Today’s rumours, gossip and damned lies

Lets all take a minute to laugh at Real Madrid. They unscrupulous Spaniards unsettled Robinho by trying to offload him in exchange for Cristiano Ronaldo, and right now, it looks like they may end up without the services of either player. Chelsea are thought to have offered £48 million for the Brazilian man-o’-sex, which could leave Los Blancos without a playmaker, and a La Liga title, next season.

Gareth Barry to Arsenal
Martin O’Neill says that Arsenal have also expressed interest in the once-loyal captain, and may look to hijack Liverpool’s drawn out attempts to sign him if they fail to meet the asking price.

The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: O’Neill wants rid now, as shown by making this news public, something he previously criticised Benitez for.

David Bentley to Aston Villa
Yesterday all the talk was about Bentley finalising a deal to Tottenham but Paul Ince revealed that Spurs have not even made a bid. Villa have, and despite Ince’s claims that he wants the winger to stay, could he be making it public to start a bidding war?

The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Villa and Spurs have more appeal than Blackburn

Ronaldinho to Chelsea
The fallen star spent much of yesterday begging Milan to save him from £200,000-a-week hell in Manchester, but The Sun are claiming that Chelsea may emerge as the unlikely heroes by bringing him to Stamford Bridge.

The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Laporta says Man City’s offer is more appealing; Chelsea could match that

Scott Carson to West Brom
Less than a year ago Carson was England’s number one, but now only the soon-to-be-relegated newly-promoted clubs want him. Stoke emerged as favourites but West Brom have also had an offer accepted.

The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: West Brom have a better chance of surviving