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Skysports.com looks at today's newspaper speculation

Last updated: 9th May 2008

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We bring you all the football gossip from the national newspapers. Please note that these are the views published in the print media.

Friday 9th May

Hleb set for Gunners exit - Various

Alexander Hleb's agent claims the player will leave Arsenal at the end of the season with Internazionale and Barcelona battling it out for his services. Can Arsenal persuade Hleb to stay?

Italians target Reds star - The Sun

Internazionale are preparing a mega bid to try and lure Steven Gerrard away from Liverpool. Do you think Inter can get the Liverpool skipper?

Rangers line up Dowie - The Sun

Iain Dowie is favourite to succeed Luigi De Canio as QPR manager. Do you think Dowie would be a good appointment?

Spurs eye Rovers winger - Daily Express

Spurs are ready to make a move for Blackburn winger David Bentley and are ready to battle Liverpool for the England international. Can Blackburn manage to keep hold of Bentley this summer?

Keegan targets defender - Mirror

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is monitoring Sol Campbell's situation at Portsmouth. Would Campbell be a good signing for Newcastle?

Gunners to join Reds in Barry battle - Daily Telegraph

Arsenal are ready to rival Liverpool for Aston Villa's Gareth Barry. Can Villa manage to keep hold of Barry?

Reds eye Sevilla star - The Sun

Liverpool are keeping tabs on Sevilla midfielder Seydou Keita as they look to bolster their squad for next season. Is Keita the right type of signing for Liverpool?

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Comments

Mikey James (Chelsea fan) says...

Chelsea to let Drogba go to Barcelona in deal with Henry as there new coach wants a proper 4-3-3 forward as he coaches like Johan Cruyff and Eto'o wants out. Also Henry wants to come to Chelsea to link up with Anelka at club level and the chance to move into coaching eventually similar to Makelele, something Chelsea are prepared to offer. Also Pizarro in deal to bring David Villa to club as Valencia aren't going to be the force they have been, and will be next season playing at the standard of Pizzaro. Lampard also to leave(Barcelona) to get the best out of Ballack in a new 4-4-2 system which will see him joined by Essien in midfield with him no longer needed to play at right back with the signing of Miguel from Valencia as Belletti wants a return to La Liga, swap deal maybe? Shevchenko to stay so Chelsea can use the experience of him, Henry, Anelka and Villa to improve the obvious ability of Franco Di Santo and Ben Sahar.

Posted 23:28 8th May 2008

Dan Shutler (Bristol City fan) says...

Just want to let you know Bristol City are going for want-away striker Freddy Eastwood from Wolves for about £1.5m, plus they might go for Darren Huckerby on a free. Also Liverpool signing Barry, Deggan and a mystery winger, aswell as a couple of youths.

Posted 17:41 8th May 2008

Michael Slack (Newcastle United fan) says...

Newcastle need to finally sort out their defence, and they will do that with 2 new centre backs, taylor will keep his first team place, but Anton Ferdinand and Michael Dawson will come in for a total of £8m. As its Keegan, more attacking players will come in, such as PSV duo, Farfan and Affeley, for £15m total, and Tom Huddlestone will come in to tighten up the mid-field, the final signing will be a striker and he will be Inter ace Adriano, for a huge £18m, but going out is N`Zogbia, Carr, Cacapa, Triosi, Ramage and smith, for a total £15m, which will be added to Keegan`s spending money

Posted 16:42 8th May 2008

Wayne Green (Newcastle United fan) says...

Newcastle shouldnt go for Zoltan Gera cause a dont think he is good enough,We need someone who can take a realy good freekick some like Jimmy bullard. For Newcastle i would sign Richard Dunne(Man city) Riise(Liverpool) Bullard(Fulham) Ashton(West Ham) SWP(Chelsea)

Posted 16:17 8th May 2008

Will Randle (Norwich City fan) says...

Huckerby has been linked with a move to Sheffield Utd and Charlton want to strengthen there side with a move for our skipper Mark Fotheringam. Our best player has already been released and now our skipper might move on a free because he is out of contract. Sort it out Roeder! I've heard that we want Paul Dickov but is he the man to bring us forward?

Posted 10:18 8th May 2008

Ashley Dowsett (Aston Villa fan) says...

Thanks (David Medforth) Chelsea fan for your comments.. can I just remind you that you have had a fantastic season.. finished very strong and will only miss out on the title on goal difference.. We will finish just 4 points behind!! over the season thats minute.. I know every team can throw in "If only".. but had not have drawn stupid matches with Aston Villa, Birmingham, Wigan, Middlesborough.. we too would have had a fantastic season!! Arsenal will come second next season, and be crowned champions the year after..

Posted 10:08 8th May 2008

Jonathan Curtis (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

Why would Spurs lose Huddlestone for a boro winger?? Huddlestone is a great passer of the ball and has improved greatly under Ramos and it would be a mistake to exchange him. As much as I respect boro for bringing through a lot of their youth players, unfortunately 95% of them arent good enough for any premiership team.

Posted 09:28 8th May 2008

Sweevo's World (Manchester United fan) says...

(The only) United will bring in four players this summer (three being South American), Bolivian 20 yr old striker Marcelo Moreno, Palacios from Wigan, 25yr old Brasilian keeper Rubinho (plays for Genoa - just got them promoted to Serie A), and I'm told a certain Luke Young... S.A.F. isn't going for a big name striker as he reckons Manucho will be THE ONE when he's served his time in Greece and the Bolivian lad is apparently outstanding playing in Brazil's top flight..

Posted 21:36 7th May 2008

Ross Brown says...

West Ham to sell Ashton to Newcastle, Carlton Cole to Sunderland, Anton Ferdinand to Spurs, Freddie Ljungberg to go abroad & Boa Morte also set to leave. possible targets, Andy Johnson, SWP & Steed Malbranque

Posted 20:29 7th May 2008

Ross Brown says...

Chelsea to off load Ben Haim, Sidwell, SWP, Pizarro & Shevchenko. To bring in Micah Richards, Manuel Fernandes & Roque Santa Cruz

Posted 19:51 7th May 2008

James Byford (West Ham United fan) says...

If Curbishley wants to push for Europe next season, then a bid for John Arne Riise or Wayne Bridge would show some serious intent. Great season following last year. However too many names on our wage bill that shouldn't be there.

Posted 12:47 6th May 2008

Dave Medforth (Chelsea fan) says...

I don't think that one or two players will be enough for Arsenal. They have far too many holes. They need a complete overhaul. If Villa went there, it would be a mistake. As a side note...it's a shame that United are against Wigan next. Bruce's boys will roll over for his best mate Alex.

Posted 12:45 6th May 2008

Rob Sutton (Liverpool fan) says...

I do hope Liverpool keep Crouch for at least another season. I think Voronin needs to pack his bags and find another proffesion as football is not is strongest point. Kewell needs to go, Pennant needs to stay for another season to see how he grows; he is one of the few Liverpool players willing to attack players. Kuyt to stay, Barry would be good for the team if he plays in the correct positions.

Posted 12:35 6th May 2008

Alex Ingle (Newcastle United fan) says...

Bolton need a good striker to replace the goals Anelka scored, Gomis is a player with reputation as the next Drogba, but £9m may be too much, I know Newcastle were linked with him recently, however I do not see us as a club who needs another striker.

Posted 12:11 6th May 2008

Clayton Jones says...

My sources at Coventry City Fc tell me that Coventry are after David Healy, Gary O'connor and Robbie Savage. Michael Mifsud has apparently agreed to join a premiership club and gary Mcsheffrey is on his way home. Ray Ranson has given Coleman quite a lot to spend on new players and in my opinion i think we should be after the likes of Steve howard and Robert earnshaw.

Posted 11:39 6th May 2008

James Trump (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

Spurs interrested in Kaka and Ronaldinho, and I've also heard that were building a new 50.000 to 55.000 seater stadium

Posted 11:37 6th May 2008

Mark Dunne (Liverpool fan) says...

Have been hearing rumours round Liverpool that Henry is coming to Anfield and Alonso is going the other way. Any thoughts? Also that Portsmouth have agreed a fee with Liverpool for Peter Crouch, its look to be in the region of £7.5 - 8.5 Million.

Posted 11:19 6th May 2008

Scouser Tommy (Liverpool fan) says...

Just heard on a local Liverpool radio station that Liverpool are on the verge of a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund right back Phillip Deggen. The Swiss international right back is out of contract in the summer and Benitez has swooped early to capture his man. Liverpool were very highly linked with Schalke 04's Rafinha but it looks as if Liverpool are having to take the cheaper option again.....

Posted 22:31 24th April 2008

Lee Robinson (Arsenal fan) says...

I've been hearing quite a few rumours that David Villa wants to come and play for Arsenal next season as we are the team that most suites his style of play! i would love him to come as i feel he is a top player and would fit perfectly in to our squad. I would also like to see wenger sign Ben Arfa (Lyon) Arshinavan (Zenit) Yaya Toure (Barcelona) and Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) think it's time we spent some money and really put ourselves back on the map! feel Senderos, Eboue, Gallas, Gilberto, really should call it a day as this season they simply just have'nt been good enough!

Posted 10:22 24th April 2008

Stuart Wilson (Liverpool fan) says...

David Bentley, and Gareth Barry would be all we need to strengthen our squad !Gerrard in the middle with those two either side of him would be really impressive !Not only would it be good for Liverpool, but the England set up too !Pennant needs to go, along with Kewell...they are both well past their sell by dates !Come on LFC lets get back to where we belong !

Posted 09:01 24th April 2008

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