EPL Transfer Rumours: 11th May 2013
With Sir Alex Ferguson retiring and David Moyes appointed in his place, plenty of changes might be in expected for Manchester United next season. With two places still up for grabs for UEFA Champions League next season who among Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham will qualify for Europe’s elite competition? Here are all the transfer rumours of the top six clubs in England.
Manchester United
Manchester United are considering a £30m bid for Real Madrid’s French international forward Karim Benzema, 25, and could let Wayne Rooney leave for £25m. (The Sun)
It will be a double Manchester United retirement on Sunday, as midfielder Paul Scholes will quit playing, for the second time, to become a coach at Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea
Turkish giants Galatasaray are ready to offer John Terry a way out of Chelsea if the Blues skipper fears he will not be a first-teamer under likely new manager Jose Mourinho. (Daily Mirror)
Ambitious French side AS Monaco have emerged as genuine contenders for the signature of Atletico Madrid striker and Chelsea target Radamel Falcao (Sport360)
Arsenal
Arsenal have made Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic, 23, their top summer target and are confident of landing him for a bargain price. (Metro)
Arsenal target Loic Remy will leave Queens Park Rangers this summer, with Inter Milan and Napoli also interested in the 26-year-old striker. (talkSport)
Tottenham Hotspur
Former England coach Terry Venables says Tottenham maestro Gareth Bale, 23, is the “caliber of player” new boss Moyes should sign at Manchester United. (The Sun)
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in talks with Barcelona in an attempt to make midfielder Sergi Roberto their first signing of the summer. (sportsmole)
Manchester City
Manchester City are lining up a £25m bid for Sevilla’s 27-year-old winger Jesus Navas. (talkSport)
On the eve of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Wigan, reports from Spain claim City manager Roberto Mancini is set to be replaced by Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool
Ajax’s 24-year-old defender Toby Alderweireld has indicated his interest in a move to Liverpool but does not want to sign for Manchester City. (Inside Futbol)
West Ham are set to open talks with Liverpool over a permanent move for loan striker Andy Carroll – and hope to clinch a deal in the next few weeks. (Daily Mirror)