More transfers to come?

Sunderland signed Northern Ireland international, David Healy on a three year contract from Fulham for an undisclosed fee. The 29 year old is deem surplus to requirements at Fulham and thus, snapped up by the Black Cats as they look to bolster their firepower up front also also give some competition to the striker's berth. Having proved himself at international level with 34 goals in 63 appearances, all that's left for Healy to do now in order to make his mark, is to start scoring regularly for Roy Keane's Sunderland.


Djibril Cisse has also moved to Sunderland on a season long loan from Marseille, with an option of a permernant The striker had prevously cost Liverpool 14 million pounds and scored 24 times in 78 appearances. After he broke his leg, he was never the same again and was shipped off to Marseille. Quoted Cissie: "I'm really pleased to join a good club with good players. "Sunderland is a club I think is going to achieve things, they have big ambitions, that's why I chose to come here. I liked what the club had to say to me."


Personal comments - Various managers, including Sir Alex Ferguson (When Healy was a trainee and did not make the cut) haved failed to bring out the best Healy has shown himself to be at international level, can Roy Keane succeed where so many have failed? If Roy Keane succeeds, he would have got the bargain of the season. As for Cissie, what kind of comments is that? Its ok if his opinion of Sunderland is that they have big ambitions and will achieve them. But saying HE chose to go to Sunderland? Come on! Are there any other clubs chasing after his signature? Its not reported and I serious don't think so. Its more like Sunderland OFFERED him a way to come back to the EPL and revive his fading career. Wake up Cissie, you are not as good as before. Time to deflate your big head and get down to working harder for the Black Cats.


Let's continue with the transfer news..


Portsmouth sign Arsenal youngster Armand Traore on a season long deal. Traore plays as a left-back and is known for his blistering pace. He will be able to gain valuable first team experience and under the tutelage of Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp, improve overall on his performance. Furthermore, Portsmouth is in the Uefa Cup competition this season and a few games in the Uefa Cup competition can only do Traore some good to help prepare him for life with Arsenal in the future.

Manchester City is on the verge of signing Vincent Kompany from Bundesliga side Hamburg. Vincent Kompany is one of the most talented young defensive player and was an Arsenal target last season. However at that time, Hamburg was reluctant to let him go and Kompany himself wanted to stay and help the team qualify for European football. A year later, he was probably allowed to go only after he disobeyed club orders and insisted in taking part in the Beijing 2008 Olympics. He will be a good signing for Mark Hughes if the deal goes through.