13th May 2011
Chelsea will have competition for Marco van Basten's signature should they decide to dispense with current manager Carlo Ancelotti's services and make an approach to the former Netherlands boss. Van Basten, who has been linked with Sporting Lisbon and Fiorentina, has several jobs offers to consider already according to his agent. (Press Association)
Manchester City are in talks with two Abu Dhabi-based companies over a stadium-naming deal that will generate between £10m and £12m a year for the club.
Full story: Goal
Manchester City are ready to battle Chelsea for the services of unsettled Real Madrid midfielder Kaka. City will also try to swipe Inter's Wesley Sneijder from under the noses of Manchester United by offering Carlos Tevez in part exchange.
Full story: Metro
City manager Roberto Mancini has asked playmaker David Silva to convince Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to move to Eastlands in the summer.
Full story: the Sun
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has watched Espanyol forward Pablo Osvaldo for a second time in 10 days as he prepares for a busy summer of transfer activity at White Hart Lane.
Full story: the Times (requires subscription)
Ruud van Nistelrooy has issued a "come and get me" plea to Premier League clubs after the Hamburg striker opened the door to a summer return to England. Tottenham and Blackburn are both reportedly keen on the Dutchman.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City's former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is ready to move to Tottenham this summer despite suffering abuse from Spurs fans just weeks ago.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United could be set for a £14m summer move for Roma's Italian midfielder Daniele de Rossi, who has a year to run on his current contract but is not close to signing a new deal.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Schalke are aiming to beat Manchester United and Tottenham to the signing of Ajax keeper Maarten Stekelenburg as a replacement for Bayern Munich-bound Manuel Neuer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Liverpool are leading the way in the chase for Motherwell winger Chris Humphrey's signature. Merseyside rivals Everton, Bolton, Birmingham, Newcastle, Swansea and Rangers are also interested.
Full story: Daily Star
The Reds are also planning an ambitious move to lure Inter Milan's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho to Anfield this summer.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Arsenal are plotting a double raid on French side Lorient for striker Kevin Gameiro and midfielder Morgan Amalfitano. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich are interested in Gunners striker Nicklas Bendtner and defender Bacary Sagna.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is in negotiations with Real Madrid to bring striker Karim Benzema to the Emirates in a deal totalling £40m this summer.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce wants to bring German veteran Miroslav Klose to the Stadium of Light on a free transfer from Bayern Munich. He is also interested in Tottenham's Roman Pavlychenko and Lorient's Kevin Gamiero as alternative options up front.
Full story: Daily Mail
QPR have started their preparations for life in the Premier League by making £1.5m-rated Newcastle winger Wayne Routledge's return to the club permanent after a six-month loan spell. Manager Neil Warnock is also interested in Tottenham striker Robbie Keane. (the Times)
Midfielder Scott Parker has admitted that he is likely to leave Upton Park if West Ham fail to avoid the Premier League drop.
Full story: Daily Star
AC Milan are ready to compete with Chelsea for Kaka. The Brazilian spent six years at the Italian giants before joining Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Turkish side Galatasaray are keen on Bolton forward Johann Elmander who is out of contract at the Reebok in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Everton and Bolton are locked in a battle to sign £5m-rated Brest striker Nolan Roux.
Full story: talkSPORT
West Brom are in the market for Ipswich defender Gareth McAuley and Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
Full story: Daily Star
Avram Grant will not walk away from the manager's post at West Ham if the Hammers are relegated to the Championship. It is estimated the club will have to pay out £3.5m if they want to bring the Israeli's contract to an early end.
Full story: the Guardian
__________________________________________________________________
12th May 2011
Bayern Munich has reached a deal worth up to 25m Euros (£21m) with Bundesliga rival Schalke for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who has been linked with Manchester United.
Full story: Kicker Magazine (in German
Liverpool's principal owner John Henry and chairman Tom Werner will fly into Merseyside before Sunday's Premier League game against Spurs to finalise Kenny Dalglish's appointment as the permanent boss of the club.
Porto coach Andre Villas Boas has denied reports he is to move to Chelsea or Juventus.(Daily Telegraph)
Manchester City are to offer Barcelona star Xavi a massive final payday to end his career at Eastlands in a move which could result in Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas heading to the Nou Camp.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Man City have been told not to bother Inter Milan with bids of less than £45m for star striker Samuel Eto'o.
Full story: talkSport
Manchester United look to have beaten off competition from Arsenal and Bayern Munich for Lens teenage defender Raphael Varane.
Full story: Metro
Manchester City are also set to gazump Manchester United with a £20m bid for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell.
Full story: Daily Express
Robert Green will lead the West Ham exodus with a summer move to Aston Villa - even if the Hammers avoid relegation.
Full story: The Sun
Juventus have joined the chase for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia and are believed to be ready to bid up to £10m for the former Newcastle player.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool could offer Brad Friedel the chance to return to Anfield as the 39-year-old is out of contract with Aston Villa in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are lining up a shock summer move for Reading's Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long.
Full story: talkSport
Everton are eyeing up a summer loan swoop for Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck.
Full story: The Sun
Tottenham could be willing to let as many as nine players leave in the summer, with Robbie Keane, Jonathan Woodgate and Roman Pavlyuchenko amongst the high profile names up for sale.
Full story: The Independent
Liverpool are eyeing up a move for Valencia winger Juan Mata as Kenny Dalglish looks to shape a title charge for next season.
Full story: Metro
Arsenal are ready to rekindle their interest in Stuttgart defender Serdar Tasci, but face competition from Sevilla and Juventus to land him.
Full story: talkSport
Full story: talkSport
____________________________________________________________________
11th May 2011
Manchester City want Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas to bolster their midfield after securing their place Champions League for next season. Boss Roberto Mancini says he also wants AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Eastlands.
Read more: The Sun
Man City are tracking Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen, who was watched by Mancini last Sunday. The Belgium international has also been linked with a move to Arsenal.
Read more: Daily Mail
Liverpool are in pole position to sign Aston Villa's Ashley Young for a £15m fee. The England forward rejected a new deal at Villa Park earlier this season and has also been linked with a move to Manchester United.
Read more: Guardian
Real Madrid and Brazil midfielder Kaka's mother Simone Leite has fuelled speculation linking her son with a move to Chelsea by revealing the family's plans to move to London this summer on her Twitter feed.
Read more: Simone Leite's Twitter feed
Chelsea are ready to make a fresh move to sign Valencia winger Juan Mata.
Full story: talkSPORT
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly ready to conduct a major clear-out at the Emirates Stadium this summer after seeing his side go without silverware for a sixth consecutive season.
Full story: Caughtoffside
Tottenham are ready to move for Birmingham's England international Ben Foster to replace under-fire goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes. Strikers Jermain Defoe and Roman Pavlyuchenko could also be sold in a summer shake-up at Spurs.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Read more: The Sun
Dutchman Frank Rijkaard is reported to be first choice to take over as Aston Villa manager if Gerard Houllier cannot return next season after his latest health scare.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Fulham have less than three weeks to secure a deal for manager Mark Hughes or risk losing him for nothing because of a "get-out" clause in his current contract.
Read more: The Sun
Read more: Metro
____________________________________________________________________
10th May 2011
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini tells Italian newspaper Gazetta dello Sport that he wants to remain in charge at Eastlands amid reports of a return to Italy with Juventus and also wants to try to persuade Argentina striker Carlos Tevez to stay on at the club.
Real Madrid have made Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez their top summer transfer target and have sounded out his adviser about a potential £35m move.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp reckons Manchester City's summer transfer targets will "blow your brains out".
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool's pursuit of a new left-back has taken them towards a possible signing of Arsenal's Gael Clichy, with the north London club reluctant to meet the player's salary demands.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Cesc Fabregas is back on Barcelona's radar after the Catalan side's coach Pep Guardiola met the Arsenal midfielder's family, according to reports in Spain.
Full story: Metro
Arsenal's summer transfer plans have suffered a setback after they were warned off trying to lure teenage midfield sensation Mario Goetze from Borussia Dortmund.
Full story: Daily Mail
Arsenal are considering making a £20m bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema as a replacement for Nicklas Bendtner.
Full story: Metro
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has advised Manchester United to sign 25-year-old Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder from his former club Inter Milan.
Full story: Metro
Italian side Roma are lining up a move for Tottenham's 26-year-old midfielder Niko Kranjcar.
Full story: Metro
Full story: Sport.co.uk
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is considering Turkey boss Guus Hiddink and Porto's André Villas Boas as possible replacements for manager Carlo Ancelotti. Both have previously worked at Stamford Bridge, Hiddink winning the FA Cup in 2009 as caretaker manager, while Boas helped ex-Blues boss Jose Mourinho.
Full story: the Guardian
Abramovich also wants former Blues star Gianfranco Zola to return as a member of the coaching staff next season, with Hiddink back as manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea will make a £6m push at the end of the campaign to persuade Hiddink to return to Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Express
Former Netherlands internationals Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard are emerging as front-runners to replace coach Ancelotti at Chelsea - if the Italian is removed from his position.
Full story: Sporting Life
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has voiced his sadness that Saturday's FA Cup final would be overshadowed if Manchester United win the Premier League moments before Manchester City and Stoke walk out at Wembley.
Full story: Daily Mail
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has conceded the Gunners are crippled by psychological barriers when it comes to grinding out results and winning titles but believes the club can turn things round next season.
Full story: Metro
Brazil legend Pele has sung the praises of Manchester United's Javier Hernandez after a sensational debut season in the Premier League and believes the Mexican forward can, in time, become one of the world's greatest players.
Full story: talkSPORT
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United's rivals his side can dominate the Premier League for years with their next generation of superstars.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Atletico Madrid manager Quique Sanchez Flores could replace Gerard Houllier at Aston Villa - if the Frenchman steps down following his recent health scare.
Full story: talkSPORT
____________________________________________________________________
9th May 2011
Manchester City are tracking Udinese's Chile international Alexis Sanchez, with chief executive Garry Cook travelling to Italy to watch the striker, 22, in action in his club's 2-1 home victory against Lazio.
Full story: Goal.com
Portuguese club Benfica have blocked Bolton's bid to keep 20-year-old forward Rodrigo Moreno Machado on loan at the Reebok Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero, 22, has turned down offers from Manchester United and Chelsea because he wants to see out his contract at the Estadio Vicente Calderon.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea are planning a £70m double swoop for Tottenham's Gareth Bale, 21, and 28-year-old Rafael van der Vaart as they plan their Premier League campaign for next season.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Full story: Daily Express
Sir Alex Ferguson, 69, says he has no intention of stepping down as Manchester United manager after closing in on his 12th Premier League title following the 2-1 win against Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Express
Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam, 25, has said his challenge on Gareth Bale, which resulted in the Wales international leaving the pitch on a stretcher with an ankle injury in the 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane on Saturday, was not intentional.
Full story: talkSPORT
Full story: Daily Express
____________________________________________________________________
8th May 2011
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is considering using Brazil star Kaka as bait to lure Chelsea's Frank Lampard to the Bernabeu.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Mourinho wants to make a £10m bid for Blues striker Didier Drogba - but the Ivory Coast hitman is unsure whether to leave Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea are in talks with Ajax over Dutch full-back Gregory van der Wiel and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, who starred against England in February.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp may sell Rafael Van der Vaart in the summer because the Dutchman's lack of mobility places restrictions on the team's formation.
Full story: the People
Aston Villa assistant manager Gary McAllister says the club must work hard to keep hold of England winger Stewart Downing, amid rumoured interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
Full story: Metro
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson continues to target Inter Milan's £30m Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder - and has urged his club's owners, the Glazer family, to bankroll the deal.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Italian striker Federico Macheda may be allowed to leave Old Trafford in the summer, with Sampdoria keen to make his loan deal permanent.
Full story: News of the World (subscription requried)
Arsenal remain interested in Everton left-back Leighton Baines, who could be a replacement for one or both of Gael Clichy and Kieran Gibbs if contract talks with the pair are not settled.
Full story: Metro
The Gunners are chasing £15m-rated German wonderkid Mario Goetze after rave reviews from Arsene Wenger's German scout. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder could be a replacement for Samir Nasri if the Frenchman fails to agree terms on a new deal.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Spurs are lining up a new bid for Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote - but hope to fare better than they did with their January approach by offering Wilson Palacios in part-exchange.
Full story: Metro
Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel could be a target for Midlands rivals West Brom after Baggies' stopper Scott Carson and understudy Boaz Myhill failed to impress new manager Roy Hodgson.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Full story: News of the World (subscription requried)
After initially saying they accepted the FA's decision not to deduct points from Championship winners QPR, third-placed Swansea have now refused to rule out an appeal against the ruling, according to chairman Huw Jenkins. Full story: Mail on Sunday
Thomas Vermaelen could make his long-awaited return for Arsenal on Sunday at Stoke, striker Robin van Persie has hinted on Twitter. The Dutchman posted a picture of Belgian centre-half Vermaelen travelling with the Arsenal squad, and claimed he was "back and sharp as a razor".
Full story: Metro
Ahead of another big Sunday contest, Manchester United winger Nani has warned opponents Chelsea that they will be beaten "by skill" if they try to turn the title showdown into a physical affair.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Ferguson has decided to stay at Old Trafford for at least another season - and hopes Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will do the same.
Full story: Sunday Express
Chelsea's 22-man squad will share a relatively modest prize of £2.6m if they win the title after bonuses at Stamford Bridge were slashed.
Full story: News of the World (subscription requried)
Tottenham will launch a fresh legal challenge to West Ham's move to the Olympic stadium this week.
Full story: News of the World (subscription requried)
Carlos Tevez, Manchester City's top scorer, will only be considered for a place in his side's FA Cup final squad if he plays some part in their Premier League game at home to Tottenham on Tuesday.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Full story: News of the World (subscription requried)
____________________________________________________________________
7th May 2011
Ajax and Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has emerged as the favourite to succeed Edwin van der Sar as Manchester United's number one for next season, although Sir Alex Ferguson would have to pay £15m to land the 28-year-old.
Full story: Mirror
Striker Nicklas Bendtner's future at Arsenal could be in doubt with the Denmark international set for talks with the club's hierarchy at the end of the season.
Full story: talkSPORT
German giants Bayern Munich are keen on taking Bendtner to the Bundesliga if Arsenal do allow him to leave north London.
Full story: Mirror
Arsenal are interested in signing Stuttgart's Serdar Tascim, according to the defender's agent, while Belgium international defender Jan Vertonghen is another long-term target for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Arsenal have rekindled their interest in signing Everton centre-back Phil Jagielka after failing to capture the England defender last summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool and Real Madrid are both chasing £5.5m Arsenal left-back, Gael Clichy, who is out of contract in 12 months.
Full story: goal.com
Tottenham are keeping close tabs on West Ham's England midfielder Scott Parker, who could become available if the Hammers are relegated from the Premier League.
Full story: Metro
Hammers striker Demba Ba is another target for the north Londoners, while Chelsea and Blackburn could be interested in signing the Senegal international.
Full story: Metro
Watford are hoping for a fresh cash injection if former favourite Ashley Young moves from Aston Villa this summer, with the Hertfordshire club using the sell-on fee to fund a move for Peterborough's Craig Mackail-Smith.
Full story: talkSPORT
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti could remain at Stamford Bridge for another season if owner Roman Abramovich fails to persuade Dutchman Guus Hiddink to return to west London.
Full story: Telegraph
Ancelotti has said he will not be coaching in Italy next season, seemingly ruling him out of a move to former club Roma, where he played for eight years.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ancelotti will be sacked if Chelsea do not beat Manchester United in their title showdown on Sunday.
Full story: the Sun
Aston Villa could turn to former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez as a replacement for Gerard Houllier if the Frenchman fails to recover from his health problems.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes will still be his number one next season despite the number of mistakes which have blighted the Brazilian's season.
Full story: Mirror
Redknapp has admitted he would prefer it if Spurs do not qualify for the Europa League so that they can concentrate on finishing in the top four next season.
Full story: the Independent
Arsene Wenger is planning a last-minute plea to England boss Fabio Capello over Jack Wilshere's involvement in the European Under-21 Championship.
Full story: Daily Express
West Ham boss Avram Grant has told chairman David Gold he is not helping the club after the co-owner's admission that the club's England players will be sold if they are relegated.
Full story: Guardian
Full story: the Daily Mirror
____________________________________________________________________
6th May 2011
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is set to return from his loan spell at Real Madrid with the Spanish club unwilling to match City's £14m valuation or agree to his £5.3m annual wage demands.
Full story: talkSPORT
Man City boss Roberto Mancini wants to land Tottenham star Gareth Bale in a deal worth £30m, plus the club's England midfielder James Milner.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea have begun negotiations to sign £15m-rated striker Romelu Lukaku, 17, from Anderlecht, on the condition that the Belgian club can secure the signing of Genk winger Kevin De Bruyne for £5m.
Full story: metro.co.uk
Manchester City have shown interest in Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa. The Brazilian, 20, is also a long-term target of Manchester United and Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United chiefs will fly to Lisbon to negotiate a deal for Sporting keeper Rui Patricio. But the Portuguese club believe they are being used as a tool by United in their bid to land main target David de Gea from Atletico Madrid.
Full story: the Sun
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson is ready to offer Chris Brunt a bumper new deal in a bid to kill off interest from Liverpool and Aston Villa.
Full story: the Sun
Full story: metro.co.uk
Tottenham are willing to sell Aaron Lennon for £15m following a breakdown in his relationship with manager Harry Redknapp.
Full story: goal.com
Chelsea and Manchester United are considering summer moves for Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero.
Full story: sport.co.uk
Chelsea have asked Yugoslavian legend Predrag Mijatovic to take over the role of director of football at the end of the season. Frank Arnesen is set to step down in May. Mijatovic was director of football at Real Madrid from 2006-2009.
Claudio Ranieri has warned his old club that they should stick with current manager Carlo Ancelotti if they want to win more trophies.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ancelotti has denied he is set to become Roma manager after being spotted in the Italian capital this week.
Full story: the Sun
Full story: Daily Mirror
On-loan David Bentley may never play for Birmingham again after walking out of the ground on Sunday when he learned he wasn't in the squad to play Wolves.
Full story: Daily Mirror
____________________________________________________________________
5th May 2011
Manchester United and Birmingham City target Maxi Lopez could be heading to the Premier League this summer from Italian side Catania.
Full story: talkSPORT
Arsenal and Tottenham have been put on red alert after reports in France claimed coveted striker Gervinho has rejected a new deal at Lille.
Full story: talkSPORT
Chelsea are bracing themselves for a £25m bid from AC Milan for midfielder Michael Essien.
Full story: Metro
Sunderland and West Brom are locked in a battle to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Simon Vukcevic.
Full story: talkSPORT
AC Milan will make an £18m bid to entice Michael Essien from Chelsea this summer and could also offer a player part-exchange.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero, who has been linked with Chelsea and Tottenham, has opened the door to a move to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa, Blackburn and Sunderland have approached West Ham about striker Demba Ba.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez and Chelsea frontman Didier Drogba could be swapping clubs this summer, according to reports.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool are lining up a bid for Wigan midfielder James McCarthy, having failed to sign him from Hamilton two years ago.
Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew hopes to lure Ipswich's in-demand teenager Connor Wickham to St James' Park, having worked with him previously at Reading.
Full story: Daily Mail
Blackburn's highly rated 19-year-old defender Phil Jones has given a hint where his future may lie by saying "Arsenal play the prettiest football in the Premier League".
Full story: the Independent
Full story: the Sun
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is losing his battle to recover from a hamstring injury in time for the FA Cup final on 14 May.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen could make a remarkable return at Stoke in the Premier League on Sunday. The Belgian has been out since August because of an Achilles tendon injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham have drawn up a seven-man shortlist to replace Avram Grant as manager - Neil Warnock, Paul Lambert, Malky Mackay, Chris Hughton, Slaven Bilic, Ian Holloway and Martin O'Neill.
Full story: the Guardian
Manchester United and Barcelona will only receive about 25,000 tickets each for the Champions League final at Wembley on 28 May. (the Times, subscription required)
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany, 25, says he wants to stay at the club for the rest of his career. "I have never been embraced as well as I have been here by the fans and country in general," said the Belgian defender.
Full story: the Independent
Full story: Daily Star
No comments:
Post a Comment