Friday, 15 June 2012

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 daily round up of what the papers have been saying



Manchester City are trying to sell Carlos Tevez, Edin Dzeko, Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz to raise funds to buy Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.
Welsh winger Gareth Bale could be set to follow Harry Redknapp out of Tottenham after his agent admitted the lack of Champions League football "is a problem".
Inter Milan will offer defender Andrea Ranocchia to Manchester City as the Italian giants look to take Aleksandar Kolarov away from the Premier League champions.
Everton and Wolves target Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson believes he is being kept at Lillestrom against his will, which has left the striker "mentally broken".
Arsenal are interested in signing Russian international midfielder Alan Dzagoev. The £13m-rated CSKA Moscow player is out of contract in December.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham target Klaas-Jan Huntelaar could be available for £17m after Schalke general manager Horst Heldt confirmed the striker has a buy-out clause.
Andrew Johnson and Ryan Nelson have both had medicals at Queens Park Rangers ahead of moves to the Loftus Road outfit.
Full story: The Times  (subscription required)
Former Real Madrid man Guti is set to have a pre-season trial at West Ham as the Hammers look to snap up the free agent.
West Brom could offer Robert Green a move to the Hawthorns if they fail to land Ben Foster from Birmingham City.
Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas is on the Tottenham shortlist as they seek a replacement for Harry Redknapp, who was sacked on Thursday.
David Moyes and Roberto Martinez are leading the race for the Tottenham hotseat with the current Everton boss just ahead.
David Moyes will travel back early from his holiday in America to meet with Everton owner Bill Kenwright as Tottenham's interest grows.
Former Schalke boss Ralf Rangnick has apparently entered the running for the vacant Tottenham manager's position.
Besiktas have offered Alex McLeish a quick return to management following his sacking by Aston Villa last month.



Thursday, 14 June 2012

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14th June 2012



Harry Redknapp was apparently shown the door at Tottenham for his failure to finish higher than fourth in the Premier League.
Tottenham plan to move for Everton manager David Moyes as they seek a replacement for Harry Redknapp.Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton fans are worried a lack of cash could see David Moyes head for the exit door at Goodison Park.
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is also in the running alongside David Moyes to replace Harry Redknapp at Tottenham.
Tottenham defender Vedran Corluka reckons Luka Modric will be next out of the exit door at White Hart Lane.
Juventus have sent their director and former player Pavel Nedved to meet Arsenal striker Robin van Persie to discuss a move to Turin.
Manchester City and Chelsea are facing competition from Serie A champions Juventus for the signing of Napoli striker Edinson Cavani.
Former Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou would be open to a move to Liverpool to link up with former Blues coach Brendan Rodgers, according to the player's agent.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has set his sights on Newcastle star Hatem Ben Arfa.
Full story: The Times   (subscription required)
Liverpool have been told that another target, Barcelona forward Cristian Tello will cost them £7m.
Chelsea are lining up a move for Malaga striker Salomon Rondon as they seek a replacement for Didier Drogba
Manchester City will reject Juventus's loan bid for Aleksandar Kolarov.
West Ham are preparing a bid for Blackburn striker Yakubu who would cost the Hammers £1m.
Stoke are planning to battle it out with West Ham for the signature of Wolves midfielder Matt Jarvis.




Wednesday, 13 June 2012

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13th June 2012



Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is considering whether to sack Harry Redknapp after failing to secure Champions League football.
Chelsea will name Roberto Di Matteo as the new manager on a full-time basis after failing to talk former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola out of taking a sabbatical.
Swansea City hope to appoint a successor to Brendan Rodgers by the end of this week from a shortlist headed by Ian Holloway and Michael Laudrup.




Iceland international Gylfi Sigurdsson will join Liverpool in a £7m .
Arsenal are in pole position to sign Montpellier forward Olivier Giroud according to his club coach Rene Girard.
Lille defender Mathieu Debuchy who has been linked with a move to Newcastle, says he will decide his future after Euro 2012.
New West Brom boss Steve Clarke has identified NEC Nijmegen's £2m-rated defender Bram Nuytinck as his top target.
The Baggies could be about to lose Jonas Olsson with Tottenham closing in on a cut-price deal for the Sweden centre-half.
West Ham are leading the chase to sign Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga. The forward almost moved to Newcastle in January but the deal collapsed over concerns about a knee problem.
West Ham have also tabled a £4m bid for Wolves winger Matt Jarvis.
Chris Hughton is concerned that his predecessor as Norwich boss, Paul Lambert, will win the race to sign Kyle Naughton from Tottenham.
Southampton are poised to firm up their interest in Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland with an offer for the player.


Tuesday, 12 June 2012

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12 June 2012



Zenit St Petersburg have opened informal talks with Arsenal over re-signing Andrey Arshavin as the midfield dynamo impresses at Euro 2012.
Paris Saint-Germain have made a move for Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric, offering Spurs £30m for the Croatian playmaker.
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini could be on his way out of Goodison Park after admitting: "I want to play in the Champions League or in the Europa League. Last season we finished seventh with Everton, and we were not able to qualify for Europe, which was a shame.
Liverpool are prepared to fight off interest from Bundesliga side Schalke for free agent Salomon Kalou who left Chelsea at the end of the season.
Tottenham and QPR are in the hunt for Birmingham goalkeeper Ben Foster, but the player is already the subject of a £3m bid from West Brom, with whom he was on loan last season.
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is determined to keep Stephane Sessegnon at the club, despite speculation surrounding the future of the forward.
Newcastle have been told to double their £4m bid for Ajax midfielder Vurnon Anita, or forget trying to sign him.
Schalke boss Huub Stevens has confirmed his interest in Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart. Stevens coached the Dutch player when they were both at Hamburg.
Alberto Aquilani is set to leave Liverpool for AC Milan with the Reds losing £17m on the midfielder.
New Norwich manager Chris Hughton will pursue European targets in an effort to bolster his squad, according to City chairman Alan Bowkett.
Manchester United are to step up their chase for Everton left-back Leighton Baines. The player, who has attracted interest from Italian side Napoli, is vauled at £20m by his club but United will try to negotiate a price closer to £15m.
Manchester City appear to be pricing Adam Johnson out of a move. Sunderland are reportedly interested but City are thought to want around £15m for the England winger.
Juventus winger Eljero Elia has agreed to leave the Italian champions after making only four appearances last season. Liverpool have been strongly linked with the winger.
Former Aston Villa owner Sir Doug Ellis has called for managerial stability at the club after endorsing the appointment of Paul Lambert as boss .



Monday, 11 June 2012

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11th June 2012



Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has ruled out a summer transfer to Manchester United, who he claims have been trying to sign him for four years.
That may not deter neighbours Manchester City from making a move for the France international.
Newcastle have made an offer for Ajax's versatile defensive midfielder Vurnon Anita as they bid to build on last season's top-five finish
Arsenal are ready to offer for striker Marouane Chamakh to Montpellier in part-exchange for forward Olivier Giroud.
New Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers could make a summer move for Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge.
Italian side Napoli are favourites to land Arsenal centre-back Johan Djourou who has already attracted a bid of more than £8m, according to his agent.
France manager Laurent Blanc has emerged as a possible successor to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Newcastle midfielder Danny Guthrie has played down reports of a lobster-throwing brawl at his wedding



Sunday, 10 June 2012

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10th June 2012



David Moyes could quit Everton if the club decides to sell defender Leighton Baines to Manchester United.
Real Madrid have dropped their interest in Manchester City's David Silva, and will compete with Chelsea for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
Chelsea are set to sign Anderlecht starlet Charly Musonda rated as one of the hottest prospects in European football.
Harry Redknapp could be close to leaving Tottenham for a lucrative job in the Middle East as his contract talks rumble on.
New Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is planning to move the Villa Park dug-outs so he can be closer to the Holte End fans.
Wolves are close to signing Lillestrom striker Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson for £3m.
Fulham are keen to sign Newcastle's Danny Simpson, with QPR and Norwich waiting in the wings.
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has been impressed with the quality of candidates for the Swans' managerial vacancy.



Saturday, 9 June 2012

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9th June 2012



AC Milan say they will not be making a bid for Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli.
Manchester United are considering making a £14m move for PSV Eindhoven midfielder Kevin Strootman, with long-term absentee Darren Fletcher's future still uncertain.
Man Utd are believed to be close to signing highly-rated Crewe forward Nick Powell for a fee of £4m.
Manchester City have been dealt a blow in their bid to sign Arsenal's Robin van Persie, with his father saying the striker will not join another English club.
Fulham are looking at Huddersfield striker Jordan Rhodes as a possible replacement for Clint Dempsey, who only has 12 months left on his Craven Cottage contract.
West Ham are hoping to tie up the signing of Bolton keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen within the next 24 hours.
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, opening scorer at Euro 2012, is being targeted by Manchester United, according to Poland's coach Franciszek Smuda.
Brendan Rodgers has Nicklas Bendtner, Mohamed Diame and Matt Jarvis in his sights as he looks to begin spending at Liverpool.




Friday, 8 June 2012

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8th June 2012



Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric is on his way to Manchester United with Sir Alex Ferguson offering £25m, rising to £30m based on appearances and success.
Manchester United have agreed a £3m fee for Chilean striker Angelo Henriquez.
Inter Milan are considering a summer move for Manchester City's defender Aleksandar Kolarov.
Bolton are set to hijack Celtic's move for Leicester defender Matt Mills who is rated at £3m.
Birmingham's Ben Foster is Queen's Park Rangers' top target in their search for a new first-choice goalkeeper.
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Nottingham Forest's centre-back Jamaal Lascelles,  beating off competition from Arsenal.
Newcastle have entered the race to sign former Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou who is available on a free transfer after the Champions League winners decided not to offer him a new deal.
New Norwich manager Chris Hughton has vowed to hold on to striker Grant Holt amid speculation he could follow Paul Lambert to Aston Villa.
Fulham are lining up a move for St Etienne's versatile Romania full-back Banel Nicolita, 

Midfielder Niko Kranjcar has spoken of his joy at completing a move to Dynamo Kiev after admitting his time at Tottenham was "disappointing".
Manager Roberto Mancini could quit Manchester City because his wife wants to return to Italy.


Thursday, 7 June 2012

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7th June 2012



Chelsea are considering a £20m move for Everton's Marouane Fellaini, who tops their list of candidates for a midfield enforcer.
Tottenham's Croatian winger Niko Kranjcar is leaving in a cut-price £4m move to Dynamo Kiev.
Queens Park Rangers have made an audacious bid to sign Montpellier and France striker Olivier Giroud who is rated at £50m by his club.
Striker Edin Dzeko is set to leave Manchester City after Carlos Tevez said he is staying at the Etihad Stadium.
New Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is set to return to Norwich to sign striker Grant Holt after the Scot revealed there is no agreement in place about him signing his former players.
Paul Lambert will not have to sell £24m striker Darren Bent to fund his rebuilding job at Aston Villa.
Premier League new boys Southampton are set to complete the signing of Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez for a fee of £7m.
Chris Hughton plans to return to Birmingham City for defender Curtis Davies once he is confirmed as the new Norwich manager.
Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Malaga's striker Salomon Rondon, who is reportedly valued at £20m by the Spanish side.
Liverpool are targeting Manchester City winger Adam Johnson with a bid set to be in the region of £16m, and will hope to lure him with the promise of regular first-team football.
Manchester City face a battle to keep Roberto Mancini if Italy experience a poor Euro 2012. National manager Cesare Prandelli is under pressure and a poor tournament could see him sacked - with Mancini at the top of the list to replace him.
Chelsea have told Roberto Di Matteo they would like him to remain as manager.
Steve Clarke is the front runner for the West Brom job. 
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has ruled out any possibility of billionaire investor Alisher Usmanov joining the club's board.