New ‘Pool manager Roy Hodgson has waited patiently to hear from his Argentine holding midfielder who’s been vacationing after World Cup duty. His patience has paid off with an immediate transfer request from the snaggle-toothed hatchet man upon stepping foot inside the training facility. This isn’t exactly shocking news, and the Daily Star suggests plans are already in place for Inter to send Sulley Muntari northward, while Hodgson wants to also add Hammer Scott Parker with a share of the Mascherano proceeds.

Better news about Torres, who is apparently happy to come back to the Reds:

“As far as I know he is looking forward to coming back here on Monday,” said Hodgson. “He is enjoying a holiday – a well-deserved break as he has not had one for three years – spending a lot of time with his family, keeping a low profile.”