EPL Transfer Rumours: 13 May 2013
With Fergie leaving Old Trafford on a high, and Moyes doing the same at Goodison, the weekend has been a lively one so far. Wigan won the FA cup by beating Manchester City (so much for the oil money) and City’s boss, Roberto Mancini, is more than worried about his job next season. The race for the top 4 is going down to the wire and in the midst of all this drama, pesky little journalists are putting on their creative hats and conjuring transfer rumours. Today, this is what they’ve come up with:
ARSENAL
Bayern Munich want to sigh highly-promising Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere.
Arsenal are ready to test Manchester United‘s resilience in holding on to Wayne Rooney. (Daily Star)
Arsenal target Loic Remy is being courted by Newcastle United. (People)
Bayern Munich is preparing a ridiculous bid for Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere. (Metro)
CHELSEA
Sami Khedira looks likely to follow Jose Mourinho to Chelsea.
Rafael Benitez wants to stay in England after he’s done with Chelsea. (People)
Jose Mourinho wants Sami Khedira to follow him to Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea target James McCarthy is also wanted by Tottenham and Arsenal. (People)
EVERTON
David Moyes wants Phil Neville to succeed him at Everton.
David Moyes has told Bill Kenwright that Phil Neville should take over Everton. (Daily Star)
Everton cannot block Leighton Baines’ move to Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
Marouane Fellaini stated that he’s looking for Champions League football. (Metro)
LIVERPOOL
Liverpool love Lille’s Lucas
Liverpool are after Lille’s 19-year old left-back, Lucas Digne. (Daily Star)
Andy Carroll is looking to return to Newcastle, even if he has to take a pay-cut. (Daily Mirror)
MANCHESTER CITY
Manuel Pellegrini looks set to follow Monreal to England.
Roberto Mancini is likely to be sacked and replaced by Manuel Pellegrini by the end of the week. (Telegraph)
The Citizens are close to securing the signature of Malaga’s Isco. (Daily Star)
MANCHESTER UNITED
The English Champions want Karim Benzema to replace Wayne Rooney.
Wayne Rooney has attracted interest from PSG, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Chelsea. (Daily Star)
United are considering bringing £30 million-Karim Benzema in place for Rooney. (The Sun)
Rio Ferdinand wants United to give him a new contract. (The Sun)
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Tottenham want Wigan’s James McCarthy
James McCarthy is firmly on Spurs’ radar. (Daily Mail)
They are also seriously pursuing Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke. (Daily Mirror)
Dein and AVB are asking Franco Baldini to return to England and become the Head of Recruitments for Spurs. (Daily Mirror)