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Football Rumours on Monday 28th May 2012

last updated Monday 28th May 2012, 9:14 AM


  • Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, 28, says he is aware of interest from Spanish champions Real Madrid although he has indicated he is happy to stay at Stamford Bridge.
    (The Guardian)


  • The agent of Manchester City target Thiago Silva, 27, claims the defender would consider leaving the San Siro if AC Milan wanted to sell him.
    (talkSPORT)


  • Meanwhile, AC Milan are targeting a move for City's Carlos Tevez, 28, after failing to sign the striker in January.
    (Metro)


  • Blackburn's under-fire manager Steve Kean wants to sign Manchester United's 19-year-old twins Will and Michael Keane on loan as Rovers prepare for life in the Championship.
    (Daily Mirror)


  • Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 23, a £50m target for Real Madrid, has ruled out a move away from the Etihad. "My future is at Manchester City. I want to stay here," he said.
    (The Times)


  • Huddersfield's £8m-rated striker Jordan Rhodes, 22, who has been linked with Everton, Aston Villa and Fulham, says he has "no idea if I am staying" after helping his club win promotion to the Championship.
    (Daily Telegraph)


  • But Fulham are set to launch a £5m bid for Rhodes which would end Celtic's interest in the Scotland international.
    (Daily Record)


  • Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, 24, has confirmed he is in talks with a number of clubs about securing a move away from Emirates Stadium.
    (talkSPORT)



    OTHER GOSSIP



  • England manager Roy Hodgson is already looking beyond Euro 2012 as he plans for the long-term future.
    (The Sun)


  • Hodgson will travel to Brazil straight after the tournament to check on three potential training camps and hotels for England at the 2014 World Cup finals.
    (Daily Telegraph)


  • Fulham's Norway defender Brede Hangeland, 30, says England's players are too worn out after a long season to make an impact at Euro 2012.
    (Daily Star)


  • Scott Parker, 31, has spoken of his relief at being fit for England's Euro 2012 campaign after experiencing the disappointment of Tottenham missing out on the Champions League.
    (Daily Mail)


  • Frank Lampard, 33, is facing frustration at Euro 2012 after England manager Roy Hodgson decided on a first-choice central midfield of Steven Gerrard and Scott Parker.
    (Daily Star)


  • Former Arsenal and Tottenham defender Sol Campbell has warned England fans not to travel to Euro 2012 because they "could end up coming back in a coffin".
    (Daily Mail)


  • Tottenham's Mexican international Giovani Dos Santos, 23, may ask for a move unless he gets assurances he still has a role at White Hart Lane.
    (Daily Mirror)


  • Liverpool will hold talks with Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers as they seek to end their search for Kenny Dalglish's successor.
    (Daily Star)


  • Wigan owner Dave Whelan is ready to meet manager Roberto Martinez's "terms" in a bid to stop him joining Liverpool or Aston Villa.
    (Daily Mirror)


  • The Latics are expected to hold a press conference this week in which Martinez is likely to announce whether he will stay at the club.
    (The Guardian)



    AND FINALLY



  • Zimbabwean present Robert Mugabe revealed he is a Chelsea supporter just days after the Blues won the Champions League with victory over Bayern Munich.
    (Metro)




















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