Thursday, 15 August 2013

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news



All the latest news and gossip, 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 latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

15th Aug 2013

Real Madrid are confident they will land Gareth Bale for a world-record £81m. But the Spanish giants believe Tottenham will make them wait till just before the transfer window shuts on 2 September.
Tottenham are plotting moves for Roma's forward Erik Lamela, Ajax playmaker Christian Eriksen and Anzhi Makhachkala's winger Willian.
Manchester United are prepared to offer up to £40m for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas as manager David Moyes refuses to concede defeat in his efforts to sign the Spain international.
Arsenal target Luiz Gustavo - Bayern Munich's Brazil international midfielder - is set to join Wolfsburg for £12.8m.
Arsenal have not given up hope of signing Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and are considering a final bid of £49m.
Meanwhile, the Gunners will be told by Manchester City that Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko is not for sale.
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o is still keen to be reunited with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho but has claimed that Manchester United are also eager to sign him. Eto'o currently plays for Russian team Anzhi Makhachkala.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims the Blues will not sell defender David Luiz, regardless of any offers that may arrive from Barcelona.
Manchester City are lining up a cut-price £3m move for Argentine defender Martin Demichelis after Real Madrid refused to sell Portuguese hard-man Pepe. Demichelis played for new City boss Manuel Pellegrini at Malaga for the past two years before moving to Atletico Madrid this summer.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez is claiming victory in his attempts to prevent Manchester United from signing left-back Leighton Baines - but the Toffees are prepared to do business with United over old midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
Wales manager Chris Coleman, who spent time managing in Spain, believes winger Gareth Bale would adapt well to life at Real Madrid if the player joins the La Liga club from Tottenham.
Swansea's Dutch keeper Michel Vorm says he would not be able turn down Spanish giants Barcelona if they came looking for him. The Dutch goalkeeper was linked with Barca last summer as a possible replacement for Victor Valdes.

Wednesday, 14 August 2013

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14th Aug 2013

Manchester City are preparing to make a final £20m bid to sign Real Madrid's defender Pepe.Full story: Daily Mail

Chelsea are considering a move for Anzhi Makhachkala striker Samuel Eto'o. Blues boss Jose Mourinho worked with the Cameroon international while at Inter Milan.
Manchester United's hierarchy will risk keeping an unhappy player by insisting that striker Wayne Rooney will not be sold to Chelsea no matter how much money the London club offer.
Arsenal are considering moves for Swansea forward Michu and Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko as their hopes of signing Liverpool forward Luis Suarez fade.
Napoli are preparing a late bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Luiz Gustavo. The player is set to announce his future plans on Wednesday, with Arsenal one of the clubs interested in his signature.
Liverpool are targeting Anzhi Makhachkala midfielder Willian as a potential marquee signing this summer.Full story: Daily Mirror
Serie A side Juventus could sell right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner to Arsenal as they look to raise funds for Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen who has been a target for Liverpool and Tottenham.
Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker is set to join QPR within 48 hours after the two clubs agreed a £3.5m fee.
But Fulham are trying to beat QPR to the signature of Scott Parker with the midfielder reportedly wanting to stay in the Premier League.
Chelsea striker Demba Ba is a target for Sam Allardyce as the West Ham manager aims to secure his sixth deal of the summer.
Attacker Gareth Bale has told Wales team-mates that he will not play for Spurs again.
Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard believes fellow midfielder Jack Wilshere will be captain of the national side in the future.
Steven Gerrard hints he could retire from international football after next summer's World Cup in Rio.

Tuesday, 13 August 2013

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13th Aug 2012


Real Madrid's interest in Tottenham winger Gareth Bale appears to be cooling after head coach Carlo Ancelotti told club president Florentino Perez that he did not consider the player integral to his plans this season.
Ancelotti wants the Spanish club to relaunch talks with Spurs over signing the Wales international so the forward avoids the struggles Luke Modric endured last season when he moved late in the transfer window.Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool will rival Tottenham in the race to sign Brazil playmaker Willian from Russian club Anzhi Makachkala in a deal which could cost £35m.
Luiz Gustavo has welcomed a potential move to Arsenal, with the club hopeful of completing a £14m deal for the Bayern Munich defensive midfielder this week.
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o would be interested in joining Chelsea from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala. The player worked under Blues boss Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan, winning his third Champions League title after two with Barcelona.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will consider a move for Schalke's Greece centre-back Kyriakos Papadopoulos and Napoli captain Paolo Cannavaro if he misses out on Real Madrid defender Pepe.
Liverpool's loan move for Bayern Munich left-back Diego Contento will depend on whether Arsenal are able to complete a deal for Bayern midfielder Luiz Gustavo after the German champions confirmed they would only let one of the two players leave this summer.
The Anfield club were also targeting Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa but the player has reached a verbal agreement with the club to extend his current contract which comes to an end in 2015.
Crystal Palace have targeted a loan move for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent with a view to signing the player on a permanent basis if they avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Newcastle are unlikely to sign Bent and also appear set to miss out on Lyon forward Bafetimbi Gomis, but the Magpies will now turn their attentions to trying to bring in Genk striker Jelle Vossen. for £7m.
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has imposed a ban on discussing his attempts to leave Anfield during the international break.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that club academies importing foreign youngsters is hindering the chances of homegrown talent.


Monday, 12 August 2013

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12th Aug 2012

Manchester United are ready to enter the race to sign Tottenham star Gareth Bale who is still wanted by Real Madrid.
Barcelona will make a final offer for Chelsea defender David Luiz this week, amid reports he wants reassurances about his future from Blues boss Jose Mourinho.
Chelsea are confident of signing striker Wayne Rooney from Manchester United but are weighing up a move for Anzhi Makhachkala forward Samuel Eto'o as a back up.
Arsenal are closing in on the capture of Brazil midfielder Luiz Gustavo from Bayern Munich in a £14m deal.
West Brom hope to complete the signing of Udinese striker Matej Vydra on Monday and have also re-opened talks with Manchester City over a deal for Scott Sinclair.
Sunderland and West Ham could be set to sign Vydra, who spent last season on loan at Watford, scoring 20 goals.
The Black Cats are also interested in trying to sign Juventus forward Fabio Quagliarella, who has also been linked with Norwich.
Liverpool are hopeful of completing the signing of Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira for a fee believed to be around £6m.
Reds defender Daniel Agger would be interested in a move to Barcelona, according to his representatives.
Premier League newcomers Hull are set to sign Wolves striker Kevin Doyle for £3m if the player takes a 50% pay cut on his £40,000-a-week wages.
Sheffield Wednesday have entered the race to sign striker Billy Sharp, who is a Sheffield United fan, from Southampton.
Striker Luis Suarez refuses to apologise to Liverpool and sees no way back for him at the Merseyside club.
Manchester United right-back Rafael da Silva is set to be sidelined for "four to five weeks" after suffering a hamstring injury in his side's 2-0 win over Wigan in the Community Shield.

Sunday, 11 August 2013

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11th Aug 2013

Arsenal are set to make Luis Suarez their highest paid player if they can push through the move from Liverpool. According to reports in Uruguay, Arsene Wenger has drawn up a four-year contract worth £160,000 a week for the striker to sign.
Tottenham could also be set to move for Luis Suarez once the Gareth Bale saga is finally concluded.
Tottenham could also make a £15m double bid for Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen and defender Toby Alderweireld. Both are also targets for Liverpool.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will try to tie up a £14m deal for Bayern Munich's midfielder Luiz Gustavo after admitting the club finally need to start spending in the transfer window.
Manchester United boss David Moyes is preparing an increased bid for his former Everton left-back Leighton Baines.
Queens Park Rangers have been told it will cost them £6m to land England striker Jermain Defoe from Tottenham.
Sunderland must go back in with a £2.5m cash offer for Charis Mavrias if they want to sign the Panathinaikos winger.
Tottenham are poised to renew their interest in £8m-rated Blackpool winger Tom Ince.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, who both have fitness concerns, will play 45 minutes each at Wembley on Wednesday as England take on Scotland.
Manchester United manager David Moyes says there is no rift between the club and Rooney.
Robin van Persie has urged Rooney to remain at Manchester United and says he joined the club to play alongside the striker.
Gareth Bale's no-show at Tottenham's friendly with Espanyol is being played down by manager Andre Villas-Boas, who says the Wales international was "under no obligation" to attend.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas refused to be drawn any further on the future of Real Madrid target Bale - but stressed the forward would link up with Wales next week.
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre spent his entire flight to Dublin for the club's pre-season friendly with Celtic being urged to sell Suarez by supporters.


Friday, 9 August 2013

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9th Aug 2013

Despite Liverpool's principal owner, John W Henry, saying striker Luis Suarez will not join Arsenal, the Gunners will seek to smash the English transfer record by offering up to £51m for the Uruguay international.
Tottenham forward Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid could be in doubt after the Spanish club's president Florentino Perez said that £85m was too much money to spend on the player.
Perez and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy held face-to-face negotiations in Florida but are still £14m apart in their valuations, with the north London club wanting £100m.
Manchester United manager David Moyes is poised to make a final £40m offer for Barcelona's midfielder Cesc Fabregas, despite the Spaniard appearing to end the Premier League champions' hopes of signing him.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he will fight until 'the last day' to sign Manchester United's striker Wayne Rooney.
Liverpool could be set to fight neighbours Everton for left back Guilherme Siqueira who may cost around £8m from Spanish side Granada.
Everton insist they will reject any formal bid from Manchester United for Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini and England left-back Leighton Baines.
Aston Villa will have to pay £10m to sign Japan's midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake from German club Nuremberg.
Stoke City are in talks to sign former Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf from German side Hannover.
Hull City are lining up a £2.2m move for FC Twente midfielder Willem Janssen on the recommendation of former England coach Steve McClaren.

Thursday, 8 August 2013

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8th Aug 2013

Manchester United are ready to submit a joint bid to Everton for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines as well as continuing their efforts to sign Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Juventus want Everton to pay £7m for midfielder Luca Marrone after the Toffees tried to take him on loan.
Full story: The Sun
Manchester United have identified Udinese's Luis Muriel as the man they want to replace Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford.
Barcelona are keen on signing Liverpool defender Daniel Agger, 28, as well as Chelsea central defender David Luiz, 26.
Nuremburg are set to reject a £10m bid from Aston Villa for Japanese midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake.
Midfielder Willian is expected to be a target for Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas.
Tottenham are close to signing Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue for £11m, according to the French club.
Southampton have been snubbed by striker Leandro Damiao after showing interest in the Brazilian.
Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha will be rewarded for his impressive pre-season form on Thursday with a place in the senior England squad.
Italian side Napoli are interested in signing Liverpool's Martin Skrtel Cagliari's Victor Ibarbo and Duvan Zapata of Argentine club Estudiantes.

Wednesday, 7 August 2013

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7th Aug 2013

Liverpool's American owner John W Henry has told the club's supporters in Norway that striker Luis Suarez will not be sold.
Suarez has not given up hope on moving to Real Madrid, raising the prospect of Arsenal missing out on their prime transfer target.
Manchester United manager David Moyes has launched a bid for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini - signalling the end of the club's pursuit of Barcelona playmaker Cesc Fabregas.
Man United's striker Wayne Rooney will seek a move abroad if a deal to join Chelsea cannot be finalised.
Everton face competition from Fiorentina in their bid to sign Hellas Verona midfielder Jorginho.
Tottenham director Sir Keith Mills says the club are almost powerless to keep Gareth Bale if he wants to move to Real Madrid, even though he signed a new four-year contract only last summer.
The removal of Bale from Tottenham's official Twitter account page has further intensified speculation over his future.
Real Betis winger Alvaro Vadillo is the latest name on Tottenham's list of possible replacements for Bale.
Barcelona are planning a £35m bid for Chelsea's Brazil international David Luiz.
Luis Suarez has told Liverpool he does not want to play in any pre-season friendlies for Liverpool until his future is resolved.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has refused to answer questions about the club's ongoing pursuit of Gareth Bale for fear of further upsetting Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas.
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is concerned by reports of Wayne Rooney leaving the club. "You do worry he might leave because he's a fantastic football player," the Scotsman said. "I hope he stays and we achieve more things together for United."
QPR are chasing the signature of Estudiantes' Duvan Zapata after West Ham pulled out of a deal to sign the Colombian striker because of work permit issues.
Tottenham could struggle to revive their bid for Vlad Chiriches. The Steaua Bucharest defender instead wants to move to Italy, says his agent.
Premier League new boys Crystal Palace have called in a hypnotist to help get them in the right frame of mind for their opening home game against Tottenham.
Every senior player in the Premier League and Football League will have to attend a session this season to receive guidance on not using racist and homophobic language.