Transfer news and rumors from Premier League 04.03.2010
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is considering a bid for Benfica’s £10m-rated Brazilian defender David Luiz. Manchester United and Real Madrid are also interested in the 22-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Cesc Fabregas will resist interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid and decide to stay at Arsenal, according to the man who discovered the Gunners star. Scout Francis Cagigao said reports he had agreed to join Barca in the summer were wide of the mark.
Full story: Daily Mail
Real Madrid have stated their intention to keep new signing Sergio Canales for the long term, by slapping a massive 150m Euro (£135m) release clause on the 19 year-old’s contract. Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are all reportedly interested in the attacking midfielder.
Full story: IM Scouting
Manchester United are tracking Dinamo Zagreb playmaker Milan Badeli. The 21-year-old Croatian is also attracting interest from German sides Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.
Full story: IM Scouting
Italian giants Juventus have joined Manchester City in the chase for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain. The 22-year-old is also reported to have a 150m euro release clause.
Full story: IM Scouting
Blackburn outcast Steven Reid is set to join Championship strugglers Sheffield Wednesday on loan until the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland are in talks with Paraguay star Cristian Riveros. Manager Steve Bruce wants to sign the midfielder from Mexican side Cruz Azul before the World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa defender Habib Beye has threatened to quit Aston Villa – barely seven months after joining them from Newcastle. The 32-year-old Senegal international is upset at his lack of first-team opportunities.
Full story: Daily Star
source: bbc/sport/football
