Soccer transfer rumours

Chelsea could move for Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who will be 44 in the summer, as a replacement for second choice Petr Cech, should the 32-year-old leave Stamford Bridge this summer. – (Daily Telegraph) PSV’s 21-year-old winger and reported Manchester United target Memphis Depay “has the option” to leave the Dutch club in the summer. – (Manchester Evening News).
David Beckham’s 15-year-old son Brooklyn could follow his father’s example and play for Manchester United once he is released by Arsenal at the end of the season. – (Daily Star).

Liverpool are ready to sell 24-year-old striker Mario Balotelli to Sampdoria and sign Villarreal forward Luciano Vietto (21) as a £12m replacement. -(Daily Express).
Inter Milan have ruled out selling striker Mauro Icardi (21) who is attracting interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea. – (Daily Star).
Everton will have to look elsewhere after reports in Italy claimed that Galatasaray’s 31-year-old striker Goran Pandev has signed a pre-contract agreement with Genoa. – (Talksport).

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has to win the Premier League or Champions League, otherwise Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola will be approached to replace him. – (Guardian).

Former Middlesbrough and Celtic manager Tony Mowbray has agreed to become Coventry City boss. – (Coventry Telegraph).
The investigation into Wigan manager Malky Mackay’s exchange of racist, sexist, homophobic and anti-Semitic messages with former Cardiff head of recruitment Iain Moody has been extended after new information was passed to the Football Association. – (Daily Mail).

Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria (27) was sold by Real Madrid in the summer because he was “too ugly”, according to Barcelona’s assistant director of football. -(Goal.com).

Hull winger Robbie Brady (23) could be ruled out for the rest of the season after falling down a hole at the club’s training ground. – (Daily Mirror).
Former Barcelona manager Charly Rexach has denied he suggesting Lionel Messi (27) ate too much pizza in an interview to Catalan newspaper Regio 7 last season. – (Bleacher Report).

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has suggested Sky Sports pundits are influencing the Football Association after midfielder Mile Jedinak, 30, was charged with violent conduct. -(Daily Mirror).