EPL Gossip Tuesday January 4th
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Birmingham are on the hunt for a striker with Tottenham’s Robbie Keane, Cardiff City’s Jay Bothroyd and Liverpool’s Ryan Babel high on the list. Manager Alex McLeish said: ‘We’re working actively to try and enhance the striking positions.” metro.co.uk
How many times will Ryan Babel have to reject Birmingham before the club and/or the press get the message?
Manchester United striker Federico Macheda is close to a loan move to Sampdoria. The 19-year-old Italian told Gazzetta dello Sport: “There are still a couple of faxes to be sent but sometime between Wednesday and Thursday I will be in Italy. Genoa is beautiful and I am happy.”
There are a lot worse places to play football than Genoa. Good move for Macheha.
Barcelona are lining up a move for Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri after failing to secure a deal for his Gunners team-mate Cesc Fabregas. IMScouting.com
I think Barcelona enjoys annoying Arsenal. With the two teams set to lock horns in the Champions League (Go Arsenal, can’t believe I said that.) look for Barcelona to be linked with Arsenal players daily.
Tottenham are targeting Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, with his club Ajax believed to be looking for a fee of £17m. the Independent
Arsenal signed Euro 2008 star Arshavin in the January transfer window. Can’t help but think signing World Cup star Suarez to Tottenham would have the same success.
Blackburn have now claimed they did make a £6.2m bid for AC Milan striker Ronaldinho – 24 hours after rubbishing reports they had tried to land the 30-year-old Brazilian. the Sun
Here I was thinking the Ronaldinho to Manchester City rumours of a couple years ago were sad.
Newcastle are keen on securing a loan deal for Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge as well as taking on Tottenham striker Robbie Keane. Daily Mail
Might as well say Newcastle are keen on spending as little money as possible.
Liverpool have identified Hamburg’s Dutch international winger Eljero Elia as the man to spark a Reds revival – with Ivory Coast forward Lacina Traore, Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge and Ajax forward Luis Suarez also targets. Daily Mirror
The 6 foot 8 Traore would be interesting to see how he mixes it up in the EPL.
Chelsea have been told that over £20m will be needed to tempt Bolton to offload their centre-back Gary Cahill. Daily Telegraph
This Chelsea team needs a shot in the arm but they aren’t exactly willing to throw money around either. In other words they are in a tough spot.
Everton will bid to bring Manchester United striker Michael Owen to Goodison Park. caughtoffside.com
It’s not like Owen could piss off Liverpool fans any more at this point anyway.