Wednesdays gossip column - transfers and rumours For a list of confirmed transfers, check out the transfers page. Follow breaking sports news every weekday with Sportsday. TRANSFER GOSSIP Chelsea skipper John Terry, 32, is wanted by Galatasaray boss Roberto Mancini and is willing to match his current wages of £150,000 a week. Full story: The Sun (subscription required) Manchester City plan to buy a new defender in January. Manuel Pellegrinis side have struggled without injured captain Vincent Kompany in recent weeks. Full story: Daily Mail Malaga have told former boss Pellegrini that they are not interested in selling goalkeeper Willy Caballero, 32, and midfielder Sergi Darder, 19, to City. Full story: Daily Mirror Chelsea midfielder Ramires, 26, says he has little interest in a proposed transfer to Real Madrid. Full story: London Evening Standard Borussia Dortmund are still keen on signing Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, 27, but do not want to spend more than £15m in replacing Bayern Munich-bound forward Robert Lewandowski. Full story: Daily Mail OTHER GOSSIP Midfielder Michael Carrick, 32, is close to signing a two-year contract extension with Manchester United. Full story: the Guardian But Carrick could be sidelined until Christmas after receiving an injection to resolve a persistent Achilles tendon injury. Full story: Daily Telegraph England boss Roy Hodgson thinks an African team has more chance of winning next years World Cup in Brazil than a European side because of the climate. Full story: Daily Mail Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says Raheem Sterlings senior England debut last year against Sweden came too early. The 18-year-old is currently in Gareth Southgates Under-21 squad. Full story: The Times (subscription required) Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 23, and forward Jay Rodriguez, 24, could make their England debuts against Chile on Friday after an injury to Michael Carrick and an agreement that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will used in one of Englands two games. Roy Hodgsons side also face Germany on Tuesday. Full story: Daily Mirror Barcelona and Chile striker Alexis Sanchez, 24, says Englands footballers are too soft and that Roy Hodgsons side have no chance of winning the World Cup in Brazil next year. Full story: Daily Express Dan Petrescu played for Sheffield Wednesday, Chelsea, Bradford and Southampton in England Petrescu played for Sheffield Wednesday, Chelsea, Bradford and Southampton in England Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish flew out to Russia on Tuesday to hold talks with Dinamo Moscow head coach and former Chelsea defender Dan Petrescu about becoming the Eagles boss. Full story: Daily Mirror But former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is also in negotiations with Palace after the Dutchman turned down an opportunity to work in Qatar. Full story: Independent Roberto Di Matteo, 43, is still being paid £130,000 a week by Chelsea, despite being sacked as manager 12 months ago. The Italian was unable to reach a settlement after being dismissed last November, and will continue to receive the money until June 2014 unless he takes another job. Full story: Daily Mail The Premier League is close to agreeing that the 2022 World Cup could be switched to November and December, according to Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke. Full story: Daily Telegraph German coach Jochim Loew, 52, says his countrys best young players gained confidence and trust by receiving more playing time at Bundesliga clubs. Full story: The Times (subscription required) Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley, 28, hopes to sign a new contract with the club after being reintegrated into the first team under new head coach Gus Poyet. Full story: The Journal AND FINALLY West Bromwich Albions kit man joked that he is considering sending the team out for their next match against Chelsea in Mickey Mouse ears after Blue boss Jose Mourinho allegedly called Baggies defender Jonas Olsson a Mickey Mouse player. Full story: Daily Telegraph Brooklyn Beckhams ongoing trial at Fulham was set up by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. Mourinhos son is already at the club as a goalkeeper, and he helped former England captain David Beckham organise the trial for his 14-year-old son.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:45:20 +0000
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