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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, June 2

Anton Stanley — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 10:18:20 GMT

These are the stories making the headlines in the papers and online this morning…

Nani is thinking about leaving Manchester United even though the Portuguese winger, 25, is being offered a pay rise from £90,000 to £130,000 a week over the next four years. (The Sun)

Eden Hazard, Vermaelen, Kompany and Belgian Premier League hits and misses

Chris Mendes — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:08:40 GMT

Eden Hazard's impending arrival at Stamford Bridge brings another Belgian footballer to England's top flight and, ahead of Saturday's friendly meeting between the two nations, talkSPORT brings you some of the Premier League's Belgian hits and misses...

Socieded ready to break the bank to land Arsenal star

Ian Cruise — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:46:25 GMT

Real Sociedad are ready to break the bank to land Carlos Vela on a permanent basis.

The Spanish side are desperate to sign the Mexican, who has starred for them during his season-long loan spell with the club.

Vela has scored just three Premier League goals since joining Arsenal's first team in 2008 but 12 goals in 35 appearances for Sociedad represents his most prolific senior campaign.

King and Saha head-up Premier League out of contract list

Alex Varney — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:05:35 GMT

Spurs stars Ledley King and Louis Saha are two of the top names who are out of contract at the end of the season and yet to agree new deals at their clubs.

Teams were required to inform the Premier League of players that they had either retained or had yet to agree new deals with by May 19 and several high profile stars, including Jose Bosingwa and Salomon Kalou could now be on the move.

Gazidis to be quizzed on Usmanov and Wenger

Nick Rostron-Pike — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:01:36 GMT

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis will be quizzed on why Alisher Usmanov has not been given a place on the club's board and whether Arsene Wenger will be asked to spend heavily this summer in what could be a stormy meeting with supporters next Wednesday.

Gazidis will meet with 300 supporters consisting of the Arsenal Supporters Trust (AST) and other supporters groups at the Emirates Stadium.

Yann M'Vila's reaction to news that Arsenal are trying to sign him?*

Craig Bloomfield — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:38:29 GMT

Check out Yann M'Vila's reaction to news that Arsenal are trying to sign him…

*DISCLAIMER: He was actually crying after going off injured in a pre-Euro 2012 friendly for France, but we couldn't resist.

Brendan Rodgers tipped for glory by Mourinho, Lampard, Wenger, Redknapp and Sir Alex

Chris Mendes — Thu, 31 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Any Liverpool fans worried or disappointed by the decision to replace Kenny Dalglish with Brendan Rodgers this summer should feel a lot more confident after digesting this.

Tony Woodcock on Ralf Rangnick, Podolski and Kagawa

Anton Stanley — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:43:12 GMT

The former Arsenal and FC Köln star looks at all the latest news emanating from the Bundesliga.

He discusses West Brom's move for the former Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick, who is known as the 'football professor'.

Woodcock also talks about Lukas Podolski's move to the Gunners and the possibility of Shinji Kagawa joining a Premier League side.

Arsenal face fight with Napoli for French star

Anton Stanley — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:41:20 GMT

Arsenal will have to move fast if they want to sign Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa after reports in France claim Napoli are in pole position to clinch his signature.

Yanga-Mbiwa is rated one of the best defenders in the French League and has been attracting strong interest from the north London club.

But French radio station RMC Sports is reporting that Napoli are making advanced moves to sign him and have opened talks with Montpellier.

Arsenal and Spurs set to do battle over the French Xavi: talkSPORT Transfer Spotlight

Lee Roden — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:30:18 GMT

Sochaux midfielder Marvin Martin has been dubbed 'the little Xavi' for his brilliant performances in midfield this season, and with a place in the Euro 2012 France squad as a reward, his stock is rising. With Arsenal and Spurs hoping to outdo each other and bring Martin to London this summer, talkSPORT's Transfer Spotlight has some background on the play-maker...

Wenger planning for future as he eyes Strasbourg job

Alex Varney — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:46:09 GMT

Arsene Wenger could make a shock return to his hometown Strasbourg when he leaves Arsenal.

Wenger still has two years left on his current deal, but reports in France suggest he is already making plans for when he eventually leaves the north London club.

The Arsenal manager has transformed the team following his arrival back in 1996 helping them win three Premier League titles and four FA Cup trophies.

Man City told Belhanda is not for sale this summer

Alex Varney — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:32:17 GMT

Manchester City will have to look elsewhere for a new playmaker after Montpellier manager Rene Girard ruled out Younes Belhanda being sold this summer.

City have already missed out on Eden Hazard, who has opted for a move to Chelsea, and it has been reported that Roberto Mancini sees Belhanda as the perfect alternative.

Arsenal and Chelsea are also understood to be interested in the exciting 22-year-old, who was recently crowned France's Young Player of the Year.

Forwards in form ahead of Euro 2012: featuring Torres, Ibrahimovic, Ribery and more

Lee Roden — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:03:06 GMT

Euro 2012 is edging ever closer, and some of the top forwards on the continent have been hitting form at the right time in pre-tournament friendlies. From some of the Premier League's greatest imports to Bayern's star man and beyond, talkSPORT has the best of the goals ahead of Poland and Ukraine.

Proof English football will rule at Euro 2012

Lee Roden — Thu, 31 May 2012 09:46:05 GMT

English football is set to dominate this summer's European Championship, with England's top two divisions sending 78 players to Poland and Ukraine. German football comes second best with 49, but Spain and Italy don't even come close, only managing just over 30 each. Of the players making the trip from England, Chelsea has the most representatives with nine players.

Transfer rumours and paper review with Tom Hopkinson - Thursday, May 31

Alex Varney — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:10:47 GMT

These are the stories making the headlines in the papers and online this morning…

Rafael Van Der Vaart could be heading out of White Hart Lane after Schalke launched a £10million-plus move for the Tottenham playmaker. (Daily Mail)

Arsene Wenger admits it's complicated with Robin van Persie on Fakebook

Craig Bloomfield — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:01:09 GMT

DISCLAIMER: Like claims over the past seven seasons that Arsenal would win a trophy, this video is not to be taken seriously

Arsenal could lose out to Udinese in race for Tunisia star

Ian Cruise — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:08:14 GMT

Arsenal are in danger of missing out on Youssef Msakni as Udinese step up their interest in the Tunisian playmaker.

Arsene Wenger is a fan of the 21-year-old, who starred in his country's run to the quarter-finals of this year's African Cup of Nations.

The Gunners boss has been linked with a summer approach for Msakni, who is not expected to cost more than £2m but Wenger is yet to lodge a bid.

Exclusive - Premier League trio chasing 'Ukrainian Lionel Messi'

Nick Rostron-Pike — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:52:46 GMT

A trio of Premier League clubs are hot on the trail of Dnipro playmaker Yevhen Konoplyanka, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal all monitoring the 22-year-old playmaker.

Dubbed the "Ukrainian Lionel Messi", Konoplyanka could be available at a cut price now but is expected to star for his country at Euro 2012, which could see his valuation increase significantly.

Arsenal and Tottenham in battle for Sochaux midfielder

Nick Rostron-Pike — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:27:00 GMT

North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham could be set for a transfer battle over Marvin Martin after he revealed he is now ready to leave France.

The Premier League pair are both keen on a move for the Sochaux midfielder, who is part of Laurent Blanc's France squad for Euro 2012.

But it was unclear whether or not Martin wanted to leave Sochaux, the club he has been at for the last 10 years.

Liverpool and Chelsea v Man United and Arsenal: the case for change v stability

Lee Roden — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:09:00 GMT

As Liverpool are poised to appoint Brendan Rodgers as their fourth boss in two years, the Anfield side are hoping to transform their fortunes with a new man in charge. Does changing your manager really mean a change of form, or is Fergie-style consistency the true key to success? talkSPORT take a look at some examples of both theories in practice, including one club with a quite record of mangerial change. Click the arrows above for more.

Teen superstars who failed to fulfil their potential - Walcott, Fowler, Dos Santos and more

damian mannion — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:23:02 GMT

Speaking to talkSPORT, former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson slammed current Gunners star Theo Walcott, claiming the winger is a 'liability'.

The Real Madrid striker Arsenal are set to steal: talkSPORT transfer spotlight

Lee Roden — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:44:04 GMT

It's well known that Arsenal tempted Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona in his formative years, but could the Gunners be about to do the same with sensational young Real Madrid striker Joselu? TalkSPORT has the latest on Arsene's next youth prospect...

Arsenal target won't decide his future until after Euro 2012

Ian Cruise — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:38:08 GMT

Arsenal target Olivier Giroud says he will will not decide his future until after Euro 2012.

The free-scoring striker fired unfancied Montpellier to their first ever Ligue 1 title with 21 goals in 36 appearances and he is now one of Europe's most-wanted forwards.

Emirates manager Arsene Wenger has been tracking Giroud's progress all season and has been linked with a summer bid for the striker, who is rated at around £15m.

Transfer rumours and paper review with John Cross - Wednesday, May 30

Alex Varney — Wed, 30 May 2012 07:08:26 GMT

These are the stories making the headlines in the papers and online this morning…

Brendan Rodgers is close to sealing a deal to become the new Liverpool manager, with the Northern Irishman set to quit Swansea to succeed Kenny Dalglish at Anfield. (Daily Mirror)

The Crewe wonderkid Man United and Arsenal could take a punt on

damian mannion — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:01:00 GMT

According to some reports, Premier League big boys Man United and Arsenal are hovering over Gresty Road waiting for the right moment to snap up Crewe wonderkid Nick Powell, who may have played his last game for the club in Crewe's 2-0 win over Cheltenham in the League Two play-off final. Naturally, we wanted to know a bit more about the prodigious teenager…