Premier League Gossip And Transfers

Robin Van Persie was ordered to miss Arsenal's pre-season tour by Arsene Wenger- and Manchester United have now emerged as favourites to sign the Dutchman.
(Sunday Mirror)

United have a key advantage in the fight to sign Van Persie as it emerged he would prefer moving to United rather than rivals Manchester City or Juventus.
(Sunday Times)


Sir Alex Ferguson has been given the go-ahead to gamble more than £50m to win back the Premier League title next season.
(Sunday Express)

Barcelona youngster Gerard Deulofeu, 18, is on the radars of Liverpool and QPR.
(People)

Nicklas Bendtner is set to leave Arsenal this week, with the Danish striker a £7.5m target for both AC Milan and Galatasaray.
(Sunday Mirror)

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neil is to raid former club Aston Villa for defensive duo Stephen Warnock, 30, and James Collins, 28.
(Sun on Sunday)

Ambitious QPR are making a £6m move for Celtic's Ki Sung-Yeung, 23.
(People)

Michael Laudrup has revealed he won't stand in the way of Joe Allen, 22, should the player wish to leave Swansea.
(talkSport)

Everton are on the brink of re-signing Steven Pienaar, 30, from Tottenham.
(Caughtoffside.com)

Ajax manager Frank De Boer has admitted defeat in his pursuit of Arsenal's Ryo Miyaichi.
(Goal.com)

West Ham are playing hardball with midfielder Mark Noble, 25, over his new contract.
(Star on Sunday)

Liverpool's £35m record signing Andy Carroll will join his team-mates on pre-season tour in the United States on Monday despite continuing uncertainty about his future.
(Mail on Sunday)

Vincent Kompany is set to commit his long-term future to Manchester City by signing a new deal worth around £34m.
(Sun on Sunday)

Luka Modric will be fined more than £80,000 after refusing to train as he attempts to finally force through a move from Tottenham.
(Sunday Telegraph)