Tranfer Deadline Day : I cannot wait!

 

Transfer deadline day, the twists, the turns, the drama.

Whether it be Harry Redknapp leaning out of his car window, Arsene Wenger reassuring the fans that Arsenal have a strong enough squad, or Joe Kinnear spotted mingling with Paris Hilton in a French holiday resort, the final day of the transfer window almost always lives up to its billing.

This year more than ever the excitement is palpable. At the time of writing this the transfer of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid has finally been confirmed, FINALLY. But this move could prove the catalyst that makes 2nd September 2013 the most dramatic deadline day yet.

Bale's arrival in the Spanish capital frees up some big players who have long been admired by clubs in the Premier League. Even clubs the size of Real Madrid need some form of income, and it looks increasingly likely that Kaka, Di Maria, and Ozil are their means of adding some cash to the coffers at the Bernabeu.


Reports tonight claim Ozil is about the sign for Arsenal, if true this would be a huge signal of intent from the Gunners and end a summer of complains from the Emirates faithful. Ozil would be a tremendous addition to England's top division as one of the most exciting players to watch in world football.  Twitter also claims Di Maria and Benzema might be on their way to North London, has Wenger suddenly found the cheque book?!

Away from Arsenal the Champions look likely to do business tomorrow too. Manchester United have been clear in the attempts to sign a creative midfield player, something which I imagine will become an even greater priority following their toothless display at Anfield earlier today. Baines and Fellani too have been the subject of bid from their former boss with the Belgian looking most likely to swap Merseyside for Manchester.

Chelsea and Manchester City would appear to have their business done and dusted, although I wouldn't bet against either of these two splashing the cash again before the window shuts. Liverpool meanwhile seem guaranteed to add Sakho, Ilori and Moses to their ranks while Tom Ince could yet be a further addition at White Hart Lane.

Up and down the division teams will be looking to strengthen while some will be desperate to offload those providing unnecessary drains on their wage budget. Peter Odemwinge should finally leave West Brom tomorrow after over six months of trying to push through a move away. I'm surprised nobody managed to spot him in a petrol station earlier today as he fills up in the expectation of one of his traditional last day road trips.

Yohan Cabaye also likely to depart his current club before 11pm tomorrow evening. While Arsenal now seems an unlikely destination for the Frenchman, don't rule out a bid from big spending PSG. Should he move Alan Pardew has targeted Wigan's James McCarthy as the man to bring in, with Everton also keen on the Republic of Ireland playmaker.

 

I really am like a kid at Christmas with tomorrow shaping up to be one of the iconic days in this year's sporting calendar. Indeed the moves made on deadline day can often make or break a season, with many clubs looking to sign their own Christophe Dugarry.

Football fans of the English divisions, sit back, relax, and enjoy deadline day.