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Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 31/07/09

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Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 31/07/09

SoccerBible's resident football experts trawl through the back pages and hunt down the best internet forums everyday, to bring the latest transfer rumours...


 
 

ALONSO OUT, AQUILANI IN?


- Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is holding out for £30million following Xabi Alonso's transfer request yesterday, but Real Madrid have only offered £24million. (The Guardian)

- Liverpool are keen on signing Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani as Alonso's replacement. (The Independent)



 
 

RIBERY CONTRACT CLAUSE?


- Manchester United will launch a £35million bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery in two weeks, when a clause in his contract will be activated. (The Sun)



 
 

CITY BID AGAIN FOR LESCOTT?


- Mark Hughes is set to return with a third bid for Joleon Lescott, Everton so far have been unwilling to release their defender to Manchester City but could be tempted with a £22million bid. (Daily Express)



 
 

WENGER TO SIGN MIDFIELDER?


- Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is targeting Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi, although the Italian star would cost the Gunners around £30million. (The Independent)

- St Etienne's defensive midfielder Blaise Matuidi is also being lined up for a move, along with midfield legend Patrick Vieira returning as his mentor. (Daily Mail)



 
 

DARREN BENT FED UP?


-  Darren Bent has become a little frustrated with his desired move to Sunderland currently stuttering, and has vented his frustration on Twitter.  "This is the longest day in the world because I can't wait to get started," a tweet posted by Bent is reported to have read.  "Why can't anything be simple. It's so frustrating hanging round." (The Times)
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