EPL Gossip Saturday August 16th
Dimitar Berbatov has handed Tottenham a transfer request in a bid to force through his dream move to Manchester United. (Sun)
Nothing shocking there. For the last two years his agent has been talking about how it’s Berbatov’s intention to play in the Champions League. After two years at Tottenham has wasn’t going to pass up that opportunity.
And Spurs are ready to clinch the signing of Russian star Andrei Arshavin this weekend to allow Berbatov to head to Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham were smart to strike quick after selling Keane in getting David Bentley. They would be wise to do it again.
Arsenal have opened talks with Liverpool on taking Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso to the Emirates. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool would be foolish to send Alonso to Arsenal. It would be one of those transfers that at some point will come back to haunt you.
Everton boss David Moyes wants Manchester City’s midfielder Michael Johnson to become his first signing of the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Needless to say things haven’t gone according to plans with Everton transfer targets.
West Ham have not ruled out a sensational return for their old manager Harry Redknapp if the Hammers make a bad start to the season. (Sun)
Redknapp turned down Newcastle last year and despite West Ham being in London just see nothing that West Ham can offer him that would make him jump ship.