World Football Gossip Roundup: Edin Dzeko, Joe Cole, Mick McCarthy, Carlos Tevez

Edin Dzeko is out, Carlos Tevez is back in and Mick McCarthy might be heading right back where he came from.

Yes, it's a typically madcap morning for the rumor mill, and we've got it all for you right here. But don't say we didn't warn you about the insanity.

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Dzeko to Leave City?

That's the word from the Daily Mail. Take it away, former US vice-presidential candidate John Edwards (or some other guy at the Mail with the same name):

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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is a firm admirer of the 26-year old, while Juventus’ transfer priority this summer is to recruit a proven finisher who can give them the same cutting edge Zlatan Ibrahimovic provides for AC Milan.

Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Higuain is the name at the top of Juve’s wanted list, but they are also considering the claims of Dzeko, Liverpool’s Luis Suarez and Internacional’s Tottenham target Leandro Damiao.

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Juventus will have £30 available for transfers, according to the article. Dzeko cost City £27 million in 2011.

Joe Cole to PSG?

Remember Joe Cole? Way back in the day, kiddies, Cole was a decently useful winger for a couple of English sides and the national team.

Now he's playing in France, which means he's pretty much dead to the English press—until it comes time for transfer speculation.

And today Cole is being linked with big-money PSG, though he's valued at only £5 million.

Cole is currently on loan at Lille from Liverpool. The deal runs through May.

McCarthy Back to Wolves? Really?

Wolves fired Mick McCarthy in February after the Irishman had spent more than five years with the club.

If anything, they've been worse under caretaker manager Tony Connor, so naturally McCarthy is being linked with a return to Wolverhampton.

Of course he is. Silly us. Why did they even fire him in the first place?

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"I would never say never, that's all I can say. Stranger things have happened in football - Carlos Tevez, for example, is back playing for Manchester City.

"Ideally, I'm looking forward to a fresh challenge. I think Wolves could be a challenge for somebody else—I've done my time."

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Okay then. That one's a no-go, then.

Arsenal Watching M'Vila, Biglia?

According to Jeremy Wilson at The Telegraph, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is interested in signing Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila this summer.

Also, the same goes for Lucas Biglia, a 26-year-old Argentine midfielder who currently plays for Anderlecht.

M'Vila, 21, is valued at £17 million, according to Wilson. Biglia would reportedly be Arsenal's backup plan if M'Vila is too expensive.

Bas Dost Disrespects Villa? Or Does He?

Some players are content to tell a team no.

Heerenveen striker/Twilight wannabe Bas Dost makes it personal—hysterically, hilariously personal.

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When asked about the Midlands club's interest Dost told Der Telegraaf: "That I knew. I know the club is not very good, but the interest is great.

"I have an agreement with my agent to stay during the season and not talk to other clubs."

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Or, if you believe this report, Dost said this:

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"It is positive news," he told Voetbal Primeur. "You hear this and of course it is nice to know they are interested."

"Aston Villa is a club I don't know very well, but they look good. "I have spoken with my agent and we won't be discussing anything during the season."

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Well, that's quite a bit different. Something lost in translation?

Carlos Tevez to Start?

Finally, it appears our long international nightmare is over. Carlos Tevez is set to start again for Manchester City.

Maybe.

Strike up the band, fire up the kegerator and change into your finest duds. All is right in the world again.