EPL Gossip Friday November 26
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp faces a battle with Liverpool to sign former Arsenal favourite Patrick Vieira from Inter Milan in the January transfer window. Daily Telegraph
Could see why Liverpool would be interested in Ruud van Nistelrooy but can’t see why Liverpool would have any interest in Patrick Vieira and quite frankly can’t see why Vieira would be interested in Liverpool.
The two clubs are also keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid and Uruguay striker Diego Forlan after the former Manchester United man admitted he would like to return to England. Daily Mirror
Liverpool would have to pay Atletico Madrid another cheque like they did for Fernando Torres. Don’t see Liverpool coming up with that kind of cash. Didn’t Jermain Defoe score five last weekend? Why is Tottenham in the market for another striker?
New Portsmouth boss Avram Grant has been promised funds for players in the new year, with the club expecting its transfer ban to be lifted before the January transfer window. The Sun
Don’t know what would be more impressive. Grant taking Chelsea to the Champions League finals or lifting Portsmouth to safety this term?
Defender Brede Hangeland is set to sign a new deal at Fulham, scuppering Arsenal’s hopes of luring the Norwegian to north London. Full story: Daily Mirror
If your happy and you know it clap your hands. CLAP. In Hangeland’s case you also sign a new deal.
Manchester United have concluded a deal for Cardiff’s teenage defender Adam Matthews, who will move to Old Trafford for £5m in the January transfer window. The Sun
Manchester United waited until the summer to try and sign former Cardiff player Aaron Ramsey only to lose him to Arsenal. No chance of United making this mistake if they are interested in Adam Matthews.
Tottenham have tied up a £4m deal to bring Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra to White Hart Lane. Full story: The Sun
Considering Rangers have a for sale sign on every player this wouldn’t shock me.
Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is tracking Portugal international Miguel after the right-back fell out with Valencia coach Unai Emery. Full story: The Sun
It’s time to move on Miguel. Don’t think O’Neill and Miguel would become drinking buddies either mind you.
Former Manchester United star Fabien Barthez has sparked uproar in France when it was revealed he charged 70 Euro a minute as Raymond Domenech’s goalkeeping coach. (Daily Star)
Nice work if you can get it by the Ringo Starr of those great French teams.
Gary Neville, the Manchester United club captain, says Liverpool got what they deserved following their Champions League exit. (Various)
Neville is right, woe is me doesn’t get you very far in football. The top two teams rightfully advanced.