Wednesday 9 February 2011

All The latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news, you can use the links to go to the news paper or media which published the story, this will be a weekly round up of what the papers have been saying.

9th Feb 2011

Newcastle are in talks over possible moves for two unemployed strikers - former Middlesbrough and Arsenal man Jeremie Aliadiere and Brazilian Ewerthon, who was released by Sao Paulo-based club Palmeiras in January.
Full story: Metro

Toon boss Alan Pardew will attempt to prise Roman Pavlyuchenko away from Tottenham this summer after the Russian striker said he was unhappy with his bit-part role at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com

Serie A's Roma, too, are lining up a move for 29-year-old Pavlyuchenko as they prepare to offload attacking pair Mirko Vucinic and Adriano in the off-season.
Full story: Metro

Manchester United have been linked with a surprise swoop for Barcelona's former Liverpool player Javier Mascherano, with Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson keen to add a defensive midfielder to his ranks.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com

Everton are poised to offer midfielder Marouane Fellaini a new contract in a bid to fend off interest from Chelsea.
Full story: talkSPORT


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8th Feb 2011

Everton goalkeeper Jan Mucha admits he had not expected to spend so long on the bench since his summer move from Legia Warsaw and that he will look for a new club if the situation remains the same. (Przeglad Sportowy).

West Ham defender Julien Faubert has denied he refused to sit on the bench against Birmingham on Sunday. The Frenchman was named as a substitute after Matthew Upson suffered an injury during the warm-up, but had already left the ground after he claims he was told he was not required.
Full story: the Sun

Palermo's Slovenian playmaker Josip Ilicic would be interested in a move to Tottenham, but is unlikely to leave Italy for the next two years according to his agent.
Full story: IMScouting

After signing Liverpool striker Fernando Torrres for £50m, Chelsea have turned their sights to Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. Owner Roman Abramovich is prepared to sanction another £50m move to bring in the midfielder.
Full story: the Sun

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has refused to rule out a move to Manchester United once Edwin van der Sar hangs up his gloves at the end of the season.
Full story: the Sun

Fulham are lining up a deal to sign Swedish full-back Behrang Safari on a free transfer after the 25-year-old decided to quit FC Basle at the end of the season.
Full story: talkSPORT

Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese has described some of the approaches made by Premier League clubs for winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during January as "unprofessional".
Full story: Daily Telegraph


Wigan are favourites to sign Coventry City's Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood on a Bosman free transfer in the summer but face competition from Everton and Celtic.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool will this summer look to follow up their purchase of Luis Suarez from Ajax by attempting to lure his former team-mate Christian Eriksen to Anfield. The Danish playmaker has been likened to a young Dennis Bergkamp.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Arsenal are lining up a club record summer bid for £25m-rated Sevilla winger Jesus Navas.
Full story: talkSPORT

Lyon keeper Hugo Lloris has opened the door for a move to Manchester United during the summer by admitting he may quit the French club.
Full story: talkSPORT

Chelsea are lining up former caretaker manager Guus Hiddink as a replacement for sporting director Frank Arnesen. Arnesen's contract expires at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool owner John W Henry has hinted that Kenny Dalglish will be given the managerial position on a permanent basis. "I haven't come across any sportsman in any sport anywhere in the world who is more beloved by the fans than Kenny," said Henry.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Former England boss Steve McClaren is not interested in the vacant position at West Brom after being sacked by German side Wolfsburg.
Full story: the Guardian

Former Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson remains the West Brom board's preferred replacement for Roberto Di Matteo.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton is set to sign a contract extension with the club, despite misgivings over the sale of striker Andy Carroll to Liverpool. (Daily Telegraph)

Midfielder Charlie Adam insists that ambition and not money will be the driving force when he eventually leaves Blackpool. The Scotland midfielder is expected to be sold in the summer after handing in a transfer request in January. Blackpool turned down offers from Liverpool, Tottenham and Aston Villa in the transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Ham midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger is hoping to make his long-awaited comeback for the reserves when they face West Brom on Wednesday night. The German has not played for the Hammers since joining from Lazio in the summer because of thigh injury.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool are considering adding Blackburn goalkeeping coach Bobby Mimms to Kenny Dalglish's backroom staff. (Daily Telegraph)


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7th Feb 2011

Sam Allardyce will not apply for the head coach vacancy at West Brom, Press Association Sport understands.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has admitted that a move for New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry is "not possible" after he was linked with the Frenchman in the January transfer window.
Full story: Evening Chronicle

Arsenal and Inter Milan have both made enquiries about the availability of Sevilla winger Jesus Navas ahead of possible summer bids.
Full story: IM Scouting

Bolton manager Owen Coyle is in talks with Chelsea about keeping striker Daniel Sturridge on loan next season after the 21-year-old scored in each of his first two games for his new club.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko looks likely to leave White Hart Lane in the summer after telling a Russian newspaper he is unhappy with life on the bench under manager Harry Redknapp.
Full story: the Sun

Manchester United are tracking Celtic's Honduran left-back Emilio Izaguirre and may make a bid in the summer for the 24-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United are planning a swoop for Newcastle's Ivory Coast midfielder Cheik Tiote.
Full story: Caughtoffside

Former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson will be offered a quick return to football by West Brom as they draw up a shortlist to replace Roberto Di Matteo, who was relieved of his duties on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mail

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce could fill the Baggies vacancy. Allardyce was once a player and assistant manager at the Hawthorns.
Full story: Daily Express

Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara, who is on loan at Wolves, says the Midlands side need to start beating the teams around them if they want to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Wolves have defeated Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United this season but are still in the relegation zone.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is unlikely to be punished by the Football Association for venting his anger at referee Phil Dowd on Twitter after Saturday's 4-4 draw against Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mail



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6th Feb 2011

Manchester City face another fight to hold on to Carlos Tevez, with Inter Milan coach Leonardo keen to sign the striker for £25m in the summer. The Argentine handed in a transfer request at Eastlands earlier this season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Real Madrid will make their move for Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard in the summer with manager Jose Mourinho to be handed a £25m kitty to land the England 30-year-old star.
Full story: The People

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis will renew his bid to sign Liverpool's Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Chelsea and Real Madrid are set to fight it out for the services of Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery. The Frenchman is contracted until 2015.
Full story: imscouting.com

With Edwin van der Sar retiring at the end of the season, Manchester United have stepped up their quest to find a new goalkeeper as they battle with Bayern Munich over Schalke 04 and Germany's number one Manuel Neuer, valued at £22m.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen to bring in Portuguese international centre-back Pepe from Real Madrid to beef up his defence.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Sir Alex Ferguson is looking to sign up Argentine wonder boy Juan Manuel Iturbe. Dubbed the new Lionel Messi, the striker is set to go to Portuguese club Porto when he turns 18 but insiders claims the move will be short-term.
Full story: The People

Newcastle are keeping close tabs on Ajax and Moroccan striker Mounir El Hamdaoui as they being their search for a replacement for offloaded Andy Carroll.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Manchester City are in talks with representatives of Barcelona right-back Dani Alves as they prepare a £42m bid for the 27-year-old.
Full story: imscouting.com

Chelsea are hoping to make another attempt at landing Newcastle defensive midfielder Cheik Tiote in three months after failing to sign the 24-year-old Ivory Coast star in the latest transfer window.
Full story: News of the World - subscription only

Mike Ashley has no intention of selling Newcastle United and has re-affirmed his commitment to staying in charge at St James' Park.

Full story: Sunday Mirror

Frustrated Spurs forward Roman Pavlyuchenko has warned manager Harry Redknapp he will quit the club if he is kept on the bench.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Some of Chelsea's biggest stars could face a potential tax bill of almost £12m after the club announced that the taxman is investigating their image rights contracts.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

New Chelsea signing Fernando Torres has claimed his desire to leave Liverpool was motivated by the Anfield club breaking promises made to him about investment in the team.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed he would like Serb Dragan Stojkovic to replace him at the Emirates. The Yugoslavia legend played under the Frenchman at Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan. "Our ideas are the same and we both strive for perfect football," Wenger said.
Full story: News of the World - subscription only

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5th Feb 2011

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign on-loan striker Emmanuel Adebayor permanently but the Spanish club are only likely to offer half the £23m he cost Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United could be ready to swoop for Atletico Madrid keeper David De Gea after the Spanish club confirmed they will let him leave if he wants to move.
Full story: talkSPORT

Italian side Juventus are believed to be lining up an £8m offer for Tottenham left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto, according to reports in Italy.
Full story: talkSPORT

Manchester City are plotting a shock raid to bring Wayne Hennessey back to the club he left as a teenager to provide competition for Joe Hart.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Ham's outcast striker Benni McCarthy is set to follow David Beckham to America and Major League Soccer.
Full story: talkSPORT

Newcastle made a stunning bid to sign Thierry Henry on a short-term deal to replace Andy Carroll but the former Arsenal striking is commited to New York Red Bulls' pre-season campaign.
Full story: Daily Express

Atletico Madrid are planning a summer swoop for Manchester United midfielder Anderson.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Nicolas Anelka, 31, is seriously tempted at a chance to finish his career with former France international team-mate Thierry Henry at New York Red Bulls.
Full story: Sun

Tottenham striker Peter Crouch admits would be open to a move abroad if the opportunity arose and believes it would help him improve his game.
Full story: Goal.com


Liverpool's American owner, John W Henry, has criticised Chelsea for their extravagant spending in the transfer window.
Full story: the Guardian

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is amazed the French national team continue to snub defender Patrice Evra after he completed his five-match ban.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Fulham keeper David Stockdale will be called up by England for Wednesday's friendly in Denmark - despite being second choice for the Craven Cottage club.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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