By IANS
London : Here’s a sample of some of the gossip and transfer rumours from England’s newspapers Wednesday about Premier League clubs:
Birmingham chairman David Gold claims Premier League fans are being treated like “mushrooms” by greedy chairmen. He believes they are “kept in the dark and fed manure”. (Sun)
Striker Michael Owen will be fit for England’s two Euro 2008 qualifiers in October, despite fears over his niggling groin strain. (Times)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has had a sizeable tattoo drawn on his arm, with the words ‘English and proud’ underneath a St. George’s Cross. (Sun)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants to sign 19-year-old midfielder Diego Capel from Sevilla for eight million pounds. (Mirror)
American football franchise Miami Dolphins wanted to use Arsenal’s London Colney training ground to prepare for their Oct 28 NFL game against the New York Giants but were quoted too high a figure and will use rugby union side Wasps’ base in Acton instead. (Mail)
Talented 17-year-old Nigerian Macauley Chrisantus is set to snub Tottenham Hotspur for Premier League rivals Arsenal. (Sun)
Tottenham will review the position of manager Martin Jol during the next international break in October. (Express)
Derby manager Billy Davies believes his side’s win over Newcastle United Monday will help to ensure he is not the first managerial casualty of the Premier League season. (Mirror)
West Ham Unitred will sign Giles Barnes from Derby County for five million pounds in January – but the midfielder will then be loaned back to Derby for the remainder of the season. (Mirror)
Aston Villa wants to reward defender Wilfred Bouma for his good form with a new contract at the club. (Express)
Aston Villa is considering a number of loan offers for England Under-21 international Gary Cahill. (Independent)
Villa manager Martin O’Neill wants Shaun Maloney, who has made only five Premier League starts since arriving in January, to keep his head down and fight for a place in the team. (Mirror)