Transfer And Gossip(Thursday,May 28)

TRANSFER GOSSIP:

Chelsea are in talks to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery for £43m. Manchester United also want the 26-year-old French international as a potential replacement for winger Cristiano Ronaldo.
(The Sun)

Chelsea may be forced to pay a British transfer record of £45m if they are to land Ribery.
(Daily Star)

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho is planning an £8m move for Manchester City's Brazilian midfielder Elano.
(The Sun)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has lined up Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez as a long-term replacement for Xabi Alonso. Bilbao want £10m for the 20-year-old.
(Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa have inquired about midfielder David Bentley's future at Tottenham.
(Daily Mirror)

Wolves are lining up a £3m move for Red Star Belgrade's Serbia midfielder Nenad Milijas. The 26-year-old is also wanted by CSKA Moscow and Roma.
(Daily Mail)

Bolton and Blackburn are fighting it out for Villarreal's Chile international Matias Fernandez. The 23-year-old midfielder will make a decision once the Spanish season ends at the weekend.
(The Sun)

Blackburn striker Matt Derbyshire has conceded he is ready to make his loan move to Olympiakos a permanent one. The Greek side are lining up a £3m bid for the 23-year-old.
(Daily Star)

Middlesbrough have put winger Stewart Downing up for sale but only to a top-four club.
(Daily Mirror)

Rangers manager Walter Smith is planning a £3m move for West Bromwich Albion striker Chris Brunt. The 24-year-old is a boyhood fan of the Glasgow club.
(Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP:

Wigan will look to Swansea boss Roberto Martinez if Sunderland agree to pay the £5m in compensation to take Latics manager Steve Bruce to the Stadium of Light.
(The Times)

Alan Shearer, who is set to become the permanent manager of Newcastle, is playing hardball with Magpies owner Mike Ashley over a £15m to £20m transfer pot for next season.
(Daily Mirror)

Arsenal forward Robin Van Persie is stalling on a contract extension at the Emirates.
(Daily Star)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez plans to shake up his backroom staff by replacing four coaches. Anfield legend Kenny Dalglish is tipped for an advisory role, while former Reds midfielder Gary McAllister could come in as a coach.
(Daily Mail)