EPL Gossip Friday July 23rd
Sorry about yesterday was away from the computer all day.
Inter Milan have confirmed there is a “dialogue” with Manchester City about striker Mario Balotelli, and they are “waiting and considering” but have yet to take a definite decision on his future (Italian Sky Sports, 1150 BST).
I’m sure part of the reason Roberto Mancini wants Balotelli is to do something Inter have failed to do thus far and get the best out of the player.
AC Milan are ‘very close’ to completing a £12.5m deal for CSKA Moscow ‘s Japan World Cup star Keisuke Honda. Honda has been linked with Premier League clubs including Arsenal and Liverpool. (Goal, 1230 BST) goal.com
If this goes ahead does A.C Milan bring back David Beckham?
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says goalkeeper Marton Fulop can leave the club, with former Black Cats boss Roy Keane, now at Ipswich, one of those who has shown interest in signing him (Press Association, 1040 BST).
Sunderland must still be kicking themselves over losing a near 3 million pound transfer fee for Marton Fulop last year at the last minute.
Manchester City will make a take-it-or-leave-it £24m bid to sign Aston Villa’s England midfielder James Milner. The Guardian
Aston Villa should take it and get on with it. James Milner is not pretty then Angel Di Maria who went to Real Madrid for less.
Milner though has been left fuming and demanding talks with manager Martin O’Neill after being accused of wanting to walk out of Villa Park. Daily Mail
While dirty a club like Aston Villa has to throw dirt on James Milner on the way out. James Milner saw what happen to Gareth Barry last year, he should of known it wasn’t going to be any different.
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano will seek a move from Anfield and link up with his former Reds boss Rafael Benitez at Inter Milan. Daily Mail
Been saying this all summer and will say it again. Liverpool should sell him and use the 20 million or so they get for him on other players. Loic Remy for example, even if I’m not sold on him.
Veteran defender Sol Campbell has ended speculation over his future by deciding to stay with Arsenal for another year, despite major interest from Celtic. The Sun
Who cares. Why is it that where is Sol Campbell going to rumours appear every day yet you rarely head a word about William Gallas? Hell if I was Liverpool I’d be calling Gallas up.
West Ham have dropped their asking price for striker Carlton Cole to £12m. Times
All the physical tools to be great but that vision to think one step ahead always seems to be missing for Carlton Cole.
German side Schalke say they remain confident of signing veteran Real Madrid striker Raul, despite reported interest from Tottenham. (Guardian)
Raul will be like a lost puppu in Germany. Too bad an MLS club isn’t making a serious run for Raul as going state side would bring new life to Raul. On the subject of Raul who pissed do you think he is missing out on not only the European Champions but World Cup? Talk about awful timing for your career to close down.