TRANSFER GOSSIP Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could be forced to sell goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, because of the clubs failure to offload Spain striker Fernando Torres, 30, or Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi, 27. Daily Star Aston Villa central defender Ron Vlaar, 29, will hold talks with manager Paul Lambert this weekend amid interest from Southampton. Daily Mirror QPR are considering a £4m move for Elches Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez, 28.Daily Mirror Sunderland are in talks with Lazio over Belgium defender Luis Pedro Cavanda, 23, after failing to reach an agreement with Fiorentinas Marcos Alonso, also 23, who spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light. Daily Mail OTHER GOSSIP Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, 34, says he has had the worst three months of his life, losing out on the Premier League title, exiting the World Cup early with England and retiring from international football. Daily Telegraph Manager Louis van Gaal has warned Manchester United supporters his side may struggle for the first three months of the season as the players adjust to his methods. Times (subscription only) Meanwhile Van Gaal says if United can beat neighbours Manchester City to the title next season, the triumph will be all the more special. Manchester Evening News Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, says he could stay at the club for the rest of his career. Guardian New Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, 27, who is banned from all footballing activities for four months, has moved to the Pyrenees to begin his pre-season regime with a personal trainer. Daily Mail Striker Didier Drogba, 36, has backed his new Chelsea team-mate Diego Costa, 25, to make an instant impact in the Premier League after his £32m move from Atletico Madrid. Sun (subscription only) BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA After Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger said midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, would not be sold, former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan tweeted: Just seen Morgan Schneiderlin in our hotel in Southampton....Looks rather grumpy... Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge, 24, showed off his singing skills with a performance of Drakes Too Much, accompanied by team-mate Jordan Ibe. AND FINALLY Chelsea are refusing to print shirts with the names of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, or striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, on the back as neither player has been given a squad number. Daily Star You can comment on the latest gossip on the BBC Sport Facebook page.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 04:18:09 +0000
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