EPL Gossip Thursday October 28th
Striker Fernando Torres and goalkeeper Pepe Reina are ready to quit Liverpool in January because of escape clauses in their contracts. Daily Mirror
I know Liverpool fans love Fernando Torres and with good reason but you can say he has quit on them long before the January transfer window opens up. Still can’t see either leaving til at least the summer.
Chelsea are facing intense competition from Real Madrid for the signing of 17-year-old Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian sensation has been described as “the next Didier Drogba” and his club have already turned down a bid of £17.5m for the player, rumoured to be from Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Lukaku would be a perfect 3rd striker for Real Madrid. What he losses in playing time he would gain just training with the first time.
Bayern Munich have launched a £40m bid to rival Manchester City for the signing of Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko in January. Daily Mail
You can’t say no to 40 million if it happens. Not many clubs currently are throwing around that kind of money.
Blackpool midfielder and captain Charlie Adam is at loggerheads with his employers over an unpaid £20,000 payment in his contract and could walk out on the club for nothing. Daily Mirror
Considering Blackpool are due 50 million in TV money cut your best player a cheque and move on.
Blackburn could bring Birmingham City winger Sebastian Larsson and Manchester City striker John Guidetti to Ewood Park if Venky’s group buys the club. Daily Mirror
Not exactly names that will send your fans into a fever pitch. I do like Larsson however.