Summer Session A – Z : Part 1

Posted over two installments, the A to Z of this summer’s session highlights the hot topics, loose ends and significant issues to keep an eye out for. (N to Z to follow shortly)

Man City notes could buy a boatload of talent

A- as in Adebayor – will he or will he not finally leave Arsenal?

B- as in Bunyodkor – why is Scolari resuming his coaching career in Uzbekistan?!!!

C- as in Carlo (Ancelotti) – who will the Champions League winning player and coach bring to the Bridge to join the formidable Blues in the quest to become European (and English) champions?

D- as in David (Villa and Silva) – where will the Valencia and Spain national team stars end up as their current club deals with its financial difficulties?

E- as in Eto’o - would Barca really let the Cameroon standout go?

F- as in Fabregas - will he leave London to return to his homeland in Spain?

G- as in Giuseppe (Rossi) – how will the American-born Italian national team striker perform on the international stage for Lippi at the Confederations Cup?

H- as in Henry - where could he go after Barca?

I- as in Ivorians, Drogba and Kalou – will either (or both) leave West London?

J- as in Jose (Mourinho) – how will the Special One change his inter squad in pursuit of the Champions League trophy?

K- as in Karim Benzema – who will snatch the Frenchman away from his homeland, if anyone?

L- as in Liverpool - what does Rafa do to build on the second place finish this year and ensure silverware at Anfield next season?

M- as in Manchester (United and City) – do the former add Ribery to their all-star cast and who follows Barry to the latter?

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We at Footy Factor would like to thank Jerry Russo in NYC for submitting this article for publication.