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.

8th Aug 2011

Arsenal are set to complete £12m signing of midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Southampton.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Manchester United target Wesley Sneijder says he will leave Inter Milan if the right offer comes in.
Full story: Daily Mirror

The Gunners have pushed on with their pursuit of Bolton's Gary Cahill after Thomas Vermaelen was injured in Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat by Benfica.
Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham's pursuit of a new striker could lead them to 25-year-old Costa Rican international Bryan Ruiz, who plays for FC Twente.
Full story: Daily Mail

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has made a personal check on Holland international Erik Pieters as he lines-up a replacement for left-back Jose Enrique.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Swansea are considering an ambitious move for former France striker David Trezeguet.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Newcastle United are considering a bid of £3.5m for Norwich City striker Grant Holt.
Full story: footybunker.com

Tottenham have been linked with a move for £8m-rated Celtic playmaker Ki Sung-Yueng.
Full story: fanatix.com

Blackburn Rovers are trying to sell a handful of players in a secret list that reveals the salaries of manager Steve Kean's unwanted men.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Striker Peter Crouch is determined to remain with Tottenham Hotspur and has urged midfielder Luka Modric to do likewise.
Full story: the Guardian

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has backed team-mate David de Gea to recover from an underwhelming debut in goal during their 3-2 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield.

Full story: talkSPORT

Tottenham fear riots could threaten opening Premier League match against Everton.
Full story: Daily Mail

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7th Aug 2011

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is prepared to give up more than £4m in bonuses to secure a move to Barcelona. Full story: Daily Mail

The Gunners are expected to complete the signing of Southampton's teenage sensation Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a £12m deal this week and remain in contention to sign defenders Chris Samba and Gary Cahill. Full story: Sunday Mirror

Carlos Tevez is expected to fly back into Manchester this weekend and begin training with Manchester City, having failed to agree a move so far this summer. Full story: Mail on Sunday

City were turned down by Danish teenager Christian Eriksen, whom they wanted to sign in a £20m deal from Ajax, but remain confident of landing Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri. Full story: Sunday Mirror

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is contemplating a bid for out-of-favour Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy. Full story: Metro

Reading manager Brian McDermott admits he is expecting a host of clubs to bid for his highly-rated Republic of Ireland international striker Shane Long. Full story: talkSPORT

Manchester City are reportedly targeting 20-year-old Uruguay central defender Sebastian Coates in a £10m swoop from Uruguayan Primera Division side Nacional. Full story: Inside Futbol

Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers will go head to head for £5m Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, although it is believed the England international will prefer to link up with Owen Coyle's side. Full story: footybunker

Everton manager David Moyes will make a late £10m move for Tottenham striker Peter Crouch - and could offer midfielder Jack Rodwell in a swap to land him. Full story: the People

Liverpool have finally agreed a £5.5m fee for Newcastle defender Jose Enrique. Full story: Daily Star Sunday

Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal are ready to fight it out for £10m-rated Shakhtar Donetsk attacking midfielder Douglas Costa. Full story: footybunker

Tottenham midfielder David Bentley is being offered the chance to return to Blackburn Rovers and rebuild his career after a frustrating two seasons at White Hart Lane. Full story: the People

Manchester City have made a sensational attempt to snatch Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder's from under the noses of neighbours Manchester United. Full story: Sunday Express

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has confirmed he will sign Gabriel Obertan from Manchester United for £3m on Monday. Full story: Sunday Express

Tottenham are weighing up an approach for Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva. Full story: fanatix

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew admits the club who once broke the world transfer record to sign Alan Shearer can no longer afford to compete for the top players.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Real Madrid and French international striker Karim Benzema has emphatically declared his intention to remain in Spain with Real and has denied ever even speaking to representatives of Arsenal.
Full story: Footie Online

The Glazers are preparing to sell a stake in Manchester United but intend to remain in control of the Premier League champions.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea teenager Oriol Romeu, who joined last week from Barcelona on a four-year deal, has revealed he would like to return to the Spanish giants in the future.
Full story: Metro

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will name striker Robin van Persie skipper this season, once Cesc Fabregas completes his move to Barcelona. (Daily Star Sunday).