EPL Gossip Friday June 17th
Arsenal and Manchester City are considering a move for Inter Milan’s Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o after he revealed he would like to try his hand in the Premier League this coming season. “I have already shown that I have what it takes to play in Italy and I now have the idea of proving myself in England,” Eto’o told Corriere dello Sport. Corriere dello Sport
Eto’o would be perfect for Arsenal but considering he makes 12 million with Inter and the top earner at Arsenal makes 6 million I doubt Arsenal will break the bank for Eto’o.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is also keeping tabs on Germany Under-17 striker Samed Yesil. The 17-year-old is yet to break into the first team at Bayer Leverkusen but has attracted the interest of a number of clubs across Europe after some dazzling form in the European U-17 Championship earlier this year.
Full story: talkSPORT
Then people wonder why Arsenal haven’t won in five years when it’s been just more of the same when it comes to the transfer market.
The north London club could be on the verge of a double transfer coup after opening talks over signing Bolton defender Gary Cahill, and their former midfielder Sebastian Larsson, who is a free agent after leaving Birmingham. Metro
Fine I will admit Gary Cahill would be a decent signing for Arsenal.
Wenger’s side are also poised to complete the signing of Lille forward Gervinho for £10.6m in the next 48 hours. Full story: Daily Mirror
Ok, Gervinho too especially at that price.
Liverpool are leading the chase to sign AC Milan striker Antonio Cassano, with sources close to the player suggesting he is keen on a move to England. talkSPORT
Why would Liverpool take on a head case like Cassano and why would Cassano come to Liverpool and try to take away playing time from Steven Gerrard.
Chelsea will return to Tottenham this weekend with an increased bid of £28m for midfielder Luka Modric. Spurs rejected their London rivals’ initial bid of £22m on Wednesday. Footy Bunker
35 million and Modric throwing a fit saying he wants to go to Chelsea will get it done.
Stoke City have made a club record £12m bid for Birmingham centre back Scott Dann, with Liverpool and Tottenham also considering bids for the 24-year-old. Daily Mail
Despite having to pay extra Dann would be a good move for Stoke City.
Wigan Athletic have told Newcastle United that midfielder Charles N’Zogbia will cost £10m despite the Frenchman having only 12 months left on his current deal. (the Times)
8 million and the deal gets done.
Liverpool supporters have reacted angrily to the colour of the club’s new third kit. The new white with blue trim strip has seen fans vent their anger on the official Liverpool website, with many saying they would not buy the shirt because it included the colour of their fierce local rivals Everton.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Get use to John Herny and company whore out Liverpool for every dollar they can get at. Pretty soon they may be a dating show at Anfield like they’ve done with Fenway Park.