Thursday 31 October 2013

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

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

31st Oct 2013

Arsenal are considering making a bid for West Ham defender Winston Reid in January with manager Arsene Wenger having followed the centre-back's progress over the last 18 months.Full story: Metro

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has been offered a £5m-a-year deal by Toronto FC in an attempt to lure the forward to the MLS, but they face competition from QPR.
Blackpool are worried they could lose £8m-rated winger Tom Ince for as little as £155,000 if he moves abroad. Ince a free agent at the end of the season, can start talking to foreign clubs in January.
Defender John Souttar has turned down a move to Sunderland despite Dundee United's decision to accept a £600,000 offer.
Liverpool are monitoring Ghanaian midfielder Daniel Amartey, who plays for Djurgarden in Sweden.
The futures of Nani, Anderson, Rafael and Ashley Young are all under threat at Manchester United after failing to impress new boss David Moyes.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Derby County want at least £12m in January for midfielder Will Hughes who is wanted by Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Barcelona are hoping to make Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan who is also a target for Manchester United and Arsenal - the 'next Xavi'.
Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato has confirmed Tottenham failed in a bid to sign him in the summer.
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has ridiculed reports that striker Mario Balotelli could join Chelsea in January.
Wales manager and former Crystal Palace centre-back Chris Coleman wants to take charge at his old club and has become joint-favourite for the vacant job.
FA of Wales chiefs are bracing themselves for an official approach for Coleman and could offer Cardiff City striker Craig Bellamy and former Stoke manager Tony Pulis roles in the national set-up.
England Under-21 forward Saido Berahino is closing in on a new contract with West Brom which will lift his wages from £850 to £10,000 a week.
Former Aston Villa and Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has indicated a desire to become Crystal Palace's new manager.
Midfielder Steve Sidwell has rejected an initial offer of a one-year contract extension at Fulham as he wants a two-year deal.

Wednesday 30 October 2013

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

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

30th Oct 2013

Real Madrid are plotting a January move for striker Luis Suarez by offering Liverpool £20m plus fellow forward Karim Benzema.
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli could be reunited with his former Inter boss Jose Mourinho in a shock move to Chelsea.
Chelsea are believed to be targeting a move for Real Madrid's former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso when he becomes available for a free transfer next year.
Celtic and Everton are on alert after Spartak Moscow revealed they will listen to offers for Irish winger Aiden McGeady.
Toronto manager Ryan Nelsen, who spent a short spell at Tottenham in the latter stages of his career, has confirmed his interest in taking Spurs striker Jermain Defoe to the MLS.
Southampton are ready to keep it in the family by snapping up Victor Wanyama's brother - Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga in January.
Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs has indicated he would welcome the chance to sign Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa and Chelsea attacker Kevin De Bruyne.
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are in the running for Basel winger Mohamed Salah but the Swiss club are likely to demand £15m for him in January.
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger insists he has no plans to leave Anfield despite telling a television channel in his native Denmark he would consider an exit if he does not play.
Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen says they have a genuine chance to win the Premier League for the first time this season.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has admitted the club's £30m record signing Erik Lamela is struggling to settle into English football.Full story: ESPN
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward admits he is disappointed with the club's summer shopping, and wants to help manager David Moyes bring in more top players.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has suffered a set-back in his rehabilitation from a groin injury and could miss a further three matches.
Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong is set to be warned over his future conduct after appearing to claim that his omission from Tuesday's Capital One Cup tie against Chelsea was because he is black.
Wales coach Chris Coleman has emerged as a contender to be the new manager of Crystal Palace, for whom played nearly 200 games in the 1990s, after the Londoners went cool on initial first choice Tony Pulis.
Former Stoke boss Pulis is demanding a £1.5m salary from Palace to replace Ian Holloway as manager.
Ashley Cole has told Chelsea that he wants to sign a new contract and extend his career at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says the club were correct to ban three local newspapers - the Chronicle, Journal and Sunday Sun.
Manchester City defender Micah Richards wants to stay for another 10 years after celebrating a decade with the club.

Tuesday 29 October 2013

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

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

29th Oct 2013

Daniel Agger has hinted he could leave Anfield if he does not win his place back in Liverpool's starting line-up.
Boss Brendan Rodgers is confident Luis Suarez will stay at Liverpool beyond the end of the season, despite his summer flirtations with Arsenal and Real Madrid.
Liverpool are rivalling Tottenham for FC Basel's Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah and could also make a move for Derby's midfielder Will Hughes.
Monaco are interested in Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany and could make a move for the in January.
Emmanuel Adebayor could be set to leave Tottenham in January - with Turkish side Besiktas set to renew their interest in the striker.
Manchester United are willing to let midfielder Anderson leave if someone matches their £8m price tag.
Brighton want to land loan signing striker Leroy Lita on a permanent deal from Swansea.
Full story: The Sun
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is likely to be dropped for the Premier League game against Norwich City on Saturday amid growing ­concern about his form.
Crystal Palace may delay naming their new manager until after Saturday's Premier League trip to West Bromwich Albion.
Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker has declared that England are capable of reaching the World Cup final in Brazil next year.
The Tottenham Supporters' Trust has backed manager Andre Villas-Boas over his comments about the poor atmosphere at White Hart Lane and has pledged to work with the club to improve it.
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is targeting success in the League Cup despite club directors saying it was not a priority.
Italian striker Fabio Borini says he has not given up on being a success at Liverpool after his heroics on loan with Sunderland.
Midfielder Marouane Fellaini claims he snubbed Arsenal to join Manchester United in a £27.5m deal in the summer.
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata could be an option for Paris Saint-Germain if they fail to recruit Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben FC Schalke's Julian Draxler or Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus in January.

Monday 28 October 2013

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

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

28th Oct 2013

Manchester United are keeping a close eye on how Gareth Bale adapts to life at Real Madrid with view to a shock move for the Wales forward next year.Full story: Metro

Arsenal, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are in competition for Olympiakos's Greek striker Kostas Mitroglou who has scored 14 goals in 14 games and hit three hat-tricks this season.
Chelsea will test Manchester United's desire to keep hold of in-form Wayne Rooney with a new £35m bid in January.
Feyenoord boss Ronald Koeman has admitted that Bruno Martins Indi may have to be sold amid speculation linking the defender with a move to the Premier League.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Basel's Michael Goncalves, with reports in Switzerland suggesting a bid could be made as early as January for the defender.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are in competition for Olympiakos's Greek striker Kostas Mitroglou who has scored 14 goals in 14 games and hit three hat-tricks this season.
Chelsea will test Manchester United's desire to keep hold of in-form Wayne Rooney with a new £35m bid in January.
Feyenoord boss Ronald Koeman has admitted that Bruno Martins Indi may have to be sold amid speculation linking the defender with a move to the Premier League.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Basel's Michael Goncalves, with reports in Switzerland suggesting a bid could be made as early as January for the defender.

Sunday 27 October 2013

Barclays Premier League results for 27th Oct 2013

Sunderland           2-1                  Newcastle 
Fletcher 5′                                        Debuchy 57′  
Borini 84′ 

Chelsea                2-1                 Man City 
Schürrle 33'                                   Agüero 49′
Torres 90′

Swansea              0-0                 West Ham

Tottenham            1-0                 Hull
Soldado 80′ (pen)

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

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

27th Oct 2013

Manchester United will sign Leighton Baines from Everton for £15m in January. Former Blues manager David Moyes failed with several bids for the England left-back in the summer and Everton are looking at Swansea's Ben Davies and Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand as possible alternatives.
Liverpool are ready to battle Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal to sign AC Milan's out-of-favour striker Stephan El Shaarawy.Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Manchester United are not thought to have offered Wayne Rooney a new contract because they do not want to commit £70m on keeping him at Old Trafford. The striker is believed to be looking for an improvement on his current £250,000-a-week salary and wants a five-year contract.
Paris St-Germain are set to move for Chelsea's Spain midfielder Juan Mata in January. Tottenham are also interested in the player.
Arsenal are plotting a £7m January bid for West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu.
Inter Milan are planning an £8m bid for Arsenal's defender Thomas Vermaelen - who might be persuaded to move to get regular first-team football and ensure a place in Belgium's World Cup squad.Full story: Metro
Sunderland midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini is being tracked by Inter - who have money to spend following Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir's takeover.
Everton want Bruno Martins Indi. The defender is being hailed in Europe as "the new Sol Campbell" and the Toffees are poised to make a £6m bid.
Manchester United manager David Moyes will allow Wilfried Zaha to leave on loan in January. The England winger has made just one appearance since joining from Crystal Palace in the summer.
Tottenham are working on secret plans for a new 65,000-seat multi-purpose stadium that would allow them to share with a London-based NFL franchise.
Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis wants £2m a year to replace Ian Holloway at Crystal Palace.
Sunderland's Scotland striker Steven Fletcher says the Black Cats players were treated like "kids" by Di Canio.
Manchester City playmaker David Silva says he is baffled that his former Valencia team-mate Juan Mata is not playing regularly for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Mata and several of his Chelsea team-mates are 'uneasy' at Mourinho tinkering with his line-up so often.

Saturday 26 October 2013

Barclays Premier League Results for the 26th Oct 2013

Crystal Palace          0-2          Arsenal
                                                  Arteta 47′ (pen)
                                                  Giroud 87′
Aston Villa               0-2            Everton 
                                                   Lukaku 68′
                                                   Osman 81′
Liverpool                   4-1             West Brom
Suárez 12′, 17′, 55′                           Morrison 66′ (pen) 
Sturridge 77′



Norwich                 0-0                Cardiff 


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26th Oct 2013

Patrice Evra has reiterated his desire to stay at Manchester United. The French left-back claims he was misunderstood in a recent interview in his home country which led to reports that he was not signing a new deal for personal reasons.
Barcelona want to tie down striker Antonio Sanabria to a new deal in a bid to keep Arsenal from signing the Paraguayan. Sanabria, who is also being tracked by Manchester City and Juventus, currently has a £2.5m release clause.
Liverpool are set to step up their interest in promising Ghanaian defender Daniel Amartey who plays for Swedish side Djurgarden.
Manchester United manager David Moyes has dismissed talk that striker Robin van Persie is unhappy at Old Trafford.
Norwich have been boosted in their bid to sign Sweden striker Ola Toivonen from PSV Eindhoven, who say they will not smash their wage ceiling to keep him.
Tottenham are set to offer a three-year deal to veteran Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo who is out of contract at Juventus next summer.
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas says leaving the Nou Camp to join Manchester United last summer was never going to happen.Full story: The Guardian
Former Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway had a dressing room row with midfielder Jose Campana during his final half-time team talk when his side lost to Fulham on Monday.
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has revealed former manager Paolo Di Canio tried to break his spirit and force him out of the club.
Liverpool director Kenny Dalglish could quit the club just weeks after returning to Anfield. The former Reds manager has been linked to a new role managing a team in the new Indian Super League, which is set to begin in January.
Aston Villa midfielder Marc Albrighton is currently out of action as he recovers from surgery on a throat problem.

Friday 25 October 2013

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

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

25th Oct 2013

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has called Arsenal's Mesut Ozil a "spectacular" signing, believing his former club now have the experience to challenge for the league title.Full story: Guardian

Hamburg goalkeeper Rene Adler says he has twice rejected moves to Arsenal but could now join the Gunners in January.
Serie A side Inter Milan could offer Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen an escape route out of Arsenal.
Liverpool are considering a January swoop for Manchester City striker John Guidetti.
Liverpool are also keen on signing former Manchester United goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler from Bundesliga side Hannover 96.
Wolfsburg will not allow teenage winger Julian Brandt to leave the club in January. The player is being tracked by Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.
Ligue 1 side Paris St-Germain were involved in negotiations with Adnan Januzaj's agent about signing the player on a free transfer at the end of the season before the Belgian-born winger committed his future to Manchester United earlier this month.
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that Arsenal is in his heart and he would like to start his coaching career at his former club when he retires from playing.
Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel and 1998 World Cup winner Marcel Desailly have been lined up as coaches in the new Indian Super League scheduled to start in January 2014.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has ruled out handing midfielder Fabian Delph a new deal because he does not want to 'disrupt' him. The players current contract expires at the end of next season.
Lambert has admitted for the first time that he enquired about taking striker Romelu Lukaku on loan from Chelsea last summer before the claret and blues signed Christian Benteke on a permanent deal.
Manchester United are close to agreeing a world record £300m five-year kit deal with Nike. It will triple the annual amount they receive in the current deal with the sportswear manufacturer.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes that Sir Alex Ferguson's criticisms of midfielders Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson in his autobiography are down to his frustration at his failure to sign them for Manchester United.
New Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has said he is not afraid to drop Sunderland's big-name stars ahead of his first Wear-Tyne derby with Newcastle on Sunday.