Today's transfer gossip

A quick, light-hearted look at today's gossip.

It seems money isn't everything for some footballers as it turns out Lukas Podolski rejected a big money move to Russian moneybags Anzhi before his move to Arsenal.

Full story: Daily Express 

The Guners could be in dire need of some money themselves, with the risk of losing Robin Van Persie for nothing becoming an increasingly distinct possibility.

Full story: the Telegraph 

AC Milan are lining up a move for the black sheep of the great Barcelona team, Javier Mascherano.

Full story: Daily Mirror 

Liverpool and Manchester United battling for Brazilian centre-back Dede, a defender more in the Thiago Silva rather than David Luiz mould.

Full story: Daily Mail 

Juventus are the next club ready to rival Manchester United for FC Basel star Granit Xhaka, one of the great set of Swiss youngsters plying their trade at the moment.

Full story: talkSPORT

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