EPL Gossip Friday September 17th
New Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has admitted that he wants to sign Manchester United striker Michael Owen. (Daily Star)
The problem with Michael Owen is that he was worn more suits than jerseys ever since leaving Liverpool. Michael Owen should also look at Louis Saha and realize there is life after Manchester United.
The agent of Ghana midfielder Anthony Annan, who currently plays for Norwegian club Rosenborg, has claimed that the 24-year-old, who has previously been linked with Manchester United, wants to play in the Premier League. imscouting.com
I’m shocked that a someone playing in Norway would love to play in England.
Spurs have joined Newcastle and Liverpool in the chase for 21-year-old FC Utrecht forward Ricky van Wolfswinkel, who made his international debut for the Netherlands in August. footylatest.com
Who also ripped Celtic apart in getting FC Utrecht into the Europa League.
Everton manager David Moyes is vying with Wolfsburg boss Steve McClaren for USA defender Jay DeMerit, who is a free agent following his release by Watford. talksport.co.uk
Jay DeMerit sure is taking his sweet time finding a new club. Would be hard to believe clubs weren’t calling after appearing in the World Cup.
Crystal Palace are set to step up their efforts to make striker James Vaughan’s three-month loan deal from Everton into a permanent signing. talksport.co.uk
Scoring a hat trick against Portsmouth doesn’t hurt your stock with a new club. It’s clear Vaughan’s career isn’t going anyway staying with Everton.
Co-owner Tom Hicks has launched a last-ditch attempt to retain control of Liverpool by looking to secure another refinancing deal against the club during talks with bankers in London. the Guardian
If your a banker and you see Tom Hicks walk into a room do you laugh in front of his face or wait til he leaves to do so?
Paul Ince wants to become manager of West Ham one day despite the abuse he has received at Upton Park since leaving the Hammers for Manchester United as a player in 1989. talkSPORT
Considering he is out of a job right now im sure Paul Ince would love to coach for any club.
Former Chelsea boss and current Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has been offered the Portugal job on an interim basis following the sacking of Carlos Queiroz. Daily Mirror
I’m sure Jose Mourinho loved having the Portuguese FA on their hands and knees begging him to take charge for two games. It’s not going to happen however. While Jose Mourinho is one of the few coaches who can call his own shots he’ll sure Real Madrid won’t allow him to leave and that will be that.