EPL Gossip Monday September 1st
Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov could finally get his wish to join Manchester United, with the Old Trafford club putting together a package that could reach £30m. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham can do themselves a world of good by finally selling Berbatov. On the heels of a deserved draw against Chelsea they can gain more momentum by cutting loose Berbatov.
Striker Frazier Campbell could be used as a make-weight in the deal, but Hull City have launched a £7m bid for the 20-year-old. (Various)
At the price United should send Campbell on his way if Berbatov signs on.
Newcastle have launched a bid to sign Wigan and England striker Emile Heskey, 30, but any move is dependant on the Latics signing 25-year-old Middlesbrough striker Mido. (Daily Star)
Don’t think either move will happen. Due to Heskey age Wigan might bite if Newcastle overpays however.
Kevin Keegan has tabled an £8m bid to bring Chelsea winger Florent Malouda, 28, to St James’ Park. (Daily Telegraph)
Don’t think that fee will be enough and don’t see why Malouda would want to move up north to Newcastle even if he wasn’t a regular starter at this point for Chelsea.
Jermaine Pennant has been warned by Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez that he will be left in the reserves if he does not join Stoke City for £5m. (Daily Mail)
If that isn’t a clear sign you are not wanted don’t know what is.
Tottenham are still tracking Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka and hope to sign the 22-year-old for £8m. (Various)
Done deal. Even with Manchester City signing Pablo Zabaleta they are going to end up regretting selling Vedran Corluka.
Arsene Wenger is hoping to bring 24-year-old Switzerland midfielder Gokhan Inler to Arsenal. (Daily Mirror)
Inler rejected Arsenal last week. Will take some convincing and some extra cash to get Inler to change his mind.
Wigan hope sign Portsmouth striker David Nugent, 23, on loan for the rest of the season with a view to a £3m permanent move. (Daily Mirror)
Don’t see David Nugent remaining a Portsmouth player at the end of today.
Newcastle are set to take 26-year-old Valencia midfielder Ignacio Gonzalez on a season-long loan. (Various)
Quick replacement to cover losing James Milner earlier this week to Aston Villa.
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scoalri let slip in his post match interview that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had enquired about striker Saloman Kalou. (The Times)
Scoalri is trying to talk up Kalou in order to raise his confidence. Kalou performances leaves a lot to be desired over the past 12 months.