Mark ModiFootball News 16 Oct... Arteta to Real, Torres to Play, Mourinho
Link: www.footballfive.com
Web Rubbish :Teamtalk's big story this morning is that Steven Gerrard wants to play well against Russia. What a scoop!
This despite having a real story up their sleeves: Mikel Arteta's brilliant recent performances have made him a target for Real Madrid, but his agent has poured water on the speculation that he might be heading to Spain in January.
Pascal Chimbonda will sign a new deal with Spurs whis week.
Barcelona are sniffing around Cesc Fabregas (as if we didn't already know)
And Fernando Torres might play in Saturday's Merseyside Derby
Newspaper Lies:
Chelsea want Rafael Van Der Vaart, and are willing to spend £20m to get him
Juventus want Gilberto Silva, and Arsenal are likely to let him go for around £5m (Sun)
Carlos Tevez's 17 year old brother Miguel has been on trial at Manchester United for the past couple of weeks, and has impressed Alex Furguson. Fergie is considering offering him a deal. (Mail)
Jose Mourinho will be in the running to take over from Steve McLaren if England fail to qualify for the European Championships. But seeing as they're already pretty much there, he won't. (Times)
David Platt has run the gauntlet of hate (I know that makes no sense, but I always wanted to say it) by claiming that Gareth Barry will need to leave Aston Villa if he wants to be great. Platt is himself a Villa Park legend, for those who are too young to remember. (Star)
It is expected to be around 3-4 degrees for England's game in Moscow on Wednesday night. Brrrrrrrr!!! (Times)
