Half of lips - news in brief (May 10) © EuroFootball.com

"Charlton" management denies the information about a possible club sale to a group of businessmen from Europe and the Middle East. (Eurosport)

English club "Man City" strategist Stuart Pearce stated that he is not planning to dissuade Ousmane Dabo if he decides to take Joey Barton to court. Recall that during one of the team's training sessions, Barton attacked the Frenchman and beat him up. (Guardian)

"Liverpool" management promised a £100,000 sterling bonus to each player in case of victory in the Champions League final. (Guardian)

"Barcelona" has made a new offer to London's "Arsenal" captain Thierry Henry. Details are unknown at this time. (Eurosports)

Main "Inter" coach Roberto Mancini believes that the Italian media praises "Milan" too much, reported Channel4. "I don't want to be misunderstood. I myself praised Kaka and Gattuso's play in the match against "Man Utd", but what is happening now in the media is abnormal. It is understandable when the club president owns 22 newspapers and several television stations, it alone makes your club popular," said R.Mancini. (channel4.com)

"Arsenal" is reportedly interested in Madrid's "Atletico" player Jose Antonio Reyes. The club management has already been in contact with the player's agent. J.A.Reyes is currently on loan to "Real", but it is doubtful whether he will stay there after the season. The player has stated multiple times that he does not want to return to London. (championat.ru)

"Liverpool" goalkeeper Pepe Reina is demanding that the club's management make a decision quickly and sign a new contract. According to the new contract, Reina should receive £4 million per year, as reported by "News of the World". It is noted that Reina became the hero of the semi-final match against "Chelsea" when he saved two penalties. In this English championship, the Spaniard played in 35 matches and conceded 32 goals. (News of the World)

"Milan" is reportedly looking at the possibility of defender Ivano Gennaro Gattuso ending his football career in England. (Eurosport)

"Barcelona" is interested in "Lyon" defender Tiago. Tiago himself has stated that he wants to leave Gerrard Houllier's team after the season. Barcelona head coach Frank Rijkaard wants to see the Portuguese legionnaire in his team and is even ready to give up Ludovic Giuly and Sylvinho for him. (profootball)

Before the end of the season, "Lyon" management is looking for fresh blood to strengthen their attacking line. According to English media reports, "Lyon" is interested in signing Alberto Gilardino from "Milan", Roy Makaay from "Bayern", and Carlos Tevez from "West Ham". (profootball)

"Liverpool" is prepared to offer a swap deal with "Benfica" - they want to exchange Simao Sabrosa for Djibril Cisse, who is currently playing for "Marseille". It is believed that "Liverpool" management is also willing to add an additional £5 million. (lenty.ru)

UEFA President Michel Platini will present a project to reform the Champions League in Istanbul on September 27. (Eurosport)

"Valencia" management hopes to add Roberto Soldado and Ivan Helguera from "Real" to the team during the offseason. (Eurosport)