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Platty’s rumour watch!

Platty 9th March 2012

Platty is MOTD’s resident transfer expert. Whenever a deal’s going down, he’s there to bring you the scoop. Here he gives you an expert opinion on five red-hot transfer rumours…

Fernando Torres to Chelsea

This one’s got potential. Liverpool are skint, and could use a huge transfer fee to rebuild their squad. Only three clubs have the money to afford Torres – Chelsea, Man. City and Real Madrid. Torres hated Real as a kid, and City aren’t in the Champions League. Which leaves….

Mesut Ozil to Man. City

Another tasty piece of rumour pie. Ozil looks well-suited to the Prem with his pace and power, and City have loads of cash to spend. If Ozil doesn’t mind being second fiddle to Carlos Tevez in the second striker role, City will probably sign him after the World Cup!

David Silva to Man. United

This rumour’s older than Kanu… and more ridiculous than one of El Hadji Diouf’s cars! Man. United have said they’ll sign only one or two players this summer, and they’ve already got loads of players vying for wing spots. It ain’t happening!

Shaun Wright-Phillips to Arsenal

If this deal happens, I’ll pull a moonie out of the Match of the Day window! SWP’s said he’s happy at Eastlands, and Arsenal already have a top-drawer right-winger in Theo Walcott. Plus Wenger rarely signs older players, and Shauny’s 28!

David Bentley to Aston Villa

Bentley’s been about as useful as a glass hammer during his time at Tottenham, so we can see why Redknapp wants rid of the whingeing wideboy. But why would Villa sign him? This one just doesn’t smell right – it ain’t happening!