Spreading Rumors

The summer transfer window is almost over and while the never-ending, mind-numbing sagas of Berbatov, Robinho, Kaka, Barry, Arshavin…oh god, my nose is bleeding and the eye twitch is back — please just give these men what they want so I no longer have epileptic seizures whenever I check the BBC gossip page.

Anyway, with the likes of Maurice Edu and Brad Guzan already nestled in to their new British homes, the two U.S. men’s national team members who are most rumored to still be on the move are Michael Bradley (currently at SC Heerenveen in Holland) and Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA).

From Soccer365.com:

“For what it’s worth: Italian speculation says Atalanta could also try a swoop for Heerenveen midfielder Michael Bradley, but suggested they must be willing to offer €5 million…

According to Goal, an unnamed Eredivisie team has come in for Chivas USA star Sacha Kljestan…”

But that’s not all! Goal.com also recently said that Bradley has the interest of Barclays Premier League side Middlesbrough and Hamburger SV of the Bundesliga, but Heerenveen isn’t too keen (eeeee) on selling him right now. Plus, there are still those rumors that Bradley could join Freddy Adu in Monaco.

First off, I think the Eredivisie could be a good fit for Sacha — seems like a place where young players can develop and gain notice from bigger European clubs and leagues.

As for Bradley, even if he does stay put this week, you have to think that a move to bigger and better things is inevitable for him (if not January then certainly next summer). Whether it be Serie A, the Premiership, or Bundesliga, he’s definitely ready for that next step.

Where would you most like to see these guys end up? One of the destinations listed? Somewhere else? Uzbekistan perhaps?

(Can’t add pictures to this post for some reason, so just imagine it was illustrated with the kinds of beautiful images that make your eyes weep in joyous awe of their majesty…you know, those of naked ladies and dudes getting kicked in the head.)