Friday Paper Talk

[Chelmsford_yid]

Actually this has run since 2007 since I joined, its been long running thing. I don't buy paper and nor do others, so you see bits from here also are friends from across the pond don't have UK paper.


It's not all about transfer talk.

[Glenn R]

Actually this has run since 2007 since I joined, its been long running thing. I don't buy paper and nor do others, so you see bits from here also are friends from across the pond don't have UK paper.


It's not all about transfer talk.

You make a good point and putting it that way I have to agree with you.

[Chelmsford_yid]

Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic, 23, has replaced 31-year-old David Villa of Barcelona as the striker at the top of Ars*nal's summer transfer target-list.

Lampard has offers from around the world for when his deal expires this summer, and the midfielder currently favours a switch to Premier League leaders Manchester United.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has admitted that Spurs must qualify for the Champions League in order to keep winger Gareth Bale, 23, from the clutches of other clubs, with Real Madrid preparing an offer for the player in the summer.

Brazil forward Neymar, 21, will not be joining Manchester City, his club Santos have said.

Aston Villa top scorer Christian Benteke, 22, plans to leave the relegation-threatened club at the end of the season. Ars*nal are believed to be favourites to buy him, although Chelsea and Manchester City are also interested.

Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland, 19, may go out on loan for all of next season after the club said it would take an enormous offer to convince them to sell current keeper Asmir Begovic. Both Manchester United and Manchester City have been linked with the 25-year-old Bosnian international.

Fulham want to turn 29-year-old full-back Sascha Riether's loan spell at the club from Cologne into a permanent deal.

Patrick Vieira, 36, is in line for a surprise return to Ars*nal after manager Arsene Wenger spoke to him out about the job of replacing Liam Brady as head of youth development

Nottingham Forest chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi says that his decision to name Billy Davies, 48, as the club's fourth manager in seven months does not mean he is an interfering owner.

Roy Hodgson has closed the door on a return to the England team for 34-year-old Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, in spite of the continuing problems the side are experiencing in central defence, including Gary Cahill's error against Brazil.

Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 21, has taken a swipe at former England manager Fabio Capello, claiming the atmosphere has improved under Roy Hodgson and the national team are now reaping the benefits

Mario Balotelli, 22, has appeared to make peace with AC Milan's Paolo Berlusconi after the vice-president of his new team was accused of making racist remarks about the former Manchester City striker.

Former Everton winger Andy van der Meyde, 33, warned fellow Dutchman Royston Drenthe, 25, not to move to the club in 2011 as there are too many temptations for footballers on Merseyside in his opinion.

[Chelmsford_yid]

Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte maintains he would welcome an investigation into his stewardship of the club to clear his name. (Various)
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[/size]The Ibrox club are in talks with Newcastle to organise a fund-raising match for former player Paul Gascoigne. (Various)[/color]
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[/size]Celtic defender Efe Ambrose insists he is not to blame for the club's defeat to Juventus after team-mate Kris Commons suggested he had jet-lag. (Sun)[/color]
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[/size]Aberdeen manager Craig Brown claims his side can still clinch second place in the SPL this season. (Scotsman)[/color]
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[Chelmsford_yid]

I can't find the 22nd paper talk, which I use oh well.
That teach me for not coming online. 

[Chelmsford_yid]

Real Madrid will step up attempts to sign Wales winger Gareth Bale, 23, from Tottenham if Cristiano Ronaldo fails to sign a new contract at the Bernabeu this summer.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers expects Luis Suarez, 26, to still be at Anfield next season even if they fail to qualify for Europe, after receiving assurances from the forward's agent that his client is happy at the club.

Liverpool and West Ham will have the chance to bid for Wilfried Bony, 24, at the end of the season after the Vitesse Arnhem striker failed to secure a move to Russia.

Ars*nal are eyeing a move for Feyenoord full-back Daryl Janmaat, 23, as the club consider possible replacements for Bacary Sagna, 30, who is stalling on signing a new contract.

Real Madrid midfielder Kaka, 30, has set his sights on a move to the United States, according to his brother Digao.

]Rafael Benitez will be in charge of Chelsea's game against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, but the Blues are considering replacing him with Avram Grant until the end of the season before bringing Jose Mourinho back as manager in the summer.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, 26, has turned to a trusted Belgian physio in a bid to save his season. The defender has put his faith in Lieven Maesschalck as he looks to recover from an ongoing calf problem.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has expressed his "disappointment" at the physical condition of 25-year-old winger Hatem Ben Arfa.

Fans frustrated at the sharp decline of Wolverhampton Wanderers have organised a demonstration outside the Billy Wright Stand prior to Friday's game with Watford.

Real Madrid's former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, 50, is to have a street named after him in his native Portugal.

[Paul Finch]

Once again RM are at it, trying to nick our Player, how is it that they are constantly allowed to get away with poaching our players. Last year Modric, this year Bale. When will that French Puppet (Michel Platini) do something about putting a stop to it.


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[Chelmsford_yid]

Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona will not offer Wayne Rooney an escape route if the 27-year-old striker wants to leave Manchester United.

City are one of only a handful of sides who could afford Rooney, but the Premier League champions are targeting Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 26, and 27-year-old Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao.

Rooney has set his sights on a move to Spanish giants Barcelona.

Rooney is no longer regarded as an integral part of Manchester United's future by influential supporters' groups, who believe Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to leave him on the bench against Real Madrid was justified.

Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger could make a summer move for 20-year-old Auxerre striker Yaya Sanogo.

Chelsea are considering bringing Borussia Dortmund striker Marco Reus, 23, to Stamford Bridge.

Non-league striker Daniel Carr will play in the Liverpool United-21 side against West Ham on Monday as the Premier League club continue to assess the 18-year-old.

But Chelsea may hijack Liverpool's attempts to sign Carr, who plays for Dulwich Hamlet.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, has been rewarded for his scintillating form with a pay rise from £80,000-a-week to £120,000-a-week.

Paul Lambert will not be sacked as Aston Villa manager - even if they are relegated from the Premier League this season.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce will seek assurances over his transfer budget before committing his long-term future to the club, with his contract expiring in the summer.

Newcastle centre-back Fabricio Coloccini could miss the rest of the season after scans revealed the 31-year-old has broken two bones in his back

Uefa referee chief Pierluigi Collina has declared his support for Cuneyt Cakir, the Turkish official who controversially sent off Manchester United winger Nani in the defeat by Real Madrid on Tuesday.

The French league have handed Nice midfielder Valentin Eysseric an 11-match suspension for a dangerous tackle on Saint Etienne's Jeremy Clement last weekend.

Former Germany captain Michael Ballack has unexpectedly invited national coach Joachim Loew to his farewell match in Leipzig in June. The two men have a fractious relationship dating back to the 2010 World Cup, when Ballack was dropped from the German team.

Spanish fans watching Sevilla trounce Celta Vigo in a televised game on Monday night could be forgiven for doing a double take as pictures appeared to show Celta's former Chelsea forward Enrique de Lucas drinking a beer while sat on the substitutes' bench.

[Chelmsford_yid]

Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy says Manchester United can blow the title again even though they are 12-points clear

Everton duo Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines will leave Goodison Park this summer as Everton look to shake things up following their FA Cup defeat to Wigan

.Ars*nal are preparing a summer bid for Southampton's Uruguayan forward Gaston Ramirez

.Injured Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero takes to Twitter to tell fans he'll be back for the title run-in as he recovers in Argentina.

Manchester United are set to re-ignite their interest in Shakhtar Donetsk's £20m-rated Brazilian Douglas Costa.Reading are eyeing a summer swoop for Slovenia international Jasmin Kurtic.

German club Wolfsburg are planning to launch a bid for Ars*nal defender Per Mertesacker.

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini is a contender for Roberto Mancini's job at Manchester City, according to El Pais. The Chilean has steered his club from near-relegation when he took over in 2010, to fourth in the league and the last eight of the Champions League this year.

Former Manchester United player Paul Pogba, 20, has received his first call up for the France squad for next week's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Spain. The midfielder is enjoying a strong season with Italian league leaders Juventus

Newly-elected Pope Francis is a supporter of Argentine side San Lorenzo whose fans are nicknamed "Saints". The club are currently 11th in the domestic league.

Juventus owner John Elkann has denied rumours of the possible return of Paris St-Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimiovic, 31, to the club

[Chelmsford_yid]

Italian league leaders Juventus could bid for Manchester United's Mexico striker Javier Hernandez, 24, if they fail to sign Liverpool forward Luis Suarez, 26. Juventus are searching for a strike partner for Spaniard Fernando Llorente, 28, who is joining on a free transfer from Athletic Bilbao.
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[/size]Norwich City are close to agreeing an £8.5m deal to sign 24-year-old striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel from Sporting Lisbon. (The Times)[/color]
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[/size]Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini's future is in fresh doubt after the 31-year-old was spotted watching old club San Lorenzo[/color]
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[/size]Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard, 28, has hinted he could leave Manchester United this summer after becoming frustrated at a lack of football.[/color]
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[Chelmsford_yid]

Liverpool ready to bid for Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen, 21, after watching him on international duty with Denmark.


Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has started planning for more attacking reinforcements adding Shakhtar Donetsk's Armenian forward Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 24, to his summer wishlist.


Liverpool and Manchester United are both ready to make a move for Fulham forward Patrick Roberts, 16.

Tottenham hope to beat Liverpool to the signing of Fenerbahce's Senegalese striker Moussa Sow, 27.

The Gunners face competition from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala in their bid to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes. Anzhi are offering the 31-year-old £160,000 a week.

[Chelmsford_yid]

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, 24, could be sent home to Newcastle in a swap deal with Hatem Ben Arfa, 26.

However, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted that Carroll, who has spent the season on loan at West Ham, could remain at Anfield.

West Ham face a fight with German side Freiburg to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Daniel Ginczek, 21.

Russian side Zenit St Petersburg are eyeing a move for Newcastle's Italian defender Davide Santon, 22.

Michael Essien, 30, believes he will return from Real Madrid to Chelsea in the summer as he is not convinced his loan deal will be made permanent.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is a shock candidate for the Everton job if David Moyes leaves this summer.

And Moyes, 49, is back at the top of Schalke's wanted list as the German club prepare to appoint a new manager this summer.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes referees are targeting his side's young players and giving them unjustified yellow cards.

Stoke's chief scout Lindsay Parsons admits he does not like the direct style of play the Potters employ and has had many disagreements with boss Tony Pulis on the subject.

Pressure has grown on the European Commission to reach a decision on their investigation over whether Real Madrid received illegal state aid in a land deal that will let them significantly improve the Bernabeu stadium's profitability.

Brazilian side Uniao Barbarense came up with a novel way to confuse officials by playing two number fives in their match with Linense.

[Chelmsford_yid]

Liverpool are favourites to land Swansea defender Ashley Williams, 28, this summer despite interest from Ars*nal.

West Ham are set to offer Liverpool £10m for striker Andy Carroll. The 24-year-old, on loan at Upton Park, is valued at £17m by the Reds but injuries and his goal return have prompted the Hammers to re-evaluate their bid.

Tottenham are ready to approach Everton midfielder Leon Osman, 31, following the breakdown of contract talks between the England international and the Toffees.

Stoke are considering a bid for Denmark and FC Copenhagen striker Andreas Cornelius, 20, to replace Michael Owen. Everton are also thought to be keen on Cornelius, who scored his first goal for Denmark against the Republic of Ireland in March.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has rejected talk that the club is already in contract negotiations with striker Christian Benteke, 22, whose 19 goals this season have seen him linked with a move away from Villa Park.

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has shrugged off an argument between Frank Lampard and David Luiz. The pair clashed as they left the pitch at the end of the first half of Chelsea's Europa League tie against Rubin Kazan.

Antonio Valencia has admitted that Manchester United are "worried" about throwing away their big lead at the top of the Premier League following their defeat by second-placed Manchester City on Monday.

Stoke City owner Peter Coates has called for the club's fans to get behind their team against Manchester United on Sunday following criticism from the stands during the Potters' recent slide down the Premier League table.

The president of Paris St-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has denied any interest in bringing in Jose Mourinho to replace manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Juventus director-general Beppe Marotta says he does not have the financial resources available to "concentrate investments" on star individual players, unlike clubs such as Bayern Munich who knocked the Italians out of the Champions League on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness says he would prefer to face German rivals Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final of the Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund have offered Sevilla £15m for forward Alvaro Negredo, 27, as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is expected to leave the German side in the summer.

The Manchester City and Belgium captain Vincent Kompany has made it his mission to make the smallest team in his homeland, BX Brussels, the biggest club on Twitter.

Jose Mourinho gave a Mexican fan he saw shivering in the snow outside Real Madrid's training ground in February a job as kit man. Abel Rodriguez had spent his last few dollars to fly from Los Angeles to watch Real play Barcelona when spotted by Mourinho after trying to catch a glimpse of his heroes.

[Chelmsford_yid]

Manchester City are considering a move for 20-year-old former Manchester United midfielder Ravel Morrison, who is currently on loan at Birmingham City from West Ham.

Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal for Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle, 22, with the German club's representatives in London to finalise the transfer.

Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou, 27, is a target for newly-promoted Cardiff City as the Ivory Coast international craves a return to the Premier League.

Galatasaray are ready to battle Manchester United and Liverpool for the signing of Porto's 26-year-old striker Jackson Martinez.

Barcelona are set to make goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 31, stay another year at the Nou Camp, despite Ars*nal's interest.

Forward Wayne Rooney, 27, wants Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to offer him a new contract as a show of faith.

Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 29, believes players at his former club Manchester City are 'are always falling out with each other' when things go wrong on the pitch. The Togo international faces his former club on Sunday.

On loan at Portuguese side Rio Ave, 22-year-old midfielder Bebe reveals he has struggled to understand boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Liverpool's managing director Ian Ayre reveals all the club's future transfers will by decided by committee rather than giving full control of recruitment to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Tottenham defender Michael Dawson, 29, shows he has other talents as he displays his cricketing skills with the bat.

[Chelmsford_yid]

Ars*nal have made a move towards signing top summer transfer target Stevan Jovetic, 23, after opening talks with Fiorentina over the striker.
Full story: Daily Mail
Robert Lewandowski celebrating his fourth goal for Dortmund against Real Madrid on Wednesday night
Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 24, is willing to snub Bayern Munich to secure a dream move to Manchester United this summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Lewandoswki's agent has said the striker has already reached agreement with one club, but Manchester United remain interested.
Full story: the Telegraph
Borussia Dortmund could be ready to spend big money to prize Ars*nal target, midfielder Julian Draxler, 19, away from Schalke this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Cardiff City will celebrate promotion to the Premier League by signing former Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt, 32, from Fenerbahce.
Full story: Metro
Inter Milan are lining up a summer move for Benfica winger Nico Gaitan, 25, with Manchester United and Tottenham also interested.
Full story: talkSPORT
West Bromwich Albion, Fulham and Norwich are leading the chase to sign England Under-19 international winger Nathan Redmond, 19, from Birmingham.
Full story: the Telegraph
Andre Schürrle's agent has claimed the Bayer Leverkusen forward, 22, could become a Chelsea player in the next few days.
Full story: the Independent
Newcastle United have joined Liverpool in their interest in Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, 23.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United and Manchester City are ready to battle each other for the services of Borussia Dortmund's midfielder Sven Bender, 23.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott admits manager Arsene Wenger has had to "let loose" at his squad this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is focusing on his future at White Hart Lane
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has described stories linking him with a summer move to Real Madrid as "flattering" and "an honour" but he said that he was focused on continuing at White Hart Lane.
Full story: the Guardian
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is "afraid" Jose Mourinho will return to help make Chelsea stronger next season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton boss David Moyes does not expect midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, to leave Goodison Park in the summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis is adamant he will not be walking out on the Potters but could offer no assurances over his future beyond this season.
Full story: the Guardian
A funeral directors has advertised in Barnet's programme, offering the club's supporters a discount.