EPL Gossip Wednesday March 3rd
Striker Fernando Torres says he would rather move to Spanish side Barcelona, than stay in English football if he is forced to leave Liverpool. The Reds may have to sell Torres, 25, to help repay the club’s financial debt with Chelsea and Manchester City interested. IM Scouting
This will never happen but it would be interesting to see another deal like the Eto’o plus cash for Zlatan Ibrahimović. Only this team another Barcelona striker and a ton of cash for Torres.
Manchester City are on red alert as Real Madrid’s top scorer Gonzalo Higuain has turned down a new contract offer amid reputed interest from the Eastlands outfit. Full story: Daily Mail
I’m sure Higuain has seen the success Robinho had with Manchester City and is thinking to himself I should make that jump too.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he retains an interest in Brazil and Juventus defensive midfielder Felipe Melo, as he plans for the longer term without the stricken Aaron Ramsey. Full story: The Guardian
Well, Wenger would be buying low at this point as Melo hasn’t been all that effective this year.
Manchester United midfielder Nani has urged manager Sir Alex Ferguson to press ahead with his bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso. Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal are all interested in the 23-year-old. The Sun
Would be a perfect replacement if Manchester United let go of Anderson.
Bolton boss Owen Coyle wants to sign United States midfielder Stuart Holden on a full-time deal after his impressive start at the Reebok Stadium. The 24-year-old is on a short-term contract to the end of the season. Daily Mirror
A player with Stuart Holden work rate was going to make it at Bolton. Congrats to him.