Chelsea ‘ready to gazump Arsenal and Liverpool to snatch Barca striker’
Chelsea are ready to gazump Arsenal and Liverpool to snatch Barcelona striker David Villa, the Daily Mirror say.
It is claimed interim manager Rafael Benitez is planning a £12m raid for his fellow Spaniard.
The Daily Mail say Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle remains a serious target but Villa is available, possibly on loan until the end of the season, which means he would not interfere with Chelsea’s long-term pursuit of Radamel Falcao.
Frank Lampard has been told his Chelsea career is over and that he can find a new club in January, according to The Sun.
A source is quoted as saying: “Frank is absolutely distraught. He wants to keep playing for Chelsea but they’ve told him to find another club in the January transfer window.
“He can’t believe it. All he wants to do is play for Chelsea. This club means everything to him.”
The Daily Star say John Terry’s contract will not be renewed because club owner Roman Abramovich has not forgiven the captain and Lampard for failing to back former boss Andre Villas-Boas.
Meanwhile, QPR chairman Tony Fernandes is determined to deliver the signing of Newcastle striker Demba Ba for manager Harry Redknapp, the Mirror reports.
It is claimed Fernandes is prepared to include a clause in any deal allowing Ba to leave for a minimal fee if he joins Rangers and they are subsequently relegated.
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