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Football Rumours on Saturday 21st July 2012

last updated Saturday 21st July 2012, 8:51 AM


  • Manchester United fear Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie, 28, will cost £30m as Fergie battles rivals Man City and Juventus for the star forward.
    (Daily Mail)


  • Arsenal's hierarchy are prepared to play hardball and have told the Dutchman he cannot leave for less than £20m.
    (Daily Mirror)


  • Sir Alex Ferguson is considering an £8m bid for Everton defender Leighton Baines, after the Manchester United boss confirmed plans to bring in a new left-back this summer.
    (Metro)


  • Manchester United must "pay a little more" to land Lucas Moura, as Sao Paulo confirm they have rejected a £29m offer for the 19-year-old midfielder.
    (Daily Mail)


  • Luka Modric missed Tottenham's final training session ahead of their tour of the United States amid continued speculation linking the 26-year-old midfielder with Real Madrid.
    (The Guardian)


  • Galatasaray have revealed they are in talks with Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov, 31.
    (Metro)


  • Former Leeds and Liverpool man Harry Kewell, 33, has issued a 'come and get me' plea to English clubs after quitting Melbourne Victory.
    (talkSPORT)


  • Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder, 28, has turned down clubs in England, Russia and Turkey to stay with the Serie A giants.
    (talkSPORT)


  • Fulham and West Ham are rivalling Newcastle in the chase for FC Twente's Brazilian defender Douglas, 24, and all three have submitted bids.
    (The Sun)


  • Wigan have made a £3m offer for Real Mallorca defender Ivan Ramis but will have to increase their bid for the Spaniard, 27, to £4.25m.
    (The Sun)


  • Out-of-favour Manchester City forward Roque Santa Cruz, 30, wants to remain in the north west as he seeks new club.
    (Daily Mail)


  • Newly-promoted Southampton will make another offer for PSV'S Netherlands international striker Jeremain Lens, 24, after failing with a £5m bid.
    (The Sun)


  • West Brom have rejected a £4m bid for striker Peter Odemwingie, 31, from Qatari side Al-Gharafa.
    (talkSPORT)


  • Norwich City have made an increased offer for Leeds captain Robert Snodgrass, 24, as they look to reunite the midfielder with Bradley Johnson and Jonny Howson.
    (Daily Mirror)



    OTHER GOSSIP

  • Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote, 26, claims he will not be leaving the Magpies this summer, despite interest from clubs including Manchester United.
    (Daily Mirror)


  • Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has told his side to forget about being kings of Europe and instead focus on chasing down Premier League champions Manchester City.
    (Daily Mail)


  • Gareth Southgate turned down the chance to become the FA's technical director over concerns about the job description during lengthy negotiations.
    (Daily Mail)


  • Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson thinks Michael Carrick, 31, is key to bringing the Champions League trophy back to Old Trafford.
    (The Sun)


  • United midfielder Darren Fletcher, 28, has dismissed concerns that his career is over.
    (Daily Expressl)



    AND FINALLY

  • Manchester United struggle to get to grips with a tricky opponent on their pre-season tour in South Africa - a giant snake.
    (Metro)




















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