/England-born-Tottenham-fan-Scott-Sutter-hopes-to-dent-Three-Lions-Euro-2012-dreams/10317/</link><description><![CDATA[24-year-old Young Boys Bern man says he'll be doing all he can to ensure his adopted coountry Switzerland get a result.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/England-born-Tottenham-fan-Scott-Sutter-hopes-to-dent-Three-Lions-Euro-2012-dreams/10317/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Manchester City &#39;keeper Joe Hart has cut out his arrogance, says Fabio Capello    / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-keeper-Joe-Hart-has-cut-out-his-arrogance-says-Fabio-Capello-/10316/</link><description><![CDATA[England boss delighted with development of his No. 1 stopper, who he says did not always "have the same focus on the games or the training." ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-keeper-Joe-Hart-has-cut-out-his-arrogance-says-Fabio-Capello-/10316/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Capello Index will continue despite pressure from England boss, say organizers   / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Capello-Index-will-continue-despite-pressure-from-England-boss-say-organizers-/10315/</link><description><![CDATA["Nothing to worry about, we are still on game and we will keep on,” says firm.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Capello-Index-will-continue-despite-pressure-from-England-boss-say-organizers-/10315/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Jamie Carragher stopped Michael Owen testimonial penalty fearing Liverpool fans would &#39;kill him&#39; / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Jamie-Carragher-stopped-Michael-Owen-testimonial-penalty-fearing-Liverpool-fans-would-kill-him/10314/</link><description><![CDATA[“He’s my best mate in football and I think it took a lot of courage to come back today and do it for me, knowing he would take a lot of stick," says 32-year-old. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Jamie-Carragher-stopped-Michael-Owen-testimonial-penalty-fearing-Liverpool-fans-would-kill-him/10314/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>&#39;I turned down Manchester United due to language barrier,&#39; says Swiss coach Ottmar Hitzfeld  / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/I-turned-down-Manchester-United-due-to-language-barrier-says-Swiss-coach-Ottmar-Hitzfeld-/10313/</link><description><![CDATA[Hitzfeld is believed to have been Reds' top target to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/I-turned-down-Manchester-United-due-to-language-barrier-says-Swiss-coach-Ottmar-Hitzfeld-/10313/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>Manchester City winger Adam Johnson determined to win England starting place / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-winger-Adam-Johnson-determined-to-win-England-starting-place/10312/</link><description><![CDATA[23-year-old has come a long way since being behind Stewart Downing in the Middlesbrough pecking order last year.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-winger-Adam-Johnson-determined-to-win-England-starting-place/10312/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp relieved Michael Dawson just out for 8 weeks / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-relieved-Michael-Dawson-just-out-for-8-weeks/10311/</link><description><![CDATA[Scans reveal 26-year-old defender sprained ligaments during England’s 4-0 victory over Bulgaria, rather than tore them, as was first feared.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-relieved-Michael-Dawson-just-out-for-8-weeks/10311/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Swiss &#39;keeper on paternity leave, replacement wants revenge for Tottenham loss / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Swiss-keeper-on-paternity-leave-replacement-wants-revenge-for-Tottenham-loss/10310/</link><description><![CDATA[Diego Benaglio will miss Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against England, but Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld confident in Young Boys stopper Marco Wolfli.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Swiss-keeper-on-paternity-leave-replacement-wants-revenge-for-Tottenham-loss/10310/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Arsenal link &#39;nice,&#39; says Everton centre-back Phil Jagielka  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-link-nice-says-Everton-centre-back-Phil-Jagielka-/10309/</link><description><![CDATA["I stayed as an Everton player and I love playing for Everton," insists defender, who says he's keen to hold on to England starting place.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-link-nice-says-Everton-centre-back-Phil-Jagielka-/10309/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Former Arsenal &#39;keeper Richard Wright heads for MLS trials / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Arsenal-keeper-Richard-Wright-heads-for-MLS-trials/10308/</link><description><![CDATA[San Jose Earthquakes coach Frank Yallop wants 32-year-old between the posts.

]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Arsenal-keeper-Richard-Wright-heads-for-MLS-trials/10308/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Didi Hamann: My dream is to manage Liverpool / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Didi-Hamann-My-dream-is-to-manage-Liverpool/10307/</link><description><![CDATA[German midfielder Didi Hamann is now player-coach at MK Dons but wants to one day manage Liverpool]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Didi-Hamann-My-dream-is-to-manage-Liverpool/10307/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Manchester United&#39;s Ryan Giggs lined up to replace Toshack as Wales boss / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-Uniteds-Ryan-Giggs-lined-up-to-replace-Toshack-as-Wales-boss/10306/</link><description><![CDATA[Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs reportedly recommended by John Toshack as his successor ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-Uniteds-Ryan-Giggs-lined-up-to-replace-Toshack-as-Wales-boss/10306/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Former Liverpool left-back Andrea Dossena relishing return to Anfield with Napoli  / UEFA Europa League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Liverpool-left-back-Andrea-Dossena-relishing-return-with-Napoli-/10305/</link><description><![CDATA["Finally I would have the opportunity to show the Liverpool fans who the real Dossena is," says 28-year-old. 
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Liverpool-left-back-Andrea-Dossena-relishing-return-with-Napoli-/10305/</guid><category>UEFA Europa League</category></item><item><title>Chelsea and Liverpool target Romelu Lukaku admits Real Madrid is preferred destination / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelsea-and-Liverpool-target-Romelu-Lukaku-admits-Real-Madrid-is-first-choice-destination/10303/</link><description><![CDATA[Exciting Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku would chose move to Real Madrid over Chelsea and others]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelsea-and-Liverpool-target-Romelu-Lukaku-admits-Real-Madrid-is-first-choice-destination/10303/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Arsenal face competition from Inter Milan for PSV winger Ibrahim Afellay / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-face-competition-from-Inter-Milan-for-PSV-winger-Ibrahim-Afellay/10302/</link><description><![CDATA[Treble winners and Fiorentina interested in signing the 24-year-old in the January transfer window.

]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-face-competition-from-Inter-Milan-for-PSV-winger-Ibrahim-Afellay/10302/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Gerard Houllier admits Aston Villa contact / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Gerard-Houllier-admits-Aston-Villa-contact/10301/</link><description><![CDATA[French coach Gerard Houllier admits that Aston Villa have contacted him ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Gerard-Houllier-admits-Aston-Villa-contact/10301/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Manchester City and Chelsea target Cagliari &#39;keeper Federico Marchetti  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-and-Chelsea-target-Cagliari-keeper-Federico-Marchetti-/10300/</link><description><![CDATA[Cagliari president Massimo Cellino hints he would be willing to offload 27-year-old in January.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-and-Chelsea-target-Cagliari-keeper-Federico-Marchetti-/10300/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Spanish report: Arsenal consider move for Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Spanish-report-Arsenal-consider-move-for-Barcelona-midfielder-Oriol-Romeu/10299/</link><description><![CDATA[Arsenal interested in young Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Spanish-report-Arsenal-consider-move-for-Barcelona-midfielder-Oriol-Romeu/10299/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Concerned Fabio Capello may drop Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney  / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Concerned-Fabio-Capello-may-drop-Manchester-United-striker-Wayne-Rooney-/10297/</link><description><![CDATA[England boss worried revelations of married striker's romp with prostitute may affect his performance on the pitch against Switzerland on Tuesday. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Concerned-Fabio-Capello-may-drop-Manchester-United-striker-Wayne-Rooney-/10297/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>&#39;I was close to Liverpool loan move,&#39; say Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/I-was-close-to-Liverpool-loan-move-say-Bayern-Munich-striker-Mario-Gomez-/10304/</link><description><![CDATA[Player says Bayern chiefs blocked move and convinced him that he has big part to play at the Bundesliga champions.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/I-was-close-to-Liverpool-loan-move-say-Bayern-Munich-striker-Mario-Gomez-/10304/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Footballers are role models - accept it, says Manchester City&#39;s James Milner  / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Footballers-are-role-models-accept-it-says-Manchester-Citys-James-Milner-/10298/</link><description><![CDATA["The way the business is now, every part of your lifestyle is on show," says Wayne Rooney's England teammate.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Footballers-are-role-models-accept-it-says-Manchester-Citys-James-Milner-/10298/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>West Ham chief Sullivan gives Avram Grant vote of confidence / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-chief-Sullivan-gives-Avram-Grant-vote-of-confidence/10296/</link><description><![CDATA[West Ham chief dismisses speculation over Avram Grant's Upton Park future]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-chief-Sullivan-gives-Avram-Grant-vote-of-confidence/10296/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Tunisian Issam Jemaa provides for his country in the African Cup of Nations (Video) / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tunisian-Issam-Jemaa-provides-for-his-country-in-the-African-Cup-of-Nations-Video/10294/</link><description><![CDATA[26-year-old striker Issam Jemaa, scored a great brace for Tunisia in their 2-2 Africa Cup of Nations draw with Malawi.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tunisian-Issam-Jemaa-provides-for-his-country-in-the-African-Cup-of-Nations-Video/10294/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>Tottenham boss Redknapp: William Gallas&#39; experience invaluable in Dawson&#39;s absence / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-boss-Redknapp-William-Gallas-experience-invaluable-in-Dawsons-absence/10292/</link><description><![CDATA[The experience of William Gallas will be crucial in the absence of Michael Dawson, according to Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-boss-Redknapp-William-Gallas-experience-invaluable-in-Dawsons-absence/10292/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Pontus Wernbloom stars for Sweden in their win against Hungary (Video) / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Pontus-Wernbloom-stars-for-Sweden-in-their-win-against-Hungary-Video/10291/</link><description><![CDATA[24-year-old attacking midfielder, Pontus Wernbloom, pulls through for Sweden with a brace.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Pontus-Wernbloom-stars-for-Sweden-in-their-win-against-Hungary-Video/10291/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>James Milner: Wayne Rooney fully focused on England game / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/James-Milner-Wayne-Rooney-fully-focused-on-England-game/10295/</link><description><![CDATA[Manchester City midfielder James Milner insists Wayne Rooney is focused on football despite newspaper talk over private life]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/James-Milner-Wayne-Rooney-fully-focused-on-England-game/10295/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Former Liverpool target Arda Turan puts on a show for Turkey (Video) / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Liverpool-target-Arda-Turan-puts-on-a-show-for-Turkey-Video/10293/</link><description><![CDATA[Arda Turan performed well in Turkey's Friday's Euro 2012 qualifying match against Kazakhstan.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Liverpool-target-Arda-Turan-puts-on-a-show-for-Turkey-Video/10293/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>Liverpool&#39;s Paul Konchesky desperate to take chance at &quot;massive club&quot; / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpools-Paul-Konchesky-desperate-to-take-chance-at-massive-club/10289/</link><description><![CDATA[Paul Konchesky determined to prove himself at the highest level at Liverpool]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpools-Paul-Konchesky-desperate-to-take-chance-at-massive-club/10289/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Arsenal&#39;s Andrey Arshavin says he&#39;s lost his sparkle / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenals-Andrey-Arshavin-says-hes-lost-his-sparkle/10288/</link><description><![CDATA[Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin says he's become a more efficient but less spectacular player during his time at the Gunners]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenals-Andrey-Arshavin-says-hes-lost-his-sparkle/10288/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Arsenal youngster Tom Cruise keen on loan move / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-youngster-Tom-Cruise-keen-on-loan-move/10287/</link><description><![CDATA[Young Arsenal defender Tom Cruise keen on loan move for first-team chances if he doesn't make Gunners' breakthrough]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-youngster-Tom-Cruise-keen-on-loan-move/10287/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Fulham missed out on loan deal for Tottenham&#39;s David Bentley / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fulham-missed-out-on-loan-deal-for-Tottenhams-David-Bentley/10286/</link><description><![CDATA[David Bentley would have moved to Fulham on loan had Rafael van der Vaart's move been concluded earlier on deadline day]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fulham-missed-out-on-loan-deal-for-Tottenhams-David-Bentley/10286/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Euro 2012 qualifications: Best goals round-up / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Euro-2012-qualifications-Best-goals-round-up/10284/</link><description><![CDATA[Friday September 5 saw national teams across Europe kick-off their Euro 2012 qualification campaign.  We've collected the best five goals from among the action for you.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Euro-2012-qualifications-Best-goals-round-up/10284/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Tottenham&#39;s Rafael van der Vaart confident of adapting quickly to England / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenhams-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-confident-of-adapting-quickly-to-England/10285/</link><description><![CDATA[Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart excited at Tottenham challenge and promises hard work]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenhams-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-confident-of-adapting-quickly-to-England/10285/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Xavi: Javier Mascherano seems a great signing for Barcelona / La Liga</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Xavi-Javier-Mascherano-seems-a-great-signing-for-Barcelona/10283/</link><description><![CDATA[Barcelona midfielder Xavi believes that Javier Mascherano will be an excellent signing at the Nou Camp ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Xavi-Javier-Mascherano-seems-a-great-signing-for-Barcelona/10283/</guid><category>La Liga</category></item><item><title>Manchester United omit Bebe and Owen Hargreaves from Champions League squad / Champions League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-omit-Bebe-and-Owen-Hargreaves-from-Champions-League-squad/10282/</link><description><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson excludes Bebe and Owen Hargreaves from Manchester United's Champions League squad]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-omit-Bebe-and-Owen-Hargreaves-from-Champions-League-squad/10282/</guid><category>Champions League</category></item><item><title>AC Milan&#39;s Pato: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is an honorary Brazilian / Serie A</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/AC-Milans-Pato-Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-is-an-honorary-Brazilian/10281/</link><description><![CDATA[Alexandre Pato is very impressed with his new AC Milan team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/AC-Milans-Pato-Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-is-an-honorary-Brazilian/10281/</guid><category>Serie A</category></item><item><title>Italian report: Juventus striker shortlist includes Tottenham&#39;s Jermain Defoe / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Italian-report-Juventus-striker-shortlist-includes-Tottenhams-Jermain-Defoe/10280/</link><description><![CDATA[Juventus look to bring in another striker in January, having failed to land Marco Borriello.  Tottenham's Jermain Defoe on shortlist of targets. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Italian-report-Juventus-striker-shortlist-includes-Tottenhams-Jermain-Defoe/10280/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Liverpool to revive Mario Gomez interest in January / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-to-revive-Mario-Gomez-interest-in-January/10279/</link><description><![CDATA[Roy Hodgson will attempt to bring Mario Gomez to Anfield in January, after Bayern Munich refused to agree to a loan move to Liverpool ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-to-revive-Mario-Gomez-interest-in-January/10279/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Report: Avram Grant has three games to save West Ham job / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Report-Avram-Grant-has-three-games-to-save-West-Ham-job/10278/</link><description><![CDATA[Avram Grant could be set for a quick West Ham exit according to the Sunday Mirror]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Report-Avram-Grant-has-three-games-to-save-West-Ham-job/10278/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Liverpool&#39;s Fernando Torres believes he&#39;s finding his rhythm again / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpools-Fernando-Torres-believes-hes-finding-his-rhythm-again/10277/</link><description><![CDATA[Liverpool's Fernando Torres believes he is running into form again, having scored twice for Spain]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpools-Fernando-Torres-believes-hes-finding-his-rhythm-again/10277/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Gerard Houllier refuses to comment over Aston Villa link / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Gerard-Houllier-refuses-to-comment-over-Aston-Villa-link/10276/</link><description><![CDATA[French coach Gerard Houllier won't be drawn over speculation he will become director of football at Aston Villa  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Gerard-Houllier-refuses-to-comment-over-Aston-Villa-link/10276/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Tottenham new boy Rafael van der Vaart as good as Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas, says Arjen Robben   / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-new-boy-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-as-good-as-Arsenal-skipper-Cesc-Fabregas-says-Arjen-Robben-/10274/</link><description><![CDATA["Before Rafa signed, I’d still have had Arsenal down as the stronger team – but now I don’t think there is anything between them," says Dutch winger.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-new-boy-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-as-good-as-Arsenal-skipper-Cesc-Fabregas-says-Arjen-Robben-/10274/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Emmanuel Adebayor: Manchester City are bigger than Arsenal / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Emmanuel-Adebayor-Manchester-City-are-bigger-than-Arsenal/10275/</link><description><![CDATA[Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor says Eastlands club feels bigger than his former club Arsenal ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Emmanuel-Adebayor-Manchester-City-are-bigger-than-Arsenal/10275/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Bulgaria boss blames Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov&#39;s retirement for loss to England / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bulgaria-boss-blames-Manchester-United-striker-Dimitar-Berbatovs-retirement-for-loss-to-England/10273/</link><description><![CDATA[“I don’t want to comment on the chances of him reversing his decision," says Stanimir Stoilov after 4-0 defeat.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bulgaria-boss-blames-Manchester-United-striker-Dimitar-Berbatovs-retirement-for-loss-to-England/10273/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Matthew Upson set to begin West Ham contract talks / Contract negotiations</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Matthew-Upson-set-to-begin-West-Ham-contract-talks/10272/</link><description><![CDATA[Lack of interest in centre-back means that Matthew Upson could extend current West Ham deal, which expires next summer]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Matthew-Upson-set-to-begin-West-Ham-contract-talks/10272/</guid><category>Contract negotiations</category></item><item><title>Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard declared fit for West Ham match / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelsea-midfielder-Frank-Lampard-declared-fit-for-West-Ham-match/10271/</link><description><![CDATA[Comes less than two weeks after hernia operation which ruled him out of England's Euro 2012 qualifiers. 
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelsea-midfielder-Frank-Lampard-declared-fit-for-West-Ham-match/10271/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Manchester City to make summer move for Newcastle&#39;s Steven Taylor / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-to-make-summer-move-for-Newcastles-Steven-Taylor/10270/</link><description><![CDATA[Steven Taylor looks set to be available for free next summer and Manchester City are looking to snap up the Newcastle defender]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-to-make-summer-move-for-Newcastles-Steven-Taylor/10270/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Robinho: I should have chosen Chelsea over Manchester City / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Robinho-I-should-have-chosen-Chelsea-over-Manchester-City/10268/</link><description><![CDATA[Brazilian striker accuses former managers Roberto Mancini and Mark Hughes of making him unhappy at the Eastlands club.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Robinho-I-should-have-chosen-Chelsea-over-Manchester-City/10268/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Cesc Fabregas: Arsenal told me I had to stay / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Cesc-Fabregas-Arsenal-told-me-I-had-to-stay/10266/</link><description><![CDATA[Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas says that he was forced to stay with the Gunners rather than move to Barcelona]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Cesc-Fabregas-Arsenal-told-me-I-had-to-stay/10266/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Liverpool midfielder Dirk Kuyt confirms Inter Milan talks / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-midfielder-Dirk-Kuyt-confirms-Inter-Milan-talks/10267/</link><description><![CDATA[Dutchman says he is "happy to have stayed in the Premier League," although proud to have been linked with club coached by former manager Rafa Benitez.


 

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-midfielder-Dirk-Kuyt-confirms-Inter-Milan-talks/10267/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Manchester United open talks with Panathinaikos for young playmaker Sotiris Ninis / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-open-talks-with-Panathinaikos-for-young-playmaker-Sotiris-Ninis/10265/</link><description><![CDATA[Manchester United begin negotiations to beat AC Milan and Real Madird to 20-year-old Sotiris Ninis ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-open-talks-with-Panathinaikos-for-young-playmaker-Sotiris-Ninis/10265/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Lazio changed mind over Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Lazio-changed-mind-over-Manchester-City-striker-Roque-Santa-Cruz/10269/</link><description><![CDATA[Roque Santa Cruz's move to Lazio did not break down because of Manchester City's or the player's financial demands]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Lazio-changed-mind-over-Manchester-City-striker-Roque-Santa-Cruz/10269/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>&#39;Barcelona still saving No&#46; 4 shirt for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas&#39;  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-still-saving-No-4-shirt-for-Arsenal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas-/10264/</link><description><![CDATA[According to Spanish reports, Nou Camp boss Pep Guardiola believes midfielder represents his philosophy and should wear the shirt he himself donned for the club.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-still-saving-No-4-shirt-for-Arsenal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas-/10264/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Real Madrid to launch January bid for Tottenham star Gareth Bale / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-to-launch-January-bid-for-Tottenham-star-Gareth-Bale/10263/</link><description><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho will try to tempt Gareth Bale into leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid in January]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-to-launch-January-bid-for-Tottenham-star-Gareth-Bale/10263/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson &#39;a second father,&#39; says Barcelona&#39;s Gerard Pique / La Liga</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-boss-Alex-Ferguson-a-second-father-says-Barcelonas-Gerard-Pique/10262/</link><description><![CDATA[Centre-back says Reds manager helped him in every way during his time at Old Trafford and regretted his departure.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-boss-Alex-Ferguson-a-second-father-says-Barcelonas-Gerard-Pique/10262/</guid><category>La Liga</category></item><item><title>Inter Milan look to beat Chelsea and Liverpool to young striker Romelu Lukaku / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Inter-Milan-look-to-beat-Chelsea-and-Liverpool-to-young-striker-Romelu-Lukaku/10261/</link><description><![CDATA[Chelsea and Liverpool target Romelu Lukaku could end up at Inter Milan in winter transfer window]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Inter-Milan-look-to-beat-Chelsea-and-Liverpool-to-young-striker-Romelu-Lukaku/10261/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson ruled out for 6-8 weeks  / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-centre-back-Michael-Dawson-ruled-out-for-6-8-weeks-/10260/</link><description><![CDATA[26-year-old will miss England's second Euro 2012 qualifier in Switzerland, at least 3 Champions League group matches, several Premier League games.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-centre-back-Michael-Dawson-ruled-out-for-6-8-weeks-/10260/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Manchester City try to woo Dani Alves, with Barcelona deal unresolved / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-try-to-woo-Dani-Alves-with-Barcelona-deal-unresolved/10255/</link><description><![CDATA["The doors of our stadium are always open to you," reads reported message to Brazilian from Eastlands outfit.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-try-to-woo-Dani-Alves-with-Barcelona-deal-unresolved/10255/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>&#39;Marco Borriello snubbed Manchester City due to Champions League failure&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Marco-Borriello-snubbed-Manchester-City-due-to-Champions-League-failure/10258/</link><description><![CDATA[Striker was eventually loaned from AC Milan to Roma, who agent confirms beat City and Juventus to his signature. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Marco-Borriello-snubbed-Manchester-City-due-to-Champions-League-failure/10258/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli&#8217;s agent already touting his next move - AC Milan  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-striker-Mario-Balotellis-agent-already-touting-his-next-move-AC-Milan-/10257/</link><description><![CDATA["Balotelli to AC Milan? Everything has a price and everything is possible," says Mino Raiola. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-striker-Mario-Balotellis-agent-already-touting-his-next-move-AC-Milan-/10257/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>&#39;Former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni applies for Aston Villa job&#39; / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Italy-coach-Roberto-Donadoni-applies-for-Aston-Villa-job/10259/</link><description><![CDATA[Representative says former Italy coach "is a great student of the English game and he is very interested in the job at Aston Villa."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Italy-coach-Roberto-Donadoni-applies-for-Aston-Villa-job/10259/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>&#39;Inter Milan made late move for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, but he&#39;s decided to join Barcelona in 2011&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Inter-Milan-made-late-move-for-Arsenal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas-but-hes-decided-to-join-Barcelona-in-2011/10256/</link><description><![CDATA[Treble winners soon learned midfielder was not prepared to switch, but not because of any commitment to the Gunners, according Spanish reports.
 
]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Inter-Milan-made-late-move-for-Arsenal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas-but-hes-decided-to-join-Barcelona-in-2011/10256/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Fabio Capello hails Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe after hat-trick fires England to 4-0 win over Bulgaria / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fabio-Capello-hails-Tottenham-striker-Jermain-Defoe-after-hat-trick-fires-England-to-4-0-win-over-Bulgaria/10253/</link><description><![CDATA[“He can shoot with his left foot and his right and his performance was really, really good and his movement without the ball was fantastic," says Three Lions boss.
]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fabio-Capello-hails-Tottenham-striker-Jermain-Defoe-after-hat-trick-fires-England-to-4-0-win-over-Bulgaria/10253/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson awaits scan after Wembley knee injury  / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-centre-back-Michael-Dawson-awaits-scan-after-Wembley-knee-injury-/10254/</link><description><![CDATA[26-year-old was stretchered off after going over on his right leg in England's 4-0 win over Bulgaria.  ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-centre-back-Michael-Dawson-awaits-scan-after-Wembley-knee-injury-/10254/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Jelle Vossen coming up with the goods for Genk (Video) / Player on fire</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Jelle-Vossen-coming-up-with-the-goods-for-Genk-Video/10222/</link><description><![CDATA[The Belgian outfit have won their first 5 matches and are sitting pretty at the top of the Pro League, thanks in no small part to this 21-year-old striker.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Jelle-Vossen-coming-up-with-the-goods-for-Genk-Video/10222/</guid><category>Player on fire</category></item><item><title>Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher to sign new three-year Anfield deal / Contract negotiations</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-stalwart-Jamie-Carragher-to-sign-new-three-year-Anfield-deal/10250/</link><description><![CDATA[Veteran defender Jamie Carragher on verge of new Liverpool deal as he is rewarded with testimonial this weekend.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-stalwart-Jamie-Carragher-to-sign-new-three-year-Anfield-deal/10250/</guid><category>Contract negotiations</category></item><item><title>Rio Ferdinand could make Manchester United return next weekend / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rio-Ferdinand-could-make-Manchester-United-return-next-weekend/10252/</link><description><![CDATA[Manchester United skipper Rio Ferdinand set to make first-team return earlier than expected.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rio-Ferdinand-could-make-Manchester-United-return-next-weekend/10252/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Wales boss Toshack: Tottenham received big summer bid for Gareth Bale / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wales-boss-Toshack-Tottenham-received-big-summer-bid-for-Gareth-Bale/10251/</link><description><![CDATA[Wales boss Toshack won’t say who made bid for Tottenham’s Gareth Bale, but clubs watching young Welsh star.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wales-boss-Toshack-Tottenham-received-big-summer-bid-for-Gareth-Bale/10251/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Tottenham must improve offer for South African centre-back Bongani Khumalo / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-must-improve-offer-for-South-African-centre-back-Bongani-Khumalo/10249/</link><description><![CDATA[SuperSport United say Tottenham must improve offer for Bongani Khumalo during next transfer window.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-must-improve-offer-for-South-African-centre-back-Bongani-Khumalo/10249/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Barcelona: Arsenal&#8217;s Cesc Fabregas did everything possible to secure &#8364;40m move / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-Arsenals-Cesc-Fabregas-did-everything-possible-to-secure-40m-move/10248/</link><description><![CDATA[Barcelona confirm Gunners’ skipper Cesc Fabregas pushed for summer move, Arsenal held firm.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-Arsenals-Cesc-Fabregas-did-everything-possible-to-secure-40m-move/10248/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Manchester City couldn&#8217;t offer me success now / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-Manchester-City-couldnt-offer-me-success-now/10247/</link><description><![CDATA[AC Milan’s new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he turned down Manchester City as he wants success now.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-Manchester-City-couldnt-offer-me-success-now/10247/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Gerard Houllier in line for Aston Villa job&#59; Sven ruled out / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Gerard-Houllier-in-line-for-Aston-Villa-job-Sven-ruled-out/10246/</link><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has shortlist headed by Gerard Houllier, having rejected Sven Goran Eriksson.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Gerard-Houllier-in-line-for-Aston-Villa-job-Sven-ruled-out/10246/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>West Ham&#8217;s Carlton Cole wants to prove himself to Fabio Capello / International call-ups</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Hams-Carlton-Cole-wants-to-prove-himself-to-Fabio-Capello/10245/</link><description><![CDATA[West Ham’s Carlton Cole hoping for England chance against Bulgaria and Switzerland.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Hams-Carlton-Cole-wants-to-prove-himself-to-Fabio-Capello/10245/</guid><category>International call-ups</category></item><item><title>An Armenian maestro dreaming of Arsenal    / Player to Watch</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/An-Armenian-maestro-dreaming-of-Arsenal-/10241/</link><description><![CDATA[Shakhtar Donetsk's Henrikh Mkhitaryan has already been recognized as the best Armenian Player of 2009 and one of the biggest talents in the Ukrainian league.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/An-Armenian-maestro-dreaming-of-Arsenal-/10241/</guid><category>Player to Watch</category></item><item><title>Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri already back in training  / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-midfielder-Samir-Nasri-already-back-in-training-/10240/</link><description><![CDATA[23-year-old Frenchman, who underwent knee surgery 2 weeks ago, may even be able to play against Bolton on September 11.
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-midfielder-Samir-Nasri-already-back-in-training-/10240/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Watford &#39;keeper Scott Loach called up to England squad after Scott Carson pulls out / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Watford-keeper-Scott-Loach-called-up-to-England-squad-after-Scott-Carson-pulls-out/10239/</link><description><![CDATA[West Brom stopper released from squad to play against Bulgaria following a family bereavement.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Watford-keeper-Scott-Loach-called-up-to-England-squad-after-Scott-Carson-pulls-out/10239/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>&#39;Some Manchester City players care more about money than football,&#39; says Benjani / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Some-Manchester-City-players-care-more-about-money-than-football-says-Benjani/10238/</link><description><![CDATA["Behind the scenes, there is no trust," says Blackburn's new Zimbabwean striker about his old club. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Some-Manchester-City-players-care-more-about-money-than-football-says-Benjani/10238/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Liverpool midfielder Christian Poulsen says he needs time to find rhythm  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-midfielder-Christian-Poulsen-says-he-needs-time-to-find-rhythm-/10237/</link><description><![CDATA["The match against West Brom was the first game with Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard so you have to learn how they want the ball," says Dane.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-midfielder-Christian-Poulsen-says-he-needs-time-to-find-rhythm-/10237/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Future of Birmingham boss Alex McLeish in doubt / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Future-of-Birmingham-boss-Alex-McLeish-in-doubt/10236/</link><description><![CDATA[Club chiefs have baulked at Scot's reported £1m-a-year wage demands, with vice chairman saying, "He is no Mourinho yet."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Future-of-Birmingham-boss-Alex-McLeish-in-doubt/10236/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>Newcastle centre-back Sol Campbell: I can still &#39;fight&#39; for England / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Newcastle-centre-back-Sol-Campbell-I-can-still-fight-for-England/10235/</link><description><![CDATA["It doesn't matter where you are at with your age," insists 35-year-old former Tottenham and Arsenal defender.
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Newcastle-centre-back-Sol-Campbell-I-can-still-fight-for-England/10235/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Bolton winger Martin Petrov not missing Manchester City in the slightest / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bolton-winger-Martin-Petrov-not-missing-Manchester-City-in-the-slightest/10234/</link><description><![CDATA["At City nothing is clear. The team are looking for an identity," says Bulgarian.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bolton-winger-Martin-Petrov-not-missing-Manchester-City-in-the-slightest/10234/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Javier Mascherano accuses Liverpool of lying over reasons behind Barcelona move / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Javier-Mascherano-accuses-Liverpool-of-lying-over-reasons-behind-Barcelona-move/10233/</link><description><![CDATA["They never fulfilled their promise. And that didn't have anything to do with my family or anything else," says new Nou Camp midfielder.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Javier-Mascherano-accuses-Liverpool-of-lying-over-reasons-behind-Barcelona-move/10233/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>&#39;Manchester United could have signed Bebe for £125,000&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-could-have-signed-Bebe-for-125000/10232/</link><description><![CDATA[Coach of the 20-year-old striker's former team says the club offered him around Europe last year to raise much-needed cash.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-could-have-signed-Bebe-for-125000/10232/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Transfer-listed Steven Talyor picked in 25-man Newcastle squad / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Transfer-listed-Steven-Talyor-picked-in-25-man-Newcastle-squad/10231/</link><description><![CDATA[Magpies manager Chris Hughton includes defender after club fails to offload him in transfer window. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Transfer-listed-Steven-Talyor-picked-in-25-man-Newcastle-squad/10231/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta ineligible for England   / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Everton-midfielder-Mikel-Arteta-ineligible-for-England-/10230/</link><description><![CDATA[FA cite FIFA rule that player had to have held a British passport when he first represented Spain Under-16s in order to qualify for the Three Lions.
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Everton-midfielder-Mikel-Arteta-ineligible-for-England-/10230/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Arsenal hold on to over 70 players despite Premier League squad quota / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-hold-on-to-over-70-players-despite-Premier-League-squad-quota/10229/</link><description><![CDATA[Since so many of Arsene Wenger's squad are under 21, the new rules don't appear to have had much of an effect on the Gunners. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-hold-on-to-over-70-players-despite-Premier-League-squad-quota/10229/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse unhurt after car crash  / Europe</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Liverpool-striker-Djibril-Cisse-unhurt-after-car-crash-/10228/</link><description><![CDATA[Panathinaikos man was on his way to training when his Bentley was hit by another vehicle.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Liverpool-striker-Djibril-Cisse-unhurt-after-car-crash-/10228/</guid><category>Europe</category></item><item><title>Crocked Jonathan Woodgate fails to make Tottenham squad  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Crocked-Jonathan-Woodgate-fails-to-make-Tottenham-squad-/10227/</link><description><![CDATA[Omens aren't good for England international as he continues his battle to recover from a long-term groin problem. 
 ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Crocked-Jonathan-Woodgate-fails-to-make-Tottenham-squad-/10227/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Owen Hargreaves included in Manchester United 25-man squad / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Owen-Hargreaves-included-in-Manchester-United-25-man-squad/10226/</link><description><![CDATA[Reds boss Alex Ferguson had voiced his concerns about whether he could afford to allot one of the 25 places to Hargreaves as he continues to battle for full fitness. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Owen-Hargreaves-included-in-Manchester-United-25-man-squad/10226/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Teenage centre-back Jeffrey Bruma pens new Chelsea deal / Contract negotiations</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Teenage-centre-back-Jeffrey-Bruma-pens-new-Chelsea-deal/10225/</link><description><![CDATA[Contract keeps 18-year-old Dutchman at Premier League champions until 2014.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Teenage-centre-back-Jeffrey-Bruma-pens-new-Chelsea-deal/10225/</guid><category>Contract negotiations</category></item><item><title>&#39;Arsenal to snap 17-year-old Japanese striker Ryo Miyaichi&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-to-snap-17-year-old-Japanese-striker-Ryo-Miyaichi/10224/</link><description><![CDATA[Teen impressed Gunners coaches on trial last month, expected to sign a preliminary contract despite currently recovering from a broken leg. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-to-snap-17-year-old-Japanese-striker-Ryo-Miyaichi/10224/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Lazio: Door not closed for Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Lazio-Door-not-closed-for-Manchester-City-striker-Roque-Santa-Cruz/10223/</link><description><![CDATA[Serie A side say they will consider move for Paraguay striker in January, after summer deal breaks down; player picked in City's 25-man squad.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Lazio-Door-not-closed-for-Manchester-City-striker-Roque-Santa-Cruz/10223/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>West Ham hail &#39;productive summer&#39; after Lars Jacobsen deal approved  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-hail-productive-summer-after-Lars-Jacobsen-deal-approved-/10221/</link><description><![CDATA[Denmark international moves to the Hammers on a free transfer from Blackburn, signs two-year contract at the club.
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-hail-productive-summer-after-Lars-Jacobsen-deal-approved-/10221/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp lied over Rafael van der Vaart, say Real Madrid / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-lied-over-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-say-Real-Madrid/10218/</link><description><![CDATA[La Liga outfit say claim Spurs swooped for Dutchman after £18-million move to Bayern Munich collapsed "absolutely false."    ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-lied-over-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-say-Real-Madrid/10218/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe hails &#39;amazing signing&#39; Rafael van der Vaart  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-striker-Jermain-Defoe-hails-amazing-signing-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-/10217/</link><description><![CDATA["He always wants the ball, he is technically gifted and he is at his best playing between the lines and making things happen," says Spurs striker. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-striker-Jermain-Defoe-hails-amazing-signing-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-/10217/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand declared fit  / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-centre-back-Rio-Ferdinand-declared-fit-/10215/</link><description><![CDATA[31-year-old defender comes through reserve team win against Oldham Athletic unscathed.
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-centre-back-Rio-Ferdinand-declared-fit-/10215/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Match preview: Euro 2012 qualifier, England vs&#46; Bulgaria / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Match-preview-Euro-2012-qualifier-England-vs-Bulgaria/10242/</link><description><![CDATA[England clear favorites to guarantee first three points in the group stages over minnows Bulgaria.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Match-preview-Euro-2012-qualifier-England-vs-Bulgaria/10242/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Match preview: Euro 2012 qualifier, Sweden vs&#46; Hungary / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Match-preview-Euro-2012-qualifier-Sweden-vs-Hungary/10243/</link><description><![CDATA[Swedish firepower likely to prove too much for out-of-form Hungary to handle.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Match-preview-Euro-2012-qualifier-Sweden-vs-Hungary/10243/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Match preview: Euro 2012 qualifier, Belgium vs&#46; Germany / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/High-flying-Germany-favourites-to-grab-3-points-in-Belgium/10244/</link><description><![CDATA[The Belgians are strong on paper, but will likely fall to a defeat against Germany's explosive attack.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/High-flying-Germany-favourites-to-grab-3-points-in-Belgium/10244/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Brazilian midfielder Sandro finally arrives at Tottenham / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Brazilian-midfielder-Sandro-finally-arrives-at-Tottenham/10220/</link><description><![CDATA["I am determined to make a positive impression on English football and help Spurs move on to a new level," says 21-year-old. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Brazilian-midfielder-Sandro-finally-arrives-at-Tottenham/10220/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>&#39;Alan Curbishley in line for Aston Villa job&#39; / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Alan-Curbishley-in-line-for-Aston-Villa-job/10216/</link><description><![CDATA[Former Charlton and West Ham manager one of several candidates interviewed by club owner Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Alan-Curbishley-in-line-for-Aston-Villa-job/10216/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>Rafael van der Vaart looking forward to &#39;beautiful&#39; Tottenham football / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rafael-van-der-Vaart-looking-forward-to-beautiful-Tottenham-football/10219/</link><description><![CDATA["I think a good footballer can adapt and I am very proud of the transfer," says 27-year-old Dutchman after switch from Real Madrid.
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rafael-van-der-Vaart-looking-forward-to-beautiful-Tottenham-football/10219/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Team Analysis: St&#46; Pauli - Buccaneers back in Bundesliga / Bundesliga</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Team-Analysis-St-Pauli-Buccaneers-back-in-Bundesliga/10183/</link><description><![CDATA[With policemen, hookers and bankers sitting next to each other cheering to the sound of the band Blur after another Pauli goal, Hamburg's Millerntor-Stadion is a special place to be.
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Team-Analysis-St-Pauli-Buccaneers-back-in-Bundesliga/10183/</guid><category>Bundesliga</category></item><item><title>Tottenham striker Peter Crouch withdraws from England squad   / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-striker-Peter-Crouch-withdraws-from-England-squad-/10212/</link><description><![CDATA[Crouch injured his back against Wigan on Saturday; England boss Fabio Capello won't be bringing anyone else in to replace the Spurs front-man.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-striker-Peter-Crouch-withdraws-from-England-squad-/10212/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Arsenal youngster Theo Walcott: I don&#39;t listen to Alan Hansen / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-youngster-Theo-Walcott-I-dont-listen-to-Alan-Hansen/10213/</link><description><![CDATA[“Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But the people I listen to are Arsene Wenger, Mr Capello, the players and my family," says 21-year-old.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-youngster-Theo-Walcott-I-dont-listen-to-Alan-Hansen/10213/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Barcelona captain Carles Puyol pulls out of Spain squad / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-captain-Carles-Puyol-pulls-out-of-Spain-squad/10211/</link><description><![CDATA[32-year-old ruptured thigh muscle during warm up at Racing Santander on Sunday, ruled out of action for up to three weeks.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-captain-Carles-Puyol-pulls-out-of-Spain-squad/10211/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Wigan add Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo to S&#46; American contingent  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wigan-add-Chelsea-striker-Franco-Di-Santo-to-S-American-contingent-/10209/</link><description><![CDATA[21-year-old pens a three-year deal at the DW Stadium on transfer deadline day, joins Colombian Hugo Rodallega and fellow Argentine Mauro Boselli at the Latics.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wigan-add-Chelsea-striker-Franco-Di-Santo-to-S-American-contingent-/10209/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Eidur Gudjohnsen &#39;looking to make an impact,&#39; says Stoke boss Tony Pulis  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Eidur-Gudjohnsen-looking-to-make-an-impact-says-Stoke-boss-Tony-Pulis-/10208/</link><description><![CDATA["He's a fantastic player and will provide that little bit more quality that we want," says Potters boss.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Eidur-Gudjohnsen-looking-to-make-an-impact-says-Stoke-boss-Tony-Pulis-/10208/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Manchester United fail to reach season ticket sales goal  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-fail-to-reach-season-ticket-sales-goal-/10207/</link><description><![CDATA[Chief executive David Gill plays down the news, but Manchester United Supporters Trust calls it "a tipping point in the Glazers' ownership."
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-fail-to-reach-season-ticket-sales-goal-/10207/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>&#39;FA chiefs order Fabio Capello to soften his tough stance&#39;  / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/FA-chiefs-order-Fabio-Capello-to-soften-his-tough-stance-/10206/</link><description><![CDATA[Among demands reportedly made by Italian's employers is that he allow visits from players' families to the squad's Hertfordshire headquarters this week.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/FA-chiefs-order-Fabio-Capello-to-soften-his-tough-stance-/10206/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Kevin MacDonald declares candidacy for full-time Aston Villa job / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Kevin-MacDonald-declares-candidacy-for-full-time-Aston-Villa-job/10205/</link><description><![CDATA[Villa director general Charles Krulak says loyalty vital in quest for new coach; chief executive Paul Faulkner says interviewing starts now. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Kevin-MacDonald-declares-candidacy-for-full-time-Aston-Villa-job/10205/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>West Ham await approval on deal for Blackburn right-back Lars Jacobsen  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-await-approval-on-deal-for-Blackburn-right-back-Lars-Jacobsen-/10204/</link><description><![CDATA[Premier League checking whether transaction was finalized before Tuesday's 6 p.m deadline.

]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-await-approval-on-deal-for-Blackburn-right-back-Lars-Jacobsen-/10204/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Vuvuzelas banned from all UEFA-sanctioned games / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Vuvuzelas-banned-from-all-UEFA-sanctioned-games/10203/</link><description><![CDATA[Sound of the horns that rang out in World Cup stadia will be absent from Euro 2012 qualifiers and Champions League matches.
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Vuvuzelas-banned-from-all-UEFA-sanctioned-games/10203/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>&#39;Tottenham rejected last-ditch Liverpool bid for Roman Pavlyuchenko&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-rejected-last-ditch-Liverpool-bid-for-Roman-Pavlyuchenko/10202/</link><description><![CDATA[Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp was not prepared to let Russian leave the club since he hadn't found a replacement.
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-rejected-last-ditch-Liverpool-bid-for-Roman-Pavlyuchenko/10202/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Liverpool rejected several official bids for Fernando Torres, says striker / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-rejected-several-official-bids-for-Fernando-Torres-says-striker/10201/</link><description><![CDATA["Everyone thought I was leaving for Spain during the World Cup, but there was nothing to it," insists Reds forward. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-rejected-several-official-bids-for-Fernando-Torres-says-striker/10201/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Tottenham blame Rafael van der Vaart struggle on server problems  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-blame-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-struggle-on-server-problems-/10199/</link><description><![CDATA[Spurs boss Harry Redknapp hoping £8-million deal will be approved but admits it's now out of his hands.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-blame-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-struggle-on-server-problems-/10199/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Tottenham deal for Rafael van der Vaart ratified by Premier League  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-deal-for-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-ratified-by-Premier-League-/10214/</link><description><![CDATA[League gives green light to signing after investigating Spurs' claims of technical problems in late transaction. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-deal-for-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-ratified-by-Premier-League-/10214/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>&#39;Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho begged for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba until last minute&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-boss-Jose-Mourinho-begged-for-Chelsea-striker-Didier-Drogba-until-last-minute/10198/</link><description><![CDATA[According to Spanish reports, manager asked president Florentino Perez to sign another striker with Ivory Coast international and Samuel Eto'o top of wish list. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-boss-Jose-Mourinho-begged-for-Chelsea-striker-Didier-Drogba-until-last-minute/10198/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner could be out of action until Nov&#46; / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-striker-Nicklas-Bendtner-could-be-out-of-action-until-Nov/10197/</link><description><![CDATA[Dane has been sidelined since the World Cup with a groin problem thought to be linked to a car accident.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-striker-Nicklas-Bendtner-could-be-out-of-action-until-Nov/10197/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Busy Birmingham sign Chile World Cup star Jean Beausejour  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Busy-Birmingham-sign-Chile-World-Cup-star-Jean-Beausejour-/10196/</link><description><![CDATA[Birmingham manager Alex McLeish praises 26-year-old for strength, speed and crossing ability.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Busy-Birmingham-sign-Chile-World-Cup-star-Jean-Beausejour-/10196/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Wigan boss Roberto Martinez hails &#39;hungry&#39; Tom Cleverley after Manchester United switch / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wigan-boss-Roberto-Martinez-hails-hungry-Tom-Cleverley-after-Manchester-United-switch/10195/</link><description><![CDATA["He's desperate to play for the club in the Premier League and to grow with us," says Latics manager after loan deal for youngster.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wigan-boss-Roberto-Martinez-hails-hungry-Tom-Cleverley-after-Manchester-United-switch/10195/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson helps Birmingham land ex-Arsenal man Aleksandr Hleb / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-boss-Alex-Ferguson-helps-Birmingham-land-ex-Arsenal-man-Aleksandr-Hleb/10194/</link><description><![CDATA[In order to secure work permit for Belarusian, Blues manager Alex McLeish submits reference from fellow Scot stating player would be major asset to Premier League side.

]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-boss-Alex-Ferguson-helps-Birmingham-land-ex-Arsenal-man-Aleksandr-Hleb/10194/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Tottenham striker Robbie Keane &#39;welcome at West Ham anytime,&#39; says Avram Grant / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane-welcome-at-West-Ham-anytime-says-Avram-Grant/10193/</link><description><![CDATA[Hammers boss also says Spurs did not renew their bid for Scott Parker, Liverpool were interested in signing Carlton Cole until very last moment of transfer window.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane-welcome-at-West-Ham-anytime-says-Avram-Grant/10193/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Paul Konchesky reunited with Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson after Fulham switch / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Paul-Konchesky-reunited-with-Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-after-Fulham-switch/10192/</link><description><![CDATA[Left-back signs four-year contract at Anfield outfit; Finnish striker Dalla Valle and 19-year-old Swedish winger Kacaniklic move in other direction.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Paul-Konchesky-reunited-with-Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-after-Fulham-switch/10192/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand to make comeback tonight / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-centre-back-Rio-Ferdinand-to-make-comeback-tonight/10210/</link><description><![CDATA[31-year-old appears to have made rapid recovery from knee injury; will play in reserve game against Oldham, and possibly against Everton in 10 days.
 .
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-centre-back-Rio-Ferdinand-to-make-comeback-tonight/10210/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Liverpool badly need new owners, says striker Fernando Torres  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-badly-needs-new-owners-says-striker-Fernando-Torres-/10200/</link><description><![CDATA["Hopefully we can find a consortium to buy the club and give the Liverpool the ability to complete financially with Chelsea and Manchester United," says Spaniard.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-badly-needs-new-owners-says-striker-Fernando-Torres-/10200/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Arsenal lose out on Fulham &#39;keeper Mark Schwarzer / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-lose-out-on-Fulham-keeper-Mark-Schwarzer/10190/</link><description><![CDATA[Gunners table £4-million offer for 37-year-old Australian, but Cottagers fail to land a replacement.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-lose-out-on-Fulham-keeper-Mark-Schwarzer/10190/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz faces football wilderness after Lazio move collapses / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-striker-Roque-Santa-Cruz-faces-football-wilderness-after-Lazio-move-collapses/10189/</link><description><![CDATA[Paraguayan trying his best to stay calm as City coach Roberto Mancini prepares to name his 25-man squad – probably without the 29-year-old.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-striker-Roque-Santa-Cruz-faces-football-wilderness-after-Lazio-move-collapses/10189/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Liverpool winger Ryan Babel dismisses Tottenham and West Ham links  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-winger-Ryan-Babel-dismisses-Tottenham-and-West-Ham-links-/10186/</link><description><![CDATA["I'm going nowhere. LFC all the way. YNWA!!! (You'll Never Walk Alone)," says Dutchman on his Twitter account.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-winger-Ryan-Babel-dismisses-Tottenham-and-West-Ham-links-/10186/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp persuades Stoke to sign Eidur Gudjohnsen / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-persuades-Stoke-to-sign-Eidur-Gudjohnsen/10185/</link><description><![CDATA[“Harry told me he is a top player. Had they not got four top-drawer strikers he would have taken him," says Potters boss Tony Pulis after loan deal.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-persuades-Stoke-to-sign-Eidur-Gudjohnsen/10185/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Robinho completes star-studded AC Milan strike force after Manchester City exit / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Robinho-completes-star-studded-AC-Milan-strike-force-after-Manchester-City-exit/10191/</link><description><![CDATA[26-year-old will link up with new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic as well as Brazil team-mates Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Robinho-completes-star-studded-AC-Milan-strike-force-after-Manchester-City-exit/10191/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Rafael van der Vaart&#39;s Tottenham move pending Premier League approval  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rafael-van-der-Vaart-Tottenham-move-pending-Premier-League-approval-/10184/</link><description><![CDATA[Spurs boss Harry Redknapp ties up £8m deal for 27-year-old Real Madrid man 2 hours before deadline; waiting for confirmation paperwork received on time. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rafael-van-der-Vaart-Tottenham-move-pending-Premier-League-approval-/10184/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>New Sunderland signing Asamoah Gyan: I&#39;m over World Cup penalty heartache  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/New-Sunderland-signing-Asamoah-Gyan-Im-over-World-Cup-penalty-heartache-/10187/</link><description><![CDATA[Black Cats break their transfer record in signing Ghana striker from Stade Rennes for £13.5million. 

]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/New-Sunderland-signing-Asamoah-Gyan-Im-over-World-Cup-penalty-heartache-/10187/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Ronald Koeman &#39;interested&#39; in Aston Villa job / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ronald-Koeman-interested-in-Aston-Villa-job/10188/</link><description><![CDATA["If they are interested they can call me," says former Ajax coach.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ronald-Koeman-interested-in-Aston-Villa-job/10188/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>Is this Theo Walcott&#39;s breakthrough year for Arsenal and England? / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Is-this-Theo-Walcotts-breakthrough-year-for-Arsenal-and-England/10176/</link><description><![CDATA[21-year-old is showing signs he's ready to make a
significant step up with his opening performances of the season.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Is-this-Theo-Walcotts-breakthrough-year-for-Arsenal-and-England/10176/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Goal of the Week: Ceesay, Iniesta, Gonzalez, De Jong or Wellington? (Video) / Goal of the week</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Goal-of-the-Week-Ceesay-Iniesta-Gonzalez-De-Jong-or-Wellington-Video/10173/</link><description><![CDATA[IMScouting is proud to present the five best goals of the past week. Please rate them and comment on your favorite one.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Goal-of-the-Week-Ceesay-Iniesta-Gonzalez-De-Jong-or-Wellington-Video/10173/</guid><category>Goal of the week</category></item><item><title>&#39;Aston Villa lining up a move for Everton boss David Moyes&#39; / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Aston-Villa-lining-up-a-move-for-Everton-boss-David-Moyes/10182/</link><description><![CDATA[Mirror claims Scot growing tired of working on tight budget at Goodison Park and that he's openly being discussed by senior Villa staff and players as their No.1 choice.
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Aston-Villa-lining-up-a-move-for-Everton-boss-David-Moyes/10182/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>Besiktas in bid to sign Tottenham striker Robbie Keane  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Besiktas-in-bid-to-sign-Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane-/10180/</link><description><![CDATA[Turkish outfit want Republic of Ireland captain on loan.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Besiktas-in-bid-to-sign-Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane-/10180/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Tottenham complete loan signing of Spartak Moscow &#39;keeper Stipe Pletikosa  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-complete-loan-signing-of-Spartak-Moscow-keeper-Stipe-Pletikosa-/10179/</link><description><![CDATA[31-year-old has fully recovered from knee ligament damage and provides Spurs boss Harry Redknapp with another option to Carlo Cudicini as understudy to Heurelho Gomes. 
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-complete-loan-signing-of-Spartak-Moscow-keeper-Stipe-Pletikosa-/10179/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Bob Bradley ends Aston Villa speculation by extending US contract / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bob-Bradley-ends-Aston-Villa-speculation-by-extending-US-contract/10178/</link><description><![CDATA[New deal keeps Bradley at the US helm until after the 2014 World Cup; agent says his client is"honoured" and "very happy."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bob-Bradley-ends-Aston-Villa-speculation-by-extending-US-contract/10178/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>Wayne Rooney returned from World Cup in &#39;dishevelled&#39; state, says Manchester United assistant boss / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wayne-Rooney-returned-from-World-Cup-in-dishevelled-state-says-Manchester-United-assistant-boss/10175/</link><description><![CDATA["He is still short on certain aspects of his game but as long as you keep your head up and keep persevering, things will happen," says Mike Phelan.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wayne-Rooney-returned-from-World-Cup-in-dishevelled-state-says-Manchester-United-assistant-boss/10175/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Turkish wonderkid Okan Alkan sets up two for Fenerbahce (Video) / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Turkish-wonderkid-Okan-Alkan-sets-up-two-for-Fenerbahce-Video/10174/</link><description><![CDATA[17-year-old right back helps his side to 4-2 win over Manisaspor. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Turkish-wonderkid-Okan-Alkan-sets-up-two-for-Fenerbahce-Video/10174/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>&#39;Tottenham in talks with Manchester City to sign former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-in-talks-with-Manchester-City-to-sign-former-Arsenal-striker-Emmanuel-Adebayor/10172/</link><description><![CDATA[Spurs chairman Daniel Levy reportedly prepared to sign player on loan and pay nearly half his £170,000-a-week salary.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-in-talks-with-Manchester-City-to-sign-former-Arsenal-striker-Emmanuel-Adebayor/10172/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Tottenham up chase for former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi, Benfica&#8217;s Oscar Cardozo  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-up-chase-for-former-Manchester-United-striker-Giuseppe-Rossi-Benficas-Oscar-Cardozo-/10171/</link><description><![CDATA[Comes after Spurs coach Harry Redknapp fails to land Sevilla forward Luis Fabiano or AC Milan's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-up-chase-for-former-Manchester-United-striker-Giuseppe-Rossi-Benficas-Oscar-Cardozo-/10171/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta insists door still open for England call-up / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Everton-midfielder-Mikel-Arteta-insists-door-still-open-for-England-call-up/10169/</link><description><![CDATA["If Capello and the FA say it's all right then I'll say what I think. At the moment, there is nothing," says 28-year-old Toffees star.
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Everton-midfielder-Mikel-Arteta-insists-door-still-open-for-England-call-up/10169/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Day of reckoning for Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Day-of-reckoning-for-Manchester-United-midfielder-Owen-Hargreaves-/10168/</link><description><![CDATA[Red Devils boss Alex Ferguson set to name 25-man Premier League squad in the next 24 hours and Hargreaves' exclusion could spell end of Old Trafford career.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Day-of-reckoning-for-Manchester-United-midfielder-Owen-Hargreaves-/10168/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Sunderland striker Frazier Campbell ruled out for the season  / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Sunderland-striker-Fraizer-Campbell-ruled-out-for-the-season-/10167/</link><description><![CDATA[22-year-old was substituted in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Manchester City after rupturing his cruciate ligaments.
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Sunderland-striker-Fraizer-Campbell-ruled-out-for-the-season-/10167/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Manchester City hope to sign Spartak Moscow centre-back Martin Jiranek  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-hope-to-sign-Spartak-Moscow-centre-back-Martin-Jiranek-/10166/</link><description><![CDATA[Eastlands outfit looking to snap up 31-year-old tough defender before end of today's transfer deadline.

]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-hope-to-sign-Spartak-Moscow-centre-back-Martin-Jiranek-/10166/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has been ruled out for 2-4 weeks  / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-striker-Robin-van-Persie-has-been-ruled-out-for-2-4-weeks-/10165/</link><description><![CDATA[27-year-old will miss match against Bolton on September 11 and Champions League encounter at home to Portuguese side Braga with ankle injury.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-striker-Robin-van-Persie-has-been-ruled-out-for-2-4-weeks-/10165/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez keen on Liverpool move, says agent / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bayern-Munich-striker-Mario-Gomez-keen-on-Liverpool-move-says-agent/10164/</link><description><![CDATA["When a club like Liverpool inquires, their interest cannot be pushed off the table," says rep, although German champions insist they won't be offloading any players. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bayern-Munich-striker-Mario-Gomez-keen-on-Liverpool-move-says-agent/10164/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Arsenal launch last-ditch £4m bid for Fulham &#39;keeper Mark Schwarzer / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-launch-last-ditch-4m-bid-for-Fulham-keeper-Mark-Schwarzer/10177/</link><description><![CDATA[Deal rests on Cottagers boss Mark Hughes' success in finding a replacement stopper.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-launch-last-ditch-4m-bid-for-Fulham-keeper-Mark-Schwarzer/10177/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Everton reject &#39;derisory&#39; Tottenham bid for Steven Pienaar / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Everton-reject-derisory-Tottenham-bid-for-Steven-Pienaar/10163/</link><description><![CDATA[Spurs' offer for 28-year-old South Africa international is believed to have been around £2 million.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Everton-reject-derisory-Tottenham-bid-for-Steven-Pienaar/10163/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Manchester City striker Robinho has medical at AC Milan  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-striker-Robinho-has-medical-at-AC-Milan-/10181/</link><description><![CDATA[Serie A outfit hope to sign Brazilian on a season-long loan with an option of an €15m permanent transfer next summer.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-striker-Robinho-has-medical-at-AC-Milan-/10181/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Tottenham to make one last bid for West Ham midfielder Scott Parker  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-to-make-one-last-bid-for-West-Ham-midfielder-Scott-Parker-/10162/</link><description><![CDATA[Hammers have rejected a £7-million offer from Spurs for their skipper, but north Londoners haven't given up just yet.
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-to-make-one-last-bid-for-West-Ham-midfielder-Scott-Parker-/10162/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Wigan reach deal with Manchester United for Tom Cleverley loan / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wigan-reached-deal-with-Manchester-United-for-Tom-Cleverley-loan/10161/</link><description><![CDATA[Latics look to have beaten Newcastle and Bolton to talented 21-year-old midfielder.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wigan-reached-deal-with-Manchester-United-for-Tom-Cleverley-loan/10161/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Former Arsenal striker Sylvain Wiltord could be on his way to Strasbourg / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Arsenal-striker-Sylvain-Wiltord-could-be-on-his-way-to-Strasbourg/10160/</link><description><![CDATA[Decision on the 36-year-old will be made in a matter of hours, according to French reports.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Arsenal-striker-Sylvain-Wiltord-could-be-on-his-way-to-Strasbourg/10160/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Chilean World Cup star Jean Beausejour on verge of joining Birmingham  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chilean-World-Cup-star-Jean-Beausejour-on-verge-of-joining-Birmingham-/10159/</link><description><![CDATA[According to Chilean media, both clubs have reached an agreement and 26-year-old is traveling to England to seal a four-year deal.
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chilean-World-Cup-star-Jean-Beausejour-on-verge-of-joining-Birmingham-/10159/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>West Ham seal loan signing of Inter Milan striker Victor Obinna  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-seal-loan-signing-of-Inter-Milan-striker-Victor-Obinna-/10157/</link><description><![CDATA[Hammers have an option to buy the 23-year-old Nigerian; coach Avram Grant says loan deals testament to club's financial woes.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-seal-loan-signing-of-Inter-Milan-striker-Victor-Obinna-/10157/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Tottenham lose out on Klaas Jan Huntelaar, who joins Schalke from AC Milan / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-lose-out-on-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar-who-joins-Schalke-from-AC-Milan/10170/</link><description><![CDATA[Bundesliga outfit pay around €13 million for Dutch striker's services. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-lose-out-on-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar-who-joins-Schalke-from-AC-Milan/10170/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Arsenal left-back Armand Traore completes Juventus loan move  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-left-back-Armand-Traore-completes-Juventus-loan-move-/10156/</link><description><![CDATA[According to Italian reports, Turin giants agree to €500,000 loan fee for 20-year-old Frenchman.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-left-back-Armand-Traore-completes-Juventus-loan-move-/10156/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Manchester City striker Robinho poised for &#8364;10m AC Milan switch / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-striker-Robinho-poised-for-10m-AC-Milan-switch/10155/</link><description><![CDATA[Deal awaiting final approval from Rossoneri, agent says signing "will be formalized soon."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-striker-Robinho-poised-for-10m-AC-Milan-switch/10155/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Sunderland &#39;hours away&#39; from signing Ghana World Cup star Asamoah Gyan / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Sunderland-hours-away-from-signing-Ghana-World-Cup-star-Asamoah-Gyan/10154/</link><description><![CDATA[Black Cats agree on transfer fee of around €14m with Rennes, striker to sign 4-year contract, according to French report.
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Sunderland-hours-away-from-signing-Ghana-World-Cup-star-Asamoah-Gyan/10154/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Fulham and Stoke leading race for Real Madrid midfielder Roysten Drenthe / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fulham-and-Stoke-leading-race-for-Real-Madrid-midfielder-Roysten-Drenthe/10153/</link><description><![CDATA[23-year-old rejects offer from Monaco, holding out for transfer to England, according to Spanish reports. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fulham-and-Stoke-leading-race-for-Real-Madrid-midfielder-Roysten-Drenthe/10153/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Javier Mascherano completes £17&#46;25m move from Liverpool to Barcelona / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Javier-Mascherano-completes-1725m-move-from-Liverpool-to-Barcelona/10152/</link><description><![CDATA[Argentine passes medical and pens four-year-deal, says he isn't joining Barcelona "for a holiday but to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Javier-Mascherano-completes-1725m-move-from-Liverpool-to-Barcelona/10152/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Birmingham bid £5m to sign former Arsenal man Aleksandr Hleb from Barcelona / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Birmingham-bid-5m-to-sign-former-Arsenal-midfielder-Alex-Hleb-from-Barcelona/10158/</link><description><![CDATA[29-year-old Belarus international deemed surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp after Stuttgart loan spell.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Birmingham-bid-5m-to-sign-former-Arsenal-midfielder-Alex-Hleb-from-Barcelona/10158/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Vermaelen and Koscielny - Arsenal&#39;s defensive marshals / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Vermaelen-and-Koscielny-Arsenals-defensive-marshals/10145/</link><description><![CDATA[Laurent Koscielny looks the part after first two successful matches alongside stalwart Thomas Vermaelen at the back.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Vermaelen-and-Koscielny-Arsenals-defensive-marshals/10145/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>From Manchester United&#39;s Javier Hernandez to Benfica&#39;s Franco Jara -  5 biggest summer South&#8260;Central America-Europe moves  / South America</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/From-Manchester-Uniteds-Javier-Hernandez-to-Benficas-Franco-Jara-5-biggest-summer-South-America-Europe-moves-/10143/</link><description><![CDATA[IMScouting has picked out the players most likely to make an impact after their continent switches.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/From-Manchester-Uniteds-Javier-Hernandez-to-Benficas-Franco-Jara-5-biggest-summer-South-America-Europe-moves-/10143/</guid><category>South America</category></item><item><title>Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson not ruling out Lucas Leiva sale / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-manager-Roy-Hodgson-not-ruling-out-Lucas-Leiva-sale/10151/</link><description><![CDATA["If someone came in and offered us £20million for him and he wants to go we would consider it but it is a bit late in the day, that's for sure," says Reds boss.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-manager-Roy-Hodgson-not-ruling-out-Lucas-Leiva-sale/10151/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>West Ham boss Avram Grant confirms interest in Tottenham striker Robbie Keane / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-boss-Avram-Grant-confirms-interest-in-Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane/10150/</link><description><![CDATA["The club has big, big debts but he's a player I would like to get," says the Israeli.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-boss-Avram-Grant-confirms-interest-in-Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane/10150/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Arsenal may make more signings before deadline, says Arsene Wenger / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-may-make-more-signings-before-deadline-says-Arsene-Wenger/10149/</link><description><![CDATA["It is dead at the moment...but maybe not finished," says Gunners manager.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-may-make-more-signings-before-deadline-says-Arsene-Wenger/10149/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Luis Fabiano snubs Tottenham to sign 2-year extension at Sevilla  / Contract negotiations</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Luis-Fabiano-snubs-Tottenham-to-sign-2-year-extension-at-Sevilla-/10148/</link><description><![CDATA[Deal will keep Brazilian World Cup star at La Liga club until June 2013.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Luis-Fabiano-snubs-Tottenham-to-sign-2-year-extension-at-Sevilla-/10148/</guid><category>Contract negotiations</category></item><item><title>&#39;Schalke beat Tottenham to AC Milan striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar&#39; / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Schalke-beat-Tottenham-to-AC-Milan-striker-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar/10147/</link><description><![CDATA[€15 million transfer of 27-year-old Dutchman will be formally announced today, according to Italian reports. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Schalke-beat-Tottenham-to-AC-Milan-striker-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar/10147/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Read Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo ruled out for 2-3 weeks / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Read-Madrid-star-Cristiano-Ronaldo-ruled-out-for-2-3-weeks/10144/</link><description><![CDATA[25-year-old will miss Portugal's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Cyprus and Norway due to ankle injury.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Read-Madrid-star-Cristiano-Ronaldo-ruled-out-for-2-3-weeks/10144/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Silvio Berlusconi hints at AC Milan swoop for Manchester City striker Robinho / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Silvio-Berlusconi-hints-at-AC-Milan-swoop-for-Manchester-City-striker-Robinho/10142/</link><description><![CDATA[“If a certain player we are thinking about were to emerge as purchasable, we are ready for another coup,” says Italian PM and Rossoneri owner.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Silvio-Berlusconi-hints-at-AC-Milan-swoop-for-Manchester-City-striker-Robinho/10142/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Stoke in talks with Monaco over ex-Chelsea and Tottenham man Eidur Gudjohnsen  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stoke-in-talks-with-Monaco-over-ex-Chelsea-and-Tottenham-man-Eidur-Gudjohnsen-/10141/</link><description><![CDATA[Potters looking to snap up 31-year-old Icelandic striker on loan.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stoke-in-talks-with-Monaco-over-ex-Chelsea-and-Tottenham-man-Eidur-Gudjohnsen-/10141/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Patrick Herrmann bags brace for Borussia Monchengladbach (Video) / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Patrick-Herrmann-bags-brace-for-Borussia-Monchengladbach-Video/10139/</link><description><![CDATA[19-year-old right winger helps his side to 6-3 win over Bayer Leverkusen. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Patrick-Herrmann-bags-brace-for-Borussia-Monchengladbach-Video/10139/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>VIDEO: Marc Janko gets off to great start for FC Twente / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/VIDEO-Marc-Janko-gets-off-to-great-start-for-FC-Twente/10138/</link><description><![CDATA[Austrian target striker scores two and sets up one in his side's 4-0 win over Utrecht.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/VIDEO-Marc-Janko-gets-off-to-great-start-for-FC-Twente/10138/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere arrested following &#39;fracas&#39; / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-midfielder-Jack-Wilshere-arrested-following-fracas/10140/</link><description><![CDATA[Spokesman says police made it clear that player is an important witness to the incident and had the role of peacemaker.   ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-midfielder-Jack-Wilshere-arrested-following-fracas/10140/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Mallorca stopper Dudu Aouate spoils Jose Mourinho&#39;s debut as Real Madrid boss (Video) / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Mallorca-stopper-Dudu-Aouate-spoils-Jose-Mourinhos-debut-as-Real-Madrid-boss-Video/10137/</link><description><![CDATA[32-year-old Israeli 'keeper helps his side hold La Liga giants to goalless draw.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Mallorca-stopper-Dudu-Aouate-spoils-Jose-Mourinhos-debut-as-Real-Madrid-boss-Video/10137/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>Celtic after Hibernian striker Anthony Stokes  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Celtic-after-Hibernian-striker-Anthony-Stokes-/10136/</link><description><![CDATA[Neil Lennon says he wants to sign a forward before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Celtic-after-Hibernian-striker-Anthony-Stokes-/10136/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>&#39;Barcelona will get Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres next summer&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-will-get-Arsenal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas-and-Liverpool-striker-Fernando-Torres-next-summer/10135/</link><description><![CDATA[“We are prepared to wait another year," says 30-year-old Nou Camp midfielder. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-will-get-Arsenal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas-and-Liverpool-striker-Fernando-Torres-next-summer/10135/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Fernando Torres fires Liverpool to win, Alexandre Pato bags brace for Milan, Luis Suarez notches three for Ajax / Europe</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fernando-Torres-fires-Liverpool-to-win-Alexandre-Pato-bags-brace-for-Milan-Luis-Suarez-notches-three-for-Ajax/10131/</link><description><![CDATA[There was action all across Europe on Sunday, with the top leagues now back. We've summed up the best of it for you.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fernando-Torres-fires-Liverpool-to-win-Alexandre-Pato-bags-brace-for-Milan-Luis-Suarez-notches-three-for-Ajax/10131/</guid><category>Europe</category></item><item><title>&#39;No Tottenham bid for Ashley Young,&#39; insists Aston Villa&#39;s Kevin MacDonald  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/No-Tottenham-bid-for-Ashley-Young-insists-Aston-Villas-Kevin-MacDonald-/10134/</link><description><![CDATA["We've not had any contact from Tottenham for Ashley Young, nothing at all. We've not had any bid from them at all," said caretaker boss.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/No-Tottenham-bid-for-Ashley-Young-insists-Aston-Villas-Kevin-MacDonald-/10134/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Paul Konchesky&#39;s move to Liverpool from Fulham held up by Lauri Dalla Valle&#39;s medical  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Paul-Koncheskys-move-to-Liverpool-from-Fulham-held-up-by-Lauri-Dalla-Valles-medical-/10133/</link><description><![CDATA[18-year-old Finish striker is a makeweight in the deal to take left-back to Anfield.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Paul-Koncheskys-move-to-Liverpool-from-Fulham-held-up-by-Lauri-Dalla-Valles-medical-/10133/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Southampton sack manager Alan Pardew  / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Southampton-sack-manager-Alan-Pardew-/10132/</link><description><![CDATA[Comes as the League One promotion favourites lie in 14th place after just one win in their first three matches.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Southampton-sack-manager-Alan-Pardew-/10132/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>Tottenham chief Daniel Levy frees up £11m for AC Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-chief-Daniel-Levy-frees-up-11m-for-AC-Milan-striker-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar/10130/</link><description><![CDATA[Spurs reportedly set to make an offer for a permanent transfer after Serie A side reject loan bid for Dutchman.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-chief-Daniel-Levy-frees-up-11m-for-AC-Milan-striker-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar/10130/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Juventus bid to pip West Ham to Arsenal left-back Armand Traore  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Juventus-bid-to-pip-West-Ham-to-Arsenal-left-back-Armand-Traore-/10129/</link><description><![CDATA["Yes, Traore is one of the players we are interested in. We will see what happens," says Juventus general director Beppe Marotta.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Juventus-bid-to-pip-West-Ham-to-Arsenal-left-back-Armand-Traore-/10129/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Wigan close in on Chelsea striker Franco di Santo / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wigan-close-in-on-Chelsea-striker-Franco-di-Santo/10128/</link><description><![CDATA[Latics set to pay £2 million for 21-year-old Argentine who was on loan at Blackburn Rovers last season.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wigan-close-in-on-Chelsea-striker-Franco-di-Santo/10128/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas among 4 players in Stoke&#39;s sights / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-midfielder-Jermaine-Jenas-amoung-4-players-in-Stokes-sights/10127/</link><description><![CDATA[Potters boss Tony Pulis closing in on Portsmouth skipper Marc Wilson, targets Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega and Middlesbrough defender David Wheater. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-midfielder-Jermaine-Jenas-amoung-4-players-in-Stokes-sights/10127/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>West Ham line up Brescia front-man Andrea Caracciolo / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-line-up-Brescia-front-man-Andrea-Caracciolo/10126/</link><description><![CDATA[Hammers said to have targeted 28-year-old as potential replacement for Carlton Cole.
 

]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-line-up-Brescia-front-man-Andrea-Caracciolo/10126/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez set to decide on Liverpool move  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bayern-Munich-striker-Mario-Gomez-set-to-decide-on-Liverpool-move-/10125/</link><description><![CDATA[Reds boss Roy Hodgson has targeted the 25-year-old Germany international as transfer deadline day looms.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bayern-Munich-striker-Mario-Gomez-set-to-decide-on-Liverpool-move-/10125/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>West Ham turn down Liverpool bid for Carlton Cole  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-turn-down-Liverpool-bid-for-Carlton-Cole-/10124/</link><description><![CDATA[Reds reportedly offer £7 million for the striker, with the two clubs also discussing swap involving Ryan Babel.

]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-turn-down-Liverpool-bid-for-Carlton-Cole-/10124/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Newcastle planning swoop for Utrecht striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Newcastle-planning-swoop-for-Utrecht-striker-Ricky-van-Wolfswinkel/10123/</link><description><![CDATA[21-year-old Dutch striker has already scored 12 goals this season, including a hat-trick last week to dump Celtic out of the Europa League.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Newcastle-planning-swoop-for-Utrecht-striker-Ricky-van-Wolfswinkel/10123/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Manchester City eye move for Watford &#39;keeper Scott Loach  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-eye-move-for-Watford-keeper-Scott-Loach-/10122/</link><description><![CDATA[Eastlands outfit look for cover for No. 1 Joe Hart, with Shay Given apparently on his way out.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-eye-move-for-Watford-keeper-Scott-Loach-/10122/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Sunderland negotiating with Rennes over Asamoah Gyan signing  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Sunderland-negotiating-with-Rennes-over-Asamoah-Gyan-signing-/10121/</link><description><![CDATA[Black Cats chairman Niall Quinn is in France attempting to broker a deal for the Ghana striker. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Sunderland-negotiating-with-Rennes-over-Asamoah-Gyan-signing-/10121/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Tottenham in final attempt to sign Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-in-final-attempt-to-sign-Sevilla-striker-Luis-Fabiano-/10120/</link><description><![CDATA[Brazilian was only on the bench for La Liga side on Saturday night, raising speculation that neither Spurs nor Sevilla wanted to risk an injury scuttling a move.

]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-in-final-attempt-to-sign-Sevilla-striker-Luis-Fabiano-/10120/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Barcelona to make last-ditch bid to sign Manchester City striker Robinho / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-to-make-last-ditch-bid-to-sign-Manchester-City-striker-Robinho/10119/</link><description><![CDATA[Catalan club have set a budget of €18 million for their final summer signing, according to Spanish reports. 
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-to-make-last-ditch-bid-to-sign-Manchester-City-striker-Robinho/10119/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Tottenham in Sulley Muntari talks with Inter Milan / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-in-Sulley-Muntari-talks-with-Inter-Milan/10118/</link><description><![CDATA[Spurs looking to snap up Ghanaian central midfielder before end of transfer window tomorrow night. 
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-in-Sulley-Muntari-talks-with-Inter-Milan/10118/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>England squad: Tottenham&#39;s Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch in&#59; Liverpool&#39;s Joe Cole out again / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/England-squad-Tottenhams-Jermain-Defoe-and-Peter-Crouch-in-Liverpools-Joe-Cole-out-again/10116/</link><description><![CDATA[Newcastle's Andy Carroll misses out; West Ham's Matthew Upson and West Brom's Scott Carson recalled.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/England-squad-Tottenhams-Jermain-Defoe-and-Peter-Crouch-in-Liverpools-Joe-Cole-out-again/10116/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>West Ham target Anthony Vanden Borre opts for Hapoel Tel Aviv  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-target-Anthony-Vanden-Borre-opts-for-Hapoel-Tel-Aviv-/10117/</link><description><![CDATA[22-year-old Belgian, who was on loan at Portsmouth last season, chooses loan spell at Israeli champions due to attraction of Champions League football.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-target-Anthony-Vanden-Borre-opts-for-Hapoel-Tel-Aviv-/10117/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>New Manchester City signing Mario Balotelli &#39;lucky to be alive&#39; after car crash / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/New-Manchester-City-signing-Mario-Balotelli-lucky-to-be-alive-after-car-crash/10115/</link><description><![CDATA[23-year-old escapes unscathed after crashing his £120,000 Audi R8 into a BMW on his way to training.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/New-Manchester-City-signing-Mario-Balotelli-lucky-to-be-alive-after-car-crash/10115/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>New Liverpool man Raul Meireles says Roy Hodgson key to his decision  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/New-Liverpool-man-Raul-Meireles-says-Roy-Hodgson-key-to-his-decision-/10114/</link><description><![CDATA["I hope the fans will one day remember me for my success at Liverpool," says 27-year-old midfielder.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/New-Liverpool-man-Raul-Meireles-says-Roy-Hodgson-key-to-his-decision-/10114/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>&#39;Liverpool to sign Fulham left-back Paul Konchesky in next 24 hrs&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-to-sign-Fulham-left-back-Paul-Konchesky-in-next-24-hrs/10113/</link><description><![CDATA[Reds boss Roy Hodgson has been given the green light to spend all of the over £20 million received from Javier Mascherano sale.

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-to-sign-Fulham-left-back-Paul-Konchesky-in-next-24-hrs/10113/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben could be out until after winter break / Injury news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bayern-Munich-winger-Arjen-Robben-could-be-out-until-after-winter-break/10112/</link><description><![CDATA[26-year-old Dutchman aggravates torn muscle injury sustained in World Cup warm-up match. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bayern-Munich-winger-Arjen-Robben-could-be-out-until-after-winter-break/10112/</guid><category>Injury news</category></item><item><title>Arsenal left-back Armand Traore on West Ham radar / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-left-back-Armand-Traore-on-West-Ham-radar/10111/</link><description><![CDATA[Hammers boss Avram Grant will attempt to lure 20-year-old away from the Emirates with an offer of first-team football.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-left-back-Armand-Traore-on-West-Ham-radar/10111/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Time running out for Newcastle defender Steven Taylor / Contract negotiations</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Time-running-out-for-Newcastle-defender-Steven-Taylor/10110/</link><description><![CDATA[24-year-old will be left out of Magpies' 25-man Premier League squad unless he reaches contract agreement with club.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Time-running-out-for-Newcastle-defender-Steven-Taylor/10110/</guid><category>Contract negotiations</category></item><item><title>European round-up: Walcott on-target for Arsenal, Dzeko nets two in Wolfsburg&#39;s defeat, Payet hits hat-trick for Saint-Etienne / Europe</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/European-round-up-Walcott-on-target-for-Arsenal-Dzeko-nets-two-in-Wolfsburgs-defeat-Payet-hits-hat-trick-for-Saint-Etienne/10096/</link><description><![CDATA[Arsenal's Theo Walcott all but guarantees a start for England, while United ease past bottom-of-the-table Hammers. The best action from this weekend's top leagues so far.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/European-round-up-Walcott-on-target-for-Arsenal-Dzeko-nets-two-in-Wolfsburgs-defeat-Payet-hits-hat-trick-for-Saint-Etienne/10096/</guid><category>Europe</category></item><item><title>Werder Bremen&#39;s Marko Arnautovic with 2 goals and assist (Video) / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Werder-Bremens-Marko-Arnautovic-with-2-goals-and-assist-Video/10098/</link><description><![CDATA[Austrian striker helps his new side to a 4-2 win over Koln.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Werder-Bremens-Marko-Arnautovic-with-2-goals-and-assist-Video/10098/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>&#39;I can&#39;t consider Everton&#39;s Mikel Arteta yet,&#39; says England boss Fabio Capello / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/I-cant-consider-Evertons-Mikel-Arteta-yet-says-England-boss-Fabio-Capello/10109/</link><description><![CDATA["I can't select (him) because he is not English," says Three Lions coach of midfielder who is not thought to have applied for British citizenship yet. 
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/I-cant-consider-Evertons-Mikel-Arteta-yet-says-England-boss-Fabio-Capello/10109/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Premier League must waive licence rule if Bob Bradley is to coach Aston Villa / Managerial merry go-round</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Premier-League-must-waive-licence-rule-if-Bob-Bradley-is-to-coach-Aston-Villa/10108/</link><description><![CDATA[USA manager is favourite to succeed Martin O'Neill at Villa Park, but he only has an American A licence, which doesn't meet Premier League standards]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Premier-League-must-waive-licence-rule-if-Bob-Bradley-is-to-coach-Aston-Villa/10108/</guid><category>Managerial merry go-round</category></item><item><title>Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson hits out at Javier Mascherano, who denies strike / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-hits-out-at-Javier-Mascherano-who-denies-strike/10107/</link><description><![CDATA["Players must understand when you sign contracts, you do so to play," says Reds manager as Argentine prepares to sign for Barcelona.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-hits-out-at-Javier-Mascherano-who-denies-strike/10107/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Stoke slap £10m price tag on Chelsea target Asmir Begovic  / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stoke-slap-10m-price-tag-on-Chelsea-target-Asmir-Begovic-/10106/</link><description><![CDATA[Potters turn down a bid from the Blues in the region of £4.5 million for the Bosnian stopper.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stoke-slap-10m-price-tag-on-Chelsea-target-Asmir-Begovic-/10106/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>&#39;Manchester United reject Tottenham move for Rio Ferdinand&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-rejects-Tottenham-move-for-Rio-Ferdinand/10105/</link><description><![CDATA[Spurs medical department looked into centre-back's injury history and came to conclusion 31-year-old could play 100 times over the next two seasons.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-rejects-Tottenham-move-for-Rio-Ferdinand/10105/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Door still open for David Beckham, says England boss Fabio Capello / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Door-still-open-for-David-Beckham-says-England-boss-Fabio-Capello-/10104/</link><description><![CDATA["First, he has to be back playing...but we know the value of the old players," says Three Lions coach.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Door-still-open-for-David-Beckham-says-England-boss-Fabio-Capello-/10104/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes snubs England again / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-midfielder-Paul-Scholes-snubs-England-again/10103/</link><description><![CDATA["He said he’s too old to play for United, play Premier League, Champions League and the national team,” says Three Lions boss Fabio Capello.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-midfielder-Paul-Scholes-snubs-England-again/10103/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>New signing Sandro still hasn&#39;t turned up at Tottenham  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/New-signing-Sandro-still-hasnt-turned-up-at-Tottenham-/10102/</link><description><![CDATA["Have we really signed him – or is he just a myth?," quips Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/New-signing-Sandro-still-hasnt-turned-up-at-Tottenham-/10102/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Manchester United preparing £20m bid for Everton&#39;s Jack Rodwell / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-preparing-20m-bid-for-Evertons-Jack-Rodwell/10101/</link><description><![CDATA[Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson said to have put youngster back to the top of his wish-list.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-preparing-20m-bid-for-Evertons-Jack-Rodwell/10101/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>VIDEO: Saint Etienne&#39;s Dimitri Payet at the treble / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/VIDEO-Saint-Etiennes-Dimitri-Payet-at-the-treble/10100/</link><description><![CDATA[23-year-old winger is the current leading scorer in Ligue 1 with four goals in four games.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/VIDEO-Saint-Etiennes-Dimitri-Payet-at-the-treble/10100/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>VIDEO: Hulk hits incredible hat-trick for FC Porto / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/VIDEO-Hulk-hits-incredible-hat-trick-for-FC-Porto/10099/</link><description><![CDATA[24-year-old Brazilian lifts his side to Europa League group phase.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/VIDEO-Hulk-hits-incredible-hat-trick-for-FC-Porto/10099/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>&#39;Jose Mourinho will succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United&#39;  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Jose-Mourinho-will-succeed-Alex-Ferguson-at-Manchester-United-/10097/</link><description><![CDATA[‘‘When Ferguson retires, in my mind, it’s a deal already done," says Real Madrid boss' former midfielder at Inter Milan, Wesley Sneijder.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Jose-Mourinho-will-succeed-Alex-Ferguson-at-Manchester-United-/10097/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Liverpool in hot pursuit of PSV Eindhoven striker Ola Toivonen / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-in-hot-pursuit-of-PSV-Eindhoven-striker-Ola-Toivonen/10095/</link><description><![CDATA[Kop ambassador Kenny Dalglish watches Swede play against AZ Alkmaar and urges Reds boss Roy Hodgson to sign him.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-in-hot-pursuit-of-PSV-Eindhoven-striker-Ola-Toivonen/10095/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Rafael Van Der Vaart snubs Manchester United, opts for Real Madrid stay / La Liga</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rafael-Van-Der-Vaart-snubs-Manchester-United-opts-for-Real-Madrid-stay/10094/</link><description><![CDATA[Dutch playmaker included in Mourinho’s squad for today's La Liga opener at Mallorca.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rafael-Van-Der-Vaart-snubs-Manchester-United-opts-for-Real-Madrid-stay/10094/</guid><category>La Liga</category></item><item><title>Stoke report Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger over &#39;rugby team&#39; remarks  / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stoke-report-Arsenal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-over-rugby-team-remarks-/10093/</link><description><![CDATA[“What he said was ­totally and utterly out of order," says Potters manager Tony Pulis. "I don’t expect that of a person of Arsene’s ­esteem."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stoke-report-Arsenal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-over-rugby-team-remarks-/10093/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Tottenham eye Aston Villa raid for Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-eye-Aston-Villa-raid-for-Ashley-Young-and-Gabriel-Agbonlahor/10092/</link><description><![CDATA[Harry Redknapp reportedly ready to offer Robbie Keane and Alan Hutton in part-exchange deal for winger Young and make huge bid for striker Agbonlahor.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-eye-Aston-Villa-raid-for-Ashley-Young-and-Gabriel-Agbonlahor/10092/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Scott Parker set for £8m switch to Tottenham as West Ham bid to ease debt / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Scott-Parker-set-for-8m-switch-to-Tottenham-as-West-Ham-bid-to-ease-financial-woes/10091/</link><description><![CDATA[Hammers owners realize are forced to sell skipper, particularly in view of the fact that he has failed to sign five-year contract extension.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Scott-Parker-set-for-8m-switch-to-Tottenham-as-West-Ham-bid-to-ease-financial-woes/10091/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Tottenham line up former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-line-up-former-Manchester-United-striker-Giuseppe-Rossi-/10090/</link><description><![CDATA[Harry Redknapp is said to have targeted Villarreal striker as an alternative to Luis Fabiano and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-line-up-former-Manchester-United-striker-Giuseppe-Rossi-/10090/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>&#39;Arsenal target Newcastle striker Andy Carroll&#39;  / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-target-Newcastle-striker-Andy-Carroll-/10089/</link><description><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger pondering making a move for the 21-year-old in the January transfer window, according to UK report.   
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-target-Newcastle-striker-Andy-Carroll-/10089/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>&#39;Mark Schwarzer to move to Arsenal after Manchester City &#39;keeper Shay Given joins Fulham&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Mark-Schwarzer-to-move-to-Arsenal-after-Manchester-City-keeper-Shay-Given-joins-Fulham/10088/</link><description><![CDATA[City said to be resigned to letting Republic of Ireland goalkeeper go, Cottagers boss Mark Hughes calls him a "quality player."   ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Mark-Schwarzer-to-move-to-Arsenal-after-Manchester-City-keeper-Shay-Given-joins-Fulham/10088/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Sunderland in talks with Rennes over right-back Rod Fanni / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Sunderland-in-talks-with-Rennes-over-right-back-Rod-Fanni/10087/</link><description><![CDATA[Black Cats hoping hamstring injury 28-year-old picked up yesterday doesn't turn out to be serious.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Sunderland-in-talks-with-Rennes-over-right-back-Rod-Fanni/10087/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>South Africa defender Oscar Ntwagae killed by car / Africa</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/South-Africa-defender-Oscar-Ntwagae-killed-by-car/10086/</link><description><![CDATA[33-year-old former Mamelodi Sundowns and Platinum Stars player was on his way back from trials at Jomo Cosmos when he was knocked down.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/South-Africa-defender-Oscar-Ntwagae-killed-by-car/10086/</guid><category>Africa</category></item><item><title>Chelsea&#39;s Frank Lampard and John Terry out of England&#39;s Euro qualifiers  / Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelseas-Frank-Lampard-and-John-Terry-out-of-Englands-Euro-2012-qualifiers-/10085/</link><description><![CDATA[Lampard requires a hernia operation, while Terry has a hamstring injury; both to miss games against Bulgaria and Switzerland. 
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelseas-Frank-Lampard-and-John-Terry-out-of-Englands-Euro-2012-qualifiers-/10085/</guid><category>Euro 2012</category></item><item><title>Lazio to wrap up loan signing of Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Lazio-to-wrap-up-loan-signing-of-Manchester-City-striker-Roque-Santa-Cruz/10084/</link><description><![CDATA["For us it's all done," says Paraguayan's agent; Lazio to be given option to buy player for to €8m at end of season.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Lazio-to-wrap-up-loan-signing-of-Manchester-City-striker-Roque-Santa-Cruz/10084/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Liverpool capture FC Porto midfielder Raul Meireles for &#8364;14m / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-capture-FC-Porto-midfielder-Raul-Meireles-for-14m/10082/</link><description><![CDATA[27-year-old box-to-box player puts pen to paper on a four-year contract with the Reds.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-capture-FC-Porto-midfielder-Raul-Meireles-for-14m/10082/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre on verge of Werder Bremen switch / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Arsenal-defender-Mikael-Silvestre-on-verge-Werder-Bremen-switch/10079/</link><description><![CDATA[33-year-old ex-Manchester United man expected to pen 2-year contract at Bundesliga outfit. 
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Arsenal-defender-Mikael-Silvestre-on-verge-Werder-Bremen-switch/10079/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>&#39;Ivory Coast left-back Siaka Tiene poised to sign for West Ham&#39; / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ivory-Coast-left-back-Siaka-Tiene-poised-to-sign-for-West-Ham/10078/</link><description><![CDATA[28-year-old AFC Valenciennes man set to snub Paris Saint-Germain in favour of the Hammers, according to French reports.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ivory-Coast-left-back-Siaka-Tiene-poised-to-sign-for-West-Ham/10078/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Javier Mascherano: Move from Liverpool to Barcelona &#39;dream come true&#39; / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Javier-Mascherano-Move-from-Liverpool-to-Barcelona-dream-come-true/10083/</link><description><![CDATA[Argentine set to be unveiled as new Barcelona player on Monday; two clubs agree to a €21-million transfer fee.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Javier-Mascherano-Move-from-Liverpool-to-Barcelona-dream-come-true/10083/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Newcastle sign Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa on loan  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Newcastle-sign-Marseille-winger-Hatem-Ben-Arfa-on-loan-/10081/</link><description><![CDATA[Magpies have option to make transfer of 23-year-old permanent at the end of the season.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Newcastle-sign-Marseille-winger-Hatem-Ben-Arfa-on-loan-/10081/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>AC Milan snap up Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Barcelona / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/AC-Milan-snap-up-Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-from-Barcelona/10080/</link><description><![CDATA[Swede will initially join on a year-long loan with the €24 million transfer becoming permanent at the end of the season.
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/AC-Milan-snap-up-Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-from-Barcelona/10080/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Youngster to Watch: Agon Mehmeti &#8211; From supersub to the Swedish Trezeguet / Europe</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Youngster-to-Watch-Agon-Mehmeti-From-supersub-to-the-Swedish-Trezeguet/10049/</link><description><![CDATA[Young Malmo striker with an eye for goal and a determined mentality]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Youngster-to-Watch-Agon-Mehmeti-From-supersub-to-the-Swedish-Trezeguet/10049/</guid><category>Europe</category></item><item><title>Manchester City insist Robinho will be in squad if he stays / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-insist-Robinho-will-be-in-squad-if-he-stays/10077/</link><description><![CDATA[Club also remind unsettled striker Emmanuel Adebayor that he is under contract.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-insist-Robinho-will-be-in-squad-if-he-stays/10077/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Liverpool leading race for Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-leading-race-for-Real-Madrid-midfielder-Mahamadou-Diarra/10074/</link><description><![CDATA[Bernabeu outfit may let 29-year-old go on free transfer to ease his passage to another club.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-leading-race-for-Real-Madrid-midfielder-Mahamadou-Diarra/10074/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Fulham boss Mark Hughes hints at more signings after capturing Carlos Salcido / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fulham-boss-Mark-Hughes-hints-at-more-signings-after-capturing-Carlos-Salcido/10076/</link><description><![CDATA[30-year-old Mexican international pens three-year deal, Cottagers believed to have paid some £1.6m for his services.
]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fulham-boss-Mark-Hughes-hints-at-more-signings-after-capturing-Carlos-Salcido/10076/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Ivory Coast midfielder Cheik Tiote joins Newcastle from Twente / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ivory-Coast-midfielder-Cheik-Tiote-joins-Newcastle-from-Twente/10075/</link><description><![CDATA[Magpies believed to have paid €3.5 million for 24-year-old, who pens four-year contract and is granted a work permit.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ivory-Coast-midfielder-Cheik-Tiote-joins-Newcastle-from-Twente/10075/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Barcelona and Liverpool confirm agreement on Javier Mascherano fee / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-and-Liverpool-confirm-agreement-on-Javier-Mascherano-fee/10073/</link><description><![CDATA[Amount believed to be €16m plus additional €6m dependent on performances and success; Catalan club hope Argentine will put pen to paper at weekend
]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-and-Liverpool-confirm-agreement-on-Javier-Mascherano-fee/10073/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa poised to make Newcastle move / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Marseille-winger-Hatem-Ben-Arfa-poised-to-make-Newcastle-move/10071/</link><description><![CDATA[The French champions say they have reached a deal with the Magpies and that the 23-year-old will soon agree terms with the Premiership club.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Marseille-winger-Hatem-Ben-Arfa-poised-to-make-Newcastle-move/10071/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Blackburn sign out-of-contract Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari  / Confirmed transfer</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Blackburn-sign-out-of-contract-Manchester-City-striker-Benjani-Mwaruwari-/10072/</link><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwean pens one-year contract with Sam Allardyce's side, who have option to extend the deal by further year.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Blackburn-sign-out-of-contract-Manchester-City-striker-Benjani-Mwaruwari-/10072/</guid><category>Confirmed transfer</category></item><item><title>Premier League preview: Manchester United vs West Ham / Premier League</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Premier-League-preview-Manchester-United-vs-West-Ham/10057/</link><description><![CDATA[West Ham will look to gain their first point of the season while Manchester United hope to bounce back from a disappointing draw at Fulham]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Premier-League-preview-Manchester-United-vs-West-Ham/10057/</guid><category>Premier League</category></item><item><title>Five predictions for the new La Liga season in Spain / La Liga</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Five-predictions-for-the-new-La-Liga-season-in-Spain/10045/</link><description><![CDATA[IMScouting tips Malaga for Europe and Antoine Griezmann, Mesut Ozil and Thiago Alcantra to make headlines]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Five-predictions-for-the-new-La-Liga-season-in-Spain/10045/</guid><category>La Liga</category></item><item><title>VIDEO: Abraham Guie Gneki on fire for Tours FC / Player on fire</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/VIDEO-Abraham-Guie-Gneki-on-fire-for-Tours-FC/10035/</link><description><![CDATA[24-year-old Ivorian striker has already hit two hat-tricks this season for French second division side.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/VIDEO-Abraham-Guie-Gneki-on-fire-for-Tours-FC/10035/</guid><category>Player on fire</category></item><item><title>Javier Orozco: The next Mexican star to set out for Europe? (Video) / Performances of the day</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Javier-Orozco-The-next-Mexican-star-to-set-out-for-Europe-Video/10033/</link><description><![CDATA[22-year-old scores four great goals for Cruz Azul in a CONCACAF Group A 5-4 win over Real Salt Lake.
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Javier-Orozco-The-next-Mexican-star-to-set-out-for-Europe-Video/10033/</guid><category>Performances of the day</category></item><item><title>West Ham interested in Hamburg right-back Guy Demel / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-interested-in-Hamburg-right-back-Guy-Demel/10070/</link><description><![CDATA[Avram Grant interested in bringing Hamburg's experienced Ivorian Guy Demel to West Ham]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/West-Ham-interested-in-Hamburg-right-back-Guy-Demel/10070/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Newcastle closing in on deal for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Newcastle-closing-in-on-deal-for-Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane/10069/</link><description><![CDATA[Robbie Keane could join Newcastle United from Tottenham before transfer window closes]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Newcastle-closing-in-on-deal-for-Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane/10069/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Arsenal and Tottenham in battle for stylish Peterborough centre-back Ryan Bennett / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-and-Tottenham-in-battle-for-stylish-Peterborough-centre-back-Ryan-Bennett/10068/</link><description><![CDATA[Highly-rated young defender Ryan Bennett being watched by both Arsenal and Tottenham]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-and-Tottenham-in-battle-for-stylish-Peterborough-centre-back-Ryan-Bennett/10068/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Arsenal consider move for Lille goalkeeper Mickael Landreau / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-consider-move-for-Lille-goalkeeper-Mickael-Landreau/10067/</link><description><![CDATA[Lille's experienced goalkeeper Mickael Landreau latest name to be linked with Arsenal move]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-consider-move-for-Lille-goalkeeper-Mickael-Landreau/10067/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>Tottenham chairman Levy in Klaas Jan Huntelaar loan talks with AC Milan / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-chairman-Levy-in-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar-loan-talks-with-AC-Milan/10066/</link><description><![CDATA[Tottenham trying to sign Dutch striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar on loan frm AC Milan]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-chairman-Levy-in-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar-loan-talks-with-AC-Milan/10066/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item><item><title>AC Milan and Barcelona agree Zlatan Ibrahimovic deal&#59; striker to decide today / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/AC-Milan-and-Barcelona-agree-Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-deal-striker-to-decide-today/10065/</link><description><![CDATA[Zlatan Ibrahimovic on verge of 40 million euro deal to take him to AC Milan after one season at Barcelona]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/AC-Milan-and-Barcelona-agree-Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-deal-striker-to-decide-today/10065/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Werder Bremen out of race for Liverpool and Newcastle target Hatem Ben Arfa / Transfer news</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Werder-Bremen-out-of-race-for-Liverpool-and-Newcastle-target-Hatem-Ben-Arfa/10064/</link><description><![CDATA[German club rule themselves out of hunt for French winger Hatem Ben Arfa, increasing chances that he could end up at Newcastle or Liverpool]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Werder-Bremen-out-of-race-for-Liverpool-and-Newcastle-target-Hatem-Ben-Arfa/10064/</guid><category>Transfer news</category></item><item><title>Spanish report: Liverpool&#8217;s Javier Mascherano to complete Barcelona transfer today / Transfer gossip</title><link>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Spanish-report-Liverpools-Javier-Mascherano-will-complete-Barcelona-transfer-today/10063/</link><description><![CDATA[Liverpool and Barcelona reportedly agree fee for Javier Mascherano of 16 million euros plus another 6 million euros dependent on various conditions]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Spanish-report-Liverpools-Javier-Mascherano-will-complete-Barcelona-transfer-today/10063/</guid><category>Transfer gossip</category></item></channel></rss>