TABLOID STUFF

Last updated : 23 May 2004 By Editor

The Sunday Mirror say that we will accept about a million for him with Real Zaragoza and Atletico Madrid as possible destinations. They calculate that his 17 goals have each cost £750,000 each given his wages, agents fees(yes) and the ridiculous transfer fee. They reckon that his will be given a £2million 'kiss off' which is not unrealistic given what Barthez got when we got shut of him

They also say that Bellion will go to Leeds as part of the Smith deal. This was in The Express this week too. Speking of Leeds, The Guadian claimed on Friday that Mark Viduka was subject to a £1.5million loan bid by Galatasaray. F£"k me, just imagine the foaming at the mouth if that one were accepted.

Most papers say that Butt's late appearance was a sentimental gesture by SAF and that he will be on his way. Birmingham's name has been consistently mentioned.

The Observer say that Atletico Madrid's 20 year old captain, Fernando Torres is likely to be the subject of a bidding war with United heavily involved. £18million apparently. The same paper who published a list of rumour-has-its say we will go for someone called Gerard Pique. He is a 17 year old left back and plays for Barca. they also reckon we might have a cheeky go for Ronaldinho who was the best player in Spain this season.

The People say that Rooney has/will sign. Nicky Butt and OGS, plus two others will go to Goodison in exchange.

The Screws claim that Ole is a target for 'Boro