According to Pete O'Rourke at Sky Sports News, Newcastle boss Alan
Pardew admitted that the club could permanently sign midfielder Stephen
Ireland from Aston Villa. Pardew said,
"He's still got time to impress me because I still think there is a chance of something
permanent here for Stephen .
According to Andy Cryer at the Lancashire Telegraph, Derby County are looking
to permanently sign Blackburn goalkeeper Frank Fielding, whose
loan with Derby expires soon. Derby boss Nigel Clough said,
"We knew at the time Frank could not complete the season, but it was important to get him in for
these games obviously with a view to trying to secure a deal in the summer on a permanent
basis.
According to Damian Spellman at the PA, 20-year-old Sunderland midfielder
Jordan Henderson will not be going anywhere this summer. Henderson said,
"I do feel I have improved this season. I'm a better player than I was 12 months ago ... It has
been another great season for me.
According to Lee Ryder at the Evening Chronicle, Newcastle boss Alan
Pardew has ruled out a move for AS Roma defender John Arne
Riise. When asked about the rumor linking him with the 30-year-old, Pardew said,
"It's not true – absolutely not true.
According to Manchester United's official website, Manchester United midfielder
Darren Fletcher has signed a new four-year deal with the club that will keep him
there until the summer of 2015.
According to Greg O'Keeffe at the Liverpool Echo, Everton striker
Yakubu, who is currently on loan at Leicester City, wants to
permanently stay with the club. Manager Sven Goran Eriksson said,
"I'm quite sure if we go up that Yakubu will stay, and he wants to.
According to ESPN Soccernet, Schalke confirmed that Manchester
United have interest in 24-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Chairman
Clemens Tonnies told Bild,
"An international consultant has approached me and informed me that Manchester United are
interested in Neuer .
According to Patrick Haond at Sky Sports News, Chelsea striker Didier
Drogba admitted that he loves it at the club and has no desire to play for another one.
Drogba told Orange Sport,
"I have everything I could dream of at Chelsea ... I am at a great club, with amazing
team-mates, with a perfect living environment for my family.
