Football Rumours

The football rumour market is rife with speculation even though the transfer window is more than a month away. All major clubs are looking for reinforcements in January.

Chelsea are battling with Real Madrid for the signature of German international Frank Ribery. A fee of £45m is being talked about. On the other hand, Bayern have revealed that they had rejected a whopping £70m from Chelsea in the summer for Ribery. The Blues are also in the hunt for Sergio Aguero. Atletico Madrid though have been tight-lipped regarding this matter.

Liverpool are looking for reinforcements in the attacking department in order to save their stuttering Premier League campaign. They are looking to bring former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy on loan from Real Madrid.

Manchester United are expressing interest in two of England’s rising stars. They are expected to make bids for West Ham striker Carlton Cole and Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell in January.

Their neighbours, Manchester City, on the other hand are going continental. They have their sights set on AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso. They have slight relief though, with the knowledge that Barcelona have cooled their interests over Robinho. The Catalan giants have instead turned their attention towards David Silva of Valencia.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is trying to manufacture a loan deal for Ben Foster as his first choice goalkeeper Craig Gordon is out with a broken arm. Also, Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is keen on Swansea captain Ashley Williams and Honduras striker Roger Rojas.

A lot is happening in terms of a managerial merry-go-round too. Argentina want Guus Hiddidnk to take over from Diego Maradona after Russia failed to make it to the World Cup. And, last but not the least, Alan Shearer could take over at Sheffield United if current manager Kevin Blackwell is sacked.