EPL Transfer Rumours: 14 May 2013
Heading into the last weekend of the Premier League, journalists and agents are hopping around news stories, they suddenly become psychologists by saying stuff like ‘I know the manager wants him, I saw it in his eyes‘ and the common folk, that’s us, believe them because we want to believe those stories and we hope that certain players join our club.
ARSENAL
Wayne Rooney might actually end up playing at Arsenal next season.
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Aston Villa youngster, Danny Crowley. (Daily Mail)
Arsene Wenger refuses to rule out bidding for out-of-favour Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal and Zenit are trying to lure Palermo midfielder, Josip Illicic. (talkSPORT)
CHELSEA
Jose Mourinho is more-or-less confirmed as the next Chelsea boss
Chelsea are finally ready to give record-breaking midfielder, Frank Lampard, a contract extension. (Daily Mirror)
Jose Mourinho is more or less the confirmed manager from next season onwards. (Daily Star)
EVERTON
Roberto Martinez is in line to replace David Moyes at Everton.
Roberto Soldado’s £10 million move to Everton might be off as the Spaniard is unsure if the new manager will want him. (The Sun)
FA Cup Winner Roberto Martinez ‘would love to succeed David Moyes’ at Everton. (Daily Mirror)
…but Wigan chairman Dave Whelan believes that ‘Everton aren’t big enough’ for Martinez. (Daily Mail)
LIVERPOOL
Andy Carroll might not get to play for Liverpool.
Andy Carroll might not get his wish to play for Liverpool. (Daily Mirror)
Lucas Digne continues to be heavily linked with Brendan Rodger’s side. (Daily Mirror)
MANCHESTER CITY
Arjen Robben is a target for free-spending Manchester City.
Manuel Pellegrini is forced to leave Malaga to take control over MCFC. The Chilean still wants to stay in Malaga. (talkSPORT)
Long-term target, Fernandinho, has pleaded with Shaktar to let him join the Citizens. (Daily Star)
City are considering bringing £12 million-rated Arjen Robben to the Etihad. (Daily Mail)
Sacked manager, Roberto Mancini, is on Monaco’s radar. (Daily Mail)
MANCHESTER UNITED
Phil Jagielka would follow David Moyes to United.
Incoming manager, David Moyes, would like to bring Phil Jagielka with him to United. (The Sun)
United are monitoring Penarol right-back, Guillermo Varella. (Daily Mail)
David Moyes wants ‘one of the world’s best’ Wayne Rooney to stay on at United. (The Guardian)
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Scott Parker is wanted by good ole ‘Arry at Championship side, Queens Park Rangers.
Scott Parker is wanted to Harry Redknapp to guide QPR back to the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham are seriously trying to grab Borussia Dortmund target Christian Benteke’s signature. (Daily Mirror)