Wayne Rooney to Arsenal if Chelsea move falls through? Transfer gossip and news from Wednesday's papers

24 Jul 2013 10:14

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The transfer window is now officially up and running and the gossip is set to go into overdrive over the next two months.
Here are the latest rumours from the day's papers and beyond.

Transfer stories and gossip from today's Daily Mirror

Arsene Wenger last night tabled a stunning and cheeky £40,000,001 bid for Luis Suarez.
Spurs have vowed to fight all attempts by Real Madrid to snatch Gareth Bale this summer as the spectre of the Spanish giants resurfaced.
West Brom are on the trail of £2million-rated Craig Gardner.
Hull City are close to signing Yannick Sagbo after Evian gave the French striker permission to travel to England to speak to the Tigers.
Swansea could revive their interest in Manchester City striker John Guidetti.

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 Leicester boss Nigel Pearson has been told to shift four more big earners as well as Jermaine Beckford.
Brendan Rodgers has set his new-look Liverpool squad a top four target.
Wayne Rooney will be ordered to pull on a Manchester United shirt again as he nears his comeback from injury.
Jose Mourinho last night fired his first mind-games shot at Manuel Pellegrini by suggesting the title is Manchester City's to lose.
Vincent Kompany has thrown down the gauntlet to Manchester City's title rivals, claiming: "We mean business."
David Moyes admitted his defence needs to improve after they lost again on their pre-season tour.
Christian Benteke has been challenged by Paul Lambert to repeat his stunning form at Aston Villa after penning a new contract.

Transfer stories and gossip from other papers and websites

Fulham have pulled out of the race to sign Darren Bent - leaving Newcastle with a clear run. (Daily Express)
Cesc Fabregas is considering his future after interest from Manchester United first surfaced, according to sources close to the player. (The Independent)
And if Fabregas does sign for Manchester United, it could trigger the sale of Wayne Rooney. (Daily Star)
Crystal Palace's hopes of signing Carlton Cole remain in the balance because of wage demands. (Daily Star)
Real Madrid have offered a six-year mega deal to Gareth Bale worth around £51million - on top of £80million. (The Sun)
Manchester United have a week to decide whether to sign Marouane Fellaini because of a £22million buyout clause that runs out on July 31. (The Sun)
Fulham are eyeing up a move for Napoli's Uruguay midfielder Walter Gargano. (The Sun)
Wayne Rooney would consider moving to Arsenal if his dream to work with Chelsea and Jose Mourinho falls through. (Daily Mail)

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