Sunday 16/7 Gossip

[MrMichael]

Sir Alex Ferguson has sensationally revealed how he plans to raid the Italian transfer market in the wake of the match-fixing scandal. (News of the World)

Rafa Benitez plans to pounce on cut-price deals for Juventus stars David Trezeguet, Gianluca Zambrotta and Mauro Camoranesi. (News of the World, Star on Sunday)

In fact, England's top four clubs are all set to pounce in the wake of the corruption scandal in Italy. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester United are preparing to open negotiations with Atletico Madrid to sign striker Fernando Torres. (Sunday People, Star on Sunday, Sunday Express)

Portsmouth have made a

[scully]

"Sir Alex Ferguson has sensationally revealed how he plans to raid the Italian transfer market in the wake of the match-fixing scandal."

"Arsene Wenger has sensationally claimed the Italian game has been riddled with corruption for years."

Very into the word 'sensational' these tabloids aren't they? What's so sensational about a Premiership manager suddenly turning his eye to Italy for some transfer bargains? Or anyone saying the Italian corruption goes back a few years?

[MrMichael]

"Sir Alex Ferguson has sensationally revealed how he plans to raid the Italian transfer market in the wake of the match-fixing scandal."

"Arsene Wenger has sensationally claimed the Italian game has been riddled with corruption for years."

Very into the word 'sensational' these tabloids aren't they? What's so sensational about a Premiership manager suddenly turning his eye to Italy for some transfer bargains? Or anyone saying the Italian corruption goes back a few years?

With you on that one, the UK media are so totally uninventive. Their constant use of terms like "star(let)" or "ace" also really irritate me :o :sigh: