Premier league gossip- May 17

In these recessionary times, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to move close to becoming the highest paid footballer in the world by inking a new £6million a year contract with Nike.

Mark Hughes could make a £15 summer swoop for Benfica’s Luisao and Oscar Cardozo.

Croatian coach Slaven Bilic is being tipped as a potential replacement for Ricky Sbragia at the Stadium of Light in the summer.

Didier Drogba has personally apologised to Roman Abramovich for his antics after the heart breaking Champions League loss to Barcelona. Yet it might not be enough to save the Ivorian’s Chelsea career.

Troubled Joey Barton could be offered an escape route out of Newcastle by Bolton Wanderers. The Trotters are reportedly planning to make a £2million bid for him in the summer.

Questions are being asked about Robin Van Persie’s future at Arsenal after contract talks with the Dutch striker failed.

Wigan’s Paul Scharner could be on his way to Craven Cottage for £6m in the summer. 

Middlesbrough’s Ross Turnbull could be signed on a free transfer by Chelsea, who are looking for somebody to be Petr Cech’s No.2

Arsenal fans- here is some bad news. Arsene Wenger is likely to be given only £13m to spend in the summer as the Gunners look to break their trophyless run.

To be relegated Middlesbrough’s Stewart Downing has another admirer- Aston Villa. The Midlands club have joined Liverpool and Spurs in the queue to sign the Boro winger.

 

 

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