YOU WAN’ SUM…? Do ya? Well we’ll give it ya. Here’s some of the best (and worst) transfer tittle tattle we could get our hands on this afternoon.
Alves to Man United is off: It was thought that 32-year-old Dani Alves was on his way out of Barcelona, but the Brazilian full-back, a target of Manchester United, has done a U-turn and agreed a new contract with the Champions League winners.
Doyle joins Tangerines: Irish goalkeeper Colin Doyle has agreed a two-year deal with Blackpool after his contract with Birmingham wasn’t renewed.
Vlaar on his way out of Villa: Although he has been offered a new contract, 30-year-old Dutch defender Ron Vlaar believes he can “go a step higher” than current club Aston Villa.
Chelsea eye up Higuain: Jose Mourinho is believed to be interested in bringing Napoli’s Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain to the Premier League for a reported €30m.
£10m price tag on Magpies target: Chelsea centre forward Patrick Bamford, who won Championship Player of the Year while on loan at Middlesbrough last season, is wanted by new Newcastle manager Steve McClaren.
Man United hopeful about Schneiderlin: A good working relationship with Southampton could work in their favour as they look to agree a deal for the 25-year-old French midfielder.
Martinez to Arsenal? Arsenal are reportedly planning to trigger the £25.8m release clause of Porto’s Colombian striker Jackson Martinez.
Lazio rule out RvP: The Serie club believe Manchester United’s Dutchman is “too expensive” to bring to the Italian capital.