[b]There have been developments over the last 24 hours in each of the three leading Premier League transfer sagas...[/b]
[b]Robin van Persie[/b]
Arsenal's goal-getter is keeping fans waiting regarding his future, but the weight of gossip is shifting towards a potential change of heart from the want away striker, who is 2.4 to stay at The Emirates. His inclusion in The Gunners' pre-season jaunt to Germany follows the news that Serie A champions Juventus have set an August 7 deadline for his transfer to be concluded. With Roberto Mancini admitting that it is highly unlikely that Manchester City will be the Dutchman's next port of call, it's looking like Old Trafford or bust for RVP, who is nonetheless 1.5 to leave his current club.
[b]Luka Modric[/b]
Modric continues to train alone...
[b]There's a crucial few months in store for Harry Redknapp says Mike Norman, as the Tottenham boss tries to retain his current playing staff as well as adding enough quality to mount a Top 4 challenge.[/b]
It surely has to be one of the most frustrating aspects of being a top football manager. You put together a highly talented squad capable of challenging for domestic and European trophies, but as soon your club's progression stalls slightly your big name players seemingly want to jump ship and play their football elsewhere.
And this is exactly what seems to be happening to [b]Harry Redknapp[/b] at Tottenham currently.
Redknapp must be tearing his hair out right now. It seems a day doesn't go by without more news about [b]Luka Modric's[/b] desire to play for Chelsea, Rafael...