Sunday 17 May 2009

Latest Premier league gossip and transfer news

All the latest snipits from the tabloids with hyperlink going straight to the newspaper where the story came from :

Carlos Tevez broke down in tears as he waved an apparent final farewell to Manchester United supporters, following the goalless draw with Arsenal that clinched their third successive Premier League title. He had earlier told Argentine TV: "I know that I am not going to continue at Manchester United."
(Full story: Observer)

Angry supporters hurled bottles and sprayed beer at the entrance to Old Trafford in protest against the club's alleged treatment of Tevez.
(Full story: News of the World)

Liverpool are the front-runners to sign the Argentine, in a deal variously reported to be worth between £22m and £26m.
(Full story: Sunday Express)

Sir Alex Ferguson is "not contemplating retiring" and has set his sights on at least another five years in football management.
(Full story: News of the World)

Ferguson is lining up defender Rio Ferdinand for a coaching role once his current contract expires in 2013, while Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes are both expected to take on some coaching responsibilities at the club this summer.
(Full story: News of the World)


Robin Van Persie could be set to leave Arsenal, who are considering cashing in on the striker after contract talks stalled. (Full story: News of the World)

Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger's summer transfer kitty at Arsenal has been reduced to just £13m.
(Full story: Mail on Sunday)

Mark Hughes wants to bring Benfica pair Luisao and Oscar Cardozo to Manchester City.
(Full story: News of the World)

Michael Owen will take a 50% drop in pay if it helps him secure a summer move away from Newcastle. (Full story: Sunday Express)

But Alan Shearer has asked Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to make sure the services of defender Sebastien Bassong are secured on a permanent basis, to ward off interest from Arsenal.
(Full story: Sunday Telegraph)

Aston Villa have joined Liverpool and Spurs in the queue to sign Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing.
(Full story: News of the World)

Fulham are confident they can lure Paul Scharner from Wigan in a £6m deal.
(Full story: News of the World)

Bolton boss Gary Megson is keen on a £2m deal to sign Joey Barton from Newcastle, but first has to convince the Bolton board the midfielder is worth the gamble.
(Full story: News of the World)

Wigan are set to snatch Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher from under Celtic's noses.
(Full story: News of the World)

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