Paper Talk: Villa eye RDM, Luka request

Roberto Di Matteo is a shock target for Aston Villa, while Spurs midfielder Luka Modric is set to hand in a transfer request.

Last Updated: 21/05/12 at 09:08 Post Comment   

Di Matteo: Villa keeping an eye on his situation

Di Matteo: Villa keeping an eye on his situation

Manager Specials

So who will replace David Moyes as manager of Everton after his appointment as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor at Manchester United? Wigan's Robert Martinez heads the betting. Check out the latest odds

DAILY MIRROR

Chelsea's players have urged owner Roman Abramovich to make Roberto Di Matteo their full-time manager.

Meanwhile, Blues striker Fernando Torres launched a blistering attack on the club for being left out of the starting line-up for Saturday's Champions League final.

Spurs midfielder Luka Modric is set to hand in a transfer request after they were denied a place in the Champions League.

Manager Steve Kean is set to be given a second chance at Blackburn despite relegation.

Everton striker Tim Cahill is a target for Saudi club Al Nassr.

THE SUN

Fernando Torres wants to leave Chelsea after his Champions League final snub.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wants four Champions League titles.

Ajax boss Frank de Boer has emerged as the number one target for Liverpool as they seek a replacement for Kenny Dalglish.

Lille star Eden Hazard has revealed he is leaning towards a £32m move to Chelsea, despite previously stating he would join one of the Manchester clubs.

Striker Mario Balotelli wants to stay with Premier League champions Manchester City.

Manchester United frontman Dimitar Berbatov says it is 'obvious' he must leave the club this summer.

Blackpool's Matt Phillips could still be playing Premier League football next season despite missing out on promotion, after catching the eye of Reading boss Brian McDermott.

DAILY STAR

Chelsea interim boss Roberto Di Matteo has emerged as a shock target for Aston Villa with his future at Stamford Bridge still unclear.

Fernando Torres' Chelsea future is in doubt after he lashed out at his treatment by the club.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea expect striker Didier Drogba to confirm that he is to join Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua on a free transfer.

Manchester City are set to reward manager Roberto Mancini with a new three-year contract worth £15m.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce wants to bring former Hammer Joe Cole back to Upton Park from Liverpool.

DAILY EXPRESS

Roberto Di Matteo has had no assurances about his Chelsea future despite steering the club to a first Champions League trophy.

Blues striker Fernando Torres has demanded showdown talks about his future after being left out of the team that faced Bayern Munich on Saturday.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Roman Abramovich is planning to go to "another level" in investing in Chelsea as the Russian billionaire attempts to turn the club's first Champions League trophy into a further "three or four" triumphs, says chairman Bruce Buck.

THE TIMES

Chelsea's Champions League celebrations were overshadowed last night by an extraordinary outburst from Fernando Torres, which has cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge.

THE GUARDIAN

Roman Abramovich will decide this week whether Roberto Di Matteo will remain as Chelsea's manager with the players' chants of "we want him to stay" still ringing in his ears after the club's first European Cup victory.

Fernando Torres has admitted that winning a first European Cup has made up for the toils he has endured since swapping Liverpool for Chelsea for a British record fee of £50m, though the striker tempered that sense of relief by stressing he will not be satisfied with a bit-part role next season.

THE INDEPENDENT

Frank Lampard has told Chelsea supporters fearing the club's greatest moment would also mark the end of an era: "This is just the beginning".

DAILY RECORD

Hearts boss Paulo Sergio is angry he has not been offered a new contract despite leading the Jambos to a 5-1 Scottish Cup triumph over Hibs at the weekend.

Celtic defender Glenn Loovens, 28, is a target for Championship side Middlesbrough.

* To listen to Sky Sports News Radio's review of the morning papers, at 8.40am and 9.40am, click here.

TEAMtalk Facebook Fan Page

The TEAMtalk fan page is a great place to meet like minded people, have football related discussions and make new friends.

Related News

Sky Bet

    • Retrieving latest Sky Bet odds

Most Commented

Readers' Comments

I

m starting to think Roman may never actually be happy at the top level. If he wants all conquering fancy football I wonder if he'd be better off buying a lower division side then paying outlandish salaries to attract high caliber players too good for the division.

john matrix
The Most Unsatisfying European Victory...

R

afa has to be favourite for the Everton job now, surely :) He'll realise his ambition to live and work on Merseyside again, get the best out of whoever plays for them, maybe win some cups and be thoroughly loathed by the toffee fans. What's not to like? Go ead, Ken, gimajob!

captbusby
Benitez basks in final glory

T

hat is arguably the least inspiring England I have ever seen. There is not a single name in that list that makes me think I might actually want to watch this team. Not a one.

harry hotspur
Carroll back in England squad

Footer 365

Tevez open to Ligue 1 move

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez admits he would be open to a move to either Monaco or Paris Saint Germain in the summer.

Premier League: Marouane Fellaini hints at following David Moyes to Manchester United

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has hinted that he would like to follow David Moyes to Manchester United.

Ligue 1: PSG's David Beckham delighted with 'perfect' ending to career

Retiring midfielder David Beckham declared his match at the Parc des Princes "couldn't have been any more perfect".

Mail Box

James Collins Is Only 29. Tough Paper Round

He is one of a number of solid shouts for players that look old before their time. We also have the final words on lovely D-Beck and a rejection of end of season playoffs...

Without Posh, Becks Could Have Been Scholes

That's one opinion, but others give their thanks to the man. We also have ideas for a relegation playoff, happy memories of the season and a defence of Liverpool's campaign...

© 2013 British Sky Broadcasting Ltd. All Rights Reserved