Tottenham have set the transfer ball rolling with the signing of Brad Friedel from Aston Villa. According to the player’s agent the American was inundated with offers in the last 48hrs felt the challenge of being a part of the North Londoner’s quest to regain a spot in the top four was too good to turn down.
In the papers this morning there have been a mixed bag of stories that include Michael Owen angers Newcastle fans with jibe; Sunderland eye Manchester United duo, while Liverpool plan clearout to fund new signings.
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Fifa fallout may lead to pariah status – Guardian
Hughes left in limbo as Aston Villa get cold feet – Mirror
Hiddink rules out dual role – Sky Sports
Sunderland want Gibson and Brown in double swoop on Manchester United – Daily Mail
Van Persie: Chelsea are bitchers and Barca are moaners – Mirror
Owen angers Newcastle with ‘poor team’ jibe – Guardian
Liverpool plan summer clearout to fund signings – Guardian
Tottenham to up bid for Damiao – Daily Telegraph
£30m Kop swoop! Liverpool near deals for Jones and Henderson – Daily Mail
Johnson: We must keep Tev – Sun
Hart: England’s goalkeeping situation stinks – Mirror
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