The latest transfer gossip, rumours and damned lies
David Beckham to Manchester City
After Landon Donovan’s best friend said he would be open to a return to the Premier League, the Citizens have become the front runners for his signature when he returns from MLS purgatory. No one at the club has admitted a move for the former England captain is on the cards, but he would fit into their “strategic plan to become a global brand”.
The Spoiler truth-o-meter: We think Ancelotti’s Chelsea would have a better shout, but Beckham has always said his heart is in Manchester…
Gareth Bale to Roma
Despite having never won a Premier League match in which he has started, the 19-year-old Welshman has won the affections of AC Milan and Roma, say The Mirror. The latter are said to be leading the chase, and may take advantage of a loan or cash deal. The Spoiler truth-o-meter: If Roma are genuinely interested, Harry Redknapp
We’re not sure what kind of Vegas pool party Frank Lampard is attending, but he appears to approve of the female clothing ban
[Corriere dello Sport via Kickette]
The latest transfer gossip, rumours and damned lies
Andres Iniesta to Manchester City
Those who didn’t spend the Bank Holiday weekend in the company of tabloid newspapers may have missed the News of the World’s latest Manchester City scoop. Apparently, Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta is on the hit list, and the opening bid is likely to be around £35m.
The Spoiler truth-o-meter: City will almost certainly bag a “box office signing” in the summer break, but the contract that keeps Iniesta at the Nou Camp until 2014 might be a stumbling block.
Tom Huddlestone and Gareth Bale to Fulham
Tom Huddlestone has been letting the world know he is unhappy about slipping down ‘Arry’s pecking order of late (”I am not young any more; I need to be playing week-in and week-out”), and admits he may leave White hart Lane in the summer. The Daily Express report that Fulham are interested, and the West Londoners will also inquire after the services of Gareth Bale.
The Spoiler truth-o-meter: This wouldn’t be the first time Fulham
Oh what fun it must be to live the life of a Tottenham coach. Their star centre back is only capable of playing one game a week “at a push”, while Gareth Bale is still learning how to keep the ball from ending up in the wrong net. Prior to Wales’ World Cup Qualifier with Finland he said:
“I need to improve my defensive side. I’ve been working hard on it and hopefully it will pay off.
“Spurs assistant boss Kevin Bond takes a group of us and I am learning.”
Recent results have suggested Kevin Bond’s methods are successful, but Spurs’ most effective defensive technique appears to be leaving Gareth Bale out of the team. Incredibly, Spurs are still to win a league game with the Welshman in the side, taking his luckless run to 21 games.
If you didn’t happen to see Spurs claw themselves out of the relegation zone yesterday, you missed Darren Ben’s submission for worst miss of the season. Understandably, ‘Arry was not amused.
It was also interesting to see Gareth Bale’s hideous run of form continue. The Welshman’s first Premier League win in a Spurs shirt still eludes him, and yesterday’s outing will do nothing to bolster his confidence: not only did he help David Nugent’s opener sail in, but he was subbed for (out of favour) David Bentley in the second half. Two minutes after he left the pitch, Spurs equalised.
Spoiler bonus: Full highlights of the match after the jump…
The latest transfer gossip, rumours and damned lies
The world’s greatest Christian footballer has been linked to Manchester City ever since they found themselves knee deep in cash. If the Eastland sides can “prove their ambition”, the AC Milan star could soon be England-bound…
Kaka to Manchester City Yesterday we told you how Manchester City flew Noel and Liam out to Italy to negotiate a deal for the young Brazilian, and there are now reports of a £100m transfer deal on the table. Even more ridiculous are the wages being touted - The Sun say it could be £288,000 a week, while the completely non-sensationalist Daily Mail say it will be £500k-a-week. £500k! The Spoiler truth-o-meter: If this kind of money is really being offered, both club and player would be foolish to turn it down. For City - who must be chasing Kaka after having their Craig Bellamy turned down - this has to be the least cost effective method of avoiding relegation.
Adriano to Spurs
Inter Milan’s Brazilian striker has been linked to Manchester City lately (liek everyone else), and now Harry Redknapp is reportedly looking for someone to accompany Jermain Defoe to nightclubs. Sky Sports say a loan deal could happen, with Gareth Bale
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