London, Sep 27 (IANS) Here’s a sample of some of the gossip and transfer rumours from England’s newspapers Thursday about Premier League clubs:
Chelsea could sign unsettled Barcelona forward Ronaldinho for just 14 million pounds next summer. (Sun)
Roman Abramovich has put Guus Hiddink on the spot and asked whether he wants to stay as Russia coach or join Chelsea. (Express)
Abramovich compared former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to a meal at the opening of a new eaterie at Stamford Bridge: “You like it or not, but it doesn’t stay on the table for long.” (Star)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed French midfield sensation Lassana Diarra cost just two million pounds from Chelsea in the summer. (Star)
West Ham United is interested in Cruzeiro’s five million-pound rated 19-year-old Brazilian striker Kerlon Moura Souza. (Mirror)
Ex-Manchester United midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba has signed a lucrative deal to join Qatar Sport Club. (Star)
Aston Villa’s 30-year-old defender Olof Mellberg says he is in no rush to sign a new deal even though his contract runs out next summer. (Sun)