Wenger and Arsenal declare they will not let fabregas leave for less than 40m.

ARSENAL have been linked with a £15million move for Everton defender Phil Jagielka.

The Sunday Mirror claims Arsene Wenger has identified the Toffees’ centre-half as a replacement for William Gallas, who has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal with the Gunners, with his contract running out this summer.

Wenger has admitted that he will look to strengthen his defence after seeing his team fall quickly off the pace of Chelsea and Manchester United in the season run-in.

Jagielka, 28, could fit the bill for the Gunners, although Everton are understood to be reluctant to part with one of their star players, while the price could be a sticking point.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini eyes shock cross-town swoop for Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is the shock number one defensive target for Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, according to The Sun.

Mancini is in the hunt for a big-name centre back to bolster his leaky backline, as the club prepare for a push in to the upper echelons of the Premier League next season. Serbian international Vidic has the profile to fit the ambitious Blues' needs, and could be available for a £20 million fee.

Rumours have centred on the United defender's future all campaign, with unrest reported on the behalf of his wife who seeks a switch to sunnier climes. This demand is likely to prove an obstacle to Mancini, as if the player was to leave Old Trafford he is expected to move to Spain.

Furthermore, Vidic has stated recently his contentment at life with the top flight runners-up and was in imperious form in the final weeks of the season.


Never gunna happen.

Chelsea Could Smash Transfer Record With £48m Offer for Serie A Star: Ancelotti Ready to Sign AC Milan Striker Alexandre Pato


Carlo Ancelotti is ready to make a renewed attempt to snap up AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato this summer. The former AC Milan boss is keen to take advantage of the fact that the San Siro side are currently without a manager and believes he could lure the Brazilian away from the Italian club as they enter another period of uncertainty.

Chelsea are reportedly looking for new long term attacking options and have previously attempted to sign the talented 20 year old but are now ready to up their bid to around £48m. Silvio Berlusconi will however remember the anger that resulted in the club’s decision to cash in on Kaka last summer and may well try to hang on to the youngster.

However Pato will have become increasingly upset as he has seen Leonardo sacked and has himself sensationally been overlooked by Dunga and will miss out on the upcoming World Cup. All of these events may conspire to leave the former Internacional man thinking about a possible exit.

If the speedy intelligent striker makes it clear he wants to move to Stamford Bridge then AC Milan may have little choice than to take the money rather than be stuck with an unhappy player.




So pato worth 48m and fabregas only 40m?

Man Utd set to table a bid of £20 Million for Everton midfielder

Sir Alex Ferguson the Manchester United manager is set to table a bid of £20 Million to bring Everton’s Jack Rodwell to Old Trafford. Ferguson is concerned that he could lose out to Chelsea for the 19 year old and is hoping that such a big bid will be enough to secure the England U21 Internationals signature.

Chelsea have apparently already had a £16 Million bid refused and there is no guarantee that David Moyes will accept an increased offer from Manchester United but Fergie intends to make an official approach and force Moyes’s hand. Ferguson is keen to find long term replacements for the likes of Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and other elder statemen at Old Trafford and Rodwell remains integral to Ferguson’s long term vision for the Red Devils.

Chelsea may well come on with another bid, something that Everton will be hoping for, Moyes is no dummy and he knows the chances of keeping Rodwell have diminished significantly with both Chelsea and Manchester very serious about the young midfielder and he will want to get as much money for the player as he can.

Ferguson is loathe to get in to a bidding war and is unlikely to offer more than £20 Million if Chelsea either match the offer or table a higher bid and so the end of this saga is close at hand, it is just a question of which colour shirt will Rodwell be wearing next season, Red of Manchester United or the blue of Chelsea.

Liverpool Set for £15m Attacking Midfielder Swap: Rafa Interested In Tottenham’s Bentley

Liverpool are considering a shock move for Tottenham misfit David Bentley this summer. Rafa Benitez is looking to bring in some bargains as he tries to add more creativity to his midfield using a shoestring budget and has identified the White Hart Lane man as a suitable target.

The former Arsenal man was excellent during the second half of the season when he got a run in the first team as a result of a long term injury suffered by Aaron Lennon. The 25 year old began to show the kind of performances that led to his big money move from Blackburn Rovers to Tottenham but is set for another season struggling to get into the starting eleven and so could be ready for a new challenge.

Harry Redknapp had made it clear that he would listen to offers for the England international and Rafa could well be ready to offer Yossi Benayoun in any deal. Benitez has used the Israeli international very sparingly over the past three seasons and is ready to consider a swap deal to help seal the deal. The north London club are keen to recoup as much of the £15m fee they paid for Bentley back in July 2008 as they can.

Liverpool have lacked natural width on the right for some time and have played Dirk Kuyt out on the wing for the best part of two years but the Anfield boss may feel that Bentley could offer more and is hoping that the carrot of first team football may help lure the Spurs man to Merseyside.

David Villa joins Barcelona for £34.2 million from Valencia, medical on Friday great news:).

Fergie says that United are going to sign one player, in one way because of the debts he could be right then another part of me thinks he has transfer targets so is just keeping the press at bay so they don't find out who they are...

Cardiff - Blackpool (play-off finals)

Inter - Bayern (Champions League Final)

BB's Big Award Show

Lot to watch today! Come on Cardiff and Inter! :thumbs:

Agreed:D.

-Arsenal confirm Chamakh signing.

-Gerrard ready to quit liverpool after finding out Benitez is staying.

-Man united are interested in 22m rated real madrid midfielder Van Der Vaart

-Arsenal want 16m rated italian and juventus defender Giorgio chiellini.

-Liverpool in for free transfer Adriano

-Aquilani possibly leaving liverpool for 11m - 15m to Juve.

West Brom will hopefully stay up next season:thumbs:.

Hopefully.


Can see blackpool going right back down, and i think if cardiff would have won they woulda to..

I think that too but look at teams like Wigan who were tipped in their first season then ended up staying up and remained for a couple of seasons now so anything is possible.. hope they enjoy their moment:).

Think Sir Alex Ferguson is being clever in what he says to the press regarding transfer activity, obviously there is money available and debt situation is concerning but I think he's keeping any potential targets secret.

Arsenal definetly need to sort out the defence Ben;).

Yep gallas campbell and silvestre could all leave.. so we need at least 2 centre backs lol.


Im backing Neven Subotic!

Gallas is no loss tbh, Silvestre well he did play for United so I think it's a shame he could be off but he's had a tough time this season from the fans:p.

Gourcuff emerging as most likely to replace Cesc at Arsenal
20.05.10 | tribalfootball.com

Bordeaux midfielder Yoann Gourcuff is fast emerging as the player Arsenal want to replace Cesc Fabregas.

The Gunners are expected to lose Cesc to Barcelona some time this summer.

And among potential replacements, Gourcuff is emerging as the most likely.

The Bordeaux playmaker was instrumental as his team won through to the quarter-finals but the club fell short in the league - finishing sixth.

And with Les Girondins' manager Laurent Blanc primed to replace Raymond Domenech as the France national coach after the World Cup, the Gunners have a great opportunity to steal in.

As disappointing as it would be to lose Cesc maybe Wenger should consider selling him then buying a few players with the money?;).

When Cesc goes back to the Nou Camp he'll have to rotate a lot and even though he's a good player a tad overrated for my liking.

Cesc is underated imo.


35m is what barca wanna pay.

If torres is 70m
augero 40 - 50
then fab is at least 50m.

Yeah id love us to get gourcuff..

Fuucking Gutted. :(

Chels' facebook status, 'sitting in the bar of a hotel just outside wembley, absolutley heartbroken. cried my eyes out. how did we manage to throw it away twice? :/'

Wise, wise words.

Cardiff Bluebirds for life.

Seriously, how did we let this happen? We were winning at two points in the game as well. We knew there'd be tears..were just hoping for the happy ones :/

the better team lost. fact. :(

Inter better win tonight! If Blackpool get a cheap win, Inter should be allowed one just as much.


COME ON INTER!!