Euro 2008 and Other News

The European Championship is living up to its billings. The only surprise so far in the tournament is the 3 nil drubbing of Italy. As defending world cup champions a lot was expected of them but they were no match for an inspired Dutch team.
Right now the contenders except Italy and France are already making their statements known.

The ongoing Euro Championship has not stopped the transfer market from buzzing. These are just some of the latest transfer news or rumours depending on which side you are on:

1) Chelsea are set to receive a second snub from AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti, who
they want as their new manager. (Daily Mirror)
But Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has hinted that he may be ready to 'live
and work in another country', increasing speculation he could be about to join
Chelsea. (Daily Mail).

2) Manchester City are convinced that Barcelona star Ronaldinho wants to sign for
them after recent discussions with his advisors. (The Independent)

3) Liverpool will clinch the £15m signing of Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry in the
next 48 hours. (Various)

4) Chelsea will also battle it out with Inter Milan for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o.

5) Didier Drogba's proposed transfer to AC Milan could spark a £100m striker merry-
go-round involving the transfers of Karim Benzema, Dimitar Berbatov, Samuel
Eto'o, David Villa, Diego Milito and Klaas Jan Huntelaar. (Daily Mirror)

6) (Daily Star) Bayern Munich have joined the race for Arsenal midfielder
Alexander Hleb. (Daily Mirror)

7) Sir Alex Ferguson has told Manchester United to offer Real Madrid target Cristiano Ronaldo £150,000-a-week to keep him at Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)