The latest transfer gossip, rumours and damned lies

Franck Ribery to Manchester Utd
The Guardian claim that the Red Devils have put in a £63m bid for the handsome Bayern Munich midfielder. Sources in Germany confirm they have received the offer.

The Spoiler truth-o-meter: The sale is said to be contingent on Cristiano Ronaldo’s ungracious exit to Madrid, but the arrival of the Frenchman would surely also put a nail in the coffin of Carlos Tevez’s Old Trafford career.

David Villa to Real Madrid
After Florentino Perez “officially” announced his candidacy for the Real Madrid presidency job, a number of players are said to have made themselves available for Los Blancos. The front page of today’s Marca carries a picture of the Manchester City target under the headline “Florentino - sign me”.

The Spoiler truth-o-meter: Most believe David Villa would be happier to stay in Spain, and a bid from Madrid would surely kill any chances of a move to Eastlands.

Kaka to Manchester City
Speaking of Eastlands, The Sun are reporting that Milan officials have made a secret visit to Manchester City in the past fortnight, suggesting another ridiculous bid for the Brazilian is on the horizon.

The Spoiler truth-o-meter: Is it not possible that the Milan officials were discussing another player? Ronaldinho, perhaps? Or maybe there’s no deal on the table at all - if Mark Hughes is to be believed, City are in the habit of meeting with big clubs merely to build contacts.