TRANSFER GOSSIP (21/07/2012)

TRANSFER GOSSIP
Manchester United fear Arsenal striker Robin
Van Persie, 28, will cost £30m as Fergie battles
rivals Man City and Juventus for the star
forward.
Full story: Daily Mail
Arsenal's hierarchy are prepared to play hardball and
have told the Dutchman he cannot leave for less than
£20m.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sir Alex Ferguson is considering an £8m bid for
Everton defender Leighton Baines, after the
Manchester United boss confirmed plans to
bring in a new left-back this summer.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United must "pay a little more" to land
Lucas Moura, as Sao Paulo confirm they have rejected
a £29m offer for the 19-year-old midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail
Luka Modric missed Tottenham's final training
session ahead of their tour of the United States
amid continued speculation linking the 26-year-
old midfielder with Real Madrid.
Full story: Guardian
Galatasaray have revealed they are in talks with
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov, 31.
Full story: Metro
Former Leeds and Liverpool man Harry Kewell,
33, has issued a 'come and get me' plea to
English clubs after quitting Melbourne Victory.
Full story: talkSPORT
Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder, 28, has turned down
clubs in England, Russia and Turkey to stay with the
Serie A giants.
Full story: talkSPORT
Fulham and West Ham are rivalling Newcastle in
the chase for FC Twente's Brazilian defender
Douglas, 24, and all three have submitted bids.
Full story: The Sun
Wigan have made a £3m offer for Real Mallorca
defender Ivan Ramis but will have to increase their bid
for the Spaniard, 27, to £4.25m.
Full story: The Sun
Out-of-favour Manchester City forward Roque
Santa Cruz, 30, wants to remain in the north
west as he seeks new club.
Full story: Daily Mail
Newly-promoted Southampton will make another offer
for PSV'S Netherlands international striker Jeremain
Lens, 24, after failing with a £5m bid.
Full story: The Sun
West Brom have rejected a £4m bid for striker
Peter Odemwingie, 31, from Qatari side Al-
Gharafa.
Full story: talkSPORT
Norwich City have made an increased offer for Leeds
captain Robert Snodgrass, 24, as they look to reunite
the midfielder with Bradley Johnson and Jonny
Howson.
Full story: Daily Mirror
OTHER GOSSIP
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote, 26, claims
he will not be leaving the Magpies this summer,
despite interest from clubs including
Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has told his side to
forget about being kings of Europe and instead focus
on chasing down Premier League champions
Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mail
Gareth Southgate turned down the chance to
become the FA's technical director over
concerns about the job description during
lengthy negotiations.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson thinks
Michael Carrick, 31, is key to bringing the Champions
League trophy back to Old Trafford.
Full story: The Sun
United midfielder Darren Fletcher, 28, has
dismissed concerns that his career is over.
Full story: Daily Express
AND FINALLY...
Manchester United struggle to get to grips with a
tricky opponent on their pre-season tour in South
Africa - a giant snake.