Welsh Player News (and rumours) (Premier League)

Aaron Ramsey is already back in light training and even running. Great news for Wales and Arsenal.

Chelsea goalkeeper Rhys Taylor will spend his pre-season with Crewe Alexandra with a view to joining them on loan. Rhys recently signed a new contract with Chelsea.

Ryan Giggs isn’t in the World Cup but he probably couldn’t have made Wales prouder even if he’d lifted the famous trophy. Ryan visited a hospice this week and spent more than two hours with patients and staff.
I just hope he left before dark. It’s apparently legal to shoot a Welshman in Chester after dark, or it is if you use a crossbow.

Owen Hargreaves has gone back to see the knee specialist but he’s not expected to need another operation. My fingers are crossed for you, Owen. Who cares if you play for Manchester United and chose England over Wales? Some things are more important than rivalries.

Michael Owen thinks he’ll be fit for pre-season with Manchester United. For now, his involvement with football is as a columnist, the lucky sod.

Stoke City are hopeful that Joe Ledley will join them instead of rubbish clubs like Roma and Celtic. West Ham United are also said to be interested.

Ryan Shawcross says that Stoke City aren’t the least bit worried about third season syndrome. But his main target is, well, getting his first international cap. Not with Wales though. With the team who drew with Algeria.

Inter Milan are hoping to offer Tottenham Hotspur Sulley Muntari in exchange for Gareth Bale – who has just signed a new contract with Tottenham. The Arsenal player on me would love to see Tottenham's best player turn his back on his team. The Welshwoman in me would rather he behaved himself.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly rejected a £2 million bid for goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey. Is that a sign of their good sense or are they holding out for a better offer? Burnley however have been told where to go.

South London Today thinks Millwall manager Kenny Jackett might be interested in Wolverhampwon Wanderers striker Sam Vokes. Sam recently signed a new contract with Wolves but at 20 he might struggle to break into their starting line-up. (Not that he’d be struggling if I was the manager of Wolves.)