Coral’s rumour reel: Atleti and PSG in player swap? Adebayor to Palace?

Today’s rumours begin with a burning question: where will Joey Barton hang his boots next season?

The answer could well be west Yorkshire, as the free agent and former QPR man is linked with taking his brand of tenacity to Leeds United (11/1 with Coral to win promotion to the Premier League in 2015/16). Could a midfield of Barton, plus young-guns Lewis Cook and Alex Mowatt be the answer for Elland Road?

Across the Pennines, Manchester United may be about to bid farewell to their flying Dutchman, as Robin van Persie is being heavily mooted for a move to warmer climes, with rumours emerging that Juventus are in pole position to snap up the striker.

London clubs Chelsea and Crystal Palace have also been filling column inches, as they look to add new striking recruits. The Blues could respond to being snubbed by Japan forward Yoshinori Muto, who opted for a move to join compatriot Shinji Okazaki at Mainz after claiming modestly that “I wanted to keep my expectation realistic and play for a team that fits my level,” by adding former Red Devil Radamel Falcao to their ranks.

Palace, meanwhile, in the most surprising rumour of the day, are said to be ready to raise eyebrows and offer Tottenham outcast Emmanuel Adebayor a contract and an escape route from White Hart Lane.

FA Cup winners Arsenal (5/1 to win the Premier League in 2015/16) have barely let the dust settle on their Wembley triumph, but could treat themselves to a celebratory transfer, with Swansea City midfield shield and South Korea skipper Ki Sung-Yueng apparently on Arsene Wenger’s radar.