EPL Gossip for Tuesday April 15th
Rafa Benitez has made Aston Villa’s £12m-rated captain Gareth Barry his top summer transfer target. (Sun)
If this happens look for Xabi Alonso to be on his way then. The Liverpool midfield is already crowded with Xabi Alonso, Javier Mascherano and Lucas.
The Liverpool boss is also keen to bring Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson to Anfield in a £12m deal. (Mail)
I think with the Liverpool ownership situation being what it is no clear direction on summer transfers has been made one way or another.
Arsenal want to sign 6ft 5ins Brazilian goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes from PSV Eindhoven for £12m. (Sun)
Very good player, however Almunia can’t be at fault for Arsenal nose dive the latter half of the season.
Rio Ferdinand has agreed a new deal at Man Utd that makes him the club’s highest paid player alongside Cristiano Ronaldo on £120,000 a week. (Various)
I have a hard time believing Rio Ferdinand’s agent kept a straight face when he asked for the same amount money that Ronaldo is making.
Sven-Goran Eriksson wants to sign Werder Bremen’s Brazilian midfielder Diego for Manchester City for £10m. (Various)
I’m sure he does. I’m also sure he is delusional if Sven thinks Diego would sign for Manchester City.
Alexander Hleb could also be on his way out of Arsenal with Inter Milan close to agreeing a £12m deal for the midfielder. (Express)
If Hleb is not happy at Arsenal and that appears to be the case I would cash in on the player.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has stepped up his bid to sign £10m-rated Lyon midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa. (Star)
Perfect replacement right there.