#WEDNESDAYS GOSSIP COLUMN via #bbc TRANSFER GOSSIP Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers wants to land Arsenal target, right-back Javier Manquillo, 20, on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid. Sun (subscription required) Arsenal have rekindled their interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, 22, after talks with Real Madrids Sami Khedira stalled. Daily Star The Sun say striker Sergio Aguero is to be offered a big money deal by Manchester City Striker Divock Origi, 19, is on his way to the United States to seal his £10m move to Liverpool - but he will remain at Lille for another season. Daily Express Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a £9m deal to sign Manchester United winger Nani, 27, as Arsene Wenger looks to strengthen the Gunners attack. Caught Offside Southampton are set to launch a second bid for Celtic keeper Fraser Forster, 26, after having an initial offer turned down. Daily Echo Everton are reported to be closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Belgian striker David Henen from Anderlecht. Liverpool Echo Inter Milan are keen on a move for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, after being told Manchester Citys Stevan Jovetic, 24, is not for sale. Sun (subscription required) Hull City are in talks to sign Cameroon international defender Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, 25, from French club Rennes. Sky Sports Fulham boss Felix Magath has not ruled out selling goalkeeper David Stockdale, 28, to Championship rivals Brighton this summer. Talksport OTHER GOSSIP Lionel Messi talked to Arsenal about a move last season Forward Lionel Messi, 27, sounded out Arsenal last season about a move while he was negotiating with Barcelona over a new contract. Daily Mail Manager Jose Mourinho says he wants Chelsea to dominate the new season - and to stay at the top for the next decade. Daily Mirror Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore, 24, is confident Europa League football can be a help and not a hindrance as Hull City prepare to make their European debut next week. Hull Daily Mail Luis Suarez, 27, has fled Barcelona to avoid the media circus surrounding his arrival from Liverpool. Daily Star Manchester City will never be as popular as United because of the way they buy trophies and shut the door on youth players, according to former Red Devils defender Mikael Silvestre. Daily Mail Fifa boss Sepp Blatter is like Kim Jong-Un, says FA chairman Greg Dyke. Daily Mirror BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Daniel Sturridge tweeted this photo from the clubs US tour, saying: Look at the state of me. Doing anything to recover right now. The feeling on my legs is weird! AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, has posted a video of himself reading Zlatan Ibrahimovics autobiography while ironing. Rio Ferdinand seems pleased Steven Caulker has joined him at QPR, tweeting: Ive only been here a few days myself but a warm welcome to Caulker, quality signing. Meanwhile, Tottenhams Andros Townsend seems pretty impressed with QPRs new-look defence, posting: Wow Caulker and Rio Ferdinand in the same team! Not many centre-back partnerships better than that. Andreas Weimann has snuck into the locker room of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders on Aston Villas US tour. Roma left-back Ashley Cole gets things off his chest on Twitter, saying in a series of messages: Before I signed at Roma people were killing me about (possibly) playing (in the USA), saying its for the money and easy lifestyle, I choose to play in a more demanding place and team and people still feel the need to moan. How about you just worry about your team and Ill worry about mine. Manchester Utd. goalkeeper David De Gea posted a photograph of him and David Beckham, with the caption: With a legend! Former West Brom defender Cameron Gayle - now at Shrewsbury - tweeted: I swear I lose my ear-rings at least once every two months. AND FINALLY With a pre-season friendly against the New York Red Bulls looming, Arsenals players attempt to blend in with the locals by having a go at their best New Yoick accents. ESPN FC Sir Alex Ferguson is set to reveal his true feelings about David Moyess 10-month reign at Manchester United in an updated autobiography to be released later this year. Daily Express
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 04:37:50 +0000
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