Manchester United and Arsenal dominate the transfer gossip … as usual.
Our money is going on Gerard Pique for the most drawn out transfer talk award for winter. The Barcelona centre-back has been linked with a move to Chelsea and a return to Old Trafford after falling foul of new boss Luis Enrique. The Barca manager is set for crisis talks with Pique after the international break. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal are really taking the success of Alexis Sanchez to heart and are planning to go back to Barcelona for more. The Gunners are reported to be set for a €38m raid to bring Dani Alves and Pedro but face competition from Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool for the pair. (Daily Express)
Yohan Cabaye could be bound for a return to England after struggling to settle in Paris. The 28-year-old Frenchman left Newcastle for PSG in January. Manchester United have poked their curious nose into the race for the midfielder that Liverpool and Arsenal had already been monitoring. (Metro)
West Brom have told Saido Berahino‘s suitors to get lost. Being young and English with a few Premier League goals under your belt seems to usually make you worth upwards of €40m but West Brom have started contract renewal talks with the youngster and sent Spurs and Liverpool packing. (Daily Mail)
In Irish news, Liam Miller has signed for Melbourne City on a short-term deal after leaving Brisbane Roar by mutual consent. Miller, 33, won 21 caps for Ireland and has been playing in Australia since 2011.
