City Intrested In Skrtel

Our player of the season for last season Martin Skrtel is ready to turn-down an approach for his services from Premier League winners Manchester City. City are keen to bolster their defensive options, with manager Roberto Mancini not convinced by Stefan Savic's credentials as back-up to first choice pairing Vincent Kompany and Joleon Lescott. And while Mancini also has the services of Kolo Toure at his disposal, he is intrested in adding another centre-back with top flight experience to his squad. His agent however, has insisted that the 27-year-old Slovakian is keen to discuss his future with new Reds boss Brendan Rodgers. 'Some changes have been made at the club and he (Martin) wants to know what the aims and ambitions are. And of course, we will discuss the issue of Martin’s new contract,' said Karol Cstonto. Skrtel wants to discuss a new deal provided the reds can match his ambitions 'Liverpool is a big club and just because they haven’t made the Champions League this year doesn’t mean they would not do it next year. 'There are expectations on both sides, though.' The defender has two years left on his contract and it is thought the Reds, are eager to extend.

Rafa In Line For Italian U.C Sampdoria Job

U.C. Sampdoria's president says Rafa Benitez is 'one of the possibilities' the club are considering as manager for its first season back in Serie A. The newly-promoted side appears keen on a big name despite current coach Giuseppelachini earning the club promotion at the first attempt. Sampdoria president Riccardo Garrone said: 'There is nothing concrete but there have been talks, it's in progress.' Benitez, who led Liverpool to the 2005 Champions League, has been out of work after he was sacked by Inter Milan in December 2010. Iachini took charge in November with Sampdoria floundering in mid table. He turned things around, leading the team into the playoffs and to victory in the final against Varese. Iachini's contract was automatically renewed for a season by promotion. Courtesy of http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport

AC Milan Still Intrested In Aqua

AC Milan are not ruling out the possibility of signing Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani this summer, according to vice-president Adriano Galliani. The Italian midfielder played on loan at Milan last season, where he scored one goal in 23 Serie A appearances for theRossoneri. Milan are looking to reinforce their midfield line with Clarence Seedorf, Gennaro Gattuso and Mathieu Flamini allout of contract this summer. "Before August 31, another midfielder will arrive, it could be Aquilani or somebody else," Galliani told Gazzetta dello Sport . "We haven't spoken yet to Aquilani. He is a Liverpool player." No offers Aquilani's agent Franco Zavaglia revealed on Wednesday he had not received any offers for his client and that the 27-year-old midfielder was set to return to Liverpool. AC Milan are not ruling out the possibility of signing Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani this summer, according to vice-president Adriano Galliani. The Italian midfielder played on loan at Milan last season, where he scored one goal in 23 Serie A appearances for theRossoneri. Milan are looking to reinforce their midfield line with Clarence Seedorf, Gennaro Gattuso and Mathieu Flamini allout of contract this summer. "Before August 31, another midfielder will arrive, it could be Aquilani or somebody else," Galliani told Gazzetta dello Sport . "We haven't spoken yet to Aquilani. He is a Liverpool player." No offers Aquilani's agent Franco Zavaglia revealed on Wednesday he had not received any offers for his client and that the 27-year-old midfielder was set to return to Liverpool. Courtesy of Sky Sports http://www1.skysports.com/football

Next season's EPL fixtures - 2012->2013

August 18 West Brom (A) 25 Man City (H) September 1 Arsenal (H) 15 Sunderland (A) 22 Man Utd (H) 29 Norwich (A) October 6 Stoke (H) 20 Reading (H) 27 Everton (A) November 3 Newcastle (H) 10 Chelsea (A) 17 Wigan (H) 24 Swansea (A) 27 Tottenham (A) December 1 Southampton (H) 8 West Ham (A) 15 Aston Villa (H) 22 Fulham (H) 26 Stoke (A) 29 QPR (A) January 1 Sunderland (H) 12 Man Utd (A) 19 Norwich (H) 29 Arsenal (A) February 2 Man City (A) 9 West Brom (H) 23 Swansea (H) March 2 Wigan (A) 9 Tottenham (H) 16 Southampton (A) 30 Aston Villa (A) April 6 West Ham (H) 13 Reading (A) 20 Chelsea (H) 27 Newcastle (A) May 4 Everton (H) 12 Fulham (A) 19 QPR (H)