Where is Hazard heading too? (Part 2)

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5. Arsenal F.C- 

                         After their miserable performances this season, Arsene Wenger has got quite a stick from his own fans to spend money. A potential knockout blow was handed to Arsenal in the champions league by AC Milan after a 4-0 rout at San Siro and Wenger surely looks to be ready for rebuilding this side by axing many of his players this summer. Moreover, Hazard has announced that he would love to renew his partnership with the former Lille man Gervinho and also wants a re union with his cousin Vermaelen . He is also impressed by the style of Arsenal's play. There have been rumours that a deal has already been struck with Lille and is kept under wraps till  summer.

My Verdict: One of the most likeliest destinations as he would get guaranteed play time and also Arsenal's youth academy is well known to give chance to their young stars. The only thing which keeps Hazard is the reluctance of Arsene to spend. Moreover, Arsenal need to get the 4th Champions league spot to grab this young star.

6. Chelsea F.C-

                           Another London side who are keen  on Hazard is Chelsea F.C. With AVB removing the old and dead logs from his team, he would love to acquire the services of this youngster.Hazard has himself praised Chelsea for their quality but Chelsea's inconsistent performances this season have got them fighting for the 4th spot with Arsenal rather than challenge for the title. This has put AVB under a lot of pressure from the Chelsea owner only a few know whether Chelsea will have a new manager by the end of this league or not. 

My Verdict: Outbidding their rivals Arsenal for the priced youngster should not be a problem. Moreover Hazard's claims of joining a side with history and also the uncertain atmosphere in the club can work against them. With Sturridge also unhappy it remains to be seen whether Hazard would star a new era in Chelsea or not. Chelsea too need the 4th Champions League spot

 7. Tottenham Hotspurs F.C

                            The Power of London has certainly shifted this season as Tottenaham are the onlyLondon team in England to challenge the two Manchester clubs. With experience and youth, both on their side and a great manager Harry Redknapp, this team could provide a perfect platform for Hazard to showcase his skills. He, too has recently admitted that Tottenham is one such club he is certainly thinking of going to. Moreover his father speaking that he would love his son to go to a club which is not the best and a one below the best further adds fuel to fire that this could be his place afteral.

My Verdict: Likely contenders for grabbing Hazard, Moreover they are well on their way to Champions league next year. The only two problems that might occur are outbidding the other teams and also the speculation of Harry Redknapp ready for the England job after this summer. This might change Hazard's mind to look for other options.

Final Verdict: 

Chelsea and Arsenal lead the chase for signing the youngster as they both can give him playing time and also help him achieve Champions league berth. Tottenham are snapping on their heels for signing Hazard. Real Madrid take the 4th spot in the chase followed by City and Barcleona. 

Hazard should most likely end up either in Arsenal or Chelsea depending on who gets the Champions League berth.

Written By,

Rishabh Ghai

Where is Hazard heading too? (Part 1)

The name which has been doing the rounds in the newspapers so far is Eden Hazard.The transfer saga of the Belgian international still rages on as hoards of clubs are on him like bees him to get his signature. Eden, himself has made it public that he would love to go to a club where his talent can be harnessed. Lille's thought of keeping their star player with them have surely vanished.

There are a number of clubs all across the Europe who are interested in the Lille playmaker. Let us look at the possibility of his transfer to all these clubs:


1.  Paris -St German (PSG)-
                              PSG with a new owner and a new manager (Ancelloti) have already started rebuilding their side with some star additions. Hazard is one of their primary transfer target this year. The possibility of Hazard joining this year is quite low since he has already said that he does not want to strengthen a rival of the and and his next destination will not be a french team.

My Verdict: There is no chance that he will join PSG as he has already said it in open.


2. Real Madrid- 
                              The team looks to be on a mission to re store their lost pride and once again challenge the likes of Barcelona for the title of the best team in the world. Their policy has turned from experience to youth and are now focusing on bringing young upcoming stars to the Bernabeu. This team ,with a lot of money  have the potential to snatch Hazard.

My Verdict:  A likely place for the footballer with the caliber of  Hazard  but Madrid have enough young and experienced players in the form of Ozil, Ronaldo, Khadeira, Ramos and many more. Going to Madrid would mean going to bench for the Belgian which he certainly does not want. An option other than Madrid is more likely.

3. Barcelona-
                            The believers of the beautiful game of football have grabbed all the latest talents of the world recently and also their Nou Camp academy are producing some exciting youngsters like Cuenca, Thiago and many more. This club seems to be the least likely target for Hazard.

My Verdict: Barcelona have already spent a lot of money on Alexis Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas this summer and hence would not like to loosen their purse for a while to come. Moreover, with the talent at their disposal already they would not want to add another person to their already strong bench.

4. Manchester City F.C-
                               The new "cash splashers" of the present footballing world have reportedly shown a lot of interest in the 21 year old Belgian. Their policy is to buy him and loan him back to Lille. This is a smart move considering that Lille would love have their playmaker with them back for atleast one more year. This deal would be profitable for both the teams but as for Hazard, this will be a step going back.

My Verdict: If Lille were to have their say they would love to negotiate this deal but Hazard has made it quite clear that he does not want to play in France for some time to come now.

THE MYSTERY CONTINUES IN THE PART 2 OF THIS ARTICLE IN WHICH WE WILL LOOK AT THE LEADING CONTENDERS FOR HAZARD'S SIGNATURE...................

All Hail King Henry!

The love affair of the great legend rekindled with the Arsenal football Club when he was loaned from the New York Red Bulls in the January as what can be said as a late Christmas gift to the disgruntled fans of this club by Arsene Wenger.

Nobody would have thought that Henry who had come to Arsenal to keep himself fit, would find himself being involved in getting the club back on track for Champion's League qualification.

The manager played a true master stroke when he inquired about the availability of the former Barcelona star and Arsenal legend to the New York Red Bulls. What appeared to be a great PR stunt turned out to be a great signing following the loss of Gervinho and Chamakh to the African Cup of Nations. Less favoured by the pundits before his arrival, Henry truly showed why he is the highest scorer of the club.

Coming off the bench to score the winner against Leeds was the  least anyone could have expected from the 34 year old. But he did it. Song's incisive pass to Henry followed by the finish of the "Old Days" showed that he still has what it takes to play in the premier league.

This was followed by a minor injury which prevented him to take part in the 2-1 loss against Manchester United.

He put in some decent performances against Bolton Wanderers and Aston Villa but couldn't find himself a goal. He finally got his premier league strike in the  7-1 win over Blackburn Rovers. Robin Van persie's pass to Henry, followed by a lucky deflection, took the ball past the the former England international Paul Robinson.

But his most telling touch came in the 90th minute against Sunderland. Arsenal looked to have wasted another opportunity to get back into the top 4 when they were 1-1 at the stadium of light. But Andrey Arshavin's beautiful cross was met by the the Henry's priced right foot. The ball went into the net and with that Arsenal went into the top 4.  Although tied on points and goal difference with Chelsea, Arsenal look to be the favourites to grab the last Champion's League spot .

As Henry plays his last game of his second run at the Arsenal career against AC Milan at the San Siro ,he would love to repeat his heroics of the 5-1 win against Inter Milan in 2003 where he scored a hat trick. Although, it seems unlikely, Henry has definitely been coy over his Red Bulls future by saying, "You can never say never" to Arsenal and also stating that he would love to help the club again if needed.

A possibility of a third stint at Arsenal?




Maybe.

Written by,
Rishabh Ghai

PS: my next article will be on the transfer saga of Eden Hazard. Hope you liked this one.