EPL Gossip Tuesday May 18th
Arsenal will move for £12m-rated Lyon and France keeper Hugo Lloris, but could turn to Shakhtar Donetsk keeper Andriy Piyatov. goal.com
Good to see Arsenal being linked with a top class goalie again. Don’t think Lyon would even think about selling Lloris for 12 million however.
Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas could be Barcelona bound, with the Spanish champions officially approaching the Gunners with a bid that involves Yaya Toure moving the other way in part exchange.
Full story: The Sun
Liking trading in your Porsche and getting back a Pontiac in return.
Arsenal are also set to confirm the signing of Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh after the 26-year-old Morocco international arrived in London on Monday to finalise the terms of his deal.
Full story: Daily Mail
Good start to the transfer season for Arsenal once they finally put this free transfer to bed.
Liverpool could lose midfielders Steven Gerrard and Javier Mascherano and striker Fernando Torres in the summer, with the three considering their futures after a turbulent season. Daily Mirror
I know Gerrard is a god to Liverpool fans and he deserves that status but all things must pass. If I’m running Liverpool I’d hitch my wagon to Fernando Torres and keep an open mind to anyone else on the club.
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is keen for a return to his first club, Boca Juniors, although Real Madrid are also keen on the Argentina striker. Daily Mirror
Tevez better be careful, he has bounced around from club to club basically all his career. It’s time to find the right club long term.
City boss Roberto Mancini could add defender Phil Jagielka and midfielder Jack Rodwell to his squad, with the Italian willing to pay £32m for the Everton pair. caughtoffside.com
Benfica defender David Luiz could be another new arrival at Eastlands, with Manchester City set to bid £21.5m for the 23-year-old. Daily Telegraph
It was nice of David Luiz to say his heart will always be with Benfica this past weekend. I do hope Manchester City pony up the cash and set Luiz up financially for life. Luiz considering his age is in a different class compared to the Lescott’s and Toure’s of the world.
Manchester United are preparing a club record £50m bid to lure Franck Ribery away from Champions League finalists Bayern Munich. Footylatest.com
Even before the whole underage hooker thing came up Franck Ribery wasn’t having the greatest of seasons. It’s Arjen Robben carrying the Bayern Munich show this year. Bayern Munich would love to get 50 million for a player who is a year away from being a free agent.
United are also keen on Inter Milan’s Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso and are willing to pay £18m for the 29-year-old. caughtoffside.com
A little late in the day for Manchester United to make a move for Cambiasso considering his age but no denying the quality.
West Ham will fend off competition from Birmingham and Sunderland to capture France international Sidney Govou, 30, from Lyon on a free transfer. Daily Mail
Not a bad move for West Ham if they can sign French international Sidney Govou on a free transfer.
Inter Milan will make an official approach for Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez if, as expected, former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho quits the San Siro for Real Madrid in the summer. Daily Mirror
Part of me thinks Jose Mourinho would love the idea of being replaced by Rafa Benitez.
May 18th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Riberys a great player but im never a fan of spending more than i dunno 35 million. I can’t understand why there isnt more rumours and speculation about gourcuff. Chamakhs gone, blancs gone, bordeux arnt in the champions league next year surely he must be a more achievable aim for united.