African defender leaving Eastlands

Manchester City fans were left devastated by the news that Kolo Toure will be leaving the Etihad Stadium this summer. The Ivorian defender confirmed to Sky Sports that he doesn’t envisage being at the club next season, ’in two months nothing his come from the club and I am thinking about my future definitely.’ The loss of Toure’s footballing abilities may not be of primary concern to fans of the Manchester club, their overwhelming worry may lie in the redundant future of the ’Kolo, Kolo, Yaya, Yaya’ chant.

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Toffees front up Manchester City for Leeds youngster

Everton and Manchester City are set to battle it out for the signing of highly rated Leeds youngster Sam Byram. The Sun suggests that David Moyes is ready to go head to head with Roberto Mancini, having earmarked the 19-year-old as a priority in this upcoming transfer window. It is imagined that the Scot would have to utilise the promise of first team football as bait in any negotiations, as the Merseyside outfit quite frankly can’t compete with City in economic stakes.

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Celtic re-enter pursuit for Irish striker

Celtic are set to renew attempts to sign Wolves striker Kevin Doyle. The Evening Times state that Neil Lennon will move to sign the Irish international in the summer months. The Glasgow club tried to sign Doyle in January but were knocked back by the midlands club, who face a tense battle against a consecutive relegation to NPower League One.

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Bolton skipper set for MLS

Sky Sports have reported that Bolton captain Kevin Davies has been discussing a potential move to Major League Soccer (MLS). The soon to be departed striker is said to have been in talks with Canadian outfit Toronto FC, now managed by former Blackburn, Tottenham and QPR defender Ryan Nelsen. Toronto are struggling in the early stages of the MLS Eastern Conference, with just 7 points from 7 matches.

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United to tap into Sporting links

Newly crowned Premier League Champions Manchester United will attempt to sign Sporting Lisbon’s Bruma this summer. Sir Alex Ferguson has never been one to rest on his laurels, with The Daily Mirror claiming that United will attempt to sign the highly rated forward in this summer’s transfer window in a cut price £3million deal. Lisbon’s financial issues have been well documented and the club is in no apparent position to hold Ferguson to ransom.

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Monaco eye move for latest Arsenal contract rebel

Monaco’s billionaire owner Dmitry Rybolovlev will move to sign Bacary Sagna, once their impending promotion to Ligue 1 has been finalised.  According to The Daily Mail, the Principality side will attempt to sign the Arsenal right back over the summer months. The signing of the Sagna would act as a statement of intent from the club, who have desires on competing with mega rich Paris Saint Germain in the not so distant future.

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African hero considers return to European shores

Asamoah Gyan has alerted clubs across Europe by indicating that he craves a move back to the continent this summer. Sky Sports report that the Al Ain striker is beginning to grow disillusioned with the standard of football in the United Arab Emirates. Gyan is quoted as saying, ‘If there is a possibility to return to a very good European club then of course I would take the opportunity. It would be very exciting to score goals again in a European league.’

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Bayern star set to quit

 

The Express is reporting that Bayern Munich striker, Mario Gomez, will be looking to leave the club in the summer.

The source of the story is Italian football site Calciomercato

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Di Canio lines up striking reinforcements

As if two crucial victories, including a derby demolition of Newcastle United, weren’t enough, Sunderland fans were on the receiving end of further intoxicating news this week. According to the Chronicle Live, the club have been running the rule over Icelandic striker Alfred Finnbogason. The Heereveen striker has plundered 24 goals in the Eredivisie this season in just 28 matches.

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United look to pip City and ´Pool to Lisbon teen

Manchester United have something of a mixed record when picking up unproven teenagers from Sporting Lisbon. In recent seasons the newly crowned champions have picked up the worlds most expensive footballer ever in Cristiano Ronaldo and possibly the worlds most frustratingly inconsistent footballer in Nani.

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Lyon striker could be heading to Spurs

It is clear to everyone with eyes that Spurs are in need of a new striker.

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Real president sets £45m limit for £100m rated Bale

Just a few days after some news outlets were reporting that Gareth Bale could cost up to £100m Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has apparently insisted he will pay no more than £45m for the Welsh wizard. So something of a discrepancy there.

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Newly crowned champions plan summer spending spree

Much was made of Manchester City’s failure to build on their title triumph last summer with Roberto Mancini blaming the board for not backing him with sufficient funds to retain the Premier League title. Quite who he blames for his decision to sign Scott Sinclair though is unclear.

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Manchester City's 5 worst players this Premier League season - statistics and videos

Goals Scored: 59

Goals Conceded: 30

Set Piece Goals: 17

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Ince unsure of son's Premier League move

 

Paul Ince has spoken in The Express of his ‘turmoil’ in regards to his son, Tom’s future.

The player came close to joining Liverpool in the January

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