Monday 8 August 2011

Monday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

Arsenal are set to complete £12m signing of midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Southampton.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester United target Wesley Sneijder says he will leave Inter Milan if the right offer comes in.
Full story: Daily Mirror
The Gunners have pushed on with their pursuit of Bolton's Gary Cahill after Thomas Vermaelen was injured in Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat by Benfica.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham's pursuit of a new striker could lead them to 25-year-old Costa Rican international Bryan Ruiz, who plays for FC Twente.
Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has made a personal check on Holland international Erik Pieters as he lines-up a replacement for left-back Jose Enrique.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Swansea are considering an ambitious move for former France striker David Trezeguet.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Newcastle United are considering a bid of £3.5m for Norwich City striker Grant Holt.
Full story: footybunker.com
Tottenham have been linked with a move for £8m-rated Celtic playmaker Ki Sung-Yueng.
Full story: fanatix.com
Blackburn Rovers are trying to sell a handful of players in a secret list that reveals the salaries of manager Steve Kean's unwanted men.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Striker Peter Crouch is determined to remain with Tottenham Hotspur and has urged midfielder Luka Modric to do likewise.
Full story: the Guardian
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has been given the go-ahead for talks with Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Stoke are set to make a £3.5m bid for Marseille midfielder Charles Kabore.
Full story: Daily Mirror

OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has backed team-mate David de Gea to recover from an underwhelming debut in goal during their 3-2 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Full story: talkSPORT
Tottenham fear riots could threaten opening Premier League match against Everton.
Full story: Daily Mail
Russia takes steps to eradicate racism in football by banning BNP logo.
Full story: Daily Mail
Arsenal are waiting on the fitness of striker Robin van Persie and defender Thomas Vermaelen, who were both injured in the pre-season friendly against Benfica.
Full story: the Times (requires subscription)
Striker Peter Odemwingie is doubtful for West Brom's league opener this weekend.
Full story: the Sun
Tottenham's Kyle Walker is expected to make his full England debut against the Netherlands on Wednesday at right-back.
Full story: the Daily Telegraph

AND FINALLY
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini jokes that Mario Balotelli's unusual behaviour since joining the club have left the manager needing a psychologist.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has donated a signed Chelsea shirt to a charity auction for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Robson took a 16-year-old Villas-Boas on as a coaching trainee at Porto in the mid 1990s.
Full story: the Times (requires subscription)

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