Patrick Gleeson

The Mail reports that Wayne Rooney has told that he wants to leave the club in the summer.

A little story that some of you may have missed in the press a few weeks ago was Paolo Di Canio’s appointment as Sunderland manager.

He moved into the Stadium of Light role following Martin O Neill’s

Manchester City’s tame surrender of their league crown has turned this season’s title race turned into something of a damp squib. City’s literal interpretation of giving the game away against Southampton in February ensured that those hoping for a repeat of last year’s end of season drama would be left disappointed.

Indeed on that occasion one legendary commentator swore

On 25^th May 2007 Gareth Bale signed for Tottenham Hotspur in a deal believed to have been worth an initial £5million, potentially rising to £10milion.

This subsequently allowed Tottenham to name the said player

With every passing day Arsenal seem to be linked to another attacking midfielder. Stevan Jovetic, Isco and Maxime Gonalons are all names that have been floating around, whilst some papers are reporting a return for Cesc Fabregas to be on the cards. Loic Remy’s name has also now started appearing, whilst Fabio Quagliarella is also said to be a target.

A Round-up of this weekend in Europe.

With Cardiff pushing hard for promotion and currently sitting eight points clear at the top of the Championship the chances of a new derby in the Premier League looms large.

Fabricio Coloccini has told Newcastle United that he wants to leave.