BBC Sport football

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Related BBC sites

Page last updated at 07:08 GMT, Wednesday, 19 October 2011 08:08 UK

Wednesday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

TransfersOther gossipAnd finally

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Boca Juniors have ruled out re-signing unsettled Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez on loan because they cannot afford his wages. They would need Tevez to accept a massive pay cut or City to subsidise his salary.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Barcelona defender Eric Abidal, who is in contract talks with the Spanish giants, claims Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan are interested in signing him.
Full story: the Sun

Manchester United are set to pip Arsenal to the signing of the 'new Luka Modric', Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Mateo Kovacic.
Full story: Metro

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has become a surprise transfer target for Serie A giants Juventus.
Full story: talkSPORT

The news that veteran Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero will not be offered a new contract at the end of the season has put a number of Premier League clubs on alert.
Full story: Daily Mail

Former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires, 38, is hoping to extend his playing career in Qatar or Russia.
Full story: the Sun

Newcastle are on the brink of sealing an £8m deal to sign Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham are rumoured to be interested in two of Barcelona's most promising youngsters, right-back Martin Montoya and centre-back Marc Bartra.
Full story: Inside Futbol

Real Madrid could tempt Arsenal into selling skipper Robin van Persie next summer by making a £30m offer for the striker.
Full story: Caught Offside

OTHER GOSSIP

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard feared his recent groin injury would end his career.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Portsmouth are keen to recruit former Cardiff manager Dave Jones to fill the gap left by boss Steve Cotterill's move to Nottingham Forest.
Full story: the Sun

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has pledged his commitment to the Gunners and promised to see out the three seasons left on his contract.
Full story: Daily Star

Porto striker Hulk says he does not know which team he will be playing for after the January transfer window, with Chelsea favourites to sign the 25-year-old.
Full story: talkSPORT

West Ham's on-loan goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is hoping to extend his stay at the Boleyn Ground from Arsenal.
Full story: the Sun

Former England captain David Beckham was reportedly approached by 15 clubs regarding his future but will either sign a new deal with LA Galaxy or join Paris Saint-Germain.
Full story: Daily Mirror

AND FINALLY

Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie has urged defender Thomas Vermaelen to ditch his beloved retro Nissan Figaro now that he has signed a new contract with the Gunners.
Full story: Metro

Fifa bosses were left shocked after more than 100 players at this summer's Under-17 World Cup in Mexico failed drugs tests - because of contaminated meat.
Full story: the Sun

Former England striker Gary Lineker has revealed he writes love poems for wife Danielle, leaving romantic notes with them on around the house.
Full story: Daily Star

Manchester United are top of the league again - as Britain's most hated club. The 19-time champions pulled in more almost a third of the total vote in a survey of fans. Chelsea - three-times Premier League champions - got 10% of the hate vote, with Arsenal just behind them with 9.3%.
Full story: Daily Star

Former Everton striker Duncan Ferguson has been back at the club, learning coaching skills with Academy boss Alan Irvine, and is working to secure his qualification badges.
Full story: Daily Mirror



Print Sponsor


see also
Tuesday's gossip column
18 Oct 11 |  Gossip
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
18 Oct 11 |  Scotland
Monday's gossip column
17 Oct 11 |  Gossip
Monday's Scottish gossip
17 Oct 11 |  Scotland
Transfers - October 2011
17 Oct 11 |  Football


related internet links:
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

bbc.co.uk navigation

BBC © 2011

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.