Original article: http://www.futbolred.com/camerinos/hugo-rodallega-seria-uno-de-los-refuerzos-del-arsenal-para-la-proxima-temporada/7587588

English newspaper “The Sun”  reported that manager Arsene Wenger has plans to add 24-year Colombian forward, who plays that country for Wigan.

The player is wanted by several teams, including Liverpool, Aston Villa and now Arsenal, a club that would offer 10 million pounds for the services of the Colombian international.

According to The Sun, ” Arsenal’s boss was impressed with Rodallega, who has scored nine goals in the Premiership for Wigan.”

The paper even said that Roberto Martinez, Wigan’s manager, was thinking in the Espanyol striker José Callejón to replace Rodallega.

Wigan stands in the 16th position and will face Portsmouth this weekend, a direct rival in the battle for avoiding relegation.
My two cents:  Rodallega has shown throughout his career that he hasn’t been inferior to any challenge. However, Arsenal has a long list of strikers and many more are targeted so his chances of being a starter are slim. He would be better at Liverpool.

From Futbolred.com

Argentinian side Godoy Cruz’s 32 year old Colombian striker had a fight after training with Federico Higuain, Gonzalo’s brother and Castillo’s teammate and attacking partner at Godoy Cruz. The fight happened in front of the rest of the team after training in the city of Mendoza.
This was confirmed by the Argentine newspaper ‘Ole’, which highlights the event in its online edition and adds that “coach Omar Andrés Asad suspended the practice but said both players will start next Sunday”.

Jairo Castillo is one of the most successful players in the team coached by ‘El Turco’ Asad and is second in the standings in the Argentine Clausura tournament, three points behind leaders Independiente.

Godoy Cruz’s next game is on April the 12th, when they will play against Velez Sarsfield on one of the most attractive fixtures of the day.

From Goal.Com

Crisis- laden Juventus seem poised to dip in the transfer market for players who can be part of a winning project next season. Among t Vecchia Signora se encuentra James Rodríguez , colombiano que milita en Banfield . Among the favorites to don the “Vecchia Signora” jersey is James Rodriguez, a Colombian playmaker who shines for Argentinan side Banfield.

The Colombian player has made quite an impact in Argentina and up to four teams in the old continent are rumored to be interested in him.

Rodriguez seems to be interested in joining either the Spanish League or the English Premier League, but it is Juventus who has shown more interest in signing him.

In fact, Bruno Carpeggiani, the player’s agent was recently in Turin apparently listening to Juventus’ offer for Rodriguez’ services .

Si las negociaciones entre ambas partes llegan a buen puerto, la Juventus debería pactar el precio del jugador con Banfield, que podría estar entre los 6 o 7 millones de dólares.

If negotiations between both parties come to fruition, Juventus then would have to agree on the price of the player with Banfield, which could ask for at least 6 or 7 million euros.

Juan Guillermo Cuadrado from Medellín to Udinese:
The italians have been quite interested in Colombian football after their great discovery of Christian Zapata have now nailed the player who seems perfect to become Camilo Zuñiga’s understudy at right wing (see below).  Altough his transfer smells a little as a case of “too early to leave”, the kid is tenacious and under the right guidance he can explode and become something remarkable. Udinese are also after hot prospect Wilson Cuero, an u-17 national teamer from Millonarios.

Camilo Zuñiga from Siena to Napoli.

The most recognized and improved Colombian abroad at the moment, Zuñiga is a beast in the right wing and i’m certainly glad that the world is realizing that. Hopefully Lavezzi will still be around and the Napolitans have a competitive squad to match Zuñiga’s quality.

Fabián Vargas from Boca to Almería.

Vargas was quick to jump ship after his contract with the Xeneizes after seeing how the Ribera outfit brought back Alfio Basile, a coach who permanently benched him (or more like vanished him) during his first tenure. It will be interesting to see how Vargas links up with Almería boss Hugo Sanchez who apparently made his signing a personal request. A clear example of taking the last train to Europe. Hopefully one for the long run.

Jonathan Estrada from Millonarios to Real Sociedad.

A deal which could be scuppered according to last minute reports, but if it goes trough it opens again the door for Colombians in this team (now in La Segunda) which had many clients in the past such as Victor Bonilla, John Viafara and Edwin Congo, with mixed results among them.

Aquivaldo Mosquera from Sevilla to América (Mex.)

Aquivaldo didn’t exactly become a fan favorite during his stance at Sanchez Pizjuán and I’m sure many will write off this move as the confirmation of him as an European failure. But Aquivaldo has been written off before and went on to become the rock solid leader of Pachuca’s defence. I expect good things from him in a league where he already excelled.

Brayan Angulo to Deportivo La Coruña

One of those that came out of nowhere and having nothing to do with Colombian football. But this 19-year-old has big shoes to fill as he could be the replacement for Filipe Luis, the next Barca signing for the left back position. <— Update. Angulo will now compete with Filipe, as he won’t go to Barça.

****UPDATE****

Abel Aguilar to Zaragoza

The present and future of Colombian D-mids continues his successful Spanish spell now in the Primera División. A logical development for a player who always demonstrated having what it takes to face big challenges. He will be in a league competing directly with Fabián Vargas, and that competition might well end up being for a starting spot in the NT.

Radamel Falcao García to Porto

A coup for the dragons after the Benfica rumor was loud and clear enough. But the Oporto outfit simplt outbid their Lisbon rivals for the signing of one of the most coveted properties of the South American Market. It was expected that he would link-up with another Colombian up front, but…

Wason Rentería to At. Mineiro

Despite having a breakthrough loan season at Sporting Braga, Wason ended being shipped back to Brazil as Porto plans for replacing Lisandro López seem to include more players than just Falcao. Still Brazil is known territory for Wason so his progress won’t be stopped.

Expect more updates….