EPL Gossip Friday March 12th
Real Madrid will look to soften the blow of this week’s Champions League exit by launching a bid to lure striker Wayne Rooney from Manchester United, according to the Spanish daily ‘Sport’. imscouting
This “bid” would also soften Real Madrid’s bank account.
Manchester United target Igor Akinfeev will be offered a new contract by CSKA Moscow in a bid to ensure they don’t lose the goalkeeper for nothing. Daily Mail
Surprised Akinfeev is still with CKSA Moscow after being hyped out these last three years.
Zenit St Peterburg midfielder Danny wants to reignite a £25m move to Chelsea after recovering from a career-threatening knee injury. Daily Mail
I like Danny, I don’t like him for £25 million but that is the money Zenit had to pay in order to trigger his release clause. Point is Chelsea or any other club won’t come close to that amount for a player who has just recovered from a knee injury.
Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham will be invited to become the figurehead of the United fans’ protest movement bidding to oust the Glazer family from Old Trafford. The AC Milan player donned a green and gold scarf – the symbol of the fans’ protest – after Wednesday’s Champions League match, which United won 4-0 to progress to the quarter-finals. (Various)
Stroke of genius by David Beckham to wear the green and gold scarf.
Despite overseeing a stuttering campaign so far with Liverpool, Reds manager Rafa Benitez remains the chief target for Real Madrid, who will sack current boss Manuel Pellegrini in the summer.The Sun
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told Real Madrid not to bother with their annual bid to poach him, warning: “Leave me alone.” Daily Mirror
Manuel Pellegrini would have a hard time avoiding the chop if Real Madrid don’t win La Liga. Pellegrini fate will most likely be decided the next time Barcelona and Real Madrid play.