Transfer rumours and football gossip - July 6
ARSENAL have edged ahead of Chelsea in race to sign Andrei Arshavin while also being linked with £18m move for Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Tottenham want Blackburn's David Bentley and Liverpool add Steve Finnan to offer for Aston Villa's Gareth Barry.
TRANSFER RUMOURS
Chelsea's Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba has said he is still desperate to leave Stamford Bridge, with Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o a possible replacement for the Blues. - The Observer
Manchester City's hopes of signing Brazlian superstar Ronaldinho from Barcelona appear to have taken a knock after AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani claims the player has rejected a move to Eastlands despite the club offering double what the Serie A club tabled. - La Stampa
A meeting on Monday betwen Manchester United chief executive David Gill and Real Madrid officials will result in the Old Trafford club telling their European rivals Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale at any price. - News of the World
Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is a target of Arsenal manager Arsene Wegner in an 18m deal. - News of the World
Arsenal are the new favourites ahead of Chelsea to clinch the signature of Russia's attacking midfielder Andrei Arshavin - despite manager Arsene Wegner's recent comments where he questioned the player's stamina levels for the Premier League. - The Sunday Telegraph
Rafa Benitez is willing to add Liverpool's former Fulham defender Steve Finnan to the 15m deal for Aston Villa's Gareth Barry in a bid to match Martin O'Neill's 18m valuation. - News of the World
Espanyol midfielder Albert Riera is still a target of his countryman Rafa Benitez at Liverpool, despite having a 9.5m bid rejected by the Spanish club recently. - The People
Blackburn Rovers' England midfielder David Bentley is wanted by Tottenham Hotspur boss Juande Ramos, who is willing to offer 15m. - Mail on Sunday
Everton manager David Moyes is also keen to launch a bid for David Bentley, if they lose Mikel Arteta to Atletico Madrid. - The People
Sunderland want 10m Everton striker Andrew Johnson after failing in an attempt to sign Darren Bent from Tottenham. - The People
But Black Cats boss Roy keane has been told he will need to offer 12m for the striker after both they and Wigan had 10m bids rejected by Everton. - News of the World
New Chelsea signing Deco has pleaded with Frank Lampard to stay at the club so they can form a dangerous midfield partnership. - The People
Everton have entered the race to sign 10m-rated Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon. - The People
Newcastle, Portsmouth, Middlesbrough and Sunderland are all chasing Reading striker Leroy Lita. - News of the World
Celtic are hoping to sign Middlesbrough midfielder George Boateng with 48 hours. - Sunday Mail
Aston Villa want 2m more from Celtic as the clubs attempt a swap involving Shaun Maloney and Celtic's Lee Naylor. - News of the World
Celtic are considering an approach to take left-back Nadir Belhadj on loan from Lens. - Sunday Mail
Shakhtar Donetsk left-back Razvan Rat would consider joining Celtic, but Bologna, Lazio, Newcastle and Sunderland are also interested. - News of the World
Celtic will step up their bid this week to land Spartak Moscow defender Martin Stranzl. - News of the World
Inverness have ruled out selling striker Marius Niculae to another Scottish Premier League club. - News of the World
Stoke City are targeting Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson. - Mail on Sunday
West Ham are interested in signing Man Utd defender Mikael Silvestre but could be put off by his 60,000-a-week wage demands. - The People
Further doubt has been cast over Joey Barton's Newcastle future after it emerged Kevin Keegan is planning a 5m bid for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell. - The People
West Ham are set to pay 9m for Lazio right-back Valon Behrami of Switzerland. - News of the World
Portsmouth are lining up a 4m bid for Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher. - The People
Bolton are prepared to sell Heidar Helguson and Abdoulaye Meite to raise around 4m. - The People
Sunderland striker Michael Chopra is a 3m target for Wolves. - The People
Paul Ince has made James McFadden his top target for Blackburn and will offer 5.5m for the Birmingham striker. - News of the World
Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda could join up with former boss Martin Jol at Hamburg if the German club meet Spurs' 4m valuation of the player. - News of the World
Kevin Kilbane could be on his way out of Wigan and replaced by 3m-rated Birmingham forward Olivier Kapo. - The People
Cardiff want unsettled striker Marcus Bent after Wigan pulled out of a permanent deal to sign the 30-year-old. - The People
Nottingham Forest are hoping to sign Derby midfielder Stephen Pearson and Carlisle striker Joe Garner, both for around 1m. - The People
FOOTBALL GOSSIP
Eric Cantona is seriously considering Manchester United's long-standing offer to return to Old Trafford as a coach. - Sunday Express
Cristiano Ronaldo, who will have surgery on his right ankle in the next 48 hours, could be out of action for up to three months. - The People
A wealthy construction company run by the family of terrorist Osama bin Laden has emerged as a front-runner to buy Newcastle United. - Mail on Sunday
Arsene Wenger has said Arsenal need to sell every year and buy less expensive players to replace them in order to pay the club's 24m-a-year bill for the Emirates Stadium. - News of the World
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is resigned to losing assistant coach Carlos Queiroz to Portugal on a deal worth around 1.2m a year. - The Sunday Times
Tottenham have approached MK Dons about using their new stadium if White Lane is revamped. - News of the World
Sam Allardyce could return to management with Spanish side Real Mallorca if former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is successful with a takeover bid. - The People
Blackburn have rejected a 30m bid for the club from property tycoon Nabeel Chowdery and are holding out for 40m. - The People
AND THE REST
Sam Allardyce fears Joey Barton could become suicidal if Newcastle sack him. - News of the World
Manchester United will employ continental-style electric vans to ferry injured players off the pitch next season. - Sunday Express
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