There have been plenty of stories circulating this week, and particularly today, regarding Americans plying their trade abroad, and it's time to catch everyone up on the latest:
Michael Bradley has NOT completed a transfer to Aston Villa, despite reports out of Germany suggesting otherwise. His New York-based agent, Ron Waxman, categorically denied the reports, calling them untrue. As it stands, Aston Villa is without a manager, and while I'd still bet on Bradley winding up at Villa, it's a safe bet that a Bradley transfer won't be completed until a manager is named. That only makes sense when you're talking about a potential 5 million Euro transfer.
Despite some earlier reports out of Turkey suggesting that Jozy Altidore might stay with Bursaspor, sources have told SBI that there is no chance of Altidore returning to the Turkish club. He remains under contract with Villarreal, but is considering options from elsewhere in Europe.
Herculez Gomez is being dealt to Estudiantes Tecos, but the transaction has yet to be finalized. The original reports had Gomez and Braulio Luna heading to Tecos from Pachuca for Mauro Cejas. A source with knowledge of the deal tells SBI that the trade is, in fact, Gomez for Cejas and cash considerations, and that Luna is heading to Tecos in an unrelated move.
Brad Friedel has yet to make a move, but Fox Soccer Channel will reveal news on Friedel's future on tonight's Fox Soccer Report (10pm). One things seems clear with Friedel, he won't be returning to Aston Villa. I reported on Twitter two weeks ago that sources had told me Friedel would sign with Tottenham, while reports last week had Friedel signing with Liverpool. We'll find out tonight just where he will go.
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What do you think of these developments? Hoping Bradley stays at Villa? Where would you like to see Altidore wind up? Who do you see Friedel signing with?
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