EPL Gossip Monday November 22nd
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Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the club want to keep Bastian Schweinsteiger , but has warned that if the midfielder fails to extend his contract, he’ll have to see out his current deal, which runs out in 2012. Imscouting
Bayern Munich won’t roll over for Schweinsteiger. They managed to keep hold of Franck Ribéry last year (they may regret that now) and it wouldn’t shock me if at somepoint Schweinsteiger signs on as well.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is exploring the possibility of bringing in France striker Karim Benzema on loan from Real Madrid in the January transfer window. Daily Mail
Real Madrid gifted Tottenham Rafael van der Vaart who wasn’t playing. Karim Benzema may not start but he does play plus Real spent 40 million on him so there is little chance he’ll be sent away on loan.
Redknapp also looks likely to renew his interest in West Ham midfielder Scott Parker who he bid for in the summer. the Sun
A team at the bottom can’t sell their best player. The funds West Ham would lose by dropping down a league would be much more than the fee Scott Parker would get them.
Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson has told friends he expects to join European champions Inter Milan in January. goal.com
Johnson wouldn’t last a month in Serie A. Defenders need to actually defend in Italy.
Manchester United are set to sell striker Dimitar Berbatov, in order to fund a move for Athletic Bilbao duo, forward Fernando Llorente and midfielder Javi Martinez. caughtoffside
Berbatov has gone back to his usual Manchester United form after his hat trick against Liverpool earlier this season.
Or, United will offer Real Madrid Berbatov as part of a deal to bring Karim Benzema to Old Trafford.
Full story: Metro
I’m sure Berbatov who doesn’t track back and Mourinho would get along so well.
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is ready to make a £1.2m move for Middlesbrough central defender David Wheater. Daily Mirror
How David Wheater stock has fallen. From being called up to the England team to playing in the Champsionship. He is still worth more than 1.2 million however.
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Roma defender Philippe Mexes, as the club look for cover for injured captain John Terry. caughtoffside
Or, Chelsea will battle Arsenal for the signing of Fulham defender Brede Hangeland. Metro
Told you Chelsea would miss Ricardo Carvalho at some point. I didn’t except it to be so soon. Figured it would be in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Blackpool can activate a £250,000 clause to sign on-loan striker Luke Varney from Derby County permanently in January. Daily Mail
Even Blackpool will send off at that price. Nice little goal Varney bagged himself on the weekend.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has challenged the Spurs board to spend big in January and turn his squad into title winners. Daily Mirror
On who? World Class defenders aren’t exactly flooding the marketing in January.
Bolton will offer striker Johan Elmander a new one-year deal this week in order to sort out the Swede’s future. Daily Mirror
A one year offer isn’t going to tie Elmander down.
One of the first acts of Blackburn’s new Indian owners has been to announce plans to rip up 120 years of history by renaming Ewood Park. Daily Express
It’s not like they are blowing up the park. Calm down.