With the January transfer window seemingly just around the corner, rumours and speculation racing around faster than Michael Owen’s race horses.
We’ll kick off in London where out of favour striker Nicolas Anelka is drawing interest from AC Milan.
According to CaughtOffside.com, the Serie A giants are set to make a £2.5 million bid for the Frenchman in January. No, this is not a joke.
Anelka’s contract expires at the end of the season, but Andre Villas-Boas will surely not sell the striker for just £2.5 million. Will he?
We are staying in London, where rumours surrounding Gunners skipper Robin van Persie continue to gather a head of steam.
The latest speculation claims that Real Madrid is set to launch a £30 million bid for the Dutch international in January.
In recent weeks, Van Persie has also been linked to Manchester City and Anzhi Makhachkala.
Reports have suggested that Van Persie has refused to discuss a contract extension with the club, putting his future with the Gunners in jeopardy.
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We’re off to Manchester where United are keen on raiding the MLS for one of its best young talents.
According to talkSPORT, Manchester United have emerged as the favourites to land FC Dallas winger Brek Shea.
Manchester City and Liverpool FC have also been eyeing the American starlet.
Shea has been a hot commodity since emerging on the international scene under Jurgen Klinssman.
The 21-year-old is extremely versatile and has the ability to play on either wing, as a support striker or as the centre forward.
“He is a young player with high aspirations and every player wants to play at the highest level. I think England would be an interesting option for Brek, but we will wait and see what happens,” said his agent Barry MacLean.
Now the only question to ask is if the MLS will approve the sale of one their young superstars. I’m not so sure they will at the moment.
Other Transfer Rumours
According to the Daily Star, Queens Park Rangers are keen on landing Manchester United striker Federico Macheda on a short-term loan in January.
The Italian’s only appearance for the Red Devils in 2011-12 was against Leeds United in the Carling Cup where he started as a left midfielder.
Liverpool FC target Gaston Ramirez has begun negotiations with Bologna regarding a new contract that would improve his weekly-wages and include a buyout clause of €14 million.
The Uruguayan starlet has drawn interest from the biggest clubs in Serie A, including Juventus, AC Mlian and Palermo.
Bologna are not losing their talented midfield man without a fight. Will Liverpool add yet another Uruguayan in January?
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