Morning Transfer Window Gist

Birmingham City have lowered their initial fee for Jack
Butland in a desperate attempt to generate interest
from Premier League clubs

Eden Hazard was forced to issue a grovelling apology
after seeing red for kicking a ballboy during Chelsea's
goalless draw with Swansea in the Capital ONe Cup
semi-final second-leg

Aston Villa were so confident of beating Bradford they
rejected a deal to split any Wembley profits with the
League Two side

Fabricio Coloccini is heading out of Newcastle United
after he told officials he does not want to play another
game for the club

Paul Lambert will stay as Aston Villa manager even if
his first season turns into a disaster and the club are
relegated

Edin Dzeko has ruled out a move away from
Manchester City either now or in the summer

Bradford City's players are eager for the future of Phil
Parkinson to be secured as soon as possible after
spending yesterday coming to terms with the fact that
they are heading to Wembley in the Capital One Cup
final

Sir Alex Ferguson is pondering a move for Celtic
midfielder Victor Wanyama after watching him score in
the 4-0 win over Dundee United on Tuesday night

Bacary Sagna's future at Arsenal is in doubt after
refusing to say whether he wanted to extend his
contract, which expires at the end of next season

Brendan Rodgers has stepped up his attempt to sign
Inter Milan midfielder Philippe Coutinho by tabling an
improved bid of £8m

However, Southampton are ahead in the race to sign
Coutinho after having a £10.2m bid accepted, if you
believe the daily mail

Wigan have enquired about the Newcastle right-back
Danny Simpson, while Palermo have made an offer for
Latics striker Mauro Boselli

Arsenal are considering making a bid for Roma keeper
Maarten Stekelenburg, who could be available for
£5.5m after falling out of favour in the Italian capital

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