The small matter of Real Madrid breaking the transfer record twice may have dominated this week - today in particular - but there's still been a fair share of gossip lining tomorrow's chip paper. Here's the best of the rest:
Yaya Toure Will Not Move To Arsenal Claims Agent - Independent
The Independent reports that Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure's agent Dmitri Seluk has stated his future lies away from The Emirates stadium - but he is likely to play in either Italy or England next season. The Ivorian has apparently received "better offers from other clubs."
Where could this better offer be coming from? Well, surprise surprise, Manchester City are rumoured to be long time admirers of Toure and they certainly have the funds to out-muscle Arsenal in the transfer market this summer.
Could the Toure brothers be set to unite at Eastlands? The Gunners have already lined up Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen in a seemingly done deal, which could pave the way for Kolo's exit, though Arsene Wenger is unlikely to allow him to leave on the cheap.
Drogba Will Snub City - The Sun
Perhaps the only player since Kaka willing to tell Manchester City where to put their millions is, rather surprisingly, Chelsea's Didier Drogba. The Sun claims that sources close to the player have been told he is settled and wants to play in the Champions League next season.
This is the first summer in a while where Drogba has quickly turned his back on a move away from Stamford Bridge - in the past it has seemed almost certain that he would be leaving, due to his disillusionment or his falling out of love with the game altogether. Perhaps new manager Carlo Ancelotti has struck a chord with the striker.
And finally - more digital chip paper, this one....
David Villa Will Sign For Real Madrid - Chelsea's Chief Spanish Scout - Goal.com
Originally a story from Spanish publication Marca. Apparently, Chelsea's man in Spain, Juan Cruz Sol, has indicated that The Blues need not make a bid for Valencia striker David Villa, as he favours a move to Real Madrid, which could be imminent.
This looks like an all but confirmed deal. If Villa wants to remain in his homeland, Los Merengues are appearing to be the most likely option, as president Florentino Perez is throwing money around as though he has nowhere to keep it and Valencia are struggling financially.
Besides, wouldn't you want to play with Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo?
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