EPL Gossip Tuesday July 12th
Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder is poised to seal a £35m switch to Manchester United this week. The Netherlands international’s earnings will surpass striker Wayne Rooney’s £220,000-a-week wages at Old Trafford. Full story: the Sun
Which I’m sure will go down well in the Manchester United locker room.
West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is under consideration for a shock return to Chelsea because Michael Essien may be sidelined for six months because of a knee injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Poor Essien as Chelsea is a totally different team with him in the lineup. He is pretty much the only player Chelsea has which can’t be replaced. Scott Parker would love for this to be true.
The Stamford Bridge outfit have made an improved offer for Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric, with a bid of £27m lodged with the White Hart Lane club. Full story: Daily Mail
35 million, that is the number. I also don’t know why Modric was going on about this gentleman’s agreement. Him and his agent are fools for not putting a buyout clause in that contract.
Chelsea will target Real Madrid playmaker Kaka if Spurs continue to resist their approaches for Modric. Full story: Metro
Those pictures have a fat Kaka in a neck brace on vacation scared me.
Arsenal, Manchester City and Celtic are weighing up Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon.
Full story: Daily Mail
After his then team record singing of 9 million from Hearts I expected more from Craig Gordon. You really wouldn’t put him in the top 5 EPL goalies, maybe not even the top 10.
Blackburn could make a move for Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, possibly in a swap deal that would take defender Chris Samba to Spurs. Full story: Daily Mirror
Who wants to play for Blackburn? If I was Defoe I’m not exactly giving up London life to play for Chicken farmers.
Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega has emerged as a £10m target for Villarreal as the Spanish side look for a replacement for the Juventus-bound Giuseppe Rossi.
Full story: the Sun
You mean Jozy Altidore isn’t going to replace Giuseppe Rossi?
Arsenal have confirmed Nicklas Bendtner is “talking to other clubs”, with Aston Villa, Fulham, Bolton and Newcastle thought to be interested. Full story: Metro
Decent talent, awful attitude.
Defender Roger Johnson is set to leave relegated Birmingham and move to Wolves in a deal that could rise to £7m. Full story: Daily Mirror
Soild defender who I can’t blame for wanting to leave the mess that is Birmingham right now.
Rangers may offer former striker Kenny Miller a third spell at Ibrox because the 31-year-old is unsettled at Bursaspor after moving to Turkey in January. Full story: Daily Record
Shocking that an English/Scottish based player can’t seem to handle life outside the island.
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton believes the club will never follow rivals Manchester City in changing the name of their stadium as part of a sponsorship deal. “It’s not our policy to change the name of Old Trafford. It’s too important,” he said. Full story: the Sun
Apples to Oranges. Old Trafford has a long history. Manchester City was built like 10 years ago, change that name and pocket some extra cash I’d say.