Chelsea have opted to send the Super Eagles star and Afcon hero to Liverpool on loan for the duration of the 2013-14 season. The move is a smart one for everyone involved.

The move is not a permanent one, and a year-long loan deal gives the young Nigerian the opportunity to enjoy a year of Premier League action in the knowledge that his bridges are not burned at Chelsea.

Indeed, some of Mourinho’s assembly of rich attacking and creative talents are likely to fall by the wayside over the coming 12 months.

Mata, for example, is still to receive the glowing commendation of his new boss, Eto’o and Frank Lampard, for all their prestige and prodigious abilities, are heading towards their career finales, while Demba Ba and Fernando Torres are unlikely to enjoy long and prosperous futures at Stamford Bridge.

There is no reason why Moses cannot impress at Liverpool, and thrive enough to earn himself an extended existence in West London.

I, for one, anticipate a big year ahead for the 22-year-old winger.

The Gunners smashed their transfer record with the €47 million signing from Real Madrid, and his new team-mate believes it is a statement of intent to their top-flight rivals

Arsenal attacker Theo Walcott believes the signing of Mesut Ozil proves the club are serious Premier League contenders this season.

The Germany playmaker completed a €47 million move from Real Madrid on deadline day, becoming Arsenal's fourth signing of the window following Yaya Sanogo, Mathieu Flamini and Emiliano Viviano.

Arsenal lost their opening game of the season at home to Aston Villa, but have since reached the Champions League group stage and beat rivals Tottenham 1-0 on Sunday, and Walcott feels the addition of Ozil will only improve the team further.

"It definitely shows a statement that we are ready to step up," Walcott told reporters.

"We had a disappointing start to the season, but we have bounced back and it is looking fantastic now."With the likes of Ozil joining the club, it is only going to boost everyone."Ozil, who scored nine and assisted 16 goals last season, is in line to make his Arsenal debut when they travel to Sunderland on September 14.

The national team’s preparation has been up tempo with the arrival in camp of top players on Tuesday afternoon as the squad prepares for Saturday’s game against Malawi

After a dull Monday afternoon, the Super Eagles camp at the Transcorp Metropolitan Hotel came alive on Tuesday afternoon with almost all the top players already in town.

However, only 12 of them trained in the evening session at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar.

Among early trainers for the African champions are standing skipper, Vincent Enyeama, Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi, goalkeepers Ausin Ejide and Chigozie Agbim. New Turkey recruit, Godfrey Oboabona, James Okwuosa, who was the first player to arrive camp on Monday morning, Brown Ideye, Solomon Kwambe, Benjamin Francis, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Lazio midfield anchor, Ogenyi Onazi and Uche Nwofor, who scored two beautiful goals against South Africa in the Mandela Challenge.

When the team arrived camp its hotel other players who came in through Abuja were already waiting. Among them were Efe Ambrose, Sunday Mba, Ahmed Musa, Obinna Nsofor and Victor Moses.

Head Coach, Stephen Keshi has said he is happy with the response of the players and he expects a good game against Malawi on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke has assured that the entire state will be out to support the team on Saturday, declaring that he was sure that the team will whip the mouthy Malawians come Saturday.

Imoke spoke through Sports Commissioner, Hon Patrick Ugbe, who had to cough out time of his busy schedule to watch the closing moments of the team’s training on Tuesday evening.

“We have His Excellency’s support and that of the entire people of Cross River and we are sure that the team will not only win but win well,” Ugbe told Keshi after training on Tuesday evening. 

The Belgian completed a protracted €32.5 million move on deadline day, and now has his sights set on making his mark at a club he has always wanted to represent

Marouane Fellaini says his move to Manchester United has enabled him to realise his childhood dream of joining "the biggest club in the world".

The Belgium international completed a €32.5 million move to Old Trafford on deadline day, after having seen a number of bids for his services rejected by Everton.

However, while the midfielder admitted the protracted nature of the move was tortuous, the chance to play for the Premier League champions made the struggle more than worth it.

"I’m very, very happy," Fellaini told the club's official website. "It’s a big moment for me. 

"I waited for a long time, I’ve worked hard for this and I’m very happy to join this big club, this great club. I hope to do everything for this club.

"It’s the biggest club in the world, so of course I wanted to join this club. I tried everything to join the club.

"It’s been difficult, a very long day. I waited to the end… I know the situation, but this day has been very long.

"When I was young it was a dream to play for Manchester United. Now I’m here so I’ll try to give my best to the club. I want to win trophies. That’s the most important thing."

Fellaini, who is currently on international duty, joined Everton from Standard Liege in 2008.