Transfer Rumors (09 June 08): Drogba out, Eto’o in at Chelsea, Riise set to leave Liverpool, Ben Arfa to snub Arsenal
It’s a new day and a new week, and soon enough, some big names could have new homes, if what’s in today’s transfer roundup is true.
Chelsea have given AC Milan permission to open talks with Didier Drogba, but strangely enough, they aren’t willing to sell Andriy Shevchenko back to his old club.
Rumor Rating: 5 - I suppose they think the third season will be the charm for Sheva, because frankly, it needs to be.
The sale of Drogba to AC Milan could open up the way for Chelsea to move for Samuel Eto’o for 22 million pounds, according to The Sun, though Jose Mourinho and Inter have him in their sights as well.
Rumor Rating: 5 - Well, if it becomes a bidding war, you know who the victor will be, but we’ll see if it gets to that point.
Barcelona could be looking at a move for Sporting’s Joao Moutinho, who reportedly has a 25 million euro release clause.
Rumor Rating: 2 - With all of the money that Barcelona has spent on new signings, the release clause could prove to be a stumbling block, but with the impending sales of Ronaldinho and Deco, a move for the 21-year old midfielder could be possible.
Lyon’s highly-rated Hatem Ben Arfa could be on his way to PSG, as the 21-year old winger is said to prefer a move to the strugglers, despite interest from Marseille and Arsenal, among others.
Rumor Rating: 5 - He was born in a suburb of Paris, so he might want to go back home to lift PSG out of the doldrums.
Speaking of Marseille, former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse has told The Observer that he wants to make a move back to the Premier League next season.
Rumor Rating: 3 - He might be most remembered in England for two rather horrific leg breaks (one with Liverpool, one with France), but when he’s upright and on his game, he can find the net regularly.
Liverpool man John Arne Riise appears set for a 5 million move to Roma.
Rumor Rating: 5 - I mentioned this move not too long ago, so it seems like it’s only a matter of time before it happens.
Inter are reportedly very interested in Atletico Madrid’s Sergio Aguero, and they could try to get Diego Maradona, whose daughter is dating the 20-year old forward, to put in a good word for them.
Rumor Rating: 3 - They’ll also need him to put in a good word to Atletico Madrid, along with upping their bid from what they previously offered (25 million euros plus Dejan Stankovic).
Atletico certainly aren’t starved for cash though, as they could spend 10 million euros on Parma’s young midfielder Luca Cigarini, one of Italy’s most promising young talents.
Rumor Rating: 5 - After their relegation to Serie B, Parma’s set to lose key players like Cigarini, so the likes of Atletico or Villareal could capitalize.
Well, that’s it for today. What’s your take on today’s rumors? Should Sheva hit the Stamford Bridge exit door along with Drogba, or could he still have a breakthrough in London? Cisse back to the Prem - good idea or not?
Chime in, chip in, and I’ll be back tomorrow!











I don’t think people are actually paying enough attention to aguero. I think in the next 5 years he could well be the best player in the world.
I think Aguero’s star is set to shine in the next 2 years…believe me…
Atletico have said fairly recently there’s no way they will sell Aguero. He’s very young at the moment which is perhaps why he doesn’t get as much attention as he should. With him and Messi in their arsenal, Argentina have got to win a world cup in the next 10 years.
i would fancy Aguero in LIVERPOOL FC this summer n blast goals to help the greatest club to shine again……..
i think there will be no problem 4 the removal of drogba from our team chelsea the main risky one will be if the hero lampard left the team so the board of directors in chelseas should keep lampard coz no 1 is like him of the english premier league midfielders taking his experience under considerration,so let lampard stay in chelsea but no matter whether drogba leave the team or not,but hev must think of himself that he cant play out side chelsea coz he cznt play with any midfielder except lampard.