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Tag: Benfica
Return of Taarabt: how Adel reinvented himself at Benfica
Adel Taarabt has been called many things. Martin Jol, his manager at Tottenham, labelled him “a wizard”. A few years later at QPR, Harry Redknapp described him “three stone overweight.” Both are probably close to being true. But nobody ever dared to call the Moroccan a defensive midfielder, even Taarabt
Why Gedson Fernandes to Tottenham makes the most sense
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United target Gedson Fernandes in England for talks?
It's go time as the winter window opens on Jan. 1 in England, Germany, France and China. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Man United target Gedson Fernandes in England for talks? Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes is being strongly linked to Manchester
Transfer Talk: Man City, Man United could start bidding war over Benfica’s Ruben Dias
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man City, Man United could start bidding war for Ruben Dias
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United scouting Portugal duo Dias, Luis
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United and Real Madrid battle for Felix
The Premier League transfer window is open. You can click here to review all the latest transfers and keep up to date with all the latest gossip below. Transfer window grades | When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Man United and Real Madrid battle for Felix Benfica