WITH THE PREMIER League season mere days away, here’s the pick of today’s transfer chatter.
Blind-stone, meet the Blind-stone: As in, the rock in Manchester United’s defence, because the boy Danny issued this come-and-get-me plea to LVG last night. So, if for no better reason than United can’t close a deal for anyone else, we reckon he’ll be at Old Trafford within a week.
Wilf at the Door: Many thought Newcastle were the perfect fit for Wilfried Zaha, but the Mirror today says that he will instead double back and try to pick up where he left off at Crystal Palace for the knock-down fee of £2million.
Colombian for Villa? Move over Juan Pablo Angel, Aston Villa are on the verge of signing a new South American, erm… ‘superstar’. The Birmingham Mail sound pretty damn confident that Colombian midfielder Carlos Sanchez will make a £3.5million switch from La Liga side Elche.
Eto’o, Brendan? With Liverpool’s search for a top class striker still unsuccessful, a shedload of English newspapers today report that they are ready to turn to Samuel Eto’o. It’s just crazy enough to work.
Agger Saga: Poor Danny Agger. We hope the Sun are right about Arsenal’s £10m bid to give the Great Dane a good home. The boy just wants to play ball.
Failing that, The Telegraph say Arsenal will go for Benedikt Howedes as the speculation generator continues its journey across German defenders.
The Bridge for Benatia? Last week we raised an eyebrow at reports linking Manchester United with Roma’s Mehdi Benatia. Well, we all know there’s nothing Chelsea like better than gazumping another club’s deal, so the Daily Star reckon that the £30million price tag sounds more like a Chelsea player than a United one.
