ARSENAL HAVE CLEARED THE WAY FOR ARSENE WENGER TO SIGN ROONEY

ARSENAL CAN NOW AFFORD TO SIGN WAYNE ROONEY ,SAYS CHIEF EXECUTIVE GAZIDIS.

Wayne Rooney is the subject of plenty of speculation once again, and it seems as if Arsenal are willing to splash the cash for the Manchester United forward. Chief executive Ivan Gazidis is adamant Rooney’s wages and a transfer fee of around $37 million can be arranged, if Arsene Wenger wants to sign the striker. Arsenal’s transfer policy is set for a change this summer, with the frugal spending to make way big-name signings.With Champions League soccer on offer and plenty of young talent, Rooney and other superstars may be looking at the Gunners in a different light,also speculations surrounding rooney that he  is not happy at old trafford gives strong indications that he may make a move to arsenal.Chief executive Ivan Gazidis said the Gunners CAN afford to pay Rooney more than £200,000 a week and Manchester United a £25million fee.He was adamant only boss Wenger will decide whether to bid for the England striker.But he claimed Arsenal are finally willing and able to make the stellar signings required for a genuine title challenge, smashing their rigid pay structure.

“I’m talking about an extra £70m of additional, high-margin revenue — so of course we could do that.“We could do more than that.”It is a massive boost to long-suffering fans desperate to see big-name signings after eight years of losing their best players and winning nothing says Gazidis.

Arsenal also have serious interest in the Real Madrid strikers Gonzalo Higuaín and Karim Benzema – one of whom is likely to be for sale this summer. Both are 25 and they comfortably fit the superstar profile.

 

 

SOURCES: THE SUN,GURADIAN AND THE DAILY MAIL.

NAPOLI PRESIDENT SAYS:CHELSEA WANTS CAVANI.

CHELSEA ARE CLOSING IN ON CAVANI

Uruguay international Cavani, 26, is widely expected to quit Serie A this summer after catching the eye of a number of big-spending clubs.And while new Blues boss Jose Mourinho is likely to face competition from the likes of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain for his signature,President De Laurentiis expects to hear from the Europa League winners in the near future.Uruguayan Cavani was top scorer in Serie A last term, netting 29 goals in 34 appearances as they challenged for the title and finished second behind Juventus.He is also Napoli’s third highest goalscorer with 104 goals in three seasons, 11 behind Diego Maradona, who scored 115 in seven seasons.

Napoli are looking to strengthen their squad for next season, hoping to build on an impressive campaign that saw them qualify for the Champions League.Also former Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has replaced Walter Mazzarri as manager after the latter moved to Inter Milan and will need a bigger squad if they want to compete domestically and in Europe,therefore selling off Cavani,their top striker, may hamper their progressive run unless they bring in some players to strengthen the team.Adding to that,Napoli has been keen in signing and has also offered €40m (£34m) for the AC Roma pair Erik Lamela and Marquinhos.

 

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SOURCES-THE SUN AND GUARDIAN

DAVID BECKHAM TO PLAY IN INDIA IN IPL-STYLE FOOTBALL LEAGUE????

DAVID BECKHAM LINKED WITH FOOTBALLING COMEBACK IN INDIA. 

David Beckham is being linked with a remarkable footballing comeback in the newly formed Indian Premier League.   Goldenballs announced he was hanging up his boots for good just last month, after a glittering career that included spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, LA Galaxy and PSG. However, reports in New Delhi have emerged suggesting that Goldenballs will end his retirement after less than a year when the two-month Indian season begins in January.The suggestion is Sports Management group IMG are helping recruit recently retired stars like Beckham and old England pal Michael Owen to help boost publicity for the venture. 
‘We are in the final stages of talks with the agents of Michael Owen and David Beckham so that they can play for two months in the new franchise-based tournament,’ one inside source from the All India Football Federation told local media.‘We are also pursuing former Spanish captain Raul Gonzalez.  
The franchise-based league will feature many international players, including a few World Cuppers. Some of the country's top players, including retired stars, are also expected to take part in the tournament.The details of the league are likely to be finalised by August. 
Whether there is any truth in the reports of Beckham’s involvement remains to be seen.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/david-beckham-to-make-comeback-in-football-with-indian-super-league/1/278527.html 

BIG-SPENDING FRENCH GIANTS 'PSG' DESPERATE TO LAND ROONEY WITH A £300k A WEEK OFFER.

PSG TO TEMPT ROONEY WITH A £300k A WEEK OFFER.

Big-spending French giants desperate to land United star. PSG are desperate to sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United and have approached the England striker with an offer of £300,000-per-week wages, according to the Daily Express.The 27-year-old has made it clear to United that he is unhappy with his current role in the team, and was reported to have submitted a transfer request towards the end of the season.The former Everton youngster had great things expected of him when he joined United for £28million in 2004, but he has never quite reached his best potential at Old Trafford, often playing second fiddle to accommodate other star players such as Robin van Persie this season, and Cristiano Ronaldo in the past.However, many top clubs clearly still see him as a player worth investing in, and PSG have made him one of their top targets for this summer’s transfer window, and will make him one of the world’s best-paid players if he joins them.Real Madrid and Barcelona are also said to be interested in Rooney, and there is also interest from United’s Premier League rivals Chelsea and Arsenal.

It is understood that new United manager David Moyes will try to persuade him to stay at the club, and the Scot will certainly hope to avoid selling him to another English team.

http://www.manutdvs.net/psg-look-to-tempt-man-united-striker-wayne-rooney-with-300k-a-week-offer/ 

GONZALO HIGUAIN TO LEAVE MADRID.

HIGUAIN CONFIRMS REAL EXIT AND HINTS A LIKELY MOVE TO JUVENTUS.

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has confirmed that he will be leaving the club this summer and admits a move to Juventus is "a possibility".The Argentine striker has been strongly linked with a departure this summer, and he has now admitted that he will be leaving the club after six-years in the Spanish capital.After scoring in the final game of the season with Osasuna, Higuain told the press following the match that he was leaving and confirmed that Italian champions Juventus could be his next destination. "I am leaving Real Madrid, the decision has been made, I feel the time is right and I want a change of scenery," said Higuain.

Higuain is also reported to have a number of admirers in England.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11835/8749458/Transfer-News-Gonzalo-Higuain-to-leave-Real-Madrid