Transfer Talk 2014 (General)

[RedReet]

I hope they do sell him as I can see a Matic situation in a few years when the new manager tries to buy him back.

[Boogs]

I think we should have a transfers and gossip thread like the bbc gossip page so as this is the best place for it I think.

Bayern Munich are showing an interest in Aston Villa defender Easah Suliman, 16, who has captained England at Under-17 level.
Full story: Mail

Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino is convinced that Luke Shaw, 18, will still be at St Mary's next season, and warns potential suitors that the Saints board will not be brow-beaten into selling the England full-back.
Full story: independent

Liverpool target, Ajaccio goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, is set to become a free agent in the summer and the Mexico international, 28, has not ruled out a move to the Premier League.
Full story: express

Alan Pardew says Loic Remy, 27, could snub Champions League football and join Newcastle on a permanent deal from QPR. The French striker has previously stated that he wants to join a "great European club" after his season-long loan at St James' Park ends.
Full story: guardian

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Sebastian Jung, 23, after his agent admitted that a £7m summer move to the Gunners could be a possibility.

Osvaldo is Southampton's record signing at £12.8m
Full story: metro

Juventus are trying to turn Dani Osvaldo's loan spell into a permanent deal - but for a reduced fee. The 28-year-old is on loan in Turin from Southampton, who want £15m for their record signing though the Italian club are only prepared to pay £7m.
Full story:mirror

Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough says he is in the dark over reports linking Juventus with a move for striker Diego De Girolamo, 18, who has made two appearances for the League One side this season.
Full story: talksport

Spanish midfielder Juan Mata, 25, has defended David Moyes, saying the Manchester United manager cannot be held solely responsible for the team's underachievement this season.
Full story: mirror
OTHER GOSSIP

West Brom boss Pepe Mel has ruled out a move back to former club Real Betis.
Full story: star

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has seen his side lose to Liverpool and draw with Sunderland
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 25, will be Player of the Season next year despite a difficult first campaign in English football.
Full story: independent

Aston Villa are set for a £200m takeover by two American billionaires - but only if the Villans avoid relegation.
Full story: telegraph

Manager Paul Lambert says he will not survive as manager if Villa are involved in another relegation battle next season.
Full story: telegraph

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes that Samir Nasri, 26, is throwing away his chance at becoming a world-class player.
Full story: espn

City are set to open contract negotiations with striker Edin Dzeko, 28, over a deal to keep him at Etihad Stadium.
Full story: Men

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni believes that team-mate Jason Puncheon, 27, has the ability to become an England player if he continues his current form.

Gareth Bale scored the winner for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final
Full story: talksport

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta, 32, says he has not enjoyed life at Emirates as much as he might have done because of the pressure he puts on himself.
Full story: star

Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood believes the club were short-changed when they sold Gareth Bale for a world record fee of £85.3m.
Full story: belfast telegraph

AND FINALLY

Sir Alex Ferguson has been immortalised in words after artist Annemarie Wright created a portrait of the former Manchester United boss using the names of all the players who appeared under him at Old Trafford.
Full story: metro

Kenny Dalglish says that Liverpool did not have formal medal ceremonies during the 1970s and 1980s when they won the league - players were invited by coach Ronnie Moran to pick out their medal from a cardboard box "if you think you deserve it".
Full story: guardian

The Premier League has ordered a third set of medals, in case Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are all in contention to win the title on the final day of the season.
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[Boogs]

Midfielder Gareth Barry, 33, is keen to remain at Everton next season after impressing there on loan from Manchester City.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Arsenal will make a shock £13m move for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, 24, this summer.

Smalling joined Manchester United in 2010
Full story: Daily Star

Tottenham are keen on Man Utd striker Danny Welbeck, 23, as Daniel Levy looks for a top-class striker.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Real Madrid are plotting a record-breaking £90m bid for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, in the summer.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Manchester United's proposed deal for former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas could be back on after Barcelona reportedly told the 26-year-old midfielder they will listen to offers for him.
Full story: Metro

Barcelona winger Pedro, 26, is close to quitting the Catalan club after losing his regular starting place - particularly in the Champions League - and Manchester City and Manchester United are interested.
Full story: Daily Star


OTHER GOSSIP

Roy Hodgson is urging Premier League clubs not to ruin England's World Cup chances by picking players for end-of-season friendlies.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra, 32, has voted for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, as his PFA Player of the Year, despite the ugly race row between the two in October 2011.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
AND FINALLY

A Brazilian football manager is in trouble after allegedly calling a lineswoman "a hot chick" as she ran the line in front of him at a Brazilian third division game, although he denies saying it.
Full story: Metro

[Reece]

£13m for Smalling

[Vermilion]

£90m for Suarez

[Fosterbloke]

Fair play to Evra. Still a cunt though.

[Boogs]

Despite their transfer ban, Barcelona are confident they will be able to sign players this summer, and have reignited their move for Chelsea defender David Luiz, 26.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tim Sherwood fears Tottenham could lose winger Christian Eriksen, 22, in the summer after the Dane put in another superb performance against Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United have been told that a transfer for Southampton winger Adam Lallana, 25, will not come cheap due to a 25% sell-on clause the Saints have with Bournemouth for the Championship side's former academy player.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Hertha Berlin will look to make the loan deal for Norwegian midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred, 26, permanent at the end of the campaign.
Full story: Sky Sports

OTHER GOSSIP

On-loan Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 21 has been warned by team-mate Tiago to watch out for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's mind games ahead of the Champions League semi-final.
Full story: Daily Mail

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has shrugged off talk of a multi-million-pound takeover at the club and intends to discuss his and the club's future with owner Randy Lerner at the end of this season.
Full story: Birmingham Mail

[Bender]

Paul Pogba revealed that he has not held discussions with Juventus about his future beyond the end of the season.

'So far I have not spoken to anyone about the contract renewal with the club nor the future on the market,' Pogba told Bein Sports.
'I am focused on the field, I am thinking only about this season and winning a Scudetto which for the club would be historic.

'And then there is also the Europa League. If we achieve the double then it would be something exceptional. I just think about making history this season.
'I just have to repeat myself. Of course I am happy that many big clubs are interested, but the mind is focused on my present work, and that’s it. It is Juve today.
'The fans’ chants asking me to stay? They encourage me to do my best, they are beautiful.
'Paris Saint-Germain? They are a great club.'
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Are they really? you must have got great and really filthy rich mixed up
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[Boogs]

Manchester United are convinced they will sign Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 18, in a £30m deal that was planned before David Moyes's sacking earlier this week.
Full story: Guardian

Edinson Cavani
Edinson Cavani joined PSG from Napoli in 2013
United are to make enquiries over whether Paris St-Germain may sell striker Edinson Cavani, 27, and may make another bid for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, whom they failed to sign last summer.
Full story: Guardian

Barcelona will look to push through a move for Chelsea midfielder David Luiz, 27, after their transfer ban was temporarily lifted.
Full story: Talksport

Jose Mourinho's interest in Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25, could be ended because Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is thought to be keen on bringing Cavani to Stamford Bridge instead.
Full story: Daily Express

Barcelona have joined the pursuit of Tottenham's Belgium international defender Jan Vertonghen, 27, who is also wanted by Roma.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is thought to be considering a move for Manchester United and England midfielder Tom Cleverley, 23, as a long-term replacement for 33-year-old Leon Osman.
Full story: Daily Mail

The Toffees are also considering a move for another Manchester United England international, 23-year-old striker Danny Welbeck.
Full story: Daily Express

With uncertainty over the future of 26-year-old Netherlands international goalkeeper Tim Krul at Newcastle, the Magpies are looking at Jeroen Zoet, 23, of PSV Eindhoven, and Celtic's Fraser Forster, 26, as possible replacements.
Full story: Newcastle Journal

Newcastle have been offered Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere for about £4.5m, but are likely to reject the chance to sign the 24-year-old, who has scored 13 goals in 33 games this season.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, now the Napoli boss, is keen to sign Reds defender Daniel Agger, 29, this summer.
Full story: Daily Express

Newcastle will make a renewed bid to sign Benfica's Serbia midfielder Filip Djuricic, 22, after meeting the player's representative last week.
Full story: Talksport

Southampton's Calum Chambers, 19, is being viewed by Arsenal as a possible replacement for Bacary Sagna, 31.
Full story: Daily Mail

Newcastle and Sunderland face a tussle to sign Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel, 26.
Full story: Talksport

OTHER GOSSIP

Ryan Giggs told United's players "we will go back to playing like Manchester United" during his first team talk following his appointment as the club's interim manager.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Manchester United co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer, plus director brother Bryan, are flying to England to consult with chief executive Ed Woodward over the recruitment of the club's next manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Former United captain Roy Keane has emerged as a possible assistant to Louis van Gaal if the Dutchman is named as Moyes's full-time successor.
Full story: Independent

Eric Harrison, United's former youth-team coach who guided the famous 'Class of 92', which included Giggs and Paul Scholes, says the spirit has been missing from the side this season and hopes it can return under the guidance of players he knows well.
Full story: Manchester Evening News

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, 64, is planning to sign a new contract at the club this summer - and then go on a £70m spending spree to improve the Gunners squad.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 27, says his team need to show more character and admitted it would be "difficult to do worse" against the big clubs next season.
Full story: Daily Star

Chelsea's board have approved Jose Mourinho's controversial plans to field a weakened team in Sunday's Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield.
Full story: the Times (subscription required)

A takeover of Birmingham has moved a step closer after proposals from at least five interested parties were discussed at a board meeting of the Blues' parent company, Birmingham International Holdings Ltd.
Full story: Birmingham Mail

QPR boss Harry Redknapp admits he has been inundated with offers of players for next season - but has told agents he will not make any decisions until he knows what club he will be in next.
Full story: GetWestLondon


In addition to David Luiz, Barcelona are looking at Paris St-Germain's Thiago Silva, 29, Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte, 19, Villarreal's Mateo Musacchio, 23, Real Sociedad's Inigo Martinez, 22, and FC Basel's Fabian Schar, 22, as possible transfer targets to strengthen their squad.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)

Inter Milan President Erick Thorir is waiting to receive offers for goalkeeper Samir Handanovic. AS Monaco, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City and Real Madrid have shown an interest in the 29-year-old Slovenia international.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)

Bayer Leverkusen have begun making enquiries for Hamburg's 20-year-old Turkey international midfielder and Liverpool-target Hakan Calhanoglu.
Full story: Bild (in German)

Juventus are still unsure about extending the contract of Mauricio Isla, despite strong praise from compatriot Arturo Vidal for the 25-year-old Chilean midfielder.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is the only viable option for AC Milan if they decide to sack current coach Clarence Seedorf at the end of the season.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)

[Boogs]

Barcelona are set to make a £30m bid for Mesut Ozil this summer, a year after Arsenal paid Real Madrid £42m for the German midfielder.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal full-back Sagna, 31, will leave the Gunners when his contract expires this summer and is seeking a move to either Manchester United or Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Star

Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, says he would never force a transfer away from the club following rumoured interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.

Morgan Schneiderlin joined Southampton from Strasbourg in 2008
Full story: Daily Mirror

Napoli defender Pablo Armero, 27, is hoping that his performances on loan at West Ham since January will have persuaded manager Sam Allardyce to sign him on a permanent basis this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT

Forward Gerard Deulofeu, 20, could be set to extend his loan stay at Everton from Barcelona for another season following an impressive spell at Goodison Park.
Full story: Metro

Chelsea are set to reward Cesar Azpilicueta, 24, for a good season with a new £70,000 a week contract, despite the club's interest in signing fellow left-back Luke Shaw, 18, from Southampton as a possible replacement for Ashley Cole.
Full story: Daily Mail

However, the Blues are also said to be looking at Sevilla's Alberto Moreno, 21, as a successor to Cole.
Full story: Daily Express

MANCHESTER UNITED GOSSIP

David Moyes is said to feel let down by Sir Alex Ferguson, who he thinks failed to support him enough in the latter stages of his tenure at Old Trafford.

Antonio Conte has guided Juventus to the Serie A title in each of the last two seasons
Full story: Daily Mirror

But Ferguson has told a charity lunch he was unhappy with the way the club handled the dismissal of his successor.
Full story: Daily Mail

Juventus boss Antonio Conte has emerged as a contender for the post of United manager.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Roberto Martinez has dismissed talk linking him with the vacant post at Old Trafford following his successful season in charge at Everton.
Full story: Daily Express

OTHER GOSSIP

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists he will not buckle under pressure despite his side's struggles in the Premier League this season.
Full story: Birmingham Mail

AND FINALLY

A disgruntled Manchester United fan who had the words "Moyes out" tattooed on his backside has had the body art updated with the addition of "Job complete" following the sacking of David Moyes.
Full story: Metro

[Boogs]

Manchester City are planning to offer England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 27, to Tottenham as long as his French counterpart, Hugo Lloris, 27, is allowed to move to United
Full story: Talksport

Southampton full-back Luke Shaw, 18, will not agree a £30m move to Old Trafford until he knows the identity of Manchester United's next manager.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, 64, has confirmed he will stay on at the Gunners despite stalling on a new contract offer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Cagliari defender Davide Astori, 27, will cost Manchester United or Tottenham £8m if they want to prise him away from the Italian club.
Full story: Daily Express

Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton, 24, is set to sign a new contract with the Midlands club.
Full story: Birmingham Mail

Swansea midfielder Josh Sheehan, 18, has signed a new two-year contract with the club.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post

Tony Pulis has been given the go-ahead to ring the changes at Crystal Palace after holding talks with chairman Steve Parish.
Full story: Daily Star

OTHER GOSSIP

Sir Alex Ferguson told the audience at a fundraising dinner this week that he thinks Manchester United should pick Ryan Giggs, 40, as their new permanent manager.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Gus Poyet wants no excuses from his Sunderland players when they play Cardiff in Saturday's relegation battle
Manchester United's interim manager Ryan Giggs, 40, is prepared to play the tough guy at Old Trafford if needed.
Full story: Manchester Evening News

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, 41, is ready to sign a long-term contract with the Anfield club in the summer.
Full story: Guardian

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has told his players they have no excuses going into their relegation battle with Cardiff City on Saturday.
Full story: Sunderland Echo

AND FINALLY

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has promised to treat the Reds' academy youngsters to a meal in McDonald's if they beat Chelsea on Sunday.
Full story: Metro

[Boogs]

Arsenal are in talks to bring £40m-rated striker Karim Benzema, 26, to the Premier League as part of a summer spending spree.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Liverpool and Tottenham are aiming to take advantage of the uncertainty at Manchester United by hijacking their bid for Southampton pair Luke Shaw, 18, and Adam Lallana, 25.
Full story: Sunday Express

AC Milan are prepared to sell former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, 23, to Arsenal or Tottenham this summer.
Full story: Sunday Express

Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy, 27, currently on loan at Newcastle, is a target for Arsenal with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger refusing to rule out a move for the Frenchman.
Full story: Metro

Everton will hand Seamus Coleman a new contract in a bid to fend off interest in the 25-year-old from Arsenal, while Toffees boss Roberto Martinez is keen on the free signing of Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback, 24.
Full story: Sunday People

Newcastle United could re-sign their former striker Demba Ba in a summer deal after the 28-year-old was told he can leave Chelsea.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle

Chelsea are plotting a £20m summer raid for 26-year-old Chilean international Arturo Vidal from Juventus. They see him as a potential replacement for Frank Lampard.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, 27, has been sent home to France after a dressing room row with manager Alan Pardew. Roma are now weighing up a possible bid.
Full story: Sunday People

OTHER GOSSIP

Manchester United's incoming manager will be told he must win the Premier League title in his first season in charge with Louis van Gaal closing in on the post.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph

Meanwhile, former United boss David Moyes has gone to Miami, where he struggled to look happy when celebrating his 51st birthday.
Full story: Daily Star

David Moyes is considering interest from overseas clubs
But Moyes may make a swift return to management in Germany after being bombarded with interest from clubs across Europe.
Full story: Daily Express

Louis van Gaal will hand Ryan Giggs and the other members of the class of '92 roles in his new regime if he takes over as the next Manchester United manager.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood will be wanted by West Brom if they decide to sack Spaniard Pepe Mel this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Liverpool players Luis Suarez and Martin Skrtel were involved in a training ground bust-up on Friday over a game of head tennis as they prepared to take on Chelsea on Sunday.
Full story: Sunday Express

Meanwhile, Reds captain Steven Gerrard, 33, "deserves" to win the Premier League title but will receive no sentiment from Chelsea, according to Blues midfielder Frank Lampard.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Benito Carbone is poised to become Leeds United's next manager, with club owner Massimo Cellino poised to sack Brian McDermott for a second time.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

AND FINALLY

Adam Clayton's beard has raised over £3,000 for the Huddersfield Town foundation
Huddersfield midfielder Adam Clayton, 25, cut a colour co-ordinated figure in his side's defeat against Leicester City with a beard dyed in the colours of the Terriers.
Metro

[Shaggy]

Seleção Brasileira @BrazilStats
BREAKING - 'Lancenet!' reporter Bruno Andrade says that Paulinho has agreed to join Chelsea, and deal will be official after World Cup.

Rich Laverty @JournoRich
The Brazilian reporter saying Paulinho will join Chelsea is the same one who confirmed Paulinho would join Spurs last summer.

[Tee]

Seems like Chelsea have agreed a deal with the player. Good luck trying to agree a deal with Levy.

[Chris]

Strange one, he's ****ing crap, though Mourinho loves players who just run around.