BITS AND BOBS

Last updated : 21 June 2007 By Ed
Diego Forlan is as a target for Aston Villa. Forlan who rejected a loan move to Sunderland and is also interesting Liverpool was watched on several occasions by Martin O'Neill last season while playing for Villarreal.

Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has said Frank Rijkaard's job as coach is safe despite reports linking Arsène Wenger with a move to the Nou Camp.

Liverpool are widely reported to make a £25m swoop for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres.

The Daily Star says Gabriel Heinze has agreed a not so secret top-secret £5m move to Real Madrid.