EPL Gossip Wednesday October 21st
Tottenham are lining up a £14m deal for Internacional’s Brazilian midfielder Sandro, who is also a target for Spanish duo Real Madrid and Barcelona. Daily Mirror
If Barcelona and Real Madrid have even some interest in Sandro, Tottenham won’t be signing him anytime soon.
Blackburn are monitoring England striker Emile Heskey’s situation at Aston Villa. The 31-year-old is struggling to secure a regular first-team place at Villa Park but Rovers may come in to boost his hopes of clinching a berth in the 2010 World Cup squad.
Full story: The Sun
This pairing does make sense. Heskey is the type of team first, big and punishing forward Sam Allardyce looks for.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is ready to make Tottenham defender Gareth Bale one of the first signings of new Blues owner Carson Yeung’s era in a £3m deal. Daily Mirror
It’s always troublesome when a player is hurt so often at such a young age but their is little question the talent is there. Don’t think Tottenham would sell Bale for £3m when considering his young and potential.
Everton manager David Moyes has slammed the Football League for their lack of respect for the Carling Cup, suggesting sponsors Carling must ask serious questions about the way sides are being forced to field weaker teams in the early rounds due to commitments in other competitions. Daily Mirror
Do agree with the fact it should be a much more respected cup. Any trophy a coach can win goes along way with the fans.
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has welcomed this summer’s World Cup in South Africa as it provides extra incentive for his English players to perform for the Hammers this season. The Sun
It hasn’t reflected on the standings so far.