Transfer Round-Up: MLS Chase for Fowler is over, Ajax brings in two old guys, and Edgar Barreto moves to Serie A

Robbie Fowler, the Liverpool loyalist, has ended his hunt for a new club. Apparently, at one time, Fowler had been courted by Steve Nicol and the New England Revolution, and less religiously, the New York Red Bulls. Neither struck his fancy. Then came the A-League - Sydney was taking a look at him. Fowler wanted nothing to do with the distance. Fowler - clearly a homebody - decided finally on Cardiff City, a English Championship squad with a good amount of cash. Perfect for Cardiff, as they just lost their big gun Michael Chopra to newly promoted Sunderland and Roy Keane. Regardless, hopefully Fowler can put together a couple more solid goalscoring years and propel the squad to the Premiership.


Ajax has a thing for aging Spanish veterans and this offseason's transfer window sees not many changes. At first, maybe, as they went and raided freshly relegated Charlton Athletic for winger Dennis Rommedahl. The Danish international previously played for PSV Eindhoven so competition in the Dutch Eredivisie will come as no surprise. The second signing is clearly for the short term as Ajax swooped for 35-year old Ismael Urzaiz of Athletic Bilbao. Urzaiz will join Roger and Gabri as two other aging Spaniards. Is the Eredivisie a retirement league? No - Henk Ten Cate just likes old Spaniards, can't fault him for that.

Edgar Barreto - one of my favorite prospects from Paraguay - has moved on to Reggina of Italian Serie A. He showed his promise against the United States at Copa America, scoring Paraguay's first goal. The midfielder has been playing with NEC Nijmegen in the Dutch Eredivisie and has become transfer bait due to the club's need for cash. Known for his off-the-ball work and hard work ethic, no doubt he'll be a hit at Reggina who desperately need some sort of midfield spark to ensure survival in Serie A. This kid should undoubtedly shine.