By IANS
London : Here’s a sample of some of the gossip and transfer rumours from England’s newspapers Thursday about Premier League clubs:
Manchester United’s new signing Nani will have some explaining to do to manager Sir Alex Ferguson after performing his trademark celebratory somersault following a stunning goal in the 3-0 win against Glentoran Wednesday. Ferguson, who missed the friendly and another against Dunfermline because his wife forced him to help with a house move, had banned the winger from such a performance because of injury. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea captain John Terry has made a quickfire recovery from a knee injury and hopes to face Liverpool Aug 19 and be involved in England’s Euro 2008 qualifiers in September. (The Sun)
Chelsea winger Arjen Robben has been told to explain to the Stamford Bridge fans that he wants to leave before the club will sell him to Real Madrid. (Daily Mirror)
The club has also demanded that the Dutchman ask for a transfer if he wants to leave. (Daily Star)
Seville’s 24-year-old Brazilian right-back Daniel Alves has reiterated his desire to join Chelsea. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal is set to offer five million pounds for Chelsea’s French under-21 international midfielder Lassana Diarra. (The Sun)
Juventus are planning to lure Brazilian midfielder Gilberto Silva from Arsenal in a four-million pound deal. (Daily Mirror)
Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce is ready to make a four-million pound bid for Bolton midfielder Papa Bouba Diop. (Daily Mirror)
But Allardyce has pulled out of a deal for Ivica Dragutinovic after being shocked by the 31-year-old Seville defender’s wage demands. (The Times)
Newcastle has been the subject of a new takeover bid from a group of Chinese investors – only a month after Mike Ashley’s 131-million pound buy-out. (The Sun)
Aston Villa has pipped Manchester City to the season-long loan signing of Liverpool keeper Scott Carson. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is interested in Real Madrid’s Brazilian defender Cicinho. (The Sun)
Aston Villa is set to make a three-million pound bid for Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen after Sunderland beat them to Craig Gordon’s signature. (Daily Star)
Birmingham is still hopeful of signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Mido. (Indpendent)
Middlesbrough striker Yakubu has demanded a transfer – and that could pave the way for a 10-million pound move, with Everton leading the chase for him. (Daily Mail)
Everton target Manuel Fernandes says he is happy at Benfica. (Daily Mail)
West Ham United hopes to complete a deal for Eidur Gudjohnsen before the end of the month after agreeing a 6.7-million pound fee for him with Barcelona. (The Times)
And the Hammers still want Nicky Shorey but Reading will not sell until they have found a replacement. (Guarian)
West Ham could land Palermo’s Mark Bresciano after his move to Manchester City fell through. (The Times)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has held talks with Real Madrid over a cut-price move for striker Antonio Cassano. (The Sun)
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce is hoping to secure Arsenal defender Johan Djourou on a year’s loan. (The Sun)
Derby County is hoping to complete a deal for SV Hamburg midfielder Benny Feilhaber but face work permit problems for the US international. (The Times)