Gossip: Transfer and rumour - June 13, 2014
Sir Bobby Charlton, a World Cup winner in 1966, has
told England players the most beautiful sensation of your lives is
within reach on the eve of their first game against Italy.
Daily Mail
Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck, 23, has declared himself fit for England's opener against Italy.
Guardian
Uruguay may leave Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, out of their starting line-up to face England in Sao Paulo next week if they win their opening match against Costa Rica. Times (subscription only)
Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, has been criticised for "treason" after being at the centre of strike action by Cameroon's World Cup squad. Independent
Netherlands and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 31, has revealed he hopes to carry on playing for another 11 years. The Sun (subscription only)
Mexico manager Miguel Herrera claims they can win the World Cup as he drops Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, for his country's opener against Cameroon. Daily Mirror
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, has
rejected a summer move to West Ham for the second year running but could
go to German side Wolfsburg.
Daily Mirror
Manchester United have switched their attention to Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 29, after missing out on his Germany team-mate Thomas Muller, 24. Daily Star
Arsenal are ready to offer £5m for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Napoli, where he spent last season on loan, have not made a bid for the 31-year-old. Metro
The Gunners are looking to appease fans unhappy at missing out on re-signing Cesc Fabregas, who has moved from Barcelona to Chelsea, by making a move for 21-year-old defender Bressan from Brazilian side Gremio. Daily Express
Manager Arsene Wenger is also closing in on a deal to bring 25-year-old Real Sociedad striker Carlos Vela back to Arsenal with the Gunners set to activate a £3.5m buyout clause. The Sun
Liverpool are hoping they can win the race for Schalke's £8m-rated Max Meyer, 18, ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea. Daily Express
Montpellier chairman Louis Nicollin claims his club are being "treated like idiots" after a "derisory" £8m bid from Newcastle for France midfielder Remy Cabella, 24. Daily Telegraph
Hull City are interested in Sheffield United central defender Harry Maguire, 21, who could cost £1.5m. Daily Mail
Premier League new boys Leicester City are keen on Feyenoord's £8m-rated striker Graziano Pelle, 28. Daily Mail
Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, 26, has been told he can leave the Nou Camp, with Manchester United tracking the former Arsenal star. Talksport
Former England and Tottenham midfielder David Bentley, who was released by Spurs 12 months ago, has retired. The Sun
Danny Welbck has scored scored eight goals in 20 games under England manager Roy Hodgson
Uruguay may leave Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, out of their starting line-up to face England in Sao Paulo next week if they win their opening match against Costa Rica. Times (subscription only)
Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, has been criticised for "treason" after being at the centre of strike action by Cameroon's World Cup squad. Independent
Netherlands and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 31, has revealed he hopes to carry on playing for another 11 years. The Sun (subscription only)
Mexico manager Miguel Herrera claims they can win the World Cup as he drops Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, for his country's opener against Cameroon. Daily Mirror
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku scored 15 goals while on loan at Everton last season
Manchester United have switched their attention to Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 29, after missing out on his Germany team-mate Thomas Muller, 24. Daily Star
Arsenal are ready to offer £5m for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Napoli, where he spent last season on loan, have not made a bid for the 31-year-old. Metro
The Gunners are looking to appease fans unhappy at missing out on re-signing Cesc Fabregas, who has moved from Barcelona to Chelsea, by making a move for 21-year-old defender Bressan from Brazilian side Gremio. Daily Express
Manager Arsene Wenger is also closing in on a deal to bring 25-year-old Real Sociedad striker Carlos Vela back to Arsenal with the Gunners set to activate a £3.5m buyout clause. The Sun
Liverpool are hoping they can win the race for Schalke's £8m-rated Max Meyer, 18, ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea. Daily Express
Montpellier chairman Louis Nicollin claims his club are being "treated like idiots" after a "derisory" £8m bid from Newcastle for France midfielder Remy Cabella, 24. Daily Telegraph
Hull City are interested in Sheffield United central defender Harry Maguire, 21, who could cost £1.5m. Daily Mail
Premier League new boys Leicester City are keen on Feyenoord's £8m-rated striker Graziano Pelle, 28. Daily Mail
Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, 26, has been told he can leave the Nou Camp, with Manchester United tracking the former Arsenal star. Talksport
AND FINALLY
Portugal's players have all been given personalised hotel rooms in an effort to maximise their performances at this summer's World Cup. MetroFormer England and Tottenham midfielder David Bentley, who was released by Spurs 12 months ago, has retired. The Sun
