da bet7： It promised to be a frantic January window and it certainly didn’t disappoint as two British transfer records were smashed within hours of each other. First Andy Carroll completed his switch to Liverpool in a £35m move claiming that he was being forced out at Newcastle, which is likely to wrangle with the Toon Army, before Fernando Torres secured his expected £50m move to Stamford Bridge.
da premier bet： In the papers this morning there is more fallout from the transfer window as Tottenham reveals their near misses; Giggs blasts Wayne Rooney, while Gareth Southgate is appointed to key FA role.
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Torres: Joining Chelsea is a ‘big step forward’ – Guardian
For £35m Carroll will have to be Toshack and Rush rolled into one – Guardian
Southgate appointed to key FA role – Daily Telegraph
Shearer: Toon will be furious – Sun
French winger Obertan demands shock exit from Manchester United – Daily Mail
Houllier believes USA World Cup star Bradley will be a Premier hit – Mirror
Edwin expects United input – Sky Sports
Tottenham’s efforts to secure striking reinforcements meet with failure – Guardian
Giggs swipe at ‘stupid’ Rooney – Sun
Official Massey still stuck on the sidelines as Sky sexism row continues to rumble – Daily Mail
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