Today’s rumours, gossip and damned lies
After telling Milan where to stick their interest in Emmanuel Adebayor, frugal Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has decided he is fed up with his greedy players, and now wants to the shift the Togolese striker. This time, the Frenchman chose letter-writing over faxing and told the Italians he wants a ridiculous hefty £36 million. Seeing as the methods of communication between the two teams are slowly becoming more rudimentary, we expect the counter offer to be sent by telegram, and all remaining correspondence to be wired by Morse code.
The Frank Lampard saga latest
Scolari says he will stay but Lampard’s agent Steve Kutner claims his future is “completely unresolved”. Chelsea are offering him £150,000 a week for four years, but Lampard is holding out for five.
The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: He’s been offered £150,000 until he’s 33 - why is he still haggling?
David Villa to Liverpool
Once again, Rafael Benitez has publicly declared interest in a player who’s under contract at another club. Benitez feels negotiations will be difficult but Villa has previously spoken about wanting to work with the former Valencia boss.
The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: A possibility, but would Rafa want to change formation again?
Andy Johnson to Wigan
Johnson’s preferred choice if he leaves Everton is Wigan. Not because he
