Liverpool
Rafael Benitez is expected to make a decision on his future once Liverpool’s Champions League campaign comes to an end.
Rafa Benitez will walk out of Anfield unless his demands are met at the end of the season. He wants an end to the current ownership squabble, complete control of football matters and will insist on substantial financial backing in the transfer market.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has launched a £12million move to sign Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson in the summer.
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez wants Aston Villa star Gareth Barry – and will demand backing from the warring Anfield board.
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has backed Rafael Benitez to stay at Anfield next season – and many beyond that.
ManU
Ferdinand has agreed a new five-year deal with Manchester United that will make him the club’s highest-paid player alongside Cristiano Ronaldo on £120,000 a week.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is ready to sign a new five-year deal. Rio Ferdinand has rejected the chance to join Barcelona and agreed a five-year £130,000-a-week contract with Manchester United.
Arsenal
Arsenal want £12million-rated Brazilian ‘keeper Heurelho Gomes from PSV.
Bayern Munich have joined AC Milan and Juventus in the race for Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini’s signature.
Inter Milan are close to agreeing a five-year deal with £12million Arsenal winger Alexander Hleb, while Mathieu Flamini has emerged as a target for Bayern Munich.
Others
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has identified Werder Bremen midfielder Diego as his principal summer transfer target. Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson plans a £10million summer move for Diego.
Jussi Jaaskelainen faces a back operation at the end of the season that could leave him stuck at Bolton.
Blackburn boss Mark Hughes is considering a £3million summer move for Sheffield United’s Michael Tonge.
Everton manager David Moyes is monitoring Heerenveen midfielder Michael Bradley.
Michael Ashcroft, the millionaire businessman and deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, has revealed his interest in Tottenham.
