Thursday 27 February 2014

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 Feb 2014

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is interested in signing Cardiff captain Steven Caulker in the summer transfer window.
Tottenham have offered AC Milan £30m misfit Erik Lamela in a straight swap for Italy striker Mario Balotelli.
Everton's on-loan striker Lacina Traore could be sent back to Monaco after making just one appearance for Roberto Martinez's team before suffering a hamstring injury.
Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra could follow defensive partner Nemanja Vidic to Inter Milan at the end of the season after the Italian club opened talks with the Frenchman.Full story: Daily Express 
Everton have beaten Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool to the signature of Irish prodigy Stephen Kinsella from Templeogue United.
Liverpool are lining up a £5m bid to sign Bojan Krkic from Barcelona. The Spain striker is currently on loan at Ajax.
Manchester City have entered the race to sign Southampton's left-back Luke Shaw, as manager Manuel Pellegrini seeks to strengthen his defensive options.
Roma are keen on signing Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen from Tottenham in the summer.
Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given says Aston Villa want him to leave in the summer.
Tottenham full-back Kyle Naughton will leave White Hart Lane this summer because the player wants to be used as a right-back rather than on the left side of defence.
A Northern Ireland judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Manchester United and Newcastle winger Keith Gillespie after he failed to appear in court over an earlier charge.Full story: Belfast Telegraph 
Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o has laughed off manager Jose Mourinho's comments about his age by insisting that he can keep scoring goals until he is 50.
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has paid tribute to captain Steven Gerrard for his instrumental role in ensuring the Uruguayan stayed at Anfield.
Liverpools in-form midfielder Jordan Henderson says he has to be told when to stop training as he likes to do extra sessions.
European football's governing body Uefa may allow television companies to broadcast the on-field exchanges between match officials.
Manchester United players are "bemused" by manager David Moyes' tactics, especially his insistence that the central midfielders stay behind the ball.
Manchester United's owners, the Glazer family, retain faith in Moyes despite the Scot's difficult start at Old Trafford.
Wolfsburg and Croatia striker Ivica Olic says he has held talks with Stoke over a possible summer switch to the Britannia Stadium.
Former Wales assistant coach Raymond Verheijen has criticised a "desperate" Manchester United for handing Wayne Rooney a new contract and believes Dutch striker Robin van Persie should leave Old Trafford if he wants to win trophies.
In the wake of their Champions League defeat at Olympiakos, Van Persie has criticised his Manchester United team-mates for a lack of service as it is revealed goalkeeper David De Gea played the most passes to the Dutchman.Full story: Daily Mail 
The Red Devils will block any attempts by Van Persie to leave Old Trafford in the summer.
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has responded to Van Persie's criticism by asserting on a social networking site that no player is bigger than the team.
Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj has turned down the chance to represent Kosovo at international level.
Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin - who has been targeted by Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham - is now unlikely to move to the Premier League after the player says wants to stay with the Italian club for the rest of his career.

Wednesday 26 February 2014

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

26th Feb 2014

Aston Villa's Shay Given wants to arrange another loan spell away from the Premier League club after saying they "want me out of the door". The ex-Republic of Ireland goalkeeper has recently completed a 93-day spell at Middlesbrough.Full story: Birmingham Mail 

Liverpool have emerged as favourites to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes when the players contract expires in the summer.
The Reds will also make a club-record bid for Real Madrid midfielder Isco whom they view as a long-term replacement for captain Steven Gerrard.
Tottenham's French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is a target for French giants Paris St-Germain.
Atletico Madrid's president says the club will not sell striker Diego Costa this summer, despite interest in the player from a number of Premier League clubs.
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou has dropped a clear hint he wishes to leave the Gunners and make his loan deal at Hamburg permanent in the summer.
Barcelona want Porto centre-back Eliaquim Mangala, also a target for Manchester United and Manchester City.
Real Sociedad's forward Antoine Griezmann, who has interested Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, has been the subject of informal talks between the Spanish side and Paris St-Germain.
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes the Old Trafford club's players - and not his old Everton boss David Moyes - are to blame for their current malaise.
Germany coach Joachim Low says out-of-form Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil can live with criticism about his performances and insists the player will bounce back.
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis says it would be "lovely" if uncapped Eagles goalkeeper Julian Speroni is called up by Argentina for this summer's World Cup.
Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan says the club may need an alternative shopping list this summer if they miss out on a place in the Champions League.
Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o is angry with his manager Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese questioned his forward's age and the lack of strikers at the club.
Arsenal's January target Julian Draxler has refused to rule out the possibility of a future move from Schalke to European champions Bayern Munich. The midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Arsene Wenger's side.
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is in line to extend his contract by a further three years ahead of the World Cup after an impressive season under Manuel Pellegrini.

Tuesday 25 February 2014

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 Feb 2014

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus and Paris St-Germain midfielder Lucas Moura are two of Manchester United's summer transfer targets.
Schalke forward Julian Draxler who has been heavily linked with Arsenal, has refused to rule out a move to Bayern Munich.
AC Milan are interested in turning on-loan QPR playmaker Adel Taarabt's move to the San Siro into a permanent switch and would be willing to pay more than £5m for the player.
West Ham are keen to sign Manchester City's midfielder Jack Rodwell, while Emyr Huws, his City team-mate, is a target for Tottenham.
Former Aston Villa, Swansea and West Brom forward Luke Moore has joined Major League Soccer side Chivas USA.
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou says he would make his loan switch to German club Hamburg permanent if they wanted him.
Striker Thierry Henry wants Galatasaray's former Chelsea frontman Didier Drogba who is out of contract at the end of the season, to join him at the New York Red Bulls.
Drogba says he would think about a return to Chelsea if asked by Blues boss Jose Mourinho.
Manchester United boss David Moyes has made Roma defender Mehdi Benatia his top summer transfer target.
Bayern Munich bosses have told Manchester United midfield target Toni Kroos that he is going nowhere this summer.
Bacary Sagna wants a three-year, £100k-a-week contract to remain at Arsenal beyond this season.
Barcelona and Arsenal have joined Manchester City in monitoring San Lorenzo forward Angel Correa.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says he has no intention of selling striker Diego Costa to Arsenal or Chelsea this summer, and is not interested in a player exchange involving on-loan goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has been given an extended break by manager Arsene Wenger in an attempt to recharge his batteries.
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is fighting for his future at Anfield after being substituted 63 minutes into Sunday's 4-3 Premier League win over Swansea.
Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky says the Gunners can win trophies again and would not have signed a new contract if he did not believe it.
Jose Mourinho has reacted angrily after reports emerged in France of the Chelsea manager making disparaging remarks, delivered in what he considered to be a private conversation, over the quality of the forwards at his disposal.Full story: Guardian 
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he would like to manage Paris St-Germain one day, having spent three years there as a player.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says his "exceptional" side have progressed much faster than he expected when he was appointed.
Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future is in doubt after the club cancelled a planned warm-weather trip to Abu Dhabi.
Midfielder Lewis Holtby says Fulham must adapt quickly to new manager Felix Magath's uncompromising methods if they want to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie says the Champions League is so wide open this year that 10 of the remaining 16 teams have a chance of lifting the trophy.

Monday 24 February 2014

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

24th Feb 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has hinted that he is interested in signing Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, but ruled out moves for Paris-St Germain forwards Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani.
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen may consider his future at the club if Spurs do not qualify for next season's Champions League.
Bayern Munich's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer has warned midfielder Toni Kroos, who is a target for Manchester United, over his wage demands.
Man United are offering Kroos £250,000 a week to quit Bayern Munich - three times what the  midfielder is currently on with the 2013 Champions League winners.
Swansea caretaker boss Garry Monk claims the Welsh side have received no bids for Michu and have no interest in cashing in on the Spanish forward.
Sunderland are plotting a summer move for Napoli goalkeeper Mariano Andujar.
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott admits he is now playing to impress potential suitors before his exit in the summer, with West Ham, Fulham and Newcastle all reported to have an interest.
Bayern Munich are monitoring Newcastle United full-back Mathieu Debuchy with the German club's boss Pep Guardiola reportedly unimpressed with current right-back Rafinha.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew admits his hopes of signing striker Loic Remy permanently from Queens Park Rangers are receding with every goal he scores. The France international returned from suspension to fire the Magpies to a vital 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says he would not 'play the Chelsea way' as he favours playing an attacking game rather than grinding out results.
Harry Redknapp's future as QPR manager is in doubt following the club's poor recent form and Michael Laudrup has emerged as a possible replacement.
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has hinted he would be open to an approach from Tottenham Hotspur after this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino claims he would jump at the chance to leave St Mary's for favourite club Paris St-Germain, where he spent three years as a player.
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes manager David Moyes will be given plenty of time and money to get things right at the champions, as Wayne Rooney's £300,000-a-week contract proves.
Former Arsenal manager George Graham has urged current boss Arsene Wenger to rest stars in the "impossible" last-16 second leg clash at Bayern Munich and concentrate on the title race.
Striker Loic Remy says Newcastle are targeting Europa League football as they are only five-points behind Manchester United who occupy the qualifying spot.

Sunday 23 February 2014

Barclays Premier League Results for the 23rd Feb 2014

Liverpool           4-3          Swansea
Sturridge 3′, 36′                    Shelvey 23′
Henderson 20′, 74′                Bony 27′, 47′ (pen)


Newcastle         1-0            Aston Villa
Remy 90′


Norwich            1-0          Tottenham
Snodgrass 47′


Ref: Craig Pawson
Att: 26,834

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

23rd Feb 2014

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is a transfer target for a Singapore-based billionaire trying to buy Spanish side Valencia.
Liverpool will make a move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema if they qualify for the Champions League at the end of the season.Full story: Metro 
Swansea's Spain striker Michu is wanted by Anzhi Makhachkala, before the Russian transfer window shuts on Monday night.
Manchester United believe they have won the battle to sign Borussia Dortmund's Germany international midfielder Ilkay Gundogan for £25m.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez wants to tempt former Swansea midfielder Joe Allen across Stanley Park from Liverpool to Goodison Park.
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott is ready to move abroad at the end of the season with the former Everton centre-half wanted by Monaco and Besiktas.
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is considering returning to the club as a coach. Drogba who is currently playing at Galatasary, has been offered the chance to work at Stamford Bridge as strikers' coach by manager Jose Mourinho.
Premier League strugglers Norwich City will sack manager Chris Hughton if they are beaten by Tottenham on Sunday and will target Celtic boss Neil Lennon as a replacement.Full story: Sunday Mirror 
Owner Mike Ashley is willing to discuss selling Newcastle United - if someone offers £250m.
Full story: Sunday People 
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville insists his old club will not finish in the Premier League top four this season.
Full story: Talksport 
Former Swansea manager Michael Laudrup will demand an extra £1m in compensation if the Welsh club avoid relegation this season.
Full story: Sun on Sunday (subscription required) 
Tim Sherwood could keep his job as Tottenham manager even if the club fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Full story: Mail on Sunday