TRANSFER GOSSIP Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna, 31, wants to stay in England when his contract runs out this summer with Chelsea and Manchester City leading the chase to sign the Frenchman. Full story: Daily Star Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to bring Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 21, to Stamford Bridge next season as back-up to John Terry, 33. Full story: Daily Express Tottenham are planning a double swoop for Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall, 29, and Bluebirds defender Steven Caulker, 22. Full story: Daily Mirror Serie A side Cagliaris sporting director Nicola Salerno says that 23-year-old Colombian striker Victor Ibarbos move to Championship side Leeds United is far from a done deal with other clubs likely to bid if he has a good World Cup. Full story: Inside Futbol Liverpool have emerged as surprise suitors for Chelseas Ashley Cole, 33, next season. Full story: Daily Express Serie A side AC Milan want want to sign on-loan midfielder Adel Taarabt, 24, but are not prepared to meet QPRs £4m asking price. Full story: Daily Mail Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, 25, has ended talk of a summer move to Arsenal by claiming that he is happy in Germany and not ready to leave. Full story: The Sun (subscription required) Burnley have opened talks over a new contract for highly-rated right-back Kieran Trippier, 23, who is attracting interest from Arsenal, Newcastle and Southampton. Full story: Daily Mail OTHER GOSSIP Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has agreed a new Liverpool contract and could put pen to paper on a new four-year deal before the end of the week. Full story: Daily Mirror Midfielder Ravel Morrison, 21, has vowed to return to parent club West Ham from QPR next season after scooping the Hammers goal of the season prize in Tuesday nights end of year awards. Full story: Daily Mail Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed he was on the verge of signing Eden Hazard, 23, before London rivals Chelseas financial power won the battle for his signature from French side Lille in August 2012. Full story: Daily Mail Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the backing of former Manchester United team-mate pal Gary Neville to bounce back next season. Full story: Daily Mirror Manchester City are ready for a fight with Uefa over a £50m fine for breaking Financial Fair Play rules. Full story: Daily Telegraph AND FINALLY The parents of Manchester United debutant James Wilson, 18, used their mobile phones to film a replay of the strikers two goals against Hull City on Tuesday through a television screen from the stands.
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 23:37:54 +0000