Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Thursday's gossip column

Transfers Other gossip And finally

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United are finally ready to sign Carlos Tevez on a permanent basis in a deal worth up to £30m. (Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa are to demand to know why Andrey Arshavin's transfer to Arsenal was only confirmed 24 hours after the January transfer window deadline. (The Sun)

Midfielder Stephen Hunt has snubbed interest from Tottenham and Everton by signing a long-term deal at Reading. (Daily Star)

Former Chelsea midfielder Sam Dalla Bona is hoping to secure a trial at West Ham after being released by Napoli. (Daily Express)

Manchester City youngster Michael Johnson is considering a summer move away from the club. (The Independent)

David Beckham has a get out clause that allows him to leave MLS' LA Galaxy for nothing on 30 November. (Daily Express)

OTHER FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Bournemouth are set for yet more financial turmoil after a takeover consortium collapsed. (Daily Star)

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has warned a club will come a financial cropper in the 'wild west' of the Premier League. (Daily Star)

Manchester City forward Robinho has claimed he can become the best player in the world at the Premier League club. (Daily Mirror)

AND FINALLY

ITV viewers were left fuming during the closing stages of Wednesday night's Merseyside derby after adverts replaced the live action seconds before Dan Gosling's 118th minute winner. (Various)

A Manchester United groundsman has revealed how he once found one of the club's stars sunbathing on the pitch under the UV lights used to help the grass grow at the Theatre of Dreams. (The Sun)

New Arsenal signing Andrey Arshavin has a double life as a dress designer. (Daily Star)

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