EPL Gossip Wednesday January 26th
Blackpool have put a £12m price tag on their want-away captain Charlie Adam, while Seasiders boss Ian Holloway is eyeing Derby midfielder Paul Green as a possible replacement. Daily Mirror
Sir Alex Ferguson doesn’t miss a trick. Loved how he said Charlie Adam’s corner kicks alone are worth 10 million to help drive out the price. Considering Adam is making a buck and a quarter compared to the average EPL player plus he gets a cut in any transfer fee it’s time Liverpool or Aston Villa offer 8 million and it’s time for Adam to force Blackpool’s hand.
Real Madrid are ready to make an offer for Manchester United defender Patrice Evra as his future at Old Trafford looks increasingly uncertain. (the Times)
Marcelo has done nothing wrong playing left back this year at Real Madrid. Considering Evra is close to turning 30 Real Madrid should pass on him.
Sunderland are set to make a £3.5m offer for West Ham forward Frederic Piquionne.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Piquionne isn’t one of the players West Ham can sell so this rumour isn’t going anywhere.
Aston Villa have asked Tottenham to name their price for midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
Full story: the Sun
This makes a ton of sense. Jenas needs a new team and Aston Villa would be a great landing spot.
Chelsea have offered midfielder Nemanja Matic to Benfica as part of the deal to sign defender David Luiz. Daily Telegraph
25 million and Matic for Luiz. Let’s wrap this up.
Newcastle want to complete the loan signing of Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland before the end of the transfer window. Daily Mirror
Well, it makes no sense doing it after the transfer window closes now does it.
Arsenal are lining up a £12m offer for Paris St Germain’s central defender Mamadou Sakho.
Full story: Metro
Sakho would look really good in an Arsenal uniform. This would be the move I’d make if I was Wenger.