The Offside Daily – Return for Chelsea legend? Manchester City striker injured and no striker incoming for Arsenal, plus transfer rumours

10 of the biggest football stories of the day:

1) Didier Drogba is considering a return to Stamford Bridge on a one year deal.

2) Man City forward Alvaro Negredo will be out for a month after suffering a fractured metatarsal against Hearts.

3) Chelsea confirm Mohammed Salaah is now exempt from national service with Egypt’s educational institutes.

4) Loic Remy is expected to fly to the States for a medical with Liverpool today, wrapping up a £8.5 million move.

5) Arsene Wenger insists he has no plans to buy another striker this summer.

6) Should a goal scored whilst the other team celebrates stand? You decide! (Mirror)

7) A case of mistaken identity, as one Arsenal fan sticks an alternative spelling of new signing Mathieu Debuchy on the back of his shirt. (Metro)

8) Sunderland fans have raised an incredible sum of money for Newcastle supports killed in the MH17 plane disaster. (Metro)

9) Blackpool fans formed a human sign in protest against chairman Karl Oyston. (Daily Mail)

10) Jermaine Defoe is so keen to score, he nearly falls out with team mate Gilberto over a free kick. (Telegraph)

And 5 transfer stories that will not go away:

Mats Hummels – Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United – £17 million

William Carvalho – Sporting Lisbon to Arsenal – £24 million

Dejan Lovren – Southampton to Liverpool – £20 million

Danny Rose – Tottenham to Hull – £6 million

Miranda – Atletico Madrid to Chelsea – £20 million

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