European Football Gossips and Transfer Speculations

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***Manchester United boss David Moyes is ready to reignite his and United's interest in Barcelona midfielder Thiago and will make a £15m offer for the Spanish prospect.

***Monaco CEO Vadim Vasilyev has hinted that Yohan Cabaye and Eric Abidal are the next targets for the mega-rich Monte Carlo-based outfit.

***Lazio have signed Argentine centre-back Diego Novaretti on a free transfer. Novaretti, 28, who has previously been targeted by Manchester City, will arrive at the Stadio Olimpico after four years in Mexico with Toluca. (Sky Sports)

***Italian club Fiorentina have agreed a deal to sign Malaga winger Joaquin, the club announced on Wednesday. The Spain international has spent the last two seasons at Malaga, after previous spells at Valencia and Real Betis.

***Everton's Marouane Fellaini wants a move to London, which will test Arsenal's claims that Arsene Wenger is ready to spend big this summer. Fellaini's dream transfer has so far been scuppered by the Gunners' reluctance to meet a £23million release clause in his contract. (The Mirror)

***Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has insisted there will be no repeat of last season's cup chaos. He reckons he will be able to buy enough new faces to avoid last season's humiliation of crashing out of the FA Cup at League One side Oldham and challenge seriously for glory.

***Former England manger Steve McClaren and Ex-Bolton manager Owen Coyle are believed to be the leading candidates to succeed Roberto Martinez as manager of Wigan Athletic.

***Liverpool have reportedly lined up an £8m bid for Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet as a possible replacement for Barcelona target Pepe Reina. According to reports, Sunderland want a fee in the region of £10m for the Belgian international, but are willing to negotiate. (Daily Mail)

***Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal 'in principle' for Benfica's Argentine centre-back Ezequiel Garay. According to reports, the Red Devils have now been granted permission to talk to Garay, 26, after tabling a bid of £17m. (The Mirror)

***Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud believes the club must defy their recent record and get off to a strong start next season if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next season.

***New Everton manager Roberto Martinez is planning talks with Phil Neville over a possible coaching role.

***Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has labeled rumours he could be on his way out of the Nou Camp this summer as 'absurd'. (ESPN)

***Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer has disclosed that winger Arjen Robben will not leave the club in the off-season.

***Tottenham are close to a deal for Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin - as they prepare to let Scott Parker leave. Italian giants Inter claim to have rejected an initial £17million bid for the Colombia international. But they are willing to do a deal at around £21m. (The Mirror)

***Wayne Rooney's new hair made its public debut Wednesday night after the England ace had a top-up transplant. The Manchester United striker tweeted a photo as he and wife Coleen celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary and enjoyed Rihanna's gig at the Manchester Arena.

[Shola Sholaz]

I love what David Moyes is doing for Manchester United right now. The players he is going for are wonderful....