New Blog Feature: Andrews View

In other sports news today, it seems like the transfer window is taking some shape. As a new feature to my blog I will be giving my own thoughts on the recent transfer activities and rumours regarding the Premiership clubs and the European Giants.

Gill insists there is money available
Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists there is money available should Sir Alex Ferguson want to dip into the transfer market. This is after Sir Alex has previously said he is not interested in any new players.

Andrews view:
Sir Alex has faith in his side so I don't expect Fergie to sign anyone else. Fans of Manchester United are still looking for a Ronaldo replacement and I feel David Gill has come out and said this statement to take the pressure of the Glazor family leaving the decision up to Sir Alex. If Sir Alex decides not to buy another player who are the fans to argue?

Sol Campbell to Newcastle:
After being released from Arsenal, linked with Celtic and Sunderland it now looks like Newcastle have landed the former England international. Sky Sports News understands Sol Campbell is to undergo a medical at Newcastle United ahead of joining the Premier League new boys. The signing of Campbell would be a boost for the Premiership new boy's who have only signed Dan Gosling and James Perch so far this summer.

Andrews view:
The signing of such a high profile name would be a great signing for Newcastle. However, at 35 will this signing benefit the club on the field? Campbell would add organisation and a level head at the back, something that cost Newcastle their Premiership status two seasons ago. There is a doubt on whether at 35 Campbell can take part in a whole season, possibly the main reason he was released from Arsenal for the second time. My view on this.... Sol's not cut out for the Premiership anymore.

City close in on Balotelli (Apparently):
Once again sources are telling Sky Sports news that Manchester City have agreed a fee with Inter Milan for Mario Balotelli. Reports in Italy have suggested that a £25million move has already been put in place, but it is understood that no such terms have been agreed.

Andrews View:
I won't believe this transfer until I see Mario Balotelli standing in the City of Manchester Stadium wearing a Manchester City shirt and holding a scarf above his head. The media in Italy are having a field day with this transfer saga and Balotelli's agent seems to be the only person involved who is giving honest answers. This saga will continue until the very last minute in my opinion and I expect this to be the biggest deadline deal of the summer.
One point that does interest me on this transfer is the view of new Inter Milan manager Rafa Benitez, nothing has been said about whether he wants to keep Mario Balotelli are not.

Mascherano wants out of Anfield
It is reported that after meeting with new Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson that Javier Mascherano wants out of Anfield with his only destination being Inter Milan. It has been widely reported that Mascherano wants to join up with his former boss and now it looks like he may get his wish. His representative Walter Tamer has previously suggested a move to the European champions would be a 'dream' for Mascherano.

Andrews View:
Not surprised by this at all. I expect Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti to be adding another star to the European Champions. If this happens, it spells trouble for Liverpool who would be losing out on there best players.