Transfer News and Gossip – Dec 3rd

Premier League and Europe:

• Manchester City’s owners will explore the possibility of buying a Chinese club as part of their ambitious plans to expand globally. (The Times)
• Barcelona may have to sell some of their star players in order to balance the books with the likes of Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi being made available. (The Sun)
• Midfielder Lars Bender who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen, is on the shortlist of players Arsenal want to sign in January. (Evening Standard)
• Louis van Gaal’s style of management at Manchester United has left players unhappy with some complaining over the strict routine on the eve of a game. (Daily Mail)
• Former Manchester City midfielder Trevor Sinclair wants to see Everton defender John Stones move to the Etihad Stadium. (Talksport)
• Former West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison is seeking a transfer back to the England to end his “nightmare” at Lazio. (Daily Mirror)
• Emmanuel Adebayor’s bid to restart his Premier League career is being threatened by the fact the striker is still being paid £100,000 per week by Tottenham. (Telegraph)
• Liverpool will again try to sign Real Madrid midfielder Denis Cheryshev after failing to sign the 24-year-old in the Summer transfer window. (Daily Express)
• Chelsea are hoping to secure the signature of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer when his contract expires with Paris Saint-Germain in the Summer. (ESPN)