Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 21/07/09
SoccerBible's resident football experts trawl through the back pages and hunt down the best internet forums everyday, to bring the latest transfer rumours...
BECKHAM NEXT STAR TO JOIN? - Manchester City are rivalling Tottenham's offer to David Beckham for a chance to return to the Premier League from the United States, when LA Galaxy's season finishes in October. (The Sun)- Brazilian midfielder Elano could move on a season-long loan to German club Cologne or Inter Milan, after being told not to join the club's pre-season tour of South Africa. (The Independent) |
LESCOTT ASKS TO LEAVE? - Everton defender Joleon Lescott will plead with David Moyes to allow him to speak to Manchester City over a move, if City make an expected improved £18million offer for the England international. (The Times)- Meanwhile, Everton are on the verge of signing Sweden international midfielder Rasmus Elm, 21, from Kalmar. (Daily Mirror) |
JENAS LEAVING? - Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill wants Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas for £10million. However, 26-year-old Jenas is also a target for Inter Milan, who will use some of the £40m they expect to receive from Barcelona for striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. (The Guardian) |
WILL BRUCE MISS OUT ON TWO? - Sunderland manager Steve Bruce will end his interest in Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole if he fails with his latest £6million bid. (Daily Star)- Sunderland expect to find out today whether they have been successful in their £12million bid to sign Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch. (The Telegraph) |
NO TO STRIKER? - Bordeaux's Morocco international striker Marauane Chamakh has given up hope of signing for Arsenal, but will consider a switch to another Premier League club, with Sunderland, Blackburn, Tottenham and Fulham all interested.(Daily Mirror) |