Torres for Chelsea?, Bull say Liverpool - Transfer Rumours
Who? - Fernando Torres - Speculation Where is he? - Liverpool Who is he linked with? - Chelsea
Chelsea will offer 50 million in a bid to sign Fernando Torres from Liverpool, if reports are to be believed. The Spainiard has made a big impression at Anfield in his first season since arriving from Spain, and Rafa Benitez will be keen to keep hold of him. However, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is looking for ways to strengthen his side after the Blues ended the term trophyless. Torres is thought to be at the top of his wishlist, and he could take advantage of the internal disruption at Anfield to sign him. An insider is quoted as saying in the Daily Mail: "There is a desire among certain people at Liverpool to sell at the right price. It's just a case of whether they have the nerve to incur the wrath of the Liverpool fans."
Who? - Thierry Henry - Speculation Where is he? - Barcelona Who is he linked with? - Manchester United
Barcelona striker Thierry Henry was on the verge of joining Manchester United two weeks ago, according to reports. The former Arsenal superstar endured a tough time in his first season at the Nou Camp after being asked to play out of position by boss Frank Rijkaard. However, the Dutchman has since been replaced by Pep Guardiola, and this inspired Henry to stay. A source told The Daily Mirror: "Thierry was told by the new coach he didn't want him to leave, that he was going to be a big player for Barca next season and would have an important role to play for them. That reassured Thierry - but United were ready to buy him."
Who? - Fraizer Campbell - Speculation Where is he? - Manchester United Who is he linked with? - Hull City
Hull City manager Phil Brown is hoping to keep striker Frazier Campbell at the club next season. The youngster is currently on loan from Manchester United and has enjoyed a fantastic campaign at the KC Stadium, scoring 15 goals. The Tigers beat Bristol City in Saturday's Championship Play-Off Final to secure promotion into the Premier League, and Brown knows he will have to strengthen his squad, starting with Campbell. "I'll be doing business with United boss Sir Alex Ferguson," said Brown. "I don't know if Fraizer will stay, that is for the manager of the European champions to decide. It is obvious that he is a talent and we want to keep him and I would have thought that we had the money to buy him now, but that is not my decision. He is top of my shopping list and I have promised the players who got us into the Premier League that they will be given their chance. We have a good nucleus, but I will add to the squad with players who will improve us on the field and off the field."
