Thursdays News & 'Gossip' in the 'MAD world of Footbal'

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Latest News and 'Goss' . . (Thurs June 11)


THE SUN
•Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has been promised a blank cheque with which to transform the club into one capable of ruling Europe.
•City are willing to listen to offers for Edin Dzeko this summer, although they will demand at least £25m for him.
•Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic.
•Atletico could make a move for Juventus striker Carlos Tevez.

THE TELEGRAPH
•Chelsea warned Real Madrid off making a bid for Thibaut Courtois by demanding £73m for the Belgium goalkeeper.
•Arsenal and Manchester United lead the queue of teams looking to sign Chelsea's Petr Cech.
•Karim Benzema could join Manchester United from Real Madrid if David de Gea makes the opposite trip.

DAILY MAIL
•Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini wants to sign both Paul Pogba and Raheem Sterling this summer.
•Real Madrid are expected to make an opening offer of £22m for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea as Louis van Gaal targets a move for Karim Benzema.

DAILY STAR
•Manchester United have stepped up their chase for £25m-plus rated Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi.
•Liverpool legend Michael Owen insists Manchester City target Raheem Sterling is replaceable.
•Steve McClaren will earn a £1m bonus if he leads Newcastle to their first trophy in 47 years.

DAILY MIRROR
•Tottenham have made the first moves to sign Burnley right-back Kieran Trippier, who has a £3.5m release clause in his contract.
•Manchester United will pay the full £35m asking price for Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi.
•New Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is targeting a top-eight finish and silverware.
•Yohan Cabaye looks sure to leave PSG and return to the Premier League, but will wait for offers before committing to a move to Crystal Palace.
•Wolfsburg have offered Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne a new contract worth up to £150,000 a week.
•Besiktas believe they are close to agreeing a deal for Glen Johnson, whose Liverpool contract expires this summer.

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New Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is targeting a top-eight finish and silverware.

They can get the silverware from any good departmental stores home section..


The Top Eight finish might be a little more difficult..........