Friday, 22 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


22nd June 2012



Porto striker Hulk has told Paris St-Germain he would like to join Chelsea, for a fee reportedly in the region of £38m.
Liverpool are interested in signing striker Fabio Borini who scored 10 goals in 26 games for Italian side Roma to make Italy's Euro 2012 squad. Reds boss Brendan Rodgers worked with him at Chelsea and signed him on loan from the Blues after becoming Swansea boss.
Real Madrid are prepared to pay Tottenham £30m for Luka Modric after coach Jose Mourinho told the club to press ahead with an offer.
New Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert wants to beat Norwich, Sunderland and Reading to Osasuna's £8m-rated Senegal striker Ibrahima Balde.
Porto could be set to lose another player after the agent of Manchester United target James Rodriguez claimed his client's situation at the club was 'complex'.
Turkish side Fenerbahce will offer Everton £1.5m for Joseph Yobo after the Nigerian defender spent the past two seasons on loan with the Istanbul club.
West Ham are interested in £4m-rated striker Yannick Sagbo from French side Evian. The Ivory Coast international was originally a January target for Sam Allardyce, who has also made an offer for Norwich's Grant Holt and a loan move for Inter Milan's Dutch forward Luc Castaignos.
Southampton could make Steve Davis their highest-paid player if they can get the Rangers midfielder for a cut-price £2m. Sweden midfielder Anders Svensson who left St Mary's in 2005, also wants to return to the club. Full story: the Sun
England goalkeeper Joe Hart has promised to adopt Bruce Grobbelaar's famous 'spaghetti legs' routine to put off Italy's penalty takers if Sunday's quarter-final goes to a shoot-out.
Roy Hodgson asked all of his players to sing the national anthem in one of his first initiatives as England manager.
Sven-Goran Eriksson regrets never hiring a psychologist to sort out England's penalty problem.
Michael Laudrup accepted the Swansea job before he had ever set foot in Wales. The new manager took advice from fellow Danes Peter Schmeichel and Jan Molby.
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes Italy have to play Mario Balotelli if they are to have any chance of beating England on Sunday.
Everton manager David Moyes is backing the prospect of sharing a "money-spinning" new stadium with Liverp
Joey Barton's future at Queens Park Rangers will become clearer in the next few days as the club conclude their internal investigation into his sending off at Manchester City on the last day of the season.
Manchester City will offer Nigel de Jong the chance to earn a new contract. The Dutchman has a year left on his deal at the Etihad Stadium but Mancini is not looking to sign any central midfielders this summer.




Thursday, 21 June 2012

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

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21st June 2012



Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is 'certain' captain Robin van Persie will stay at Arsenal despite only having 12 months left on his current contract.
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is set to meet striker Demba Ba this week, in a bid to thrash out the striker's future.
Manchester City are preparing a £20m bid for Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel as a cheaper alternative to Thiago Silva.
Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes wants to stay at Spurs now Harry Redknapp has left.
Norwich City are the latest club to show an interest in signing England and Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland which will pave the way for John Ruddy to link up with former boss Paul Lambert at Aston Villa.
Swansea are keen to sign PSV Eindhoven midfielder Otman Bakkal with the Dutchman seen as the ideal replacement for Liverpool-bound Gylfi Sigurdsson.
Yakubu is set to land a bumper £5m-a-year move to China. The Nigerian has quit relegated Blackburn and will join Guangzhou R&F this week.
Wolves are facing a triple-pronged attack to get England winger Matt Jarvis out of Molineux. Stoke and Southampton are lining up bids for the £6m-rated star, while West Ham are still interested despite having a £4m offer turned down.
Newcastle have entered the race for Manchester City's John Guidetti. The striker, who scored 20 goals in 23 games while on loan at Feyenoord last season, was watched extensively by Sunderland last season.
French striker Louis Saha believes the current France coach Laurent Blanc would be a hit at Tottenham if he was to take over from Harry Redknapp.



Wednesday, 20 June 2012

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

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20th June 2012



AC Milan are considering a move for Liverpool's Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Full story: Daily Mail 
Barcelona want a new defender and have Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen Manchester City's Vincent Kompany and Chelsea's David Luiz on their hit-list if they are unable to sign their No.1 target, Athletic Bilbao's Javi Martinez.
Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong who has one year left on his contract, says he is unsure about his future despite signalling his desire to stay at the Premier League champions.
AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has ruled out a move for Manchester City, Italy and former Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli.Full story: talkSPORT
Sunderland are winning the race to sign striker Louis Saha who is a free agent after leaving Tottenham, ahead of interest from the Middle East.
West Ham have upped their bid to land Grant Holt to £5.5m after seeing a £3m offer rejected by Norwich.
Newcastle are ready to seal a deal for FC Twente striker Luuk de Jong by paying £9m but have failed to sign France right-back Mathieu Debuchy from Lille.
Clint Hill signs a one-year deal at QPR - snubbing a switch to Leeds.
Goalkeeper Fraser Forster, who has been on loan with Celtic for two seasons, has told manager Neil Lennon that he is ready to sign a permanent deal, a £2m transfer fee having already been agreed with Newcastle United.
Full story: Daily Express
Tottenham have had direct negotiations with former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas and they are poised to offer him a deal to succeed Harry Redknapp.
The Italian potential owners of Watford have indicated former Chelsea forward Gianfranco Zola could become the new manager of the Hornets.





Tuesday, 19 June 2012

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

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19th June 2012



Three members of the Chelsea staff have been suspended after the Champions League trophy was damaged.
Chelsea's Juan Mata says the club have given him permission to play for Spain in this summer's Olympics.



Manchester United are lining up Porto winger James Rodriguez as a potential replacement for Nani.
Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala are keen on signing Liverpool's Slovakia defender Martin Skrtel.
QPR manager Mark Hughes is considering replacing bad-boy midfielder Joey Barton with Stephen Ireland.
Blackburn striker Yakubu is in talks over a big-money move to Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou.


Manchester United are set to reward Rafael da Silva with a new contract in a bid to fend off interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Malaga are interested in signing Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov after it was revealed he would be leaving the club this summer.
Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic has told Everton they will have to wait until the end of Euro 2012 before he sorts out his future.Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester City will have to pay up to £30m to land Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente this summer.
Manchester United youngster Zeki Fryers could be set to leave Old Trafford, with Tottenham, Newcastle and Burnley all interested in the left-back.
Reading are willing to smash their wage structure to land Pavel Pogrebnyak. The Royals have offered the Russia striker a £13m deal.
Benfica are ready to reignite their interest in Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner after he starred for Denmark against Portugal.
Chelsea are planning a £10m move for Wigan winger Victor Moses.

Monday, 18 June 2012

Premier League Fixtures for 2012/2013 season announced today


Saturday, September 1st, 2012
Chelsea v Reading
Liverpool v Arsenal
Manchester City v Queens Park Rangers
Newcastle United v Aston Villa
Southampton v Manchester United
Swansea City v Sunderland
Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City
West Bromwich Albion v Everton
West Ham United v Fulham
Wigan Athletic v Stoke City

Saturday, September 15th, 2012


Arsenal v Southampton
Aston Villa v Swansea City
Everton v Newcastle United
Fulham v West Bromwich Albion
Manchester United v Wigan Athletic
Norwich City v West Ham United
Queens Park Rangers v Chelsea
Reading v Tottenham Hotspur
Stoke City v Manchester City
Sunderland v Liverpool

Saturday, September 22nd, 2012

Chelsea v Stoke City
Liverpool v Manchester United
Manchester City v Arsenal
Newcastle United v Norwich City
Southampton v Aston Villa
Swansea City v  Everton
Tottenham Hotspur v  Queens Park Rangers
West Bromwich Albion v  Reading
West Ham United v  Sunderland
Wigan Athletic v  Fulham

Saturday, September 29th, 2012

Arsenal v Chelsea
Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion
Everton v Southampton
Fulham v Manchester City
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
Norwich City v Liverpool
Queens Park Rangers v West Ham United
Reading v Newcastle United
Stoke City v Swansea City
Sunderland v Wigan Athletic

Saturday, October 6th, 2012

Chelsea v Norwich City
Liverpool v Stoke City
Manchester City v Sunderland
Newcastle United v Manchester United
Southampton v Fulham
Swansea City v Reading
Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa
West Bromwich Albion v Queens Park Rangers
West Ham United v Arsenal
Wigan Athletic v Everton

Saturday, October 20th, 2012

Fulham v Aston Villa
Liverpool v Reading
Manchester United v Stoke City
Norwich City v Arsenal
Queens Park Rangers v Everton
Sunderland v Newcastle United
Swansea City v Wigan Athletic
Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea
West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City
West Ham United v Southampton

Saturday, October 27th, 2012

Arsenal v Queens Park Rangers
Aston Villa v Norwich City
Chelsea v Manchester United
Everton v Liverpool
Manchester City v Swansea City
Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion
Reading v Fulham
Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur
Stoke City v Sunderland
Wigan Athletic v West Ham United
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012

Fulham v Everton
Liverpool v Newcastle United
Manchester United v Arsenal
Norwich City v Stoke City
Queens Park Rangers v Reading
Sunderland v Aston Villa
Swansea City v Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur v Wigan Athletic
West Bromwich Albion v Southampton
West Ham United v Manchester City

Saturday, November 10th, 2012


Arsenal v Fulham
Aston Villa v Manchester United
Chelsea v Liverpool
Everton v Sunderland
Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle United v West Ham United
Reading v Norwich City
Southampton v Swansea City
Stoke City v Queens Park Rangers
Wigan Athletic v West Bromwich Albion

Saturday, November 17th, 2012

Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur
Fulham v Sunderland
Liverpool v Wigan Athletic
Manchester City v Aston Villa
Newcastle United v Swansea City
Norwich City v Manchester United
Queens Park Rangers v Southampton
Reading v Everton
West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea
West Ham United v Stoke City

Saturday, November 24th, 2012

Aston Villa v Arsenal
Chelsea v Manchester City
Everton v Norwich City
Manchester United v Queens Park Rangers
Southampton v Newcastle United
Stoke City v Fulham
Sunderland v West Bromwich Albion
Swansea City v Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United
Wigan Athletic v Reading

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

Aston Villa v Reading
Manchester United v West Ham United
Southampton v Norwich City
Stoke City v Newcastle United
Sunderland v Queens Park Rangers
Swansea City v West Bromwich Albion
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
Wigan Athletic v Manchester City

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
Chelsea v Fulham
Everton v Arsenal

Saturday, December 1st, 2012

Arsenal v Swansea City
Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool v Southampton
Manchester City v Everton
Newcastle United v Wigan Athletic
Norwich City v Sunderland
Queens Park Rangers v Aston Villa
Reading v Manchester United
West Bromwich Albion v Stoke City
West Ham United v Chelsea

Saturday, December 8th, 2012
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion
Aston Villa v Stoke City
Everton v Tottenham Hotspur
Fulham v Newcastle United
Manchester City v Manchester United
Southampton v Reading
Sunderland v Chelsea
Swansea City v Norwich City
West Ham United v Liverpool
Wigan Athletic v Queens Park Rangers

Saturday, December 15th, 2012

Chelsea v Southampton
Liverpool v Aston Villa
Manchester United v Sunderland
Newcastle United v Manchester City
Norwich City v Wigan Athletic
Queens Park Rangers v Fulham
Reading v Arsenal
Stoke City v Everton
Tottenham Hotspur v Swansea City
West Bromwich Albion v West Ham United

Saturday, December 22nd, 2012

Chelsea v Aston Villa
Liverpool v Fulham
Manchester City v Reading
Newcastle United v Queens Park Rangers
Southampton v Sunderland
Swansea City v Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur v Stoke City
West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City
West Ham United v Everton
Wigan Athletic v Arsenal
Wednesday, December 26th, 2012

Arsenal v West Ham United
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur
Everton v Wigan Athletic
Fulham v Southampton
Manchester United v Newcastle United
Norwich City v Chelsea
Queens Park Rangers v West Bromwich Albion
Reading v Swansea City
Stoke City v Liverpool
Sunderland v Manchester City

Saturday, December 29th, 2012

Arsenal v Newcastle United
Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic
Everton v Chelsea
Fulham v Swansea City
Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion
Norwich City v Manchester City
Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool
Reading v West Ham United
Stoke City v Southampton
Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur

Tuesday, January 1st, 2013
Chelsea v Queens Park Rangers
Liverpool v Sunderland
Manchester City v Stoke City
Newcastle United v Everton
Southampton v Arsenal
Swansea City v Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur v Reading
West Bromwich Albion v Fulham
West Ham United v Norwich City
Wigan Athletic v Manchester United

Saturday, January 12th, 2013

Arsenal v Manchester City
Aston Villa v Southampton
Everton v Swansea City
Fulham v Wigan Athletic
Manchester United v Liverpool
Norwich City v Newcastle United
Queens Park Rangers v Tottenham Hotspur
Reading v West Bromwich Albion
Stoke City v Chelsea
Sunderland v West Ham United

Saturday, January 19th, 2013

Chelsea v Arsenal
Liverpool v Norwich City
Manchester City v Fulham
Newcastle United v Reading
Southampton v Everton
Swansea City v Stoke City
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa
West Ham United v Queens Park Rangers
Wigan Athletic v Sunderland

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

Arsenal v Liverpool
Aston Villa v Newcastle United
Manchester United v Southampton
Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur
Queens Park Rangers v Manchester City
Reading v Chelsea
Stoke City v Wigan Athletic
Sunderland v Swansea City

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
Everton v West Bromwich Albion
Fulham v West Ham United

Saturday, February 2nd, 2013


Arsenal v Stoke City
Everton v Aston Villa
Fulham v Manchester United
Manchester City v Liverpool
Newcastle United v Chelsea
Queens Park Rangers v Norwich City
Reading v Sunderland
West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur
West Ham United v Swansea City
Wigan Athletic v Southampton

Saturday, February 9th, 2013
Aston Villa v West Ham UnitedChelsea v Wigan AthleticLiverpool v West Bromwich AlbionManchester United v EvertonNorwich City v FulhamSouthampton v Manchester CityStoke City v ReadingSunderland v ArsenalSwansea City v Queens Park RangersTottenham Hotspur v Newcastle UnitedSaturday, February 23rd, 2013Arsenal v Aston VillaFulham v Stoke CityLiverpool v Swansea CityManchester City v ChelseaNewcastle United v SouthamptonNorwich City v EvertonQueens Park Rangers v Manchester UnitedReading v Wigan AthleticWest Bromwich Albion v SunderlandWest Ham United v Tottenham HotspurSaturday, March 2nd, 2013Aston Villa v Manchester CityChelsea v West Bromwich AlbionEverton v ReadingManchester United v Norwich CitySouthampton v Queens Park RangersStoke City v West Ham UnitedSunderland v FulhamSwansea City v Newcastle UnitedTottenham Hotspur v ArsenalWigan Athletic v LiverpoolSaturday, March 9th, 2013Arsenal v EvertonFulham v ChelseaLiverpool v Tottenham HotspurManchester City v Wigan AthleticNewcastle United v Stoke CityNorwich City v SouthamptonQueens Park Rangers v SunderlandReading v Aston VillaWest Bromwich Albion v Swansea CityWest Ham United v Manchester UnitedSaturday, March 16th, 2013Aston Villa v Queens Park RangersChelsea v West Ham UnitedEverton v Manchester CityManchester United v ReadingSouthampton v LiverpoolStoke City v West Bromwich AlbionSunderland v Norwich CitySwansea City v ArsenalTottenham Hotspur v FulhamWigan Athletic v Newcastle UnitedSaturday, March 30th, 2013Arsenal v ReadingAston Villa v LiverpoolEverton v Stoke CityFulham v Queens Park RangersManchester City v Newcastle UnitedSouthampton v ChelseaSunderland v Manchester UnitedSwansea City v Tottenham HotspurWest Ham United v West Bromwich AlbionWigan Athletic v Norwich CitySaturday, April 6th, 2013Chelsea v SunderlandLiverpool v West Ham UnitedManchester United v Manchester CityNewcastle United v FulhamNorwich City v Swansea CityQueens Park Rangers v Wigan AthleticReading v SouthamptonStoke City v Aston VillaTottenham Hotspur v EvertonWest Bromwich Albion v ArsenalSaturday, April 13th, 2013Arsenal v Norwich CityAston Villa v FulhamChelsea v Tottenham HotspurEverton v Queens Park RangersManchester City v West Bromwich AlbionNewcastle United v SunderlandReading v LiverpoolSouthampton v West Ham UnitedStoke City v Manchester UnitedWigan Athletic v Swansea CitySaturday, April 20th, 2013Fulham v ArsenalLiverpool v ChelseaManchester United v Aston VillaNorwich City v ReadingQueens Park Rangers v Stoke CitySunderland v EvertonSwansea City v SouthamptonTottenham Hotspur v Manchester CityWest Bromwich Albion v Newcastle UnitedWest Ham United v Wigan AthleticSaturday, April 27th, 2013Arsenal v Manchester UnitedAston Villa v SunderlandChelsea v Swansea CityEverton v FulhamManchester City v West Ham UnitedNewcastle United v LiverpoolReading v Queens Park RangersSouthampton v West Bromwich AlbionStoke City v Norwich CityWigan Athletic v Tottenham HotspurSaturday, May 4th, 2013Fulham v ReadingLiverpool v EvertonManchester United v ChelseaNorwich City v Aston VillaQueens Park Rangers v ArsenalSunderland v Stoke CitySwansea City v Manchester CityTottenham Hotspur v SouthamptonWest Bromwich Albion v Wigan AthleticWest Ham United v Newcastle UnitedSunday, May 12th, 2013Arsenal v Wigan AthleticAston Villa v ChelseaEverton v West Ham UnitedFulham v LiverpoolManchester United v Swansea CityNorwich City v West Bromwich AlbionQueens Park Rangers v Newcastle UnitedReading v Manchester CityStoke City v Tottenham HotspurSunderland v SouthamptonSunday, May 19th, 2013Chelsea v EvertonLiverpool  v Queens Park RangersManchester City v Norwich CityNewcastle United v ArsenalSouthampton v Stoke CitySwansea City v FulhamTottenham Hotspur v SunderlandWest Bromwich Albion v Manchester UnitedWest Ham United v ReadingWigan Athletic v Aston Villa

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


18th June 2012



Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is swooping for Manchester City scout Barry Hunter as he builds an elite talent-spotting team for his Anfield project.
France and Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila admits he is interested in a move to Arsenal as Gunners manager Arsene Wenger looks to do business early in the transfer window.


Luka Modric is close to moving to Spain, with Real Madrid desperate to sign the Tottenham midfielder.
Barcelona are interested in making a move for Modric's team-mate for club and country, defender Vedran Corluka.
West Ham are looking for a cut-price deal with a 'buy-back clause' for Joselu,  the Real Madrid striker who has caught Wenger's eye.
Free agent Andy Johnson is in talks with QPR about a deal that will see him link up again with old boss Mark Hughes.
Paul Lambert is being urged to sign French left-back Massadio Haidara from AS Nancy - a target for previous boss Alex McLeish.
Liverpool are interested in versatile Schalke and Germany defender Benedikt Howedes and are readying an offer as manager Brendan Rodgers is concerned about his options in the centre of defence.
The agent of Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen insists the player's move to Tottenham is still set to go ahead despite the sacking of manager Harry Redknapp.
Swansea want to buy Sweden striker Markus Rosenberg who is a free agent after five years at Werder Bremen.Full story: Daily Mail



Sunday, 17 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


17th June 2012



Arsenal finally admit they will sell forward Robin van Persie for £30m - and Gunners winger Theo Walcott could follow him out of the door.
Arsene Wenger is planning a double French swoop to bring Olivier Giroud and Yann M'Vilato Arsenal.
Jose Mourninho will try to lure David Silva from Manchester City to Real Madrid.Full story: the Sun
Manchester United are readying a bid for Hoffenheim midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson as Sir Alex Ferguson looks to hi-jack Liverpool's advances.
Manchester United are gearing up to take advantage of Harry Redknapp's departure as Tottenham manager by signing two of the London club's best players - midfielder Luka Modric and winger Gareth Bale.
Tottenham look set to pip Newcastle in the race to sign Manchester United starlet Ezekiel Fryers as the defender has apparently failed to agree an extension to his contract which expires next month.
Striker Daniel Sturridge wants to quit Chelsea after his Euro 2012 snub, with Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool all interested.
QPR will wrap up a deal for West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green.
West Ham are in talks with Juventus for winger Eljero Elia and are discussing a move for forward Luc Castaignos with Inter Milan.
Andre Villas-Boas has reportedly been handed a three-year deal to take over as Tottenham manager.
France coach Laurent Blanc is a surprise new rival to Villas-Boas to replace Harry Redknapp as Spurs manager. Full story: Sunday Mirror 
Tottenham target David Moyes is set to sign a new deal with Everton to curtail any hopes of moving to White Hart Lane.
Tottenham had prepared for Harry Redknapp's sacking six months ago.
Roberto Martinez tops Tottenham's shortlist but will have to work with a director of football as part of the new set-up.
Arsenal target Alan Dzagoev Russian striker, has admitted he is open to the idea of a move from CSKA Moscow.
Manchester United midfielder Nani fears he is being forced out of Manchester United as the club is apparently reluctant to give him a new contract.



Saturday, 16 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


16th June 2012



Chelsea are ready to snatch France's right-back Mathieu Debuchy of Lille from under Newcastle's noses.
Midfielder Alberto Aquilani will not be allowed to tear up his Liverpool contract, but Joe Coe is set for a second chance at the Reds.
Manchester United are watching Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara and remain keen on Tottenham's Luka Modric.
Everton are trailing Mario Mandzukic who has been one of the stars of Euro 2012 so far with three goals in two games for Croatia.
Manchester City's hopes of snaring Thiago Silva from AC Milan were reduced to virtually zero, after the Italian side rejected a £37m bid from Paris Saint Germain.
Michael Owen has decided on a move to Stoke City despite interest from Everton.
Stoke City are chasing Fulham midfielder Dickson Etuhu but Martin Jol's side will want £1.5m before letting him leave Craven Cottage.
West Ham are set to hand out-of-contract Mohammed Diame a three-year deal worth £7m as they look to add to their midfield options.
Arsenal are leading the chase to sign Real Madrid's Joselu.
Chelsea have had a £20m bid for Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic rejected, according to reports.
New Swansea boss Michael Laudrup will make Nicklas Bendtner his main transfer target this summer.
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has told fellow Scot Alan Hutton he has no future at Villa Park.
Glenn Hoddle has expressed his surprise at Harry Redknapp's sacking as Tottenham manager - claiming the decision cannot have been based solely on footballing reasons.
Birmingham have Roy Keane on a four-man short-list for their manager's job - even though, unlike the other three people on it, he has not actually applied.
Injury-prone midfielder Owen Hargreaves is considering whether to call time on his career.
Tottenham have informally spoken with former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas about their managerial vacancy.
Damien Comolli could be set for a shock return to Tottenham as director of football.
Tottenham are set to hand Tim Sherwood the role of director of football at White Hart Lane.
John Toshack's endorsement of Michael Laudrup persuaded Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins to hand the Dane the Swans' manager's job.
Blackburn Rovers secretary Anthony Bloch is understood to have become the latest casualty of Venky's chaotic regime.