14
May

One in, one out at Goodison Park?

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Manchester is top of the news agenda for obvious reasons, with both clubs undergoing a change of manager - one voluntary and one not so. David Moyes is thought to be planning a few moves for Everton players, the latest being England defender Phil Jagielka. What’s more, Valencia forward Roberto Soldado is worried that his move to Goodison Park could be in jeopardy because of the changes at the top. We’ve got loads more rumors in today’s edition of Paper Chase, especially on Manchester City, United and Wayne Rooney, so click here for all the gossip.    

12
May

Cup final defeat final straw for Mancini

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In today’s Paper Chase, Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City future hangs in the balance after the side’s embarrassing loss to underdogs Wigan in the FA Cup final.

Ben Watson’s late header powered Wigan to a 1-0 victory against overwhelming favourites City on Saturday, and concerns are now growing in the blue half of Manchester as to whether Mancini is capable of overseeing the creation of a European juggernaut.

Also, Wayne Rooney could be headed to London next season, while Christian Benteke has earned himself many potential suitors. Read more in today’s Paper Chase.

11
May

Big ben bound for Manchester?

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The Wayne Rooney story isn’t going away any time soon, so Manchester United are looking around for potential replacements. One name doing the rounds in this morning’s papers is Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who has been getting regular starts under Jose Mourinho recently. Click here for this and more gossip in today’s edition of Paper Chase. 

9
May

Lamp to light up Stamford Bridge for another year?

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MLS looks to have lost the battle to sign Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, who will be offered a new one-year deal to stay at Stamford Bridge, according to the UK press. We’ve got more on this and the latest gossip on Wayne Rooney, whose future has emerged as an intriguing sideshow to Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Click here to read all about it.

8
May

Wayne’s World to shift towards Europe?

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Although the papers are dominated by Sir Alex Ferguson and speculation, which has turned out to be true, that he has decided to retire at the end of the season, one story has slipped under the radar. Wayne Rooney has reportedly told some of his United teammates that he wants to join a European powerhouse. Click here for this and more gossip from the UK media.

23
Apr

QPR keeper caught in Chelsea jersey

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Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar attended fellow countryman David Luiz’s birthday party and was sporting a Chelsea shirt. The only problem is, Julio Cesar is currently the keeper for Queens Park Rangers.

This photo has been circulating the internet and has even forced QPR to investigate the matter. Could you imagine Wayne Rooney sporting a Liverpool jersey or Steven Gerrard in an Arsenal jersey? It’s very understandable that both the club and it’s supporters aren’t pleased.

What’s going to happen to Cesar now - benching? Fine? Suspension?

21
Apr

Kagawa can talk to dolphins, plays soccer with goal-scoring dog

File this one under bizarre.

Manchester United’s Shinji Kagawa stars in a Japanese commercial where he communicates with a dolphin and sends in crosses to assist a goal-scoring dog.

We don’t know if Kagawa is comparing the dog’s finishing skills to Wayne Rooney’s, but we do know that this is one of the strangest commercials that you’ll ever see.