SUMMER'S HERE AND IT CAN ONLY GET WORSE

Last updated : 16 May 2004 By Editor

The Mirror say that we will pay £4.5million for James Milner to our feeder club.

The People quote Frank Lampard's agent - "He would sign for Chelsea for life - but they won't pay". The same paper say we are 'leading the race for the new Lilian Thuram - £5m rated Eric Abidal'. He plays for Lille.

Rumours abound that Jonathan Woodgate is unhappy at Barcode Central and would welcome a move. The BBC say that us and 'The Greatest Team Ever' are in the hunt.

Other prospects being mentioned are Andy Reid from Forest and Monaco's all action Jerome Rothen