Tuesday 29 March 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.

29th March 2011

Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has hinted he is ready to listen to Manchester United's overtures, possibly paving the way for a record-breaking £30m-plus transfer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Werder Bremen's vastly experienced centre-back Per Mertesacker this summer.
Full story: Caught Offside

Bayern Munich are the latest club to join the race for Arsenal defender Gael Clichy.
Full story: talkSPORT

Palermo have suggested they are expecting bids from a number of English clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea for midfielder Javier Pastore in the summer.
Full story: Metro

A host of Europe's top clubs are gearing up for a summer battle for Gareth Bale after Tottenham made an approach to sign Lyon's Michael Bastos as a replacement, according to reports in the Italian press.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Germany World Cup star Miroslav Klose set to seal free transfer to Tottenham this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is preparing a big money offer for soon to be out of contract Hamburg striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Full story: Caught Offside

Chelsea want to reunite Fernando Torres with his former Atletico Madrid strike partner Sergio Aguero at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: talkSPORT

David Luiz has urged Brazil team-mate Neymar to join him at Chelsea after the striker admitted he wants to move to Europe.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Bosnia striker Vedad Ibisevic wanted by Midlands duo Aston Villa and West Brom.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid to sign young keeper David de Gea this summer, according to reports in the Spanish press.
Full story: Caught Offside

Brazilian playmaker Ganso vows to honour his Santos contract and shun Chelsea, Spurs and Inter Milan.
Full story: talkSPORT

Liverpool's Lucas is being lined up for a £3m move to Napoli as the Reds continue to track Blackpool star Charlie Adam as a central midfield replacement.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool will reportedly attempt to land Inter Milan left-back Davide Santon by offering Alberto Aquilani in return for the talented young Italian international.
Full story: Caught Offside

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has confirmed Rovers want to take Hamburg's Ruud van Nistelrooy on a free transfer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham are lining up a summer move for Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo, according to reports in Spain.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Birmingham are tracking 15-goal Dundee United and Scotland striker David Goodwillie, who is also a target for Rangers.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool captain Steve Gerrard admits the players let down Roy Hodgson during his failure-filled six months as manager earlier this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Fernando Torres has told Cesc Fabregas to prepare himself for a backlash if he quits Arsenal for Barcelona having seen himself go from hero to zero on Merseyside after quitting Liverpool for Chelsea in January.
Full story: Daily Mail

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28th March 2011

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish will try to sign Blackpool's Charlie Adam, Aston Villa's Ashley Young and Barcelona's Jeffren for a combined £32m in a summer spending spree.
Full story: Caught Offside

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says the Catalan club is unwilling to pay the £43m price tag that Arsenal have put on midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Blackburn Rovers are in talks to sign Hamburg's former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy on a free transfer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Leicester City midfielder Andy King will sign a contract extension with the Championship club, despite interest from Everton and West Brom.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry is in line to captain England against the World Cup quarter-finalists.
Full story: the Independent

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has confirmed that Capello told him of his decision to change the England captaincy, despite the Italian's failure to talk personally with Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Gerrard says he received a telephone call in which he was told John Terry was to be reinstated as skipper.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says England boss Capello told the side to play like Barcelona in the Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales, which the Italian's side won 2-0.
Full story: Daily Mirror

The Arsenal youngster also wants to play for the England Under-21s in the European Championship in Denmark in the summer, a selection that is likely to place a strain on relations between his club and the FA.
Full story: the Guardian

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, who scored the second England goal in Cardiff on Saturday, says he wants to replicate his international goalscoring form at club level, with Villa battling against relegation.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal's Gael Clichy says he is upset after losing his place in the France national side to Manchester United's Patrice Evra, who had been left out following his antics at the World Cup in South Africa.

Full story: Daily Mail

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says he would require a £20m salary and a transfer budget of £150m if he were to return to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Express

Aston Villa defender Kyle Walker will be fit for their end-of-season run-in, despite picking up a groin injury while on duty with England.
Full story: Daily Mirror


Sunday 27 March 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.

27th March 2011

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to return to the Premier League, even if he has to play as a reserve. The Dutch striker says he will leave current club Hamburg at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is set to ask for £100m summer transfer kitty, despite having already spent around £150m on players during his time at Eastlands.
Full story: the People

Midfielder Marouane Fellaini's dad has upset Everton manager David Moyes by claiming the Toffees are not a big enough club for his son.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Brom defender Abdoulaye Meite will extend his contract if the Baggies avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is losing the support of his chairman Dave Whelan. The Latics are currently bottom of the Premier League table.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Guiding their clubs to survival may not be enough to keep Avram Grant and Gerard Houllier in jobs this summer. There is a growing belief inside West Ham amd Aston Villa that their current bosses will get the boot, even if they avoid the drop.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Villa have put Everton manager David Moyes top of their short list to replace Houllier this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Sunderland midfielder ­Sulley Muntari believes Black Cats boss Steve Bruce and Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp are the men England should be seeking to ­replace Fabio Capello.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Midfielder Adel Taarabt will discuss an improved deal at QPR. But the Championship player of the season may not put pen to paper until the end of the year.
Full story: the People

Midfielder Steve Sidwell is set to make his loan move from Aston Villa to Fulham permanent in the summer by signing a three-year-deal at Craven Cottage.
Full story: the People

Manchester United are reportedly planning a move to lure Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart to Old Trafford.

Full story: caughtoffside

Manchester United want Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder as a replacement for Paul Scholes.
Full story: Daily Mirror

United are also considering an £8m summer swoop for Blackpool's sought-after midfielder Charlie Adam.
Full story: Daily Mail

Striker Danny Wellbeck, who is currently on loan at Sunderland from Manchester United, could be the key as the Red Devils look to secure a move for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell. United will offer the Toffees Wellbeck in a player-plus-cash deal.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool are apparently interested in Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton and may move to sign the youngster this summer.
Full story: caughtoffside

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has added Barcelona winger Jeffren Suarez to his summer transfer wish list.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Kenny Dalglish will battle it out with Chelsea this summer to sign Wigan midfielder James McCarthy.
Full story: the People

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is set to take advantage of defender Wes Brown's falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United by signing the full-back this summer.
Full story: caughtoffside

Brown is also a target for Premier League sides Everton and Sunderland.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Aston Villa and West Ham United are leading the chase to buy Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole.
Full story: caughtoffside

Liverpool, Tottenham and Everton are battling for the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Newcastle are scouting AZ Alkmaar striker Kolbeinn Sigthorsson as a replacement for Andy Carroll, who joined Liverpool for £35m in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Ham are hot on the trail of Newcastle defender Danny Simpson, while Rangers are set to make a summer swoop for Toon midfielder Alan Smith.
Full story: the People

Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has advised Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to sign his former room-mate at Marseille, defender Mehdi Benatia.
Full story: Daily Mirror


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26th March 2011

Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United target Eden Hazard will be allowed to leave Lille if they receive a "super offer" for the midfielder this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT

Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra has dashed Manchester United's and Tottenham's hopes of signing him by saying his is happy with life at the Bernabeu.
Full story: talkSPORT

Liverpool will look to sign French defender Philippe Mexes from Roma if they fail in their attempts to sign Bolton's Gary Cahill.
Full story: The Sun

West Ham are locked in a battle with Werder Bremen and Lazio to sign Swedish midfielder Rasmus Elm from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
Full story: talkSPORT

West Brom are in talks to sign Japan's World Cup goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima from Belgian club Lierse.
Full story: Daily Mail

Spanish club Villarreal are chasing Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva and Blackpool's David Vaughan in a double swoop this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Ivory Coast striker Gervinho has welcomed being monitored by Newcastle. The Lille striker is being watched by Alan Pardew as the Magpies seek a replacement for Andy Carroll.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is being lined up for a shock Premier League return to replace underfire Gerard Houllier at Aston Villa.
Full story: The Sun

Eight Aston Villa players are to walk out on the club this summer as a protest against manager Houllier's tough new regime, it has been claimed.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has revealed that being made Wales captain is the best moment of his young career and the 20-year-old backed his team to shock England in Cardiff.

Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has not ruled out replacing Spaniard Manuel Almunia with 41-year-old goalkeeper Jens Lehmann when Blackburn visit the Emirates stadium on 2 April.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric insists Tottenham will prove they are better than Manchester City by finishing above them in the Premier League table for the second consecutive season.
Full story: The Sun

Portuguese forward Nani has said he is restricted by Manchester United in the type of football he wants to play.
Full story: The Guardian

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves' hopes of playing again this season have suffered a blow after he suffered a shoulder injury in training.
Full story: Daily Mail

Friday 25 March 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.

25th Mar 2011

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is a top transfer target for Arsenal, according to ex-Gunners stopper Bob Wilson.
Full story: Metro

Sir Alex Ferguson's hopes of bringing Manuel Neuer to Manchester United have been hit after the Schalke goalkeeper claimed he only wants to leave Germany to go on holiday.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea and Manchester City both want Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo, who is set to leave AC Milan on a free transfer after rejecting a new deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Spanish giants Barcelona are winning the race to sign coveted Fiorentina wing-back Juan Vargas - leaving Manchester City out in the cold.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal will conduct a major clear-out in the summer in order to re-invest in big name signings.
Full story: Caught Offside

Arsenal's pursuit of Dutch youngster Stefan de Vrij has been dealt a major blow after the defender revealed his desire to play for Barcelona.
Full story: talkSPORT

Birmingham City defender Scott Dann has been targeted by Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish as a top summer transfer.
Full story: Caught Offside

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has joined Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan in the race for Roma defender Philippe Mexes - although Dalglish would prefer to sign Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Bolton are poised to make a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Andreas Ottl.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal are to make a shock move for Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon.
Full story: Caught Offside

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Hamburg striker Mladen Petric as manager Alan Pardew looks to bring in new attacking options following the sale of Andy Carroll to Liverpool in January.
Full story: Caught Offside

Bolton defender Ricardo Gardner is set to end his 13-year spell at the club by signing for Preston in the summer.
Full story: talkSPORT

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has claimed no club could bid enough money to convince him to part with Luka Modric - not even if they offered a billion pounds.
Full story: Daily Mirror

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi's son has claimed Manchester City's Italian striker Mario Balotelli would be a great signing for the Italian giants.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is considering retiring from England duty amid rumours he will be axed for the game against Wales.
Full story: Metro

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is set to meet BBC chief Mark Thompson in an attempt to end the Scot's seven-year boycott of speaking to the corporation.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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24th Mar 2011

Liverpool are set to go head to head with Manchester United for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young. The 25-year-old tops a list of summer targets for the the Merseysiders that also includes Wolves wideman Matt Jarvis, Bolton defender Gary Cahill and Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam.
Full story: the Times (requires subscription)

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti wants £60m-rated Palermo playmaker Javier Pastore to provide the ammunition for misfiring Fernando Torres but hopes to land him for £30m.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City have started to sound out possible replacements for controversial forward Mario Balotelli, with Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi at the top of their list.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are leading the way in the chase for Bolton defender Gary Cahill after sending representatives to watch him in action against Manchester United at the weekend. Bolton are tracking Real Mallorca's Ivan Ramis as a possible replacement.
Full story: Daily Mail

Juventus have Liverpool and England's Glen Johnson and Chelsea's Jose Bosingwa on their list of right-back targets for next season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is understood to have approached French club Lille about the possibility of securing both Moussa Sow and Gervinho on a deal that would result in the pair spearheading a £40m-rated Magpies attack next season.
Full story: Metro

AC Milan centre-back Thiago Silva has suggested he may be open to a summer move to Manchester United.
Full story: Caught Offside

Scouts representing Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham will watch Ipswich striker Connor Wickham on England Under-21 duty against Denmark on Thursday night.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal have agreed a £220,000 deal to sign 15-year-old centre-back Leander Siemann from German side Hertha Berlin, according to reports in Germany.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Charlton's teenage left-back Carl Jenkinson has rejected the offer of a new contract and could be poised for a dream summer move to Arsenal.
Full story: Daily Mail


Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will be dropped by England coach Fabio Capello for Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales after more than seven years as an automatic selection.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Real Madrid's former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that his next job will definitely be back in England.
Full story: talkSPORT

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted it would be "a dream" to return to Anfield.
Full story: Sky Sports

Liverpool's £50m sale of striker Fernando Torres to Chelsea lifted a cloud over Anfield, according to the club's newly appointed director of football Damien Comolli.
Full story: the Sun

Everton striker Louis Saha has admitted that it is "going to be difficult" for him to play again this season after suffering an ankle injury against Fulham on Saturday.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand could yet return for the closing stages of the season. The 32-year-old is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a calf injury after visiting leading specialist Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt in Germany this week.
Full story: the Guardian

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has promised to stop behaving badly for the rest of his playing career if he gets words of advice from his Brazilian idol Ronaldo.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Wednesday 23 March 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.

23rd March 2011

Richard Dunne's recent off-field spat with Aston Villa's coaching staff has made the Republic of Ireland centre-back a target for both Liverpool and Manchester United.
Full story: Metro

On-loan Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani is likely to sign a permanent deal for Juventus at the end of the season, the Italian's agent has revealed.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Matt Jarvis's call-up to the senior England squad has sparked interest in the 24-year-old Wolves winger from Newcastle and Liverpool.
Full story: Metro

The father of Ajax's highly-rated 19-year-old midfielder Christian Eriksen has insisted the Dane will not be joining an English club, despite reported interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Full story: Metro

River Plate midfielder Erik Lamela, considered one of South America's hottest young prospects, is set to become the subject of a summer bidding war after Tottenham and Liverpool joined Barcelona in a race for the 19-year-old Argentine's signature.
Full story: Metro

Fulham are favourites ahead of Bolton and Everton to sign Plymouth's hotly-tipped 17-year-old defender Jack Stevens.
Full story: Daily Mail

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has tightened the club's disciplinary code following the controversy over defensive duo James Collins and Richard Dunne's outbursts at Villa coaching staff a fortnight ago.
Full story: Daily Mail

Rafael van der Vaart has admitted his growing frustration at being regularly substituted by Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, but added he expected the storm to blow over during his 10 days away from White Hart Lane on international duty with the Netherlands.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City's hopes of signing Barcelona full-back Dani Alves appear to have been dashed after the Brazilian, 27, agreed a new three-year contract at the Nou Camp.
Full story: Daily Mirror


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22nd March 2011

Xabi Prieto, Real Sociedad's £10m-rated Spanish winger, is on Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish's summer wish list.
Full story: the Sun

Arsenal are to call Gael Clichy in for make-or-break contract talks. They fear the left-back will not stay at the Emirates and have pinpointed Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre as a potential replacement.
Full story: Daily Mail

Striker Dimitar Berbatov will be a target for German side Bayern Munich if the 30-year-old's contract talks continue to stall at Manchester United.
Full story: TalkSPORT

Tottenham are ready to pay £5m to bring 29-year-old Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole to White Hart Lane.
Full story: Caught Offside

Real Madrid will need to pay £21.8m to sign Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, who is also a target for Chelsea.
Full story: goal.com

Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton are chasing Real Madrid's 24-year-old Argentine midfielder Fernando Gago, who could cost £10m.
Full story: TalkSPORT

Manchester City want to sign 24-year-old Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey as competition for 23-year-old Joe Hart.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Striker Craig Bellamy says he will return to Manchester City next season following a term on loan at Cardiff from Eastlands.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Juventus are set to swoop for Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez, 27, and his Argentina colleagues Sergio Aguero of Atletico Madrid and Javier Mascherano of Barcelona.
Full story: TalkSPORT

Everton tell Liverpool to forget about trying to sign defender Leighton Baines. The 26-year-old England international has a contract at Goodison Park until 2015.
Full story: TalkSPORT

Fulham midfielder Zoltan Gera, a free agent this summer, is already being tracked by clubs in Italy and Spain.
Full story: Daily Mirror


Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele went on a scouting mission to Germany on Sunday because transfer targets Manuel Neuer of Schalke and Rene Adler of Bayer Leverkusen played against each other.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand rang reinstated England captain John Terry to tell him that he has no problem with the Chelsea defender taking over the role he had taken away from him by national manger Fabio Capello.
Full story: the Sun

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has promised that this season the club will not lose their nerve in the battle to qualify for an automatic Champions League spot.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Carlos Tevez would have risked missing the rest of the season had he played for Manchester City against Chelsea with a muscle injury on Sunday. The Argentine forward is now expected to return in two to three weeks.
Full story: Daily Telegraph


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21st March 2011

Manchester United are set to beat rivals Arsenal to the signature of talented Southampton youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is being lined up for a £10m move to Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is ready to outbid Tottenham for Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham are hoping to lure Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson to White Hart Lane at the end of the season, with Spurs boss Harry Redknapp willing to spend £12m on the England international.
Full story: Caught Offside

Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell and Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero have been linked with Chelsea as Blues owner Roman Abramovich plans another summer spending spree, despite having spent a combined £73m on Fernando Torres and David Luiz in January.
Full story: Metro

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has not been put off by the £25m price tag Bolton have placed on their centre-back Gary Cahill because the Scot wants to increase his defensive options.
Full story: Caught Offside

Wolves are tracking St Johnstone midfielder Murray Davidson. The 23-year-old was called into the Scotland squad for their friendly against Brazil on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Carlo Ancelotti will leave Chelsea at the end of the current season, regardless of results.
Football journalist Ian McGarry on Twitter

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he is lucky to still be in a job after the Blues' poor performances of late.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea defender John Terry says he is "honoured and proud" to reclaim the England captaincy, adding: "Anyone who ever asks me about Fabio [Capello], I can only say good words about him and that's the truth, regardless of what people might hear."
Full story: the Sun

Chelsea have confirmed they are "looking into" allegations that Manchester City players and referee Chris Foy were targeted by a fan with a laser pen during Sunday's Premier League meeting between the two sides at Stamford Bridge, which Chelsea won 2-0.
Full story: tribalfootball.com

In the wake of Manuel Almunia's weekend calamity - when he gifted West Brom a goal by rushing out of his area - Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is a long way off being ready to play in the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mail

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has called for video technology to be used in the Premier League after the Black Cats were the victims of a penalty blunder in Sunday's game against Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher concedes Liverpool did not deserve their penalty at the Stadium of Light, which gave the Reds an early lead en route to a 2-0 victory.
Full story: Daily Mail


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20th March 2011

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has renewed his interest in Brazilian midfielder Douglas Costa, a player he originally tried to sign 18 months ago.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Barcelona right-back Dani Alves has been offered to Manchester City after failing to agree a new contract with the Spanish giants.
Full story: News of the World (subscription)

Liverpool's Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina has dropped his biggest hint yet he will quit Anfield this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

The Anfield club will make an audacious £10m bid to sign left-back Leighton Baines from city rivals Everton.
Full story: News of the World (subscription)

Arsenal are considering letting captain Cesc Fabregas rejoin Barcelona this summer, but the Gunners would want around £45m for the World Cup-winning midfielder.
Full story: Sunday Express

Aston Villa's Ashley Young could be on his way to Liverpool with Kenny Dalglish keen to sign wide players to make the most of striker Andy Carroll - Matt Jarvis of Wolves is also on the wanted list.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is wanted by Manchester City and is the club's number one target to replace Roberto Mancini, although the former Chelsea boss still wants to manage Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson's eventual departure.

Full story: Mail on Sunday

Mancini fears that the on and off-field behaviour of striker Mario Balotelli could get him the sack.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is desperate to sign a new contract to keep him at Old Trafford for the rest of his career. Talks between the 30-year-old striker's agent and United have hit problems over the length of the deal, with the club offering only a two-year extension on a deal that expires in 2012.
Full story: News of the World (subscription)

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has promised an investigation after nightclub photos of three players - striker Leon Best on-loan midfielder Stephen Ireland and reserve team player Stephen Folan - were posted on the internet.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he wants Spurs to win the league next season, but his concern this year is for a top four finish.
Full story: talkSPORT

Sunderland owner Ellis Short will reaffirm his commitment to the club in an address to the Black Cats supporters on Sunday.
Full story: News of the World (subscription)
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19th March 2011

Former Chelsea defender Frank LeBoeuf thinks Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti will leave the club this summer.
Full story: TalkSport

Matthew Upson has tipped West Ham's centre back James Tomkins for an England call-up.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted a sixth trophy-less season with the Gunners would not prompt him to leave the north London club.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is considering recalling injury-plagued midfielder Owen Hargreaves, who has trained all week after lengthy treatment to his troublesome knee.
Full story: Daily Mail

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho lavished praise on Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp after the clubs were drawn together in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool have opened negotiations with interim boss Kenny Dalglish with a view to securing the Scot's services in a two-year deal.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will be dropped for his club's Premier League trip to Chelsea on Sunday despite apologising for his red card in the Europa League tie against Dynamo Kiev on Thursday.
Full story: The Guardian

West Ham boss Avram Grant claims he will borrow training methods from England's rugby union side after watching Martin Johnson's Grand Slam hopefuls being put through their paces.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has rejected suggestions that he could face the axe after an alleged bust-up with Rovers' Indian owner Anuradha Desai.
Full story: Daily Express

Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has urged Manchester United stopper Edwin van der Sar to shelve his plans to retire at the end of the season ahead of the sides' Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Star

Arsenal striker Andrey Arshavin has admitted he has been emotionally affected by the Gunners' recent dismal run that has reduced their four-pronged silverware hunt to just the Premier League trophy.
Full story: Daily Express

Chelsea centre back John Terry will be restored as England's permanent captain on Saturday - over a year since he was stripped of the role following allegations about his private life.
Full story: The Sun

Former Chelsea and current Dynamo Kiev striker Andrei Shevchenko has advised the Blues' £50m frontman Fernando Torres to "stay calm" and "relax" as the Spaniard bids to break his goal duck at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will wait to see how he recovers from his latest calf injury before deciding whether or not to end his England career. The Times (subscription service)

Juventus and Genoa hope to lure Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov to Serie A next season.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester City have made a £30m bid for Palermo midfielder Javier Pastore, but the Sicilian club want £50m.
Full story: TalkSport

Liverpool have been told by Ajax that their 19-year-old Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen is not for sale.
Full story: talkSport

Charlton face a fight to hold onto teenage defender Carl Jenkinson after interest from Arsenal.
Full story: TalkSport

Liverpool are pondering a summer move for Chelsea winger Yuri Zhirkov.
Full story: Caughtoffside

West Ham's Kieron Dyer could move to Everton if his loan spell at Ipswich Town is successful.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Everton boss David Moyes has rubbished reports that Manchester United have already agreed a deal to sign the Toffees' 20-year-old midfielder Jack Rodwell.
Full story: Daily Mail

Juventus have been scared off pursuing Chelsea's Jose Bosingwa after the Blues placed a £10m price tag on the Portuguese full-back.
Full story: Daily Mail

Stoke and Blackburn are both chasing wantaway Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia, who is valued at £9m by the Latics.
Full story: Daily Mail