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Football Discussion => Other English Football => Topic started by: Chelmsford_yid on January 07, 2010, 05:46:05 PM
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Manchester United have been told they will have to pay £40m if they want to sign Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa.
Cash-strapped Portsmouth have put their entire squad up for sale.
Manchester City are set to sign former Ars*nal midfielder and Patrick Vieira from Inter Milan on Thursday.
City boss Roberto Mancini is also expected to land Palermo centre-half Simon Kjaer for £18m.
A player who could be on his way out of Eastlands is Roque Santa Cruz, with Espanyol keen to sign City's Paraguay striker on loan.
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is tracking CFR Cluj's 6ft 6in Ivorian striker Lacine Traore - dubbed 'The New Adebayor'.
Tottenham are ready to offer captain Robbie Keane as bait to secure a deal for Aston Villa striker John Carew.
Everton are considering a deal for out-of-favour Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy as boss David Moyes looks to boost his options in attack.
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is ready to capitalise on the financial uncertainty around crisis club Portsmouth by attempting to hi-jack their bid to re-sign Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara on loan.
West Ham hope to wrap up a loan deal for Fiorentina's former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu early next week.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has launched a £9m bid for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones.
Sunderland want to replace Jones with Schalke 04 striker Kevin Kuranyi.
And Black Cats manager Steve Bruce is on the verge of signing £5.5m Hamburg defender Guy Demel. (The Sun)
McLeish, meanwhile, is set to improve his offer for Liverpool forward Ryan Babel from £8m to £10m.
Blackburn winger Morten Gamst Pedersen is wanted by Greek champions Olympiakos - but they are unwilling to meet Rovers' £1.8m valuation.
Bolton could make a move for Eskisehirspor's Bosnia defender Safet Nadarevic, who is due for talks with Bolton on Monday.
Newcastle will target Napoli's Ezequiel Lavezzi, nicknamed 'the Tank', if they make it back to the Premier League but the Italian club want more than £5m for their striker.
Magpies boss Chris Hughton has received a setback after Sheffield United centre-back Matt Kilgallon decided he will remain at Bramall Lane until his contract expires in the summer, despite the clubs having agreed £2m fee.
The Blades want to take Kyle Naughton back from Tottenham on loan - the full-back has played only once since his joint £12m summer transfer with Kyle Walker.
Manchester United defender Gary Neville is set to retire from football at the end of the season.
West Ham are the target of £100m takeover offer, which could lead to a bidding war for the Upton Park club.
Chelsea are bracing themselves for a financial hit next week when a compensation fee for their signing of Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City will finally be settled. The London club could end up forking out £8m for the 20-year-old striker Sturridge, who was Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti's first signing after taking over as manager last summer.
LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham may have nowhere to play once his AC Milan loan deal ends in May because Major League Soccer faces a strike. International players union DIDPro is deadlocked in talks with MLS about a new deal for all players in the United States and the league is threatening a lock-out if a new contract is not signed by 31 January.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he once tried to sign legendary AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini - only to be rebuffed by his father, the former Italy boss Cesare Maldini. "I always wanted to get Paolo here but it was impossible," said the Scot.
"I met his father at a game and told him how much I'd love to have his son at United. Cesare smiled at me and said 'My grandfather was Milan, my father was Milan, I played for Milan and now my son is Milan'. And that was it - story over!"
Michael Oliver will become the youngest referee in Premier League history when he takes charge of Fulham's home game against Portsmouth on Saturday at the age of 24. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has scored a chart-topping single in South Korea. But the Chelsea star is unlikely to celebrate when he hears the lyrics to Mister. They refer to the England star as "cute chubby Frank".
A 100-inch plasma television has been installed by Manchester United players at the club's Carrington training ground. It is believed Sir Alex Ferguson's stars had a whip-round to buy the £80,000 TV set for the lounge area. (Daily Star)
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Manchester United's financial problems may result in them having to sell star asset, striker Wayne Rooney.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is battling to seal a shock season-long loan move for Portsmouth and England goalkeeper David James.
Former Wigan striker Amr Zaki, who currently plays for Egyptian side Zamalek, is set to join Stoke in a £1m deal.
Liverpool have made a shock offer for Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici, who played in the Royals' 2-1 FA Cup victory at Anfield on Wednesday.
Manchester City, Ars*nal and Liverpool are all chasing Racing Santander's 18-year-old striker Sergio Canales.
Brazil midfielder Sandro has claimed his £6m move to Tottenham is a "dream come true". Sandro, 20, has agreed to move to White Hart Lane but his club Internacional want to keep him until they finish their Copa Libertadores campaign, which is South America's equivalent of the Champions League, in the summer.
Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Legia Warsaw keeper Jan Mucha, who is also attracting the interest of of Stoke. (The Sun)
Spurs are also keeping tabs on midfielder Joe Cole's contract negotiations with Chelsea.
Portsmouth are trying to sign Egypt striker Emad Moteab. The 26-year-old scored in his country's 3-1 victory over Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is considering a fresh approach for Red Bull Salzburg striker Marc Janko. The 26-year-old, who is 6ft 5in and has scored 67 goals in 92 games for his Austrian club, is available for £6.5m.
Birmingham are also chasing Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko, 28, after Liverpool forward Ryan Babel, 23, refused to move to St Andrew's.
Blackburn are leading a quartet of Premier League clubs in the chase for Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. Bolton, Wigan and Hull are also interested in the 25-year-old, who could leave Villa for £5m.
But midfielder Reo-Coker is set to reject an approach from Blackburn.
Ars*nal are looking for a Spanish club to loan their new Bolivian attacking midfielder Samuel Galindo to. The 17-year-old will struggle to get a work permit to start playing in England.
Burnley boss Brian Laws is going back to his old club Sheffield Wednesday with a £1.5million bid for keeper Lee Grant.
Fulham will tie up the loan signing of exciting young Roma striker Stefano Okaka Chuka, 20, next week.
Former England manager Steve McClaren wants to take Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 18, on loan to his FC Twente side in the Netherlands.
But new Bolton manager Owen Coyle is also attempting to take Wilshere to the Reebok Stadium in a loan deal.
Hull are lining up a £1.25m bid for Derby winger Kris Commons.
The arrival of Commons could signal the departure of Hull midfielder Stephen Hunt to Wolves, with manager Mick McCarthy upping his offer for the Irishman to £3.5m.
Liverpool's shock FA Cup defeat by Reading on Wednesday has put manager Rafael Benitez on the brink of losing his job
Manchester United may be forced to sell Old Trafford to help reduce the club's reported £700m debt.
Manchester United are also exploring the possibility of selling their training base at Carrington. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea will discover at a Premier League tribunal on Thursday how much they must pay Manchester City for signing Daniel Sturridge. The 20-year-old striker clinched a four-year deal with the Blues last summer, with City wanting £10m and Chelsea offering £3m.
Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti is prepared to do nothing in the January transfer window - after being told by the club board they will win their appeal against the Fifa transfer ban, which is currently in place until June 2011.
Paul Hart is fighting to save his job as QPR manager after falling out with midfielder Adel Taarabt. The 56-year-old only took over as boss in December.
Manager Roberto Mancini plans to overhaul his Manchester City players' pre-match meal, introducing pizza and wine to the menu. "You need chicken, pizza, carbohydrates, even a glass of wine, but they are not on the table," he said.
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Liverpool will take Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones on loan, with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer. This would enable both clubs to carry the impact of the transfer on their balance sheets into the next tax year, which begins in April.
West Ham are set to make Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy the first signing of the David Gold/David Sullivan era after lodging a £1.2m bid.
Chelsea and Manchester City have both made offers to 18-year-old Spanish midfielder Sergio Canales, who is out of contract and free to leave current club Racing Santander this summer.
Manchester City remain hopeful of signing Rubin Kazan left-back Cristian Ansaldi.
Celtic have intimated they are willing to sell winger Aiden McGeady to Birmingham but only if the Midlands club stump up £11m.
Stoke have made a £2m bid for Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.
However, West Ham have also made enquiries about former Manchester United striker Van Nistelrooy.
Bayern Munich midfielder Arjen Robben has advised teammate Franck Ribery not to join Real Madrid. Robben spent two years with Madrid before joining Bayern last summer.
Portsmouth goalkeeper David James' on-off move to Stoke is back on. The clubs have re-opened negotiations after the transfer collapsed on 15 January because the Potters were not prepared to pay the proportion of James's salary that Pompey wanted from them.
Alternatively, Stoke boss Tony Pulis is keen to sign Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Lee Grant for £2m.
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has made a move to sign out-of-favour Stoke striker James Beattie.
Everton boss David Moyes is ready to sell striker James Vaughan in the January transfer window.
Moyes has resurrected a move to sign Ars*nal defender Philippe Senderos on loan, six months after they pulled out of a deal to sign the Swiss international.
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Babel is set to perform a u-turn and agree to a £9m move to Birmingham after initially rejecting a move to St Andrews.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is eyeing a £1.75m swoop for Sheffield United centre-back Matthew Kilgallon.
Bolton boss Owen Coyle wants to snap up Jamie O'Hara from Tottenham - but the move will require Fifa's permission as the move would mean the midfielder playing for his third club of the season, which is not allowed.
Derby boss Nigel Clough is in talks with Ars*nal to sign French striker Gilles Sunu on loan for the rest of the season.
Derby are ready to snap up Millwall's highly-rated left winger Dave Martin in a £150,000 swoop.
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is ready to make a £4m swoop for Mallorca's highly-rated striker Aritz Aduriz to boost his attack.
Hull are considering offering a lifeline to out-of-favour Sunderland striker David Healy.
Manchester City forward Robinho insists he has not fallen out with manager Roberto Mancini and has vowed to prove his worth at the club. The Brazilian was taken off during the 2-0 defeat at Everton on Saturday after having come on as a substitute.
The agent of Russian national team manager Guus Hiddink says that a number of clubs, including Liverpool, have sounded him out about the availability of his client.
Portsmouth manager Avram Grant says the Premier League are going against the spirit of football by refusing to lift the transfer embargo imposed on the south-coast outfit because they have outstanding debts to other English clubs.
Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta hopes to make his comeback from a cruciate ligament injury in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool on 6 February. The Spaniard has been sidelined for a year.
Manchester United defender John O'Shea's season appears to be over because of complications to the leg injury he sustained playing for the Republic of Ireland in France two months ago.
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is set to return for the Carling Cup semi-final second leg at Manchester United next week, after being given compassionate leave since he was caught up in the gun attack on the Togo team bus at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Striker Daniel Cousin says he wants to quit Hull because he cannot stand manager Phil Brown. "The gaffer and I don't have a good relationship. It's difficult to stay. I want to leave," said Cousin.
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez claims his ear-cupping celebration after scoring against Manchester United in the Carling Cup was not a dig at Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson for refusing to sign the striker last summer but was a tribute to a popular Argentine children's puppet Topo Gigio.
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Owen Coyle is set to make his third signing as Bolton manager by winning the race to sign Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan.
Manchester City have bid for Middlesbrough's highly rated winger Adam Johnson. (Press Association)
Or Johnson will reject a move to the Premier League to help Boro win promotion from the Championship this season.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is lining up goalkeeping cover for Heurelho Gomes, even though the Brazilian has been given the all-clear after a shoulder problem. Coventry's Kieren Westwood, Watford's Scott Loach and Peterborough's Joe Lewis are all in the frame.
Marlon Harewood will become a free agent in the summer, with Aston Villa allowing the striker to see out the remainder of his contract, which ends in June.
Tottenham and Birmingham have opened talks over the sale of Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.
West Ham are furious with Tottenham for beating them to the signing of Monaco striker Eidur Gudjohnsen.
Birmingham central defender Martin Taylor, 30, is in talks to join Newcastle on loan for the rest of the season.
Middlesbrough have made a £3.5m offer to Celtic for Australia striker Scott McDonald. (The Sun)
Celtic are in a four-way fight with Blackburn Rovers, Everton and Sevilla to land Barcelona winger Jeffren Suarez. (Daily Express)
Pedro Mendes' proposed transfer to Sporting Lisbon has collapsed because of the Rangers midfielder's £25,000-per-week wage demand. (The Sun)
Southampton are in transfer talks with Falkirk after increasing their offer for Bairns midfielder Scott Arfield by a third to £400,000 rising to £1m with add-ons, but Preston and Huddersfield are also interested. (Daily Express)
Blackpool have failed in a £70,000 bid for Motherwell defender Steven Saunders, with the Scottish Premier League club putting a £500,000 price tag on the 18-year-old's head. (Daily Express)
Manchester United midfielder Anderson is set to be fined after missing training on Monday.
However, Anderson could be heading for the exit door at Old Trafford after it was claimed he also flew back home to Brazil without club permission.
Juventus are to appoint Claudio Gentile as interim manager before they step up attempts to persuade Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez to join them in the summer.
Former England Under-21 manager Peter Taylor is being lined up as the next Notts County manager.
Tottenham midfielder John Bostock is at the centre of a row with his club after his father rang a radio station to criticise Spurs manager Harry Redknapp.
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Barcelona are piling the pressure on Ars*nal, with the Spanish giants planning a £40m summer swoop for midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Full story: The Sun
Barcelona are also interested in another Gunners player, midfielder Emmanuel Eboue.
Full story: The Sun
Fulham are to battle it out with Ars*nal for QPR's 15-year-old striker Raheem Sterling.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Crisis club Portsmouth face the loss of striker Aruna Dindane in the next week - if French side Lens do not receive the £3.5m owed for his transfer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Stoke keeper Thomas Sorensen will consider his future at the club if he is dropped in favour of new arrival Asmir Begovic on Saturday.
Full story: The Sun
Birmingham midfielder Gary McSheffrey will make his loan move to Leeds permanent if the Elland Road outfit are promoted to the Championship this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United's England Under-20 midfielder Matty James is set to join Preston on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery has set a March deadline for deciding his future at the club. Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid have all shown an interest in the winger. (The Times)
Preston defender Sean St Ledger has blasted club chairman Derek Shaw for denying him a dream move to Celtic.
Full story: Daily Record
Liverpool are hoping to bring 14-year-old Danish forward Alexander Jacobsen, who is at FC Copenhagen, into their academy. (Daily Star)
England manager Fabio Capello will give Chelsea defender John Terry the chance to quit as England captain following newspaper revelations about his private life.
Full story: The Sun
Capello's hopes of having Owen Hargreaves fit for the World Cup finals have suffered another blow after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson removed the midfielder from his Champions League squad.
Full story: The Times
Hong Kong businessman Balram Chainrai, who has so far lent Portsmouth £20m, is exercising his right to seize control after the cash-strapped club failed to honour their repayments to him.
Full story: The Sun
Chainrai has taken over the 90% shareholding held by Ali Al Faraj to become Portsmouth's fourth owner in a year.
Full story: The Guardian
Manchester City have rejected Real Madrid's claims that they scuppered a last-minute £16.3m transfer for midfielder Fernando Gago.
Full story: The Independent
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs believes team-mate Wayne Rooney is about to join Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid duo Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo in being seen as the best players in the world.
Full story: Daily Star
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham, who is on loan at AC Milan, has signed up for an Italian cookery course. "It's something I've always wanted to do," said the former England captain. (Daily Star)
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Cesc Fabregas' dad says his son would talk to Barcelona about a move but only at the end of the season.
Full story: The Daily Mirror
Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero will have Premier League chairmen drooling after admitting a move could be on the cards. The 21-year-old Argentine says: "I have enormous affection for Atletico but you cannot say I'll be here for ever."
Full story: The Sun
Roberto Mancini is planning a £6 million bid to bring 22-year-old West Bromwich Albion midfielder Graham Dorrans to Eastlands.
The Manchester City boss is also interested in Fiorentina central defender Alessandro Gamberini.
Full story: Daily Mail
Blackburn Rovers could be in the running for South Korea midfielder Ku Ja Cheol as Sam Allardyce looks to bolster his midfield options.
Full story: The Daily Mirror
Portsmouth and England keeper David James could lead the exodus of the club's top players if the cash-strapped side goes bust.
Full story: The Daily Mirror
West Brom are considering a loan move for midfielder Jason Koumas. The 30-year-old Welshman is currently with Wigan.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is first choice to replace West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola should the Italian leave the east London club.
Full story: The Daily Mirror
Portsmouth's bid to avoid going bust could see them beg the Premier League for an advance on the parachute payments they would get if relegated.
Full story: The Daily Mirror
QPR are eyeing German Lothar Matthaus as their next boss. Mick Harford is contracted until the end of the season but has yet to pick up a win in five games since replacing Paul Hart last month as the club's tenth manager since Flavio Briatore took over as chairman in 2007.
Full story: The Daily Mirror
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson is considering his options concerning a possible takeover at Crystal Palace. "We are always happy to have a look but I think the chances are less likely than likely," he said.
Full story: The Daily Mail
Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has given a verbal swipe at his former club Chelsea claiming that nothing had changed since his departure, adding: "Even the warm-up is the warm-up they did in our time."
Full story: Daily Star
England boss Fabio Capello says the Premier League's teams, supporters and stadiums are superior to those in Italy.
Adding that he wants to face the Italians in a World Cup final, Capello said: "Two things are important in the Anglo-Saxon world: respect for referees from players and coaches and the sporting behaviour of players."
Full story: The Guardian
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Manchester United are ready to make a summer move for England midfielder Joe Cole if he cannot resolve his contract dispute at Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Express
Birmingham claim they have reached an agreement with Manchester City for goalkeeper Joe Hart to remain on loan at St Andrew's next season.
Full story: The Sun
Bayern Munich look set to beat Chelsea to the signature of CSKA Moscow's Serbian winger Milos Krasic.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea have been told that defender Neven Subotic will cost them "a lot of money" by the Serbian's club Borussia Dortmund.
Full story: The Sun
Spanish newspaper AS has reported that Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano - a target for both Chelsea and Manchester City - will cost 30m euros, in line with a release clause in his contract.
Full story: imscouting.com
Antonio Caliendo, the agent of Inter Milan's Brazilian full-back Maicon has opened the door to a summer move to Manchester City, saying: "(City boss Roberto) Mancini has always expressed his desire to have Maicon."
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United defender John O'Shea is a summer target for Spanish champions Barcelona, according to Spanish newspaper Sport.
Full story: imscouting.com
Crisis club Portsmouth will ask the Premier League to let them sell some of their players now - despite the transfer window having closed - in a bid to pay their bills. Pompey are understood to have debts of around £60m and last week survived a winding-up order by providing the High Court with a detailed statement of their finances.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has dismissed rumours that he is set to quit the club, saying that Merseyside feels like home.
Full story: The Sun
Newcastle will attempt to hijack West Brom's bid to sign Wigan midfielder Jason Koumas, who has been told he can leave the DW Stadium.
Full story: The Sun Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones has hinted that he would jump at the chance to join Liverpool this summer.
Full story: The Sun
Ars*nal are set to lose 18-year-old striker Gilles Sunu to Bordeaux for a pittance this summer. The player is unsettled at the Emirates and out of contract at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Brighton boss Gus Poyet has opened talks with QPR to bring striker Rowan Vine to the Withdean Stadium on an extended loan.
Full story: The Sun
Midfielder David Beckham, currently on loan at AC Milan from Los Angeles Galaxy, has backed Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to fire England to World Cup glory this summer. Rooney scored twice in the San Siro on Tuesday as United secured a 3-2 Champions League last-16 first-leg lead over Milan.
Full story: The Sun
Notts County's new owner Ray Trew may put the club into administration in the next 48 hours after discovering the full extent of the financial problems at Meadow Lane.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has launched a stunning verbal attack on Harry Redknapp and accused the Spurs boss of "making fun of me". The Russian has struggled to nail down first-team football under Redknapp and added that he does not think he has a future at White Hart Lane.
Full story: The Sun
Alan Curbishley could take over as QPR manager now he has settled his financial dispute with former club West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mail
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is discussing a new contract after guiding the club to eighth in the Premier League.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
However, McLeish will not sign a new deal unless he is given full control of transfers by owner Carson Yeung.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has stopped using social networking site Twitter as it distracts him from playing.
Full story: The Sun
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Ars*nal are monitoring the progress of 18-year-old Ajax playmaker Christian Eriksen after receiving a recommendation from former Gunners striker Dennis Bergkamp.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Guinea international Kamil Zayatte wants to quit Hull during the summer and is targeting a move to Manchester United, Ars*nal or Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mail
Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has ruled out a move to the Premier League, despite claiming that Manchester City and Ars*nal are keen to sign him.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton are eyeing a trio of players from Norweigan club Molde. Defenders Knut Olav Rindaroy, Magne Simonsen and Vegard Forren have all impressed the club's scouts.
Full story: imscouting.com
Wayne Bridge is considering ruling himself out of England's World Cup plans because he cannot stand the prospect of sharing a dressing room with Chelsea defender John Terry, who is alleged to have had an affair with the Manchester City defender's former girlfriend.
Full story: The Guardian
England manager Fabio Capello will be at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to watch Terry's Chelsea take on Bridge's Manchester City.
Full story: The Guardian
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes defender Rio Ferdinand may have to re-evaluate his international career and limit his appearances amid growing concerns over his recurring back problems.
Full story: The Guardian
Ferdinand could still be fit to play in the Carling Cup final on Sunday and is likely to lead England in next week's friendly against Egypt.
Full story: Daily Star
Robin van Persie could return from his ankle injury in early April, according to Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk. The Ars*nal striker had been expected to miss the rest of the season after rupturing ligaments on international duty in November.
Full story: The Independent
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says he would love to play with his former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney again one day. Full story: imscouting.com
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz says Rooney is still not in the same class as Ronaldo, despite the ex-Everton star's heroics this season.
Full story: The Times
West Ham sporting director Gianluca Nani is set to leave the club in the next 24 hours as new owners David Sullivan and David Gold continue to trim the club's huge debts.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Portsmouth owner Balram Chainrai is likely to have his £17m loans to the club repaid in full if Pompey go into administration, while other creditors like Sacha Gaydamak bear the cost of the Premier League outfit's meltdown.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Pompey chief executive Peter Storrie insists he will not be sacked if the club go into administration.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Portsmouth's Serbian defender Dusko Tosic is ready to leave the club on a free transfer after the Premier League withheld his registration.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant was sent home from training by Real Zaragoza after showing up late for the third time in two weeks.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was quizzed about why he has put on weight since the Reds' Champions League triumph in 2005 during a bizarre press conference in Bucharest, prior to the Europa League last-32 return leg with Unirea Urziceni. "It is the stress of having to answer so many questions from the press," said the Spaniard. "Thank you and goodnight."
Full story: Daily Mail
Everton duo Joseph Yobo and Yakubu were kicked off the club's flight to Lisbon on Wednesday because officials were unhappy with their documents. The Nigerian pair eventually took a late-night flight via Amsterdam with Toffees fans ahead of the Europa League clash with Sporting.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Manchester City are to sell Craig Bellamy after completing the £25m signing of David Silva from Valencia to fill his position on the left side of attack.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/14/craig-bellamy-manchester-city)
But the Eastlands club have told Liverpool to forget about signing defender Micah Richards.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3054735/Roberto-Mancini-still-wants-Micah-Richards-despite-big-money-signings.html)
City are expected to reignite their interest in Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta if they fail to sign England international James Milner from Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/mancity/7890978/Manchester-City-to-turn-spotlight-on-Mikel-Arteta-should-James-Milner-deal-fails.html)
Manchester United, meanwhile, have rekindled their interest in Bayern Munich right-back Philipp Lahm.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3276/serie-a/2010/07/14/2025841/inter-insist-premier-league-target-mario-balotelli-is-not)
Inter Milan say that say that striker Mario Balotelli - a target for Manchester United and Manchester City - is not for sale. The European champions insist defender Maicon is also indispensable.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1294788/Philipp-Lahm-wanted-Manchester-United--But-deal-hindered-Bayern-Munichs-Ji-sung-Park.html)
Chelsea are to step up their pursuit of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and have not been put off by the thigh injury he suffered while playing for Spain in the World Cup final.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1294774/Manchester-shopping-trip-Sunderland-target-Uniteds-Danny-Welbeck-Citys-Nedum-Ohuoha.html)
New Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is to fly out to Spain on Thursday to meet Torres to find out if the forward wants to remain at Anfield or be sold.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-to-fly-out-to-meet-Fernando-Torres-and-demand-a-decision-on-his-future-Exclusive-article527515.html)
Chelsea believe they are well positioned to resist interest in Ashley Cole from Real Madrid, even if the England defender decides he wants a new challenge abroad.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/chelsea/7890925/Chelsea-unconcerned-about-rumours-of-Real-Madrid-move-for-Ashley-Cole.html)
West Ham are in talks with Olympiakos about selling midfield duo Alessandro Diamanti and Radoslav Kovac but are determined to keep midfielder Scott Parker.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-transfer-news-Hammers-ready-to-offload-Alessandro-Diamanti-and-Radoslav-Kovac-but-are-determined-to-keep-Scott-Parker-Exclusive-article527425.html)
Hammers owners David Gold and David Sullivan have travelled to the south of France in an attempt to push through a £12m deal for Nice striker Loic Remy.
Sunderland are preparing a double swoop for Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck and Manchester City defender Nedum Ohuoha.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1294825/Chelsea-ready-step-hunt-crocked-Liverpool-striker-Fernando-Torres.html)
Blackburn are ready to sell striker Jason Roberts - to bring in cash for Sam Allardyce to sign a new forward.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-transfer-news-Rovers-ready-to-sell-Jason-Roberts-to-bring-in-cash-for-a-new-striker-article527433.html)
Stoke are preparing a fresh £3m bid to sign Middlesbrough captain Gary O'Neil after failing with a move for the midfielder in January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1294822/Stoke-City-launch-3m-bid-Middlesbrough-skipper-Gary-ONeil.html)
Liverpool left-back Emiliano Insua is set to join Fiorentina after the clubs agreed on a £5m fee for the Argentine.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1294795/Emiliano-Insua-leave-Liverpool-Fiorentina-agree-pay-5m-Argentine-left-back.html)
Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey, who is wanted by Championship side Nottingham Forest, is keen to remain in the Premier League if he leaves Villa Park this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Nicky-Shorey-tells-Nottingham-Forest-he-is-holding-out-for-a-Premier-League-move-to-Fulham-article527431.html)
Everton manager David Moyes says the cash-strapped club are unlikely to sign any more new players before the end of the transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-boss-David-Moyes-There-s-no-cash-left-for-any-more-signings-article527391.html)
Birmingham have tabled a £1.25m bid for Crystal Palace right-back Nathaniel Clyne.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3054868/Birmingham-target-Nathaniel-Clyne.html)
Ivory Coast manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is set to turn down the chance of a return to the Premier League with Fulham and stay with the African side.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sven-Goran-Eriksson-set-to-snub-Fulham-to-stay-on-as-manager-of-Ivory-Coast-article527455.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has defended his club's decision to spend heavily in the transfer market, claiming it is the only way to win the Premier League title.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-boss-Roberto-Mancini-Big-spending-is-the-only-way-to-win-the-title-article527407.html)
Former Chelsea and West Ham assistant boss Steve Clarke is understood to be in talks with Birmingham about becoming manager Alex McLeish's number two following Roy Aitken's move to Dubai side Al Ahli.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1294790/Steve-Clarke-frame-Alex-McLeishs-new-No-2-Birmingham.html)
Mike Tyson made a surprise appearance at West Ham's pre-season friendly against Peterborough on Wednesday night. The former heavyweight champion is in the UK giving a series of talks on his life and career and making a pigeon racing show for television in the United States.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3055022/Mike-Tyson-wears-Peterborough-shirt-at-West-Ham-friendly.html)
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham says if he was not a football player he would like to build Lego for a living.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/144441/-David-Beckham-I-want-to-be-pro-Lego-builder-/)
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Chelsea hope to beat off competition from Barcelona and Bayern Munich by tabling a £20m bid for Brazil and Benfica defensive midfielder Ramires.
Full story: Sun (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296687/Chelsea-20m-Ramires-raid-Premier-League-champions-bid-Brazilian-World-Cup-midfielder.html)
Fernando Torres has been in talks with Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow but the striker is keeping the club waiting when it comes to committing his future to them.
Full story: Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3064119/Fernando-Torres-keeps-Liverpool-in-a-sweat-over-his-future.html)
Liverpool are in talks about selling Javier Mascherano after Italian club Inter Milan, managed by ex-Reds boss Rafael Benitez, made an approach for the combative Argentina midfielder.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/21/roy-hodgson-joe-cole-liverpool)
New Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is set to turn his attentions to signing Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge. The future for the 29-year-old left-back has come under threat at Eastlands with the impending arrival of a number of new players.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Reds-to-launch-shock-raid-for-Manchester-City-defender-Wayne-Bridge-article533091.html)
The Reds also hope to beat West Ham to the signing of Nice striker Loic Remy by including midfielders Nabil El Zhar and Damien Plessis in a players-plus-cash offer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Reds-make-player-swap-offer-for-Nice-striker-Loic-Remy-Exclusive-article533135.html)
However, the Hammers are in pole position to sign Remy after making an improved £13m bid.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296655/West-Ham-close-13m-Nice-striker-Loic-Remy.html)
West Ham boss Avram Grant is waiting for Martin Jol to leave Ajax and take up the manager's post at Fulham so he can sign striker Miralem Sulejmani from the Dutch club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-transfer-news-Avram-Grant-set-to-pull-off-transfer-coup-by-signing-14m-Ajax-striker-Miralem-Sulejmani-article533049.html)
Real Madrid striker Raul is being lined up for a move to Tottenham Hotspur with the 33-year-old Spaniard available on a free transfer.
Full story: Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3062125/Spurs-lead-Toon-in-race-for-Raul.html)
The White Hart Lane outfit will be making their Champions League debut this season and are also interested in bringing in striker Craig Bellamy on loan from Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296679/Tottenham-make-loan-Manchester-City-forward-Craig-Bellamy.html)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger believes he can persuade defender Sol Campbell to resist any overtures from Newcastle, Sunderland and Celtic and stay with the Gunners.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-transfer-news-Gunners-hope-to-keep-Sol-Campbell-after-Everton-knock-back-Phil-Jagielka-bid-article533145.html)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has joined the race to sign England goalkeeper David James, who is also a target for Scottish club Celtic.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296665/Sunderland-join-race-sign-England-keeper-David-James.html)
Spanish La Liga club Sevilla have made a £9m bid for Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296657/Ars*nal-tabs-Evertons-Mikel-Arteta-Sevilla-prepare-9m-raid.html)
Wigan are lining up a £2m move for PSV Eindhoven defender Carlos Salcido as a possible replacement for Maynor Figueroa, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296670/Wigan-eye-2m-wantaway-PSV-defender-Carlos-Salcido-Liverpool-Stoke-prepare-bid-Manyor-Figueroa.html)
Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega is courting attention as Stoke are preparing to offer £7m and forward James Beattie to land the Colombian.
Full story: Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3063815/Tony-Pulis-plots-mega-deal-for-Hugo-Rodallega.html)
West Bromwich Albion are weighing up a move for former Hull City midfielder George Boateng after the Dutchman started training with the club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296666/West-Brom-eye-George-Boateng-Hull-City-star-trains-Albion.html)
Manager Neil Lennon has promised Celtic fans his summer signing blitz will kick into overdrive once he returns from the USA on Friday. (Various)
Rangers chief executive Martin Bain reckons the club need three new signings to replace the six first team players who have left Ibrox this summer. (Daily Record)
Bain refused to rule out any further sales and revealed that departed striker Kris Boyd had been offered a basic wage of £18,000-a-week. (Daily Record)
Celtic are in a race to sign Sc*nthorpe striker Gary Hooper before Thursday night's Champions League qualifying deadline. (Daily Record)
Joe Cole claims he has joined the "biggest club in the country" following his free transfer to the Anfield outfit after the midfielder's release by Chelsea earlier in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Joe-Cole-Liverpool-is-a-bigger-club-than-Chelsea-or-Manchester-United-article533169.html)
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher says the Old Trafford side want to win a 19th league title to move ahead of Liverpool and become England's most successful club.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/145594/Darren-Fletcher-out-to-put-Manchester-United-in-a-league-of-their-own/)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes his side are capable of building on qualifying for the Champions League by winning the Premier League title.
Full story: Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3064072/Harry-Redknapp-Spurs-can-be-Tott-dogs.html)
Redknapp also claims it is only a matter of time before Manchester City's spending bags them the Premier League crown and that, if he could bring in four players of his choice, he would win the league.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/188394/Harry-Redknapp-plotter-and-new-order)
The Football Association has told England boss Fabio Capello he needs to run any outside business deals by them following the furore over the Capello Index.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/145601/FA-ban-6m-Fabio-Capello-from-outside-deals/)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists the club will play the waiting game rather than pay over the odds in their pursuit of players, including Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli and Aston Villa midfielder James Milner.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/188395/Roberto-Mancini-All-these-price-hikes-are-driving-me-crazy)
Manchester United's new signing Javier Hernandez, who scored twice playing up front for Mexico at the World Cup, will have the name Chicharito - which means little pea - adorn his shirt next season.
Full story: Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3063873/Javier-makes-big-name-for-himself.html)
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Midfielder David Beckham has promised to give West Ham a decision soon on whether he will end his career at Upton Park. The 35-year-old former England captain, who plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in the United States, was born in east London.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3073184/David-Beckham-may-end-career-at-West-Ham.html)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson wants Aston Villa's Bulgarian midfielder Stiliyan Petrov, 30, to replace Javier Mascherano at Anfield and is ready to offer £7m. It was revealed earlier this week that Mascherano wants to leave the Reds.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-plot-shock-move-for-Aston-Villa-star-Stiliyan-Petrov-as-Javier-Mascherano-replacement-Exclusive-article539217.html)
Luke Young's £2.5m move to Liverpool is in doubt as the 31-year-old defender wants a pay-off from Aston Villa as he would have to take a drop in wages.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Young-s-Anfield-move-in-doubt-over-Aston-Villa-pay-off-Exclusive-article539215.html)
Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay says manager Carlo Ancelotti will be given money to rebuild the side and that striker Didier Drogba will not be leaving.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Carlo-Ancelotti-will-be-given-cash-to-rebuild-the-side-and-Didier-Drogba-is-NOT-leaving-for-Manchester-City-insist-Chelsea-chiefs-article539237.html)
The Stamford Bridge outfit want to wrap up the £17m signing of Benfica midfielder Ramires in time for their pre-season tour of Germany, which starts on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/146687/Chelsea-want-to-finalise-Ramires-deal-before-German-tour/)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho wants to take 32-year-old Chelsea centre-back Ricardo Carvalho to Spain. Mourinho signed the Portuguese defender in 2004 during his spell as manager of the Blues.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-boss-Mourinho-keen-to-sign-worlds-best-Chelseas-Ricardo-Carvalho/9072)
Meanwhile, Mourinho has ruled Real Madrid out of the running to sign Benfica defender David Luiz, making Manchester City favourites to sign the 23-year-old Brazilian.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-leave-door-open-for-Manchester-City-to-snap-up-David-Luiz/9074/)
Italian club Lazio are on the verge of signing Manchester City's 25-year-old left-back Javier Garrido for £2.5m.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Lazio-on-verge-of-signing-Manchester-City-left-back-Javier-Garrido/9073/)
Ars*nal are close to signing Italian goalkeeper Federico Marchetti from Cagliari. The 27-year-old, who played at the World Cup in South Africa, is valued at around £5m.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ars*nal-close-in-on-Italy-goalkeeper-Federico-Marchetti-/9071/)
Wigan are preparing a club record £7m bid for Chile's World Cup striker Humberto Suazo. Birmingham and Sunderland are also eyeing a swoop for the 29-year-old, who plays for Monterrey.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3073083/Wigan-eye-7million-Humberto-Suazo.html)
Blackburn are ready to sell Australian midfielder Vince Grella to Turkish giants Galatasaray at the second attempt, with the clubs seeking to negotiate a deal of about £2m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-transfer-news-Rovers-midfielder-Vince-Grella-set-to-sign-for-Galatasaray-at-the-second-attempt-article539233.html)
Mark Hughes wants to make Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy his first signing with the £15m transfer kitty he will be handed when he is officially named Fulham manager.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/07/28/2046334/mark-hughes-set-to-be-appointed-new-fulham-manager-and-wants)
Tottenham are looking to tempt Manchester City with a £4m bid for Bellamy.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298525/Tottenham-tempt-Manchester-City-4m-bid-Craig-Bellamy.html)
Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard, who plays for Norwegian side Aalesunds, is being lined up by Manchester United as Edwin van der Sar's successor.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298466/Anders-Lindegaard-eyed-Manchester-United-Edwin-van-der-Sars-successor.html)
Manchester United are leading the chase for Ghana midfielder Anthony Annan. Chelsea and Ars*nal are also interested in the 24-year-old, who plays for Rosenborg.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3073128/Anthony-Annan-plots-Manchester-United-move.html)
Besiktas are looking at Aston Villa striker John Carew to add firepower to their Turkish title assault.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298464/Besiktas-eye-Aston-Villa-striker-John-Carew-add-firepower-assault-Turkish-title.html)
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has ruled out a permanent move for Chelsea's Michael Mancienne, who was on loan at Molineux last season.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298474/Wolves-boss-Mick-McCarthy-rules-permanent-Chelseas-Michael-Mancienne.html)
West Ham have offered midfielder Scott Parker £20m to stay but he wants to leave to play European football.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298515/West-Ham-offer-Parker-20m-stay-midfielder-wants-European-football.html)
Avram Grant wants free agent Laurent Bonnart to become his latest West Ham recruit. The defender had been at Marseille.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298479/Avram-Grant-wants-free-agent-Laurent-Bonnart-latest-West-Ham-recruit.html)
Premier League new boys Blackpool are in talks with transfer-listed Ipswich striker Jon Stead, 27, who has rejected a move to Bristol City.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackpool-transfer-news-Ian-Holloway-in-talks-with-Ipswich-striker-Jon-Stead-article539263.html)
Bristol City manager Steve Coppell has made an audacious bid to lure England goalkeeper David James, 39, to Ashton Gate. James has been offered a 12-month contract with the Championship club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bristol-City-transfer-news-Robins-make-audacious-bid-for-England-goalkeeper-David-James-who-has-rejected-Celtic-move-article539267.html)
Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is set to be confirmed as the new Fulham boss this week.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Former-Manchester-City-boss-Mark-Hughes-set-to-land-Fulham-job-this-week-article539261.html)
Portsmouth face the prospect of paying out more than £500,000 in wages at the end of the week to players no longer at the club. David James will pick up about £140,000 - if he does not sign for anyone else before Saturday night.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/189839/Portsmouth-are-made-to-pay)
Tottenham's teenage midfielder John Bostock believes his progress is being damaged by foreign players in the English game. The 18-year-old, who was on loan at Brentford last season, wants another loan move as he has only made three substitute appearances for Spurs in two years. (Various)
England goalkeeper Robert Green's first save in his first pre-season appearance for West Ham in the 2-0 friendly win at MK Dons was greeted with ironic cheers on Wednesday night. Green's fumble in the World Cup allowed the United States to draw 1-1 with England in South Africa. (Various)
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Mario Balotelli's move to Manchester City is off because the Inter Milan striker has demanded £180,000-a-week in wages.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/147725/Man-City-Balotelli-deal-off/)
City are already making preparations should the Balotelli deal fall through, with Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan an alternative, according to Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-target-Diego-Forlan-as-fallback-for-Mario-Balotelli-/9309/)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed he is close to making Juventus' Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen his first big-money transfer capture of the summer. His arrival will pave the way for midfielder Javier Mascherano to leave the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Roy-Hodgson-confirms-deal-for-Christian-Poulsen-is-close-article545035.html)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Mathieu Flamini - currently with AC Milan - is also on Liverpool's list of possible replacements for Mascherano.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Reds-ponder-move-for-former-Ars*nal-star-Mathieu-Flamini-article544981.html)
Arsene Wenger is preparing a move for Everton playmaker Mikel Arteta in case he fails to prevent Cesc Fabregas from moving back to Barcelona in the summer.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/03/Ars*nal-plan-audacious-18m-premier-league-playmaker-signing-wenger-plans-for-post-fabregas-future/)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a significant offer to bring Manchester City reserve keeper Joe Hart to the Emirates.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/04/Ars*nal-ready-to-make-move-for-8m-solution-to-problem-area-wenger-wants-hart/)
Alternatively, Wenger is lining up a bid for Cagliari goalkeeper Federico Marchetti.
Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/Ars*nal-still-interested-in-italian-goalkeeper/15687)
Montpellier president Loulou Nicollin has slapped a 28m euro (£23m) price-tag on Bosnian defender Emir Spahic amidst reported interest from Ars*nal.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Montpellier-president-slaps-massive-price-tag-on-Ars*nal-target-Emir-Spahic/9311/)
Stoke boss Tony Pulis hopes to beat both Liverpool and West Ham to the signing of Nice striker Loic Remy for £10m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Loic-Remy-transfer-news-Stoke-join-West-Ham-and-Liverpool-in-battle-for-Nice-striker-article544975.html)
Pulis has also lined up a £4m bid for Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3082129/Tony-Pulis-wants-to-sign-Kevin-Prince-Boateng-from-Portsmouth.html)
West Ham boss Avram Grant is considering lining up a move for Hapoel Tel Aviv playmaker Gil Vermuth.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/04/west-ham-consider-5m-move-for-israeli-playmaker-grant-sets-sights-on-gil-vermuth/)
The Hammers have revived their loan bid for Ajax striker Miralem Sulejmani and hope to conclude a deal within days.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-transfer-news-Hammers-eye-double-swoop-for-Ajax-striker-Miralem-Sulejmani-and-All-Whites-defender-Winston-Reid-Exclusive-article545015.html)
Real Madrid will test Chelsea's resolve to keep Ashley Cole by bidding for the left-back in the next two weeks.
Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/real-madrid-have-not-yet-given-up-on-chelsea-star/15692)
Zenit St Petersburg are considering a £21m bid to take Chelsea defender Yury Zhirkov back to Russia.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300390/Yury-Zhirkov-lined-Zenit-St-Petersburg-21m-swoop-Chelsea-misfit-Russia.html)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has targeted Shakhtar Donetsk defender Dario Srna to complete his summer spending.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1280817/Chelsea-eye-cut-price-Darijo-Srna-Shakhtar-Donetsk-prepare-cash-20m-rated-Croatia-defender.html)
Manchester United will move for Hamburg's German attacking midfielder Piotr Trochowski if they fail to lure his international team-mate Mesut Ozil to Old Trafford from Werder Bremen.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/03/manchester-united-to-turn-to-13m-playmaker-alternative-in-case-they-fail-in-ozil-chase/)
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is lining up a shock move for Juventus midfielder Mauro Camoranesi.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Birmingham-transfer-news-Blues-line-up-shock-move-for-Juventus-midfielder-Mauro-Camoranesi-article544969.html)
AZ Alkmaar's Belgian striker Moussa Dembele has admitted that Birmingham are keen to sign him.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3082279/Birmingham-want-to-sign-Belgium-striker-Moussa-Dembele.html)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is set to make a £1.5m move for Stoke striker James Beattie.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3082159/Ian-Holloway-is-lining-up-a-bid-for-James-Beattie.html)
Celtic boss Neil Lennon is making an ambitious move to take striker Craig Bellamy to Glasgow for the second time in a loan raid on Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Celtic-transfer-news-Hoops-make-move-for-Manchester-City-striker-Craig-Bellamy-Exclusive-article544973.html)
New Fulham boss Mark Hughes is willing to sanction the signing of defender Luke Young from Aston Villa but has snubbed the chance to sign his team-mate, midfielder Steve Sidwell.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fulham-transfer-news-Mark-Hughes-to-snap-up-Aston-Villa-s-Luke-Young-but-has-snubbed-Steve-Sidwell-article545029.html)
Daniel Cousin is set to join the Hull exodus by completing a permanent move to Greek side Larissa. Meanwhile, Tottenham midfielder John Bostock is poised to agree a 12-month loan deal with the Tigers.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Hull-transfer-news-Tottenham-s-John-Bostock-in-Daniel-Cousin-out-at-the-KC-article544977.html)
Bristol City have been told by Manchester United they can have Michael Owen on loan after an approach for Danny Welbeck is rebuffed.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300338/Manchester-United-striker-Michael-Owen-linked-loan-Bristol-City.html#ixzz0vg51r2ku)
West Ham are poised to complete the £5m signing of highly rated New Zealand World Cup star Winston Reid. The 22-year-old defender is the mystery signing the Hammers have promised fans on their website.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-mystery-signing-hinted-at-on-club-website-revealed-exclusive-article544727.html#ixzz0vg1bouz2)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will decide where to send midfielder Tom Cleverley on loan by the end of the week - with Sunderland confident of beating Bolton to the chase.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-04/sunderland-set-win-race-cleverley)
Alternatively, Cleverley will spend the season on loan at Wigan after Latics manager Roberto Martinez won the race for his signature.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300418/Tom-Cleverley-join-Wigan-loan.html)
Malaga have approached Liverpool in a bid to lure under-19 international striker Dani Pacheco back to La Liga.
Full story: ClickLiverpool (http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/liverpool-fc/1210133-malaga-approach-liverpool-fc-over-spanish-starlet.html)
Goalkeeper David James will be the first casualty of England's World Cup debacle when coach Fabio Capello leaves him out of next week's friendly with Hungary.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fabio-Capello-ends-David-James-England-career-and-turns-to-Ars*nal-youngsters-Kieran-Gibbs-and-Jack-Wilshire-for-Hungary-match-article545023.html)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere is in line for a surprise call-up to Capello's England squad for the friendly with Hungary.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3082373/Jack-Wilshere-is-set-for-a-shock-England-call-up.html)
The Premier League has rejected Capello's request for a winter break in the season to assist the national squad. Capello blamed extreme tiredness for the failure of so many of his top players to perform in the World Cup in South Africa.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/147724/Premier-League-rejects-Fabio-Capello-s-winter-break-plan/)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger will today tell Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas to end his summer flirtation with Barcelona and commit his future to the north London club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-tells-Cesc-Fabregas-Follow-Liverpool-striker-Fernando-Torres-lead-and-commit-to-Ars*nal-article545007.html)
Ars*nal midfielder Theo Walcott is convinced that team-mate Fabregas will remain at the Emirates for the coming season.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3082319/Theo-Walcott-confident-Cesc-Fabregas-will-stay-at-Ars*nal.html)
Manager Roy Hodgson is relieved Fernando Torres has pledged his future to Liverpool but admitted the club would not be able to turn down a massive bid for the Spain striker.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300333/Roy-Hodgson-admits-mega-bid-land-Fernando-Torres.html)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has admitted some of his Chelsea players will not be fit for the start of the season on 14 August. "The 10 players that only came back to us on July 26 need to have another two weeks of work," said Ancelotti. "After just eight days of training it is impossible to be fit."
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3082257/Carlo-Ancelotti-Chelseas-arent-fit-for-Prem-start.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is ready to have a City tattoo done if he can steer the club to the title this season. Mancini already has a Sampdoria tattoo to commemorate winning Serie A with the Italian club. (Daily Mirror)
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has grown a moustache in an attempt to help build team spirit at St James Park for the coming season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Revealed-How-bad-boy-Joey-Barton-is-helping-Newcastle-s-team-spirit-plus-Magpies-chase-Marseille-winger-Hatem-Ben-Arfa-article545017.html)
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Liverpool will have to cough up £20m for Carlton Cole. West Ham are willing to sell but they want a top price as they would have little time before the new season kicks off to sign a replacement striker.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3091915/West-Ham-will-sell-Carlton-Cole-to-Liverpool-for-20million.html)
Chelsea have beaten off Manchester United to land highly rated Burkina Faso prospect Bertrand Traore. The midfielder, who is only 14, shone at the Under-17 World Cup last year - where he became the youngest player to appear in the finals.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3091736/Burkina-Faso-prospect-Bertrand-Traore-chooses-Chelsea-over-Manchester-United.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is considering making a £14m offer for two Aston Villa players, with England defender Stephen Warnock, 28, and Bulgaria midfielder Stiliyan Petrov, 31, his targets.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/10/liverpool-plan-good-value-14m-premier-league-pair-raid-hodgson-considers-move-for-villa-pair-petrov-and-warnock/)
Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland is putting his proposed move to Aston Villa - as part of a swap deal with Villa's James Milner - on hold as he waits to see whether Tottenham will make a late bid.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-target-Stephen-Ireland-holding-out-for-Tottenham-move-instead-exclusive-article550059.html)
Aston Villa are preparing to bring Ars*nal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia to Villa Park as part of a triangle of moves, with Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer joining Ars*nal and Villa's Brad Friedel moving to Craven Cottage.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-move-for-Ars*nal-keeper-Manuel-Almunia-to-replace-Fulham-bound-Brad-Friedel-as-keeper-merry-go-round-cranks-up-article550077.html)
Tottenham are looking to offload striker Peter Crouch. The England player was offered to West Ham as part of an unsuccessful proposed swap deal for Scott Parker but Liverpool and Everton could be interested.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-offered-Liverpool-and-Everton-target-Peter-Crouch-to-West-Ham-as-part-of-proposed-Scott-Parker-deal-article550093.html)
Meanwhile, Harry Redknapp has been to watch France striker Loic Remy and Nice's £13m-rated man is now the Tottenham manager's number one target.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-make-Loic-Remy-number-one-transfer-target-after-Harry-Redknapp-personally-scouts-Nice-striker-exclusive-article550091.html)
Everton sent scouts to watch Remy make his France debut against Norway on Wednesday but the Merseyside club were not alone, with Aston Villa, Sunderland, Chelsea and Spurs all represented in the stands.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1302293/Everton-eye-Loic-Remy.html)
New Fulham boss Mark Hughes wants Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz to spearhead his attack. The 28-year-old player fears he could miss out on Roberto Mancini's 25-man squad and would be keen to link up with the manager who originally brought him to England from Bayern Munich three years ago.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1302284/Roque-Santa-Cruz-loan-priority-Fulham-boss-Mark-Hughes.html)
Manchester United are interested in signing £9m-rated Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, 17, from Anderlecht.
Full story: caughtoffide.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/11/manchester-united-interested-in-promising-9m-rated-teen-striker-ferguson-keen-on-belgian-lukaku/)
West Ham manager Avram Grant is looking to snap up Manchester City's Brazilian striker Jo, 23, should he lose the services of English forward Carlton Cole.
Full story: caughtoffide.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/10/liverpool-plan-good-value-14m-premier-league-pair-raid-hodgson-considers-move-for-villa-pair-petrov-and-warnock/)
Germany coach Joachim Loew has urged his World Cup star Mesut Ozil to reject Manchester United in favour of Spanish giants Barcelona. "You have to remember that playing for Barcelona is very special for a footballer," said Loew.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/148782/Mesut-Ozil-told-to-go-to-Barcelona)
Stoke striker James Beattie is in Glasgow for talks with Rangers and looks set to seal a £1.5m switch to the Scottish Premier League champions.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2010/08/12/premiership-hitman-james-beattie-jets-into-glasgow-for-rangers-move-talks-86908-22482116/)
St Mirren will not pursue their interest in former Dundee United midfielder Greg Cameron. The 22-year-old, released by United at the end of the season, had been on trial with Saints - but manager Danny Lennon is looking to strengthen other areas of his squad.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2010/08/11/st-mirren-decide-not-to-sign-ex-dundee-united-midfielder-greg-cameron-86908-22481188/) Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano is close to leaving Seville for Marseille. Spanish newspaper AS said that the 29-year-old - who has been linked with Tottenham, Manchester United and AC Milan - is on the verge of accepting a three-year deal.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Marseille-to-beat-Tottenham-and-Manchester-United-to-Luis-Fabiano-/9563/)
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is so eager to take over the vacant managerial role at Aston Villa that he is willing to lower his high salary demands.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/New-Aston-Villa-manager-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-so-desperate-for-job-he-ll-drop-extortionate-wage-demands-article550143.html)
Aston Villa may give caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald an extended spell in charge to buy themselves some time to find a successor to Martin O'Neill. Villa have been inundated with applications since O'Neill quit but are determined not to be rushed into a decision and are now prepared to let MacDonald remain in the post for a couple of weeks, possibly even longer.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/12/aston-villa-martin-oneill-successor)
Striker Craig Bellamy has ruined any chance he had of being named in Manchester City's 25-man squad after criticising boss Roberto Mancini. Mancini is said to be seething over Bellamy's outburst, in which he claimed he had not spoken to his manager in six months and laid into the Italian for his perceived aloofness.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/12/aston-villa-martin-oneill-successor)
Sunderland manager and former Manchester United captain Steve Bruce had to borrow a Leeds tie to be allowed into the VIP area at Elland Road on Tuesday to watch his son, Alex, make his debut for the club. Derby boss Nigel Clough was refused entry last weekend because he was wearing a tracksuit.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-1302315/Charles-Sale-England-bad-boys-scare-sponsors.html)
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you know, I really got the gossip on news now every day, but sometimes I feel I'm better off not reading any of it. I remember that as a young journalist working on local paper (I later became a foreign correspondent) I was told to write the horoscope column. Needless to say, I knew nothing about it then, and I know nothing about it now. I just made it all up. The more things change, the more they stay the same!
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Shay Given is set to walk out on Manchester City after finding out Joe Hart will keep his place in goal for the Europa League qualifier against FC Timisoara on Thursday night. Given is now mulling over possible on-loan moves to Ars*nal or Fulham.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/194091/Shay-Given-ready-to-go)
Chelsea may miss out on the signature of 18-year-old Brazilian Naymar after the striker's club Santos offered to make him their highest paid player and refused to accept any offers less than their valuation of £29m.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-told-to-pay-29m-or-miss-out-on-brazil-prodigy-2056152.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has insisted that midfielder Javier Mascherano will not be offloaded for anything less than £25m to Inter Milan and has told the Argentine he should be prepared for an extended stay at Anfield.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/19/liverpool-javier-mascherano-internazionale)
Or the Reds may yet sell Mascherano to fund further purchases after he left the Argentina international out of the squad to face Trabzonspor in the Europa League on Thursday. The Inter Milan and Barcelona target's absence prevents him being cup-tied for European competition.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1304147/Javier-Mascherano-left-Liverpool-squad-face-Trabzonspor.html)
Chelsea are up against Ajax in the battle for the signature of 17-year-old Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-18/ajax-battle-chelsea-belgian-teen-sensation)
Ahsan Ali Syed wants to sign former England captain David Beckham, now at Los Angeles Galaxy, if the Indian businessman's proposed £300m takeover bid of Blackburn is successful. Syed said: "I was 26 when I started following the Premier League. I liked Blackburn back then and also used to follow Manchester United's fortunes because of David Beckham. If my finances allow and his intentions are positive then I would love to take Beckham."
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1304229/David-Beckham-throws-weight-World-Cup-bid-Ahsan-Ali-Syed-wants-superstar-Blackburn.html)
Manchester United may be about to test Deportivo La Coruna's determination to keep hold of Mexico winger Andres Guardado with a £12m bid.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/10/manchester-united-eye-up-impressive-12m-rated-la-liga-playmaker-ferguson-keen-on-mexican-international-guardado/)
Ars*nal are close to sealing a deal for Sevilla's Sebastien Squillaci after the Spanish side withdrew the French defender from a Champions League qualifier.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Sebastien-Squillaci-is-on-the-verge-of-joining-Ars*nal-from-Sevilla-article558369.html)
Tottenham will only make a £15m bid for Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano if they qualify for the group stages of the Champions League. Even then the Brazilian's £90,000-a-week wages may prove to be a stumbling block.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-18/spurs-plotting-%C2%A315million-bid-luis-fabiano)
Liverpool are weighing up an approach for Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz and may also include his Eastlands team-mate Wayne Bridge in the deal as they look to fill a left-back vacancy.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/18/liverpool-set-sights-on-16m-manchester-city-pair-as-hodgson-looks-to-spend-potential-mascherano-windfall/)
Rangers have secured the services of Slovakian World Cup star Vladimir Weiss, who had also been linked to rivals Celtic. The 20-year-old Manchester City winger has sealed a season-long deal at Ibrox.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2010/08/19/rangers-land-celtic-transfer-target-starlet-vladimir-weiss-as-nikica-jelavic-threatens-rapid-walkout-to-land-ibrox-move-86908-22497603/)
Bolton left-back Jlloyd Samuel is a loan target for Middlesbrough.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Jlloyd-Samuel-is-wanted-by-Middlesbrough-on-loan-article558257.html)
Chinese businessman Kenny Huang is becoming frustrated at his efforts to gain control of Liverpool. There are several parties interested in replacing Americans Tom Hicks and George Gillett but Huang is anxious to arrive and provide funds for new players before the end of the transfer window on 31 August.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/18/liverpool-takeover-kenny-huang)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has hit back after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson accused teams of spending money with "kamikaze effort". City have spent £130m this summer but Mancini said: "It's normal when you want to buy a good player that you have to spend money. It is not important for me [what Ferguson says]. I respect his opinion but I repeat that United, like City, have spent a lot of money in the past."
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1304273/Roberto-Mancini-defends-Manchester-Citys-130m-spree-Sir-Alex-Fergusons-attack.html)
Former West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson is preparing for a shock return to football as the Icelandic businessman launches a rescue bid for struggling Sheffield Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sheffield-Wednesday-are-in-talkover-talks-with-Eggert-Magnusson-former-chairman-of-West-Ham-article558381.html)
You loved them or hated them during the World Cup - the vuvuzela. But there's no doubting the instrument's effect on modern culture following its arrival into the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of English. Along with the name of the famous horn blown by fans in South Africa this summer, other words (non-sporting ones) to be added are tweetup (a meeting arranged through social networking site Twitter) and cheeseball (lacking taste or style).
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7951874/Vuvuzela-enters-Oxford-Dictionary-of-English.html)
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Inter Milan have made an official £20m bid for Liverpool's Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano, 26, who is also a target for Barcelona.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3111828/Rafa-Benitezs-20m-offer-for-Javier-Mascherano.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has accused his predecessor Rafael Benitez of reneging on a written promise that he would not try to lure players away from Anfield to his new club Inter Milan - with the Spaniard tracking the Merseyside club's Dutch forward Dirk Kuyt.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1306097/Roy-Hodgson-blasts-Liverpool-boss-Rafa-Benitez-Dirk-Kuyt-pursuit.html)
Chelsea have revived their interest in 18-year-old Brazilian Neymar a week after the teenager signed a five-year deal with Santos.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/7964758/Chelsea-set-to-renew-interest-in-Neymar-despite-player-renewing-vows-with-Santos.html)
Bayern Munich's Argentine utility player Martin Demichelis has turned down a £10m move to Chelsea, saying he wants to join Spanish side Sevilla.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1306174/Bayern-Munich-misfit-Martin-Demichelis-set-snub-10m-Chelsea-favour-Sevilla.html)
Manchester City still hope to find Robinho a new club in the current transfer window, despite the Brazilian forward rejecting a move to Turkish side Fenerbache. (the Times)
Fulham are close to agreeing a £2.5m deal for Mexico defender Carlos Salcido, 30, from PSV Eindhoven - with Liverpool set to step up interest in the Cottagers' left-back Paul Konchesky.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1306171/Carlos-Salcido-set-sign-Fulham-Liverpool-step-bid-Paul-Konchesky.html)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle wants to bring Manchester United's England Under-21 midfielder Tom Cleverley to the Reebok.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1306223/Bolton-join-race-sign-Manchester-Uniteds-Tom-Cleverley-loan.html)
West Ham are one of a number of clubs interested in bringing Juventus striker David Trezaguet to the Premier League, with Liverpool, West Brom and Aston Villa all interested in the 32-year-old Frenchman.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-lead-Liverpool-West-Brom-and-Aston-Villa-in-chase-for-Juventus-striker-David-Trezeguet-article563885.html)
West Ham are expected to complete the signing of Inter Milan winger Victory Obinna, 23, on a free transfer on Thursday.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3111935/Av-bags-Bin-man.html)
Blackburn are chasing £2m-rated Sweden Under-21 striker Denni Avdic, 21, who plays for Elfsborg.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-transfer-news-Rovers-chase-Swedish-goal-machine-Denni-Avdic-of-Elfsborg-article563897.html)
Stoke are set to sign Portsmouth captain Marc Wilson for £3m, plus striker Dave Kitson, 30, after edging out West Bromwich Albion for the 23-year-old defender's signature.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1306177/Stoke-beat-West-Brom-sign-Marc-Wilson-offering-3m-Dave-Kitson.html)
Wolves will re-sign Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne, 22, on a season-long loan deal for the third time. (Daily Star)
Birmingham have made final bids of about £9m for Wigan's left-sided Frenchman Charles N'Zogbia, 24, and £2m for Crystal Palace right-back Nathaniel Clyne, 19.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/birmingham-city/)
Newcastle are eyeing a double loan swoop for Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata and striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1306223/Bolton-join-race-sign-Manchester-Uniteds-Tom-Cleverley-loan.html)
Newcastle are close to signing Guinea centre-back Kamil Zayatte, 25, from Hull for £1.6m.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3111846/Hugh-keen-to-buy-a-Kamil.html)
Blackpool are ready to improve their £500,000 bid for Sheffield Wednesday striker Marcus Tudgay, 27.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackpool-transfer-news-Ian-Holloway-prepares-improved-offer-for-Sheffield-Wednesday-striker-Marcus-Tudgay-article563859.html)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is set to give Brazilian striker Jo a final chance to impress at Eastlands.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1306180/Roberto-Mancini-vows-Brazilian-misfit-Jo-shot-Manchester-City.html)
Manchester City midfielder James Milner wants Manchester United's Paul Scholes to change his mind about international retirement and start playing for England again.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/)
However, England manager Fabio Capello says he will not try to tempt the likes of midfielder Scholes, Manchester United defender Wes Brown, Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher out of international retirement.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/scholes-must-make-public-statement-if-he-wants-england-recall-2061972.html)
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is interested in becoming the next Ukraine manager as the country prepares to co-host the 2012 European Championship with Poland.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1306131/Sven-Goran-Eriksson-eyes-Ukraine-job-prepare-host-Euro-2012.html)
Former Portsmouth owner Milan Mandaric could return to Fratton Park once he completes the sale of his current club Leicester.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has defended beleaguered England manager Fabio Capello, with the national side's captain saying people are "jumping too far and too quick" on the Italian's back.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/7964906/England-captain-Rio-Ferdinand-tells-press-to-lay-off-Fabio-Capello.html)
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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has defended beleaguered England manager Fabio Capello, with the national side's captain saying people are "jumping too far and too quick" on the Italian's back.
Good man, Rio!
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Ars*nal are considering a deal for Japanese 17-year-old striker Ryo Miyaichi, who is also wanted by Ajax.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300251/Ars*nal-plan-Japans-Ryo-Miyaichi-trial.html)
Tottenham striker Robbie Keane rejected the chance to join Turkish side Besiktas in an £8m deal during the summer transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308164/Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane-turns-8m-Besiktas-move.html)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is trying to push through a deal for former England keeper Richard Wright, who is a free agent.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Richard-Wright-is-wanted-by-Blackpool-and-Crystal-Palace-article569979.html)
West Ham missed out on the deadline-day signings of Everton's Yakubu Ayegbeni and Portsmouth's Marc Wilson because of their precarious finances.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/sep/01/west-ham-yakubu-ayegbeni-marc-wilson)
Coventry hope to complete the signing of former Wigan and Watford striker Marlon King by the end of the week, following his release from prison.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308184/Coventry-complete-signing-Marlon-King-impressive-trial.html)
West Ham have signed Belgian goalkeeper Ruud Boffin on a two-year deal from MVV Maastricht as cover for Robert Green when he undergoes hip surgery. (Daily Mail)
United Arab Emirates club Al Aln are considering a bid for Kenny Miller before their transfer window closes on 15 September after the striker rejected Rangers' offer of a contract extension. (Daily Mail)
Rangers will reject any bids from Middle East clubs for Kenny Miller because it is too late to replace the Scotland striker. (the Sun)
Former Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has claimed broken promises - and not his family's failure to settle on Merseyside - prompted his decision to force a move from Anfield to Barcelona.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/30/javier-mascherano-barcelona-liverpool)
Former West Ham manager Alan Curbishley is in pole position to become the next boss of Aston Villa, having held talks with the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Alan-Curbishley-in-pole-position-to-land-Aston-Villa-managers-job-article570075.html)
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has called on the Premier League to introduce a winter break to save England from another World Cup disaster.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Gareth-Barry-has-called-for-the-Premier-League-to-introduce-a-winter-break-to-help-the-England-national-team-article569959.html)
Manchester United could have signed their new £7.5m Portuguese striker Bebe for as little as £125,000 last January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308194/Bebe-blunder-Manchester-United-7-4m-signing-125k.html)
Former Portsmouth manager Paul Hart and ex-Hull City boss Phil Brown are early contenders to replace Alan Pardew at Southampton.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308167/Southampton-linked-Paul-Hart-Phil-Brown.html)
Bolton's former Manchester City midfielder Martin Petrov says there is no team identity or trust at Eastlands.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3121286/Martin-Petrovs-damning-verdict-on-Manchester-City.html)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has warned fans he will quit the club too if their criticism forces out manager Roberto Martinez.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3121381/Wigan-owner-Dave-Whelan-will-quit-if-fans-keep-booing-and-manager-Roberto-Martinez-leaves.html)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has had a major falling out with the board over his new contract demands.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308228/Alex-McLeish-furious-following-rift-Birmingham-board-1m-deal.html)
Wales coach John Toshack wants their Euro 2012 qualifier against England moved from the Millennium Stadium to the more intimate Cardiff City Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308219/Welsh-FA-considering-John-Toshacks-plea-England-game-away-Millennium-Stadium.html)
Newcastle's 35-year-old defender Sol Campbell says he is not too old for an England recall - nearly three years after winning the last of his 73 caps.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/151976/Sol-Campbell-I-m-not-too-old-for-England/)
Bayern Munich's Mark van Bommel has been named new captain of the Dutch national team - coached by his father-in-law Bert van Marwijk. (Independent)
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has told a Spanish radio station it is "fundamental" the club finds new owners "who can make us a competitive side" after an "appalling" last season. (Times)
David Weir will become the oldest player in the 52 years of the European Championships if the 40-year-old defender wins his 66th Scotland cap against Lithuania on Friday. (Daily Record)
Derek Ferguson insists it is not impossible that his brother, Barry, will do a U-turn in the future and that the Birmingham midfielder will play for Scotland again. (Various)
Everton striker Louis Saha has resorted to a 5,000 year-old medical treatment to cure his knee problems - applying leeches. "It swells up less and I feel fine now," he said.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3121347/Louis-Saha-is-using-leeches-on-his-damaged-knee.html)
A 21-year-old former MTV reality show contestant claims to be a serious bidder to buy Portsmouth.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/portsmouth/7976302/Portsmouth-concerned-by-21-year-old-students-takeover-bid.html) Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has admitted he turned to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson for advice on how to deal with chancellor Gordon Brown when their relationship was tense.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3121640/Fergie-ordered-the-Blairdryer-treatment.html)
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Besiktas, eh? At least then he could have taken on that bucktoothed diving **** Baro, who plays for Galatasaray :2funny:
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Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho will temper his disappointment at not signing Chelsea striker Didier Drogba by making a January move for Manchester City forward Emmanuel Adebayor. (Daily Star)
Borussia Dortmund are interested in offering midfielder Steven Pienaar a return to Germany if he fails to sort out his future with Everton.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1009/0/dortmund-eyeing-pienaar-everton-contract-talks-rumble)
Atletico Madrid are keeping tabs on Manchester City winger David Villa as the Spanish international tries to adjust to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1310290/Atletico-Madrid-ready-offer-escape-route-Manchester-City-forward-David-Silva.html)
Ambitious Championship side Doncaster want to sign Sunderland striker David Healy on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Doncaster-Rovers-want-Sunderland-international-striker-David-Healy-on-loan-to-help-promotion-push-article575255.html)
But Nottingham Forest are also interested in Northern Ireland international Healy.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/1011/9/nottingham-forest-join-loan-chase-sunderland-striker)
Stoke's loan signing Jermaine Pennant says he hopes he can earn a permanent move to the Potters from Spanish side Real Zaragoza.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3130241/Pennant-wants-to-get-a-perm.html)
Leeds boss Simon Grayson could sign former Senegal international Amdy Faye, who is a free agent, as he looks to bulk up his midfield.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Leeds-in-talks-with-former-Stoke-enforcer-Amdy-Faye-over-free-transfers-article575259.html)
England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been the subject of allegations concerning his private life and he can expect some "stick" if he plays against former club Everton on Saturday, according to Goodison Park centre-back Phil Jagielka.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/jagielka-warns-rooney-to-expect-abuse-at-goodison-2074079.html)
England striker Jermain Defoe could be out for up to eight weeks with the ankle injury he picked up against Switzerland on Tuesday. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-striker-Jermain-Defoe-to-miss-Champions-League-games-after-being-ruled-out-for-six-to-eight-weeks-with-ankle-ligament-damage-Exclusive-article575305.html)
Newcastle's 35-year-old defender Sol Campbell says he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-defender-Sol-Campbell-My-age-will-have-no-bearing-on-performances-it-s-all-about-strength-and-experience-article575285.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson says he fears striker Dirk Kuyt could be out for longer than the predicted four weeks with his shoulder problem.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/7990444/Liverpool-manager-Roy-Hodgson-pessimistic-over-Dirk-Kuyts-chances-of-early-return.html)
England keeper Joe Hart's sparkling form could result in the 23-year-old tripling his wages to £90,000 a week as he discusses a new contract with Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1310335/Joe-Hart-offered-bumper-90k-week-deal-stay-Manchester-City.html)
Manchester United striker Michael Owen has refused to give up on his chances of earning an England recall.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3130938/MICHAEL-OWEN-last-played-for-England-in-2008-but-is-determined-to-play-again.html)
Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he will have to "try to have a good season" after the disappointment of missing out on a move to Barcelona during the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Former Hull manager Phil Brown has met Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese as the League One club continue their search for a new manager.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1310295/Phil-Brown-aiming-named-new-Southampton-boss-holding-talks-St-Marys.html)
Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson does not agree with Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni that his lack of first-team football at Manchester United is holding him back.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/sep/09/darron-gibson-ireland-euro-2012)
Manchester City's Argentine striker Carlos Tevez says he may quit international football before the next World Cup in 2014 as he is "tired and old" - at the age of 26.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-and-Argentina-star-Carlos-Tevez-threatens-to-quit-international-football-as-the-26-year-old-is-too-old-and-tired-article575269.html)
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is on the brink of completing a deal for Israeli playmaker Gail Assulin. The 19-year-old, dubbed 'the new Lionel Messi' earlier in his career, has cancelled his contract with Barcelona and is available on a free transfer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-are-close-to-signing-an-Israeli-youngster-who-has-been-described-as-the-new-Lionel-Messi-article591053.html)
Manchester City are also weighing up £15m-rated Sporting Gijon defender Jose Angel, according to Spanish radio reports.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1453/7/manchester-city-set-sights-%C2%A315m-sporting-gijon-star)
Aston Villa and Everton are both interested in Racing Genk striker Jelle Vossen.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1316302/Aston-Villa-Everton-eyeing-5m-Belgium-hotshot-Jelle-Vossen.html)
Everton are lining up a move for 17-year-old American prodigy Omar Salgado after handing the striker a two-week trial.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3158844/Everton-line-up-move-for-Omar-Salgado.html)
Manchester United are set to sign £16m-rated midfielder Steven Defour from Racing Genk in January, according to reports in Belgium.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/29/manchester-united-to-sign-16m-new-scholes-in-january/)
Inter Milan manager Rafael Benitez could cross swords with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson because both clubs are chasing Aalesund goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1432/4/inter-boss-benitez-battle-man-united-danish-ace)
Tottenham are considering a striker swap deal involving their Russian front man Roman Pavlyuchenko and CSKA Moscow's Brazilian forward Vagner Love.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/26/tottenham-linked-with-12m-brazilian-for-russian-swap-deal/)
Liverpool will rival Napoli in their pursuit of Auxerre's Slovenian playmaker Valter Birsa, who may be available for as little as £2m in January.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1454/0/liverpool-join-napoli-chase-auxerre-ace)
Alternatively, Liverpool may turn their attentions to St Etienne winger Dimitri Payet, who leads the Ligue 1 scoring charts and would cost about £7m.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/28/liverpool-target-7m-surprise-french-top-scoring-wing-wizard/)
Sunderland are on the trail of two Czech Republic midfielders - Jan Polak from Belgian club Anderlecht and Jaroslav Plasil, who plays for French side Bordeaux.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1316312/Sunderland-eye-midfield-duo-Jan-Polak-Jaroslav-Plasil.html)
Homesick defender Jelle van Damme could return to Belgian side Anderlecht, despite joining Wolves on a three-year deal less than four months ago.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-defender-Jelle-van-Damme-could-be-about-to-quit-the-club-because-he-is-homesick-for-Belgium-article591065.html)
Preston will demand £5m for midfielder Adam Barton if Everton or Stoke attempt to prise the 19-year-old away from Deepdale.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Preston-have-placed-a-5m-pricetag-on-teenage-midfield-sensation-Adam-Barton-article591021.html)
Leicester are poised to snap up free agent Liam Rosenior. The 24-year-old right-back's contract with Reading expired in June.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1316335/Leicester-set-seal-Fulham-defender-Liam-Rosenior.html)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is hoping that a scan on his injured ankle will prove he is fit enough to play against Sunderland on Saturday. The initial prognosis on his injury was that he would be sidelined for three weeks.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-hopes-to-play-for-Manchester-United-against-Sunderland-on-Saturday-just-days-after-being-ruled-out-for-three-weeks-with-an-ankle-injury-article590781.html)
Leicester manager Paulo Sousa has one game left to save his job - Saturday's match against Sc*nthorpe at the Walkers Stadium - because his team are still bottom of the table after only one win in nine Championship matches.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1316195/Paulo-Sousa-ninth-managerial-casualty-years-Leicester.html)
Derby boss Nigel Clough has warned winger Kris Commons that it will take more than one impressive performance to earn him a new deal at the club. Commons scored twice in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Middlesbrough.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3158863/Nigel-Clough-wont-guarantee-Kris-Commons-a-new-Derby-deal.html)
Wolves winger Matt Jarvis is being lined up to become the latest addition to England's new generation. He has impressed England manager Fabio Capello's backroom team this season.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/156145/Wolves-Matt-Jarvis-wings-into-Fabio-Capello-s-England-picture/)
Former Juventus and Middlesbrough striker Fabrizio Ravanelli - who also had a brief spell with Dundee in 2003 - has pledged to dip into his own pocket to help the Scottish club in their ongoing battle against administration. (Daily Record)
Comedian Mike Myers and actor Samuel L Jackson are rumoured to be involved in a protest film aimed at forcing Liverpool owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks to sell up.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-FC-crisis-Hollywood-superstars-Mike-Myers-and-Samuel-L-Jackson-rumoured-to-be-involved-in-anti-Tom-Hicks-film-by-Mike-Jefferies-and-Dan-Hubbard-article590963.html)
Portsmouth fans have reacted angrily to the news that Peter Storrie has been paid more than £87,000 for his work as an adviser since stepping down as chief executive five months ago.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1316368/Portsmouth-fans-fury-ex-chief-executive-Peter-Storrie-paid-87-000-months-work.html)
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Tottenham are considering a striker swap deal involving their Russian front man Roman Pavlyuchenko and CSKA Moscow's Brazilian forward Vagner Love.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/26/tottenham-linked-with-12m-brazilian-for-russian-swap-deal/)
Deal!
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has halted talks over a new contract as he considers leaving the Old Trafford outfit, with Real Madrid a possible destination.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-transfer-news-Wayne-Rooney-plotting-shock-Real-Madrid-switch-article600191.html)
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are among the clubs interested in PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Afellay. The 24-year-old Netherlands international has not signed a new contract so would be available on a free transfer next summer.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/13/manchester-united-consider-deal-to-sign-dutch-international-for-nothing/)
Thomas Hitzlsperger, still to make his debut for West Ham since signing from Lazio in the summer, faces a further four months on the sidelines with a torn thigh muscle. The 28-year-old midfielder had been hoping to play against Wolves on Saturday.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3178894/Thomas-Hitzlsperger-out-for-at-least-four-months-in-new-injury-blow-for-West-Ham.html)
Juventus are eager to sign Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson in the January transfer window despite the 26-year-old having a contract until 2013.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Juventus-have-identified-Liverpool-and-England-defender-Glen-Johnson-as-a-January-target-article600615.html)
Liverpool may sign Villarreal's 26-year-old Brazil striker Nilmar in the January transfer window for £14m.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/13/liverpool-keen-on-14m-rated-la-liga-goal-machine/)
Or Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson could spend £12m and acquire 25-year-old Brazilian striker Cleo from Serbian side FK Partizan.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/13/liverpool-plan-12m-january-raid-to-capture-brazilian-goal-machine/)
Ars*nal are tracking Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz after the 29-year-old admitted he wants a move from the Spanish side.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1753/1/bilbao-keeper-iraizoz-hints-Ars*nal-interest)
Philipp Lahm could be tempted to end his 15-year association with Bayern Munich and join Chelsea. Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti is keen to sign the German right-back, 26, despite Branislav Ivanovic impressing for the Premier League champions this season.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/13/chelsea-to-attempt-audacious-move-for-24m-german-international-ancelotti-keen-on-bayern-munich-star/)
Scotland and Rangers keeper Allan McGregor could be set for a move to Old Trafford, with Manchester United willing to offer £7m as they search for current number one Edwin van der Sar's long-term successor.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3179345/Fergie-set-to-swoop-for-Al.html)
New Leicester boss Sven-Goran Eriksson would like to sign 32-year-old Blackburn striker Jason Roberts on loan, with a view to a £500,000 permanent deal in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-New-Leicester-manager-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-is-ready-to-save-striker-Jason-Roberts-from-his-Blackburn-nightmare-article600603.html)
Sheffield Wednesday manager Alan Irvine hopes to sign former Leeds, Reading and Charlton defender Sam Sodje as soon as the Owls' transfer embargo is lifted.
Full story: Yorkshire Post (http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/football/Irvine-lines-up-Sodje-cover.6580383.jp)
Birmingham City are looking to make a bid for Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1320304/Birmingham-eyeing-3m-January-Southamptons-Adam-Lallana.html)
Aston Villa are being linked with France Under-21 international winger Franck Tabanou.
Full story: clubcall.com (http://www.clubcall.com/aston-villa/villa-in-defender-chase-1106792.html)
Former Leeds and Everton goalkeeper Nigel Martyn says England looked "frightened" in their goalless Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley on Tuesday.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/1746/9/exclusive-martyn-england-looked-frightened-against-montenegro)
Jack Wilshere will start for England in the friendly international against France on 17 November. The 18-year-old Ars*nal midfielder was an unused substitute against Montenegro.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3178886/England-boss-Fabio-Capello-is-ready-to-start-Wilshere-against-France-next-month.html)
And Wilshere could be joined in the England midfield by Jordan Henderson, the 20-year-old having impressed for Sunderland this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sunderland-midfielder-Jordan-Henderson-is-poised-for-a-shock-England-call-up-as-Fabio-Capello-searches-for-men-who-can-break-down-world-football-s-massed-defences-article600483.html)
Celtic captain Scott Brown faces 10 weeks on the sidelines, despite not needing surgery on his metatarsal injury.
Full story: sportinglife.com (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/10/10/13/SOCCER_Celtic.html)
Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher fears the club's new owners will have a huge clear-out of players if results do not improve.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1757/8/exclusive-carragher-i-fear-anfield-player-clear-out)
Former Tottenham coach Christian Gross has been sacked by Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart after only one win in the opening seven matches of the season. :lol:
Full story: VfB Stuttgart official website (http://www.vfb-stuttgart.de/en/aktuell/news/2010/39093.php)
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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has rubber-stamped a deal to take Wayne Rooney to Stamford Bridge, making him one of the world's richest players. Abramovich could compete with Manchester City's £250,000-a-week package for the Manchester United striker but might offer only £20m for him.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1322067/Chelsea-ready-make-sensational-swoop-Wayne-Rooney.html)
And Chelsea captain John Terry has invited Rooney to join him at the south-west London outfit after calling him "the best player in the world".
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-s-John-Terry-has-invited-Manchester-United-s-Wayne-Rooney-to-sign-for-Chelsea-article607571.html)
Rooney is open to the idea of joining Chelsea but the Blues will not go beyond £160,000 a week for the England international.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3189937/Wayne-Rooney-opens-the-door-to-a-move-to-Chelsea.html)
Sources close to Abramovich say he is unwilling to break Chelsea's wage structure to sign Rooney, meaning the £150,000-a-week earned by defender John Terry and midfielder Frank Lampard is the limit. (Daily Express)
Rooney's wage demands are deterring Spanish giants Real Madrid from making a move for the player.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-baulk-at-Manchester-United-striker-Wayne-Rooneys-wage-demands/11453/)
Manchester United are lining up Ajax striker Luis Suarez as a replacement for Rooney - if the former Everton star quits Old Trafford. The Red Devils might have to pay £30m for the Uruguay international.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1904/7/suarez-emerges-replacement-rooney-manchester-united)
United supporters believe Rooney's thinly veiled criticism of the Glazer family could mark the beginning of the end for the Americans' ownership of the club.
Full story: the Times (subscription) (http://www.timesplus.co.uk/tto/news/?login=false&url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/)
Chelsea and Manchester City are trying to persuade 15-year-old Portuguese winger Bruma to join them from Sporting Lisbon. The teenager has been tipped to be the next Cristiano Ronaldo.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1322170/Manchester-City-Chelsea-working-overtime-poach-15-year-old-new-Ronaldo-Sporting-Lisbon.html)
The Blues and Liverpool have been linked with a January move for Bayern Munich centre-back Martin Demichelis, whose agent has spoken of his player's poor relationship with Bayern boss Louis van Gaal.
Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/bundesliga-star-availability-to-set-off-bidding-war-between-chelsea-and-liverpool/17317)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill as the Frenchman looks to reinforce his defence.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/19/Ars*nal-ready-to-meet-15m-valuation-to-sign-england-international/)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is keen to sign Roma's French defender Philippe Mexes, who has fallen out of favour with coach Claudio Ranieri.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Report-Liverpool-interested-in-Roma-defender-Philippe-Mexes/11454/)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is set to a move for 22-year-old Millwall midfielder Liam Trotter in January.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/159237/Sunderland-boss-Steve-Bruce-targets-Millwall-cub-Liam-Trotter/)
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson hopes to sign Manchester United defender Ritchie de Laet once the 21-year-old Belgian's emergency loan spell at Sheffield United comes to an end.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Leicester-manager-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-wants-to-sign-Manchester-United-s-Ritchie-De-Laet-article607627.html)
German champions Bayern Munich are interested in signing Turkey midfielder Nuri Sahin from current Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund, according to Kicker magazine.
Roy Hodgson's future as Liverpool manager is on a knife-edge after he conceded he may be powerless to stop striker Fernando Torres from leaving Anfield. Former Reds boss Kenny Dalglish would be ready to step into the breach.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3189968/Kenny-Dalglish-waiting-in-the-wings-at-Liverpool.html)
Joe Januszewski, the Boston Red Sox executive who persuaded John W Henry to buy the club, has been appointed chief operating officer - replacing Christian Purslow after he stepped down as managing director on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1322353/The-new-man-charge-Liverpool-ordinary-Joe.html)
Dundee fans have been told they will need to raise £500,000 to save their club from liquidation. (Daily Record)
Gary Megson says he is interested in becoming Middlesbrough's new manager, following the resignation of Gordon Strachan. Megson has twice led West Bromwich Albion to promotion to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/middlesbrough/8076089/Gary-Megson-keen-to-succeed-Gordon-Strachan-at-Middlesbrough.html)
Former Chelsea assistant manager Steve Clarke is being lined up to take the same position at Newcastle, replacing Colin Calderwood, who has taken over as Hibernian boss.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1940/4/ex-chelsea-assistant-clarke-set-newcastle-role)
Assem Allam, the businessman who has launched a £22m takeover bid for Hull, has told the Tigers they have until Friday to complete a deal with him.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3189740/Its-deal-or-no-deal-for-Tigers.html)
Premier League clubs have made their junior matches all-ticket to stop their top young talent being poached.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3189668/Premier-League-clubs-have-made-their-junior-matches-all-ticket.html)
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has spoken to Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney about joining him at Australian A-League club Perth Glory. (AP)
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov says the club's new fitness trainer is making him feel like a marathon runner. Villa boss Gerard Houllier has brought in fellow Frenchman Robert Duverne to get his side into shape and Petrov joked: "My next level of fitness is dying."
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-s-Stiliyan-Petrov-has-praised-Gerard-Houllier-s-new-fitness-coach-France-s-Robert-Duverne-article607179.html)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has told defender Jelle van Damme, who says he wants return to parent club Anderlecht on loan because he would like to be with his pregnant wife, that there is no chance of such a deal before January. McCarthy said: "In the meantime it's a case of shutting up and getting on with it."
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3189662/Mick-McCarthy-has-rapped-wantaway-Belgium-defender-Jelle-van-Damme.html)
QPR co-owner Flavio Briatore says that if his team wins promotion to the Premier League his dream would be to install Marcello Lippi as manager. Not good news for current boss Neil Warnock.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/QPR-owner-Falvio-Briatore-wants-Italy-s-Marcelo-Lippi-to-become-manger-if-the-club-are-promoted-to-the-Premier-League-article608165.html)
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Striker Fernando Torres and goalkeeper Pepe Reina are ready to quit Liverpool in January because of escape clauses in their contracts.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Fernando-Torres-and-Pepe-Reina-are-set-use-secret-escape-clauses-to-quit-club-in-January-with-Manchester-United-Manchester-City-and-Ars*nal-ready-to-pounce-article614763.html)
Chelsea are facing intense competition from Real Madrid for the signing of 17-year-old Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian sensation has been described as "the next Didier Drogba" and his club have already turned down a bid of £17.5m for the player, rumoured to be from Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8091041/Jose-Mourinho-and-Real-Madrid-rival-Chelsea-for-new-Didier-Drogba.html)
Bayern Munich have launched a £40m bid to rival Manchester City for the signing of Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko in January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1324354/Bayern-Munich-join-Manchester-City-40m-Edin-Dzeko-race.html)
Italian giants Juventus have emerged as the surprise candidates to sign striker Robbie Keane from Tottenham once the January transfer window opens.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3199542/Keane-set-for-Italian-Rob.html)
Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has urged manager Harry Redknapp to buy quality - "you need experienced players, those who know how to win the Premier League," he said - in January.
Full story: Dail Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/160298/Spurs-goalie-Heurelho-Gomes-Harry-Redknapp-has-to-buy-big)
Monaco forward Dieumerci Mbokani is flattered but uninterested by suggestions of a January move to Tottenham.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/mbokani-flattered-by-tottenham-transfer-talk-2118129.html)
Midfielder Steven Pienaar has sparked a four-club scramble for his services after stalling on a new deal with Everton. The South African international, who is free to speak to prospective suitors in January, has been linked with Inter Milan, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham.
Full story: Dail Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/160297/Everton-Italians-leading-race-for-Steven-Pienaar/)
Blackpool midfielder and captain Charlie Adam is at loggerheads with his employers over an unpaid £20,000 payment in his contract and could walk out on the club for nothing.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Captain-Charlie-Adams-is-taking-Blackpool-to-court-following-a-dispute-over-an-unpaid-bonus-article614765.html)
The Seasiders look set to chase the signature of former Liverpool trainee Adam Hammill, 22, in the January transfer window. The striker now plays for Barnsley.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Blackpool-manager-Ian-Holloway-wants-to-sign-Barnsley-s-Adam-Hammill-in-a-cut-price-deal-article614613.html)
Blackburn could bring Birmingham City winger Sebastian Larsson and Manchester City striker John Guidetti to Ewood Park if Venky's group buys the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Blackburn-s-new-owners-the-VH-Group-are-planning-to-sign-Birmingham-s-Sebastian-Larsson-and-Manchester-City-s-John-Guidetti-article614609.html)
Wigan are keen to sign on-loan Bolton keeper Ali Al-Habsi - leaving a question mark over Chris Kirkland's future at the DW Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wigan-manager-Roberto-Martinez-wants-to-sign-keeper-Ali-Al-Habsi-from-Bolton-Wanderers-casting-doubts-on-Chris-Kirkland-s-future-article614611.html)
Rangers' bid to sign Algerian midfielder Salim Kerkar, who is a free agent following his release by Gueugnon, has been delayed because his former club are demanding more than £300,000 in compensation for training the 23-year-old. (Daily Record)
Rangers have approached world governing body Fifa in a bid to sign free agent Salim Kerkar despite claims of compensation from the midfielder's previous club, Gueugnon. (Daily Express)
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, who suffered a dead leg in Sunday's defeat by Ars*nal, has been given permission to fly home to Argentina to begin a desperate bid to be fit in time for the visit of his old club and local rivals Manchester United on 10 November.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1324369/Manchester-City-star-Carlos-Tevez-flies-home-amid-fears-hell-miss-United-clash.html)
Barcelona's 39-year-old coach Josep Guardiola is in line to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United when the Scot retires.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-line-up-Barcelona-manager-Pep-Guardiola-to-succeed-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-according-to-reports-in-Spain-article614603.html)
Injury-plagued striker Michael Owen may quit football if Manchester United release him at the end of this season.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3199741/Michael-Owen-ready-to-call-it-quits.html)
Andoni Zubizarreta, Barcelona's director of football, has revealed that no deal has been struck with Ars*nal to sign talismanic midfielder Cesc Fabregas in the summer.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/no-deal-in-place-for-fabregas-say-barcelona-2117835.html)
Chelsea have opened talks with Serb defender Branislav Ivanovic over a new long-term contract worth £60,000 a week.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3199611/Branislav-Ivanovic-in-talks-over-a-new-deal-at-Chelsea.html)
England coach Fabio Capello will send right-hand man Franco Baldini to Newcastle on Sunday to check on Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson and Magpies striker Andy Carroll.
Full story: Dail Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/208015/Fabio-Capello-is-looking-at-fresh-faces-)
Top Premier League footballers are using a major tax loophole to protect their multi-million pound salaries from the tax authorities. Clubs are adopting completely-legal EFRBS - employer-financed retirement benefit schemes - to allow players to sacrifice up to 50 per cent of their wages at source to be placed in a trust that is set aside for their retirement.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/premier-league-stars-using-loophole-to-save-millions-in-tax-2118289.html)
The Scottish Premier League's latest accounts show that turnover fell by almost one fifth to £21.2m in the year to May as members grappled with the collapse of television partner Setanta Sport. (the Herald)
The Crown Office has warned that threatening Scotland's referees could lead to perpetrators receiving five years in jail if caught. (Various)
The Scottish Football Association's investigation into a penalty overturned for Celtic against Dundee United will back Dougie McDonald's decision and the referee will not be demoted. (the Sun)
England captain Rio Ferdinand has used his page on social networking site Twitter (http://twitter.com/rioferdy5) to ask for Manchester United's younger players to be given time to develop.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1324366/Rio-Ferdinand-sparks-Twitter-debate-level-headed-approach-young-footballer.html)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis admits Tuncay has "annoyed" him in the past but insists they now get on well - after the Turkish striker returned from his last trip home with two bottles of wine as a gift for his boss.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/no-deal-in-place-for-fabregas-say-barcelona-2117835.html)
Brazilian midfielder Ramires admits that life under the spotlight at Chelsea, where every performance is scrutinised, is unlike anything he has experienced before.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/207939/Ramires-Scrutiny-brings-pressure)
However, Chelsea defender Alex believes seeing the Blues this season is just like watching Brazil.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Alex-has-compared-Chelsea-to-Brazil-and-insists-they-can-win-Champions-League-this-season-article614747.html)
Former Aston Villa and Manchester City striker Darius Vassell, now with Leicester City, has spoken of the bewilderment and homesickness that undermined his spell at Turkish club Ankaragucu.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1324329/Leicester-Citys-Darius-Vassell-happy-home.html)
Ex-Everton and Ars*nal striker Francis Jeffers, who has been a free agent since May, is heading down under for a 10-week stint with Australian side Newcastle Jets.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Former-Ars*nal-and-Everton-fox-in-the-box-Francis-Jeffers-seeks-fresh-start-in-Australia-with-Newcastle-Jets-trial-article614583.html)
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Do you think the signing of South African Bongani Khumalo was made, not only for depth in central defense, but also in an effort to attract Steven Pienaar?
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Thats not a bad call mate.
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The world's top clubs are queuing up for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale, with Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona poised with £50m bids.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3210972/Gareth-Bale-insists-he-is-staying-put.html#ixzz14ICFeQXa)
Inter Milan will also make a move for the 21-year-old after he tormented them for the second time in a fortnight in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-transfer-news-Inter-Milan-want-Tottenham-tormentor-Gareth-Bale-article620557.html)
Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik claims that Manchester United scouts will watch him when he lines up against Liverpool in the Europa League on Thursday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-United-to-watch-Napoli-s-Marek-Hamisk-against-Liverpool-article620885.html)
Manchester City are lining up a £60m move for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney despite the 25-year-old recently signing a new five-year deal.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/03/manchester-city-still-pursue-move-for-60m-manchester-united-striker-wayne-rooney/)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is interested in Santos' 18-year-old Brazilian forward Neymar.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/03/Ars*nal-boss-interested-in-brazilian-starlet-neymar/)
QPR and Sheffield United are leading the chase to sign £250,000 Port Vale goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson, who is 25.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/)
Aston Villa are ready to rival Liverpool in a bid for Preston's £4m-rated defender Sean St Ledger.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326344/Aston-Villa-rival-Liverpool-4m-January-Prestons-Sean-St-Ledger.html)
Tottenham are watching French striker Nolan Roux and are considering making a cut-price £3m move.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-prepare-cut-price-bid-for-French-striker-Nolan-Roux-article620819.html)
Sheffield United boss Gary Speed wants to sign Manchester United defender Ritchie De Laet on loan again after Blades captain Chris Morgan was ruled out for the rest of the season.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326374/Sheffield-United-eye-loan-deal-Manchester-Uniteds-Richie-De-Laet-cover-Chris-Morgan.html)
West Ham are resigned to losing England defender Matthew Upson on a free transfer next summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-resigned-to-losing-Matthew-Upson-on-a-free-transfer-next-summer-exclusive-article620857.html)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe could make an earlier-than-expected return to action in the north London derby on 20 November after two months out with torn ankle ligaments.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3211024/Jermain-Defoe-targets-Ars*nal.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has warned the club's new director of football strategy Damien Comolli that he has the final say on transfers and team selection.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-Roy-Hodgson-I-can-work-with-Damian-Comolli-but-but-only-if-I-have-final-say-on-transfers-and-team-selection-article620879.html)
Everton boss David Moyes is set to send striker Jose Baxter to Sc*nthorpe on loan to gain experience.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326368/Everton-boss-David-Moyes-set-hand-Jose-Baxter-month-loan-Sc*nthorpe-gain-experience.html)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has insisted that the players at the club are still behind him after the club was rocked by bitter rows and splits in the dressing room.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3211092/Roberto-Mancini-The-Manchester-City-players-are-behind-me.html#ixzz14IBVvP9f)
Aston Villa winger Ashley Young thinks it is only a matter of time before team-mate Marc Albrighton joins him in the England squad.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/161403/Marc-Albrighton-gets-top-marks-from-Ashley-Young/)
West Ham co-owner David Gold says that the club's position at bottom of the Premier League is making him depressed - but insists his ultimate aim is still to win the title with the Hammers.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-David-Gold-interview-on-being-bottom-Avram-Grant-and-winning-the-league-with-the-Hammers-exclusive-article620861.html)
Calls are growing for Joey Barton to be recalled to the England squad, but the Newcastle midfielder says he will not be waiting for the phone to ring.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/209412/Barton-bounces-back-into-England-frame)
Paris St Germain have terminated the contract of former Serbia and Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman after only two substitute appearances.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football)
Former Chelsea boss Luis Felipe Scolari has claimed he was not allowed to do his job properly by the Blues hierarchy.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Luis-Felipe-Scolari-lifts-lid-on-his-Chelsea-reign-and-blames-Petr-Cech-Michael-Ballack-and-Didier-Drogba-for-forcing-him-out-article620563.html)
In the wake of Monday's 25-point deduction by the Scottish Football League for plunging into administration (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/9146206.stm#id9140000/9147100/9147131) last month, Dundee defender Craig McKeown has admitted that he is terrified to buy a newspaper for fear of reading about the club lurching into yet another crisis.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/sfl/2010/11/04/coverage-of-dundee-s-crisis-is-leaving-me-drepressed-admits-craig-mckeown-86908-22691267/)
Former Germany player and coach Jurgen Klinsmann has agreed to join Toronto as a football consultant, with a view to helping restructure the MLS club in the wake of their decision to sack former director of soccer Mo Johnson in September.
Full story: The Times [requires registration] (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/)
Manchester United forward Bebe was advised to get a haircut from manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who was unimpressed with his dreadlocked look when he first arrived from Portugal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326399/Why-Bebe-cut--7m-rookie-gets-short-sharp-shock-Fergie.html)
The Edenbridge Bonfire Society's annual parade and display on Saturday will have a 49ft figure of Wayne Rooney as its centrepiece.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326234/Wayne-Rooney-stake-Effigy-United-star-flames-bonfire-show.html)
Tottenham's rapidly rising star Gareth Bale hardly ever drinks. "I tried having a beer at the usual times, family celebrations and Christmas and that, but never liked the taste so I've left it alone," he said.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3211010/How-Gareth-Bale-conquered-football.html)
Everton captain Phil Neville was the world's third most popular topic on social networking site Twitter on Wednesday night after users deluged the web with messages of worship, with people mentioning the 33-year-old more than even United States president Barack Obama or the country's mid-term elections.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3211147/Modest-Everton-captain-Phil-Neville-becomes-worlds-3rd-biggest-tweet-topic.html)
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Barcelona striker Bojan Krkic has alerted Ars*nal and Manchester United by suggesting he might leave Spain in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ars*nal-and-Manchester-United-target-Bojan-Krkic-drops-summer-Barcelona-quit-hint-article625411.html) Ars*nal are considering a £15m-move for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/08/Ars*nal-consider-surprise-move-for-15m-rated-newcastle-united-striker-andy-carroll/)
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong is a target for Turkish side Fenerbahce.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1328528/Manchester-City-midfielder-Nigel-Jong-target-Fenerbahce.html)
Everton are favourites to acquire the services of Hapoel Tel Aviv's Israeli striker Itay Shechter, who has also attracted the interest of West Ham.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2507/5/everton-emerge-favourites-land-hapoel-tel-aviv-ace)
The Toffees are also one of three clubs reportedly taking a close look at Spanish left winger Alex Cruz.
Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Everton-challenge-Spanish-clubs-for-young-winger-Alex-Cruz/11959/)
Juventus have joined Inter Milan in the race for Liverpool centre-back Daniel Agger.
Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Juventus-join-Inter-Milan-in-race-for-Liverpool-centre-back-Daniel-Agger/11960/)
Dinamo Zagreb defender Sime Vrsaljko is being tracked by Tottenham, Ars*nal, Everton, Manchester City and Manchester United, according to the president of the Croatian club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1328345/Spurs-Ars*nal-Manchester-City-United-Everton-set-battle-Croatian-kid-Sime-Vrsaljko.html)
Premier League trio Ars*nal, Tottenham and Liverpool are also chasing PSV Eindhoven's Hungarian winger Balazs Dzsudzsak.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3221458/Ars*nal-Spurs-and-Liverpool-all-want-Balazs-Dzsudzsak.html)
Tottenham are also eyeing a January swoop for Newcastle centre-half Mike Williamson.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3221440/Spurs-eye-a-swoop-for-Newcastles-Mike-Williamson.html)
Spartak Moscow and Fenerbahce are said to be are vying for the signature of Bolton Wanderers striker Johan Elmander.
Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Spartak-Moskva-and-Fenerbahce-fighting-for-Bolton-striker-Johan-Elmander/11964/)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is tracking Basel's highly-rated midfielder Valentin Stocker.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1328540/Liverpool-keeping-tabs-talented-Basel-midfielder-Valentin-Stocker.html)
The Reds are also reportedly interested in making a move for Bayern Munich striker Ivica Olic.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/10/liverpool-boss-sets-sights-on-8m-rated-bayern-munich-striker-ivica-olic/)
Roma's French striker Jeremy Menez is pushing for a move to Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Roma-French-starlet-Jeremy-Menez-wants-Manchester-United-move-article625421.html)
Manchester United meanwhile are lining up a summer bid for Gelsenkirchen's German international keeper Manuel Neuer.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/10/manchester-united-ready-to-spend-12m-to-land-keeper-dubbed-the-next-schmeichel/)
Or, United could make a shock move for Manchester City keeper Shay Given, who is wanted by both Ars*nal and Celtic.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/10/manchester-united-set-to-make-shock-move-for-manchester-city-star/)
On-loan Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant will snub interest from Italian sides Napoli and Sampdoria to make his move to the Potteries permanent.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3221463/Jermaine-Pennant-set-to-stay-at-Stoke.html)
Aston Villa are considering a move for Olympique Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis as they look to replace John Carew.
Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Aston-Villa-target-Lyon-striker-Bafetimbi-Gomis-to-replace-John-Carew/11962/)
Leicester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is hoping to snap up striker Ishmael Miller from West Brom on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Leicester-City-boss-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-is-snapping-up-striker-Ishmael-Miller-from-West-Brom-on-loan-article625603.html)
But Leicester face competition from Championship rivals Millwall who are keen to solve their striker crisis.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/2504/4/millwall-want-west-brom-star-solve-striker-crisis)
Preston boss Darren Ferguson is keen to sign Stoke midfield duo Danny Pugh and Michael Tonge on loan. (The Sun)
Blackburn are ready to snap up Czech Republic international Marek Jankulovski when his AC Milan contract runs out in the summer.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2469/3/blackburn-line-free-transfer-swoop-ac-milan-full-back)
Hearts' Scotland Under-21 winger David Templeton has been targeted by Championship outfits Ipswich, Swansea and Norwich. (the Sun)
Airdrie United striker Tony Watt has trained with Celtic last week, will be given a trial by Rangers this week and is also being watched by Liverpool after the 16-year-old scored twice in 13 games for the Division Two side. (Daily Record)
New France coach Laurent Blanc has hinted he might one day be interested in the Manchester United job. (Daily Express)
Newcastle right-back Danny Simpson, 23, has caught the attention of England boss Fabio Capello, who has been impressed enough by the former Manchester United trainee to consider him for inclusion in the squad for the friendly against France on Wednesday.
Simpson's team-mate Andy Carroll will definitely be called up by Capello.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fabio-Capello-has-put-Newcastle-right-back-Danny-Simpson-on-his-England-radar-ahead-of-the-friendly-against-France-article625609.html)
Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has been diagnosed with anaemia after passing out at half time during Saturday's Serie A match with Brescia.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3221312/Inter-Milan-star-Wesley-Sneijder-diagnosed-with-anaemia.html)
West Ham manager Avram Grant will be given £10m to spend on new players in January if the club are still involved in a relegation battle. (The Sun)
Jim Farry, who was chief executive of the Scottish Football Association for nine years from 1990, has died of a heart attack at the age of 56. (Daily Record)
Referees' chief Hugh Dallas looks set to carry on at the Scottish Football Association, despite allegations that he sent a sectarian e-mail, following an investigation by chief executive Stewart Regan. (Daily Express)
Aberdeen will sack manager Mark McGhee following Saturday's visit to Ibrox to face Rangers. (Daily Mail)
Finnish Football Association officials, who are looking for a new national coach, were among the spectators at Rugby Park as Mixu Paatelainen's Kilmarnock defeated Hamilton Accies. (Daily Express)
Kilmarnock manager Mixu Paatelainen has emerged as favourite to become the new coach of his national side. (the Herald)
Motherwell fans want Colin Calderwood to apologise for not having a minute's silence following the death of Phil O'Donnell in 2007 when the Hibernian manager was in charge of Nottingham Forest. (Daily Record)
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has emerged as a leading contender to fill the same post with Liverpool after the English club's new owner, John W Henry, appointed global head hunters. (the Sun)
The president of Croatia's football federation, Vlatko Markovic, could face sanction after telling a newspaper he would not allow gay players to represent the country.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/10/croatian-fa-legal-action-gay)
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Inter Milan are weighing up a move for Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar. The 28-year-old South African is out of contract at the end of the season and the Toffees may be forced to cash in during the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Inter-Milan-boss-Rafa-Benitez-is-trying-to-return-to-Merseyside-to-make-a-cut-price-raid-for-Everton-midfielder-Steven-Pienaar-article631089.html)
Brazilian 18-year-old Neymar claims Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Juventus are all trying to prise him away from Santos, but the striker says he would prefer a move to the Turin club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1330560/Neymar-ready-quit-Santos--Chelsea-target-eyes-Juventus.html)
Manchester City are considering splashing out £7m to trigger Espanyol's release clause for their highly rated 21-year-old centre-half Victor Ruiz.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3233660/City-poised-to-nab-7m-Espanyol-ace.html)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is convinced that his Spain team-mate Cesc Fabregas still wants to move to the Nou Camp, although it is believed the Catalan giants will not be able to afford the Ars*nal midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1330565/Cesc-Fabregas-dreams-Barcelona-claims-Gerard-Pique-Ars*nal-skipper-priced-switch.html)
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on bringing Olympique Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff to White Hart Lane. The 2008 France Football Young Player of the Year impressed on Wednesday in France's 2-1 win against England.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-target-Lyon-midfielder-Yoann-Gourcuff/12117/)
Ipswich boss Roy Keane will attempt to land Scotland left-back Stephen Crainey from Blackpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ipswich-boss-Roy-Keane-is-plotting-a-surprise-raid-on-Blackpool-for-Scotland-left-back-Stephen-Crainey-article631095.html)
Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Anderlecht's 17-year-old striker Romelu Lukaku, who scored 19 goals in his first full season with the Belgian club.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/17/liverpool-boss-keen-on-12m-rated-starlet-goal-machine/)
West Ham manager Avram Grant wants to make a move for Kaiserslautern's Croatian 27-year-old striker Srdan Lakic, valued at about £2m by the German outfit.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-boss-Avram-Grant-wants-to-strengthen-his-strike-force-with-a-bargain-move-for-Kaiserslauterns-Croatian-striker-Srdan-Lakic-article631091.html)
Ars*nal are ready to spend £18m for the services of Aston Villa and England winger Ashley Young. The 25-year-old has one year remaining on his contract at Villa Park.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/17/Ars*nal-to-break-transfer-record-to-sign-18m-winger-ashley-young-in-january/)
Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer could be on his way to Ars*nal in January after Fulham's successful efforts in finding a replacement in Espanyol and Cameroon star Carlos Kameni.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fulham-find-replacement-for-Mark-Schwarzer-paving-way-for-Ars*nal-move/12126/)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has quashed speculation he might retire at the end of the season. "If my health deteriorated it would be different but retirement is for young people - they can do something else," the Scot told a sport conference in Doha.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/17/alex-ferguson-manchester-united-retiring)
Meanwhile, the 68-year-old Ferguson has also revealed he would have loved to have been manager at Barcelona. "Ideology and philosophy, the whole place is fantastic," he says.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3233782/Fergie-Id-love-to-boss-Barca.html)
Clarence House insist princess-to-be Kate Middleton will not be joining her new fiance Prince William in lobbying for England's 2018 World Cup bid.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/17/england-2018-world-cup-bid)
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Blackburn are weighing up a £4m January move to bring Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz back to Ewood Park.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3244731/Blackburn-could-make-4m-move-for-Roque-Santa-Cruz.html#ixzz16H27sB7t)
Stephen Ireland is looking for a January move away from Aston Villa. Fulham boss Mark Hughes is keen after the pair worked together at Manchester City, but the Cottagers would struggle to find the £8m asking price.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/164516/Stephen-Ireland-End-my-Aston-Villa-hell)
Liverpool and Tottenham target Ola Toivonen expects to stay at PSV Eindhoven this winter - but the Sweden striker has opened the door to a summer move.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332587/Liverpool-Tottenham-lead-chase-sign-PSV-striker-Ola-Toivonen-summer.html)
Lille admit they face a battle to keep hold of Liverpool target Eden Hazard. The 19-year-old winger is also been tracked by Ars*nal and Manchester United.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/24/liverpool-ready-transfer-bid-for-lille-ace-eden-hazard-in-january/)
Goalkeeper David De Gea has insisted he will be staying at Atletico Madrid, despite interest from Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332634/Manchester-United-flatters-David-De-Gea-wants-stay-Atletico-Madrid.html)
Dimitar Berbatov's agent has claimed the Manchester United striker will not be going anywhere in January. Emil Dantchev said: "There's nothing to say. He will stay in Manchester."
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3242708/Dimitar-Berbatov-will-stay-at-Manchester-United-says-agent.html)
Manchester City and Chelsea are keen on Paris Saint-Germain's teenage striker Jean-Christophe Bahebeck. The 17-year-old has yet to sign professional forms with the French club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332737/Manchester-City-battle-Chelsea-PSG-youngster-Jean-Christophe-Bahebeck-Deportivo-star-Pablo-Insua.html)
Chelsea are tracking Partizan Belgrade's teenage centre-back Stefan Savic as a candidate to bolster their threadbare defence.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332582/Chelsea-weigh-Partizan-Belgrade-teenager-Stefan-Savic-bid-bolster-defence.html)
Championship promotion chasers Swansea City want Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-striker-Daniel-Sturridge-is-a-surprise-loan-deal-target-for-Championship-promotion-chasers-Swansea-who-will-listen-to-offers-for-Shefki-Kuqi-Cedric-van-der-Gun-Jordi-Lopez-article636243.html)
Manchester City have made an enquiry about Udinese's £15m-rated defender Cristian Zapata.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3007/0/manchester-city-set-sights-%C2%A315million-udinese-ace)
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has been promised funds to bolster his squad in January by the club's new Indian owners.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332787/Blackburn-boss-Sam-Allardyce-told-hell-funds-spend-January.html)
Middlesbrough defender David Wheater will move to the Premier League in January, says his former team-mate, Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3242782/Stewart-Downing-predicts-David-Wheater-move.html)
Sheffield United boss Gary Speed is chasing Ars*nal's highly-rated young striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas for a loan deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Sheffield-United-want-Ars*nal-striker-Jay-Emmanuel-Thomas-on-loan-article636237.html)
Birmingham City's £3m midfielder Michel is wanted by Real Mallorca in January on a six-month loan deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Birmingham-City-midfielder-Michel-is-wanted-by-Real-Mallorca-in-January-on-a-six-month-loan-deal-article636491.html)
Bolton are ready to let Andy O'Brien join Leeds permanently when the transfer window opens. The defender has extended his loan spell at Elland Road until the start of January.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/3000/5/obrien-make-leeds-loan-move-permanent-january)
Crystal Palace manager George Burley is set to make a shock move to take Notts County's much-travelled striker Lee Hughes on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Struggling-Crystal-Palace-are-making-a-shock-move-to-sign-veteran-Notts-County-striker-Lee-Hughes-on-loan-article636251.html)
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett is ready to bid for Bournemouth's 12-goal Northern Ireland striker Josh McQuoid.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Millwall-manager-Kenny-Jackett-is-ready-to-bid-for-Bournemouth-s-12-goal-Northern-Ireland-striker-Josh-McQuoid-after-running-a-personal-check-on-the-player-this-week-article636511.html)
Greek striker Georgios Samaras is poised to be sold by Celtic in January after talks over a new contract stalled, with two Spanish clubs, including Hercules, declaring an interest. (Daily Mail)
West Ham striker Carlton Cole has questioned the tactics of under-fire Hammers manager Avram Grant during their 3-0 loss at Liverpool last weekend. "In the first 10 minutes we had lost the game, psychologically anyway," said Cole.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332585/West-Ham-striker-Carlton-Cole-blasts-Avram-Grant--Our-tactics-wrong-Plan-B.html)
Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou insists the west London club have not been affected by last week's shock departure of assistant manager Ray Wilkins.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3244385/Salomon-Kalou-Chelsea-are-not-Wilko-and-out.html)
Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge insists there is no crisis at the club despite recent speculation over the future of manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3000/6/chelsea-star-sturridge-insists-club-not-crisis)
Liverpool's Ryan Babel has blamed former Reds boss Rafa Benitez for the problems with form and fitness that have blighted his time at Anfield. "I wasn't allowed to train extra under our former manager. Even when I wasn't involved," said Babel on his Twitter feed.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332774/Ryan-Babel-hits-ex-Liverpool-boss-Rafa-Bentiez.html)
German former Tottenham midfielder Steffen Freund says English football needs to take its lead from Germany if the England team is to be successful. The German national U17 coach believes English clubs need to place greater focus on youth development.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2985/8/exclusive-freund-england-could-learn-german-football)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Stewart Robson believes the Gunners are suffering from mental problems and they must overcome them quickly if they are to challenge for the Premier League title. The club have lost four of their last six games in all competitions.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2988/9/exclusive-robson-Ars*nal-have-got-mental-problems)
Wales still want veteran Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs, who is on a six-man shortlist, as their next national manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/)
Former assistant manager Ray Wilkins was sacked by Chelsea only two weeks after a bust-up with the club's chief executive Ron Gourlay, who had criticised the management team's use of substitutes.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/213594/Chelsea-assistant-coach-Ray-Wilkins-exit-followed-bust-up-)
Scotland's referees will today tell the Scottish Football Association that they will not call off their planned weekend strike, but Dutch referees are poised to ensure that the six Scottish Premier League fixtures and the ALBA Challenge Cup final will go ahead. (Daily Record)
Only one match - Sunday's ALBA Challenge Cup final - is guaranteed to go ahead this weekend unless the Scottish Football Association can hammer out a peace deal with referees over their strike threat. (Daily Express)
Scottish Football League chief executive David Longmuir is demanding to know by lunchtime on Thursday if Division One, Two and Three games, plus the ALBA Challenge Cup final, will go ahead despite the threat of a referees' strike. (Daily Record)
The Scottish Football Association has provided an assurance to Scottish Premier League clubs that their matches will go ahead this weekend even if there is a strike by referees. (Daily Mail)
A large number of Scotland's category three referees are unhappy at the stance of their senior colleagues and are dismayed that there was no strike ballot among all members of the Senior Scottish Football Referees Association. (Daily Record)
The use of foreign officials would have to be approved the Scottish Football Association's referee committee, which is understood to be sympathetic to Scottish referees' strike action. (the Herald)
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has seen his football exploits recognised by a salsa tune. The World Red Army featuring salsa artist Choco Orta have released Chico Is The Man, which details the 22-year-old's rise to stardom.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3243779/Javier-Chicharito-Hernandez-salsa-song.html)
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X Factor's Simon Cowell, model Kelly Brook and TV presenter Stephen Fry are some of the celebrities backing England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup. Fry says: "No other country in the world can match our infatuation for the game and this is the reason I believe England would be an ideal host."
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/8174591/World-Cup-2018-How-celebrities-have-thrown-their-weight-behind-Englands-bid-to-host-the-tournament.html)
A proud Sir Bobby Charlton is excited about England winning the bid. The 1966 England World Cup winner says: "I believe it was right to make the bid and reach out for something that would bring pleasure to so many people in this country, even while acknowledging that we might fail, as we did in 2006. I still think we have a good chance of having our faith in ourselves rewarded in the next few hours."
Full story: The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/exclusive-we-have-met-every-one-of-fifas-demands-in-creating-the-perfect-bid-2148624.html)
David Beckham, England's bid ambassador, delivered a last-minute plea on why England should be hosts. The England midfielder says: "We live and breathe football in England and want to invite the rest of the world to join us for the most colourful and unique festival of football imaginable."
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Exclusive-Why-I-m-Becking-our-bid-to-host-World-Cup-2018-David-Beckham-writes-for-the-Mirror-article641939.html)
Beckham believes it is England's time: "Not to get it would be unbelievably disappointing because everything is set up for it, everything is ready to go."
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/165526/Beckham-This-is-our-time-/)
Beckham says if England hosts the World Cup in eight years they should be able to win the trophy. The LA Galaxy star says: "We will need a good performance from our players. We have young players who are coming through and will be ready." Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3255956/David-Beckham-says-England-must-build-a-World-Cup-winning-team-if-we-win-2018-bid-today.html)
Another Manchester United legend Denis Law is not so bothered about England becoming hosts. The Scot says: "I was on holiday when Euro 96 was played in England and my holidays for 2018 have been booked. I'm not interested in whether England get the World Cup finals." (Daily Record)
Lord Coe believes the England bid team need to be on top of their game for Thursday's final pitch to Fifa in Zurich. Coe says: "You have to keep your foot hard to the pedal until there is nowhere else to go. Then we need five Oscar performances in the presentation."
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/214959/Lord-Coe-Five-Oscar-winning-performances-win-it-)
Dutch legend Ruud Gullit says bikes and being small is why Holland and Belgium would be great World Cup hosts. Gullit says: "The compactness of our countries is a great asset. Due to the short distance the next game is never far away and we will offer the fans a network of free public transport and two million free bikes."
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1334693/2018-World-Cup-vote-Holland-Belgium-profile.html)
With the USA looking to host the 2022 World Cup, actor Morgan Freeman joined former president Bill Clinton but fluffed his lines when delivering a key speech to Fifa delegates on behalf of the American bid.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/8175341/World-Cup-2018-Own-goal-for-United-States-as-Bill-Clinton-and-Morgan-Freeman-fail-to-dazzle-Fifa-executives.html)
Tottenham and Fenerbahce are preparing for a transfer tussle to land Bordeaux's £7m-rated defender Michael Ciani.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3237/9/tottenham-make-move-%C2%A37m-france-international)
Emmanuel Adebayor is ready to dig his heels in with Manchester City to force a loan move to Tottenham in January, while Aston Villa want Eastlands winger Shaun Wright-Phillips and AC Milan are interested in their striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-striker-Emmanuel-Adebayor-is-desperate-for-a-January-loan-move-to-Tottenham-plus-Aston-Villa-chase-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-AC-Milan-look-at-Roque-Santa-Cruz-and-Pablo-Zabaleta-and-Jo-and-Michael-Johnson-may-also-leave-but-Shay-Given-s-staying-put-article641963.html)
Manchester City are stepping up their interest in £12m-rated Sporting Lisbon centre-half Daniel Carrico, 22, whom they have watched extensively in the last year.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1334867/Manchester-City-step-bid-sign-12m-rated-Sporting-Lisbon-centre-Daniel-Carrico.html)
Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is being lined up by Chelsea in a £9m bid.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-want-9million-Newcastle-star-Steven-Taylor-to-satisfy-new-Premier-League-quota-system-exclusive-article322369.html)
Premier League champions Chelsea are weighing up a £3.5m move for Lokomotiv Moscow goalkeeper Guilherme, who could provide cover for Petr Cech.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1334837/Chelsea-ponder-3-5m-Lokomotiv-Moscow-keeper-Guilherme-cover-Petr-Cech.html)
West Ham striker Carlton Cole will command a £10m price tag when he goes up for sale in the January transfer window.
Full story: Soccernet ESPN (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=847742&sec=transfers&cc=3888)
Chelsea have sounded out Bolton to register an interest in their star defender Gary Cahill, who is also a target for Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-have-sounded-out-Bolton-to-register-an-interest-in-their-star-defender-Gary-Cahill-who-is-also-a-target-for-Liverpool-article641965.html)
Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is in Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's sights after the Catalans' five-goal demolition of Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1334857/Pep-Guardiola-Chelsea-owner-Roman-Abramovichs-sights.html)
Chelsea should see John Terry return from injury for the weekend visit of Everton to Stamford Bridge, though Frank Lampard is targeting the game against Manchester United in two weeks' time for his comeback.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/01/chelsea-john-terry-frank-lampard)
Liverpool have given boss Roy Hodgson three games to save his job as they consider bringing in former Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/02/liverpool-to-appoint-frank-rijkaard-as-roy-hodgson-has-three-games-to-save-job/)
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Wait wait wait... you mean to tell me that Adebayor wants to play for Spurs? :lol:
The question is, do we need a diver on the team? :P
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Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is set to raid Aston Villa for England winger Ashley Young in a deal worth £15m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-is-ready-to-raid-Aston-Villa-to-sign-England-star-Ashley-Young-in-a-15m-Kop-coup-in-the-January-transfer-window-article647489.html)
The Reds are also pursuing a cut-price £3m deal for Rennes and France right-back Rod Fanni, which could lead to a Tottenham bid for Glen Johnson.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-are-pursuing-a-cut-price-3m-deal-for-Rennes-and-France-right-back-Rod-Fanni-which-could-lead-to-a-Spurs-bid-for-the-Reds-Glen-Johnson-article647483.html)
Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Juventus are all keen on Johnson, who looks set to quit Anfield in January.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/216365/Glen-Johnson-to-race-off-as-Reds-eye-hot-Rod-Fanni)
And Liverpool midfielder Lucas has urged Hodgson to press ahead with an audacious January move for AC Milan forward Ronaldinho.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3530/0/liverpool-ace-urges-boss-bid-ac-milans-ronaldinho)
Lazio are lining up a new contract for defender Stefan Radu to fend off interest from Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336940/Lazio-line-new-deal-Stefan-Radu-thwart-Chelseas-Romanian-defender.html)
West Ham have joined the £5m race for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane. The Republic of Ireland international has been told he can leave in January.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/166667/West-Ham-s-Avram-Grant-is-keen-on-Robbie-Keane/)
Aston Villa also plan to firm up their interest in Keane with a £6m bid.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336948/Aston-Villa-boss-Gerard-Houllier-Keane-seal-Robbie-deal-6m-bid.html)
Stoke have been told they must pay Real Zaragoza £6m if they want to turn winger Jermaine Pennant's loan deal into a permanent move at the end of December.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3267209/Stoke-told-to-cough-up-6million-for-Jermaine-Pennant.html)
Wolves are weighing up a January move for Newcastle's unsettled central defender Steven Taylor.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-are-weighing-up-a-2m-January-raid-on-Newcastle-for-unsettled-central-defender-Steven-Taylor-article647697.html)
Sunderland's Paraguayan defender Paulo Da Silva is wanted by Real Zaragoza and Mexican side Cruz Azul, with a loan move likely.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3267226/Sunderlands-Paulo-Da-Silva-on-market.html)
Wigan look set to wrap up £5m deal for highly rated Espanyol midfielder Javi Marquez.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336939/Wigan-look-wrap-5m-deal-highly-rated-Espanyol-schemer-Javi-Marquez.html) Leicester boss Sven-Goran Eriksson admits he tried to sign David Beckham on loan but the Los Angeles Galaxy and England midfielder turned him down. Eriksson has also been rejected by Tottenham striker Keane and Manchester City forward Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3267199/David-Beckham-knocked-back-Sven-Goran-Eriksson.html)
Newcastle fans are furious with the club's reported decision to appoint Alan Pardew as their new manager.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/166674/Newcastle-fans-fury-at-roulette-/)
Fewer than 2% of those polled by the Newcastle Evening Chronicle on Wednesday wanted Pardew to succeed Chris Hughton as manager at St James' Park.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/09/alex-ferguson-arsene-wenger-sick-chants)
Sheffield United manager Gary Speed has emerged as a shock front-runner for the Wales job.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sheffield-United-manager-Gary-Speed-has-emerged-as-a-shock-front-runner-for-the-Wales-job-after-his-odds-plummented-following-a-flood-of-bets-on-him-to-succeed-John-Toshack-article647727.html)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier's job is under serious threat following their 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336932/Gerard-Houllier-I-joking-I-said-losing-3-0-Liverpool-OK.html)
Houllier left Villa director Charles Krulak baffled by his conduct following the Anfield loss. Ex-Liverpool boss Houllier angered his club's fans by saying if he had to lose 3-0 to anyone, he would prefer it to be to his old team. The manager also ignored Villa's travelling supporters but applauded the Kop, and Krulak said: "What I don't know is what was going through his mind at the time - and neither does anyone else.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3267296/Aston-Villa-director-Charles-Krulak-baffled-by-Gerard-Houllier.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is to make a personal plea to the club's supporters to put an end to the sick chants that are aimed at Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger whenever the Gunners visit Old Trafford.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/09/alex-ferguson-arsene-wenger-sick-chants)
Ipswich boss Roy Keane believes £10m-rated 17-year-old forward Connor Wickham has the potential to be the new Wayne Rooney.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3267247/Connor-Wickham-can-be-as-good-as-Wayne-Rooney.html)
Scottish police chiefs are set to dash the SPL's hopes of a full fixture list this weekend as snow and ice continue to wreak havoc across the country.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2010/12/09/police-tell-spl-chiefs-they-will-decide-which-games-will-get-green-light-this-weekend-86908-22771600/)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is increasingly hopeful of overcoming a hamstring injury to face Ars*nal on Monday, using his Twitter page (http://twitter.com/rioferdy5) to say: "Hammy feels ok, treatment over the next couple of days to try + get ready for the game Monday. Get me out there! Grrrr!"
Florent Malouda has claimed Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba is his only friend in football because he hates hangers-on in the game.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Florent-Malouda-has-claimed-Chelsea-team-mate-Didier-Drogba-is-his-only-friend-in-football-because-he-hates-hangers-on-in-the-game-article647621.html)
Ars*nal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who is on loan at Nottingham Forest, says he endured sleepless nights ahead of his competitive comeback from a horrific leg break that sidelined him for nine months.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3267124/Aaron-Ramseys-sleepless-night.html)
Aberdeen have cancelled their annual Christmas party as they fight the threat of relegation.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/)
Prince William has written to Blackpool in praise of striker Luke Varney after watching the on-loan Derby player score a superb goal against Wolves last month. The future king was a surprise visitor to Bloomfield Road for the Premier League fixture and said Varney's volleyed winner would 'live long in the memory'.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336941/Blackpools-Luke-Varney-handed-royal-seal-approval-Prince-William.html)
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Manchester City's efforts to sign Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko have been rocked by a stunning £38m price tag.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340941/Edin-Dzeko-cost-38m-Wolfsburg-try-fend-Manchester-City--Fernando-Torres-sights.html)
Nicolas Anelka's brother and agent has claimed the striker could move to the United States when his Chelsea contract expires in 2012.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/168580/Nicolas-Anelka-to-Follow-Henry-to-US/)
President of Brazilian side Gremio, Paulo Odone, claims the club has agreed terms with AC Milan star Ronaldinho.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/856763?cc=3888)
Newcastle's Joey Barton has played down suggestions that he could leave the club by insisting he wants to stay at St James' Park for the rest of his career.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/8219963/Joey-Barton-says-he-wants-to-stay-at-Newcastle-for-the-rest-of-his-career.html)
Meanwhile, Barton's team-mate Steven Taylor has hailed the appointment of Alan Pardew, stating the new manager's arrival could hold the key to his own future at the club.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/168578/Newcastle-s-Steven-Taylor-set-to-stay/)
Liverpool have joined Fulham and Ars*nal in the race for the highly rated Southampton youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340633/Liverpool-join-Ars*nal-Fulham-chase-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain.html)
But Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has opened the door for Milan Jovanovic to leave Anfield.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3931/0/liverpool-ready-cash-serbian-misfit)
Everton are in a battle with Aston Villa to sign Middlesbrough defender David Wheater.
Full story: Dail Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340924/Everton-face-battle-Aston-Villa-sign-Middlesbrough-defender-David-Wheater.html)
Former Ars*nal striker Julio Baptista could be in line for a north London return after he revealed he has received an offer from Tottenham.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3924/7/tottenham-reveal-interest-ex-Ars*nal-forward)
Hamburg are to approach Manchester City misfit Jo with a way out of Eastlands
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340926/Hamburg-approach-Manchester-City-misfit-Jo-way-Eastlands.html)
Howard Webb has revealed he would be in favour of goal-line technology, claiming most of his fellow referees would welcome its introduction.
Full story: The Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/World-Cup-Final-referee-Howard-Webb-Refs-want-goal-line-technology-article655879.html)
David Bernstein has vowed to rebuild bridges with FIFA once he takes up his role as the chairman of the FA.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3928/0/exclusive---bernstein-vows-rebuild-bridges-fifa)
Jamie Carragher is set to join England's coaching set-up after being earmarked by the FA as a potential national manager.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/168582/England-want-Jamie-Carragher-as-coach/)
But former Culture Minister and Sports Secretary Richard Caborn has criticised England's failed 2018 World Cup bid and laid the blame firmly at the door of the FA.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3918/8/exclusive-caborn-blasts-fas-role-failed-2018-world-cup-bid)
Manchester United striker Michael Owen has declared himself fit for the club's Christmas fixtures.
Full story: The Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-s-Michael-Owen-declares-himself-fit-for-the-Christmas-run-in-article656253.html)
Roy Hodgson has dismissed Rafael Benitez as a threat to his job and insisted the Spaniard's return to Merseyside has not placed him under any extra pressure.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340851/Rafa-Benitez-Liverpool-Roy-Hodgson-insists-hes-right-man.html)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will return to action against Blackpool on Boxing Day after manager Roy Hodgson confirmed he is now fit.
Full story: The Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Steven-Gerrard-set-to-return-to-the-Liverpool-squad-for-Boxing-Day-Blackpool-clash-article655919.html)
Crystal Palace are set to sack manager George Burley as fear of relegation grips owners Steve Parish and Martin Long.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340914/Crystal-Palace-set-sack-George-Burley-fear-relegation-grips-owners.html)
Pep Guardiola can be Barcelona's coach for years to come and rival the Manchester United tenure of Sir Alex Ferguson, according to the Catalan club's president Sandro Rosell.
Full story: The Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Barcelona-confident-Pep-Guardiola-will-remain-at-the-club-and-snub-any-move-to-Chelsea-or-Manchester-United-article655943.html)
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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko can fire his team to the Premier League title if he joins in a £35m deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342591/Roberto-Mancini-backs-Edin-Dzeko-Manchester-City-Premier-League-crown.html)
Ars*nal are set to sell 20-year-old Norwegian defender Havard Nordtveit to German side Borussia Monchengladbach in an £800,000 deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342613/Fulham-boss-Mark-Hughes-eyes-2m-Cardiff-striker-Jay-Bothroyd.html)
Fulham boss Mark Hughes is lining up a £2m move for Cardiff striker Jay Bothroyd.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3322848/Ars*nal-are-set-to-sell-defender-Havard-Nordtveit.html)
Italian Serie A side Bari are poised to swoop for Wigan's Argentine striker Mauro Boselli, who has scored just once since arriving for £6m last summer.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3322866/Wigan-are-ready-to-get-rid-of-Mauro-Boselli.html)
Tottenham head a list of Premier League clubs who have registered an interest in bringing David Beckham back to English football. Beckham is in talks with LA Galaxy about making a two-month loan move to Europe before the MLS season kicks off in March.
Teenage Manchester United striker Federico Macheda, 19, wants to head for his native Italy on loan. Macheda's agent Marcello Bonetto said: "Alex Ferguson said Kiko can go for six months to gain experience."
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3322869/Macheda-is-on-the-move.html)
Under-fire Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier may be running out of time to turn things around at Villa Park with club owner Randy Lerner growing increasingly concerned with his team's league position.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342556/Gerard-Houllier-trouble-Aston-Villa-chiefs-consider-Frenchmans-future.html)
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Tottenham and Liverpool are both interested in signing Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor on loan. The Eastlands side would prefer to send the Togo striker to Anfield rather than risk him finding form with Spurs, a potential rival for a Champions league spot.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3333036/Its-Spurs-v-Kop-for-Adebayor.html)
Malaga have also made an audacious attempt to land Adebayor on loan after Real Madrid cooled their interest in the forward.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Spanish-side-Malaga-have-stepped-up-their-bid-to-land-Manchester-City-striker-Emmanuel-Adebayor-on-loan-after-Real-Madrid-cooled-their-interest-article664977.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is interested in Liverpool defender Daniel Agger, who is unhappy at not being guaranteed first-team football.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/05/Ars*nal-plan-move-to-sign-10m-rated-liverpool-defender/)
West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami is set to move to Italian side Fiorentina.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3333059/West-hams-Behrami-set-for-Fiorentina.html)
Tottenham will use the funds from striker Robbie Keane's proposed switch to Birmingham to buy the £500,000 insurance necessary to convince Los Angeles Galaxy to release midfielder David Beckham on loan.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3333392/Tottenham-hope-to-fund-David-Beckham-deal-by-flogging-Robbie-Keane.html)
Birmingham City may be thwarted in their attempts to sign Tottenham's Keane as Spurs boss Harry Redknapp struggles to persuade Newcastle United to part with striker Andy Carroll.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1344444/Tottenham-Andy-Carroll-threatens-Robbie-Keanes-Birmingham-switch.html)
Liverpool are being linked with Newcastle United winger Wayne Routledge.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/05/liverpool-plan-8m-january-bid-for-newcastle-united-winger/#more-42881)
AC Milan are ready to offer forward Alexandre Pato to Manchester City to convince them to part with striker Mario Balotelli.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/05/chelsea-linked-with-25-5m-move-for-ac-milan-striker/)
Midfielder Lassana Diarra has opened the door to a move to Manchester United after telling Real Madrid he wants to leave.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4273/6/real-madrid-star-claims-hes-had-offer-man-united)
Ars*nal striker Carlos Vela is wanted on loan by Spanish side Valencia, with a view to a £2m permanent deal in the summer.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3333043/Valencia-eye-try-buy-deal-for-Ars*nals-Vela.html)
Barcelona defender Gabriel Milito could move to Blackburn on loan after he was offered to Rovers and West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Barcelonas-Argentina-international-defender-Gaby-Milito-could-be-heading-for-Blackburn-or-West-Ham-on-loan-article664943.html)
New Inter Milan manager Leonardo has made Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez his number one transfer target.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4279/5/inter-milan-offer-etoo-plus-cash-tevez)
West Ham are on the verge of missing out on Steve Sidwell, with fellow relegation battlers Wolves waiting in the wings to snap up the Aston Villa midfielder.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4275/8/wolves-ready-pip-west-ham-sidwell-signing)
Blackpool will bid £500,000 for Plymouth striker Bradley Wright-Phillips after Barnsley winger Adam Hammill's wage demands priced him out of a move to Bloomfield Road.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3333057/Blackpool-are-looking-to-sign-Plymouth-striker-Bradley-Wright-Phillips.html)
Championship leaders QPR are keen to take forward Benni McCarthy on loan from West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1344468/West-Hams-Benni-McCarthy-wanted-QPR-loan.html#ixzz1ACkMbvRS)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is ready to let transfer-seeking Chris Samba go to Aston Villa in a multi-million swap deal involving fellow defender James Collins.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-swap-Samba-for-Aston-Villa-defender-Collins-bring-back-Manchester-City-striker-Santa-Cruz-bid-for-Blackpool-playmaker-Adam-Villa-may-move-for-Spurs-defender-Walker-but-not-Chelsea-forward-Sturridge-article664929.html)
Celtic are close to agreeing a £1m deal for Brann Bergen's Norway international striker Erik Huseklepp. (Daily Record)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson and West Ham manager Avram Grant moved closer to losing their jobs after humiliating defeats on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1344489/Premier-League-sack-race-Roy-Hodgson-Avram-Grant-suffer-humiliating-defeat.html)
Hodgson is the bookmakers' favourite to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job followed by Grant. Chelsea's Carlo Ancelotti and Aston Villa's Gerard Houllier are third and fourth in the market. (Racing Post)
Manchester United's latest goalscoring sensation Javier Hernandez has revealed that the power of prayer is behind his dramatic rise to fame.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-s-latest-goalscoring-sensation-Javier-Hernandez-has-revealed-that-the-power-of-prayer-is-behind-his-dramatic-rise-to-fame-article665001.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson intends to allow goalkeepers Edwin van der Sar and Tomasz Kuszczak, defenders Wes Brown and Gary Neville, midfielder Owen Hargreaves and striker Michael Owen to leave Old Trafford in the summer. The Scot will then build his side around midfielder Anderson and right-back Rafael. (Daily Telegraph)
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is poised to fill the managerial vacancy at Championship strugglers Crystal Palace.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3333035/Eddie-Howe-ready-to-take-over-as-Crystal-Palace-boss.html)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp and Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham are being lined up as England's new managerial 'dream team'.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/David-Beckham-for-England-job-Exclusive-FA-in-talks-about-making-Goldenballs-No-2-to-manager-Harry-Redknapp-in-Dream-Team-to-replace-Fabio-Capello-article664999.html)
Sacked Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce wants to manage World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3333071/Sam-Allardyce-set-to-desert-us-for-Emirates.html)
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted Tottenham winger Gareth Bale will be his top transfer target in the summer.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/852516-gareth-bale-is-man-citys-top-summer-transfer-target-roberto-mancini#ixzz1Aqhubrdu)
Spanish giants Real Madrid are ready to end Emmanuel Adebayor's Manchester City nightmare by signing the striker on loan with a view to a permanent move in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Spanish-giants-Real-Madrid-are-ready-to-end-Emmanuel-Adebayors-Manchester-City-nightmare-by-signing-him-on-loan-with-view-to-a-permanent-move-in-the-summer-article671459.html)
Ars*nal's Spanish keeper Manuel Almunia and Russian forward Andrey Arshavin could both be about to leave the north London club.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/852528-manuel-almunia-and-andrei-arshavin-set-for-Ars*nal-transfer-exits#ixzz1Aqi3dZtW)
Meanwhile Ars*nal are set to re-sign England international defender Matthew Upson from West Ham, which could see the Hammers move for Newcastle centre-back Sol Campbell.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ars*nal-could-be-set-to-spark-a-defender-transfer-merry-go-round-after-a-shock-Carling-Cup-defeat-at-Championship-Ipswich-by-re-signing-Matthew-Upson-from-West-Ham-clearing-the-way-for-Hammers-to-snap-up-Newcastles-Sol-Campbell-article671581.html)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping to secure a long-term target - Lyon playmaker and France international Yoann Gourcuff this summer.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/12/manchester-united-set-sights-on-22m-french-international-playmaker/)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is set to make an offer for Blackpool captain and midfielder Charlie Adam who again impressed as the Tangerines beat his side on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://spursnetwork.com/forums/hhttp://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Kenny-Dalglish-set-for-shock-swoop-for-Blackpool-captain-Charlie-Adam-Exclusive-article671273.html)
FK Partizan midfielder Radosav Petrovic is attracting the interest of both Manchester United and Tottenham.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/852494-radosav-petrovic-attracting-interest-from-spurs-and-manchester-united#ixzz1AqhotHHo)
Holland international Ricky van Wolfswinkel's move to the Premier League will be delayed until the summer to allow the Utrecht forward time to recover from a collarbone injury.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4436/6/dutch-striker-will-not-make-january-move-tottenham-or-liverpool)
Chelsea and Liverpool's hopes of signing Roma defender Philippe Mexes have been hit by an injury crisis at AC Milan, the Serie A leaders now favourites to sign the 28-year-old French international.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4434/8/ac-milan-now-leading-chase-chelsea-and-liverpool-target)
Stoke City are lining up a £2m bid for Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1346629/Stoke-line-double-swoop-Villa-defender-Curtis-Davies-Huddersfield-winger-Pilkington.html)
Cardiff are considering a move to bring back West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon who has failed to agree a new contract with the Premier League club and will be free in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1346625/West-Ham-offer-trial-Brazilian-defender-Cardiff-eye-Danny-Gabbidon.html)
Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz is set to leave Eastlands and rejoin Blackburn Rovers.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/12/roque-santa-cruz-blackburn-rovers)
Blackpool are keen to sign Ars*nal midfielder Aaron Ramsey on loan.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4434/7/blackpool-ask-Ars*nal-ramsey-until-end-season)
Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony has hit out at Aston Villa's bid for goalkeeper Joe Lewis, saying he is going nowhere unless they offer a much bigger fee.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/league-one/4443/6/exclusive-%E2%80%93-posh-chairman-hits-out-villa-over-lewis-bid)
QPR want Blackburn's Jason Roberts to replace striker Jamie Mackie, who broke his leg at the weekend (Daily Express).
Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson says he wants to move to Celtic as soon as possible despite having signed a pre-contract agreement to join them in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345793/Kelvin-Wilson-wants-quit-Forest-Celtic-end-season.html)
Tottenham's Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale says he would like to play in a Great Britain 2012 Olympic football team despite the Football Association of Wales saying they are not interested in taking part.
Full story: Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/welsh-stand-firm-on-2012-team-as-bale-suggests-he-would-like-to-play-2183026.html#)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is considering dropping out-of-form star striker Didier Drogba for Saturday's match with Blackburn.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-manager-Carlo-Ancelotti-is-considering-dropping-out-of-form-star-striker-Didier-Drogba-for-Saturdays-clash-with-Blackburn-as-Chelsea-refuse-to-improve-their-16-5million-bid-for-Benfica-defender-David-Luiz-article671439.html)
Liverpool are in talks with Roma coach Claudio Ranieri and could offer the 59-year-old the managerial post at Anfield in the summer.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/12/liverpool-to-offer-claudio-ranieri-anfield-manager-post-in-june/)
Reynald Temarii, the former president of the Oceania Football Confederation, is confident of overturning his 12-month suspension from Fifa's executive committee for ethics violations. (Associated Press)
Derby insist manager Nigel Clough's job is safe despite a run of seven defeats in nine games that included being dumped out of the FA Cup by Crawley. Full story: Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/derby-keep-faith-in-clough-2183024.html)
John Hartson could start his managerial career at Newport County after Dean Holdsworth quit to take over at Aldershot. (Daily Mail).
Martin O'Neill has ruled himself out of the running as a possible successor to Avram Grant as West Ham manager, leaving Sam Allardyce and Chris Hughton in the frame if West Ham chose to make a change.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/222857/Avram-Grant-stays-as-Martin-O-Neill-says-no)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean says they will investigate claims El Hadji Diouf taunted QPR's Jamie Mackie as he lay on the ground with a broken leg in their FA Cup tie on Saturday.
Full story: The Sun (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
Black Cats boss Steve Bruce will turn DJ and play a mystery record over the Stadium Of Light's PA system to get his revenge on Newcastle if his Sunderland side win this weekend's Tyne-Wear derby.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sunderland-manager-Steve-Bruce-wants-to-turn-DJ-at-the-Stadium-of-Light-and-respond-to-Newcastles-taunts-about-their-derby-day-hammering-early-in-the-season-by-playing-a-mystery-song-over-the-PA-if-his-team-win-the-return-fixture-this-weekend-article671385.html)
Stoke striker Tuncay has put a video compilation of his goals on his Facebook page in an effort to try and find a new club.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/171754/Tuncay-hits-net/)
Former Rangers striker Nacho Novo says Ibrox boss Walter Smith is being a telephone agony aunt as he struggles at the foot of the Spanish league table with Sporting Gijon (Daily Record).
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"Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted Tottenham winger Gareth Bale will be his top transfer target in the summer."
...yeah, and Sofia Vergara is mine. Lemme know how that works out for ya, Roberto...
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mmmm sofa full of viagra needed all right
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give us Adebayor and Micah and you can have the ugly John Travolta, Mancheenee me ole pepper-grinder :up:
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"Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted Tottenham winger Gareth Bale will be his top transfer target in the summer."
...yeah, and Sofia Vergara is mine. Lemme know how that works out for ya, Roberto...
He was on sky sports news earlier, and he said he'd been miss quoted from an Italian newspaper
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"Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted Tottenham winger Gareth Bale will be his top transfer target in the summer."
...yeah, and Sofia Vergara is mine. Lemme know how that works out for ya, Roberto...
He was on sky sports news earlier, and he said he'd been miss quoted from an Italian newspaper
bollox he was misquoted.... he specifically said said that Bale was the only non-striker that could 'make a difference' and that he is the no.1 target, but for the summer... very specific indeedy
he's now backtracking cos he doesnt wannna get done for 'tapping-up'... the footy-equivalent to kerb-crawling...
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Ars*nal and Manchester United are preparing to move for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos. The Spain international is valued at £25m.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/19/Ars*nal-and-manchester-united-enter-bidding-war-to-sign-25m-real-madrid-star/)
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been cleared to approach his old club Monaco with a view to a cut-price £9m transfer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-striker-Emmanuel-Adebayor-has-been-given-the-green-light-for-talks-over-a-9million-move-back-to-Monaco-the-French-club-he-left-to-join-Ars*nal-in-January-2006-article677065.html)
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner suggests a bid for Ajax's star Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez may be affordable, even at about £25m.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/853163-luis-suarez-transfer-fee-affordable-says-liverpool-chairman#ixzz1BWRfYe7i)
Keisuke Honda's agent is to discuss the Japan international's future with Premier League clubs. Liverpool are leading the chase for the CSKA Moscow midfielder, but Ars*nal and Aston Villa are also interested.
Full story: sport.co.uk (http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/49351/Agent_Honda_meetings_confirmed_.aspx)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will approach his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson about signing Manchester United veteran Michael Owen this month as a replacement for Darren Bent.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/18/sunderland-to-make-2-5m-bid-to-sign-manchester-united-striker/)
Schalke 04 midfielder Ivan Rakitic is being chased by Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Bolton Wanderers and Everton. The Croatian will be out of contract in the summer.
Full story: sport.co.uk (http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/49374/Agent_confirms_EPL_quartet_chasing_New_Modric.aspx)
Aston Villa are ready to let unwanted midfielder Stephen Ireland join Newcastle on loan and are preparing a third bid for Blackpool playmaker Charlie Adam.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-are-ready-to-let-unwanted-midfielder-Stephen-Ireland-join-Newcastle-on-loan-and-are-preparing-a-third-bid-for-Blackpool-playmaker-Charlie-Adam-having-had-offers-of-2-5m-and-3-5m-rejected-over-the-past-fortnight-article677019.html)
Tessa Jowell, the former Olympic minister who retains a place on the London 2012 board, says West Ham's joint bid with Newham council to take over the Olympic stadium does fulfil the promises made in the bid book.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/19/olympic-stadium-west-ham-athletics)
Real Madrid have left troubled midfielder Lassana Diarra out of the squad for the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash with Atletico Madrid on Thursday.
Full story: Yahoo/Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/19012011/58/la-liga-diarra-dropped-copa-clash.html)
Manchester United have been warned off a summer move for Japanese star Shinji Kagawa, with Borussia Dortmund valuing him at £20m.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4606/7/man-united-stunned-dortmund-demand-%C2%A320m-kagawa)
Avram Grant has been handed no extra funds to recruit players, despite West Ham United's statement on Tuesday backing their under-pressure manager.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/19/west-ham-avram-grant)
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Chelsea's move for Benfica defender David Luiz is on the verge of collapse. The Blues are refusing to meet the Portuguese club's asking price of £30m.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3373465/Chelseas-move-for-Benfica-defender-David-Luiz-is-on-the-brink-of-collapse.html)
Liverpool have been given until Saturday to come up with the cash to buy Luis Suarez from Ajax. The Dutch club are holding out for £25m for their 24-year-old striker, but the Reds are hoping to pay about half that figure.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3373170/Liverpool-are-running-out-of-time-to-sign-Luis-Suarez.html)
Uruguayan Suarez, who impressed at last year's World Cup, is known to be keen to complete the move to Anfield, although the transfer may not go through now until summer at the earliest as Liverpool's owners are refusing to pay inflated prices in January.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/01/27/2325291/liverpool-to-make-final-move-for-ajax-star-luis-suarez-as-summer-)
Barcelona and Manchester United are vying for the signature of Ajax defender Gregor van der Wiel. The 22-year-old full-back won the Johan Cruyff award in 2010, a yearly accolade handed out to the best player in Dutch football.
Full story: Insidefutbol.com (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/01/27/barcelona-ready-to-rival-manchester-united-for-gregory-van-der-wiel-signature/36364/)
Turkish side Konyaspor have made an offer for Blackburn forward El-Hadji Diouf, although his agent says his first preference is to remain in England.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1350717/Blackburns-El-Hadji-Diouf-targeted-3m-raid-Turkish-Konyaspor.html)
Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu could make a shock return to the Premier League, with Newcastle keen on signing the 32-year-old, who was sacked by Chelsea in 2004 after testing positive for cocaine.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/853812-adrian-mutu-linked-with-shock-premier-league-return-at-newcastle)
Blackpool are eyeing up a move for Fulham midfielder Zoltan Gera as they prepare for Charlie Adam to leave Bloomfield Road.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/853766-zoltan-gera-considering-fulham-exit-as-blackpool-join-potential-suitors)
The Tangerines chairman, Karl Oyston, has told Adam to withdraw his transfer request and help the club stay in the Premier League.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3373479/Oyston-Charlie-Adam-must-stay-to-help-Blackpool.html)
But Blackpool's move for striker Jeremie Aliadiere, who is a free agent, has hit a snag and may be called off.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4779/1/ex-Ars*nal-strikers-move-blackpool-verge-collapse)
Bolton are poised to sign 21-year-old Ars*nal striker Carlos Vela on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ars*nal-striker-Carlos-Vela-permission-talks-Bolton-regarding-loan-move-article682839.html)
German side Werder Bremen want to sign Tottenham midfielder Nico Kranjcar, who is free to leave White Hart Lane, but he is thought to want to stay in England.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Spurs-Niko-Kranjcar-wanted-Werder-Bremen-but-he-hopes-join-Liverpool-if-Charlie-Adam-deal-fails-article682845.html)
Spurs striker Robbie Keane could be leaving White Hart Lane to join West Ham on loan, with a possible permanent move to follow in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Robbie-Keane-to-give-West-Ham-Carling-Cup-consolation-by-signing-on-loan-with-view-to-permanent-move-from-Tottenham-article683209.html)
Spurs have already agreed a deal with the Hammers for Keane to move to east London and they have approached Atletico Madrid over a £9m move for 31-year-old Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/01/26/2324822/fao-editor-tottenham-hold-talks-over-9m-move-for-diego-forlan-as-)
Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies could be on his way across town to bitter rivals Birmingham, with midfielder Sebastian Larsson going in the opposite direction.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Birmingham-to-hand-Aston-Villa-Seb-Larsson-and-1-5m-for-Curtis-Davies-article682831.html)
Liverpool defender Paul Konchesky could be offered a way out of his nightmare time at Anfield with a return to Fulham on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Paul-Konchesky-Liverpool-nightmare-could-end-loan-move-back-former-club-Fulham-article682857.html)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has revealed he will get a share of any profit made on the sale of Charlie Adam if the midfielder leaves the club.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3373601/Ian-Holloway-will-get-a-cut-of-any-Charlie-Adam-transfer-fee.html)
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists he is heading back to the Premier League. The Real Madrid boss reportedly said: "I've decided to return to England."
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3373643/Jose-Mourinho-insists-hes-heading-back-to-the-Premier-League.html)
Manchester United's 36-year-old midfielder Paul Scholes says he does not know if he will be playing football next season.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3372795/Paul-Scholes-mulls-over-retirement.html)
Sheffield Wednesday are lining up Notts County's Paul Ince as a possible successor to under-pressure manager Alan Irvine.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sheffield-Wednesday-manager-want-Paul-Ince-Notts-County-replace-Alan-Irvine-article682859.html)
Blackburn's on loan striker Roque Santa Cruz has released a charity single to help underprivileged children in his home country Paraguay. The 29-year-old recorded the song Let Your Love Shine with Dutch singer Beate Alexandra.
Full story: Roque Santa Cruz foundation (https://roquesantacruz.sellaband.com/en/projects/theroquesantacruzfoundation)
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Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar has ruled himself out of the running to become Edwin van der Sar's long-term replacement at Manchester United. Van der Sar announced in January he was going to retire from playing at the end of the season.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4965/0/cesar-rules-out-replacing-van-der-sar-man-united)
Chelsea will continue to spend lavishly in the summer as owner Roman Abramovich looks to strengthen his squad before Uefa's financial fair play rules kick in. The Blues are targeting Dutch right-back Gregory van der Wiel of Ajax, young Belgian internationals Eden Hazard from Lille and Romelu Lukaku of Anderlecht, Slovakia captain Marek Hamsik of Napoli and French winger Dimitri Payet of St Etienne.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelseas-spending-spree-will-continue-in-summer-2202411.html#)
Reports in France claim Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is determined to come to an early arrangement to bring Hazard to the Emirates Stadium in the summer and avoid a bidding war with the likes of Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Manchester United. Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/Ars*nal-set-to-move-early-to-secure-ligue-one-wonder-kid-services/19734)
Liverpool are hoping to beat off the challenge of Tottenham, Ars*nal and Manchester United to sign Werder Bremen winger Marko Marin.
Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/liverpool-target-bundesliga-star-as-their-next-big-recruit/19732)
Former Everton striker Francis Jeffers is being offered a surprise return to British football with Stuart McCall's Scottish Premier League side Motherwell after a spell in Australia with Newcastle Jets.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Francis-Jeffers-former-Everton-Ars*nal-England-striker-set-for-talks-with-Motherwell-also-wanted-MLS-New-England-Revolution-article688597.html)
Manchester City failed with a £4m deadline day bid for Belgium international winger Yassine El Ghanassy.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1353035/Manchester-City-failed-4m-deadline-day-bid-Gent-winger-Yassine-El-Ghanassy.html)
Michael Stewart, recently released by Genclerbirligi, was being lined up as Charlie Adam's replacement at Blackpool if the Scotland midfielder was sold in the January transfer window. (Various)
Celtic have been accused by Mainz and Aalborg of wrecking Morten Rasmussen's move to the Danish club by blundering with the paperwork that would have allowed the striker to switch loan clubs. (Various)
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has branded Fernando Torres a "fake and a fraud who has spat in the faces of the Liverpool supporters who idolised him" following the Spaniard's £50m move to Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1353044/Chelseas-Fernando-Torres-slammed-ex-Liverpool-striker-John-Aldridge.html)
Ars*nal defender Laurent Koscielny claims his team are the only genuine title challengers to Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-Laurent-Koscielny-says-they-are-the-only-genuine-title-challengers-to-Manchester-United-writing-off-Manchester-City-Chelsea-article688603.html)
Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing has urged the club to offer veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel a new deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-Brad-Friedel-will-play-on-at-40-if-club-follow-Stewart-Downings-advice-and-offer-record-setting-keeper-new-deal-article688665.html)
QPR manager Neil Warnock has claimed Adel Taarabt blew his chance of a potential big-money move to Manchester United after showing his petulant side during a recent match against Hull City.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/854403-adel-taarabt-manchester-united-transfer-off-after-strop-neil-warnock#ixzz1CqX2xZqv)
Wolves striker Steven Fletcher insists he does want his international career to continue, just 24 hours after he told Scotland manager Craig Levein he did not want to play in next week's Nations Cup clash against Northern Ireland.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/2011/02/03/i-want-my-scotland-carer-to-continue-pleads-steven-fletcher-on-twitter-24-hours-after-snubbing-craig-levein-by-text-86908-22895721/)
Dundee United are raging that the postponement of Wednesday's Scottish Premier League game in Inverness was delayed until the match referee had driven 170 miles from Glasgow. (Various)
Manchester United defender Gary Neville, who announced his retirement from playing on Wednesday, will be offered a coaching role at the club but he is also rumoured to be wanted by Sky Sports as one of their pundits.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-Gary-Neville-set-to-join-club-coaching-staff-after-announcing-end-of-602-game-career-article688675.html)
Neville decided to retire after finding out he had been left out of United's 25-man Champions League squad.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352989/Gary-Neville-retires-Manchester-United.html)
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Manchester City are likely to lose £10m on striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who looks set to make his loan move to Real Madrid permanent in a £15m deal.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/176147/Manchester-City-take-10m-hit-on-Adebayor/)
Ars*nal and Manchester United will have to smash the British record transfer fee for a goalkeeper if they want to sign Liverpool's Pepe Reina. The Spain international has a release clause of £20m in his Anfield contract.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1355343/Ars*nal-Manchester-United-pay-20m-prise-Pepe-Reina-Liverpool.html)
Blackburn Rovers have opened negotiations with AZ Alkmaar for their £6m-rated Sweden international midfielder Rasmus Elm.
Full story: Talksport.com (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/5145/3/blackburn-open-talks-over-%C2%A36million-az-alkmaar-star)
Turkish side Galatasaray are keen on Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou and could offer £9.4m for the Ivory Coast international.
Full story: Imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Galatasaray-chase-Chelsea-striker-Salomon-Kalou/13154/)
Roman Pavlyuchenko's agent has denied the Russian striker wants to quit Tottenham, although Spartak Moscow are believed to be leading the chase for him.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1355261/pav.html)
Newcastle face a battle to keep hold of winger Jonas Gutierrez at the end of the season as the Argentine midfielder is a big-money target for Italian club Lazio.
Full story: Talksport.com (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/5144/8/newcastle-could-lose-gutierrez-lazio-line-move)
Meanwhile, the Magpies have targeted Wolves striker Kevin Doyle as a possible summer replacement for Andy Carroll, who joined Liverpool in January.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/06/newcastle-united-to-use-frugal-budget-to-make-wise-bid-for-9m-rated-wolves-striker-kevin-doyle/)
Bolton striker Johan Elmander is another forward on Newcastle manager Alan Pardew's wanted list. The Sweden international is available on a free transfer in the summer.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/855079-johan-elmander-approached-by-newcastle-over-summer-transfer#ixzz1DU5cQCs2)
Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, currently on loan at Sunderland, could make his stay at the Stadium of Light permanent if Black Cats boss Steve Bruce can meet City's £8m asking price.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/176133/NED-SEES-LIGHT/)
Fulham are among the Premier League clubs lining up summer bids for £12.5m-rated Freiburg striker Papiss Demba Cisse.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fulham-transfer-news-Freiburg-ready-to-sell-striker-Papiss-Demba-Cisse-a-January-window-target-for-Fulham-in-the-summer-article694283.html)
Championship side Leicester City have made a fresh attempt to sign Chelsea defender Jeffrey Bruma on loan after missing out on the Dutchman in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-transfer-news-Leicester-have-made-new-bid-to-take-teen-defender-Jeffrey-Bruma-on-loan-article694293.html)
Liverpool first team coach Steve Clarke says England defender Glen Johnson has been "re-energised" following a positional switch to left-back.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/johnson-reenergised-on-the-left-says-clarke-2209727.html)
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce, new head of elite development Gareth Southgate and goalkeeping assistant Ray Clemence will be consulted by the Football Association's Club England board to pick England manager Fabio Capello's eventual successor. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is a doubt for next week's Champions League last-16 tie against AC Milan at the San Siro after suffering a setback in his rehabilitation from a back injury.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/09/tottenham-gareth-bale-injury-milan)
Although Spurs manager Harry Redknapp said Bale is not for sale, the 63-year-old believes the Wales international would be worth at least £50m in the current transfer market.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/855044-gareth-bale-valued-at-50m-by-harry-redknapp#ixzz1DVDZuGq6)
Manchester United defender Gary Neville, who ended his playing career last week, believes Brazilian right-back Rafael is "going to be United's right-back for many years".
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1355121/Gary-Neville-says-Rafael-capable-Manchester-United-role.html#ixzz1DV0Ht7PU)
Manchester City's Serbian defender Alexander Kolarov says his traumatic childhood, when he experienced Nato bombings of his home city of Belgrade in 1999, has given him the strength and determination to succeed in England.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/8313941/Manchester-Citys-Aleksandar-Kolarov-eager-to-get-one-over-on-Manchester-United-rival-Nemanja-Vidic.html)
The sale of Joleon Lescott for a fee of about £24m to Manchester City helped Everton avoid losses of £22m in the financial year ending 31 May 2010.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/10/everton-accounts-joleon-lescott-manchester-city)
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor admits he must overtake new signing Darren Bent to regain his place as first-choice striker.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3402232/Gabby-Agbonlahor-admits-he-is-playing-second-fiddle-to-Darren-Bent-at-Aston-Villa.html)
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni believes Darron Gibson should quit Manchester United to further his career.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/09/darron-gibson-giovanni-trapattoni-ireland)
Aston Villa's Marc Albrighton says England Under-21 team-mate and Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran "is the future of English football".
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/228211/Marc-Albrighton-hails-Josh-McEachran-as-England-s-future)
The average Premier League fan travels 1,960 miles a season to follow their club, a study has shown. West Brom fans travel the furthest at 3,290 miles. (The Sun)
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Tottenham are set to beat Italian teams AC Milan, Roma and Juventus for the signature of Seville's Brazil international striker Luis Fabiano, who is valued at £14m.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3416069/Tottenham-ready-to-pinch-Luis-Fabiano-from-under-AC-Milans-noses.html)
England winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is resigned to leaving Manchester City this summer after almost departing on loan during the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-transfer-news-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-is-resigned-to-leaving-club-this-summer-after-almost-departing-on-loan-during-winter-transfer-window-article700079.html)
Liverpool are in a five-way chase for St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi, with Roma, Juventus, Fiorentina and Schalke also in the hunt.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/5300/5/liverpool-face-five-way-fight-st-etienne-star)
Inter Milan are poised to make a move for Tottenham midfielder Sandro following his stunning performance against their arch rivals AC Milan in the Champions League this week.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/5308/9/inter-set-shock-swoop-spurs-star)
Blackburn are planning an audacious £20m summer move for Roma striker Mirko Vucinic.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-transfer-news-New-owners-Venkys-are-planning-an-audacious-20m-summer-move-for-Roma-striker-Mirko-Vucinic-article700135.html)
Liverpool are lining up a £10m move for Lille forward Gervinho this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/5304/9/liverpool-lining-%C2%A310m-bid-lille-star)
Blackburn are willing to let flop midfielder Herold Goulon leave on a free transfer just months after signing him.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-transfer-news-Steve-Kean-is-willing-to-let-midfielder-Herold-Goulon-leave-on-a-free-transfer-just-months-after-predecessor-Sam-Allardyce-gave-him-a-two-year-contract-article700211.html)
Tottenham's unsettled striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is a big-money target for Sunderland this summer.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/855766-roman-pavlyuchenko-to-be-big-money-target-for-cash-rich-sunderland#ixzz1EA8SlFGv)
West Brom sporting director Dan Ashworth says the club made bids for 29 strikers during the January transfer window. (Daily Star)
Manchester United will demand left-back Marcelo from Real Madrid as part of any deal to take Patrice Evra to the Bernabeu.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/16/manchester-united-linked-with-surprise-25m-real-madrid-swap-offer/)
Russian club Volga expect Marc Crosas to complete a medical and sign a three-year contract to complete the midfielder's £300,000 move from Celtic. (Various)
Dundee player-manager Barry Smith says he is not surprised that midfielder Craig Forsyth is being targeted by Hibernian, Motherwell and St Johnstone. (the Sun)
The agent of Gennaro Gattuso has claimed the Italian was verbally provoked by Tottenham coach Joe Jordan before retaliating with a head-butt in the Champions League last-16 match on Tuesday.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/8329307/AC-Milan-captain-Gennaro-Gattuso-blames-Tottenhams-Joe-Jordan-for-provoking-San-Siro-flashpoint.html)
Tottenham striker Peter Crouch says Spurs are genuine contenders for the Champions League following their 1-0 win over AC Milan at the San Siro.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/16/peter-crouch-tottenham-champions-league)
Spurs team-mate Vedran Corluka fears he could be out for the season following a two-footed tackle from Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3416124/Vedran-Corluka-and-Jonathan-Woodgate-out-for-the-season.html)
Qatar Holdings, the company owned by the Qatar Royal family, says it is not in discussions to buy Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8329412/Qatar-Holdings-denies-making-bid-for-Manchester-United-to-quell-persistent-speculation.html)
Former Ars*nal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has risked the wrath of Gunners fans by urging skipper Cesc Fabregas to quit the club for Real Madrid.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/5308/7/adebayor-urges-fabregas-quit-Ars*nal-madrid)
Promising Manchester City Ivorian youngster Abdul Razak is waiting to discover whether he will be allowed to remain in the UK by the Home Office. (the Times)
Liverpool teenage striker Raheem Sterling was nicknamed "The Magician" by QPR's head of youth development because of his talent during his time at Loftus Road.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1357649/Raheem-Sterlings-goals-Liverpool-v-Southend--video.html)
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville is to blood the new generation at Old Trafford by coaching the club's youngsters.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1357733/Gary-Neville-blood-new-generation-Old-Trafford-coaching-Manchester-United-youngsters.html)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says the Champions League is a bigger priority for the Blues than the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-Frank-Lampard-has-confirmed-the-Champions-League-is-a-bigger-priority-for-club-than-the-Premier-League-article700243.html)
Plymouth players are to engage in further Professional Footballers' Association talks as January wages remain unpaid.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1357714/Plymouth-players-engage-PFA-talks-January-wages-remain-unpaid.html)
Hamilton manager Billy Reid has accused the Scottish Premier League of treating his club as second-class citizens after their match away to Dundee United was postponed two hours before kick-off. (Daily Record)
Aberdeen forward Sone Aluko has accused captain Paul Hartley of costing their side a point against Motherwell - and possibly a top-six finish - by being sent off during Tuesday's 2-1 defeat. (Daily Record)
A delegation from Mexican club Santos Laguna are visiting Celtic this week to finalise a feeder-club arrangement with the Glasgow outfit. (Daily Mail)
England's footballers have added charities Help for Heroes and Cancer Research UK to their good causes list.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1357718/Charles-Sale-Box-seat-Champions-League-final-Thatll-4-000.html)
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Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is keen to tempt Barcelona winger Victor Vazquez to the Emirates Stadium. The 24-year-old, who plays primarily for Barcelona B, is a free agent in June.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3443167/Ars*nal-want-another-young-Barcelona-star-just-days-after-boss-Arsene-Wenger-was-forced-to-defend-the-clubs-alleged-immoral-pursuit-of-Nou-Camp-kid-Jon-Toral.html)
Manchester United are monitoring Athletic Bilbao's Spainish international striker Fernando Llorente. His buy-out clause is £34m and he will only leave for one of Europe's elite clubs, with Real Madrid also keen.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1362335/Manchester-United-Athletic-Bilbao-striker-Fernando-Llorentes-34m-buy-clause.html)
Udinese chairman Franco Soldati says a bid of about £25.4m has been made for striker Alexis Sanchez. The 22-year-old has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea but Soldati refused to identify the bidder. (Sky Italia)
Injury-plagued England midfielder Owen Hargreaves is set to leave Manchester United on a free transfer in the summer after the club decided against offering him a new contract.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/03/03/2376973/owen-hargreaves-will-leave-manchester-united-on-a-free)
Chelsea will have to move swiftly to set up a summer deal for Brazilian playmaker Paulo Ganso after his club Santos promised to double his wages if he signed a new contract with them until 2016. The 21-year-old is also a target for both Milan clubs as well as Lyon.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1362350/Chelsea-target-Paulo-Ganso-close-new-Santos-deal.html)
Liverpool are keeping an eye on Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson amid growing concern that they could lose current stopper Pepe Reina to Manchester United or Ars*nal this summer.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8357390/Liverpool-monitoring-Paul-Robinson-amid-concerns-of-Manchester-United-or-Ars*nal-move-for-Pepe-Reina.html)
Barcelona have joined Ars*nal and Manchester United in the race to sign highly-rated Southampton midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. (Daily Star)
Newcastle are interested in signing 30-year-old former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise from Roma as a replacement for Jose Enrique, who could be on his way to Anfield.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-Newcastle-transfer-news-Newcastle-are-lining-up-ex-Anfield-star-John-Arne-Riise-of-Roma-to-replace-Jose-Enrique-who-is-being-linked-with-a-move-to-Liverpool-article709995.html)
The Football Association wants Manchester United's TV station MUTV to send them the recording in which manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticises referee Martin Atkinson following his club's 2-1 defeat by Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/The-FA-want-Manchester-United-in-house-TV-station-MUTV-to-drop-Alex-Ferguson-in-it-by-sending-them-the-tape-of-him-allegedly-calling-ref-Martin-Atkinson-unfair-article710075.html)
Ferguson is facing the possibility of a minimum two-match touchline ban for his comments. FA lawyers are deliberating over whether to open proceedings against the Red Devils boss, while United have already spoken to their own legal advisers and Ferguson has indicated he intends to plead not guilty if he is to face disciplinary action for the fifth time in as many years.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/mar/02/sir-alex-ferguson-the-fa)
Referee Mark Clattenburg was involved in another controversial incident on Wednesday as Manchester City beat Aston Villa to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. Clattenburg, who was criticised for failing to send off Wayne Rooney when the Manchester United striker clashed with Wigan's James McCarthy on Saturday, infuriated Villa players by showing only a yellow card when City striker Mario Balotelli appeared to catch midfielder Chris Herd in the face with an outstretched arm.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1362378/Referee-Mark-Clattenburg-spot-Mario-Balotelli-elbow.html)
Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is confident he can shrug off his hamstring injury to play against Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on 8 March.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1362342/Ill-Barcelona-vows-Ars*nal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas.html)
Everton striker Yakubu, who is currently on loan at Leicester, wants to sign a permanent deal with the Foxes if they are promoted to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-transfer-news-Striker-Yakubu-has-told-Leicester-he-will-sign-a-permanent-deal-with-them-if-they-are-promoted-to-the-Premier-League-article709997.html)
West Ham's bid to take over the Olympic stadium is set to be rubber-stamped by the government and London mayor Boris Johnson on Thursday.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/mar/02/west-ham-olympic-stadium-barry-hearn)
Hammers skipper Matthew Upson says his 21-year-old defensive colleague James Tomkins has what it takes to play for England.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-captain-Matthew-Upson-believes-fellow-Hammers-defender-James-Tomkins-has-the-potential-to-be-an-England-star-article709973.html)
The Football Association of Wales has apologised and expressed its regret over an embarrassing error which has forced the English FA to ask England fans to return 951 tickets for this month's Euro 2012 qualifier in Cardiff.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/mar/02/welsh-fa-england-ticket)
Former Tottenham manager Ossie Ardiles and Peter Taylor, who left Bradford last week, are vying to become the new Swindon boss after Danny Wilson resigned from the struggling League One club on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ossie-Ardiles-and-Peter-Taylor-are-battling-it-out-to-replace-Danny-Wilson-as-Swindon-boss-article710045.html)
The Manchester United squad clubbed together to buy team-mate Ryan Giggs a £5,000 drum kit for his 20th anniversary as a Red Devils player. (Daily Star)
West Brom defender Jonas Olsson is considering buying Stoke a new photo frame. The Swede apologised after smashing a picture in the tunnel following the Baggies' 1-1 draw at the Britannia Stadium on Monday and said: "I'll replace it - and I thought of [home products store] IKEA. It was heated at the end of the game after our equaliser. I didn't go berserk. I hit my arm against a wall and hit the frame. It was a team picture of Stoke and they thought it was disrespectful. I can agree on that."
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3443130/WEST-BROMS-Jonas-Olsson-says-he-considered-buying-Stoke-a-new-photo-frame-from-IKEA.html)
Deportivo Pereira defender Luis Moreno has apologised after the owl he kicked off the pitch in a Colombian league match died.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/The-live-owl-mascot-booted-off-the-pitch-by-Deportivo-Pereira-defender-Luis-Moreno-during-a-match-in-the-Colombian-league-has-died-after-a-30-hour-battle-to-save-its-life-article710150.html)
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As im back online I will update the paper talk again :up:
Inter Milan are keen to swap Brazilian defender Maicon for Carlos Tevez but Manchester City do not agree with the Italian club's valuations of the players.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-Carlos-Tevez-target-for-Inter-Milan-in-one-for-one-swap-full-back-Maicon-article780687.html)
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has pleaded with his club Inter Milan to sanction a move to Manchester City after falling out with the Inter management. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2022130/Samuel-Etoo-keen-joining-Manchester-City.html)
Ars*nal target Juan Manuel Mata is likely to stay with Valencia, according to the club's manager Unai Emery.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9508/3/valencia-boss-emery-tells-Ars*nal-mata-staying)
Chelsea will step up their efforts to land Spurs midfielder Luka Modric this week by tabling a £30m bid for the Croatian.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-convinced-Tottenham-close-cracking-over-Luka-Modric-will-make-improved-30m-bid-article780686.html)
Tottenham are interested in bringing Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra to White Hart Lane but insist a clause offering the Spanish club first option to buy Gareth Bale would not be agreed upon.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-in-talks-Real-Madrid-Lassana-Diarra-but-insist-any-deal-will-not-include-option-on-Gareth-Bale-article780688.html)
Spurs appear to have ruled out a move for Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton but could challenge rivals Ars*nal for Blackburn defender Chris Samba. Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9501/5/tottenham-target-duo-not-barton-chase)
Jose Enrique will follow Joey Barton and Kevin Nolan out of Newcastle after Liverpool agreed a £10m deal for the Spanish defender. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2021737/Joey-Barton-followed-Jose-Enrique-Newcastle.html)
Manchester United could turn their attention to Borussia Dortmund's German international midfielder Mario Gotze if their pursuit of Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder fails.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/03/man-united-boss-to-make-move-for-german-teenager-if-pursuit-of-wesley-sneijder-fails/)
QPR have offered Liverpool's Joe Cole the chance to stay in the Premier League on a season-long loan.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/03/joe-cole-liverpool-qpr-loan)
Reading boss Brian McDermott insists there have been no bids from Leicester for Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/championship/9508/2/exclusive-%E2%80%93-mcdermott-no-bid-leicester-long)
Manchester City are planning a move for Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen as understudy to Joe Hart, which could lead the Potters to Wigan's Chris Kirkland.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Stoke-set-sell-keeper-Thomas-Sorensen-Manchester-City-2m-replace-him-Chris-Kirkland-of-Wigan-article780692.html)
Wolves and QPR are thought to be competing for the signature of German midfielder Thomas Hitzlpserger, who was released by West Ham.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/871212-thomas-hitzlsperger-to-spark-tug-of-war-between-wolves-and-qpr#ixzz1TylXvGxc) Sevilla are leading the race to sign Tottenham's out-of-favour forward Gio Dos Santos. Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9507/5/sevilla-emerge-favourites-sign-spurs-outcast)
Manchester legend United Eric Cantona has taken a huge swipe at homesick Manchester City stars Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli. Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3732007/Eric-Cantona-has-blasted-homesick-Manchester-City-duo-Carlos-Tevez-and-Mario-Balotelli.html)
Barcelona president Sandro Rossell has reportedly sent Ars*nal captain Cesc Fabregas a text message telling him to 'keep calm' at Ars*nal, as the two clubs continue to negotiate the midfielder's transfer. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/871278-cesc-fabregas-received-secret-text-messages-from-barcelona-president)
Joey Barton could end up staying at Newcastle United for the remainder of his contract as he awaits an offer from a club prepared to sign him on a free transfer. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2022175/Joey-Barton-rattles-Newcastle-threat-stay.html)
Liverpool's new £20m signing Jordan Henderson has urged fans at Anfield not to compare him with Steven Gerrard.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9507/0/henderson-dont-call-me-new-gerrard)
Teenager Max Lonsdale, released by Macclesfield Town last season, has earned himself a trial at Manchester United after sending a DVD of himself in action to Sir Alex Ferguson.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/871211-dvd-secures-league-two-reject-max-lonsdale-trial-at-manchester-united#ixzz1TynklkSD)
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Chelsea will offer Yossi Benayoun to Spurs as they try to seal the signing of Luka Modric.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2024249/Yossi-Luka-Chelsea-offer-Benayoun-Spurs-seal-Modric-deal.html)
Carlos Tevez is set to move to Inter Milan on loan - if the Serie A club sell Samuel Eto'o to Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9753/2/inter-milan-target-tevez-loan-deal-etoo-set-exit)
Eto'o has agreed personal terms with Anzhi Makhachkala - and will become the highest-paid player in the world on wages of £300,000 a week.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Inter-Milan-Samuel-Eto-o-set-300-000-per-week-move-Anzhi-Makhachkala-making-him-worlds-best-paid-player-article783604.html)
Swansea want to bolster their forward line with the free-transfer signing of France veteran David Trezeguet.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2024418/Swansea-plot-David-Trezeguet.html)
Tottenham may turn their attention to Villarreal's Giuseppe Rossi again as Athletic Bilbao are unwilling to accept an offer for Fernando Llorente.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/10/tottenham-athletic-bilbao-fernando-llorente)
Stoke are set to capitalise on Joey Barton's fall-out with Newcastle by offering the midfielder wages of £60,000 a week.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Stoke-in-talks-sign-Joey-Barton-on-free-transfer-from-Newcastle-ready-pay-him-60k-per-week-article783598.html)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has urged Sunderland fans not to heckle Jordan Henderson when the two sides meet on the opening day of the season.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/10/liverpool-sunderland-jordan-henderson-kenny-dalglish)
Chelsea may be without Fernando Torres for the start of the season after he suffered concussion in Spain's 2-1 defeat by Italy on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8694469/Fernando-Torres-could-miss-start-of-Chelseas-season-after-injury-in-Spain-match.html)
Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has said the riots in Tottenham have left the club "living in fear" - while Roman Pavlyuchenko has banned his wife from returning to Britain.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-players-living-in-fear-after-riots-in-area-says-Heurelho-Gomes-as-Roman-Pavlyuchenko-bans-wife-from-returning-UK-from-Russia-article783599.html)
Spanish player Javi Poves has quit La Liga club Sporting Gijon, saying he is taking a stance against a sport he describes as "rotten".
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/la-liga/8694150/Sporting-Gijon-defender-Javi-Poves-quits-rotten-game-in-disgust-and-calls-on-top-players-to-help-others.html)
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Chelsea have had a £22m bid for Valencia winger Juan Mata rejected by the Spanish club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2027189/Chelsea-fall-short-22m-bid-Valencia-ace-Juan-Mata.html)
Chelsea are also in negotiations with Porto to sign midfielder Joao Moutinho and defender Alvaro Pereira.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8707741/Chelsea-planning-swoop-for-Joao-Moutinho-and-Alvaro-Pereira.html)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted for the first time that midfielder Luka Modric, a target of Chelsea, could be sold.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-struggling-hang-onto-Luka-Modric-as-Chelsea-prepare-new-35m-bid-admits-Harry-Redknapp-article786597.html)
West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie has alerted Ars*nal and Tottenham to his availability by declaring he would only quit the Baggies for a "top club".
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/872646-peter-odemwingie-opens-the-door-to-Ars*nal-or-tottenham-move#ixzz1VKCSIlUT)
Ars*nal are holding meetings with Lazio striker Mauro Zarate, according to the player's agent and brother.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9945/3/zarate-agent-claims-Ars*nal-talks-lazio-star)
Manchester United have switched their attention to £20m rated Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Goetze after becoming frustrated in their attempt to sign Inter Milan's playmaker Wesley Sneijder.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/264906/264906)
Sir Alex Ferguson would rather sell reserve striker Mame Biram Diouf than loan him out again, after he spent last season at Blackburn Rovers. Fulham and Everton are interested but the £6m asking price is putting them off.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-willing-sell-Mame-Biram-Diouf-but-want-6m-for-striker-linked-Blackburn-Everton-Fulham-article786609.html)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is to offer £10m plus striker David Ngog and striker Raheem Sterling on loan to clinch the signature of Bolton defender Gary Cahill.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3758681/Liverpool-close-on-a-deal-for-Boltons-Gary-Cahill.html)
Liverpool are also said to be lining up a £13m bid for Stoke central defender Ryan Shawcross.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/265698/Stoke-boss-Tony-Pulis-Ryan-Shawcross-is-staying-)
Out-of-favour Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz is desperate to leave Eastlands, with Leeds in the race for his signature.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/championship/9939/8/manchester-city-outcast-shock-target-leeds)
Fulham boss Martin Jol has made a £1.4m bid for Porto defender Miguel Lopes. Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3758679/Fulham-have-made-a-14million-bid-for-Portos-Miguel-Lopes.html)
QPR and Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race for Manchester City winger Shaun-Wright Phillips. PSG have offered £2.5m for Wright-Phillips, who is also wanted by Bolton, Stoke and Wigan.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2027204/QPR-Paris-Saint-Germain-chasing-Manchester-City-winger-Shaun-Wright-Phillips.html)
West Ham are looking to sell midfielder Scott Parker and striker Carlton Cole to QPR and Fulham respectively.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/QPR-bid-4m-Scott-Parker-West-Ham-skipper-while-Fulham-linked-Carlton-Cole-Hammers-striker-article786589.html)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to miss the Gunners' crucial Champions League qualifying play-off second leg at Udinese next Wednesday with the ankle injury he suffered in pre-season.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2027224/Jack-Wilshere-piles-agony-Ars*nal-Arsene-Wenger-looks-Per-Mertesacker.html)
Birmingham defender Scott Dann could jeopardise a switch to Ars*nal if he plays for the Blues in the Europa League tonight. Dann would then be ineligible to appear for Ars*nal in the Champions League group stages should they qualify.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3758588/Birmingham-risk-jeopardising-Scott-Danns-big-money-move-to-Ars*nal.html)
England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce is considering a call-up for new Ars*nal signing Carl Jenkinson. The 19-year-old full-back has played for Finland at Under-19 and Under-21 level but he can still be selected by England provided he does not make a Finland senior appearance.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2027215/England-U21s-grab-Carl-Jenkinson-Ars*nal-teenager-continues-stellar-rise.html)
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Chelsea are to lodge an improved bid for Alvaro Pereira after Porto rejected an opening offer of £16.6m for the Uruguay international, with the Londoners considering selling Florent Malouda to Juventus for a knockdown fee as they continue to reshape their squad.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/24/alvaro-pereira-chelsea-florent-malouda)
The Blues are also reportedly planning a final offer for their long-term target Luka Modric, in which Tottenham will be offered £30m - plus midfielder Yossi Benayoun - and as a further enticement, striker Daniel Sturridge on a season-long loan.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/22/chelsea-to-make-final-30m-plus-double-player-swap-offer-for-tottenham-star-luka-modric/)
QPR are ready to hand midfielder Joey Barton a three-year deal at £60,000 a week to land him on a free from Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/QPR-offer-Joey-Barton-3million-a-year-three-season-deal-move-from-Newcastle-on-free-transfer-article789975.html)
Ars*nal have had a loan bid rejected for Real Madrid midfielder Kaka.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2029795/Ars*nal-fail-Kaka-loan-Real-Madrid-insist-permanent-deal-Brazilian.html)
Blackburn are planning a move for Ajax striker Mounir El Hamdaoui, the Morocco international who had a brief and unsuccessful spell at Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Blackburn-target-Ajax-striker-Mounir-El-Hamdaoui-Steve-Kean-flies-Holland-work-on-2-5m-deal-article789833.html)
Man United are reportedly considering a late bid to sign Santos midfielder Ganso as Sir Alex Ferguson looks to further strengthen his midfield.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/24/man-united-show-interest-in-25m-rated-brazilian-starlet-ganso/)
New QPR owner Tony Fernandes is hopeful the club will make up to five new signings by the close of the transfer window.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1018/57/exclusive-%E2%80%93-fernandes-%E2%80%98we%E2%80%99re-looking-sign-four-or-five-players%E2%80%99)
Ars*nal's hopes of landing Eden Hazard from Lille appear to be over, with the French club insisting the Belgian playmaker wants to stay at the club.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1017/46/Ars*nals-hopes-signing-hazard-summer-all-over)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been chasing Inter Milan full-back Davide Santon. Liverpool, Manchester City and Ars*nal have also been tracking the Italy international this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-chasing-Davide-Santon-Inter-Milan-full-back-who-has-played-for-Italy-already-at-age-20-article789840.html)
Ars*nal will face competition for the signature of Maura Zarate from Inter Milan should Lazio decide to cash in on the striker.
Full story: Fanatix (http://www.fanatix.com/news/Ars*nal-to-battle-inter-milan-over-transfer-of-argentina-hitman-923/)
Fulham manager Martin Jol is set to make a move for Juventus striker Amauri as he looks to improve his side's options up front.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1017/43/fulham-boss-jol-turns-attention-juventus-striker)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini wants Daniele de Rossi to join Samir Nasri in a midfield dream-team.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873316-daniele-de-rossi-targeted-by-man-city-as-mancini-looks-to-continue-spending#ixzz1Vxr3cIvz)
Parma midfielder Danilo Pereira is attracting interest from Premier League sides, including Liverpool and Ars*nal, according to reports in Italy.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1017/07/Ars*nal-and-liverpool-tracking-parma-starlet)
Ars*nal are monitoring the situation of Raul Albiol at Real Madrid after Valencia made a recent enquiry for the out-of-favour centre-back.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873339-raul-albiol-interesting-Ars*nal-as-real-madrid-consider-sale#ixzz1VxqTlfDF)
Samir Nasri has revealed that Ars*nal legend Patrick Vieira convinced him to join Manchester City.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1019/20/nasri-vieira-convinced-me-join-manchester-city)
The French midfielder also made a parting shot at the Gunners funs, saying they were "not as passionate since they moved from Highbury."
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Samir-Nasri-leaves-Ars*nal-with-dig-at-fans-claiming-new-club-Manchester-Citys-supporters-more-passionate-article789949.html)
Harry Redknapp believes he can reignite Joe Cole's career with Tottenham and has urged the former West Ham midfielder to end his unhappy spell at Liverpool and join him at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/207750/Harry-Redknapp-in-Joe-Cole-plea/)
Meanwhile Redknapp has urged Spurs fans not to barrack unsettled midfielder Luka Modric, who is still set on a move to Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-fans-told-not-boo-Luka-Modric-over-Chelsea-transfer-talk-during-Hearts-clash-by-Harry-Redknapp-article789890.html)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has warned regular central defensive pairing Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic they face a battle to win back their places in the first-choice line-up.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3772821/Alex-Ferguson-warns-Rio-Ferdinand-and-Nemanja-Vidic.html)
Uruguayan side Montevideo Wanderers could be forced to hand a lengthy suspension to Brazilian striker Diogo for slapping a linesman after being sent off.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/873357-montevideo-wanderers-striker-diogo-vents-fury-at-linesman-with-face-slap#ixzz1VyEtOr13)
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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp last night revealed Spurs turned down a £40m bid from Chelsea for midfielder Luka Modric.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3787174/Tottenham-relief-as-Luka-Modric-stays.html)
Spurs striker Peter Crouch only agreed to move to Stoke after being warned he may not make Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad that has to be selected by 1700 BST on Friday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Peter-Crouch-joining-Stoke-after-warning-may-not-make-Tottenham-25-man-squad-for-Premier-League-article793956.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle responded to Tottenham interest in defender Gary Cahill by asking for Spurs striker Jermain Defoe in exchange.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Bolton-slammed-door-shut-on-Tottenham-bid-Gary-Cahill-by-asking-Jermain-Defoe-in-exchange-article793967.html)
Mikel Arteta forced through a dramatic last-gasp deadline day move from Everton by taking a £10,000 a week pay-cut to secure his move to Ars*nal.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3787233/Mikel-Arteta-takes-pay-cut-to-join-Ars*nal.html)
Wales striker Craig Bellamy accepted a 50% cut in his Manchester City wages to sign for a second spell at Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/Craig%20Bellamy%20has%20accepted%20a%2050%%20cut%20in%20his%20Manchester%20City%20wages%20to%20sign%20for%20a%20second%20spell%20at%20Liverpool:)
Liverpool failed in a shock deadline day swoop for Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3787807/Gers-KO-Kop-bid-for-Jela.html)
Joe Cole may commute to France from London after his loan move from Liverpool to Lille.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/874050-joe-cole-may-commute-to-france-from-london-after-loan-move-to-lille)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere took to Twitter to back the Gunners' moves for Yossi Banayoun and Mikel Arteta. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/874069-jack-wilshere-backs-Ars*nal-moves-for-yossi-banayoun-and-mikel-arteta)
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QPR owner Tony Fernandes is continuing his bid to tempt former England captain David Beckham to Loftus Road. Fernandes revealed on his Twitter page (http://twitter.com/tonyfernandes/status/111068767399841792) that he has always wanted to sign a player of Beckham's calibre.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2034456/QPR-make-David-Beckham.html)
However, Tottenham are also keen to sign 36-year-old Beckham, who trained with the north London club last winter, when his contract with LA Galaxy expires in November.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/David-Beckham-Tottenham-rival-QPR-bid-article795952.html)
Tottenham's hopes of signing Brazil international striker Leandro Damiao have hit a problem with the news that Spanish giants Barcelona have joined the race for his signature.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1064/43/barcelona-tracking-tottenham-target-leandro)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will look to lure Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to White Hart Lane in January as he attempts to improve the club's attacking options.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/05/tottenham-plan-21-8m-january-bid-for-dutch-international-goal-machine/)
Former Sunderland midfielder Steed Malbranque, 31, is eyeing a return to the Premier League as a free agent following the termination of his two-year contract with St Etienne after only three weeks.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Steed-Malbranque-eyes-up-Premier-League-return-article795954.html#ixzz1XIxiSHA8)
Former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is lining up a loan swoop on his former club for striker Nile Ranger. The 20-year-old played under Hughton at St James' Park and could head to Birmingham when the loan window opens on Friday.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3798884/Birmingham-want-to-sign-Nile-Ranger-on-loan.html)
Premier League clubs Tottenham and Liverpool will face a fight with Serie A side Inter Milan for the signature of highly rated Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1064/57/inter-milan-join-liverpool-and-spurs-chase-brazilian-starlet)
Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala are interested in signing Ars*nal winger Andrey Arshavin, as owner Suleyman Kerimov looks to continue his big-spending policy.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/05/russian-big-spenders-anzhi-plot-15m-bid-for-off-form-Ars*nal-star/)
Ars*nal are showing interest in Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo, whose contract runs out at the end of the season.
Full story: Insidefutbol.com (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/07/Ars*nal-think-riccardo-montolivo-for-january/48676/)
England manager Fabio Capello is planning a dramatic shake-up of his squad to avoid a flop at next summer's 2012 European Championships in Poland and Ukraine.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3801738/On-yer-bikes.html)
Former England international Tony Cottee has called on the Football Association to get rid of Capello and bring in Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp. Capello is due to step down as England boss at the end of the 2012 European Championships.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/euro-2012/england/1065/17/exclusive-%E2%80%93-cottee-urges-fa-%E2%80%98get-redknapp-now%E2%80%99)
Manchester United and England winger Ashley Young, 26, believes he and Wayne Rooney can terrorise Europe for club and country this season.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3801605/Ashley-Young-Wayne-Rooney-and-I-can-destroy-Europe.html)
Ars*nal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has reacted angrily to suggestions that manager Arsene Wenger could be forced out of the club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2034586/Arsene-Wenger-threat-says-Ars*nal-chairman.html#ixzz1XIpjmS6L)
Raul Meireles has insisted he never wanted to leave Liverpool but admitted he jumped at the chance to join Chelsea, for £12m, when it became clear he would be sold.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2034772/Chelseas-Raul-Meireles-didnt-wanto-quit-Liverpool.html)
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey believes the club's deadline-day signings, which included Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta and Germany defender Per Mertesacker, can get Ars*nal back in the title race sooner rather than later.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1065/11/ramsey-signings-will-get-us-back-title-race)
Italy Under-21 international Fabio Borini's agent has claimed the former Chelsea striker - now at Roma - turned down a switch to Liverpool during the transfer window.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1065/56/borini-agent-claims-striker-shunned-liverpool-make-roma-move)
Manchester City striker John Guidetti has spoken of his joy at joining Dutch club Feyenoord on a season-long loan. The Sweden Under-21 international joined City in 2008 and spent time on loan at Championship side Burnley last season.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1064/83/man-city-youngster-delighted-make-feyenoord-move)
A penalty from Al Ahly midfielder Amir Sayoud has been branded the worst ever, after he slipped in his run-up, saw the kick easily saved, and was then booked by the referee.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/874756-amir-sayoud-demonstrates-worst-penalty-ever-taken-video-fail#ixzz1XHmuffuJ)
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Everton boss David Moyes has conceded he may be forced to sell Marouane Fellaini if the star midfielder refuses to sign a new contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Everton-face-selling-Marouane-Fellaini-next-summer-if-not-agree-new-contract-soon-admits-David-Moyes-article799248.html#ixzz1Xy3q6QEL) Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is making a shock bid to sign free agent El Hadji Diouf on a deal that could be worth around £14,000-a-week.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Blackpool-surprise-bid-for-El-Hadji-Diouf-offer-free-agent-striker-14k-a-week-deal-article799228.html#ixzz1Xy4RMqkT)
AC Milan are lining up a surprise swap deal with Chelsea involving Fernando Torres and Robinho.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1096/36/chelsea-and-ac-milan-plan-stunning-torres-swap-deal)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is weighing up a move for two more Brazilian starlets.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1096/39/man-united-tracking-brazils-latest-twin-talents)
Ars*nal target Marvin Martin has hinted that he could still make the move to England, despite signing a new contract with Sochaux. Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1094/56/martin-leaves-door-open-Ars*nal-move)
Tottenham Hotspur are rumoured to be taking a look at Sporting Lisbon right back Joao Pereira.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/14/tottenham-attempt-signing-of-international-defender/#more-73940)
Nottingham Forest could be about to hand Wayne Bridge a chance to resurrect his career. Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3810528/Wayne-Bridge-may-move-to-Nottingham-Forest-on-loan.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is pondering a swoop for Real Madrid's Esteban Granero.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3810520/Ars*nal-target-Real-Madrid-midfielder-Esteban-Granero.html)
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has admitted that despite the pressures associated with the job, he would not be able to turn down the chance to become Fabio Capello's successor as England manager next year.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Harry-Redknapp-admits-would-find-it-difficult-turn-down-England-job-as-successor-Fabio-Capello-article799240.html#ixzz1Xy5m5hLd)
Chelsea's under-fire striker Fernando Torres has been warned not to speak out against his Blues team-mates again, or risk facing the wrath of manager Andre Villas-Boas.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/875413-fernando-torres-on-his-last-warning-over-bashing-chelsea-team-mates#ixzz1Xy5PArSH)
Defender Richard Dunne reckons he has got "a new lease of life" at Aston Villa and believes the entire side have rediscovered their "fight" following manager Gerard Houllier's exit from the club. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-Richard-Dunne-admits-it-was-chore-going-to-work-last-season-under-then-manager-Gerard-Houllier-article799208.html#ixzz1Xy6tLphC)
Sir Alex Ferguson reacted angrily to questions asked by Kelly Cates - the daughter of Kenny Dalglish - during a television interview. The United manager was put on the spot about his decision to play Anders Lindegaard instead of David de Gea.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2037561/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-snaps-Kenny-Dalglishs-daughter-post-match-interview.html)
Juan Mata has been assigned a locker next to fellow Spaniard Fernando Torres to help the pair settle at the club. Manager Andre Villas-Boas is desperate to turn around Torres' Chelsea career. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2037489/Juan-Mata-assigned-locker-Chelseas-Fernando-Torres.html)
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Nicky Weaver believes his old club can win the Champions League this season. The Sheffield Wednesday stopper said: "They've got a lot of players that have played at the highest level across Europe."
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/champions-league/1096/44/exclusive-weaver-man-city-can-win-champions-league)
Blackburn supporters are turning the heat up on the club's owners to sack manager Steve Kean. Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/271199/Blackburn-fans-want-Steve-Kean-sacked)
Mario Balotelli has been told he does not figure in Roberto Mancini's plans in the next few weeks.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/875420-mario-balotelli-not-in-manchester-citys-future-plans-roberto-mancini)
Mark Wright, star of reality TV Show The Only Way is Essex, is hoping to get amongst the goals on the football pitch after being snapped up by Heybridge Swifts and is in line to go straight into their starting XI for their FA Cup first qualifying round against Lowestoft Town. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/875452-mark-wright-from-towie-set-for-fa-cup-bow-with-non-league-heybridge#ixzz1Xy9y0OcI)
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Ars*nal are ready to make a £10m January transfer move for versatile Fiorentina star Juan Manuel Vargas.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-are-eyeing-Juan-Manuel-Vargas-in-a-10m-January-move-but-Juventus-want-the-Fiorentina-winger-too-article802411.html)
Ars*nal are rumoured to be monitoring Barcelona youngster Rafa Alcantara with a view to making a move to capture the teenager in the January transfer window.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/21/Ars*nal-plot-move-to-sign-barcelona-starlet-wing-wizard/)
Striker Michael Owen has hinted that he will leave Manchester United next summer to get more playing time in the final years of his career.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Michael-Owen-hints-at-leaving-Manchester-United-in-search-of-more-regular-games-after-his-first-start-of-2011-article802396.html)
Manchester City youngster Gai Assulin says is he considering his future at the club already - just under a year after signing for Roberto Mancini's side from Barcelona.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1123/87/man-city-rookie-assulin-considering-his-eastlands-future)
Birmingham could hand a new deal to out-of-contract James McFadden. The Scotland forward has been out for a year with a knee injury but is now training with his old team-mates.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Birmingham-could-re-sign-free-agent-James-McFadden-following-a-year-out-with-a-knee-injury-article802412.html)
Aston Villa are set to go head-to-head with Italian side Napoli to sign Rosenborg and Norway midfielder Markus Henriksen.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Aston-Villa-are-watching-Markus-Henriksen-the-Rosenborg-and-Norway-midfielder-but-Napoli-want-him-too-article802416.html)
Tottenham are plotting a cut-price January move for striker Eder Lopes, whose Portuguese side Academica de Coimbra would rather sell than lose him on a free in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-are-tracking-striker-Eder-who-will-be-sold-by-Academica-de-Coimbra-of-Portugal-in-January-article802413.html) Liverpool and Tottenham will have to go head-to-head with Roma if they are to capture Sao Paulo's 19-year-old midfielder Lucas. Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/21/liverpool-tottenham-hotspur-and-roma-expected-to-tussle-for-lucas/49461/)
Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is expected to be appointed as the new Inter Milan coach now that the Italian giants have cooled their interest in England boss Fabio Capello. Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3828507/Inter-Milan-want-Claudio-Ranieri-after-cooling-on-Fabio-Capello.html)
Injured Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere could be set to hand Ars*nal a timely boost by returning to action ahead of schedule. Wilshere could make his comeback for the Gunners' Champions League clash at Marseille on 19 October.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3827342/Jack-Wilshere-set-to-hand-Ars*nal-boost.html)
Former Ars*nal and England defender Sol Campbell is being lined up for a sensational move to Swansea. Campbell, 37, is currently without a club.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3828466/Swansea-table-Sol-Campbell-swoop.html)
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has revealed that he tried to persuade Real Madrid to sign his son-in-law Sergio Aguero this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1123/13/maradona-real-madrid-made-mistake-not-signing-aguero)
Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka is yet to decide whether to extend his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3827509/Nicolas-Anelka-yet-to-decide-Chelsea-future.html)
Newcastle defender Danny Simpson believes the club can 'do a Birmingham' and win the Carling Cup because the top clubs' current interests lie elsewhere.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-can-win-the-Carling-Cup-because-the-top-clubs-have-bigger-fish-to-fry-says-defender-Danny-Simpson-article802422.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has tipped Owen Hargreaves for an England recall after watching his stunning comeback from injury in City's 2-0 Carling Cup win over Birmingham.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/272924/Roberto-Mancini-Owen-Hargreaves-can-be-an-England-star-again)
QPR new boy Joey Barton is already whipping Adel Taarabt into shape on the training ground - just weeks after displacing him as club captain. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876154-joey-barton-lays-down-the-law-to-adel-taarabt-during-qpr-training#ixzz1YbPsCrTT)
Blackburn owners Venkys look set to hold face-to-face talks with representatives of the club's supporters in India next month.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/8780125/Blackburn-owners-Venkys-invite-the-clubs-disgruntled-supporters-to-India-for-face-to-face-talks.html)
Tottenham's Jermain Defoe and Fulham's Bobby Zamora joined Manchester United duo Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand as the latest victims of urban street magician 'Dynamo'.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876172-jermain-defoe-and-bobby-zamora-bamboozled-by-magician-dynamo#ixzz1YbPRu8Yx)
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Chelsea look set to beat Ars*nal and Tottenham to the signature of Bolton and England defender Gary Cahill in the January transfer window.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876907-chelsea-set-to-pip-Ars*nal-and-spurs-to-gary-cahill-transfer)
QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia has confirmed the club are interested in making former England midfielder David Beckham Loftus Road's next big signing in November.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2043021/QPR-confirm-David-Beckham.html)
Manchester United and Ars*nal summer transfer target, winger Michel Bastos, has signed a new contract with Ligue 1 side Lyon.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1148/88/Ars*nal-and-man-united-target-signs-new-deal-lyon)
Free agent El Hadji Diouf is set to snub Premier League side Wigan to join billionaire-backed Russians Anzhi Machachkala.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Wigan-target-El-Hadji-Diouf-has-been-linked-with-billionaire-backed-Russians-Anzhi-Makhachkala-article805528.html)
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid are rumoured to be planning a January transfer swoop for suspended Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Caught offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/28/real-madrid-to-make-25m-offer-for-man-city-misfit-carlos-tevez/)
Liverpool and Serie A club Juventus look set to go head-to-head to sign Lyon and France defender Aly Cissokho.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1148/57/liverpool-eyeing-lyon-full-back-face-fight-juventus)
Ars*nal are keeping an eye on CSKA Moscow striker Wagner Love with a view to making a move for the Brazilian as soon as January.
Full story: Footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/Ars*nal-looking-to-land-brazilian-international-goal-getter/23968)
Manchester City look set to miss out on Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi after the club revealed discussions to extend the player's contract.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876927-daniele-de-rossi-set-to-snub-manchester-city-for-new-roma-deal)
Lazio have identified QPR's Moroccan midfielder Adel Taarabt as their top January transfer target.
Full story: Footy-online (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/09/lazio-planning-swoop-for-taarabt/6309/)
Tottenham will have to battle it out with AC Milan and Rubin Kazan if they want to continue in their pursuit of Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo .
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1149/07/ac-milan-and-rubin-kazan-ready-rival-spurs-spain-striker)
Tottenham have been linked with a move for Udinese goalkeeper Zeljko Brkic, who is currently on loan at fellow Serie A side Siena.
Full story: Footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/tottenham-identify-a-young-new-goalkeeper-for-the-future/23970)
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas could swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/28/chelsea-take-note-of-real-madrids-sami-khedira/50002/)
Liverpool are looking to make an offer for former Ars*nal defensive midfielder Havard Nordtveit who currently plays for German Bundesliga outfit Borussia Monchengladbach.
Full story: Footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/liverpool-turn-their-attention-to-Ars*nal-reject-who-keeps-on-improving/23974)
Blackburn Rovers face competition from Villarreal for £3m Celta Vigo left-back Roberto Lago.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3839983/Blackburn-want-Celta-Vigo-left-back-Roberto-Lago.html)
Celtic striker Gary Hooper believes he can play for England and wants manager Fabio Capello to go to Scotland to see him play.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3839973/Gary-Hooper-targets-an-England-call.html)
Liverpool midfielder Dirk Kuyt has warned Liverpool's rivals for a top-four finish that they will be even better once striker Luis Suarez truly settles into English football.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpools-Dirk-Kuyt-warns-rivals-they-will-become-stronger-as-the-season-progresses-article805619.html)
Former Fulham striker Stefano Okaka is eyeing a return back to the Premier League.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1148/64/former-fulham-striker-okaka-targets-england-return)
London mayor Boris Johnson has urged Tottenham to build a new stadium in their traditional home in north London.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2042850/Boris-Johnson-urges-Spurs-boost-Tottenham-riots-new-stadium.html)
Striker Carlos Tevez's rebellion could wreck Manchester City's season, fears team-mate Nigel De Jong.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Carlos-Tevez-s-refusal-to-come-on-as-a-sub-could-wreck-Manchester-City-s-season-says-Nigel-de-Jong-article805513.html)
Norwegian midfielder Jone Samuelsen has become an internet hit after he scored a 60-yard headed goal in Odd Grenland's win over Tromso IL.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/876658-jone-samuelsen-scores-60-yard-wonder-header-in-odd-grenland-win)
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Manchester United look set to raid Portugal for another winger in the form of Benfica's Nico Gaitan.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1167/67/benfica-wing-wizard-manchester-uniteds-radar)
United States club Chicago Fire have denied reports they are negotiating to sign Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-Rio-Ferdinand-agent-rubbishes-MLS-Chicago-Fire-link-article808523.html)
Qatari sides Lekhwiya and Al Sadd are interested in signing Ferdinand, 32, whose contract at Manchester United expires in the summer of 2013.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2045749/Two-teams-Qatar-target-Manchester-United-defender-Rio-Ferdinand.html)
Manchester United are keeping an eye on £11m Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel. The 22-year-old Dutch striker only joined in the summer from FC Utrecht but has scored six goals in seven games.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3855468/Manchester-United-want-Ricky-van-Wolfswinkel.html)
Manchester City are believed to be closing in on teenage PSV Eindhoven striker Zakaria Bakkali, who was recently voted the best young player in the world.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-close-in-on-Zakaria-Bakkali-PSV-Eindhoven-striker-dubbed-best-young-player-in-the-world-article808576.html)
Championship side Doncaster have launched a bid to sign midfielder Lassana Diarra on loan from Real Madrid.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3853367/Doncaster-go-for-Real-Madrids-Lassana-Diarra.html)
Tottenham's hopes of signing Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo have been dashed after the 26-year-old signed a new two-year deal at the Spanish club.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1167/90/tottenham-target-signs-new-deal-sevilla)
Ars*nal are interested in signing Padova striker Ousmane Drame, according to his agent.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/05/Ars*nal-in-for-highly-rated-serie-b-hitman/50397/)
Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be interested in signing Ars*nal striker Marouane Chamakh.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1167/66/Ars*nal-striker-january-target-big-spending-psg)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has written an open letter to the club's fans asking them to abide by away ground regulations to avoid reductions in their match-day ticket allocations.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/05/sir-alex-ferguson-letter-supporters?CMP=twt_gu)
Ars*nal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has assured Ars*nal fans he is not looking to leave the north London club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Jack-Wilshere-reassures-Ars*nal-fans-I-m-going-nowhere-article808524.html)
Getafe midfielder Pedro Leon has revealed that Chelsea tried and failed to sign him before he left Real Madrid on loan.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1168/55/real-madrid-winger-claims-he-was-close-chelsea-move)
John Mikel Obi was fined £3,200 for arriving late to Nigeria's training camp. The Chelsea midfielder turned up a day after his team-mates as they prepare for a must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3855378/John-Obi-Mikel-fined-3200-by-Nigeria.html)
Birmingham face selling defender Liam Ridgewell, striker Nikola Zigic and winger Jean Beausejour amid fears over the club's latest accounts.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Birmingham-face-selling-Ridgewell-Zigic-and-Beausejour-amid-fears-over-their-latest-accounts-article808578.html)
England are reportedly lining up a glamour home friendly against world and European champions Spain for November, and hope to get Portugal to visit Wembley four days later.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-line-up-friendlies-against-Spain-and-Portugal-at-Wembley-in-November-article808563.html)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says he would not swap Reds striker Luis Suarez for any other forward in the Premier League.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1168/06/exclusive-carragher-%E2%80%98i-wouldnt-swap-suarez-rooney-aguero-or-any-other-striker%E2%80%99)
QPR manager Neil Warnock has revealed he will not punish striker Adel Taarabt for walking out of QPR at half-time during their 6-0 defeat by Fulham at the weekend.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3853182/Adel-Taarabt-let-off-the-hook-by-QPR.html)
Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has branded north London rivals Ars*nal "bad losers" after their claims that his goal in the recent derby should not have stood.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877655-spurs-star-rafael-van-der-vaart-slams-Ars*nal-for-being-bad-losers#ixzz1Zwlar1lJ)
Former England manager Kevin Keegan believes Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is the only English coach who could take over from Fabio Capello with the national side.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/euro-2012/england/1167/77/exclusive-%E2%80%93-keegan-redknapp-only-englishman-who-could-replace-capello)
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson feels the Football Association would be better off hiring Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger rather than Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp as the next international boss.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877632-sven-goran-eriksson-fa-should-hire-arsene-wenger-instead-of-harry-redknapp#ixzz1ZwmIqkYp)
Liverpool centre-back Jamie Carragher has insisted that the next manager of England should be English - and believes that it is a form of cheating to have a foreign boss in charge.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpools-Jamie-Carragher-labels-England-labelled-embarrassing-and-cheats-for-hiring-Fabio-Capello-article808572.html)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard decided to take a few steps down the footballing pyramid, but thankfully for Liverpool fans it was just as a supporter, as the midfielder was spotted in the stands watching the Johnstone's Paint Trophy clash between Accrington and Tranmere.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/877665-steven-gerrard-swaps-england-duty-for-johnstones-paint-trophy#ixzz1Zwl3NnqM)
Brazilian Marcello Matrone has become a YouTube hit after donning a blonde wig, bandana and a mop to impersonate Axl Rose from Guns N' Roses for one of his goal celebrations.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/877644-watch-axl-rose-goal-celebration-is-youtube-hit#ixzz1Zwls6WAm)
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Juventus are not in negotiations with Manchester City about a possible deal for Carlos Tevez, sporting director Beppe Marotta has revealed.
Full story: TalkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1184/83/juventus-cool-tevez-talk)
Ars*nal are looking to sign £6.5m-rated Anderlecht midfielder Lucas Biglia in the January transfer window.
Full story: TalkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1184/71/Ars*nal-step-interest-anderlecht-midfielder)
Villarreal have warned off Manchester United from making a bid for highly-rated midfielder Bruno Soriano after the Red Devils sent scouts to watch him in action.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/878356-bruno-soriano-transfer-to-manchester-united-is-impossible#ixzz1aaBeyGf1)
QPR are planning to sign Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong in January, who they almost signed in the summer only for the move to fall apart when Spurs failed to talk Bolton into selling them England centre-back Gary Cahill.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/QPR-plot-move-for-Sebastien-Bassong-the-Tottenham-centre-back-in-January-article811082.html)
Celtic have had signing talks with James McFadden and the representatives of the Scotland forward, whose contract was not renewed by Birmingham City in the summer after he suffered a cruciate ligament injury. (Daily Record)
Newcastle United are lining up a £5m January transfer offer for Celtic striker Gary Hooper. (the Sun)
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has been handed a new five-year contract to stay at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2048412/Javier-Hernandez-commits-Manchester-United-penning-improved-year-deal.html)
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand is being lined up to be new face of Major League Soccer if David Beckham leaves LA Galaxy.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-Rio-Ferdinand-backed-to-replace-David-Beckham-as-a-global-ambassador-for-MLS-article811086.html)
Beckham has fuelled speculation that he could retire in November after admitting he'd love to take up a Zinedine Zidane-like director of football role at Manchester United.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/878338-beckham-fuels-retirement-rumours-after-admitting-desire-for-united-role#ixzz1aaBMIGi6)
Liverpool owner John Henry has admitted that he knew "virtually nothing" about the club before taking it over a year ago - but "certainly knew about Manchester United."
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/12/liverpool-john-henry-fenway)
QPR manager Neil Warnock says he could do the England job "no problem" but he would change the side's style of play. "Taking 25 passes to get to the halfway line is not exciting," he said.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2048392/Neil-Warnock-England-boring.html)
Former Ars*nal and Celtic striker John Hartson says he is living off a £250 a week allowance as he battles to pay off his gambling debts - which once reached £300,000.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3868824/John-Hartson-Gambling-made-my-cancer-worse.html)
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller claims he turned down a move to Chelsea after helping Germany to the World Cup semi-finals in 2010.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2048188/Thomas-Muller-I-rejected-Chelsea-move.html)
Ars*nal forward Andrey Arshavin admits he has failed to live up to expectations this season.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3868468/Andrey-Arshavin-Ive-flopped-this-season.html)
Sion owner Christian Constantin is continuing his battle to boot Celtic out of the Europa League and reinstate his own side by claiming he will get the match against Rennes postponed by a French court. (Daily Record)
Talks are at an advanced stage about a England versus Scotland international to be held at Wembley in 2013 as part of the Football Association's 150th anniversary celebrations. (Daily Mail)
Wayne Rooney has revealed how facing Liverpool used to make him feel sick. Rooney will lead Manchester United's attack at Anfield on Saturday, but recalled how - as a young Everton fan - the thought of losing to Liverpool turned his stomach.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-Uniteds-Wayne-Rooney-admits-games-against-Liverpool-made-him-sick-with-nerves-article811127.html#ixzz1abb9Ap3W)
Hamilton Accies goalkeeper Tomas Cerny teased his team-mates by wearing a Czech Republic strip to training after his national side pipped Scotland to a place in the Euro 2012 play-offs. (the Sun)
Several female supporters of Polish football team Hutnik Krakow have stripped off and posed for a calendar in order to raise money for the struggling club.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/878368-female-fans-strip-off-to-raise-money-for-struggling-polish-football-club#ixzz1aaCmvdys)
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Liverpool look set to win the race to sign South American Universitario striker Andy Polo.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1205/81/exclusive-liverpool-set-win-race-south-american-starlet)
Hamburg have stolen a march on a host of Premier League sides, including Ars*nal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City in the race for Basle midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/879079-xherdan-shaqiri-set-to-slip-away-from-Ars*nal-spurs-and-liverpools-grasp#ixzz1bGdJtGlJ)
Chelsea look set to battle it out with Ars*nal and Liverpool to sign Lille winger Eden Hazard.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/19/chelsea-and-manchester-city-enter-40m-race-for-lilles-eden-hazard/)
Fulham face competition from Atletico Madrid in their bid to land Ajax striker Mounir El Hamdaoui.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1205/29/atletico-madrid-rival-fulham-ajax-striker)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has joined the race to sign Valencia striker Roberto Soldado.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/19/tottenham-hotspur-hunt-valencia-striker-roberto-soldado/51149/)
Newcastle defender Danny Simpson expects to be sold in January. The right-back does not think manager Alan Pardew will offer him a new contract beyond the 18 months he currently has left.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Newcastle-defender-Danny-Simpson-expects-to-be-sold-in-January-article815902.html)
Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel's agent has played down talk of a possible move to Manchester United.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1205/30/sporting-stars-agent-cools-talk-manchester-united-move) Manchester City and Tottenham are vying to sign Brighton's £5m-rated defender Lewis Dunk.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/)
The Football Association is expected to interview Patrice Evra in the next 24 hours as the governing body steps up its investigation into the race row involving the Manchester United defender and Liverpool forward Luis Suarez.
Full story: the Times (subscription) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/football/)
Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has reportedly been offered a treble-your-money pay rise at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2051097/Danny-Welbeck-treble-wages-new-contract.html)
England coach Fabio Capello will select Wayne Rooney for Euro 2012, even if the Manchester United striker misses the entire group phase.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-Wayne-Rooney-will-be-in-Euro-2012-squad-even-if-ban-appeal-fails-say-FA-article815980.html)
Manchester City Sergio Aguero has denied sparking a tunnel brawl on Tuesday night by taunting Villarreal players about his last-gasp winner.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-striker-Sergio-Aguero-denies-mocking-Villarreal-players-after-scoring-late-winner-article815779.html)
Goalkeeper Petr Cech's long-term future at Chelsea has been thrown into doubt - by the Blues' 19-year-old rookie stopper. Thibaut Courtois says the club have fears over the fitness of Cech.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3882617/Petr-Cech-quit-fear.html)
Wigan's highly-rated assistant manager Graeme Jones is believed to be wanted by St Johnstone to replace Bristol City-bound boss Derek McInnes.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wigan-assistant-manager-Graeme-Jones-is-wanted-by-St-Johnstone-as-their-new-boss-article816217.html) Tottenham are giving away 1,500 tickets for their Europa League game against Rubin Kazan to local tradesmen and businesses worst affected by August's London riots.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Jake-Livermore-eager-to-impress-1500-locals-affected-by-riots-given-free-tickets-for-Rubin-Kazan-game-article815855.html)
Strictly Come Dancing's Robbie Savage combined his two passions for dance and football with a performance in front of Derby fans with dance partner Ola Jordan.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/879023-strictly-come-dancings-robbie-savage-puts-on-a-show-for-derby-fans#ixzz1bGdbgcve)
After being battered by the Delapidator, Stoke's opponents can now expect to be blasted by the Shottgun. Rory Delap's throw-ins are one of the most feared weapons in the Premier League, and Potters manager Tony Pulis has now identified Ryan Shotton to take over siege-gun duty from the veteran midfielder when Delap eventually calls it a day.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-Ryan-Shotton-has-been-earmarked-as-heir-to-Rory-Delap-long-throw-in-crown-article815895.html) Tottenham have been stretched to the limit with an entire team on the sidelines, undergoing treatment - or Pilates classes. Brad Friedel, the 40-year-old goalkeeper, introduced weekly sessions of Pilates and yoga when he joined the club in the summer.
Full story: the Times (subscription) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/football/)
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Paris Saint-Germain are ready to battle it out with Manchester United and Ars*nal for the signature of Lille midfielder Eden Hazard.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1227/75/psg-ready-fight-man-united-and-Ars*nal-land-hazard)
Serie A giants Roma are believed to be interested in taking Manchester-based duo Rio Ferdinand from United and Carlos Tevez from City on loan.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/879764-roma-plot-manchester-raid-for-rio-ferdinand-and-carlos-tevez#ixzz1buBPGVAu)
Corinthians are ready to test Manchester City's resolve over the £40m price tag on Tevez with their club president confident of a deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-transfer-gossip-Carlos-Tevez-now-worth-only-18m-claim-Corinthians-article821314.html)
Newcastle are preparing to send midfielder Alan Smith out on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-transfer-gossip-Alan-Smith-available-on-loan-as-he-enters-final-months-of-contract-article821250.html)
Valencia look set to go head to head with Ars*nal to sign Sochaux midfielder Marvin Martin.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1228/08/valencia-rival-Ars*nal-sochaux-stars-signature)
West Brom are believed to be ready to send England under-19s midfielder George Thorne out on loan to a Championship side.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/West-Brom-transfer-gossip-George-Thorne-is-made-available-on-loan-to-Championship-clubs-article821257.html)
Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Huddersfield forward Jordan Rhodes, after sending newly appointed scout Paul Scholes to run the rule over the 21-year-old.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/879797-united-send-paul-scholes-to-watch-huddersfield-starlet-jordan-rhodes#ixzz1buAgFfGK)
Sevilla goalkeeper Javi Varas is being linked with a move to Ars*nal next summer.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/26/Ars*nal-plot-summer-move-for-5m-spanish-goalkeeper/)
Manchester City have emerged as contenders to sign Cagliari midfielder Radja Nainggolan in the January transfer window.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/26/manchester-city-join-ac-milan-and-real-madrid-in-midfielder-race/51528/)
Ashley Cole will tell the FA that he did not hear John Terry making any racist comments to QPR's Anton Ferdinand.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3896230/Ashley-Cole-I-didnt-hear-John-Terry-make-any-racist-comments.html)
Three QPR players will give evidence backing Anton Ferdinand in the FA's race row inquiry, as both the Ferdinand brothers refuse to take Terry's calls.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2053972/Race-row-deepens-Terry-as.html)
Lord Ouseley, chairman of the anti-racism group Kick it Out, has told any player, including Ferdinand, to speak out if they feel they have been racially abused.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/8851501/QPRs-Anton-Ferdinand-must-speak-up-in-row-with-Chelseas-John-Terry-says-Lord-Ouseley.html)
England manager Fabio Capello is ready to pick both Terry and Rio Ferdinand, brother of Anton, to face Spain on 12 November.
Full story: Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/John-Terry-racism-probe-England-ready-to-risk-tensions-by-calling-up-John-Terry-and-Rio-Ferdinand-brother-of-Anton-Ferdinand-for-November-friendlies-article821280.html)
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has told club officials that he is completely committed to backing Terry.
Full story: Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/John-Terry-racism-probe-Andre-Villas-Boas-backs-Chelsea-skipper-100-then-leaves-him-out-of-team-article821359.html)
Martin O'Neill has ruled out an emotional return to Leicester City after deciding it would not be a risk worth taking.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/26/martin-oneill-rejects-leicester-city)
Manchester City are also bracing themselves for a battle with Kolo Toure, who plans to contest any punishment from the club over his drugs ban.
Full story: Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/city-prepare-to-go-to-war-with-second-player-2376310.html)
Ipswich striker Michael Chopra has suffered a drastic loss in form due to his gambling addiction.
Full story: Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ipswich-drop-Michael-Chopra-after-gambling-addiction-resurfaced-it-has-emerged-article821219.html)
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o insists his move to Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala was for football and not financial reasons.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3895753/Samuel-Etoo-says-move-to-Anzhi-Makhachkala-was-not-for-the-cash.html)
Former Liverpool, Leeds and Blackburn defender Dominic Matteo has confessed to gambling away £1m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ex-Liverpool-Leeds-Blackburn-star-Dominic-Matteo-claims-lost-1million-gambling-on-horse-racing-article821274.html)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is tipping Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp to be named as the next England boss after Fabio Capello.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3893897/Steven-Gerrard-wants-Harry-Redknapp-to-boss-England.html)
Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has given manager Mick McCarthy his full backing.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2053837/Mick-McCarthy-backed-Wolves-chief-Jez-Moxey.html)
Paris Saint-Germain have ordered 20,000 shirts with former England captain David Beckham's name emblazoned on the back, ready for his rumoured arrival at the club in November.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1228/09/psg-order-beckham-shirts-french-club-close-ex-england-captain)
Manchester United fans have been angered by a supermarket's 6-1 cake joke.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/879799-man-united-fans-outraged-at-supermarkets-6-1-defeat-cake-joke#ixzz1buAOJOdF)
Much-travelled Reading striker Nicholas Bignall has been loaned to an eighth club. The 21-year-old, who will spend a month at Wycombe, has also had spells at Northampton, Cheltenham, Stockport, Southampton, Bournemouth, Brentford and Exeter but has never started a league match for his parent club's first team.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Readings-Nicholas-Bagnall-makes-eighth-loan-move-as-he-joins-Wycombe-article821263.html)
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Real Madrid are set to complete the £48m signing of Brazilian striker Neymar in January - and will make the teenager one of their highest-paid players.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1244/92/real-madrid-verge-completing-%C2%A348m-neymar-deal)
Manchester City are to offer Tottenham the option of signing on-loan striker Emmanuel Adebayor in a permanent £10m deal in the summer, as City contemplate moves for Napoli duo Edinson Cavani and Marek Hamsik.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/880482-emmanuel-adebayor-to-be-offered-to-spurs-for-cut-price-10million#ixzz1cZGukjzm)
Blackburn plan to place a hefty £18m price tag on Canadian forward Junior Hoilett, whose contract expires at the end of the season, in the hope of averting interest from Tottenham and Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-transfer-gossip-Blackburn-price-Junior-Hoilett-at-18million-to-scare-off-suitors-article826003.html)
Tottenham target Casemiro will not be sold until after 2013, his club Sao Paulo have said after Inter Milan made an inquiry regarding the attacking midfielder.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1244/90/sao-paulo-insist-tottenham-target-not-sale)
Ars*nal forward Gervinho wants Belgian midfield sensation Eden Hazard to leave Lille and join him at Ars*nal.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/#ixzz1ccXuZ5se)
QPR are lining up an ambitious bid for Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe. Hoops boss Neil Warnock will offer £8m for the England forward in January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2056788/Neil-Warnock-keeps-tabs-Jermain-Defoes-situation-Spurs-8m-January-bid-touted.html)
Fulham and QPR are set to compete for out-of-favour Juventus striker Amauri in the January transfer window, according to reports in Italy.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1245/85/fulham-and-qpr-battle-it-out-juventus-striker)
Doncaster boss Dean Saunders is keen to sign West Brom striker Marc-Antoine Fortune on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/West-Briom-transfer-news-Marc-Antoine-Fortune-wanted-by-Doncaster-on-loan-article826111.html)
England boss Fabio Capello will speak to the Football Association before deciding whether to include John Terry in his squad for the friendlies against Spain and Sweden.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/8865752/England-manager-Fabio-Capello-agonises-over-whether-to-select-Chelseas-John-Terry-for-upcoming-friendlies.html)
Former Crystal Palace and Reading manager Steve Coppell is in talks to become the new Portsmouth boss, 15 months after announcing his retirement.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Portsmouth-in-talks-with-Steve-Coppell-to-become-their-manager-article826179.html)
Huddersfield boss Lee Clark has emerged as the favourite to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson as Leicester manager, and could cost the Foxes £300,000 in compensation.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Leicester-set-to-name-Lee-Clark-as-manager-pay-Huddersfield-300k-transfer-fee-article826098.html)
However, the Daily Mail reports that former Ipswich manager Roy Keane has been targeted to take over at the King Power Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2056403/Roy-Keane-set-Leicester-managers-job.html)
Brighton manager Gus Poyet has revealed he will quit his post if he is asked to change his team's style of play following a mediocre recent run.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/championship/1245/29/poyet-prepared-quit-brighton-if-he-told-change-his-tactics)
Hearts have told their top earners to find new clubs to resolve a cash crisis, with winger David Templeton already offered to Rangers for a cut-price £500,000 fee. (the Sun)
Unpaid Hearts players will lodge an official complaint with the Scottish Premier League against club owner Vladimir Romanov on Friday. (Daily Record)
Steve Lomas has agreed a contract until the summer of 2014 to be St Johnstone manager and will be unveiled by the Perth club this morning. (Daily Mail)
Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels has changed his mind and would like his side's Scottish Communities League Cup semi-final against local rivals Ayr United played at Hampden Park and not Tynecastle. (Daily Record)
Both Scottish Communities League Cup semi-finals are almost certain to be played at Hampden Park when the Scottish Football League announced the venues within the next 24 hours. (Daily Record)
Aaron Ramsey has upset Welsh football bosses after following Gareth Bale by posing in a Team GB Olympic shirt.Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3911133/Olympic-news-Aaron-Ramsey-GB-row.html)
Edenbridge Bonfire Society in Kent have unveiled a 30ft effigy of Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, mimicking the striker's recent misfortune with an exploding firework inside his house. Last year the Kent-based group burned an effigy of Wayne Rooney.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bonfire-society-to-burn-30ft-effigy-of-fireworks-fan-Manchester-City-striker-Mario-Balotelli-see-pics-here-article825905.html)
West Ham's turgid 0-0 draw with Bristol City was livened up by an appearance from reality TV star Amy Childs sporting a Hammers claret and blue shirt.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/880504-former-towie-babe-amy-childs-shows-her-true-west-ham-colours#ixzz1cZG4D9TC)
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Liverpool are being linked with Spanish striker David Villa amid rumours he has fallen out with star team-mate Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881208-david-villa-linked-with-shock-liverpool-move-amid-lionel-messi-row-rumours#ixzz1dEDIpQTN)
Lille forward Eden Hazard is set to turn down Chelsea and Ars*nal in favour of a move to his dream club, Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Eden-Hazard-will-snub-Chelsea-and-Ars*nal-to-follow-Real-Madrid-dream-article828840.html)
Manchester United are thought to be prepared to sell captain Nemanja Vidic in the summer, with Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho believed to be keen to sign the centre-back.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2059609/Manchester-United-sell-Nemanja-Vidic-Real-Madrid.html)
Ipswich manager Paul Jewell is ready to launch another bid for Doncaster striker Billy Sharp in January, after having a £2.3m offer rejected in the summer.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/220047/Jewell-s-2m-Bill.html)
Birmingham want to take Newcastle striker Nile Ranger, 20, on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Birmingham-offer-Newcastle-striker-Nile-Ranger-chance-to-rebuild-reputation-on-loan-article828861.html)
Manchester United, Tottenham and Ars*nal are among a host of clubs keen to sign 17-year-old Michael Chambers, a 6ft 2ins centre-back currently playing for Ryman Division One South leaders Dulwich Hamlet.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2059587/Manchester-United-lead-chase-Dulwich-Hamlets-Michael-Chambers.html)
Middlesbrough are hoping to secure Coventry striker Lukas Jutkiewicz on loan, with a view to a permanent move in the region of £1.75m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Middlesbrough-move-for-1-75m-Coventry-striker-Lukas-Jutkiewicz-article828858.html)
Under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean has reportedly signed a new and improved contract to stay at the Ewood Park helm.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/EXCLUSIVE-Steve-Kean-signs-new-improved-Blackburn-deal-as-Venkys-put-money-where-mouth-is-article828841.html)
Manchester City will fine Carlos Tevez £600,000 for missing training and returning to Argentina without permission and could sack the Argentine striker, 27, if he does not return to Manchester quickly. Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3925524/Manchester-City-order-AWOL-Carlos-Tevez-back-to-England.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Football)
Tevez insists he tried to contact City manager Roberto Mancini at least 10 times to ask for his permission to return to Argentina.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/awol-tevez-says-mancini-ignored-calls-6259500.html)
Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is set to take over as the new manager of Paris St Germain, ending speculation he might take over at Tottenham if Harry Redknapp becomes the new England manager. Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1266/77/former-chelsea-boss-ancelotti-set-psg-job)
England coach Fabio Capello has telephoned Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand to tell him he is still part of his plans and that he will go to Euro 2012.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/EXCLUSIVE-Rio-Ferdinand-told-by-Fabio-Capello-he-WILL-go-to-Euro-2012-article828825.html)
Hull want Milton Keynes Dons boss Karl Robinson as their new manager if Nigel Pearson is appointed at Leicester.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Hull-want-MK-Dons-boss-Karl-Robinson-to-replace-Leicester-bound-Nigel-Pearson-article828860.html)
Manchester United coach Warren Joyce, 46, is also a contender to replace Pearson at Hull.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2059580/Warren-Joyce-replace-Leicester-bound-Nigel-Pearson-Hull.html)
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely is likely to join Michael Appleton at Portsmouth, if the Baggies coach is named as the new manager at Fratton Park.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2059600/Dean-Kiely-follow-Michael-Appleton-Portsmouth.html)
Blackburn's former Barcelona forward Ruben Rochina, 20, claims swapping the Nou Camp for Ewood Park has made him a better player.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/220040/Roch-n-roll-with-Blackburn-Rovers)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admits he finds it impossible to understand manager Kenny Dalglish's broad Glaswegian accent, but says he wants to stay at Anfield after his current five-year deal expires.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/EXCLUSIVE-Luis-Suarez-interview-Liverpool-striker-on-Andy-Carroll-Kenny-Dalglish-and-why-he-wants-to-stay-at-Anfield-for-more-than-five-years-article828852.html)
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Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov is a £15m January target for big-spending Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-transfer-gossip-Dimitar-Berbatov-15m-target-for-Anzhi-Makhachkala-article831412.html)
Mario Balotelli has said he is not interested in leaving Manchester City to return to previous club Inter Milan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-transfer-gossip-Mario-Balotelli-dismisses-talk-of-return-to-Inter-Milan-article831401.html)
Spartak Moscow are launching an £8m bid for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Steven Nzonzi.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2062471/Steven-Nzonzi-wanted-Spartak-Moscow.html)
And Rovers have been told Hoffenheim's Bosnian striker Vaded Ibisevic will only consider a £3.5m switch to Ewood Park if a relegation release clause is included in his contract. (Daily Express)
Chelsea are set to revive their interest in Porto defender Alvaro Pereira, having come close to securing his services in the summer.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1286/86/chelsea-revive-interest-porto-star)
Sao Paulo say only an 'irresistible' offer for Brazil attacking midfielder Lucas - a Manchester United and Liverpool target - will tempt them to sell in January.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1287/60/manchester-united-and-liverpool-warned-brazilian-starlet)
Liverpool are paying close attention to Philippe Coutinho's situation at Inter Milan as the Brazilian midfielder is becoming increasingly frustrated with his bit-part role.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881901-coutinho-tailed-by-liverpool-as-inter-milan-continue-to-overlook-the-star#ixzz1dt8z9Lqv)
Juventus ace Milos Krasic has alerted a host of clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea, after his agent admitted he would be interested in a move to the Premier League.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881927-milos-krasics-premier-league-desire-alerts-chelsea-and-manchester-united#ixzz1dt7zjU9B)
Ars*nal are considering a move to sign Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi in January.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/15/Ars*nal-look-to-sign-italian-international-battler-on-the-cheap/)
The Gunners are also said to be stepping up their efforts to sign Belgium defender Jan Vertongen. (Daily Express)
Everton youngster Seamus Coleman is interesting Liverpool, who hope to take advantage of their fellow Merseyside club's perilous financial position by making a January offer.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/15/liverpool-plan-audacious-move-to-sign-everton-youngster/)
Tottenham are interested in signing Dutch striker Ola John, 19, for £4m as they look to secure more youth prospects in January.
Full story: Footy Latest (http://www.footylatest.com/tottenham-preparing-a-4-million-bid-for-dutch-sensation/25401)
Chelsea are putting together a £40m offer for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Full story: Footy Latest (http://www.footylatest.com/chelsea-ready-to-spend-as-much-as-40-million-on-real-madrid-ace/25399)
Nancy's highly rated 16-year-old midfielder Dolan Bahamboula is being tracked by Manchester United.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/16/manchester-united-track-promising-nancy-starlet/52848/)
Celtic have joined the queue of clubs monitoring prolific Huddersfield and Scotland striker Jordan Rhodes.
Full story: The Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2062474/Celtic-enter-race-sign-Jordan-Rhodes.html)
Guus Hiddink is contemplating a return to Chelsea in a move that could unsettle the London club's manager Andre Villas-Boas.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2062102/Guus-Hiddink-free-make-Chelsea-return-Watch-Andre-Villa-Boas.html)
Meanwhile Blues striker Daniel Sturridge has told Villas-Boas he wants to replace Fernando Torres as Chelsea's main striker to boost his Euro 2012 hopes.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/284233/Chelsea-s-Daniel-Sturridge-stakes-claim)
England boss Fabio Capello has compared Manchester United youngster Phil Jones to football legend Franco Baresi, who played for him at AC Milan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-Phil-Jones-compared-to-legend-Franco-Baresi-and-Fernando-Hierro-by-Fabio-Capello-article831368.html)
Capello has also likened Jones to former Real Madrid and Span defender Fernando Hierro.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3940067/Fabio-Capello-says-Phil-Jones-reminds-him-of-Franco-Baresi-and-Fernando-Hierro.html)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says Phil Jones' attacking ability would be wasted at centre-back.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1286/25/exclusive-allardyce-jones-attacking-ability-will-be-wasted-centre-back)
Manchester City winger Adam Johnson will sign a new £80,000 a-week four-year contract with the club in the next 48 hours.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3940099/Adam-Johnson-lands-new-80k-a-week-deal-at-Manchester-City.html)
Swansea defender Garry Monk believes his side's clash with Manchester United on Saturday is the biggest in the club's 99-year-old history.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/221108/Garry-Monk-s-history-test-/)
Pop superstar Rihanna had an awkward encounter with Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe after accidentally mistaking him for an Ars*nal player.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/881922-rihanna-tells-spurs-jermain-defoe-hes-a-great-player-for-Ars*nal#ixzz1dt9BQae2)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli got himself in a another tangle while trying to change his number nine shirt during Italy's 1-0 defeat by Uruguay in Rome.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3940036/Mario-Balotelli-tears-himself-a-new-strip.html)
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Real Madrid could be ready to offload former World Footballer of the Year Kaka for about £30m, and Chelsea have been sounded out about a possible January move.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-transfer-gossip-Real-Madrid-superstar-Kaka-linked-with-30m-January-move-to-Blues-article834056.html)
On-loan Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has opened the door to a permanent move from Manchester City to White Hart Lane.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3953028/On-loan-Emmanuel-Adebayor-has-opened-the-door-for-a-permanent-move-to-Tottenham-Hotspur.html)
QPR manager Neil Warnock wants to sign "four or five" players in the January transfer window, and has set his sights on the Asian market after admitting that he went to see three players in action in a World Cup qualifier between United Arab Emirates and South Korea.
Full story: Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24012723-qpr-eye-asia-in-transfer-hunt.do)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is lining up a £30m bid for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani to replace Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/222270/Cav-some-of-that-Roberto-Mancini/)
Carlos Tevez is wanted by Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan but Manchester City say he will not leave on loan in January, only in a straight-cash deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-transfer-gossip-Carlos-Tevez-will-not-leave-on-loan-in-January-only-on-straight-cash-deal-article834204.html)
Hungary international and Newcastle defender Tamas Kadar remains hopeful that he has a future at St James' Park.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/11/23/tamas-kadar-still-keen-on-future-with-nufc-72703-29824793/)
Ars*nal look set to be priced out of a move for Belgium international forward Eden Hazard as French side Lille demand £26m.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1309/93/Ars*nal-set-be-priced-out-move-hazard-lille-demand-%E2%82%AC50m)
Benfica playmaker Nicolas Gaitan has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2065195/Nicolas-Gaitan-dismisses-Manchester-United-link.html)
Chelsea and Manchester City have been scouting Valencia midfielder Mehmet Topal for two months, according to his agent.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/882646-mehmet-topal-being-watched-by-man-city-and-chelsea-scouts-agent#ixzz1eZ8gmqDj)
Manchester United, Ars*nal, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all tracking striker Juan Gonzalez, a 15-year-old striker who plays for Spanish minnows Laredo.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-Ars*nal-Chelsea-transfer-gossip-Javier-Gonzalez-teen-striker-at-Laredo-in-Spain-is-linked-with-Premier-League-giants-article834063.html)
England midfielder Frank Lampard wants to open talks with Chelsea over extending his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24012733-frank-lampard-keen-on-new-deal-at-chelsea.do)
On-loan Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner says he has not ruled out a permanent move from Ars*nal to the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Newcastle Journal (http://www.journallive.co.uk/safc/safc-news/2011/11/23/nicklas-bendtner-could-yet-stay-with-safc-61634-29824508/)
Tottenham and Inter Milan are believed to be keeping tabs on QPR midfielder Alejandro Faurlin.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1310/06/tottenham-and-inter-milan-keeping-tabs-qpr-star)
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is closing in on a £9m move for Blackburn forward Junior Hoilett in the January transfer window.
Full story: Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/spurs-want-9m-hoilett-to-bolster-europe-hopes-6267008.html)
Manchester United are believed to have joined the hunt for Udinese's Moroccan international defender Mehdi Benatia.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/23/manchester-united-join-hunt-for-udinese-defender-mehdi-benatia/53204/)
West Bromwich Albion manager Roy Hodgson has hinted that he is losing patience with injured striker Peter Odemwingie.
Full story: Express & Star (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2011/11/23/roy-hodgson-losing-patience-with-peter-odemwingie/)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has signed a revised contract with the club, saying that an agreement made in the summer has now been formalised. The club also confirms that contrary to some media reports on Tuesday (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Steve-Kean-seals-new-Blackburn-deal-article833461.html) there has been no change to the length of his contract.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9380933.Blackburn_Rovers_confirm__revised_contract__for_Steve_Kean/)
Former Scotland and Ars*nal goalkeeper Bob Wilson believes Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny could be "more valuable" to the Gunners future than captain Robin van Persie.
Full story: Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/szczesny-is-as-valuable-as-van-persie-6266258.html)
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer believes that Borussia Dortmund head coach Jurgen Klopp could be the perfect choice to replace current Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes, who has a contract at the Bundesliga leaders until 2013, when he chooses to leave the club.
Bild (in German) (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/franz-beckenbauer/klopp-bei-bayern-ein-thema-21181248.bild.html)
Republic of Ireland and West Brom striker Shane Long could be facing another injury lay-off after picking up a leg injury in training.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2011/11/23/west-brom-shane-long-injury-fears-grow-97319-29824876/)
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has accused Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour of treating City like a "toy".
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/8910653/Manchester-City-owner-Sheikh-Mansour-accused-of-treating-club-like-a-toy-by-Napoli-president.html)
Everton and England defender Phil Jagielka says he is happy to continue having painkilling injections in order to preserve his ever-present Premier League record this season.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2011/11/23/everton-fc-phil-jagielka-happy-to-carry-on-with-painkilling-injections-100252-29824870/)
New Turkish reality show Soccer Prince will allow one lucky football hopeful to train under the guidance of Liverpool.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2011/11/23/liverpool-fc-sign-up-to-train-turkish-soccer-prince-tv-reality-winner-100252-29824818/)
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole and West Ham manager Sam Allardyce could be set for film cameos in a new Danny Dyer movie.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/882652-ashley-cole-and-sam-allardyce-set-for-cameos-in-new-danny-dyer-film#ixzz1eZ97e9Ew) Veteran Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel believes he can play on for years even though he's already 40.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Golden-oldie-Brad-Friedel-is-40-but-plans-to-delay-retirement-for-years-yet-article834129.html)
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Chelsea are thought to be interested in signing Ars*nal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong as they continue to identify potential transfer targets.
Full story: Footy Latest (http://www.footylatest.com/chelsea-ready-to-move-on-rivals-Ars*nal-for-10-million-rated-youngster/25727)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is gearing up for a January double swoop for Blackburn midfielder Junior Hoilett and Chelsea's out-of-favour striker Nicolas Anelka.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/883380-junior-hoilett-and-nicolas-anelka-on-spurs-new-year-wish-list#ixzz1fD3SrRBi)
Senegal striker Moussa Sow has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Ars*nal. The 25-year-old has scored 29 goals in 48 league games for Lille since joining from Rennes 18 months ago. Full story: the Sun (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-transfer-gossip-Scott-Brown-Celtic-midfielder-and-captain-targeted-for-January-move-article836199.html)
Lucho Gonzalez's agent has put Premier League clubs on red alert after expressing the Argentine midfielder's desire to leave Marseille.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3970063/Ars*nal-news-Lucho-Gonzalez-looking-for-move.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is lining up a £30m January move for Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old Germany international Mario Gotze.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-transfer-gossip-exclusive-Mario-Gotze-lined-up-for-30m-move-from-Borussia-Dortmund-article836796.html)
Manchester United fear they may lose Paul Pogba, 18, to fierce rivals Manchester City as talks over a new deal have stalled.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-lie-in-wait-as-paul-pogba-stalls-on-new-united-deal-6269696.html)
Fulham face competition from German side Wolfsburg as they try to sign France striker Andre-Pierre Gignac, 25, who has been frozen out by Ligue 1 side Marseille.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fulham-transfer-gossip-Andre-Pierre-Gignac-Marseille-and-France-striker-wanted-by-Cottagers-and-Wolfsburg-article836777.html)
Italian side Napoli have emerged as front runners in the race for Adel Taarabt, after Queens Park Rangers apparently instructed third-party agents to find the forward a new club.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/883376-qpr-instruct-third-party-agents-to-find-adel-taarabt-a-new-club#ixzz1fD3Vnv1i)
Tottenham hope to push through a deal for Ajax's Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen, 24, in January.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/30/tottenham-hotspur-close-on-jan-vertonghen-capture/53535/)
But Spurs face competition from Barcelona for Sporting Lisbon star Joao Pereira, 27.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1331/28/tottenham-face-barca-battle-sporting-lisbon-star)
Veteran Italian striker Filippo Inzaghi, 38, is set for a shock departure from AC Milan in January and could be on his way to Blackburn.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1330/87/premier-league-clubs-alerted-inzaghi-set-ac-milan-exit)
FC Twente striker Luuk de Jong, 21, is a January transfer target for Everton according to reports in the Netherlands.
Full story: Footy Latest (http://www.footylatest.com/everton-sniffing-round-6-million-dutch-hit-man/25723)
Blackburn and QPR are keen on bringing PAOK Salonika midfielder Georgios Fotakis, 30, to the Premier League in January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2068339/Blackburn-QPR-eye-PAOK-defender-Georgios-Fotakis.html)
Sources on Wearside suggest Mark Hughes is travelling up to the North East for an interview today following the departure of Steve Bruce.
Full story: Sunderland Echo (http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/sunderland_sack_steve_bruce_1_4019350)
But Blackpool and former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has backed Martin O'Neill to succeed Bruce, claiming he would be a great acquisition for the club.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1332/12/exclusive-phillips-backs-martin-oneill-sunderland-job)
Sweden want to be grouped with England in Friday's draw for the Euro 2012 finals as they do not see them as genuine contenders.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Euro-2012-Sweden-want-to-be-in-England-group-as-do-not-rate-them-as-real-contenders-article836804.html)
Carlo Ancelotti, sacked by Chelsea at the end of last season, says the club's "old" players are to blame for their run of bad results, not his successor Andre Villas-Boas.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-Blame-old-players-not-Andre-Villas-Boas-for-bad-results-says-ex-manager-Carlo-Ancelotti-article836801.html)
Spanish full-back Jose Enrique says his Liverpool team-mates are encouraging him to play for England.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2068122/Jose-Enrique-urged-Liverpool-players-play-England.html)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has claimed that Andre Villas-Boas's wounded Chelsea side will be scared of making the long trip north to face the Magpies on Saturday. "They will be fearing coming to us in front of 52,000 Geordies," he said.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/883388-chelsea-will-fear-facing-us-claims-newcastle-boss-alan-pardew#ixzz1fD3cvSpn)
Wales are unlikely to search for a successor to Gary Speed as the national team manager until the new year, as they are intent on respecting his bereaved family.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/nov/30/wales-gary-speed-successor-faw)
Liverpool fear Brazilian midfielder Lucas will miss the rest of the season with a serious knee injury.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8926535/Liverpool-fear-midfielder-Lucas-will-miss-rest-of-the-Premier-League-season-with-serious-knee-injury.html)
Manchester City keeper Joe Hart has been caught on camera singing Oasis' hit Wonderwall, and mimicking former frontman and City fan Liam Gallagher.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/883425-joe-hart-murders-wonderwall-and-mimics-liam-gallagher-in-training#ixzz1fD4Epodv)
LA Galaxy soccer coach Bruce Arena has revealed that President Barack Obama called him in the early hours of the morning on their tour of Indonesia to congratulate him on winning the MLS Cup. Obama spent several years growing up in Indonesian capital Jakarta and has cited it as giving him an appreciation of the beautiful game.
Full story: USA Today (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2011/11/soccer-fan-obama-makes-call-to-mls-champs/1)
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If we do get Hoilett, we've acquired Spurs' third Canadian in the last decade. :P
He is a right winger mainly, but can also play striker.
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New Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill will investigate the possibility of recalling Asamoah Gyan to boost his striking options.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Sunderland-to-look-into-cutting-Asamoah-Gyan-loan-spell-in-UAE-short-says-Martin-O-Neill-article840529.html)
Roman Pavlyuchenko's agent has alerted Newcastle and QPR after revealing the Tottenham striker has still not agreed a deal to join Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/884148-roman-pavlyuchenko-transfer-hope-renewed-for-newcastle-and-qpr)
Manchester United are preparing a £25m January transfer window bid for Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/07/man-united-prepare-25m-january-bid-for-inter-milan-playmaker-wesley-sneijder/)
Fulham are leading the chase for Bristol City winger Albert Adomah. Aston Villa, Everton, Bolton, Sunderland and Stoke are also interested.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2071308/Albert-Adomah-wanted-Fulham.html#ixzz1ftZFGM5j)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is weighing up a short-term deal for ex-Juventus midfielder Stephen Appiah.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3984798/Blackburn-target-Stephen-Appiah.html)
Edin Dzeko's agent has been forced to deny reports the striker is planning to leave the Premier League leaders. Reports in the Italian media on Wednesday suggested that the Bosnian forward had been in contact with Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1355/99/dzeko-agent-denies-man-city-star-eyeing-juventus-move)
Everton boss David Moyes could make a January transfer move for striker Jeremy Perbet, who plays for Belgian side Mons.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Everton-transfer-gossip-Jeremy-Perbet-striker-for-Mons-in-Belgium-being-tracked-by-scouts-article840536.html)
Simon Cox has conceded that he might need to move away from West Brom to fulfil his ambitions of playing in Euro 2012. The Republic of Ireland international has remained loyal to Albion in the past, despite being linked with several clubs last season.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2011/12/07/west-brom-simon-cox-considering-move-away-from-the-hawthorns-97319-29910490/)
Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers has turned down the chance to be the part-time manager of Northern Ireland.
Full story: Daily Expresss (http://www.express.co.uk/search/brendan%20rodgers/) Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger may need to promote 17-year-old Swiss defender Martin Angha to the first team to face Everton on Saturday because he is so short of recognised full-backs.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2071293/Martin-Angha-set-replace-Andre-Santos.html#ixzz1ftYEKwNL)
Gunners midfielder Yossi Benayoun insists Ars*nal fans have already forgotten about former stars Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3985101/Yossi-Benayoun-Fans-have-already-forgotten-Cesc-Fabregas.html)
Olof Mellberg hopes Wayne Rooney loses his appeal against the severity of his Euro 2012 suspension, because he believes that it would help Sweden's chances of progress from Group D.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/dec/07/olof-mellberg-wayne-rooney-appeal)
Liverpool face being without striker Luis Suarez for most of January after he was hit with a second Football Association charge.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-Luis-Suarez-could-be-banned-most-of-January-as-charged-by-FA-over-gesture-at-fans-article840554.htmll)
Blackburn Rovers' famous blue and white halves will soon be dominating the junior football scene in India - with 400 teams set to sport the club's colours. Rovers' Indian owners Venky's are determined to help develop football in their country and have started to introduce a Blackburn Rovers Football Club league across the nation.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9406451.Blackburn_Rovers_dominate_the_junior_football_scene_in_India/)
Fulham striker Bryan Ruiz has stunned his club by admitting he wanted to join Tottenham instead.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/224505/Bryan-Ruiz-I-wish-I-d-gone-to-Tottenham/)
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They just can't get enough Spurs, can they? :yids:
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The papers love linking us up with a diff player everyday. :P
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Chelsea are preparing a £30m offer for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/225709/Chelsea-s-30m-net-Gonzalo-Higuain/)
Sir Alex Ferguson will make a £20m January bid for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell as the Manchester United boss looks to settle a midfield crisis that has seen three of his main first team options sidelined with injuries.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/13/man-united-to-launch-20m-england-international-bid-to-help-resolve-midfield-crisis/)
Manchester United youngster Paul Pogba is set to reject a chance to sign a new contract and open talks about a Bosman move to Inter Milan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-transfer-gossip-Paul-Pogba-set-open-official-talks-with-Inter-Milan-over-summer-move-article842826.html)
Meanwhile, United are readying a bid for Roma contract rebel Daniele de Rossi.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/14/man-united-consider-january-move-for-serie-a-contract-rebel-as-midfield-fears-grow/)
Tottenham midfielder Vedran Corluka could be heading to Roma in January, with his agent set to sit down with Spurs and sort out his future in the coming days.
Full story: Talk Sport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1376/18/corluka-agent-admits-spurs-defender-could-make-roma-move)
Spartak Moscow are ready to go head-to-head with Queens Park Rangers for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/884859-roman-pavlyuchenko-tug-of-war-kicks-off-between-qpr-and-spartak-moscow#ixzz1gXCHLJr5)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has rubbished rumours of David Villa being sold to Liverpool, Chelsea or Aston Villa.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/884837-david-villa-wont-be-sold-to-liverpool-chelsea-and-aston-villa-say-barca)
Everon are chasing £500,000 French defender Yohan Tavares from Portuguese club Beira Mar.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/)
Wolfsburg manager Felix Magath is keen to sign Ars*nal's Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Rosicky in January.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/12/14/wolfsburg-keen-on-Ars*nal-schemer-tomas-rosicky/54428/)
Sunderland will look to buy a striker in January after discovering they cannot recall Asamoah Gyan from his season-long loan at UAE club Al Ain.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-gossip-Sunderland-must-look-to-buy-striker-as-cannot-recall-Asamoah-Gyan-from-loan-at-Al-Ain-article842829.html)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has warned Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez not to put the money available at Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the glory at stake at the San Siro.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-transfer-gossip-Carlos-Tevez-told-choose-between-AC-Milan-prestige-and-Paris-Saint-Germain-riches-by-Silvio-Berlusconi-Vincent-Kompany-promises-backlash-against-Ars*nal-after-Chelsea-defeat-article842922.html)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he would love to bring Tevez to White Hart Lane - but concedes that a January move for the Blues outcast is unlikely.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2074280/Harry-Redknapp-lauds-special-Carlos-Tevez-admits-Spurs-unlikely-sign-City-rebel.html)
Meanwhile, Tevez has told Argentine magazine Gente he is fed up of travelling and will never be returning to England once he leaves City because he wants to play for Boca Juniors.
Full story: Gente (in Spanish) (http://gente.com.ar/nota.php?ID=17626)
West Brom defender Jonas Olsson has revealed he has reservations about extending his contract despite starting talks over a new deal.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/289939/Olsson-stalls-on-new-Baggies-deal)
The Baggies have earmarked £4m Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha as a replacement.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-transfer-gossip-Nedum-Onuoha-wanted-by-West-Brom-in-January-article842821.html)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has made it clear in-form striker Steven Fletcher is not for sale.
Full story: Express and Star (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2011/12/14/wolves-manager-mick-mccarthy-tells-steven-fletcher-to-ignore-the-hype/)
Andy Carroll will pick up a £150,000 loyalty bonus from Liverpool next month despite making only 13 starts since his £35m move from Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mail
Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and other stars of yesteryear dusted off their boots for a charity match in Hamburg that also involved current Premier League star Didier Drogba.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/884887-golden-oldies-zinedine-zidane-and-ronaldo-play-in-charity-match#ixzz1gXC4MYTl)
Brazilian striker Pottker got himself sent off for unsportingly competing for a drop-ball and then scoring for Figueirense, but the referee still allowed the goal.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/884838-brazilian-youngster-pottker-sent-off-for-competing-drop-ball-and-scoring#ixzz1gXCTX8W6)
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AC Milan are ready to make a move to take Chelsea striker Fernando Torres on loan after struggling to come up with a financial package good enough to land Manchester City outcast Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-transfer-gossip-Fernando-Torres-loan-target-for-AC-Milan-as-struggle-to-seal-Carlos-Tevez-deal-article845250.html)
But reports in Spain say La Liga side Malaga are ready to put in a £30m bid to bring the out-of-form Torres back to Spain.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/885500-fernando-torres-targeted-by-malaga-who-plan-30m-bid-to-tempt-chelsea#ixzz1hDJF9H45)
Manchester United have identified 19-year-old Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen as their number one transfer target in January.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/19/man-united-to-make-25m-ajax-teenager-number-one-summer-target/)
Aston Villa face a battle with Fiorentina and Fortuna Dusseldorf as they look to clinch the signing of Swiss international midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta from Bayer Leverkusen.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1396/16/aston-villa-facing-fight-land-swiss-midfield-star)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is ready to put more pressure on Blackburn owners Venky's with an £8m bid for star winger Junior Hoilett, 21.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Stoke-target-Junior-Hoilett-Blackburn-winger-are-ready-to-offer-8m-in-January-article845253.html)
Chelsea are launching a bid to sign Juventus forward Milos Krasic on loan in January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2077311/Chelsea-wait-sign-Milos-Krasic-Juventus.html#ixzz1hFFbYQhY)
Liverpool and Chelsea have been told to look elsewhere after River Plate insisted Argentine striker Lucas Ocampos, 17, is not for sale in January.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1396/31/liverpool-and-chelsea-warned-river-plate-strike-starlet)
Newcastle have entered the race for £10m-rated Ajax centre-back Jan Vertonghen.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4014333/Transfer-news-Newcastle-chase-Jan-Vertonghen.html)
Newcastle are monitoring Celtic's Victor Wanyama as they brace themselves for offers for midfielder Cheik Tiote. Ars*nal, Liverpool and Manchester United are said to be interested.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2077293/Newcastle-wants-Victor-Wanyama-fro-Cheik-Tiote.html)
Fernando Torres has lifted the lid on his acrimonious departure from Liverpool, claiming on Spanish television that the club lied to him and that Liverpool's current American owners made false promises.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2077265/Torres-Liverpool-owners-lied-fans-dont-know-truth-I-joined-Chelsea.html) Bolton and England defender Gary Cahill, a target for Chelsea and Spurs, admits he is having a tough time amid the transfer speculation.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-target-Gary-Cahill-admits-hard-to-focus-on-Bolton-plight-with-his-future-up-in-the-air-article845235.html)
Everton manager David Moyes walked out at half-time during Blackburn's defeat by Bolton on Tuesday because he was so disgusted by the abuse Rovers fans were aiming at his friend Steve Kean.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-fans-abuse-of-Steve-Kean-made-disgusted-David-Moyes-leave-Bolton-game-at-halftime-article845254.html)
Manchester United's Norway Under-21 international Josh King could be heading back to Old Trafford after just two substitute appearances on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach because of injury.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1395/87/man-united-rookie-set-early-return-germany-loan-spell)
Ars*nal's Robin van Persie has revealed that he only watches his own club and Barcelona matches on TV, because he believes they are the only sides who play "beautiful football".
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/885511-robin-van-persie-delivers-city-snub-i-only-watch-Ars*nal-and-barcelona#ixzz1hDJj5qp2)
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Ars*nal are believed to have offered former striker and current New York Red Bulls frontman Thierry Henry a two-month loan deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2079585/Thierry-Henry-offered-deal-Ars*nal.html)
Tottenham and Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko says he would consider a move to Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-Roman-Pavlyuchenko-would-consider-move-to-Anzhi-Makhachkala-article846855.html)
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has also admitted he would sign wantaway Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez if he had the chance.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1413/64/exclusive-redknapp-id-be-liar-if-i-said-i-wouldnt-take-tevez)
Chelsea winger Florent Malouda is ready for a reunion with his former boss at Chelsea, Carlo Ancelotti, should the latter be named head coach of Paris Saint-Germain in the next few days.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4023422/Florent-Malouda-transfer-news-Chelsea-star-eyes-PSG.html)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is believed to be lining up a bid for £5m-rated Watford striker Marvin Sordell.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/227370/Steve-Kean-s-set-on-Marvin-Sordell/)
Rovers are also set to battle it out with Premier league rivals QPR for the signature of Italian striker Alessandro Del Piero, when he leaves Juventus next summer.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1414/75/qpr-and-blackburn-target-italian-legend)
Newcastle have been deemed "too small" to sign Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud, while Ars*nal have been quoted £42m for the French 25-year-old.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/885909-olivier-giroud-will-cost-Ars*nal-42m-and-is-too-good-for-newcastle#ixzz1hqypfNbm)
Greek giants Olympiacos are believed to be interested in signing Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak and Ars*nal midfielder Tomas Rosicky.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Olympiacos-interested-in-signing-Ars*nal-Tomas-Rosicky-and-Manchester-United-Tomasz-Kuszczak-article846881.html)
Former Chelsea youngster and Turkey international midfielder Gokhan Tore, who now plays for Bundesliga side Hamburg, is being linked with a move to Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Full story: Bild (in German) (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/goekhan-toere/toere-von-tuerken-gejagt-21793496.bild.html)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is being linked with a move for young Swansea midfielder Joe Allen.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/27/liverpool-keen-on-swansea-city-youngster-joe-allen/)
Meanwhile, the Reds are also being linked with a move for 22-year-old Dynamo Kiev forward Andriy Yarmolenko, but they will have to pay £10m to secure his signature.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/liverpool-looking-at-international-starlet-for-offensive-reinforcements/)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has warned Manchester United's title rivals the champions will be even more formidable when midfielder Tom Cleverley returns from an ankle injury.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4023326/Man-Utd-news-Roberto-Martinez-backs-Tom-Cleverley-to-shine.html)
Centre-back Ciaran Clark wants to give Aston Villa fans a belated Christmas present and upset the form book with a win over Chelsea on New Year's Eve.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/12/28/aston-villa-we-can-upset-chelsea-on-new-year-s-eve-ciaran-clark-97319-30023058/#ixzz1hrwBsSym)
Blackburn goalkeeper Mark Bunn believes there is a determination among the squad to repay the faith shown in them by under fire boss Steve Kean.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9440658.Blackburn_Rovers_goalkeeper_Bunn__There_s_togetherness_in_our_squad/)
Former Manchester United star Andrei Kanchelskis has accused his fellow Russians in the Premier League of being more interested in money than becoming great players.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/292250/Russian-players-greedy-says-Kanchelskis) Despite the speculation about his future Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote says he's not going anywhere. The Ivory Coast international has been linked with Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea.
Full story: Newcastle Evening Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/12/28/cheick-tiote-i-m-very-happy-at-nufc-72703-30020927/#ixzz1hryDBjH2)
Manchester City fan Karen Bell got married in a wedding dress made up of her husband's old replica Manchester City shirts - then went to Eastlands on honeymoon.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Karen-Bell-marries-in-wedding-dress-made-of-husband-s-old-Manchester-City-shirts-article846844.html)
The Premier League's richest football club owners Roman Abramovich and Sheikh Mansour have tried to outdo each other off the pitch with lavish birthday and new year parties featuring Jay-Z and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/885901-man-city-and-chelsea-billionaires-try-to-outdo-each-other-with-lavish-parties#ixzz1hqz4Wxmo)
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Aston Villa have said that striker Darren Bent is not for sale at any price, despite continued interest from Liverpool.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1434/26/aston-villa-insist-liverpool-target-bent-not-sale)
However, Villa could make a move for Chelsea forward Didier Drogba as they prepare to receive January bids for Bent.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/04/2830844/aston-villa-make-sensational-move-for-chelsea-star-didier-drogba-)
Striker Thierry Henry's loan deal to Ars*nal has hit a problem over his proposed return date to New York Red Bulls.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886357-thierry-henrys-loan-to-Ars*nal-hits-a-snag-over-return-date-to-new-york-red-bulls#ixzz1iVdNGKUf)
Sir Alex Ferguson will look to finally land long-term target Wesley Sneijder this month after Inter Milan reportedly placed a £25m price tag on the Dutch playmaker.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/04/man-united-ready-to-fork-out-25m-to-finally-land-inter-milan-playmaker-wesley-sneijder/)
Manchester United could also join the race to sign Gary Cahill. Bolton agreed a £7m fee with Chelsea for the England centre-back, but have failed to agree personal terms. Now United could make a move to bolster their injury-hit defence.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4039627/Utd-join-Chelsea-in-Cahill-hunt.html)
Chelsea's hopes of signing Cahill are under threat because the Bolton defender is upset his negotiations over personal terms have been made public.
Full story: London Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24025211-angry-gary-cahills-having-second-thoughts-over-chelsea-move.do)
Meanwhile, the Blues are lining up a £12m move for Marseille right-back Cesar Azpilicueta, 22.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-transfer-gossip-Cesar-Azpilicueta-12m-rated-Marseille-right-back-next-target-after-Cary-Cahill-article849159.html)
Manchester City are believed to be planning a swoop for Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi - but only if striker Carlos Tevez leaves Etihad before the end of January.
Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1469559_video-carlos-tevez-exit-could-pave-way-for-roma-midfielder-to-join-manchester-city)
Blackburn midfielder Mauro Formica says he has been denied a loan move to his former club Newell's Old Boys in Argentina.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2082340/Mauro-Formica-Blackburn-denied-loan-move.html)
North London rivals Ars*nal and Tottenham are going head-to-head in the race to sign Lille striker Moussa Sow, 25.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1433/56/Ars*nal-and-tottenham-battle-land-lille-striker)
QPR have reportedly bid £3m for Aston Villa defender James Collins and £2.5m for Man City defender Nedum Onuoha.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/QPR-transfer-gossip-Bids-made-for-James-Collins-Aston-Villa-and-Nedum-Onuoha-Manchester-City-article849180.html)
Fulham's attempt to bring Calcio Catania striker Maxi Lopez to Craven Cottage may be derailed by the Argentine's desire to keep playing top-flight football in Italy.
Full story: London Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24025029-fulham-bid-for-maxi-lopez.do)
Chelsea, Aston Villa and Malaga are reportedly keeping an eye on out-of-favour Borussia Dortmund striker Lucas Barrios.
Full story: Bild (in German) (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/lucas-barrios/von-malaga-gejagt-reus-zu-dortmund-transfer-tag-21904906.bild.html)
Tottenham's pursuit of Blackburn defender Christopher Samba has been boosted by the news that Rovers boss Steve Kean must sell to finance any major January moves.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/293500/Christopher-Samba-is-top-target-for-Tottenham)
Liverpool have joined Paris St Germain and Marseille in the hunt for Sunderland midfielder Stephane Sessegnon, amid reports that the 27-year-old is unsettled in the North East.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886374-stephane-sessegnon-unrest-at-sunderland-alerts-liverpool#ixzz1iVdHNolk)
Chelsea are believed to be watching £35m-rated Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, with a view to a possible transfer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2082327/Edinson-Cavani-Chelsea-run-rule-Napoli-striker.html)
Swansea are poised to tie up three new signings - and manager Brendan Rodgers is also hoping to add a fourth new face at the Liberty Stadium.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post (http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Swansea-City-Rodgers-set-tie-trio/story-14323078-detail/story.html)
Liverpool may enter the race to sign FC Twente's highly rated 21-year-old striker Luuk De Jong but will face hefty competition from Tottenham and Chelsea.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/liverpool-enter-race-to-sign-dutch-hitman/)
Newcastle United have tabled a £4m bid for West Ham defender James Tomkins.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/228569/John-Tomkins-Newcastle-trip/)
Scotland manager Craig Levein has revealed Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been suffering with a serious illness for almost four years.
Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1469589_scotland-boss-reveals-length-of-manchester-united-star-darren-fletchers-suffering)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean faces a fight to keep hold of his assistant manager Paul Clement - less than three months after bringing him to Ewood Park. Newly appointed Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen on being reunited with Clement, having worked with him during his management tenure at Chelsea.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9450667.Blackburn_Rovers_boss_Kean_in_battle_to_keep_Clement/)
Newcastle playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa is unhappy with his bit-part role at Sports Direct Arena.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4036706/Hatem-Ben-Arfa-furious-about-bit-part-role-at-Newcastle.html)
Norwich defender Adam Drury insists the Canaries will not get carried away with their lofty Premier League position. Paul Lambert's side are currently ninth in the table.
Full story: Eastern Daily Press (http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city-fc/drury_time_to_keep_feet_on_ground_1_1168253)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's mum has launched a passionate defence of her son in the wake of the Patrice Evra racism row.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2012/01/04/luis-suarez-s-mum-sandra-defends-liverpool-fc-striker-after-racism-row-100252-30058242/)
With the London 2012 Olympics a matter of months away, the Royal Mint has produced a series of coins, with one explaining the football offside rule.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4038118/Royal-Mint-launch-50p-explaining-offside-law.html)
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Chelsea are ready to pull the plug on the deal to sign Bolton defender Gary Cahill unless he agrees to join them on Thursday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-transfer-gossip-Gary-Cahill-must-agree-to-move-from-Bolton-on-Thursday-or-Blues-will-move-on-article852134.html)
Newcastle could be forced to wait to sign Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha because of the Eagles' continued involvement in the Carling Cup. They lead Cardiff 1-0 after the semi-final first leg so the Magpies could be forced to move in the summer.
Full story: Evening Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/11/palace-cup-run-hits-nufc-s-wilfried-zaha-bid-72703-30098865/)
Liverpool are also eyeing a move for the England youth international but he's been warned against leaving the club before a potential Wembley trip by his Palace team-mate Paddy McCarthy.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-transfer-gossip-Target-Wilfried-Zaha-urged-to-stay-put-by-Crystal-Palace-team-mate-article852129.html)
Manchester United have told midfielder Darron Gibson he can leave Old Trafford and he has already held talks with Everton over a £2.5m move.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-transfer-gossip-Darren-Gibson-is-Everton-target-Paul-Pogba-linked-with-Manchester-City-article852111.html)
Norwich City and Swansea are set to battle it out for the signature of Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt. The 22-year-old is expected to cost around £1m.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1453/84/norwich-and-swansea-battle-land-brighton-youngster)
QPR boss Mark Hughes has made his first moves into the transfer market, making a bid for Chelsea defender Alex after having a £5m offer for Blackburn's Chris Samba rejected.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/887045-qpr-move-for-chelseas-alex-after-failing-with-christopher-samba-bid#ixzz1jAp4V9QQ/)
Tottenham are also interested in signing the Blackburn defender and have made a £7.5m offer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2085427/Tottenham-bid-Christoper-Samba-Blackburn-Rovers.html)
Chelsea are chasing £8m-rated Argentine winger Lucas Ocampos, 17, in the hope they can head off Manchester United's interest.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4054795/Blues-want-new-blood-in-the-Camp.html)
Aston Villa are set to miss out on the signing of Slovenian midfielder Armin Bacinovic as Chievo Verona are the favourites to sign him.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1454/64/aston-villa-set-miss-out-midfield-target)
Bayern Munich are set to step up their interest in Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2012/01/11/bayern-munich-serious-on-dimitar-berbatov-interest/56062/)
Ars*nal are set to make a £4.1m bid to bring Barcelona defender Eric Abidal to Emirates Stadium.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/11/Ars*nal-prepare-4-1m-offer-for-barcelona-veteran/)
Chris Coleman is set to be named as Gary Speed's successor as Wales manager later this month. The former Coventry and Fulham boss is set to quit as manager of Greek second division side Larissa.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2085408/Chris-Coleman-set-succeed-Gary-Speed-Wales-boss.html)
Sunderland star Lee Cattermole believes the emergence of James McClean could save the club a lot of money in the transfer market.
Full story: Evening Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/sunderland-afc/safc-news/2012/01/11/cattermole-believes-future-is-james-mcclean-72703-30098868/)
Swansea defender Alan Tate will hand manager Brendan Rodgers a huge boost by returning to action after breaking his leg in a golf buggy accident. He has not featured since the opening day of the season but is aiming to make up for lost time.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post (http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Tate-t-wait-pitch/story-14388796-detail/story.html)
Wigan midfielder Hendry Thomas has been urged to fill the void left by Momo Diame's departure for the African Cup of Nations.
Full story: Wigan Evening Post (http://www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-athletic/hendry_still_has_a_big_role_to_play_1_4129148)
Wayne Rooney suffered a double blow at the recent Ballon d'Or awards. As well as missing out to Neymar for the best goal award he was beaten by a Portuguese youngster in the battle to be the best FIFA 12 player.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/887086-wayne-rooney-outclassed-on-fifa-12-by-world-champion#ixzz1jApUbbYQ)
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Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is facing another test of his authority as Daniel Sturridge, 22, is becoming disillusioned with his lack of opportunities to play as a centre forward.
Full story: the Times (subscription required) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/football/)
Nigel de Jong, 27, is set to be sold by Manchester City at the end of the season after the midfielder refused to sign a new contract.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4070708/Transfer-news-Nigel-De-Jong-to-be-sold-by-Manchester-City.html)
Manchester United have been angered by 21-year-old Danny Welbeck's contract demands - with the England striker holding out for a new £60,000-a-week deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2088599/Danny-Welbeck-contracts-talks-deadlock-Manchester-United.html)
Manchester United and Liverpool are set to miss out on Sao Paulo wonderkid Lucas, (http://www.fifa.com/newscentre/photogallery/gallery=1359002.html#1313967) 19, as Inter Milan edge closer to a deal.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1472/95/inter-set-beat-man-united-and-liverpool-race-sao-paulo-wonderkid)
But Liverpool have agreed a £1m deal to sign 19-year-old Sporting Lisbon star Joao Carlos Teixeira, (http://www.goal.com/en/people/portugal/62392/joao-carlos) dubbed 'the new Deco'.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/887729-liverpool-agree-1million-fee-for-new-deco-joao-carlos-teixeira#ixzz1jpbNJhmn)
Tottenham's Mexican attacking midfielder Giovani dos Santos, 22, is a target for Spanish side Villarreal.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1472/94/villarreal-set-their-sights-tottenham-outcast)
Fulham have been told to match Fiorentina's £6.5m bid for Catania's former Barcelona striker Maxi Lopez, 27, or risk missing out.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Fulham-must-bid-6-5m-for-Maxi-Lopez-Catania-striker-or-lose-out-to-Fiorentina-article855143.html)
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has turned down a loan bid for 30-year-old striker Peter Odemwingie.
Full story: Express and Star (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/01/18/roy-hodgson-peter-odemwingie-stays/)
Birmingham want to re-sign Craig Gardner, 25, on loan. The midfielder moved to Sunderland from Blues in the summer but is homesick for the Midlands.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Sunderland-transfer-gossip-Craig-Gardner-wanted-on-loan-by-former-club-Birmingham-article855142.htmll)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make an £18m offer for 26-year-old Newcastle United striker Demba Ba.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/18/Ars*nal-consider-record-breaking-16m-bid-for-newcastle-united-star)
QPR are considering a third bid for Blackburn defender Chris Samba, 27, although he is unlikely to offer more than £6m.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/qpr-weigh-up-third-bid-for-samba--but-rovers-dig-heels-in-6291479.html)
Nedum Onuoha is another QPR target with the club preparing to offer the Manchester City defender, 25, more than £80,000 a week.
Full story: the Times (subscription required) (http://www.timesplus.co.uk/tto/news/?login=false&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetimes.co.uk%2Ftto%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fclubs%2Fqpr%2Farticle3291335.ece)
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph, 20, is poised to return to Leeds on loan with Villa boss Alex McLeish confirming that the club has been contacted by United. Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2012/01/18/aston-villa-alex-mcleish-discusses-possibility-of-fabian-delph-move-to-leeds-united-97319-30145262/)
Rangers manager Ally McCoist wants to sign Trabzonspor's Polish striker Pawel Broznek on loan. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2088620/Rangers-want-Pawel-Brozek.html)
French forward Yann Kermorgant, currently with Charlton, has emerged as a target for Celtic. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2088603/Celtic-chasing-Charltons-Yann-Kermorgant.html)
QPR are beefing up security for their FA Cup tie against Chelsea, where Anton Ferdinand and John Terry are set to come face to face.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/John-Terry-racism-row-QPR-beefing-up-security-for-potentially-explosive-FA-Cup-meeting-with-Chelsea-article855093.html)
Manchester City have warned their players not to become embroiled in a Twitter feud with their Manchester United rivals over City-related tweets by the likes of Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/9023834/Manchester-City-players-told-not-to-enter-Twitter-war-with-United.html)
Manchester United striker Michael Owen claims he has not given up on breaking England's goalscoring record - even though he has played just 79 minutes in the Premier League this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-Michael-Owen-believes-can-play-for-England-again-after-manager-Fabio-Capello-leaves-article855106.html)
Manager Andre Villas-Boas will take his Chelsea players on a five-day trip to Majorca next week to boost team morale.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2088601/Chelsea-head-Majorca-break.html#ixzz1jr01vn4I)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has been dealt a major blow ahead of Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester United, with striker Thierry Henry rated as 'doubtful'.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/887697-thierry-henry-and-mikel-arteta-rated-doubtful-for-Ars*nal-v-manchester-united#ixzz1jpbkm8fN)
Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, 39, is set to play into his 40s after signing a contract extension with them until at least summer 2013.
Full story: Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24029057-mark-schwarzer-signs-contract-extension-with-fulham.do)
Former Celtic ace Shunsuke Nakamura proved he can still bend it like the best of them, by curling a free-kick through the window of a moving bus on Japanese television.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/887755-shunsuke-nakamura-bends-dead-ball-through-moving-bus-window#ixzz1jpboUi4C)
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Chelsea say Alex can go to Paris Saint-Germain but they will not pay the £83m asking price for Porto's 25-year-old striker Hulk. (http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=50029) Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2091869/Alex-set-Paris-Saint-Germain-Chelsea-reject-Hulk-deal.html)
However, the Blues expect to tie up the £8m signing of Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, (http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=55734) 20, from Genk, while upping their £16.7m offer for Shakhtar Donetsk's 23-year-old Brazil midfielder Willian. (http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=47607)
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/232265/Andre-Villas-Boas-in-for-Will-n-Kev/)
Willian is keen for the move to go through, saying: "They have a culture of winning trophies and that excites me."
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4086886/Willian-keen-on-Chelsea-move.html)
Rangers have rejected a £7m bid from West Ham for their 26-year-old top scorer Nikica Jelavic.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2012/01/25/rangers-reject-7million-bid-for-nikica-jelavic-from-west-ham-86908-23720352/)
Villarreal have offered £6.5m for Tottenham midfielder Giovani dos Santos but face competition from Spanish rivals Granada for the 22-year-old Mexican.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2091858/Villarreal-bid-6-5m-Giovani-dos-Santos.html)
QPR manager Mark Hughes is ready to bid £4m for Wigan's 26-year-old Colombian striker Hugo Rodallega.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4086553/Transfer-news-QPR-want-Nedum-Onuoha.html)
Wigan Athletic have made an offer for £700,000-rated Dutch striker John Verhoek, (http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=58344) 22, who is on loan at ADO Den Haag from Rennes.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/232136/Wigan-target-Dutch-striker-John-Verhoek-/)
Wigan also stress that they have only made an "informal enquiry" about Bristol City's Nicky Maynard, 25, and not an official bid.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/297913/Latics-deny-making-Maynard-bid)
Newcastle are chasing a loan deal for Juventus winger Eljero Elia, (http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=74747/profile/index.html) 24, after missing out on him last summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2091856/Newcastle-chase-Eljero-Elia-loan-Juventus.html)
Everton, Blackburn, Sunderland and Swansea are all after Sporting Lisbo's 22-year-old midfielder Adrien Silva.
(http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=103125/profile/index.html) Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1489/56/everton-blackburn-sunderland-and-swansea-hunt-portuguese-star)
Bolton are preparing are bracing themselves for an approach from Premier League rivals Sunderland for club skipper Kevin Davies, 34.
Full story: Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/9493123.Is_this_the_end_for_Big_Kev_/)
Manchester United and Liverpool are targeting Danish international defender Jores Okore, (http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/clubs/player=250020893/index.html) after FC Nordsjaelland admit that they will not stand in the 19-year-old's way if a bid does come. Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2012/01/25/danish-club-wont-stand-in-way-of-exit-for-manchester-united-and-liverpool-target-jores-okore/56923/)
Israeli Premier League side MS Ashdod have confirmed that talks are taking place with Manchester City over a deal for 20-year-old midfielder Nir Biton (http://spursnetwork.com/forums/ttp://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2012/teams/player=1909623/index.html) after he impressed on trial.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/888411-manchester-city-in-talks-over-israeli-cesc-fabregas-nir-biton#ixzz1kVqpr117)
Stoke chairman Peter Coates says he is not expecting the club to bring in any players before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel (http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Coates-rules-window-shopping-Stoke/story-15041877-detail/story.html)
Liverpool and Queens Park Rangers may move for 30-year-old former Ars*nal midfielder Alexander Hleb, with Barcelona ready to make the Belarusian a free agent.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/888377-liverpool-and-qpr-chasing-barcelona-midfielder-alexander-hleb#ixzz1kVr5Hj2J)
Newcastle are believed to have made a tentative approach as to the availability of 22-year-old Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9494306.Clarets_rebuff_Toon_enquiry_for_hot_Rod/)
West Ham are considering pulling out of their attempts to sign Nikica Jelavic, 26, from Rangers after the Scottish Premier League club rejected their £6m offer for the striker.
Full story: London Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24031131-west-ham-consider-pulling-out-of-attempt-to-sign-nikica-jelavic.do)
Manchester United are looking at Vasco da Gama's 23-year-old central defender Dede.
Full story: CaughtOffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/25/manchester-united-line-up-transfer-for-brazil-centre-back/)
Winger Theo Walcott lines up talks with manager Arsene Wenger 'within weeks' to discuss long-term Ars*nal future.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/26/2865184/theo-walcott-lines-up-talks-with-arsene-wenger-within-weeks)
Charlton vow to slap racist supporters with life-time bans after raids by police.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2091873/Charlton-vow-ban-racist-fans.html)
Manchester City are considering suing their unsettled striker Carlos Tevez over his plummeting transfer value.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-considering-suing-Carlos-Tevez-over-his-plummeting-transfer-value-article857457.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger wants a ban on Premier League clubs loaning players aged over 21 to each other.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-calls-for-ban-on-loans-of-players-aged-over-21-between-Premier-League-clubs-article857459.html)
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers will not rule out another move in the January transfer window - but may have to wait for the players he wants.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post (http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Brendan-Rodgers-possible-Swans/story-15038582-detail/story.html)
It seems Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has a new passion for music and is prepared to roll with it by purchasing a classic Oasis drum kit.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/888418-wayne-rooney-to-buy-classic-oasis-drum-kit#ixzz1kVsJm18L)
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Wigan are close to completing the loan signing of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Joel, 22
Tottenham are close to signing Schalke's Germany international midfielder Lewis Holtby, 22, on a pre-contract deal.
Fulham are waiting on the results of a medical as they ponder giving Ghana international midfielder Derek Boateng, 29, a deal at Craven Cottage.
Midfielder Jermaine Jenas, 29, is heading back to Tottenham after making one start in three months during a loan stint at Nottingham Forest.
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is reigniting his interest in Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, 22, with hopes of making him his first signing of the transfer window.
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is targeting Paris St Germain striker Guillaume Hoarau, 28, after he was told he can leave in January.
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 31, says Manchester City should persist with his former Inter Milan team-mate Mario Balotelli, 22, because he can retain the title for Roberto Mancini's team.
Defender Rio Ferdinand, 34, says if Manchester United keep their "house in order", the Premier League leaders can ignore rivals Manchester City's title challenge.
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, 49, could one day manage in the United Arab Emirates, according to his friend and Al Ahli manager Quique Sanchez Flores.
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Manchester United are leading the chase for Crystal Palace's England winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, and hope to tie up a £12m deal.
Tottenham's hopes of signing Brazilian forward leandro Damiao 23, have suffered a blow after his agent said he expected him to stay with Internacional
QPR have made a £5m bid for West Brom's 29-year-old Swedish defender Jonas Olsson.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp also wants to sign Tottenham's William Gallas, 35, to strengthen his struggling defence.
£6m-rated England keeper Jack Butland, 19, says he will only leave Birmingham City for first-team football - not to be a reserve
West Ham are ready to move for Everton defender Sylvain Distin, 35, which could pave the way for 23-year-old centre-half James Tomkins to join Newcastle.
Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott, 23, has committed his future the club after agreeing terms on a new four-and-a-half-year contract.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants his scouts to make the most of the wealth of emerging talent on their own doorstep.
Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez says manager Roberto Mancini has fired up his strikers by praising Manchester United forward Robin van Persie.
Liverpool are preparing to offer former manager and player Kenny Dalglish another Anfield comeback, lining him up for a return to his role as a club ambassador.
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 28, has hinted that manager Andre Villas-Boas is not happy that he has teamed up with Togo for the Africa Cup of Nations Cup.
Birmingham City's supporters trust has criticised the club's governance after City's 2011-12 accounts revealed a bizarre sponsorship arrangement, the club still owing £14m to Carson Yeung who is awaiting trial for money-laundering, and an unnamed director being paid £687,611.
Just nine days into the new year, Portsmouth's official calendar is already out of date, with just three of the 12 featured players still at Fratton Park.
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Blackpool forward Tom Ince, 20, has seen his dream return to Liverpool put on hold - because the Seasiders are refusing to take Reds manager Brendan Rodgers' calls.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert may hijack Fulham's bid for Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk midfielder Derek Boateng, 29.
]Ars*nal are set to miss out on a deal for Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente, 27, with Juventus said to be in advanced talks over a transfer.
Manchester United will make a formal bid for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha, 20, in the next 48 hours - but will play hardball with the Championship club by making a cash offer as low as £6m.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has rejected a £3m offer from Swansea City for striker Kenwyne Jones, 28.
Andre Villas-Boas has attempted to bring forward the signing of Lewis Holtby, 22, from Schalke to this month's transfer window after losing the key midfielder Sandro to a long-term knee injury.
]Jose Mourinho has become football's most-wanted man, after old foe Pep Guardiola left Manchester City and Chelsea in the lurch.
Luis Suarez has admitted that he dived to win Liverpool a penalty against Stoke this season.
Former Aston Villa striker John Carew is embarking upon a new career... as an actor.
Ars*nal fans were tricked yesterday when a rogue supporter posted old Theo Walcott contract news on Twitter.
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Harry Redknapp wants to sign Blackburn defenders Martin Olsson, 24, and Scott Dann, 25, to help QPR beat the drop.
Liverpool have stepped up their efforts to sign Inter Milan midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 20, after making an £8 million bid and hope to beat Southampton to the signature.
Captain Fabricio Coloccini, 31, has told Newcastle he does not want to play for them again.
New Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino insists he is not looking to sign players from former club Espanyol.
Liverpool are set to hold showdown talks with goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 30, who has been linked with Barcelona.
Ars*nal are lining up a £20 million move for Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic, 23.
Liverpool and Ars*nal are set for a summer transfer tussle over Swansea defender Ashley Williams, 28.
Crystal Palace have bid for Swindon winger Matt Ritchie, 23.
Nottingham Forest are close to signing Millwall striker Darius Henderson, 31.
West Brom defender Craig Dawson, 22, looks set to join Bolton while Fiorentina are closing in on Marcos Alonso, 22.
Bradford manager Phil Parkinson is understood to be on just £1,000 a week.
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, 27, believes Ars*nal are no longer a threat to the Blues in the race for Champions League places and is more concerned with catching Manchester United in the title race.
Tottenham appear to have cloned Gareth Bale, in the form of spitting image youth teamer, Kenny McEvoy, 19.
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Anzhi Makhachkala defender Christopher Samba, 28, is set for a staggering £100,000-a-week wage at QPR if a deal goes through.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is prepared to send defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto, 28, to Inter Milan in a swap deal which would take his former Porto defender Alvaro Pereira, 27, to White Hart Lane.
However, Villas-Boas has admitted that the club is unlikely to buy a striker before the transfer window closes
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is mulling over a move for Kenwyne Jones, 28, after the Stoke striker priced himself out of a move to Swansea.
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is ready to pull off a transfer coup by signing Republic of Ireland and Spartak Moscow winger Aiden McGeady, 26, for £5m.
QPR, Everton and West Ham have received a transfer blow after Toulouse ruled out selling midfielder Etienne Capoue, 24, during the current window.
Coventry City are considering a loan move for Manchester City winger Alex Henshall, 18.
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says Europe's top leagues are considering changing the calendar so clubs can play in the summer.
England manager Roy Hodgson has decided Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling, 18, should play in this summer's European Under-21s Championship in June but wants to keep Jack Wilshere, 21, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 19, with the senior team as he prepares for the next World Cup.
Midfielder Lewis Holtby, 22, believes his decision to join Tottenham six months ahead of schedule will make it easier for him to reach his peak next season
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Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel is wanted by former club Zenit St Petersburg. The Russian transfer window is open until 24 February and Zenit are keen to re-sign the Slovakia centre-back, 28, who they sold to the Reds in 2008.
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has raised doubts about his future at Anfield. The Uruguayan, 26, said: "We will see at the end of the season what Liverpool's position is - we're not the Liverpool of old."
But Suarez has also said that hearing the Liverpool fans sing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' makes him want to stay at Anfield for years to come.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is facing competition from Bayern Munich for Borussia Dortmund forward Robert Lewandowski, 24.
Corinthians midfielder Paulinho, 24, who has been linked with Chelsea as well as Inter Milan, will move to Europe this summer, according to agent Kia Joorabchian.
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger could return for Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue after failing with a move for the France international, 25, in January.
Chelsea could meet the £5m buy-out clause for Santos youngster Neilton, 19. The Brazilian teenager has been described as the "new Neymar".
Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has refused to rule out leaving the DW Stadium in the summer. Republic of Ireland international McCarthy, 22, joined the Latics in 2009 and has been linked with Ars*nal and Liverpool.
Ajax striker Viktor Fischer is set to disappoint Manchester United and Chelsea by signing a new contract with the Amsterdam club. The Denmark international, 18, had only made two Eredivisie appearances before playing in Ajax's 2-2 Champions League draw with Manchester City in October.
Vukasin Poleksic, the Montenegrin goalkeeper, 30, banned for two years for failing to report a phone call from a criminal gang asking him to help fix Debrecen's Champions League matches against Liverpool and Fiorentina in 2009, has revealed he could have joined Portsmouth in 2007. "It was a mistake because I got this punishment. Maybe, if I had gone there, who knows?" he said.
Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed concerns about his ankle problem ahead of next week's last-16 clash with United and, after celebrating his 28th birthday on Tuesday, the Portuguese wants to emulate former team-mate Ryan Giggs, 39, by playing for another decade.
France's loss to Germany, a second successive home defeat, "did little to reassure" French fans ahead of the team's World Cup qualifier against defending champions Spain next month. However, coach Didier Deschamps said the defeat will "have no effect" on the team's mindset ahead of the game.
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Manchester City are ready to begin a £60m-plus overhaul of their squad with summer moves for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 25, and Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama, 21.
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[/size]Former Ars*nal striker Thierry Henry, 35, says he would love to return to the club in some capacity when his stint in the MLS with New York Red Bulls comes to an end.[/color]
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Manchester United have asked FC Porto if they would consider swapping Colombian forward James Rodriguez, 20, for out-of-favour winger Nani, 26
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[/size]Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski, 24, could still sign for Manchester United this summer despite reports that the Poland striker is set for a switch to Bayern Munich.[/color]
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[/size]Arsene Wenger will be assured he is the man to revive Ars*nal's fortunes at a board meeting with the club's American owner Stan Kroenke on Thursday.[/color]
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[/size]Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery, 29, has ridiculed Ars*nal by declaring that it was "easy" to beat them in the Champions League on Tuesday.[/color]
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[/size]Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is drawing on the spirit of the 'ghost goal' - against Chelsea in the semi-final by Luis Garcia - that took the club to the 2005 Champions League final in a bid to turn around their Europa League tie against Zenit St Petersburg at Anfield on Thursday.[/color]
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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, has fuelled speculation linking him to German side Bayern Munich ahead of Pep Guardiola's arrival as the Bavarian side's manager by admitting he would not "automatically" reject an offer. Guardiola's brother Pere represents the Uruguay international.
West Brom manager Steve Clarke wants to keep on-loan Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 19, at the Hawthorns for another season.
Manchester City's hopes of buying Napoli striker Edinson Cavani are looking increasingly thin with Real Madrid ready to offer significant competition in the race for his signature. The Uruguayan has been earmarked as a summer replacement for Mario Balotelli by the Premier League champions, but Madrid have already opened talks with the 26-year-old's representatives
Uefa president Michel Platini has called on the governments of Serbia and Croatia to address the problem of football violence. The two countries are due to meet in a World Cup qualifier in Zagreb on 22 March
Chelsea have brought in lawyers in a bid to get a billboard poking fun at struggling striker Fernando Torres, 28, removed from a site opposite Stamford Bridge
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The Premier League leaders will apparently not rule out selling Rooney at the end of the season if the club can attract a bid of more than £20m.
But Manchester City have no desire to revive their interest in the England striker, with the player's reputed £300,000-a-week salary pricing them out of the market
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Tottenham are planning a "double your money" £8m-a-year deal in a bid to keep Gareth Bale, 23, at the club
[/color]Barcelona want Liverpool's Daniel Agger, 28, as they look to rejuvenate their defence.Manchester City assistant manager David Platt has watched Crystal Palace playmaker Jonathan Williams, 19City are also interested in Ars*nal's 21-year-old defender Carl Jenkinson.Everton have targeted Porto forward Christian Atsu and plan to make a move for the £10m-rated 21-year-old in the summerChelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. The 32-year-old has attracted interest from Russian sides Rubin Kazan and Lokomotiv Moscow.Queens Park Rangers lost £22.6m during their first season back in the Premier League, while debt is up from £56m to £89m.Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has called Sir Alex Ferguson "disrespectful" after the Manchester United manager referred to him as "the fat one" to distinguish him from Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo[Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, 29, is back to his best and 100% committed to the club, according to the Argentina striker's team mate Pablo Zabaleta.Former Manchester United player Paul Pogba, 19, currently of Juventus, feels no sympathy for his former club after they were knocked out of the Champions League. Speaking a after the 2-0 win over Celtic, the Frenchman said: "Was I sad to see Manchester United lose to Real? No!"Spain's Technical Committee of Arbitrators has denounced the "handcuffs" gesture made by Barcelona's Gerard Pique after last week's defeat to Real Madrid. The centre-back was apparently protesting the referee's decision not to award a penalty to the Catalans in the final moments of the game.Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says he will attend the final game of former Germany captain Michael Ballack, 36, due to be held in 5 June in Leipzig. The midfielder played under Mourinho during his time at Chelsea.n a rare gesture of mutual respect, rival fans were seen exchanging scarves across security barriers during last night's Champions League match between Juventus and CelticWales manager Chris Coleman, 42, came to the rescue of an elderly woman who had been reported missing from her home and could not remember where she lived.
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Paris St-Germain could step up their interest in Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, if Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 31, joins Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich in the summer
Carlos Tevez, 29, Gareth Barry, 32, Edin Dzeko, 26, and Samir Nasri, 25, all face uncertain futures at Manchester City with manager Roberto Mancini planning a summer clear-out
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup fears defender Ashley Williams, 28, could be tempted by Ars*nal at the end of the season.
Liverpool have been encouraged to renew their interest in Paris St-Germain striker Kevin Gameiro. Brendan Rodgers enquired about the French forward, 25, in January.
Cameroon defender Nicolas N'koulou, 22, who has been linked with a move to Ars*nal, is set to leave Marseille this summer.
Reading's players do not want former Swindon manager Paolo Di Canio to take over as Brian McDermott's replacement at the Madejski Stadium.
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has joked that the club's fans may even blame him for the Blues' fixture pile-up
Fifa President Sepp Blatter has told Kicker magazine of his opposition to the decision to host the 2020 European Championships in several countries, saying it will rob the tournament of its "heart and soul".
Along with Real Madrid and Barcelona, Malaga's qualification for the quarter finals of the Champions League means that Spain have three teams in the last eight for the first time in a decade.
Real Madrid and Spain keeper Iker Casillas has returned to training after suffering a fractured hand in late January.
Zenit St Petersburg coach Luciano Spalletti has pledged his future to the club, despite rumours that he is about to move on. "I want to make it absolutely clear that I will not leave even if we are eliminated from Basel," Spalletti said ahead of the Europa league match against the Swiss club who lead the tie 2-0 from the first leg.
Former Liverpool defender Djimi Traore, 33, did not manage a single league goal in his entire career in Europe but scored one of the goals of the season for MLS side Seattle Sounders.
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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, says he would consider any offers from Champions League clubs this summer.
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Ars*nal and Liverpool are set to battle it out for the signature of Swansea City defender Ashley Williams, 28, in the summer.
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is keen on a reunion with 27-year-old Norwich defender Russell Martin, who has played under the Scot at Wycombe as well as Carrow Road.
Ars*nal's summer transfer plans include selling 25-year-old striker Gervinho to Turkish side Galatasaray for £12m and buying Liverpool's 30-year-old goalkeeper Jose Reina.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 29, is to "soldier on" until the summer before making a decision on his future. Toure still has two years left on his contract but has been linked with a summer move to Paris St-Germain.
Tottenham are one of the clubs chasing Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, with Inter Milan and Manchester City also keen on signing the 22-year-old.
Everton's 36-year-old captain Phil Neville, whose contract expires in the summer, says he is willing to move to a club outside the Premier League to prolong his playing career.
Fulham want Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray, 29, who has scored 30 goals for the Championship club this season.
Monaco have offered Roberto Mancini a £170m transfer fund in an attempt to lure the 48-year-old Manchester City manager to France next season.
Wayne Rooney has delivered a critical assessment of England's 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with Montenegro, with the 27-year-old Manchester United striker saying the Three Lions were handed a "lesson" and needed to "learn how to see out games better"
But England boss Roy Hodgson defended his players, claiming they failed to beat Montenegro because they are "not robots".
Fifa is set to decide whether to take disciplinary action against Montenegro for the behaviour of their fans in the draw with England
Chelsea's former chief scout and director of youth development Frank Arnesen, 56, claims there was no chance for young players to make their mark on the first team during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle's Massadio Haidara, 20, says he has "learned a lot" after falling victim to a controversial challenge by Wigan's Callum McManaman. "I am learning more about the English game and it is a great education for me," said the French full-back.
Defender Nacho Monreal, 27, has urged his Ars*nal team-mates not to waste their energy by taking any notice of their critics. He said they should instead channel all their attention into finishing in the Premier League's top four.
Argentina's Lionel Messi was reportedly sick on the pitch at half-time during his country's 1-1 draw away to Bolivia in a match played 13,000 feet above sea level.
But the day ended well for the 25-year-old as he was presented with a Bolivian poncho by President Evo Morales.
mer Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, who scored both goals in Italy's 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Malta on Tuesday, says falling in love with his new girlfriend has helped him settle down following his move to AC Milan.
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Brendan Rodgers is ready to offer striker Andy Carroll, 24, an unlikely Anfield lifeline - but only if the England international accepts a role as an impact substitute. Carroll has spent the season on loan at West Ham, who could yet make a permanent move for the player.
Tottenham are plotting a major summer reshuffle of their striking department and have put Aston Villa's £15m goalscorer Christian Benteke, 22, at the top of their wanted list.
Manchester United Manchester United are tracking the progress of Benfica's 24-year-old former Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic.
Norwich manager Chris Hughton is plotting another raid on his old club Birmingham - this time for 19-year-old winger Nathan Redmond.
Former Leeds United boss Neil Warnock says he wants Mark Hughes to succeed him at Elland Road so he can "destroy another team of mine". Hughes, 49, took over at QPR after Warnock, 64, was sacked in January 2012.
Blackpool are facing their fifth managerial change of the season after it emerged that current boss Paul Ince, 45, is a shock candidate to replace under-pressure Nigel Pearson at Leicester.
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic, 31, will sever all lines of communication with fellow Serbian players and friends Aleksander Kolarov, 27, and Matija Nastasic, 20, of Manchester City ahead of Monday's derby at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, 26, says the off-the-pace defending champions must try and salvage some pride by beating United in their own backyard.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has suggested striker Robin van Persie, 29, is suffering the effects of "the intensity of his first season" with the Premier League leaders.
The pressure on the Premier League to oversee a reduction in ticket prices has intensified after a supporters collective representing a dozen influential fan groups urged chief executive Richard Scudamore to consider a range of cost cutting initiatives.
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez, 52, says he thought it was an April Fools joke when he learnt Ray Wilkins had blamed him for the injury suffered by Ashley Cole against Manchester United. "I have a degree in sports science from Spain, have spoken to many people about injuries. It's the first time I ever heard anything like this. First of April," said the Spaniard.
Real Madrid are facing an investigation by the European Commission over allegations it received illegal state funds in a property deal it struck with Madrid City Council for land around the Bernabeu stadium.
Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 21, who is currently on loan at Werder Bremen, is expected to leave the German side in the summer. According to Bruyne, the West London side have told his agent that he must move to a "bigger club".
Both Barcelona and Paris St Germain have complained about the officiating in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg in the French capital which ended 2-2. Barca's Sergio Busquets, 24, said the referee "was not happy" until the French side had equalised, while PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti said the Catalans' second goal was "a gift from the ref".
German legend Franz Beckenbauer, 67, says Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon, 35, was made to look like a "pensioner" in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Former Derby County, Plymouth and Inter Milan defender Taribo West has been accused of lying about his age by ex-Partizan Belgrade president Zarko Zecevic, who claims the player was 40 - not 28 - when he joined in 2002.
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to offer Mexican striker Javier Hernandez to Atletico Madrid in a part-exchange deal for Colombian striker Radamel Falcao.
However, Atletico coach Diego Simeone has denied speculation linking Falcao, 27, with a £45m move to the Premier League leaders.
Juventus are ready to test Liverpool's resolve with a summer bid for 22-goal star striker Luis Suarez.
Ars*nal have contacted Stoke City about signing their £15m-rated goalkeeper Asmir Begovic in the summer transfer window.
Chelsea are considering a summer transfer bid for Aston Villa's 17-goal striker Christian Benteke.
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says he is "open-minded" about the identity of the Blues' next permanent manager - leaving the door open for former boss Jose Mourinho.
Former Reading manager Brian McDermott is set to be named as the new Leeds United boss.
Ex-Whites boss Neil Warnock could make an emotional return to former club Sheffield United following the departure of Danny Wilson.
Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has revealed new boss Paolo Di Canio insists the Black Cats players eat together in the club's canteen as he aims to improve team spirit.
Everton fan Gordon McKee was left shocked after Toffees full-back Leighton Baines arrived at his home to present him with a bunch of flowers and a 2013-14 season ticket following the death of his wife.
Newcastle United welcomed five new players to a recent training session - as chart-topping boyband One Direction visited the Premier League club's training ground.
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Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is on AC Milan's summer hit-list, and the Italian giants are lining up a £12m bid. The 25-year-old, who will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury, is under contract until 2017.
Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz is in talks over a move to Brazilian club Botafogo. The 31-year-old has been on loan at Malaga and has also attracted attention from Flamengo.
Alex Song is eyeing up a return to Ars*nal after growing frustrated with his bench role at Barcelona, according to his cousin Rigobert. The 25-year-old moved to the Spanish club from the Gunners last season for £17m but has made just 15 appearances.
Ars*nal defender Thomas Vermaelen is determined to fight for a future at Ars*nal, despite finding himself out in the cold again. The 27-year-old was dropped last month after a poor run of form and has struggled to re-establish himself in the side.
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup believes his side's Premier League clashes with Cardiff next season will feel just like the Rome derbies between Roma and Lazio
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery says Barcelona and Real Madrid have both tried to lure him away from the Bavarian club in recent years. Bayern will face Barcelona in the semi-final of the Champions League next week.
German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 22, says he will remain at Borussia Dortmund next season despite interest from other European clubs, including Real Madrid.
Former Dinamo Zagreb player Jozo Gapar has become a local laughing stock after an incident with a credit card which led to his sacking as coach of Croatian first league team NK Zagreb Precko.
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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, will never play for the club again after being given a 10-match ban and will try to force a summer exit from Anfield.
Full story: Daily Star
Mourinho left Stamford Bridge in 2007 after winning two Premier League titles and one FA Cup
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has agreed to return to Chelsea and will be joined at Stamford Bridge by Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, 27.
Full story: Bild (in German)
Neymar's father and agent says the Brazilian forward will head for Europe next year with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea leading the £50m chase for the 21-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair, 24, will seek a loan move next season unless manager Roberto Mancini is sacked.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Fulham are set to sanction the £4m sale of goalkeeper David Stockdale, 27, to either West Ham or Hull, to fund the Cottagers' move for Roma's Maarten Stekelenburg, 30.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal have revived their interest in Sevilla's 26-year-old Argentine defender Federico Fazio.
Full story: Daily Mail
The Gunners are also interested in Hamburg's 28-year-old goalkeeper Rene Adler after being priced out of moves for Sunderland's Simon Mignolet and Asmir Begovic of Stoke.
Full story: Daily Mirror
FC Basel's Austrian defender Aleksander Dragovic, 22, is ready to snub a move to Ars*nal and German side Borussia Dortmund to join Everton.
Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure confirms he will leave the club at the end of the season, but the 33-year-old Ivory Coast international says he wants to stay in England.
Full story: Sky Sports News
John Terry and Fernando Torres are both confident of remaining at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, insists he will be at club next season and claims he would welcome the arrival of another big-name striker.
Full story: The Times (subscription only)
Chelsea defender John Terry, 32, is relaxed about his future at Stamford Bridge, despite a lack of movement on contract talks.
Full story: Daily Express
Phil Jones's injury-interrupted season at Manchester United has seen former club Blackburn Rovers miss out on a £2m windfall - despite the 21-year-old's contribution to United's Premier League title success.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
World player of the year Lionel Messi, 25, says Barcelona will "try" to achieve what seems like an almost impossible comeback when Bayern Munich visit the Nou Camp next week.
Full story: the Independent
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has warned rivals Manchester City that Sir Alex Ferguson intends to strengthen his squad when the transfer window opens.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar, 28, says his team-mates know they are under severe pressure but insists they will not be relegated from the Premier League.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
2014 World Cup hosts Brazil have unveiled the caxirolas - a new infuriating instrument for fans, which is even more annoying than the vuvuzelas played at the World Cup in South Africa.
Full story: the Independent
A 52-year-old IT consultant in India is currently receiving thousands of congratulations tweets as his Twitter handle is @RVP. His real name Ravi Visvesvaraya Sharada Prasad.
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Chelsea could land manager Jose Mourinho on the cheap this summer and get former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 31, into the bargain if the Real Madrid coach goes back to Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso could be on his way to Chelsea in the summer
Full story: The Independent
Manchester City could make Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fernandinho, 27, the first signing of their summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool and Manchester United face another contender for the signature of Torino defender Angelo Ogbonna, 24, with Bayern Munich now on his trail.
Full story: talkSPORT
Chelsea have opened the door on a potential one-year contract extension for Frank Lampard, 34, just four months after the midfielder's agent claimed that "in no circumstances" would his player be offered a new deal.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Tottenham are hopeful of signing long-term target Leandro Damiao with the Brazil striker, 23, set to leave Internacional for Europe, with Napoli also expressing interest.
Full story: Daily Mail
Galatasaray are ready to offer Ars*nal £15m for Germany forward Lukas Podolski, 27, after making him their top target.
Full story: Metro
Cardiff want to make £7m-rated Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones, 28, their first Premier League signing.
Jose Mourinho has been told he will have to accept working under technical director Michael Emenalo if he wants to return to Chelsea.
Mourinho would have to accept Emenalo being in charge of player recruitment at Chelsea
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Ars*nal defender Remi Garde believes the changing face of football may have altered Arsene Wenger's famous principles - but he still expects the Frenchman to snub Paris St-Germain's riches this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Newcastle United have not made provisions for relegation in all of the contracts they gave to the players who arrived at St James' Park in January.
Full story: The Independent
Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 31, has said he will leave the club at the end of the season, with Juventus a possible destination.
Full story: Tuttosport
Borussia Dortmund president Hans-Joachim Watzke has said he couldn't bear to watch the final minutes of Tuesday's match against Real Madrid, instead spending the time "locked in the toilet, with my ears plugged, watching the clock."
Full story: Sueddeutsche
A representative of interim Chelsea coach Rafael Benitez has denied any contact with Paris St-Germain over replacing Carlo Ancelotti next season.
Full story: Sport24
Paris St-Germain fans have written an open letter to Ancelotti, urging him to stay on.
Full story: L'Equipe
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has spoken publicly for the first time on allegations of tax evasion, saying he made a "huge mistake" that he wants to correct. His statement came amid news that some sponsors are pressuring the club to have him removed as president of the supervisory board.
Full story: Faz.net
Andrea Pirlo has revealed the success behind enjoying such a long spell at the top of football - locking himself away and playing on his computer console.
Full story: Metro
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David Moyes will be named Manchester United manager after being handpicked by Sir Alex Ferguson himself.
The Everton boss has been given a five-year contract to succeed Sir Alex and will include former United player Phil Neville on his staff.
Full story: Daily Mirror
An astonishing day at United took an incredible twist late last night when it emerged Wayne Rooney has asked to leave Old Trafford at a time when the club are close to securing the return of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Only hours after Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that he will be retiring as United manager at the end of the season, making way for David Moyes to take charge, Sportsmail can reveal that Rooney told Ferguson two weeks ago that he wants a fresh start.
Full story: Daily Mail
United's outgoing chief executive David Gill insisted that succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson was "not an impossible job" as Manchester United prepare to announce the appointment of David Moyes as their new manager.
Although Gill refused to be drawn on the identity of Ferguson's successor, The Times understands United will confirm that Moyes has been given the daunting task of succeeding the most successful British manager of all time.
Full story: The Times
Time for change. Moyes will be the new United manager after Ferguson told the club in February that he would quit, prior to the Reds' exit from the Champions League in March.
Roberto Martinez, Mark Hughes and Martin O'Neill are in the frame for the top job at Goodison Park.
Full story: The Independent
Moyes will become United's new manager in the next 48 hours after Ferguson told the club he should be his successor.
United's hierarchy asked for Ferguson's recommendation and, it is understood, looked no further when he championed the credentials of Everton boss Moyes.
Full story: Daily Express
Moyes is set to be confirmed as Ferguson's successor as United manager. Ferguson announced on Wednesday that he will retire at the end of the season.
Squad members looked on in stunned silence as the 71-year-old explained he would be leaving his post after the West Brom game.
Liverpool insist they have received no approach from Barcelona for 30-year-old goalkeeper Pepe Reina. The La Liga giants are reportedly still confident of securing an £8.4m swoop for the Spanish shot-stopper on a two-year deal.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Arsene Wenger and his board are believed to be at odds over whether Ars*nal should launch a summer move for QPR striker Loic Remy, 26, or Vitesse forward Wilfried Bony, 24.
Full story: Daily Star
The FA Cup final is likely to be goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon's last game for Manchester City, after the 26-year-old revealed that he wants to find a club where he is number one.
Full story: The Independent
Wilfried Bony has made 16 appearances for the Ivory Coast since 2010, scoring six goals
Ars*nal are believed to be keeping tabs on 24-year-old Stuttgart goalkeeper Sven Ulreich.
Full story: talkSPORT
England midfielder Frank Lampard, 34, looks set to be offered a one-year deal to stay at Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ajax defender Toby Alderweireld, 24, has reportedly snubbed Liverpool and Tottenham to seal Roma transfer.
Full story: Metro
Norwich City striker Chris Martin, 24, is poised to leave the club to join Championship side Derby County.
Full story: Eastern Daily Press
Ars*nal, Tottenham, West Brom, Fulham, Aston Villa and Swansea are believed to be keeping an eye on the contract situation of Manchester City's 22-year-old midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim.
Paolo Di Canio says Sunderland turned down his resignation during the controversy over his political views.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Hearts and Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, 30, has not called time on his career despite his ongoing battle against a knee problem.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Burnley boss Sean Dyche has emerged as one of the names in the frame for the managerial vacancy at his old club, Millwall.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph
Barcelona defender Carlos Puyol, 35, has denied rumours of a possible move to Inter Milan.
Full story: El Mundo (in Spanish)
Schalke manager Horst Heldt says that Borussia Dortmund have expressed an interest in midfielder Julian Draxler, 19.
Full story: Bild (in German)
The life of Lionel Messi is to be made into a "Rocky-style" film by Italian sport journalist Luca Caiolo. The film's release is due to coincide with the start of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Full story: Variety
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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was at the Emirates Stadium as Wigan were relegated, to watch Latics winger Callum McManaman and midfielder James McCarthy, both 22.
Full story: The Times (subscription only)
Tiago Ilori has made 12 appearances for Sporting Lisbon
Rodgers is ready to make a £4m bid for 20-year-old Sporting Lisbon centre-half Tiago Ilori.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fernandinho, 28, wants the Ukrainian club to allow him to join Manchester City for less than his £40.5m release clause.
Full story: Daily Express
Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund have joined Ars*nal and AC Milan by showing an interest in Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 22.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Malaga have denied reports they will let potential Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, 59, leave the Spanish club this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Chelsea are expected to confirm they have agreed terms with midfielder Frank Lampard, 34, over a new contract.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, 32, will be invited to captain England against the Republic of Ireland on 29 May to commemorate his 100th cap.
Full story: Daily Mail
Roy Hodgson has urged England's youngsters to step up to take over from Rio Ferdinand, 34, after the Manchester United defender announced his international retirement.
Full story: The Sun
Chelsea's Belgian attacker Eden Hazard, 22, says he would welcome the chance to work with Jose Mourinho, who has been linked with the manager's job.
Full story: Daily Express
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan remains confident that he can persuade Roberto Martinez, 39, to remain as Wigan Athletic manager despite the club's relegation from the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Mario Balotelli was sold by Roberto Mancini in January
Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, 22, says he was not surprised that his former manager Roberto Mancini was sacked.
Full story: CNN
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has hailed the "immense contribution" of Jamie Carragher, 35, and says there will always be a role for the retiring defender at Anfield.
Juventus coach Antonio Conte, 43, has confirmed he will remain at the club next season following an agreement struck with directors on Wednesday.
Full story: Corriere della Serra (in Italian)
Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia, 39, is to become the sole coach of Bayer Leverkusen, a job he previously shared with Sascha Lewandowski.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
Fifa president Sepp Blatter says it is "not rational" to play football in the heat of the Qatari summer, as planned for the 2020 World Cup.
Full story: Sueddeutsche (in German)
Chelsea's Europa League final bid almost got off to the worst possible start, when the team coach left their Amsterdam hotel without goalkeeper Petr Cech, 30.
Full story: Metro
A sports news website linked to the company owned by Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has apologised after claiming the Magpies were set to make a move for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27.
Full story: SportsDirect News
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, is reportedly being lined up for a £40m move to Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Paris St-Germain are believed to have made direct contact with 27-year-old Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney over a big-money summer move.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard, 34, has hinted he would like to extend his Stamford Bridge stay until 2016.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, could be heading to Chelsea.
Full story: talkSPORT
Rooney has made 81 appearances for England, scoring 35 goals
Liverpool are believed to be refusing to loan 28-year-old winger Stewart Downing to Fulham but are prepared to sell him to the London club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England international striker Darren Bent, 29, has reportedly been told he is free to leave Aston Villa this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
West Ham say they are confident of being able to sign 20-year-old forward Romelu Lukaku from London rivals Chelsea.
Full story: Metro
Montpellier have put a price tag of 100 million euros (£85.4m) on Ars*nal target, 23-year-old midfielder Remy Cabella.
Full story: talkSPORT
Napoli are believed to want Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez and striker Fernando Torres.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Hull City look set to launch bids to sign Wigan free agent Maynor Figueroa, Burnley's Charlie Austin and West Brom's Peter Odemwingie.
Everton and Inter Milan are interested in signing Espanyol's Ghanaian midfielder Wakaso Mubarak, 22.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Ibrahimovic joined PSG in 2012 from Milan, and has since scored 29 goals in 33 outings
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, has agreed in principle to join Juventus on a four-year deal worth £4m per season. The Argentine has also been targeted by Ars*nal.
Full story: La Repubblica (in Italian)
Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 31, has not ruled out a move away from the club in the summer.
Full story: Aftonbladet (in Swedish)
Brazilian side Santos say that "no interesting proposals" have yet been made for Neymar, 21. Barcelona have reportedly made two offers for the striker.
Full story: Globo Esporte (in Portuguese)
Brazilian defender Adriano Correia, 28, has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2017, with a £76m buy-out clause.
Full story: El Mundo (in Spanish)
Goalkeeper Robert Green, 33, says he is happy to stay at relegated QPR and fight for a starting place.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has suggested he would sell striker Luis Suarez, 26, "if the price was right".
Full story: Metro
Andy Carroll's former club Newcastle United are not prepared to pay the £15m fee West Ham United have agreed for the 24-year-old striker.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Whether you rate him or think he is a liability, David Luiz does make sure life is never boring. Just before jetting to the United States for an end of season tour, the Chelsea defender decided he fancied a spin at the Blues' training ground in Cobham and took Yossi Benayoun and Fernando Torres in the car with him.
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Tottenham's 23-year-old playmaker Gareth Bale is an £80m target for Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror
But Real Madrid are confident they will win the battle for the Wales international - and have set a 15 June deadline for a deal to be done with Tottenham.
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas is being linked with a return to the Premier League
Full story: Daily Star
Jose Mourinho has signed a £40m four-year deal to return as Chelsea manager after coming to London on a two-day trip this week. The 50-year-old will be unveiled next week.
Full story: The Sun
Manchester United and Manchester City are also competing to bring former Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, back to the Premier League next season.
Full story: Daily Mail
New Napoli manager Rafa Benitez wants to take Chelsea defender David Luiz, 26, with him to Italy.
Full story: Daily Express
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 22, is being targeted by Atletico Madrid as a £17.5m replacement for Radamel Falcao, who has moved to Monaco
Full story: The Sun
Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar admits he has had negotiations about staying in England with a Premier League club, believed to be Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal could make an approach for unsettled Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, 28, in the summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Aston Villa have made a £3.5m bid for Lech Poznan winger Aleksandar Tonev. But Celtic and German side Werder Bremen are also in negotiations for the 23-year-old Bulgaria international.
Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle and Liverpool could be ready to rekindle their interest in 22-year-old forward Bojan Krkic after AC Milan decided against keeping the Barcelona outcast.
Full story: talkSPORT
Potential Everton manager Roberto Martinez has been boosted by the news that 25-year-old midfielder Marouane Fellaini has decided to commit his future to the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Defender Matt Kilgallon, 29, could be on his way to Ipswich Town after leaving Sunderland.
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup and chairman Huw Jenkins are on course for showdown talks, with Jenkins refusing to be drawn on the Dane's future.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
Chelsea sporting director Michael Emenalo has offered to resign from his role to facilitate Jose Mourinho, but his proposal was rejected by club owner Roman Abramovich.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
David De Gea says he cannot wait to starting working with new Manchester United boss David Moyes.
Full story: Metro
Montpellier have reached a four-year deal with AS Nancy striker Djamel Bakar, 24.
Full story: L'Equipe
Lukas Podolski, 27, scored after just nine seconds as Germany's B team beat Ecuador 4-2.
Full story: Welt
Samir Nasri, 25, has pulled out of the French national team's off-season tour of South America because of a knee injury.
Full story: Le Monde
Sir Alex Ferguson's first-ever Manchester United team sheet, from his debut loss at Oxford in 1986, is going under the auctioneer's hammer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal trio Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Carl Jenkinson and Kieran Gibbs appear to have a career in the cockpit lined up when they retire - after successfully landing an aeroplane.
Full story: Metro
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has made a £35m move for Zenit St Petersburg's Brazil forward Hulk, having missed out on top target Radamel Falcao. Hulk, 26, almost joined the Blues last summer but a deal could not be agreed with his then-club Porto, who were demanding £40m, and he joined Zenit instead.
Hulk is finally set to move to the Premier League
Full story: Daily Mirror
New Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is set to give winger Jermaine Pennant a chance to revive his career and is considering offering the 30-year-old a new contract.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
West Ham are poised to offer striker Andy Carroll a six-year contract worth £100,000 a week. Manager Sam Allardyce expects an answer from Carroll this week before the 24-year-old returns from holiday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa have placed a £40m price tag on in-demand Christian Benteke in a bid to put off Atletico Madrid, Ars*nal and Tottenham, who are all keen on the 22-year-old striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Juventus are set to step up their efforts to sign Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, 29, if they fail to prise Ars*nal and Chelsea target Stevan Jovetic away from Fiorentina.
Full story: Daily Mail
AC Milan may make a move to bring Real Madrid playmaker Kaka, 31, back to the club next season. The Brazilian is said to be a favourite of Milan president Silvio Berlusconi.
Full story: Tuttosport (Italian)
Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski, 24, says he is seeking a "new challenge" in his career. The Polish striker has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich.
Full story: Bild (German)
Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle, 22, is set to become Jose Mourinho's first signing in his second spell as Chelsea manager
Full story: Cologne Express (German)
Michael Laudrup's future as Swansea City boss is in doubt after it emerged that relations have soured dramatically with the club's owners and there has been minimal contact between Laudrup and club chairman Huw Jenkins since the end of the season.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
The Jordanian Football Association is to ask Fifa to explain why no-one from Football Federation Australia was available to help them sort out arrival issues at Melbourne Airport on Wednesday ahead of their World Cup qualifier with the Socceroos next Tuesday.
Full story: Jordanian FA /Reuters
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Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, is reportedly the subject of interest from Spanish champions Barcelona.
Full story: London Evening Standard
But Nou Camp chiefs see the Spanish international, who is currently away at the Confederations Cup, only as a goal-scoring substitute and hope to convince him to swap the Blues' bench for theirs.
Cisse made a good impression during his loan spell in Qatar
Full story: Daily Mirror
Striker Djibril Cissé, 31, is wanted by Qatari club Al-Gharafa on a permanent basis after spending the second half of last season there on loan from QPR.
Full story: Guardian
Out-of-favour Manchester United winger Nani, 26, who does not feature in new manager David Moyes's plans, has his heart set on a move to Juventus or Monaco this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United are closing in on Benfica defender Ezequiel Garay with an agreement in principle between the clubs for the 26-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid will compete with Chelsea and Manchester City for Napoli forward Edinson Cavani after the Spanish club held preliminary talks with the 26-year-old Uruguayan's representatives with a view to securing his services before the new season.
Full story: Guardian
Liverpool hope to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet for £8m in the next week. The Merseyside club have bid £7m for the 25-year-old but the Wearsiders are holding out for nearer £10m, with the clubs likely to reach a compromise.
Fiorentina have agreed a deal with Malaga for Spanish winger Joaquin Sanchez, 31, on a two-season contract, pending a medical.
Full story: Gazzetta Dello Sport
Wealthy Russian club FC Anzhi Makhachkala are willing to offer Saint-Etienne £21m for Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 23, who scored 20 goals in Ligue 1 last season.
Full story: Sport24.com
Galatasaray's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo, 29, has said he has been approached by Juventus but has vowed never to return to the club he played for between 2009 and 2011.
Full story: Tuttosport
Wigan see Steve McClaren and Owen Coyle as the top two candidates to succeed Roberto Martinez as manager and the club hope to make an announcement on Thursday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has a new role after voicing the character Frank McCay in the German version to the sequel of hit animated movie Monsters Inc, called Monsters University.
Full story: Metro
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Napoli's former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is planning to move for the Reds' Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, 26, as a replacement for Edinson Cavani, 26.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Suarez scored 31 goals for club and country last season
Juventus are interested in signing Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov, 27, as well as striker Carlos Tevez, 29, who has already held talks with the Italian side.
Full story: Daily Mail
Hulk's agent has hinted the striker could leave Zenit St Petersburg this summer, with Chelsea, Paris St-Germain and Monaco all keen on the 26-year-old Brazilian.
Full story: talkSPORT
Steve Bruce has agreed a £2.25m deal to take Birmingham defender Curtis Davies, 28, to Hull City. He is also interested in signing Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Full story: Telegraph
Newcastle chief scout Graham Carr is considering his position at the club after managing director Derek Llambias quit following the return to St James' Park of Joe Kinnear.
Full story: Independent
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says striker Luis Suarez should not be blinded by loyalty to Liverpool if Real Madrid try to sign him.
Full story: Sky Sports.com
Newcastle chief scout Graham Carr is considering his position at the club after managing director Derek Llambias quit following the return to St James' Park of Joe Kinnear.
Full story: Independent
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says striker Luis Suarez should not be blinded by loyalty to Liverpool if Real Madrid try to sign him.
Full story: Sky Sports.com
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Tottenham's technical director Franco Baldini will hold talks with David Villa, 31, before the end of the week as the London club intensify their move for the Barcelona forward.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool will seek urgent talks with striker Luis Suarez, 26, to assess whether he is in breach of contract following claims from Spain he has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Angel di Maria won a gold medal playing for Argentina at the 2008 Olympic Games in China
Real Madrid have offered cash and players - including 25-year-old Argentina winger Angel di Maria - to Tottenham in an attempt to deliver Gareth Bale for newly-appointed boss manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham United are close to signing winger Jefferson Montero by triggering the Ecuadorian's £3m release clause from Mexican club Morelia. The 23-year-old will earn £30,000 a-week in what would be a four-year contract,
Full story: Guardian
Sunderland have agreed a fee with Le Havre for defender Benjamin Mendy, 18, and have been given permission to hold talks with the player about a move to the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Skysports.com
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has given director of football Joe Kinnear the names of Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 29, and West Ham defender James Tomkins, 24, as the club look to strengthen before the start of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Jonjo Shelvey's one senior appearance for England came in a World Cup qualifier against San Marino last October
Swansea want to sign Liverpool's 21-year-old midfielder Jonjo Shelvey but will have to pay at least £5m to complete the deal.
Full story: Daily Mail
Dimitar Berbatov, who has been linked with Galatasaray and Zenit St Petersburg, will see out the remaining year of his Fulham contract, says the agent of the 32-year-old former Manchester United striker.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Everton, who have been linked with CSKA Moscow's 27-year-old attacking midfielder Keisuke Honda, have made enquiries for two players. Chairman Bill Kenwright made the announcement at a general meeting of Everton shareholders on Wednesday.
Full story: Elpais.com
Italian Under-21 captain Luca Caldirola, 22, is to leave Inter Milan for Werder Bremen next season on a four-year deal.
Full story: Kicker.de
Spanish side Celta Vigo have parted company with midfielder Dani Abalo, 25, who will move to Bulgarian team Ludogrets Razgrad for two years.
Full story: as.com
Argentina striker Carlos Tevez, 29, announced that he turned down AC Milan after joining Juventus from Manchester City.
Full story: Guardian
Peter Withe is a former manager of both Thailand and Indonesia
Premier League newcomers Hull City are expected to announce new contracts for defenders Liam Rosenior, 28, and Paul McShane, 27, in the next few days. It follows the news that defender James Chester, 24, has signed a new three-year deal.
Full story: Hull Daily Mail
Aston Villa European Cup winner Peter Withe says the club should sell striker Darren Bent, 29, this summer. The England international has two years left on his contract.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Three-times champions of Germany FC Cologne dressed their players in 1970s style headbands and hair styles for an hilarious kit launch.
Full story: Daily Mail
Switzerland manager Ottmar Hitzfeld, 64, was greeted with broken goal posts and goats grazing on the pitch when he visited the team's planned World Cup training pitch in Guaruja, Brazil.
Full story: FourFourTwo.com
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Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, admits he misses former club Manchester United - but has ruled out an imminent return to Old Trafford.
Full story: the Guardian
Meanwhile, the Spanish giants have put their bid to lure Tottenham star Gareth Bale, 23, on hold - for this summer at least.
Full story: Marca
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, must submit a written transfer request if he wants to leave Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail
Premier League newcomers Crystal Palace are waiting to find out whether new Manchester United manager David Moyes is willing to let Wilfried Zaha return to Selhurst Park on loan. Fulham and West Ham are also keen on the England international, 20.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Harry Redknapp is targeting a reunion with Scott Parker, who he managed at Spurs, at QPR
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp wants to sign Tottenham's England midfielder Scott Parker, 32, as the Hoops aim to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Manchester City's second-choice goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, 26, is set to stay with the Blues after being told he is part of new boss Manuel Pellegrini's plans.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Premier League new boys Hull City are considering a move for out-of-favour Stoke City midfielder Wilson Palacios. The Honduras international, 28, played under Tigers boss Steve Bruce at both Birmingham and Wigan.
Full story: Hull Daily Mail
Championship side Blackpool are keen on signing Scotland defender Christophe Berra, 28, following his release by recently relegated Wolves.
Former Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz revealed he is close to signing for Serie A club Bologna. The Paraguayan, 31, said that family issues played a key role in his decision to seek a move to Italy.
Full story: Corriere dello Sport
England will drop to 13th in the Fifa world rankings - their lowest position in five years - when the new list is announced on Thursday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Goalkeeper Shay Given, 37, has been left out of Aston Villa's pre-season tour of Germany - joining 29-year-old striker Darren Bent on the periphery of Paul Lambert's squad.
Full story: Daily Mail
Bayern Munich's kit sponsors adidas admit they are "negatively surprised" by new signing Mario Gotze wearing a Nike T-shirt in the media conference to mark his arrival at the German champions.
Full story: the Sun
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is enjoying his summer break by playing drums for one of the Czech Republic's biggest bands at a rock festival.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester City are set to make a shock move for Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Rivals Manchester United have spent several months paving the way for the 28-year-old to return to Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Star
Stevan Jovetic scored 13 goals for Fiorentina in Serie A last season
City are also closing in on Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo, 27, after new boss Manuel Pellegrini admitted he was looking to reinforce his forward line.
Full story: Daily Express
Real Madrid are ready to hijack Ars*nal's bid to sign Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and are set to offer £40m for the 26-year-old Uruguayan.
Full story: The Sun
The Gunners could also miss out on goalkeeper Julio Cesar, 33, who is set to leave QPR for Napoli on a season-long loan.
Full story: Daily Star
Southampton are putting the finishing touches on a move for Celtic's Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama, 22.
Full story: The Guardian
Man City boss Pellegrini is pushing hard to land Fiorentina's 23-year-old Stefan Jovetic. The Montenegro striker has also been targeted by Man United, Ars*nal, Chelsea and Juventus.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ghana international midfielder Wakaso Mubarak impressed in his first season for Espanyol after moving from Villarreal
Espanyol have told Swansea City to improve their offer for midfielder Wakaso Mubarak, 22, after the Spanish club rejected an initial bid of £3.9m.
Full story: talkSPORT
Newcastle are pondering moves for Man City winger Scott Sinclair, 22, and Reading's 23-year-old goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Crystal Palace are set to offer £1.5m to West Brom for striker Peter Odemwingie, 31, who fell from favour at The Hawthorns after a proposed move to QPR in January fell through.
Full story: The Guardian
Southampton's highly-rated full back Luke Shaw is set to sign a new five-year contract with the club after he turns 18 on Friday.
Dynamo Kiev have reached an agreement with Bordeaux for the transfer of left-back Benoit Tremoulinas, 27.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
Real Madrid have extended the contract of Spanish centre half Nacho, 23, for another four years.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Adel Taarabt's career at Queens Park Rangers is in jeopardy after the 24-year-old midfielder was sent home from the club's pre-season camp in Devon for turning up late to a training session.
Full story: Evening Standard
Fulham owner Mohamed al Fayed is thought to be in talks with Shahid Khan, billionaire owner of NFL side the Jacksonville Jaguars, about selling the Craven Cottage outfit.
Full story: The Independent
The Football Association is planning to advertise rather than headhunt for Stuart Pearce's successor as England Under-21 coach, with a replacement not expected to be installed until after their meeting with Scotland on 13 August.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
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Manchester United are making a £60m bid for Tottenham forward Gareth Bale, 24.
Gareth Bale was named last year's Footballer of the Year
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland are considering a move for former Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles, 30, who is unsettled at Fenerbahce.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City are bracing themselves for a big bid from Real Madrid for striker Sergio Aguero, 25.
Full story: Metro
Lazio are keen on Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson, 28, who only has a year left on his current deal.
Full story: talkSPORT
Ars*nal and Napoli have been told Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain, 25, will cost £37m.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
Ars*nal had a buy-back clause inserted in Cesc Fabregas' contract when he rejoined Barcelona
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward's exit from their pre-season tour of Australia to accelerate a move for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, is a waste of time.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Celta Vigo are in talks to sign Liverpool striker Dani Pacheco, 22.
Full story: Daily Mail
Verona and Iceland midfielder Emil Hallfredsson, 29, is on Southampton's radar.
Harry Redknapp has missed Queens Park Rangers' pre-season trip to Austria, leaving former England manager Steve McClaren to take charge of training, and could be sidelined for at least another six weeks as he recovers from knee surgery.
Full story: Daily Mail
Air Asia ty**** Tony Fernandes flew his Queens Park Rangers players out for their pre-season tour on budget airline Easyjet.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Tottenham are worried that Real Madrid's attempts to sign forward Gareth Bale, 24, are unsettling him.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Thiago Alcantara captained Spain in the European Under-21 Championship
Midfielder Thiago Alcantara, 22, almost signed for Manchester United before he joined Bayern Munich from Barcelona, according to his father Mazinho.
Full story: Metro
Valencia will not let defender Adil Rami, 27, leave for anything less than £7.75m. The Frenchman is wanted by both Manchester City and Ars*nal.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Liverpool face competition to land top target Christian Atsu, 21, with Benfica and Sporting Lisbon also interested in the Porto winger.
Full story: talkSPORT
Stoke are interested in signing Queens Park Rangers midfielder Adel Taarabt, 24, on loan but the Championship side would prefer a permanent deal.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United boss David Moyes has been labelled a "dinosaur" after striker Robin van Persie, 29, was injured in only his second pre-season appearance.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Midfielders Joey Barton and Karl Henry, both 30, have ended their long-standing feud after Henry joined Queens Park Rangers from Wolves.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England striker Michael Owen, 33, has set up a business representing young players and wants to "make them aware of what's around the corner".
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool were given a rousing reception in Australia when over 90,000 fans sang You'll Never Walk Alone at the MCG.
Full story: The Guardian
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Real Madrid are on the verge of completing a £94m deal to bring Tottenham's 24-year-old forward Gareth Bale to the Bernabeu. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy discussed the deal on Wednesday night with the Spanish club.
Martin Demichelis joined Atletico Madrid this summer on a free transfer after leaving Malaga
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea have been told they have hope of signing Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, if the Premier League champions can find a replacement for the England international.
Full story: Daily Mirror
French side Paris St-Germain could outbid the Gunners for Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27, as the Ligue 1 club prepare a £20m bid.
Full story: Independent
Manchester City will have to spend £4.26m if they want to sign Atletico Madrid defender Martin Demichelis, 32, this summer.
Full story: Guardian
Xabi Alonso, 31, is expected to be out of action for three months after fracturing a metatarsal in training. The Real Madrid midfielder's absence will hinder Manchester United's hopes of signing Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 27.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea are favourites to sign England Under-21 defender Eric Dier, 19, who has a £4.2m buyout clause in his Sporting Lisbon contract.
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson, 26, is hoping a successful season with the Black Cats can earn him a place in Roy Hodgson's England World Cup squad.
Full story: Guardian
Former Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has been interviewed for the England Under-21 manager's job.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor does not want to leave the London club despite manager Andre Villas-Boas making it clear the 29-year-old is surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Midfielder Abel Aguilar, 28, has turned down advances from Valencia, Real Sociedad and Granada, to join Ligue 1 side Toulouse.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
Paris St-Germain have allowed midfielder Clement Chantome, 25, join Toulouse on loan.
Full story: Sport 24 (in French)
Fenerbahce fans tried to upset Ars*nal's star players before their Champions League qualification play-off first leg by setting off fireworks outside their team hotel on Tuesday night. It did not seem to bother the Gunners who beat the Turkish outfit 3-0.
Full story: Metro
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Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has launched a shock bid to bring Chelsea striker Demba Ba, 28, back to the club he left seven months ago.
Full Story: Daily Mirror
Javier Hernandez scored three times for Mexico in the Confederations Cup this summer
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hopes to compensate for missing out on Wayne Rooney by signing Anzhi Makhachkala's Samuel Eto'o, 32, and FC Porto's Christian Atsu, 21.
Full story: Daily Express
Cameroon striker Eto'o will be unveiled as a Chelsea player on Thursday.
Full story: Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish)
Sunderland face a battle with Rennes to land Senegal defender Cheikh M'Bengue, 25.
Full story: TalkSPORT
West Ham could miss out on transfer target Oscar Cardozo, 30, with Barcelona interested in the Benfica striker.
Full story: TalkSPORT
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas wants to sign Manchester United's Javier Hernandez, 25, but will have to pay £15m to get the Mexican striker.
Full Story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal are ready to move for St Etienne midfielder Josuha Guilavogui, 22, if they miss out on Newcastle's Yohan Cabaye, 27.
Paris St-Germain may be interested in signing 32-year-old Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who has been sidelined by coach Carlo Ancelotti since he took over at the Bernabeu.
Full story: Sport24.com (in French)
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas is out of favour at Real Madrid
Mesut Ozil, 24, has ended speculation about his future by confirming he intends to stay at Real Madrid. The German international was said to be considering a move away from La Liga because of the imminent arrival of Gareth Bale, 24.
Full story: Kicker (in German)
Lazio are attempting to sign Turkish striker Burak Yilmaz, 28, from Galatasaray.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)
Bundesliga side Schalke are close to signing midfielder Dennis Aogo, 26, from Hamburger SV on a one-year loan with an option to purchase.
Full story: Bild (in German)
Ivory Coast forward Gervinho, 26, admits he was happy to leave Ars*nal and says he is determined to get his career back on track at new club Roma.
Full story: TalkSPORT
Borussia Dortmund fans have launched a campaign to 'free' Shinji Kagawa, 24, from Manchester United and bring him back to Germany.
Full story: Daily Express
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Athletic Bilbao's Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera, 24, is interested in a £30m January move to Manchester United after they failed to sign him on transfer deadline day.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea's Brazil defender David Luiz, 26, rejected a summer move to Barcelona.
Full story: Daily Express
Herrera joined Bilbao from Zaragoza in 2011
Juventus want to sign Real Madrid's Spain international midfielder Xabi Alonso, 31, when his contract expires next summer. Alonso could be a replacement for Andrea Pirlo, who will be 35 at the end of the season.
Full story: Tuttosport (Italian)
Fulham's Turkey winger Kerim Frei, 19, could join Besiktas before the Turkish transfer window closes.
Full story: Metro
Watford and Wigan both want to sign Chelsea's England Under-21 midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah, 18, who spent last season at Vicarage Road on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton are set to offer England defender Leighton Baines a contract extension. Baines, 28, has two years left on his current deal and was the subject of interest from Manchester United this summer.
Full story: the Guardian
Defender Joleon Lescott wants to extend his stay at Manchester City. The England centre-back, 31, is out of contract next summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Baines joined Everton from Wigan in 2007
Dutch left-back Alex Buttner, 24, has lost his "sense of trust" at Manchester United, according to his agent, and Besiktas want to take him on loan.
Full story: talkSPORT
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is set for talks with Yohan Cabaye after the France midfielder, 27, failed to push through a move to Ars*nal or Paris-St Germain.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Brom's sporting and technical director Richard Garlick says Shane Long's move to Hull fell through because the Tigers attempted to change the terms of the deal after having a £6.5m offer accepted for the Republic of Ireland striker, 26.
Full story: Daily Mail
Venezuela coach Cesar Farias is struggling to pick a team for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Chile after losing 20 players to a stomach bug.
Full story: Metro
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Liverpool are set to make a new approach to sign Derby County teenage midfield star Will Hughes, 18, during the January transfer window.
Full story: Metro
Sochaux defender Sebastien Corchia, 23 has refused to rule out the possibility of leaving the French club for Ars*nal in the winter transfer window.
Full story: talkSPORT
West Brom manager Steve Clarke is keen to see his Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long, 26, pledge his future to the club and sign a new contract - just over a week after trying to sell him.
Long was set to move from West Brom to Hull in the transfer window
Full story: Daily Mirror
Barcelona will try to bring Juan Mata, 25, back to Spain if his role at Chelsea does not change between now and January, but could face opposition from Jose Mourinho.
Full story: Daily Express
Wayne Rooney, 27, is yet to resume full training with Manchester United as he aims to return from his head injury ahead of the derby against rivals City a week on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Argentina defender Nicolas Spolli, 30, has revealed he rejected interest from Tottenham to remain at Catania.
Full story: talkSPORT
Former Anzhi Makhachkala team director Roberto Carlos has warned Chelsea that new striker Samuel Eto'o can have a "damaging" influence on the dressing room.
Full story: Daily Mail
FAI chief executive John Delaney says former manager Mick McCarthy would be perfect for the Republic of Ireland job after the departure of Giovanni Trapattoni.
Full story: Metro
But Brian McDermott would be willing to leave his post at Leeds United in order to take over from the veteran Italian.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio was clattered by Joey Barton but had the last laugh when he scored in a penalty shootout against a Newcastle XI as a Milan XI emerged victorious from Steve Harper's testimonial.
Full story: The Guardian
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Southend, it looks like you may have to change your handle soon for fear of being prosecuted!
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Southend, it looks like you may have to change your handle soon for fear of being prosecuted!
The FA has been banging on about the use of Yid for years idiots. I'll be throw out of the ground every game then, with the other 35,000 fans. Yid Army!
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Good on you mate!
COYS could that be: Come On Yid Supporters ?
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Haha nice one, COYS will always be Come On You Spurs! :)
Ah getting excited now... I'll be back in my lovely seat in the Park Lane upper Saturday :)
Anyways back to paper talk... :hide:
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Tottenham will make another attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata, 25, in January, but will face competition from Italian clubs Juventus and Napoli.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool are stepping up their pursuit of Derby midfielder Will Hughes, 18.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy, 26, admits he was flattered to be targeted by Chelsea in the summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is considering fielding striker Luis Suarez, 26, at Manchester United in the League Cup after his ban ends next week.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 24, is on the verge of signing another multi-million pound contract - with Adidas - less than three weeks after he became the world's most expensive footballer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Striker Wayne Rooney, 27, admits he had to swallow his pride and deliver for Manchester United after being denied a move to Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror
On-loan QPR defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto, 29, denies he was up all night playing computer game Grand Theft Auto V ahead of a big game for his club.
Full story: Metro
Manager Michael Laudrup jokes his Swansea side could become the home team in Valencia on Thursday - by fielding five Spanish players to their opponents' four.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Valencia are lining up a move to re-sign Juan Mata from Chelsea during the January transfer window. Ars*nal, Tottenham, Manchester United and Real Madrid are also keeping tabs on the 25-year-old midfielder's situation.
Mata has been Chelsea's player of the year two seasons in a row but is out of the team
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal and Manchester City are expected to bid for French defender Adil Rami, 27, after he was transfer listed by Valencia following his public criticism of under-pressure coach Miroslav Djukic.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool sent scouts to watch 18-year-old former Barcelona winger Keita Balde Diao in action for Lazio against Legia Warsaw last week.
Full story: Daily Express
Midfielder Marco van Ginkel, 20, will miss the rest of Chelsea's season after the injury he suffered at Swindon on Tuesday night was confirmed as a cruciate knee ligament injury.
Full story: Daily Mail
Gus Poyet will have to personally convince Sunderland owner Ellis Short he is the right man to be the club's next manager despite a recommendation from Black Cats director of football Roberto De Fanti.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Striker Dennis Bergkamp has revealed in a new book that the magnitude of his £7.5m move to Ars*nal in 1995 only hit home when he saw the headline on Ceefax.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Italian champions Juventus are targeting Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 20, who is on a season-long loan at Everton.
Romelu Lukaku, who has scored three goals in three appearances for Everton, is a target for Juventus
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal and Manchester City face a battle to convince 24-year-old forward Marco Reus to leave Borussia Dortmund, according to the German side's chief executive.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj's agent has confirmed that "several European clubs" are interested in signing the 18-year-old after talks on extended his contract at Old Trafford stalled. Juventus and Manchester City are among those monitoring the Belgian.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, is still determined to leave Anfield and believes a £41m deal to replace the out-of-form Karim Benzema at Real Madrid could be sealed in January.
Full story: Intereconomia (in Spanish)
Chelsea could move for France international Benzema, 25, in January according to reports in Portugal.
Full story: Daily Express
Danny Welbeck, who scored in Manchester United's 1-1 Champions League draw against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, almost never made it to Ukraine after the United bus left the their Carrington training base without the 22-year-old.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Borussia Dortmund are lining up a January move to re-sign Manchester United's 24-year-old midfielder Shinji Kagawa.
Ars*nal are preparing formal discussions with Arsene Wenger over a new three-year contract worth £8m per season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Contrary to internet rumours, Newcastle boss Alan Pardew did not offer his resignation to club owner Mike Ashley in the wake of Monday's 3-2 defeat by Everton.
Gareth Bale could miss the next three weeks as Real Madrid look to ensure he is fit to face Barcelona
Full story: The Chronicle
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 24, is set to be out for three weeks as he tries to become fit in time for the season's first El Clasico game against Barcelona at the end of October. A thigh problem kept him out of Real's Champions League match against FC Copenhagen on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung is "personally' involved in preliminary talks to sell the cash-strapped Championship club, acting chairman Peter Pannu has revealed.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Jake Livermore has backed Hull team-mate Tom Huddlestone, 26, to make a return to the England fold and add to the fourth cap he won against Sweden in November.
The Football Association has launched a new Tube map that features players instead of stations and lines such as 'the full-back line'.
Full story: Metro
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Real Madrid are plotting a £15m move for Chelsea midfielder Ramires in the January transfer window.
Chelsea want striker Burak Yilmaz to join from Galatasaray
Full story: Metro
Zenit St Petersburg are set to launch yet another bid to tempt Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel back to the club. The 28-year-old joined Liverpool from Zenit in 2008.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea are lining up a January bid for Galatasaray striker Burak Yilmaz, 28, and plan to offer 28-year-old Demba Ba in part exchange.
Full story: Daily Express
But Blues manager Jose Mourinho wants the club to make a big bid for Schalke star Julian Draxler, 20, in January.
Full story: Daily Star
Feyenoord's Norway international midfielder Harmeet Singh, 22, has put English clubs on alert by declaring he wants to play in the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham are considering a January move for £15m-rated Basel winger Mohamed Salah. The 21-year-old scored in his side's 2-1 Champions League victory over Chelsea last month.
Full story: Daily Mail
Striker Wayne Rooney has blamed his disillusionment at Manchester United on former manager Sir Alex Ferguson playing him out of position after the signing of Robin van Persie.
Full story: The Guardian
But the 27-year-old insists he is enjoying his football again under new Old Trafford boss David Moyes.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
John Bostock never made a Premier League appearance in five years at Tottenham
Former Crystal Palace and Tottenham midfielder John Bostock, 21, believes he is benefiting away from the spotlight at Belgian second division club Antwerp - admitting that he lost his way after making his professional debut aged 15.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given, 37, insists his Manchester City protege Joe Hart, 26, will bounce back from a tough start to the season.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Blackpool midfielder Tom Ince has demanded England's Under-21 side show a ruthless streak when they face San Marino in a Euro 2015 qualifier on Thursday.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has revealed that he was approached over the Chelsea job during the summer before it went to Jose Mourinho.
Full story: A Bola (in Portuguese)
Real Madrid's new £85m signing Gareth Bale is close to being as good as team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi, according to former Wales boss John Toshack.
Full story: Marca
Real Madrid could bid for Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 25, in the January transfer market if Karim Benzema's "attitude and scoring efficiency" do not change.
Full story: AS (in Spanish)
Barcelona may be looking at French forward David Trezeguet, 35, to strengthen their striking capabilities while fellow veterans Miroslav Klose, 35, of Lazio, and Malaga's 32-year-old Roque Santa Cruz are also in the frame.
Full story: Le Figaro (in French)
New Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil says he is enjoying his football since his deadline-day move from Real Madrid but did not like the karaoke initiation he had to endure.
Full story: Daily Mail
QPR boss Harry Redknapp has revealed that he used his pet dogs to cajole midfielder Amdy Faye into joining Portsmouth from Auxerre in 2003.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Eliaquim Mangala, the 22-year-old £40m-rated Porto defender who has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester City in the summer has hired Jorge Mendes - the same agent used by Jose Mourinho.
Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala has won three caps for France
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham are set to offer 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder Paulinho a contract extension to fend off interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Star
Spurs are considering a £15m January move for out-of-favour Paris St-Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, 28.
Full story: Metro
Galatasaray manager Roberto Mancini is ready to offer £13m for Manchester United's Portuguese winger Nani, 26, in January.
Full story: Daily Express
Meanwhile, Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder, 29. has been encouraged to leave the Turkish club for Chelsea by Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United's 18-year-old winger Adnan Januzaj will choose England as his international team if the Football Association can overcome the obstacle of the five-year residency rule.
Full story: Daily Mail
Roy Hodgson says he will use England's remaining friendlies this season to give his younger players a chance to stake their claims for a place in his World Cup squad.
Full story: The Times (subscription only)
Shinji Kagawa has started just one Premier League game and was substituted after 45 minutes
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 24, says he needs to play more after claiming his lack of club games made him feel out of shape for international duty with Japan.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison and Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, both 20, have resolved their differences after clashing during England Under-21s win over Lithuania.
Full story: The Guardian
Argentine winger Erik Lamela, 21, says he fears for his World Cup place unless he plays more for new club Tottenham.
Full story: Metro
Traffic in Newcastle city centre was stopped in the early hours of Wednesday morning as students blocked the streets singing about Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 30, and his brother, Liverpool defender Kolo, 32.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
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Sir Alex Ferguson's former Manchester United assistant Mike Phelan claims the champions would have made "a star signing - one of the absolute best players in the world" in the summer if the Scot and chief executive David Gill had not left the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea and Manchester City are competing to sign Paris St-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi, 26, on a free transfer. The France international's contract expires in the summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Southampton will renew their interest in Cagliari's Italy international centre-back Davide Astori in January. The Saints considered signing the 26-year-old in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea hope to beat Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund to the signing of 17-year-old Wolfsburg winger Julian Brandt.
Full story: Daily Star
Stoke's American winger Brek Shea is ready to go out on loan. The 23-year-old was substituted at half-time in his only appearance of the season so far.
Emmanuel Adebayor, 29, will make his first appearance of the season in Tottenham's Europa League game against Moldovan side FC Sheriff on Thursday. Manager Andre Villas-Boas said he would have allowed the striker to leave this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Mike Phelan, 51, and former striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 41, are the favourites for the vacant manager's role at Middlesbrough.
Full story: Daily Mail
Roy Keane's mum is upset at comments made about her son in Sir Alex Ferguson's autobiography, labelling the Scot's remarks "very nasty".
Full story: Irish Sun (subscription required)
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Ars*nal are considering making a bid for West Ham defender Winston Reid, 25, in January with manager Arsene Wenger having followed the centre-back's progress over the last 18 months.
Full story: Metro
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has been offered a £5m-a-year deal by Toronto FC in an attempt to lure the 31-year-old England forward to the MLS, but they face competition from QPR.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool are monitoring 18-year-old Ghanaian Daniel Amartey, who plays for Djurgardens in Sweden.
Full story: Daily Mail
Barcelona are hoping to make Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan, 23 - who is also a target for Manchester United and Ars*nal - the 'next Xavi'.
Full story: Express
Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato, 24, has confirmed Tottenham failed in a bid to sign him in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Wales manager and former Crystal Palace centre-back Chris Coleman, 43, wants to take charge at Selhurst Park and has become joint favourite for the job.
Full story: London Evening Standard
FA of Wales chiefs are bracing themselves for an official approach for Coleman and could offer Cardiff City striker Craig Bellamy and former Stoke manager Tony Pulis roles in the national set-up.
Full story: Wales Online
Former Aston Villa and Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has indicated a desire to become Palace's new manager.
Full story: The Guardian
Midfielder Steve Sidwell, 30, has rejected an initial offer of a one-year contract extension at Fulham as he wants a two-year deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Manchester United team-mates Gary Neville, 38, and Ryan Giggs, 39, are opening a restaurant in London which they say will be "inspired by the game". On the menu will be gourmet chicken and mushroom 'pot noodle' and a half-time orange.
Full story: London Evening Standard
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Sporting Lisbon have placed a £6m price tag on Ars*nal, Liverpool and Tottenham target Diego Capel, 25.
Full story: Daily Express
Cesar Azpilicueta has featured just three times for Chelsea in the Premier League this season under new manager Jose Mourinho.
Everton, Hull and Crystal Palace have joined Newcastle in the race for Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim, 22.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United are lining up Sevilla's Alberto Moreno, 21, as a replacement for left-back Patrice Evra, 32.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester City are considering a bid for FC Groningen's Richairo Zivkovic, 17, who has been dubbed the 'new Arjen Robben'.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Valencia midfielder Ever Banega, 25, has confirmed he wants to move in the January transfer window, with Manchester United, Ars*nal and Southampton all believed to be interested in the Argentina international.
Full story: Daily Express
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez is eyeing up a raid on his former club Chelsea for Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta, 24.
Full story: Daily Star
Nathan Dyer, 25, has called on Austrian referee Robert Schorgenhofer to deal with any racist chants when Swansea City take on Kuban Krasnodar in Russia on Thursday night.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Ars*nal winger Robert Pires will join Hernan Crespo, Freddie Ljungberg, Dwight Yorke and Louis Saha on the shortlist for the Indian Super League next year.
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor, 27, is keen to sign a new deal beyond his current contract, which expires in the summer of 2015.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Celtic supporters were reportedly attacked by hooligans armed with pickaxes while drinking in Amsterdam's Red Light district on Wednesday ahead of the club's Champions League game against Ajax.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United manager David Moyes is likely to tell winger Ashley Young, 28, to curb his tendency to dive.
Full story: The Guardian
Former Ars*nal and France winger Robert Pires, 40, says he is on a shortlist to take part in the mooted Indian Super League next year.
Full story: ESPN
Spartak Moscow are lining up a lucrative new contract for Everton target Aiden McGeady, 27, in a bid to keep him in Russia.
Full story: talkSPORT
Schalke midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, 26, says his time at Tottenham was a failure because he could not deal with his new-found wealth.
Full story: Metro
Third division Brazilian side Madureira's decision to release a new kit featuring the face of Che Guevara has resulted in record replica shirt sales.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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USA skipper Clint Dempsey, 30, is set to make a loan return to the Premier League from Seattle Sounders in January. Tottenham have first refusal on the midfielder but Fulham, Aston Villa and Everton are also in the hunt.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Celtic have agreed a £100,000 fee for the transfer of Fram Reykjavik's Iceland Under-21 striker Holmbert Fridjonsson, 20, his club chairman has claimed.
Full story: The Scotsman
Jackson Martinez joined Porto in 2012
AC Milan have turned to Newcastle full-back Davide Santon, 22, as the man they want to replace Ignazio Abate, 27, who has been linked with a move to Ars*nal to replace Bacary Sagna, 30.
Full story: Daily Express
Porto's Colombian striker Jackson Martinez, 27, has revealed that he is prepared to depart for a bigger club, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham interested in his services during the summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Napoli boss Rafa Benitez is ready to battle Manchester City to sign Saint-Etienne defender Kurt Zouma, 19.
Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester City have been told they will have to pay £20m to sign Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero, 32, in the January transfer window.
Former Chelsea defender Dan Petrescu is set to agree to become Crystal Palace's next manager - if he is given a long-term deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Dan Petrescu is the boss of Dynamo Moscow
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 26, has thanked fans for the support he has received in recent days, as club figures defended their handling of his fitness over recent months.
Full story: ESPN
West Brom have written to the Premier League to demand video technology is used to stop a repeat of the penalty controversy that denied them victory at Chelsea on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Spain have broken with tradition by ditching their dark shorts in favour of an all-red kit for next summer's World Cup in Brazil.
Full story: Marca
An Ars*nal fan in Uganda has lost his house after betting that the Gunners would beat Manchester United at the weekend.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Italian champions Juventus are determined to keep France midfielder Paul Pogba, 20, for at least another 18 months, despite interest from his former club Manchester United plus Manchester City and Ars*nal.
France midfielder Paul Pogba has made an impressive start to the Serie A season with Juventus
Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle could add a ninth signing from France's Ligue 1 to their squad as Magpies boss Alan Pardew is interested in Bordeaux forward Cheick Diabate, 25.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool are preparing a £7m bid for Greece striker Kostas Mitroglou. The Borussia Monchengladbach forward, 25, scored three vital goals in his country's two-legged World Cup play-off win against Romania.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United midfielder Anderson, 25, insists he wants to fight for his Old Trafford place, despite being linked with a January loan move to Fulham.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
England boss Roy Hodgson risked a row with Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger after midfielder Jack Wilshere, 21, sustained an ankle injury in Tuesday's friendly against Germany.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England captain John Terry, 32, would not make an international comeback for next summer's World Cup finals, even if the defender was asked to reconsider his retirement.
Full story: Daily Mail
Germany coach Joachim Low has tipped 18-year-old Ars*nal forward Serge Gnabry, who has made just five Premier League appearances, to be a shock inclusion in his World Cup squad.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal expect to learn this week whether their Champions League tie against Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo will be played behind closed doors. Crowd trouble marred the Italian side's home win against Marseille two weeks ago.
Full story: the Guardian
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes having to deal with controversial Reds striker Luis Suarez, 26, has made him a better manager.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in an eight-year-old Argentine. Left-footed Claudio Gabriel Nancufil is said to possess impressive dribbling and control and has already drawn comparisons with Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, with his nickname "Snow Messi".
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Porto's Colombia international striker Jackson Martinez, 27, is said to be on the verge of completing a transfer to Chelsea. His agent has reportedly travelled to London to discuss the terms of a deal that will cost the Blues around £33m.
Porto's Jackson Martinez could be joining Chelsea
Full story: Metro
Chelsea are also thought to be favourites to sign Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic, 25, who prefers the Stamford Bridge club to Manchester United and Liverpool, if he chooses to leave Sevilla instead of signing a new contract.
Full story: Daily Express
Tottenham technical director Fabio Baldini was at Tuesday's Basel-Chelsea match amid reports Spurs are planning a January move for the Swiss club's £20m-rated Egypt international striker Mohamed Salah, 21.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham and Newcastle are vying to sign former Blackburn and QPR defender Christopher Samba, 29, from Dynamo Moscow, with the Congo international wanting to return to England to be with his family.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal are interested in Basel right-back Fabian Schar, 21, who was an intern with a Swiss bank a couple of years ago.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United are monitoring Porto's Brazilian international left-back Alex Sandro, 22, as they continue their search for a replacement for Patrice Evra, who is expected to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Express
Another defender being assessed by the current Premier League champions is Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno, 21, who is also being courted by Real Madrid and Chelsea and has a buy-out clause of £25m.
Full story: Daily Mail
Meanwhile, United are in contact with the Brazilian FA over a deal to sign Cruzeiro's 24-year-old forward Everton Ribeiro, who is is only 60% owned by the club, with the other 40% owned by a third party.
Full story: Daily Star
And another David Moyes target, Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera, 24, says the Spanish club is "the perfect place" for him.
Full story: Talksport
Fulham are confident of keeping 17-year-old French forward Moussa Dembele, despite interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
Full story: GetWestLondon
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 22, currently on loan at Sunderland, could return to Italy in another loan move.
Full story: Daily Star
Real Betis winger Alvaro Vadillo, 19, would be interested in joining Ars*nal, according to his agent.
Full story: International Business Times
Wigan will complete the loan signing of Manchester United striker Will Keane, 20, in the next 24 hours but have been thwarted in their efforts to extend Marc Albrighton's loan from Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are to renew their interest in Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand, 24, after left-back Jose Enrique was ruled out with a knee injury until February.
Former Roma coach Luis Enrique is being considered by Tottenham if they decide to sack Andre Villas-Boas.
Full story: Daily Mail
Stoke chairman Peter Coates wants goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 26, who has been linked with a £15m move to Manchester City in January, to remain at the club until the end of the season at least.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel
Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic joined Stoke in a four-and-a-half-year deal in February 2010
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert will wait until Charles N'Zogbia, 27, returns to full fitness before making a decision on the French midfielder's future.
Full story: Sky Sports
Striker Shane Long, 26, has reiterated his desire to stay with West Bromwich Albion - even though the 'option' in his contract has yet to be discussed.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Yohan Cabaye, 27, has admitted he misses playing in Europe, but insists it will not stop him giving everything for Newcastle this season.
Full story: Newcastle Journal
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta, 24, says his team should be "embarrassed" by their defeat to Basel, and warns their inconsistency could cost them trophies.
Full story: Daily Star
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet says defender Andrea Dossena, 32, and midfielder Lee Cattermole, 25, will not be allowed to make mistakes similar to their red cards against Hull again.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
On-loan Liverpool winger Victor Moses, 22, insists the club will only see his best if he plays games consistently, having been on the bench in the past three games.
Mathieu Flamini, who upset some Ars*nal fans by cutting off the sleeves of his shirt in Tuesday's Champions League match against Marseille, thus going against a long-standing tradition that players should wear the same style of shirt as their captain, has vowed not to repeat the move.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Ars*nal and Manchester City have expressed an interest in bringing former Chelsea, Gunners and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra, 28, back to the Premier League from Lokomotiv Moscow in January.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea are lining up a loan deal to bring unsettled Monaco forward Radamel Falcao, 27, to Stamford Bridge.
Ashley Cole is among a host of Premier League players targeted by the Major Soccer League
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United are planning to offload midfield duo Ashley Young, 28, and Anderson, 25, in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, 32, is among a host of the top Premier League players being targeted by the United States' Major Soccer League ahead of their 2015 expansion plans.
Full story: Daily Mail
Benfica are facing a battle to keep £20m-rated Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic in January, with interest from Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, says he hopes to seal a move back to Barcelona next summer.
Full story: Metro
Barcelona scouts have been watching Ars*nal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 22, but Arsene Wenger prices him at £50m.
Full story: Daily Mail
Auxerre striker Paul-Georges Ntep, 21, says he is keen on a move to Ars*nal, despite interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Express
Atletico Madrid are hoping to bring Chelsea midfield duo Juan Mata, 25, and Kevin De Bruyne, 22, to Spain as they prepare to let Manchester United and Liverpool midfield target Koke, 21, leave in the January transfer window.
Brazilian legend Pele will not be taking Friday's World Cup draw after rejecting the opportunity to do so through fears of landing Brazil in a difficult group.
Full story: Daily Mail
Real Madrid midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, plans to open a museum dedicated to himself on the island of Madeira where he was born.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Andre Villas-Boas says he was relieved with his side's comeback victory over Fulham after the under-pressure Tottenham boss saw them record a 2-1 win to move up to sixth in the Premier League.
Full story: London's Evening Standard
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 20, who currently plays for Juventus, has been named the best under-21 player in Europe winning the prestigious Golden Boy award.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Police stopped Ars*nal defender Carl Jenkinson, 21, while he was en-route to their match against Hull - and asked for a photo with him.
Full story: Metro
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Chelsea will revive their interest in signing Wayne Rooney from Manchester United, with the 28-year-old's contract due to expire in 18 months.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has won seven caps for Spain
Tottenham are to send club record signing Erik Lamela out on loan to Atletico Madrid, which could pave the way for Koke to leave Spain. The 21-year-old is wanted by Liverpool, Manchester United and AC Milan.
Full story: Daily Express
West Ham want to sign former Newcastle forward Obafemi Martins to solve their problems in front of goal. The 29-year-old Nigeria international is currently with Major League Soccer side Seattle Sounders.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal are closing in on Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann. The 22-year-old Frenchman is rated at £20m.
Full story: Metro
Hull City want to sign Sunderland's 28-year-old midfielder Seb Larsson.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder has ruled out a move to Manchester United. The 29-year-old Dutchman says he is happy to stay in Turkey.
Full story: Goal.com
Ashley Young knows he has a reputation for diving but the 28-year-old Manchester United winger will not apologise for his actions.
Full story: The Guardian
Newcastle and Southampton will have to wait until the summer to move for Cheikhou Kouyate. The Senegalese defender, 23, is keen to stay with Anderlecht for the remainder of the season.
Full story: Talksport
Former Chelsea defender Dan Petrescu would like to manage in England when he eventually leaves Dynamo Moscow.
Full story: Sky Sports
Steven Gerrard has been named a founding partner of Alder Hey Children's Charity after making a £500,000 donation to the Liverpool hospital.
Full story: Daily Mail
A young mascot appeared to be in floods of tears as he walked out on to the pitch with Ars*nal's Mikel Arteta ahead of Wednesday's clash with Napoli.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Chelsea join Manchester United, Tottenham and Ars*nal in pursuit of Inter Milan centre-back Andrea Ranocchi, 25.
Full story: Daily Star
Diego Costa has scored 22 goals in 21 games this season for Atletico Madrid
Ars*nal are tracking Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa, 25, who carries a £32m release clause.
Full story: Daily Mail
Real Madrid want to make bid for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, next summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester City and Ars*nal have been sounded out by agents regarding Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 32.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Swansea, Reading and QPR are monitoring Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim, 22.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Seattle Sounders forward Clint Dempsey, 30 is lining up a loan return to Fulham during the Major League Soccer off-season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ajax manager Frank de Boer, 43, is top of Tottenham's wanted list to become their next head coach.
Tottenham want Frank de Boer, who has led Ajax to the Dutch title, to replace Andre Villas-Boas
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham, 38, is making progress in his attempt to establish a new MLS team after Miami-Dade county commissioners voted unanimously in support of a new, privately funded stadium.
Full story: ESPN
Former Tottenham midfielder David Ginola has accused his old club's players of failing to understand the history of the club.
Full story: Talksport
Manchester United should have signed Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, rather than Marouane Fellaini, 26, this summer, according to the club's former striker Michael Owen.
Full story: Metro
Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel, 42, has dismissed reports ex-manager Andre Villas-Boas lost the dressing room, insisting none of the players wanted to see him leave.
Full story: Fox Sports
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 23, posted a video of Ars*nal's fancy dress Christmas party, where midfielder Santi Cazorla, 29 came as video game character Mario and forward Lukas Podolski, 28 turned up as the Incredible Hulk. Szczesny went as Robocop.
Full story: Metro
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is planning a £48m raid for Napoli's Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, 26, who played under him at Real Madrid.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Manchester United manager David Moyes is to make a £30m bid for Atletico Madrid's attacking midfielder Koke, 21, when the transfer window opens.
Koke could be set for a move to the Premier League
Full story: Daily Mirror
Moyes has also been told that if he wants to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus, 24, it will cost up to £40m.
Full story: Daily Mail
The Old Trafford side are also poised to make a move for Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 25, who is rated at about £15m.
Full story: Daily Star
Roberto Martinez says Everton must wait until the end of the season to open talks on a permanent deal for Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry, 32.
Full story: the Guardian
Ars*nal have been quoted £22m if they want to sign Newcastle's French midfielder Yohan Cabaye in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are ready to reward manager Brendan Rodgers, 40, with a new contract worth more than £2m a year. Rodgers has only 18 months left to run on the three-year deal he signed in 2012.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Brom caretaker manager Keith Downing has denied rumours striker Nicolas Anelka is coasting to the end of his career at the club, and insists the 34-year-old former France striker will have a part to play over the holiday period.
Full story: Daily Mail
Norwich striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel, 24, has thanked his girlfriend's father, former Dutch great Johan Neeskens, for his help as he prepares to return after 13 weeks out injured. Neeskens was part of the Dutch side who were runners-up at the 1974 and 1978 World Cups.
Full story: Daily Star
Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana has freed himself up for the World Cup by getting married on Christmas Eve. The 25-year-old was due to tie the knot with fiancee Emily Jubb on the day of England's first match in Brazil but they brought the big day forward.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
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Ars*nal are closing in on the £2m signing of Fulham's 32-year-old former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
And the Gunners could also sign France striker Loic Remy, 27, after Queens Park Rangers player said that he does not know if he will return to Loftus Road after his loan at Newcastle ends.
Full story: Times (subscription required)
Turkish club Besiktas are trying to prise defender Joleon Lescott, 31, away from Manchester City but manager Manuel Pellegrini does not want him to leave.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Newcastle's £22m-rated midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27, will only move to Paris St-Germain if the French club can offload players in the January transfer window.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to bring 18-year-old midfielder Mats Moller Daehli with him from Molde once he has been named manager of Cardiff City.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Jose Mourinho has left the door open for midfielder Juan Mata, 25, to quit Chelsea this month, despite insisting he doesn't want the Spaniard to leave.
Full story: Metro
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal is wanted by Manchester United
Manchester United are considering a club record bid to sign Juventus' Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal, 26.
Full story: Daily Mirror
And United manager David Moyes is also closing in on Dinamo Zagreb's £6m-rated striker Robert Muric, 17, for a bargain £300,000.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal are preparing a January bid for Manchester United's Mexico striker Javier Hernandez, 25.
Full story: Caughtoffside
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is lining up a £2.5m bid for Blackburn defender Scott Dann, 26.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp wants to use the January transfer window to ease the pressure on 24-year-old top-scorer Charlie Austin.
West Bromwich Albion caretaker boss Keith Downing, 48, is refusing to enter the running for the vacant manager's job despite ending the club's poor run of form.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester City are planning to squeeze in a friendly against Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates on 14 January, to open the club's new stadium.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Celtic manager Neil Lennon believes 26-year-old midfielder Joe Ledley will sign a new contract to stay at the Scottish Premiership leaders.
Full story: Daily Record
Sacked Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay watched his former club Celtic kick off the new year on Wednesday with a 1-0 Scottish Premiership win over Glasgow neighbours Partick Thistle.
Full story: Wales Online
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo will take on Paris St-Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a battle-of-the-superstars friendly in Doha on Thursday.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 31, is on the brink of a £6m move to Toronto FC - a Major League Soccer record - and is likely to be loaned back to Spurs until March.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Jermain Defoe could be MLS-bound
The Canadian club have stoked interest in the potential signing by releasing a YouTube video claiming they have secured "a bloody big deal".
Full story: Toronto FC
There is also belief that Defoe will be part of a $100m swoop by Toronto which will see American midfielder Michael Bradley, 26, join the club from Roma.
Full story: Toronto Star
Manchester United are ready to bid £20m for Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio, 27, despite the Italian wanting to remain in Turin.
Full story: Daily Express
Juventus will look to sign Tottenham winger Erik Lamela, 21, in the summer, although Spurs' expectation of recouping most of the £30m paid for the Argentine has deterred Inter Milan.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham will also consider a cash-plus-player deal for Lamela, with Montenegro striker Mirko Vucinic, 30, potentially part of the deal.
Loaning Alvaro Morata could cost Ars*nal £1.7m
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal and Liverpool are targeting Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyate, 24, with his agent declaring he has been in talks with both Premier League sides.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal will have to pay a loan fee of £1.7m for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 21, although they would also spend big if the right target became available. Mario Mandzukic, Diego Costa, Jackson Martinez, Edin Dzeko and Wayne Rooney are among the club's preferred options.
Full story: Daily Mail
Swansea City are confident they will beat Cardiff and Crystal Palace to the signature of Blackpool forward Tom Ince, 21, who is available for £4m.
David Moyes faces a fight to convince several senior Manchester United players of his credentials following three consecutive defeats for the first time in 13 years.
Full story: The Guardian
Former Valencia and Atletico Madrid manager Quique Sanchez Flores is the new favourite to become West Bromwich Albion manager after Thomas Schaaf and Dave Jones were ruled out of the running to take over at the Hawthorns.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Nicklas Bendtner has given Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger a boost after recovering from his ankle injury quicker than expected. The Denmark striker, 25, could return to training within a few days.
Full story: Metro
Fulham have not made an enquiry or official offer for Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31. The England international has also been linked with West Ham and Turkish club Besiktas.
Full story: Sky Sports
Lille club president Michel Seydoux has warned off Premier League interest for Ivorian attacker Salomon Kalou, 28, by saying an 87m euro bid for him would "maybe" be considered.
Full story: Daily Star
Barcelona forward Antonio Sanabria, 17, who had attracted interest from Ars*nal, has revealed he is set to join Roma.
Virgil van Dijk is happy at Celtic Park
Full story: Sky Sports
Celtic's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, 22, admits he is flattered in reported interest from Ars*nal and Manchester City, but insists he is happy at the Scottish champions.
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New Hannover coach Tayfun Korkut is keen to keep Mame Biram Diouf, 26, despite interest from Stoke and Cardiff in the Senegalese striker.
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Montpellier forward Remy Cabella, 23, admits he would be happy to move to the Premier League this month, with Newcastle thought to be leading the race for the Frenchman.
Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been named Germany's national player of the year following a fans' poll conducted by the German Football Federation.
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Showbiz couple Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright were part of the pre-match entertainment at the Etihad Stadium for Manchester City's Capital One Cup semi-final first leg against West Ham. It was Coronation Street star Keegan who was smiling as her City side beat Wright's West Ham 6-0.
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Everton Ribeiro, the 24-year-old heavily linked with Manchester United, has been the subject of an unsuccessful transfer offer from an unnamed English club, the player's agent has confirmed.
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West Ham are in further talks to sign £7m Southampton striker Rickie Lambert, 31.
Lambert has been with Southampton since August 2009
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Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 23, will decide between moves to Real Madrid or Manchester United in the summer.
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Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is set to veto Lewis Holtby's move to Schalke - because he doesn't want to help Ars*nal land Julian Draxler by providing the Germans with the midfielder's replacement.
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Meanwhile, Nacer Chadli's agent has said the Belgian winger may have to leave Tottenham to secure his place at the World Cup, after failing to impress in his first season at White Hart Lane.
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With forward Jermain Defoe set to depart for the MLS, Tottenham are thought to be planning a £4m bid for Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella, 30.
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Porto's Steven Defour, 25, is holding out for a bid from Tottenham before he decides whether or not to join Aston Villa in January.
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Nicola Cortese's departure from Southampton could open the door for Chelsea to make a renewed bid for 18-year-old left back Luke Shaw.
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West Ham and Stoke are set to battle it out to land former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan, 28, on loan from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.
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Manchester United are monitoring Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik, 26.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is likely to miss this weekend's big match against Chelsea despite being sent to Egypt for a spell of warm weather recuperation.
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Mateja Kezman insists his former Serbia teammate Nemanja Vidic is happy at Manchester United and believes the defender will sign a new deal.
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Fulham have been told they will have to double their previous offer to £8m if they want to land West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison, 20.
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Norwich boss Chris Hughton has been told relegation is a fate 'worse than death', by the club's chief executive David McNally.
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Lukas Podolski has delighted Ars*nal fans on Twitter after saying he'd rather retire than join Spurs in a Q and A session.
Full story: Metro
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Chelsea's decision to sell Juan Mata to Manchester United is part of a plan to land Everton's 20-year-old midfielder Ross Barkley.
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley continues to be coveted by the Premier League's top clubs
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Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho's side and Ars*nal look set to be frustrated in their pursuit of Jackson Martinez, 27, as the striker will sign a new deal at Porto.
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Ars*nal will make a last-ditch effort to buy Schalke's 20-year-old midfielder Julian Draxler now rather than risk getting caught up in a summer bidding war.
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Everton's loan move for striker Lacina Traore, 23, could be in jeopardy after his Monaco team-mate Radamel Falcao suffered a knee injury.
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Liverpool are closing in on the signing of 21-year-old Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah after agreeing a £10m fee with Basel for the player.
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French side Evian have emerged as contenders to sign Fulham's 30-year-old midfielder Derek Boateng.
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Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is attracting interest from AC Milan
Mirko Vucinic's move to Inter Milan could fall through, prompting Ars*nal to ask Juventus to keep them informed of the 30-year-old striker's availability.
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Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, 27, is a £3.5m target for Italian side AC Milan.
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Argentine club Independiente have told Sunderland manager Gus Poyet to end his interest in striker Facundo Parra, 28, during the summer transfer window.
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 20, could be asked to stand down as an ambassador for anti-racism group Kick It Out after he said Nicolas Anelka should not receive a ban for using a 'quenelle' gesture.
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Yaya Toure has cast doubt over his long-term future at Manchester City
Belgium manager Marc Wilmots watched Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj, 18, at Old Trafford on Wednesday and still hopes to persuade the winger to represent the Red Devils at international level.
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Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 30, has alerted Paris St-Germain after saying he would one day be interested in playing for the French club.
Full story: Metro
Former Blackpool defender Ian Evatt, 32, has sparked controversy after tweeting his delight following Paul Ince's sacking as the club's manager.
Full story: Metro
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Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has opened the door for Toni Kroos to join Manchester United. Asked about the 24-year-old Germany midfielder's potential move to Old Trafford, Guardiola said: "He is an important player but things can move fast in football. Here today, gone tomorrow."
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Vucinic saw a move to Inter Milan collapse last week
Ars*nal have reached an agreement with Juventus to sign striker Mirko Vucinic on loan for the rest of the season. The 30-year-old Montenegro international will have a medical at the London club on Thursday.
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St Etienne are holding out for £18m from Chelsea for their 19-year-old French centre-back Kurt Zouma.
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Netherlands international defender Daryl Janmaat, 24, is hesitating over signing a new contract at Feyenoord as he awaits a bid from Ars*nal in the summer.
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Lewis Holtby's agent has confirmed the 23-year-old midfielder wants to leave Tottenham before Friday's transfer deadline.
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Liverpool and Ars*nal have revived their interest in 22-year-old Barcelona forward Isaac Cuenca.
Manchester City's accounts revealed the club spent £639,000 per day on employee wages during 2012-13.
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Newcastle's new signing Luuk de Jong says it would be a "dream come true" to score the winning goal in Saturday's Tyne-Wear derby. The 23-year-old striker joined from Borussia Monchengladbach.
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A match in Argentina between Estudiantes and Gimnasia got so out of control the referee decided to 'retire' his yellow card and only show reds.
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Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic, 32, is set to accept a transfer to Inter Milan after holding positive talks with the club over a switch for next season.
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Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25, Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko, 27, and Bayern Munich's Mario Mandzukic, 27, are three players on Arsene Wenger's wishlist as he looks to bring world-class players to the Emirates Stadium.
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Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj is reportedly a £40m target for Paris St-Germain
Paris St-Germain are planning a £40m bid for Manchester United's 19-year-old star Adnan Januzaj.
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Toni Kroos, the 24-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder who was linked with Manchester United in the January transfer window, has revealed on Facebook that he has not been able to agree a new contract.
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Monaco and PSG have made contact with Porto about summer a move for Manchester City and Manchester United target Eliaquim Mangala.
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Former striker Alan Shearer fears there could be an exodus at Newcastle after 28-year-old midfielder Yohan Cabaye's departure to Paris St-Germain.
Swansea defender Chico Flores, 26, has reacted to insults from West Ham fans by mocking their side after his dramatic reaction to Andy Carroll's flailing arm during Saturday's 2-0 loss to West Ham, which saw the 25-year-old England striker sent off.
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Former Tottenham manager Glenn Hoddle will be interviewed for Swansea's vacant manager's job this week.
Swansea are set to interview former Tottenham boss Glenn Hoddle this week.
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Roy Hodgson is giving serious consideration to reintroducing Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson, 26, into his England squad and potentially holding a World Cup place for him in the absence of the injured Theo Walcott.
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Midfielder Darren Fletcher, 30, has revealed that having to lie to his Manchester United team-mates about his career-threatening bowel condition convinced him to open up about the illness.
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Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 32, continued his duel with Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, by sending the Real Madrid star a 'dare to Zlatan' t-shirt.
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Borrusia Dortmund Jurgen Klopp is the king of photobombing after hijacking snaps with two of his star players.
Full story: Metro
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Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger reportedly met with Mario Balotelli's agent as he weighs up a summer move for the 23-year-old AC Milan striker.
Mario Balotelli joined AC Milan from Manchester City in January 2013
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Porto midfielder Fernando will move to the Premier League in the summer, according to his agent. Manchester City tried to sign the 26-year-old on deadline day but Manchester United, Chelsea, Ars*nal are also interested.
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Chelsea defender David Luiz is a summer transfer target for Barcelona, who have valued the 26-year-old at about £22m.
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New Inter Milan owner Erick Thohir wants to sign Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela, 21, Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic, 32, and beat Ars*nal and Liverpool to Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, 21, in the summer.
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Schalke have confirmed the £37m release clause in 20-year-old Ars*nal target Julian Draxler's contract will still be active if anyone wants to sign the midfielder in the summer.
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Ars*nal are watching Wolfsburg attacking midfielder Maximilian Arnold, 19, who has a buy-out clause of about £8m.
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Chelsea will offer to sell striker Fernando Torres, 29, back to his boyhood club Atletico Madrid as part of a bid for prolific forward Diego Costa, 25.
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Manchester United boss David Moyes is considering an approach for Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen and midfielder Mousa Dembele, both 26.
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Juventus defender Martin Caceres, 26, could replace Nemanja Vidic at Manchester United in the summer.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince says the club have no leaders and have not replaced ex-captain Roy Keane.
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Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan, 21, was flattered to learn that Brazil's World Cup-winning right-back Cafu had been tweeting about him.
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Manchester United remain confident of beating Chelsea to signing Southampton's 18-year-old full-back Luke Shaw.
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Lamela joined Spurs in August 2013 for a fee that is expected to reach in the region of £30m
Inter Milan are determined to take Tottenham's record signing Erik Lamela, 21, who moved to White Hart Lane from Roma in the close season, back to Serie A, according to reports in Italy.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United have been given the go-ahead to sign Portugal starlet William Carvalho after his current club Sporting Lisbon identified the 21-year-old midfielder's replacement.
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The Old Trafford side are also tracking Barcelona's emerging midfield talent Rafa Alcantara, 21 - younger brother of Thiago Alcantara, who they tried to sign last summer before he joined Bayern Munich.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Fiorentina hope to tempt Tottenham's 28-year-old France international defender Younes Kaboul away from north London. Spurs are monitoring Argentinos Juniors midfielder Rodrigo Gomez, 21, who is valued at around £3m.
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France international midfielder Blaise Matuidi, 26, thought to be a target for Manchester City, is close to signing a new deal with Paris St-Germain.
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Ars*nal have approached Italian side Udinese to discuss a deal for their 17-year-old goalkeeper Simone Scuffet.
Full story: Metro
Inter Milan could scupper Manchester United's pursuit of their Colombia international midfielder Fredy Guarin by offering the 27-year-old a new deal at the San Siro.
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Newcastle's France international defender Mathieu Debuchy, 28, has refused to commit his future to the club after reports Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich are keen on him.
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Ars*nal are planning a summer move for their former striker Robin van Persie, 30, who left the Emirates to join Manchester United for £24m in August 2012. The Gunners are also rumoured to be keen on Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 25.
Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj, 19, has rejected the chance to play for Kosovo in their friendly international against Haiti next month.
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Former Real Madrid sporting director Jorge Valdano claims that Gareth Bale seems "downcast" in Spain as he struggles to cope with his world record transfer fee and the emergence of youngster Jese Rodriguez, 20.
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Dnipro winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, 24, believes the collapse of his January move to Liverpool was for the best as he prepares to take on Tottenham in the Europa League on Thursday.
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Everton will receive a reduced allocation of just 5,186 tickets for their FA Cup quarter-final tie with Ars*nal on 8 March. Blues officials revealed the decision was made by the Gunners based on safety fears sparked by pyrotechnics and persistent standing.
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Chelsea's on-loan goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 21, insists that Liverpool's Simon Mignolet, 25, wish to be Belgium's first-choice stopper was a calculated attack on him.
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Ars*nal set the price of an away ticket for their Champions League match against Bayern Munich at £62 but the Bundesliga club quickly stepped in to subsidise the price, reducing a seat at the Emirates to just £37.
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Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra, 32, could follow defensive partner Nemanja Vidic to Inter Milan at the end of the season after the Italian club opened talks with the Frenchman.
Patrice Evra has won five Premier League titles at Manchester United
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Everton have beaten Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool to the signature of 15-year-old Irish prodigy Stephen Kinsella from Templeogue United.
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Tottenham full-back Kyle Naughton will leave White Hart Lane in the summer because the 25-year-old wants to be used as a right-back rather than on the left of defence.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City have entered the race to sign Southampton's 18-year-old left-back Luke Shaw as manager Manuel Pellegrini seeks to strengthen his defensive options.
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Atletico Madrid have made Tottenham's Roberto Soldado their number one target for the summer, as the 28-year-old striker struggles in the Premier League following his move from Valencia.
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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, has paid tribute to captain Steven Gerrard for his instrumental role in ensuring the Uruguayan stayed at Anfield.
Bayern Munich, Hamburg and Wolfsburg are among Ivica Olic's former clubs
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Meanwhile, the club's in-form midfielder Jordan Henderson, 23, says he has to be told when to stop training as he likes to do extra sessions.
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Wolfsburg and Croatia striker Ivica Olic, 34, says he has held talks with Stoke over a possible summer switch to the Britannia Stadium.
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Former Wales assistant coach Raymond Verheijen has criticised a "desperate" Manchester United for handing Wayne Rooney a new contract and believes Dutch striker Robin van Persie should leave Old Trafford if he wants to win trophies.
Full story: Evening Standard
In the wake of their Champions League defeat at Olympiakos, Van Persie, 30, has criticised his Manchester United team-mates for a lack of service as it is revealed goalkeeper David De Gea played the most passes to the Dutchman.
Inter Milan's Fredy Guarin has played 48 times for Colombia
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Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin - who has been targeted by Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham - is now unlikely to move to the Premier League after the 27-year-old said he wants to stay with the Italian club for the rest of his career.
Full story: Daily Express
New Fulham manager Felix Magath decided to send Ryan Tunnicliffe, 21, and Larnell Cole, 20, out on loan to Wigan and MK Dons respectively after holding just one training session with the club.
One frustrated Manchester United fan has taken his feelings on manager David Moyes to a new level by having 'Moyes Out' tattooed on his body.
Full story: Metro
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AC Milan have entered the race to sign Levante goalkeeper Keylor Navas. The 27-year-old is a target for Liverpool and Everton.
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Wayne Rooney is one of only 25 players to have made 400 appearances for Manchester United
Sunderland are in danger of losing four first-team players in the summer. Midfielders Jack Colback, 24, Craig Gardner, 27, and Sebastian Larsson, 28, along with defender Phil Bardsley, 28, are all involved in contract disputes going into the final weeks of the season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Stoke City are a step closer to signing Croatia striker Ivica Olic on a free transfer. The 34-year-old says a move to the Premier League would be his top choice when he leaves German club Wolfsburg in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Chelsea playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, 22, who joined Wolfsburg in the January transfer window, says Jose Mourinho blocked a potential transfer to Borussia Dortmund when a move by the Blues for striker Robert Lewandowski, 25, fell through.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is keen to sign Senegal striker Moussa Konate. The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Italian side Genoa from Russian club FC Krasnodar but has been scouted three times by Villa.
England striker Wayne Rooney could be handed the Manchester United captaincy before the end of the season. The 28-year-old is in line to lead the Red Devils, with current skipper Nemanja Vidic set to leave Old Trafford for Inter Milan in the summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Sebastian Larsson could be among a number of players to leave Sunderland in the summer
West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka is set to accept a five-match ban following his controversial quenelle gesture. The 34-year-old is not planning to contest the FA punishment.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Striker Sergio Aguero, 25, says Manchester City can win the treble and manager Manuel Pellegrini deserves praise for his man management of players since taking over at Etihad Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Young footballers must follow the examples set by professionals such as Frank Lampard and John Terry according to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese manager, 51, says players must be "fanatical for victories".
Full story: Evening Standard
Meanwhile, the Chelsea manager also believes England have what it takes to win the World Cup. "One day they have to do it," he says.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Frank de Boer has won three league titles with Ajax
Ajax manager Frank de Boer turned down the chance to manage Tottenham Hotspur in January. The 43-year-old former Holland international also rejected an approach to take charge of Liverpool, according to his brother, Ronald.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
West Ham will not offer any new contracts to players until their Premier League status is secured. The Hammers sit seven points above the relegation zone, with Joe Cole, 32, among a number of players whose deals expire at the end of the season.
Christian Benteke may have been in scintillating from for Aston Villa during their win over Norwich on Sunday, but the 23-year-old Belgium striker offered a contender for miss of the season in his country's 2-2 draw with Ivory Coast on Wednesday.
Full story: Metro
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German winger Marko Marin, 24, has hinted that he will leave Chelsea after saying he wants to stay at his loan club Sevilla forever.
Full story: Daily Star
Jack Rodwell has not played for Manchester City since the FA Cup win over Watford in January
Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio, 28, has started fresh contract talks with Juventus and says he has had no contact from Liverpool, Ars*nal and Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Express
The agent of Javier Hernandez, 25, has denied claims the Mexico striker is planning to leave Manchester United for Inter Milan this summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Wigan manager Uwe Rosler is ready to sign Manchester City's out-of-favour midfielder Jack Rodwell, 23, in an emergency loan deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Championship clubs Queens Park Rangers, Leeds, Blackburn and Brighton are all keen on signing West Ham defender Jordan Spence, 23.
Full story: Daily Express
Manager Arsene Wenger has held heart-to-heart talks with Mesut Ozil, 25, and reassured the Germany midfielder that he is central to Ars*nal's plans.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal's Aaron Ramsey, 23, is unlikely to be fit to return for the north London derby against Tottenham on Sunday.
Full story: Guardian
Striker Wayne Rooney, 28, says he is keen to become captain of both Manchester United and England.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Tottenham midfielder Sandro, 24, says the squad argued for two hours after the 4-0 defeat by Chelsea on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, says he is such a bad loser that he has reduced his three-year-old daughter to tears when playing games with her at home.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Ars*nal are targeting Toulouse right-back Serge Aurier, 21, as a replacement for Bacary Sagna, 31, whose contract expires in June.
Manchester United are in talks for Everton's Seamus Coleman
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Manchester United are in advanced talks with Everton over the signing of full-back Seamus Coleman, 25.
Full story: Metro
Inter Milan want Javier Hernandez, 25, to join Manchester United team-mate Nemanja Vidic, 32, at the San Siro next season and are in advanced negotiations for the Mexico striker.
Full story: Daily Express
Joe Hart, 26, could be on his way out of Manchester City with boss Manuel Pellegrini ready to move for Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 32.
Full story: Talksport
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is planning a swoop for QPR's highly rated Canadian winger Michael Petrasso, 18.
Full story: Daily Mail
Under-pressure Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood, 45, insists he must be given full control of the club's transfer policy if he remains at White Hart Lane next season.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson, 26, fears playing for a team fighting relegation could harm his England World Cup hopes.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Everton are planning to reward midfielder James McCarthy, 23, signed from Wigan at the start of the season, with a new, improved contract.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, has said current boss Roberto Martinez is a better tactician than predecessor David Moyes, now struggling in his first season at Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror
David Moyes has labelled 40-year-old midfielder Ryan Giggs "a freak" after he helped Manchester United overturn a two-goal first leg deficit to win 3-2 on aggregate in the Champions League against Olympiakos at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Express
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Tottenham Hotspur hope to beat Liverpool to the signing of Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, 21.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea are keen to sign Atletico Madrid's Spain international striker Diego Costa, 25, in a £40m summer deal.
Christian Benteke joined Aston Villa from Genk in 2012
Full story: Daily Mail
Christian Benteke's Aston Villa future won't be certain until after the World Cup, the 23-year-old Belgium international's agent has claimed.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Southampton and England left-back Luke Shaw, 18, is a target for Real Madrid, who are confident of beating Chelsea and Manchester United to sign him.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sheffield Wednesday boss Stuart Gray has refused to rule out a summer move for Sunderland striker Connor Wickham, 20.
Full story: Sheffield Star
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal would be an ideal manager for Manchester United if David Moyes is sacked, according to Ajax youth coach and former Dutch international Ronald de Boer.
Full story: Metro
Pablo Zabaleta won a Premier League title medal with Manchester City two seasons ago
But United are sticking by Moyes despite fan unrest following Tuesday's 3-0 derby defeat against Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror
City defender Pablo Zabaleta believes that their derby win at Old Trafford is proof that they have recaptured their best form just in time for a surge to the Premier League title.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Ross Barkley, 20, has been backed by his Everton team-mate Leon Osman, 32, to shine for England at the World Cup finals.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Aston Villa will give forward Gabriel Agbonlahor, 27, a four-year contract this summer.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former Leeds United owner Ken Bates, 82, has told the club's owners GFH to "get out of the way" amid growing confusion about the future at Elland Road.
Full story: Sky Sports
Ruud Gullit, 51, is confident his former club Chelsea have what it takes to win a Champions League and Premier League double this season.
Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract runs until 2018
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Manchester United's Davide Petrucci, 22, is a target for Charlton Athletic, who hope to sign the Italian midfielder on loan.
Full story: South London Press
Former Barcelona star Diego Maradona believes Argentine forward Lionel Messi, 26, could leave the Nou Camp for European champions Bayern Munich.
A group of Manchester United fans are trying to raise enough money for a plane to fly an anti-David Moyes banner over Old Trafford during this Saturday's Premier League home match against Aston Villa.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane, 42, says he regrets not carrying on his education as he made his name as a footballer.
Full story: Irish Independent
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Manchester United hope that a £40m offer for Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, will be enough to tempt the Germany international away from the Bundesliga champions.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Toni Kroos joined Bayern Munich at the age of 16
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 21, is to announce next week whether his future lies at Chelsea or Atletico Madrid after spending this season on loan at the Spanish league leaders.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra, 32, is still undecided about his future with the club and could make a return to Italy if he leaves in the summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle will face a battle with Juventus to land Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette after the 22-year-old expressed his interest in a summer switch to the Serie A champions.
Full story: Talksport
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, will be offered a deal to join Turkish side Besiktas when his current deal expires at the end of the season.
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Hamburg are set to sign on-loan Ars*nal defender Johan Djourou, 27, on a permanent deal.
Full story: Talksport
Tottenham fans can expect quality over quantity from their summer transfers according to chairman Daniel Levy, who says they will concentrate on a few signings to 'strengthen key positions'.
Fulham are preparing to sack boss Felix Magath just six weeks after he was appointed because he has alienated players with his training methods.
Full story: Daily Star
Felix Magath was appointed Fulham manager on 14 February
West Brom midfielder James Morrison, 27, was backed by team-mates after he allegedly punched forward Saido Berahino, 20, for giving the ball away in the build-up to Cardiff's late equaliser in the 3-3 draw last Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 25, says his team have the mental strength to repeat their 2012 Premier League triumph - which was sealed by the Argentine's injury time goal against QPR.
Full story: Four Four Two
Standard Liege fans delayed the kick-off in the Belgian league play-off match against rivals Anderlecht with a toilet roll avalanche from the stands.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward will stay in Germany after United's Champions League defeat in a bid to secure a deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Toni Kroos's Bayern contract runs out in 2015 and he is yet to agree a new deal with the Bundesliga club
Ars*nal are monitoring 24-year-old Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez's recovery from a knee injury having joined the race to sign him before a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament ended his hopes of playing for England at the World Cup.
Full story: Daily Star
Southampton want to sign Burnley striker Danny Ings following the injury to former Clarets forward Rodriguez. Ings, 22, has scored 20 goals in the Championship this season.
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Ars*nal are interested in signing Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 32, according to Gunners midfielder Santi Cazorla, 29.
Full story: Sport 360
Manchester United are considering a £6m move for PSV Eindhoven's Colombian right-back Santiago Aris, 22.
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Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun, 19, says Ars*nal and AC Milan have started talks with Russian club Rubin Kazan to sign him.
Niang joined Montpellier on loan in January.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham and Ars*nal could renew their interest in AC Milan's M'Baye Niang. The French striker, 19, is on loan at Montpellier but the Ligue 1 side are not in a position to do a permanent deal.
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Belgium boss Marc Wilmots thinks his country's midfield star Eden Hazard, 23, should leave Chelsea and join PSG in the summer - in order to become a better player.
Full story: Metro
Sunderland will only recoup half of the £4m they paid for Alfred N'Diaye in January 2013 if the Senegal midfielder, 24, who has spent the whole season on loan, makes a permanent move to Real Betis.
Hull City boss Steve Bruce has backed the club's owners' proposed rebranding to Hull Tigers despite the FA Council rejecting the request.
Full story: Guardian
Louis van Gaal, 62, is free to hold talks with Tottenham about becoming their next head coach while he finalises Netherlands' World Cup squad.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Louis van Gaal will step down as Netherlands coach after this summer's World Cup in Brazil
Liverpool supporters desperate to be at Anfield for Sunday's game against Manchester City are being asked to pay almost £5,000 for a pair of tickets by online vendors.
Full story: Guardian
Newcastle will have to hand back nearly £12,000 after overcharging Southampton fans who travelled to St James' Park on 14 December.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal midfielder Santi Cazorla, 29, wants the club to spend heavily on revamping the squad this summer, hinting he may leave if he does not believe they can compete for trophies.
Full story: Sport 360
Former Ars*nal goalkeeper David Seaman, 50, says winning the FA Cup is more important than a securing a place in next season's Champions League.
Full story; Daily Mirror
Wigan boss Uwe Rosler says the club can go into their FA Cup semi-final with Ars*nal at Wembley on Saturday knowing the pressure is firmly on the shoulders of Arsene Wenger and his team as they look to end their eight seasons without silverware.
Full story: Daily Star
The law should be changed to force football clubs to pay the full cost of policing matchdays, according to one of the country's most senior police officials.
Former Premier League midfielder Lassana Diarra, 29, has denied rumours on social media websites that he had become a jihadist in the Syria war.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
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Manchester United manager David Moyes has flown to Portugal to check on the form of three transfer targets. Moyes is monitoring Porto centre-half Eliaquim Mangala, 23, his team-mate Jackson Martinez, 27, who plays as a striker, and Benfica left-back Guilherme Siqueira, 27, currently on loan from Granada.
Marco Reus has won 19 caps for Germany
Full story: Daily Mail
West Ham will try to sign Joleon Lescott in the summer when the 31-year-old Manchester City defender's contract expires, six months after the Hammers made an initial move for the England international.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is also keen on capturing Emanuele Giaccherini from relegation-threatened Sunderland. The striker, 28, wants to remain in the Premier League rather than return to his native Italy.
Full story: Metro
The agent of Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler, 20, has downplayed the possibility of his client joining Ars*nal, despite talk of a move to the north London club in the last transfer window.
Full story: Daily Express
Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus, 24, wants to move to Manchester United, according to the midfielder's former team-mate Mario Gotze, who is now at Bayern Munich.
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 23, is happy for his side to continue to "win ugly" rather than play beautiful football in their bid to secure fourth place in the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham coach Tim Sherwood is under pressure from senior figures at the club to play Erik Lamela, 22, despite the striker's struggles since joining the club from Roma in 2013.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that he wants his side to try to win the Premier League title in the most sporting manner possible.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Manchester United are convinced they will sign Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 18, in a £30m deal that was planned before David Moyes's sacking earlier this week.
Full story: Guardian
Edinson Cavani joined PSG from Napoli in 2013
United are to make enquiries over whether Paris St-Germain may sell striker Edinson Cavani, 27, and may make another bid for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, who they failed to land last summer.
Full story: Guardian
Jose Mourinho's interest in Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25, could be ended because club owner Roman Abramovich is thought to be keen on bringing Cavani to Stamford Bridge instead.
Full story: Daily Express
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is thought to be considering a move for Manchester United and England midfielder Tom Cleverley, 23, as a long-term replacement for 33-year-old Leon Osman.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, now the Napoli boss, is keen to sign defender Daniel Agger, 29, this summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Southampton's Calum Chambers, 19, is being viewed by Ars*nal as a possible replacement for Bacary Sagna, 31.
Ryan Giggs told Manchester United's players "we will go back to playing like Manchester United" during his first team-talk following his appointment as the Reds' interim manager.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester United co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer, plus director brother Bryan, are flying to England to consult with chief executive Ed Woodward over the recruitment of the club's next manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsene Wenger has been in charge of Ars*nal since 1996
Former United captain Roy Keane has emerged as one possible assistant to Louis van Gaal if the Dutchman is named as Moyes's full-time successor.
Full story: Independent
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger, 64, is planning to sign a new contract at the club this summer, and then go on a £70m spending spree to improve the Gunners' squad.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi says the Magpies' squad needs strengthening over the summer following two quiet transfer windows.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
A Liverpool fan in Kosovo who vowed not to have his hair cut until Liverpool won the Premier League is so confident the Reds will win the title that he has booked himself into the hairdressers for the first time in 11 years.
Full story: Metro
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Roma could try to sign 20-year-old Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku this summer. Tottenham have also been linked to him in a £25m move, but Roma would would want to sign him on loan.
Full story: Talksport
Leicester's goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, 27, who is out of contract in the summer, is set to choose between Ars*nal, AC Milan and Southampton after all three clubs contacted him.
Full story: Daily Express
Kasper Schmeichel helped Leicester City win Premier League promotion
Barcelona will pay the £29.5m release clause fee needed to sign 19-year-old Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte, who is also a target of Ars*nal and Bayern Munich.
Full story: Talksport
West Ham look set to lose midfielder Mohamed Diame in the summer with Everton boss Roberto Martinez wanting to recruit the 26-year-old Senegal international, who has a £3.5m buyout clause.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal's Costa Rican forward Joel Campbell, 21, who is on loan at Olympiakos, could be reunited with Pepe Mel at West Brom after playing for him when he was on loan at Real Betis.
Full story: Daily Express
Louis van Gaal is poised to give Manchester United a list of transfer targets ahead of him becoming their next boss, including Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels, 25, and midfielder Marco Reus, 24, along with Southampton's 18-year-old defender Luke Shaw.
Full story: Daily Star
Meanwhile, Ars*nal have identified Lars Bender as their major summer target and see the 24-year-old Bayer Leverkusen anchorman as the ideal man to strengthen their team.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa are poised to launch an ambitious summer raid for Manchester United 25-year-old striker Javier Hernandez.
Full story: Daily Star
Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, 23, who has helped Red Bull Salzburg to the Austrian title this season, is a target for both Stoke and Southampton.
The pressure on Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew will grow with the news that supporters are being urged to join a mass walkout in the final home game of the season against Cardiff.
Full story: Daily Express
Carlo Nash has not made a single appearance for the Canaries
Norwich fans have protested against their side's dismal form by hijacking the voting to put third-choice goalkeeper Carlo Nash, 40, in pole position for the club's player of the season award.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Wayne Rooney has asked senior Manchester United officials not to appoint Louis van Gaal as manager this summer. Van Gaal is the favourite to take up the job, following the sacking of David Moyes last week, but Rooney, 28, is not a fan of the Dutchman's hard-line methods.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool's 19-year-old winger Raheem Sterling says advice from a sports psychiatrist is behind his sparkling form.
Full story: Daily Mail
Defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, says he is "embarrassed" by Manchester United's season and wants to stay despite only making 10 league appearances this season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Argentina legend Diego Maradona posed for a selfie with his daughter at Chelsea's Champions League game with Atletico Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is planning to test former club Real Madrid's determination to hold onto Germany anchorman Sami Khedira. The Spanish club value the 27-year-old at £36m .
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal and Manchester City are monitoring Javi Martinez, 25, amid reports that Bayern Munich's Spanish midfielder is disillusioned with life under manager Pep Guardiola.
Martinez signed for Bayern Munich from Athletic Bilbao for £31.6m in August 2012
Full story: talkSPORT
Liverpool have emerged as favourites to sign Benfica playmaker Nicolas Gaitan ahead of Manchester City and Manchester United. A bid of £20m would be enough to prise the 26-year-old Argentina international from the Portuguese champions.
Full story: Footylatest
Liverpool want to add Barcelona winger Cristian Tello to their squad for next season and have approach the Catalan club with a £8m offer for the 22-year-old.
Full story: Metro
Inter Milan are interested in Chelsea anchorman Jon Obi Mikel, 27, after the Nigeria international's fall from favour at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, 25, has quashed speculation linking him with Ars*nal, saying he is not ready to leave the German club yet.
Full story: Metro
Lars Bender played in Germany's 1-0 friendly win over England in November
Manchester United playmaker Shinji Kagawa, 25, will ignore interest from Napoli and stay at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Express
Besiktas, along with Valencia and Malaga, will offer Cardiff midfielder Gary Medel, 26, the chance to move away from the relegated Bluebirds this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester United striker Will Keane, 21, could follow Paul Pogba to Juventus after failing to agree terms on a new contract at Old Trafford.
West Brom manger Pepe Mel will return to Spain to take up the reins at Malaga when the season comes to an end.
Full story: Daily Mail
Japanese second division side Kyoto Sanga showed that planning made perfect as a free-kick routine featuring a series of dummies ended with a goal against Yokohama.
Full story: Metro
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Liverpool fear they could miss out on England international Adam Lallana, 26, this summer if Tottenham are successful in their attempts to poach Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has tried to sign Karim Benzema during the last two summer transfer windows
German champions Bayern Munich are poised to launch a £25m bid for Chelsea defender David Luiz, 27.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea have joined Liverpool and Ars*nal in the chase for MK Dons midfielder Dele Alli, 18, who has been dubbed 'the new Steven Gerrard'.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal will launch a £30m move for France striker Karim Benzema, 26, who has only one year left on his Real Madrid contract.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Everton are keen on Hannover striker Didier Ya Konan, 29, as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku, 21, who has returned to Chelsea after a season-long loan at Goodison Park.
Alberto Moreno was part of the Sevilla side that beat Benfica on penalties in the Europa League final on Wednesday night
Full story: Daily Express
Billy Jones, 27, is set to leave West Brom on a free transfer after rejecting a new contract at the Hawthorns.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Liverpool hope to sign Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno, 21, this summer for a fee in excess of £15m.
Chelsea are set to offer striker Romelu Lukaku a new contract. The Belgian, 21, has been on loan for the last two seasons at West Brom and Everton.
Full story: Independent
Ryan Giggs, 40, has been offered the chance to become Louis van Gaal's assistant manager at Manchester United after talks with the Dutchman.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Steven Gerrard will be 34 when he captains England in the World Cup in Brazil this summer
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar, 29, says the squad are unsure what is happening over manager Paul Lambert's future at the club.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, 26, is considering international retirement after being overlooked for France's World Cup squad.
Full story: Guardian
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes England captain Steven Gerrard, 33, faces a club versus country decision after the World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City's head of elite development Patrick Vieira says English football must embrace Greg Dyke's Football Association commission's B-team plans.
Full story: Independent
FA Cup finalists Hull will offer manager Steve Bruce a new £2.5m-a-year contract this summer.
France midfielder Yoann Gourcuff, 29, has suffered yet another setback in his hopes of returning to fitness, after he injured himself while taking his dog for a walk.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, made a phone call to Paul Scholes to ask the former Manchester United and England star why he had singled him out for criticism on television.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
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Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is a £20m target for Valencia. The 28-year-old is entering the final year of his contract and is yet to be offered a new deal.
Full story: Daily Star
Liverpool are considering bidding for Barcelona's World Cup-winning striker Pedro, 26, with the Catalan club willing to sell.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Edin Dzeko scored four goals in the last five games to help Manchester City win the Premier League title
But Liverpool's hopes of signing England midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, before the World Cup have hit a stumbling block because of Southampton's £25m valuation.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham midfielder Sandro, 25, wants to move to Italy this summer, according to his agent.
Full story: Daily Express
Newcastle must offer Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis £100,000 per week if they want to sign him this summer. The 28-year-old becomes a free agent next month.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Swansea boss Garry Monk has warned Ars*nal and Liverpool that Spanish striker Michu, 28, is not for sale.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal are considering Toulouse right-back Serge Aurier, 22, as a potential replacement for Bacary Sagna, 31.
Manchester City will hold talks with unsettled midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, after the World Cup.
Full story: Sun (subscription only)
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger, 29, believes manager Brendan Rodgers does not think he is good enough to play in the Reds' first team.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former England striker Alan Smith, 33, has signed for Notts County, even though he does not know how much he will be paid.
Full story: Daily Mail
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New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his special relationship with Adam Lallana, 26, could help him beat Liverpool in the race to sign the midfielder from former club Southampton.
Adam Lallana
Lallana's displays for Southampton this season earned him a place in England's World Cup squad
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal have reopened talks with Champions League winners Real Madrid over signing striker Alvaro Morata, 21.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Chelsea are closing in on a £50m-plus triple deal with Atletico Madrid for left-back Filipe Luis, striker Diego Costa and former midfielder Tiago.
Full story: Times (subscription required)
Liverpool's pursuit of Emre Can is being hampered by the 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder's wage demands.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Ex-Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, wants to join Ars*nal this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City are bracing themselves for a £60m bid from Real Madrid for Sergio Aguero, 25, after the Spanish side gave up on Liverpool's Luis Suarez.
Full story: Daily Star
Bafetimbi Gomis will be in London on Thursday as Premier League trio West Ham, Sunderland and Swansea's interest grows in the France striker, 28.
Bafetimbi Gomis
Gomis is a free agent this summer after failing to agree a new deal at Lyon
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal's club-record £42.5m arrival Mesut Ozil has been named the signing of the season on the official Premier League website - after cheeky Ars*nal fans hijacked the vote.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United are leading Chelsea in the race to sign Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas, 27, because they won't be in next season's Champions League and are not viewed as direct rivals by the Catalan club. Express
However, Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer Fabregas £200,000 a week to tempt him to join the Blues this summer. Metro
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has given his sanction to an attempt to lure £250,000-a-week striker Luis Suarez, 27, away from Liverpool. Mirror
Tottenham have hijacked Liverpool's move for Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno, 21, by tabling a £14m offer plus Roberto Soldado on loan and throwing in midfielder Etienne Capoue. Daily Mail
Diego Costa's £32m move to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid will be the Premier League club's biggest deal of the summer and will also spark the exits of strikers Fernando Torres, 30, and Demba Ba, 29. Daily Star
Chelsea's Belgium international striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, is wanted on loan by Atletico to replace Costa, but Valencia are willing to pay £18m for him. Daily Mirror
Ars*nal are chasing Serbian defender Nemanja Pejcinovic, 26, who is a free agent after being released by Ligue 1 side Nice. Express
Southampton have targeted Fulham boss Felix Magath to replace Mauricio Pochettino - who took over at Tottenham last month - but the relegated Cottagers have blocked their request for talks. Daily Mirror
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has told Spanish radio station Cadena Ser that Juventus have "zero percent" chance of signing striker 21-year-old striker Alvaro Morata. Talksport
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says that it still remains unclear whether 31-year-old goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who spent last season at the Serie A side on loan from Liverpool, will sign permanently this summer. Sky Sports
German striker Stefan Kiessling has taken his World Cup 2014 snub by coach Joachim Low in good humour by featuring in an advert with the tag line, "It is always best at home." Metro
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Italy veteran Andrea Pirlo, 35, says his team will keep England guessing with their midfield options. Daily Mirror
England coach Gary Neville's training plans were photographed as he left the team hotel in Brazil on Wednesday. The notes suggested England have been working on maintaining possession for their Group D opener against Italy on Saturday. Daily Mail
Niko Kovac
Kovac replaced Igor Stimac in October last year.
Croatia coach Niko Kovac insists his team will be looking to do more than just defend against Brazil in the World Cup opener on Thursday. "Croatia never parked the bus against anyone and won't start now," he said. Guardian
Mesut Ozil insists he is not concerned about negativity from some Germany fans as he has the confidence of national team coach Joachim Low and Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger. Ozil, 25, was jeered by some Germany supporters in their 2-2 draw with Cameroon on 1 June. Bild (in German)
Landon Donovan believes USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann is wrong to suggest his team cannot win the World Cup. Donovan, who was left out of Klinsmann's squad, said: "This will come as a surprise to nobo[size=78%]Yaya Toure will remain at Manchester City this summer, according to his father. Last month the Ivory Coast international's agent Dimitri Seluk claimed the 31-year-old wanted to leave as the midfielder felt the club had not paid enough attention to his birthday. Goal [/size]
Alvaro Morata
Morata started three league games last season.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes a £27m deal for Barcelona's Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, is close to completion. Daily Mirror
Mourinho will allow Petr Cech, 32, to leave Stamford Bridge in order to offer Belgium international Thibaut Courtois, 22, who has spent the last three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, regular first-team football. Daily Express
Real Madrid want £24.1m for Ars*nal target Alvaro Morata but may accept between £14.5m and £20m if a buy-back clause is included in the deal. The Spanish forward, 21, has a year left on his contract and is also wanted by Juventus, Inter Milan and Wolfsburg. AS
Southampton defender Dejan Lovren, who is wanted by Liverpool, handed in a transfer request on 30 May. The Croatia centre-back, 24, told the club in an email that he wants to leave for a Champions League club this summer. Daily Mail
Carlos Vela, 25, wants to stay at Real Sociedad, rather than return to Ars*nal, according to the Spanish club's president Jokin Apperibay. Sky Sports
Dejan Lovren
Lovren joined Southampton from Lyon last summer.
Jose Mourinho is willing to allow Ramires to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid if the Brazilian, 27, can be used as part of a deal for Luka Modric, 28. Daily Express
Real Sociedad's Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, 31, is set to reject a move to Ars*nal in order to join Barcelona to provide competition to new signing Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. Daily Star
Benfica's Argentina striker Nicolas Gaitan's agent has suggested he could leave Lisbon this summer. The 26-year-old has been linked with Manchester United, Tottenham and Zenit St Petersburg. Daily Express
Ars*nal have held talks with Gremio over Brazilian centre-back Bressan, 21, as Arsene Wenger looks to boost his defensive options. Metro
Luka Modric
Mourinho was Real manager when Modric moved to Spain in 2012.
West Ham have offered £3m for Nice defender Timothee Kolodziejczak but will move for Fiorentina's Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso, 23, who had a loan spell at Sunderland last season, if the deal for the 22-year-old Frenchman falls through. Daily Mail
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is interested in Heerenven's Dutch midfielder Hakim Ziyech, 21, but the Blues are unlikely to move for Barcelona forward Cristian Tello, 22. Liverpool Echo
Martinez checked on Dynamo Kiev forward Jeremain Lens, 26 and Feyenoord defenders Bruno Martins Indi, 22, and Stefan de Vrij, 22, when he watched the Netherlands train on Wednesday. Daily Mail
[/size][size=78%]Wigan are set to offer £3m for Rapid Vienna's American striker Terrence Boyd, 23. Daily Mail [/size]dy, but I disagree with Jurgen." ESPN
Thousands watched Argentina train in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday and Lionel Messi was confronted by a pitch invader who was a lookalike for Brazil legend Ronaldinho. O Globo (in Portuguese)
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Argentina World Cup winner Diego Maradona believes Brazil forward Neymar has failed to live up to expectations in the early stages of the World Cup, adding in his Times of India column that Brazil depend far too much on the 22-year-old. Goal.com
Neymar failed to inspire Brazil against Mexico
A revolutionary spirit was in the air after Chile's 2-0 victory over Spain as the victorious team's supporters and a host of South American friends came to jeer the World Cup exit of the champions. Guardian
Meanwhile, in Chile 300 buses were vandalised, six people were kidnapped and 40 bus drivers were assaulted in Santiago after the 2-0 victory over Spain. La Tercera (in Spanish)
And what happens when England play? Sex, heart attacks and violence apparently. Guardian
Portuguese surgeon Jose Carlos Noronha has warned Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, he is putting his career at risk by playing at the World Cup with a knee injury. nbcsports.com
England have been warned about Spanish referee Carlos Velasco Cabrillo for their Group D match with Uruguay after former manager of England's referees Keith Hackett said: "He produces cards quicker than Dynamo the magician." you-are-the-ref.com
Uruguay will be without their captain Diego Lugano, 33, in the potentially decisive match against England as the defender is suffering from a knee injury. Bild (in German)
Fifa has denied a claim from Maradona that he was prevented from attending his side's opening match in the Maracana. Daily Mail
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says Manchester United have misused his Belgium team-mate Marouanne Fellaini - after the £27m midfielder netted a crucial goal just five minutes into his World Cup finals debut. Daily Mirror
For a player once venerated by the Spanish as "Saint Iker" this World Cup has been not so much a disaster as a desecration for goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Times (subscription)
The Concacaf nations - Mexico, United States, Costa Rica and Honduras - have outpaced every other federation at the World Cup thus far, winning three, drawing one and losing just one of their five fixtures. Times (subscription)
Greece midfielder Giannis Maniatis, 27, booked himself a flight home after a dispute during training, but was persuaded to stay. Guardian
Following admiration for their litter-collecting exploits, Japanese fans continue to be the darlings of the Brazilian media for selling unused match tickets at below face value. Guardian
Chelsea will not let Eden Hazard, 23, join Paris St-Germain and the French champions have all but given up hope of signing the Belgian international, says coach Laurent Blanc. RMC (in French)
Manchester United defender Alexander Buttner is leaving Old Trafford because new boss Louis van Gaal doesn't rate him. Daily Mirror
Former England left-back Ashley Cole, 33, is considering offers from AC Milan and Barcelona after being released by Chelsea. Daily Mail
Ars*nal's and Liverpool's pursuit of Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has taken a hit after his agent told Radio Belgrano that the 28-year-old is already in talks with Barcelona. Talksport
West Brom boss Alan Irvine expects his new club to pull off a deal to sign former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, who is currently a free agent. Express & Star
Ars*nal are set to offer AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, a deal worth £180,000 per week to move to Emirates Stadium this summer. Metro
Manchester United target Toni Kroos, 24, is no closer to committing his future to Bayern Munich despite the midfielder's team-mates Thomas Muller and Philipp Lahm being given new deals. Daily Mail
Everton have made an offer for Valencia midfielder Ever Banega, 25, who is also being pursued by AC Milan and Marseille. L'Equipe (in French)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to sign midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, and defender Dejan Lovren, 24, from Southampton and is prepared to lose 23-year-old striker Fabio Borini as part of the deal. Daily Mirror
New Southampton boss Ronald Koeman wants Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall, 29, to provide competition for Artur Boruc. Daily Mirror
Tottenham are lining up a £3m bid for Sunderland's 33-year-old defender John O'Shea. Daily Telegraph
Hamburg have hijacked Newcastle's bid to sign Pierre-Michel Lasogga, 22, from Hertha Berlin with the striker keen to stay in the Bundesliga. Talksport
West Ham United have joined the race to sign Parma midfielder Marco Parolo, 29, who is currently on World Cup duty with Italy. Sport Mediaset (in Italian)
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, says he wants to concentrate on the World Cup with Chile and not worry about the transfer rumours linking him with Manchester United and Real Madrid. Tuttosport
Liverpool have started preliminary discussions with Bayern Munich over a proposed £16m deal for 22 year-old Swiss midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri. Bild (in German)
Real Madrid are in the market for a central defender and could make a move for Real Sociedad's 23-year-old Spanish footballer Inigo Martinez. L'Equipe (in French)
Napoli are reluctant to sell striker Gonzalo Higuan, 26, to Barcelona and are likely to demand a £55m transfer fee. As.com (in Spanish)
Real Madrid's 28 year-old defender Sergio Ramos says "excuses are for losers" after Spain were beaten 2-0 by Chile on Wednesday, adding that the loss marks the end of a cycle. As.com (in Spanish)
Juventus are currently negotiating a fee for 21 year-old Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata. Tuttosport (in Italian)
Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa was the star of the show in El Tri's 0-0 draw with Brazil and the 28-year-old has added his own thoughts on a series depicting his heroics . Facebook
Australia goalscorer Tim Cahill, 34, marked his final ever appearance in the World Cup with some "special moments" posted on instagram , following his nation's 3-2 defeat against the Netherlands.
Robin van Persie's 93-year-old grandad has been photographed #VanPersieing - a social media trend started after the Dutch striker scored against Spain at the World Cup.
Meanwhile, the Dutch Secretary of State, Frans Timmermans, along with the Dutch Embassy staff in London have joined the #VanPersieing trend.
And Socceroos' star Cahill signs off with a goal that has been dubbed "the best of the World Cup" across social media. SBS.com
Ars*nal forward Theo Walcott congratulated Dutchman Arjen Robben for becoming the world's fastest footballer, a title he previously held. "Robben, Congrats for beating my clocked speed but thought it looked a bit downhill," the 25-year-old tweeted.
England striker Wayne Rooney praised Manchester United team-mate Van Persie for his strike during the Netherlands' 3-2 victory over Australia. The 28-year-old tweeted: "Great finish by @Persie_official. Yes Batman."
England defender Phil Jones tweeted that Australia's controversial penalty for a cross that hit the trailing hand of Netherlands' defender Daryl Janmaat from close range should never have been. "Where does the referee expect the defender to put his arms?" the 22-year-old wrote.
Uruguay's players were woken in the middle of the night at their hotel to find insects crawling in their bed sheets, prompting sections of the nation's media to claim it was part a dirty tricks campaign by England fans. Daily Star
Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque is used to boarding the winning team's bus, which could explain why he tried to catch at lift with the Chile players after his side exited the World Cup. Metro
Englishman David Grey has appealed online for fellow Uruguay supporters to join him to watch Thursday's World Cup match without success. The 58-year-old developed a love for Uruguay based on striker Luis Suarez and the leftist ideals of the country's former guerrilla president, Jose Mujica. Guardian
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The Uruguayan Football Association claims striker Luis Suarez, 27, is the victim of a smear campaign by the Italians, the English media and the Brazilian hosts after he appeared to bite Giorgio Chiellini.Guardian
Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn, 45, who bit Borussia Dortmund's Heiko Herrlich during a Bundesliga match, thinks "enormous pressure" drove Suarez to allegedly bite Chiellini. Sun (subscription only)
Luis Suarez did not train with the Uruguay squad on WednesdayWimbledon champion Andy Murray, 27, believes there is something "not quite right" about Suarez. Guardian
A number of Football Association board members want manager Roy Hodgson, 66, to explain England's World Cup exit. Daily Mail
Midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, has warned England's new generation of players that time is already running out on their international careers. Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/10926689/World-Cup-2014-Jack-Wilshere-warns-England-youngsters-they-have-to-come-of-age-by-Euro-2016.html)
Barcelona are still interested in Liverpool striker Suarez and are ready to offer an £80m player-plus-cash deal that could include wingers Alexis Sanchez, 25, and Pedro, 26. Daily Mirror
Luis Suarez is linked with a move to BarcelonaArs*nal manager Arsene Wenger has denied any interest in signing AC Milan and Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 23. Daily Mail
Ars*nal have rejected Manchester United's opening bid for 28-year-old captain Thomas Vermaelen. Daily Star
Tottenham are keen to sign defender Dejan Lovren, 24, from Southampton. The Croatia international also interests Liverpool. Daily Mirror
Ars*nal and Tottenham target Javier Hernandez, 26, has dropped another hint that he is set to quit Manchester United once the World Cup is over. Daily Express
Ars*nal and Liverpool want Sevilla defender Federico Fazio, 27, who could cost up to £8m. Daily Star
Hull City have opened talks with Tottenham over a £4m deal for 30-year-old captain Michael Dawson. Evening Standard
West Brom are ready to make a £6m bid to sign AS Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere, 24. Express and Star
Argentine winger Eric Lamela, 22, will stay at Tottenham despite a first season at White Hart Lane affected by injuries and indifferent form. Sun (subscription only) (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/5716161/Eirk-Lamela-I-am-staying-at-Tottenham.html)
Former England striker Michael Owen says young players are left to play in "soft" under-21 football and the best should be promoted to the first team by the age of 20. Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/484756/England-set-up-flawed-Michael-Owen-blasts-U21-mollycoddling)
Manchester City say Atletico Madrid's £12m bid for striker Alvaro Negredo, 28 is inadequate and they will not listen to any offer below £24m. Marca (in Spanish)
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says he will never sell Uruguayan defender Diego Godin, 28. AS (in Spanish)
Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's father has confirmed his 25-year-old son will turn down a £20m move to Roma and stay at Borussia Dortmund. Bild (in German)
Serie A side Atlanta have signed Belgian striker Nicolas Napol, 18, from Lorient. Tuttosport (in Italian)
A Brazilian TV network broadcast footage of Ghana's $3m appearance money being transported in a huge convoy of police cars to the team hotel. TV Globo (in Portuguese)
West Brom have offered season ticket refunds to fans angered by the appointment of Alan Irvine as head coach. Express and Star
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Michael Essien could face punishment from the Ghana Football Association after coach Kwesi Appiah claimed the midfielder, 31, refused to warm up before his side's last group game against Portugal. Ghana FA
Independent World cup sectionArgentina legend Diego Maradona has suggested that forward Lionel Messi, 27, is under too much pressure to turn his nation into World Cup winners. Daily Mirror
Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard, 23, believes his side can stop Lionel Messi and beat Argentina when the two teams meet in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.Daily Telegraph
Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta has rejected suggestions his side are a one-man team - but claims the players have been told to give the ball to influential striker Lionel Messi as much as possible. Independent
Russian MP Vladimir Zhirinovsky has said coach Fabio Capello should appear before parliament and explain why his side performed so badly at the World Cup, going out in the group phase. Guardian
Brazil coach Felipe Scolari has summoned the team's psychologist for a therapy session to help the players deal with the World Cup pressure. Bild (http://sportbild.bild.de/fussball-wm/2014/fussball/psychologin-im-wm-quartier-der-brasilianer-36634586.sport.html)
Alvaro Negredo wants to leave Manchester City and return to Spain. City have insisted the 28-year-old striker is not for sale but it is understood he wants to join Atletico Madrid. Daily Mail
Manchester United have been told they can sign Sporting Lisbon's defensive midfielder William Carvalho, 22, as long as they meet his £37m buyout clause. Daily Express
Everton have rejected an approach from Tottenham for their England international defender John Stones, 20.Sun (subscription required)
Southampton are determined to keep hold of centre-half Dejan Lovren, 24, despite interest from Liverpool, Tottenham and Ars*nal. Daily Express
Juventus will try to sign Manchester City's central defender Matija Nastasic, 21, on a loan deal as cover for 33-year-old Italy international Andrea Barzagli, who is recovering after having surgery on an Achilles injury.Talksport
Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o could stay in the Premier League, with Ars*nal and Everton both interested in signing the 33-year-old striker.Talksport
Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis, 28, will have to force through a move to Chelsea after talks between the two clubs stalled. Daily Star
Ars*nal and Liverpool are set to compete for the signature of Chile and Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez, with the 25-year-old striker set to cost at least £30m. Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2678505/Alexis-Sanchez-centre-tug-war-Ars*nal-Liverpool.html#ixzz36Lp21iM7)
Aston Villa's new assistant manager Roy Keane says he does not deserve his fearsome reputation in the game. Daily Mirror
Harry Redknapp has been arguing with club bosses at Queens Park Rangers, who want to stop him signing 35-year-old Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Daily Mirror
Argentina legend Diego Maradona, 53, is to hold talks over becoming the new coach of Venezuela. Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/02/diego-maradona-talks-coach-venezuela)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is trying to prevent the departure of 26-year-old Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria, who has been associated with Paris Saint-Germain and Ars*nal. Marca
Schalke's 30-year-old Dutch forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who has been rumoured to be moving to England next season, says he has not talked to any club about any transfer move. Bild
Turkish side Galatasaray have offered a £3m-per-season deal to tempt former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 33. Le Figaro (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/gossip/Athletic%20Bilbao%20have%20renewed%20their%20interest%20in%20Real%20Sociedad's%20Antoine%20Griezmann%20and%20could%20make%20a%20summer%20move%20for%20the%2023%20year-old%20French%20midfielder)
Bayern Munich are in the running for Fiorentina's 30-year-old Colombian midfielder Juan Cuadrado and Atletico Madrid's 28-year-old Uruguayan defender Diego Godin. Bild
Athletic Bilbao have renewed their interest in Real Sociedad's Antoine Griezmann and could make a summer move for the 23 year-old French midfielder. Marca (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/gossip/Athletic%20Bilbao%20have%20renewed%20their%20interest%20in%20Real%20Sociedad's%20Antoine%20Griezmann%20and%20could%20make%20a%20summer%20move%20for%20the%2023%20year-old%20French%20midfielder)
Espanyol are hoping 27-year-old goalkeeper Kiko Casilla will stay on at the club despite huge interest from Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Marca (http://www.marca.com/2014/07/02/futbol/equipos/espanyol/1404290374.html)[size=78%] (http://www.marca.com/2014/07/02/futbol/equipos/espanyol/1404290374.html)[/size]
Australia forward Tim Cahill has not had much time off after his country's elimination from the World Cup as he is back training with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls. He writes on Twitter: "WOW today's one of the hottest days of the year. Training done and finishing with an ice bath."
Belgium defender Vincent Kompany is looking forward to meeting some of his Manchester City team-mates in the quarter-final of the World Cup. Kompany writes on Twitter: "What an amazing game Belgium v USA. Looking forward to a great match-up with Manchester City's Argentines Martin Demichelis, Pablo Zabaleta and Sergio Aguero."
USA winger Alejandro Bedoya: "What an experience it was playing in a World Cup. Thanks America & fans for believing. Blessed to be a part of this team."
Ahead of the France v Germany quarter-final on Friday, French playmakerKarim Benzema tweets former Real Madrid team-mate Mesut Ozil and says: "See you on Friday bro!"
Michel Vorm is part of the Netherlands squadSwansea and Netherlands goalkeeperMichel Vorm on Twitter: "Visited Favela Santa Maria, where my idol Michael Jackson recorded a famous video. Amazing day."
BBC pundit Rio Ferdinand on Twitter: "Bumped into my favourite Nigerian player from World Cup 94. Sunday Oliseh. What a good guy."
USA goalkeeper Tim Howard on Twitter: "I'm proud to suit up with every one of these guys. It's a tremendous honour to represent this country & a ride I'll never forget. Thanks for joining us."
Brazil midfielder Oscar on Twitter: "The whole of Brazil is supporting me and my promise is always to play the best I can for my team."
Goalkeeper Paddy Kenny, 36, has been dropped by Leeds because the club's owner Massimo Cellino hates the fact the goalkeeper is born on 17 May. Cellino believes 17 is an unlucky number. Daily Star
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has already begun training for the new Premier League campaign, by practising some new goal celebrations.Metro
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Germany centre-back Mats Hummels, 25, says they went easy on Brazil during the second half of their World Cup semi-final to avoid causing even more embarrassment. Sun (subscription required)
Hummels' fellow defender Per Mertesacker, 29, says the team that beat Brazil started their journey to the top by thrashing England in the Under-21 European Championships five years ago. Daily Mirror
Political analysts argue that Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff's campaign for re-election will not be damaged by such an embarrassing World Cup defeat. Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/09/brazil-world-cup-postmortem-dilma-rousseff?)
New Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal would like to bring 30-year-old Wesley Sneijder, part of his Dutch side at the World Cup, to Old Trafford from Galatasaray but the Turkish club want a fee of around £16m. Sun (subscription required)
Liverpool will sell Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, to Barcelona this weekend if the clubs can agree a £75m fee. Daily Mirror
But Ars*nal are fuming because their attempt to sign Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, from Barcelona is being held up by the Suarez deal. Daily Express
Chelsea are signing Filipe Luis, reports the SunThe Gunners want £6m for Mikel Arteta, 32, following interest from Italian club Fiorentina in the midfielder, who is in the final year of his contract. Times (subscription required)
Roma have set Manchester City a deadline of 21 July to sign Morocco centre-back Mehdi Benatia, 27. Guardian
Chelsea are signing Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe Luis, 28, as a £20m replacement for new Roma arrival Ashley Cole, 33. Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal will have to make Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, their highest paid player if they are to tempt him from Real Madrid. Daily Mail
Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado, 27, could move to Manchester United from Fiorentina.London Evening Standard
Liverpool forward Iago Aspas, 26, is set to join Sevilla after failing to make an impact at Anfield. Daily Star
Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is also mulling over a £10m bid to bring Swansea City's 21-year-old left-back Ben Davies to Liverpool. Daily Telegraph
West Ham must raise their bid for Dnipro's 24-year-old Ukrainian winger Yevhen Konoplyanka to £12m if they want to sign him. ESPN FC
Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Ars*nal are set to battle it out for Benfica winger Joao Filipe, dubbed 'the next Cristiano Ronaldo', and goalkeeper Joao Virginia, both just 15. Daily Express
Ricardo Rodriguez played in all four of Switzerland's games at the World CupUnited are also considering a move for Wolfsburg and Switzerland left-back Ricardo Rodriguez, 21, with Patrice Evra's departure for Juventus likely to go ahead.Times (subscription required)
Benfica's Serbian winger Lazar Markovic, 20, will have a medical on Merseyside on Thursday before completing a £20m move to Liverpool. Liverpool Echo
Nigeria's 21-year-old midfielder Michel Babatunde - who plays for Volyn Lutsk in Ukraine - claims Sunderland want to bring him to the Premier League. Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/nigerias-michel-babatunde-reveals-sunderland-7396721?)
Out-of-favour Manchester United forward Bebe, 23, and midfielder Anderson, 26, will get one last chance to impress on the club's pre-season tour of the United States. Manchester Evening News
The arrivals of Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, from Barcelona and France right-back Mathieu Debuchy, 28, from Newcastle can help Ars*nal regain the Premier League title, according to their former midfielder Edu. Talksport
Former Fulham captain Brede Hangeland has criticised Cottagers manager Felix Magath, saying the German is not the man to take the club back to the Premier League. Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/9377043/championship-former-fulham-skipper-brede-hangeland-unhappy-with-felix-magath)
Barcelona's Giovani and Jonathan Dos Santos, 25 and 24 respectively, are both heading to Villarreal after the two clubs reached a transfer agreement for the Mexican brothers. L'Equipe (in French)
Bayern Munich say they have reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid over the sale of striker Mario Mandzukic, 28, to the Spanish champions. Marca (in Spanish)
Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata, 21, could join Juventus as early as next week. Tuttosport (in Italian) (http://www.tuttosport.com/calcio/serie_a/juventus/2014/07/09-300325/Morata-Juve%3A+ora+ci+siamo.+Conte+lo+aspetta+luned%C3%AC)
Switzerland centre-back Johan Djourou enjoyed a post-World Cup day out at Buckingham Palace - posting a picture on Instagram with the message: "Selfie with the girls."
And Germany full-back Jerome Boateng hastweeted a photo of himself relaxing with his family after helping his country reach the World Cup final by beating Brazil 7-1.
Germany's Mesut Ozil told Brazilian fans, via his Twitter account, that they have "a beautiful country, wonderful people and amazing footballers".
Former England defender - and BBC pundit - Rio Ferdinand was full of praise for a fellow centre-back on Twitter as the Netherlands faced Argentina in semi-final action: "Ron Vlaar has been immense. Best CB performance of the tournament so far for me."
Brazil defender Dani Alves, an unused substitute in his country's humiliating defeat by Germany, has made a strongly worded attack on his side's critics on his Instagram page.
Alexis Sanchez is leaving Barcelona for Ars*nal - with the transfer confirmed exclusively by his hairdresser. Metro
A Brazilian woman won her office sweepstake by predicting correctly that Germany would beat Brazil 7-1 in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final - after her sleepwalking husband told her to. Metro
The odds on Brazil winning the next World Cup are already a mere 7-1 despite their defeat by Germany by the corresponding score line.Racing Post
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Midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, is considering rejecting both Chelsea and Ars*nal to remain at Real Madrid. Daily Express
Russian trio Zenit St Petersburg, Dynamo Moscow and CSKA Moscow are battling it out to land Everton midfield target Roman Eremenko, 27 from Rubin Kazan. Talksport
Midfielder Roman Eremenko is a target for a Everton and three Russian clubs
Defender Craig Dawson, 24, is understood to be considering handing in an official transfer request after Burnley had a second £1.5m bid for the defender turned down by West Brom. Lancashire Evening Telegraph
Stoke face competition from newly promoted Deportivo La Coruna for the signing of Barcelona's 23-year-old striker Bojan Krkic. Stoke Sentinel
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Samba Diakite, 25, is poised to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. Sky Sports
Liverpool are ready to compete with Tottenham over 21-year-old Swansea left-back Ben Davies. Daily Star
Leeds United are keen on Cardiff City defender Mark Hudson, 32, as a potential summer addition, as they look to bolster their backline. Insidefutbol
Chelsea are prepared to sell Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi, 27, as they plan a move for Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, who is also a target for Ars*nal. Daily Express
Ron Vlaar starred for the Netherlands during the World Cup and is now a QPR target
Harry Redknapp has made Aston Villa centre-half Ron Vlaar, 29, a £4m target for QPR. Birmingham Mail
Ars*nal are expected to confirm the signing of France defender Mathieu Debuchy, 28, from Newcastle in a £10m deal. London Evening Standard
Stoke City are one of several teams interested in Spanish winger Keko, 22, who is a free agent after leaving Italian club Catania. Insidefutbol
Olympiakos want to sign Fulham's Costa Rica forward Bryan Ruiz, 28, on a free transfer, even though he has a year remaining on his contract at Craven Cottage. Daily Mail
Stoke boss Mark Hughes is close to signing Liverpool's Morocco winger Oussama Assaidi, 25, in a deal worth a potential £7m. Daily Telegraph
Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 25, is looking forward to a "new start" at Manchester United under Louis van Gaal. Manchester Evening News
Meanwhile former Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert says he would relish the chance to again work alongside new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal in a coaching capacity. Fourfourtwo
Liverpool vice-captain Daniel Agger, 29, insists he is focused on the season ahead with the club - despite ongoing speculation about his future. Liverpool Echo
Southampton legend Matthew Le Tissier has urged wantaway centre-back Dejan Lovren - a £20m target for Liverpool - to apologise to the club and fans over his conduct, if he wants to stay at St Mary's next season. Southern Daily Echo
Sunderland will hold discussions over Alfred N'Diaye's future next week, with the 24-year-old midfielder reluctant to return to Real Betis. Sunderland Echo
Everton midfielder James McCarthy, 23, has overcome an ankle problem and says he is raring to go again next season. Liverpool Echo
New Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal wants to get rid of Anderson, Javier Hernandez, Wilfried Zaha, Nani, Tom Cleverley, Chris Smalling and Bebe. Daily Star
Ander Herrera almost joined Manchester United last summer
Liverpool will not let Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona derail their title ambitions, insists boss Brendan Rodgers. Daily Mirror
Manchester United's £28.4m summer signing Ander Herrera, 24, is not at same level as Toni Kroos or Paul Pogba, says former Red Devils midfielder Nicky Butt. Daily Mail
Swansea captain Ashley Williams missed the club's opening pre-season match on their tour of the USA after flying home to attend a 'family matter'. Daily Mail
The president of the German Football Association (DFB) Wolfgang Niersbach has voiced his regret at the upset caused by the 'gaucho' dance performed by six German players during their World Cup celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Marca
Tony Pulis's Crystal Palace beat GAK Graz 13-1 in a pre-season friendly in Austria on Wednesday, keeper Wayne Hennessey tweeting: "Happy to get my first 45 mins in a pre-season friendly with a 13-1 win, lads were quality #cleansheet #cpfc"
Brad Guzan and friends at the golf course
Team-mate Glenn Murray appeared to find the training tough, posting: "Good end to a long hard week's work in Austria! Running, bikes & mountains are not a good combo! #Preseason"
Aston Villa and USA keeper Brad Guzan had an interesting day on the golf course, while raising money for Ronald House Chicago.
But US team-mate, Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore , had a more conventional round as he took part in the ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic.
Steven Gerrard stopped to play football with three kids on his way home
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge discovers one of his ancestors was a top sportsman, taking to social media to say: "Turns out my grandad's brother was the Jamaican table tennis champ way back. Guess sports really runs in the family."
England captain Steven Gerrard, 34, was stopped on holiday by a group of boys who made him go in goal as they played football.
After paying for the operations of 11 children in Brazil before the World Cup, Ars*nal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 25, wrote on Facebook that he has increased that figure to 23 - one for each member of his county's 23-man squad that won the World Cup.
Christoph Kramer did not know he was playing in the World Cup final after suffering concussion, referee Nicola Rizzoli has revealed. Fourfourtwo
Fashion designer Wayne Hemmingway has urged Blackburn Rovers to ignore media mockery and put their kit promotion video - branded 'bizarre', 'cringeworthy' and 'embarrassing' by critics - back online. Lancashire Evening Telegraph
Partick Thistle have launched their new away kit, with £3 from every kit sold going to the Breast Cancer Care charity. The Scotsman
Croatian icon Zvonimir Boban says Portugal's World Cup chances were hampered because Ronaldo "loves himself". Soccerway
Argentina's players have given a portion of their prize money for finishing runners-up in the World Cup to a cancer hospital. El Dia (in Spanish)
Manchester United's new away shirt appears to have accidentally gone on sale - before it has even been officially unveiled by the club. Manchester Evening News
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Liverpool are ready to revive their interest in Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand, 24, as manager Brendan Rodgers steps up his search for a left-back. Daily Mail
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus, 25, and Southampton defender Dejan Lovren, 25, are among the other names Rodgers is chasing. Daily Mirror
Everton are closing in on 21-year-old midfielder Muhamed Besic, who starred for Bosnia at the World Cup. Daily Mirror
Tottenham are considering a bid for 29-year-old Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar, with the London club prepared to offer Lewis Holtby, 23, or Michael Dawson, 30, in exchange. Daily Mail
West Brom are chasing Costa Rica World Cup duo Yeltsin Tejeda, 22, and Cristian Gamboa, 24. Daily Express
Manchester City have made enquiries about the availability of 22-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Isco, who could be unsettled by James Rodriguez's big-money move. Independent
Another Real Madrid star who could be on the move is 21-year-old defender Raphael Varane, with Chelsea monitoring his situation. Independent
Crystal Palace are on the trail of Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano, 29, who spent last season on loan at West Brom. Sun (subscription required)
QPR boss Harry Redknapp wants to strike a deal to sign former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o and the 34-year-old striker's agent is flying to London to reach an agreement. Daily Mirror
Tottenham transfer target Davide Astori has shunned a Premier League move with the 27-year-old defender deciding to sign a three-year contract extension with Serie A side Cagliari. Daily Star
Liverpool are hoping to hijack Manchester United's move for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, by matching their £42.5m bid for the player. Metro
Manager Roberto Martinez has confirmed Everton are close to completing a deal to sign Anderlecht striker David Henen, 18. Talksport
AC Milan are chasing Ars*nal forward Joel Campbell, 22, having already made contact with the London club over the Costa Rica international. Inside Futbol
Louis van Gaal is facing his first transfer setback as Manchester United manager with Borussia Dortmund warning him to forget about signing 25-year-old World Cup-winning defender Mats Hummels. Daily Express
Manchester United are being given the green light to sign Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 26, after the European champions signed Monaco midfielder James Rodriguez . Caughtoffside.com
Burnley have joined the race to sign striker Troy Deeney, 26, but Watford are holding out for £10m. Daily Mail
West Ham are ready to offload Ravel Morrison because the midfielder is not in Sam Allardyce's plans. Daily Mirror
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has told goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois, 22, and Petr Cech, 32, that they will both be staying at the club - whether they like it or not. Times (subscription required)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has told goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois, 22, and Petr Cech, 32, that they will both be staying at the club - whether they like it or not. Times (subscription required)
Arsene Wenger is ready to end his chase for a midfield anchorman and put his faith in England's Jack Wilshere, 22. Daily Mirror
Joe Cole believes Roy Hodgson should think twice about giving the England captaincy to Wayne Rooney, 28 - and says 24-year-old Jordan Henderson is a genuine contender for the role. Sun (subscription required)
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 28, has put his transfer plans on hold in order to try and force his way into Manuel Pellegrini's starting line-up. Guardian
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, 30, says it would be a "dream" if he is chosen to be Carles Puyol's successor as captain of the Spanish giants. Goal.com
Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe, 31, will not be making a quick return to the Premier League, despite rumoured of interest from QPR boss Harry Redknapp - who worked with the former England striker at West Ham, Portsmouth and Tottenham. Talksport
Liverpool will not waste their £100m transfer kitty on buying star names who do not have the right profile for the club with boss Brendan Rodgers expecting to bring a minimum of eight new recruits to Anfield by next month. Daily Telegraph
Carlos Tevez has dismissed reports suggesting that he threatened to leave Juventus if the 30-year-old striker's former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini was to be appointed as their new manager. Sky Sports
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, has moved a step closer to leaving the Stamford Bridge club by training with former club Anderlecht. Sun (subscription only)
Roma midfielder Alessandro Florenzi, 23, may not be falling asleep again on the plane after an image of him with playing cards in his mouth was tweeted by team-mate Miralem Pjanic en route to the club's US tour.
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge took to Instagram during the club's pre-season tour in the US to show the 24-year-old is a budding photographer.
New Tottenham coaches Miguel D'Agostino, Jesus Perez and Toni Jimenez were forced into a singing initiation and right-back Kyle Walker subsequently posted a clip on Instagram
Former England captain Steven Gerrard was given some glowing tributes from fans around the world when he announced his retirement from international football, but the Vietnam News was clearly confused over which sport he played. Their back page heading read: 'Fans give retiring Gerrard fond farewell from cricket.' Metro
AC Milan bring back Liverpool's Spice Boys look as they get fitted out for all-white Dolce & Gabbana suits on a pre-season US tour. Daily Mail
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Chelsea are preparing a £40m bid for Paris St-Germain and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 27. Daily Star.
Edinson Cavani joined Paris St-Germain from Napoli for £55m in July 2013
Blues manager Jose Mourinho insists striker Fernando Torres, 30, will remain at the club following Romelu Lukaku's Everton move. Daily Express
Liverpool will renew their interest in 22-year-old Spain left-back Alberto Moreno, who is valued at £20m, after missing out on on Ryan Bertrand to Southampton. Daily Mail
Spanish champions Atletico Madrid are looking to sign Ars*nal winger Santi Cazorla, 29, Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 30, and Manchester United's 26-year-old forward Javier Hernandez. Daily Star
Mexico international Hernandez admits he is unsure whether he will remain at Old Trafford next season, saying "only God knows" about his future. Guardian
Tottenham are expected to return with an improved offer for Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin despite Saints' insistence the 24-year-old will not be allowed to leave. Times (subscription required)
Spurs are poised to sign Sporting Lisbon's England Under-21 defender Eric Dier for £4m after the 20-year-old turned down a new deal with the Portuguese club. Daily Telegraph
Sporting Lisbon have told Southampton it will cost them £16m to sign 24-year-old Argentina defender Marcos Rojo. Daily Express
Ars*nal's bid to sign Sami Khedira, 27, could be back on as Real Madrid want to sell the German World Cup midfielder this summer and Bayern Munich will not buy until next year. Daily Mirror
Newcastle United's hopes of signing Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 23, for about £10m have hit a snag as the Frenchman looks set to sign a new contract with the Ligue 1 club. Newcastle Chronicle
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says Romelu Lukaku, 21, was "not motivated" to fight for his place at Stamford Bridge after the striker completed a £28m move to Everton. Daily Mirror
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34, admits he told Luis Suarez, 27, not to sign for Ars*nal last summer because the Uruguay forward was "too good for them". Times (subscription required)
Manchester United's American owners, the Glazer family, are set to raise about £87m by selling eight million shares in the club on the New York Stock Exchange. Daily Mail
Manchester United forward Wilfried Zaha, 21, insists he can establish himself in the team under Louis van Gaal and says previous manager David Moyes gave him "no chance" last season. Daily Telegraph
Liverpool's new £20m Croatian defender Dejan Lovren, 25, has been forced to train with the club's youngsters after a visa mix-up during the Reds' US tour. Independent
New Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero, 32, signed for £4.4m from Malaga this summer, is determined to take Joe Hart's position. Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal's Theo Walcott posted a picture of himself alongside new signing Alexis Sanchez on Twitter, along with the message "Watch out Premier League. Me and Alexis Sanchez will be a deadly force!! #afc #COYG #SpeedMatters."
Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez will team up at Ars*nal this season
Liverpool tweeted a picture of James Bond actor Daniel Craig meeting Steven Gerrard in the Reds' dressing room after their friendly with Manchester City in New York.
Midfielder Juan Mata, 26, saw the funny side when he was listed as Wayne Rooney in Manchester United's starting XI against Inter Milan on tour in the USA and tweeted the TV graphic.
Monaco's Colombia striker Radamel Falcao, 28, has sparked media frenzy in Spain after following Real Madrid players Gareth Bale, Isco and Sami Khedira on Instagram.
A picture of new Roma defender Ashley Cole lingering awkwardly on the edge of the team photo has spawned a spate of 'lurking' memes on social media. Bleacher Report
A man from Rhode Island, USA, is suing Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, over his CR7 brand, claiming he trademarked the letter-number combination first. Reuters
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Juventus are interested in signing Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, and have made enquiries about the England international. Evening Standard
Liverpool have made an enquiry about Monaco's Radamel Falcao, 28, but do not expect to be able to secure the services of the Colombian international striker, who is thought to favour a move to Real Madrid. Daily Express
Fredy Guarin has been at Inter Milan since his 2012 move from Porto
Manchester United are ready to move for Ars*nal and Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28, and they are prepared to pay £15m to beat off competition from Barcelona. Daily Mail
Manchester United are also thought to be plotting a surprise move for former Manchester City hardman Nigel de Jong, 29, currently with Milan. Independent
Ivan Cavaleiro, the 20-year-old Portugal international forward contracted to Benfica until 2018, and another Manchester United target, is set to join Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna on loan. Talksport
Liverpool are ready to make a £16m bid for Inter Milan's Argentina international Mauro Icardi, 21, as their hunt for a new striker intensifies. Metro
Tottenham are ready to offer £9m and Nacer Chadli, 25, to land PSV Eindhoven's Dutch winger Memphis Depay, 20, but Chadli is thought not to be interested in joining the Dutch side. Daily Mail
Inter Milan are willing to let Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin, 28, leave the club and join Manchester United. Daily Star
And United have also been given hope in their bid to sign £30m-rated Roma defender Mehdi Benatia, 27, but they face competition from Chelsea and Real Madrid. Daily Express
Manchester City expect to complete the £32m signing of Porto's France international defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, by the weekend. Daily Mirror
Ars*nal could step up their pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk attacking midfielder Douglas Costa, 23, after failing to land Porto's Juan Quintero, 21. Daily Express
West Ham want Stoke's former England striker Peter Crouch, 33 - but have baulked at the club's £3m asking price. Telegraph
A tearful Daniel Agger has begged Brendan Rodgers to let him leave Liverpool, with Barcelona the 29-year-old central defender's likely destination. Daily Mirror
Real Madrid want to sign Chelsea goalkeepers Petr Cech, 32, and Thibaut Courtois, 22. Sun (subscription required)
Napoli boss Rafael Benitez will go back to former club Liverpool and try to sign midfielder Lucas Leiva, 27. Sun (subscription required)
Swansea are preparing to move for 25-year-old Napoli centre-back Federico Fernandez. Daily Mirror
Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, 27, is pondering a return to France this summer. Daily Star
West Brom manager Alan Irvine says he wants two or three more signings, despite the Baggies already having brought in eight players this summer. Birmingham Mail
Manchester City will offer captain Vincent Kompany a new £65m six-year contract worth £200,000 per week to stay with the club. Sun (subscription required)
Drogba is back in the blue of Chelsea after leaving in 2012 for Shanghai Shenhua
Luis Suarez's lawyer is convinced that the Court of Arbitration for Sport will reduce the 27-year-old's four-month ban for biting. Daily Mirror
Theo Walcott is on course to return to the Ars*nal squad by the end of August as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. Evening Standard
Chelsea captain John Terry says 36-year-old Didier Drogba still provides a physical test and is a "nightmare" to face in training. Daily Star
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew believes Ryan Taylor could be weeks only away from a comeback after rupturing a cruciate ligament in August 2012, which gave way again in April last year. Newcastle Journal
Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton, 29, says he gets on well with manager Paul Lambert - despite not playing for Villa's first team for two years. Sun (subscription required)
Right-back Bacary Sagna, 31, says he was convinced to join Manchester City by former Ars*nal team-mates Gael Clichy and Samir Nasri. Daily Mail
Former Portsmouth and QPR defender Sam Magri, 20, looks set to find out on Thursday if he will be offered a contract by Crystal Palace after spending the last three weeks with the club on trial. Croydon Advertiser
Borussia Dortmund have criticised Bayern Munich over their public pursuit of 25-year-old forward Marco Reus. Daily Mail
Mark Halsey says football fans will miss Howard Webb following the referee's retirement. Sun (subscription required)
DJ Steve Aoki shared a picture of him and Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil throwing cake at revellers in Las Vegas.
The announcement that EA Sport's popular Fifa 15 console game would for the first time feature the stadiums of the 20 clubs currently in the English top flight was met with a flurry of tweets from the clubs in question, with Stoke City among those keen to share images of how their ground looks.
Howard Webb's retirement after 25 years as a referee has prompted a spate of cheeky football fans to poke fun at his perceived bias towards Manchester United.
Manchester United youngster RoShaun Williams, 15, has broken Darren Campbell's 25-year-old 100m school record. The FA
PSG striker Ezequiel Lavezzi has sparked a Twitter storm after being pictured with his partner wearing just a policeman's hat. Daily Mail
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Hull are ready to make a club record-breaking move for Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, 23. (Daily Mirror)
Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, says that he has a verbal agreement that he will be allowed to join Tottenham. (Daily Mail)
Daily Mirror back page
Ars*nal are continuing to pursue their interest in Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, 27, despite the player suggesting he will stay in France. (Metro)
The Gunners are also considering a shock move for midfielder Stephane Mbia, 28, who is a free agent after leaving Queens Park Rangers. (Daily Star)
Inter Milan are demanding Tottenham pay £10m and swap striker Roberto Soldado, 29, for their 28-year-old midfielder Fredy Guarin. (TalkSport)
Southampton midfielder Jack Cork, 25, is poised to become the latest player to leave the Saints after the club accepted a £3m bid from Crystal Palace. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool are interested in making Fiorentina's former Manchester United forward Giuseppe Rossi, 27, their ninth summer signing. (Caughtoffside)
Midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, is set to join either Ars*nal or Chelsea after being left out of Real Madrid's Uefa Super Cup squad against Sevilla. (Daily Express)
Argentina defender Marcos Rojo, 24, who wants to join Manchester United, has been disciplined by Sporting Lisbon for handing in a transfer request. (Guardian)
Swansea face a fight to keep hold of midfielder Jose Canas, 27, who is attracting interest from a number of clubs across Europe. (TalkSport)
Edinson Cavani continues to interest Ars*nal
Aston Villa are keen to take Ars*nal's Serge Gnabry on loan. Southampton, Newcastle, Sunderland and Crystal Palace have also expressed interest in the 19-year-old midfielder. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham have ended their interest in Sunderland striker Connor Wickham, 21, after a final £5m bid was turned down. (Sky Sports)
Atletico Madrid have opened talks with Chelsea over a deal to bring German forward Andre Schurrle, 23, to the Spanish capital. (Daily Mail)
The agent of Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard, 30, has revealed he is looking for a new club for the Dane, who wants regular first-team football. (Inside Futbol)
Former Tottenham defender Ledley King says the club's new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, can improve the fortunes of the England team. (Daily Star)
Newcastle United players and backroom staff are no longer allowed to claim free tickets for St James' Park after owner Mike Ashley withdrew the offer. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United are ready to make a final push for Real Madrid's 26-year-old Argentina midfielder Angel di Maria. (AS)
Inter Milan have joined West Ham and Schalke in the race for Parma's 26-year-old French forward Jonathan Biabiany. (Lefigaro)
Liverpool have initiated transfer talks with Sampdoria for 27-year-old Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero. (Tuttosport)
Southampton are on the verge of signing Steaua Bucharest defender Florin Gardos, 25. (Lefigaro)
New West Ham arrival Diego Poyet has patched things up with team-mate Andy Carroll after a tweet he made earlier in his career about the England striker being "the most expensive sub ever".
Cristiano Ronaldo was forced to stand on his tiptoes in order to get himself in the picture as his Real Madrid team-mates lined-up for a photo before the Uefa Super Cup final against Sevilla. (Metro)
Ramires unwound with some of his Brazilian team-mates with an impromptu barbeque at his London house. The Chelsea midfielder was joined by the likes of Oscar, Luis Felipe and Willian. (Daily Mail)
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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is trying to buy Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, and Ajax defender Daley Blind, 24, before the transfer window closes on 1 September. (Daily Mirror)
United will have to pay £20m to sign Netherlands international Blind from the Eredivisie club with Ajax director of football Marc Overmars demanding "the absolute top price". (Sun - subscription required)
Daily Star's back page
Liverpool are still pushing to sign ex-Ars*nal midfielder Alex Song, 26, who is currently at Barcelona. (Metro)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out moves for three strikers: Manchester United's Danny Welbeck, 23, Monaco's Radamel Falcao, 28, and former Birmingham man Nikola Zigic, 33. (London24.com)
Manchester United will bid for £24m-rated Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, 22, as Louis van Gaal looks to offload Welbeck, Tom Cleverley, 25, and Shinji Kagawa, 25. (Daily Telegraph)
Cleverley is ready to wait until his contract ends to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer next summer. (Independent)
Sunderland have made a £6m bid to sign Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, 23, from Celtic after Atletico Madrid's Toby Alderweireld, 25, rejected a move to the Black Cats. (Times - subscription required)
Former Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero, 39, has agreed to join Indian Super League Delhi Dynamos after his contract with Sydney FC expires in January, according to Sky Sport Italia. (Football Italia)
Crystal Palace are set to re-sign 21-year-old winger Wilfried Zaha from Manchester United after Neil Warnock returned to the club as manager. (Daily Star)
Sevilla want to sign Southampton's Uruguay forward Gaston Ramirez. The 23-year-old cost the Saints £12m two years ago but has not featured in the club's first two league matches of the season. (Sun - subscription required)
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, 32, is on the verge of joining German champions Bayern Munich for £8m. (Guardian)
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 25, believes his side can become the first team to win the Champions League in successive years. No side has won the tournament two years in a row since the competition changed from the European Cup in 1992. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 25, could face a spell on the sidelines after injuring his hamstring in training. (Sun - subscription required)
Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson, 30, insists he is relaxed about his contract situation despite looking increasingly likely to leave the club as a free agent at the end of the season. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Ars*nal and England defender Tony Adams, 47, says playing three at the back will not work for Louis van Gaal at Manchester United because it does not fit the club's attacking philosophy. (Daily Telegraph)
Ex-United midfielder Paul Scholes also claims the system is the reason the Old Trafford club are conceding so many goals. (Independent)
MK Dons manager and Liverpool fan Karl Robinson received congratulations messages from Reds manager Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and Jamie Carragher after the League One club knocked Manchester United out of the Capital One Cup. (the Sun - subscription required)
Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil, 25, was not too bothered that the Gunners only squeezed past Besiktas 1-0 in a nervy Champions League qualifier on Wednesday and tweeted a picture of his smiling face with the words: "Winning - no matter how!"
Ars*nal's Mesut Ozil celebrates the victory over Besiktas
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, 39, used Twitter to mock former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher with a video of him struggling to deal with Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola, adding: "Had you drank a litre of cider for pre match?"
Legia Warsaw, who beat Celtic 6-1 over two legs in the the Champions League qualifiers and were then thrown out for fielding an ineligible player, were happy to see the Bhoys bow out of the competition after a 1-0 defeat on Tuesday, tweeting: "#footballwon".
Manchester United fan Hollie Griffiths won £1,250 after accidentally betting on MK Dons to win 4-0 in the League Cup. (Metro)
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Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, would like to "come back" to Manchester United one day because the club remains in his heart. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United are looking to put together a £60m bid to bring Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, back to Old Trafford next summer. (Daily Express)
Manchester United failed in a deadline-day bid to land Barcelona forward Adama Traore, 18. (Talksport)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is interested in Germany midfielders Marco Reus, 25, and Sami Khedira, 27, who play for Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid respectively. (Caught Offside)
Could Paul Pogba be on his way back to Manchester United next year?
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 23, is already being targeted by Inter Milan for a move during the January transfer window. (Daily Express)
Joel Campbell's agent has criticised Arsene Wenger after the Ars*nal manager rejected an offer for the 22-year-old forward to join Benfica on deadline day. (Daily Star)
Colorado Rapids are closing in on the signing of former England defender Zat Knight, 34, who is a free agent after leaving Bolton Wanderers. (MLS)
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley bought the rights to rename Glasgow Rangers' Ibrox Stadium for £1 two years ago. (Daily Record)
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo also says he would "love" for his four-year-old son Cristiano Jnr to become a footballer when he grows up. (Daily Telegraph)
Liverpool right-back Jon Flanagan, 21, will sign a new four-year contract to remain at Anfield. (Sun - subscription required)
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 29, has welcomed the arrival of fellow forward Radamel Falcao, 28, at Old Trafford. (Daily Star)
Manchester City right-back Bacary Sagna, 31, says he "boosted" his career by leaving Ars*nal in the summer. (Sun - subscription required)
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has backed new captain Wayne Rooney, 28, to maintain the club's soul, despite the departure of players who came through the youth system. (Manchester Evening News)
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says he does not have enough alternative players for a "revolution" of the team that went out in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup. (Independent)
West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 21, has been backed to rediscover his form by England Under-21 coach Gareth Southgate. (Daily Star)
Liverpool centre-back Kolo Toure, 33, is happy to wait for his chance at Anfield, despite not being selected so far this season. (Liverpool Echo)
Monaco fans want refunds on their season tickets after strikers Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez left the club in the summer transfer window. (Guardian)
England could host two European Championship Finals in the space of just eight years after reaching an outline deal with Germany. (Daily Mirror)
Benoit Assou-Ekotto's future is in doubt after the defender, 30, was left out of Tottenham's Premier League squad. (Daily Mail)
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood believes his old club are a striker short of challenging for the top four this season. (Talksport)
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, is set to sign a new contract at Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
Kenny Jackett says a return to hometown club Watford was never on the cards and he is fully focused on remaining as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager. (Birmingham Mail)
On-loan Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 29, got off to a difficult start at new club Valencia - after he was booed by fans at his own official welcome, after refusing to kiss the team's badge. (Independent)
At an awards ceremony in Amsterdam, new Real Sociedad striker Alfred Finnbogason received the prize for finishing as the top goalscorer in the Dutch Eredivisie last season - and promptly fainted on stage. (Marca)
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Chelsea have set aside £60m to sign Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, next summer. (Daily Express)
Meanwhile, Chelsea striker Loic Remy, 27, says he cannot understand Liverpool's decision to pull the plug on his move to Anfield this summer. (Daily Star)
Hull City's record signing, striker Abel Hernandez, 24, says he rejected Benfica in favour of a "dream" Premier League move on deadline day. (Sky Sports)
Thursday's Daily Mirror back page
Former Tottenham, Fulham and Wales midfielder Simon Davies, 34, has signed for Pembrokeshire-based amateur team Solva AFC. (Wales Online)
Nicolas Anelka's agent has denied speculation that the striker, 35, could have joined Fiorentina prior to agreeing a deal with Indian side Mumbai FC until Christmas. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea have expressed an interest in Barcelona's 11-year-old prodigy Xavier Simons. (Daily Express)
Meanwhile Barca have secured first rights to 18-year-old Santos striker Gabriel. (Daily Mail)
Birmingham City manager Lee Clark, 41, hopes to complete the loan signing of a Premier League player on Thursday. (Birmingham Mail)
Championship leaders Nottingham Forest are poised to allow defender Greg Halford, 29, to join Bolton Wanderers on loan with the deal expected to go through on Thursday. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United legend Gary Neville, 39, has questioned the club's logic in selling forward Danny Welbeck, 23, to rivals Ars*nal for just £16m. (Talksport)
European governing body Uefa has "rewritten rules" to allow Manchester City to sidestep Financial Fair Play sanctions. (Independent)
Tottenham's owner, 77-year-old businessman Joe Lewis, wants to sell the club for £1bn. (Daily Mirror)
BBC pundit Phil Neville, 37, has backed former Manchester United and England team-mate David Beckham, 39, to take on a senior role at the Football Association - or even make a move into politics. (Daily Mail)
Sturridge picked up an injury on England duty
Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge, 25, faces a race against time to be fit for the Merseyside derby later this month. (Liverpool Echo)
Tottenham could make a shock move to Milton Keynes while their new stadium is built. (Sun - subscription required)
Mike Ashley is willing to listen to offers to sell Newcastle United as he looks to bring an end to a troubled seven-year reign at St James' Park. (Daily Telegraph)
Meanwhile, Newcastle boss Alan Pardew, 53, has two games to save his job. (Daily Express)
New signing Danny Welbeck, 23, has pleaded with Arsene Wenger to be given an extended run at centre forward in the Ars*nal team. (Times - subscription required)
The president of Sporting Lisbon has launched an outspoken attack on the investor funds which have bought "economic rights" in scores of footballers in Portugal and elsewhere. (Guardian)
Midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 26, has vowed to "fight for my place" in Manchester United's strongest XI. (Guardian)
The future of Blackpool manager Jose Riga, 57, looks doubtful after his behaviour was condemned by chairman Karl Oyston. (Times - subscription required)
Back page of the Daily Mail
Ars*nal defender Laurent Koscielny, 29, believes team-mate Olivier Giroud, 27, will come back even stronger when he returns from injury. (Sun - subscription required)
Defender Tyler Blackett, 20, is hoping to keep his place in Manchester United's first-team squad, despite the arrivals of Marcos Rojo, 24, and Daley Blind, 24. (Manchester Evening News)
Massimo Cellino's ownership of Leeds United could come under renewed scrutiny, Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey has warned. (Yorkshire Post)
Tottenham executive director Darren Eales has been confirmed as the club president of Major League Soccer's new Atlanta-based franchise. (Evening Standard)
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish took a leaf out of Yaya Toure's book on the day he turned 19 - by asking his club on Twitter if they had remembered to get him a birthday cake.
New Villa loan signing Tom Cleverley, 25, took part in a Twitter Q&A hosted by the Premier League on Tuesday - with predictably mixed results. (Birmingham Mail)
Liverpool sold £50,000 worth of Mario Balotelli replica shirts on the day that the 24-year-old striker signed from AC Milan. (Telegraph)
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Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United are locked in a battle to sign Anderlecht's Mile Svilar, the 15-year-old Belgian goalkeeper tipped to be the next Thibaut Courtois. (Daily Mail)
Marco Reus has been linked with a move to the Premier League
Midfielder Marco Reus, 25, is refusing to enter into contract negotiations with Borussia Dortmund as Manchester United, Liverpool and Ars*nal prepare to make bids at the end of the season. (Daily Express)
Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has played down the possibility of making a loan move for Sunderland's 27-year-old ex-Wolves striker Steven Fletcher. (Sunderland Echo)
Meanwhile, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has identified Valencia's former Chelsea and Manchester City target Nicolas Otamendi, 26, as the man he wants to reinforce the Red Devils' defence in January. (Daily Express)
Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 26, insists Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has never said he has to leave the club. (Sportwereled - in Dutch)
Former West Brom head coach Steve Clarke would be open to an approach from managerless Fulham, while claiming he was "quite close" to getting the Crystal Palace job in the summer. (Talksport)
Midfielder Kevin Nolan, 32, admits he faces a fight to win back his place in the West Ham team as he nears a return to full fitness. (Evening Standard)
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 28, hints that he could leave next summer if he does not get enough playing time this season. (Daily Star)
Luis Suarez has been banned from playing football since he bit Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup
Hibernian midfielder Liam Craig is convinced his team can still mount a Scottish Championship title challenge - but knows they cannot afford many more slip-ups. (The Herald - subscription required)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger plans a holding midfield role for 28-year-old Abou Diaby, who has recently returned from injury. (The Times - subscription required)
Falkirk boss Peter Houston insists his team was denied a stonewall penalty as they were knocked out of the League Cup by Rangers. (Daily Record)
Luis Suarez scored twice for Barcelona B against Indonesia Under-19s in a behind-closed-doors friendly as the banned 27-year old edges towards his return to first-team football on 27 October. (The Independent)
Midfielder Michael Essien, 31, is enjoying having former Chelsea team-mate Fernando Torres, 30, at AC Milan. (The Sun - subscription required)
Former Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn says he would "put my house" on Russell Slade being a success at Cardiff City if the O's boss - who has been targeted by Cardiff and tendered his resignation to Orient on Wednesday - takes over at the Championship club. (Wales Online)
Some Manchester United fans have chartered a £3,000 plane carrying a banner to fly over Real Madrid's game with Villarreal on Saturday to help persuade former forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, to return 'home'. (Metro)
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Ars*nal lead the race to sign 27-year-old Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, who is unhappy at Paris St-Germain. (Daily Star)
The Gunners could also move for Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote, 28, who says he wants to leave St James' Park. (Independent)
Manchester United have been handed a significant boost in their efforts to sign Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, after the Italian club's manager Rudi Garcia admitted he could not stop the Dutchman leaving. (Daily Express)
Ars*nal are set to compete with Chelsea for the signature of West Ham defender Reece Oxford, 15. (Daily Express)
Manchester United winger Nani, 27, says he may make his loan switch to Sporting Lisbon permanent at the end of the season. (Independent)
Nani began his career at Sporting Lisbon
Stoke chairman Peter Coates is in no rush to make Chelsea winger Victor Moses's loan move permanent, despite the 23-year-old's impressive start. (Stoke Sentinel)
Barcelona are confident Argentina forward Lionel Messi will stay, despite reports linking the 27-year-old with Chelsea and PSG. (Sky Sports)
Liverpool are prepared to offer £22m plus midfielder Lucas Leiva, 27, as they bid to sign Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain, 26. (Caught Offside)
Everton winger Kevin Mirallas, 26, is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines because of a hamstring injury. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he has no idea when England full-back Kyle Walker, 24, will return from an abdominal problem. (Daily Mirror)
Walker has not played since Spurs' Europa League defeat to Benfica in March
Ars*nal full-back Kieran Gibbs, 25, could return to the England set-up after a four-year absence. (Times - subscription required)
Midfielder James Milner, 28, says Manchester City must beat CSKA Moscow later this month if they are to stand any chance of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages. (Sun - subscription required)
Milner's team-mate and fellow midfielder Fernandinho, 29, concedes progressing from the group stage will be "difficult" for Manuel Pellegrini's side. (Manchester Evening News)
The chairman of anti-racism organisation Kick It Out has described 35-year-old QPR defender Rio Ferdinand's autobiography as a "book of trivia". (Guardian)
Thursday's Daily Mirror back page
Ferdinand says he is happy to talk to David Moyes, despite describing the former Manchester United manager as "embarrassing" in his book. (Daily Star)
Former West Ham and Watford boss Gianfranco Zola, 48, has emerged as a leading contender for the vacant manager's role at Fulham. (Sky Sports)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Ray Parlour, 41, doubts the Gunners will ever win the Champions League under Arsene Wenger. (Talksport)
Midfielder Stephen Quinn, 28, is set to stay at Hull City, but 26-year-old striker Yannick Sagbo has been challenged to prove his worth following his loan move to Wolves. (Hull Daily Mail)
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says reports linking the club with a foreign takeover are wide of the mark. (Wales Online)
Manchester United are set to raid Southampton again - this time for club physio Matt Radcliffe. (Daily Mail)
Roma continued their light-hearted Twitter exchange with Manchester City with a post mocking their poor record in Italy ahead of the two sides' meeting in Rome.
Stoke City midfielder Steve Sidwell, 31, paid a visit to former club Fulham, tweeting his delight as the Cottagers beat Bolton 4-0.
Hannover players have been told they cannot attend the Oktoberfest beer festival - even if they beat Bayern Munich on Saturday. (Sun - subscription required)
West Bromwich Albion defender Craig Dawson, 24, was persuaded not to give up professional football by comedian Bernard Manning's son. (Express and Star)
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Ars*nal are working on a £55m deal to bring Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, 27, to the Emirates. (Metro)
But the Gunners are likely to miss out on another target, with 27-year-old full-back Ignazio Abate set to commit his future to AC Milan. (Talksport)
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 32, could return to English football in January, according to the boss of the Toronto MLS franchise. (Daily Mirror)
Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani could be the subject of a £55m bid from Ars*nal
Liverpool have no plans to loan out Fabio Borini, 23, despite interest in the striker from Inter Milan, Sunderland and QPR in the summer. (Daily Star)
Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul, 28, has denied reports linking him with a move to either Lazio or Fiorentina in Italy's Serie A. (Talksport)
Former Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 28, says he is unhappy with his bit-part role at Paris St-Germain and misses England. (London Evening Standard)
Harry Redknapp says he nearly signed former Ars*nal midfielder Patrick Vieira and current Barcelona striker Luis Suarez for Tottenham when he was in charge of Spurs. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, 28, has denied suggestions his red card against West Ham shows his temperament is going backwards. (Daily Star)
San Marino manager Pierangelo Manzaroli says Thursday's match against England will be an exercise in "damage limitation". (London Evening Standard)
Liverpool's summer signing Lazar Markovic, 20, has asked fans to give him more time after struggling to impress since joining from Benfica. (Daily Express)
Barcelona striker Suarez, 27, could make his international return in Uruguay's friendly with Saudi Arabia on Friday, having not played for his national team since since his World Cup bite on Italy's Giorgio Chiellini. (Daily Mirror)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has travelled to New York to discuss matters such as the January transfer window with the club's chairman Randy Lerner. (Birmingham Mail)
Sir Alex Ferguson backs Louis van Gaal's determination to "clear the decks" at Manchester United after speaking publicly about the Dutchman's appointment for the first time. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal players have been tweeting messages of support to Mesut Ozil, with the Ars*nal midfielder out for up to 12 weeks with a knee injury. Lukas Podolski tweets: "Get well bro! Hope you're back on the pitch soon!!!", while Santi Cazorla writes: "Get well soon Mesut Ozil, Ars*nal needs you!"
Jose Enrique shows off his facial hair
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique woke up on Wednesday morning and decided he wanted to look like Charlie Chaplin. The Spaniard tweeted: "Surprised my girlfriend with a new style of beard this morning, She didn't like it very much.. hahahahaha."
Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez says he used to perform somersaults for £2.30 and wash cars to make money for his family. (Metro)
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Ars*nal have moved ahead of Manchester United in the race for Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 25, as they prepare a £32m bid. (Daily Express)
Arsene Wenger will have a transfer budget of about £20m in the January's transfer window even after a record summer spending spree at Ars*nal which saw Alexis Sanchez, Calum Chambers, Mathieu Debuchy, David Ospina and Danny Welbeck join the Gunners. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea are ready to offer 27-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, who is in the last year of his contract at the Bernabeu, a pre-contract in January. (Evening Standard)
Frank Lampard insists he is still preparing to leave Manchester City when his loan deal ends in January, despite speculation the 36-year-old former England midfielder would extend his stay with the Premier League champions. (Manchester Evening News)
Midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, could yet return to Manchester United when his season-long loan at Aston Villa ends, United's academy director Brian McClair has said. (Manchester Evening News)
QPR are thought to be considering replacing manager Harry Redknapp with another former Tottenham boss, Tim Sherwood. (Evening Standard)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will ask Lille to terminate Divock Origi's loan so the 19-year-old striker can return to Anfield in January. (Daily Express)
Goalkeeper Steve Harper, 39, has put aside thoughts of retirement as he aims to make the most of a Premier League swansong with Hull. (Hull Daily Mail)
The Express have an interview with Sam Allardyce in which he says he still hopes to be England manager
Brentford have offered a new deal to experienced defender Tony Craig, 29. (GetWestLondon)
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard, 23, claims public criticism from Jose Mourinho is making him a better player but insists they "get on really well". (Daily Mirror)
Forward Theo Walcott, 25, is in line to play his first match in more than nine months for the Ars*nal Under-21s against Blackburn Rovers on Friday. (Guardian)
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is doing a "fantastic" job at Turf Moor, according to former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. (Lancashire Evening Telegraph)
Centre-back Sylvain Distin, 36, has reached make-or-break time in his hopes of extending his Everton career beyond this season, believes former Blues defender Derek Mountfield. (Liverpool Echo)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34, posted a youthful-looking picture of himself ad on Instagram: He wrote: "11 years ago today I became the captain of my boyhood team one of the proudest days of my career. It's a huge honour to captain this great club #YNWA."
France's Layvin Kurzawa will regret taunting Sweden with an army-style salute after scoring to put his team ahead on away goals in a European Under-21 Championship qualifier. Oscar Lewicki popped up to score his second goal of the night and give Sweden a 4-1 victory and they went through 4-3 on aggregate, which led to several army style salute pictures from the Swedes on Twitter and Instagram. (Daily Mail)
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, who once rugby tackled ex-Germany international Maurizio Gaudino during a football match at Wembley, was caught on camera chopping down a nine-year-old boy during a kick-about photo opportunity on Wednesday. (Daily Mail)
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Lukas Podolski has hinted he may leave Ars*nal. The 29-year-old German forward is frustrated with a lack of first-team opportunities. (Daily Mirror)
Stuttgart defender Antonio Rudiger, 21, has dealt a blow to Chelsea's hopes of signing him by revealing he is an Ars*nal fan. (Metro)
Jan Vertonghen joined Tottenham from Ajax in 2012
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has no intention of selling defender Jan Vertonghen, 27. (Talksport)
Spurs will rival neighbours Ars*nal in the chase for Birmingham winger Demarai Gray, 18. (The Sun, subscription only)
Newcastle United's board members say there is "no guarantee" that they will sign a striker in the January transfer window. (Newcastle Chronicle)
The mystery over Diego Costa's condition has deepened after it emerged that the Chelsea striker was forced to spend time in hospital after returning from international duty with Spain. (Daily Telegraph)
Blues manager Jose Mourinho has identified Cesc Fabregas as the player to succeed John Terry as the club's next captain. (Daily Express)
The cost of renovating the Olympic Stadium ahead of West Ham's 2016 move will rise by £35.9m but the extra funding will not be paid for by either the Hammers or the taxpayer. (Daily Mail)
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Manchester City will ask Uefa to reimburse their fans who lost money when they were not allowed to attend Tuesday's match with CSKA Moscow. (The Guardian)
Norwich striker Cameron Jerome had to be stopped from storming into the Leeds dressing room after accusing Giuseppe Bellusci of racially abusing him on Tuesday night. (Daily Star)
Pablo Zabaleta says his Manchester City side do not deserve to go through to the Champions League knockout stage after they were held to a draw by CSKA Moscow. (Daily Mirror)
European football will give England midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, a vital lesson in tactics, according to Everton boss Roberto Martinez. (Liverpool Echo)
Marina Granovskaia establish herself as the most powerful woman in football by taking control of Chelsea's football operations after the departure of chief executive Ron Gourlay. (Times, subscription only)
Former Liverpool favourite Michael Owen tweeted that the Reds should stick with striker Mario Balotelli despite the Italian's poor performance against Real Madrid.
After goals from Kieran Gibbs and Lukas Podolski gave Ars*nal a last-gasp victory over Anderlecht, midfielder Aaron Ramsey tweeted: "What a finish to the game! Good to get back to winning ways. Happy to get 90 under my belt. Buzzing for Gibbo and Poldi, great finishes!"
Bayern Munich celebrated their 7-1 Champions League victory over Roma on Tuesday by visiting the Pope. (Daily Mail)
A dad in Manchester is auctioning his baby son's future football allegiance on eBay - and the winning bidder gets to choose whether he supports City or United. (Manchester Evening News)
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Liverpool are in pole position to sign Germany midfielder Marco Reus, 25, after talks over a new contract at Borussia Dortmund collapsed. (Metro)
Injury forced Marco Reus to miss the World Cup with Germany
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is planning on signing Southampton's 25-year-old £20m-rated England attacker Jay Rodriguez. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal are keen to sign 30-year-old Juventus full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner. (Talksport)
Ars*nal are also looking to sign Spartak Moscow midfielder Romulo, 24, this January, with manager Arsene Wenger preparing to offer the Russian club £9.5m plus striker Yaya Sanogo on loan. (Daily Express)
Manchester City have joined Premier League rivals Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United in the competition to sign Real Madrid's 27-year-old midfielder Sami Khedira. (Shoot)
Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in 25-year-old Bayer Leverkusen defender Omer Toprak. (Daily Star)
Some of Rio Ferdinand's Queens Park Rangers team-mates will welcome his three-match FA ban over an offensive Twitter post as they are understood to believe the Hoops' side is stronger without the former England captain. (Daily Mirror)
Sebastian Blanco joined West Brom from Metalist Kharkiv in the summer.
Daniel Sturridge has defended "misunderstood" fellow Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli. (Talksport)
England striker Sturridge, 25, fears his recent muscle injury problems could be a hereditary condition. (Daily Telegraph)
Goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel now regards Manchester City as a "bigger club" than their city rivals Manchester United based on recent form. (Manchester Evening News)
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says the club's superstitious Russian owner Maxim Demin rarely attends the club's matches because he feels he is a jinx. (Bournemouth Echo)
£86m signing Gareth Bale, 25, is set to return for Real Madrid against Liverpool in the Champions League next week after recovering from a muscle injury. (Daily Express)
Referee Mark Clattenburg is "hurt and upset" at the decision to drop him from the Premier League list this weekend. (Sun - subscription required)
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Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside plays down talk of an imminent takeover after a Thai consortium claimed to be in discussions over a £40m deal. (Guardian)
Referee chiefs Mike Riley and Howard Webb will travel to the Netherlands next month to see if video replays could work in the Premier League. (Sun - subscription required)
Spain's national team doctor Juan Jose Garcia Cota claims Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 26, had no problems with his hamstring while on international duty. (London Evening Standard)
Old Trafford legend Bryan Robson says Manchester United have badly missed the steadying influence of Michael Carrick, 33, this season. (Daily Express)
West Brom's Argentina midfielder Sebastian Blanco, 26, admits he had doubts about moving to the Premier League but now feels he made the right decision. (Birmingham Mail)
Everton midfielder Darron Gibson, 30, could miss the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland at Celtic Park on 14 November after jarring his knee in training. (Irish Independent)
Ars*nal midfielder Mathieu Flamini has backed Sunderland's Vito Mannone, 26, to bounce back from his latest goalkeeping howler. (Northern Echo)
Atletico Madrid's Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic, 28, says one of the reasons for his departure from Bayern Munich was his lack of respect for manager Pep Guardiola. (As.com - in Spanish)
Barcelona's new signing Luis Suarez, 27, says he was close to joining Juventus in the summer of 2012 but Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers convinced him to stay at Anfield. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
Manchester United are closely monitoring Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes, 26, and midfielder Julian Draxler, 21. (Bild - in German)
Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne: Buzzing with the win tonight on to the next round.
The Saints defeated Stoke 3-2 to reach the League Cup quarter-finals.
Southampton players celebrate their League Cup win at Stoke
Ars*nal striker Lukas Podolski: Wishing my bro and Ars*nal legend Robert Pires a happy birthday.
Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon: Gutted to come off with slight hammy issue but should be ok in no time, buzzing to lead the team out and go through to the next round.
Tottenham defeated Brighton to reach the League Cup last eight.
Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot: What a result!! What a performance the best support ever!! But to top it all Ryan Taylor is back!
Midfielder Taylor made his first start in two years in the 2-0 League Cup win at Manchester City, having been out with injury.
A Belgian referee has been criticised after awarding Genk a goal in their league match - despite the ball clearly hitting the bar. (Metro)
Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa watched former club Brighton take on Tottenham - from the away end at White Hart Lane. (Daily Mail)
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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, 27, was left out of the starting line-up for the second successive game amid speculation Chelsea, Ars*nal and Manchester United have submitted offers for the Spain international. (Daily Mail)
Kevin Strootman, 24, is expected to make his long-awaited return to action for a Roma reserve team this weekend in a move that could boost Manchester United's prospects of signing the Netherlands midfielder in January. (Times - subscription required)
Despite being linked with a host of players, United manager Louis van Gaal is not planning to strengthen his squad in January unless a key target becomes available. (Guardian)
Forward Joel Campbell, 22, is ready to leave Ars*nal in January after becoming fed-up at a lack of first-team chances. (Daily Mirror)
Leicester City assistant manager Craig Shakespeare has denied talks have taken place with midfielder Esteban Cambiasso, 34, over extending his contract, which expires at the end of the season. (Leicester Mercury)
Could David Moyes be on the verge of a return to management?
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez, 27, says he does not know how former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard, 34, managed to play on after his costly slip against Chelsea last season. (Daily Mirror)
Roy Hodgson is ready to hand Theo Walcott an England recall, despite the 25-year-old Ars*nal forward having played just 10 minutes of football in more than nine months. (Daily Telegraph)
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Real Sociedad say they are talking to former Manchester United and Everton boss David Moyes about the managerial vacancy at the Spanish club. (Guardian)
Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans reckons forward Raheem Sterling must go back to basics as the 19-year-old looks to regain his form. (Talksport)
Birmingham City director Panos Pavlakis says the club is in a "much safer" position financially than previously. (Birmingham Mail)
FCM Targu Mures midfielder Gabriel Muresan, 32, has been given a 16-match domestic ban for a violent tackle during a Romanian league match in October. (Guardian)
Damien Comolli says he was sacked as Liverpool's director of football because the owners did not approve of the £20m signing of midfielder Jordan Henderson, 24. (Setanta)
Midfielder Joe Cole has backed in-form forward Charles N'Zogbia, 28, to provide the goals Aston Villa need. ( Sun - subscription required)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure took to Twitter to apologise to the club's fans for his red card in Wednesday's 2-1 Champions League loss at home to CSKA Moscow.
Former England striker Michael Owen tweeted his frustration on a flight from Los Angeles to Heathrow after it was diverted to Manchester because of fog. Owen's ultimate destination was Manchester but the airline wouldn't allow him to leave the plane. Because of the delay before it flew to Heathrow, he missed his connecting flight back to Manchester.
All 20 Premier League clubs have banded together for the first time to support the Tickets for Troops campaign which provides free matchday passes to members of the armed forces over Remembrance Weekend. (Daily Mail)
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Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar looks set to leave with Manchester United and Ars*nal on red alert after his agent revealed the Dutchman was considering an exit.
Chelsea's finances look healthy with news that they will reveal a annual profit of nearly £20m with a turnover of around £320m. The Blues are unlikely to move to a new stadium for at least seven years and may opt to expand Stamford Bridge instead - at an estimated cost of £20,000 for every added seat.
Inter Milan are closing on Ars*nal striker Joel Campbell in a possible loan move.
A group of Californian-based businessmen want to sit down with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy for discussions over a potential bid with the White Hart Lane club valued at £1billion.
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Spurs are set to bid £35m bid for Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and Saints striker Jay Rodriguez.
Liverpool are preparing a £30m move for 28-year-old Porto striker Jackson Martinez.
Chelsea are ready to go head-to-head with Manchester United for the services of Real Madrid star Gareth Bale next summer.
Chelsea and Manchester United will have to pay £19m for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane who has fallen out of favour at the Bernabeu.
Manchester United are keen on Atletico Madrid's Miranda and are set to table a £20m bid for the defender in January.
Ars*nal have started discussions with Roma concerning a January bid for striker Mattia Destro.
Manchester United midfielder Anderson has expressed his desire to rejoin former club Gremio on a free transfer in January.
Doubts have emerged over the health of Brazil legend Pele who is in hospital to undergo a 'medical evaluation' after cancelling an appearance at an event in his museum.
Chelsea players weren't happy under former boss Andre Villas-Boas and did not want to train under him, according to defender Ashley Cole who is now at Roma.
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Ars*nal have agreed a deal in principle to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, who is currently playing second fiddle to Thibaut Courtois at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Star)
The Daily Star focus on Wigan's clause to be able to sack Malky Mackay if he is charged by the FA
Lionel Messi's father Jorge says the prospect of his son leaving Barcelona is "not even on the table", after an interview the 27-year-old gave earlier this week prompted speculation about a move away. (Daily Mail)
Bayern Munich winger and Liverpool target Xherdan Shaqiri, 23, could be forced to stay with the German champions until the end of the season as he is cup tied in the Champions League. (Inside Futbol)
Jose Mourinho has ordered his scouts to keep tabs on Ipswich defender Tyrone Mings, 21, as a potential long-term replacement for John Terry at Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are preparing a move for AC Milan defender Adil Rami, 28. (Daily Star)
Manchester City are willing to activate 26-year-old Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado's £28m release clause to beat rivals Manchester United to his signing. (Daily Express)
Manchester United are planning to sell Angel Di Maria, 26, to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer to create funds for a sensational move for either Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, 25, or Cristiano Ronaldo, 29. (Daily Express)
Southampton will offer England international Nathaniel Clyne a new deal to fend off interest in the 23-year-old right-back from Liverpool. (Daily Telegraph)
Lionel Messi has only ever played for Barcelona
Borussia Dortmund centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos, 26, is to return to action just two weeks after suffering a broken leg with the German side to face Ars*nal in the Champions League next Wednesday. (Daily Mirror)
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton has described Daniel Sturridge's latest injury setback as a "major blow" for the club - and has warned the Reds will struggle to improve their fortunes in the coming weeks. (Talksport)
QPR manager Harry Redknapp says Chelsea are certainties to win the Premier League title. (Talksport)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure tweeted a picture of himself after winning his 100th cap for the Ivory Coast in the 0-0 draw with Cameroon.
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton was in prosaic mood on Wednesday and his effort was re-tweeted or favourited over 650 times: "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light," tweeted Barton.
Ivory Coast qualified for the African Cup of Nations with a 0-0 draw against Cameron but the match ended in chaos as police had to oversee a pitch invasion in which players such as AS Roma forward Gervinho were caught up. (Daily Mail)
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Ars*nal want to sign Polish defensive midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak from Spanish side Sevilla, although the 24-year-old could cost as much as £20m. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea and Manchester United are ready to bid for Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder, 30, after the Netherlands international's agent suggested he was unhappy at not playing in recent matches for the Turkish side. (Daily Express)
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Bayern Munich and Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri, 23, a former transfer target for Liverpool, will be allowed to leave the German champions in January. (Daily Mail)
Everton striker Arouna Kone, 31, could be sent out on loan in the January transfer window as he aims to regain full fitness after a year out of action with a knee injury. (Talksport)
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is considering a shock swoop for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 21. (Daily Star)
Liverpool and Manchester United are both interested in buying Netherlands Under-21 international Daley Sinkgraven. The 19-year-old, who can play as an attacking midfielder or winger, is currently with Dutch side Heerenveen. (Daily Star)
Celtic hope to sign Manchester City striker John Guidetti on a permanent deal in January. The 22-year-old is currently on a season-long loan at Celtic Park. (Talksport)
Ipswich Town are poised to sign Leeds United striker Noel Hunt, 31, on loan until January. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
Birmingham City have failed in their attempt to take Wolves midfielder Michael Jacobs, 23, on loan. (Birmingham Evening Mail)
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has dismissed reports that he will replace Arsene Wenger as Ars*nal manager. (Daily Express)
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Fifa denies reports that major sponsors Sony and Emirates dropped their contracts because of allegations of corruption. (Guardian)
Sam Allardyce gave West Ham United defender James Tomkins, 25, a rocket over his play-acting at Everton. (Sun - subscription required)
Forward Didier Drogba, 36, claims the current Chelsea side are the most dangerous attacking team he has been a part of. (The Times, subscription required)
Striker Darren Bent, 30, says his decision to join Championship strugglers Brighton on loan from Aston Villa is not motivated by money. (Sunderland Echo)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, is not a diver and claims the incident in which he went to ground against West Ham "has been blown out of proportion". (Guardian)
Bayern Munich's French midfielder Franck Ribery, 31, says the Ballon d'Or award for the world footballer of the year is "no longer for the best player. It's all about politics". (Marca)
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, praises manager Jose Mourinho for helping him improve as a footballer. (The Sun, subscription required).
Sporting Lisbon midfielder Nani, 28, says he has got his confidence back since joining on a season-long loan from Manchester United. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero posts a picture on Twitter of the signed matchball after his Champions League hat-trick against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure congratulates Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton by posting a picture on Twitter of him wearing a Lewis Hamilton T-shirt, along with the message: "Another well deserved title for our champion. Congratulations!"
Chelsea full-back Filipe Luis, who is among the nominations to be in the Fifa FifPro Team of the Year, writes on Twitter: "I'm very honoured to be named in the top 20 of world defenders."
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 26, could have signed for Bayern Munich back in 2006 but the German club decided the player was too lazy. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid have removed the cross from their club crest as part of a lucrative three-year deal with the National Bank of Abu Dhabi. The Spanish club feared the old design would offend Muslims. (Daily Telegraph)
Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 33, picked himself up front after being asked to name his dream team. (Metro)
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Sevilla are monitoring Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, 26, with a view to a January move. (Daily Mirror)
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Liverpool's players have joined forces to plead with captain Steven Gerrard, 34, not to leave at the end of this season. (Guardian)
AC Milan striker Giampaolo Pazzini, 30, is being offered to Premier League clubs - with Queens Park Rangers, Sunderland and Aston Villa all interested. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham are set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Porto's Colombian striker Jackson Martinez, 28, by offering Spanish forward Roberto Soldado, 29, in part-exchange. (Metro)
Liverpool are considering a move for Stromgodset's 15-year-old Norway international midfielder Martin Odegaard, who was shown round the club's training ground on Wednesday. (Daily Mail)
AC Milan's French forward M'Baye Niang, 19, has revealed how a dream move to Ars*nal fell apart in 2012. (Sun - subscription required)
QPR winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, 33, could join his brother Bradley in Major League Soccer when his contract ends. (Talksport)
Real Madrid have rewarded their players for winning the Champions League and Copa del Rey last season - by giving them each a watch worth around £24,000. (Marca)
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Leicester City are investigating an altercation between manager Nigel Pearson and a section of fans after Tuesday's 3-1 defeat at home to Liverpool. (Leicester Mercury)
West Brom centre-back Joleon Lescott, 32, has vowed to help under-pressure head coach Alan Irvine keep his job. (Daily Express)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 29, expects to be fit for Monday's Premier League trip to Southampton after a scan on a knee injury gave him the all-clear. (Daily Telegraph)
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse, 29, says he is still not fully over the dislocated kneecap he suffered last season, despite scoring in Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Burnley . (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool say they will hold a meeting next week with fans disgruntled by the rising cost of tickets at Anfield. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Stoke winger Matthew Etherington has announced his retirement at the age of 33 because of a back injury. (Stoke Sentinel)
Former Manchester City midfielder Paul Lake had nothing but praise for striker Sergio Aguero after Wednesday's 4-1 win at Sunderland: "Sergio Aguero is in that wonderful place where he *knows* he's going to score. From his perspective, the football's the size of a beach ball."
Morgan Schneiderlin's view at the Emirates Stadium
Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin's hip injury kept him out of Wednesday's 1-0 Premier League defeat at Ars*nal, and he tweeted: "Want to play! Come on lads."
Piers Morgan wasn't impressed by Ars*nal's win. The journalist, TV personality and Gunners fan posted: "Lucky win against a good Southampton team. Performance thoroughly mediocre though."
Tottenham's 3-0 defeat at Chelsea had Match of the Day host Gary Lineker going through the memory banks. He asked: "Has anyone mentioned the fact that Spurs haven't won a league game at Chelsea since some big-eared goalhanger scored the winner in 1990?"
Action from the days when Tottenham could win at Stamford Bridge (ask your parents)
Guardian journalist Daniel Taylor was thinking of a different historical event: "Amazing stat: the last time Tottenham won at Stamford Bridge was the day they announced Mandela was going to be released."
Derby midfielder Jeff Hendrick tweeted: "Time to start getting in the Christmas spirit and start watching some movies. Starting off with Elf."
A cryptic posting from Middlesbrough winger Mustapha Carayol: "One thing I've come to learn in this game is look after no1!!"
Iago Aspas beat Robbie Fowler's record for the fastest hat-trick by a Liverpool player - although he did it while on loan at Sevilla. (Liverpool Echo)
Tottenham's secret weapon could be their assistant manager Jesus Perez, who has a frightening 1,000-yard stare to match Roy Keane. (Daily Mirror)
Former Ars*nal striker Thierry Henry has risked the wrath of the club's fans by wearing a Spurs hat - but he was only showing support for his favourite basketball team, the San Antonio Spurs. (Metro)
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Roma's Champions League exit could also clear the way for United to snap up long-term target Kevin Strootman, the 24-year-old Netherlands midfielder. (Independent)
Sunderland and Leicester are interested in signing Hull City defender Curtis Davies, 29. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea winger Thorgan Hazard, 21 is open to a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge after impressing during his loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach. (Evening Standard)
Manchester United are set to compete with Real Madrid for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Christoph Kramer, 23. (Talksport)
Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam, 29, is open to the possibility of a move abroad and could join up with David Moyes at Real Sociedad. (Stoke Sentinel)
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has made a cheeky offer to take Colombia striker Radamel Falcao, 28, on loan. (Sunderland Echo)
Chelsea are monitoring the progress of AFC Wimbledon's prolific 17-year-old striker Daniel Agyei. (Daily Mirror)
Forward Raheem Sterling, 20, is set to turn down a new Liverpool deal worth £70,000 a week. (Daily Telegraph)
The back page of Thursday's Sun
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the club do not know when Emmanuel Adebayor will return after the 30-year-old striker was granted leave to fly to Togo on a personal matter. (London Evening Standard)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says the entire club is to blame for the Reds' Champions League exit. (The Times - subscription required)
Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker, 24, has set his sights on winning back his England place after finally overcoming an abdominal injury. (The Sun - subscription required)
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, 25, is set to be sidelined for two weeks with a groin injury. (Guardian)
Newcastle winger Rolando Aarons, 19, returned to training on Tuesday after a month out with a hamstring injury. (Daily Star)
Newcastle's Argentine winger Jonas Gutierrez, 31, was moved to tears by the fans' support during his battle with testicular cancer. (Daily Mirror)
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, 27, says Manchester City showed great character to defeat Roma and qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. (Manchester Evening News)
Southampton midfielder Jake Hesketh, 18, wants more Premier League action after making his debut in Sunday's defeat by Manchester United. (Southern Daily Echo)
Besiktas manager Slaven Bilic, 46, is eyeing a move to a Premier League club. (Daily Express)
Crystal Palace defender Joel Ward, 25, is close to agreeing new contract terms with the Premier League club. (Croydon Advertiser)
Midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 23, says the Ars*nal squad back manager Arsene Wenger even if the club's supporters do not. (Daily Telegraph)
Injured Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 26, said on Twitter that watching City's crucial Champions League match against Roma from the sidelines was "nerve-wrecking".
Hull City striker Sone Aluko, 25, tweeted that Chelsea midfielder and Nigeria team-mate John Obi Mikel, 27, is "massively underrated" following his goal against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, 27, sparked much mirth on social media after turning up to Barcelona's Champions League match wearing a bizarre hooded sweater. (Daily Mail)
Millwall have condemned a sixth-form college's plan to bring sociology students to a match to teach them about working-class habits, masculinity, homophobia and racism. (The Times - subscription required)
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Roma's former England defender Ashley Cole, 33, has dismissed reports linking him with a return to the Premier League with Crystal Palace. (Daily Express)
But Palace manager Neil Warnock has confirmed his interest in signing Cole. (Daily Star)
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is trying to sign Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder, 30. (Daily Mirror)
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Adel Taarabt, 25, has attracted interest from Italian club Atalanta. (Talksport)
Midfielder Eden Hazard, 23, is close to finalising his new £200,000-a-week Chelsea deal, which would make him the club's highest-paid player. (Daily Telegraph)
Former Aston Villa assistant manager Roy Keane blamed midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, for stories alleging he had a bust-up with Villa's players. (The Sun - subscription required)
Defender Joel Ward, 25, has verbally agreed a new deal with Crystal Palace. (Daily Express)
Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria, 26, has been voted Argentina's foreign-based player of the year by the country's sports journalists. (Daily Mail)
Manager Jose Mourinho has no plans to bolster his Chelsea squad during the forthcoming transfer window. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has warned of "panic and heart attacks" at the club unless owner Ellis Short buys him some "quality players" in January. (Daily Mirror)
Former Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas says "promises were not kept" during his time at White Hart Lane, resulting in the club signing players who "did not fit the profile" he wanted. (London's Evening Standard)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says striker Sergio Aguero, 26, is winning his battle to be fit for the club's Premier League match against Chelsea next month. (Manchester Evening News)
"It was an honour to have played with you @ThierryHenry," tweeted former Ars*nal team-mate Robin van Persie following the Frenchman's retirement. "Thanks for all you have given to football. What you have achieved will live on for many years. A true football man, a Legend!"
More Liverpool fans voted for ex-Manchester United right-back Gary Neville than former Reds defender Jamie Carragher in a poll to discover their favourite pundit. (Metro)
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Chelsea are poised to beat Leicester to the £7m signing of Croat striker Andrej Kramaric, 23, from HNK Rijeka, and will loan him straight to Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem. (Daily Telegraph)
Manager Alan Pardew wants three new players to join him at Crystal Palace - Swansea forward Bafetimbi Gomis, 29, Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 30, and Lille left-back Pape Souare, 24, are all targets. (Daily Star)
Tony Pulis will make Stoke City striker Peter Crouch, 33, his first signing as West Brom manager. (Daily Mirror)
Wilfried Bony has scored eight goals in 16 Premier League starts for Swansea City this season
Wales forward Gareth Bale, 25, has disappointed potential suitors Manchester United by expressing his desire to stay with Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal also wants to sign Everton right-back Seamus Coleman, 26, in a deal that could be worth £20m. (Guardian)
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says the club have not received any bids for Wilfried Bony, with the 26-year-old understood to be a target for Manchester City and Chelsea. (Daily Star)
However, Manchester City have started negotiations over a £25m move for the Ivory Coast striker. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal have had their opening bid for 16-year-old Polish midfielder Krystian Bielik rejected by Legia Warsaw. (Metro)
Liverpool and Tottenham target Saido Berahino could be available for £14m - despite West Brom claiming the 21-year-old striker would not be allowed to leave for £23m. (Talksport)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger wants to loan out striker Yaya Sanogo, 21, to another Premier League club to help him graduate to the first team, with Aston Villa leading the chase. (Daily Mirror)
Derby manager, and former England boss, Steve McClaren has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Crystal Palace-bound Alan Pardew at Newcastle United. (Independent)
St Etienne manager Christophe Galtier will not be replacing Pardew at Newcastle according to the French club's co-president Bernard Caiazzo. (Daily Mirror)
Germany forward Lukas Podolski, 29, stormed out of Ars*nal's training ground on Wednesday after becoming increasingly frustrated with life at the Emirates. (Daily Mirror)
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino is running out of patience with Neil Redfearn and could soon be looking for his fifth manager in seven months. (Telegraph)
New West Brom manager Tony Pulis will have up to £15m to spend in the January transfer window. (Independent)
Pulis consulted England boss Roy Hodgson - a former manager at The Hawthorns - for a detailed report after agreeing his deal with the Premier League strugglers. (Telegraph)
England striker Daniel Sturridge, 25, will fly back from Los Angeles to resume training with Liverpool in a matter of days. (Sun - subscription required)
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand revealed on Twitter how he would be seeing in 2015 with striker Bobby Zamora, his team-mate at Loftus Road.
On a similar theme, Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard tweeted: "Gonna spend New Year's Eve in a hotel with @waynerooney and the lads. Happy days."
Fernando Torres endured a nightmare first training session on his return to Atletico Madrid. The 30-year-old former Liverpool and Chelsea striker was filmed missing an open goal several times and getting his feet tangled in training ground equipment. (Metro)
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Chelsea are prepared to pay a £200m contract-release clause to sign Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 27. (Daily Star)
The back page of Thursday's Daily Star
Liverpool want to buy Manchester City and England midfielder James Milner. The 29-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season. (Times, subscription required)
Manchester United have made an offer for German central defender Mats Hummels, but Borussia Dortmund say the 26-year-old is not for sale. (Daily Express)
Meanwhile, United will accelerate contract talks with goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, after agreeing an 18-month deal with World Cup winner Victor Valdes. (Daily Mail).
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, could leave the club at the end of the season and has been linked with a move across London to Ars*nal. (Telegraph)
England winger Andros Townsend, 23, insists his long-term future is at Tottenham despite being consistently linked with a move away from White Hart Lane. (London Evening Standard)
Ars*nal have had a £5m bid for Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Marcelo Brozovic rejected. Everton, Liverpool, Tottenham, AC Milan and Valencia also want to sign the 22-year-old. (Daily Star)
Liverpool and England striker Rickie Lambert, 32, has emerged as an early transfer target for new Crystal Palace manager, Alan Pardew. (Guardian)
Aston Villa have opened talks with Manchester City about signing winger Scott Sinclair, 25. (Sky Sports)
Greek side Olympiakos have made an attempt to sign Liverpool's Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 24, on loan until the end of the season. (Daily Express)
Liverpool midfielder Suso, 21, is set to join AC Milan on a four-year deal, with the move likely to go through either in January or the summer. (Talksport)
Tottenham are ready to offer Emmanuel Adebayor, 30, to MLS clubs so they can refresh their strikeforce. (Times, subscription required)
Martin Odegaard watched Real Madrid's Copa del Rey game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday
Manchester United look set to miss out on highly-rated Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard, 16, who may move to Real Madrid. (Manchester Evening News)
Ipswich are set to sign Republic of Ireland striker Noel Hunt on Thursday on a free transfer. The 32-year-old, who was released by Leeds on Wednesday, had a loan spell at Portman Road earlier in the season. (East Anglian Daily Times)
Ars*nal are set to make a £4m move for 17-year-old midfielder Krystian Bielik, after a £2.4m bid was rejected by his Polish club Legia Warsaw earlier this week. (Sun, subscription required)
Sunderland are one of a number of clubs looking at Celtic's £8m-rated centre-back Virgil van Dijk, 23. (Newcastle Evening Chronicle)
Remi Garde, 48, is keen to join Newcastle United as the club's new head coach - and is hoping to speak to managing director Lee Charnley this week to confirm his interest in the position. (The Northern Echo)
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe, whose side are top of the Championship, has no interest in succeeding Alan Pardew as manager of Newcastle United. (Talksport)
Ajax boss Frank De Boer is Newcastle's top target to replace Pardew, but the Dutchman will not take over at St James' Park until the summer. (Daily Mirror)
The back page of Thursday's The Times
Pardew may have left his job because he was told by the club's owner Mike Ashley that he is going to sell them. (Telegraph)
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, 34, reckons fellow midfielder Jordan Henderson, 24, is the perfect choice to become the club's next captain. (Sun, subscription required)
The Premier League will start a week earlier next season to ensure fewer matches are played over the Christmas and New Year periods. (Daily Star)
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi has asked the side's players if they still want manager Stuart Pearce at the club after a run of only two wins in 19 games. (Daily Mail)
Former Everton winger Pat Nevin fears his old club will be in a relegation battle at the end of the season. (Liverpool Echo)
Burnley defender Kevin Long suffered a terrible knee injury against Newcastle, which has needed surgery. "Operation went well. Morphine is awesome," tweeted the 24-year-old, who will be out for the season.
Burnley's Kevin Long will not play again this season
Explaining his loan move from West Ham to QPR, striker Mauro Zarate tweeted "I am very happy, it's an assignment for six months, but it's something I needed, and I want to play."
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique posts pictures on social media of him and his team-mates at a birthday party for Martin Skrtel, who turned 30 on 15 December.
And with Celebrity Big Brother returning to our screens on Wednesday, here is what Hull midfielder David Meyler tweeted on the subject: "There's more of a chance of me signing for Real Madrid than watching Celebrity Big Brother!"
Chelsea missed the chance to sign Eden Hazard for £100,000 when he was 16. The Belgium attacking midfielder, now 24, eventually joined the Blues for £32m in 2012. (Metro)
Brazil defender Dante is still the butt of jokes from his Bayern Munich team-mates over his country's 7-1 World Cup semi-final defeat by Germany last summer. (Daily Mirror)
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QPR striker Charlie Austin is refusing to decide on a new £60,000-a-week contract until the summer.
Lazio want to sign Ravel Morrison on a pre-contract for the summer.
Swansea face a battle to hold on to striker Bafetimbi Gomis after Borussia Dortmund and Schalke stepped into the race to sign the France international.
Tottenham are keen to sign West Ham defender Winston Reid but will not bid for him in this transfer window.
Liverpool are showing an interest in Club Brugge goalkeeper Mathew Ryan.
Palermo striker Paulo Dybala has attracted the interest of Manchester United.
Celtic are likely to have to pay £250,000 if they want to land Gary Mackay-Steven this month.
Hull have enquired about Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede as manager Steve Bruce looks to bolster his front line.
Blackpool are in talks to sign Chelsea's Islam Feruz after his proposed deal at Cardiff City fell through.
Leeds are looking at a loan deal for Catania's Albanian striker Edgar Cani.
Ars*nal have agreed a fee with Legia Warsaw for Krystian Bielik, the midfielder must now choose between them and Hamburg.
Hatem Ben Arfa will have to wait until next season before making his Nice debut, after already playing for Newcastle and Hull this campaign.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will have a clear-out this month, with Andre Schurrle and Mohamed Salah set to leave Stamford Bridge.
Ars*nal are ready to begin talks with Borussia Dortmund over a £63m deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan and Mats Hummels.
Manuel Pellegrini has opened the door to a bank-busting £480million move for Barcelona's Lionel Messi.
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj is being targeted by Paris Saint-Germain, Porto and Juventus.
Liverpool are considering a move for Club Brugge's Australia international goalkeeper Mat Ryan.
Swansea will look to spend around £5million of the £25million they received from Manchester City for Wilfried Bony by making a bid for Stuttgart midfielder Alexandru Maxim.
Tottenham join rivals Ars*nal in the chase for West Ham's 26-year-old defender Winston Reid.
Tottenham will attempt to beat north London rivals Ars*nal to the signature of West Ham defender Winston Reid.
West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison will sign a pre-contract with Lazio this week.
Arsene Wenger is keen to bring Borussia Dortmunds £16m-rated midfielder Ilkay Gundogan to Ars*nal, as well as Sevillas Grzegorz Krychowiak.
Manchester United target Mats Hummels claims he cannot give current club Borussia Dortmund any guarantees over his future.
Jermain Defoe went house-hunting in the north-east on Wednesday, as his £14million move to Sunderland from MLS side Toronto edged closer.
Liverpool have identified Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, currently at Belgian side Bruges, as a possible rival for Simon Mignolet.
Italians Sampdoria have been told to come back with a bigger offer to sign Everton striker Samuel Eto'o.
Swansea have opened talks with Tottenham over the signing of full-back Kyle Naughton.
Wayne Hennessey will snub a January move to remain as Crystal Palaces back-up goalkeeper.
Ars*nal's Mikel Arteta looks set to remain on the long-term injury list as he continues to battle calf and ankle problems.
Palermo say they have rejected interest from Manchester United in Argentine striker Paulo Dybala, whom they value at more than £30m.
West Ham are keen to reward goalkeeper Adrian for his fine recent form and to fend off growing interest from leading European clubs.
More than half of young British footballers who fail to make it as professionals suffer clinical levels of psychological stress, according to a new study.
Celtic can land Dundee United winger Gary Mackay-Steven for a cut-price £250,000.
Kyle McAusland is set to join Dunfermline until the end of the season after agreeing a deal to end his time at Rangers early.
Livingston player-boss Mark Burchill is weighing up a move for ex-Hamilton striker Jason Scotland and freed Inverness forward Ibra Sekajja.
Kilmarnock will have to fight off interest from clubs in the USA if they are to land Hearts midfielder Scott Robinson.
Ross County have failed in a bid for ex-Motherwell striker Chris Porter.
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Ars*nal are close to agreeing a deal with Villareal for central defender Gabriel Paulista, who has a £15m release clause.
Crystal Palace have been told to pay £5m for Rudy Gestede to have any chance of signing the Blackburn striker in the January transfer window.
Swansea have opened talks with Blackburn over striker Jordan Rhodes, who is rated at £11m.
Reading are now leading the chase for Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah after his move to French club Bordeaux fell through.
Manchester United have not had a single enquiry about Brazilian midfielder Anderson.
Chelsea are in talks with Fiorentina in an attempt to sign winger Juan Cuadrado, who is valued at £26m.
Ars*nal in a rush to get the Gabriel Paulista £10m deal done to beat new work-permit regulations.
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard.
Harry Redknapp is lining up a shock move for Southampton bad-boy Dani Osvaldo to try to fire QPR to safety.
Blackburn have told Crystal Palace they will not sell striker Rudy Gestede for less than £5million.
Swansea have targeted Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes, with Crystal Palace closing in on £9million-rated Bafetimbi Gomis.
Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado - but will have to stump up £26million.
Newcastle will rival Ars*nal in the race for Ipswich defender Tyrone Mings.
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is confident of signing Gabriel Paulista despite potential work permit issue.
Valencia have joined Liverpool in the chase for Manchester City midfielder James Milner.
Steve McClaren is Newcastle's new top target for the manager's job, with the Remi Garde move now off.
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson and Chelsea striker Diego Costa had to be separated in the tunnel at Anfield after Tuesday's Capital One Cup tie.
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is confident he can secure Villarreal centre-half Gabriel Paulista for £6million.
Swansea are set to land Tottenham pair Kyle Naughton and Tom Carroll for £10million in a double swoop.
Chelsea are planning a £40m raid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba and may offer Ramires and andre Schurrle in part exchange.
Chelsea's Andre Schurrle is set for a return to Germany with Wolfsburg.
John Carver is not up to the Newcastle job, according to the club's former striker Mick Quinn.
Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini is willing to offer James Milner £200,000-a-week to lure the midfielder from Manchester City.
Chelsea hope to sign Fiorentina midfielder Juan Cuadrado for £27m.
The Blues will sell Mohamed Salah or Andre Schurrle to offset the arrival of Juan Cuadrado.
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Real Madrid plan to make a move for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, 24, when his contract expires in 18 months and get him on a free transfer. (Daily Telegraph)
Swansea City are considering trying to sign Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede, 26, but so far no club has matched the Championship side's £6m valutation. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is considering summer deals for Hannover midfield pair Lars Stindl, 26, and Leonardo Bittencourt, 21. (Daily Star)
The Reds are preparing a £29m bid to beat Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid and Juventus to 17-year-old midfielder Ruben Neves, known as the 'new Sergio Busquets' at Porto. (Daily Express)
West Ham have put in an £8 million bid for Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis. (Sun - subscription required)
Gomis has scored four goals in 24 appearances for Swansea this season
The Hammers are set to confirm a pre-contract deal with Hamilton defender Stephen Hendrie, 20, after the clubs agree on a £1m compensation package. (Daily Mail)
Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 28, has overlooked a move to Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton for the opportunity to play in Serie A, according to his agent. (Daily Express)
Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell, 20, could be handed a chance to revive his career by Hull's Steve Bruce. (Daily Mirror)
Gareth Bale has suggested he will turn down any approach from Manchester United in the summer because he is "having a good time at Real Madrid". (Daily Express)
Newcastle caretaker boss John Carver has taken umbrage at claims the North East side's season is a write-off following his appointment. (Daily Mirror)
Aston Villa chief executive Tom Fox is adamant that the club will not succumb to pressure from fans to sack manager Paul Lambert. (Daily Mail)
Referees must help Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 26, cut out his alleged stamping on opponents or someone will get seriously hurt, says former official Mark Halsey. (Sun - subscription required)
Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez posted a picture on his Instagram account of a picture of himself and former Colombia captain Carlos Valderrama with the message "Visit from the Great 10. My idol, my admiration".
Tottenham's players have been celebrating reaching the Capital One Cup final. Eric Dier tweeted "We're off to Wembley!" and fellow defender Ben Davies posted "WEMBLEYYYYYYY Come On You Spurs!" while Christian Eriksen simply went with "Yesssss".
Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan hurled his boot at a linesman during Wednesday's game with Barcelona... but he only got given a yellow card. (Daily Mail)
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Gareth Bale, 25, is prepared to reject all offers of a return to the Premier League and stay at Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)
Thursday's Sun backpage
Liverpool and Manchester United are among seven sides keen on signing Barcelona's Brazil international Dani Alves, 31, in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Kevin De Bruyne, 23, will resist the lure of 'top clubs' and stay at Wolfsburg after enduring a disappointing time at Chelsea, according to team-mate Marcel Schafer. (London Evening Standard)
Schalke's Greece international defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos, 23, currently on loan at Bayer Leverkusen until the end of the season, is keen to move to a new league, offering encouragement to Liverpool, who have watched him for the last two years. (Metro)
Alex Song faces an uncertain future after it emerged that West Ham have huge reservations over a permanent deal to sign the 27-year-old on-loan midfielder from Barcelona. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal and Liverpool are interested in Luiz Adriano. The 27-year-old Brazil international has revealed he is unlikely to remain in the Ukraine when his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk ends in December. (Talksport)
Thursady's Daily Mirror backpage
Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, 27, says there have been no talks about turning his loan move at Everton into a permanent one, but believes the switch from Spurs has been a "fresh start". (Liverpool Echo)
Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam, 29, insists he would be happy to sign a contract for at least one more season. (Stoke Sentinel)
Southampton are lining up a cut-price summer move for Braga's Eder, the 27-year-old Portugal international striker who is out of contract in June next year and looks unlikely to pen a new deal. (Talksport)
Swansea are planning to sort out a new contract for Neil Taylor, 26, to end any fresh talk of the left-back leaving the Liberty. (South Wales Evening Post)
Crystal Palace's Ghana international striker Kwesi Appiah, 24, is believed to be on Reading's radar over a potential loan move. (Croydon Advertiser)
Manchester City have strongly denied reports they have opened talks with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti to replace Manuel Pellegrini. (Daily Star)
Chelsea skipper John Terry has revealed how just one phone call from Jose Mourinho in the summer of 2013 helped save his career. (The Sun - subscription required)
Chelsea's £26.1m January signing Juan Cuadrado, who has played just 175 minutes so far, is confident he will be a success at Stamford Bridge - and has praised manager Jose Mourinho for his paternal management style. (London Evening Standard)
Former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez, linked with a return to the Premier League, has refused to discuss his plans beyond the end of this season, when his two-year deal with Napoli expires. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal's Mesut Ozil believes he can win the Ballon d'Or in the next few years and says criticism from pundits only motivates him more. (Sky Sports)
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 24, must leave Ars*nal in order to save his career, according to former Liverpool number one Jerzy Dudek. (Daily Star)
Liverpool's Champions League winner Harry Kewell will return to Anfield on Sunday for a charity match with Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher as team captains. The game with feature current Liverpool players not on international duty, academy players and top names from across Europe. (Liverpool Echo)
Aston Villa currently have the worst injury problems in the Premier League, with nine players on the treatment table. (Birmingham Mail)
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard tweets a letter received from a young fan and writes: "Thanks for the note Joel! Hope to see you suit up for the blues 1 day!"
Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez, who has fought off cancer this season, tweets: "A club is not about a owner, a manager or a player, is about the fans and I am proud about the fans of Newcastle, thanks for the support and love, that is the most important."
Blackburn's Republic of Ireland international Shane Duffy responds to Cardiff's Matty Kennedy's "good win for Scotland" with: "Worst 90 mins I've ever watched."
QPR striker Charlie Austin with his daily cryptic tweet, which presumably is another film he is watching: "The imitation game."
Leicester's Jeffrey Schlupp favours: "House of cards."
Mozambique side Ferroviario Maputo demonstrated the perils of celebrating for too long - after their opponents scored a last minute equaliser from the kick-off while the goalkeeper was out of position. (Metro)
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Tottenham are willing to pay some of Emmanuel Adebayor's wages as part of a loan move to ensure the 31-year-old striker is not at White Hart Lane next season. (Daily Mail)
PSV Eindhoven's Memphis Depay, 21, was watched by Louis van Gaal during his appearance for the Netherlands against Spain on Tuesday night, leading to speculation that Manchester United could make a summer bid for the winger. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester United's Argentina forward Angel Di Maria, 27, is poised to ignore interest from Paris St-Germain to try to prove himself at the Old Trafford club. (Sun - subscription required)
Ars*nal could be in the market for Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya after the 19-year-old defender rejected a new contract with the Spanish club. (Metro)
Former England managers Glenn Hoddle, Kevin Keegan, Sven-Goran Eriksson, Graham Taylor and Steve McClaren have signed a letter to the Football Association chairman Greg Dyke backing his plans for reform in English football. (Daily Telegraph)
The Daily Mirror back page leads on Raheem Sterling saying that Ars*nal could have signed him in 2014
Sam Allardyce is in the frame to be the permanent successor to boss Harry Redknapp at QPR if the former does not get a new contract at West Ham, once the season ends. (Daily Mirror)
Raheem Sterling, 20, may have risked a clash with Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers following an interview with the BBC that was not sanctioned by the Anfield club . (Daily Express)
Former Newcastle United star Chris Waddle fears that his old club's derby clashes with local rivals Sunderland no longer mean as much as they used to. (Daily Star)
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, 26, has defended Barcelona's Lionel Messi, 27, for missing Argentina's recent friendlies in the US as an injury precaution. (Marca - in English)
Former Ars*nal and England midfielder Paul Merson has told Andros Townsend to "win some medals" following the Spurs winger's riposte at him on social media in the aftermath of his goal for England against Italy on Tuesday, and Merson's earlier criticism. (Daily Star)
Despite being delayed in returning from his first overseas trip with England, Harry Kane was in a buoyant mood on Twitter and made a passing reference to Spurs' post-season friendly in Australia. "Just landed back from Italy! Very privileged to travel and play football. Next trip overseas is Sydney! Really looking forward to it!"
Team-mate Ryan Mason was quick to tell the world of his feelings after his own senior debut in Turin, tweeting "Dream come true to make my England debut last night, will never forget that moment."
Manchester United stars Robin van Persie and Daley Blind both posted photos on Instagram of the pair posing with fellow Dutchmen and darts superstars Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld.
West Ham's former Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has installed a 15-foot high replica of the 'Angel of the North' statue in his garden in Essex to remind the 26-year-old of his native Tyneside. (Daily Mirror)
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Manchester United are pondering a move for Barcelona's Dani Alves, 31, despite making Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne, 24, their number one target for a new right-back. (Daily Mirror)
The Sun says West Brom are in for Gignac of Marseille
However Clyne and his Saints team-mate Morgan Schneiderlin, 25, are also being watched by Chelsea, with Schneiderlin said to be a target for United as well. (Guardian)
West Brom are lining up a move for 29-year-old Marseille striker Andre-Pierre Gignac and will offer him £75,000 a week to move at the end of his contract. (The Sun - subscription required)
Valencia's Portuguese defender Andres Gomes, 21, has denied that he is on the verge of agreeing a move to Chelsea. (Daily Express)
Former Liverpool defender Stephane Henchoz says his old club are struggling to hang on to stars like Raheem Sterling, 20, and Jordan Henderson, 24, because they cannot compete financially with several other Premier League clubs. (Talksport)
Barcelona are to open talks abut a new contract with veteran midfielder Xavi, 35, whose current deal expires next summer. The club legend has "practically made his mind up to join Al-Sadd" in Qatar. (Marca)
Louis van Gaal has got his way over the schedule for Manchester United's pre-season tour of the United States, basing it on the west coast. The Dutch manager was unhappy with last year's version, which had no say in planning. (Daily Telegraph)
Man City's Gael Clichy accepts criticism of his side's form
Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy, 29, says that criticism of his side's faltering Premier League title defence is fully deserved. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, will wear a facemask to protect his nose from further damage after it was broken in a challenge with Stoke's Charlie Adam, 29. (Daily Mail)
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood says his old club Tottenham were "telling porkies" last season when they say they did not contact other potential managers while Sherwood was still in charge at White Hart Lane. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United's David De Gea and Angel Di Maria showed off their basketball and table tennis skills in a YouTube video posted after the pair had visited an academy in Burnage, south Manchester.
Team-mate Robin van Persie tweeted that he was back training with the rest of the United squad following an absence with an ankle injury that had sidelined the Dutch striker since February.
Disgruntled Newcastle United supporters are planning a boycott of their televised home game against Spurs. (Daily Telegraph)
Liverpool's Jordan Henderson dashed from his partner's bedside following the birth of their baby daughter to join up with his team-mates just a few hours ahead of their FA Cup victory over Blackburn Rovers. (Liverpool FC.com)
The Mexico Football Association has banned Juan Arango of Tiguana for two games for biting the shoulder of Monterey's Jesus Zavala during a game. (Guardian)
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Chelsea are set to sell Brazil's Oscar, 23, with Juventus interested in the midfielder, while West Ham forward Enner Valencia, 25, and Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin, 29, could be brought to Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mirror)
The back page of Thursday's Daily Express
Ars*nal may have to offer a four-year deal to Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 29, if they want to sign the out-of-contract England midfielder in the summer. (London Evening Standard)
Liverpool are preparing to offload Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 24, to finance a move for 29-year-old Manchester United loanee Radamel Falcao from Monaco. (Daily Star)
England right-back Nathaniel Clyne, 24, is set to leave Southampton for Manchester United in a £17m summer deal. (Daily Express)
Manchester United have also joined Liverpool in the race to sign 22-year-old Burnley striker Danny Ings. (Daily Mail)
Swansea City have been linked with a move for Schalke defender Christian Fuchs. The Austria captain, 29, is out of contract in the summer. (Wales Online)
Stoke City are set to sign Barcelona B forward Moha, 19, when his deal expires in the summer. (Sport.es)
West Ham are considering a summer move for Swansea manager Garry Monk, with current boss Sam Allardyce's future still uncertain. (Daily Star)
Manchester City face competition from Italian side Napoli if they are to make Borussia Dortmund's outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp, 47, their new boss. (Daily Mirror)
However, City's Under-21 boss Patrick Vieira, 38, is also a candidate to replace Manuel Pellegrini if the club decide to sack the Chilean at the end of the season. (Times - subscription needed)
Bayern Munich's Pep Guardiola, 44, is still Manchester City's number one managerial target, though, should Pellegrini exit. (Guardian)
Former Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert, 45, is in the running to replace Klopp at German giants Borussia Dortmund, with whom he won the 1997 Champions League as a player. (Birmingham Mail)
Manchester United's turnaround has been partly down to some inspirational speeches from captain Wayne Rooney. (Manchester Evening News)
Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas, 33, wants to end his career at the Bernabeu. (AS)
QPR striker Charlie Austin, 25, is set to be handed an England call-up by Roy Hodgson for the summer matches against Slovenia and Republic of Ireland. (Daily Mail)
Manchester Thunder netball team received support from England captain Wayne Rooney ahead of their Superleague semi-final. The Manchester United striker has shared their "Is This The Way To Amarillo" promotional video - which features ex-United players Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes - on his Twitter account.
Mario Balotelli is receiving plenty of votes in Liverpool's 'Player of the Year' poll on their official website - after it was hijacked by Manchester United and Ars*nal fans. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham wish a happy birthday to winger Aaron Lennon, 27, who is currently on loan at Everton, through their Twitter account - one day too early. (Metro)
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Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, 19, has become the third Premier League player photographed taking the legal high known as 'hippy crack', the growing craze that anti-drug campaigners warn can kill. The picture was reportedly taken in a hotel room after a night out around six months ago. (The Sun - subscription required)
Bayern Munich are considering making a move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, 31. (Daily Express)
Former Ars*nal captain Patrick Vieira, now head of Manchester City's elite development squad, has the backing of the City players to replace Manuel Pellegrini should the club sack their coach. (Daily Mail)
Southampton want £20m for striker Jay Rodriguez. The 25-year-old, who is still recovering after he ruptured his right knee ligament against Manchester City a year ago, is a target for City and Tottenham. (Daily Star)
Yaya Toure's agent Dimitri Seluk will hold talks with Manchester City after claiming several clubs are interested in signing the 31-year-old Ivory Coast international midfielder. (Sky Sports)
Southampton are hoping to beat Newcastle to Feyenoord midfielder and captain Jordy Clasie, the 23-year-old Netherlands international. (Daily Mirror)
FA chairman Greg Dyke has revealed that Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 21, has informed the FA he wants to play for his country in the European Under-21 Championships this summer. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool are reportedly free to complete a transfer deal for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan, 26, with the Italian side unable to afford a permanent move for the Belgium international they co-own with Cagliari. (Metro)
Thursday's Daily Mail back page
Fifa's head of security during the controversial race to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has called for an investigation into claims Mohamed bin Hammam made a vote-trading pact with Spain's Angel Maria Villar Llona to aid Qatar's 2022 bid. (Guardian)
Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna, 32, says he has no plans to leave the club in the close season. (Manchester Evening News)
Andy Carroll has claimed the West Ham squad want manager Sam Allardyce to stay next season and spearhead a challenge for European football. (London Evening Standard)
Everton winger Steven Pienaar, 33, has admitted he considered retiring during his injury problems this season but was persuaded to stay on because of the team spirit in the dressing room. (Liverpool Echo)
Stoke have vowed to support Peter Odemwingie, who will be 34 in July and has not played since rupturing a cruciate knee ligament last August. (Stoke Sentinel)
Swansea boss Garry Monk believes that Bafetimbi Gomis, 29, can become one of Swansea City's great strikers (South Wales Evening Post)
Swansea's Jazz Richards, currently on-loan at Fulham, has pledged £1,000 to help pay for a headstone for Swansea soldier Josh Madd**k, who was found dead last month aged 22. (South Wales Evening Post)
Manchester United dominate in unlikely areas such as Central Devon and North Norfolk in a Twitter map of football fans, but cannot lay claim to a single London borough, with the capital dominated by Ars*nal supporters, with pockets of Chelsea and Liverpool fans. (Independent)
Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney, watching Real Madrid's victory over Atletico Madrid, tweets some praise for a match official. "The referee in the Madrid game has been excellent."
Rooney also sends his congratulations to team-mate Javier Hernandez, on loan at Real Madrid, who scored the winning goal. Another United player, Michael Carrick, tweets: "Not surprised...@CH14_ So pleased for you mate."
Jack Wilshere puts his feet up to watch the Champions League action. No grainy black and white portable for the modern day footballer. "Can't beat a champions league night," he tweets.
Sampdoria president Massimo Ferro says Rafa Benitez would need to 'see a dietician' before he would appoint him. (London Evening Standard)
An Ars*nal fan has demanded a poster of former skipper Cesc Fabregas at the Emirates is taken down before the Spaniard plays at the stadium for Chelsea this weekend. (Metro)
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Paris St-Germain are prepared to pay £45m for Manchester United's Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, who cost £59.7m when he moved from Real Madrid last summer. (Mirror)
The back page of Thursday's Mirror newspaper
Tottenham are trying to sign Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 25. The Saints want £20m and Spurs may offer midfielders Andros Townsend, 23, or Benjamin Stambouli, 24, as part of a deal for the France international. (London Evening Standard)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has revealed that owner Roman Abramovich will have the final say on 37-year-old striker Didier Drogba's Stamford Bridge future. (Express)
Newcastle United want to sign England Under-21 striker Patrick Bamford in the summer. The 21-year-old has scored 19 goals during a successful spell at Middlesbrough on loan from Chelsea. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Manchester United will try to sign Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 28, if 24-year-old David De Gea joins Real Madrid in the summer. (Mirror)
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton says Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is under "enormous pressure" and questioned whether the club are still progressing with the 42-year-old in charge. (Talksport)
Manchester City defender Gael Clichy, 29, says the club's season "has not been good enough" and they need to follow Chelsea's example of winning games when not at their best. (Manchester Evening News)
Forward Theo Walcott, 26, has claimed that Ars*nal have been the "best team in Europe in 2015". (London Evening Standard)
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says his side will not change their passing, attacking philosophy in the Premier League next season. The Cherries are already all but promoted to the top flight for the first time in their history. (Bournemouth Echo)
Daily Mail back page
Ten of the sides currently in the Premier League want to sign Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, 23. (Mirror)
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis wants manager Rafael Benitez to stay with the club and not return to the Premier League when his contract runs out in the summer. (Sun - subscription required)
Torino say they may sell 25-year-old defender Matteo Darmian, if they "receive a crazy offer". Ars*nal and Manchester United are among those linked with a move for the Italy international. (Daily Star)
Bolton striker Emile Heskey, 37, is set to sign a new deal at the club as the Championship side target promotion to the Premier League next season. (Talksport)
Chelsea captain John Terry says midfielder Eden Hazard, 24, the PFA Player of the Year, is "up there with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo". (Express)
Blackpool are accused of 'stamping' on the memories of their club legends after a statue remembering the club's greatest striker, Stan Mortensen, disappeared without explanation. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all trying to sign Luton midfielder Charlie Patino, who is only 11 years old. (Daily Mail)
The 20 teams in the Premier League in 2013-14 have made a collective profit of £198m. (Guardian)
Louis van Gaal's Manchester United side have suffered more injuries than any other team in the Premier League this season. (Telegraph)
Stoke's injured forward Bojan Krkic discusses his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in January that ended his season. He writes on Twitter: "It's improving a lot every day. Working hard to start next season at 100%."
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand tells his Twitter followers the game plan needed to beat Chelsea. He says: "If you can get any of the Chelsea centre-backs and or (Nemanja) Matic out of the centre and down the sides you will get chances. The trick is actually making that happen. The discipline Jose puts in his teams is the difference - added to that the odd touch of stardust (Hazard/Cristiano/Sneijder/Lampard)."
Southampton and England striker Jay Rodriguez, 25, who has missed the whole season because of a serious knee injury he suffered in April 2014, posts a picture on Twitter of him in training. He writes: "I'm back! Thanks for all of the support on Twitter. #muchlove."
The junior club where England forward Jermain Defoe, 32, began his career believe they, under Fifa regulations, are entitled to "tens of thousands of pounds" from Defoe's transfers throughout his career. (The Times, subscription required)
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj has formed an unlikely friendship with snooker player Shaun Murphy after watching the 'Magician' beat Anthony McGill at the Crucible. (Daily Star)
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Manchester City will bid in excess of £50m in order to sign Juventus' France midfielder Paul Pogba, 22. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid all remain in the race for Pogba, who is understood to have rejected an initial contract offer from Paris St-Germain. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid's English assistant manager Paul Clement has been shortlisted for the manager's job at Newcastle United. (Telegraph)
Manchester United may extend 29-year-old Colombia striker Radamel Falcao's loan deal until January 2016. (Mirror)
Chelsea are hopeful Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, 22, will reject a new contract at the Serie A club and join them in a £22m deal this summer. (London Evening Standard)
Meanwhile, Inter and Roma will rival Ars*nal for the signature of Chelsea's 32-year-old goalkeeper Petr Cech, who is out of contract at the end of this season. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United winger Nani, 28, says he does not want to play for Sporting Lisbon next year after spending the season on loan at the Portuguese club. (Sun - subscription required)
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 27, would only leave for a top four Premier League club if he was guaranteed a regular starting place, according to Potters team-mate Charlie Adam, 29. (Talksport)
The future of Palermo's 21-year-old Argentine striker Paulo Dybala, a reported target for Chelsea, will be decided in the next two weeks, according to the Italian club's president . (Guardian)
Manchester City's 26-year-old Argentina forward Sergio Aguero will undergo a specially designed pre-season training programme to avoid further hamstring injuries next year. (Manchester Evening News)
QPR midfielder Joey Barton, 32, seemed to enjoy Lionel Messi's second goal for Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final first-leg win over Bayern Munich. "Can't believe some people actually think Cristiano is better," he wrote on Twitter. "The man is playing a different game from everyone else. That's two World Cup winners he's just sent for the papers."
Barton's team-mate Charlie Austin agreed, adding: "Surely there is a word other than professional footballer for Messi because he is on a different planet to the rest of us!"
Stoke City defender Robert Huth tweeted: "Don't think there can be anything worse in football than running backwards, one-on-one with Messi."
Earlier, Paris St-Germain's 33-year-old striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic enjoyed a relaxing day away from Europe's most prestigious club competition, writing of his nap in the sun on Instagram: "Loading with vitamin D and Z."
Barcelona right-back Dani Alves, 31, arrived for his side's Champions League semi-final first leg in a dazzling outfit combining a flashy red blazer with long shorts and loafers. (Metro)
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Manuel Pellegrini, 61, is likely to remain as Manchester City's manager next season following an end-of-season review by the deposed Premier League champions' hierarchy. (Guardian)
QPR top scorer Charlie Austin, 25, will not be sold cheaply following the west London club's relegation, says director of football Les Ferdinand. (London Evening Standard)
The back page of Thursday's Guardian
QPR have terminated the loan of West Ham forward Mauro Zarate after the 28-year-old walked out of Anfield when he was not selected against Liverpool. (Sun - subscription required)
Wolfsburg's ex-Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, 23, is moving closer to a Premier League return, with Manchester City considering a £35m move. (Mirror)
Belgium international De Bruyne - also a reported transfer target for Manchester United and Ars*nal - says he made the right decision to leave Chelsea in January 2014. (Eurosport)
Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard, 36, will earn an annual salary of £3.8m when he joins new MLS franchise New York City this summer. (Sports Illustrated)
Swansea have made agreeing a new long-term contract with manager Garry Monk their top priority for this summer. (Wales Online)
Jordon Ibe has agreed a five-year contract with Liverpool, with the 19-year-old winger expected to sign the new deal next week. (Telegraph)
Firefighters were called to the home of Manchester United defender Chris Smalling on Tuesday after the 25-year-old's hot tub caught fire. (Guardian)
Besiktas coach, and former West Ham defender, Slaven Bilic is ready to hold talks about replacing Hammers manager Sam Allardyce. (Star)
Newcastle midfielder Sylvain Marveaux, 29, was caught on camera claiming he was "blacklisted" at St James' Park before returning to the club from a loan spell at Guingamp. (Express)
New Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, 21, wants to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News)
Chelsea have offered a new five-year contract to England Under-21 striker Patrick Bamford. The 21-year-old is on loan at Middlesbrough and reportedly attracting interest from Everton, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. (Times - subscription required)
Portugal winger Nani, 28, is set to return to Manchester United this summer after a season-long loan at Sporting Lisbon - potentially costing the Red Devils another £17m to cover his wages. (Telegraph)
Ars*nal's England striker Danny Welbeck, 24, is set to return from injury for Sunday's Premier League trip to former club Manchester United. (Mail)
Former Southampton and Reading manager Nigel Adkins has dismissed reports linking him with Championship side Leeds United, where head coach Neil Redfearn's future remains insecure. (Mirror)
Former Newcastle and England striker Alan Shearer joined Twitter on Wednesday - and arrived in style with a warning for any potential 'trolls'.
The 'goalkeepers' union' was out in force as several Premier League stoppers, including Leicester's Kasper Schmeichel, praised Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon, 37, for reaching the Champions League final.
And, after Juve drew 1-1 at Real Madrid, Buffon tweeted his thanks to Chelsea keeper Petr Cech for posting that he hoped "the maestro" would win the Champions League.
With Eurovision 2015 taking place later this month, Ars*nal's players got into the spirit by dressing in the traditional outfits of their respective countries. (Metro)
Aston Villa chief executive Tom Fox will camp out on the Villa Park pitch for charity on Thursday. (Birmingham Mail)
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Manchester United have approached Liverpool over 20-year-old forward Raheem Sterling, but the Anfield club instantly rejected their inquiry. (Telegraph)
Thursday's Daily Mirror back page
United asked Liverpool for an asking price for Sterling, but were told further communication would not be welcomed. (Times - subscription required)
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 25, is set to stay at the Spanish club, bringing an end to United's hope of a swap deal including goalkeeper David De Gea, 24. (Mirror)
After meeting with the club's directors Bale was told he remains part of the Real's long-term plans. (Sun - subscription required)
England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate made a last-minute U-turn and left Manchester United defender Luke Shaw, 19, out of his squad for this summer's European Championship. (Guardian)
England manager Roy Hodgson has held talks with United boss Louis van Gaal about Shaw's difficult season at Old Trafford. (Mail)
Tottenham forward Emmanuel Adebayor, 31, has launched a another attack on his family in a series of posts on Facebook, including a claim that his brother held a knife to his throat in an attempt to gain money. (Telegraph)
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino says he wants to keep 23-year-old forward Erik Lamela but would like to let several other players go, including striker Roberto Soldado, 29. (Mirror)
Thursday's Daily Express back page
Manchester City and Chelsea are considering making a bid for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song this summer. The 27-year-old has been on loan with West Ham this season. (Mail)
City are also preparing an approach for West Brom's 21-year-old forward Saido Berahino. (Daily Star)
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola will assess his chances of taking over at Manchester United before making a decision about Manchester City. The Spaniard is the number one choice to take over at the Etihad if Manuel Pellegrini leaves. (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool will announce winger Jordan Ibe, 19, has signed a new five-year contract at the club worth £35,000 a week. (Sun - subscription required)
Steve McClaren's position as Derby manager is in doubt, with the former England boss to meet with the club's chief executive Sam Rush on Thursday. (Mail)
Newcastle manager John Carver says he is only sleeping four hours a night due to the pressure of keeping the club in the Premier League. (Guardian)
Phil Neville enjoyed his day golfing with fellow former Manchester United player Paul Scholes, world number one Rory McIlroy and One Direction singer Niall Horan. "Great day at the BMW pro am with these guys!" he posted on Instagram.
The foursome were competing in the PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am at Wentworth
Karim Benzema was clearly in a philosophical mood on Wednesday. The Real Madrid forward posted a photo of himself pointing to an old passport photo with this quote from French writer Anatole France: "Without lies, truth would perish from boredom and despair." Quite.
Tottenham's 21-year-old forward Harry Kane celebrated his call-up to the England Under 21 squad, tweeting: "It's always an honour to represent my country! Looking forward to the U21 Euros! It will be a great experience for our team!"
Everton's 21-year-old left-back Luke Garbutt was also called up to Gareth Southgate's squad and tweeted: "Delighted to be named in the squad for the European Championship. Can't wait to get started!"
Do you know where Steve Finnan is? Organisers of an event celebrating the 10th anniversary of Liverpool's 2005 Champions League win in Istanbul have issued a plea after failing to track the former Reds right-back down. (Liverpool Echo)
German police are investigating a tackle made on Borussia Dortmund's 25-year-old forward Marco Reus after deciding it constituted 'grievous bodily harm'. (Metro)
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Rafael Benitez, who is favourite to take over as Real Madrid manager, wants to take advantage of Raheem Sterling's contract stand-off with Liverpool and intends to make the 20-year-old England forward one of his first transfer targets. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City are leading the race to sign ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, from Juventus for £45m. (the Sun - subscription required)
Tottenham are ready to bid £12m for Burnley striker Danny Ings before the 22-year-old's contract at Turf Moor expires. (Sky Sports)
Real Madrid's interest in Raheem Sterling features on the back page of Thursday's Daily Mirror
But England Under-21 international Ings has apparently already told Spurs he wants to join Liverpool this summer. (London Evening Standard)
Liverpool remain determined to cut their losses on Mario Balotelli, 24, in the summer despite claims from the Italy striker's agent he will definitely stay at Anfield. (Guardian)
Former AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti would jump at the chance to manager Liverpool. (the Sun - subscription required)
Manchester United will demand Bayern Munich or Paris St-Germain pay most of the £59.7m they spent on Argentina winger Angel Di Maria if they are to take the 27-year-old from Old Trafford . (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, has been urged to sign for Real Madrid by the Spanish club's 34-year-old first-choice keeper Iker Casillas. (Daily Star)
Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini is set to make a personal call to Manchester City's Yaya Toure to assess what the 32-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder's plans are after a move to Italy stalled this week. (Daily Mail)
But during the club's post-season tour of North America, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has reiterated Toure is going nowhere. (Daily Express)
Palermo striker Paulo Dybala, 21, has been linked with Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United but is expected to undergo a medical at Juventus ahead of completing a move to the Italian champions. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland may make a move for Real Sociedad boss David Moyes to take over as their new manager, although Real Madrid assistant coach Paul Clement is also an option. (Daily Star)
Derby County want to sign Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 31, and Hull's Thomas Ince, 23, on permanent deals following their loan spells with the Rams. (Derby Evening Telegraph)
Fifa president Sepp Blatter is on most of the back pages, including Thursday's Daily Express
Excelsior Rotterdam boss Marinus Dijkhuizen, 43, is set to be appointed as Brentford's new head coach. (Sky Sports)
West Ham United face another blow in their bid to find a big-name replacement for Sam Allardyce with Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa in talks with the Ligue 1 club over a new two‑year contract. (Daily Telegraph)
The Hammers will take their time making an appointment with the new manager set to be given £25m to spend on new players. (Daily Star)
Watford are in prime position to sign 28-year-old Cagliari midfielder Daniele Dessena ahead of Serie A clubs Palermo and Atalanta. (Talksport)
Former Watford manager Slavisa Jokanovic was offered a pay rise of just £1,000-a-week after guiding the Hornets into the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)
Burnley are expected to name former Liverpool chief scout Frank McParland as their new director of football. (Burnley Express)
Everton will allow promising young defenders Tyias Browning, 21, and Brendan Galloway, 19, to join Championship clubs on loan next season, with Cardiff and Bolton among their potential suitors. (Liverpool Echo)
QPR may bid £2.5m for 33-year-old Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert should top scorer Charlie Austin, 25, express a desire to leave Loftus Road. (London Evening Standard)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero dropped in on the set of Will Smith's latest film Suicide Squad during the club's post-season visit to Toronto. Aguero even wore a top with the American actor's face on it and posted a picture on Twitter with the message: "With Will Smith. Thanks for being so cool, pal. Nice talking to you!'
Sergio Aguero finished as the top goalscorer in the Premier League
AFC Wimbledon forward Adebayo Akinfenwa could not hide his delight at bumping into former Brazil striker Ronaldo while on holiday in Las Vegas. Akinfenwa, who goes by the nickname 'The Beast' posted on Instagram: "I was a bit gassed meeting him. The Real Ronaldo and to me one of the best strikers to have graced the game."
Everton defender Phil Jagielka has flown out to Spain for a game of golf with Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale. Jagielka posted a picture on Instagram of the pair in Marbella, adding: "Great day on the course, managed to seal the win on the last."
Joey Barton reflected on his time at QPR after the club announced he would be released when his contract expires next month. "I was devastated we went down but can hold my head high knowing I gave 100% every time I pulled on the blue and white hoops," he tweeted.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane's appears to have enjoyed the first leg of the club's post-season tour of Malaysia and is looking forward to the second part in Australia. The England international posted a picture on Instgram of himself, Ryan Mason and DeAndre Yedlin on a flight with the message: "Had a great time in Malaysia with all the fans! Sydney here we come!"
The ghostwriter of Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's autobiography has revealed none of the quotes in the book actually came from the Paris St-Germain striker himself. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham's coaching staff showed on their post-season tour of Malaysia they are just as skilful as the club's players. Manager Mauricio Pochettino made the crossbar challenge look easy while goalkeeping coach Tony Jimenez pulled off one Rene Higuita's famous 'scorpion' kicks. (Tribal Football)
A 'psychic' penguin from the National Sea Life centre in Birmingham has predicted that Aston Villa will beat Ars*nal in the FA Cup final at Wembley. (Independent)
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Ars*nal are confident manager Arsene Wenger, 66, would turn down any offer from the Football Association, who have the Frenchman near the top of their list to replace Roy Hodgson as England boss. (Sun)
But Wenger is thought to be willing to sit down with the FA to discuss the England job, if they wait a year. (The Times)
Wenger's fellow Frenchman Laurent Blanc, 50, who left Paris St-Germain this week, is also in the frame for the England job. (Mirror)
Former Brazil and Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari, 67, also wants to be considered for the England job he turned down a decade ago. (Daily Mail)
David Bernstein, one of the men who appointed Roy Hodgson as England manager, insists he has no regrets over the decision and made the case for Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce, 61, to succeed him. (Daily Telegraph)
Allardyce and Hull boss Steve Bruce, 55, are both thought to want the England job immediately. (The Sun)
Ryan Giggs, 42, has rejected the offer of a reduced coaching role under new manager Jose Mourinho and is set to leave Manchester United after 29 years. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea are open to offers of £60m for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 24, who is understood to have an uneasy working relationship with French goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon, who could be set to leave the club. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City want to swap Wilfried Bony, 27, for John Stones, 22, and are hopeful of a deal if Everton decide to sell Romelu Lukaku, 23. (The Sun)
Chelsea will abandon their plan to re-sign Lukaku after closing in on his Belgium team-mate and Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi, 22, for £33.2m. (Daily Star)
Tottenham and Leicester are among several Premier League clubs interested in signing Iceland defender Ragnar Sigurdsson, 30, from Russian club FC Krasnodar. (Guardian)
David Bernstein, one of the men who appointed Roy Hodgson as England manager, insists he has no regrets over the decision and made the case for Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce, 61, to succeed him. (Daily Telegraph)
Allardyce and Hull boss Steve Bruce, 55, are both thought to want the England job immediately. (The Sun)
Ryan Giggs, 42, has rejected the offer of a reduced coaching role under new manager Jose Mourinho and is set to leave Manchester United after 29 years. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea are open to offers of £60m for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 24, who is understood to have an uneasy working relationship with French goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon, who could be set to leave the club. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City want to swap Wilfried Bony, 27, for John Stones, 22, and are hopeful of a deal if Everton decide to sell Romelu Lukaku, 23. (The Sun)
Chelsea will abandon their plan to re-sign Lukaku after closing in on his Belgium team-mate and Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi, 22, for £33.2m. (Daily Star)
Tottenham and Leicester are among several Premier League clubs interested in signing Iceland defender Ragnar Sigurdsson, 30, from Russian club FC Krasnodar. (Guardian)
Liverpool have told Crystal Palace they will have to pay £30m for Belgian striker Christian Benteke, 25. (Daily Telegraph)
Real Madrid could make a £75m move for Chelsea's Belgium star Eden Hazard, 25, by offering Spain striker Alvaro Morata, 23, plus £40m. (Mirror)
Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty, 28, has confirmed that he expects to leave Championship side Norwich City this summer. (Belfast Telegraph)
Wolves have denied Spanish media reports of a possible Chinese takeover that could see former Porto manager Julen Lopetegui replace Kenny Jackett as head coach. (Express & Star)
Serbian defender Neven Subotic, 27, who is being monitored by Sunderland, Liverpool and Stoke, could stay in the Bundesliga despite leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer. (Sunderland Echo)
West Brom have contacted Atletico Madrid about the availability of Spanish striker Borja Baston, 23, who is rated at around £18m. (Daily Mail)
Napoli could sign Monaco's Colombian striker Radamel Falcao, 30, after Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 28, revealed he want to leave the club. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Norwich have made an approach to sign Scotland striker Steven Fletcher, 29, when his Sunderland contract expires next week. (Daily Mail)
Slovakia defender Martin Skrtel, 31, is likely to complete his move from Liverpool to Fenerbahce this week. (AMK Spor via Liverpool Echo)
Japan international Takuma Asano, 21, says he has been approached by Ars*nal over a move to the Emirates. (Express)
Dutch striker Robin van Persie, 32, could be sold by Fenerbahce this summer - just a year after joining them from Manchester United. (Manchester Evening News)
Newcastle are closing in on the double signing of Crystal Palace's English striker Dwight Gayle, 25, and Bournemouth's Scottish winger Matt Ritchie, 26. But the England winger Andros Townsend, 24, will leave St James' Park with Palace set to trigger the player's £13m release clause. (Daily Star)
A JustGiving page has been set up by the brother-in-law of Wales manager Chris Coleman to help pay for former striker Dean Saunders' parking fine, which is said to be rising by £100 a day. Saunders is in France working as a BBC pundit at Euro 2016, but says he left his car in the Birmingham Airport's short-stay car park, assuming his nation would be knocked out in the group stage. (Daily Post)
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Manchester United are set to offer Juventus £100m to buy back midfielder Paul Pogba, 23. (Daily Mirror)
Everton defender John Stones, 22, has told the club he wants to join Manchester City. The Toffees want £50m for the England international. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City are also considering a £51m bid for Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29. (The Guardian)
The Football Association is seeking talks with Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger, 66, to see if he is interested in becoming England manager. (Telegraph)
Manchester United are set to offer Juventus £100m to buy back midfielder Paul Pogba, 23. (Daily Mirror)
Everton defender John Stones, 22, has told the club he wants to join Manchester City. The Toffees want £50m for the England international. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City are also considering a £51m bid for Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29. (The Guardian)
The Football Association is seeking talks with Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger, 66, to see if he is interested in becoming England manager. (Telegraph)
Wolves are interested in former Manchester United forward Nick Powell, 22.(Express and Star)
Leeds United are interested in former Everton midfielder Leon Osman, 35. He is a free agent after being released by the Toffees this summer. (The Express)
West Ham are set to sign Besiktas winger Gokhan Tore, 25, on a season-long loan deal. (Evening Standard)
Sunderland midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini, 31, is hopeful of being reunited with former Italy boss Antonio Conte at Chelsea. He spent last season on loan at Bologna.(The Express)
Birmingham City are considering a move for out-of-contract full-back Kieran Richardson, 31, who was released by Aston Villa earlier this summer. (Birmingham Mail)
Juventus are ready to make Chelsea a £17m offer for midfielder Nemanja Matic, 27. (Daily Mirror)
The Turin club are also targeting a permanent move for 28-year-old Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado, having had the Colombian on loan last season. (Gazzetta World - English)
Middlesbrough are considering a move for Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie, 32.(Daily Mail)
Newcastle have told Tottenham they must pay £25m if they wish to sign forward Georginio Wijnaldum, 26.(Daily Mirror)
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says the club were priced out of a move for Boca Juniors forward Carlos Tevez, 32. They offered him £150,000 a week but the Argentine asked for £250,000 a week to return to his first English side next season. (Daily Mail)
The Hammers are looking to hijack Crystal Palace's move for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke, 25.(The Sun)
Another Liverpool player potentially on the move is winger Jordon Ibe, 20, after Bournemouth submitted a £15m bid. (The Sun)
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Manchester City have made a £53m bid for 22-year-old Everton and England centre-back John Stones. (Sun)
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, who is a £100m target for Manchester United, is a "waste of money", according to France World Cup and European Championship winner Emmanuel Petit. (Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has given up hope of signing France international Pogba but will keep hold of 23-year-old Spain striker Alvaro Morata. (Independent)
Sunderland are considering appointing former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes if Sam Allardyce takes the England job. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is chasing Wolfsburg midfielder Julian Draxler, 22, in a £55m move. (Daily Mirror)
The Gunners are ready to make a £42m offer for 25-year-old France and Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette. (Daily Express)
Leicester City have offered midfielder N'Golo Kante, 25, a new £100,000-a-week contract, but he is keen to move to Chelsea. (Daily Mail)
But Chelsea have had a £29.2m offer accepted for the dynamic French midfielder. (Daily Star,via Le Parisien)
England defender Luke Shaw, 21, is set to make his first appearance in 10 months in pre-season, after breaking his leg against PSV Eindhoven last September. (Guardian)
West Brom are ready to offer £17m for Juventus defender Mario Lemina, 22. (Sun)
New Blackburn manager Owen Coyle is determined to lose only one of in-demand central defensive pair Grant Hanley, 24, and Shane Duffy, 24. (Daily Express)
Tottenham are considering a move for Barcelona winger Cristian Tello, 24, after he rejected a move to Liverpool. (Daily Express)
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is also in Sunderland's sights after Allardyce had talks with the FA this week. (Daily Mail)
Turkish club Besiktas are planning a £25m bid for 30-year-old Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany. (Fanatik - in Turkish)
Ars*nal's Chuba Akpom, 20, is set to be their only fit striker for the start of the Premier League season. (Independent)
Turkey midfielder Arda Turan, 29, is keen to stay at Barcelona despite interest from the Premier League, according to his agent. (Guardian)
Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City are targeting 25-year-old West Brom winger Callum McManaman. (Yorkshire Post)
Inter Milan captain and striker Mauro Icardi, 23, is being scouted by Tottenham and Ars*nal, says his wife and agent. (Evening Standard)
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen, 30, is a target for former club Ars*nal, while West Ham are also interested. (Daily Star)
Turkish club Besiktas want 30-year-old Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov. (Manchester Evening News)
New Watford manager Walter Mazzarri has ordered his players to stay together in a hotel during pre-season training to "bond". (Guardian)
Everton hope to beat Chelsea to the signing of 25-year-old Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
Bordeaux defender Lamine Sane, 29, could be on the verge of a move to Hull City. (Hull Daily Mail)
Peterborough United chairman Barry Fry, 71, has called Premier League clubs "pathetic" for turning down the chance to enter their academy teams into the Football League Trophy. (Peterborough Telegraph)
Albania coach Gianni de Biasi wants to replace Roy Hodgson as England manager. His side beat eventual Euro 2016 winners Portugal in the qualifiers.(Sun)
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Sam Allardyce will earn a basic salary of £2.5m a year when he is expected to be confirmed as England manager on Thursday, but incentives mean he could receive more than the £3.5m per year his predecessor Roy Hodgson was paid. (Daily Mirror)
Allardyce was the Football Association's second choice, after Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger turned down the job, but Under-21 boss Gareth Southgate is unlikely to accept a role as Allardyce's number two. (Daily Telegraph)
Former Manchester United and Everton boss David Moyes will succeed Allardyce at Sunderland. (Sun)
Sunderland, who are seeking their seventh managerial appointment in five years, are in "advanced" talks with Scotsman Moyes, 53, who was sacked by Real Sociedad in November. (Guardian)
Juventus have accepted Paul Pogba's request to rejoin Manchester United, and the clubs have agreed a world record £100m fee for the 23-year-old midfielder. (L'Equipe - in French)
Meanwhile, United have agreed personal terms with the France international, who will sign a five-year contract worth £220,000 a week after tax. (Daily Mail)
The Red Devils will pay £18.4m to Pogba's agent Mino Raiola to complete the deal. (Guardian)
Manchester United are also expected to sign Brentford winger Joshua Bohui, 17, who will sign a three-year contract. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester City are close to completing the £42m signing of Schalke forward Leroy Sane, 20, who will sign a four-year £100,000-a-week deal. (Sun)
City boss Pep Guardiola wants to sign Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos, 26, who he managed at Bayern Munich, and has tabled a £50m bid.(Daily Mirror)
Chelsea have turned down a £14.25m bid from Borussia Monchengladbach for defender Andreas Christensen, 20, who is in the middle of a two-year loan spell at the German club. (Daily Mail)
Meanwhile, Chelsea believe they have won the battle to keep Diego Costa despite Atletico Madrid's attempts to sign the 27-year-old Spain striker, and could move for Benfica's Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 22. (Daily Star)
Blues boss Antonio Conte has refused to rule out a third move for Alvaro Morata, 23, after a £62.7m bid for the striker was rejected by Real Madrid - although Chelsea are now considering a swoop for their former forward Romelu Lukaku, also 23, now at Everton. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle have had a £5.5m bid accepted for Blackburn centre-back Grant Hanley, 24.(Chronicle)
Meanwhile, Newcastle midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 25, is closing in on a £25m move to Liverpool. (Sunderland Echo)
And Ars*nal have entered the race to sign fellow Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 26. (Talksport)
Swansea have offered in excess of £10m for Tottenham midfielder Nacer Chadli, 26.(Times - subscription required)
However, Spurs value the Belgian at £15m, which would be a club record for the Swans and more than double what Tottenham paid FC Twente for the winger three years ago.(Daily Mirror)
West Brom will make an improved £10m offer for Leicester full-back Jeffrey Schlupp, 23, after having an initial £9m bid rejected.(Birmingham Mail)
Meanwhile, the Baggies are yet to accept Stoke's £20m bid for striker Saido Berahino, and want to sign a forward before selling the 22-year-old.(Sky Sports)
Liverpool full-back Cameron Brannagan's move to Wigan could collapse because the Championship side cannot guarantee the 20-year-old will play in 75% of games during his loan spell - a clause the Reds insist on with their loanees. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Roma and Real Madrid full-back Cicinho, 36, says Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri won the Premier League by "pure luck" - and failed to remember Leicester's name in an interview. (Goal.com)
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France midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, is set to complete his move to Manchester United for a world record £112m, with a Juventus source saying the deal is done. (Sun)
Or, United have offered £100m for Pogba and hope to finalise the deal within the next 48 hours. (Guardian)
Real Madrid have also been linked with Pogba - and coach Zinedine Zidane reckons "everybody" is interested in his compatriot, adding "anything can happen" before the transfer deadline. (Sky Sports)
Alternatively, the Champions League winners accept that they cannot compete for Pogba and are ready to turn their attention to signing Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko with the Magpies wanting £30m for the 26-year-old. (Daily Telegraph)
Everton defender John Stones, 22, is set to join Manchester City for £50m - and the deal could be finalised this week. (Daily Mail)
If City fail to tie up a deal for Stones, manager Pep Guardiola has Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci, 29, as a back-up option. (Daily Mirror)
Everton are already preparing for life without Stones and have earmarked Sunderland's Lamine Kone, 27, as a possible £14m replacement for their defence. (Sun)
Ars*nal have spoken to the agent of Valencia's German defender Shkodran Mustafi, 24. (Emanuele Giulianelli on Twitter)
Manchester City centre-back Eliaquim Mangala, 25, could replace Mustafi at Valencia - if City sign Stones. (Sun)
Chelsea have bid £38m for Napoli's 25-year-old Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly. (Sky Italy)
Stoke remain interested in West Brom's 22-year-old striker Saido Berahino. (Talksport)
Liverpool could be beaten to the £20m signing of 22-year-old Benfica midfielder Anderson Talisca - by Championship side Wolves. (A Bola - in Portuguese)
Southampton are interested in signing Barcelona striker Cristian Tello, 24, for around £10m and Malaga midfielder Recio, 24 for £5m, (Sun)
Barcelona want 23-year-old Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez to serve as back-up to Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez. (IBTimes)
Former Real Madrid and Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart, 33, has contacted fellow Dutchman Jaap Stam about a move to Reading. (Get Reading)
Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa, 30, has told manager Claudio Ranieri he wants to leave the Premier League champions to join Swansea in a £10m deal. (Sun)
Swansea also want to sign Sevilla and Spain striker Fernando Llorente, 31, on loan. (IUSport - in Spanish)
However, the former Juventus player could be close to a move to Real Sociedad. (ESPN)
Leicester midfielder Andy King, 27, will sign a new contract to stay at the club until 2020. (ESPN)
New Sunderland manager David Moyes has turned down the chance to sign Aston Villa defender Micah Richards, 28, for £5m. (Northern Echo)
Brighton have made a £3.5m offer for Blackburn defender Shane Duffy, 24. (Daily Mirror)
Rooney is officially the fastest player at Manchester United - in a go kart. The England striker beat Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata and Anthony Martial in a race around the Old Trafford car park. (Manchester Evening News)
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Manchester United fans wasted no time in correcting winger Jesse Lingard for tweeting congratulations to Wayne Rooney for "celebrating 10 years with Man Utd" at his testimonial when it is, in fact, 12 years since he joined from Everton. (Metro)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has been told that he can have whatever transfer funds it takes to secure his main targets - Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 25, and Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi, 24. (Times - subscription required)
Manchester City are set for their fifth big-money signing of the summer after agreeing terms with Colombian side Atletico Nacional for the £15m signing of 19-year-old striker Marlos Moreno. (Daily Star)
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has turned down the chance to join Sven-Goran Eriksson's Shanghai SIPG. The Argentina defender, 26, has been made available for £10m. (Daily Record)
Tottenham are interested in £10m-rated Braga midfielder Rafa Silva, 23. (Daily Mirror)
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins admits frustrations with the transfer market but says the club "fully expect to make one or two additions in the next few days." (South Wales Evening Post)
The Swans have agreed a £5m fee for Sevilla striker Fernando Llorente and are in contract talks with the 31-year-old. (Daily Star)
Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez has suggested he will "move on" from Brighton's Anthony Knockaert, 24, after being rebuffed in a move for the French winger. (Argus)
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic says the club were looking for a new left-back even before Aaron Cresswell was ruled out for four months with a knee injury. Sweden Under-21 international Ludwig Augustinsson, 22, who plays for Copenhagen, and ex-Newcastle defender Davide Santon, 25, - now out of favour at Inter Milan - are possible targets. (Romford Recorder)
Stoke are close to signing 19-year-old AFC Wimbledon defender Ryan Sweeney after reportedly agreeing a fee of £250,000 for the Republic of Ireland Under-18 international. (Stoke Sentinel)
Burnley striker Sam Vokes, 26, has urged his international boss Chris Coleman to reject a move to Hull and stay with Wales - who have refused the Tigers permission to speak for him. (Lancashire Telegraph)
QPR have been given approval by London Mayor Sadiq Khan to build 605 new homes adjacent to the site where their proposed new ground will stand at Old Oak, north of Wormwood Scrubs. (GetWestLondon)
Champions League group games could be staged in the Far East, United States and Africa as Italian and Spanish clubs want to increase their fanbase in expanding markets.(Daily Mail)
Ars*nal are likely to have to pay more than £50m for Wolfburg's Germany international winger Julian Draxler, 22. (Daily Star)
However, Wolfsburg have released a statement claiming that they will not sell Draxler this summer. (Metro)
New Sunderland manager David Moyes is set to battle his old club Everton for striker Christian Benteke, 25, with Liverpool setting his asking price at £30m. (Daily Mirror)
Belgium forward Benteke is prepared to leave Liverpool on loan in order to kick-start his stalled career. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland also face competition from AC Milan and AS Monaco for Benfica winger Eduardo Salvio, 26. (Newcastle Chronicle)
The success of West Ham's £26m move for AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca, 29, may depend on whether the Hammers qualify for the Europa League. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham have opened talks with Aston Villa over a £8m move for striker Jordan Ayew, in the hope that buying the 24-year-old will help their pursuit of older brother Andre from Swansea. (Sun)
New boss Antonio Conte has dropped his biggest hint yet that Chelsea are on the verge of a club record deal for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, and says fellow striker Diego Costa, 27, will remain at Stamford Bridge. (London Evening Standard)
Manchester City are likely to meet Everton's £50m asking price for 22-year-old defender John Stones. (Times - subscription required)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will look to address their left-back problems by launching a £20m bid for Koln's Germany
Manchester United have completed a world record £108.9m move for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, with £25m of the fee going to the French international's agent Mino Raiola. (Daily Record)
United boss Jose Mourinho refused to comment on their reported pursuit of Pogba but revealed: "The reality is we are going to sign one more player." (Talksport)
A £100m world record deal for Pogba could be confirmed before Sunday's Community Shield against Leicester at Wembley. (Daily Telegraph)
Pogba is expected in Manchester by the weekend to complete the move, which could be worth as much as £112m, earning the France international around £275
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Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 25, has accepted that he will not be leaving Premier League champions Leicester City this season. (Guardian)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has described his team's defensive problems as "very frustrating", but will not add reinforcements before Sunday's game with Liverpool, despite being without a fit senior central defender. (Talksport)
Wenger will only consider signing a superstar striker, with Bayern Munich and Poland's Robert Lewandowski, 27, and Atletico Madrid and France's Antoine Griezmann, 25, his top targets. (Sun)
The Gunners are set to be told by Lyon they must pay £60m for 25-year-old striker Alexandre Lacazette.(Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal and Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil, 27, would relish a return to his previous club, Real Madrid. (Bild, via Irish Independent)
Yannick Bolasie will complete his £25m switch from Crystal Palace to Everton in the next 24 hours. The 27-year-old DR Congo winger will earn about £90,000 a week at Goodison Park.(Daily Mirror)
Manchester United will allow Adnan Januzaj, 21, to join Sunderland on loan, but will not consider selling the Belgium forward.(Goal)
Januzaj is said to have been left "humiliated" by new United manager Jose Mourinho's decision to cut him from the club's first-team squad.(Daily Telegraph)
However, Januzaj, who has played 66 times for United's first team, would prefer a move abroad. (Independent)
Tottenham's move for Marseille and French winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou, 21, could be on the brink of collapse, because of disagreements over the structure of the £11m payment.(Guardian)
Atletico Madrid have made a £17.2m (20m) offer for Santos and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa, 19, who is reported to be a target for Leicester. (Mundo Deportivo)
Manchester City's 21-year-old Belgium defender Jason Denayer could move to Galatasaray permanently, after spending last season on loan at the Turkish club. (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has blocked Galatasaray's bid to sign 29-year-old Brazilian Lucas Leiva because he is concerned about being left short in midfield. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 24, believes England's players deserve any stick they get from fans in the new Premier League season after their Euro 2016 humiliation. (Daily Express)
Wolves have seen their £20m move for 22-year-old Benfica forward Anderson Talisca sanctioned by the Football Association, moving the most expensive deal outside of a top league closer to completion.(O Jogo -
Leeds United are close to making Bristol City's 24-year-old centre-half Luke Ayling their eighth summer signing, for £750,000.(Yorkshire Evening Post)
Napoli could offer Inter Milan £53.3m (62m) for Argentina striker Mauro Icardi, 23, as a replacement for his compatriot Gonzalo Higuain, 28, who joined Juventus for £75m last month.(Gazzetta dello Sport)
Hull City owners Assem and Ehab Allam have taken a significant step towards the sale of the Premier League club after holding advanced talks with a group of investors from China and Hong Kong.(Hull Daily Mail)
West Brom defender James Chester, 27, has been targeted by Middlesbrough and Aston Villa.(Express & Star)
Chelsea have banned half-and-half scarf sales by stall holders after trademarking the club's name on all clothing items.(Daily Mail)
Watford's Italian manager Walter Mazzarri has banned his players from smoking. (ESPN)
New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has banned his players from eating pizza, drinking fizzy drinks, and using tomato ketchup and brown sauce as part of an overhaul of the club's nutritional and fitness regime. (The Times)
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Chelsea could break their club record with a £60m bid for Napoli's Senegal international defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 25. (Daily Telegraph)
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, has told his Manchester City team-mates he will leave the club before the transfer window closes.(Daily Mirror)
Rangers midfielder Joey Barton says City's treatment of Hart is "disgusting". (Talksport)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 26, could move to Wolves or Port Vale following advice from Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.(Sun)
Jurgen Klopp could turn to Porto centre-back Bruno Martins Indi to solve his defensive woes at Liverpool. The Netherlands international, 24, is capable of playing both at the heart of defence and also left-back. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham have revived their £11m move to sign French winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, 21, from Marseille. Cameroon international Clinton N'Jie, 23, will go the other way on loan as part of the deal. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, will ignore interest from Juventus to stay and fight for his place at Stamford Bridge this season. (Evening Standard)
Hertha Berlin are considering a bid for 21-year-old Ars*nal and Germany midfielder Serge Gnabry. (Bild - in German)
West Brom are hopeful of signing 23-year-old winger Jeff Schlupp from Leicester City, despite being told he will not be leaving this summer. (Leicester Mercury)
The Baggies are set to reject Ars*nal's £16m bid for defender Jonny Evans, 28.(Sun)
Southampton manager Claude Puel says captain Jose Fonte, 32, has not been affected by being linked with a move to Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
Leeds United are set to sign 25-year-old Torino centre-back Pontus Jansson. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
Derby County and Fulham are both hoping to sign 20-year-old Manchester United striker James Wilson. (Daily Telegraph)
Benfica, Sevilla and Valencia are keen to sign Liverpool's 23-year-old midfielder Luis Alberto. (Cadena Sur, via Daily Star)
Turkish club Trabzonspor are interested in 23-year-old Tottenham defender DeAndre Yedlin. (NBC Sports)
Valencia striker Paco Alcacer, 22, and keeper Diego Alves, 31, will cost Barcelona 36m euros (£31.15m). (Marca)
Sam Allardyce has rejected an offer from the FA to dictate the playing style and tactics of England's junior teams. (Times - subscription required)
Manager Jurgen Klopp has imposed his style of play on Liverpool far too soon, says new Inter Milan coach Frank de Boer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has instructed Belgium international Eden Hazard, 25, to put on more muscle. (Times - subscription required)
Former Manchester United winger Nani, 29, now at Valencia, said being given a new five-year deal contract in September 2013 "could have been the best moment of my life, but it turned into the worst," when he started only seven games that season. (Guardian)
An Ars*nal fan has given his 'Mahrez 26' shirt to a charity shop after confidently tweeting a photo of it prior to the winger signing a new four-year deal with Leicester City. (Metro)
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Chelsea have made a £35m offer for AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli, 21. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge, 26, has revealed his frustration at manager Jurgen Klopp's decision to overlook him for a central striking role. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho would reject any offer from Ars*nal for defender Phil Jones, 24, because he does not want to do business with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger. (Evening Standard)
Meanwhile, Mourinho has told forward Anthony Martial, 20, to focus more on football than his personal life following a recent dip in form. (Sun)
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has admitted he is interested in signing Manchester City forward Wilfried Bony, 27, and Juventus and Italy striker Simone Zaza, 25. (Sun)
Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli, 26, is in negotiations with Swiss club FC Sion over a possible move. (Ticinonews - in Italian)
Ars*nal have made contact with Sporting Lisbon about the potential signing of striker Islam Slimani, 28. (HITC)
Meanwhile, former Gunners defender Philippe Senderos, 31, is close to a move to Rangers. (Daily Express)
Southampton are set to break their transfer record by signing Moroccan attacking midfielder Sofiane Boufal, 22, from Lille for £20m. (Daily Mirror)
Wales striker and free agent Hal Robson-Kanu, 27, will wait until transfer deadline day before deciding on his next club. (South Wales Evening Post)
Stoke City are keen to take Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, on loan. (Daily Telegraph)
Sunderland are in talks to sign defender Javier Manquillo, 22, from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan. (Sky Sports)
Meanwhile, the Black Cats have agreed a £7m deal for Sevilla defensive midfielder Vicente Iborra, 28. (Talksport)
Juventus have stepped up their interest in Paris St-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi, 29, as they look to replace 23-year-old Paul Pogba, who joined Manchester United earlier this month. (Le Parisien - in French)
United would consider allowing Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32, to leave for free, after the German stated they will be the last European club he plays for. (Guardian)
Schweinsteiger will have to wait until next year to move to the United States or China, unless United agree to an early cancellation of his contract. (Times - subscription required)
United players told Schweinsteiger to stop watching wife Ana Ivanovic play tennis and get fit when he was out injured last season. (Daily Mail)
The Red Devils' treatment of Schweinsteiger has saddened his former Bayern Munich team-mate Manuel Neuer, 30. (Metro)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger could face competition from Leicester City for versatile Monaco defender Marcel Tisserand, 23. (Daily Mirror)
The Gunners want Newcastle United centre-back Chancel Mbemba, 22. (Bleacher Report)
West Ham United have opened talks with Chelsea over a loan move for forward Loic Remy, 29. (Sky Sports)
Real Madrid midfielder Isco, 24, has turned down an offer from Juventus and is planning to stay at the Bernabeu.(AS - in Spanish)
Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentaleb, 21, is closing in on a move to Schalke.(Evening Standard)
PSG have agreed to loan Italy goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu, 29, to Sevilla. (L'Equipe - in French)
See what happened when Bayern Munich pair Arturo Vidal and Xabi Alonso took on 40 eight-year-old children during Bayern's summer tour of the United States. (Bleacher Report)
Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 27, has set up an Instagram account for his two dogs. (Daily Mail)
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Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, has annoyed manager Jurgen Klopp after failing to find another club. Klopp wanted Sakho to prove himself elsewhere but the player turned down approaches from Stoke, West Brom and Besiktas. (Daily Mirror)
Daniel Sturridge's representatives approached Ars*nal about a late loan deal for the striker, but Liverpool want to keep the 26-year-old. (Goal)
French journalist Julien Laurens believes David Luiz, 29, will return to Chelsea a worse player than when he left two years ago. (BBC Radio 5 live)
Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he "can't understand" why new manager Pep Guardiola let goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, go on loan to Torino. (Metro)
Hart is set to appear for England in their World Cup qualifier against Slovakia on Sunday after Southampton keeper Fraser Forster, 28, injured his arm in training. (Daily Telegraph)
Guardiola has also been criticised by a former player, as ex-Bayern Munich defender Dante, 32, said the coach was not good "on a human level". (Bild - in German)
Tottenham's bid for Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 26, was blocked after Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho told the France international he was in his future plans. (Daily Mail)
Former midfielder Danny Murphy has not been impressed by Tottenham's transfer business this summer. (BBC Radio 5 live)
Ars*nal right-back Mathieu Debuchy, 31, will stay with the Gunners despite a deadline day offer from Spanish club Espanyol. (Squawka)
Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 23, turned down a move to Chelsea to stay with the Serie A side. (Goal)
Norwich missed out on signing 19-year-old Watford striker Jerome Sinclair. The Canaries wanted to sign the England youth international on an initial six-month loan. (Sky Sports)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger blocked Leeds United from signing forward Yaya Sanogo, 23, on loan. (Sun)
Gunners midfielder Jack Wilshere, 24, signed for Bournemouth on a season-long loan, but the player's representatives had "agreed the structure of a deal" to take him to Serie A side Roma. (BBC Radio 5 live)
Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32, made his final appearance for Germany, and briefly paused the game for a selfie and a hug with a fan. (Metro)
United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27, could miss the Manchester derby after leaving the field with an injury during Armenia's friendly with the Czech Republic. (Sun)
Juventus missed out on signing Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, 27, after the player spent 13 hours at the club waiting for a deal to be agreed. (Gazzetta World)
Manchester City's outgoing loans will cost the club around £13.5m in player salaries. (Times)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho added to his backroom staff on deadline day, brining Atletico Madrid scout Gerardo Guzman to the club. (Sun)
Real Madrid forward Isco was a deadline day target for Tottenham, but team-mate Sergio Ramos says it "makes him happy" the 24-year-old is staying with the Spanish giants. (FourFourTwo)
Former AC Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Costacurta, who was a boyhood Ars*nal fan, said he chose not to sign for Tottenham Hotspur when he was younger because it would have been "high treason". (Ars*nal.com)
Former Southampton forward Dani Osvaldo, 30, rejected a deadline day move to Italian side Chievo to focus on his music career with his band. (Football Italia via Rai Sport)
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo added another title to his collection as he beat Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul at poker to win £15,000 for charity. (Daily Mail)
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Chelsea are set to hijack any move Manchester United make for Antoine Griezmann.
Jose Mourinho will bury the hatchet with Pep Guardiola by inviting him for a drink after the Manchester derby.
Manchester City are willing to let Joe Hart leave the club for a 'considerate' transfer fee - as a thank you for his years of service.
Barcelona fear Lionel Messi could be ruled out for four months if his groin problems persist
Man United boss Jose Mourinho is considering giving strike sensation Marcus Rashford his first club start of the season against arch-rivals City on Saturday in the wake of the stunning midweek hat-trick he scored on his debut for England Under-21s.
Pep Guardiola was "lucky" at Barcelona and made Bayern Munich "more boring to watch", according to former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel
Manchester United are serious in their pursuit of Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale, according to reports in Spain.
Bournemouth have told Ars*nal to forget trying to lure boss Eddie Howe to The Emirates
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew believes Wilfried Zaha has the potential to play for Barcelona one day.
Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Gary Cahill have stuck the knife into former manager Jose Mourinho ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby by questioning his abilities as a manager
Jose Mourinho's feud with Arsene Wenger shows no sign of abating after the Ars*nal manager would not let Mourinho sit next to him at a UEFA conference.
Yaya Toure has not given up on his Manchester City career - and is aiming to spend the rest of the year proving himself to Pep Guardiola.
Chelsea will rival any attempt by Manchester United to prise Antoine Griezmann out of Atletico Madrid in future transfer windows after watching him for the last two years
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Ars*nal are trying to bring a swift conclusion to contract extension talks with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil. Both will be offered pay rises and the club are confident Ozil will sign but there is not so much optimism over Sanchez.
Burnley are interested in signing former West Brom forward Stephane Sessegnon., with the Benin international, 32, a free agent following his release from the Hawthorns at the end of last season.
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will not try to wind-up 'world-class' Chelsea striker Diego Costa during Friday night's clash.
Southampton manager Claude Puel has traded tips with England rugby head coach Eddie Jones in an attempt to kick his team's poor start to the season into touch.
No fewer than 11 English sides, including Ars*nal, Liverpool, Chelsea and both Manchester clubs, sent scouts to Benfica's Champions League match against Besiktas. Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Southampton, West Ham, West Brom and Aston Villa were also in attendance - the home side's Victor Lindelof, Alex Grimaldo, Eduardo Salvio and Goncalo Guedes are believed to be the players attracting the interest.
Sunderland are plotting a new bid for Norwich's Steven Naismith. Black Cats boss David Moyes was close to sealing a deal for the Scotland international before the summer window closed and is ready to move again in January.
Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 27, wants a wage increase and a buyout clause included in any new deal he signs with the club.
AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca has explained why he turned down what he concedes was a "very good" offer to join West Ham this summer, saying his reservations included concern his family may encounter problems in England without an EU passport.
Dimitri Payet has hit back at Watford skipper Troy Deeney over his 'rabona' party piece - and insisted: "I would do it again."
Teddy Sheringham could make a shock return to management with A-League side Newcastle Jets.
Chelsea will make another offer for Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij, 24, in January after having a bid for the Netherlands international rejected in the summer.
Arsene Wenger persuaded Euro hero David Ospina to stay at Ars*nal by promising him he would play in the Champions League Gunners No 1 Petr Cech has accepted the arrangement, as he appreciates the ability of the Colombian international and gets on very well with him.
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed how the German giants managed to beat Manchester United to the signing of highly rated Portuguese star Renato Sanches.
New UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin could cut England's four Champions League spots to three.
Jose Mourinho will block any move Chelsea make to land Manchester United outcast Matteo Darmian, according to reports.
Manchester United and Everton both want to sign 18-year-old Juventus midfielder Grigoris Kastanos, who will cost around £17m.
Ars*nal are keeping their struggling trio of English palyers - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs and Jack Wilshere - waiting over contract negotiations but fresh talks are being scheduled with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.
Wales forward Gareth Bale is in negotiations with Real Madrid over a new long-term contract
FIFA has cleared the way for Great Britain to field Olympic football teams at the Tokyo 2020 games, but Northern Ireland and Wales are refusing to drop their opposition.
Tony Pulis could be offered a way out of West Bromwich Albion with Queens Park Rangers monitoring his position as the Premier League club's head coach.
The England U21 side are at the centre of potential security concerns, after Aktobe, a city which remains on a state of high terror alert and was the target of attacks three months ago, was chosen to stage their European Championship qualifier against Kazakhstan next month.
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Swansea could turn to former Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs, 42, to replace current manager Francesco Guidolin. (Daily Telegraph)
Wales manager Chris Coleman is also in the frame to replace Guidolin if Swansea choose to sack the 60-year-old. (Bleacher Report)
Manchester United are planning a £42m bid for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, 30. (Calciomercato.com - in Spanish)
United boss Jose Mourinho believes his players have been left "mentally scarred" by former manager Louis van Gaal. (The Times - subscription required)
England will recall Red Devils' striker Marcus Rashford, 18, for the World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia next month in place of the injured Harry Kane, 23. (Daily Mail)
Kane's ankle injury is a symptom of manager Mauricio Pochettino's "demanding" training regime, according to top fitness and conditioning coach Raymond Verheijen. (Talksport)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says midfielder Emre Can, 22, needs more time to develop his rhythm after returning from injury in the EFL Cup on Tuesday. (Liverpoolfc.com)
Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, 19, has said a phone call from manager Pep Guardiola persuaded him to choose Manchester City over Manchester United. He will join the Blues in January. (Manchester Evening News)
But City midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, is free to join another Premier League rival in January after falling out with manager Guardiola. (Daily Express)
Ivorian Toure claims he learned of Guardiola's comments through social media and feels stung by them. (Guardian)
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, 28, will end speculation of a reunion with Guardiola by signing a new five-year contract at the Spanish champions. (Talksport)
Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 27, turned down a move to Paris St-Germain after they tried to arrange a deal following David Luiz's departure in January. (France Football - in French)
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 23, says Chelsea bid £60m for him during the summer transfer window but the Spaniard decided to stay at the Bernabeu. (Sport Bild - in German)
Aston Villa manager Roberto di Matteo will fine Jack Grealish two-weeks' wages after the 21-year-old midfielder was allegedly involved in a loud party in a Birmingham hotel. (Daily Mail)
Everton are targeting the double signing of Norwich twins Josh and Jacob Murphy, 21, after Josh scored against the Toffees at Goodison Park on Tuesday. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea and Ars*nal have joined Manchester United in chasing Galatasaray winger Bruma, 21. (A Bola - Portugese)
The Gunners are growing increasingly concerned by Aaron Ramsey's recovery from injury. The 25-year-old midfielder has not played since the first day of the season because of a hamstring injury.(Sun)
Southampton could move for Paris St-Germain forward Hatem Ben Arfa, 29, whose future at the French champions is in doubt despite only joining the club from Nice in the summer.(Daily Mirror)
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, 23, could be set for an England debut after impressing Sam Allardyce in the opening games of the season. (Independent)
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas, 29, hopes his two goals against Leicester in the EFL Cup will boost his chances of a start against Ars*nal in the Premier League on Saturday. (Guardian)
The FA may consider a bid to host Euro 2028. (Times - subscription required)
The Scottish FA has denied claims from Serbia that the Scotland Women's U19 team were too drunk and hungover to play a European Championship qualifier this week. (The Sun)
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The Football Association is expected to make an approach for Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger, 66, with a view to him becoming the new England boss. (Evening Standard)
Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves says the players would benefit from the management of 38-year-old Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe. (BT Sport)
Ars*nal and Chelsea would be ready to bid for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 23, if he asks to leave the Bernabeu. (Don Balon - in Spanish)
Ars*nal's Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 27, is hoping for a move back to Real Madrid. (Bild - in German)
Striker Jesper Karlsson, 18, who plays for Swedish club Falkenberg, says it's "fun" to be linked with a move to Manchester United. (Aftonbladet - in Swedish)
Meanwhile, United have taken 16-year-old Brazilian Matheus Marcosi on trial. The teenager, a defender and midfielder, plays for Desportivo Brasil. (Daily Mail)
Charlton defender Ezri Konsa, 18, is attracting interest from Premier League clubs with the January window three months away. (Daily Mirror)
Former Newcastle and Aston Villa midfielder Charles N'Zogbia, 30, might see his career come to a premature end because of a heart condition. (L'Equipe - in French)
Derby County want to talk to former player Gary Rowett, 42, about taking over as manager having suspended Nigel Pearson. (Sun)
Neil Warnock, Steve Bruce, Harry Redknapp and former Rams boss Steve McClaren are all in the frame for the Championship club's vacancy. (Daily Mirror)
Former manager Louis van Gaal considered introducing virtual reality headsets to Manchester United training. (Daily Mail)
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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has told head coach Antonio Conte he is prepared to bid more than £60m for Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29. (Daily Telegraph)
Real Madrid forwards Cristiano Ronaldo, 31, and Gareth Bale, 27, have agreed new contracts, with Wales international Bale offered a £91m deal as an incentive to reject a move to Manchester United next summer. (Cope, via Daily Express)
Ars*nal and Tottenham both want to sign Real Madrid midfielder Isco, 24, who is out of contract in 2018. (Diario Madridista, via Daily Star)
Gunners defender Per Mertesacker, 32, is wanted by former side Hannover. (Sun)
Interim boss Mike Phelan is set to be handed the Hull City manager's job on a permanent basis. (Sun)
Uruguay forward Luis Suarez, 29, could sign a new contract with Barcelona before Christmas. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Napoli chairman Aurelio Du Laurentiis rejected a £50m offer from Chelsea for defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 25, two days before the summer transfer window closed. (Sky Sports)
Ars*nal defender Shkodran Mustafi, 24, says he is determined not to be weighed down by an "incredible" price tag following his summer move from Valencia for a fee in excess of £35m. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham have an obligation to buy forward Simone Zaza after 10 appearances for the club, according to the 25-year-old's agent and father. (Tutto Juve, via International Business Times)
The Football Association has reminded top agents working in the game of its strict rules on bungs when trying to sign up a player. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United have been "disrespectful" to midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32, according to Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 25. (Bild, via ESPN)
West Ham's vice-chairman Karren Brady insists a move to the London Stadium was a crucial part of "rebranding" the club. (Guardian)
Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata, 23, spoke to several teams before agreeing to rejoin the Spanish side from Juventus this summer. (Cadena Ser, via Metro)
Defender Matteo Darmian will look to force a move away from Manchester United in January if he does not get more game time, the 26-year-old's agent says. (Radio Crc, via Daily Express)
Darmian could be on his way to Juventus, but only if Switzerland international defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, 32, leaves the Italian champions for Inter Milan. (Tuttomercato, via Daily Star)
Liverpool striker Divock Origi, 21, says he has not heard the "rumours" linking him with a move to Juventus. (HLN, via Metro)
Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham, 18, who is currently on loan at Bristol City, says he found out about his England Under-21 call up from watching television. (Evening Standard)
West Ham are set to release a movie called 'Iron Men' to celebrate the club's move from the Boleyn Ground to the London Stadium. (Evening Standard)
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Gareth Bale is about to sign a new contract at Real Madrid to keep him at the Bernabeu until 2022. (Cadena Ser, in Spanish)
Manchester United could look to offload captain Wayne Rooney, 30, in the summer, but may have to pay off the remaining 20 months of his £300,000-a-week contract.(Mirror)
However, former United skipper Bryan Robson believes that United's fans will get behind Rooney and "show him the love and respect he deserves". (Sun)
Former Italy defender Gianluca Zambrotta, now the manager of Delhi Dynamos, has said he would love to take United and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, to India. (Indian Express)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 28, says that manager Pep Guardiola has told him he would "love" to lead Aguero's national team Argentina. (TyC Sports, in Spanish)
Italy striker Simone Zaza, 25, could be set to exit West Ham just two months after joining from Juventus on loan, as the London club will have to pay £10m for him if he plays a certain number of games.(Mirror)
AC Milan manager Vincenzo Montella has dismissed rumours linking Chelsea and Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, with a move to the Serie A club. (Corriere della Sera - in Italian)
Gordon Strachan, 59, may step down from his position as Scotland manager before next month's visit to Wembley. (Mirror)
could make a move for Manchester City's Argentina right-back Pablo Zabaleta, 31. (Calciomercato, in Italian)
Ars*nal and Germany defender Per Mertesacker, 32, has discussed the possibility of rejoining Werder Bremen, according to the German club's captain Clemens Fritz. (Bild via Sky Sports)
Bournemouth could send 19-year-old midfielder Lewis Cook on loan to Leeds United in the New Year - six months after they paid £7m to sign him from the Elland Road club. (Bournemouth Echo)
West Ham's co-chairman David Sullivan has asked fans to give former centre-back James Tomkins, 27, a "great reception" when he returns with Crystal Palace for the first time since his £10m summer transfer. (West Ham United club website)
Goalkeeper Lee Grant, 33, is hopeful of extending his loan spell at Stoke City from Derby County beyond January. (Stoke Sentinel)
Manchester United have made contact with Valencia to sign Spanish 18-year-old Fran Villalba, according to the player's agent. (Sports Witness)
Bristol City and England Under-21s striker Tammy Abraham, 19, will not be able to return to his parent club Chelsea before the end of the season, as there is no release clause in his contract. (Evening Standard)
Schweinsteiger enjoyed a meal in the south Manchester suburb of Hale with wife Ana Ivanovic and Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov. But the exiled Manchester United midfielder returned to his car to find a £60 parking fine. (Manchester Evening News)
British viewers will not be able to watch the first El Clasico of the 2016-17 season as the game is being played at 15:15 GMT on Saturday and due to a British television football embargo it cannot be shown on UK television. (BBC Sportsday)
Everton midfielder Gareth Barry, Ars*nal goalkeeper Petr Cech and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo are among the sports stars who have been entered into the Guinness World Records 2017 book. (Guinness World Records)
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Sam Allardyce could return to manage Sunderland if a Chinese consortium completes a takeover of the club. (Sun)
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29, was so keen to play for Pep Guardiola that he called Manchester City during the summer about a transfer. (RAC1, via Daily Mirror)
executive Ivan Gazidis will face intense questioning from shareholders over his £2.65m annual salary at Monday's annual general meeting. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United will not alter their travel plans when they go to London to face Chelsea on Sunday, despite arriving late amid traffic chaos for fixtures at Tottenham and West Ham last season. (Daily Mail)
Billionaire businessman Sir Philip Green - criticised heavily by MPs following the collapse of high-street retailer BHS - has refused to comment on suggestions that he had an undeclared role at Everton. (Sky Sports, via Liverpool Echo)
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz al-Hasawi has made a series of significant financial demands to any potential buyer, including that they pay him an annual salary that could rise above £1m. (Guardian)
But there is no point in Forest manager Philippe Montanier worrying about his future amid the uncertainty, suggests former striker Garry Birtles. (Nottingham Post)
Gianluigi Buffon, 38, told his critics to cancel plans for his career "funeral" after an inspired display against Lyon in the Champions League on Tuesday. (Mediaset Premium, via Daily Mail)
Leicester full-back Danny Simpson, 29, believes the club can win the Champions League this season. (Daily Star)
Simpson says a heated team meeting following Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Chelsea has refocused the champions. (Daily Express)
Out-of-favour Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, is getting close to full fitness as he continues to train with the club's under-23 side. (Liverpool Echo)
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 25, has returned to training after a hamstring injury forced him to miss Monday's draw with Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
Newcastle United could be considering bring defender Tamas Kadar, 26, back to the club after scouts were spotted watching him play for Lech Poznan on Sunday. (Newcastle Chronicle)
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Former England boss Sam Allardyce could return to manage Sunderland if a Chinese consortium completes a takeover of the club. (Sun)
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29, was so keen to play for Pep Guardiola that he called Manchester City during the summer about a transfer. (RAC1, via Daily Mirror)
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The Daily Telegraph spots an opportunity for an Andy McNab reference as Manchester City fall to Barcelona
Ars*nal chief executive Ivan Gazidis will face intense questioning from shareholders over his £2.65m annual salary at Monday's annual general meeting. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United will not alter their travel plans when they go to London to face Chelsea on Sunday, despite arriving late amid traffic chaos for fixtures at Tottenham and West Ham last season. (Daily Mail)
Billionaire businessman Sir Philip Green - criticised heavily by MPs following the collapse of high-street retailer BHS - has refused to comment on suggestions that he had an undeclared role at Everton. (Sky Sports, via Liverpool Echo)
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz al-Hasawi has made a series of significant financial demands to any potential buyer, including that they pay him an annual salary that could rise above £1m. (Guardian)
But there is no point in Forest manager Philippe Montanier worrying about his future amid the uncertainty, suggests former striker Garry Birtles. (Nottingham Post)
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The Times, meanwhile, makes a passing nod to former TV presenter Ted Rogers with its back-page headline
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 38, told his critics to cancel plans for his career "funeral" after an inspired display against Lyon in the Champions League on Tuesday. (Mediaset Premium, via Daily Mail)
Leicester full-back Danny Simpson, 29, believes the club can win the Champions League this season. (Daily Star)
Simpson says a heated team meeting following Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Chelsea has refocused the champions. (Daily Express)
Out-of-favour Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, is getting close to full fitness as he continues to train with the club's under-23 side. (Liverpool Echo)
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 25, has returned to training after a hamstring injury forced him to miss Monday's draw with Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
Newcastle United could be considering bring defender Tamas Kadar, 26, back to the club after scouts were spotted watching him play for Lech Poznan on Sunday. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Guardian
The Guardian's sports pull-out focuses on Lionel Messi's brilliance and Nottingham Forest turbulence
England winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 23, belongs at Ars*nal despite uncertainty over his future, says Gunners manager Arsene Wenger. (London Evening Standard)
Centre-back Jan Vertonghen, 29, believes Tottenham are proving their mental strength by getting positive results without key players such as striker Harry Kane, 23, and defender Toby Alderweireld, 27. (Independent)
Hull City striker Dieumerci Mbokani, 30, will not play again for a month because of a torn hamstring. (Hull Daily Mail)
West Brom's new owner Guochuan Lai is planning minor changes to the club's board to ensure he has formal representation while he is in his native China. (Birmingham Mail)
criticising Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka were published by a national newspaper's website - because it mistakenly thought she was the fiancee of one of the players. (Teesside Gazette)
Watford fans travelling by train to the Premier League match at Swansea this Saturday face a significant headache - because the Welsh city's railway station is closed all weekend for engineering work. (Watford Observer)
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Milan are considering making a bid for Manchester United's 31-year-old captain Wayne Rooney. (Calcio Mercato Web - in Italian)
Wolves would like to speak to former England boss Sam Allardyce about becoming their new manager. (Sun)
France defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, is set to be sold in January after falling out of favour at Liverpool. (L'Equipe - in French)
Barcelona have been linked with Stoke's England international Glen Johnson, 32, as they search for an experienced right-back. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
have held talks with taxi company Uber over a naming rights deal for their new stadium worth £20m a year. (Squawka)
Ars*nal and Everton are tracking Hull's 17-year-old Josh Tymon, and both clubs plan to make a bid for the defender in January. (Mirror)
The Gunners are also interested in signing Middlesbrough's 18-year-old winger Harry Chapman, who is currently on loan at Sheffield United. (Mirror)
Paris St-Germain still want to sign Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann and would be prepared to pay the buyout clause of 100m euros (£89m) in the 25-year-old's new contract. (Fichajes.net - in Spanish)
interested in signing Leeds' 23-year-old left-back Charlie Taylor. (Mirror)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says 20-year-old forward Alex Iwobi is "too nervous" in front of goal. (Guardian)
Spanish club Real Sociedad have given a job to a homeless man who had been sleeping rough outside the stadium. (Marca - in Spanish)
Tottenham's 22-year-old midfielder Eric Dier believes his Spurs and England team-mate Harry Kane, 23, should have made the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or. (Daily Mail)
Ciro Immobile's wife posted a video of the Lazio and Italy striker lost in a world of his own as he plays a game of Fifa. (Fox Sports)
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midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, would consider a loan move in January but only to a leading European club. (Squawka)
Real Madrid are interested in signing Manchester City's former Atletico striker Sergio Aguero, 28. (Mirror)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, 53, says he will remain at Old Trafford "for many years" despite their slow start to the season. (Sun)
helsea captain John Terry, 35, will be offered at least £8m a year to play for Guangzhou Evergrande, for whom he is an ambassador, in the Chinese Super League. (Daily Mail)
West Ham are watching 27-year-old Sunderland centre-back Lamine Kone, while Everton could make another attempt to sign the Ivory Coast international. (Mirror)
Midfielder Joey Barton, 34, will only train with Rangers' youth teams after he was told to report back to the club's base after a suspension. (Press Association via ESPN)
Interim England boss Gareth Southgate is watching Middlesbrough midfielder Adam Forshaw, 25, and could call him up for the games against Scotland and Spain. (Telegraph)
Southampton are in takeover talks with a Chinese consortium, which could pay £200m for the Premier League club. (Bloomberg)
Sunderland boss David Moyes still has the backing of the club's owner Ellis Short and chief executive Martin Bain despite failing to win a league game. (Mail)
Roma defender Antonio Rudiger, 23, is not interested in rumours linking him with a move to Chelsea or Manchester United. (Goal)
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi says he is close to sealing the long-awaited sale of the Championship side. (Twitter Moments)
Tim Sherwood is being lined up to be QPR's next boss if Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink fails to get a result against Forest on Saturday. (Sun)
Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore, 21, who is on loan at Ajax, is not in good shape, according to the Dutch side's head coach Peter Bosz. (Voetbal International - in Dutch)
was a mascot for Tuesday's Manchester City v Barcelona game did the 'Ayatollah', a Bluebirds hand gesture, live on TV. (Wales Online)
Two German fifth-tier clubs played a game without the offside rule as an experiment by football magazine 11 Freunde. It ended 1-0. (ESPN)
Orlando Pirates boss Muhsin Ertugral has left the South African club after announcing in a post-match interview on live TV that he would resign following the 6-1 defeat. (Sport24)
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keen to sign Paris St-Germain's 24-year-old midfielder Marco Verratti and the Blues are listening to offers for their Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29. (Daily Mirror)
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, 74, has opened up on his infamous 'hairdryer treatment' and claims he only ever lost his cool with players half a dozen times in 27 years. (Sun)
Everton are considering a January loan move for out-of-favour Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, 22. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 28, has dismissed links with Real Madrid and said he will only ever leave City to move to boyhood club Independiente. (Sun)
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Chelsea are keen to sign Paris St-Germain's 24-year-old midfielder Marco Verratti and the Blues are listening to offers for their Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29. (Daily Mirror)
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, 74, has opened up on his infamous 'hairdryer treatment' and claims he only ever lost his cool with players half a dozen times in 27 years. (Sun)
Everton are considering a January loan move for out-of-favour Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, 22. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 28, has dismissed links with Real Madrid and said he will only ever leave City to move to boyhood club Independiente. (Sun)
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The Daily Mirror leads on the prospect of Wayne Rooney returning to England's starting line-up against Scotland
Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney, 31, turned down an offer to move to the Chinese Super League last summer, according to the chairman of Beijing Guoan. (Guardian)
Henrikh Mkhitaryan says "nothing will prevent me from achieving my dream" at Manchester United. The 27-year-old midfielder signed for more than £26m in the summer but has been repeatedly left out by manager Jose Mourinho. (Daily Mail)
Mourinho's recent criticism of defenders Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw has been described as "disappointing" by the chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association, Gordon Taylor. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will have to remain within Daniel Levy's tight wage structure if he wants to sign another long-term contract as the Spurs' chairman will not pay his players over £100,000 a week. (Daily Telegraph)
Antonio Conte has drawn up a shortlist of four centre-backs to strengthen Chelsea's squad and perfect his 3-4-3 system in January. He is keen to sign at least one of Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29, Alessio Romagnoli of AC Milan, 21, Roma's Antonio Rudiger, 23, or Burnley's Michael Keane, 23. (Squawka)
Max Meyer, 21, says Tottenham tried to sign him this summer. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are not actively chasing former player Paul Scholes to replace new Wigan manager Warren Joyce as the club's under-23 boss but will speak to the 41-year-old if he declares an interest. (Daily Mail)
Tony Pulis has made his business case to West Bromwich Albion owner Guochuan Lai as he plans improvements to the squad in the winter transfer window. (Birmingham Mail)
And the Baggies are considering a loan move for Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, who has fallen out of favour at Anfield. (Express and Star)
Watford forward Jerome Sinclair, 20, could move to Championship side Brentford on loan after failing to make an impact since a £2m summer move from Liverpool. (Watford Observer)
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino could be set to sell the Championship club and buy a stake in Serie B club Brescia. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, 25, says he often asks Manchester United's Paul Pogba about the club and would love to link up with his fellow France international at club level one day. (Bleacher Report)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has no plans to follow Manuel Pellegrini's lead by taking the club's players on a mid-season training camp to Abu Dhabi.(Manchester Evening News)
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, 29, says negotiations over a deal to extend his contract at the Nou Camp are going well.(NDTV)
Ars*nal defender Laurent Koscielny, 31, says his team-mates think he is "a grandad" because he likes playing Scrabble. (London Evening Standard)
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United have admitted defeat in their pursuit of Lionel Messi, 29, and believe rivals City would be favourites to sign the forward if he was to leave Barcelona. (Sun)
Gareth Southgate, 46, will be confirmed as England's next permanent manager before the end of the month on a four-year contract. (Guardian)
England forward Wayne Rooney, 31, is set to be left out of the Manchester United team to face Ars*nal in the Premier League on Saturday. (Daily Mirror)
United manager Mourinho has targeted £25m Napoli full-back Elseid Hysaj, 22, as he prepares to allow Chris Smalling and Matteo Darmian to leave. (Daily Star)
Mourinho may have to abandon a move for Monaco full-back Fabinho, 23, because of the Ligue 1 side's likely Champions League progress.(Manchester Evening News)
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he plans to use the January transfer window for long-term signings - dampening speculation over a potential short-term move for 36-year-old midfielder Steven Gerrard, who is leaving LA Galaxy. (Daily Mail)
West Ham are trying to cut short the loan deal of Simone Zaza, 25, to allow them to bring in a new striker in January.(ESPN)
Manchester United have stepped up their interest in 23-year-old Paris St-Germain defender Serge Aurier. (Info Canal Plus, via Daily Express)
Bertrand Traore, 21, is wanted by French side Lyon. (Foot Mercato, via Daily Star)
Sir Alex Ferguson, who retired as Manchester United manager in 2013, is needed to help get Scottish football out of the doldrums, says former Scotland striker Ally McCoist. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea's out-of-favour defender Branislav Ivanovic, 32, is a potential transfer target for Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo via Talksport)
West Brom are planning a fresh move in January for 23-year-old Leicester winger Jeffrey Schlupp. (Daily Mirror)
Hull City want a takeover to be completed before the start of the January transfer window. Four parties remain interested in a deal. (Sky Sports)
Bournemouth are watching Portsmouth's 19-year-old striker Conor Chaplin's progress along with a host of Championship clubs. (Sun)
Charlton fans travelled all the way to Belgium to gatecrash owner Roland Duchatelet's 70th birthday meal. (Daily Mirror)
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Gareth Southgate has been offered the England manager's job on a permanent basis, with an announcement set to be made before next week's Football Association board meeting. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger could move for long-term target Julian Draxler after speculation the 23-year-old will leave Wolfsburg in the near future. (Sun)
Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 28, and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 24, are set to sign new contracts. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United target Andrea Belotti is set to sign a new contract at Torino that includes an £80m buyout clause. The 22-year-old striker scored 10 goals in the first 11 games this season. (Daily Mirror)
Former England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, 36, will not be joining Melbourne Victory. (Talksport)
Laurent Koscielny, 31, says he will end his career playing for either the Gunners or his former club Lorient. (Sky Sports)
Leicester players are set to get a bonus of about £100,000 each for winning their Champions League group. (Daily Mail)
Former Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott, 34, is set to have his AEK Athens contract ended - less than three months after signing it. (Daily Record)
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, says Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, 22, is good enough to play for the Old Trafford club.(Manchester Evening News)
United boss Jose Mourinho has ruled out a move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, claiming the 29-year-old should finish his playing career at the Nou Camp. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham Hotspur will consider abandoning Wembley Stadium should they drop to the Europa League, with players eager to return to White Hart Lane. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea's 20-year-old defender Andreas Christensen, who is on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, has ruled out returning to Stamford Bridge this season. (Daily Express)
Aston Villa are preparing an offer for Ludogorets' 25-year-old Brazilian winger Jonathan Cafu. (Sportal, via Birmingham Mail)
Sunderland might be struggling near the bottom of the Premier League - but they come out on top of the 'Christmas Jumper Rankings'.(Mirror)
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keen to sign Barcelona forward Neymar in a £180m deal, with the 24-year-old said to be considering his future at the La Liga side. (Daily Record)
United striker Anthony Martial, 20, is being targeted by French champions Paris St-Germain. (Sun)
Liverpool are preparing a January transfer bid for 20-year-old Celtic forward Moussa Dembele, which could be worth up to £20m. (Glasgow Live)
Southampton are resigned to losing defenders Virgil van Dijk, 25, and Jose Fonte, 32, to Liverpool and Manchester United respectively. (Sun)
Chelsea are considering a £24m-bid for 25-year-old Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam. (Le Buteur, via Calciomercato)
Napoli will rival Manchester City and Juventus for the signing of Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg, 19. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
Leicester City are in advanced talks with Genk over a £14m deal for 19-year-old defender Wilfred Ndidi. (Telegraph)
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is wanted by Bayer Leverkusen, but the Old Trafford club hope to recoup most of the £16m they paid for the 26-year-old. (Daily Mail)
United defender Daley Blind, 26, fears for his future at the club with manager Jose Mourinho planning a defensive rebuild. (Daily Mirror)
John Mikel Obi's agent says it is "50-50" as to whether the 29-year-old midfielder will leave Chelsea during the January transfer window. (Goal.com)
Valencia are keen to sign Nigeria international Mikel, whose contract runs out next summer. (All Nigeria Soccer, via Daily Star)
Premier League and La Liga clubs have made offers for Sassuolo striker Gregoire Defrel, 25, according to the Italian club's director general. (Radio Goal, via Talksport)
Questions are being asked of Tottenham's transfer policy after the £30m signing of midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 27, and with head of recruitment Paul Mitchell's departure imminent. (Squawka)
Both Inter Milan and Juventus are keen on signing Sissoko. (Daily Mirror)
Short is using New York-based firm Inner Circle Sports to help sell the club. (Sky Sports)
Everton defender and Wales youth international Gethin Jones, 21, is considering an offer to play for Australia. (Liverpool Echo)
On-loan Bournemouth midfielder Jack Wilshere, 24, says he must perform well for the Cherries if he is to earn a new contract at parent club Ars*nal. (Sky Sports)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Abou Diaby, 30, who now plays for Marseille, says he could have been a Ballon d'Or contender if it was not for injuries. (France Football, via Metro)
Barcelona have made contact with Ajax over the signing of 20-year-old centre-back Davinson Sanchez. (Sport, via Calciomercato)
Mason Holgate's performances for Everton this season have convinced manager Ronald Koeman that the 20-year-old is adequate cover for first-choice right-back Seamus Coleman, 28. (Liverpool Echo)
Cheshire-born Ben Woodburn, the 17-year-old who became Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer on Tuesday, has committed his international future to Wales.(Wales Online)
260-mile midweek round trip? That was no issue for the North Ferriby United fans who made the trip to National League opponents Chester - all two of them. (ESPN)
Former Ars*nal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann says he introduced yoga to the club after going to classes with his wife. (Goal.com)
Sydney goalkeeper Danny Vukovic, 31, stopped his side's FFA Cup final match against Melbourne to rescue an injured seagull. (Washington Post)
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Chelsea are prepared to move for Alexis Sanchez if the 27-year-old striker does not resolve a contract stand-off with the Gunners. The Blues want to pair the Chilean with Diego Costa, 28. (Daily Mirror)
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has played down reports the Spanish club could make a move for Sanchez. (Talksport)
Ars*nal will reluctantly listen to offers for midfielder Mesut Ozil next summer if the 28-year-old does not lower wage demands of £384,000 a week. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea will be rivals for Manchester United in their attempt to sign Dutch centre-back Virgil van Dijk, 25, from Southampton. (Times - subscription required)
Chelsea's reported target Marcelo Brozovic has extended his Inter Milan contract until 2021. The 24-year-old midfielder turned down the chance to move to Stamford Bridge during the summer, according to his agent. (Daily Star)
Blues captain John Terry, 36, will be asked by the Football Association to join ex-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and former team-mate Frank Lampard in mentoring young players. (The Sun)
Manchester United will consider offers for Marouane Fellaini to leave the club in January but only on a permanent basis. The Old Trafford club are not interested in any loan moves for the 29-year-old midfielder. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gave Fiorentina star Federico Bernardeschi his Italy debut in March and is preparing a £38m move for the 22-year-old winger. (Calcio Mercato via Daily Star)
Premier League clubs have been put on red alert after Ajax boss Peter Bosz said Riechedly Bazoer is set to leave in January. The 20-year-old midfielder has caught the interest of Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)
Olivier Giroud will not leave Ars*nal in January despite his lack of game time, the 30-year-old striker's agent insisted. (Foot Mercato - in French)
Chelsea, Manchester City and Ars*nal have all contacted the father of Real Madrid midfielder Isco over a move for the 24-year-old. (Sun - via Diario Gol)
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, has confirmed another Premier League club came very close to signing him during the summer and has reiterated his desire to challenge for the Premier League title. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor has urged former captain Gerrard, 36, to take up a role with the club's academy. (Metro)
Both AC Milan and Inter Milan are pursuing a move for Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, 26.(Calciomercato)
Manchester United sent scouts to watch Benfica's 23-year-old full-back Nelson Semedo during the Portuguese club's Champions League fixture against Napoli this week. (Talksport - via Diario de Noticias)
Manchester City striker Nolito, 30, says he is content with manager Pep Guardiola's rotation policy.(Manchester Evening News)
Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang promised his grandfather he would play for Real Madrid, according to his mother. Aubameyang, 27, has been linked with a move to the Spanish club and scored against them on Wednesday. (Metro)
Celtic top scorer Moussa Dembele, 20, will not be sold in January, says manager Brendan Rodgers - despite interest from Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City. (Daily Record)
Leicester City's £15m-target Wilfred Ndidi has the ability to replace N'Golo Kante in the Foxes midfield, according to his old Genk manager Alex McLeish. The ex-Birmingham, Aston Villa and Scotland boss signed the 19-year-old midfielder for the Belgian side. (Leicester Mercury)
West Brom centre-back Jonas Olsson, 33, says this could be his last season at the Hawthorns. The Swede has made more than 250 appearances since joining the Baggies in 2008.(Express & Star)
Stoke City could face a battle with German giants Borussia Dortmund over 26-year-old Russia striker Fedor Smolov. (Stoke Sentinel)
More players in the MLS earn more than £100,000 a week than in Italy's Serie A, according to a study. (Guardian)
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Tottenham have made enquiries about signing Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley, but they would have to offer at least £35m for the 23-year-old. (Evening Standard)
And Spurs are also interested in signing Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in January and have made a £25m bid. (Squawka)
Brazil midfielder Oscar, 25, is keen to stay at Chelsea and fight for his place, rather than move to China. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea could replace Oscar with Genoa's 23-year-old Uruguay midfielder Diego Laxalt. (Mirror)
England Under-20 defender Reece Oxford has snubbed interest from Manchester United and Manchester City and will sign a five-year deal with West Ham. The deal will be announced on the player's 18th birthday on Friday. (Sun)
Liverpool owner John W Henry has denied rumours that a Chinese takeover of the club is imminent. (Liverpool Echo)
Swansea boss Bob Bradley wants to sign a defender, a midfielder and a striker in the January transfer window. (Talksport)
Crystal Palace are targeting Santos attacking midfielder Lucas Lima, but are refusing to pay more than £8m for the 26-year-old Brazil international. (Sun)
Chester FC may have conceded the quickest penalty ever, giving away a spot-kick after just six seconds against Witton Albion in the FA Trophy first round. (Chester Chronicle)
Paul Pogba's mum says she does not want either son to lose when Manchester United play Florentin Pogba's Saint-Etienne in the Europa League. (Manchester Evening News)
Club America coach Ricardo La Volpe will not shake hands with Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane before Thursday's Club World Cup semi-final, because he thinks it will bring his team bad luck. (Marca)
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Mario Balotelli has already held talks with English clubs over a possible return to the Premier League, according to his agent Mino Raiola.
Chelsea fans were given an early Christmas present on Wednesday when Frank Lampard returned to keep an eye on a training session.
Wilfried Zaha could head to Merseyside in January with Liverpool targeting the Crystal Palace winger.
Antonio Valencia has signed a new deal at Manchester United after Jose Mourinho gave him the thumbs up.
West Ham are planning a huge winter clear-out of their squad - with five first-team flops set to be axed.
John Obi Mikel is set to leave Chelsea in January and become the latest star heading to cash-rich China.
Jose Mourinho wants Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, Benfica defenders Victor Lindelof and Nelson Semedo and Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko next year as his Old Trafford revolution gathers pace.
Sevilla have been told they must pay £21million to sign France midfielder Samir Nasri permanently from Manchester City.
Liverpool are targeting goalkeeper Joe Hart as a summer transfer from Manchester City.
David Moyes has made peace with Manchester United ahead of his first return to the club since being sacked by them in 2014.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to battle Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger for West Ham's Dimitri Payet.
Manchester United have told West Ham to forget about signing Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial.
PSG have entered the race to sign £40million-rated Southampton star Virgil van Dijk, along with four other English clubs.
Birmingham boss Gianfranco Zola has admitted he will consider using his Chelsea connections next month.
Manchester United, Ars*nal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have all reportedly been sent a desperate plea for players from West Ham.
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Ars*nal are lining up Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus, 27, to replace Alexis Sanchez if the Chilean leaves the club over his contract dispute. (Daily Mail)
Juventus manager Max Allegri wants to take over at Ars*nal if current boss Arsene Wenger retires in the summer. (The Sun)
Former West Ham, Tottenham, Portsmouth, Southampton and QPR manager Harry Redknapp is interested in taking over at Swansea following the sacking of Bob Bradley. (Talksport)
Harry Redknapp plans to take Chelsea captain John Terry, 36, with him to the Liberty Stadium to help in the club's fight against relegation. (Daily Telegraph)
But Wales manager Chris Coleman is top of Swansea's shortlist for the manager's role. (Guardian)
Manchester United will not allow forward Anthony Martial, 21, to leave on loan in January despite the Frenchman's agent saying a move to Sevilla is being explored. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea have had a £21m offer for Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie, 20, rejected with the Ivory Coast international valued at £34m by his club. (Guardian)
Roma will reject a planned £38m bid from Chelsea for midfielder Radja Nainggolan, 28, meaning the Blues will turn their attention to Bayern Munich's Arturo Vidal, 29. (Daily Star)
Manchester City are set to rival Barcelona for the signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl, 21, in the summer. (The Sun)
Both Manchester City and Chelsea are interested in Sevilla's former Stoke and Blackburn midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, 28. (AS - In Spanish)
Liverpool are monitoring the availability of Ars*nal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 23, ahead of a potential bid in January. (Guardian)
Valencia have bid for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, 26. (Calciomercato.com)
Liverpool, Roma and AC Milan are interested in Paris St-Germain forward Jese Rodriguez, 23. (La Provincia - In Spanish)
Ars*nal have received five enquires about a loan move for their full-back Carl Jenkinson. The Gunners will allow the 24-year-old leave in January to get regular first team football. (Daily Mirror)
Juventus are willing to loan former Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra, 35, to West Ham in January and could recall striker Simone Zaza, 25, from his loan spell at the Hammers. (The Sun)
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 22, could be out for three months with a knee injury sustained against Manchester United on 26 December. (Guardian)
Swansea want to re-sign Queen's Park Rangers centre-back Steven Caulker who impressed in a loan spell at the Liberty Stadium in 2011-12. (ESPN)
Middlesbrough are lining up a January move for Aston Villa's 28-year-old striker Rudy Gestede. (Daily Mirror)
Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde is one of the leading candidates to replace Barcelona manager Luis Enrique. Enrique's current contract expires in June 2017 and the Spaniard will not decide on his future until the end of the season. (Marca)
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has revealed he is the subject of dressing room jokes at Old Trafford because he wears the same shin pads as when he was eight or nine years old due to superstition. (Manutd.com)
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Ars*nal players fear forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, is ready to quit the club after his public meltdown at Bournemouth. (Daily Mail)
The Gunners are considering a £20m bid for Porto full-back Ricardo Pereira, 23, who is on loan at Ligue 1 club Nice. (Daily Star)
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, 34, would "probably rather be back in London", says his former team-mate Jermaine Jenas after a £6m bid from West Ham is turned down. (BBC Radio 5 live In Short)
West Ham are willing to bid up to £15m for Defoe but Sunderland will continue to reject any offers. (Sunderland Echo)
Chelsea are considering a bid for Monaco's defensive midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 20, but are reluctant to pay the French club's £30m asking price. (Daily Mail)
Former Ars*nal and Chelsea midfielder Lassana Diarra, 31, might be a used as a bargaining chip for Marseille to acquire West Ham's French midfielder Dimitri Payet.(L'Equipe in French)
Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa will not be allowed to leave the club in January. West Brom and Hull are keen on the 30-year-old. (The Sun)
Former AC Milan, Real Madrid and England manager Fabio Capello says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will probably return to Barcelona as club president. (Marca)
Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, 25, has put an end to speculation of a January transfer by insisting he is staying at the Spanish club. The Colombian has been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham. (Daily Express)
Manchester United winger Memphis Depay will only be allowed to join Everton this month on a permanent deal. (The Sun)
Stoke are ready to offer 35-year-old striker Peter Crouch a new contract. (Daily Telegraph)
Southampton are looking to bid £17m for 25-year-old Napoli frontman Manolo Gabbiadini.(Daily Mirror)
Juventus striker Simone Zaza, 25, never wanted to join West Ham on loan, says his agent. (Daily Star)
Chelsea are prepared to let Ruben Loftus‑Cheek, 20, leave on loan this month and Brighton have emerged as a contender for the midfielder. (London Evening Standard)
Brentford have rejected a £10m offer from West Ham for 24-year-old striker Scott Hogan. (Daily Mirror)
And Celtic will turn down any bid for striker Moussa Dembele, 20, from the Hammers. (Daily Mail)
Aston Villa have offered a trial to Luxembourg international Enes Mahmutovic, 19, according to the player's club Fola Esch. (Birmingham Mail)
Hearts striker Juanma Delgado, 27, is due in Japan for a medical this weekend ahead of a proposed transfer to V-Varen Nagasaki. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Sevilla are close to completing the signing of current Inter Milan and former Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic, 27. (As.com in Spanish)
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West Ham are close to wrapping up the transfer of Brentford striker Scott Hogan in a deal worth £15m, having had three earlier bids for the 24-year-old rejected. (Sun)
Chelsea are lining up Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, 23, as their number one target to replace John Terry when he heads to China in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
But Chelsea club captain Terry, 36, will not be leaving the club before the end of the season despite being linked with a loan move to Bournemouth. (Sky Sports)
However, a conflicting report claims Terry will indeed speak to Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe over a possible move later this week. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland manager David Moyes is weighing up a move for 27-year-old Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, 23, has been told he has no chance of leaving Chelsea this month amid reported interest from Swansea and West Ham. (Daily Star)
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is ready to make a new move for Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke, 26, and could finance the deal by selling 23-year-old striker Saido Berahino to Stoke. (Sun)
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic, 28, is set to stay at the Nou Camp for at least the rest of the season despite reports linking him with a move to Manchester City. (Guardian)
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce is closing in on the £3m signing of 24-year-old Ars*nal defender Carl Jenkinson, while Sunderland left-back Patrick Van Aanholt, 26, is also a £7m target for the Eagles. (Sun)
Italian champions Juventus are interested in signing 22-year-old Liverpool midfielder Emre Can. (Calciomercato.com)
Ars*nal will not let club captain Per Mertesacker, 32, leave on loan this month despite him not playing a single minute for the Gunners this term after suffering a serious knee injury in pre-season. (Daily Mirror)
Hull City boss Marco Silva has confirmed his interest in 30-year-old FC Porto midfielder Evandro, who worked under Silva at Estoril. (Hull Daily Mail)
Swansea City are thought to have held talks over a deal for Norwich full-back Martin Olsson, 28, as they push on with their January spending plans. (Wales Online)
West Ham have made an improved bid of £5m for 29-year-old Hull and Scotland midfielder Robert Snodgrass, who has scored 12 goals for club and country this season. (Sky Sports)
French side Lyon are interested in signing out-of-favour Manchester United forwards Memphis Depay, 22, and Adnan Januzaj, 21, who is on loan at Sunderland. (Daily Mail)
Everton are eyeing a move for 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday striker George Hirst - the the son of former Owls striker David. (Liverpool Echo)
Aston Villa believe their offer for Nottingham Forest captain Henri Lansbury has been accepted and are preparing for the 26-year-old midfielder's medical. (HITC)
Stourbridge defender Dan Scarr, 22, who scored his side's goal in their 2-1 FA Cup third-round defeat by Wycombe last weekend, has been taken on trial at Premier League West Brom. (Express and Star)
Fifa has launched an investigation after six watches worth £10,000 each went missing at its awards gala in Zurich on Monday. (Sun)
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Marseille are preparing a third bid for West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet, 29, after having a £20m offer rejected. (Sky Sports)
Payet, who has been forced to train with West Ham's youth team, is willing to take a pay cut to rejoin the French side. (Mirror)
Hammers winger Michail Antonio, 26, is set to sign a five-and-a-half-year contract worth £70,000 a week. (Guardian)
Ars*nal are yet to open contract talks with midfielder Jack Wilshere, 25, winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 23, and defender Kieran Gibbs 27, despite all three having just 18 months left on their current deals. (Evening Standard)
The Gunners have rejected Juventus' interest in Alexis Sanchez as they continue contract renewal talks with the 28-year-old forward.(Mirror)
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 35, is to retire from football when his Bayern Munich contract expires at the end of the season. (Bild - in German)
Crystal Palace are preparing a £10m bid for Tottenham left-back Ben Davies, but Spurs want at least £20m for the 23-year-old. (Sun)
Aston Villa have had a £6m bid for Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes, 26, rejected. (Mail)
Manchester City are hopeful that summer signing Gabriel Jesus, 19, will finally receive clearance so that the forward can play in time for Saturday's match with Tottenham. (Guardian)
Hull are close to signing Olympiakos' 25-year-old right-back Omar Elabdellaoui. (Sky Sports)
Burnley have made a £7.5m bid for Hull's 29-year-old midfielder Robert Snodgrass. (Mail)
The Clarets are also close to completing a £3.5m deal for Barnsley's 26-year-old defender Marc Roberts. (Guardian)
Swansea and Everton are interested in signing Young Boys' 27-year-old attacking midfielder Yoric Ravet. (L'Equipe - in French)
Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to become the next manager of Norway. (Romsdals Budstikke - in Norwegian)
Ex-Netherlands striker Marco van Basten, now Fifa's technical director, has suggested scrapping the offside rule because without it "you get more possibilities to score". (Independent)
A Scottish businessman has paid a Spanish third tier club £150,000 to let him manage them. The money will be reimbursed if he gets them promoted. (AS)
Everton's injured winger Yannick Bolasie has lent his support to the non-league club that used to pay him in burgers. (Mirror)
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would allow the sale of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 24, to Real Madrid if it meant being able to sign forward Alvaro Morata, 24, from the Spanish club. (Sun)
Conte's side have failed with a £27m bid for 20-year-old Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, who has been labelled "the new Yaya Toure". (Daily Star)
The Blues will launch a bid to sign midfielder Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich this summer, with the German club valuing the 29-year-old at £56m. (El Mercurio - in Spanish)
Liverpool could still lose forward Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, despite the 24-year-old Brazilian signing a new deal at Anfield until 2022. (Daily Mail)
Watford have agreed a loan deal for AC Milan's 22-year-old French striker M'Baye Niang, with an option for a permanent transfer. (Watford Observer)
Leicester are facing a major battle to keep record signing Islam Slimani, with Chinese club Tianjin ready to offer £40m for the 28-year-old Algeria striker. (Daily Mirror)
Forward Gaston Ramirez, 26, has handed in a transfer request to Middlesbrough amid interest from Leicester. (Sky Sports)
Portugal centre-back Pepe, 33, will move to Hebei China Fortune when his Real Madrid contract expires at the end of the season. The Chinese club have offered to triple his salary. (Cadena Cope, via AS - in Spanish)
Crystal Palace have agreed a £9m fee for Norwich winger Robbie Brady, 25.(Croydon Advertiser)
Aston Villa are interested in signing Ars*nal's 21-year-old forward Chuba Akpom on loan.(Birmingham Mail)
Villa are insisting on getting back the £12m they paid for striker Ross McCormack if they sell the 30-year-old, who has been training with the club's Under-23 squad following a falling-out with manager Steve Bruce.(Daily Mirror)
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has refused to answer questions over his future as speculation mounts that the 46-year-old could leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.(Daily Mirror)
Former Sunderland player Emanuele Giaccherini wants to leave Napoli, and both Roma and Milan are interested in signing the 31-year-old winger. (Calcio Mercato)
Sunderland will rival their former boss d**k Advocaat, now manager of Fenerbahce, in the race to sign Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam, 31.(Sun)
The Black Cats are also considering making a bid for QPR's 30-year-old former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha.(Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has been compared to the character played by Al Pacino in American football film Any Given Sunday by forward Theo Walcott after the Frenchman gave a stirring speech to his players. (Ars*nal YouTube channel)
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Manchester United have an agreement in principle with Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann for the 25-year-old to join the Premier League club in the summer. (Canal+ via Guardian)
Celtic's French striker Moussa Dembele, 20, will be Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's main target in the summer transfer window.(Daily Mirror)
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, could move to Napoli in the summer, according to his agent Mino Raiola. (Daily Star)
United failed in a bid to sign Benfica centre-half Victor Lindelof, 22, in this transfer window. (A Bola - in Portuguese)
Swansea City rejected an offer of more than £30m for striker Gylfi Sigurdsson, 27, after the Iceland international became the latest big name target for the Chinese Super League. (Wales Online)
West Brom boss Tony Pulis insists that top scorer Salomon Rondon, 27, has been unsettled by personal problems rather than a big-money bid from China. (Daily Mirror)
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says an offer was made to bring Chelsea defender Nathan Ake, 21, back to the Vitality Stadium following an earlier loan spell. (Daily Express)
West Ham would have received twice the £25m fee they got from Marseille for 29-year-old midfielder Dimitri Payet if the player's true value had been met, according to co-chairman David Gold. (BT Sport)
Crystal Palace and Hull City both failed with deadline day moves for 26-year-old former Sunderland midfielder Yann M'Vila, who plays for Russian side Rubin Kazan. (Talksport)
Leicester, Burnley, Swansea and Southampton made late enquiries for Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko, 25, and the Scottish giants also resisted late interest in 22-year-old defender Jozo Simunovic from Torino. (Daily Record)
Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 27, looks set to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer, prompting the German club to consider a move for Athletic Bilbao's Inaki Williams.(Marca)
New York City FC have signed 25-year-old Finland midfielder Alexander Ring from German second-division club Kaiserslautern.(MLS.com)
Former Southampton defender Jelle van Damme, 33, has signed a contract extension with MLS side LA Galaxy.(LA Galaxy)
One Newcastle United fan found a way to cut the cost of an FA Cup trip to Oxford - but it needed 56 separate rail tickets. (BBC Tyne & Wear)
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Manchester United's David de Gea and Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois are battling it out to be Real Madrid's number one with the pair both tempted by the chance to return to the Spanish capital. (Sun)
Juventus manager Massimilano Allegri has refused to rule out taking over from Arsene Wenger as Ars*nal boss in the summer. (Daily Express)
Jose Mourinho will sit down with Manchester United at the end of the season to discuss a 12-month extension to his three-year deal. (Sun)
Dutch international defender Stefan de Vrij, 25, has not ruled out staying at Lazio beyond the summer, despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United. (Talksport)
Jack Wilshere faces an uncertain future, with Bournemouth unlikely to bid to sign the 25-year-old midfielder permanently at the end of the season and Ars*nal not planning to offer him any playing guarantees on his return. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, may be better off leaving the club and joining Bayern Munich if he wants to win major titles, according to the former Germany midfielder Michael Ballack. (Daily Mail)
Atletico Madrid's president has dismissed reports linking 25-year-old striker Antoine Griezmann with Manchester United, calling the 20-time English champions a "small team". (Sky Sports)
French champions Paris St-Germain remain confident that they will be able to tempt Ars*nal striker Alexis Sanchez, 28, to the French capital this summer. (Daily Mirror)
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, 25, is ready to turn down Manchester City and Liverpool and stay at St Mary's beyond the end of the season. (Daily Star)
Spurs winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, 21, who has failed to make an impact at White Hart Lane, is a summer target for former club Nantes. (Daily Mirror)
Hull striker Abel Hernandez, 26, is attracting interest from Everton, West Brom and three Chinese Super League clubs, his agent claims.(Tuttosport via Hull Daily Mail)
Ars*nal have seen off competition from Chelsea and Liverpool to sign 13-year-old Nigerian prospect Lateef Omidiji Jr, who is currently at Sparta Rotterdam's academy. (All Nigeria Soccer)
Crystal Palace are still waiting for 25-year-old midfielder Luka Milivojevic to finalise a visa - one week after his move from Olympiakos. (Evening Standard)
Manchester United pair Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic met their match when they were asked to cut a giant block of cheese during a sponsor event at Old Trafford. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal goalkeeper Petr Cech has pledged to offer support and advice to Ryan Mason as the Hull City midfielder recovers from surgery on a fractured skull. (Sun)
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's richest men, was offered the chance to buy Liverpool - but he did not respond to the overture. (Sky Sports)
Five-weight boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather has asked to meet Premier League champions Leicester City when he visits England on a three-date tour in March. (Goal)
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Atletico Madrid's president has dismissed reports linking 25-year-old striker Antoine Griezmann with Manchester United, calling the 20-time English champions a "small team". (Sky Sports)
I may not care much for Man U anymore, especially after they got Ibrahimović, but here's my response to Atlético's president:
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Manchester United pair Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic met their match when they were asked to cut a giant block of cheese during a sponsor event at Old Trafford. (Daily Star)
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I know I'd be chomping at the bit to get some of that - especially if its something really tasty like Wensleydale!
Ars*nal goalkeeper Petr Cech has pledged to offer support and advice to Ryan Mason as the Hull City midfielder recovers from surgery on a fractured skull. (Sun)
Okay, I don't like Ars*nal, or the Czech Republic national team, but I do like Petr Čech, and I salute him for this move. :)
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:2funny: :D That made me laugh! :up:
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Barcelona want Everton boss Ronald Koeman, 53, to take over from Luis Enrique in the summer following the Spanish club's 4-0 Champions League drubbing against Paris St-Germain.(Daily Mirror)
However, other reports suggest Barca have earmarked Sevilla's former Chile boss Jorge Sampaoli, 56, as a replacement for Enrique. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United's all-time record goalscorer Wayne Rooney, 31, will leave the club if he is stuck on the substitutes' bench, says former Red Devils midfielder Paul Scholes.(Daily Mail)
United had an £85m bid for Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller, 27, turned down in the summer, says the German club's chief financial officer.(Sport Bild, via ITV)
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants to sign 35-year-old Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose contract is set to expire in the summer.(Napoli Today - in Italian)
Chelsea defender John Terry, 36, has rejected offers from three Major League Soccer clubs in America and wants to stay at Stamford Bridge.(Daily Star)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will consider a move for 25-year-old Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, who is currently on loan at Bournemouth, according to former Barcelona star Xavi.(Fox Latin America, via Daily Mirror)
City are tracking 21-year-old Monaco forward Thomas Lemar, but face competition from Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus.(L'Equipe, via Talksport)
West Ham will sell French left-back Arthur Masuaku, 23, in the summer - less than a year after he joined the Hammers on a four-year deal from Olympiakos.(Daily Mirror)
Southampton remain confident of signing free agent Martin Caceres, 29, despite interest in the defender from Barcelona.(Daily Echo)
Jose Mourinho will lead Manchester United to at least one piece of major silverware this season, says former Red Devils midfielder Darren Fletcher, 33.(Talksport)
Paris St-Germain director of football Patrick Kluivert has suggested the French champions may consider a move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 29, in the future.(ESPN)
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy hopes to raise £400m towards the club's new stadium through naming rights. (Times - subscription required)
Spurs will find out whether they can host crowds of up to 90,000 at Wembley for their home games next season on 23 March.(London Evening Standard)
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus remains "strong, focused, determined and blessed" despite his recent injury, according to the 19-year-old's brother.(Manchester Evening News)
Inter Milan should pursue Brazil international Jesus, according to the club's former honorary president Massimo Moratti.(Sky Sports Italia - in Italian)
Inter will offer 17-year-old forward Andrea Pinamonti a new deal to ward off interest from Tottenham.(Corriere Dello Sport, via Talksport)
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 36, will get the chance to play at Anfield again next month - in a legends game against Real Madrid.(Liverpool Echo)
Newcastle coach Simon Smith told goalkeeper Karl Darlow, 26, to take inspiration from Netherlands great Edwin van der Sar after his error in the 2-2 draw with Norwich.(Newcastle Chronicle)
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi appears to have written off almost £18m worth of loans after the Championship club announced an operating loss of £23.7m.(Nottingham Post)
Bristol City fans have set up a petition calling for head coach Lee Johnson to be sacked.(Bristol Post)
Former Napoli forward Diego Maradona, 56, gave his old club's players a team-talk ahead of their 3-1 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday.(Daily Mail)
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic drove five-year-old fan Alf Hill to meet his hero Andy Carroll after the youngster had waited four-and-a-half hours outside the training ground without joy to meet the striker.(whufc.com)
Darmstadt's United States striker Terrence Boyd, 25, has invited Barack Obama to the club after it was revealed the former US president was following the German team on Twitter. (bundesliga.com)
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Wayne Rooney's agent is in China to negotiate a transfer that would make the Manchester United striker the best-paid player in the world. (Sun)
Rooney has been told he can leave before next Tuesday's Chinese Super League transfer deadline if a deal can be reached. (Mirror)
But the 31-year-old is more likely to leave at the end of the season, and he would prefer to stay in England and join a Premier League club. (Independent)
Barcelona are targeting Ars*nal's 21-year-old Spanish right-back Hector Bellerin, who joined the Gunners from Barca as a youth player. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
La Liga champions Barca are also interested in Tottenham's 26-year-old right-back Kyle Walker. (Evening Standard)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp described Ajax's 19-year-old forward Kasper Dolberg as "a fantastic player with a great future". (Ekstra Bladet - in Danish)
Santi Cazorla's recovery from injury is taking longer than expected and the 32-year-old midfielder will now focus on returning for next season. (Mirror)
Ars*nal and Manchester United sent scouts to watch Porto's 21-year-old striker Andre Silva in Wednesday's Champions League match with Juventus. (Daily Express)
Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng want to sign Manchester United winger Ashley Young, 31. (ESPN)
Watford have agreed a deal to sign Alaves' 26-year-old defender Kiko Femenia at the end of the season. (AS - in Spanish)
Former Blackburn and QPR defender Christopher Samba is training with Aston Villa. The 32-year-old is a free agent following his release from Greek club Panathinaikos. (Birmingham Mail)
Only one of RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg will be allowed to compete in next year's Champions League because of Uefa rules on club ownership and conflicting interests. Drinks giant Red Bull owns both clubs. (Salzburger Nachrichten - in German)
Moussa Dembele's agent said "the future does not exist" as he dismissed speculation the 20-year-old forward is planning to leave Celtic. (Daily Record)
Sevilla's 31-year-old defender Adil Rami arrived late to professional football after having worked as a litter-picker for his local council. (Times - subscription required)
Newcastle winger Rolando Aarons, 21, is set for an April return from the knee injury he suffered in November. (Evening Chronicle)
Wadebridge Town Veterans striker Mark Rapsey, 49, scored the 2,000th and 2,001st goals of his career on Sunday, 19 years after reaching the 1000 mark. (Falmouth Packet)
A Hellas Verona fan has been banned from Italian football grounds after attending a Serie B match in his dressing gown. (Sportavellino.it - in Italian)
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Manchester United will try to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 23, if they fail to tempt Atletico Madrid to allow part with Antoine Griezmann, 25, this summer. (Daily Star)
United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants to stay at Old Trafford for another two years. The 35-year-old has had offers to extend his playing career in China, the United States and Europe.(Daily Mirror)
Tottenham Hotspur are set to move for Luke Shaw, 21, with the Manchester United defender poised to move in the summer following a lack of playing time.(Daily Mirror)
John Terry is heading for the United States with LA Galaxy favourites to sign the 36-year-old Chelsea defender. (Sun)
Ars*nal risk losing midfielders Jack Wilshere, 25, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 23, as well as 27-year-old defender Kieran Gibbs. The Gunners have yet to make formal contract offers to the England trio despite their deals expiring in the summer of 2018.(London Evening Standard)
Juventus are prepared to sell striker Simone Zaza, 25, and France forward Kingsley Coman, 20, to raise funds to sign Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28. (Tuttosport, via Talksport)
The Gunners are giving a trial to a 17-year-old midfielder from Chile dubbed the 'the next Alexis Sanchez'. Marcelo Allende plays for second division side Deportes Santa Cruz. (Sun)
Leicester City fans do not want Roy Hodgson as their next manager. The Premier League champions have held informal talks with the former England boss, 69. (Leicester Mercury)
West Ham United will offer versatile midfielder Michail Antonio, 26, a new contract which could double his wages to £70,000-a-week.(Daily Mail)
Watford will sign defender Jorge Segura, 20, from Envigado in the summer, the Colombian top-flight side have confirmed.(Envigado, via Watford Observer)
Leeds United boss Garry Monk, 37, is wanted by Rangers as a replacement for departed manager Mark Warburton. (Daily Star)
Bristol City boss Lee Johnson, 35, could be sacked if his team do not beat fellow Championship strugglers Burton Albion at Ashton Gate on Saturday.(Bristol Post)
Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic, 48, says he could stay at the Championship club for 10 years if he is successful. (London Evening Standard)
Former Galatasaray and Reading midfielder Jem Karacan, 28, is having a trial at League One Bolton Wanderers. (Bolton News)
Fans of non-league Lincoln City started queuing at 03:00 GMT - seven hours before tickets went on sale for their FA Cup quarter-final tie at Ars*nal. Lincoln have been allocated 9,000 tickets for the Emirates game on Saturday, 11 March.(Lincolnshire Echo)
Spartak Moscow defender Dmitri Kombarov hired a lion for his five-year-old daughter's birthday party. (Daily Mirror)
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Ars*nal have offered Mesut Ozil a £280,000-a-week contract to stay at the club, but fellow midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks increasingly likely to leave in the summer - with Manchester City and Manchester United interested. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City will target Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 27, if Sergio Aguero leaves the Etihad at the end of the season. (Sun)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger, 67, must prove he can reinvent himself with a squad revamp and tactical tweaks before being given a new contract after his current deal expires at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)
Monaco want £52m for 22-year-old midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, who is a reported target for Ars*nal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United. (France Football, via Sun)
Chelsea are confident head coach Antonio Conte will sign an improved deal extending his contract past 2019 - but the Blues will delay an announcement until after this season's Premier League title is secured. (Telegraph)
Manchester United and Real Madrid target Paulo Dybala, 23, is frustrated with ongoing contract talks at Juventus and is disgusted at boss Massimiliano Allegri's recent decisions. (TuttoSport, via Sun)
Alternatively, Allegri will bring Dybala with him to Ars*nal if the Italian takes over from Arsene Wenger next season. (TransferMarketWeb)
Allegri has set out a series of contract demands to stay at Juventus, which the Italian club will have to grant if they want to stop him leaving. (Il Tempo, via Metro)
West Ham are expecting to fight off bids for striker Andy Carroll, 28, this summer but could be close to solving their problems at right-back with a £5m move for Saint-Etienne's Kevin Malcuit, 25. (Daily Mirror)
The agent of Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly has cast doubt on whether the 25-year-old defender will remain at Napoli much longer. (Sun)
Rangers players have been told Pedro Caixinha will take over at Ibrox after agreeing to leave Qatari club Al-Gharafa - but the Portuguese manager will not be in place in time for Sunday's Old Firm clash with Celtic. (Daily Express)
Gareth Bale has told Real Madrid to sign Tottenham star Dele Alli, 20, if they decide to sell Cristiano Ronaldo - but Barcelona and Manchester City are also keen on the England midfielder. (Don Balon, via Sun)
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that 19-year-old Renato Sanches will not be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season despite failing to make an impact so far. (Sport Bild, via Daily Mail)
Barcelona are scouting Chelsea trio Marcos Alonso, Cesar Azpilicueta and Nemanja Matic, as well as Ars*nal right-back Hector Bellerin, ahead of a summer overhaul following the departure of current boss Luis Enrique. (Marca)
Chelsea defender Alonso has joked that team-mate Diego Costa is a 'traitor' after the striker played for the Brazilian team in an inter-club match in training. Costa was born in Brazil but chose to represent Spain in international football. His latest switch did not pay off as Chelsea's Spaniards won. (Daily Star)
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Chelsea are planning to make a £100m bid for Everton's 23-year-old forward Romelu Lukaku and attacking midfielder Ross Barkley, 23. (Daily Telegraph)
The Blues plan to sell 26-year-old striker Diego Costa to fund their bid for Lukaku and Real Madrid's 24-year-old striker Alvaro Morata. (Sun)
Lukaku said "instead of living in the past, you have to think ahead" as he revealed some of the frustrations behind his decision to reject a new contract with Everton.(Liverpool Echo)
Everton's majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri is confident Lukaku will commit to a new contract at the club. (Talksport)
The Toffees have told Chelsea they will have to pay more than £65m if they want to sign Belgium international Lukaku. (Evening Standard)
Manchester United have joined Chelsea in closely monitoring Celtic's 20-year-old forward Moussa Dembele, valued at £30m by the Scottish champions. (Independent)
United and local rivals Manchester City will play a friendly in San Diego in the United States before the start of next season.(Times - subscription required)
Barcelona are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old French forward Ousmane Dembele this summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Napoli forward Dries Mertens, 29, will not sign a new deal with the Italian club and has set his sights on a move to the Premier League. (Het Laatste Nieuws - in Dutch)
Netherlands defender Bruno Martins Indi, 25, wants to stay at Stoke and talks have begun over making his loan move from Porto permanent in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent has been in the United States for negotiations with LA Galaxy, as the 36-year-old Manchester United striker considers his future. (Marca)
Former England boss Roy Hodgson is set to turn down an offer to become Norwich's next manager. (Eastern Daily Press)
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, 31, has denied reports he has agreed a return to Marseille this summer. (Facebook - in French)
Ars*nal are one of a number of clubs tracking Stuttgart's 19-year-old midfielder Berkay Ozcan. (Football.london)
Wales boss Chris Coleman will hand a first senior international call-up to Liverpool's 17-year-old forward Ben Woodburn on Thursday. (Sun)
Liverpool are interested in signing RB Leipzig's 21-year-old striker Timo Werner. (Daily Mail)
West Ham are considering a move for Sampdoria's 25-year-old forward Luis Muriel as the club continue their search for a new striker. (Daily Mirror)
Newcastle have already begun the hunt for a new striker but have no plans to sell 22-year-old forward Aleksandar Mitrovic. (Evening Chronicle)
Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Porto's 27-year-old Brazilian defender Felipe Monteiro. (AS)
Bayern Munich are keen to sign Bayer Leverkusen's 20-year-old winger Julian Brandt. (Bild - in German)
Stoke City players travelled in style to the Cheltenham Festival on their day off on Wednesday, arriving via helicopter for a day at the races. (Stoke Sentinel)
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Ars*nal will make a £25m offer for Barcelona's Turkey midfielder Arda Turan, 30, in the summer before the probable departures of Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, and Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 28. (Times - subscription required)
Former Real Madrid player Ozil is too good to move to Turkey, says ex-Germany midfielder Michael Ballack. Germany World Cup winner Ozil, whose contract with the Gunners expires in the summer of 2018, has been linked with a move to Fenerbahce. (Talksport)
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, 67, says fans need to get some "perspective" and remember what he has done for the club. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 25, is unlikely to stay at Bournemouth, where he has been on loan, beyond this season and will consider a move abroad. (Bleacher Report)
Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar, 25, says compatriot and Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus, 19, is good enough to play for Barca. (Sun)
Chelsea and Manchester United could move for Paris St-Germain and Italy midfielder Marco Verratti. The 24-year-old's agent claims the player is unhappy in France. (Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid are considering a move for former Tottenham left-back Yuri Berchiche, 27, who did not play a single league game while at White Hart Lane between 2008-10. Spaniard Berchiche was loaned out to Cheltenham Town while at Spurs. (Marca)
Sunderland's Swedish midfielder Sebastian Larsson, 31, says there will be no discussions about a new contract until the season ends. Larsson's deal expires in the summer but the Black Cats are bottom of the Premier League table. (Sunderland Echo)
Watford's Netherlands winger Steven Berghuis, 25, believes he will return to the Premier League club permanently once his loan with Feyenoord expires at the end of the season. (Watford Observer)
Manchester United will not be re-employing former Under-23 boss Warren Joyce, 52, as the Reds continue to search for a new reserve manager. (Manchester Evening News)
Wolverhampton Wanderers have a £1.5m deal in place to sign buy Austrian forward Andreas Weimann, 25, who has been on loan at Molineux from Championship rivals Derby County. (Express & Star)
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch, 36, has not closed the door on his England career, says Potters boss Mark Hughes. Crouch, who has scored seven goals in 22 appearances this season, last played for the Three Lions in 2010. (Stoke Sentinel)
Boss Mick McCarthy, 58, has shrugged off calls for him to be sacked by Ipswich Town fans as he prepares to celebrate 25 years in management. (East Anglian Daily Times)
Bolton Wanderers are hopeful that their transfer embargo will be lifted in time for the club to do business in the summer. (Bolton News)
A friendly between Nigeria and Senegal at Barnet on Thursday could be watched by a crowd of just 1,400 despite a likely appearance from Liverpool's Sadio Mane. (Daily Mail)
Premier League fans who live near Stoke City were the most likely to vote for Brexit according to new figures. People living close to Tottenham's White Hart Lane were the most likely to vote remain. (Daily Mirror)
Everton could play a pre-season friendly in the east African country of Tanzania as part of a new sponsorship deal. (Liverpool Echo)
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Chelsea are willing to spend up to £70m on a marquee striker this summer, but are debating over whether to sign Everton and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, or Real Madrid and Spain's 24-year-old forward Alvaro Morata. (The Sun)
Manager Jose Mourinho has spoken out amid speculation Manchester United are lining up a £173m move for Barcelona and Brazil forward Neymar, 25, in the summer transfer window.(ESPN Brazil, via Metro)
Ars*nal and Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, said he is happy in London but added that he wanted to play for a team that has "a winning mentality".(Telegraph)
However, Sanchez could also be convinced to see out the final 14 months of his contract at Ars*nal.(Standard)
Liverpool are set to join Tottenham and Everton in a £45m transfer battle for Schalke and Germany's 21-year-old midfielder Max Meyer.(Mirror)
Ars*nal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, has revealed his family would prefer that he left the club at the end of the season. (Sportbild via Metro)
Arsene Wenger will sign a new contract at Ars*nal and needs to change "many things" to take the club forward, according to former Gunners midfielder Robert Pires.(Sky Sports)
Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to sign Monaco's 22-year-old £40m-rated midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. (Mirror)
England striker Jermain Defoe, 34, can leave Sunderland on a free transfer if they are relegated from the Premier League. (Daily Mail)
David de Gea, 26, remains a top target for Real Madrid but Manchester United are prepared to give the Spain goalkeeper a huge wage increase to scare off the Spanish giants. (The Sun)
Bastian Schweinsteiger's move from the Red Devils to Chicago Fire has been formally completed, after the 32-year-old German midfielder's visa application was granted. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool have opened contract talks with Croatia defender Dejan Lovren, 27, but remain in the market for another centre back.(Telegraph)
Defender Sergio Ramos, 30, has advised Spain team-mate and Tottenham target Isco, 24, not to leave Real Madrid.(Standard)
Chicago Fire's Bastian Schweinsteiger was asked if he can win the World Cup with his new side by a confused American reporter. (The Sun)