Pre-Season News - Season 2

Sunderland have come in with an £8.5 million bid for Giovani Dos Santos. The player was on loan there last season and the offer has been accepted, as it meets the minimum release clause in his contract. Werder Bremen have made a bid of £3.2m for Sebastian Bassong, which I accepted. I have Nicolas Burdisso coming to Spurs before the start of next season, so Bassong is not needed.

Dos Santos has rejected a move to Sunderland, over salary, which is a shame, because I was already spending the millions! Bassong has also rejected his proposed move! Atletico Madrid have now come in for Dos Santos for £10m - I have accpeted the bid!

The deal went through very quickly, which is good news - I now have money to spend! In addition, Bassong has now decided to go to Bordeaux in a 4.3m deal. I'm currently searching for a right back. Kyle Naughton has done well, but he's still young and improving. I have Darijo Srna in mind. I've been making bids, but they've all been rejected.

Finally, a £13.25m bid was accepted and Darijo has signed a deal. He will join the club at the beginning of the season. The new season will kick off with a trip to Bolton and then at home to Everton. Unfortunately, finishing in 7th, we didn't qualify for European competition. West Ham, as F.A.Cup runners up, take the third spot.