Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United will all reportedly try and sign Valencia striker David Villa in the summer for £35 million. The Premier League rivals face stiff competition from Real Madrid and Barcelona, but the Spanish international looks almost certain to leave the Mestalla. (The Sun)
David Villa’s Valencia teammate David Silva is also on the radar of a host of Premier League clubs including Liverpool FC, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, and reports suggests Sir Alex Ferguson is the front-runner for the talented attacking midfielder. (The Sun)
Liverpool FC boss Rafa Benitez will sell Albert Riera to Spartak Moscow for £6 million this week, after the winger labelled the Anfield club under Benitez’s stewardship a ‘sinking ship’. The player’s outburst came amidst the club’s desperate battle with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa for Champions League football this year, and days before their crucial games against Lille and Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
Championship leaders Newcastle United have been thrown into turmoil after reports claim captain Steven Taylor had his jaw broken during a fight with an unnamed teammate. The Mail claim the player is striker Andy Carroll, who reportedly was furious after discovering text messages from his ex-girlfriend on Taylor’s phone. The unsavoury incident allegedly left both players needing surgery. The story has echoes of the John Terry and Wayne Bridge saga at Chelsea FC. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea FC’s nail biting pursuit of the Premier League title alongside Manchester United and Arsenal FC took a blow after it emerged their right-back Branislav Ivanovic has been ruled out for a month. The player joins the club’s first choice right-back Jose Bosingwa on the sidelines. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal FC boss Arsene Wenger could be handed a major boost with the return to fitness of long-term absentee Robin Van Persie. The Dutchman has been out of action since November, but could return for the club’s title run-in as they bid to see off Manchester United and Chelsea FC. (Various)
Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has given up his pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur forward Roman Pavlyuchenko because the North London club have priced him out of a move. (Daily Mirror)
Everton FC boss David Moyes is planning a £650,000 summer move for Portuguese wonderkid Joao Silva, who plays for second division Desportivo das Aves. Fulham FC and Sunderland have also been linked with the Portuguese Under-20 star. (Daily Mail)
Wigan and Sunderland are vying for the signature of Egypt winger Ahmed Al-Muhammadi, who will cost £3 million. (The Sun)
West Bromwich Albion are considering a move for the former West Ham United defender Calum Davenport, who is a free agent. (The Sun)
Chelsea FC boss Carlo Ancelotti has 21 days to save his job at Stamford Bridge. The Italian must win at least the Premier League in order to retain his position next season. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal FC legend Thierry Henry says he does not even want to play against his former club for Barcelona in the next round of the Champions League. The France international says he will not celebrate if he scores against the Gunners. (Daily Express)