Transfer talk (Friday, 3 July)
They shoot...
alonso still on radar
Real Madrid are expected to make a bid of around £27m within the next week for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard is ambivalent about staying at Anfield. Reports in Spain suggest Liverpool would be tempted to sell at £35m.
Ribéry remains a target
Chelsea will maintain their push to sign Bayern Munich's Franck Ribéry, despite the player insisting that he will only join Real Madrid. Chelsea's bid was £43.7m.
They score...
Wilshere commits to Gunners
Jack Wilshere has signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal. The midfielder, who signed professional terms when he turned 17, is the youngest player to have played for the club in the league and Europe.
They miss...
Bramble: not a Villan
Aston Villa have distanced themselves from speculation that they are preparing to make a move for the Wigan Athletic defender Titus Bramble.
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