According to the Guardian, Arsenal are prepared to have a busy summer transfer
window with a few players leaving and several new faces joining the club. Chief executive
Ivan Gazidis said,
"Coming off the end of the season, I share with you a sense of profound disappointment.
According to Greg O'Keeffe at the Daily Post, Everton are looking to raise
about £11million to sign Wigan Athletic midfielder
Charles N'Zogbia. Everton hope to raise the funds by selling Joseph
Yobo and Ayegbeni Yakubu but are having problems doing so.
According to Rob Parrish at Sky Sports News, Manchester United have agreed to
terms with Aston Villa youngster Ashley Young. It is reported
that Young will complete his move to United when he returns from holiday.
According to the Telegraph, Tottenham made a bid for Palermo
striker Abel Hernandez that was rejected. The bid is rumored to be around
£8.9million. Hernandez's agent Vincenzo D'Ippolito told
calciomercato.it:
"It's true .
According to Sunderland's official website, Liverpool have agreed to a fee,
rumored to be around £20 million, for Sunderland midfielder Jordan
Henderson. A club spokesperson said:
"A fee has been agreed with Liverpool for Jordan Henderson and he travels to Anfield today with
the club's blessing.
According to The Bolton News, Manchester City have emerged as the favorites to
sign Bolton defender Gary Cahill, who has been linked with
Arsenal.
It is reported that Man City were willing to offer Nedum Onuoha,
Dedryck Boyata, Craig Bellamy, or Shaun
Wright-Phillips in their offer.
According to Watford's Official Website, newly promoted Swansea City has agreed
to a deal with Watford for striker Danny Graham that is
reportedly £3.5million. The 25-year-old will now hold talks with Swansea to work out a personal
deal.
According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham have agreed to a deal with
former Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel. Manager Harry
Redknapp said,
"Brad is a top goalkeeper of real quality who has great experience.
According to the Telegraph, Chelsea made a bid for Palermo
midfielder Javier Pastore that was rejected. Palermo president Maurizio
Zamparini told the Spanish press,
"Chelsea was a club that we had a major offer from .
According to Manchester United's official website, striker Michael Owen has
signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United. Owen told the
official website,
"I'm delighted to have agreed a one-year extension to my contract. To play alongside so many
great players, under an exceptional manager, and in front of so many incredibly passionate
supporters, is a real inspiration.