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Tuesday, 1 January 2013

TODAY'S SOCCER GOSSIP 1/1/2013

Harry Redknapp has admitted he would like to bring Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole to QPR and plans to discuss a potential transfer with Brendan Rodgers.

Lucas Moura confident he can live up to expectations at Paris Saint-Germain
The Brazilian winger believes he can be a big hit with les Parisiens, and hopes that he can "write a new chapter" in the story that his compatriots have forged at Parc des Princes.

Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United's attacking style wins fans all over the world
The 71-year-old manager says that whether supporters are in "America or Australia", they will turn on their televisions to watch the club's exciting brand of football.

Newcastle boss Pardew criticises representatives of Chelsea target Demba Ba
The Magpies manager says he feels sorry for the Senegalese striker because he has to put up with unassociated third parties making claims about his future.

Liverpool have had a loan bid for Barcelona striker David Villa rejected. The Spanish club want a £16m permanent deal for the 31-year-old.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will offer midfielder Frank Lampard, 34, and left-back Ashley Cole, 32, the chance to move to Old Trafford when their contracts are not renewed by Chelsea at the end of the season.

Bankruptcy may force Zimbabwe out of World Cup qualifying
The penniless football association can no longer pay for international commitments, putting tournament participation in jeopardy for a host of South Africa-based stars.

Arsenal have offered £10m for Atletico Madrid striker Adrian Lopez. This fails to meet the £14.7m release clause in the 24-year-old's contract though.

Swansea are ready to make a move for Bolton defender Marcos Alonso, 22, in the January transfer window.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will fight it out for the signature of Crystal Palace's £10m-rated forward Wilfried Zaha, 20.

I hope Iniesta wins the Ballon d'Or, says Del Bosque
The 62-year-old would rather the Roja midfielder scooped the award instead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and also praised the strength in depth that his country boasts.

Sunderland are weighing up a move for 21-year-old Inter Milan midfielder Joel Obi, who is rated at £5m but has made just one Serie A appearance this season in a campaign blighted by injury.

Everton boss David Moyes is eyeing up a six-month loan deal for Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair, 23.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers hopes to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kevin Gameiro, 25, on loan.

Arsenal are expected to sound out Southampton over their 17-year-old defender Luke Shaw, with manager Arsene Wenger having identified the left-back as one of his transfer priorities for 2013.

Juventus are ready to offer £5m plus full-back Paolo De Ceglie in order to beat Manchester City to 20-year-old Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang.

Striker Mario Balotelli is staying put at Manchester City because the club's owner Sheikh Mansour is a big fan of the striker.

Tottenham, Fulham, Stoke, West Brom, West Ham and Aston Villa all turned down the chance to sign Michu. The Spanish striker, 26, instead moved to Swansea for £2.2m and is the joint-second top scorer in the Premier League, with 13.

Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla, 28, believes he has achieved "great things" since moving to Arsenal in the summer.

 

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