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In fairness to Gazprom, they have been a massive sponsor of football for quite a few years.
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Summer transfer thread, AvB window wrap up pg 1527
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They're the ones buying trophies for Zenit.
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and Schalke
Not so much trophies as political goodwill.
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Zenit, Schalke, Red Star Belgrade, Volgar Gazprom and Chelsea actually
If that isn't a massive sponsor of a sport I don't know what is
Zenit, Schalke, Red Star Belgrade, Volgar Gazprom and Chelsea actually
All of them for massive amounts. Someone is overcharging their product.
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http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4437402/Luka-Modric-transfer-Spurs-will-not-sell-for-under-35million.html
ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS last night told Luka Modric he will not be sold unless Real Madrid stump up Tottenham’s £35million asking price.
The Croatian schemer was absent from Spurs’ victory over Stevenage in their opening pre-season friendly having been given extra time off following his involvement at Euro 2012.
But the midfielder has made no secret of his desire to leave White Hart Lane, with Spanish giants Madrid leading the chase.
And Villas-Boas let slip last night that two other clubs — thought to be Manchester United and Paris St Germain — are also keen on signing the 26-year-old.
But the former Chelsea boss is adamant Spurs will not lower their asking price and says Modric understands the club’s position.
Villas-Boas said: “There has been continuous interest from three different clubs in Luka. But it is important for Tottenham to hold on to their rights.
“His situation will continue as it is until the price is right.
“It’s important to understand his feelings. We have been speaking and I understand his point and he understands the club’s point.
“Luka is an intelligent person and understands the club has to defend his value their values, rights and interests. It’s a difficult situation for the club but we have been co-operative by openly saying we are willing to listen to offers.
“But the offer has not been met to what the chairman wants. If that is met, there won’t be any problems.”
Villas-Boas also denied he is interested in Porto ace Hulk having been photographed with the striker in a London hotel on Tuesday night.
He added: “Hulk is a very special player for me as we achieved a very good year at Porto — but we were just talking.”
The man who is likely to be Modric’s long-term replacement, Gylfi Sigurdsson, impressed as he scored within 10 minutes of coming on against Stevenage, Yago Falque grabbed a late second.
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ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS last night told Luka Modric he will not be sold unless Real Madrid stump up Tottenham’s £35million asking price.
The Croatian schemer was absent from Spurs’ victory over Stevenage in their opening pre-season friendly having been given extra time off following his involvement at Euro 2012.
But the midfielder has made no secret of his desire to leave White Hart Lane, with Spanish giants Madrid leading the chase.
And Villas-Boas let slip last night that two other clubs — thought to be Manchester United and Paris St Germain — are also keen on signing the 26-year-old.
But the former Chelsea boss is adamant Spurs will not lower their asking price and says Modric understands the club’s position.
Villas-Boas said: “There has been continuous interest from three different clubs in Luka. But it is important for Tottenham to hold on to their rights.
“His situation will continue as it is until the price is right.
“It’s important to understand his feelings. We have been speaking and I understand his point and he understands the club’s point.
“Luka is an intelligent person and understands the club has to defend his value their values, rights and interests. It’s a difficult situation for the club but we have been co-operative by openly saying we are willing to listen to offers.
“But the offer has not been met to what the chairman wants. If that is met, there won’t be any problems.”
Villas-Boas also denied he is interested in Porto ace Hulk having been photographed with the striker in a London hotel on Tuesday night.
He added: “Hulk is a very special player for me as we achieved a very good year at Porto — but we were just talking.”
The man who is likely to be Modric’s long-term replacement, Gylfi Sigurdsson, impressed as he scored within 10 minutes of coming on against Stevenage, Yago Falque grabbed a late second.
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TRANSFER GOSSIP
Sir Alex Ferguson has told friends that Manchester United will beat City and Juventus in the race to sign Arsenal captain Robin van Persie in a £20m deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Robin van Persie
Van Persie returned to Arsenal this week.
Andre Villas-Boas has told Luka Modric, who has been linked with Real Madrid and Manchester United, he will not be leaving Tottenham until Spurs' £35m valuation is met.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea have reopened talks with Marseille over Spanish right back Cesar Azpilicueta, 22, who would cost £7m.
Full story: Daily Mail
Borussia Dortmund's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, 23, has opened the door on a move to Manchester United by revealing he wants to play in the Premier League.
Full story: talkSPORT
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll wants his future resolved in the next week. The England international, 23, has been linked with Saudi Sportswashing Machine, Fulham and Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal and Liverpool are both monitoring Barcelona forward Ibrahim Afellay after the Dutchman, 26, was told he would only have a peripheral role under new manager Tito Vilanova.
Full story: talkSPORT
Ibrahim Afellay
Could Afellay be on his way to the Premier League?
Fulham have opened talks with French side Evian to sign Ivory Coast striker Yannick Sagbo, 24, who would cost around £3.5m. Manager Martin Jol has also considered Huddersfield's Jordan Rhodes and Juventus veteran Vincenzo Iaquinta, 32.
Full story: Daily Mail
Fulham are set to move for Nigel Reo-Coker, 28, who is a free agent after leaving Bolton following their relegation.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal have been told to increase their offer for French prospect M'Baye Niang, 17, after having a bid rejected by Caen.
Full story: talkSPORT
Saudi Sportswashing Machine have fallen behind Inter Milan and Napoli in the race for Lyon's France international defender Aly Cissokho, 24.
Full story: talkSPORT
Leeds are set to sign striker Luke Varney, 29, from Portsmouth but will pay the £300,000 fee to Derby - who are still owed from Varney's move to Fratton Park last summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
OTHER GOSSIP
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to open contract talks with England winger Theo Walcott, whose current deal expires next summer.
Full story: Metro
Gary Neville says Team GB coach Stuart Pearce was right not to select his friend David Beckham for the Olympics.
Gary Neville and David Beckham
Neville backs Pearce over Beckham.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Blackburn have taken Freiburg's Mali international striker Garra Dembele, 26, on trial.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph
Former Chelsea defender Alex believes Andre Villas-Boas should have been given more time at Stamford Bridge - despite being dumped by the Portuguese.
Full story: Daily Mirror
AND FINALLY...
Liverpool's players are expected to win the ball back within seven seconds of losing possession and are given thorough details of the passing options they must offer every team-mate, wherever he is on the pitch, under new manager Brendan Rodgers.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson has told friends that Manchester United will beat City and Juventus in the race to sign Arsenal captain Robin van Persie in a £20m deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Robin van Persie
Van Persie returned to Arsenal this week.
Andre Villas-Boas has told Luka Modric, who has been linked with Real Madrid and Manchester United, he will not be leaving Tottenham until Spurs' £35m valuation is met.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea have reopened talks with Marseille over Spanish right back Cesar Azpilicueta, 22, who would cost £7m.
Full story: Daily Mail
Borussia Dortmund's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, 23, has opened the door on a move to Manchester United by revealing he wants to play in the Premier League.
Full story: talkSPORT
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll wants his future resolved in the next week. The England international, 23, has been linked with Saudi Sportswashing Machine, Fulham and Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal and Liverpool are both monitoring Barcelona forward Ibrahim Afellay after the Dutchman, 26, was told he would only have a peripheral role under new manager Tito Vilanova.
Full story: talkSPORT
Ibrahim Afellay
Could Afellay be on his way to the Premier League?
Fulham have opened talks with French side Evian to sign Ivory Coast striker Yannick Sagbo, 24, who would cost around £3.5m. Manager Martin Jol has also considered Huddersfield's Jordan Rhodes and Juventus veteran Vincenzo Iaquinta, 32.
Full story: Daily Mail
Fulham are set to move for Nigel Reo-Coker, 28, who is a free agent after leaving Bolton following their relegation.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal have been told to increase their offer for French prospect M'Baye Niang, 17, after having a bid rejected by Caen.
Full story: talkSPORT
Saudi Sportswashing Machine have fallen behind Inter Milan and Napoli in the race for Lyon's France international defender Aly Cissokho, 24.
Full story: talkSPORT
Leeds are set to sign striker Luke Varney, 29, from Portsmouth but will pay the £300,000 fee to Derby - who are still owed from Varney's move to Fratton Park last summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
OTHER GOSSIP
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to open contract talks with England winger Theo Walcott, whose current deal expires next summer.
Full story: Metro
Gary Neville says Team GB coach Stuart Pearce was right not to select his friend David Beckham for the Olympics.
Gary Neville and David Beckham
Neville backs Pearce over Beckham.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Blackburn have taken Freiburg's Mali international striker Garra Dembele, 26, on trial.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph
Former Chelsea defender Alex believes Andre Villas-Boas should have been given more time at Stamford Bridge - despite being dumped by the Portuguese.
Full story: Daily Mirror
AND FINALLY...
Liverpool's players are expected to win the ball back within seven seconds of losing possession and are given thorough details of the passing options they must offer every team-mate, wherever he is on the pitch, under new manager Brendan Rodgers.
Full story: Daily Telegraph