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WENGER NOT SURE ABOUT FELLAINI
Here's one to make Gooners punch themselves in the face with frustration.
The Daily Mirror reports that Marouane Fellaini is keen on a move to Arsenal, but Arsene Wenger is slightly less keen to pay the £23million required to trigger his release clause.
Oi vey. The Mirror claims Everton have yet to receive an approach from Arsenal or anyone for the big Belgian, but Wenger is umming and ahhing about the fee.
The paper reports: 'Wenger is unconvinced that £23m for Fellaini represents good value, and so far has not been prepared to commit to a bid that will trigger his release clause.'
Ah, Arsene 'Value' Wenger.
HAMMERS WANT BA & ZAHA
Interesting line in The Times, who report that West Ham have some ambitious plans for their summer business.
The paper claims they want both Demba Ba and Wilfried Zaha on loan, which would seem rather unlikely but impressive if they manage to pull it off.
Apparently they initially asked for Romelu Lukaku, but he'll be staying at Chelsea, so switched their attentions to Ba.
And on Zaha, the paper claims: 'The East London club hope that Zaha will become available for loan in August after taking part in the pre-season programme with Manchester United. The 20-year-old forward helped Crystal Palace to reach the Barclays Premier League through the play-offs last season after returning to the club on loan in the wake of his £15 million transfer to Old Trafford in January. Palace are also keen for him to return on loan next season.'
BALE, RONALDO, BLAH BLAH
Here's some stuff about Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale that we can't really be bothered to go into, because...well, you know.
The Daily Mail reports that PSG are hopeful of beating off (leave it) their rivals for the simian Welshman, and are preparing a bid of around £85million.
Meanwhile, there's a knock-on/trickle down/up thing happening, as according to The Sun Manchester United hope Real Madrid sign Bale, so they can get Ronaldo back.
Pound to a pinch of poo that neither of those deals happen this summer.
SPURS IN FOR BARRY
Spurs have a problem when it comes to their midfield beyond Mousa Dembele and Sandro, for next in line is the slow Tom Huddlestone and the slooooooow Scott Parker.
With that in mind, they have a target in place to sort that problem out - Gareth Barry. Ahem.
The Daily Express reports that Barry could be part of a mini clearout when Manuel Pellegrini finally arrives at Manchester City, and Spurs will be waiting with a £4million bid for the midfielder.
Stoke are also keen, it says here.
Meanwhile, The Daily Mirror reports that Spurs are close to signing Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin who is rated at £21million, while they also want Cagliari's £13million-rated holding midfielder Radja Nainggolan. Also, The Times says they're in for Ibrahim Afellay.
TORRES TO BARCA?
We should probably mention this Fernando Torres to Barcelona stuff that was knocking around yesterday, which has made it to the English papers this morning.
The Sun claims Barca will make a £17million bid for the striker, with the paper claiming that the only question now is how much of a hit Chelsea will take on their record signing.
Over in The Daily Mirror, there is word that Barca do want Torres, but only as a 'super' sub.
AND THE REST...
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Sunderland have checked on Wolfsburg striker Bas Dost, 24, who was a target for Everton and West Ham last summer...Swansea are now favourites to sign England U21 winger Nathan Redmond from Birmingham who want to take defender Kyle Bartley in part exchange...Wigan see Steve McClaren and Owen Coyle as the top two candidates to succeed Roberto Martinez as manager and the club hope to make an announcement today...Inter Milan's £5milion-rated Nigerian midfielder Joel Obi is a target for Newcastle and Sunderland...They have held talks to sign 22-year-old St Etienne defensive midfielder Joshua Guilavogui...Striker Djibril Cisse, 31, is wanted by Qatar club Al-Gharafa on a permanent basis after spending the second half of last season there on loan from QPR.
WENGER NOT SURE ABOUT FELLAINI
Here's one to make Gooners punch themselves in the face with frustration.
The Daily Mirror reports that Marouane Fellaini is keen on a move to Arsenal, but Arsene Wenger is slightly less keen to pay the £23million required to trigger his release clause.
Oi vey. The Mirror claims Everton have yet to receive an approach from Arsenal or anyone for the big Belgian, but Wenger is umming and ahhing about the fee.
The paper reports: 'Wenger is unconvinced that £23m for Fellaini represents good value, and so far has not been prepared to commit to a bid that will trigger his release clause.'
Ah, Arsene 'Value' Wenger.
HAMMERS WANT BA & ZAHA
Interesting line in The Times, who report that West Ham have some ambitious plans for their summer business.
The paper claims they want both Demba Ba and Wilfried Zaha on loan, which would seem rather unlikely but impressive if they manage to pull it off.
Apparently they initially asked for Romelu Lukaku, but he'll be staying at Chelsea, so switched their attentions to Ba.
And on Zaha, the paper claims: 'The East London club hope that Zaha will become available for loan in August after taking part in the pre-season programme with Manchester United. The 20-year-old forward helped Crystal Palace to reach the Barclays Premier League through the play-offs last season after returning to the club on loan in the wake of his £15 million transfer to Old Trafford in January. Palace are also keen for him to return on loan next season.'
BALE, RONALDO, BLAH BLAH
Here's some stuff about Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale that we can't really be bothered to go into, because...well, you know.
The Daily Mail reports that PSG are hopeful of beating off (leave it) their rivals for the simian Welshman, and are preparing a bid of around £85million.
Meanwhile, there's a knock-on/trickle down/up thing happening, as according to The Sun Manchester United hope Real Madrid sign Bale, so they can get Ronaldo back.
Pound to a pinch of poo that neither of those deals happen this summer.
SPURS IN FOR BARRY
Spurs have a problem when it comes to their midfield beyond Mousa Dembele and Sandro, for next in line is the slow Tom Huddlestone and the slooooooow Scott Parker.
With that in mind, they have a target in place to sort that problem out - Gareth Barry. Ahem.
The Daily Express reports that Barry could be part of a mini clearout when Manuel Pellegrini finally arrives at Manchester City, and Spurs will be waiting with a £4million bid for the midfielder.
Stoke are also keen, it says here.
Meanwhile, The Daily Mirror reports that Spurs are close to signing Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin who is rated at £21million, while they also want Cagliari's £13million-rated holding midfielder Radja Nainggolan. Also, The Times says they're in for Ibrahim Afellay.
TORRES TO BARCA?
We should probably mention this Fernando Torres to Barcelona stuff that was knocking around yesterday, which has made it to the English papers this morning.
The Sun claims Barca will make a £17million bid for the striker, with the paper claiming that the only question now is how much of a hit Chelsea will take on their record signing.
Over in The Daily Mirror, there is word that Barca do want Torres, but only as a 'super' sub.
AND THE REST...
Hull City will make an improved bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper, 25, after having an offer of £4million rejected by the Scottish champions...Out-of-favour Swansea striker Leroy Lita is being tracked by Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves...Leicester, Leeds and Brighton are all interested in defender Matthew Upson, 34, after he was released by Stoke City...Manchester City are facing competition from Real Madrid for Malaga playmaker Isco who is rated at £15million...Manchester United are closing in on Benfica defender Ezequiel Garay with an agreement in principle between the clubs for the 26-year-old...FC Nordsjaellend defender Jores Okore, 20, is to hold talks with Aston Villa over a proposed £4million move...Monaco have confirmed their interest in Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27, who is said to be unsettled with life on Tyneside...Stoke boss Mark Hughes is considering a move for winger David Bentley who is a free agent after being released by Spurs...Leeds manager Brian McDermott will target Celtic striker Anthony Stokes if he fails to snap up Kevin Doyle from Wolves...Manchester United may have to pay Bayern Munich to rip up an agreement to sign Robert Lewandowski if they want to bring the 24-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker to Old Trafford...Liverpool hope to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet for £8million in the next week. They have bid £7million for the 25-year-old but the Wearsiders are holding out for nearer £10million...The Reds and Crystal Palace have asked about Chelsea midfielder Lucas Plazon, 19, who was on loan at Malaga last season.
Sunderland have checked on Wolfsburg striker Bas Dost, 24, who was a target for Everton and West Ham last summer...Swansea are now favourites to sign England U21 winger Nathan Redmond from Birmingham who want to take defender Kyle Bartley in part exchange...Wigan see Steve McClaren and Owen Coyle as the top two candidates to succeed Roberto Martinez as manager and the club hope to make an announcement today...Inter Milan's £5milion-rated Nigerian midfielder Joel Obi is a target for Newcastle and Sunderland...They have held talks to sign 22-year-old St Etienne defensive midfielder Joshua Guilavogui...Striker Djibril Cisse, 31, is wanted by Qatar club Al-Gharafa on a permanent basis after spending the second half of last season there on loan from QPR.