Jari Litmanen
- Date of Birth: 20 February 1971
- Birthplace: Lahti, Lahti, Finland
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Joel Pohjanpalo on Stoke City radar
Finnish forward Joel Pohjanpalo is being monitored by Stoke City. Mark Hughes is desperate to tie up a deal for the HJK Helsinki forward before the transfer window closes.
Preview: Man City vs Fulham
Today could be the day that Fulham's relegation is decided and the City of Manchester Stadium is not the easiest of places to visit. However, Fulham could shock a few with a result here, but Sven-Goran Eriksson has demanded a strong finish to save his job - and an Intertoto Cup place.
Preview: Fulham vs Liverpool
If Fulham ever wanted a chance to get three points over Premiership rivals Liverpool - now would be the perfect time - the Reds sights are firmly focused on the midweek encounter with Chelsea in the Champions League, and Rafa Benitez has decided to rest some of his players.
Preview: Reading - Fulham
A win is absolutely necessary for Fulham if they are to stand any chance of Premiership survival, and Steve Coppell promised earlier in the week that Reading wil do all they can to pick up a victory,
Preview: Newcastle vs Fulham
A relegation battle between two sides who have had a shocking season in the Premiership. Kevin Keegan is still desperately searching for his first win in the Premiership, while Roy Hodgson will still be flying high after their 1-0 victory over Everton last week. Newcastle will take heart from the fact that Fulham have not won in 31 games on the road.
Preview: Boro vs Fulham
Some important results have helped Middlesbrough move up the Premiership table, but Fulham still lie in the disastrous position of 19th in the table. Roy Hodgson is starting to feel the pressure, and the debut of Afonso Alves may inspire Middlesbrough to victory.
Preview: Fulham vs Villa
Aston Villa know that a win today will help keep the pressure on fourth placed Everton in the battle for Champions League qualification, and Fulham boss Roy Hodgson must certainly feel uneasy after a difficult start to life back in the Premiership. For him, the pressure is certainly mounting.
Litmanen joins Fulham
Fulham have announced the signing of Finnish legend Jari Litmanen on a short term deal until the end of the season. Fulham are desperate to bring experience into their squad as they mount a Premiership rescue challenge.
Hodgson wants more players
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has admitted that they are looking to add more new faces to the squad. The deal for Marlon King might've fell through, but Hodgson appears to be close to making a move for Finnish legend Jari Litmanen.
Arsenal tracking Eremenko
Arsenal appear to be interested in signing Saturn's Russian/Finnish midfielder Alexei Eremenko. Arsenal had already been linked with a move for the midfielder in the past, but sources close to the club claim Wenger is about to snap up Alexei on a 4 year deal for £5 million.
