Reports in the Spanish press claim that Manchester United are preparing a bid for Barcelona's defensive midfielder Yaya Toure.
The Red Devils are apparently set to offer €21 million to prise Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure away from the Nou Camp.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to be keen to strengthen United's midfield given the constant injuries plaguing Owen Hargreaves and the loss of form from the likes of Michael Carrick and Anderson.
While the United coach has publicly stated that he will only be making one more signing this season, after the club secured the services of Mexican striker Javi Hernandez and Fulham defender Chris Smalling, a report in Spanish publication Sport says that Ferguson has made inquiries about Toure.
While Barca coach Pep Guardiola is said to be keen to retain the services of the 27-year old Ivorian, reports on Wednesday stated that the Catalan outfit would consider releasing the player for a fee of €30-35 million.
Toure is believed to be seeking a move away from the Nou Camp and has been linked with both Chelsea and Arsenal over the past few weeks.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Arsenal tell Barca: Fabregas is not for sale at any price - Exclusive
The Spanish giants have still not lodged an official bid for the want-away Gunners captain but have finally made a tentative enquiry.
But Arsenal have told Barcelona that they are wasting their time, that they will not even enter negotiations or discussions of any kind and that Fabregas is going nowhere. They also made it clear not to bother contacting them again.
Arsenal's strong response has dealt a massive blow to their hopes of signing Fabregas, who has five years left on his contract.
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Arsenal-tell-Barcelona-that-Cesc-Fabregas-is-not-for-sale-at-any-price-article439617.html
Aqualani to stay at liverpool?
ALBERTO AQUILANI has vowed to stay at Liverpool and repay the club for their faith in him.
The Italian midfielder's first season at Anfield was a disappointment following his £17million move from Roma last summer.
An ankle injury stopped him making his debut until late October and he made just 13 starts all season as Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2003.
His lack of appearances made some believe there was truth in the rumours he would make a swift return to Italy with Juventus.
But Aquilani, 25, vowed he is determined to stay and prove his worth to Reds boss Rafa Benitez.
He said: "I am staying at Liverpool to make up for many things. I have finally recovered from my ankle injury.
"Juve have approached me in the past and now I'm reading of their interest, but I really don't know anything about it."
United complete Hernandez signing
Manchester United have completed the deal to sign Javier Hernandez after the Mexico striker was granted a work permit.
United last month agreed a fee with Mexican side Guadalajara for the 22-year-old before the player also completed a medical and agreed personal terms.United had only been awaiting confirmation of his work permit to complete his transfer, which will go through on July 1.
Arsenal poised to make £8m bid for Lorient centre-half Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal are interested in Lorient’s £8m-rated centre back Laurent Koscielny, 24, who is eligible to play for for Poland and France.
The 6ft 1in defender became an integral part of Lorient's defence, as the Ligue 1 outfit finished seventh in the table.
Koscielny, who played 35 times last season, moved from Tours to Lorient last summer for around £1.2m.
After bringing Thomas Vermaelen to the Emirates from Ajax for £10m last season, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger needs to strengthen the heart of his defence with uncertainty surrounding the futures of William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikael Silvestre.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1281677/Arsenal-poised-8m-bid-Lorient-centre-half-Laurent-Koscielny.html#ixzz0pA4xXwbp
The 6ft 1in defender became an integral part of Lorient's defence, as the Ligue 1 outfit finished seventh in the table.
Koscielny, who played 35 times last season, moved from Tours to Lorient last summer for around £1.2m.
Wanted: Arsenal are chasing Koscielny (left)
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1281677/Arsenal-poised-8m-bid-Lorient-centre-half-Laurent-Koscielny.html#ixzz0pA4xXwbp
Arsenal poised to make £8m bid for Lorient centre-half Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal are interested in Lorient’s £8m-rated centre back Laurent Koscielny, 24, who is eligible to play for for Poland and France.
The 6ft 1in defender became an integral part of Lorient's defence, as the Ligue 1 outfit finished seventh in the table.
Koscielny, who played 35 times last season, moved from Tours to Lorient last summer for around £1.2m.
After bringing Thomas Vermaelen to the Emirates from Ajax for £10m last season, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger needs to strengthen the heart of his defence with uncertainty surrounding the futures of William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikael Silvestre.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1281677/Arsenal-poised-8m-bid-Lorient-centre-half-Laurent-Koscielny.html#ixzz0pA4xXwbp
The 6ft 1in defender became an integral part of Lorient's defence, as the Ligue 1 outfit finished seventh in the table.
Koscielny, who played 35 times last season, moved from Tours to Lorient last summer for around £1.2m.
Wanted: Arsenal are chasing Koscielny (left)
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1281677/Arsenal-poised-8m-bid-Lorient-centre-half-Laurent-Koscielny.html#ixzz0pA4xXwbp
Arsenal poised to make £8m bid for Lorient centre-half Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal are interested in Lorient’s £8m-rated centre back Laurent Koscielny, 24, who is eligible to play for for Poland and France.
The 6ft 1in defender became an integral part of Lorient's defence, as the Ligue 1 outfit finished seventh in the table.
Koscielny, who played 35 times last season, moved from Tours to Lorient last summer for around £1.2m.
After bringing Thomas Vermaelen to the Emirates from Ajax for £10m last season, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger needs to strengthen the heart of his defence with uncertainty surrounding the futures of William Gallas, Sol Campbell and Mikael Silvestre.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1281677/Arsenal-poised-8m-bid-Lorient-centre-half-Laurent-Koscielny.html#ixzz0pA4xXwbp
The 6ft 1in defender became an integral part of Lorient's defence, as the Ligue 1 outfit finished seventh in the table.
Koscielny, who played 35 times last season, moved from Tours to Lorient last summer for around £1.2m.
Wanted: Arsenal are chasing Koscielny (left)
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1281677/Arsenal-poised-8m-bid-Lorient-centre-half-Laurent-Koscielny.html#ixzz0pA4xXwbp
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