Transfer Rumour Gossip: Chelsea Want Argentine International, Arsenal Prepare £40m Striker Bid, Rooney Will Not Be Granted Old Trafford Exit

Here is a round-up of Friday’s transfer gossip.

Manchester United insist that they will not sell Wayne Rooney even if the striker submits a written transfer request.

Full Story: Daily Mirror

The Premier League champions will hold talks with Rooney and his agent, Paul Stretford to clear up the confusion surrounding manager David Moyes recent comments.

Full Story: Independent

Chelsea could make Rooney their highest paid player although it may upset the rest of the Blues squad.

Full Story: London Evening Standard

Tottenham will ignore any bids they receive from Manchester United for winger Gareth Bale.

Full Story: London Evening Standard

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been given the green light to spend £40 million on Luis Suarez.

Full Story: Daily Mail

Wenger’s pursuit of Gonzalo Higuain has faltered because of Chelsea’s interest in the striker.

Full Story: Talksport

Manchester City have made a £25.8 million move for Benfica winger Eduardo Salvio but the Portuguese club will only accept a bid of £34.4 million.

Full Story: Independent

Sunderland are on the verge of signing Velez Sarsfield defender Gino Peruzzi for £5 million.

Full Story: Daily Mail

AC Milan will make a move for Ajax midfielder Christen Eriksen, who has also been linked with Liverpool.

Full Story: Talksport

Brazilian striker Robinho has extended his contract with AC Milan after failing to agree a move to Santos.

Full Story: Sky Sports

Real Madrid’s new manager Carlo Ancelotti won’t be making a move for his former player, Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Paris St Germain.

Full Story: Marca

Paris St Germain have warned Barcelona that they will bid £215 million for Lionel Messi if the Spanish Champions continue their attempts to sign Thiago Silva.

Full Story: Sky Sports 

Porto have announced that they will consider offers for winger Christan Atsu after the player refused to sign a new contract with the club. Everton, Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in the 21 year old.

Full Story: Daily Express

Barcelona will make a move for Liverpool defender Daniel Agger after missing out on several other defensive targets.

Full Story: Daily Express

Tottenham have made a £20 million move for Valencia striker Roberto Soldado.

Full Story: Daily Star