Mario Balotelli, the enigmatic and sometimes infuriating
Manchester City striker, has been linked with a return to
Inter Milan. The Italian international, 21, continues to have a love-hate relationship with
Roberto Mancini at the Etihad.
Dirk Kuyt could be on his way to Serie A side Roma in the summer. Liverpool’s Dutch forward, 31, has a year to run on his contract and it was suggested earlier in the week that Kenny Dalglish could move him on after losing a starting spot in the Reds XI this term.
Arsenal have once again been linked with Fulham’s versatile attacker Clint Dempsey. The American, 29, has hit twenty goals this campaign and could make the move across London for £10 million. Nicklas Bendtner meanwhile, who has spent this season on loan at Sunderland, will wait until after representing Denmark at Euro 2012 before deciding on his future with the Gunners.
Real Madrid are looking to buy an English right back. Tottenham Hotspur’s Kyle Walker and Liverpool’s Glen Johnson could be on their way to the Bernabeu provided they don’t cost the La Liga giants more than £16.5 million.
Chelsea and Manchester United have both reportedly held talks with the agent of Brazilian midfielder Lucas Moura over a summer switch from Sao Paulo. The 19-year-old who is already established in the international setup believes he is ready to come to Europe.
Finally, the Red Devils have been issued with a hands-off warning by Steve Kean in reference to Scottish centre back Grant Hanley, 20. The Blackburn Rovers defender played against United this week and impressed.