EPL Gossip Friday January 28th
Chelsea are attempting to stage a massive transfer coup with a dramatic £60m bid for Torres.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool have rejected a “mind-boggling” offer from Chelsea for Torres, who has a £50m get-out clause in his contract. Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool have told Chelsea that Torres is not for sale after rejecting a £35m offer sanctioned by Blues owner Roman Abramovich. Full story: the Times (Subscription required)
Liverpool’s American owners, Fenway Sports Group, have dismissed the British transfer record bid out of hand. Full story: the Guardian
Look what the cat dragged in only a couple of days before the transfer deadline. I can’t see Torres leaving even if he makes a Mascherano like fuss about it but it sure makes it a field day for the papers.
West Ham have rejected Tottenham’s offer of Robbie Keane plus £2m in return for midfielder Scott Parker, but negotiations are set to continue. Daily Telegraph
This is Robby’s story…..that line from Special One TV is what I think about whenever Robbie Keane name is mentioned.
Tottenham are ready to make a second bid to snatch Everton skipper Phil Neville before Monday’s transfer deadline. Daily Mirror
Just a weird transfer rumour. There is something to be said for having a winner like Neville around but there isn’t much left in the tank so slapsh a couple of million on him.
Days after inspiring Birmingham City to a place in the Carling Cup final, striker Nikola Zigic could be about to go on loan to Racing Santander. talkSPORT
With former Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins coming in it looks like Zigic is heading out.
Sunderland have turned their attention to Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega as they look to replace Darren Bent. Full story: Metro
Sunderland are still interested in Richardo Fuller for some reason but Rodallega would make a better albeit more expensive replacement.
Fulham are looking to buy Spurs midfielder Niko Kranjcar after a deal to buy winger Shaun Wright-Phillips from Manchester City fell through. Metro
Knanjcar gets to stay in the same city, that must appeal to him. Plus he may actually see the pitch again.
United could be looking to Lyon’s France international goalkeeper Hugo Lloris as a long-term successor to Van der Sar. Full story: Metro
United are stepping up their efforts to sign Atletico Madrid keeper David De Gea after identifying the 20-year-old as the most promising young stopper in the game. Full story: Daily Mirror
De Gea, Netherlands’ Maarten Stekelenburg and Germany stopper Manuel Neuer make up United’s three-man shortlist. Full story: Daily Telegraph
Like every one of the goalies mentioned.