Transfer News - Manchester City make shock Drogba bid and more

09 July 2010 09:18

Manchester City are preparing to launch a shock £20 million bid for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. (The Sun)

Alternatively, Chelsea will make an opening bid of £30m for Liverpool striker Fernando Torres in the hope of pairing him with Drogba next season. (Daily Star)

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City are also on the verge of a surprising move for former Ipswich goalkeeper Richard Wright, who was released at the end of last season. (The Sun)

One player who could be leaving Roberto Mancini's side is Robinho, but the Eastlands club have rejected an opening bid of £16.7m bid from Turkish side Besiktas. (Soccernet)

City's rivals Manchester United are also looking to make moves this summer, with Werder Bremen's Mesut Ozil a £25m target. (Daily Express)

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is bracing himself for Javier Mascherano to hand in a written transfer request. The Argentine midfielder will do so in the next 48 hours as he looks for a move to Inter Milan. (Soccernet)

Chelsea could miss out on Dutch right-back Gregory van der Wiel, with Bayern Munich set to land the World Cup star for £14m. (The Sun)

West Brom have rejected an improved bid of £5.5m from West Ham for star midfielder Graham Dorrans. (Daily Mail)

Free agent Sol Campbell is in talks with Sunderland over a move to the Stadium of Light. (Sky Sports)

Tottenham are set to step up their pursuit of Everton's South African winger Steven Pienaar. (The Sun)

Welsh international Joe Ledley is on the verge of a move to Celtic on a free transfer. (Daily Record)

West Ham boss Avram Grant is hoping that Mexican winger Pablo Barrera will receive a work permit and complete his move to Upton Park. (Daily Mirror)

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Source: DSG