Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is set for a battle if he wants Pep Guardiola to come to Stamford Bridge in the summer: the Sunday Mirror and The Sun report that former Barcelona boss Guardiola has his heart set on becoming Alex Ferguson’s replacement at Manchester United.

The papers claim that the Spaniard “has reservations about the way Abramovich runs Chelsea” – as indeed would any sane manager – and that he is to speak to Ferguson to see what his retirement plans are before making any decision.

The Sun claims that Fergie and Pep “are close friends and have met privately in New York”, with a source “close” to the Champions League-winning Barca boss saying, “the whole history of Manchester United, his relationship with Sir Alex and the way the club is run appeals to Pep.”

The source – who also appears to have blabbed to the Mail on Sunday – added that Guardiola would even be happy to take another year out of the game if it meant landing his first choice job at Old Trafford.

“I’d be astonished if he went to Chelsea. He really wants to wait for the United job even if it means extending his time out of the game,” the source added.

Luis Suarez has been without doubt the best striker in the Premier League so far this season, becoming a one-man goal machine who has single-handedly kept Liverpool going – but he could leave the club at the end of the season, according to the Sunday Mirror.

The paper reports that the Reds striker has a £40 million buy-out clause in his contract, not exactly a far-fetched amount for a 25-year-old at the peak of his powers, and Chelsea and Manchester City are both reportedly interested in making a move.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is far more interested in buying than selling, however, and The Sun on Sunday reports that he is ready to make an £8m January move for Borussia Dortmund’s winger Kevin Grosskreutz.

Harry Redknapp is ready to make his first signing as QPR manager – and it could hardly be a bigger name that he has his sights on: David Beckham could be on his way to the London club, according to the Sunday papers.

The Sunday Mirror claims that Beckham is determined to sign the 37-year-old midfielder, whose contract with LA Galaxy will expire after the MLS Cup final on Sunday night.

The Sun on Sunday runs a piece that could potentially back up the story: Victoria Beckham has been seen house hunting in London, with the paper running paparazzi pics of her looking at a series of stunning £9m mansions in leafy suburbs such as Richmond, in the south west of the capital.

The Sun’s mole insists that David Beckham won’t sign for a Premier League side, however, while the Mirror admits that Redknapp has his work cut out if he is to land the player, saying that the 65-year-old, “will need all his powers of persuasion to convince Beckham to snub lucrative offers from Paris Saint-Germain, Qatar, Brazil, China and Russia to join the QPR relegation battle.”

QPR chief Tony Fernandes is said to be right behind the bid, however, and with no transfer fee to pay Beckham could be offered astronomical wages to make the move.

The Daily Star Sunday lists several other QPR targets, with Scott Parker and Peter Crouch the names at the top of the list.

Crystal Palace and England winger Wilfried Zaha will not make a £20 million move to Manchester Untied despite the money apparently being on the table,with Eagles boss Ian Holloway saying it would be “false economy” to cash in on the star rather than use him to boost Palace’s promotion drive (Daily Mirror). The South London club are currently second in the Championship and dreaming of a first season in the top flight for nearly a decade.

Leighton Baines could well be on his way to Old Trafford in two months’ time, though: the Sunday Express reports that Alex Ferguson is confident of signing the Everton full-back for £8m in the transfer window.

The Mail on Sunday claims that Arsene Wenger is to make a shock £10m bid for Liverpool’s Stewart Downing in January, with Wenger believing he can “rescue his career” after a torrid time at Anfield. What can you say to that, other than that he seems a perfect, almost like-for-like replacement for Andrei Arshavin: hugely talented, massively inconsistent, utterly frustrating.

Speaking of like-for-like replacements, Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has said that he wants to join Arsenal now that his international team-mate Robin van Persie has left the Emirates. The Sunday Mirror reports that the Bundseliga’s top striker wants a £6m January move from Schalke, and now that Van Persie – whom he apparently loathes – is not at the North London club, it is a perfect fit for him.

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i wont blame any manager that donot wanna join chelsea... how can someone be runing football like a dictator like mr roman .... but still money talks, roman can offer pep money pep will found hard to resist

If I hear, that guy wud rush for the job and do it free.. Chelsea don't want him

i love that. me as a chelsea fan will love that. when he learn to appreciate good coaches both in loss and gain, then chelsea will find its glory back. Now does he know how many world class coaches he has offended? he should come to field and coach them and see if he will win any title in 5 years. good for him at dilemma.

No Manager in his right senses will Pitch his tent with Chelsea. Maybe except for the money.

r231: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is set for a battle if he wants Pep Guardiola to come to Stamford Bridge in the summer: the Sunday Mirror and The Sun report that former Barcelona boss Guardiola has his heart set on becoming Alex Ferguson’s replacement at Manchester United.

The papers claim that the Spaniard “has reservations about the way Abramovich runs Chelsea” – as indeed would any sane manager – and that he is to speak to Ferguson to see what his retirement plans are before making any decision.

The Sun claims that Fergie and Pep “are close friends and have met privately in New York”, with a source “close” to the Champions League-winning Barca boss saying, “the whole history of Manchester United, his relationship with Sir Alex and the way the club is run appeals to Pep.”

The source – who also appears to have blabbed to the Mail on Sunday – added that Guardiola would even be happy to take another year out of the game if it meant landing his first choice job at Old Trafford.

“I’d be astonished if he went to Chelsea. He really wants to wait for the United job even if it means extending his time out of the game,” the source added.

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Luis Suarez has been without doubt the best striker in the Premier League so far this season, becoming a one-man goal machine who has single-handedly kept Liverpool going – but he could leave the club at the end of the season, according to the Sunday Mirror.

The paper reports that the Reds striker has a £40 million buy-out clause in his contract, not exactly a far-fetched amount for a 25-year-old at the peak of his powers, and Chelsea and Manchester City are both reportedly interested in making a move.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is far more interested in buying than selling, however, and The Sun on Sunday reports that he is ready to make an £8m January move for Borussia Dortmund’s winger Kevin Grosskreutz.

Harry Redknapp is ready to make his first signing as QPR manager – and it could hardly be a bigger name that he has his sights on: David Beckham could be on his way to the London club, according to the Sunday papers.

The Sunday Mirror claims that Beckham is determined to sign the 37-year-old midfielder, whose contract with LA Galaxy will expire after the MLS Cup final on Sunday night.

The Sun on Sunday runs a piece that could potentially back up the story: Victoria Beckham has been seen house hunting in London, with the paper running paparazzi pics of her looking at a series of stunning £9m mansions in leafy suburbs such as Richmond, in the south west of the capital.

The Sun’s mole insists that David Beckham won’t sign for a Premier League side, however, while the Mirror admits that Redknapp has his work cut out if he is to land the player, saying that the 65-year-old, “will need all his powers of persuasion to convince Beckham to snub lucrative offers from Paris Saint-Germain, Qatar, Brazil, China and Russia to join the QPR relegation battle.”

QPR chief Tony Fernandes is said to be right behind the bid, however, and with no transfer fee to pay Beckham could be offered astronomical wages to make the move.

The Daily Star Sunday lists several other QPR targets, with Scott Parker and Peter Crouch the names at the top of the list.

Crystal Palace and England winger Wilfried Zaha will not make a £20 million move to Manchester Untied despite the money apparently being on the table,with Eagles boss Ian Holloway saying it would be “false economy” to cash in on the star rather than use him to boost Palace’s promotion drive (Daily Mirror). The South London club are currently second in the Championship and dreaming of a first season in the top flight for nearly a decade.

Leighton Baines could well be on his way to Old Trafford in two months’ time, though: the Sunday Express reports that Alex Ferguson is confident of signing the Everton full-back for £8m in the transfer window.

The Mail on Sunday claims that Arsene Wenger is to make a shock £10m bid for Liverpool’s Stewart Downing in January, with Wenger believing he can “rescue his career” after a torrid time at Anfield. What can you say to that, other than that he seems a perfect, almost like-for-like replacement for Andrei Arshavin: hugely talented, massively inconsistent, utterly frustrating.

Speaking of like-for-like replacements, Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has said that he wants to join Arsenal now that his international team-mate Robin van Persie has left the Emirates. The Sunday Mirror reports that the Bundseliga’s top striker wants a £6m January move from Schalke, and now that Van Persie – whom he apparently loathes – is not at the North London club, it is a perfect fit for him.(
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Too many off topic.

Make pep dey go joor.

Man who?
Abeg, make him go back to anywhere he came from!

he's looking for a permanent job not being a temp in chelsea

Red-Light:
i wont blame any manager that donot wanna join chelsea... how can someone be runing football like a dictator like mr roman .... but still money talks, roman can offer pep money pep will found hard to resist

bros you sef

I​​'d never quit saying this......"Every coach wants to be @ Man U"

An overrated manager.
I don't see him succeeding in England.
With report linking mourinho to England,chelsea should go for him.
Mourinho is the only manager,good enough for chelsea.

Beautiful decision by pep,chelsea owner is an ingrate

DROOOOOOGGGGBBBBA!

I'm currently negotiating his deal with ARSENAL...every other thing in the news is hogwash.

[font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font][color=#990000][/color] Roman should come and manage the club himself and let us see if Chelsea ll see top 10.

cool news

Who did not want to stay long in his job? Bleep you Abramovich

Youngzedd:




Too many off topic.

I thought I was the only one that noticed. I was about to lambast you for quoting the whole post, but with seeing what you wrote, its allowed.

ManU?! He should wake up because thats a dream

careytommy: Man who?
Abeg, make him go back to anywhere he came from!

I tire for am o! Na ASSenal style him fit play sef no be manU police ball

Brand_new: No Manager in his right senses will Pitch his tent with Chelsea. Maybe except for the money.

Keyword: EXCEPT FOR THE MONEY.

I think I'd rather mourinho, pep is young hungry and talented but I doubt he has the dexterity required to run a complex gig like Manchester United.SAF has set a standard rather high

Only the special one merits man U. just like di mateo, pep met ready made players n luckily won the ECL.

Guardiola would be a fool to accept the chelsea job.Roman,with all his money should show some maturity in club matters.

Pep is looking for a way to stay out of job and see reason to retire.

Dark Knight: Guardiola would be a fool to accept the chelsea job.Roman,with all his money should show some maturity in club matters.

Maturity in spending his money? Maythink, Roman wants to hold a record as the only club owner who sacked all big name managers in football. A record that will stand the test of time. So give him a break.

Pep is a gud coach no doubt,bt he is nt a coach dat can handle manu.he wuunt even be able to handle chelsea.de only club he can handle is arsenal.

Why won't pep reject chelsea's job, even if he accept the job, and he loses match by hardluck because is not a must dat you must win atall time, and if dat happens den he sack the coach, He better come to old Trafford where we have patient for coaches, Imagine that our sir Alex has lasted for 26yrs, Long live united "GLORY GLORY MANCHESTER UNITED"

misreal: Pep is a gud coach no doubt,bt he is nt a coach dat can handle manu.he wuunt even be able to handle chelsea.de only club he can handle is arsenal.

What are the criteria for being a ManU coach?

Roman abrahimovich has psycho problem he don't know hw to accept defeat that is game lost and won both are part of game. he don't thank the man who bring chelsea UEFA champion and pepe don't need chelsea job.

just like messi said recently...pep will succeed anywhere he goes...

i laugh wen pple say pep met gud players in barca...for your info...pep made those players good players...aint they the same players that came third in la liga behind madrid and villareal before pep came? the season before pep came...they were 24 points behind the league winners...

pep made barca what it is today...check messi's goal statistics as i ve attached...until pep came in the 2008/2009 season..messi's highest goal tally was 14 for a season...little wonder valdano, who was a former Madrid Director of football recently said pep was the 'steve job of football' for his revolutionary ideas in football...


There's no big deal in running man utd. its easier than running barca u knw?


Anyways...quote me on this....pep wont go to man utd. or chelsea...pep is the next coach of Man City...