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08th May 2015

Transfers: Liverpool turn their eyes to Benteke but Chelsea providing stiff competition

Rodgers is desperate for a frontman

Neil Treacy

And not a single mention of Memphis Depay. Well, except right there.

After Daniel Sturridge’s hip operation in America, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is turning his attention to Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke.

But The Daily Star say the Belgian, who has scored 11 goals in his last 9 games, is now also a target for Chelsea, who are prepared to go to war for the  big striker’s signature.

However, he won’t come cheap, and while Tim Sherwood has admitted he could be powerless to stop his target man leaving, he will only be leaving for a big price

Liverpool also face a battle from Man City to sign Lazio’s £30m rated midfielder Felipe Anderson.

SS Lazio v Hellas Verona FC - Serie A

The Brazilian is being monitored by City, PSG and Barcelona, but Bayern Munich appear to be leading the race to sign him.

Talksport say the midfielder, who has scored 10 goals in 28 games for the Italian would be loaned back to Rome by the club, making their offer most appealing for Lazio.

One player Man City are in pole position to sign, however, is Brazilian playmaker Roberto Firmino.

Brazil v Chile - International Friendly

The £20m rated Hoffenheim star is the subject of discussions between the two clubs, and The Star say he has already told friends he will be playing in the Premier League next season.

City see him as the ideal replacement for Yaya Toure, who is believed to be desperate to leave the club.

Manchester City v Sheffield Wednesday - FA Cup Third Round

The Daily Mail say Inter Milan are the only real candidate to sign him, after his agent said he was 90 percent certain to leave the club.

They say neither Real Madrid nor Juventus are keen on him, deeming his wage demands too high.

Toure is on more than £200,000 per week at City and it’s believed that only Inter value him worth so highly.

The Express say that Manchester United’s summer spending spree will hit £200m.

After they wrapped up the signing of that Dutch guy we’re not naming, United are now looking to continue their hunt for players.

Borussia Dortmund v FC Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League Final

They say Dortmund pair Mats Hummels and Ilkay Gundogan are next on the list, along with Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton.

One player expected to depart Old Trafford is Radamel Falcao, with his loan deal not expected to be made permanent.

Manchester United v Leicester City - Premier League

And the Manchester Evening News say that the San Siro is his most likely destination, with AC Milan luring him to Italy.

They say that the club’s potential new Thai owner is looking for marquee signing, and sees the 29-year-old Colombian as the ideal candidate to spring Milan back into the big time.

Petr Cech is believed to be looking for a new club, and Arsenal are believed to be looking for a keeper. The perfect match? Not just yet.

Chelsea FC Training Session

The Evening Standard say that the major snag in any transfer to the Gunners is the price, with Chelsea holding out for £10m for the soon-to-be 33-year-old.

Cech has been at the club for 11 years, but after falling down the pecking order since the emergence of Thibaut Courtois, he’s now on the hunt for a new challenge.

And finally Spurs full-back Danny Rose is a surprise transfer target for Atletico Madrid.

Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City - Premier League

It’s thought Man City are keen on the England under-21 International to increase the number of home grown players at the club, but Atletico are now weighing in to bring him to Madrid.

The Mirror say Spurs could hold out for around £14m for the player.

 

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