Arsenal's victory over Barcelona has made Europe stand up and take notice of Arsene Wenger's team and now the European champions are apparently after two of their players.
According to the News of the World, Internazionale are lining up a £42m double swoop for Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin.
The story is a bit of an "ifs and buts" unsourced affair but the paper reckons that "Inter believe they can persuade Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to sell if the price is right," and add that "Wenger may feel the cash would enable him to splash out on younger, fresher talent in the summer."
The back of the same paper cries "Luka who Fergie wants," as they link Tottenham's Luka Modric with a move to Manchester United.
£35m is the figure quoted while the paper also says Everton's Jack Rodwell (whose value seems to have gone up £10m to £25m in the last 24 hours) and Sunderland's Jordan Henderson (£15m) are also tagets.
The Mail on Sunday claims that Manchester City also want Rodwell though and would be willing to eclipse any bid that United make.
City being linked with players is nothing new of course, and the Sunday People claims they will make a move for £30m-rated Valencia midfielder Juan Mata. City already helped out debt-ridden Valencia last summer by signing David Silva.
Going back to United and they want to bring in Marseille's Mathieu Valbuen according to the People. The 26-year-old will cost in the region of £12m and United fans can get a good look at him against United in the Champions League this week.
There is plenty of speculation about Carlo Ancellotti's Chelsea future across all the papers.
Fulham boss Mark Hughes is linked as potential replacement (News of the World), while the Mail even goes so far as to link Jose Mourinho with a return while offering up Marco van Basten as an alternative.
The Mirror claims that Ancellotti is safe "for now" but say that a host of players could leave in the summer with Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka, Florent Malouda, John Obi Mikel, Yuri Zhirkov, Paulo Ferreira, Yossi Benayoun and Salomon Kalou all listed as potential casualties.
A bit more exciting for Chelsea fans is the rumour in the Sunday Express linking them with a £30m bid for Brazilian teenager Neymar in the summer having already failed with a £22m bid for the Santos star six months ago.
Chelsea, along with Tottenham and Arsenal, are also listed as one of Connor Wickham's suitors in the Mail. The 17-year-old Ipswich striker is expected to make a £12m move to the Premier League in the summer.
The People claims that Michael Owen will quit Manchester United in the summer and lists Everton and Sunderland as potential destinations.
The Sunday Mirror claims that Harry Redknapp's impeding court case on tax evasion charges could be severe enough to see him leave Tottenham and mentions Everton boss David Moyes as a potential replacement.
Liverpool might have to take a £12m cut on flop £17m signing Alberto Aquilani. Juventus want to make his loan deal permanent but are only prepared to pay £5m. (Mirror)
Martin Skrtel could also leave Anfield with Wolfsburg preparing a £5m bid (Star) but the club will offer Pepe Reina a £10,000-a-week pay rise to try and keep him at the club. (The People).
Newcastle want £10m-rated West Ham striker Carlton Cole to replace Andy Carroll who of course signed for Liverpool on transfer deadline day. (Mirror)
Finally, we started this Paper Round linking Inter with a player who plays in North London and we will finish in a similar vein with the Sunday Express linking the Serie A giants with a £10m summer move for Tottenham's Brazilian midfielder Sandro.
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regards steve.
According to the News of the World, Internazionale are lining up a £42m double swoop for Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin.
The story is a bit of an "ifs and buts" unsourced affair but the paper reckons that "Inter believe they can persuade Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to sell if the price is right," and add that "Wenger may feel the cash would enable him to splash out on younger, fresher talent in the summer."
The back of the same paper cries "Luka who Fergie wants," as they link Tottenham's Luka Modric with a move to Manchester United.
£35m is the figure quoted while the paper also says Everton's Jack Rodwell (whose value seems to have gone up £10m to £25m in the last 24 hours) and Sunderland's Jordan Henderson (£15m) are also tagets.
The Mail on Sunday claims that Manchester City also want Rodwell though and would be willing to eclipse any bid that United make.
City being linked with players is nothing new of course, and the Sunday People claims they will make a move for £30m-rated Valencia midfielder Juan Mata. City already helped out debt-ridden Valencia last summer by signing David Silva.
Going back to United and they want to bring in Marseille's Mathieu Valbuen according to the People. The 26-year-old will cost in the region of £12m and United fans can get a good look at him against United in the Champions League this week.
There is plenty of speculation about Carlo Ancellotti's Chelsea future across all the papers.
Fulham boss Mark Hughes is linked as potential replacement (News of the World), while the Mail even goes so far as to link Jose Mourinho with a return while offering up Marco van Basten as an alternative.
The Mirror claims that Ancellotti is safe "for now" but say that a host of players could leave in the summer with Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka, Florent Malouda, John Obi Mikel, Yuri Zhirkov, Paulo Ferreira, Yossi Benayoun and Salomon Kalou all listed as potential casualties.
A bit more exciting for Chelsea fans is the rumour in the Sunday Express linking them with a £30m bid for Brazilian teenager Neymar in the summer having already failed with a £22m bid for the Santos star six months ago.
Chelsea, along with Tottenham and Arsenal, are also listed as one of Connor Wickham's suitors in the Mail. The 17-year-old Ipswich striker is expected to make a £12m move to the Premier League in the summer.
The People claims that Michael Owen will quit Manchester United in the summer and lists Everton and Sunderland as potential destinations.
The Sunday Mirror claims that Harry Redknapp's impeding court case on tax evasion charges could be severe enough to see him leave Tottenham and mentions Everton boss David Moyes as a potential replacement.
Liverpool might have to take a £12m cut on flop £17m signing Alberto Aquilani. Juventus want to make his loan deal permanent but are only prepared to pay £5m. (Mirror)
Martin Skrtel could also leave Anfield with Wolfsburg preparing a £5m bid (Star) but the club will offer Pepe Reina a £10,000-a-week pay rise to try and keep him at the club. (The People).
Newcastle want £10m-rated West Ham striker Carlton Cole to replace Andy Carroll who of course signed for Liverpool on transfer deadline day. (Mirror)
Finally, we started this Paper Round linking Inter with a player who plays in North London and we will finish in a similar vein with the Sunday Express linking the Serie A giants with a £10m summer move for Tottenham's Brazilian midfielder Sandro.
Premier League - Papers: Inter eye Arsenal duo - Yahoo! Eurosport
regards steve.
