The latest gossip and rumours from the newspapers and online:
The Sun is reporting that Manchester City will allow goalkeeper JOE HART to leave the club for a reduced fee in the summer.
The story states that Joe Hart will be let go in the Summer for a 'considerate' fee to reflect the players loyal service to City over the years. If the club he joins permanently is Torino remains to be seen with the player looking to cement first-team regular playing time to keep his England No.1 status.
Hart has a hefty three years remaining on his lucrative £120k-a-week deal. The Sun reveals that an Etihad insider said:
“City would be willing to pay him off around half that figure and also be ‘considerate’ towards his selling price.
“They are also willing to bankroll half his present wages for 12 months and revisit the severance situation next summer.
“Both parties are operating on surprisingly cordial terms.”
The Sun also writes that Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Atletico Madrid striker ANTOINE GRIEZMANN, despite his £84million release clause.
The report reveals that Griezmann may be uncertain about his future given doubts over the commitment of Diego Simeone to the La Liga club. Man United have been preparing to swoop for the 25-year-old striker who has a huge £84milion release clause. Another record could well be broken if United choose to pursue their interest. Chelsea are also understood to be interested according to the report.
Watford striker ODION IGHALO turned down the opportunity to join Chinese Super League team Shanghai SIPG for £37.5million, according to the Daily Star.
Source: PA
