Sunday, February 25, 2007

Sunday Gossip from the UK


AC Milan are on the verge of making a sensational swoop for Celtic keeper Artur Boruc. (Sunday Mail)
I believe that there is a real possibility in this piece of gossip. Firstly because AC Milan's Dida is out of contract at the end of the season (possible destination: Barcelona) and secondly because Boruc is likely to use Celtic as a stepping stone to a bigger club. In terms of replacements, Celtic would have a ready-made one if they managed to sign the Hearts of Midlothian keeper, Craig Gordon, who is a quality player and the #1 Scottish player in his position.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is ready to offer big money for striker Craig Bellamy if he is unloaded by Liverpool. (Sunday Mirror)
If anyone is going to manage to 'tame' Craig Bellamy, it will be ex-Man Utd player now coach Roy Keane. Bellamy has already managed to cause controversy at Liverpool, after allegedly hitting team mates with a golf club whilst drunk in a bender in Portugal. However, his football does speak for itself and he would be a quality addition to Sunderland - unlikely to happen unless they were promoted to the Premiership though.

Manchester United could lure Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura to Old Trafford. (People)
The Japanese international has proved to be one of Gordon Strachan's best buys at Celtic, albeit he had his doubters before anyone had seen him play in Scotland. I doubt that he will be moving to Man Utd in the summer, although he may leave Celtic for another club but the continent would be a more likely destination in my opinion.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho could hand Glen Johnson a second chance at Chelsea and bring him back from his loan spell at Portsmouth while shipping Paulo Ferreira out of Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. (People)
Portuguese player Paulo Ferreira never managed to live up to his massive price tag, and he came to Chelsea as one of Mourinho's loyal players from previous clubs. I think it would make sense to give Glen Johnson, an England (sporadic) international, the chance to progress through Chelsea. He is performing well for Portsmouth and just needs more experience at the top level with Chelsea. The question would be who would buy Paulo Ferreira and for how much? I doubt any club will pay the inflated fee that Chelsea paid for him a few years ago...

Atletico Madrid have opened the door for Manchester United to swoop for striker Fernando Torres. (News of the World)
This story has made the rounds for at least 1 or 2 years now - surely Torres will move out of Atletico Madrid if they continue to underperform in La Liga? There would be few better clubs for him than Man Utd and a potential partnership with Ronaldo, Rooney and co.


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