
Manchester City are lining up a £50m bid for the Spain international and could offer an incredible £200,000 a week to lure him to Eastlands. Guardian
Benitez says Torres, who is 12 months into a four-year contract at Anfield, is not for sale. The Times
The current owners can’t sell Torres, even for 50 million. The second they sell him Liverpool’s value will drop. Not good when your trying to sell the club.
France legend and Uefa president Michel Platini says he does not expect Raymond Domenech’s team to do well at this summer’s World Cup – but he sees England, together with Spain and Brazil, as one of the three favourites for glory. (Groupe Hersant Media)
You could of said the same thing four years ago as well. Everybody was sleeping on France four years old with people thinking they were too old and too far removed from their 1998-2000 glory days.
Meanwhile, the Gunners have joined a growing list of Premier League clubs interested in the signature of Everton teenager Jack Rodwell. However, the Merseyside club are set to increase the midfielder’s wages to ensure he stays at Goodison Park. The Times
Rodwell is English, no way this happens even if I’m a huge fan of the player.
Manchester City are keen to tie up a deal for Germany international Mesut Ozil before the 22-year-old Werder Bremen midfielder has the chance to make a name for himself at the World Cup.
Full story: The Independent
Not words I say everyday but smart of Manchester City to have interest in Mesut Ozil and smart of them to try and sign him before the next World Cup.
Brazil striker Luis Fabiano has hinted Manchester United would be his destination of choice if he leaves Sevilla in the summer. Daily Express
Even with his skill, considering his age if Manchester United had wanted him previously they would of signed him.
West Brom are preparing a move for out-of-favour Stoke striker Tuncay, but will face competition from Fenerbahce. Daily Star
A move back to Turkey would do Tuncay some good. Too good of a player to just be coming off the bench.
Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has warned fans it will be difficult to recruit big names to St James’ Park in the summer. Daily Mirror
I for one will be interested to see how Newcastle will do in the top division next year after ripping apart the Championship.
Manchester United want to beat local rivals Manchester City to the signing of teenage Nigerian midfielder Ramon Azeez. Daily Mail
Watch Ramon Azeez to be laying about his age and really he is 22.
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, who has spent this season on loan at Birmingham, is a £10m target for Arsenal. Daily Star
Makes so much sense. Arsenal wouldn’t have to worry about a goalie for the next 5-10 years with Hart between the sticks.
Tottenham and England winger Aaron Lennon could be set to return from a four-month injury lay-off against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. Daily Mirror
Lennon and James Milner could be scary on the wings for England this summer.
England boss Fabio Capello is desperate to take Tottenham’s Ledley King to the World Cup despite the defender’s recurrent injury problems. Daily Mirror
This would say a lot about how Capello feels about his central defenders if he brings in Ledley King.