jfeyerherm
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I just saw an article on The People (people.co.uk) that is reporting Chelsea are targeting Landon Donovan. He would replace Joe Cole who is rumored to be going to Man United. I don't know this site that well and how credible they are but it doesn't look good for Everton holding onto Donovan even if it extends the loan deal. I don't know if I buy the story and it could just be rumors or speculation. It wouldn't be the first time a story appeared in a media outlet that proved to have little factual basis.
Here's the article (I'm not sure if I can post links so I'll just post the text of the article)
Sir Alex Ferguson is locked in negotiations to mastermind an audacious Michael Owen-style free transfer swoop for Chelsea star Joe Cole.
People Sport understands the Manchester United boss has spoken with the club's hierarchy about a move for Cole who is out of favour at Stamford Bridge - and out of contract this summer.
Chelsea plan to replace Cole with £10million-rated American star Landon Donovan.
Sources close to Cole say the 28-year-old star is excited at the prospect of reviving his career under Ferguson, a manager who has admired him for 15 years.
Ferguson tried to nick Cole from West Ham while he was a schoolboy but was thwarted by the refusal of Harry Redknapp - then Hammers boss - to sell the talented youngster.
But Fergie has remained an admirer - and now the United chief has his best-ever chance of landing the Chelsea midfielder for nothing this summer.
Cole suffered a cruciate ligament injury in January 2009 and although he returned to action last September, he hasn't held a regular starting place under Carlo Ancelotti.
Chelsea have so far failed to offer Cole any encouragement that the two parties can come to an agreement on a new deal with club sources claiming Cole's £100,000-a-week demands are excessive for a player just recovering from a major injury.
It has been reported that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich won't sanction such a massive new deal for Cole - and his days at the Bridge look numbered.
With Portuguese ace Deco set to join Cole through the Stamford Bridge exit door this summer, Ancelotti has earmarked Donovan as an ideal replacement.
Ancelotti has been so impressed with the Los Angeles Galaxy forward during his loan spell with Everton, that he has asked club chiefs to open talks with Major League Soccer chiefs about a permanent transfer.
Success
Donovan, 28, is due to return to LA for the start of the MLS season after today's Premier League clash with Hull - although Everton boss David Moyes hopes to extend the loan deal.
But Moyes knows Everton cannot afford to sign the player on a permanent basis.
Donovan's spell at Goodison Park has been such a success that the player is said to be tempted by the prospect of a permanent move to the Premier League.
And Ancelotti believes Donovan would fit perfectly into a front three with Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka.
Like all MLS players, Donovan's registration rests with the League rather than his club and Chelsea would have to negotiate with them.
Here's the article (I'm not sure if I can post links so I'll just post the text of the article)
Sir Alex Ferguson is locked in negotiations to mastermind an audacious Michael Owen-style free transfer swoop for Chelsea star Joe Cole.
People Sport understands the Manchester United boss has spoken with the club's hierarchy about a move for Cole who is out of favour at Stamford Bridge - and out of contract this summer.
Chelsea plan to replace Cole with £10million-rated American star Landon Donovan.
Sources close to Cole say the 28-year-old star is excited at the prospect of reviving his career under Ferguson, a manager who has admired him for 15 years.
Ferguson tried to nick Cole from West Ham while he was a schoolboy but was thwarted by the refusal of Harry Redknapp - then Hammers boss - to sell the talented youngster.
But Fergie has remained an admirer - and now the United chief has his best-ever chance of landing the Chelsea midfielder for nothing this summer.
Cole suffered a cruciate ligament injury in January 2009 and although he returned to action last September, he hasn't held a regular starting place under Carlo Ancelotti.
Chelsea have so far failed to offer Cole any encouragement that the two parties can come to an agreement on a new deal with club sources claiming Cole's £100,000-a-week demands are excessive for a player just recovering from a major injury.
It has been reported that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich won't sanction such a massive new deal for Cole - and his days at the Bridge look numbered.
With Portuguese ace Deco set to join Cole through the Stamford Bridge exit door this summer, Ancelotti has earmarked Donovan as an ideal replacement.
Ancelotti has been so impressed with the Los Angeles Galaxy forward during his loan spell with Everton, that he has asked club chiefs to open talks with Major League Soccer chiefs about a permanent transfer.
Success
Donovan, 28, is due to return to LA for the start of the MLS season after today's Premier League clash with Hull - although Everton boss David Moyes hopes to extend the loan deal.
But Moyes knows Everton cannot afford to sign the player on a permanent basis.
Donovan's spell at Goodison Park has been such a success that the player is said to be tempted by the prospect of a permanent move to the Premier League.
And Ancelotti believes Donovan would fit perfectly into a front three with Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka.
Like all MLS players, Donovan's registration rests with the League rather than his club and Chelsea would have to negotiate with them.
very true.
