Gunners target £12 million Croatian star
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is preparing a £12 million bid for Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar in the event Alexander Hleb leaves the club. (Daily Mirror)
Kranjcar, 23, has played a staring role in a Portsmouth team that has progressed to the FA Cup final.
Pompey boss Harry Redknapp will obviously be keen to hold onto the Croatian who has been with Pompey for just under two years now since joining from Hajduk Split.
I personally can't see Wenger splashing £12 million on Kranjcar. I do think he is a very good player however for whatever reason I don't see him at Arsenal next season.
Juve line up £12 million Liverpool ace
Juventus are planning a £12 million summer bid for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. (Daily Telegraph)
Alonso has been linked with several exits from Anfield in recent months after he lost his place in Rafa Benitez' side to Javier Mascherano.
Juve spent £8 million on former Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko during last January's transfer window. The Serie A giants are believed to be very keen on bringing the 26-year old Spaniard to the Delle Alpi.
I don't really know what to make of Alonso's season this year. The last few seasons since joining Liverpool he was a key part of the team however in recent months he has played a slightly lesser part. £12 million for Alonso, may be good value for money.
Gunners plan £15 million bid for United striker
Arsenal managr Arsene Wenger is planning a £15 million summer bid for Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins. (News of the World)
Newcastle have hit a really good patch recently with Martins contributing to the run in no small part. This has led to speculation that Martins may be targeted by a side like Arsenal.
Martins has been with the Magpies for over two seasons now since joining from Serie A side Inter Milan. He has scored just under 30 goals during his time in England.
It would be a real shame to see Martins leave Newcastle this summer. He has began to show the kind of form that made Glenn Roeder spend £10 million on him back in 2006.
Man United to bid £25 million for Rivals defender
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is to bid £25 million for Manchester City defender Micah Richards. (Various)
The England international has been linked with several moves away from the City of Manchester stadium in recent months despite the fact he signed a new deal last year.
Richards, 19, has played a large part in City's above average season despite being injured for the past month or so. Ferguson is believed to be preparing a massive £25 million for the player.
As a City fan myself, I would be gutted to see Micah leave. There is no doubt he is a terrific player now and he is bound to get even better. United would be getting a magnificent player if they manage to persuade him across Manchester.