I think it's quite clear that Abramovich's share in the company has had a big part to play in thoes two Argentinians.
Ashley Cole and Gallas have swapped teams, Chelsea paid 5 million and gave Gallas to Arsenal for Cole last night. I think Arsenal have the better deal there. Arsenal have also swapped Reyes with Real Madrid for Baptista, that's another good move by Arsenal. Reyes isn't that special, but Baptista can score goals and Arsenal need another goal scorer that Henry.
Manchester City seem happy to offload thier players, Andy Cole has gone to Portsmouth and Sibierski has gone to Newcastle. They have brought in DeMarcus Beasley who might do well for them but I think City will struggle this year.
Manchester United have sent Giuseppe Rossi to Newcastle for a half season loan, give him some chance to play regualr first team football and hopfully make that transition from a second team player to a first team player for United later this season.