EPL Gossip Monday August 29th

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is closing in on West Ham midfielder Scott Parker after putting in an improved £6m offer. Full story: the Sun

Sunderland are eyeing a move for Tottenham striker Peter Crouch, as Stoke continue their pursuit of the England frontman. Full story: the Guardian

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is set to sign Honduras midfielder Wilson Palacios from Tottenham for £6m.
Full story: the Sun

You know with Harry Redknapp’s history and after the trashing Manchester City gave them that Tottenham is going to clear players in and out before the transfer window closes.

Arsenal are interested in signing £10m-rated Chelsea’s Brazilian defender Alex.
Full story: the Sun

Since I had money on Arsenal against Udiense I was quite happy with their performance but never did I think it was going to lead to a turn around. Arsenal defeated a team who sold their best player and best defender in the off season. Plus Udiense isn’t considered a giant of Italian football to begin with. If I was an Arsenal fan I’d almost be insulted after racking in close to 65 million in transfer fees the first player Wenger brings in is a South Korean striker playing in the French second division for 3 million. By all amounts he is a decent player but he isn’t going to change things. The trouble is players go to teams to either win or get paid and Arsenal can offer neither at this point.

Juventus defender Zdenek Grygera is set for a move to Fulham as boss Martin Jol chases Birmingham forward Cameron Jerome and Crystal Palace youngster Wilfried Zaha. Full story: Daily Mail

It’s funny how the second Martin Jol takes over a team they start leaking in goals.

Harry Redknapp has revealed that Luka Modric asked him not to play him against Manchester City on Sunday. The Croatian playmaker did start, but was taken off in the second half. (Various)

I’d love to ask my boss to not make me work.

Tim Howard hailed Everton’s “crazy” win over Blackburn as the potential turning point that can spark their season. The Blues keeper saved a penalty and saw another against him missed before Mikel Arteta’s spot-kick success gave Everton their first win of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Bad things happen to bad teams and Blackburn is a bad team.

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2 Responses to “EPL Gossip Monday August 29th”

  1. Dan Says:
    September 1st, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Plan to do a transfer round up? Would like to hear your take on things, especially the deadline day dealings.

  2. sinnacle Says:
    September 1st, 2011 at 9:26 am

    I will….it should be posted by early afternoon.

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