The Rumour Mill

Alongside their team’s matches, transfer news is what every fan is interested in.

The Betfair Rumour Mill brings you daily updates from around the globe, from the potential mega-money moves to the possible free transfers at your local club.

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Liverpool to offer veteran a two-year deal

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Kenny Dalglish is believed to be close to agreeing a deal to bring 40-year-old goalkeeper Brad Friedel back to Anfield this summer. The Aston Villa number one is also a target for Tottenham and West Brom. Read more

Man City alerted to Argentine's availability

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Whether Carlos Tevez has a future at Manchester City remains in doubt, however the impending availability of Sergio Aguero offers them an opportunity to replace him with another Argentine star. Read more

Plenty of interest in Arsenal fringe players

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Denilson, Andrey Arshavin and Nicklas Bendtner could all be considered surplus to requirements by Arsenal this summer but there is no shortage of suitors for the trio, while Bacary Sagna is also admired. Read more

Everton and Celtic consider freebie striker

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In news that is sure to attract the attention of several Premier League clubs and the Old Firm, Cardiff have confirmed that Jay Bothroyd will be leaving this summer. Everton are rated the favourites to sign him. Read more

Arsenal captain odds-on to go this summer

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The likelihood of Cesc Fabregas remaining at Arsenal beyond the summer has been questioned once again after he missed the club's final Premier League game and instead chose to watch the Spanish Grand Prix. Read more

Man City striker's future is again unclear

Just two days after Roberto Mancini declared that Carlos Tevez wanted to stay at Manchester City, the club's captain has been on Argentine radio saying that he is hoping for a change of scenary this summer. Read more

Man Utd close in on expensive goalkeeper

After months of speculation over who Manchester United would choose to succeed Edwin van der Sar as their first-choice goalkeeper, the Daily Mirror are reporting that David de Gea is close to signing. Read more

Another day, another winger for Liverpool

Liverpool are one of six clubs being linked with a summer move for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia after another impressive campaign at the DW Stadium, with Tottenham also reported to be suitors. Read more

Arsenal link to defender refuses to vanish

Christopher Samba looks increasingly likely to move to Arsenal this summer as reports linking him with a move to the Emirates show no sign of dying down, though Mamadou Sakho is an alternative target. Read more

Tottenham to shop at local rivals Chelsea

Didier Drogba is a summer transfer target for Tottenham as they bid to battle their way back into the Champions League places, according to reports in the Daily Express, who also expect Jermain Defoe to go. Read more

Liverpool lead busy queue for Ligue 1 star

The Daily Mirror are claiming that Liverpool are favourites to land Lille's in-demand Belgian youngster Eden Hazard, who it is believed would cost the Merseyside club up to £20 million to bring to Anfield. Read more

Chelsea talk silenced by rumoured target

The second most expensive footballer ever, Kaka, has played down speculation that he could follow his mother to London this summer by revealing his determination to prove a success at Real Madrid. Read more

Aston Villa try to keep star from Liverpool

Liverpool are reportedly keen on Ashley Young and Stewart Downing and while Aston Villa realise that they may lose the former, they are apparently desperate to convince Downing to stay at Villa Park. Read more

Newcastle to get West Ham fire sale going

Carlton Cole is said to be a target of former boss Alan Pardew at Newcastle, potentially kicking off a mass exodus at West Ham that could also see Scott Parker, Thomas Hitzlsperger and Mark Noble leaving. Read more

Tottenham set to buy not sell this summer

Rafael van der Vaart and Harry Redknapp have both handed Spurs fans a boost ahead of the summer transfer window, with the former confirming that he is happy to stay and the latter planning big business. Read more

West Brom linked with ex-England striker

Roy Hodgson is reportedly planning a reunion with Andy Johnson, who he signed for a significant sum while in charge of Fulham, and is said to be mulling over a £4 million bid to bring him to West Brom. Read more

Five candidates to lead West Ham next year

West Ham have been relegated from the Premier League and boss Avram Grant has been axed, so who should be trusted with the task of ensuring an immediate return? We've looked at the leading contenders... Read more

Chelsea facing a fight for Real Madrid man

Despite reports earlier this week that Kaka could be London-bound, it appears that there are several clubs eager to sign the Brazilian international, with AC Milan and Manchester City also linked with him. Read more

Arsenal to buy in France, sell to Germany

The Daily Mirror have offered their opinion on what transfer activity they expect from Arsenal this summer, predicting that they could sign two players from Lorient and sell two to Bayern Munich. Read more

Liverpool's shopping list gets even longer

If the national newspapers are to be believed, then Liverpool's squad size is going to increase about tenfold this summer. Shane Long and Brad Friedel are the latest names to be linked with moves to Anfield. Read more

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