Franck Ribery has finally closed the door on a move away from Bayern Munich this year disappointing both Manchester United and Real Madrid who held out hope of luring the French winger to Old Trafford and the Bernabeu respectively.
Alan McInaly believes that Sir Alex Ferguson was almost certain he’d snap up Karim Benzema before Lyon and the player himself had their heads turned by Real Madrid.
Liverpool have been tipped to add some mettle to their defence with the acquisition of either Michael Turner from Hull City or Fernando Amorebieta from Athletic Bilboa.
Liverpool have taken a hammering in the press after their poor showing against Spurs, with former players and pundits from Alan Hansen to Jamie Redknapp all claiming Rafael Benitez has his work cut out to replace Xabi Alonso.
Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has reassured concerned fans that he is still planning to bring new faces to Villa Park before the transfer window closes.
Stlian Petrov has singled Fabian Delph out for praise following his debut claiming the young midfielder has the qualities to be a star of the future.
Matthew Upson has revealed that he would consider leaving West Ham United if the club were in a dire financial situation and needed to raise cash. The former Arsenal and Birmingham centre-half has been linked with Manchester City in recent months.
Argentine starlet Ever Banega has been linked with a loan move to Everton as Valencia look to cut down their monthly wage outgoings. The €18m signing from Boca Juniors spent last term loaned to Atletico Madrid but was not offered a permanent deal at the Vicente Calderon.
Stoke City’s Ryan Shawcross has played down speculation linking him with a return to Manchester United as paper talk and made clear he is focused on life with the Potters.
AS Roma are the most likely destination for Italian striker Luca Toni despite a residing interest from Gianfranco Zola’s West Ham United.
David James doesn’t feel that Portsmouth have helped themselves by taking on Jobsite as their shirt sponsors for the season. The England number 1 has described the situation as an ‘uncomfortable irony’ given the club’s current financial strife.
Jamie Redknapp has weighed into the debate over Joleon Lescott’s future by claiming that Everton should just take the money from Manchester City as the player’s potential negativity could trouble the rest of the squad.
Roy Hodgson is pleased that he appears to have lured Damian Duff to Fulham after the Ireland international undertook a medical at Craven Cottage.