EPL Gossip Thursday January 27th
Uruguayan Suarez, who impressed at last year’s World Cup, is known to be keen to complete the move to Anfield, although the transfer may not go through now until summer at the earliest as Liverpool’s owners are refusing to pay inflated prices in January. Goal.com
The Liverpool owners have no problem paying inflated prices for MLB free agents mind you. I’ve said many times that January isn’t the best time to buy but these Liverpool owners need to make some sort of statement and back it up with cash. Losing out on Suarez means having a lot of explaining to do.
Sebastien Bassong insists he will not be leaving Tottenham this month after holding talks with manager Harry Redknapp over his future at the club. I said to him [Redknapp] what I thought, how I saw the things and he gave me answers,” Bassong told French newspaper Le Figaro. “I will remain in Tottenham. I belong to Spurs.” Full story: Le Figaro
You also belong on the bench.
Chelsea’s move for Benfica defender David Luiz is on the verge of collapse. The Blues are refusing to meet the Portuguese club’s asking price of £30m. the Sun
Too late in the end for Luiz to stay. I’m sure part of him already feels like a Chelsea player. If its a matter of a couple of dollars here or there it’s going to get down. If it’s a 5 million dollar difference, well then it’s a problem. Chelsea would also have some explaining to do if this deal doesn’t get done.
Barcelona and Manchester United are vying for the signature of Ajax defender Gregor van der Wiel. The 22-year-old full-back won the Johan Cruyff award in 2010, a yearly accolade handed out to the best player in Dutch football. Insidefutbol.com
Dani Alves out, Gregor van der Wiel in.
Turkish side Konyaspor have made an offer for Blackburn forward El-Hadji Diouf, although his agent says his first preference is to remain in England. Daily Mail
Can’t believe any club is willing to talk on this career loser both as a person and player.
Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies could be on his way across town to bitter rivals Birmingham, with midfielder Sebastian Larsson going in the opposite direction. Daily Mirror
I like Larsson but Birmingham would win this deal.
Liverpool defender Paul Konchesky could be offered a way out of his nightmare time at Anfield with a return to Fulham on loan. Daily Mirror
His nightmare? More like the fans of Liverpool nightmare.
Blackburn’s on loan striker Roque Santa Cruz has released a charity single to help underprivileged children in his home country Paraguay. The 29-year-old recorded the song Let Your Love Shine with Dutch singer Beate Alexandra. Roque Santa Cruz foundation
I’m sure Manchester City felt like they are donating to charity every time they paid Santa Cruz’s wages.