West Brom Turn Down QPR bid for Swedish defender Jonas Olsson: The Daily EPL

West Bromwich Albion defender Jonas Olsson is close to sealing a deal to Queens Park Rangers, but the initial bid of £5 million has been turned down by Steve Clarke’s club. The gifted Swedish footballer is supposedly keen on a move to London to be closer to his family, so a deal for QPR could be finalized soon if and when the Loftus Road club offers a higher bid.

Here are today’s Premier League news headlines:

• West Brom turn down QPR bid for Swedish defender Jonas Olsson — The Guardian
• Swans stars Rangel and Chico named in Fabio Capello Dream Teams — Wales Online
• Gareth Barry believes it’s time for City to end the 37-year wait for a league win at Arsenal — MCFC
• Rennes have confirmed that Yann M’Vila has asked to leave the club — Sky Sports
• Fulham midfielder Mahamadou Diarra pulls out of African Nations Cup — The Independent
• Tony Pulis wants Michael Owen to stay with the club for the rest of the season — BBC Sport
• Theo Walcott yet to receive firm offer from Arsenal — The Independent
• Southampton defender Luke Shaw has agreed a long-term contract with the club — Sky Sports
• Premier League will not intervene over ticket prices — The Independent
• Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli goes blonde — Off The Post
• Roberto Mancini cleared by FA over remark that referee ‘ate too much’ — The Guardian
• Aston Villa have made an enquiry for Inter Milan winger Philippe Coutinho — Sky Sports

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