Thursday Jan 25 2007 09:16
The hottest young talent in Dutch football, Ryan Babel of Ajax is set to refuse a new deal instead preferring a move to Arsenal in the summer.
Christiano Ronaldo is about be given a new deal, £100,000 a week to help convince the talented winger to stay at United with Real Madrid planning a £35m bid this summer.
Manchester United defender Danny Simpson could join Sunderland on loan, with Lee Martin also leaving on loan, with Stoke a potential target.
Carlo Cudicini could make a loan move to Fulham after falling from 2nd to 3rd in the Chelsea pecking order.
West Ham have been told that Birmingham defender Matthew Upson is not for sale.
The Gareth Bale saga continues with Tottenham now leading the race to sign the young full back.
Sheffield Wednesday defender was at Everton discussing terms yesterday. And they wish to add further depth to their defense with Derby defender Dean Leacock.
Portsmouth want to sign Udinese midfielder Sulley Muntari but their £7m bid needs to be improved to £10m.
Ray Parlour is looking to negotiate a settlement with Middlesbrough so he can have leave the club as a free agent.
West Ham midfielder Matthew Etherington is wanted by both Fulham and Everton.
Should Jose Mourinho leave Chelsea in the summer, Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini is the number one choice as his replacement.