Today’s transfer rumours, written down one after the other

One of the more surprising transfer rumours to surface during this year’s European Championships doesn’t involve a journalist-hating Barcelona star or a strange looking Frenchman, but rather a member of the BBC’s intrepid pundit squad. If the loud whispers are to be believed, Blackburn are planning to choose Alan Shearer over, well, a manager with a shred of experience and tactical nous. Hey, remember that season where he scored all those goals? Yeah! Whoo! Goals! Sign him up…

Alan Shearer to Blackburn
Shearer’s emergence as favourite for the Blackburn job is bringing delight to millions across the country - could he finally vacate his Match of the Day seat to the vastly superior Lee Dixon?

The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Shearer is waiting for them to call, rather than actually applying for the job. With this approach, he could be waiting a while.

Samuel Eto’o to Chelsea
Whoever is in charge at the Bridge has identified everyone’s favourite journalist-headbutting striker as the ideal replacement for Didier Drogba, the striker everyone wants to headbutt. Mourinho and Inter could stand in the way.

The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: More likely than a move to Spurs

Franck Ribery to Chelsea
The one-time Arsenal target is said to be another at the top of Chelsea’s wish list, and it’s unlikely the £31 million price tag Bayern have slapped on will scare them off.

The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Would Chelsea dare break their ‘one flair player’ quota?

Patrick Vieira to Portsmouth
Harry Redknapp is optimistic that Vieira would chose an emotional reunion with the likes of Tony Adams, Sol Campbell and Nwankwu Kanu over another season losing to English teams in the Champions League.

The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Can’t picture him in a Pompey shirt

Aaron Ramsey to Arsenal
Manchester United got all excited and told fans through their website that they were talking to Ramsey about joining but he could complete a miserable week at Old Trafford by snubbing them for Arsenal.

The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Could give Arsenal a much-needed momentum boost.

Wayne Bridge to Chelsea
Apparently Bridge is ready to accept ten club appearances a year and kiss goodbye to his England career by signing a new four-year deal.

The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Or could Ashley Cole be heading for Milan?