TRANSFER NEWS & GOSSIP: Wednesday 28th August
StrumSolo > 28/08/2013, 11:14
Plenty going on today. Chelsea, so short of attacking midfielders, are in advanced talks to sign Porto’s Christian Atsu. In fairness, Juan Mata might be off to Arsenal or Spurs, which would leave them with no more than 6 or 7 options for that position. Doesn’t look like Wayne Rooney’s going anywhere, and David Moyes could bid £30m for fellow David, Luiz. Oof! Demba Ba may be off as well, Newcastle want to re-sign him on loan. Batefimbi Gomis’ move to Tyneside is possibly back on too.
After missing out on Will.i.an, Spurs are ready to move again for Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen. When is Erik Lamela going to sign though? Come to think of it, I don’t think Will.i.an’s joined Chelsea yet has he? And Gareth Bale, when’s he leaving? Best get a move on chaps.
Man City have agreed a deal to sign Atletico Madrid centre half Martin Demichelis for £4m, unless they haven’t, in which case they’ll move for Valencia’s Adil Ramil.
Joey Barton Bidding War: Crystal Palace and Everton, £3m. Oh dear.