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Arsenal to break the bank for Rooney, but Gill insists star will stay at Old Trafford

Arsenal are prepared to free themselves from the tethers of financial prudence and spend big bucks on landing Wayne Rooney according to the Daily Mail, who report that the Gunners are willing to offer £200k-a-week to the 27 year old to lure him from Old Trafford. But Man United’s ex-Chief Executive David Gill insists that Rooney will remain a Red Devil as he is quoted saying: “I think that he’s a great, great player at a great, great club and the club doesn’t want to lose its star player. I’m sure every bit of work is being taken with Wayne and his advisers to ensure that happens. I am not a betting man but I’m confident I’ll sit at Old Trafford next season and see Wayne Rooney running out.”

Moyes ponders making Fellaini bid

David Moyes is reportedly keen on brining Marouane Fellaini with him to Old Trafford according to the Guardian, with the Belgian midfielder also looking to feature in the Champions League. The Everton cult hero will be available at a price of £24m and should fill a huge gap in Man United’s central midfield. Chelsea have been long-time admirers of Fellaini too, which should ensure a bidding war.

One of the main reasons why Real Madrid could not recapture their success from last season was because of the inconsistent performance by various players in the star studded squad. The on-again-off-again form of the strike duo, Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema, has left Los Blancos frustrated throughout the 2012-13 campaign. Another reason why Mourinho’s men lacked the same intensity in their attack as the last season was Angel di Maria’s form, who obviously had failed to perform to his fullest potential. Di Maria’s inconsistency had left Mourinho frustrated this season as he often had to deploy Ozil to cover the right flank which made the German international and the Real Madrid team as a while considerably less effective.

Angel di Maria joined Real Madrid from Benfica for a price of €25 million plus incentives in June 2010, and had an excellent first season at the Bernabeu, recording 20 assists and scoring 9 goals. Despite being single footed, the Argentine is undoubtedly an extremely talented player, and his ability to effectively cut across to his left and beat defenders is an excellent example of his footballing prowess. Di Maria, however, did not live upto expectations this season, and although his performance improved in the latter half of the campaign, he could well be facing the prospect of a move away from the Bernabeu this summer as Florentino Perez is looking to generate enough funds to bring in Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur.

The transfer season is usually a time when the clubs look to change around their players. But its the other way round for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The 31-year old Swede is one of few players who looks to change around his club during the transfer season.

Ibrahimovic has thrown the dice saying that he is unsure of what would happen over the transfer season. When asked about a potential move to his thus far unexplored territory of England, a Swedish newspaper, quotes him saying “We will see. Every time I have changed club, I have done so when I said I would stay put. Anything can happen, even if I intend to stay. The way things are just now, a lot of things could happen."

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Ferdinand pens new one year contract

Rio Ferdinand has finally put pen to paper on a new one year deal at Manchester United that will now see the defender head into his 12^th season with the Red Devils. The 34 year old had been linked with moves to the MLS and Asia earlier in the season but his form since December has been exemplary and he has been duly rewarded with a new contract. “I am delighted to have signed a new contract. Who wouldn’t want to play in this fantastic team in front of 76,000 fans each week?” said an excited Ferdinand to Manutd.com. New boss David Moyes also effused about the centre-back who recently retired from International duty.

Vermaelen now on Napoli’s radar

Poor Thomas Vermaelen has not only lost his place in the Arsenal starting line-up, he has also lost his standing in the rumour mill. A day after being linked with Man United and Barcelona, the Belgian is now said to be a target for Napoli according to TalkSport. The Italians feel that they can secure the 27 year olds services for cheap in the summer and a year after being handed the captain’s armband, Vermaelen would only be following standard procedure by leaving the Emirates.

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PSG to welcome Rooney with £100m carpet of money

Wayne Rooney’s continued insistence that he hasn’t put in a transfer request at Man United seems to have no effect on his suitors as the Mirror report that PSG are ready to pay £40m for the 27 year old on top of a £15m-a-year (after tax) wage packet. there are even suggestions that the French club have made contact with the Englishman and now only time will tell if we have seen the last of the striker in the Premier League.

Vermaelen wants out, Barca and Man United in the hunt

Thomas Vermaelen could be headed down the exit at the Emirates after losing his place in the starting line-up to Laurent Koscielny and the Mirror report that Man United are surprise suitors for the Belgian, who also has Barcelona monitoring him. Barca tried to sign the centre-back last year and ailed but with their defensive problems exacerbating over the season, they are unlikely to miss out on their target this time around.

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Rooney fears his Old Trafford career is nearing its end

Wayne Rooney has vehemently denied putting in a transfer request according to the Mirror, who claim that Manchester United are forcing the striker out of the club. Sir Alex Ferguson has even publicly spoken about Rooney’s alleged transfer request and it is now David Moyes’ decision whether to keep the one time talisman at the club. The suggestions are that Moyes will not stop Rooney from quitting the Red Devils, with some outlandish claims that Sir Alex even tried to swap the 27 year old for Joe Hart.

West Ham agree £15m for Liverpool-reject Carroll

The English press is aflutter with news that Liverpool and West Ham have come into an agreement over Andy Carroll, the most expensive British player of all time. Liverpool have supposedly accepted to let the Hammers sign Carroll permanently for around £15m, which less than half of what the Reds paid Newcastle two years ago. The deal now hangs on the 24 year olds decision, with some sources claiming that he has doubts over extending his loan spell to a permanent move at Upton Park.

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Mourinho and Madrid part ways

The least surprising news of the calendar year has been confirmed by Real Madrid as the Spanish giants announced the departure of Jose Mourinho. The self-styled ‘Special One’ was brought in to deliver Champions League success but after ending the season empty-handed he has parted ways with Madrid by ‘mutual consent’. “We've decided to bring our relationship to an end. Nobody's been sacked, it's a mutual agreement,” said Florentino Perez to the press. The path has now cleared for Mourinho to make a return to Chelsea as the release clause in his contract has been waived off.

Arsenal’s £70m splurge to begin with Higuain capture

Arsene Wenger is heading into the unknown this summer as he prepares to spend big bucks on established Internationals and the Telegraph report that the number one priority for the Arsenal manager is a striker. Gonzalo Higuain is being touted as a possible target, with the Real Madrid forward available for £19m after falling out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu.