Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Premier League news and rumours.

Manchester United have made an inquiry about Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins. The Sun reckons Obafemi Martins is the more likely target - he's got a £13m release clause in his contract - and if Ferguson can't get him, he'll have a bit of Dimitar Berbatov for £25m.

Berbatov is reported to be at the centre of problems between Jol and the Spurs board after he reacted angrily to being substituted during the opening-day defeat at Sunderland.
Reports suggest that Jol then recommended the sale of the Bulgarian striker on the grounds that he is not a 'team player', a suggestion which did not go down well with some members of the Tottenham board.
Jol's relationship with the club's board has grown increasingly fractious and a shortlist of potential replacements was reputedly drawn up last week. Although Ramos heads the list, the names of Marcello Lippi and Mark Hughes also feature. In what must be a typo, The Daily Mail adds that of 'Harry Redknapp'.

Yakubu's move to Everton is set to collapse as Middlesbrough are demanding £12m for the striker.

Carlo Cudicini wants to leave Chelsea by the end of the month - but has missed out on the chance to join Man City. (Daily Mirror)

Rio Ferdinand is refusing to press the panic button, despite Manchester United's miserable start to their defence of the Premier League title. "There is plenty of character at United but we need to get that victory as soon as possible. Hopefully, it'll come against Spurs on Sunday."

David Nugent realises his days are numbered at Portsmouth after just three games. Derby will pay £6m for him and Harry Redknapp will use that cash to buy Nicolas Anelka. Unless Redknapp is already Spurs manager. Or Anelka is already at Man United.

William Gallas, the Arsenal defender suffered a groin injury in his side's 1-1 Premier League draw with Blackburn on Sunday and is expected to be sidelined for at least a month.