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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Chelsea are considering a move for England forward Raheem Sterling, 20, after his contract talks with Liverpool stalled.


(Daily Mail) 

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 26, told his Germany team-mates during the recent international break that a summer move to Manchester United is on the verge of being agreed.

(Daily Mirror) 

Chelsea midfielder Oscar, 23, is set to become Juventus’ priority transfer target this summer at the request of manager Massimiliano Allegri.


(Metro) 

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, has been described as a “dream” target for Inter Milan.

(Sun – subscription only) 

Lazio have targeted Southampton’s Italy striker Graziano Pelle, 29, as a replacement for Miroslav Klose, 36, who is expected to retire this summer.


(Daily Mirror) 

Manchester United are considering an £11m bid for Lille and Denmark defender Simon Kjaer, 26.

(Daily Express) 

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal’s top midfield target is Netherlands international Kevin Strootman, 25, of Roma not Paul Pogba, 22, of Juventus, and formerly a Red Devils player.


(Manchester Evening News) 

OTHER GOSSIP

Striker Darren Bent, 31, who is on loan at Derby County, has revealed he has had talks over a surprise new deal with Aston Villa and insists the club were right to sack Paul Lambert.


(Telegraph) 

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood says he does not fear for his future at the club, despite growing speculation over a takeover.

(Times – subscription only) 

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes says Sterling should stay at Liverpool.


(Independent)  

Manuel Pellegrini insists Manchester City always have to buy the best players rather than dream about a team loaded with academy products.

(Sun – subscription only) 

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that 28-year-old French midfielder Abou Diaby, whose career has been blighted by injuries, may be offered a new pay-as-you-play contract.


(Daily Star) 

Wenger has admitted he fears for Theo Walcott’s state of mind after the 24-year-old forward was left “exposed” in the No 10 role for England.

(Telegraph) 

Hull City have confirmed that they have informed the Football Association of a new bid to change the club’s name to Hull Tigers.


(Guardian) 

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says the club has money to spend on big signings in the summer.

(Stoke Sentinel) 

BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA

England midfielder Jack Wilshere played for an Arsenal XI on Tuesday. The 23-year-old


tweeted: 

“Felt good to play my first game since November, finally I can practise with the team everyday.”

West Ham United

tweeted a video 

of defender Aaron Cresswell, 25, scoring a powerful goal past two Hammers goalkeepers.

AND FINALLY….

Hull City manager Steve Bruce has vowed to tackle his waistline after seeing ‘unflattering’ holiday snaps.


(Daily Mail)