Saturday, 30 April 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.

30th April 2011

Arsene Wenger admits Cesc Fabregas is feeling the strain of Arsenal's crumbling season and fears the club's failure on the pitch will fuel his desire to return to Barcelona this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Everton boss David Moyes has told Liverpool to keep their hands off their £10m-rated 26-year-old full-back Leighton Baines.
Full story: the Sun

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will make signing a high-profile striker his priority in the summer transfer market but it will not be Atletico Madrid's Uruguayan forward Diego Forlan.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Harry Redknapp has admitted he is "chasing around the world" to find a goal-scorer and his latest target is Espanyol's £12m-rated 25-year-old Argentine Dani Osvaldo.
Full story: Daily Mail

Sporting Lisbon are remaining tight-lipped about Manchester United's reported interest in Rui Patricio. The goalkeeper is reportedly a target for United as they seek a replacement for Edwin van der Sar, who is retiring at the end of the season.
Full story: talkSPORT

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is preparing a double swoop on Tottenham for midfield duo Gareth Bale and Rafael van der Vaart.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Tottenham are ready to enter the £8m race for Lazio defender Stephan Lichtsteiner. The 27-year-old right-back is also being followed by Juventus, Napoli and Bayern Munich, according to reports in the German press.
Full story: talkSPORT

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has admitted the club face a massive firesale in the summer should they be relegated. Inspirational midfielder Scott Parker would certainly leave if that happened, possibly to Tottenham, while goalkeeper Robert Green, centre-half Matthew Upson, whose contract expires in June, and striker Carlton Cole would head the exodus of high-profile players.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has warned Liverpool and Manchester United they will have to cough up a "massive fee" to land 19-year-old defender Phil Jones.
Full story: the Sun

Didier Drogba will snub a summer move and remain at Chelsea for next season. The striker has been linked with a £15m transfer to Real Madrid, where he would link up again with former Blues boss Jose Mourinho.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsenal are being linked with a summer move for Koln's German international striker Lukas Podolski.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Liverpool are set to sign French international Sylvain Marveaux on a free transfer from Rennes, the first of several new faces expected at Anfield this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

AC Milan are ready to meet Liverpool's £15m asking price for want-away midfielder Alberto Aquilani according to Italian reports. The player has impressed while on loan at Juventus this season.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Arsenal and Liverpool are chasing Barcelona striker Bojan Krkic, according to reports in Spain.
Full story: talkSPORT

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is hoping to sign eight players to boost his squad for next season, including making defender Nedum Onuoha's loan move from Manchester City permanent.
Full story: the Sun

Fulham striker Andrew Johnson will become Roy Hodgson's first major signing at West Brom this summer. The 30-year-old will be reunited with his former manager in a £3.5m deal.
Full story: Daily Mail

Sir Alex Ferguson has virtually ruled out any chance of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United. The Portuguese winger left Old Trafford for a world record £80m in 2009 to pursue his long-held dream of playing for Real Madrid. When asked whether Ronaldo could come back, Ferguson said: "It would be very difficult. He had a great time here but he is at a great club now too."
(Press Association)

Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda wants to extend his stay with the club and hopes Carlo Ancelotti will remain as coach if he does. Despite having a contract with the reigning champions until 2013, the 30-year-old hopes to add an extra year to that deal. "I just want to feel I am important at the club," he said.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Everton boss David Moyes has distanced himself from rumours he is wanted by Aston Villa. The midlands club are reportedly eyeing both Moyes and Fulham manager Mark Hughes as possible candidates for their top job should current Villa boss Gerard Houllier step down due to health concerns.
Full story: the Sun


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29th April 2011

Tottenham are weighing up a shock summer move for Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan.
Full story: the Sun

Liverpool are plotting a bid for Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi, the Argentina international who has scored 35 goals in 122 Serie A appearances.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Reds boss Kenny Dalglish watched the 24-year-old in his club's 3-2 home victory over Montpellier on Wednesday - and also took the opportunity to assess Lyon left-back Aly Cissokho.
Full story: the Sun

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says there are no guarantees Carlos Tevez will stay at Eastlands, even if the club fulfil their dream of competing in the Champions League.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Mancini is planning clear-the-air talks with Tevez at the end of the season to sort out the uncertainty over his future.
Full story: Daily Express

Man City are battling with Chelsea to sign 17-year-old Paris St Germain striker Jean-Christophe Bahebeck, who has been dubbed 'the new Nicolas Anelka' and is available on a free transfer.
Full story: the Sun

Inter Milan are planning to sell Wesley Sneijder, Samuel Eto'o and Julio Cesar to fund a bid for Arsenal playmaker Cesc Fabregas.
Full story: TalkSport

Schalke are eyeing Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel as they step up their search for Manuel Neuer's successor. Friedel, who turns 40 in May, is out of contract at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Everton are considering a move for £6m-rated Reading striker Shane Long as David Moyes prepares to revamp his forward line.
Full story: Daily Mail

Bolton are interested in Belgian centre-half Timothy Derijck. Manager Owen Coyle watched the 23-year-old play for Dutch side Den Haag on Friday.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to be named in the provisional England squad for this summer's European Under-21 Championship. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger does not want the 19-year-old to play in the tournament, but England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce will include Wilshere in his 40-man party, which is announced on Tuesday.

Full story: the Sun

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier will leave hospital on Friday, 10 days after his heart scare, and could be back in charge of the team this summer.
Full story: Daily Express

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28th April 2011

Chelsea are closing in on the £18m capture of 17-year-old Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku, who is being tracked by a host of top European clubs and has been labelled the 'new Didier Drogba'.

Full story: the Sun

Chelsea's chances of securing Netherlands full-back Gregory van der Wiel from Ajax appear to have been enhanced after reports in Germany that Bayern Munich, the defender's other principal suitor, have dropped their interest.
Full story: the Guardian

Florent Malouda and striker Nicolas Anelka will be shown the door in a summer clear-out at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will make a £24m bid to pip Bayern Munich to the signing of Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Full story: Daily Star

An escalating war of words between Schalke and Bayern has given Manchester United the chance to lure Neuer to Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Turkey midfielder Nurin Sahin, previously monitored by Chelsea and a possible summer target for Liverpool, could be free to leave current club Borussia Dortmund after the German league leaders lined up Nuremberg's Ilkay Gundogan as a replacement.
Full story: talkSPORT

Liverpool are also interested in a £5m move for Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton, with Reds manager Kenny Dalglish keen to reunite him with former Magpies team-mate Andy Carroll.
Full story: Daily Mail

Standard Liege midfielder Axel Witsel is being courted by Liverpool and AC Milan, who both hope to sign the 22-year-old this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT

Manchester City have identified Napoli striker Edison Cavani is a leading trasnfer target alongside Udinese forward Alexis Sanchez, although their pursuit of both players is likely to be heavily influenced by who leaves in the summer.
Full story: the Times (subscription)

Werder Bremen playmaker Marko Marin could be heading to Tottenham, with the 22-year-old's fine form and relative youth tempting manager Harry Redknapp.
Full story: Footy Latest

Tottenham midfield anchorman Wilson Palacios is a £10m target for Serie A side Napoli who hope to exploit the Honduran's fall down the pecking order at White Hart Lane.
Full story: talkSPORT

Spurs midfielder Niko Kranjcar could also be on his way out of White Hart Lane after failing to cement a permanent spot in Redknapp's plans this season. "I would definitely be interested in moving to Italy," he said. "I think I would adapt quickly to Italian football."
Full story: the Sun

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema could be lured to Arsenal by the offer of first-team football after struggling to establish himself in the starting line-up at the Bernabeu.
Full story: Caught Offside

Everton will make a summer move for Preston full-back Billy Jones.
Full story: the Sun

Blackburn have been warned that they will have to offer £7m if they are to secure the services of Malaga midfielder Jose Recio.
Full story: Daily Mail

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has moved into pole position in the race to land Cardiff striker Jay Boothroyd on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Striker Wayne Rooney has admitted he was wrong to state his desire to leave Manchester United in October.
Full story: the Sun

West Ham will make a second move to tempt Martin O'Neill back into management at the end of the season even if Avram Grant keeps the club in the Premier League. And if the Hammers fail to get O'Neill they have identified Norwich City boss Paul Lambert as an alternative.
Full story: Daily Express

Porto coach Andre Villas Boas says reports linking him with a move to clubs in England or Italy are "absurd". The 33-year-old has attracted attention from the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Juventus and Roma after leading his team to the Portuguese title in his first full season.
Full story: the Sun

Despite manager Arsene Wenger's pleas for him to renew his contract, Arsenal assistant boss Pat Rice may be forced to retire as he struggles to manage a chronic knee problem.
Full story: Daily Mail

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27th April 2011

Arsenal are ready to reluctantly sell captain Cesc Fabregas for £35m - with boyhood club Barcelona his likely destination - despite having four years of his £120,000-a-week contract to run.
Full story: the Sun

Another player who could be on his way out of Arsenal is Andrey Arshavin, with Zenit St Petersburg confirming they would happily take the striker if the Gunners decide to sell.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is weighing up a move for Chelsea captain John Terry as he looks to strengthen his defence.
Full story: Daily Mail

Inter Milan's Dutch star Wesley Sneijder has called Manchester United a "beautiful club" in an interview which will give United manager Sir Alex Ferguson encouragement to attempt a £25m summer swoop for the 26-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United are also on the verge of signing 18-year-old French defender Raphael Varane for £3.7m from Lens in order to head off interest from Arsenal.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina claims he would never join Manchester United, giving the clearest indication yet that he will start next season at Anfield.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is ready to go head-to-head with Manchester United counterpart Ferguson for £15m-rated Blackburn defender Phil Jones.
Full story: the Sun

West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie is likely to be a Tottenham target this summer after admitting his desire to play European football.
Full story: Metro

Nigerian international Odemwingie, who cost Baggies only £1m from Lokomotiv Moscow last summer, is ready to turn down Juventus to stay at the Hawthorns.
Full story: the Sun

Real Madrid look ready to turn their back on striker Emmanuel Adebayor when his loan move from Manchester City ends in May.
Full story: the Sun

West Ham are eyeing a move for Portuguese prodigy Marcio Dieb. Hammers boss Avram Grant has invited the £500,000-rated midfielder, who plays for third division club Barreirense, back for a second trial after he shone earlier in April.
Full story: the Sun

Leicester boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been given a £10m-plus transfer budget to mount a Premier League push with the Foxes next season with the club's Thai owners ready to sanction a move for striker Emile Heskey from Aston Villa and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Ian Holloway has drawn up two different lists of summer transfer targets for Blackpool. The Tangerines manager is preparing for life either in the Premier League or Championship with the club fighting the drop.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Vladimir Weiss says he would love to return to Rangers on loan next season if the winger is not wanted for Manchester City's first team. (Daily Express)

St Johnstone could be forced to sell Murray Davidson to raise funds, with Wolves and Bolton interested in the £750,000-rated Scotland squad midfielder. (Daily Mail)

Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Terry Butcher will attempt to re-sign on-loan Blackburn Rovers winger Aaron Doran next season. (the Scotsman)

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is understood to be intent on removing Carlo Ancelotti as Blues manager even if the club retain the Premier League title. According to well-placed sources, Abramovich is still hoping to persuade Guus Hiddink to replace Ancelotti this summer even though the 64 year-old has made it clear he does not intend to walk out as the coach of Turkey.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Juventus are growing increasingly confident that they can lure Roberto Mancini away from Manchester City this summer with boss Luigi Del Neri expected to leave at the end of the campaign after the Italian side failed to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Full story: Daily Mail

Roberto Mancini has told Juventus officials he is interested in joining them next season. The 46-year-old held talks with Juve director Pavel Nedved, assistant sporting director Fabio Paratici and super agent Mino Raiola in London on 13 April.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Gerard Houllier will not manage Aston Villa again this season as he considers whether to carry on in top-flight management following a heart scare.
Full story: Daily Star

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims "powerful" TV companies are preventing the introduction of a winter break in British football.
Full story: Metro

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has been told he will not be sacked before the end of his contract. The Latics are deep in relegation trouble with only four matches remaining in the Premier League. But Wigan owner Dave Whelan insists manager Martinez will stay at least until his deal expires in summer 2012 - even if the club's six-year stay in the top flight ends.
Full story: the Sun

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