Done deal. Reports out of Arsenal are confirming that a two-month deal for Gunner legend Thierry Henry is complete. With Arsenal set to lose both Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho, Henry will help bolster a strike core that has become heavily reliant on goals from Robin van Persie.
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2012 will add five more Generation Adidas players to the MLS.
Chelsea appear close to locking up their first signing of the January window, as Gary Cahill and the Blues are working to agree on terms. Cahill’s departure could spell more trouble for a Holden-less Bolton side. It could, however, usher in the signing of Tim Ream for the Wanderers.
Carlo Ancelotti will take over at uber-rich PSG, while David Beckham’s move to the Paris club is in doubt.
Rob Hughes of the NY Times takes a look at the fall of Blackburn.