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Football Discussion => Other English Football => Topic started by: Chelmsford_yid on January 09, 2010, 10:07:09 AM
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Chelsea are ready to swoop for £36m Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, the Stamford Bridge outfit are ready to offer straight cash for the big Bosnian front man, where as fellow suitors AC Milan want to try and do a swap deal.
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says striker Robbie Keane will only leave White Hart Lane if someone offers £50m for him. Aston Villa and Celtic are interested in the 29-year-old Republic of Ireland forward.
Meanwhile, Spurs are locked in a £7m race with Lyon to sign Dinamo Zagreb defender Dejan Lovren, 20.
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed he is considering re-signing Sol Campbell - it would be the first time Wenger has re-signed a player for the Gunners.
However, despite having a transfer budget of about £35m, Wenger insists he does not need to buy a striker as Nicklas Bendtner is set to resume full training next week.
Liverpool are tracking Wolves utility man Richard Stearman, the 22-year-old can play right-back and centre-half and manager Rafael Benitez sees the former England under-21 man as ideal cover for the injured Glen Johnson.
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is ready to table a £4m bid for Sporting Gijon's Spain Under-21 left-back Roberto Canella - who also interests Aston Villa. (The Sun)
Fulham are considering a move for 26-year-old Panathinaikos winger Dimitris Salpigidis. The Greece international, who is available for £1m, has also attracted interest from Birmingham and Stoke.
West Ham have made a bid to sign Belarus striker Sergey Kornilenko, 26, on loan from Zenit St Petersburg.
Manchester City are keen on signing Crystal Palace's £5m-rated 19-year-old striker Victor Moses. Palace are understood to have already received a £1.5m offer from Championship side West Brom.
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is hopeful of signing a new striker next week. With Carlton Cole out injured, the Hammers have been linked with former Upton Park man Marlon Harewood, surplus to requirements at Aston Villa. Stoke's James Beattie and Eidur Gudjohnson of Monaco are also in the frame.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce insists striker Kenwyne Jones is not for sale. Birmingham are weighing up an £11m bid for the Trinidad & Tobago star while Liverpool, Ars*nal and Stoke are all admirers of the big striker.
Newcastle fans have pledged more than £50m to buy out owner Mike Ashley and take control of the club. The scheme is fronted by the Newcastle United Supporters Trust. (The Mirror)
Burnley are set to offer Leeds boss Simon Grayson five times his current pay deal to become their new boss after Owen Coyle left for Bolton.
Manchester City have insisted on a six-month get-out clause with new midfielder Patrick Vieira, just in case the former Ars*nal star fails to make the grade at Eastlands.
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has sent out a clear message to Real Madrid and Barcelona - Cesc Fabregas will still be an Ars*nal player next season. The 22-year-old midfielder's contract runs to 2015.
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has warned midfielder Joe Cole that his performances will have to improve if he wants to be part of England's World Cup squad.
Norwich manager Paul Lambert has emerged as a leading contender to replace Owen Coyle at Burnley.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is so fed up with freezing conditions ruining training that will take his players to Dubai if Saturday's game at Birmingham is called off.
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Steven Gerrard is unhappy with Liverpool's latest plight and is keen on a move to Real Madrid or AC Milan if things don't improve quickly. A source close to the 29-year-old midfielder said: "Stevie knows time is running out if he wants to win more honours."
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says he is not going anywhere, and he is also keen on swapping winger Ryan Babel for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones. Babel, 23, has struggled to make the first team following his £11.5m move.
Sunderland winger Kieran Richardson has been offered for sale to Tottenham, Birmingham and Fulham. The 25-year-old moved to the Stadium of Light from Manchester United for £6m three years ago.
Chelsea and Manchester City are keen on securing a deal for Palermo's 20-year-old centre-back Simon Kjaer. The Danish star is reported to have an £11m release clause, but that hasn't stemmed the growing interest in the Serie A star from the two Premier League sides.
Celtic manager Tony Mowbray has branded suggestions that £8m may be enough to take Aiden McGeady from Celtic to the Premier League as "ridiculous".
CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic has rejected an approach from Roberto Mancini's Manchester City, saying he only wants to join Manchester United or Ars*nal.
Spanish side Real Zaragoza have joined the chase for Ars*nal defender Philippe Senderos. Bayern Munich, Cagliari and Atletico Madrid are also interested in the 23-year-old who wants to stay in the Premier League.
Italian side Juventus are keeping an eye on events at Anfield amid speculation that Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez may soon be relieved of his duties. Former Italy striker Roberto Bettega, who has just moved into the Juve boardroom, is a close friend and admirer of Benitez.
Despite everybody suggesting it's a matter of when, and not if, Benitez will leave Anfield, the Spaniard has vowed to remain as Liverpool boss until 2014. "Inside, I am as strong as ever," he said.
Russia coach and former Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has revealed that he would be keen to manage in England again, adding weight to the rumour that he will succeed Benitez at Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has played down rumours linking him with the Liverpool manager's job.
Portsmouth keeper David James is believed to be concerned that the collapse of his proposed move to Stoke could affect his prospects of being selected for England's squad for this summer's World Cup as Portsmouth may decide not to play him in order to avoid triggering a clause in his contract.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told Michael Owen that he will get more games over the coming months after starting the striker only once since his Champions League hat-trick at Wolfsburg almost six weeks.
At the age of 39 years and 79 days Edwin van der Sar will become Manchester United's oldest post-war player if he plays against Burnley. The Dutch keeper has been on compassionate leave since the end of December.
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger believes Sol Campbell could play his way back into the England squad for the World Cup in South Africa this summer.
Alex McLeish is ready to commit his long-term future to Birmingham City by agreeing a new contract at St Andrew's.
St Mirren manager Gus MacPherson believes that the cash-strapped SPL has become little more than a feeder league for England's lower divisions and he can only envisage that state of affairs worsening in the immediate future.
Championship side Cardiff have begun talks over a new contract with highly rated Adam Matthews as Manchester United and Ars*nal keep an eye on proceedings over the 17-year-old left-back.
England and LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham, on loan with AC Milan, plans to hang his boots up after the World Cup and return to Britain. A friend of the 34-year-old, says: "His mind is made up. He wants to walk away to be a dad." (The Sun)
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Manchester United have joined Tottenham in the race for £18m-rated Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko - as they prepare to let winger Zoran Tosic join Cologne.
But United face the prospect of losing Wayne Rooney to Real Madrid, who have hired super-agent Pini Zahavi to negotiate a deal for the striker.
Manchester City have had a £2m bid for Victor Moses turned down - and Ars*nal may step in for the Crystal Palace forward.
City have also missed out on Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Canales, who has agreed a £5.5m move to Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Robinho is close to leaving Eastlands for Brazilian club Santos - who sold the 25-year-old to Real Madrid in 2005 - in a loan deal until the end of the season.
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says that midfielder Joe Cole, who is out of contract at the end of the season, will remain at the club next term.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has admitted that Aston Villa's Habib Beye is on his radar after a deal to sign Hamburg defender Guy Demel broke down.
Blackburn are keen to sign Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen on loan and are also interested in Stuttgart's Turkish midfielder Yildiray Basturk.
West Ham are set to sign South Africa striker Benni McCarthy from Blackburn Rovers on loan for 18 months to get around work permit issues.
Blackburn Rovers winger Morten Gamst Pedersen is in talks with Turkish giants Fenerbahce over a January move.
Fulham have made a bid for FC Basle's £6m-rated Switzerland striker Marco Streller
Burnley defender Clarke Carlisle is a cut-price target for both Bolton and West Ham.
New Bolton boss Owen Coyle and keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen have been involved in a training-ground bust-up after former Burnley goalkeeping coach Phil Hughes was appointed at the expense of Jaaskelainen's mentor Fred Barber.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has tipped Everton manager David Moyes to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United once the Scot decides to leave Old Trafford.
Michael Owen has asked Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney for advice on how to get back into Fabio Capello's England squad.
New West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has suggested the team could be renamed "West Ham Olympic" if they move into the London 2012 stadium.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has cranked up the tension with neighbours City yet further ahead of next Wednesday's second-leg Carling Cup tie by insisting they do not have the mental strength to win the tie.
The Football Association is sending back thousands of World Cup tickets they failed to sell to their official supporters club. Fans have not taken up 6,000 of the 29,000 tickets allocated by organisers to the FA.
Manager Darren Ferguson has refused to let his Preston players watch a DVD of Chelsea's 7-2 drubbing of Sunderland, in the run-up to their clash with Carlo Ancelotti's side in the FA Cup.
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Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has been informed by manager Rafael Benitez that he will not be sold before the January transfer window closes on Monday.
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan will not prevent Maynor Figueroa leaving for "a good club" despite the Honduras international signing a new contract on Friday.
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has made a fresh offer for Marouane Chamakh in a bid to snap up the Bordeaux striker on a pre-contract.
Manchester City have made a £7m move for Parma midfielder McDonald Mariga.
John Terry faces an anxious wait to discover if further damaging revelations regarding his private life will cost him the England captaincy. (Various)
Rafael Benitez has warned Liverpool that they must deliver on a string of promises if he is not to be lured away by Juventus in the summer.
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has suggested that the way he man-manages his thirtysomethings at the club will hold the key to the club's hopes of winning the Premier League title.
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has warned his players to be wary of Wayne Rooney's gamesmanship in Sunday's league match between the Gunners and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon has suffered a fresh setback and could need a hernia operation only four months before the start of the World Cup.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has demanded that the club's fans end their obscene taunts directed at Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger.
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Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has not ruled out a move to England. He said: "Last season, I had many possibilities with Manchester United, Real, Barcelona or Chelsea. I hope I'll have the same ones plus Bayern next summer."
Full story: The Sun
Ars*nal captain Cesc Fabregas has declared his love for London, and Barcelona. He said: "All of my life I have been dressing the Barca colours. I had to leave and I have seen also other things that I have enjoyed a lot. When I retire from football, I will live in Barcelona. But I love London a lot, me and my family love London."
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool are confident of beating AC Milan and Valencia to the signature of Milan Jovanovic, who is available on a free transfer from Standard Liege in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United could offer a contract to Sogndal defender Even Hovland, who has been on trial with the club. Everton are also interested in the 20-year-old Norwegian.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa midfielder Isaiah Osbourne is set to join Queens Park Rangers when the loan window reopens next week.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea midfielder Deco has accused Ars*nal of being Premier League bottlers ahead of Sunday's crunch game between the sides at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: The Sun
And Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger admits his young side have a mental problem when they come up against the likes of Chelsea or Manchester United.
Full story: The Sun
Wenger believes that finishing third in the Premier League is better achievement than winning the FA Cup.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Everton boss David Moyes believes his side has been in the shadow of city rivals Liverpool because there has been years of overspending at Anfield.
Full story: Daily Star
Just hours before facing cash-strapped Portsmouth, Manchester United's boss expressed his sympathies for Pompey boss Avram Grant. Sir Alex Ferguson said: "When you see what's happening there, you have to feel for him. It can't be easy. How he's coping, you can only imagine."
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has not yet been officially told that he is replacing John Terry as England captain.
Full story: The Sun
Terry is poised to lose £20m in sponsorship revenue over the next four years after being stripped of the England captaincy.
Full story: The Sun
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has warned winger Morten Gamst Pedersen, who has been linked with a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, not to string the club along during contract talks.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies is angry that his club's transfer panel, headed by former Tottenham manager David Pleat, did not sign anyone during the January transfer window despite bids for Crystal Palace striker Victor Moses and Swansea midfielder Darren Pratley.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Birmingham keeper Joe Hart is willing to take a penalty if selected for England at the World Cup. He said: "Stuart Pearce saw me take one in the semi-final of the European Under 21 Championship last summer. Fortunately, I scored. But I'd happily take one again."
Full story: Daily Mail
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Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is set to join former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid in a £20m deal.
Full story: Daily Mail
Real Madrid legend Raul has been linked with a move to the United States to join New York Red Bulls at the end of the season.
Full story: The Independent
Coventry are planning a summer bid for Derby striker Rob Hulse after having an approach to sign him on loan rejected earlier this week.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea defender Alex is wanted by German club Bayern Munich.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Mikael Silvestre is set to leave Ars*nal after being snubbed by boss Arsene Wenger for last Wednesday's clash with Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Marouane Chamakh will be an Ars*nal player this summer after agreeing to a four-year, £10.4million deal.
Full story: Sun
Kolo Toure believes Patrick Vieira's "winning mentality" can help Manchester City end their 41-year wait for FA Cup success.
Full story: The Guardian
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp says he will not sacrifice his club's FA Cup ambitions in favour of Tottenham's bid to break into the top four.
Full story: The Guardian
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has laid down the law to his wayward Chelsea stars and warned: "If our form starts to suffer, I will act".
Full story: Daily Express
Wayne Rooney has revealed that he is limited to five sponsorship deals by his Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.
Full story: Independent
Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed the full story behind his chaotic seven months at Notts County and the bizarre sequence of events that began with hopes of a multi-million-pound revival for the Football League's oldest club only to end with it on the brink of financial collapse.
Full story: Guardian
Manager Roberto Mancini is to net a £9million three-year contract extension from Manchester City's wealthy owners.
Full story: Sun
England manager Fabio Capello has urged Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to rest Wayne Rooney to keep him fresh for this summer's World Cup in South Africa.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Robinho has cleared his house, sold his car, shipped his possessions back to Brazil and told his representatives to arrange a permanent move away from Manchester City in the summer. The striker is currently on loan at Santos in his home country.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano said he will never be tempted by Manchester City's millions saying: "You cannot buy history."
Full story: The Times
Man City's plans to sign Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure could hit a snag with the Spanish giants keen to use Toure as bait to secure the services of Ars*nal skipper Cesc Fabregas.
Full story: Daily Mail
Everton want in-demand Stephen Pienaar to sign a new contract to prevent Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Manchester City from snapping up the South African midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail
Everton boss David Moyes has revealed how his former striker Wayne Rooney - now at Manchester United - apologised a year ago for libellous claims made in his autobiography. Relations between the pair became strained but Moyes said: "Wayne phoned me up a year ago to apologise for his book and to say that the things he'd put in his book were wrong, and he'd made a mistake."
Full story: The Guardian
Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge has told England boss Fabio Capello he will have no problem lining up alongside John Terry. Bridge will be hoping he makes the squad for next month's friendly with Egypt following Terry's alleged affair with Bridge's ex-girlfriend.
Full story: The Sun
Man City boss Roberto Mancini has denied he has fallen out with striker Craig Bellamy, following a reported bust-up in training. Mancini says their differences had been "resolved".
Full story: WalesOnline.com
QPR are hoping to bring in Neil Warnock, currently at Crystal Palace, as the new manager now Flavio Briatore has stepped down as chairman. Mick Harford has yet to win in six games as manager at Loftus Road.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish wants to have the final say on all transfers before committing to a new contract. The Scot was unhappy with the owners after being pressured into signing Argentine Mauro Boselli in January. "Contracts can be compromised if players are brought in without a manager's permission," he said.
Full story: Daily Mail
Portsmouth could have a fifth owner this season after a Hong Kong-based investment company showed its interest in buying out the current owner, Balram Chainrai.
Full story: The Guardian
England boss Fabio Capello will be at Craven Cottage on Sunday with Fulham striker Bobby Zamora hoping to add to his 14-goal tally this season against Birmingham. The 29-year-old has yet to feature in an England senior squad and could be called up for the friendly with Egypt on 3 March. (Daily Star)
Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed has said sorry to Shakhtar Donetsk after players were refused entry to his shop Harrods. The Ukraine club lost to Fulham in the Europa League on Thursday. A club spokesman said: "The billionaire is very upset over this incident and has made his apologies."
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is keen on a summer move to Inter Milan or Barcelona.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293475/Liverpool-midfielder-Javier-Mascherano-keen-summer-Inter-Barcelona.html)
Tottenham are on the verge of the £6m capture of Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293493/Tottenham-verge-6m-capture-Manchester-City-winger-Craig-Bellamy.html)
Chelsea are set to move for Porto defender Bruno Alves after agreeing to sell his Portuguese team-mate, Ricardo Carvalho.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/chelsea/7882754/Ricardo-Carvalho-set-to-sign-for-Inter-Milan-as-Chelsea-move-for-Bruno-Alves.html)
Preston and Queens Park Rangers are both chasing Doncaster's former Sunderland midfielder Martin Woods.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293519/Preston-QPR-chase-Doncaster-midfielder-Woods.html)
Portsmouth have offered a player-coaching role to England goalkeeper David James.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293497/Pompey-offer-James-Hammers-Ben-Haim-West-Brom-join-Lonergan-race.html#ixzz0tECHYPFZ)
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Adriano Correia has completed a move from Sevilla to Barcelona, signing a four-year deal with the Catalan club. The 25-year-old Brazilian who plays in defence or midfield could eventually cost Barcelona around £11.5m.
1033 BST: Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is staying at the Catalan club and has quashed speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League.
"I was a Barca player when I left [to go on holiday] and I'll be a Barca player when I go back," he said at a press conference to announce his return to the Sweden national team.
"I want to congratulate everybody that has used my name, because it's fun to have been at Chelsea, at Manchester City, without having been there." (Press Association)
Chelsea will step up their pursuit of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and have decided to bid a club record £50m for the Spain star.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3057968/Chelsea-offer-50million-for-Fernando-Torres.html)
Meanwhile, Chelsea have told Real Madrid they will have to pay £30m to sign defender Ashley Cole.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-tell-real-that-cole-reunion-with-mourinho-would-cost-16330m-2028541.html)
Manchester City hope to prise midfielder James Milner away from Aston Villa with a second offer worth £25m.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/mancity/7895597/Manchester-City-prepared-to-raise-bid-to-25m-for-Aston-Villas-James-Milner.html)
But City have yet to secure the signing of Lazio's Serbian international defender Alexander Kolarov, with the Italian club insisting they have not received a written offer.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/187293/No-deal-for-Kolarov-yet-Lazio)
Forward Craig Bellamy could be on his way out of Manchester City to join Tottenham, who will make room for him by selling striker Robbie Keane to Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Spurs-are-keen-to-sell-Robbie-Keane-to-Aston-Villa-in-order-to-finance-a-move-for-Craig-Bellamy-article529069.html)
Ars*nal are winning their battle to keep hold of star midfielder Cesc Fabreags, who is wanted by Barcelona.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3057976/Cesc-Fabregas-is-now-going-to-stay-at-Ars*nal-believes-Arsene-Wenger.html)
Portsmouth defender Tal Ben Haim is set to become West Ham's third signing of the week following the arrivals of Pablo Barrera and Lyon striker Frederic Piquionne.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295366/West-Ham-make-signing-24-hours-Tal-Ben-Haim-joins-Portsmouth.html)
But West Ham appear to have missed out on the chance to sign Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell who looks set to join Fulham in a £2m deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295365/Hammer-blow-West-Ham-Aston-Villas-Steve-Sidwell-agrees-deal-Fulham.html)
Inter Milan hope to spark a bidding war between neighbours Manchester United and City for striker Mario Balotelli.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Inter-want-to-spark-a-bidding-war-between-Manchester-United-and-City-for-Mario-Balotelli-article529125.html)
Zenit St Petersburg hope to sign Porto defender Bruno Alves amid fears Manchester United could make a move if Nemanja Vidic should leave Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295388/Zenit-St-Petersbug-sign-12-5m-Porto-defender-Bruno-Alves-Manchester-United-express-interest.html)
Vidic wants to quit Old Trafford for Real Madrid with the Spanish club preparing an £18m deal for the Serbian defender.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3057961/Nemanja-Vidic-wants-to-leave-Manchester-United-and-move-to-Real-Madrid.html)
Newcastle's veteran goalkeeper Steve Harper has ended talk of a move to Celtic by saying he wants to remain with the Magpies "for as long as possible".
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/144619/Steve-Harper-I-won-t-turn-my-back-on-Newcastle-/)
Tottenham winger Giovani dos Santos is wanted by Sporting Lisbon on loan and could be used to bring forward Yannick Djalo to White Hart Lane in a £4.2m deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295387/Tottenham-winger-Giovani-dos-Santos-used-makeweight-Yannick-Djalo-deal.html)
Sunderland have confirmed their interest in bringing Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck and Burnley winger Chris Eagles to the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295386/Ipswich-sign-Sunderlands-Conor-Hourihane-Black-Cats-eye-Manchester-United-striker-Danny-Welbeck.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has been given first option to bring midfielder Jack Wilshere back to the Reebok should Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger send him out on loan again.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Bolton-have-been-given-first-option-to-loan-Jack-Wilshere-if-Ars*nal-decide-to-loan-him-out-again-article529121.html)
Everton have been told to forget about bringing Landon Donovan back to Goodison Park on a full-time basis. LA Galaxy forward Donovan had a successful loan spell with the Toffees last season.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/144752/David-Moyes-told-to-forget-about-Landon-Donovan/)
Rangers are considering signing Stoke City winger Michael Tonge and AZ Alkmaar midfielder Brett Holman after being offered both players on season-long loans. (the Herald)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway wants to sign Stephen Dobbie permanently after the Scottish striker helped the Seasiders win promotion to the Premier League in England while on loan from Swansea. (Daily Record)
Ajax boss Martin Jol has agreed a deal to take over as Fulham manager, with former England coach Sven Goran-Eriksson missing out on the job.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Martin-Jol-has-agreed-to-become-the-new-manager-of-Fulham-after-a-deal-was-agreed-with-Mohamed-Al-Fayed-article529057.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he twice turned down the chance to coach the England national team.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2010/teams/england/7894928/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-says-he-twice-turned-down-the-chance-to-manage-England.html)
World Cup referee Howard Webb will miss the first fortnight of the new Premier League season so that he can recover from the strain of officiating the bad-tempered final between Spain and Holland.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/World-Cup-ref-Howard-Webb-will-miss-the-first-fortnight-of-the-Premier-League-season-to-recover-from-draining-final-he-officiated-article529041.html)
New Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers, who was mentored by Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, says he can always turn to the 'special one' for advice.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/New-Swansea-boss-Brendan-Rodgers-says-he-can-always-ask-for-advice-from-Jose-Mourinho-article529139.html)
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Germany's Sami Khedira says Real Madrid is the only club he wants to join, which is bad news for Manchester United and Chelsea, who are tracking the Stuttgart midfielder.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3066490/Sami-Khedira-considers-Real-Madrid-move.html#ixzz0uXnAUIp0)
Manchester City have been told that Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko is not for sale at any price.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297037/Manchester-City-warned-Wolfsburg-Star-striker-Edin-Dzeko-isnt-sale-price.html#ixzz0uXrWBMY)
New Barcelona signing David Villa believes he will score more goals if Spanish World Cup-winning team-mate Cesc Fabregas moves to the Nou Camp from Ars*nal.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3065393/Villa-Im-in-Fab-fan-club.html)
Chelsea are set to land a significant blow in their summer transfer battle with fellow big-spenders Manchester City by raiding Benfica for their £27m-rated defender David Luiz. They will also pay the Portuguese club £20m for midfielder Ramires.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297229/Chelsea-bid-Benficas-David-Luiz-Ramires-says-Yes.html)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is making room for a new striker by putting Argentine Franco Di Santo up for sale, with Inter Milan's Mario Balotelli top of his shopping list.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-to-free-up-space-for-Mario-Balotelli-or-Fernando-Torres-by-selling-Franco-Di-Santo-article536351.html)
Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira and goalkeeper Shay Given believe £30m-rated Aston Villa midfielder James Milner would be an excellent addition to the already impressive Eastlands line-up.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297063/James-Milner-superb-signing-insist-Manchester-City-stars.html)
Tottenham are set to add to Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill's woes by attempting to lure winger Ashley Young to White Hart Lane.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-transfer-news-Spurs-to-launch-bid-for-Aston-Villa-star-Ashley-Young-article536485.html)
Blackburn are preparing a £2m-move for Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-transfer-news-Rovers-plot-surprise-swoop-for-Aston-Villa-star-Emile-Heskey-article536451.html)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is set to sell midfielder Javier Mascherano to Inter Milan to fund his rebuilding job at Anfield.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Roy-Hodgson-to-cash-in-on-Javier-Mascherano-to-fund-new-signings-and-is-keen-on-Juventus-Christian-Poulsen-and-PSV-Eindoven-s-Carlos-Salcido-article536381.html)
West Ham boss Avram Grant is keen to bring former Ars*nal and Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre to Upton Park.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-weighing-up-move-for-former-Ars*nal-and-Manchester-United-defender-Mikael-Silvestre-article536343.html)
William Gallas's wage demands have put off Greek club Panathinaikos from making a move for the defender, who is a free agent after he was released by Ars*nal this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297120/Ars*nal-contract-rebel-William-Gallas-pricing-Panathinaikos-claims-Greek-clubs-chief.html)
Tottenham striker Robbie Keane refused to answer questions about his future at White Hart Lane after scoring in the 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-transfer-news-Robbie-Keane-walks-out-of-two-interviews-when-asked-about-his-Spurs-future-article536359.html)
Stoke are considering a club-record £12m bid for West Ham and England striker Carlton Cole.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Stoke-preparing-club-record-12m-bid-for-West-Ham-striker-Carlton-Cole-article533725.html)
But Stoke striker James Beattie is set to snub a potential move to Blackburn or Sheffield United to fight for his place at the Britannia Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297175/James-Beattie-snub-Stoke-City-striker-eyes-100-Premier-League-goals.html)
Cardiff striker Michael Chopra has put Roy Keane's Ipswich on alert after warning he's ready to quit the Welsh club following their latest cash crisis.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ipswich-transfer-news-Roy-Keane-on-red-alert-after-Michael-Chopra-threatens-to-quit-Cardiff-article536441.html)
Manchester United want to discuss a new contract for striker Wayne Rooney, whose current deal expires in 2012.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-set-for-talks-over-new-Manchester-United-contract-article536479.html#ixzz0uXomH1UH)
Manchester City's new midfield signing Yaya Toure says he turned down Manchester United to move to Eastlands from Barcelona this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Yaya-Toure-reveals-I-snubbed-Alex-Ferguson-and-Manchester-United-to-sign-for-Manchester-City-article536385.html)
Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone wants his team-mates to concentrate on the "dirty" side of their game to prevail in the Premier and Champions Leagues next season.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/145748/Tom-Huddlestone-urges-Tottenham-Hotspur-to-fight-dirty/)
The Glazer family, who own Manchester United, have been urged to surrender control at Old Trafford after it emerged season tickets were selling badly for the first time in recent history. The Americans have faced opposition to their ownership of the club from fans' groups since taking over in 2005.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297207/Glazers-urged-quit-Manchester-United-season-ticket-sales-slump.html)
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's agent insists there has been no contact with Fulham about the vacant job at Craven Cottage.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/188774/Still-No-Fulham-approach-for-Sven)
Mark Hughes has re-emerged as a candidate to replace Roy Hodgson as Fulham manager. Ajax manager Martin Jol rejected the chance to take the reins at Craven Cottage this week.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297201/Hughes-Fulham-wishlist-replace-Hodgson.html)
Eduardo da Silva has been told he must learn Russian within four months following his £6m-move from Ars*nal to Shakhtar Donetsk. The Ukrainian side have made the demand as part of the striker's £50,000-a-week contract.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297140/Former-Ars*nal-star-Eduardo-told-Shakhtar-You-learn-Russian-months.html)
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Tottenham will find out on 13 September whether their £400m plan to redevelop White Hart Lane is to get the go-ahead from Haringey Council.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/07/31/2049043/tottenham-hotspur-prepare-for-september-13-d-day-over-new)
Manchester United and Ars*nal could lose out to Real Madrid in the chase for Germany World Cup star Mesut Ozil after the midfielder declares "I love Spain".
Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-and-Ars*nal-target-Mesut-Ozil-hints-at-Real-Madrid-move-/9104/)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Aleksandr Hleb could be heading out of Barcelona and back to the Premier League, with several English clubs interested in his services.
Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Ars*nal-midfielder-Aleksandr-Hleb-linked-with-Premiership-return/9105/)
Meanwhile, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says all efforts to sign Gunners skipper Cesc Fabregas have now been exhausted.
Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-Efforts-to-sign-Ars*nal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas-exhausted/9106/)
Fulham and West Ham are tracking Dundee United goalkeeper Dusan Pernis. (Various)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is considering a £10m bid for Standard Liege's Belgium international midfielder Steven Defour, who the former Fulham boss sees as a natural replacement for want-away Argentine Javier Mascherano.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299064/Roy-Hodgson-steal-Steven-Defour-Sir-Alex-Ferguson.html)
And Mascherano is set to be the subject of a £20m bid from Italy's European champions Inter Milan, who are managed by former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/190273/Inter-Milan-set-for-20m-Javier-Mascherano-bid)
Manchester City are still struggling to agree a fee with Aston Villa to buy their midfielder James Milner. Villa want £30m for the 24-year-old, but City are only prepared to pay £24m.(The Sun)
West Ham have snubbed Stoke's £9m bid for 26-year-old striker Carlton Cole.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3076037/Hammers-reject-9m-Cole-bid.html)
New Fulham manager Mark Hughes is close to persuading 31-year-old striker Craig Bellamy to join him at Craven Cottage, rather than leave Manchester City for Tottenham.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3075912/Fuham-can-pip-spurs-to-Bellamy-signing.html)
Birmingham are lining up an improved £10m offer for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia after seeing their initial £8m bid turned down by the Latics.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299065/Birmingham-poised-make-N-Zogbia-Wigan-tell-winger-go.html)
Manchester United and Ars*nal target Mesut Ozil has hinted that a move to Spanish side Real Madrid could be on the cards. The 21-year-old German midfielder has one year left on his contract with Werder Bremen who are ready to listen to offers.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-and-Ars*nal-target-Mesut-Ozil-hints-at-Real-Madrid-move-/9104/)
Barcelona's former Ars*nal midfielder Aleksandr Hleb could be on his way out of the Nou Camp. The 29-year-old Belarusian is attracting interest from Tottenham, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Sunderland and West Ham.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Former-Ars*nal-midfielder-Aleksandr-Hleb-linked-with-Premiership-return/9105/)
Blackburnhave invited Roma midfielder Ricardo Faty for a trial with a view to a £1m deal for the 23-year-old, who has spent the last two seasons on loan - first, at Bayer Leverkusen and, later, at Nantes.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299054/Blackburn-offer-trial-Roma-midfielder-Ricardo-Faty.html)
Ars*nal youngsters Emmanuel Frimpong and Mark Randall, who both play in midfield, are loan targets for Southampton and Hull respectively.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299052/Saints-Hull-target-Ars*nal-youngsters-Preston-talk-Russell.html)
Ipswich striker Jon Stead's proposed £250,000 move to Blackpool has fallen through after the former England Under-21 international failed to agree personal terms at Bloomfield Road.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Jon-Stead-has-turned-down-a-move-to-Blackpool-after-failing-to-agree-terms-article542031.html)
Nottingham Forest have placed their 30-year-old reserve goalkeeper, Paul Smith, on the transfer list.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Paul-Smith-has-been-transfer-listed-by-Nottingham-Forest-article542115.html)
Mido is so angry that Middlesbrough are holding out for a £1m fee over his proposed move to Ajax that the striker is threatening to sit out the last year of his contract in protest.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Mido-is-threatening-to-sit-out-the-last-year-of-his-Boro-contract-if-he-is-not-allowed-a-move-to-Ajax-article542045.html)
Celtic may try to hijack Rangers' bid to land 23-year-old St Etienne defender Yohan Benalouane. (Sun/Daily Record)
Rangers hope to sign Rapid Vienna striker Nikica Jelavic next week and will take Honduran forward Georgie Welcome on trial. (Daily Express)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger insists that midfielder Cesc Fabregas will stay with the club for another five years, despite on-going interest from Spanish side Barcelona, and will be captain for this coming season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsene-Wenger-has-suggested-that-Cesc-Fabregas-could-stay-with-Ars*nal-for-up-to-five-more-years-article542159.html)
Blackpool's promotion heroes are still waiting to be paid the bonuses owed to them since their play-off victory at Wembley two months ago, leaving owner Karl Oyston facing a damaging row two weeks before their Premier League debut at Wigan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299075/EXCLUSIVE-Blackpools-Premier-League-build-hit-bonus-row.html)
France striker Nicolas Anelka is taking sports newspaper L'Equipe to court for libel after it printed details of his expletive-ridden World Cup rant at former coach Raymond Domenech.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299079/Nicolas-Anelka-ready-court-fight-French-newspaper-World-Cup-rant.html)
North Korea's football 'flops' have been given a six-hour verbal roasting in front of hundreds of government officials for not winning the World Cup. Coach Kim Jong-Hun, 53, was made to work on a building site and expelled from the Workers' Party of Korea.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/146998/North-Korea-s-World-Cup-team-humiliated/)
Manchester United's new signing Javier Hernandez scored against his new club after playing the first half for his previous team Chivas Guadalajara in a pre-season friendly. He switched to United's side in the second half, but could not prevent Sir Alex Ferguson's side from losing 3-2. (Various)
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Ars*nal have launched a £23m raid for Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina, but face a battle to lure one of the Anfield club's prize assets.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3085663/Ars*nal-launch-23million-raid-for-Pepe-Reina.html)
Manchester City will use Stephen Ireland as part of a player-plus-cash bid to persuade Aston Villa to part company with England international midfielder James Milner.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/06/man-city-stephen-ireland-james-milner)
Milner was pulled out of Aston Villa's friendly against Valencia on Friday as his move to City moved ever closer. The Eastlands club will pay an intial £15m fee that could rise nearer to £20m once the player has achieved certain targets.
(The Times)
Stoke boss Tony Pulis is ready to offload Turkish midfielder-cum-striker Tuncay to Blackburn to help fund his £10m pursuit of Nice forward Loic Remy.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301021/Tuncay-leave-Stoke-City-help-fund-swoop-Loic-Remy.html)
Meanwhile, Pulis is poised to make a £12m offer to West Ham to bring striker Carlton Cole to the Britannia Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Carlton-Cole-is-set-for-Stoke-after-they-bid-a-club-record-12million-article546257.html)
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is set to make a move for Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Nigel-Reo-Coker-is-a-shock-target-for-Blackburn-article546287.html)
Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen is on the verge of a switch to Liverpool, according to his agent.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300945/Juventus-midfielder-Christian-Poulson-verge-Liverpool-switch-says-agent.html)
Cesc Fabregas admits he is only staying at Ars*nal because manager Arsene Wenger forced him to.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/148043/Cesc-Fabregas-I-was-forced-to-stay-at-Ars*nal/)
Everton defender Phil Jagielka will make his first England appearance since April 2009 in Wednesday's friendly against Hungary at Wembley as part of a number of changes by coach Fabio Capello to the squad that flopped at this summer's World Cup finals.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300976/Everton-defender-Phil-Jagielka-line-England-recall-ahead-Hungary-friendly.html)
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was waiting for an approach from Barcelona until the last minute before pledging his immediate future to Anfield.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-striker-Fernando-Torres-was-waiting-for-Barcelona-move-until-last-minute/9370/)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is considering ending his interview boycott with the BBC. The Premier League has warned United of the fines the Scot could incur this season if he continues to ignore Match of the Day and 5 live reporters, while the League Managers' Association has tried to persuade the 68-year-old to break his Beeb silence.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/06/alex-ferguson-bbc-premier-league)
Leeds chairman Ken Bates believes half of foreign owners of British clubs "don't know what they're doing", branding Liverpool's American co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett "jokers".
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300970/Leeds-United-chairman-Ken-Bates-trademark-blast.html)
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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp wants former Ars*nal defender William Gallas at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Harry-Redknapp-has-admitted-he-wants-William-Gallas-at-Tottenham-article554123.html)
Redknapp feels Tottenham could win the Premier League with three new signings - but the chances of landing all three are "quite slim".
Full story: talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2010-08-13/exclusive-redknapp-three-signings-and-well-win-title)
But Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko could be on his way out of White Hart Lane with Marseille keen on the Russia star.
Full story: talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-13/marseille-target-spurs-striker-pav)
However, Croatia's Stipe Pletikosa is on the verge of sealing a loan move to Tottenham with the 31-year-old Spartak Moscow keeper on trial with the north London club.
Full story: talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-13/pletikosa-poised-spurs)
Werder Bremen have rejected a bid from Real Madrid for Germany international midfielder Mesut Ozil, describing the Spanish club's offer as "unacceptable". (AFP news agency)
New Fulham boss Mark Hughes believes he can bring the best out of striker Craig Bellamy, whose future at Manchester City appears to doomed after criticising manager Robert Mancini's approach.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Mark-Hughes-says-he-could-fire-Craig-Bellamy-back-to-his-best-at-Fulham-article553981.html)
Meanwhile, Hughes is closing in on a £1.5m deal for Algeria World Cup defender Rafik Halliche from Benfica.
Full story: talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-13/cottagers-close-benfica-ace)
Manchester City keeper Shay Given could be joining Ars*nal after being told Joe Hart will be the club's number one.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1302910/Shay-Given-axed-Joe-Hart-Manchester-City-No-1--EXCLUSIVE.html)
But Ars*nal face competition from Celtic in the pursuit of Republic of Ireland international keeper Given, with Manchester City preferring to sell the 34-year-old to the Scottish club rather than a Premier League rival.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Celtic-want-to-take-Shay-Given-on-loan-and-Manchester-City-are-keen-for-him-to-move-there-rather-than-Ars*nal-article554105.html)
Fulham are also keen to land Given as a replacement for Mark Schwarzer, who has been attracting the interest of the Gunners.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/13/shay-given-craig-bellamy-mark-hughes)
Schwarzer has handed in transfer request to Fulham as he tries to force through a move to Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/fulham/7945274/Mark-Schwarzer-hands-in-transfer-request-to-Fulham-to-force-through-Ars*nal-move.html)
Chelsea are weighing up a move for Real Madrid's France striker Karim Benzema.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/10/chelsea-ready-to-dig-deep-to-bring-34m-real-madrid-striker-benzema-to-stamford-bridge/)
But Chelsea have been warned off trying to sign Stoke's Bosnia ­international goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-have-told-Chelsea-to-forget-about-signing-Asmir-Begovic-article554107.html)
Manchester United are set to make a last-ditch bid for Bayer Leverkusen's German international keeper Rene Adler.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/13/manchester-united-consider-move-for-12m-top-notch-keeper-ferguson-wants-german-international-adler/)
Wigan are close to securing a season-long loan for Chelsea's Argentine striker Franco di Santo, who spent last season on loan at Blackburn.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Franco-Di-Santo-is-wanted-by-Wigan-on-a-season-long-loan-article554113.html)
Wigan are also keen on Orebro SK's Finland striker Roni Porokara.
Full story: talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-13/wigan-weighing-move-finland-forward#)
Blackburn Rovers are still in race for Fenerbahce's £5m-rated Spanish striker Dani Guiza.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Franco-Di-Santo-is-wanted-by-Wigan-on-a-season-long-loan-article554113.html)
Birmingham City are nearing a £2m move for Sunderland defender George McCartney and are to hold talks about taking striker Matt Derbyshire on loan from Olympiakos.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1302911/Birmingham-transfer-bonanza-kicks-Sunderlands-George-McCartney.html)
Newcastle have edged closer to sealing the signing of Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa after he was left out of the French club's weekend squad.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1302704/Hatem-Ben-Arfa-goes-strike-bid-force-Newcastle.html)
Liverpool are preparing an offer for Manchester City's Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/13/liverpool-consider-shock-move-for-9m-premier-league-benchwarmer-hodgson-keen-on-roque-santa-cruz/)
The Reds have also made enquiries about Anderlecht's 17-year-old Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-linked-with-teenage-Anderlecht-sensation-Romelu-Lukaku/9619/)
Toulouse striker Andre-Pierre Gignac could also be on his way to Liverpool, according to French reports.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Is-Toulouse-striker-Andre-Pierre-Gignac-on-his-way-to-Liverpool/9620/)
Liverpoolhave agreed a fee of £12.3m plus midfielder Alexander Hleb with Barcelona in return for Reds star Javier Mascherano.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-reach-deal-with-Barcelona-over-Javier-Mascherano-sale/9617/)
Chelsea's stars are at 'war' with owner Roman Abramovich who has infuriated his Double winners by scrapping and slashing the squad's bonuses.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3095345/Chelsea-players-are-at-war-with-owner-Roman-Abramovich.html)
Steven Gerrard says he would love to play alongside Mikel Arteta in an England midfield. The Everton star has not been capped for Spain and qualifies to play for England through the residency rule.
Full story: talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2010-08-13/exclusive-gerrard-id-love-see-arteta-england-team)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has launched an attack on the Premier League's new "home-grown" rule, describing the introduction as "ridiculous".
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/Ars*nal/7945054/Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-slams-Premier-League-squad-rules-as-a-joke.html)
Chelsea have secured first refusal on future Fluminese stars as part of the deal that took midfielder Deco to the Brazilian side.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1302853/Decos-parting-gift--Chelsea-secure-refusal-Brazil-stars-future-Fluminense.html)
Blackburn Rovers have moved a step closer to a £300m takeover by Western Gulf Advisory, a Bahrain-Swiss-based investment company who are owned by Ahsan Ali Syed.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/7943279/Blackburn-Rovers-close-to-300m-takeover.html)
Portsmouth will be bought for £16m by the man who put them into administration six months ago - Hong Kong-based Balram Chainrai.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3095511/Balram-Chainrai-to-buy-Portsmouth.html)
The US Soccer Federation has dismissed reports that coach Bob Bradley has resigned, quashing rumours that the American could be on the verge of becoming Aston Villa's new manager.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/13/bob-bradley-has-not-resigned-usa)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has developed a taste for rap and R'n'B during his time at White Hart Lane. The 63-year-old said: "I was quite into the song Empire State of Mind that Jay-Z did with Alicia Keys - that was a bit of an anthem for us last season."
Full story: Fourfourtwo.com (http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/61113/default.aspx)
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Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson says neither Javier Mascherano or Dirk Kuyt will be joining former boss Rafa Benitez at Inter Milan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Dirk-Kuyt-and-Javier-Mascherano-will-not-be-joining-Inter-according-to-Liverpool-manager-Roy-Hodgson-article559897.html)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger could swoop for Netherlands international and Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg if he fails to lure Mark Schwarzer from Fulham.
Full story: Talksport.com (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-20/Ars*nal-turn-ajax-keeper-if-schwarzer-bid-fails)
Should Schwarzer leave Craven Cottage for Ars*nal, Fulham boss Mark Hughes wants Stoke's Asmir Begovic to replace the veteran Australia international.
Full story: Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Fulham-want-Asmir-Begovic-to-replace-Ars*nal-bound-Mark-Schwarzer-article559781.html)
The Gunners are considering whether to bring Matthew Upson back to the club. The defender has one year left on his contract with West Ham, who could be open to offers of about £7m for the England international.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/20/Ars*nal-consider-7m-move-for-west-ham-centre-back-matthew-upson/)
Meanwhile, the Hammers are lining up a £2.5m bid for Aston Villa defender Luke Young.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1304902/West-Ham-make-2-5m-Villa-defender-Luke-Young.html)
West Ham boss Avram Grant is also lining up a £2.5m deal for Celtic's Marc-Antoine Fortune.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1304853/West-Brom-poised-make-2-5m-Celtic-striker-Marc-Antoine-Fortune.html)
Manchester United are close to signing 16-year-old Ajax winger Gyliano van Velzen.
Full story: Talksport.com (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-20/united-set-snap-dutch-starlet%3Fgid%3D6791)
Birmingham are set to make an improved offer for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia, thought to be in the region of about £8.5-£9m.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/19/birmingham-city-wigan-athletic-charles-nzogbia)
Tottenham have ended their efforts to sign Manchester City defender Micah Richards after landing William Gallas.
Full story: Talksport.com (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-20/spurs-give-richards%3Fgid%3D6786)
Newcastle are closing in on a £3.5m deal for FC Twente's Ivory Coast's defensive midfielder Cheick Tiote.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1304872/Newcastle-agree-3-5m-deal-Ivory-Coast-midfielder-Cheick-Tiote.html)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger admits a move for Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given is increasingly unlikely because of his wage demands, although Fulham's Mark Schwarzer is still on his radar.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3105266/Ars*nal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-has-given-up-on-signing-Shay-Given.html)
Tottenham will have to cough up £8.5m to take Lassana Diarra after Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho said he will not allow the midfielder to go out on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1304834/Spurs-pay-8-5m-land-Lassana-Diarra-Real-Madrid-rule-loan-deal.html)
Mourinho is planning a £20m bid to bring Chelsea's Didier Drogbato Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/150110/-Mourinho-wants-Drogba/)
New Aston Villa signing Stephen Ireland says James Milner is "going to get a shock soon" following his move to Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1304794/Aston-Villa-new-boy-Stephen-Ireland-admits-Manchester-City-frustration-warns-James-Milner.html)
West Ham striker Carlton Cole says Fabio Capello is "up there with Jose Mourinho" as the best manager he has ever worked with.
Full story: Talksport.com (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/2010-08-20/exclusive-cole-capellos-good-mourinho)
Newcastle manager Chris Hughton will not take any risks with former England defender Sol Campbell as he nears full match fitness.
(Press Association)
Harry Redknapp has told Tottenham Hotspur fans to get behind his decision to sign William Gallas on a free transfer, insisting he has not "signed the Yorkshire Ripper".
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/20/william-gallas-harry-redknapp)
QPR boss Neil Warnock says England rugby star Danny Cipriani, who has been training with the club, "has a good left peg and will play a couple of reserve games before he goes off to Melbourne" to recomence his oval ball career.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/neil-warnock-cipriani-is-training-with-us-ndash-he-has-a-great-left-foot-but-i-hope-he-doesnt-tackle-my-lads-too-hard-2058125.html)
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is poised to make an approach for Aston Villa's Ashley Young, with the winger willing to review his future following his club's Europa League exit at the hands of Rapid Vienna on Thursday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-to-make-move-for-Aston-Villa-star-Ashley-Young-today-exclusive-article565475.html)
But if Redknapp wants to sign Brazil striker Luis Fabiano from Seville, he will have to fork out £25m. (The Sun)
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been told to stop trying to engineer a move from the club and fight for his place in the team.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/27/manchester-city-emmanuel-adebayor)
Liverpool have moved quickly to replace midfielder Javier Mascherano by agreeing a £10.7m package with Porto for the Portugal international Raul Meireles.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/27/liverpool-sign-raul-meireles-porto)
Or, Udinese's Swiss international Gokhan Inler is the man Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has identified as the successor to Argentine Mascherano in the Reds midfield. Hodgson will also push through Paul Konchesky's £3m arrival from his old club Fulham and move for PSV Eindhoven striker Ola Toivonen.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-to-bring-in-Gokhan-Inler-Paul-Konchesky-and-Ola-Toivonen-with-Javier-Mascherano-cash-article566471.html)
The Anfield club are also reported to be leading race for Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra.
Full story: IMScouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-leading-race-for-Real-Madrid-midfielder-Mahamadou-Diarra/10074/)
Manchester City have lined up a move for Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic - allowing Shay Given to join Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Manchester-City-line-up-Asmir-Begovic-leaving-Shay-Given-free-to-join-Fulham-article566405.html)
Goalkeeper Richard Wright, who is training with Crystal Palace, is on Blackpool's radar after the Londoners failed in a move for Birmingham's Maik Taylor.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Richard-Wright-is-on-Blackpool-s-radar-after-failing-in-a-move-for-Maik-Taylor-article566401.html)
West Ham have dismissed a loan move for Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami from Serie A side Roma.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-have-dismissed-a-loan-move-for-Valon-Behrami-from-Serie-A-side-Roma-article566381.html)
Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia turned turned a £9m move to Birmingham because the St Andrews club would not yield to the French player's £50,000-a-week wage demand.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Charles-N-Zogbia-has-blown-off-a-move-to-Birmingham-after-they-wouldn-t-meet-his-50k-a-week-wage-demands-article566423.html)
England manager Fabio Capello is prepared to axe striker Wayne Rooney from his starting XI for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria on Friday.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3114959/Fabio-Capello-is-ready-to-axe-Wayne-Rooney.html)
Capello is also in talks with Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta in the hope of persuading the Spaniard to play for England now that he qualifies through residency.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3114972/Fabio-Capello-has-talked-to-Mikel-Arteta.html)
Dutch legend Ronald Koeman has revealed he is interested in becoming Aston Villa's new manager.
Full story: Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/196023/Ronald-Koeman-I-ll-bring-back-Aston-Villa-s-glory-days)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has identified the reason for the Latics' dismal away form last season, putting it down to a fashion faux-pas. "We always blame the orange kit for our away performances last season," he said. "We never won a game with that kit." Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-v-Wigan-Roberto-Martinez-believes-the-orange-away-kit-was-a-curse-on-the-Latics-last-season-article566307.html)
Matthew Kilgallon says he talks to himself in the Middlesbrough dressing room because he cannot understand his Scottish team-mates. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Matthew-Kilgallon-says-he-talks-to-himself-in-the-Middlesbrough-dressing-room-because-he-can-t-understand-his-Scottish-team-mates-article566189.html)
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New AC Milan signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic snubbed a move to Manchester City because of their lack of title credentials. The Swedish striker, 28, reckons City are at least two years away from mounting a serious Premier League title challenge.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3122829/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-City-arent-ready-yet.html)
Italy international Marco Borriello came close to signing for Manchester City earlier this week, according to his agent. The AC Milan striker was loaned to Serie A side Roma after boss Roberto Mancini's move for the 28-year-old fell through.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308705/Manchester-City-wanted-Marco-Borriello-ended-Roma-reveals-AC-Milan-stars-agent.html)
Hull defender Kamil Zayatte will join Leicester on a season-long loan next week, paving the way for Jimmy Bullard to return to Nigel Pearson's side.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308829/Jimmy-Bullard-return-Hull-team-Nigel-Pearson-offloads-Kamil-Zayatte-balance-books.html)
Ars*nal's attempts to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Ibrahim Afellay could be scuppered by Fiorentina. The Netherlands international is top of the Italian club's most-wanted list.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9215/Ars*nal-face-fiorentina-battle-dutch-ace)
The Gunners are one of several Premier League clubs eyeing up Dynamo Kiev's highly rated goalkeeper Maxim Koval, who is 17.
Full story: the Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Maxim-Koval-is-being-followed-by-Ars*nal-as-well-as-several-other-Premier-League-clubs-article571149.html)
Everton striker James Vaughan will join Sheffield United or Burnley on loan after the 22-year-old failed to secure a move to Premier League Blackpool during the transfer window.
Full story: the Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-James-Vaughan-could-be-set-for-a-switch-to-either-Sheffield-United-or-Burnley-on-loan-article571109.html)
Swansea are set to snap up Ars*nal midfielder Henri Lansbury on loan. The 19-year-old was loaned to Watford, the Swans' Championship rivals, last season.
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres' return to full fitness is ahead of schedule but the club's medical staff do not expect him to reach his physical peak for another month.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308694/Liverpools-Fernando-Torres-weeks-away-fitness.html)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher aims to carry on playing for three more years after being inspired by Manchester United veterans Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3124414/Jamie-Carragher-inspired-by-Manchester-United.html)
New Ars*nal striker Marouane Chamakh admits he was left exhausted after the toughest pre-season of his life.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3124510/Marouane-Chamakh-exhausted-by-Gunners-regime.html)
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov is urging the club to give caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald the permanent manager's job. The Bulgarian says MacDonald is more than capable of stepping up to the role.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9202/exclusive-%E2%80%93-petrov-macdonald-man-villa)
Alternatively, Gerard Houllier will head a three-man management team at Villa Park. The Frenchman is to be director of football and will be joined by MacDonald as head coach and Steve Staunton as assistant coach. Full story: the Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Gerard-Houllier-Kevin-MacDonald-and-Steve-Staunton-will-form-Aston-Villa-s-new-management-dream-team-article571059.html)
Former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni has also expressed an interest in the vacant manager's job at Aston Villa.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3123722/Roberto-Donadoni-wants-to-manage-Aston-Villa.html)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has blamed former Reds manager Graeme Souness for the club's decline during his time in charge from 1991 to 1994. Carragher has his Liverpool testimonial on Saturday.
Full story: the Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Jaime-Carragher-says-Graham-Souness-knocked-Liverpool-off-their-perch-not-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-article571071.html)
Manchester United supporters are being urged to mark the Premier League clash against Liverpool at Old Trafford later this month with an 'old shirt' protest against the club's owners, the Glazer family. Full story: the Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/7979313/Manchester-United-fans-prepare-old-shirt-protest-against-Glazer-family.html)
A "hill of hell" has been installed at Manchester City's training base to improve the team's fitness levels. Players will be forced to run up the 10ft-tall, 25ft-long mound at the Carrington ground. Manager Roberto Mancini has also already had the likes of Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor pulling HGV tyres in training.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308624/Revealed-Manchester-Citys-hill-hell.html#ixzz0yVRLtJRe)
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Bobby Zamora's new four-year contract at Fulham is worth £50,000 a week as the Cottagers moved to fend off interest from the striker's former boss at Craven Cottage Roy Hodgson, who is now manager of Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bobby-Zamora-has-signed-a-new-10million-deal-at-Fulham-to-kill-off-the-interest-of-Liverpool-and-Birmingham-article576513.html)
Meanwhile, the Merseysiders have given winger Ryan Babel until Christmas to prove his worth, with Hodgson prepared to offload the Netherlands international in January if he does not convince him otherwise.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ryan-Babel-has-been-given-until-Christmas-to-save-his-Liverpool-career-and-prove-his-worth-to-Roy-Hodgson-article576525.html)
England winger and Tottenham target Ashley Young is ready to sign a new contract at Aston Villa after the arrival of new manager Gerard Houllier.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3134019/Ashley-Young-ready-to-sign-a-new-Aston-Villa-contract.html)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is tracking 21-year-old Monaco winger Yohan Mollo, who has excelled on loan at Caen this season and has been dubbed "the new Ronaldo" because of his blistering pace.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-are-following-French-forward-Yohan-Mollo-who-is-being-dubbed-the-new-Cristiano-Ronaldo-article576499.html)
Australian soccer club Melbourne Heart have approached Brazilian striker Ronaldo over a possible stint with the A-League side.
(Reuters)
Alexander Hleb, currently on loan at Birmingham from Barcelona, has admitted he regrets leaving former club Ars*nal after flopping at the Nou Camp.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Birmingham-midfielder-Alexander-Hleb-admits-he-still-regrets-leaving-Ars*nal-to-join-Barcelona-article576517.html)
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is "inches away" from signing a new deal at St Andrews.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1310915/Alex-McLeish-brink-signing-new-Birmingham-deal.html)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is considering handing the captaincy to new signing and former Ars*nal defender William Gallas.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/sep/10/william-gallas-tottenham-captaincy)
Jermain Defoe claims he could get him back on the field a month earlier than the three months diagnosed for the ankle ligament damage he suffered on England duty.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Jermaine-Defoe-reckons-he-can-beat-the-clock-with-his-ankle-injury-and-return-to-action-in-just-two-months-article576583.html)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson admits he does not know how much money he will have to spend in the January transfer window, despite making a profit on the club's summer activity.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1311071/Roy-Hodgson-admits-hes-dark-Liverpool-transfer-funds.html)
Ipswich manager Roy Keane is mourning the death of his dog, Triggs - the labrador famously pictured with the former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder after he was sent home from the 2002 World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1310863/Roy-Keanes-dog-Triggs-dies.html)
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he turned down the chance to sign Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole in the summer.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3142782/Joe-Cole-was-snubbed-by-Manchester-United-in-the-summer.html)
Ferguson also says Rafa Benitez is to blame for Liverpool's current problems because of the former Anfield manager's poor judgment in the transfer market.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-manager-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-blames-Liverpool-s-decline-on-Rafa-Benitez-and-not-financial-problems-or-Tom-Hicks-and-George-Gillet-article582709.html)
Sheffield United boss Gary Speed is chasing Aston Villa’s young Scottish midfielder Barry Bannan – and wants to sign him on loan this week.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Sheffield-United-are-trailing-Barry-Bannan-of-Aston-Villa-and-want-to-sign-the-youngster-on-loan-article582783.html)
Ars*nal's Nicklas Bendtner rubbished stories he could be forced to quit the game because of a groin injury. (Press Association)
Liverpool, Ars*nal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all keeping tabs on Werder Bremen winger Marko Marin, 21, dubbed the "German Messi".
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/17/Ars*nal-boss-ready-to-spend-big-to-sign-15m-german-messi/)
Sporting Lisbon's 20-year-old Portuguese striker Wilson Eduardo, a target of Manchester United, says he is desperate for a "dream" move to Old Trafford.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1188/0/sporting-lisbon-starlet-admits-manchester-united-move-would-be-dream)
Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, who has been monitored by Ars*nal and Manchester United, will reject any chance of a January transfer window move but, beyond that, would choose the Red Devils over the Gunners if he is presented with such a decision.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1195/9/ajax-stopper-would-snub-Ars*nal-man-united-move)
Fulham boss Mark Hughes hopes to offer goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer a new contract in the hope of dissuading the 38-year-old, who was the subject of a failed £4m bid from Ars*nal during the summer, from leaving in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fulham-manager-Mark-Hughes-hopes-a-new-contract-will-convince-keeper-Mark-Schwarzer-to-forget-about-a-transfer-article582749.html)
Ipswich manager Roy Keane has claimed his side, currently fifth in the Championship table, are not "good enough to go up". "We're far from being a team capable of promotion," said the former Manchester United midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ipswich-v-Cardiff-preview-Roy-Keane-has-dampened-the-Tractor-Boys-promotion-push-by-admitting-they-re-not-good-enough-to-go-up-article582827.html)
Ars*nal new-boy Marouane Chamakh has credited former France World Cup winner Laurent Blanc, his coach at Bordeaux, with his rise to prominence and, ultimately, his arrival at the Emirates.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1313059/Marouane-Chamakh--How-idol-Laurent-Blanc-helped-secure-dream-Ars*nal.html)
Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole claims his team-mate league Steven Gerrard, who is yet to earn a league winners' medal, deserves to win the Premier League ahead of the Merseysiders' trip to Manchester United on Sunday.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1188/1/exclusive-cole-gerrard-deserves-win-premier-league)
Spain and Barcelona superstar David Villa believes Chelsea and England defender John Terry is the toughtest opponent he has ever come up against. Striker Villa chose Terry "not just because of his reputation for being tough but because he is a great defensive player".
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/sep/17/david-villa-toughest-opponent)
Kieron Dyer has had after a furious bust-up with West Ham boss Avram Grant after being told he was only fit enough for bench duty for the game at Stoke.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3142785/Avram-Grant-and-Kieron-Dyer-in-bust-up.html)
Liverpool’s board is expected to attempt to block Tom Hicks’ efforts to remain in control at Anfield, but could be powerless to do so if the Texan refinances the club’s debt with Royal Bank of Scotland.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8010134/Liverpools-board-will-attempt-to-block-Tom-Hicks-attempts-to-stay-in-control-at-Anfield.html)
Everton manager David Moyes, has dismissed the idea of following Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger's example by calling for more protection for his players.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8010134/Liverpools-board-will-attempt-to-block-Tom-Hicks-attempts-to-stay-in-control-at-Anfield.html)
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish believes former boss Rafael Benitez was right to end his Anfield tenure in the summer.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/everton/8010105/Everton-manager-David-Moyes-refuses-to-join-Arsene-Wengers-tackling-bandwagon.html)
Spain winger David Silva has rejected the theory he is too small to make an impact in the Premier League after his summer move to Manchester City. (Various)
Manchester United's official travel organisers, Thomas Cook Sport, are considering alternative arrangements for fans intending to go to the Red Devils' Champions League clash at Valencia on 29 September as the game clashes with a general strike in Spain that threatens to cause travel chaos in the country.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-fans-face-travel-chaos-on-the-Champions-League-trip-to-Valencia-as-the-match-clashes-with-a-general-strike-in-Spain-article582747.html)
Ahead of his team's visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam has revealed he received a congratulatory text message from Blues and England star Frank Lampard after the Seasiders clinched Premier League promotion in June's play-off final at Wembley.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1313010/Blackpools-Charlie-Adam-reveals-shock-congratulatory-message-Frank-Lampard.html)
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Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez has revealed that Chelsea made an approach for him as his contract at previous club Manchester United ran down. However the Blues failed to make a written offer for his services.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/sep/24/carlos-tevez-manchester-city)
Manchester United can land Atletico Madrid's teenage goalkeeper David de Gea - if they come up with £17m to release him from his current contract, which runs until 2013.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-David-De-Gea-will-cost-Manchester-United-17m-if-they-want-to-prise-the-goalkeeper-from-Atletico-Madrid-article587485.html)
Tottenham will face stiff competition from Hamburg if they want to sign Lorient's French international striker Kevin Gameiro.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1339/2/tottenham-set-fight-hamburg-french-star)
Sheffield United have won the race to sign Manchester United defender Ritchie de Laet on a one-month loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Sheffield-United-have-signed-Manchester-United-s-Ritchie-De-Laet-on-one-month-loan-article587479.html)
Rangers are waiting for confirmation from the football association in France that they can sign midfielder Salim Kerkar. (the Sun)
Hearts target Jonathan Toto has signed for Morton on an amateur basis until January, when he could move to the Edinburgh club if they can sort out confusion about possible compensation. (Various)
Striker Carlos Tevez, who has been given the Manchester City captaincy by boss Roberto Mancini this season, says he is surprised at the role but has vowed to lead the club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1314978/Manchester-City-captain-Carlos-Tevez-says-Im-Maradona-Ill-leader.html)
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has revealed the secret of the club's superb home record is stormy half-time confrontations where senior players such as captain Stephen Carr, Barry Ferguson and Roger Johnson let fly.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Birmingham-boss-Alex-McLeish-has-admitted-that-frequent-dressing-room-rollockings-dished-out-by-Stephen-Carr-and-Barry-Ferguson-inspire-his-side-to-success-article587475.html)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp claims Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has been transformed from "like a professor" into "one of the key nutters" by the intense pressure of 14 years in the English game.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1315006/Harry-Redknapp-says-stress-turned-Arsene-Wenger-crazy.html)
Everton manager David Moyes called an emergency team meeting earlier this week to tell his underachieving Toffees that he is worried about their lack of fight ahead of Saturday's game away to Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-boss-David-Moyes-called-an-emergency-team-meeting-to-tell-his-underachieving-Toffees-that-he-is-worried-about-their-lack-of-fight-article587423.html)
Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has been branded "disgusting" by Sunderland manager Steve Bruce for his attempt to lure striker Kenwyne Jones from the Black Cats to Anfield last season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Rafa-Benitez-has-been-branded-distugsuting-by-Steve-Bruce-for-his-stunt-at-trying-to-lure-Kenwyne-Jones-from-Sunderland-to-Liverpool-article587433.html)
West Ham manager Avram Grant has accused Tottenham of attempting to take advantage of the Hammers' precarious financial situation in their summer move for midfielder Scott Parker.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/155409/West-Ham-s-Avram-Grant-plots-revenge-on-Spurs/)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has backed Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce's claims that he could manage one of continental Europe's top sides. "How do people know that if he was given the AC Milan job he couldn't do a better job than anybody else?" he asked.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackpool-v-Blackburn-preview-Ian-Holloway-has-backed-Sam-Allardyce-for-the-AC-Milan-job-while-the-Rovers-manager-admits-he-was-shocked-to-be-given-the-sack-from-the-Seasiders-in-1996-article587365.html#ixzz10WQs74K5)
The Football Association is close to giving up in its attempts to lure Germany's under-21 captain Lewis Holtby to switch allegiances and play for England. The 20-year-old Mainz midfielder, who is an Everton fan, qualifies through his father Christopher.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1315022/England-miss-Lewis-Holtby.html)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon wants Mexico to lift their six-month international ban on Efrain Juarez because of a case of mistaken identity after the midfielder and Ars*nal's Carlos Vela were punished for a late-night party. (Daily Record)
Bursaspor will not wear their Celtic-style green and white away strip when they play Rangers at Ibrox in the Champions League after discussions with Uefa. (Various)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that defender Gary Neville tires himself out by talking too much. "Gary is an emotional guy which can cost him energy," said Ferguson.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3152453/Alex-Ferguson-reckons-Gary-Neville-talks-too-much.html)
West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green has turned to club chaplain, the Reverend Alan Bolding, for help and guidance as he struggles to rediscover his form and confidence after his World Cup nightmare with England.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Robert-Green-is-turning-to-a-priest-for-help-and-guidance-before-West-Ham-games-as-he-struggles-to-rebuild-his-confidence-after-a-series-of-clangers-article587509.html)
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Manchester City are reported to have clinched the signing of 19-year-old former Barcelona midfielder Gai Assulin, after he impressed on trial.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1318760/Manchester-City-snap-Barcelona-starlet-Gai-Assulin-year-deal.html)
But City's spending is not likely to stop there. Roberto Mancini is also poised to make a £13m move for Lyon defender Aly Cissokho. Full Story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1666/0/man-city-plotting-%C2%A313million-cissokho-swoop)
Juventus have dismissed rumours that Manchester United are lining up a bid for their goalkeeper Gianliugi Buffon as a replacement for Edwin van der Sar, who turns 40 this month.
Full Story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=830719&sec=transfers&cc=3888)
Another Manchester United target, Pepe, has challenged Real Madrid to sort out his future or risk losing him on a free transfer at the end of next season.
Full Story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1662/1/man-united-target-pepe-ready-walk-out-real-madrid)
Meanwhile, Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists there is no pressure to sell star players such as striker Wayne Rooney, despite the club announcing losses of £83.6m.
Full Story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-under-no-pressure-to-sell-players-despite-losses-insists-David-Gill-article596443.html)
Aston Villa are lining up a move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Guillaume Hoarau, who has 23 goals in 50 games for the French Ligue 1 side.
Full Story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/08/aston-villa-boss-to-spend-10million-on-talented-french-striker/)
Celtic want to take Newcastle contract rebel Steven Taylor on loan in January, having expressed interest in the summer before he suffered a shoulder injury.
Full Story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Newcastle-s-Steven-Taylor-is-wanted-by-Celtic-on-loan-in-January-article596565.html)
Wes Brown fears for his future at Manchester United after failing to start a league game so far this season, following a stand-up row with boss Sir Alex Ferguson on a pre-season trip to America.
Full Story: The Sun
Hatem Ben Arfa's representatives have told Nigel de Jong that he cannot visit him in hospital, after the Dutch enforcer broke the leg of the Frenchman at Eastlands last weekend.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1318686/Hatem-Ben-Arfa-snubs-Nigel-Jong-hospital-visit-horror-tackle.html)
Following his call-up to the England squad to face Montenegro, 33-year-old Kevin Davies believes he can be the new Emile Heskey.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1318849/Kevin-Davies-ready-prove-hes-depth-international-level.html)
West Ham have been boosted by the news that Live Nation, one of the world's leading music events promoters, are to be part of the Hammers' bid to make the London Olympic stadium their new home.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1318927/West-Ham-boosted-concert-promoter-battle-Tottenham-Olympic-Stadium.html#ixzz11o2RRSpw)
But Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn has warned West Ham owner David Sullivan to stay off his patch, as he had planned to make the stadium Orient's new base.
Full Story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/204254/Barry-Hearn-warns-off-David-Sullivan-s-West-Ham-plans)
Ryan Giggs has confirmed that he never contemplated quitting club football with Manchester United to be Wales manager when John Toshack quit last month.
Full Story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/157414/Ryan-Giggs-Wales-gig-was-out/)
Everton's Phil Neville says he is keen to move into management when he finishes playing, and has been warned he needs to start at the bottom to learn his craft properly.
Full Story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1663/1/everton-ace-neville-reveals-managerial-ambition)
Aston Villa reserve team boss Kevin MacDonald is one of the contenders to replace John Hughes as Hibs manager.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1318957/Aston-Villas-Kevin-MacDonald-line-replace-John-Hughes-Hibernian-boss.html)
Fulham manager Mark Hughes says £32.5m signing Robinho was "the right player at the wrong time" when he took him from Real Madrid to Manchester City.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319024/Mark-Hughes-Exclusive-I-compromised-values-Manchester-City--wont-happen-again.html)
Manchester United reserve team boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned down a job at hometown club FC Molde in Norway because he wants to become a first-team manager in England and eventually become manager at Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror)
Former Tottenham defender Graham Roberts has agreed a two-month deal to look after the Pakistan team at next month's Asian Games tournament, with the possibility of a longer-term deal. (Daily Mirror)
Former England coach Glenn Hoddle has taken charge of Spanish Division Three side Jerez Industrial with a squad almost entirely made up of young players released by British clubs.
Full Story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Glenn-Hoddle-s-team-of-reject-youth-players-from-England-Jerez-Industrial-have-taken-the-Spanish-third-division-by-storm-article596509.html)
England's Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce has admitted: "You have to be mad to manage England."
Full Story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/157417/Stuart-Pearce-You-have-to-be-mad-to-manage-England/)
Stockport, who have fielded more players in their club history than any other team, are to follow the lead of the England cricket team and give each player a unique appearance number, which they hope to be able to put on their shirts.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1318972/Stockport-County-set-copy-ECB-giving-players-unique-appearance-number.html#ixzz11o3uyfDb)
Montenegro striker Mirko Vucinic, who could line up against England on Tuesday, celebrated his goal in their 1-0 win over Switzerland on Friday by removing his shorts and putting them on his head. He was booked. (Various)
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Manchester United target Wesley Sneijder has warned Inter Milan he has plenty of options available should he fail to agree a new contract with the Italian club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-1320937/Manchester-United-target-Wesley-Sneijder-tells-Inter-Milan-hes-stump-hes-off.html#ixzz12Svk0yF0)
United also have their eyes on a £22m deal for young Brazilian pair Henrique, a centre-back at Barcelona, and midfielder Douglas Costa of CSKA Moscow.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/15/manchester-united-plan-22m-move-for-young-brazilian-international-pair/)
Ars*nal are continuing to track Ipswich striker Connor Wickham, even though the 17-year-old has been struggling to make an impression this season following an injury.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1320942/Ars*nal-tracking-Ipswichs-teenage-striker-Connor-Wickham.html)
Everton are lining up a bid for Belgium striker Jelle Vossen. The 21-year-old is valued at £5m by his team, Genk.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Genk-striker-Jelle-Vossen-is-a-5m-target-for-Everton-boss-David-Moyes-article601561.html)
Stuttgart striker Pavel Pogrebynak could be on his way to Tottenham in a £10m deal. Spurs boss Harry Redknapp wants to reshape his attack using the 26-year-old Russian.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/15/tottenham-plot-january-raid-for-10m-bundesliga-striker/)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier says striker Emile Heskey is as good as Chelsea frontman Didier Drogba but "sometimes forgets how good he can be".
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-manager-claims-Emile-Heskey-can-be-as-good-as-Didier-Drogba-and-Gerard-Houllier-has-also-canceled-players-day-off-article601515.html)
Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson could get a shock call-up to the England squad for the friendly against France in November after the 20-year-old impressed national coach Fabio Capello.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1320995/Fabio-Capello-looks-Jordan-Henderson-tipped-England-call.html#ixzz12SvMwvYN)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that he sometimes lies to the press about his players - but only to protect them. Wenger, who takes charge of his 800th Gunners match on Saturday, insisted that he always consults his players first to get the story straight. "If you're asking me if I've to the press to protect a player, I must say yes. I didn't feel comfortable afterwards, but I've a clear conscience," he stated.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-has-admitted-lying-to-the-press-to-protect-his-players-in-the-aftermath-of-Rooneygate-at-Manchester-United-but-says-he-gets-his-story-straight-first-article601593.html)
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been promised £60m to spend on new players before next season with Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder and Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko top of his wish list.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/159585/Rooney-and-Fergie-s-jackpot/)
United are also battling it out with Tottenham and Ars*nal to sign Bolton's £15m-rated defender Gary Cahill.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1322993/United-Spurs-Ars*nal-tabs-Bolton-defender-Gary-Cahill.html)
Standard Liege star Steven Defour could also be a target for Manchester United who are set to make a £12m move the midfielder as a replacement for Owen Hargreaves.
Full story: TalkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1988/8/united-set-%C2%A312m-swoop-hargreaves-replacement)
Ferguson is also interested in Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez, Schalke 04 keeper Manuel Neuer and PSV Eindhoven forward Ibrahim Afellay.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/22/manchester-united-set-sights-on-38m-quartet-as-ferguson-plans-next-generation-of-fledglings/)
Inter Milan will prepare an increased bid to sign Wales midfielder Gareth Bale from Tottenham after his hat-trick against them in the Champions League.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Inter-prepare-to-launch-an-increased-bid-for-Tottenham-s-Gareth-Bale-after-his-San-Siro-hat-trick-has-seen-his-value-rocket-article610903.html)
Liverpool have joined Wigan and Blackpool in the race for Auxerre's Slovenia international midfielder Valter Birsa.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1322981/Liverpool-join-Wigan-Blackpool-race-Auxerre-midfielder-Valter-Birsa.html#ixzz1385zb5QM)
Liverpool have also set their sights on Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko, Blackburn Rovers youngster Phil Jones and Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/21/liverpool-plot-22m-trio-raid-to-land-tottenham-manchester-city-and-blackburn/)
Everton left-back Leighton Baines is a target for German champions Bayern Munich.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1322979/Everton-face-fight-stop-Bayerns-12m-Baines-raid.html)
Wolfsburg boss Steve McClaren is lining up a loan move for Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
Full story: TalkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1988/4/tottenham-star-jenas-revealed-steve-mcclaren-loan-target)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier fears winger Ashley Young may have been the subject of an illegal approach, after he halted talks on a new contract.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3193165/GERARD-HOULLIER-admits-it-is-possible-that-Ashley-Young-has-been-tapped-up.html)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's new deal with the Old Trafford outfit is worth an eye-watering £250,000-a-week to him.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-signs-a-new-250-000-a-week-contract-at-Manchester-United-but-faces-a-battle-to-win-back-the-trust-of-his-team-mates-and-fans-article610975.html)
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes Inter Milan coach and ex-Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez should take responsibility for the Anfield club's decline.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-v-Blackburn-Sam-Allardyce-has-called-for-Rafa-Benitez-to-hold-up-his-hands-and-acknowledge-the-mess-he-has-left-at-Anfield-article610855.html)
Liverpool stars Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher are backing boss Roy Hodgson to turn the club's fortunes around amid growing dressing-room unrest with several players questioning whether the former Fulham manager has what it takes to lead the club away from the relegation zone.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323009/Anfield-divide-Jamie-Carragher-Steven-Gerrard-lead-fight-save-boss-Roy-Hodgson-Liverpool-revolt.html)
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's favourite pre-match meal is beans and egg on toast.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323037/Leicester-manager-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-spot.html)
Barcelona have admitted they would sell the world's best player - Lionel Messi...but only for £250m!
Full story: TalkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1980/6/barcelona-name-messi-price-one-only-city-could-afford)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will recall midfielder Wilson Palacios for Saturday's game against Everton - to placate the Honduran international's formidable mother.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-will-recall-Wilson-Palacios-after-his-mum-gave-Harry-Redknapp-a-tongue-lashing-during-a-shopping-trip-in-London-article610829.html)
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Ars*nal's teenage midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to sign a bumper new £20m, five-year contract at the Emirates.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-starlet-Jack-Wilshere-will-treble-his-money-by-signing-a-new-five-year-contract-worth-20million-article616143.html)
Blackburn will look to bolster their squad with new owners VH Group's money and Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is on their wish-list.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-could-be-Blackburn-bound-in-January-if-Indian-billionaires-the-VH-Group-complete-their-takeover-this-week-article616103.html)
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will not be leaving the club on loan this season, despite interest from Celtic.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2169/7/Ars*nal-block-szczesny-loan-switch)
Stoke City are set to reignite their interest in Young Boys defender Ammar Jemal in January.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2164/2/stoke-set-reignite-interest-young-boys-defender)
Wigan are hoping to finalise the transfer of Deportivo La Coruna defender Piscu after he impressed on trial.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2161/7/wigan-ready-seal-deal-deportivo-defender)
Manchester United are hoping to take advantage of ructions at struggling Serie A side Roma by making a move for Italian international Daniele de Rossi.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/26/manchester-united-linked-with-move-for-22m-italian-international/)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is toying with the idea of making a move for Real Madrid bench warmer Karim Benzema.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/23/Ars*nal-consider-bold-move-for-18m-real-madrid-striker/)
Fulham boss Mark Hughes is interested in taking Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz to Craven Cottage.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1324949/Mark-Hughes-Roque-Santa-Cruz-January.html) Chelsea have emerged as strong favourites to land teenage striker Romelu Lukaku from Anderlecht after Tottenham were told they were wasting their time trying to sign him. Lukaku became the youngest ever winner of the Golden Boot in Belgium last season, and the 17-year-old is believed to have his heart set on a move to Stamford Bridge having already been urged to do so by Didier Drogba.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/10/30/2189800/tottenham-told-to-give-up-pursuit-of-romelu-lukaku-as)
Wayne Rooney has been warned he will not be guaranteed a start for Manchester United when he returns from injury due to the form of Javier Hernandez. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-has-been-warned-he-won-t-be-guaranteed-a-start-for-Manchester-United-s-when-he-returns-from-injury-such-is-the-form-of-Javier-Hernandez-article616057.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has told his players to cut out the drinking after England trio Gareth Barry, Adam Johnson and Joe Hart were videoed downing drinks at a student party in St Andrews, just one day after the 3-0 home defeat by Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/160671/AXE-THREAT-FOR-CITY-BINGERS/)
Manchester United are considering a return for former assistant manager Carlos Queiroz. The 57-year-old, who was recently sacked from his role as Portugal coach, has had two previous spells at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1324982/Manchester-United-weigh-assistant-boss-Carlos-Queiroz.html)
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Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor after the 28-year-old impressed the Red Devils' chief scout in the Glasgow club's 3-0 Champions League defeat in Valencia on Tuesday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326729/Manchester-United-close-5m-Rangers-keeper-Allan-McGregor.html)
Liverpool's new director of football strategy Damien Comolli is set to raid his former club St Etienne for French defensive midfielder Blaise Matuidi, 23.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-to-pounce-on-7m-Blaise-Matuidi-after-Damien-Comolli-identified-the-St-Etienne-captain-article622467.html)
Chelsea are weighing up a bid for Ajax's prolific Moroccan striker Mounir El Hamdaoui, who spent a forgettable season at Tottenham in 2005 but is now rated at £17.5m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ajax-forward-Mounir-El-Hamdaoui-is-being-trailed-by-Chelsea-Manchester-United-and-Manchester-City-article622463.html)
Ipswich manager Roy Keane insists he knows nothing about any plans to extend his contract at Portman Road after Town's chief executive Simon Clegg told a supporters' club meeting on Thursday that a decision on Keane's tenure could be made soon.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ipswich-boss-Roy-Keane-insists-he-remains-in-the-dark-over-any-plans-to-extend-his-contract-at-the-Championship-club-article622395.html)
Levski Sofia defender Ivo Ivanov is believed by some statisticians to have scored the quickest own goal by a substitute when he put the ball in his own net just 14 seconds after coming on in his side's 2-2 Europa League draw at home to Lille on Thursday. (Reuters)
Wolves' Republic of Ireland winger Stephen Hunt claims yoga has given him "a new lease of life" as he steps up his comeback from an eight-month ankle injury absence.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wolves-winger-Stephen-Hunt-wants-to-make-his-comeback-against-Manchester-United-after-taking-up-yoga-to-ease-his-injury-woes-article622293.html)
Coventry City could record their biggest crowd in over 30 years when an anticipated 6,000 Leeds fans swell the numbers at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday. More than 30,000 fans watched the Sky Blues play Liverpool at Highfield Road in 1980, while City's biggest attendance at their new ground is 27,992 five years ago.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Coventry-v-Leeds-United-s-army-of-fans-set-to-give-Sky-Blues-a-record-attendance-article622527.html)
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Levski Sofia defender Ivo Ivanov is believed by some statisticians to have scored the quickest own goal by a substitute when he put the ball in his own net just 14 seconds after coming on in his side's 2-2 Europa League draw at home to Lille on Thursday. (Reuters)
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Manchester United and Manchester City are competing for the signature of Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson, who is poised to win his first England call-up for Wednesday's friendly against France.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Sunderland-s-Jordan-Henderson-is-at-the-centre-of-a-tug-of-war-between-Manchester-United-and-City-article627429.html)
West Brom have told defender Abdoulaye Meite he can leave the club in January as they are keen to lower their wage bill.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2581/5/west-brom-show-meite-door-january)
Aston Villa are leading the chase to lure former Sheffield United midfielder Colin Kazim-Richards back to England from Fenerbahce.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329242/Aston-Villa-join-race-sign-Turkish-midfielder-Kazim.html)
Preston manager Darren Ferguson revealed his players called a meeting to show their support for him after the 2-0 home defeat by Hull on Friday - but indicated he had no such assurances from the club's board.
Full story: Press Association
Burnley are keen to land veteran Birmingham striker Kevin Phillips, 37, in a loan move, while the Clarets have loaned out defender Richard Eckersley to Bradford City until January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329240/Birmingham-striker-Kevin-Phillips-tracked-Burnley.html)
Porto's Portuguese centre-half Ronaldo, valued at £18m, is being tracked by Manchester City and Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329245/Chelsea-Manchester-City-express-Portugal-centre-half-Rolando.html)
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has admitted Wanderers may have to sell £15m-rated England international defender Gary Cahill to ease the Lancashire club's £93m debt.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/162594)
Liverpool could make a move for 19-year-old Preston midfielder Adam Barton, considered one of the brightest English prospects outside the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-are-keen-on-Preston-starlet-Adam-Barton-article627441.html)
Blackburn are weighing up a move for Germany Under-21 striker Nils Petersen, who plays with Energie Cottbus in Germany's second tier.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-hoping-to-nab-big-striker-Nils-Petersen-from-under-the-noses-of-a-host-of-Bundesliga-giants-article627351.html)
Striker Nicklas Bendtner has threatened to quit Ars*nal unless he gets more first-team football.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Nicklas-Bendtner-threatens-to-quit-Ars*nal-if-he-s-not-given-first-team-football-article627389.html)
Newcastle United's Joey Barton has admitted he faces a constant battle to control his temper after accepting a violent conduct charge for punching Morten Gamst Pedersen of Blackburn Rovers.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1328925/Joey-Bartons-frank-confession-Morten-Gamst-Pedersen-punching-ban.html)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti made a personal plea to owner Roman Abramovich to try to save Ray Wilkins' job.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329115/Ray-Wilkins-mystery-Chelsea-boss-Carlo-Ancelotti-hails-friend.html)
Everton boss David Moyes has revealed the club turned down an Ars*nal offer, believed to be in the region of £10m, for central defender Phil Jagielka, and the Toffees are preparing to reward the England international with lucrative new deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329251/Phil-Jagielka-earn-new-Everton-deal-Ars*nal-bid-rejected.html)
But midfielder Steven Pienaar is on his way out of Goodison Park following his refusal to sign a new contract.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/13/everton-phil-jagielka-steven-pienaar)
West Ham will sack manager Avram Grant if the bottom-of-the-table Hammers lose at home to Blackpool on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329280/West-Ham-ready-axe-Avram-Grant-rock-Hammers-crash-Blackpool.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has warned winger Adam Johnson not to believe his own hype. "Some dribbling or two crosses don't make him a good player," opined the Italian.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329261/Adam-Johnson-believe-hype-warns-Roberto-Mancini.html)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has blocked England manager Fabio Capello from picking Wayne Rooney for next Wednesday's friendly with France because he does not want to risk the striker getting injured again as he completes his recovery from an ankle problem.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/162754/Ferguson-to-Capello-You-can-t-have-Roo/)
Winger Jermaine Pennant will turn down overtures from Italian sides Napoli and Sampdoria and sign a £1.5m deal with Stoke after impressing at the Britannia Stadium since his summer loan move from Real Zaragoza.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/162747/Jermaine-Pennant-I-ll-put-Pen-to-paper-to-Tony-Pulis-Stoke/)
Legendary Leeds midfielder John Giles, who has just published his biography, has lambasted David Peace's fictional account of Brian Clough's reign at Elland Road, The Damned United, branding it "outrageous". "The book made Clough out to be a wild man whereas he wasn't drinking at Leeds," claimed former Republic of Ireland star Giles, 70.
Full story: The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/publish-and-be-damned-giles-fights-back-for-revie-and-clough-2132719.html)
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Aston Villa want to sign Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson either permanently or on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Gerard-Houllier-wants-to-take-Manchester-United-midfielder-Darron-Gibson-to-Aston-Villa-either-permanently-or-on-loan-article632459.html)
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has warned fans not to expect a flood of new signings in the January transfer window after the club was bought by the Rao family.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2807/1/allardyce-warns-blackburn-fans-not-expect-january-arrivals)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger could be on the look out for more Asian players after signing 17-year-old Japanese midfielder Ryo Miyaichi.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ars*nal-have-agreed-a-deal-to-sign-teenage-Japanese-midfielder-Ryo-Miyaichi-with-Arsene-Wenger-admitting-the-club-needs-to-tap-into-the-Asian-market-article632463.html)
Striker Mario Balotelli has been told by boss Roberto Mancini he won’t be leaving Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2807/1/allardyce-warns-blackburn-fans-not-expect-january-arrivals)
Everton manager David Moyes has refused to dismiss speculation that Dutch defender Johnny Heitinga is looking to leave in the January transfer window.
Full story: The Guardianl (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/20/everton-david-moyes)
Nicklas Bendtner has been left out of Ars*nal's squad to face Tottenham, with his father saying the striker is being punished by the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Nicklas-Bendtner-has-been-axed-from-Ars*nal-s-squad-to-face-Tottenham-with-his-dad-suspecting-the-striker-is-being-punished-by-the-club-article632579.html)
Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate could be in line for a shock return from the groin injury that was thought to have put his career in doubt.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2803/8/woodgate-boost-spurs-defender-set-return)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says it is "not the right time" to say how he feels about the surprise sacking of assistant Ray Wilkins, and that his successor Michael Emenalo will not be allowed to coach the first team.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8148036/Michael-Emenalo-will-not-coach-Chelsea-first-team-Carlo-Ancelotti-insists-after-controversial-switch.html)
The scheduling of the Wimbledon tennis championships during the World Cup in 2018 could harm England's chances of landing the tournament after Fifa's evaluation report said it "could have an impact on the public attention" given to the World Cup.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/8147971/World-Cup-2018-Wimbledon-clash-could-harm-England-hopes-in-Fifa-vote.html)
Fifa chief Sepp Blatter admits having the voting for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups at the same time has turned out to be a bad idea.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/19/sepp-blatter-fifa-world-cup-collusion)
Striker Fernando Torres insists the entire Liverpool squad are behind under-fire manager Roy Hodgson.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1331435/Liverpool-striker-Fernando-Torres-backs-underfire-Roy-Hodgson.html)
Olympic mixed doubles badminton silver medallist and former world champion Gail Emms was intending to be at the Emirates Stadium for the north London derby - but not as a Gooner, she is a huge Spurs fan and got a ticket off an Ars*nal supporting friend!.
(Full story: The Times)
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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has said that the club must improve their league position if they are to retain their best players for next season.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=846305&sec=england&cc=3888)
Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt is linked with a move to Roma in a possible swap deal with France defender Philippe Mexes.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1333245/Liverpool-forward-Dirk-Kuyt-wanted-Roma--sell-Philippe-Mexes-return.html)
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has admitted he would love to bring striker Roque Santa Cruz back to Ewood Park.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1333326/Blackburn-boss-Sam-Allardyce-wants-Roque-Santa-Cruz-back.html)
Manchester City face competition for Cristian Zapata as Russian club Zenit St Petersburg line up a bid for the highly rated Udinese defender.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1333296/Manchester-City-face-battle-Cristian-Zapata-Zenit-St-Petersburg-line-Udinese-defender.html#ixzz16R1VmeKj) Tottenham striker Robbie Keane, 30, is in line for a shock move to Major League Soccer.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3248135/Robbie-Keane-in-line-for-US-move.html)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has admitted Chelsea have lost their air of impregnability this season and that smaller sides now view the London team as vulnerable.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=846405&sec=england&cc=3888)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger does not fear that persistent hamstring problems will impact on the career of his captain Cesc Fabregas.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=846310&sec=england&cc=3888)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has declared that Tottenham can win the Champions League.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Harry-Redknapp-says-his-Tottenham-side-can-win-the-European-Cup-this-season-despite-being-the-only-Champions-League-rookies-through-to-the-last-16-article637607.html)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned Italy striker Mario Balotelli to curb his temper if he wants to become one of the world's best players.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Mario-Balotelli-warned-to-cool-down-his-temper-by-Manchester-City-boss-Roberto-Mancini-article637721.html)
Sir Alex Ferguson has given his Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov six months to prove he has got a future at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/164850/Dimitar-Berbatov-has-been-warned-by-Fergie-/)
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that he is so close to Salomon Kalou that they are known as Mr & Mrs by their Stamford Bridge team-mates.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3248292/Mikel-Chelsea-team-mates-call-Kalou-and-me-Mr-Mrs.html)
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Manchester United will target Benfica's Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao if Patrice Evra joins Real Madrid in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335506/Manchester-United-eye-Fabio-Coentrao-Patrice-Evra-replacement.html)
And Ferguson has set his sights on Werder Bremen playmaker Marko Marin who is also being tracked by Tottenham and Ars*nal.
Full story: IMscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-join-Ars*nal-and-Tottenham-in-race-for-Werder-Bremen-playmaker-Marko-Marin/12413/)
Manchester City are preparing a sensational £45m January swoop for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale.
Full story: goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/12/04/2242620/manchester-city-preparing-sensational-45m-january-swoop-for)
The Eastlands club are also pressing ahead in their £35m pursuit of Barcelona right-back Dani Alves.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335482/Manchester-City-sense-chance-sign-35m-Barcelona-defender-Dani-Alves.html)
City will battle Chelsea for the £35m signing of Palermo's Argentine attacking midfielder Javier Pastore.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/03/chelsea-and-manchester-city-ready-35m-transfer-bids-for-argentina-star/)
But City have been warned that Wolfsburg striker Edin Dezko will cost them around £35m.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3360/1/man-city-warned-wolfsburg-star-will-cost-40million-euros)
However, City defender Joleon Lescott and keeper Shay Given have been told they can leave Eastlands in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-pair-Joleon-Lescott-and-Shay-Given-admit-they-will-look-to-leave-in-January-transfer-window-article643633.html)
Ars*nal scouts are keeping tabs on Villarreal keeper Diego Lopez after the club missed out on Fulham's Mark Schwarzer and Liverpool's Pepe Reina last summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ars*nal-keeping-tabs-on-Villarreal-keeper-Diego-Lopez-article643617.html)
The Gunners are also interested in signing goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from CF America Mexico.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-and-Wigan-both-eyeing-Espanyol-striker-Pablo-Osvaldo-article643717.html)
But Ars*nal face competition from Manchester United for the Mexican keeper.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/03/manchester-united-and-Ars*nal-to-battle-for-unknown-mexican-goalkeeper/)
Stoke centre-back Ryan Shawcross has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool but Daniel Agger has warned he will not be forced out of Anfield.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335530/Liverpool-eye-Ryan-Shawcross-Daniel-Agger-warns-wont-forced-out.html)
Blackburn and Wigan are both eyeing a move for Espanyol's Argentinian striker Pablo Osvaldo in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-and-Wigan-both-eyeing-Espanyol-striker-Pablo-Osvaldo-article643717.html)
Gunners midfielder Tomas Rosicky is at the top of Aston Villa's Gerard Houllier's January wish list.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335509/Aston-Villa-boss-Houllier-keen-Ars*nal-midfielder-Tomas-Rosicky.html)
Houllier's side lead the chase to sign striker Robbie Keane from Tottenham with the Irishman told he can leave Spurs in January.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/8180338/Harry-Redknapp-paves-way-for-Robbie-Keane-to-leave-Tottenham-with-Aston-Villa-leading-chase.html)
Villa are also plotting a £7m move for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/165899/Aston-Villa-Houllier-plans-7m-N-Zogbia-swoop/)
But Villa will part company with keeper Brad Friedel in January after the club did a U-turn over plans to give him a new contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-will-ditch-Brad-Friedel-in-January-after-U-turn-over-contract-offer-article643641.html)
Tottenham will target Fenerbahce striker Semih Senturk when Robbie Keane leaves in January.
Full story: IMscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-target-Fenerbahce-striker-Semih-Senturk/12414/)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle admits he fears Swedish striker Johan Elmander will leave the Reebok Stadium in January if the right club comes in for him.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-clear-the-way-for-Johan-Elmander-to-quit-the-club-in-January-article643605.html)
Sunderland are considering Gothenburg's Swedish full-back Adam Johansson as they try to solve their defensive worries in January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335522/Sunderland-boss-Steve-Bruce-seeking-defensive-cover-concerns-Titus-Bramble-Michael-Turner.html)
Chelsea defender Jeffrey Bruma is interested in a loan move to PSV Eindhoven.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335534/Chelsea-defender-Jeffrey-Bruma-keen-loan-PSV-Eindhoven.html)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is making a shock move for Manchester United's Polish keeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wigan-to-swoop-for-outcast-Manchester-United-keeper-Tomasz-Kuszczak-article643727.html)
West Ham manager Avram Grant says he cannot guarantee that striker Carlton Cole will still be at the club after the January transfer window.
Full story: The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/grant-admits-hammers-may-sell-cole-in-january-2150864.html)
AC Milan have targeted Rangers striker Kenny Miller.
Full story: IMscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/AC-Milan-want-Rangers-striker-Kenny-Miller-/12416/)
Inter Milan are planning a move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3365/6/inter-milan-planning-raid-chelsea-ace-ivanovic)
Midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson says he does not want to leave Hoffenheim this winter despite interest from the likes of Manchester United and Ars*nal.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3362/3/sigurdsson-set-shun-Ars*nal-and-man-united)
Mario Balotelli had to be separated from Manchester City team-mate Jerome Boateng after the two players were involved in a furious bust-up in training on Friday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335431/Mario-Balotelli-Jerome-Boateng-scrap-training.html)
Sc*nthorpe boss Ian Baraclough has accused the Football League of ignoring the danger to travelling fans by playing Saturday's live televised game at Millwall despite the bad weather.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Football-fans-lives-are-being-put-in-danger-because-of-the-snow-says-Sc*nthorpe-boss-Ian-Baraclough-article643753.html)
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be played in January because of player safety fears with summer temperatures in the Middle East hitting 50 degrees.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Qatar-FIFA-World-Cup-2022-could-be-played-in-JANUARY-because-of-a-risk-to-player-health-article643731.html)
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Manchester United have held talks with Bayern Munich over a sensational £18m move for Germany international midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/12/11/2255871/fao-editor-manchester-united-h)
Tottenham are leading the race to sign £25m-rated goal-scoring right-back Andoni Iraola from Athletic Bilbao, according to reports in Spain.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3597/2/tottenham-hunt-%C2%A325m-la-liga-star)
England striker Jay Bothroyd will snub the chance of a big-money move to Italy to try to help fire Cardiff into the Premier League. The 28-year-old has attracted interest from AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus and as he is a free agent at the end of the season, he can sign a pre-contract in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Jay-Bothroyd-will-snub-Italian-giants-AC-Milan-Inter-and-Juventus-to-realize-Cardiff-promotion-dream-article648851.html)
Manchester City have been tracking Borussia Dortmund's 18-year-old playmaker Mario Goetze and could be ready to meet his £8m buy-out clause.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3597/4/manchester-city-target-%C2%A38million-bundesliga-sensation)
Liverpool are stepping up their search for a new right-back after accepting that Glen Johnson is intent on moving abroad in the new year, with Italian side Juventus interested.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1337668/Liverpool-accept-unsettled-defender-Glen-Johnson-wants-leave-Anfield.html)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has vowed to keep hold of striker Hugo Rodallega, who has been linked with Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/166995/Roberto-Martinez-It-s-no-go-for-our-Hugo-Rodallega/)
Martinez also wants to sign goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, who is on loan from Bolton, on a full-term deal. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United will send centre-back Jonny Evans out on loan in order to rebuild the 22-year-old's confidence.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3271535/Jonny-Evans-set-to-be-sent-out-on-loan.html)
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce would be interested in signing striker Robbie Keane or midfielder David Bentley if the Spurs pair become available in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-manager-Sam-Allardyce-admitted-he-would-be-interested-in-signing-Tottenham-duo-Robbie-Keane-or-David-Bentley-if-they-become-available-in-January-article648657.html)
West Ham manager Avram Grant has joined the battle to sign Barnsley winger Adam Hammill - the 22-year-old is attracting interest from Everton, Bolton, Wigan, Wolves and Blackpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-join-the-race-for-Barnsley-s-Adam-Hammill-article648845.html)
Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been told he will not be offered a new contract when his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/167007/Fergie-dumps-Owen-Hargreaves/)
West Ham manager Avram Grant fears new defensive coach Wally Downes could leave the club, with Newcastle's new boss Alan Pardew thought to be keen to employ him.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/216798/Avram-Grant-fears-Downes-will-seek-a-way-of-escaping-relegation-struggle)
Former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has launched an attack on the club's owner Mike Ashley, claiming the Magpies will "never go anywhere" while he is in charge.
Full story: ESPN (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=851112&sec=england&root=england&cc=3888)
But Magpies skipper Kevin Nolan says the club's players have to get over the shock axing of manager Chris Hughton - and do it fast.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3271589/Kevin-Nolan-says-Newcastle-players-must-get-over-Chris-Hughtons-axing.html)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will have money to spend in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1337607/Chelsea-set-buying-blitz-Carlo-Ancelotti-Roman-Abramovich-make-up.html)
The Football Association is to allow Inter Milan the chance to woo England manager Fabio Capello amid growing speculation that the Italian side want him as a replacement for current boss Rafael Benitez.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1337636/FA-allow-Inter-Milan-chance-woo-England-boss-Fabio-Capello.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has backed Capello's view that Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce should be the man to take charge of England once the Italian's reign ends.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3271424/Owen-Coyle-backs-Sam-Allardyce-to-take-over-from-Fabio-Capello.html)
Meanwhile, Coyle is happy for top scorer Johan Elmander to run down his contract - even if it means losing out on a transfer fee for the Swedish striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Bolton-happy-for-Liverpool-target-Johan-Elmander-to-run-down-his-contract-article648857.html)
Iran are making a shock move to make Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson their new boss. Former England coach Eriksson only took over at Championship club Leicester in October.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1337550/Forget-Diego-Maradona--Iran-want-Leicesters-Sven-Goran-Eriksson.html)
Victor Anichebe has stunned and angered Everton manager David Moyes by turning down a new contract. The 22-year-old has played just 12 games in two years after a succession of injuries.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Victor-Anichebe-in-contract-stand-off-with-Everton-chiefs-article648859.html) A former Manchester City fitness coach has criticised Chelsea, Ars*nal and Tottenham over their handling of Dutch players Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie and Rafael van der Vaart. Raymond Verheijen has questioned whether the training methods used at the London clubs are to blame for the players' injuries.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-Ars*nal-and-Tottenham-criticised-over-the-fitness-handling-of-Arjen-Robben-Robin-van-Persie-and-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-article648703.html)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has blasted critics of Tony Pulis' style at Stoke by using a bizarre cake analogy.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-v-Blackpool-Ian-Holloway-blasts-critics-of-Tony-Pulis-style-by-using-a-bizarre-cake-analogy-article648761.html)
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Everton are on the trail of out-of-favour Manchester City strikers Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1339649/Everton-boss-David-Moyes-tracking-City-strikers-Emmanuel-Adebayor-Roque-Santa-Cruz.html)
Meanwhile City will look to replace want-away striker Carlos Tevez with River Plate's £10m-rated forward Rogelio Funes Mori.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3806/6/man-city-eye-%C2%A310million-river-plate-striker-tevez-replacement)
Manchester City will also attempt to lure Wolfsburg's 24-year-old striker Edin Dzeko to Eastlands with a five-year deal worth £6m per year.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-will-try-to-woo-Wolfsburgs-Edin-Dzeko-with-7m-a-year-deal/12629/)
City face competition from Ars*nal who are planning a big money January move for Dzeko.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/17/Ars*nal-set-sights-on-24m-record-breaking-move-for-goal-machine-edin-dzeko/)
Defender Pascal Chimbonda will be asked to leave Blackburn, despite Steve Kean taking over from sacked manager Sam Allardyce.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Pascal-Chimbonda-will-still-be-asked-to-leave-Blackburn-despite-Steve-Kean-taking-over-from-Sam-Allardyce-article652869.html)
Russian side Zenit St Petersburg are lining up a move for Chelsea keeper Petr Cech with the Blues looking to sign CSKA Moscow stopper Igor Akinfeev as a replacement.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelsea-chase-CSKA-Moskva-keeper-Igor-Akinfeev-with-Zenit-St-Petersburg-after-Petr-Cech/12630/)
Manchester United are set to raid Bundesliga strugglers Borussia Monchengladbach for talented midfielder Marco Reus.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3806/9/manchester-united-plot-move-german-midfield-star)
United are also thought to be leading the chase to sign Borussia Dortmund's teenage midfield sensation Mario Goetze.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/17/manchester-united-to-beat-manchester-city-to-sign-8m-rated-teenage-playmaker/)
The Red Devils are also believed to be interested in Shakthar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa. Chelsea and Ars*nal are believed to be chasing the 20-year-old.
Full story: Sport.co.uk (http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/48262/EXCLUSIVE_New_Ronaldinho_back_on_United_radar.aspx)
It promises to be a busy Christmas period for United who have also upped their interest in Zenit St Petersburg attacking midfielder Danny. The 27-year-old Portuguese international scored nine goals in helping his side win the Russian championship.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-up-interest-in-Zenit-St-Petersburgs-Danny/12628/)
Real Madrid are set to offer £60m as well as a player for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/17/tottenham-set-for-tempting-60m-real-madrid-player-plus-cash-offer-for-gareth-bale/)
Tottenham youngster Danny Rose has stunned the club by saying he wants to leave.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-starlet-Danny-Rose-wants-out-of-White-Hart-Lane-article652881.html)
Rangers are set to pip Stoke, Wigan, and Bolton to the signing of Leeds midfielder Brad Johnson.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Rangers-set-to-pip-Stoke-Wigan-and-Bolton-to-Leeds-midfielder-Brad-Johnson-article652871.html)
Newcastle United are hoping to seal a deal for Southampton duo Rickie Lambert and Jose Fonte.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Newcastle-hoping-to-steal-a-deal-for-Southampton-duo-Rickie-Lambert-and-Jose-Fonte-article652879.html)
Midfielder Valon Behrami will be one of the first West Ham players axed in the January transfer window.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3807/7/west-ham-show-behrami-door-january) Tottenham face stiff competition from Atletico Madrid for Borussia Dortmund striker Shinji Kagawa.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3811/6/tottenham-face-madrid-fight-japan-striker)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is considering whether to take the captain's armband away from Carlos Tevez over the player's demands to leave.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-facing-Carlos-Tevez-captaincy-dilemma-ahead-of-clash-with-Everton-article652911.html)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will not 'bottle' out of taking a penalty against Chelsea despite his horror miss against Ars*nal on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-won-t-shirk-penalty-duties-against-Chelsea-despite-his-horror-miss-versus-Ars*nal-article652901.html)
Liverpool fans are in outrage after defender Paul Konchesky was left red-faced by his mum's Facebook blast.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1339663/Liverpool-fans-outraged-Paul-Koncheskys-mum-launches-Facebook-blast.html)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will speak to defender Ledley King about his conduct after he was photographed looking bleary eyed leaving a nightclub in the early hours of the morning.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1339650/Ledley-King-dock-Tottenhams-Christmas-party.html)
Former England manager Steve McClaren has two games to save his job at Wolfsburg.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1339602/Steve-McClaren-games-save-job-Wolfsburg.html)
Newcastle midfield dynamo Cheik Tiote did not own a pair of football boots until he was aged 15.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-midfield-dynamo-Cheik-Tiote-never-owned-a-pair-of-football-boots-until-he-was-15-years-old-article652823.html)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson should stay on at Old Trafford until 2030, according to England manager Fabio Capello. Ferguson would be nearly 90 by that time.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-boss-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-should-stay-on-until-2030-according-to-England-manager-Fabio-Capello-article652799.html)
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No Papers today, So Merry Christmas to you all. :santa_afro:
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Tottenham want to take David Beckham on loan from LA Galaxy for three months with Spurs boss Harry Redknapp set to contact the 35-year-old former England captain's club about a deal.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3325999/Harry-Redknapp-will-try-and-bring-David-Beckham-to-Tottenham.html)
Leeds want Jonathan Woodgate on loan until the end of the season with the 30-year-old Tottenham defender having returned to fitness following a string of injuries that nearly ended his career. Cardiff and QPR are also interested.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3325889/Leeds-eye-loan-move-for-Jonathan-Woodgate.html)
Manchester City have made contact with Anderlecht to say they are ready to meet the £18m asking price for 17-year-old over striker Romelu Lukaku, who is also wanted by Real Madrid, Chelsea and Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343180/Manchester-City-contact-Anderlecht-18m-teenage-sensation-Romelu-Lukaku.html)
Liverpool are hoping to beat Real Madrid to the £15m signing of Rennes' 20-year-old France midfielder Yann M'Vila.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/transfer-news-Liverpool-to-beat-Real-Madrid-to-15m-French-defensive-midfielder-Yann-M-Vila-article661127.html)
Aston Villa have enquired about a loan deal for Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor but the Togolese striker's £160,000-a-week wages at City are likely to scupper any permanent move.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/8234340/Aston-Villa-make-enquiries-about-a-loan-deal-for-Manchester-City-striker-Emmanuel-Adebayor.html)
Monaco are the latest club to show interest in Aston Villa's unsettled midfielder Stephen Ireland, 24, who is keen on a move to either Liverpool or Everton and has been the subject of interest from Stoke and Fulham. Villa want to recoup about £6m for him.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343157/Monaco-latest-club-unsettled-Aston-Villa-star-Stephen-Ireland.html)
Aston Villa are offering defender Curtis Davies as a £2.5m makeweight as they try to seal a part-exchange deal with Blackburn for centre-back Chris Samba, 26, who is rated at £6m by his club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-offer-Curtis-Davies-in-part-exchange-for-Blackburn-Christopher-Samba-article660905.html)
Birmingham are hopeful of a double deal this month to sign 30-year-old striker Robbie Keane from Tottenham on a permanent deal and to hand winger Sebastian Larsson a new contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Birmingham-hopeful-for-double-deal-with-Tottenham-Robbie-Keane-and-Sebastian-Larsson-article660909.html)
Stoke believe they have won the race to sign Middlesbrough defender David Wheater, 23, for £1.5m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Stoke-win-race-to-sign-Middlesbrough-David-Wheater-article660907.html)
Newcastle are willing to listen to offers for Sol Campbell just five months after the 35-year-old defender signed for the club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343176/Newcastle-listen-offers-Sol-Campbell-Toon-eye-swoop-Wolfsburgs-Karim-Ziani.html) Meanwhile, the Magpies are interested in taking Tottenham striker Robbie Keane on loan and signing Wolfsburg midfielder Karim Ziani, who would be available for £2m.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343176/Newcastle-listen-offers-Sol-Campbell-Toon-eye-swoop-Wolfsburgs-Karim-Ziani.html)
Liverpool's owners have already decided that they will sack manager Roy Hodgson but they will only replace the Englishman once they can find a suitable replacement.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3326001/Liverpool-ready-to-dump-Roy-Hodgson.html)
Burnley will move for Watford boss Malky Mackay - if former Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce does not decide to make a return to management with the Clarets.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Burnley-will-turn-to-Watford-Malky-Mackay-if-Blackburn-Sam-Allardyce-says-no-article661131.html)
Nottingham Forest are asking Rob Earnshaw, Guy Moussi and Nathan Tyson to take wage cuts if they want to stay at the City Ground after their contracts expire this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Nottingham-Forest-ask-stars-Rob-Earnshaw-Guy-Moussi-and-Nathan-Tyson-to-take-wage-cuts-for-new-contracts-Exclusive-article661013.html)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he has also made a New Year's resolution to stop eating pork pies and beer from his fridge when he is feeling stressed - so that rival fans will stop calling him fat.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sunderland-Steve-Bruce-vows-to-lay-off-the-pies-and-beer-in-order-to-stop-fat-bastard-chants-after-turning-50-article661017.html)
Carlo Ancelotti scrapped plans to show his Chelsea team the DVD of their 3-1 defeat at Ars*nal as the Blues boss feared it could cause the team massive psychological damage.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3325948/Carlo-Ancelottis-big-switch-off.html)
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Former England captain David Beckham could be a Spurs player by this weekend.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345212/David-Beckham-set-join-Tottenham-loan.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has emerged as the man Liverpool want to replace Roy Hodgson.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/170764/Owen-Coyle-tops-Liverpool-list/)
West Ham are trying to hijack Wayne Bridge's move to Aston Villa by matching his Manchester City wages of £90,000 a week
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/west-ham/8247002/West-Ham-try-to-hijack-Wayne-Bridge-move-to-Aston-Villa-by-matching-Manchester-City-wages-of-90000-a-week.html)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is lining up a double swoop for African pair Sulley Muntari and Stephane Sessegnon.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345172/Sunderland-boss-Steve-Bruce-eyes-double-swoop-Africans.html)
Liverpool forward Ryan Babel is in talks with German side Hoffenheim regarding a possible transfer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345180/German-Hoffenheim-courting-Liverpools-Ryan-Babel.html)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed there is a "small chance" Manuel Almunia could leave the club during the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-has-confirmed-keeper-Manuel-Almunia-could-soon-be-leaving-and-said-a-decision-will-be-made-next-week-on-a-loan-destination-for-striker-Carlos-Vela-article666347.html)
West Ham are ready to sell Swiss star Valon Behrami to Italian giants Fiorentina - after missing out on a deal with Roma.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-s-Valon-Behrami-set-for-Fiorentina-deal-article666597.html)
Blackburn and Newcastle are interested in Uruguay defender Mauricio Victorino.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345207/Blackburn-Newcastle-fight-Uruguay-defender-Mauricio-Victorino.html)
Liverpool legend John Barnes has warned the Anfield board there's no point in sacking Roy Hodgson - because they can't get anyone better.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/170763/John-Barnes-No-major-boss-would-risk-Liverpool-job/)
Sir Alex Ferguson has backed the Liverpool boss, saying he has nothing to prove.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/FA-Cup-preview-Manchester-United-vs-Liverpool-Roy-Hodgson-finds-backing-from-an-unlikely-ally-in-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-article666565.html)
Aston Villa midfielder Robert Pires has revealed there are tensions between Gerard Houllier and his players.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/8246909/Robert-Pires-reveals-strains-between-Gerard-Houllier-and-Aston-Villa-players.html)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has described Leicester boss Sven Goran Eriksson as his "brother and teacher" ahead of their clubs' FA Cup showdown.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-boss-Roberto-Mancini-hails-his-teacher-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-ahead-of-FA-tie-at-Leicester-article666523.html)
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Inter Milan are lining up a £17m summer bid for Manchester City's 29-year-old midfielder Gareth Barry.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4476/9/inter-line-%C2%A317m-summer-swoop-man-city-star)
Benfica left-back Fabio Coentrao is wanted by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson as a replacement for Patrice Evra, who could move abroad in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1347328/Manchester-United-tracking-20m-Fabio-Coentrao-amid-fears-Patrice-Evra.html)
Tottenham are interested in Marseilles left-back Tay Taiwo, who has entered the final six months of his current deal with the French club. (the Times)
Manchester City will allow Shay Given to leave Eastlands, but only if they can find a replacement.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/14/shay-given-manchester-city?INTCMP=SRCH)
Real Madrid are ramping up their bid to land Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor. The Spanish club want Adebayor on a short-term loan but they will have to stump up the majority of his £160,000-a-week wages.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1347106/Jose-Mourinho-raises-stakes-rescue-Adebayor-Manchester-City.html)
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar will reject Chelsea to sign for Tottenham next week.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Steven-Pineear-will-snub-Chelsea-in-favour-of-Tottenham-move-article673175.html)
Manchester United, Chelsea and Inter Milan are all interested in Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1347298/Chelsea-join-United-Inter-17m-race-Chile-winger-Alexis-Sanchez.html)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says that striker Karim Benzema, who has been linked with a move to England, will not be leaving the club during the transfer window.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/real-target-new-striker-but-insist-benzema-will-be-staying-2185040.html)
Aston Villa are stepping up their efforts to sign Wigan left-back Maynor Figueroa after the club allowed Stephen Warnock to return to Liverpool on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1347318/Aston-Villa-step-chase-defender-Maynor-Figueroa.html)
Espanyol defender Victor Ruiz is wanted by both Blackburn Rovers and Fulham. (the Times)
Wolves are chasing Lens midfielder Sidi Keita.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1347334/Wolves-ready-snap-Lens-midfielder-Sidi-Keita.html)
Bookmakers have slashed the odds on former Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill replacing Avram Grant at West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1347347/Martin-ONeill-favourite-replace-Avram-Grant-West-Ham-bookies-slash-odds.html)
West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo could be sacked if his side fails to get a result against Blackpool on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Star
(http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/172114/West-Brom-s-Roberto-Di-Matteo-faces-chop-fear/)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is prepared to drop midfielder Michael Essien and striker Didier Drogba for the game against Blackburn as he looks to arrest the club's miserable run of form.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/15/didier-drogba-michael-essien-chelsea)
Ancelotti has revealed his fear that the club will not qualify for next season's Champions League. (the Times)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Gareth Bale will not come back to haunt him in Sunday's game against Tottenham after conceding he was the one that got away for the Old Trafford outfit.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-boss-reveals-pain-over-missing-out-on-Tottenham-s-Gareth-Bale-article673081.html)
Meanwhile, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp believes that if his side loses Sunday's game, Manchester United will win the Premier League title.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3352856/Harry-Redknapp-If-Tottenham-lose-Manchester-United-have-won-the-title.html)
Burnley are offering Eddie Howe a three-and-a-half-year contract worth £1.75m to join them from Bournemouth.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Burnley-offer-Bournemouth-manager-Eddie-Howe-a-plum-deal-to-become-Clarets-boss-article673179.html)
Barry Hearn has thrown his weight behind Tottenham's bid to move into the London 2012 Olympic Stadium after the Games. Leyton Orient's chairman said: "Unfortunately the [Olympic] stadium is poorly designed, unfortunately the stadium is a waste of public money and it's things like that, that the government and the people involved in the Olympics don't want to hear."
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/4493/2/exclusive-%E2%80%93-hearn-%E2%80%98-only-way-forward-knock-down-olympics-stadium%E2%80%99)
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll, who is out of the derby against Sunderland, is struggling to play again this month.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/172116/Andy-Carroll-KO-stuns-Newcastle/)
Qatar spent £27m on communications alone in 2010 as they pulled out all the stops to win the vote for the 2022 World Cup. (Daily Telegraph)
Striker Roque Santa Cruz claims Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini wrecked his Eastlands career after completing his switch back to Blackburn.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/172094/Roque-Santa-Cruz-Roberto-Mancini-wrecked-my-Manchester-City-career/)
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs, who will play in his 600th league game if he features in Sunday's match with Tottenham, says yoga has been key to his longevity in the sport.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/feeling-good-with-yoga-the-secret-of-giggs-success-2185031.html)
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Liverpool have raised their offer for Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam but the Seasiders have rejected the £4.5m bid.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1349465/Liverpool-raise-offer-Blackpools-Charlie-Adam--4-5m-bid-rejected.html) Aston Villa are considering Peter Crouch as a strike partner for new £24m signing Darren Bent. It would be a return to Villa for Crouch, who spent two seasons there under Graham Taylor.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/853377-peter-crouch-and-darren-bent-partnership-considered-by-aston-villa)
Struggling West Ham are ready to move for controversial Blackburn striker El-Hadji Diouf with manager Steve Kean set to let him go from Ewood Park if the price is right.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-ready-to-move-for-Blackburn-s-bad-boy-El-Hadji-Diouf-article678303.html)
Hammers manager Avram Grant has drawn up a list of transfer targets, including Robbie Keane, Demba Ba, Jamie O'Hara and Joe Cole.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-draw-up-transfer-wish-list-including-Joe-Cole-Robbie-Keane-Demba-Ba-and-Jamie-O-Hara-to-help-save-Avram-Grant-s-men-from-relegation-article678279.html)
Newcastle have made an inquiry for Bayer Leverkusen's Swiss midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta - although the 25-year-old may not be fully fit for another four weeks.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1349434/Newcastle-boss-Alan-Pardew-poised-make-fresh-bid-Swiss-midfielder-Tranquillo-Barnetta.html)
Manchester City could be ready to swoop for Barcelona defender Dani Alves after he rejected the Spanish club's latest contract offer.
Full story: talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4657/4/alves-puts-man-city-alert-after-rejecting-barca-offer)
Aston Villa misfit Stephen Ireland could be on his way out of Villa Park and off to Newcastle as a replacement for the injured Alan Smith.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/853322-stephen-ireland-eyed-as-cover-for-alan-smith-at-newcastle)
Stoke City are trying to land another striker after bidding £4m for Birmingham's Cameron Jerome.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1349424/Stoke-offer-4m-Birmingham-striker-Cameron-Jerome.html)
Chelsea could seal the signature of Wolfsburg defender Simon Kjaer early next week for a fee of about £12.5m.
Full story: talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4657/7/chelsea-close-%C2%A3125m-wolfsburg-defender)
Ipswich's highly-rated 17-year-old England youth striker Connor Wickham, who has been linked with Tottenham and Liverpool, has signed a new contract until 2013.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1349430/Liverpool-Ars*nal-target-Connor-Wickham-signs-new-deal-Ipswich.html)
Manchester United will allow injury-plagued midfielder Michael Carrick to leave in the summer as he has 18 months left on his contract and will not be offered to a new one.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3365354/Michael-Carrick-is-free-to-leave-Manchester-United-in-the-summer.html)
Tottenham striker Giovanni dos Santos is close to a loan move to Italian side Sampdoria. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is becoming increasingly concerned about the form of Florent Malouda as the Blues approach the nine days that could define their season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Florent-Malouda-s-slump-in-form-beginning-to-worry-Chelsea-boss-Carlo-Ancelotti-and-the-Stamford-Bridge-hierarchy-article678131.html)
Fulham manager Mark Hughes says he and Stoke counterpart Tony Pulis should grow up and avoid another public spat at Craven Cottage.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1349481/Fulhams-Mark-Hughes-keen-end-spat-Stokes-Tony-Pulis.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is unconvinced by Manchester United's unbeaten start to the season and claims the Old Trafford side are "lucky".
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1349452/Manchester-United-invincible-Ars*nal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-insists-theyve-lucky.html#ixzz1BiKUgGkW)
Portsmouth chief executive David Lampitt insists the club's latest owners are at the club for the long term and will not walk out once they have recouped their investment, amid talk of a fan protest against them before Saturday's game with Leeds.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/portsmouth/8275100/Portsmouth-owners-are-in-it-for-the-long-haul-says-chief-executive-David-Lampitt.html)
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has ended his five-year feud with Sir Alex Ferguson after his departure from Old Trafford in 2006. "If I encouter Ferguson again - and I really hope it will happen - I will embrace him," said the Hamburg striker.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1349507/Ruud-van-Nistelrooy-calls-United-manager-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-end-year-feud.html)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has tipped midfielder Kevin Nolan to win an England call-up at the age of 29. "I'm a bit surprised it hasn't happened - he still has two or three years at the top," said Pardew.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/173150/Kevin-Nolan-in-mood-for-a-cap/)
Aston Villa's French manager Gerard Houllier has accused rival Premier League bosses Ian Holloway and Steve Bruce of ganging up on him because he is foreign.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-boss-Gerard-Houllier-accuses-Steve-Bruce-and-Ian-Holloway-of-ganging-up-on-him-because-he-s-foreigner-over-his-pursuit-of-Darren-Bent-and-Charlie-Adam-article678267.html)
There are currently more Premier League managers from Glasgow - Alex McLeish, Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Owen Coyle, Kenny Dalglish and Steve Kean - than from England - Ian Holloway, Alan Pardew, Steve Bruce and Harry Redknapp. (The Times, subscription required)
Women's world tennis number one Caroline Wozniacki has revealed she is a Liverpool fan.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/3365170/Caroline-loves-King-Kenny.html)
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Chelsea are to make a £40m bid for Torres, having had an initial bid of about £35m rejected, and will throw in young striker Daniel Sturridge as an extra.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/28/luis-suarez-liverpool-fernando-torres-chelsea)
Alternatively, the Blues are preparing to make a British record £60m offer for the Spain international.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-Fernando-Torres-60m-offer-to-Liverpool-that-would-smash-British-transfer-record-article683749.html)
Times football editor Tony Evans says he believes Torres will join Chelsea before the transfer window closes on Monday.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4857/2/evans-i-think-torres-will-be-chelsea-player-end-window)
Chelsea's proposed new deal for Torres will make him the club's highest-earning player.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3377424/Fernando-Torres-Let-me-join-Chelsea.html)
Chelsea are also chasing Real Madrid winger Pedro Leon, 24, who joined the Spanish side from Getafe last summer for 10m euros.
Full story: Insidefutbol.com (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/01/29/chelsea-send-proposal-to-real-madrid-for-pedro-leon/36533/)
Tottenham have had a new improved £25m bid for Newcastle's 22-year-old striker Andy Carroll turned down by the Magpies.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3378274/Tottenham-bid-25million-for-Newcastles-Andy-Carroll.html)
However, Spurs would have to up their offer to £30m if they want to sign the England forward.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/01/29/2328593/newcastle-demand-30m-for-andy-carroll-as-tottenham-battle-to)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has urged the club's board to break the bank to hold on to Gareth Bale.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1351589/Harry-Redknapp-warns-Tottenham-board-Gareth-Bale-transfer.html#ixzz1CNEWVGf2)
Spurs are ready to offer £8m plus striker Robbie Keane for West Ham's 30-year-old midfielder Scott Parker.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-make-dramatic-8m-plus-Robbie-Keane-offer-for-West-Ham-s-Scott-Parker-article684233.html)
Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg is Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's main target as he looks to replace Edwin van der Sar.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/28/manchester-united-maarten-stekelenburg-ajax)
Chelsea may make a renewed bid for Bolton defender Gary Cahill after an Ars*nal overture for the player has come to nothing.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/854046-gary-cahill-back-on-chelsea-radar-after-david-luiz-deal-collapses)
Blackpool have rejected an improved Liverpool bid for midfielder Charlie Adam.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2011/01/28/blackpool-reject-fresh-liverpool-fc-bid-for-charlie-adam-100252-28072294/)
Adam's father, also called Charlie, claims Blackpool's decision to turn down the offer is a "revenge" attack because the Tangerines' skipper took the club to a tribunal over the bonus they owed him.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Charlie-Adam-camp-fume-as-new-Liverpool-bid-is-rejected-by-cheap-skates-Blackpool-article684263.html)
Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given, 34, is so desperate to play first-team football that he is willing to drop down to a Championship club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1351610/Manchester-Citys-Shay-Given-wants-loan-Championship.html)
Mexico midfielder Efrain Juarez is poised for a loan move to Italian Serie A club Brescia after only six months with Celtic. (the Sun)
Scotland winger Kris Commons says Rangers were never in the running to sign him from Derby County before his move to Celtic. (Various)
Rangers had been tracking Kris Commons for two years, but budget constraints meant they could not meet the Scotland winger's contact demands. (Daily Mail)
Kris Commons says former Celtic and Rangers striker Kenny Miller convinced him to move to Parkhead instead of Ibrox from Derby County. (Various)
Birmingham City are likely to take up the option to extend James McFadden's contract at the end of the season, but the Scotland forward wants to return to Motherwell one day and end his career there. (the Sun)
West Brom have dismissed claims that Scotland midfielder Graham Dorrans is moving to Blackburn Rovers for £8m. (Daily Record)
Ajax defender Timony van der Meulen is training with Dundee United and the Dutchman can move for free if he receives an offer from another club. (Various)
Sunderland have given Spanish side Real Zaragoza permission to talk to 30-year-old Paraguay international Paulo da Silva, who has struggled to make an impact at the Premier League club.
Full story: Press Association (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/11/01/29/SOCCER_Sunderland.html&BID=165)
West Ham United co-owner David Gold says it was never on the club's agenda to sack manager Avram Grant.
Full story: The Daily Telegraph (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
Ars*nal's Jack Wilshere will be the lynchpin of England's next generation, national team boss Fabio Capello says.
Full story: Daily Star (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has flown into Scotland from Lithuania to question manager Jim Jefferies about the midweek 4-0 defeat by Celtic. (Various)
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Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is planning a £5m summer bid for Liverpool's 29-year-old midfielder Joe Cole.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/11/newcastle-united-plan-5m-swoop-for-liverpool-playmaker/)
Chelsea are interested in bringing Lille's 20-year-old winger Eden Hazard to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1356147/Real-Madrid-target-Chelsea-sporting-director-Frank-Arnesen-role-Bernabeu.html)
Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen, 18, looks set to disappoint Ars*nal, Chelsea and Liverpool as he insists that he is happy in Holland for another 18 months at least.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1356124/Christian-Eriksen-tells-Ars*nal-Chelsea-Liverpool-hes-happy-stay-Ajax.html)
Frank Arnesen, Chelsea's director of football, could team up with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid in a role where the Dane would help the Spanish side with recruitment.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1356147/Real-Madrid-target-Chelsea-sporting-director-Frank-Arnesen-role-Bernabeu.html)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is unhappy with England manager Fabio Capello over the Italian's comments that former Black Cats striker Darren Bent has a better chance on the international stage now he is with Aston Villa. Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/11/steve-bruce-fabio-capello-darren-bent?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Ffootball%2Frss+%28Football%29)
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies has told his board he must have another three loan players if the Championship club are to secure promotion to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Nottingham-Forest-s-Billy-Davies-fears-his-players-will-abandon-ship-after-a-second-promotion-failure-article695579.html)
West Bromwich Albion's new boss Roy Hodgson has his eye on the England manager's seat, which Fabio Capello is expected to vacate in 2012.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/New-West-Brom-manager-Roy-Hodgson-already-keeping-one-eye-on-England-job-article695535.html)
British Olympians Denise Lewis and Daley Thompson are among those eager to ensure that West Ham honour their promise to retain the athletics track at the Olympic Stadium in East London.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/feb/11/west-ham-olympic-stadium)
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs says he will not leave his house for a week if his club lose their derby match with Manchester City on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-s-Ryan-Giggs-reckons-losing-the-local-derby-to-City-would-mean-not-being-able-to-leave-the-house-for-a-week-article695421.html)
Meanwhile, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he doesn't care if his team becomes the most hated side in the country if that is the price of success.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-want-to-become-the-most-hated-team-in-England-just-like-rivals-United-were-says-Roberto-Mancini-article695393.html)
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Liverpool are lining up a £9m summer swoop for Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Ibrahim Afellay, who is said to be frustrated at his lack of first-team action.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/18/liverpool-plot-surprise-9m-bid-for-barcelona-attacker)
Manchester United are poised to make a £16m bid for Toulouse's French international Moussa Sissoko.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/18/manchester-united-plot-move-to-sign-16m-french-international-to-strengthen-midfield)
Newcastle tell AC Milan they will have to spend £12m to buy full-back Jose Enrique.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/02/18/2358667/newcastle-united-slap-12-million-price-tag-on-ac-milan)
Manchester United will announce next week that defender Patrice Evra has signed a new three-year deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1358440/Patrice-Evra-signs-new-year-deal-Manchester-United.html)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp is confident that midfielder Gareth Bale can return in time for the Champions League return leg against AC Milan on 9 March.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/229898/Bale-may-be-fit-for-Milan-return)
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs is set to retire at the same time as manager Sir Alex Ferguson after signing a new one-year deal with the club.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/855960-ryan-giggs-new-united-deal-will-end-his-career-at-same-time-as-ferguson#ixzz1EKfHr016)
Chelsea's Frank Lampard says Spurs boss Harry Redknapp would make a "great" England manager.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8334890/Frank-Lampard-England-need-Tottenham-Hotspur-manager-Harry-Redknapp.html)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says his FA Cup opponents Crawley Town are 'the best non-league side for years'.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8334758/Manchester-United-v-Crawley-Town-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-expects-tough-tie-against-best-non-league-team-around.html)
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Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Anderlecht with a fee of £20m likely to be offered over the weekend.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2022947/Chelsea-inching-close-Lukaku-deal.html)
Totenham are ready to revive their interest in Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi and could bid £28m for the forward who eluded them in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-ready-to-launch-new-move-for-Giuseppe-Rossi-28m-rated-Villarreal-striker-article781826.html)
Joey Barton's future appears to lie with either Ars*nal or Tottenham after the transfer-listed Newcastle midfielder priced himself out of a move to boyhood club Everton.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/871460-joey-barton-edges-closer-to-spurs-or-Ars*nal-transfer-as-everton-priced-out#ixzz1UAcL68Sg)
Samir Nasri could be sold by Ars*nal after an apparent row with manager Arsene Wenger. Manchester City are willing to pay £22m for the French midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-Samir-Nasri-edges-closer-departure-following-apparent-row-with-manager-Arsene-Wenger-article781739.html)
The Gunners are refusing to budge on their £40m valuation of captain Cesc Fabregas however, and have rejected a £35m bid from Barcelona.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/871466-new-cesc-fabregas-bid-from-barca-rejected-as-Ars*nal-hold-firm-for-40m#ixzz1UAca0Rpo)
Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol has ruled out being part of a player swap deal that brings Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor to the Bernabeu.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9564/4/real-madrid-star-rules-out-man-city-switch)
Sunderland are investigating the possibility of taking Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy on a season-long loan, but the deal may hinge on City contributing to his £85,000-a-week wages.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Sunderland-looking-sign-Craig-Bellamy-season-long-loan-from-Manchester-City-article781642.html)
Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan will complete a move to Newcastle next week with a fee of £3m already agreed between the two clubs.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2022942/Manchester-United-winger-Gabriel-Obertan-join-Newcastle.html)
Tottenham's attempts to bring in Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra have been so far foiled by the former Chelsea, Ars*nal and Portsmouth anchorman's wage demands.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9560/1/tottenhams-move-diarra-stalls-over-wage-demands)
Ars*nal attacker Carlos Vela could be bound for La Liga for a third loan spell with Real Sociedad interested in a temporary deal.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/08/05/real-sociedad-sound-out-Ars*nal-over-carlos-vela/46547/)
Liverpool's Joe Cole could be on his way out of Anfield before the start of the season with Paris Saint-Germain usurping Tottenham as the leading candidates for his signature.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/871472-joe-cole-eyed-by-psg-as-spurs-start-putting-together-offer-to-liverpool#ixzz1UAbxABCF)
Tottenham are asking for £20m from Stoke in exchange for striker Peter Crouch and midfielder Wilson Palacios. The Potters are willing to go to £18m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-want-20m-from-Stoke-for-Peter-Crouch-Wilson-Palacios-but-Potters-still-interested-article781644.html)
Newcastle are planning a move for Barcelona's out-of-favour striker Keirrison as a possible replacement for Andy Carroll. The Magpies hope to bring in the Brazilian for £3m.
Full story: CaughtOffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/05/newcastle-united-make-3m-offer-for-barcelona-hit-man/)
Ars*nal are already scouting for a replacement for unsettled Cesc Fabregas with manager Arsene Wenger contemplating a bid for Borussia Dortmund playmaker Shinji Kagawa.
Full story: Fanatix.com (http://www.fanatix.com/news/Ars*nal-turn-to-bundesliga-for-fabregas-replacement-transfer-461/)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has tipped Tottenham as potential surprise challengers for the Premier League title.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/871490-wayne-rooney-tips-tottenham-to-put-up-title-fight#ixzz1UAb1VgrM)
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Republic of Ireland and Tottenham striker Robbie Keane is on the verge of signing a two-year, £5m contract with Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy, subject to a medical.
Full story: Fox Soccer (http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/mls/story/robbie-keane-signs-with-los-angeles-galaxy-designed-player-major-league-soccer-081211)
Meanwhile, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has reportedly lined up a £35m bid for Colombian striker Radamel Falcao from Porto.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/872165-tottenham-and-chelsea-in-last-chance-saloon-to-sign-radamel-falcao#ixzz1Uq0oDoI5)
Chelsea are ready to offer £15.7m plus an unnamed player to Porto for wing-back Alvaro Pereira who has a £25m release clause in his contract.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2025462/Chelsea-set-meet-Alvaro-Pereiras-25m-release-clause.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out signing Valencia and Spain winger Juan Mata.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-Arsene-Wenger-rules-out-Juan-Mata-signing-warns-players-not-use-Cesc-Fabregas-Samir-Nasri-transfer-sagas-as-excuse-against-Newcastle-article784656.html)
Aston Villa want to sign England winger Adam Johnson on a season-long loan from Manchester City with a view to a permanent move at the end of the campaign.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/872169-adam-johnson-eyed-by-aston-villa-for-season-long-loan#ixzz1Uq1EKH75)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has blocked striker David Ngog's proposed £4m move to Bolton because he has not yet found a replacement for the Frenchman.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-refusing-sell-David-Ngog-to-Bolton-until-they-find-replacement-for-the-reserve-striker-article784643.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini thinks striker Carlos Tevez, who handed in a transfer request earlier this summer but has failed to land a move away from the club so far, will stay at City because no one wants him.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3748883/Roberto-Mancini-No-one-wants-Carlos-Tevez.html)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said this club will not go back into the transfer market before the end of the month, declaring "you can forget" the idea of Wesley Sneijder signing. Instead, he will place his trust in the emerging crop of young players at Old Trafford.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/12/manchester-united-sir-alex-ferguson)
Defender Jamie Carragher is desperate to get Liverpool back into the Champions League after their two-year absence.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9820/4/exclusive-%E2%80%93-carragher-i%E2%80%99m-desperate-get-liverpool-back-champions-league)
Midfielder Joey Barton will start for Newcastle against Ars*nal on Saturday evening after being brought back into the squad, despite being told he can leave on a free transfer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2025440/Newcastle-Uniteds-Joey-Barton-start-Ars*nal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Stoke midfielder Jermaine Pennant hid the fact that he'd had a cosmetic surgery procedure to pin his ears back by telling family members he'd "hit his head".
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/872236-jermaine-pennant-i-didnt-have-an-ear-operation-i-just-hit-my-head#ixzz1Uq1hkdGk)
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Liverpool outcast Daniel Pacheco is a target for Spanish side Rayo Vallecano. The 20-year-old striker has made just 14 appearances in all competitions for the Merseyside club since he arrived from Barcelona in 2007.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1001/42/rayo-vallecano-ready-offer-pacheco-way-out-anfield)
Ars*nal target Mathieu Valbuena will not be joining the Premier League club this summer - but Marseille are willing to cash in on him next year.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1001/13/marseille-tell-Ars*nal-midfield-target-not-sale-summer)
AC Milan are looking at loan deals for Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, Spurs striker Peter Crouch and Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-Manchester-City-Tottenham-braced-bids-from-AC-Milan-take-Alberto-Aquilani-Mario-Balotelli-Peter-Crouch-on-loan-article787563.html)
QPR are ready to pay Manchester City £2m for winger Shaun Wright-Phillips - and are offering to keep him on his City salary of around £55,000 per week to see off rivals Bolton, Stoke and Wigan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/QPR-hope-3m-a-year-salary-offer-will-convince-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-join-from-Man-City-in-2m-move-article787438.html)
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce believes a club will meet the Hammers' £8m valuation and buy Scott Parker before the window closes.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/West-Ham-Sam-Allardyce-expects-to-sell-Scott-Parker-believes-someone-will-meet-Hammers-8m-valuation-article787581.html)
Liverpool and Spurs are weighing up bids for Hugo Rodallega as Wigan boss Roberto Martinez admits he is struggling to hang on to the £9m-rated striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-Tottenham-weigh-up-bids-Hugo-Rodallega-Wigan-boss-Roberto-Martinez-admits-struggling-keep-9m-rated-striker-article787394.html)
Tottenham centre-back Sebastien Bassong is a £2m target of Turkey's Bursaspor.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-Sebastien-Bassong-targeted-Bursaspor-potential-2m-move-to-Turkey-article787567.html)
Ars*nal agree a deal in principal with Lille for midfielder Eden Hazard worth £23m - but nothing will be signed until the future of Ars*nal's Champions League aspirations for this season are known.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/top-quality-winger-will-sign-for-Ars*nal-if-they-qualify-for-champions-league/10022)
Jack Wilshere has discovered why he might not getting much fan mail after he posted a picture on Twitter showing his empty pigeon hole had misspelled his name.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/872896-jack-wilshere-not-getting-enough-fan-mail-due-to-pigeon-hole-blooper)
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has told Bolton they can keep Gary Cahill, if chairman Phil Gartside and manager Owen Coyle maintain their stance that his initial offer for the player - rumoured to be £6m - is "derisory".
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873625-bolton-can-keep-gary-cahill-barks-Ars*nal-boss-arsene-wenger#ixzz1W9g5uOy0)
Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto has insisted that Luka Modric is "happy" to stay at Spurs.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1024/77/exclusive-assou-ekotto-modric-happy-stay-spurs)
Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka and Manchester City's Roque Santa Cruz are both targets for Spanish side Real Betis.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-Nicolas-Anelka-wanted-by-Real-Betis-provided-Blues-release-him-on-free-transfer-article791488.htm)
Newcastle are set for crunch talks over Lyon defender Aly Cissokho.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1025/15/newcastle-set-crunch-talks-over-lyon-defender)
Ars*nal's negotiators are working overtime in a bid to sign Parma starlet Danilo Pereira before transfer-deadline day.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873574-danilo-pereira-subject-of-transfer-talks-between-parma-and-Ars*nal#ixzz1W9gxe7dN)
Sunderland are set to go back in for Tottenham's Peter Crouch, with Stoke's attempts to sign the Spurs and England striker at a standstill.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Sunderland-could-swoop-Peter-Crouch-as-Stoke-bid-for-Spurs-striker-is-at-standstill-article791489.html)
Chelsea are ready to part company with central defender Alex in a bid to secure the signing of Milos Krasic from Juventus.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/873578-milos-krasic-transfer-bid-from-chelsea-to-include-alex-part-exchange-option#ixzz1W9h7Yocn)
Striker Carlton Cole wants to stay at West Ham, even though they accepted a £6m bid from Stoke for him.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Carlton-Cole-wants-stay-at-West-Ham-and-explains-why-rejected-6m-Stoke-move-article791521.html)
Chelsea are in the hunt for Porto schemer Joao Moutinho as their chase for Luka Modric falters.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2030610/Chelsea-want-Porto-midfielder-Joao-Moutinho.html)
Stoke are preparing a £2m swoop for 18-year-old Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2030611/Stoke-City-want-Wilfried-Zaha-Crystal-Palace.html)
Newcastle chief Derek Llambias has taken a final swipe at Joey Barton following his free transfer to QPR.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873643-newcastle-aim-final-swipe-at-joey-barton-following-qpr-free-transfer#ixzz1W9f5sDJL)
Shamrock Rovers' Karl Sheppard has blamed someone hacking his Twitter account for a post in which he appeared to admit diving for the game-winning penalty against Partizan Belgrade, a result which earned the Irish side a Europa League group spot alongside Spurs.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/873619-shamrock-rovers-star-karl-sheppard-twitter-hack-sparks-diving-storm#ixzz1W9I9xe5D)
New Manchester City signing Samir Nasri has taken a swipe at rivals Manchester United, insisting he never wanted to join the league champions.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873585-samir-nasri-manchester-city-were-always-my-first-choice-never-united#ixzz1W9hSxTm4)
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Bolton and England defender Gary Cahill has alerted Tottenham, Chelsea and Ars*nal to a possible move after he revealed that his dream remains to play European football.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/09/chelsea-and-tottenham-transfer-target-offers-move-hint/)
Championship side West Ham have been alerted to the availability of Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge, after City boss Roberto Mancini confirmed that he is no longer in his first-team plans.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3805632/Manchester-City-want-to-send-Wayne-Bridge-to-the-Championship.html)
Ars*nal could make a move for PSV Eindhoven's Sweden striker Ola Toivonen in the January transfer window.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1074/59/wenger-already-planning-january-window-Ars*nal-eye-psv-ace)
Manchester United are set to up the ante in their bid to sign Croatian duo Mateo Kovacic and Mario Situm. United scouts were recently alerted to 17-year-old midfielder Kovacic - labelled "the new Messi" - and 19-year-old striker Situm, both of whom play for Dinamo Zagreb.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/09/manchester-united-swoop-for-new-messi-in-double-signing/)
Everton and Manchester City have been left disappointed following the news that summer transfer target Luisao has signed a new contract at Portuguese club Benfica.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1074/60/luisao-pens-new-benfica-deal-end-talk-premier-league-move)
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again hinted that he could leave Real Madrid by claiming he will never rule out a move to a different league.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1074/66/ronaldo-refuses-rule-out-move-away-real-madrid)
Manchester City look set to go back in for Fiorentina's Alessio Cerci in January after boss Roberto Mancini called the winger "extraordinary".
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-want-Fiorentina-s-Alessio-Cerci-as-Roberto-Mancini-calls-winger-extraordinary-article796441.html)
Ars*nal and Sunderland are set to go head-to-head in a race to sign Hannover 96 striker Mohammed Abdellaoue.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1076/19/Ars*nal-and-sunderland-set-sights-norwegian-strike-ace)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes new striker Peter Crouch will settle at the club, despite reports his wife Abbey Clancy is unhappy at having to leave London.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/sep/09/tony-pulis-peter-crouch-stoke)
Former Manchester United defender John O'Shea has admitted that it was an easy decision to leave the club to join Sunderland.
Full story: Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/moving-on-from-united-was-an-easy-decision-says-oshea-2351418.html)
QPR defender Luke Young has accused England manager Fabio Capello of treating him as "an afterthought".
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/270119/England-wasn-t-Fab-for-Luke-Young) Auxerre midfielder Delvin Ndinga has revealed that he rejected approaches from Premier League clubs Tottenham and Newcastle to remain in France.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1074/62/auxerre-ace-claims-he-shunned-summer-interest-spurs-and-newcastle)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes Craig Bellamy's new calm nature has been helped by the fact that he has "given up golf".
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Craig-Bellamy-has-given-up-golf-jokes-Liverpool-s-Kenny-Dalglish-article796579.html)
Footballer turned Strictly Come Dancing star Robbie Savage has revealed Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini - a close friend - may be making a shock appearance to cheer him on during his ballroom debut.
Full Story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/874988-robbie-savage-reveals-manchester-city-boss-roberto-mancini-will-cheer-him-on-during-strictly-come-dancing#ixzz1XTQ5WH58)
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Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner, who is on loan from Ars*nal, has insisted he has no plans to return to the Gunners.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Nicklas-Bendtner-tells-Ars*nal-he-has-no-plans-to-return-to-the-club-after-joining-Sunderland-on-loan-article800250.html#ixzz1Y9mWmPyo)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits the White Hart Lane club should have snapped up Luis Suarez before his £22.8m move to Anfield in January, but were put off by his price tag and concerns that he was too similar to Rafael van der Vaart.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2038355/Harry-Redknapp-regrets-signing-Luis-Suarez.html#ixzz1Y9neMnRM)
Welsh international defender James Collins has been offered a two-year contract extension by Aston Villa after a string of impressive early-season performances for manager Alex McLeish.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2038325/James-Collins-offered-contract-extension-Aston-Villa.html#ixzz1Y9o0wEb7)
Chelsea are reported to be interested in putting in a bid for Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol in the January transfer window.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/16/chelsea-think-real-madrid-defender-raul-albiol/49227/)
QPR boss Neil Warnock has told playmaker Adel Taarabt he must earn the new deal he is reportedly seeking.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/875654-adel-taarabt-needs-to-proves-hes-worth-a-new-qpr-deal-says-warnock#ixzz1Y9pw4TF1)
Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the shock name on Blackburn's list of managerial targets, as current boss Steve Kean fights to save his job.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-legend-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-is-a-surprise-candidate-to-be-Blackburn-manager-if-Steve-Kean-goes-article800290.html#ixzz1Y9lpTWdo)
Ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has blasted England's "mollycoddled and pampered" stars and claimed they have no chance of winning a trophy.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-cannot-win-Euro-2012-or-next-World-Cup-says-Paul-Scholes-who-claims-players-are-mollycoddled-article800296.html#ixzz1Y9nBPMeC)
Aston Villa's England striker Darren Bent has revealed he is doing yoga every day to prolong his playing career.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-striker-Darren-Bent-exclusively-reveals-he-wants-to-be-a-manager-after-retiring-article800235.html#ixzz1Y9mAV4kk)
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Ars*nal could sell Robin van Persie, Theo Walcott, Thomas Vermaelen and Andrey Arshavin next summer, rather than risk losing them on free transfers when their contracts expire in 2013.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-may-have-to-sell-Van-Persie-Walcott-Vermaelen-and-Arshavin-next-summer-but-are-watching-Valencia-midfielder-Dani-Parejo-article803352.html)
Tottenham look set to battle it out with AC Milan to sign Spain international striker Alvaro Negredo.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1130/55/tottenham-alert-sevilla-hint-negredo-exit)
Sunderland are ready to move for unattached striker James McFadden if he does not sign for Wolves, where he is currently training after his Birmingham contract expired in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Sunderland-are-ready-to-step-in-for-James-McFadden-if-Wolves-do-not-sign-him-article803347.html)
Juventus are eyeing a move to sign Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov. The Serbia international's place in the City side is currently under threat following Gael Clichy's arrival.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1129/76/juventus-eyeing-%C2%A310m-january-move-man-city-defender)
Former Manchester United target Adem Ljajic is being monitored by Everton, the midfielder having fallen out of favour with Serie A side Fiorentina.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1129/72/everton-plot-january-raid-fiorentina-star)
Former Portsmouth and West Ham manager Avram Grant is linked with Anzhi Makhachkala, the billionaire-backed Russian side.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Avram-Grant-and-Andrey-Arshavin-are-linked-with-Anzhi-Makhachkala-the-billionaire-backed-Russian-club-article803360.html)
Ars*nal are keeping a close eye on Valencia's £5m-rated midfielder Daniel Parejo, and are lining up a move in January.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876420-Ars*nal-hold-talks-over-5million-daniel-parejo-january-transfer#ixzz1YnAkhA58) AC Milan are reportedly planning a move to sign Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/23/ac-milan-plan-21m-bid-for-tottenham-playmaker/)
QPR defender Luke Young admits life at Aston Villa under Gerard Houllier was hell last season.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1131/18/young-lifts-lid-villa-hell-under-houllier)
Theo Walcott has revealed he has held a meeting with Arsene Wenger because he believes he can fire Ars*nal back to form by playing as a striker, not a winger.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876425-theo-walcott-offers-to-save-Ars*nals-season-in-new-striker-role#ixzz1YnAaa2JY)
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers says he would would have saved Chelsea millions if they had taken his advice and bought striker Fernando Torres five years ago.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3830449/Brendan-Rodgers-told-Chelsea-to-buy-Fernando-Torres-five-years-ago.html)
Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez says that he is staying at St James' Park despite interest from Spanish and Italian clubs.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-s-uncharacteristic-hassle-free-start-to-the-season-cannot-last-jokes-manager-Alan-Pardew-article803337.html)
Ars*nal have reportedly signed 14-year-old Guim Laporta - the son of former Barcelona president Joan.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1129/67/Ars*nal-set-sign-laporta-junior)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez says striker Franco Di Santo is good enough to play for Argentina alongside Lionel Messi.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/In-form-Wigan-striker-Franco-Di-Santo-is-tipped-to-play-for-Argentina-by-boss-Roberto-Martinez-article803324.html)
Southampton defender Jos Hooiveld says the Championship side are good enough for the Champions League.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Southampton-are-good-enough-for-the-Champions-League-claims-defender-Jos-Hooiveld-article803372.html)
A Brazilian referee has become an internet sensation after he was caught diving during a league game between lower league sides Worker and Mirassol.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/876449-diving-referee-causes-riot-during-worker-vs-mirassol-clash)
Blackburn hope staying in their lucky hotel in the north-east will help secure a sixth successive away win over Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-are-staying-in-their-lucky-hotel-as-they-bid-for-a-sixth-successive-win-in-Newcastle-article803336.html)
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Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Ars*nal striker Robin van Persie as a ready-made replacement for wantaway forward Carlos Tevez.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/summer-raid-for-van-persie-on-cards-to-fill-argentines-boots-2363149.html)
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has warned Bolton boss Owen Coyle that he has no chance of re-signing striker Daniel Sturridge on loan. He said: "He can try in January - but he will have no chance." (The Times)
Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul fancies a move to Paris St Germain, the club he supported as a boy.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenhams-Younes-Kaboul-fancies-a-move-to-Paris-St-Germain-who-were-his-boyhood-club-article806612.html)
Montenegro international winger Stevan Jovetic is still being 'eyed' by Chelsea despite being at an advance stage in negotiations at current club Fiorentina.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/877223-stevan-jovetic-eyed-by-chelsea-despite-fiorentina-contract-talks)
Brazil legend Roberto Carlos, the new manager of Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala, has revealed the club would like England manager Fabio Capello to take over the reins after leading England at next summer's European Championship. Midfield duo Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are also top of their transfer wish list.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2043545/Roberto-Carlos-Anzhi-Makhachkala-want-Fabio-Capello-Frank-Lampard-Steven-Gerrard.html)
Tottenham have joined AC Milan in the race to sign Genoa striker Rodrigo Palacio.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1153/76/genoa-hitman-tottenhams-radar)
Barcelona and Bayern Munich look set to go head to head to sign teenage Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/213551/Barcelona-eye-Wilfried-Zaha/)
Valencia are set to hold contract renewal talks with striker Francisco Alcacer in a bid to put an end to Ars*nal's interest in the player.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1153/05/valencia-move-tie-down-alcacer-Ars*nal-eye-starlet)
Manchester City could make a shock January move for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani as they look for a replacement for Carlos Tevez.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1153/07/manchester-city-target-napoli-star-replace-rebel-tevez)
But Italian Serie A side AC Milan could scupper City's plans with a £20m bid of their own.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/213618/AC-Milan-target-Robin-Van-Persie/AC-Milan-target-Robin-Van-Persie)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has snubbed any speculation linking midfielder Barry Bannan with a move to Manchester United.
Full story: Footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/mcleish-says-man-utd-cant-have-barry-bannan-yet/24024)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is rumoured to be interested in signing QPR playmaker Adel Taarabt in the January transfer window.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/30/Ars*nal-plan-12m-january-bid-for-qpr-playmaker-adel-taarabt/)
Striker Wayne Rooney wants to captain his club Manchester United and England.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-admits-he-would-love-to-captain-both-Manchester-United-and-England-article806581.html)
Stoke striker Peter Crouch has set his sights on making a return to the England squad. He said: "I've never wanted to retire for England. My record stands up against anyone." (The Times)
Hungary are set to ask West Brom if injured midfielder Zoltan Gera can join their squad for next month's Euro 2012 clash with Finland.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3844845/Zoltan-Geras-a-Hungary-no-go-for-Roy-Hodgson.html)
Everton defender Leighton Baines has said he could never play for Liverpool, but could be tempted to move to a Champions League team.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-defender-Leighton-Baines-says-he-could-never-play-for-Liverpool-article806564.html)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has agreed a lucrative £16m boot deal with sportswear giant Puma.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3844846/Cesc-Fabregas-lands-16m-Puma-boot-deal.html)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez insists they are a better team since selling striker Charles N'Zogbia to Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wigan-are-a-better-team-after-selling-Charles-N-Zogbia-to-Aston-Villa-claims-Roberto-Martinez-article806554.html)
Tottenham assistant manager Kevin Bond says midfielder Luka Modric has performed admirably since his summer move to Chelsea fell through.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1152/53/exclusive-bond-modric-has-been-superb-chelsea-move-collapsed)
Former Chelsea and Fulham coach Paul Clement is in line to succeed John Jensen as Blackburn assistant manager.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2043914/Former-Chelsea-coach-Clement-line-Blackburn-No-2.html)
Ars*nal defender Per Mertesacker has admitted that England should have been awarded a second goal in last summer's World Cup defeat to Germany. Frank Lampard's shot crossed the line after hitting the crossbar but was not given. Mertesacker said: "England scored more than just one goal! We were very lucky in many situations."(The Mirror)
Former Rangers manager Walter Smith says he rejected a big-money offer to take change of a club in the Middle East. (the Sun)
Roberto Mancini's own son has reportedly "done a Carlos Tevez" by refusing to go on as a substitute for Manchester City's reserves.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Roberto-Mancinis-son-Filippo-did-a-Tevez-last-month-when-he-refused-to-go-on-as-a-sub-for-Manchester-City-reserves-article806197.html)
Former Leicester goalkeeper and current Seattle Sounders stopper Kasey Keller has received a strange tribute from a fan, when his likeness was etched into a corn field to create a maze in Washington. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/877158-kasey-keller-gets-corn-maze-tribute-from-farm-in-washington)
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has revealed a passion for motorbikes - and an ambition to take part in the Paris-Dakar Rally.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-manager-Andre-Villas-Boas-loves-riding-motorbikes-in-his-spare-time-article806576.html)
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Ars*nal are the latest club to scout CSKA Moscow midfielder Alan Dzagoev, 21, who Gunners forward Andrey Arshavin says is 'the most talented young footballer in Russia'.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877869-alan-dzagoev-tracked-by-Ars*nal-as-manchester-city-and-spurs-consider-bids#ixzz1a6qI4jJ4)
Aston Villa and Everton are among 'several Premier League sides' interested in Fiorentina's Adem Ljajic after the midfielder's agent backtracked on suggestions his client will remain in Italy.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877920-adem-ljajics-agent-confirms-interest-as-everton-and-aston-villa-eye-bids#ixzz1a6pxqSTv)
Liverpool are set to go head-to-head with Premier league rivals Manchester United to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/07/liverpool-think-sporting-lisbon-striker-ricky-van-wolfswinkel/50515/)
Manchester United are believed to be interested in signing midfielder Claudio Marchisio from Serie A giants Juventus in the January transfer window.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/07/man-united-keen-on-20m-rated-italian-international-midfield-maestro/)
Chelsea's South American scout Jorge Alvial says the club could be ready to make a move to sign Chilean defender Igor Lichnovsky, 17, from Universidad de Chile.
Full story: Footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/chelsea-on-verge-of-signing-17-year-old-whiz-kid/24230)
Aston Villa midfielder Jermaine Jenas has been not to work so hard after being ruled out for three weeks with an Achilles problem. The 28-year-old is on loan at Villa Park from Tottenham, and is yet to feature for Alex McLeish's side after picking up a knock in training.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3858971/Aston-Villa-tell-Jermaine-Jenas-to-calm-himself-down.html)
Defender Per Mertesacker has admitted he is still having 'communication problems' at Ars*nal and said it is no surprise they have endured such a slow start to the season.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877852-per-mertesacker-reveals-Ars*nal-communication-problems#ixzz1a6sRjJrI)
Nottingham Forest are believed to want current Derby manager Nigel Clough to follow in the footsteps of his legendary manager Brian and become their new boss.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Exclusive-Nottingham-Forest-target-Nigel-Clough-of-Derby-for-sensational-managerial-switch-article809159.html)
Fulham forward Bryan Ruiz admits he is struggling to settle into life in the Premier League.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3857399/Bryan-Ruiz-says-he-is-struggling-in-the-Premier-League.html)
Theo Walcott's agent has admitted he 'doesn't know' if the winger will sign an extension to his current deal at Ars*nal.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877937-theo-walcott-may-not-sign-new-Ars*nal-deal-agent-reveals)
Former Fulham, Manchester City and Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has admitted he hopes to one day return to former club Chelsea as manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-hero-Mark-Hughes-would-be-absolutely-delighted-if-ever-asked-to-be-manage-the-Blues-article809123.html)
Real Madrid winger Pedro Leon has revealed a proposed January transfer to Chelsea was blocked by former Blues manager Jose Mourinho.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877884-pedro-leon-reveals-jose-mourinho-blocked-chelsea-transfer#ixzz1a6rtxwuX)
Atletico Excurionistas goalkeeper Marcos Fascanella has become an internet sensation after the highlights from an Argentinean cup match showed him saving five penalties in a single match against Argentino de Merlo. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/877917-goalkeeper-in-argentina-saves-five-penalties-and-scores-one-himself#ixzz1a6qbdhh2)
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that he is unlikely to continue in his attempt to sign former England captain David Beckham.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1189/43/redknapp-cools-beckham-tottenham-talk)
Chelsea have reportedly paid £2m to League One MK Dons for 14-year-old midfielder Oluwaseyi Ojo, a record fee for someone his age.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2049367/Chelsea-pay-2m-14-year-old-Oluwaseyi-Ojo.html)
New Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cotterill is looking to make out-of-favour QPR winger Hogan Ephraim his first signing. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/QPR-winger-Hogan-Ephraim-wanted-by-new-Nottingham-Forest-boss-Steve-Cotterill-article812071.html)
Ars*nal could go back in for long-term target Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff in January.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1189/17/Ars*nal-set-make-new-move-lyon-star-january)
Middlesbrough are giving a trial to Nigerian striker Bartholomew Ogbeche, who is a free agent after leaving Greek side Kavala.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2049293/Middlesbrough-offer-trial-Nigeria-striker-Ogbeche.html)
Manchester City have been boosted in their pursuit of striker Marek Hamsik after his agent claimed a move could be sorted in the summer. Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1189/03/hamsik-agent-hints-summer-exit-manchester-city-target)
Newcastle defender James Perch looks set for a loan move to Nigel Clough's Derby.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-defender-James-Perch-set-to-join-Derby-on-short-term-loan-article812073.html)
Ars*nal are set to lose out in the race to sign CSKA Moscow striker Wagner Love, who is now expected to join Serie A club Roma.
Full story: Footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/Ars*nal-set-to-lose-out-in-race-to-sign-12-million-brazilian-hit-man/24441)
West Brom are believed to be tracking Fiorentina's former Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1189/32/west-brom-keeping-tabs-former-celtic-stopper)
Chelsea could make a £15m bid for Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin in January and will apparently fund the deal by selling Alex to Ars*nal.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/14/chelsea-make-15m-alex-replacement-bid-as-Ars*nal-circle/)
England boss Fabio Capello is reportedly desperate to appeal against striker Wayne Rooney's three-match Euro 2012 ban - but fears doing so will lead to it being increased.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-want-to-appeal-Wayne-Rooney-three-match-ban-but-fear-UEFA-will-then-increase-it-article812070.html)
Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto has claimed that team-mate Gareth Bale's thrilling performances in recent months are all down to him.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/878648-benoit-assou-ekotto-i-make-gareth-bale-the-player-he-is-today-at-spurs#ixzz1amQgqNBQ)
Everton manager David Moyes has warned that fans could turn away from football if bad refereeing keeps spoiling games.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-boss-David-Moyes-warns-rubbish-refs-could-turn-fans-off-the-Premier-League-article811981.html)
Chelsea's assistant manager Roberto Di Matteo is believed to be in the running to take over at Swiss Super League giants FC Basel.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/14/basel-spy-chelsea-assistant-manager-roberto-di-matteo/50882/)
A group of six resourceful football fans snuck into a Brazilian cup tie between Sampaio Correa and Moto Clube by hiding in the back of an ambulance while it drove into the stadium.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/878633-brazilian-football-fans-sneak-into-game-in-the-back-of-an-ambulance#ixzz1am2rKsEg)
Norwich's Bradley Johnson has been named the marathon man of the Premier League - he is the only player to have covered over 12km in every appearance this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Norwich-workhorse-Bradley-Johnson-only-Prem-player-to-run-over-12km-in-every-game-article811931.html)
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Tottenham are believed to be keeping a close eye on Barcelona defenders Marc Bartra and Martin Montoya.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2052018/Tottenham-tracking-Barcelona-defensive-duo-Bartra-Montoya.html)
Spurs are also believed to be tracking Poland under-21 and Brescia midfielder Bartosz Salamon.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/21/tottenham-hotspur-track-brescias-polish-starlet/51253/)
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers wants to take Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran on loan to the Liberty Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Chelsea-starlet-Josh-McEachran-wanted-by-Swansea-on-loan-article817658.html)
Hopes of Lille midfielder Eden Hazard joining Real Madrid are diminishing, with Inter Milan now emerging as rivals to Jose Mourinho and Premier League clubs Chelsea, Ars*nal and Manchester City.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1212/70/inter-milan-join-real-madrid-and-english-trio-race-belgian-whizkid)
Manchester United rookie striker Mame Biram Diouf is wanted on loan by Championship side Cardiff.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Manchester-United-Mame-Biram-Diouf-wanted-by-Cardiff-on-loan-article817659.html)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is expected to make himself available for the Great Britain Olympic squad, risking the wrath of his club manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2052047/Wayne-Rooney-wants-play-Team-GB-Olympics.html)
Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy is hoping to capture the eye of England manager Fabio Capello when the Canaries take on Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Norwich-keeper-John-Ruddy-hopes-win-England-call-up-by-impressing-against-Liverpool-article817491.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has backed Andrey Arshavin to regain his best form and is adamant he still has a big future at the Emirates.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1213/28/wenger-insists-arshavin-has-not-been-bad-buy-Ars*nal)
Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini says he will never cut his trademark long, curly locks.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-Fabricio-Coloccini-says-his-trademark-curly-mop-will-never-get-cut-off-article817456.html)
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Ars*nal are planning a £7m swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-transfer-gossip-Esteban-Granero-Real-Madrid-midfielder-is-7m-January-target-article822765.html)
Napoli are the latest club to show interest in QPR playmaker Adel Taraabt, who admits he is "flattered" by the attention.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/880030-adel-taarabt-rekindles-prospect-of-qpr-january-exit-with-napoli-remarks#ixzz1c5109GUy)
Valencia's 18-year-old striker Paco Alcacer, who is reportedly a target for Liverpool and Ars*nal, is thought to be close to signing a new five-year deal which would include a 20m euros buy-out clause.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/28/valencia-move-to-see-off-Ars*nal-and-liverpool-paco-alcacer-interest/51675/)
Sunderland are considering a bid for Swiss side Sion's Ivory Coast striker Giovanni Sio in the January transfer window.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1232/00/sunderland-set-make-january-move-sion-striker)
Everton and Sunderland are keen to sign Sweden Under-19 internationals Nikola Laden and Emilio Rossi.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1232/39/exclusive-everton-and-sunderland-after-swedish-youngsters)
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce admits objections from fans persuaded him not to sign controversial striker El Hadji Diouf.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-fans-angry-response-to-El-Hadji-Diouf-link-helped-kill-off-deal-says-Sam-Allardyce-article822807.html)
Everton are thought to be hopeful of agreeing a new deal with midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/everton-ready-to-tie-playmaker-down-to-new-contract)
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy claims rivals Manchester City are favourites for this season's Premier League title.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1232/20/exclusive-manchester-city-are-favourites-title-year-says-ruud-van-nistelrooy)
Newcastle have warned Liverpool that skipper Fabricio Coloccini is not for sale.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-transfer-gossip-Hands-off-Fabricio-Coloccini-says-Newcastle-boss-Alan-Pardew-article822773.html)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled the ruling to force Manchester City to halve the fine imposed on Carlos Tevez as "a bit crazy".
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1231/99/fergie-hits-out-crazy-tevez-fine-decision)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli cut a jovial figure during training, sporting a personalised snood with a picture of Nintendo cartoon character "Super Mario".
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/880036-mario-balotellis-super-mario-training-snood-scuppered-by-in-game-ban)
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Everton boss David Moyes wants to bring US striker Landon Donovan back to Goodison Park for another loan spell in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Everton-transfer-gossip-US-international-Landon-Donovan-wanted-for-another-loan-spell-article826984.html#ixzz1cmTB28ry)
Ars*nal's out-of-favour Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh could be on his way out of the club in January with Sevilla waiting to put in a £7m bid.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/880731-marouane-chamakh-to-be-offered-way-out-of-Ars*nal-to-sevilla#ixzz1cmV9E7jJ)
But Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has taken a significant step towards spending a chunk of the club's £50m transfer fund on Borussia Dortmund teenage striker Mario Goetze by having the German watched in his side's Champions League win over Olympiakos.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2057733/Ars*nal-line-Mario-Goetze.html#ixzz1cmYFRfNe.)
Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba, who is refusing to sign a new deal at Old Trafford, is in the middle of a tug-of-war between Italian giants AC Milan and Inter with both clubs looking to sign him on a pre-contract in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-transfer-gossip-Paul-Pogba-is-target-for-AC-Milan-and-Inter-Milan-article826983.html#ixzz1cmTgMfYT)
Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the chase for Udinese defender Mehdi Benatia - but could also face competition from Real Madrid, AC Milan and Juventus.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1251/91/chelsea-join-chase-udinese-defender)
Fabio Capello has told Football Association chiefs that they will have to be the ones to drop John Terry from his England squad over allegations he racially abused QPR's Anton Ferdinand.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/John-Terry-racism-row-Fabio-Capello-stands-up-to-FA-over-dropping-Terry-for-upcoming-England-games-article826972.html#ixzz1cmWiP4ck)
Manager Roberto Mancini has told his Manchester City players they need to be more boring if they want to build a serious Premier League title challenge.
Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1464124_roberto-mancini-plans-italian-route-to-premier-league-title-for-manchester-city)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his goalkeeper Robert Green is ready to win back his place for England in the forthcoming friendlies against Spain and Sweden.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-World-Cup-calamity-keeper-Robert-Green-ready-for-England-return-says-manager-Sam-Allardyce-article826986.html#ixzz1cmU7IQeo)
Stoke midfielder Salif Diao has revealed how close he was to going blind after a blow to his face in the Carling Cup win over Spurs.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2057811/Salif-Diao-I-feard-I-blind.html#ixzz1cmZ80w3L)
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted he only wants 15 years as a football manager because the job is too stressful.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2057805/Chelsea-boss-Andre-Villas-Boas-retire---15-years.html#ixzz1cmYez7CI)
New York Red Bulls star Luke Rodgers was lucky to avoid being sent off during the Major League Soccer play-off against LA Galaxy, after he fired the ball into the crowd from the touchline in frustration, and missed the head of a female spectator by a matter of inches.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/880756-red-bulls-luke-rodgers-avoids-red-card-for-nearly-decapitating-female-fan#ixzz1cmW25hIu)
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Liverpool are closing in on the signature of Swiss teenage striker Nicholas Hunziker from FC Basle.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-close-in-on-Swiss-teenage-hot-shot-Nicholas-Hunziker-article829376.html)
Schalke are ready to offer Ars*nal the chance to swap Russian forward Andrey Arshavin for the German club's forward Jefferson Farfan. The Peruvian is out of contract at the end the season.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1272/21/schalke-offer-farfan-Ars*nal-midfielder)
Ars*nal will listen to offers for defender Sebastien Squillaci in January as manager Arsene Wenger forges ahead with his squad clear-out. Striker Marouane Chamakh has also been told he can leave the club in the new year.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2060462/Ars*nal-sell-Sebastien-Squillaci-Marouane-Chamakh.html)
Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita has said he will wait until the end of the season before deciding if he fancies a move to Liverpool. He said: "I want to play more games and the Premier League is very attractive and exciting for anyone."
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3930763/Liverpool-forced-to-wait-on-Seydou-Keita.html)
Fulham are lining up Swansea's former Chelsea winger Scott Sinclair as a replacement for Moussa Dembele, who is wanted by Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Fulham-line-up-former-Chelsea-star-Scott-Sinclair-as-replacement-for-Spurs-target-Moussa-Dembele-article829375.html)
Manchester City target Xherdan Shaqiri will not be sold in January - but Basle may cash in on the 20-year-old midfielder next summer.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1272/02/man-city-target-shaqiri-staying-basel)
Manchester City have sounded out Athletic Bilbao over Spain international Javi Martinez. The midfielder, 23, is also coveted by Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea but will cost £34m - the buyout clause inserted into his latest contract.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2060446/Manchester-City-join-34m-race-Javi-Martinez.html)
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is reportedly ready to make an audacious bid for Roma forward Bojan Krkic.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/magpies-chase-roma-forward)
Ars*nal are ready to listen to offers for goalkeepers Manuel Almunia and Vito Mannone, after Arsene Wenger made the fringe duo available for loan.
Full story: TalkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1272/26/Ars*nal-make-goalkeeping-duo-available-loan)
Newcastle United are preparing a £20m January double swoop for Tottenham Hotspur strikers Jermain Defoe and Roman Pavlyuchenko.
Full story: Caught offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/09/newcastle-united-plan-move-for-one-of-20m-tottenham-striker-duo/)
Sheffield rivals United and Wednesday are set to go head to head to sign in-form Rotherham striker Lewis Grabban.(the Sun)
Former Chelsea coach Ray Wilkins has questioned whether Tottenham would be able to turn down a £35m bid from Barcelona for winger Gareth Bale. Reports have emerged that the Spanish club have sent scouts to watch him and Wilkins said: "It will be very interesting to see if Tottenham can turn that down as it is an extreme amount of money." Full story: TalkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1271/53/exclusive-wilkins-questions-whether-tottenham-could-turn-down-barce) Harry Redknapp's Tottenham are believed to be tracking 20-year-old Barcelona B left-back Carles Planas.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/11/tottenham-hotspur-add-third-barcelona-b-talent-to-watch-list/52539/)
Mexico international striker Javier Herandez says that he nearly quit playing football before joining Manchester United.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3930464/Manchester-United-news-Javier-Hernandez-reveals-he-nearly-quit.html)
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso says English football has made Spain a team of leaders.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2060585/Xabi-Alonso-English-football-Spain-team-leaders.html)
Ars*nal and Wales midfield star Aaron Ramsey says he will not be bullied out of playing for Team GB in the London 2012 Olympics.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-and-Wales-star-Aaron-Ramsey-says-he-won-t-be-bullied-out-of-playing-for-Team-GB-in-the-London-2012-Olympics-article829386.html)
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson says he wants to beat David Beckham to the captaincy of the Team GB Olympics side for London 2012.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-starlet-Jordan-Henderson-wants-to-beat-David-Beckham-to-the-Team-GB-London-2012-Olympics-captaincy-article829369.html)
Former Liverpool defender Steve Staunton has backed Kenny Dalglish's criticism of the club's upcoming schedule. The Reds face Manchester City in an important Premier League fixture at the end of the month, followed by Chelsea in the League Cup quarter-finals just 48 hours later and Staunton said: "He's trying to put the point across that it's a disgrace. It's the League Cup, why does it have to be 48 hours after an important league game?"
Full story: TalkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1272/05/exclusive-staunton-backs-dalglish-over-liverpool-fixture-pile)
Wigan want striker Hugo Rodallega to sign a new contract before the January transfer window re-opens.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2060473/Ars*nal-Liverpool-prepare-pounce-Hugo-Rodallega.html)
Ars*nal are prepared to take a major risk with captain Robin van Persie by waiting until the end of the season to open contract talks with their star striker.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881435-Ars*nal-to-gamble-on-robin-van-persie-loyalty-with-summer-contract-talks#ixzz1dPpZx7dF)
Defender Rhys Williams has given Middlesbrough an ultimatum - get promoted to the Premier League or he'll leave. The Australian international's contract does not run out until the summer of 2013 but he is refusing to consider a new deal unless Boro can offer him top-flight football.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Rhys-Williams-tells-Middesbrough-he-ll-be-off-if-they-don-t-win-promotion-article829371.html)
Watford legend Graham Taylor could quit as Hornets chairman after a row with club owner Laurence Bassini. The former England manager, who saved Watford from plunging into administration two years ago by stepping into the hot seat, was fuming when Bassini pulled out of a fans' forum in midweek, claiming he was too ill to attend.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Graham-Taylor-could-Watford-over-boardroom-bust-up-with-club-owner-Laurence-Bassini-article829377.html)
Manchester United outcast Dimitar Berbatov says he still admires "unbelievable" boss Sir Alex Ferguson despite being left on the bench by him for the majority of this season so far.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Dimitar-Berbatov-says-he-admires-unbelievable-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-despite-Manchester-United-benching-article829302.html)
Swansea's 5ft 6in midfielder Joe Allen has thanked former Manchester United star Paul Scholes, who was just an inch taller, for helping him prove size does not matter. Allen said: "You look at some of the players around in the past - one of my idols was Paul Scholes - and some of the best in the world are smaller.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Swansea-star-Joe-Allen-credits-Paul-Scholes-with-helping-him-prove-size-does-not-matter-article829379.html)
A foreign referee will officiate in an FA Cup match for the first time when Masaaki Toma, of Japan, takes charge of Brentford's first round match against Basingstoke. (The Times)
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AC Milan are set to go head to head with city rivals Inter for the signature of Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2063120/Carlos-Tevez-wanted-AC-Milan-rivals-Inter.html)
Hamburg are eyeing a move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and are ready to make a move should the Frenchman fail to agree a new deal at Old Trafford.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1294/02/hamburg-ready-pounce-pogba)
QPR manager Neil Warnock is believed to be lining up a £3m bid for West Ham defender James Tomkins.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/221300/Neil-Warnock-plans-West-Ham-raid/)
Meanwhile, former Real Madrid defender Francisco Pavon has turned down a short-term deal with the Hammers.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2063472/Ex-Real-Madrid-defender-Francisco-Pavon-turns-short-term-deal-West-Ham.html)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is flattered by the transfer interest from Spanish giants Barcelona.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-star-Gareth-Bale-flattered-by-Barcelona-interest-article831768.html)
Manager Roberto Mancini has played down the chances of Manchester City signing Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1293/72/mancini-plays-down-man-city-move-de-rossi)
Meanwhile, Championship side Barnsley are believed to be interested in signing City's Israel international midfielder Gai Assulin before next Thursday's loan deadline.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/221289/Barnsley-make-a-move/)
Stoke have been linked with a January transfer move for FC Twente's powerful striker Marc Janko.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/18/stoke-city-eye-fc-twente-striker-marc-janko/52939/)
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler is the shock name among the contenders to replace Nigel Worthington as Northern Ireland manager.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2063383/Robbie-Fowler-shock-frame-lead-Northern-Ireland.html)
Striker Fernando Torres has hinted that executives at Liverpool forced him out of the club when he moved to Chelsea for £50m in January.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/882172-fernando-torres-hints-liverpool-chiefs-forced-him-out-to-chelsea-in-january#ixzz1e4rdzpb8)
Former Chelsea captain Dennis Wise is believed to have rejoined the board of Chelsea Pitch Owners, which owns Stamford Bridge.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3943072/Dennis-Wise-rejoins-board-of-Chelsea-Pitch-Owners.html)
QPR manager Neil Warnock says he will personally drive Adel Taarabt to France if Paris Saint-Germain offer £20m for the forward.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/QPR-boss-Neil-Warnock-I-ll-drive-Adel-Taarabt-to-France-myself-if-PSG-offer-20m-article831927.html)
The company run by Portsmouth owner Vladimir Antonov has insisted the club will not be affected after a Lithuanian bank, of which Antonov is a majority shareholder, was placed in temporary administration.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/nov/18/portsmouth-reassure-fans-administration-concerns)
Current Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich coach Josef Heynckes has hinted that sporting director Christian Nerlinger will be offered an extension to his current deal at the club in the next few days.
Full story: Bild (in German) (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/christian-nerlinger/heynckes-plaudert-aus-neuer-vertrag-21096066.bild.html)
Under-fire Blackburn manager Steve Kean says any talk of him signing a new deal at Ewood Park while his side are in the bottom three is ridiculous.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3945048/Kean-No-new-deal-on-the-table.html)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has warned midfielder Barry Bannan that he needs to change his lifestyle if he wants to be a permanent fixture at Villa Park.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2063471/Change-lifestyle-lose-place-Aston-Villa-Barry-Bannan-warned.html)
A short video clip of Fabio Capello's awful attempt at a keepy-uppy in England training during the week has been posted online.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/882178-fabio-capellos-awful-keepy-uppy-in-england-training-is-youtube-hit)
Former Elgin City midfielder Adam Moffat is set for the biggest game of his life, playing against former England captain David Beckham when his Houston Dynamo side take on LA Galaxy in the MLS Cup final.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/players/david-beckham/8899764/David-Beckham-and-Scottish-journeyman-Adam-Moffat-make-the-unlikeliest-of-MLS-cup-final-opponents.html)
A clip from an AC Milan training this week seems to suggest that former Manchester City star Robinho is already passing on his wisdom to his young son Robson Junior - who manages to outshine his dad with a series of Samba-style stepovers.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/882186-robinho-jr-outshines-his-dad-by-going-stepover-crazy-at-ac-milan-training#ixzz1e4pDf6uj)
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson could attempt to sign Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder in January after Anderson was ruled out until February with a knee injury.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/882871-anderson-injury-blow-to-force-man-united-into-transfer-market#ixzz1ejrqon9s)
Tottenham centre-back Younes Kaboul is on Juventus's shortlist of January targets to bolster their defence.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2066358/Spurs-star-Younes-Kaboul-target-Juventus.html)
Chelsea, Inter Milan and Liverpool are all hot on the heels of £20m-rated Brazilian teenager Lucas. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder is learning English in preparation of a move from Sao Paulo to the Premier League.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3961357/Liverpool-and-Chelsea-chase-Sao-Paulo-star-Lucas.html)
German side Wolfsburg will target Ars*nal's Tomas Rosicky as they look to revitalise their struggling Bundesliga campaign.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/882919-tomas-rosicky-to-consider-Ars*nal-future-amid-wolfsburg-interest#ixzz1ejsdFy1L)
Fulham are monitoring Andre-Pierre Gignac's situation as the France striker's frustration grows at Marseille after falling out with boss Didier Deschamps.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2066367/Fulham-alert-Andre-Pierre-Gignacs-fall-Marseille.html)
Anzhi Makhachkala are keen to take Fabio Capello to Russia when the Italian's contract as England manager finishes after Euro 2012.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/25/anzhi-makhachkala-keen-to-hoover-up-fabio-capello-post-euro-2012/53303/)
However, Italian Capello said he was only in Moscow "to visit the Bolshoi Theatre" where he watched the ballet Sleeping Beauty.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2066378/So-Fabio-doing-Russia-England-boss-Capello-says-hes-ballet.html)
Media in the US are reporting that former England full-back Terry Fenwick has applied for the job as Colorado Rapids head coach.
Full story: MLS-Rumors.net (http://www.mls-rumors.net/21456/2011/11/exclusive-former-england-international-terry-fenwick-has-applied-for-colorado-rapids-position)
Ronaldinho is losing patience with Flamengo after not being paid for four months, but will not abandon the club in favour of a move to the Greek Super League.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2889/south-america/2011/11/25/2774295/flamengo-star-ronaldinho-losing-patience-having-not-received)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says Chelsea would be wrong to sack under-pressure manager Andre Villas-Boas.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3961075/Chelsea-news-Wayne-Rooney-says-sacking-AVB-would-be-mad.html)
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore admits he has given up on the idea of playing a 39th game abroad.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1316/57/exclusive-%E2%80%93-scudamore-says-39th-game-%E2%80%98will-not-happen-my-watch%E2%80%99)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis wants to revolutionise football by allowing managers to challenge refereeing decisions during the game.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Goal-line-technology-debate-Stokes-Tony-Pulis-wants-tennis-style-appeal-system-for-football-managers-article834856.html)
David Beckham has been offered a place on television programme Dancing on Ice. Star of the show Christopher Dean is hoping the former England captain will accept the invite, saying: "Beckham would be great. He likes music so hopefully he has rhythm."
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/222548/DAVID-BECKHAM-ON-ICE/)
Preston owner Trevor Hemmings says he is ploughing £750,000 a month into the League One club just to keep it afloat.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3961459/Grim-up-North-End-for-Trev.html)
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he would be keen to take Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba to White Hart Lane in the January transfer window.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3974880/Tottenham-transfer-news-Harry-Redknapp-targets-Chelseas-Didier-Drogba.html)
The Spurs boss also compared Gary Cahill to midfielder Scott Parker and indicated he will return with a fresh bid for the Bolton and England centre-back in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-transfer-gossip-Harry-Redknapp-hints-at-new-bid-for-Gary-Cahill-Bolton-defender-in-January-article837640.html)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has revealed that Portugal forward Yannick Djalo will join the club on trial but insisted it is "premature" to talk of a permanent deal for the player.
Full story: Express & Star (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/aston-villa-fc/2011/12/02/yannick-djalo-joining-villa-on-trial/)
Manchester United are facing a fight to keep hold of France Under-19 midfielder Paul Pogba - with Italian giants AC Milan ready to pounce for the 18-year-old.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1338/26/man-united-facing-fight-keep-hold-rising-star-pogba)
Spain and Barcelona striker David Villa insists that he is "very happy" and "settled" in Pep Guardiola's side, amid reports linking him with a possible move to Liverpool. (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2011/11/27/liverpool-target-barca-s-david-villa-102039-23590320/)
Full story: El Mundo (in Spanish) (http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2011/11/30/futbol/1322659975.html)
Greece international and PAOK Salonika midfielder Georgios Fotakis's agent says that he would be interested in a move to the Premier League with Blackburn.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/9398512.Blackburn_Rovers_look_at_PAOK_Salonika_midfielder_Georgios_Fotakis/)
Manchester United's veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs could be offered a 12-month contract extension if he decides to play on at Old Trafford.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3972940/Manchester-United-news-Ryan-Giggs-in-line-for-new-contract-deal.html)
Ars*nal will have to battle it out with Premier League rivals Newcastle if they want to capture the signature of Senegal and Lille forward Moussa Sow.
Full story: Footybunker.com (http://www.footybunker.com/Ars*nal-set-to-add-to-french-speaking-ranks-with-move-for-lille-hitman)
However, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger says he does not intend to make any signings during the January transfer window, despite the prospect of being short of strikers when Maroaune Chamakh and Gervinho depart for the African Cup of Nations.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/Ars*nal/8932365/Ars*nals-Arsene-Wenger-rules-out-window-shopping-despite-misfiring-Maroaune-Chamakh.html)
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has identified Chelsea's long-serving goalkeeper Petr Cech as one of a number of players who would be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of this season as part of the comprehensive overhaul of the club's ageing squad.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/fans-face-long-and-rocky-road-to-follow-england-6271704.html)
French Ligue 1 side Marseille could approach Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou in the January transfer window with regard to a possible move away from Stamford Bridge.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1337/53/marseille-keen-chelsea-striker)
Sunderland defender Matt Kilgallon looks set to train with a series of Championship clubs in the coming weeks with a view to a January loan move.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/sunderland-afc/safc-news/2011/12/02/matt-kilgallon-trains-with-championship-clubs-72703-29883343/)
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure, a target for Paris Saint-Germain, has threatened to quit the club in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Paris-Saint-Germain-target-Kolo-Toure-threatens-to-quit-Manchester-City-article837634.html)
Chelsea manager Villas-Boas claims he will not be sacked as Blues boss whatever happens this season.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/223549/Andre-Villas-Boas-I-m-safe-here/)
The Portuguese also believes that Daniel Sturridge's willingness to make sacrifices for his team has made the striker a contender to spearhead England's attack at Euro 2012.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/287551/Selfless-Daniel-Sturridge-right-in-the-Euro-frame)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes Tottenham could rival the Manchester clubs for the Premier League title this season.
Full story: Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/9397798.Coyle__Spurs_can_win_title__but_we_can_beat_them/)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is believed to have one game to save his job at Ewood Park, with former Manchester United duo Mark Hughes and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the frame to replace him.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-Steve-Kean-must-beat-Swansea-to-avoid-sack-Mark-Hughes-and-Solskjaer-in-frame-article837615.html)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has vowed to come back stronger than ever, after scans revealed that the Brazilian's season has been wrecked by a cruciate knee ligament injury.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2011/12/02/liverpool-fc-midfielder-lucas-leiva-determined-to-come-back-stronger-than-ever-after-injury-ends-season-100252-29881591/)
Norwich's fit-again defender Zak Whitbread is under no illusions he faces a battle to reclaim his Premier League starting spot.
Full story: Eastern Daily Press (http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city-fc/norwich_city_defender_whitbread_reveals_injury_torment_1_1142442)
German football president Theo Zwanziger says he will not stand for re-election when his current term ends in 2013, and could step down as soon as next year.
Full story: Bild (in German) (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/theo-zwanziger/dfb-boss-tritt-zurueck-21354182.bild.html)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has revealed that he is to blame for conspiracy theories surrounding midfielder Cheick Tiote's continued absence from the Magpies' first-team.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/12/02/pardew-dismisses-theories-on-tiote-s-absence-72703-29881601/)
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed Leroy Lita as a striker who can frighten any defender in the land.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post (http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Rodgers-backs-Leroy-Lita-seize-chance/story-14018897-detail/story.html)
Ars*nal manager Wenger says Abou Diaby is facing a crisis of confidence after his latest injury setback but insists the France international midfielder can still realise his full potential at the club.
Full story: Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24017111-abou-diabys-really-down-but-hell-bounce-back-insists-arsene-wenger.do)
Meanwhile, the Gunners boss has backed teenage midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to make a late charge for a place in England's Euro 2012 squad.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2069014/Arsene-Wenger-backs-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-Euro-2012-place.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has warned striker Mario Balotelli to expect opponents to provoke him as the Premier League title race hots up.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/dec/02/roberto-mancini-mario-balotelli) Tottenham boss Redknapp fears Ledley King's World Cup disaster, where he strained a thigh in England's first game against the USA and then played no further part, will cost him a place at Euro 2012 despite winning 12 of the last 13 games he has played in the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2069354/Spurs-Harry-Redknapp-fears-Ledley-King-miss-out.html)
Guiseley striker Danny Forrest made himself an instant cup hero when he scored an audacious winner from the halfway line in the 92nd minute.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/883693-non-league-striker-scores-amazing-late-winner-from-halfway-line#ixzz1fPBGqA7B)
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he would be keen to take Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba to White Hart Lane in the January transfer window.
Hell no thank you. :o
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Manchester United will not be forced into the January transfer market despite defender Nemanja Vidic being ruled out for the rest of the season.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/884419-nemanja-vidic-injury-wont-force-manchester-united-to-panic-buy#ixzz1g3kED3QV)
But Liverpool are set to sign replacements in January, with Porto's Fernando Reges seen as ideal cover for Lucas Leiva, who will also miss the rest of the season.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2072255/Liverpool-set-17m-Fernando-Reges.html)
Alejandro Faurlin is a wanted man, with both Ars*nal and Tottenham eyeing a move for the QPR midfielder, who wants £50,000 a week to stay at Loftus Road.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-Tottenham-transfer-gossip-Alejandro-Faurlin-QPR-midfielder-being-watched-by-north-London-rivals-article841230.html)
Newcastle are tracking defender Taye Taiwo's situation at AC Milan with a view to making a loan move for the Nigerian in January.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1361/07/newcastle-tracking-ac-milan-defender)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is set to continue his clear-out, with Andrey Arshavin, Marouane Chamakh and Sebastien Squillaci all said to be available.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2072350/Ars*nal-offload-Andrey-Arshavin-Marouane-Chamakh-Sebastien-Squillaci-Manuel-Almunia.html)
There is more news on Carlos Tevez, with Paris Saint-Germain said to be willing to put together a cash deal to take the striker from Manchester City, with his advisors set for talks.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-transfer-gossip-Carlos-Tevez-advisors-hold-talks-with-Paris-Saint-Germain-claim-sources-article841229.html)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp could be set to move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka if the Frenchman decides against a move to Shanghai Shenhua.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1361/97/redknapp-hints-move-chelsea-outcast)
But one player Redknapp insists won't be going anywhere is Luka Modric, after the Spurs boss warned Manchester United against making a January bid for the Croatia midfielder.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/288951/Redknapp-Hands-off-Modric)
Ars*nal are also eyeing their own Chelsea targets, with Wenger believed to be plotting a January move for Alex and Salomon Kalou.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/09/Ars*nal-plan-13m-january-chelsea-pair-bid/)
Ars*nal target Mario Gotze has been voted European Golden Boy by Italian newspaper Tuttosport, succeeding Mario Balotelli as the holder.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/12/09/Ars*nal-target-mario-gotze-succeeds-mario-balotelli-as-golden-boy/54164/)
Sunderland's Kieran Richardson insists talk of relegation is still premature - despite his side standing just one place above the drop zone.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/sunderland-afc/safc-news/2011/12/09/kieran-richardson-dismisses-relegation-talk-72703-29923597/)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish wants his side to ignore all the negativity around the team and create a siege mentality when they take on Bolton.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/12/09/alex-mcleish-blocks-out-the-negative-vibes-surrounding-aston-villa-97319-29922094/)
Gary Cahill has said he bears no grudge against referee Stuart Attwell, despite being shown a red card last weekend, which has since been rescinded.
Full story: Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/9410341.Cahill_holds_no_grudges_against_red_card_ref/)
Referee Howard Webb will use a special sixpence for the coin-toss at Emirates Stadium, when Ars*nal host Everton as part of the club's 125-year anniversary celebrations.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/884420-howard-webb-to-use-sixpence-for-Ars*nal-coin-toss-to-mark-125th-anniversary-celebrations#ixzz1g3lXZ6k6)
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Manchester City will offer Ars*nal striker Robin van Persie a £41.6m deal to join them in the summer.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4004366/Man-City-line-up-30m-Van-Persie-raid.html)
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger could make a dramatic loan move for former Ars*nal legend Thierry Henry if the Gunners suffer a January striker crisis.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/Ars*nal/8962043/Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-refuses-to-rule-out-a-loan-move-in-January-for-club-legend-Thierry-Henry.html)
Sir Alex Ferguson has been warned it will take a bid of £50m to lure his top midfield target Mario Gotze away from Borussia Dortmund, but the Manchester United manager could make a £15m bid for team-mate Mats Hummels.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://spursnetwork.com/forums/ttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2075233/Manchester-United-warned-Mario-Goetze-cost-50m.html)
Everton have been told they would have to pay £1.7m if they want to sign Beira Mar's highly rated defender Yohan Tavares.
Full story: TalkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1381/15/everton-told-theyll-have-pay-%C2%A317m-take-tavares)
Liverpool have sent scouts to assess the talents of Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone as they look to find a January replacement for long-term injury victim Lucas Leiva.
Full story: Footy bunker (http://www.footybunker.com/liverpool-looking-to-tottenham-for-midfield-reinforcements/14207)
Newcastle want to sign Crystal Palace's £10m-rated teenage sensation Wilfried Zaha in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2075287/Newcastle-want-Wilfried-Zaha-10m.html)
But the Magpies have scrapped a £6m deal to buy Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-transfer-gossip-Modibo-Maiga-deal-is-off-after-failed-medical-article843658.html)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill says he plans to contact Asamoah Gyan next week. The Black Cats loaned the Ghana striker to Al Ain in a deal worth about £6m.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4003011/Martin-ONeill-to-phone-Asamoah-Gyan.html)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed he wants to return to Argentina to play for his former club Independiente when he is 29.
Full story: Olé (in Spanish) (http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://www.ole.com.ar/&ei=qtTrTtDuH-754QSrk-3iCA&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CFwQ7gEwAg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Daguero%2Bindependiente%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26biw%3D1680%26bih%3D869%26tbs%3Dqdr:h%26prmd%3Dimvns) Seville are interested in Tottenham outcast Giovani dos Santos who, according to the Mexico international's agent, is very unhappy at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Footy Latest (http://www.footylatest.com/sevilla-set-their-sights-on-tottenham-unhappy-outcast/25941)
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott says Chelsea's exuberant celebrations after beating the Premier League leaders on Monday were a compliment.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-Joleon-Lescott-exclusive-interview-on-title-race-why-loss-to-Chelsea-was-good-thing-and-his-Iron-Man-costume-article843589.html)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has hinted he could quit Spurs next month if he continues to be left out of the side. The England striker is fed up with sitting on the Spurs bench and fears a lack of games could harm his chances of making Fabio Capello's squad for next summer's Euro 2012 finals.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4004179/Transfer-news-Jermain-Defoe-in-Spurs-quit-hint.html)
Spurs playmaker Rafael van der Vaart believes Harry Redknapp is the right man to become the next England manager but hopes he stays at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/dec/16/rafael-van-der-vaart-tottenham)
Manchester United players are urging midfield legend Paul Scholes to come out of retirement to help ease their injury crisis. Scholes, 37, called time on his illustrious career at the end of last season and has since been coaching youth and reserve team players at the club.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4004352/Man-Utd-stars-urge-Scholes-to-return.html)
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Paul Pogba not to let greed wreck his Manchester United career. The Red Devils are trying to agree a new contract with the 18-year-old Frenchman.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8962269/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-warns-Paul-Pogba-not-to-let-greed-wreck-his-Manchester-United.html)
The credibility of Fifa's reform program has suffered a fresh blow after a leading supporters group declined an invitation to join Sepp Blatter's committee charged with cleaning up the world governing body.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/8961622/Sepp-Blatters-Fifa-reform-committee-hit-by-fans-group-boycott.html)
Steve Kean has two games to save his job as Blackburn manager.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2075268/On-knife-edge-Kean-given-games-save-Blackburn-job.html)
Napoli star Marek Hamsik says the Serie A side do not fear Chelsea - and are grateful they avoided Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/champions-league/1381/84/hamsik-chelsea-hold-no-fear-napoli)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce hits out at critics of the Europa League, claiming "it's a fantastic competition".
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/europa-league/1380/53/exclusive-allardyce-hits-out-europa-league-critics)
Martin Jol believes Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale is as good as England number one Joe Hart.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2075239/Martin-Jol-says-Fulhams-David-Stockdale-good-Joe-Hart.html)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been embroiled in a Twitter row with former X Factor contestant Frankie Cocozza.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/12/16/frankie-cocozza-v-wayne-rooney-is-this-the-weirdest-celeb-fallout-ever-115875-23640593/)
Manchester City team-mates Mario Balotelli and Micah Richards have squared up again - after they posed for a picture of them play-fighting in the dressing room at their training ground.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2075312/Mario-Balotelli-Micah-Richards-boxing-again.html)
Everton captain Phil Neville sent LA Galaxy striker Landon Donovan a cheeky message of support on Twitter when he heard the American was coming back to Goodison Park on loan.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/885075-landon-donovan-sent-welcome-back-yank-message-on-everton-return#ixzz1giZWmPiM)
Harry Redknapp has banned his Tottenham players from having a Christmas party because they are too busy - and told them to have one in the summer instead.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Harry-Redknapp-refuses-to-let-players-have-Christmas-party-as-they-are-too-busy-article843602.html)
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Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsene-Wenger-will-decide-if-Ars*nal-will-resign-Thierry-Henry-on-loan-from-New-York-Red-Bulls-article846000.html)
The Gunners are also ready to step up their interest in Brazil's 19-year-old midfielder Casemiro as his club Sao Paulo are reportedly ready to cash in with a £10m deal.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1402/94/wenger-ready-step-interest-brazilian-starlet)
Tottenham are interested in Bolton defender Gary Cahill, but Chelsea will beat them to the signing.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Exclusive-Chelsea-to-beat-Tottenham-to-January-signing-of-Bolton-defender-Gary-Cahill-article845960.html)
Meanwhile, Spurs are believed to have held talks with midfielder Giovani dos Santos and his representatives with a view to selling the Mexican in January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2078178/Tottenham-keen-sell-Giovani-dos-Santos.html)
Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain could be set for a summer switch to Juventus, according to reports in Italy, as the Italian giants plan on opening the bidding at £24m for the Real Madrid striker.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1402/96/chelsea-target-set-serie)
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor will not open talks about staying at loan club Tottenham until the end of the season.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4016663/Emmanuel-Adebayor-Tottenham-can-wait-until-I-sign.html)
QPR are believed to be considering a move for Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2078195/QPR-offer-Kenwyne-Jones-escape-Stoke.html)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is weighing up an offer for Hamburg SV's versatile left-sided player Marcell Jansen, 26, whose contract is due to end in 18 months.
Full story: FootyBunker (http://www.footybunker.com/sunderland-weighing-up-move-for-versatile-german-veteran/)
Luis Suarez has been named as Sky Sports' Player of the Year for 2011, despite a voting row in which Liverpool FC supporters accused the broadcaster of sabotaging their own poll.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2011/12/23/liverpool-fc-striker-luis-suarez-named-sky-player-of-year-for-2011-despite-technical-error-which-led-lfc-fans-to-say-poll-was-fixed-video-100252-30003989/)
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has spoken out in support of John Terry - after the defender was taunted at White Hart Lane - and believes the Chelsea captain's court case won't affect performances.
Full story: Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24024141-emmanuel-adebayor-john-terrys-off-field-trials-will-not-harm-his-performances.do)
Ryan Giggs is planning to discuss his Manchester United future with Sir Alex Ferguson and is keeping an open mind about playing on for another season.
Full story: Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/7393859/Giggs-to-discuss-future)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill believes striker Nicklas Bendtner can finally show why he rates himself so highly at Sunderland.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/226882/Martin-O-Neill-Nicklas-Bendtner-can-be-the-real-deal/)
Pensioner Colin Lee, 72, who plays in goal for an amateur team in Wolverhampton, has been revealed as Britain's oldest footballer.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/885691-72-year-old-pensioner-is-britains-oldest-goalkeeper#ixzz1hLb1YY4F)
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Liverpool are trying to gazump Chelsea's move for Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill. The England defender had been expected to join the Blues after a £7m deal was agreed. But there has been a disagreement over personal terms and Liverpool are poised to take advantage.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Exclusive-Liverpool-ready-to-gazump-Chelsea-move-for-Bolton-Gary-Cahill-article847235.html)
Manchester United striker Federico Macheda is 95% certain to join Queens Park Rangers on loan in January, according to his agent.
Full story: skysports.com (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/7402604/Macheda-set-for-QPR)
Manchester City are bracing themselves for January bids for promising young striker John Guidetti after Spanish side Espanyol admitted their interest in the young Swede.
(Source: Catalan newspaper SPORT - in Spanish)
Meanwhile, Inter Milan are prepared to battle with city rivals AC Milan to secure the signature of wantaway City forward Carlos Tevez.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1418/75/inter-rival-ac-milan-tevez-signature)
Former Sc*nthorpe striker Gary Hooper looks set to reject QPR and Sunderland to stay at Celtic.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886076-gary-hooper-set-to-reject-qpr-and-sunderland-to-stay-at-celtic)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has been told there is no bumper transfer 'war chest' available to him in January - as owner's Venky's consider selling some of Rovers' prized assets to finance any squad rebuild.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburn_rovers/news/9445726.Blackburn_owners_Venky_s_may_have_to_sell_Rovers_stars/?ref=twt)
Ars*nal and Stoke sent scouts to watch Toulouse full-back Aymen Abdennour play for Tunisia against Catalonia in a friendly on Friday.
Full story: insidefutbol.com (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/12/30/Ars*nal-and-stoke-city-scout-tunisian-defender-aymen-abdennour/55340/)
Fulham are closing in on a loan deal for Marseille forward Andre-Pierre Gignac and could bid for his international team-mate Guillaume Hoarau.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1418/74/fulham-closing-double-french-swoop)
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has told midfielder Josh McEachran he can leave the club on loan next month - with Bolton favourites to sign him.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1419/39/mceachran-told-he-can-leave-chelsea-loan)
The Blues are also believed to be in pole position to sign midfielder Jack Rodwell from Everton but want the starlet's £20m price tag reduced.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-interested-in-Everton-Jack-Rodwell-for-reduced-price-article847233.html)
Norwich are hoping to land both Aston Villa striker Nathan Delfouneso and Ars*nal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong on loan in January as they look to avoid relegation.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/norwich-city-keen-to-loan-premier-league-starlet-duo/)
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is on course to return to action in the 2012-13 season after successfully undergoing knee surgery, but striker Michael Owen and midfielder Tom Cleverley are still some way off returning from injury.
Full story: manutd.com (http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Dec/vidic-undergoes-successful-surgery.aspx)
Nick Barmby has warned Hull's owners he could quit as manager if they sell his best players in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Nick-Barmby-will-leave-if-Hull-sell-star-players-Robert-Koren-and-James-Chester-article847302.html)
Liverpool legend Ian Rush insists striker Andy Carroll will be a success at Anfield.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1419/10/exclusive-rush-carroll-will-be-success-liverpool)
Arsene Wenger has dismissed QPR captain Joey Barton's claims that he nearly signed for Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-Arsene-Wenger-rubbishes-claims-he-nearly-signed-QPR-Joey-Barton-from-Newcastle-article847231.html)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero celebrated Christmas with a trip to Disneyland Paris.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2080384/Manchester-Citys-Sergio-Aguero-Disneyland-Paris.html)
Aguero's team-mate Mario Balotelli is in the news again after City boss Roberto Mancini revealed the forward has refused to give up a smoking habit thought to involve up to two packets of cigarettes a week.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/index.html)
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Paul Scholes is ready to answer an SOS from Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and come out of retirement.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4044687/Paul-Scholes-ready-to-come-out-of-retirement-for-Manchester-United.html)
Tottenham have emerged as contenders for the signature of Juventus winger Milos Krasic, after it was initially thought he would go on loan to Chelsea in January.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886608-spurs-join-milos-krasic-transfer-chase-as-chelsea-dither-over-juventus-talks#ixzz1ihs856fP)
Manager Harry Redknapp also wants £10m-rated Fulham forward Moussa Dembele and could offer Niko Kranjcar in part exchange.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-transfer-gossip-Moussa-Dembele-10m-rated-Fulham-forward-is-Spurs-summer-target-article849843.html)
QPR are set to go head-to-head with Tottenham for the services of Blackburn star Junior Hoilett, who is available for a cut-price £7m.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1440/11/exclusive-qpr-enter-race-spurs-blackburns-hoilett)
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson hopes to sign Dundee United midfielder Scott Allan next week.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4044369/Transfer-news-West-Brom-close-on-Scott-Allan.html)
Demba Ba, who is heading to the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, has put England's top clubs on red alert after it emerged that he has a £10m release clause in his Newcastle contract.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2083369/Demba-Ba-leave-Newcastle-bargain-10m-fee-thanks-release-clause.html)
One player Harry Redknapp will not be signing is Santos star Ganso. Spurs had been linked with the 22-year-old Brazilian but the Spurs manager admitted he had never heard of him.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1439/49/redknapp-ive-never-heard-ganso)
Gary Cahill will miss the FA Cup third-round trip to Macclesfield and could be a Chelsea player by Sunday, according to Bolton boss Owen Coyle.
Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/bolton_wanderers/s/1469906_gary-cahill-closing-on-chelsea-move-ahead-of-boltons-clash-with-macc)
Ars*nal are looking at Lyon defender Aly Cissokho as they seek a left-back on loan to help cope with a rash of injuries at full-back.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-transfer-gossip-Gunners-eye-Aly-Cissohko-of-Lyon-amid-injury-problems-at-left-back-article849840.html)
Liverpool have held talks with the representatives of Colombian international striker Jackson Martinez, who could make an £8.5million move from Mexican side Jaguares.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2083390/Liverpool-hold-talks-Jackson-Martinez.html)
Everton manager David Moyes has had to rethink his transfer strategy after defender Phil Jagielka was ruled out for six weeks. Moyes had been in the market for a striker.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/06/everton-transfers-phil-jagielka)
Rangers were last night poised to win the race to sign St Johnstone striker Francisco Sandaza on a pre-contract agreement, having met the Spaniard's wage demands for a summer switch to Ibrox. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has ruled out a January move for Celtic winger James Forrest. (the Sun)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has expressed concern at the spending limitations being placed on him and declared that his club need to buy again now if they are to drive home their ascendancy.
Full story: Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/mancini-eager-to-hit-january-sales-to-keep-title-race-lead-6285486.html)
Thierry Henry says returning to Ars*nal is not about being a hero but a glorious opportunity to represent the club he loves again. Full story: Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24026042-its-unreal-to-be-back-but-i-just-want-to-help-says-thierry-henry.do)
Tottenham will hold talks with Mayor of London Boris Johnson to discuss an £18m 'final offer' from the public purse to fund the club's planned stadium development.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3774/the-sweeper/2012/01/06/2833686/fao-editor-the-sweeper-tottenham-will-hold-imminent-talks)
Rangers owner Craig Whyte has warned supporters that HMRC is refusing a compromise deal over its £40m tax case against the Scottish champions. (the Sun)
Rangers manager Ally McCoist says owner Craig Whyte has promised him funds for a new striker this month even if Nikica Jelavic is not sold. (Daily Record)
Joey Barton has threatened to quit playing Football Manager, the computer game, because his own in-game character is annoying him so much.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/886657-joey-barton-threatens-to-quit-football-manager-2012-after-argument-with-himself#ixzz1ihpWwtIM)
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Tottenham are battling to keep Jermain Defoe after the striker complained about a lack of playing opportunities.
Full story: Times (subscription needed) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/)
Harry Redknapp has offered David Beckham the opportunity to return to the Premier League with Tottenham on a two-month loan.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/887297-david-beckham-offered-spurs-loan-return-by-harry-redknapp)
Queens Park Rangers are to submit an improved bid of £3.5m for the transfer-listed Chelsea defender Alex.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/13/qpr-alex-chelsea-josh-mceachran)
QPR are also lining up a loan move for former Portsmouth and Sunderland midfielder Sulley Muntari. The Ghana midfielder's contract with Inter Milan expires at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/229962/QPR-line-up-Sulley-Muntari-loan-deal/)
And Brazil Under-20 star Henrique is set to join QPR on an 18-month loan deal.
Full story: Lancenet (in Portuguese) (http://www.lancenet.com.br/sao-paulo/Atacante-Henrique-caminho-Inglaterra_0_626937369.html)
But, although QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has confirmed the club's interest in Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, he concedes that pulling off the deal remains "highly unlikely".
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/887279-carlos-tevez-to-qpr-will-be-difficult-move-admits-tony-fernandes#ixzz1jMLLdtSn)
Chelsea and Manchester United have been given a major boost in their pursuit of Lille's Belgian star Eden Hazard after he let it be known he would be interested in a move to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2086344/Eden-Hazard-open-Manchester-United-Chelsea-move.html)
Aston Villa are considering a loan move for Slovenia midfielder Armin Bacinovic, who plays for Italian club Palermo.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2086481/Aston-Villa-loan-Armin-Bacinovic.html)
Manchester City's Serbian full-back Aleksandar Kolarov is a target for Juventus.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-transfer-gossip-Alexsandar-Kolarov-is-Juventus-target-article853446.html)
Sunderland are eyeing Fulham striker Bobby Zamora as the Cottagers negotiate with Catania over Argentina forward Maxi Lopez.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Sunderland-transfer-gossip-Bobby-Zamora-is-target-as-Fulham-pursue-Catania-striker-Maxi-Lopez-article853447.html)
Norwich City boss Paul Lambert has admitted his frustration at being unable to bolster his squad in the January transfer window.
Full story: Eastern Daily Press (http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city-fc/norwich_city_boss_paul_lambert_reveals_transfer_window_frustrations_1_1176661)
Fulham have entered the race for Watford striker Marvin Sordell, and now look to be the favourites to land the England Under-21 star.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1460/06/fulham-emerge-favourites-complete-sordell-signing)
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Manchester City's phenomenal start to the league campaign, describing their results in the first half of the season as one of the best performances in a long time.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/13/manchester-united-city-sir-alex-fergsuon)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted that, although he's loving life at White Hart Lane, he would have to consider any offer he received to become England manager.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/euro-2012/england/1458/56/exclusive-%E2%80%93-redknapp-i%E2%80%99d-have-consider-england-job)
New Everton signing Darron Gibson has revealed he was convinced to move to Goodison Park by former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2012/01/13/new-everton-fc-midfielder-darron-gibson-moved-to-efc-after-wayne-rooney-advice-100252-30117490/)
New QPR manager Mark Hughes is furious with Fulham manager Martin Jol after he accused him of lacking staying power.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2086490/Martin-Jol-sends-Mark-Hughes-flying-rage.html)
Bolton midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker says players no longer know how they are allowed to tackle.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2086347/Nigel-Reo-Coker-admits-footballers-dont-know-tackle.html)
Brazilian World Cup winner Rivaldo is set to join Angolan first division club Kabuscorp.
Full story: Angola Press (http://www.portalangop.co.ao/motix/en_us/noticias/desporto/2012/0/2/Brazilian-Rivaldo-may-join-Kabuscorp,a0d17e3d-ab7a-4230-937d-d401b81f16ab.html)
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Juventus are hoping to offload out-of-favour Serbian winger Milos Krasic, 27, to Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-transfer-gossip-Milos-Krasic-Juventus-and-Serbia-winger-offered-to-Reds-for-12million-article855664.html)
Chelsea have launched a £20m bid for Shakhtar Donetsk's 23-year-old Brazilian forward Willian.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2089639/Chelsea-bid-20m-Willian.html#ixzz1k2lDzbdy)
LA Galaxy are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.
Full story: ESPN (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1010732/la-galaxy-confirm-lampard-interest?cc=5739)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle may make a move for 28-year-old French striker Sebastien Le Toux, who currently plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1477/93/ream-set-bolton-coyle-weighs-move-french-striker)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says Russian forward Andrei Arshavin, 30, will not be sold in the January transfer window.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/887929-andrey-arshavin-will-not-be-sold-in-january-window-says-arsene-wenger#ixzz1k1Lk4guR)
Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha's representative - his mother - has said a deal with QPR for the 25-year-old will not be completed this weekend.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/887929-andrey-arshavin-will-not-be-sold-in-january-window-says-arsene-wenger#ixzz1k1Lk4guR)
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is highly unlikely to move to Paris Saint-Germain after his adviser Kia Joorabchian spent the day meeting Leonardo, the director of football, and other PSG executives in France. Inter Milan and AC Milan may now re-enter the race to sign him.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/20/carlos-tevez-manchester-city-psg)
Rubin Kazan have held talks about signing Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko who will be out of contract at the end of the season unless the club exercise a one-year clause in his deal.
(the Times)
Stoke City have declared an interest in signing QPR striker DJ Campbell on loan.
(the Times)
Sunderland are interesting in a loan deal for Valencia striker Aritz Aduriz, (http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2012/clubs/player=250015849/index.html) 30.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1478/01/sunderland-line-loan-deal-valencia-striker)
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers says it would take a £30m bid for him to part with any of his stars.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post (http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Swans-stars-sale/story-14984488-detail/story.html)
New QPR manager Mark Hughes has targeted Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic and knows a bid of more than £7m is required to persuade Ibrox owner Craig Whyte to start negotiating. (Daily Record)
West Ham have made Nikica Jelavic their main target after failing in a bid for Huddersfield's Jordan Rhodes but have been told by Rangers their £6m approach is way below their valuation of the Croatia striker. (Daily Mail)
Fulham and West Ham have both bid around £6m for Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic. (Daily Telegraph)
Norwich City striker Grant Holt is Rangers' top target should they sell Nikica Jelavic during the January transfer window. (the Sun)
Ars*nal manager Wenger has admitted it will be a "disaster" if the club fail to finish in the top four of the Premier League and miss out on the Champions League.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/297031/Disaster)
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has described team-mate Michael Carrick as the "Rolls-Royce" of the team.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/297019/Paul-Scholes-Michael-Carrick-is-Rolls-Royce-of-our-team)
Everton manager David Moyes has admitted he tried to register a 'B' side in the Conference in an attempt to enhance the development of the club's young players.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/20/everton-david-moyes-reserve-conference)
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny insists "there are no scars from the Manchester United mauling" as the sides prepare to meet for the first time since the Gunners' 8-2 drubbing at Old Trafford.
Full story: London Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24029658-there-are-no-scars-from-united-mauling-says-wojciech-szczesny.do)
United could go into Sunday's game at the Emirates without defender Rio Ferdinand. The 33-year-old defender is a major doubt for the game after breaking down in training with a recurrence of an old back injury.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/20/2857729/rio-ferdinand-breaks-down-in-training-with-back-injury-and)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits he could have done with Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor still at the club.
Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1471514_roberto-mancini-manchester-city-could-have-used-emmanuel-adebayor)
City midfielder Gareth Barry admits the pressure is growing on Manchester City as they edge closer to a first Premier League title.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-are-feeling-title-race-pressure-admits-Gareth-Barry-article855648.html)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says his side will go on the offensive at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, insisting Premier League leaders Manchester City are not invincible.
Full story: London Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24029706-harry-redknapp-manchester-city-are-not-invincible.do)
Reading chairman Sir John Madejski has agreed a £40m takeover of the club by a Russian ty****.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2089667/Reading-40m-takeover-Russian-ty****.html)
QPR and Scotland striker Jamie Mackie says he will go to the Olympics as a spectator rather than accept an invitation to be part of the Team GB squad for the London event. (the Sun)
Morocco defender Badr El Kaddouri has returned to Dynamo Kiev at the end of his loan spell with Celtic and blamed the Scottish Premier League's "long ball game with no skill" for his lack of first-team appearances. (Daily Record)
New Bolton loan signing Tim Ream has already shown his devotion to the Trotters. The 24-year-old American cancelled his honeymoon in order to complete the move.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/887949-tim-ream-chooses-signing-for-bolton-ahead-of-honeymoon-in-tahiti#ixzz1k1GVB2HV)
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Queens Park Rangers hope to sign former Liverpool forward Djibril Cisse from Lazio. The 30-year-old Frenchman would cost £4m, although he may join on loan.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/27/djibril-cisse-qpr)
Lille striker Eden Hazard has admitted Carlo Ancelotti's presence at Paris Saint-Germain is drawing him towards joining the French club. Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United have all been linked with the 21-year-old. Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2012/01/27/seeing-carlo-ancelotti-at-paris-saint-germain-makes-me-want-move-eden-hazard/57066/)
Everton are closing in on former Tottenham striker Mounir El Hamdaoui. (http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=41748) The 27-year-old Moroccan could move to Goodison Park on loan before sealing a permanent move for £5m in the summer.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1493/94/everton-close-former-tottenham-misfit)
Fulham attacker Clint Dempsey has alerted Ars*nal and a host of Premier League clubs after the 28-year-old admitted his ambition is to play in the Champions League.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/888615-clint-dempsey-alerts-Ars*nal-with-champions-league-admission#ixzz1kgMvt200)
Edinson Cavani's agent has played down talk of a stunning late switch to Manchester City. It has been suggested in the Italian media that Napoli are bracing themselves for a late move for their 24-year-old Uruguayan striker.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1494/02/cavani-agent-plays-down-manchester-city-speculation)
Bolton have made a £5m bid for Crystal Palace's England under-21 attacker Wilfried Zaha but face competition from Newcastle and Stoke.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Bolton-make-5m-bid-for-Wilfried-Zaha-Crystal-Palace-forward-article858113.html)
Swansea are rivalling Newcastle in the battle for Watford defender Adrian Mariappa, 24.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2092894/Swansea-join-Newcastle-race-sign-Adrian-Mariappa.html)
Owen Coyle does not want to lose Bolton club captain Kevin Davies, 34, amid interest from Sunderland, Wolves and West Brom.
Full story: Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/9496402.Coyles_fights_to_keep_Kev/)
Sunderland are considering a bid for unsettled Besiktas targetman Hugo Almeida, (http://www.goal.com/en/people/portugal/6494/hugo-almeida) 27, who is rated at £3m.
Full story: Sunderland Echo (http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/chris-young-column/martin_o_neill_ponders_late_swoop_for_hugo_almeida_1_4185915)
Manchester United could make a shock move for German midfielder Michael Ballack after Bayer Leverkusen indicated the 35-year-old could be available.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/27/manchester-united-consider-shock-swoop-for-former-chelsea-ace/)
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster believes former Birmingham City team-mate Liam Ridgewell would be a "fantastic signing". Albion have had two offers for the 27-year-old defender rejected.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2012/01/27/west-brom-i-want-us-to-sign-liam-ridgewell-says-ben-foster-97319-30209503/#ixzz1kha4d1FE)
West Brom are hopeful of signing Zenit St Petersburg's Hungary winger Szabolcs Huszti, (http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2012/clubs/player=63500/index.html) 28, for the remainder of the season, with a view to a permanent deal in the summer.
Full story: ITV Football (http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/hodgson-keen-on-huszti-95270/)
Blackpool are lining up a season-long loan move for West Brom's Czech Republic striker Roman Bednar, 28.
Full story: Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/7460562/Pool-eye-Bednar-move)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is taking extra English lessons to avoid a repeat of his ban for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2092953/Luis-Suarez-extra-English-lessons.html)
Ars*nal fear Jack Wilshere will miss the rest of the season after suffering a setback in his return from an ankle injury - the news could mean the midfielder misses England's Euro 2012 campaign. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2092926/Jack-Wilshere-danger-missing-Euro-2012-injury.html)
However, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger believes Wilshere can still make Euro 2012. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Euro-2012-Jack-Wilshere-season-not-over-despite-setback-in-injury-recovery-says-Ars*nal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-article858079.html)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is willing to rest players in league matches so they are fit to make a run at winning the FA Cup.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Brighton-v-Newcastle-FA-Cup-preview-Poyet-recalls-day-Bobby-Robson-swore-he-d-kill-him-Pardew-ready-to-rest-players-in-league-games-to-increase-Cup-chances-article858051.html)
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is set to sign a new three-year contract at the club.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post (http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Brendan-Rodgers-closes-new-year-Swans-deal/story-15051304-detail/story.html)
Wayne Rooney, James Milner, Theo Walcott and Petr Cech are to make guest appearances in the computer game Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/fun/gaming/4091379/Rooney-takes-a-swing.html)
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to use the Money generated by his winter clear-out of players to fund a January move to sign Barcelona's 31-year-old striker David Villa.
Defender Benedikt Howedes, 24, reportedly targeted by Manchester United and Ars*nal, has decided to postpone contract talks with his club Schalke until the end of the season, putting Premier League clubs on alert.
Werder Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf says it would be "kind of stupid" not to want to keep on-loan Chelsea winger Kevin de Bruyne, 21, beyond this season.
Frazier Campbell will become the latest fringe player to leave Sunderland as the 25-year-old striker's long-anticipated move to Hull City is imminent.
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says Mario Balotelli's training-ground tackle that so enraged him on Thursday was so bad it would have been worth "two red cards" in a match.
A Paris St-Germain fan has teased striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic after taking the Zlatan.fr domain name - and telling the 31-year-old Swede he will only part with it if the striker completes one of 12 bizarre challenges, such as beating the fan in a taekwondo challenge or giving him a lock of hair.
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swansea have made a £7m bid for Blackpool winger Tom Ince, 20. The England Under-21 international is also a target for former club Liverpool.
QPR have failed with a £7.3m offer for Rennes' French midfielder Yann M'Vila, 22. The Ligue Un club are holding out for around £8.3m and M'Vila is keen to move to Loftus Road as long as the deal involves a release clause in the event of Rangers being relegated.
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has ruled out signing former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 34, who is currently at Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, and insists the club will keep Brazilian forward Robinho, 28, until at least the end of the season.
Tottenham could renew their interest in Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian striker Willian, 24, after the Ukrainian side beat Chelsea to sign Metalist Kharkiv's Brazilian forward Taison, 24.
Newcastle have opened talks with West Ham as they move for defender James Tomkins, 23.
Reading and Norwich are considering moves for Carlton Cole after the striker, 29, was told he can leave West Ham.
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has ruled out the prospect of moves for Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 30, and Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker, 32.
Birmingham's Serbia striker Nikola Zigic, 32, has turned down a move to Villarreal, with his agent claiming the target-man's wages are on a par with a Manchester United player.
Striker Wayne Rooney, 27, could return to the bench for Manchester United's match against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday after missing four games with a knee injury.
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is the man Real Madrid's members want to replace Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. Benitez, who started his career as a youth coach at the club, secured 21.4 per cent of the vote, while Germany coach Joachim Low got 19.5 per cent. Swansea's Michael Laudrup got 15.6 per cent and Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger secured 3.1 per cent, while 21.2 per cent are undecided.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard insists he will celebrate - and not confess to the referee - if he scores with his hand against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Liverpool have launched an £8m bid for Inter Milan's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 20, after becoming increasingly frustrated in efforts to sign Blackpool's former Reds youngster Thomas Ince.
Queens Park Rangers are chasing Porto and Portugal defender Rolando, even though the 27-year-old Europa League winner has turned them down three times already.
Meanwhile, QPR's hopes of signing Rennes and France midfielder Yann M'Vila, 22, have been complicated by interest from Rubin Kazan and Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 34, is close to agreeing a deal with LA Galaxy for next season - but he will definitely remain at Stamford Bridge for the rest of the current campaign.
Stoke City are close to signing 22-year-old United States and FC Dallas winger Brek Shea.
West Ham are ready to abandon their pursuit of Blackburn left-back Martin Olsson, 24, as they are not keen to offer more than the £2m bid which has been rejected.
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke has held talks with striker Peter Odemwingie, 31, and defender Jonas Olsson, 29, after interest from Queens Park Rangers, and told the pair to forget about leaving the club.
Nigel Adkins knew he was going to be sacked by Southampton after watching television - before he met with executive chairman Nicola Cortese.
Mauricio Pochettino will walk head first into a supporters' protest when he takes charge of Southampton, with fans set to wave white handkerchiefs in protest after five minutes of Monday's televised game against Everton
Adkins, 47, scribbled a message on a flipchart for his Saints players after being given his marching orders: "Keep smiling. Have faith and belief that you are doing the right thing. Keep looking to improve."
Lucas Radebe, the former Leeds United and South Africa captain, expects more Premier League players will follow Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar, 30, and decide not to play in future Africa Cup of Nations because of its scheduling.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has warned his Newcastle United players before Saturday's home game with Reading that 29-year-old Royals striker Pavel Pogrebnyak is "one of the worst players I've seen for falling over and buying free-kicks".
Blackburn Rovers co-owner Venkatesh Rao has vowed to win the hearts of the club's supporters, with the family expected to make an appearance at Ewood Park for Michael Appleton's first game in charge.
Boss Paolo Di Canio joined fans to shovel snow off Swindon's pitch before their scheduled League One game with Shrewsbury. Reports circulated on Twitter that Di Canio also ordered in pizza for the volunteers to thank them.
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West Ham have had a £1.75m bid rejected for Montpellier defender Henri Bedimo. The 28-year-old Cameroon international left-back can also play in midfield.
Tottenham have edged ahead of Norwich in the race to sign Celtic's 24-year-old striker Gary Hooper.
Juventus are set to sign the former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka from Shanghai Shenhua on a six-month deal with the option to extend his stay by a further year. The 33-year-old has been linked with a number of other clubs in the transfer window, including QPR.
Fulham have made a late enquiry for South Korea international left-back Yun Suk-Young, 22, who is due to join QPR pending a work permit.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis reveals he has not watched his side's 2011 FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed the Reds' recent run of success is costing him a fortune. Rodgers promised his players a fine dining experience for three consecutive wins and took the players out last Friday before their win over Norwich.
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Free agent Nigel Reo-Coker, 28 could make a post-deadline day move to West Brom. The former West Ham midfielder has been without a club since rejecting a new deal with Ipswich and is able to move outside of the transfer window.
Newcastle are already planning to buy a new striker in the summer transfer window, with the club's scouts exploring a number of options in mainland Europe.
Mexico striker Aldo de Nigris, 29, says he turned down a January move to Premier League strugglers Wigan.
West Brom manager Steve Clarke insists want-away striker Peter Odemwingie can have a future at the club despite the lengths the 31-year-old went to secure a deadline day move to QPR.
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 21, will not feature in this summer's European Under-21 Championships as he is fully established in the senior set-up.
Leeds United fans are planning a quackers greeting for transfer deadline day signing Habib Habibou - they're going to dress up as ducks in tribute to the 25-year-old striker due to a video featuring him throwing one of the birds off a football pitch.
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor, 27, is listening to a 'teach yourself French' CD in his car to help his new Gallic team-mates feel at home in the north east
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Alexander Doni, 33, has revealed he suffered a 25-second long heart attack while undergoing medical tests at the club last summer.
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Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has warned clubs interested in striker Christian Benteke, 22, that he is now worth double the £7m they paid for the Belgian in the summer.
But West Ham midfielder Kevin Nolan, 30, hopes striker Andy Carroll, 24, will stay at Upton Park this summer.
Everton's Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, has told Chelsea to make a bid for him if they are serious about signing him.
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez faces the sack if his team lose at home to Wigan on Saturday - and Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is in the running to replace him.
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is upset with midfielder James McClean, 23, for returning to social networking site Twitter.
Andre Villas-Boas is set to discipline striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 28, after he missed the Tottenham manager's 15:00 GMT deadline on Friday to return from the Africa Cup of Nations.
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie, 31, had a bust-up with his team-mate Steven Reid on his return to training after the Nigeria forward's aborted move to QPR.
Blackpool have met former Bolton and Burnley boss Owen Coyle to discuss their vacant manager's position.
But Coyle is set to turn down the Seasiders after failing to agree personal terms.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, has spent the week in the England camp winding up Everton defender Phil Jagielka, 30, ahead of the two sides meeting on Sunday.
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Incoming Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola plans to make a £50m bid for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale, 23
Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will compete with Tottenham to land giant 22-year-old Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.
Liverpool could move for Spartak Moscow striker Emmanuel Emenike, 25, in the summer if they sell Luis Suarez. Emenike recently scored four goals in Nigeria's successful Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
Portuguese right back Miguel Monteiro, 33, will train at Wigan so the club can decide whether to sign him as a free agent
Chelsea have no plans to name former boss Jose Mourinho, 50, as replacement for interim manager Rafael Benitez, and have instead targeted Juventus's Antonio Conte, 43.
Chelsea could also move for Everton manager David Moyes, 49, if he does not extend his current deal that expires in the summer.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says it could be game over for his number one defensive pairing Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand after some impressive performances from defender Jonny Evans.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis will delay contract talks with midfielder Dean Whitehead until the end of the season. The 31-year-old's current deal expires at the end of June.
Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben reckons Ars*nal have not won a trophy in eight years because they keep selling all their best players.
Striker Didier Drogba showed Chelsea what they are missing after he scored five minutes into his debut for latest club Galatasaray. The 34-year-old left Chelsea to join Shanghai Shenhua in the summer but has now swapped China for Turkey.
A batch of Real Madrid youngsters will learn from a true master next season as legendary former midfielder Zinedine Zidane looks set to return to coach one of their youth teams.
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Real Madrid are planning a summer move for Gareth Bale, 23, after director of football Zinedine Zidane watched the Tottenham winger play against Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Liverpool and West Ham are set to miss out on Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem's Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, 24, who is likely to move to Italy
Ars*nal are favourites to sign Italian defender Angelo Ogbonna, 24, from Torino
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini wants to sign Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 26, and Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao, 27, in the summer.
[Liverpool forward Luis Suarez will have to wait until next week to discover whether he will face Uefa action for appearing to deliberately tread on Zenit St Petersburg defender Tomas Hubocan during Thursday's Europa League match at Anfield.
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says he would walk away from the club if they went three years without a trophy.
Meanwhile Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez insists Terry is not undroppable
Manchester United will offer defender Rio Ferdinand, 34, a testimonial that could earn him up to £2m, even if he leaves Old Trafford this summer.
Former Crystal Palace striker Mark Bright has said Eagles winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, has the potential to be as good as Cristiano Ronaldo once he links up with Manchester United.
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 28, has blamed Togo's football federation for his late return from the Africa Cup of Nations
Former Swindon boss Paolo di Canio is considering going to Saturday's League One home match against Preston as a fan - to galvanise supporter backing for his return to the County Ground as manager.[
Ruud Gullit has backed Jose Mourinho to make a dramatic return to Chelsea as manager next season.
Everton manager David Moyes says the form of striker Nikica Jelavic, 27, is crucial to their hopes of Champions League qualification.
Tottenham have held their own in-house England v Germany penalty shoot-out - with defenders Kyle Walker, 22, and Kyle Naughton, 24, taking on coach Steffen Freund, 43, and new midfielder Lewis Holtby, 24.
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Manchester City's Samir Nasri could soon be playing alongside David Beckham at Paris St-Germain. The French club are preparing a move for the 25-year-old France midfielder.
Tottenham are preparing to offer free-scoring winger Gareth Bale, 23, £130,000 a week to keep him at White Hart Lane
Former Ars*nal midfielder Marc Overmars says fans must stay patient with manager Arsene Wenger - even if the Gunners lose Sunday's north London derby with Tottenham Hotspur.
David Beckham, 37, has admitted his move to Paris St-Germain hinged on his ability to sell shirts. "If I can help to sell lots of shirts, no problem," said the former England captain. "It's great to see so many people wearing my shirt."
Wolves fans staged a demonstration outside Molineux before Friday's Championship game with Watford following the club's sharp decline.
Manchester City are lending Real Madrid a helping hand in their bid to knock their local rivals Manchester United out of the Champions League by allowing Jose Mourinho's side to train at the Etihad Stadium before next Tuesday's tie at Old Trafford.
Former Ars*nal striker Dennis Bergkamp, 43, might have been clever at finding the net in his playing days but an interview on FATV has shown his footballing knowledge is severely lacking.
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has refused to rule out the possibility that striker Edin Dzeko, 26, could leave in the summer, despite the Bosnian being the club's leading scorer in the Premier League this season.
Manchester United have discussed the possibility of bringing Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, back to Old Trafford from Real Madrid at a meeting with kit manufacturers Nike.
Xabi Alonso's contract talks with Real Madrid have stalled and Liverpool are monitoring the situation with a view to bringing the 31-year-old midfielder back to Anfield.
Ars*nal and Manchester City are both looking at AZ Alkmaar's Netherlands midfielder Adam Maher, 19, who has previously been assessed by scouts from Tottenham.
Chelsea are prepared to sell Fernando Torres for £15m, only two years after signing the Spaniard, 28, in a £50m deal from Liverpool
Chelsea are considering a move for AC Milan striker M'Baye Niang. The French forward, 18, was close to moving to Everton in August before joining the Italian club and would cost £8.5m.
West Brom manager Steve Clarke says Peter Odemwingie, 31, could still have a long-term future with the club despite the repercussions from the striker's failed bid to move to QPR in the January transfer window.
Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson and Chelsea's Rafael Benitez have refused to be drawn into a war of words with each other ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final
James Milner says he misses Mario Balotelli despite the antics that were a feature of the Italian striker's time at Manchester City before his transfer to AC Milan.
Sir Alex Ferguson has given Barnsley a helping hand in their bid to overcome Manchester City in the FA Cup by allowing the Tykes to train at United's Carrington complex ahead of Saturday's quarter-final.
Spurs and England defender Kyle Walker was not too happy when he found that there were no pancakes for breakfast at the club's training ground, so he stepped into the kitchen and made them himself.
A Cardiff City supporter has attempted to end any chance of his team being renamed Cardiff City Dragons by buying the limited company's name for £12.99.
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Crystal Palace's 19-year-old midfielder Jonathan Williams, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City, says he is only thinking about winning promotion with the Eagles
Celtic striker Anthony Stokes, 24, says he wants to commit his future to the club when his contract expires in June.
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, who has a year left on his contract, will reluctantly ask to leave at the end of the season after the 30-year-old was left out of the England squad.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, 34, could turn down the chance to play for England, despite being named in Roy Hodgson's latest squad.
Everton and England midfielder Leon Osman, 31, wants boss David Moyes to commit his future to the club. Moyes, who celebrated his 11th anniversary at Goodison Park on Friday, is out of contract at the end of the season.
Arsene Wenger says goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 22, still has a long-term future at Ars*nal despite being left out of Tuesday's Champions League win over Bayern Munich
But Gunners captain Thomas Vermaelen, 27, has been told by Wenger that owning the armband does not guarantee a starting place in the side. "In England, the captain has massive importance, but being a leader should not guarantee you a place for every game," said Ars*nal boss Wenger
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce wants to hold talks about extending his contract as soon as the club are safe from relegation, despite Hammers chairman David Gold insisting any discussions must wait until after the season is over
Everton boss David Moyes has called on midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, to "make amends" with the club's fans after being booed off during last weekend's 3-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Wigan
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has robustly defended Randy Lerner, claiming that the much-criticised American owner has "done one hell of a lot for this club".
Reading caretaker boss Eamonn Dolan plans to ring Brian McDermott, who was sacked as Royals manager on Monday, to ask for advice ahead of today's (Saturday) Premier League match at Manchester United.
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Manchester United want to sign Benfica's Argentinian defender Ezequiel Garay, 26, for £15 million
Super-rich Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala are showing interest in Manchester City's unsettled midfielder Yaya Toure, 29.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will reject all offers for French playmaker Yohan Cabaye, 27.
Tottenham have been warned that Roma striker Pablo Osvaldo, 26, is "virtually non-transferable"
An England fan has been arrested following a fight outside an Italian pub before the game with San Marino.
Qatar 2022 organisers say they are prepared to play the World Cup in summer or winter as they have the facilities to cool stadiums
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has made his first public comment on the work of manager Roberto Mancini, calling him a "champion".
The plight of troubled Coventry City has reached a new low with club staff moving out of the Ricoh Arena to work at the training ground in Ryton, while the club shop is emptied of stock.
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Manchester United want to sign Benfica's Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay, 26, for £15m.
Super-rich Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala are showing interest in Manchester City's unsettled midfielder Yaya Toure, 29
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will reject all offers for French playmaker Yohan Cabaye, 27.
Tottenham have been warned that Roma striker Pablo Osvaldo, 26, is "virtually non-transferable".
Everton have sent their scouts to run the rule over Real Mallorca and Israel striker Tomer Hemed, 25.
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Manchester United are ready to cut their losses on 26-year-old Portuguese winger Nani after his poor performance in the FA Cup defeat by Chelsea.
England striker Andy Carroll, 24, will not be allowed to leave Liverpool on the cheap with manager Brendan Rodgers undecided whether the £35m striker is part of his plans.
Chelsea have been told that Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho wants £12m a year to return as boss - while the Portuguese wants midfielder Frank Lampard, 34, to remain at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Chelsea's Fernando Torres, 29, has vowed to "never, ever give up" in his effort to recapture the goal touch which once made him the world's deadliest striker.
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 25, insists the Blues are still the side to beat ahead of Monday's derby with Manchester United.
Former France winger David Ginola says two English midfielders - Marseille's Joey Barton, 30, and Paris St-Germain's David Beckham, 37 - have impressed and should remain in Ligue 1.
Former England and Aston Villa boss Graham Taylor says Paul Lambert faces a tough task to keep the club in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Lambert fears his side is falling foul of some referees who view his young players as an "easy target".
Manchester United have drafted in an acoustic engineer to improve the atmosphere at Old Trafford after complaints from supporters.
Some Chelsea players have been completely covered in blue paint to promote the launch of their new home kit.
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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is preparing a summer move for Manchester City defender Micah Richards and the Reds are among a number of clubs monitoring the 24-year-old
Liverpool are also interested in Lazio defender Modibo Diakite, 26, but face competition from Serie A side Roma
Bayern Munich are keen on Ars*nal defender Laurent Koscielny, 27, as Pep Guardiola takes charge of the Bundesliga champions in the summer
Manchester City could sign Adam Maher, 19, in the summer after Dutch side AZ Alkmaar confessed the midfielder is set to be sold
Newcastle may make a bid for Toulouse left back Cheikh M'Bengue, 24, as the Magpies have been scouting the Senegalese international for two years.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho believes he has negotiated himself out of the Spanish club which could set up a return to Chelsea.
Manchester City defender Gael Clichy, 27, says it would be a mistake for the Blues to sack manager Roberto Mancini in the summer
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez is expected to become the first manager at the club to drop both Frank Lampard and John Terry from the Blues' team for a major cup semi-final or final at Wembley
Blackburn Rovers caretaker manager Gary Bowyer is keen to get down to serious business on the field after meeting with club owners.
Maris Eltermanis, goalkeeper for FC Kruoja in the Lithuanian league, used some bizarre moves to put off an opponent preparing to take a penalty and it worked as the spot kick was fired wide. Eltermanis' side beat Suduva 1-0 to make it even more worthwhile
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Manchester City are close to beating Real Madrid to the signing of Napoli striker Edinson Cavani by offering him a deal worth £13.3m a year. City are also confident of signing the 26-year-old Uruguayan for less than his £52m release clause.
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has ruled out attempting to re-sign Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 31, this summer. The Sweden forward left the San Siro for Paris in 2012.
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert wants Belgium striker Christian Benteke, 22, who has been linked with Liverpool and Ars*nal, to remain at the club to prove he is not a one-season wonder.
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has revealed he will look to sign Danish players this summer after missing out on Copenhagen striker Andreas Cornelius, 20, Nordsjaelland defender Jores Okore, 20, and Aalborg forward Nicklas Helenius, 21, in the past.
Manchester City are interested in Schalke defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos, 21, who has a £17m buy-out clause in his contract, which expires in 2016.
Leverkusen forward Andre Schurrle, 22, is set to join Chelsea in a deal that will see Belgian winger Kevin De Bruyne move in the opposite direction on loan. De Bruyne, 21, has spent this season on loan to Werder Bremen.
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott is worried his lack of playing time at Etihad Stadium could dent his World Cup ambitions. The 30-year-old, who is entering the final year of his contract, believes he can "demand a bit of respect" from the club when discussing his future.
Carlo Ancelotti is Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's favourite to replace Jose Mourinho in the summer.[
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that Wayne Rooney, who has been linked with a summer departure from the club, may have fallen behind Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa in his pecking order at Old Trafford.
West Brom manager Steve Clarke is set for talks over a contract extension in the summer. The Scot, 48, has guided the Baggies into the top half of the Premier League in his first season as a manager.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has backed Gareth Bale to show why he should be crowned PFA Player of the Year if he returns from injury against Manchester City on Sunday.
Swansea City winger Pablo Hernandez says it would be a "dream" to earn a recall to the Spanish national side. The 28-year-old, who has four caps for Spain, also thinks team-mate Michu should make the squad.
Peter Reid, who managed Sunderland for seven years, believes Paolo Di Canio is already a "legend" at the Stadium of Light following the club's 3-0 win over Newcastle. Reid was the last Sunderland manager to win at Newcastle
Northampton manager Aidy Boothroyd will complete an impressive milestone when he takes his side to face Port Vale at Vale Park on Saturday - it will mark the 92nd league ground he has managed at.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes striker Peter Crouch's poor season is down to a mouth injury sustained in November. Crouch, 32, lost three teeth after a collision with Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini and has scored just one goal since.
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Pep Guardiola is set to sell winger Arjen Robben, 29, when he takes charge of Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
John Terry collected 78 international caps before retiring from England duty in September 2012
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes winger Gareth Bale, 23, will remain at the club if they qualify for the Champions League.
Full story: The Guardian
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been given the go-ahead by the Glazer family, who own the club, to strengthen his side this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Udinese defender Medhi Benatia, 26, wants Manchester United to make a bid for him this summer.
Full story: Metro
Barcelona are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 24, and Santos's 21-year-old attacker Neymar.
Full story: Marca
John Terry wants to return to international duty with England as the 32-year-old Chelsea defender eyes a World Cup place in 2014.
Full story: The Guardian
Other reports ask if England boss Roy Hodgson will recall Terry after the Chelsea player retired from international duty in September 2012.
Full story: Daily Mail
Terry has insisted he will not sign for another English club if he is released by Chelsea. The defender's contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of next season and he has pledged to see out his final year.
Full story: The Times
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, is a doubt for the Spanish giants' Champions League second-leg semi-final against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.
Full story: Marca
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has dismissed internet rumours suggesting 31-year-old defender Fabricio Coloccini, who is currently out injured, will never play for the Magpies again.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Aston Villa and England manager Graham Taylor has insisted the Midlands club should not sack boss Paul Lambert even if they suffer relegation but fears they may lose 22-year-old striker Christian Benteke.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
The Football Association has handed non-league Rimington an allocation of 19,000 tickets for their West Riding County FA Challenge Cup final clash with Bay Athletic at Elland Road. However, the small village side are only expected to bring 300 fans.
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Barcelona are preparing a £35m offer for Chelsea's Brazilian defender David Luiz, 25, but the Stamford Bridge club will ask for £40m.
Full story: Daily Mail
Luiz joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2011
Manchester City have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Napoli's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 26, with the Italian club willing to include City forward Edin Dzeko, 27, in the deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Agent Jorge Mendes says Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is 80% sure to rejoin Chelsea in the summer and has refused to rule out the possibility of Real forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, joining Paris St-Germain.
Full story: ESPN
Bayern Munich are set to beat Manchester United and Chelsea to the signing of Borussia Dortmund's Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 24.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Southampton have joined Liverpool in the pursuit of Celtic's Kenya international midfielder Victor Wanyama, 21, who has also been linked with Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mail
Martinez made his senior debut in August 2011
Barcelona and Real Madrid both want Real Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez. The 21-year-old Spaniard only signed a new contract, which includes a £25.2m release clause, three months ago.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Israel international midfielder Yossi Benayoun, 32, has confirmed will leave Chelsea when his contract expires this summer.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Real Madrid could allow as many as eight players, including Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, 25, and striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, to leave the Bernabeu this summer in a move that will take £25m off the club's wage bill. Only 11 players are certain of their futures at Real.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is set to undergo hip surgery in the summer and could miss the start of next season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manager Roberto Mancini admits he is uncertain about his future at Manchester City and has no idea why the club's sporting director Txiki Begiristain met Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini's agent in Madrid earlier this week.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ferguson could miss the start of next season
Arsene Wenger has revealed he wants to stay as Ars*nal manager beyond his current contract, which expires in 2014. The Frenchman joined the club in 1996 and has been linked with a move to Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will sign a new contract this summer. Gerrard turns 33 later this month and has a year left on his current deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sir Alex Ferguson is still frustrated at Manchester United's failure to sign Gareth Bale from Southampton in 2007. Ferguson claims Southampton did not respond to their offer and Bale, who was named the PFA player of the year at the weekend, joined Tottenham soon after.
David Beckham's Paris St-Germain team-mates have been teasing the former England captain after Zlatan Ibrahimovic found songs by Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez on the veteran's ipod.
Full story: Metro
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Turkish side Galatasaray want to sign Chelsea defender John Terry, 32, and Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov, 32.
Full story: Daily Mirror
John Terry has made 574 appearances for Chelsea
Ars*nal have made Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic, 23, their top summer target and are confident of landing him for a bargain price.
Full story: Metro
Manchester City are lining up a £25m bid for Sevilla's 27-year-old winger Jesus Navas.
Full story: talkSPORT
Ajax's 24-year-old defender Toby Alderweireld has indicated his interest in a move to Liverpool but does not want to sign for Manchester City.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Loic Remy will leave Queens Park Rangers this summer, with Inter Milan and Napoli interested in the 26-year-old striker.
Full story: talkSPORT
It will be a double Manchester United retirement on Sunday, as midfielder Paul Scholes will quit playing - for the second time - to become a coach at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay, 41, has been approached by Everton as a potential replacement for Manchester United-bound David Moyes.
Full story: talkSPORT
Meanwhile, United have promised Moyes he will have the final say on whether to sell forward Wayne Rooney at the end of the season.
Full story: Metro
On the eve of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Wigan, reports from Spain claim City manager Roberto Mancini is set to be replaced by Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini.
Full story: Daily Mirror
A "psychic" llama from Sussex predicted that Brighton would win the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final against Crystal Palace. (The game was drawn 0-0)
Full story: 606 Newsletter
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan agreed to buy Manchester United for £11.5m in the 1980s - until his wife persuaded him it would be bad business.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Incoming Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will try to hijack Manchester United's attempt to bring Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, back to English football.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal are expected to sign Queens Park Rangers' 33-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool's Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 30, is top of Barcelona's wish-list as the Spanish giants try to sign three new goalkeepers.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Italian Serie A side Fiorentina will try to buy either Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, or Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko, 27, if they lose Montenegrin striker Stevan Jovetic, 23, to Ars*nal this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Forward Andreas Weimann's Aston Villa future has been cast into doubt after his agent revealed the 21-year-old striker has had offers of a summer transfer.
Full story: Metro
Incoming Manchester United boss David Moyes will attempt to lure Everton's 19-year-old midfielder Ross Barkley to Old Trafford for £12m this summer as he seeks to adopt a youthful transfer policy at his new club.
Full story: Caught Offside
Retiring Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, 35, says there is no chance of him taking a penalty in his last game for the club against QPR at Anfield on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester City players joked that the game against Reading on Tuesday got in the way of celebrating Roberto Mancini's dismissal such was the ill-feeling towards the Italian.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has revealed how Jamie Carragher tried to play on despite breaking his leg during a fixture against Blackburn in 2003.
Full story: Liverpool website
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was presented with a hairdryer cake at his final press conference.
Full story: the Sun
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Ars*nal are monitoring Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's situation, with the club ready to alter their wage structure to bring in a big name. The 27-year-old is also being linked with Paris St-Germain, Monaco and Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Marouane Fellaini: Belgian midfielder was signed by David Moyes from Standard Liege in 2008
Incoming Manchester United boss David Moyes wants to bring Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, with him to Old Trafford.
Full story: The Guardian
Real Madrid are poised to test Liverpool's resolve over striker Luis Suarez, 26, with a bid for the Uruguayan, who is also said to be a target for Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has urged striker Christian Benteke, 22, to ignore interest from Tottenham and Ars*nal and further his football education with his current club.
Full story: talkSPORT
West Ham are pondering a move for Liverpool's 21-year-old midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.
Ashley Williams: Swansea captain is said to be interesting Ars*nal
Full story: talkSPORT
Swansea City insist that they have had no contact from Ars*nal over a possible move by the Gunners for 28-year-old defender Ashley Williams.
Full story: Metro
Stoke City have rubbished reports linking goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 25, with a move to Liverpool.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, 24, has said he wants to stay at the Nou Camp following reports of interest from Manchester City and Juventus.
Rafael Benitez, who is about to end his time as Chelsea's interim manager, has been linked with Napoli, who have a vacancy after previous boss Walter Mazzarri took over at Inter Milan.
Full story: Goal.com
Roberto Martinez has flown to Spain to consider his future, with Everton believed to be considering an approach for the Wigan manager.
Full story: Daily Mail
Uefa president Michel Platini has warned of the threat from mafia-type organisations involved in alleged match-fixing.
Full story: London Standard
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp's status as a cult figure has been underlined with a music video celebrating his popularity ahead of the Champions League final.
Full story: 606 newsletter
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Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, 27, has been told by Paris St-Germain that he can name his own terms for a £30m move to France.
Full story: Daily Express
David Villa, 31, is definitely coming to the Premier League this summer - Ars*nal, Tottenham and Liverpool are all keen on the Barcelona striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Barcelona striker David Villa has scored 53 goals in 88 appearances for Spain
Italian champions Juventus want to sign Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 24, if they fail to land Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain.
Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle United are ready to pay £10m to sign Derby midfielder Will Hughes, 18.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Promising Chelsea midfielder Kyle Scott, 15, is wanted by Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United manager David Moyes could make 20-year-old Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Valera of Penarol his first summer signing.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea are set to demand a £1m fee for Thibaut Courtois, 21, if Spanish side Atletico Madrid want to take the goalkeeper on loan for a third successive season.
Everton captain Phil Neville, 36, is being lined up by Brighton as a possible replacement for manager Gus Poyet.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Controversial QPR midfielder Joey Barton, who spent this season on loan at Marseille, has taken his first steps on the path to becoming a coach by enrolling in a Uefa A licence course being run by the Irish FA in Belfast.
Full story: Daily Mail
Luis Suarez does not, contrary to some reports, have a £40m buyout clause in his Liverpool contract and the club are determined to hang on to their 26-year-old striker.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been measured up so a model of him can be made for the Madrid waxworks museum.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Chelsea have made a bid of £49.3m for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 26, after the Italian club rejected a lower offer that would have seen Fernando Torres head in the opposite direction.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Edinson Cavani has been linked with several of Europe's top clubs
Napoli are determined that a release clause of £53m in Cavani's contract will be triggered before they let him go, and have been given a list of fringe players from Chelsea to choose from as part of the deal.
Full story: Daily Mail
Barcelona will move for Chelsea defender David Luiz, 26, if the Catalan club fail to convince Thiago Silva, 28, to leave Paris St-Germain.
Full story: talkSPORT
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye could move to Man United after the 27-year-old spoke of his admiration for the Old Trafford club.
Full story: The Guardian
Liverpool will complete the signing of Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas, 25, next week after Tottenham's late interest appeared to threaten their move for the Spaniard.
Full story: Metro
Mario Gomez's time at Bayern Munich appears to be nearing the end.
Fiorentina's 33-year-old midfielder David Pizarro, who spent six months on loan at Manchester City in the second half of their title-winning season in 2011-12, wants to return to the Premier League this summer.
Full story: Sky Sports.com
Chelsea are prepared to take on Ars*nal in an attempt to sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United if new manager David Moyes decides to sell the 27-year-old striker this summer.
Full story: The Independent
Ars*nal are closing in on Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain, 25, after Arsene Wenger met the striker and his father in Paris.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Spurs are preparing to offer Bayern Munich £7m for striker Mario Gomez, 27, who now appears to be surplus to requirements at the German club.
Full story: Metro
Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorenson, 36, is keen to speak with new manager Mark Hughes, although his future at the club could depend on whether the Potters sell Asmir Begovic.
Former Ars*nal midfielder Stewart Robson says Arsene Wenger cannot be trusted to spend the Gunners' transfer money wisely this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan and current United coach Rene Meulensteen are among those due to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Wigan.
Full story: The Guardian
Hull boss Steve Bruce will remain with the club after he was given assurances about the club's ability in the transfer market following an approach from Wigan earlier this week.
Full story: Daily Mail
The agent of Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup has dismissed claims that the Dane could be heading to Fenerbahce.
Full story: Sky Sports.com
Theo Walcott's mother has criticised Stuart Pearce on her Facebook page after the England Under-21 manager complained about the Ars*nal forward not playing in enough international tournaments.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Striker Romelu Lukaku, 20, is keen to stake a claim in Chelsea's first team next season after talking to Jose Mourinho and deciding against another loan spell away from Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 35, who is now with Galatasaray, has bought a five per cent stake in a gold mine in the Ivory Coast, his home country.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
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Paris St-Germain want Chelsea's David Luiz, 26, to partner Thiago Silva in defence. Chelsea may be keen to sell Luiz as new manager Jose Mourinho is not convinced about the Brazilian's abilities.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Robert Lewandowski, 24, has been strongly linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund this summer
Chelsea have entered the race for striker Robert Lewandowski of Borussia Dortmund, who do not want to sell the 24-year-old to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal and Tottenham target David Villa, 31, will remain at Barcelona, according to the Spanish club's president Sandro Rosell.
Full story: Daily Express
Spurs are in talks with Corinthians for £17m-rated Brazilian midfielder Paulinho, 24, after going cool on Guarin of Inter Milan due to the Italian club's demand of £21m for the Colombian.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Borussia Monchengladbach say they are not interested in signing Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner, 25. The Dane, who spent last season on loan at Juventus, has a year left on his current contract.
Full story: Sky Sports
Inter Milan are considering a move for Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov, 27, who has been kept out of the City side by Gael Clichy.
Aleksander Kolarov could be leaving Manchester City three years after joining from Lazio
Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester City are looking at Lazio defender Radu, 26, as they look to offload both Kolarov and Joleon Lescott.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are stepping up their efforts to secure Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Shakhtar Donetsk, who could ask for a fee of £20m for the 24-year-old.
Manuel Pellegrini has targeted Champions League glory at Manchester City after admitting there will be no excuses for failure after succeeding the sacked Roberto Mancini at Etihad Stadium.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manuel Pellegrini has finally been confirmed as Man City's new boss
Barcelona fitness coach Fernando Signorini, who has worked with the Argentina national team, has warned that Lionel Messi could suffer from burn-out ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Full story: Marca (in English)
Rupert Murdoch's global broadcasting companies are exploring an ambitious plan to create a summer football competition featuring Europe's top clubs, including English Premier League sides, with matches to be played around the world.
Full story: The Guardian
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was left stumped by an interview with a nine-year-old after the fan's questions about misbehaving players and pocket money.
Full story: Metro
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Wayne Rooney, 27, will meet with new Manchester United manager David Moyes to discuss his future, as Chelsea and Ars*nal both prepare to bid for the England striker if he wants to leave the Premier League champions.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United have contacted Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 24, to ask to be kept aware of his availability, as doubts grow about him moving to Bayern Munich this summer. The Poland international is an alternative target if Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, cannot be convinced to return to Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27, is furious that new director of football Joe Kinnear mispronounced his name in a radio interview. Paris St-Germain and Monaco are ready to take advantage of the situation.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Brazil and Corinthians midfielder Paulinho, 24. The fee agreed is believed to total more than £15m.
Midfielder Paulinho played in Lithuania and Poland in the early stages of his career
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Sunderland have told captain Lee Cattermole, 25, he is free to leave the club. The defensive midfielder is not part of head coach Paolo Di Canio's plans.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Cardiff have dropped out of the running to sign Celtic defensive midfielder Victor Wanyama, 21, after the Kenya international was valued at £10m.
Full story: Wales Online
Midfielder Gareth Barry, 32, intends to see out the final year of his contract at Manchester City despite being told he can leave.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
League One side Wolves have said they have received no enquiries for midfielder Jamie O'Hara, 26.
Full story: Express & Star
Ars*nal are considering whether to activate the £23m release clause in 25-year-old Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini's contract.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is hoping to return to his former club and buy 24-year-old winger Elliott Bennett from Norwich.
Chelsea's new 10-year kit sponsorship deal is worth £300m, making it the most lucrative in the Premier League.
Chalobah excelled last season while on loan with beaten Championship play-off finalists Watford
Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle chief scout Graham Carr, 68, has been talked out of leaving the club following Kinnear's arrival.
Full story: Independent
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants to give the club's youngsters a chance next season. This could see youth players such as midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah, defender Nathan Ake, both 18, and 17-year-old midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek handed more first team opportunities.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Retired former England captain David Beckham had to jokingly foul a Chinese youngster after the 10-year-old tackled him in a match.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United's management are considering a valuation for striker Wayne Rooney. The 27-year-old is expected to tell new manager David Moyes he still plans to leave the Premier League champions when they meet next week.
Full story: Daily Mail
United have formally scheduled talks with Rooney for an unspecified date next week through his agent Paul Stretford.
Full story: The Times [subscription required]
Brazil and Corinthians midfielder Paulinho, 24, says he was told by Tottenham when speaking to them about a move to the Premier League that they will not be selling forward Gareth Bale, 23, this summer.
Marouane Fellaini scored 11 goals in 31 Premier League appearances for Everton last season
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal will sign Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar, 33, but are unwilling to meet the wage demands and transfer valuations for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, and Swansea centre-back Ashley Williams, 28.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City want to pair captain Vincent Kompany with 30-year-old Real Madrid centre-back Pepe next season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland have agreed a fee with Ars*nal for Italian goalkeeper Vito Mannone, 25.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Patrice Evra, 32, is prepared to move back to former club Monaco if Manchester United sign 28-year-old Everton left-back Leighton Baines.
Full story: Independent
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino does not expect to sell record signing Gaston Ramirez this summer. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has attracted interest from Champions League qualifiers Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
Full story: Southern Daily Echo
Tottenham want to beat Liverpool to the sign of Shakhtar Donetsk's goalscoring attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The 24-year-old's advisors have held initial talks with the north London club about the £25m Armenia international.
Full story: Daily Mail
Bakary Sako was voted Wolves's Player of the Year after scoring nine Championship goals
Spurs also want to buy striker David Villa, 31, but are not prepared to meet Barcelona's £12m asking price as the Spain international has only a year left on his contract.
Full story: Guardian
French clubs Lille, Lyon and Marseille plan to challenge Fulham for the £4m signing of Wolves winger Bakary Sako, 25.
Full story: Express & Star
Everton are competing with Newcastle and Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala to buy £15m-rated striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabon international, 24, excelled for Saint Etienne last season, scoring 19 Ligue 1 goals.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea plan to improve on their £5m bid, which was rejected by Norwich, for 26-year-old goalkeeper John Ruddy.
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote, 27, has agreed to wear next season's shirt, despite it being sponsored by a money lending company. There were fears Tiote, a Muslim, would refuse to do so.
Full story: Independent
West Brom plan to discuss an improved contract with head coach Steve Clarke after the 49-year-old led the club to an eighth-placed finish in the Premier League during his first season in charge.
Full story: Express & Star
Assistant Graeme Jones, 43, is to follow manager Roberto Martinez, 39, from Wigan to Everton.
Full story: ESPN
A football manager in Peru is facing a lengthy ban after being sent off for tripping an opposition player as he raced clear to score.
Full story: Metro
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Chelsea's hopes of signing Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, 31, have been given a massive boost with the Spanish side interested in signing Real Sociedad player Asier Illarramendi, 23, as a replacement.
Full story: Daily Star
Everton and Tottenham look set to battle it out as they attempt to sign Barcelona forward Gerard Deulofeu, 19, on loan.
Full story: Independent
Gerard Deulofeu scored 18 goals in 36 appearances for Barcelona B
West Ham have agreed a £6.7m fee to sign Colombian striker Duvan Zapata, 22, from Argentine club Estudiantes.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Napoli will move for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, 27, if they miss out on top target Stevan Jovetic, of Fiorentina.
Full story: Daily Express
Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy, 26, is in advanced talks over a move to Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Express
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup is ready to join the chase for Blackburn Rovers forward Jordan Rhodes, 23, after making a firm inquiry about the Scottish international.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester City are set for talks with Roma with a view to buying 27-year-old Argentine striker Pablo Osvaldo.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Loic Remy, 26, could play for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship next season as other clubs show little interest in the France striker.
Manchester City's pre-season tour of South Africa could be thrown into chaos because of Nelson Mandela's continued ill health.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea have won 11 trophies in the 10 years since Roman Abramovich bought the club
Chelsea defender John Terry, 32, has revealed how Roman Abramovich's arrival at Stamford Bridge left him fearing for his place in the side - but says the Russian's desire to win trophies has transformed the club.
Full story: Daily Mail
Everton's new assistant manager Graeme Jones believes Roberto Martinez faces a challenge to change the Toffees' style of play.
Full story: Sky Sports
The jacket of the ball boy 'kicked' by Eden Hazard last season during Chelsea's League Cup semi-final clash with Swansea is being sold for charity.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Tottenham are ready to make an offer for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 22, but believe the £25m price tag is unrealistic.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Wayne Rooney, 27, still wants to quit Manchester United and Chelsea believe they can land the unsettled £25m striker.
Full story: Daily Star
Pablo Zabaleta joined Manchester City from Spanish side Espanyol in 2008
Manchester City's Argentine defender Pablo Zabaleta, 28, wants to move to Italy and would like to play for Fiorentina.
Full story: Goal.com
Real Madrid have lodged a £36m bid for Juventus and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 26, who is also a target for Manchester United.
Full story: Talksport
Chelsea are lining up an £11.2m bid for long-term target, Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi, 29.
Full story: Metro
Norwich City boss Chris Hughton is plotting a £6m move for Juventus's Italy striker Fabio Quagliarella, 30.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City target Alvaro Negredo, 27, is edging closer to a move away from Sevilla with coach Unai Emery saying it would be "best for everyone" if he left.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Ars*nal coach Arsene Wenger has refused to rule out a move for want-away Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, and is preparing to up his offer from £30m to £35m.
Full story: London Standard
Manchester United boss David Moyes is set to turn his attentions to Lazio and Italy attacking midfielder Antonio Candreva, 26, if United miss out on Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara, 22.
Full story: Daily Express
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is a Netherlands international
Ars*nal could make a bid to bring Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, 25, to North London.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone, 26, is on the verge of joining Sunderland after the two clubs agreed a £5m fee.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Premier League side Liverpool have set their sights on Galatasaray forward Burak Yilmaz, 27.
Manchester City join Real Madrid in the chase to sign Paris St-Germain and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 31.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
Swansea now have seven Spaniards in their first-team squad and boss Michael Laudrup is wary of undermining their identity as a Welsh team.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 30, has called for the club to strengthen their attacking options.
Full story: Daily Express
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is such a regular visitor to St Lucia that he speaks the local French-based Creole with his family and French-speaking team-mates past and present William Gallas and Pascal Chimbonda.
Full story: The Guardian
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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, is ready to break his promise that he would not leave the Reds for another Premier League club and join Ars*nal.
Luis Suarez has scored 38 goals in 77 Premier League appearances for Liverpool
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United are ready to spend up to £100m to land Tottenham forward Gareth Bale, 24, and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
Ars*nal are interested in signing Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata, 25, with the Spain international's future under scrutiny since Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge as manager.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham and Liverpool are in a battle with three other clubs to sign highly rated 20-year-old Brazilian winger Bernard, who is set to quit his current club Atletico Mineiro.
Full story: The Independent
Liverpool have agreed a season-long loan deal with Napoli for goalkeeper Pepe Reina and will shave £4m a year off their wage bill should the 30-year-old eventually make the move permanent.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew wants to sign 27-year-old Lyon forward Bafetimbi Gomis and pair him with Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 29, in a new-look attacking partnership at St James' Park.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
Norwich City are lining up a shock move for 29-year-old former Barcelona striker Maxi Lopez, who is now at Catania but spent last season on loan at Sampdoria.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has played down speculation that he might become the new Barcelona coach after Tito Vilanova's departure from the Catalan club for health reasons.
Andre Villas-Boas took over as Tottenham manager in July 2012
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is in line to fill the role of the Premier League's 'Godfather' vacated by former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Full story: The Guardian
Switzerland midfielder Gokhan Inler, 29, wants to stay at Italian club Napoli and will turn down any clubs from the Premier League interested in him.
Full story: Daily Express
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino led his players in a walk across hot coals as the squad continued their pre-season preparations in Asia with some bizarre team-building exercises.
Full story: Daily Mail
Bayern Munich's second-choice goalkeeper Tom Starke, 32, accidentally hit new coach Pep Guardiola in the face during the team's photo-shoot - and then made things better by giving him a cuddle.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Tottenham have rejected Real Madrid's £81m bid for Gareth Bale. However, the 24-year-old winger has told the London club he wants to join the Spanish giants.
Full story: The Sun
New Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is set to make another major signing. City have already spent more than £90m this summer on Fernandinho, Jesus Navas, Alvaro Negredo and Stevan Jovetic, and Pellegrini now wants to sign Real Madrid's £15m-rated, 30-year-old defender Pepe.
David Luiz helped Chelsea win the Europa League
Full story: Daily Mirror
Barcelona will make a £25m move for Chelsea's 26-year-old Brazilian centre-half David Luiz.
Full story: Goal.com
Paris St-Germain insist midfielder Marco Verratti is not for sale. The 20-year-old Italian helped PSG to the French title last season and he has been linked with a move to either Premier League champions Manchester United or Italian side Napoli.
Full story: talkSPORT
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to battle West Brom for the signature of Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair, 24.
Full story: The Sun
However, Everton remain the favourites to sign Sinclair, despite interest from the Midlands club and fellow Premier League side Stoke.
Full story: Metro
Cardiff are ready to rival neighbours Swansea with a bid for Espanyol defender Hector Moreno, 25.
Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle United will have to pay £8.6m to sign 27-year-old Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis.
Hull City manager Steve Bruce believes 25-year-old Ivory Coast striker Yannick Sagbo can have the same impact in the Premier League as Aston Villa's Christian Benteke, who scored 19 league goals in his first season in England. Sagbo completed a move to Hull from French side Evian on Friday.
Full story: talkSPORT
New Norwich City signing Gary Hooper has targeted an England call-up. The 25-year-old striker joined the Canaries from Celtic for £5.5m on Friday.
Full story: Daily Star
Gary Hooper joined Norwich from Celtic on Friday
Reading striker Pavel Pogrebynak, 29, is believed to want to cancel his contract and return to Russia with Rubin Kazan interested in signing him.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea fear they will not get a work permit for 17-year-old Bertrand Traore. The midfielder, a full international with Burkina Faso, has played as a trialist for the Blues during their pre-season matches in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland are believed to be considering a move for Brescia left-back Fabio Daprela, 24, if a deal with Valencia for Liverpool target Aly Cissokho falls through.
Full story: The Times
Chelsea forward Demba Ba has insisted that he will not try to quit the Blues should Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney join the Stamford Bridge club.
Full story: The Sun
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has described the playing surface at the Hong Kong Stadium as a "killer pitch". The final two games in the Barclays Asia Trophy are set to be played on Saturday but torrential rain could cause the matches to be cancelled.
Everton's unveiling of new signing Gerard Deulofeu, who has joined the club on a season-long loan from Barcelona, went wrong - after they spelt the 19-year-old striker's name wrong on the back of his shirt.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United, Ars*nal and Paris St-Germain all want to sign Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 25. The Argentina international wants to stay and coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to keep him but Real directors believe they can raise around £34m by selling him once Tottenham forward Gareth Bale arrives. United and Spurs are also considering moves for Real's Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao, 25.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Di Maria joined Real from Benfica in 2010
Wales international Bale, 24, will sign a six-year deal, worth £8.6m net a year, when he completes an £85m move to Madrid.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger accepts his hopes of bringing in Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema, 25, depend on the Spanish side signing Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 26, from Liverpool.
Full story: The Guardian
Manchester United manager David Moyes says Everton are holding back the careers of midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, and defender Leighton Baines, 28, by refusing to allow them to move to Old Trafford.
Full story: The Guardian
Tottenham have opened talks with Steaua Bucharest over a £7.5m deal for Romania international centre-back Vlad Chiriches, 23.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chiriches has won 19 caps for Romania.
Ars*nal are set to move for Espanyol's Spanish goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, 26.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool must pay in the region of £6.1m if they want to sign Sporting Lisbon's Portugal Under-20 defender Tiago Ilori, 20.
Full story: A Bola (Portuguese)
Striker Luke Moore, 27, has joined Turkish side Elazigspor on a three-year contract after leaving Swansea by mutual consent.
Full story: Daily Mail
Reading want to sign Croatian striker Mladen Petric, 32, who left Fulham at the end of last season.
Manchester United manager David Moyes is prepared to start Wayne Rooney against Chelsea on Monday despite Jose Mourinho's attempts to sign the England striker, 27.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Tottenham feel Chelsea manager Mourinho has only moved for Anzhi Makhachkala's Brazilian attacking midfielder Willian, 25, because they fear Spurs are serious contenders for the Premier League title.
Full story: Daily Mirror
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has no concerns about Mario Balotelli ahead of this weekend's trip to Verona despite the town's mayor claiming that the former Manchester City striker, 23, brings abuse upon himself. Allegri said: "Balotelli is behaving well, occasionally he gets worked up about something, but I think he has improved a lot and, with time, he will improve even more."
Full story: Gazzetta dello Sport (Italian)
Peruvian striker Jahirsino Baylon was forced to travel 900km to turn out for his former club Universitario in their away match against Melgar - in which he wasn't allowed to touch the ball and was immediately substituted.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United will make an improved bid for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera, 24, after a £21m offer was rejected by the Spanish club.
Full story: Daily Mail
Midfielder Ander Herrera joined Athletic Bilbao in 2011 from Real Zaragoza
United will trigger the release clause in Herrera's contract with a £30.7m bid while also offering Roma £10.2m for midfielder Daniele De Rossi, 30.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Everton have remained silent about Manchester United's improved offer of £36m for defender Leighton Baines, 28, and 25-year-old midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
Full story: ESPN
Ars*nal have added Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler, 19, and Real Madrid's 31-year-old forward Kaka, who wants to leave the Spanish club, to their transfer target list.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry, 32, is ready to take a pay cut to ensure a season-long loan move to Everton goes through.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sunderland are nearing a deal to bring Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung, 24, to the Stadium of Light on a season-long loan deal.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Aston Villa have yet to receive any enquiries about goalkeeper Shay Given, 37, despite reported interest from Liverpool.
David Moyes has told striker Wayne Rooney, 27, to stay at Manchester United and emulate club legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 21, believes England striker Daniel Sturridge, 23, would be good enough to play for Brazil.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners have a better squad than Tottenham and does not rule out bringing striker Nicklas Bendtner, 25, back to the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says Sir Alex Ferguson's absence has made Manchester United a more cautious team.
Full story: Guardian
Gareth Bale's boots have reportedly arrived at Real Madrid ahead of the 24-year-old forward's move to Spain.
Full story: AS
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Juan Mata, 25, insists he is happy to be at Chelsea after speculation linking the midfielder with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.
Full story: Metro
Gundogan is a firm favourite at Borussia Dortmund
The signing of 23-year-old centre-half Mamadou Sakho leaves Martin Skrtel's future at Liverpool in doubt.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Championship side Blackburn want to take 20-year-old Manchester United defender Michael Keane on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, may have played his last game for Liverpool after reportedly agreeing to join Barcelona at the end of the season.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is keen to sign Ilkay Gundogan, 22, of Borussia Dortmund and 24-year-old Lars Bender of Bayer Leverkusen.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland's new Italian left-back, Andrea Dossena, is reported to have agreed a 50% wage cut in order to press home a move to Wearside.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, 20, is a loan target for Championship side Birmingham City.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham are considering a move for Romania international Ciprian Marica, 27, as their search to add another striker to their squad continues.
Full story: Daily Express
Reading are considering reviving interest in former Fulham striker Mladen Petric, 32, who is a free agent.
Newell's Old Boys president Guillermo Lorente believes his former manager Gerardo Martino will be an "idol" at Barcelona.
Full story: Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish)
Two overly keen supporters grabbed Real Madrid's £85m-signing Gareth Bale as he warmed up at half-time during Wales' match against Macedonia.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Chelsea will send a senior scout to their Premier League match at Everton on Saturday to look at Toffees midfielder Ross Barkley, 19, who earned his first senior England cap against Moldova last week.
Full story: Daily Mail
Meanwhile, Chelsea have entered the race to sign Sheffield United's highly rated defender Harry Maguire. The 20-year-old could be the subject of a £5m bid from Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Metro
Roma, whose finances have been strengthened by selling playmaker Erik Lamela to Tottenham, are interested in Spurs' midfield duo of Lewis Holtby, 22, and Sandro, 24.
Lewis Holtby has made 18 appearances for Tottenham since arriving from Schalke
Full story: talkSPORT
Ars*nal are monitoring the progress of 19-year-old Danish midfielder Patrick Olsen at Inter Milan and may return to the Italian club with an improved offer after a loan deal was rejected.
Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester City are interested in Estudiantes goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, 21, but face competition from Barcelona, Porto and Benfica.
Full story: Sport (in Spanish)
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola, 42, claims the Bundesliga club would never sanction a move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 26.
Full story: Goal.com
Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway says he tried to bring Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, back to Selhurst Park on loan up on the final day of the transfer window deadline.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has offered to discuss how English football and the national team can be improved with Football Association chairman Greg Dyke.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has claimed that Ars*nal "paid heavily" when signing playmaker Mesut Ozil, 24, from Real Madrid and that his side and Manchester City have done the best transfer window business.
Full story: the Guardian
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger tips midfielder Jack Wilshere, 21, to become a world-renowned football figure in the mould of Bobby Moore, Michel Platini or Zinedine Zidane.
Full story: the Independent
Manchester United manager David Moyes says the champions paid £4m more than a recently expired release clause for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini because they also hoped to bring in defender Leighton Baines, 28, in a joint deal. Fellaini, 25, signed for United in a £27.5m move earlier this month.
Full story: the Times (requires subscription)
Cardiff striker Peter Odemwingie, 32, says his relationship with former club West Bromwich Albion began to break down when then-boss Roy Hodgson, now Englend manager, questioned his ability to play through pain.
Full story: the Guardian
Monaco manager Claudio Ranieri reveals he targeted Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 26, before the French club signed 27-year-old Radamel Falcao from Atletico Madrid.
Full story: Daily Express
Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran, 28, turned down the opportunity to quadruple his wages by signing for Ars*nal, instead choosing to sign a new four-year deal at the Spanish club.
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio is demanding that his new foreign signings stop being so "shy", and stops training to force them to use English terms on the pitch.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says 24-year-old striker Andy Carroll's latest foot injury is one usually suffered by basketball players or ballerinas.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao, 25, is at the top of Tottenham's January shopping list as manager Andre Villas-Boas looks to further strengthen his squad.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are looking at Uruguay international striker Abel Hernandez, 23, who is keen to get away from Palermo following their relegation from Serie A.
Full story: Daily Express
Emmanuel Adebayor and Harry Redknapp worked together at Spurs
QPR manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he would like to sign Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor on loan, but doubts whether the Togo international would want to drop down to the Championship.
Full story: Sky Sports
West Ham are interested in Rapid Vienna's German-born US international striker Terrence Boyd. The 22-year-old scored 17 goals for the Austrian outfit last season.
Full story: talkSPORT
Carlton Cole, 29, is set to join QPR after a potential return to West Ham fell through when the Upton Park club felt the striker was not fit enough.
Full story: Daily Mail
Wayne Rooney feels that Manchester United's games against Liverpool are more important than the Premier League champions' meetings with local rivals Man City.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Wayne Rooney feels that Man United's tussles with Liverpool are bigger than the Manchester derby
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has hit back at Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's claims that Mesut Ozil, recently sold to the Gunners by Real, lacks mental strength.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has accepted criticism for his team's below-par start to the season, but says he should be judged at the end of the campaign.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Ars*nal's Carl Jenkinson, 21, believes he can nail down a place at right-back in the England team.
Full story: talkSPORT
Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard thinks 19-year-old midfielder Ross Barkley would continue to improve his career by staying with Everton.
Ross Barkley made an impressive England debut against Moldova in early September
Full story: Liverpool Daily Post
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says the lingering acrimony over his departure from Norwich City in 2012 means he will not enter the boardroom at Carrow Road when his current and former sides meet on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland manager Paulo Di Canio insists he is happy to be the centre of attention to help his team find form away from the spotlight.
Full story: The Guardian
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, 29, has yet to accept the new contract - worth 12m euros (£10.14m) - recently offered to him by the La Liga champions.
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli risked incurring the wrath of colleague Stephen El Shaarawy by pulling his hair during the recent team photoshoot.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Liverpool are planning a January move for Paris St-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore, 24, after his agent said he is unhappy at the French club.
Full story: Metro
Everton boss Roberto Martinez has made Valencia winger Andres Guardado, 26, his priority target signing during the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Star
Striker Saido Berahino, 20, is striving for a new deal at West Brom after impressing in their midweek cup tie against Ars*nal. His current contract expires at the end of the season.
Pastore joined PSG from Palermo in 2011
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United are preparing a £15m offer for Benfica defender Ezequiel Garay. The 26-year-old has been tracked by United scouts for years.
Full story: Metro
Tottenham are believed to be lining up a £1m deal for 16-year-old Anderlecht midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Inter Milan will compete with Tottenham to sign Zenit St Petersburg full-back Domenico Criscito, 26, this winter.
Full story: Talksport
Meanwhile, Chelsea midfielder Willian, 25, was so close to becoming a Spurs player that he had reportedly signed a contract with the north London club.
Full story: The Times (subscription needed)
Fulham are tracking Olympiakos centre-back Kostas Manolas, 22, who came close to joining Everton last year.
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata, 25, has insisted that Chelsea players and fans love him - even if his manager Jose Mourinho does not.
Full story: The Sun (subscription needed)
Manchester United boss David Moyes wants to sign 18-year-old winger Adnan Januzaj to a long-term contract at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Januzaj started his career at Belgian side Anderlecht before joining Manchester Unittd aged 16
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has told 26-year-old midfielder Samir Nasri he must maintain his good start to the season or face the axe.
Full story: Daily Express
Sunderland owner Ellis Short has reportedly spoken to former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen about becoming the club's new manager.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup says Spanish striker Michu is his best ever signing. The 27-year-old Spaniard has scored 27 goals in 53 appearances since costing only £2m from Rayo Vallecano.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, says he does not expect to return to Liverpool after learning that he was being loaned out to Napoli while he was on holiday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Atletico Mineiro forward Ronaldinho, 33, is in a race against time to be fit for the Club World Cup in December after suffering a serious groin injury.
Full story: Atletico Mineiro official website (in Portuguese)
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, has written to the Miami police in an effort to persuade them to drop charges against a fan who hugged him during a pre-season game.
Full story: Metro
Former England captain David Beckham is 50-1 to be named as a godparent to Prince George.
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Manchester United manager David Moyes does not expect to be able to add a number of new players in the January transfer window despite bringing in just one big name in the summer.
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has scored two goals this season since returning from a 10-game ban
Full story: Daily Mail
Uruguay and Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, 26, says compatriot Luis Suarez, 26, is waiting for a move to Real Madrid and the Liverpool forward was not keen on joining Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mail
Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 32, has urged Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, 27, to move to the Ligue 1 side.
Full story: Metro
West Ham could re-sign striker Carlton Cole, 29, after the international break. Cole was released by the London club in May.
Full story: talkSPORT
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham, 38, admits he has had doubts about his decision to retire from professional football.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has admitted that goalkeeper Joe Hart, 26, could be dropped for their game against Everton on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone, 26, is hoping to win his way back into the England squad.
Full story: Guardian
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph, 23, could be rewarded with a new contract at Villa Park after impressing so far this season.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 26, has released plans to build a football-inspired house.
Full story: Metro
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Andros Townsend scored a wonder goal as England clinched a precious victory in the race to Brazil.
Ian Holloway is under huge pressure to improve the results at Crystal Palace - or risk being axed.
Napoli boss Rafael Benitez wants to sign his former Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano in January.
Stoke and Everton are interested in taking Marseille forward Jordan Ayew on loan in the January transfer window.
David Silva is not interested in joining Real Madrid because he is happy at Manchester City.
Arsene Wenger is keeping tabs on Genoa right-back Sime Vrsaljko.
Huddersfield boss Mark Robins is ready to swoop for Cork's highly-rated striker Danny Morrissey.
Manchester United have been warned to hand Adnan Januzaj a new deal immediately - or face losing him.
Cardiff will hold an emergency board meeting on Monday to discuss the crisis at the club.
Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim wants a move to another Premier League club after helping Stromsgodset land the title in Norway.
David Weir was axed as Sheffield United boss last night - just 123 days in his first managerial role.
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Chelsea want to sign Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder, 29, from Galatasaray during the January transfer window, according to Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal.
Sneijder was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in 2011
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal and Barcelona goalkeeping target Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 21, could extend his stay with Borussia Monchengladbach.
Full story: talkSPORT
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson dismisses Newcastle United's interest in 20-year-old Foxes defender Liam Moore.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho maintains the Blues are not worried about the prospect of having goalkeeper Thibault Courtois competing with Petr Cech for a first-team spot next season, and says the club will not be bullied into selling the Belgian to Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.
Full story: Daily Express
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert confirms Tottenham enquired about signing striker Christian Benteke, 22, but stopped short of lodging a bid.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Derby manager Steve McClaren is keen to bring striker Simon Dawkins, 25, to the club on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.
Full story: Daily Star
Montpellier manager Jean Fernandez says the club would not turn down a £15m offer for midfielder Remy Cabella, 23, who is said to be the target of Manchester United.
Manchester United manager David Moyes says striker Robin van Persie is a doubt for Saturday's game against Southampton.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini challenges Edin Dzeko to produce his best form for the club now the striker has led Bosnia to the World Cup finals.
Dzeko has scored four goals for Manchester City this season
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes dull coaches are holding back English players.
Full story: The Guardian
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke promises England Under-21 striker Saido Berahino will be rewarded for his remarkable rise.
Full story: The Telegraph
Giampaolo Mazza quits his role as San Marino coach after his side won just a single point during his 15-year tenure.
Full story: Metro
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Patrice Evra, 32, has reiterated his desire to stay at Manchester United. The French left-back claims he was misunderstood in a recent interview in his home country which led to reports that he was not signing a new deal for personal reasons.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Antonio Sanabria has yet to make an appearance for the Barcelona first team
Barcelona want to tie down striker Antonio Sanabria, 17, to a new deal in a bid to keep Ars*nal from signing the Paraguayan. Sanabria, who is also being tracked by Manchester City and Juventus, currently has a £2.5m release clause.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Leeds United are in talks over a contract for trialist Marius Zaliukas after the 29-year-old former Hearts defender impressed manager Brian McDermott.
Full story: Daily Mail
Norwich have been boosted in their bid to sign Sweden striker Ola Toivonen, 27, from PSV Eindhoven, who say they will not smash their wage ceiling to keep him.
Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester United manager David Moyes has dismissed talk that striker Robin van Persie, 30, is unhappy at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway had a dressing room row with midfielder Jose Campana, 20, during his final half-time team talk when his side lost to Fulham on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole, 25, has revealed former manager Paolo Di Canio tried to break his spirit and force him out of the club.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Liverpool director Kenny Dalglish could quit the club just weeks after returning to Anfield. The former Reds manager has been linked to a new role managing a team in the new Indian Super League, which is set to begin in January.
Full story: Metro
Aston Villa midfielder Marc Albrighton, 23, is currently out of action as he recovers from surgery on a throat problem.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
A referee in the Kuwaiti Premier League caused a stir after punching, kicking and then sending off at least two players in a league match. Saad Al Fadhli had awarded a dodgy penalty before the mayhem started during Al Arabi's 4-1 win over Al Naser.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United have ended their interest in Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski, 25, with Red Devils boss David Moyes telling the club's owners he does not need another striker.
Robert Lewandowski: United are reported to have made an £18m bid for the Polish striker in the past
Full story: Daily Star
United's hopes of offloading Anderson, 25, to Porto look to be over after the Portuguese club said they cannot afford either a transfer fee or his wages.
Full story: Daily Mail
Valencia are looking to buy out-of-favour Chelsea striker Demba Ba, 28, in January and are preparing an offer of £7m.
Full story: Metro
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is determined not to sell left-back Leighton Baines, 28, in January despite a summer bid for the England international from Manchester United.
Full story: The Guardian
Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay insists that he has the final say on transfers at the club following the recent departures of head of recruitment Iain Moody and his interim replacement Alisher Apsalyamov, a friend of club owner Vincent Tan's son.
Full story: talkSPORT
Liverpool are weighing up a move for FC Porto's 20-year-old Argentine midfielder Juan Iturbe, currently on a season-long loan to Serie A side Verona.
Full story: Daily Express
Turkish club Galatasaray have told Manchester City they must pay £25m for goalkeeper Fernando Muslera if they want to buy the 27-year-old in January.
Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, 26, has been omitted from Romania's squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ian Rush: The Liverpool legend's moustache is making a comeback in the name of charity this month
Martin O'Neill is close to being named as the next manager of the Republic of Ireland and he wants former Irish international Roy Keane as his number two.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany looks set to miss at least three more games as he struggles to recover from a groin injury he picked up against Everton in early October.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush is to grow back his famous moustache in support of Movember, the annual movement which sees men sport hair on their upper lips every November to raise money to combat prostate cancer.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Newcastle Chronicle editor Mike Thwaites has Tweeted a preview of the paper's Saturday front page, which contains a message to Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley in the latest stage of a dispute between the club and the paper which has seen the regional title banned by the Premier League outfit.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
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Brendan Rodgers will ask Liverpool's owners for two big January signings to deliver Champions League football with Greek forward Konstantinos Mitroglou, 25, high on the list of targets.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United boss David Moyes has claimed that he was close to signing Ars*nal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 22, during his time as manager Everton.
Zaha has been tipped for a loan move away from Old Trafford
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew wants to take Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha on loan and has asked David Moyes to let him have the 20-year-old prospect.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Fiorentina and Inter Milan are both plotting January moves for unsettled Southampton midfielder Gaston Ramirez.
Full story: talkSport
Ars*nal and Manchester United have been handed a boost in the race to sign German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 23, after the player's father revealed there is no agreement in place between his current club Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Star
Sepp Blatter has admitted he is open to the possibility of staging the 2022 World Cup in more than one Gulf nation after revealing several countries had offered to co-host the tournament with Qatar.
Full story: Independent
Former Real Madrid defender Aitor Karanka is in pole position to succeed Ian Holloway as manager of Crystal Palace with the Premier League's basement club hoping to make the appointment next week.
Full story: The Guardian
Wayne Rooney has been preparing for Manchester United's clash against Ars*nal on Sunday with a trip to see teenager singer-songwriter Jake Bugg in concert in Manchester.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Manchester United will seal a £16m move for Everton and England left-back Leighton Baines, 28, in January after failing to sign him during the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Juventus have proposed a swap deal to take striker Luis Suarez, 26, after learning that his club Liverpool want midfielder Claudio Marchisio, 27, and defender Leonardo Bonucci, 26.
Full story: Daily Express
Saido Berahino has scored six times for West Brom this season
Ars*nal and Chelsea are on alert after West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 20, saw talks stall over a new contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea and Manchester United have been given hope in their chase for Real Madrid's former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 31.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham representatives are in Brazil attempting to strike a deal for Santos winger Neilton, 19 - who has been dubbed 'the new Neymar'.
Full story: Daily Mail
Napoli boss Rafa Benitez is believed to be targeting a January move for Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele, 26.
Full story: Metro
Iain Dowie could return to manage Crystal Palace - seven years after leaving the club - after emerging as favourite to pip Dan Petrescu and Tony Pulis to the job.
Full story: The Guardian
Dynamo Moscow boss Petrescu is set to snub the Palace job, according to the Russian club's president Gennady Solovev.
Full story: talkSPORT
And Cardiff boss Malky Mackay is also believed to have turned down the chance to replace Ian Holloway at Selhurst Park.
Full story: Metro
Real Madrid midfielder Gareth Bale, 24, insists that Wales must respond to manager Chris Coleman's new contract by qualifying for Euro 2016.
Full story: Western Mail
And Coleman is adamant that he never wanted to leave the Wales job to take charge at Crystal Palace.
Full story: The Independent
Ashkan Dejagah helped Iran qualify for the World Cup
Winger Ashkan Dejagah fears his chances of making Iran's World Cup squad will be wrecked if he fails to win a regular spot in the Fulham side.
Full story: Fulham Chronicle
Former England winger Chris Waddle has warned that the national side's chances of success are being harmed by an excess of foreign players in the Premier League.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Manchester United will delay contract talks with striker Wayne Rooney, 28, until next year - even though his current deal runs out in 2015.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Scotland boss Gordon Strachan admits to being mystified by the fact that full-back Alan Hutton has not been selected for a competitive Aston Villa game in 18 months.
A Crystal Palace fan has taken out a cheeky newspaper advert seeking a replacement for former boss Ian Holloway - asking for a "captain for a sinking ship".
Full story: Croydon Advertiser
Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has shown his support for League One side Wolves by paying defender Jody Craddock, 38, to play in his testimonial next year.
Full story: Express and Star (Wolverhampton)
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Manchester City may buy a defender in January if captain Vincent Kompany, 27, continues to struggle with injury.
Full story: Daily Mail
Cardiff forward Craig Bellamy, 34, has revealed Manchester United made a bid for him when he was at Manchester City in 2010.
Full story: Wales Online
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger believes the imminent returns to fitness of forwards Theo Walcott, 24, and Lukas Podolski, 28, means he will not need to buy a striker in January.
Full story: Guardian
Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini, 31, remains determined to make a move back to his native Argentina.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho, 21, hopes a good performance in Saturday's derby with Everton will boost his chances of being named in Brazil's 2014 World Cup squad.
Coutinho has made only one international appearance for Brazil
Full story: Daily Telegraph
West Brom manager Steve Clarke, 50, wants to extend his stay at the club beyond the end of the season when his current deal expires.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Stoke manager Mark Hughes, 50, believes the British Government has cost his club £10m after they denied forward Juan Agudelo, 20, a work permit ahead of a proposed January move.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Cardiff manager Malky Mackay, 41, has insisted he has never thought about quitting the club despite the furore caused during Vincent Tan's ownership.
Full story: Daily Mail
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has become the latest person to give Pope Francis a football shirt after meeting him in the Vatican City.
Full story: Metro
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West Ham are planning a fresh bid for their former striker Demba Ba, 28, who is out of favour at Chelsea. The Hammers tried to re-sign Ba in January.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Chelsea are willing to allow defender David Luiz, 26, to leave for Barcelona in January.
Full story: Daily Star
Meanwhile, Chelsea, along with Manchester City, have been alerted to the possibility that Sergio Ramos could leave Real Madrid after the 27-year-old defender was criticised by Real coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton are considering a move to bring Los Angeles Galaxy striker Landon Donovan, 31, back to Goodison Park for a third loan spell in the new year.
Full story: Daily Express
Landon Donovan had loan spells at Everton 2010 and 2012
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, who is in the final year of his contract, claims he is not being given a chance by Manuel Pellegrini and could seek a move in January.
Full story: the Guardian
Crystal Palace's Yannick Bolaise, 24, thinks that fellow winger Wilfried Zaha, 21, would love to return to his former club on loan from Manchester United in January, six months after leaving for Old Trafford.
Full story: Talksport
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke insists he has no plans to sell 26-year-old striker Shane Long in January.
Full story: Sky Sports
Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Chelsea midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 22, on loan in the January transfer window, which could open up a move to Manchester United for Atletico playmaker Koke, 21.
Full story: Daily Star
However, Manchester United appear to have been thwarted in their bid to sign defender Ezequiel Garay, 27, from Benfica after the Argentine said he was happy with life at the Portuguese club.
Full story: Daily Express
Turkish side Trabzonspor are eyeing a move for Fulham's Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, 32, when the January transfer window opens.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has criticised striker Romelu Lukaku, 20, who reportedly requested a transfer hours after his decisive penalty miss in the Uefa Super Cup final against Bayern Munich in August. Lukaku is currently on loan at Everton.
Full story: Daily Mail
Retired former Manchester United stars Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have revealed that they still harbour regrets over England's lack of success during their playing days.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says he is "relaxed" about his contract situation, despite his current deal expiring at the end of this season and no new arrangement in place yet.
Full story: Metro
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is adamant that the injury to Leighton Baines, 28, will not bring forward any contract negotiations with the left-back, who was subject of a transfer bid from Manchester United last summer.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, 21, has called on Spurs fans to be patient with manager Andre Villas-Boas following the side's indifferent start to the season.
A Tromso fan has claimed that he was moved from his seat by security guards for chanting "you're getting sacked in the morning" at Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas during their Europa League tie in Norway on Thursday.
Full story: ESPN
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Ars*nal have been warned off Dundee United midfielder Ryan Gauld, 17, who has been dubbed the 'Scottish Lionel Messi'.
Full story: Metro
Barcelona are aiming to steal in front of Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham to sign Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin, 27.
Cruzeiro midfielder Everton Ribeiro has opened talks over a possible move to Manchester United
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United stalwart Patrice Evra's transfer back to Monaco could be back on after they tried to sign their former 32-year-old left-back in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Cruzeiro midfielder Everton Ribeiro, 24, has opened talks with Manchester United over a January transfer.
Full story: Metro
Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, 21, has refused to rule out a January loan move to Ars*nal but insists he is happy at Real Madrid.
Full story: Talksport
Chelsea want to keep midfielder Oriol Romeu, 22, who is impressing on loan at Valencia.
Manager Arsene Wenger is set to agree a three-year £24m deal to stay with Ars*nal.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
Vincent Kompany has admitted he must be more patient with injuries after missing most of the season
Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has admitted he must avoid rushing back from injuries in future.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Ars*nal forward Theo Walcott, 24, says his team-mates have the belief this could be their year to win a trophy. The Gunners' last success was the 2005 FA Cup.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes 32-year-old defender John Terry can continue playing until he is 40 - just like Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
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Liverpool plan to make a £12m bid for Basel winger Mohamed Salah after manager Brendan Rodgers made a personal check on the 21-year-old Egypt international.
Full story: Daily Mail
Striker Toni Sanabria, 17, is set for a move to Ars*nal after telling Barcelona he wants to leave the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Corinthians are willing to listen to offers for Brazil international striker Alexandre Pato. The 24-year-old has been linked with Ars*nal and Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 26, is set to remain on the substitutes' bench for Saturday's game against Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Suarez has scored 15 goals in 11 appearances for Liverpool this season
Right-back Bacary Sagna, 30, is expected to agree a new two-year deal with Ars*nal within the next fortnight.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Striker Luis Suarez, 26, could be selected to deputise as Liverpool captain for the injured Steven Gerrard.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
On-loan West Brom winger Scott Sinclair, 24, is hopeful he can win a place in England's 2014 World Cup squad if he can stay fit.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Ars*nal forward Theo Walcott, 24, is set for a memorable summer after it was revealed the due date of his first-born child could clash with the 2014 World Cup finals.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Full story: Daily Express
Hull are still keen to sign West Brom striker Shane Long, 26, despite a move falling through on transfer deadline day in September.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Nani has made just eight league appearances for Manchester United under David Moyes
Everton will listen to offers for Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic, 28, and Netherlands defender Johnny Heitinga, 30, in January in order to boost the World Cup dreams of the pair.
Full story: Daily Star
Bolivian champions Bolivar are trying to tempt former Manchester United and England midfielder David Beckham, 38, out of retirement.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet will look at Reading left-back Wayne Bridge's fitness before deciding whether to try to sign the 33-year-old who played under him at Brighton.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham are poised to make a move for Roma defender Dodo, 21, when the transfer window re-opens next month.
Full story: Talksport
Stoke will finance a move for Hannover striker Mame Biram Diouf, 26, in the new year by granting Peter Crouch, 32, a transfer back to QPR.
Full story: Daily Mail
Cardiff striker Craig Bellamy, 34, has made it clear he does not want to take the manager's job on a temporary basis if Malky Mackay leaves the club.
Full story: Guardian
Uefa has confirmed the qualifying process for Euro 2016, with one third-placed team to qualify.
Full story: ESPN
Former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz, 60, has revealed he wants to become new Tottenham manager.
Carlos Queiroz is currently manager of Iran
Full story: Metro
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert, 44, insists his Christmas will not be ruined this year after conceding 15 goals in three festive games last season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, 26, will get his first Premier League appearance in eight weeks in Manchester City's game against Fulham.
Full story: Times (subscription required)
Manchester City's Spanish duo Jesus Navas, 28, and Alvaro Negredo, 28, struggled to sing a traditional Christmas song from their native country.
Full story: Metro
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Tottenham's record £30m signing Erik Lamela, 21, wants to go out on loan with Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid keen on taking the Argentine winger.
Tottenham winger Erik Lamela has been capped six times by Argentina.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea are ready to give Napoli a quick profit by signing 26-year-old Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, who only joined the Serie A side in the summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Juventus are poised to battle Premier League clubs Manchester United, Tottenham and Ars*nal to sign Real Madrid's Argentine winger Angel Di Maria, 25, next summer .
Full story: Talksport
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, 33, could be set to receive offers from both Liverpool and Tottenham if he does not resolve his contract situation at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Metro
Valencia are set to make a January move to prise Bosnia forward Edin Dzeko, 27, away from Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mail
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis will be given funds to land Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley, 26, and Lyon's 28-year-old forward Bafetimbi Gomis when the window opens.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Wolfsburg midfielder Luiz Gustavo, 26, is open to a move away from the Bundesliga club with Barcelona set to challenge Ars*nal and Tottenham for the Brazilian's signature.
Cardiff are confident of appointing ex-Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new manager after Malky Mackay was sacked by owner Vincent Tan.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer won back-to-back league titles as Molde manager in 2011 and 2012.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
But retired Norway striker Jan Aage Fjortoft says former international team-mate and Molde boss Solskjaer will not take over at the Welsh club.
Full story: Talksport
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is under increasing pressure but retains the full support of club owner Randy Lerner and will be given money to spend in January.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas will take a six-month sabbatical before seeking a new job in football but has hinted that his next post will be away from England.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Liverpool's lighter schedule is akin to a "holiday" and ensures Brendan Rodgers' side will mount a sustained and persuasive challenge for the Premier League title.
Full story: Guardian
Former Manchester United boss and film buff Sir Alex Ferguson has organised a trip to the Oscars in March as a Christmas gift for his wife Cathy.
Full story: The Sun (subscription required)
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Manchester United manager David Moyes admits there is no guarantee Wayne Rooney will sign a new contract at Old Trafford if Manchester United fail to qualify for the Champions League this season. The 28-year-old will enter the final year of his £250,000-a-week deal in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has made a £1.5m bid to sign Norwich's Republic of Ireland international midfielder Wes Hoolahan, 31.
Full story: Daily Mirror
French side Paris St-Germain are ready to make a bid to sign Chelsea's Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard and will wait until the end of the season to make their move for the 22-year-old.
Hazard has scored 10 goals so far this season
Full story: Daily Star
Stoke City are in talks to sign midfielder Stephen Ireland, 27, on a permanent deal during the January transfer window from Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal are considering a move for Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic but any deal for the 27-year-old Croatia forward is unlikely to be completed in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail
Hull forward George Boyd, 28, says his side have been inspired by the achievements of Swansea and Wigan last season and have set their sights on winning the FA Cup this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says he is happy with his side's performances over the first half of the season but plays down speculation that they can win all four major trophies.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Sofia have sacked 26-year-old midfielder Martin Dimitrov after he allegedly skipped a match against current league champions Ludogorets to go and have a mud bath.
Full story: Metro
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New Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen is lining up a double raid on West Ham for midfielders Ravel Morrison, 20, and Mohamed Diame, 26.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal to sign Benfica defender Ezequiel Garay, 27, but they will have to wait until the end of the season.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal's 30-year-old full-back Bacary Sagna - out of contract at the end of the season - is a £4m target for Roberto Mancini at Turkish club Galatasary.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United are targeting Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan
Hull City have launched a £14m double bid to sign Everton forward Nikica Jelavic, 28, and West Brom striker Shane Long, 26.
Full story: Hull Daily Mail
Tigers boss Steve Bruce says he will make no further bids for Long until he gets the go-ahead from new Baggies manager Pepe Mel.
Full story: Express and Star
Manchester United are prepared to pay £24m to tempt Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 23, away from Borussia Dortmund.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Norwich are refusing to allow former manager Paul Lambert to take midfielder Wes Hoolahan, 31, to Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal have been linked with attacking midfielders Yoann Gourcuff, 27, of Lyon and Juventus's Sebastian Giovinco, 26.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal are interested in Roma striker Mattia Destro, 22, according to reports in Italy.
Full story: Metro
Midfielder Michael Essien, 31, could end his Chelsea nightmare by joining AC Milan on loan. "It's true that he could leave Chelsea this winter," said his agent.
Sunderland target Santiago Vergini (left) plays for Newell's Old Boys
Full story: Daily Express
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27, says there is no truth in stories linking him with a move away from St James' Park.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has revealed a deal is "very close" to sign Argentine centre-half Santiago Vergini, 25, from Newell's Old Boys.
Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher, 29, insists there is no dressing room unrest at Manchester United and says the players are buying in to David Moyes's new style.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Cardiff have posted a £30m loss, taking their debt to £118m with £66m owed to owner Vincent Tan.
Full story: Wales Online
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has ruled out recalling South Korea international Ki Sung-Yueng, 24, from his loan at Sunderland, despite the club's injury crisis.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
Under-fire manager Sam Allardyce has vowed he will not walk away from his job at West Ham.
Full story: Talksport
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, banned for 10 games for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic at the end of last season, says he is trying to change his attitude because he knows it was wrong in the past.
Full story: ESPN
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David Moyes insists Manchester United will not sell striker Wayne Rooney, 28, to Chelsea as Blues boss Jose Mourinho accepts defeat in his pursuit of the England international.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao almost joined Manchester United on loan last summer
United's chances of signing Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao, 25, have been improved with news that the La Liga side are interested in signing Sevilla full-back Alberto Moreno, 21.
Full story: Talksport
Manchester City will battle with United for the signature of Sheffield United's Diego De Girolamo, 18, with Liverpool and Everton also considering sending their scouts to watch the Chesterfield-born forward.
Full story: Daily Mail
Everton could beat West Ham to the loan signing of Monaco forward Lacina Traore. The Hammers were granted a work permit for the 23-year-old but have yet to push through the paperwork.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal are tracking Barcelona's young forward Munir El Haddadi, 18, with Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich also interested.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool will have to wait until the summer to sign Barcelona's Cristian Tello, 22, after the Spanish forward said he wants to stay at the Nou Camp until the end of the season.
Full story: Metro
The Reds are also considering a move for Lazio's 26-year-old midfielder Antonio Candreva.
Manchester United manager David Moyes received an apology from Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho about his reported claims of "inside information" that there are a number of people unhappy at Old Trafford because of their start to the season.
Full story: Guardian
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 23, says Liverpool forward Luis Suarez, 26, is his role model.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Brom's sponsors Zoopla have told the club to drop striker Nicolas Anelka, 34, over his controversial quenelle goal celebration or they could withdraw their sponsorship. Anelka made the gesture after scoring against West Ham in December.
Full story: Times (subscription required)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted he will sign a new contract at the club. His current deal expires at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has eyes on one day winning the Ballon d'Or but his Blues team-mates made sure he got a prize this year by presenting him with their version - the Ballon Wood.
Full story: Daily Express
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Manchester United have renewed confidence that forward Wayne Rooney, 28, will commit his future to Old Trafford after the £37m signing of Juan Mata.
Wayne Rooney has scored 150 goals in 294 Premier League appearances for Manchester United.
Full story: Times (subscription)
England international Rooney is poised to sign a £300,000-a-week contract to remain at Old Trafford until 2018.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
But Manchester United's signing of Spanish playmaker Mata from Chelsea does not mean 24-year-old Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa will be heading out of Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Express
United boss David Moyes has also made a £22.5m bid for 18-year-old Southampton left-back Luke Shaw.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham are looking to sign Portugal midfielder Raul Meireles, 30, on loan from Turkish club Fenerbahce.
Full story: Talksport
Newcastle United will try to complete the signing of Netherlands striker Luuk de Jong, 23, before their Premier League clash with Norwich City next Tuesday.
Full story: Sky Sports
Germany midfielder Julian Draxler, 20, is desperate to join Ars*nal from Schalke before the transfer window shuts.
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup has refused to quell speculation he plans to leave the Liberty Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Michael Laudrup began his coaching career in 2000 as assistant manager to Denmark boss Morten Olsen.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet will hand debuts to Argentine loan pair Oscar Ustari, 27, and Santiago Vergini, 25, against Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Cup.
Full story: Daily Star
Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant, 31, is set to have his contract terminated by the Potters after failing to figure under Mark Hughes.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Referees in the Champions League and Europa League will use vanishing spray to mark a line which players in a wall must remain behind for a free kick next season if a trial this summer proves successful.
Full story: Times (subscription)
Oxford City's French goalkeeper Victor Francoz, 23, has landed himself in trouble with manager Mike Ford after injuring himself falling out of a tree trying to rescue a cat.
Full story: Oxford Mail
A group of Chelsea fans were duped by a Manchester United-supporting reporter into believing the club were interested in transfer targets who were completely fictional.
Full story: Independent
Manchester United midfielder Anderson, 25, will have a shortened version of his Instagram user name 'Andowlove' and the number 88 on the back of his shirt while on loan at Italian club Fiorentina.
Full story: Daily Express
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Ars*nal failed in a late move to sign Lazio striker Miroslav Klose on deadline day. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger saw the 35-year-old as a short-term fix to increase the Gunners' attacking options.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United discussed swapping winger Nani, 27, for Tottenham's Andros Townsend, 22, but Spurs, after initially entering discussions, rejected the deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City's bid for defender Eliaquim Mangala, 22, and midfielder Fernando, 26, collapsed after Porto told the Premier League leaders they would have to pay £46m to land the duo.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Stoke manager Mark Hughes has had talks with on-loan Manchester City striker John Guidetti, 21, after his outburst about not starting.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Razvan Rat joined West Ham on a one-year deal when his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk expired
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini insists he is not to blame for the hamstring injury that has ruled out top scorer Sergio Aguero, 25, for a month.
Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew and Sunderland boss Gus Poyet have called for calm ahead of Saturday's Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park following last season's post-match trouble.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
West Ham United have released Romanian defender Razvan Rat, just six months after he joined the Hammers. The 32-year-old made 11 Premier League starts for Sam Allardyce's side.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Swansea defender Neil Taylor's proposed transfer to Fulham fell apart after his wife went into labour and the 24-year-old rushed to be with her.
Full story: Metro
League Two side Accrington Stanley showed what life is like in the lower leagues after tweeting a picture of their 48p transfer budget.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic, 32, who will leave the club at the end of the season, will start the bidding for his services at a staggering £4m per season after tax.
Full story: Daily Mail
Galatasaray defender Semih Kaya, 22, has emerged as a potential replacement for Vidic at Manchester United.
Full story: Talksport
However, manager David Moyes may be set to put faith in players already at the club.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Bacary Sagna could be set to leave Ars*nal at the end of this season.
United keeper David De Gea, 23, is set to sign new contract to stay at Old Trafford until 2018.
Full story: Mirror
Manager Arsene Wenger admits full-back Bacary Sagna, 30, could leave Ars*nal for nothing at the end of the season.
Full story: Mirror
Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, 27, could still make a sensational move to one of Chelsea, Ars*nal or Manchester United, according to David Ginola.
Full story: Daily Star
Tom Ince has hinted that he could remain at Crystal Palace beyond this season - and the 22-year-old winger has taken a swipe at Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are ready to battle with Real Madrid to sign highly-rated Argentine striker Luciano Vietto, 20, according to the player's agent.
Full story: Metro
Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar, 34, is giving 'serious consideration' to accepting an offer from MLS side Toronto to safeguard his position as host nation Brazil's first choice keeper at this summer's World Cup.
Brendan Rodgers believes he is a better manager after seeing off Ars*nal's interest in 27-year-old striker Luis Suarez.
Full story: the Guardian
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes fending off Ars*nal's interest in Luis Suarez has made him a better manager.
Glenn Hoddle has ruled himself out of the running to become Swansea City's new manager.
Full story: Talksport
Rene Meulensteen reveals Sir Alex Ferguson has turned agony uncle to him and David Moyes.
Full story: Mirror
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has dismissed Jose Mourinho's claims that Chelsea are not genuine contenders for this season's Barclays Premier League title.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger reveals he took the tube to get to work on his first day at Highbury.
Full story: Mirror
Juventus ace Paul Pogba, 20, has shown Manchester City exactly why they are interested in him - after displaying his amazing skills, whilst blindfolded.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 30, could be set for a dramatic return to former club Ars*nal in the summer after his agent reportedly met with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to discuss a move.
Van Persie cost Man Utd £24m in 2012
Full story: Metro
Paris St-Germain have joined the race to sign Chelsea's 26-year-old Brazilian defender David Luiz, with the French champions willing to pay more than Barcelona's £20.5m valuation.
Full story: Talksport
Ars*nal target Maximilian Arnold is happy at Wolfsburg and is not looking for a new club, according to his agent. The 19-year-old midfielder is wanted by Arsene Wenger after scoring six times for the Bundesliga side.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United will have to beat Real Madrid to the signature of Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal this summer. Vidal, 26, is rated at £40m by the Italian champions.
Full story: Talksport
Tottenham's 24-year-old winger Nacer Chadli - who scored his first Premier League goal at Newcastle in midweek - has revealed that he nearly joined Swansea on loan last month.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 30, could be set for a dramatic return to former club Ars*nal in the summer after his agent reportedly met with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to discuss a move.
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling's recent form has been enough to persuade England manager Roy Hodgson to start the 19-year-old at this summer's World Cup finals.
Sterling has been in excellent form for Liverpool in recent months
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo hopes to outshine Chelsea forward Fernando Torres during their FA Cup fifth-round tie on Saturday and prove that he deserved to start up front for Spain at the World Cup.
Full story: The Sun (registration required)
Former Newcastle midfielder Rob Lee believes supporters who want chairman Mike Ashley out should be careful what they wish for, saying: "look at Birmingham, look at Cardiff - it could be worse."
Full story: Daily Star
Charlton captain Johnnie Jackson has criticised the pale orange ball that will be used in this weekend's FA Cup fifth-round ties - claiming it is too girly.
Full story: Daily Star
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Manchester City will make a move for Liverpool's Slovakia centre-back Martin Skrtel, 29, if the Reds fail to reach the Champions League. Joleon Lescott is set to join Besiktas in the summer.
Skrtel joined Liverpool from Zenit St Petersburg in 2008
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea are considering a bid for Marseille's Belgian midfielder Giannelli Imbula, 21, as they look at alternatives to John Obi Mikel, 26.
Full story: Metro
In his forthcoming autobiography, Barcelona's Brazil forward Neymar, 22, claims he turned down the chance to join Real Madrid in 2006.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Manchester United's commercial staff could help Wayne Rooney get individual sponsorship deals as part of his new contract.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
United manager David Moyes told Rooney, 28, he had "gone a bit soft" in the summer as he attempted to persuade the striker to stay.
Wayne Rooney has 88 England caps
Full story: the Guardian
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is set to rest Mesut Ozil, 25, after the Germany midfielder's penalty miss in the Gunners' 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claims England right-back Glen Johnson, 29, who has a year left on his £110,000-a-week contract, could still earn a new deal at Anfield.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson, 34, would consider ending his international retirement after battling back from a blood clot on his lung.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is hoping to secure a new contract for Dutch defender Ron Vlaar, 29.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Argentina legend Diego Maradona, 53, is set to make a comeback with fifth-tier side Deportivo Riestra, 16 years after he retired.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 25, could snub Manchester United's interest if they fail to reach next season's Champions League.
Full story: Daily Express
Cardiff striker Craig Bellamy, 34, has hinted that he could retire at the end of the season if they avoid Premier League relegation.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Etienne Capoue joined Tottenham from Toulouse last summer
Ars*nal have been given encouragement to revive their interest in 21-year-old Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata at the end of the season.
Full story: Talksport
Inter Milan are interested in signing Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 32, and Tottenham's 25-year-old midfielder Etienne Capoue this summer.
Full story: Metro
Roberto Soldado, 28, could be offered an escape route from Tottenham after just one disappointing season. Atletico Madrid are considering the misfiring Spurs forward as a cut-price summer replacement for in-demand 25-year-old striker Diego Costa.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Barcelona have won the race to sign 17-year-old Croatian midfielder Alen Halilovic from Dinamo Zagreb, who was interesting Manchester United and Manchester City.
Alen Halilovic has won three caps for Croatia
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Championship rivals Nottingham Forest and Leeds are battling to sign 25-year-old West Ham midfielder Jack Collison on loan.
Full story: Metro
Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi, 25, wants a move at the end of the season after a meeting with boss Mark Hughes.
Full story: The Sun (subscription only)
Manchester United manager David Moyes was in Germany on Friday night to watch £10m-rated centre-half Matthias Ginter, 20, play for Freiburg against Hertha Berlin.
Santi Cazorla is ready to sign a new deal that will keep him at Ars*nal until 2017. The 29-year-old's new contract is set to be announced alongside improved deals for Per Mertesacker, 29, and Tomas Rosicky, 33.
Full story: Daily Mail
The Football Association does not expect Wednesday's friendly against Denmark at Wembley - their penultimate home match before the World Cup - to sell out.
Full story: The Guardian
Roberto Mancini was sacked as Manchester City manager last May
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes it will take £200m for under-fire boss David Moyes to put Manchester United back on top.
Full story: Evening Standard
Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, now in charge at Turkish club Galatasaray, has told Tottenham he wants to become their manager at the end of the season.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United could play a series of lucrative friendlies abroad next season to try and off-set the financial loss facing them if they fail to qualify for Europe.
Full story: The Guardian
Crawley have made head groundsman Matt Moss redundant after being asked to explain a series of postponements by the Football League. The League One club have called off five home games in nine weeks.
Full story: The Argus (Brighton)
More than 4,000 fans in 24 hours have signed a petition calling for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, 24, to be banned from England's World Cup squad this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Inter Milan are plotting a summer move for Fernando Torres and have the funds to pay the £20m fee Chelsea will demand for the 29-year-old Spain striker.
Fernando Torres joined Chelsea from Liverpool for a British record transfer fee of £50m in January 2011.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal are one of three clubs who have made contact with the agent of AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo, 29, about a possible summer transfer.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool are keeping an eye on 24-year-old Valencia midfielder Dani Parejo with a view to bringing the Spaniard to Anfield.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United manager David Moyes insists Robin van Persie, 30, is settled at the club despite claims the Dutch striker might want to leave Old Trafford.
Full story: The Guardian
Swansea will battle South Wales rivals Cardiff for the £4m signature of 24-year-old Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero from Mexican side Monarcas.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United are hoping to sign France winger Antoine Griezmann, 22, from Real Sociedad this summer.
Full story: Metro
Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe, 31, insists his move to Major League Soccer from Tottenham will benefit his hopes of inclusion in England's World Cup squad.
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe scored a total of 143 goals in two spells at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Sky Sports
Former Swansea manager Michael Laudrup is being lined up to take over as Marseille manager at the end of the season.
Full story: talkSPORT
Morvin Tan, the son of Cardiff owner Vincent, is working for the club in an unofficial capacity including being involved in incoming and outgoing transfers during the January transfer window.
Full story: The Guardian
Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner, 21, must prove his form and fitness to boss Paul Lambert if he is to earn himself a new contract when his current deal expires in June.
Full story: Express & Star
West Brom boss Pepe Mel has received no assurances over his future at The Hawthorns and admitted he was not consulted over the dismissal of close ally Dave McDonough as head of technical performance.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
WWE wrestler and ballroom dancer Fandango has become an honorary Everton fan after an initial spat with the Toffees when the club refused requests to play his 'ChaChaLaLa' theme tune at Goodison Park.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Adidas and Nike have both launched a new all-in-one knitted football boot and sock hybrid. Adidas have called theirs the 'Primeknit F5' while Nike have gone for 'Magista'.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Newcastle striker Luuk de Jong, 23, hopes to sign a long-term deal at St James' Park when his loan deal from German outfit Borussia Monchengladbach expires at the end of the season.
Dutch striker Luuk de Jong has yet to score for Newcastle during his loan spell from Borussia Monchengladbach.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester City have won the race to sign 16-year-old Feyenoord midfielder Rodney Kongolo who has been compared to Patrick Vieira.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool are keen on signing Barcelona defender Adriano, 29, for £6m in the summer to end their left-back troubles.
Full story: talkSPORT
Paris St-Germain striker Jeremy Menez, 26, admits he is unsure of his future with his contract expiring in the summer amid talk of a move to Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho thinks defender Ryan Bertrand, 24, still has a future at Stamford Bridge despite being loaned out to Aston Villa.
Full story: Sky Sports
Chelsea have been given a boost in the race for 27-year-old Brazilian striker Hulk after an agent revealed the Zenit striker wants to move to England.
Full story: Metro
Paris St-Germain are set to beat Liverpool to the signature of Dnipro's Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, 24, in the summer.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has told Manchester United that their hopes of finishing in the top four of the Premier League will be extinguished if they fail to beat his side on Sunday.
Full story: The Times (subscription)
Northern Irishman Brendan Rodgers took over as Liverpool manager from Kenny Dalglish in June 2012.
Manchester United manager David Moyes reckons that Liverpool are favourites for their game at Old Trafford.
Full story: The Guardian
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech claims that Manchester City are still favourites for the Premier League title, despite trailing Jose Mourinho's side by nine points.
Full story: Sky Sports
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe says Tim Sherwood is the right man to lead the club forward.
Full story: talkSPORT
Chelsea would consider letting goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 21, extend his loan spell at Spanish high-flyers Atletico Madrid, if he signs a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has called on the Premier League to consider introducing fixtures on Friday nights to help England's representatives in the Champions League.
Full story: The Times (subscription)
American pop star Pixie Lott has followed Katy Perry and declared her love for West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Chelsea and Liverpool have both shown interest in signing Barcelona's promising young South Korean striker Seung Woo Lee, 15.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea, 23, who starred in Wednesday's Champions League victory against Olympiakos, is in line for a new contract.
Full Story: Daily Express
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet wants to sign Liverpool loan star Fabio Borini, 22, permanently at the end of the season but accepts he might lose the Italian striker.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will launch a £3.5m bid for West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame, 26, in a bid to strengthen his options in the centre of the park.
Full story: Caught Offside
Manager Roberto Martinez says Everton's league position at the end of the season will determine how much they spend in the transfer market.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
David Moyes admits some of Manchester United's displays have been shameful this season.
Full story: Mirror
Paul Lambert has revealed he inserted a clause in former player Stephen Ireland's transfer to Stoke to prevent the 27-year-old playing against Aston Villa.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Wolves head coach Kenny Jackett has described life at League One side Wolves as like working in a five-star hotel.
Full story: Guardian
Manchester City's Spain winger Jesus Navas, 28, says Saturday's game against Fulham is more important than the derby against local rivals United on Tuesday.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Sweden striker Johan Elmander, 32, can win over the Norwich City boo boys says manager Chris Hughton.
Full story: Norwich Evening News
Cardiff fans are planning to demonstrate against owner Vincent Tan's insistence on rebranding the "Bluebirds" as a club that plays in red. As many as 5,000 could turn out to protest before Saturday's match against Liverpool.
Full story: Walesonline
Daniel Sturridge, 24, watches videos of his Liverpool goals on the way to matches to get him in the mood.
Full story: Mirror
Non-league club Wythenshawe Amateurs have landed £100,000 after a cash injection from FA Cup sponsors Budweiser.
Full story: Metro
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Swansea captain Ashley Williams is ready to leave the club this summer and Ars*nal could revive their interest in the 29-year-old Wales international if Thomas Vermaelen leaves the Gunners at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Napoli are set for a summer move for Barcelona's Argentina international Javier Mascherano. The 29-year-old utility man played under Napoli coach Rafa Benitez at Liverpool.
Full story: Marca
Real Madrid look set to beat Manchester City to the signing of Real Mallorca's Spanish winger Marco Asensio, 18. The youngster has a £3.3m release clause and Barcelona and Fiorentina are also interested.
Full story: Talksport
Williams joined Swansea from Stockport in 2008.
Liverpool will make an £8m move for Inter Milan's Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic in the summer. The 19-year-old is frustrated at his lack of action at the Serie A side.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is determined to leave Stamford Bridge after starting just two matches since the arrival of Nemanja Matic in January. The Nigeria international, 26, is wanted by Galatasaray.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsene Wenger has put fresh doubt on his future at Ars*nal by insisting he will wait until the end of the season before signing a new contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal signed Sagna from Auxerre in 2007.
Marouane Fellaini is "adamant" he did not spit at Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta during Manchester United's 3-0 defeat, according to manager David Moyes. The Football Association is investigating the incident at Old Trafford.
Full story: Guardian
Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood has given chairman Daniel Levy a list of Premier League transfer targets despite reported uncertainty about his long-term future.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal have offered France right-back Bacary Sagna, 32, a three-year contract in an attempt to persuade him to reject interest from Manchester City, Inter Milan and Galatasary. Until recently the Gunners have only been prepared to offer one-year deals to players over the age of 30.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Inter coach Walter Mazzarri dealt with his frustration during his team's goalless draw with Udinese by chewing on a water bottle in the dug-out.
Full story: Metro
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Ars*nal will hold talks with Rubin Kazan forward Sardar Azmoun, 19, who has been dubbed the Iranian Lionel Messi, over a move to the Emirates in the summer.
Romelu Lukaku has not been subject to approach
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has dismissed speculation linking Romelu Lukaku, 20, with a move to Tottenham, insisting there has been no approach for the striker, who is on loan at Everton until the end of the season.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool target Javier Pastore, 24, has no intention of quitting Paris St-Germain in the summer, according to the midfielder's agent.
Full story: Metro
Andre Villas-Boas wants to be reunited with Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen, 26, at Zenit St Petersburg in a move that could pave the way for Manchester United to sign Ezequiel Garay, 27, from Benfica.
Andre Villas-Boas plans Jan Vertonghen deal
Full story: Daily Express
Arsene Wenger is set to land striker Alvaro Morata, 21, as long as he and Ars*nal agree to a 'buy-back clause' which will allow Real Madrid to take him back to Spain.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool midfielder Iago Aspas, 26, wants to leave Anfield in the summer, less than a year after joining the Premier League title-chasers in a £7.7m deal from Celta Vigo.
Full story: Daily Express
French giants Paris St-Germain are offering Chelsea the chance to cash in on their 22-year-old Brazilian playmaker Oscar. PSG could be willing to nearly double the £19m Chelsea paid for him two years ago.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Lazio forward Keita Balde Diao, 19, is on the verge of extending his contract at the Italian club - and that could end Liverpool and Manchester City's hopes of signing him this summer.
Full story: Talksport
Manchester United, Ars*nal and Tottenham are locked in a four-way fight with Fiorentina to land Sevilla's 27-year-old defender Federico Fazio this summer.
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists the club are in no hurry for manager Brendan Rodgers to sign a new contract, describing the matter as a 'distraction' as they chase the Premier League title.
Full story: Daily Mail
Monaco's former Tottenham and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov, 33, wants to follow in the footsteps of Eric Cantona and become a film star when he hangs up his boots.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 25, could be one of a number of players to leave Old Trafford this summer, with Atletico Madrid reportedly keen to sign him.
Full story: Metro
Everton boss Roberto Martinez says Romelu Lukaku's happiness at Goodison Park during his loan spell from Chelsea could make the 20-year-old striker a permanent fixture there next season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Javier Hernandez has started only 11 game for Manchester United this season
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis has issued a hands-off warning to clubs thinking of making a bid for in-form winger Jason Puncheon, 27.
Full story: Sun (subscription only)
QPR boss Harry Redknapp has admitted Ars*nal target Loic Remy, 27, is set to leave Loftus Road permanently at the end of the season after impressing on loan at Newcastle.
Full story: Metro
Louis van Gaal will target Ajax defender Joel Veltman, 22, if he lands the Tottenham manager's job this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham could renew their interest in Leeds striker Ross McCormack, 27, at the end of the season.
Full story: Talksport
Long-serving Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley, 28, and utility player Jack Colback, 24, will leave when their contracts expire at the end of the season.
Manchester United have met with Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal as doubts grow about manager David Moyes's future at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany says Sunday's Premier League meeting with Liverpool is "a defining game", but insists City's title challenge would not be over if they are beaten.
Full story: FourFourTwo
Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood says the club were wrong to look abroad for new signings last summer.
Full story: Times (subscription only)
Alan Pardew's Newcastle have lost successive games to Everton, Southampton and Manchester United
Hull City captain Curtis Davies, 29, does not expect to be called into the Republic of Ireland squad because he does not get on with manager Martin O'Neill or assistant Roy Keane.
Full story: Telegraph
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has admitted he must be resilient after a new poll revealed 86% of the club's supporters want him sacked.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United season-ticket holders are angry about being moved to another part of Old Trafford to make way for a new singing section next season.
Liverpool defender Kolo Toure seems to be a fan of his own song as he sings it at Liverpool's new kit launch.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Valencia have offered Manchester United the chance to sign French 28-year-old centre-back Adil Rami for £10m after a proposed move to AC Milan stalled.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City are set to miss out on the signing of San Lorenzo's Angel Correa, with Spanish league leaders Atletico Madrid believed to be a likely destination for the 19-year-old Argentine striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Midfielder Antonio Nocerino has made nine appearances for West Ham on loan from AC Milan
West Ham United's 29-year-old loanee midfielder Antonio Nocerino says he wants to make his stay at Upton Park permanent by moving from Serie A club AC Milan at the end of this season.
Full story: Sky Sports
Liverpool are hopeful they can complete the £12m signing of Barcelona's 22-year-old forward Cristian Tello if the Catalan club are successful in their appeal against a Fifa-imposed transfer ban.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Espanyol goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, 27, insists he has no intention of leaving the Spanish club, despite reported interest from Ars*nal and Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu, 22, says he is happy to make his loan stay at Spanish outfit Valencia permanent, but insists the final decision rests with his parent club.
Full story: Daily Star
Ligue 1 champions Paris St-Germain will move for Manchester City's 30-year-old midfielder Yaya Toure if they fail in a bid to sign Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, this summer.
Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole, 33, could be once again overlooked as manager Jose Mourinho considers a replacement for the suspended Branislav Ivanovic ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg away to Atletico Madrid.
Full story: Guardian
Manchester United's 25-year-old Spanish attacking midfielder Juan Mata says manager David Moyes has the full support of senior players at the club, despite enduring a disappointing debut season in the Old Trafford dugout.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Gerrard has made 665 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 173 goals
Some Ars*nal players will be forced to take a 25% pay cut if the club fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Full story: Daily Star
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says 33-year-old club captain Steven Gerrard is the best controlling midfielder player in Europe.
Full story: Guardian
Manchester City's owners will continue to support manager Manuel Pellegrini, despite speculation suggesting the Chilean will be fired if the club fail to win the title this season.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
100m and 200m Olympic champion Usain Bolt was amazed by the pace shown by Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 24, who scored the winning goal in Wednesday's Copa del Rey final victory over Barcelona.
Full story: Marca
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Manchester City are planning to offer England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 27, to Tottenham as long as his French counterpart, Hugo Lloris, 27, is allowed to move to The Etihad.
Southampton's Luke Shaw wants to know who Manchester United's new boss will be before agreeing to a move
Full story: Talksport
Southampton full-back Luke Shaw, 18, will not agree a £30m move to Old Trafford until he knows the identity of Manchester United's next manager.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger, 64, has confirmed he will stay on at the Gunners despite stalling on a new contract offer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Cagliari defender Davide Astori, 27, will cost Manchester United or Tottenham £8m if they want to prise him away from the Italian club.
Full story: Daily Express
Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton, 24, is set to sign a new contract with the Midlands club.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Swansea midfielder Josh Sheehan, 18, has signed a new two-year contract with the club.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
Tony Pulis has been given the go-ahead to ring the changes at Crystal Palace after holding talks with chairman Steve Parish.
Full story: Daily Star
Sir Alex Ferguson told the audience at a fundraising dinner this week that he thinks Manchester United should pick Ryan Giggs, 40, as their new permanent manager.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Gus Poyet wants no excuses from his Sunderland players when they play Cardiff in Saturday's relegation battle
Manchester United's interim manager Ryan Giggs, 40, is prepared to play the tough guy at Old Trafford if needed.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, 41, is ready to sign a long-term contract with the Anfield club in the summer.
Full story: Guardian
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has told his players they have no excuses going into their relegation battle with Cardiff City on Saturday.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has promised to treat the Reds' academy youngsters to a meal in McDonald's if they beat Chelsea on Sunday.
Full story: Metro
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Arsene Wenger has told his German striker Lukas Podolski, 28, that nobody will leave Ars*nal in the summer without his say-so.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Louis van Gaal will want £200m to spend on transfers when he takes over at Manchester United, according to Dutch coach Raymond Verheijen.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Diame joined West Ham from Wigan in 2012
Barcelona will target Liverpool's Denmark defender Daniel Agger, 29, as they look to replace Carles Puyol, who will leave the Nou Camp this summer.
Full story: Metro
Everton are considering an offer for West Ham's Senegal midfielder Mohamed Diame, 26, as a potential alternative to a permanent deal for on-loan Manchester City man Gareth Barry. Diame, who worked with Roberto Martinez at Wigan, has a £3.5m buy-out clause.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is not expecting a busy summer in the transfer market.
Full story: Sky Sports
Liverpool will renew their interest in Manchester City right-back Micah Richards, 25, in the summer after failing with a loan bid in January. City want £8m for the former England defender.
Full story: Daily Mail
Swansea captain Ashley Williams is ready for talks about a new contract now the Welsh side are safe. Wales defender Williams, 29, has a year left on his current deal and has been linked with Ars*nal.
Full story: Western Mail
Ars*nal have been watching Lech Poznan's 17-year-old Polish striker Dawid Kownacki. The youngster could be available for £250,000 in the summer.
England manager Roy Hodgson will send his medical team to Tottenham next week to assess the fitness of defender Kyle Walker, 23.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Carroll has had a disappointing season with the Hammers
West Ham striker Andy Carroll, 25, wants the West Ham board to stick with manager Sam Allardyce because he can deliver European football to the club when they move into the Olympic Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has admitted he has made his side dull to watch this season.
Full story: Daily Mirrror
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has said he will have no complaint if midfielder Ross Barkley is overlooked for England's World Cup squad as the 20-year-old would benefit from a holiday.
Full story: Guardian
Ryan Giggs has endorsed Louis van Gaal's credentials to become Manchester United manager but has refused to confirm whether he will be part of his coaching staff.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will be given a one-year contract extension in the summer to keep him at Anfield until 2016. The 33-year-old midfielder has one year remaining on his current deal.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Gerrard has only missed six league games in the last two seasons.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says that fans that walk out of Saturday's match in Cardiff in protest at the way the club is being run are not helping the team.
Full story: the Telegraph
Samir Nasri claims Manchester City can not fail to win the Premier League after taking the initiative in the title race.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton left-back Leighton Baines admits he found Manchester United's lengthy pursuit of him last summer "stressful".
Wayne Rooney's new horse Announcement has been sent to a 'horse whisperer' after the filly's unstable temper saw her break a groom's nose.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Youngsters Luke Shaw and Ross Barkley were not involved in a promotional photo-shoot of England players that included Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Manchester United and Liverpool want to bring former Ars*nal midfielder Alex Song, 26, back to the Premier League from Barcelona.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is expecting full-back Bacary Sagna, 31, to leave this summer when his contract expires.
Javier Mascherano left Liverpool to join Barcelona in 2010
Full story: Sun (subscription only)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is drawing up a multi-million shopping list for the summer, including Southampton playmaker Adam Lallana, 25, and Barcelona's former Reds midfielder Javier Mascherano, 29. Torino winger Alessio Cerci, 26, and Swansea defender Ashley Williams, 29 are also targets.
Full story: Caught Offside
QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt, 24, wants to make his loan move to AC Milan permanent.
Full story: Daily Mail
Roma president James Pallotta believes midfielder Miralem Pjanic, 24, a target for Paris St Germain and Manchester United, will stay.
Full story: Talksport
Inter Milan are still considering a summer move for 30-year-old Chelsea striker Fernando Torres.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool and Chelsea are chasing Fenerbahce midfielder Caner Erkin, 25, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Full story: Metro
Valencia are keen on signing 28-year-old Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo, who is on loan at Juventus.
Gus Poyet, 46, may become the new West Ham manager if he decides to leave Sunderland at the end of the season.
Full story: Times (subscription only)
England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 23, has agreed in principle to a new contract that would tie him to Liverpool for the next four years.
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has won eight England caps
Full story: Daily Mirror
Under-fire Newcastle manager Alan Pardew, 52, has admitted he has not been good enough this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, 59, says everyone would like to see Liverpool win the Premier League title.
Full story: Independent
Full-back Ryan Bertrand, 24, wants talks with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho about his future following a six-month loan spell with Aston Villa.
Full story: Sun (subscription only)
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli, 56, claims he would not pick any England players in his squad if they were Italian.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Liverpool are preparing a sensational £40m double swoop for Southampton's midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, and defender Dejan Lovren, 24. Manager Brendan Rodgers wants to make the Saints an offer they can't refuse as Liverpool prepare for a return to the Champions League.
Adam Lallana could be heading into the Champions League with Liverpool
Full story: Daily Mirror
Bacary Sagna, 31, will hold formal talks with Manchester City next week and looks increasingly likely to join the Premier League champions. The full-back will play his last game for Ars*nal in the FA Cup final against Hull, but will head straight to talks with City before joining up with his France team-mates ahead of the World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mail
Paulinho has rubbished speculation he could be ready to quit Tottenham for a move across London to Chelsea this summer. The Brazilian midfielder, 25, has been linked with a move to the Blues after just a year at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Metro
Newcastle United have turned to Aston Villa's Darren Bent, 30, to fix their striker woes after giving up on Ars*nal and Liverpool target Loic Remy.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea are eyeing a swap deal with Bayern Munich involving midfielder David Luiz, 27, and striker Mario Mandzukic, 27.
Full story: Daily Express
David Luiz is attracting interest from across Europe
Ars*nal and Premier League runners-up Liverpool are still keeping tabs on former Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou, 28, who is currently playing for Lille.
Full story: Daily Star
Liverpool are on alert as Chelsea consider a loan option for Eden Hazard's 21-year-old brother, Thorgan. The attacking midfielder has been on loan at Zulte Waregem.
Full story: Daily Mail
Louis van Gaal has told Manchester United he wants to make fellow Dutchman Arjen Robben, 30, his first signing if he takes over at Old Trafford.
Steven N'Zonzi has handed in a second transfer request to Stoke. The French midfielder, 25, had his first bid to leave rejected last summer and the Potters will refuse again.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United will show the Holland against Ecuador match on MUTV before Louis van Gaal is announced as David Moyes' successor.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manager Jose Mourinho will give youngsters a chance at the "right time" and reveals hopes to stay at Chelsea for the next decade.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Ars*nal player Alan Smith says Arsene Wenger's future at the club hinges on an FA Cup victory over Hull City.
Full story: TalkSPORT
Goalkeeper Samir Handanovic, 29, is very happy at Inter Milan, says his agent, amid interest from Ars*nal.
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Actor Omar Sharif is jetting in from his home in Paris to cheer on his beloved Hull City at Wembley in the FA Cup Final. The star of Lawrence Of Arabia was introduced to the club by Sir Tom Courtenay, when the two shared a London flat in the 1960s.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Paris St-Germain manager Laurent Blanc has stepped up his pursuit of Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, 23.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba left Manchester United to join Juventus in 2012
Chelsea want to sign either Juventus's Paul Pogba, 21, Atletico Madrid's Koke, 22, or Tottenham's Paulinho, 25, after agreeing to sell David Luiz in a £48m deal.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has made Barcelona's former Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, his main summer target after missing out on Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos, 24.
Full story: Daily Star
However, Ars*nal are set to make a £35m bid for Fabregas after he told Arsene Wenger he wants to return to the club.
Full story: Metro
West Ham are in talks over a £250,000 loan deal for AC Milan forward M'Baye Niang, 19.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are close to finalising a surprise £10m deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can, 20.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham are looking to beat Ars*nal to the signing of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 21.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea and Ars*nal want to sign Hamburg's attacking midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, 20.
Full story: Daily Express
Leicester have made a £1m offer for Cardiff striker Fraizer Campbell, 26, and hope to seal a deal this weekend.
Full story: Daily Mail
Crystal Palace have opened talks with former Sunderland defender and free agent Carlos Cuellar, 32, over a move to Selhurst Park this summer.
Full story: Talksport
Manager Mauricio Pochettino looks set to sign a new contract with Southampton despite reported interest from Tottenham.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool fear that striker Luis Suarez, 27, will be rushed back too quickly from knee surgery by Uruguay.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Javi Garcia's representative has ruled out the prospect of the Spanish midfielder, 27, leaving Manchester City during the forthcoming summer transfer window.
Former Newcastle and Tottenham winger David Ginola loves England because, unlike in France, people like to 'work hard and play hard'.
Full story: Channel 5
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is ready for a £100m spending spree now he has signed a new three-year contract with the Gunners.
Full story: Daily Mail
Newly-promoted QPR are leading the chase for Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, after he failed to agree terms with West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City Joleon Lescott could be on his way to the capital
Joleon Lescott is a target for QPR
French Ligue 1 club Montpellier have told Newcastle United they must pay £12m if they want to sign 24-year-old attacking midfielder Remy Cabella.
Full story: Guardian
Newcastle have joined the battle to sign Cagliari's £8.25m-rated striker Victor Ibarbo, who is also a target for Barcelona, Stuttgart, Juventus and Napoli.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham's record signing Erik Lamela, 22, is a target for Roma, Napoli, Fiorentina and Perugia, despite the fact he failed to score a single Premier League goal this season.
Full story: Talksport
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has warned would-be suitors, including Ars*nal and Manchester United, that former Gunners midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, is not for sale.
Full story: Metro
Spanish club Valencia will compete with Liverpool and Everton for the signature of Chelsea attacking midfielder Thorgan Hazard, 21, whose older brother Eden is a Stamford Bridge regular.
Thorgan Hazard
Hazard scored 17 goals and provided 20 assists during a loan spell at Belgian club Zulte Waregem last season
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United could beat Liverpool to the signing of Ukraine international midfielder Yevhen Konoplyanka from FC Dnipro.
Full story: Talksport
Liverpool's expected signing of 32-year-old striker Rickie Lambert for £4m from Southampton could lead to Fabio Borini, 23, leaving Anfield for Sunderland, where the Italian forward spent last season on loan.
Full story: Times (subscription required)
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler says Lambert, who is due to complete a medical at the Merseyside club on Saturday, will be a "magnificent" capture.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Hull City are set to make a £5m bid for Sunderland winger Adam Johnson, 26, who arrived at the Stadium of Light for £10m from Manchester City in 2012.
Full story: Daily Mail
Rotherham United have renewed their interest in St Johnstone striker Stevie May, with the English League One club valuing the 22-year-old at £1m.
Full story: The Herald
England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, may consider calling it a day if he fails to agree a new deal at Stamford Bridge after the World Cup.
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard faces some big decisions after his World Cup duty
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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has vetoed a new one-year deal for Lampard as he wants manager Jose Mourinho to build a younger squad.
Full story: Daily Star
Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has been told the Celtic job is his and the former Manchester United midfielder could be announced as Neil Lennon's replacement as early as next week.
Full story: Times (subscription required)
Keane has until Wednesday to tell Ireland manager Martin O'Neill whether or not he will take over at Celtic.
Full story: Daily Record
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres says his decision to leave Liverpool for Stamford Bridge in 2012 "destroyed" Reds captain Steven Gerrard.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Stoke City forward Peter Crouch, 33, has advised Ashley Cole to join Liverpool when the 33-year-old left-back's contract with Chelsea expires this summer.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Managerless West Bromwich Albion have cooled their interest in Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes, who captained the Midlands club during his playing days.
Full story: The Herald
One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson is in takeover talks at Doncaster Rovers, who suffered relegation to League One on the final day of the Championship season.
Full story: Independent
Getting around Brazil during the World Cup finals might be easier with a few basic phrases in Portuguese to hand. England pair Gary Cahill and Adam Lallana have been trying to go native by learning the lingo.
Full story: Metro
Over 700 pet owners in the Spanish region of Catalonia have named their dog or cat after 26-year-old Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, according to a recent survey. By contrast, only 10 pets were named after Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29.
Full story: Independent
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Liverpool, Ars*nal and Manchester United face competition from Paris St-Germain for Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann, 23, with the Basque club keen to sell before the World Cup starts . Daily Star
Real Sociedad and France winger Antoine Griezmann
Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann has won three caps for France
QPR striker Loic Remy, 27, wants to join Ars*nal more than any other teams interested in signing him. Daily Mirror
Sunderland have made an undisclosed bid for 29-year-old Swansea defender Ashley Williams. Sky Sports
Chelsea are confident of signing ex-Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, from Barcelona for less than £30m and will improve his £100,000-a-week wages. Times (subscription)
Blackpool winger Tom Ince, 22, is set to decide between a move to Tottenham, Everton and Newcastle after rejecting a switch to Inter Milan. Daily Express
Aston Villa have sounded out former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand over a possible move to Villa Park - but the 35-year-old free agent would prefer to join a London club. Daily Mail
West Ham are ready to battle Tottenham for the signature of Napoli midfielder Blerim Dzemaili, 28. Talksport
Liverpool are close to completing a deal for Bayern Munich's £15m-rated winger Xherdan Shaqiri, 22, who has been capped 32 times by Switzerland. Daily Star
Midfielder Samir Nasri, 26, is set to sign a new five-year deal at Manchester City. Guardian
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri
Samir Nasri has scored 14 goals in 92 Premier League appearances for Manchester City
Former Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio reckons England have no chance at the World Cup because they are "exhausted" and concede "ludicrous" goals. Daily Mirror
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 20, has told Chelsea that he wants to quit Stamford Bridge this summer. Daily Telegraph
Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, could make his international debut for France at the World Cup finals after Franck Ribery's withdrawal through injury.
Brazilian-born Croatia striker Eduardo will sing the national anthems of both countries when the sides meet in the World Cup opening game. Independent
A Brazilian super fan has worn his country's colours every day since their World Cup victory in 1994. Metro
Nine of the Italy squad which flew to Brazil were forced to downgrade from first class when it emerged their plane was too small. Daily Mail
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England manager Roy Hodgson has told Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 28, to use the World Cup as an opportunity to silence his doubters. Daily Mirror
John Terry of Chelsea
John Terry has not played for England since September 2012
Former England captain Tony Adams says manager Roy Hodgson has made a terrible mistake by not reuniting Chelsea pairing Gary Cahill, 28, and John Terry, 33, in the national team. Telegraph
Former Ars*nal and France striker Thierry Henry has backed Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, 19, to be a star at the World Cup. Sun (subscription only)
Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 23, wants to shake of his 'Mad Mario' nickname earned during his controversial time at Manchester City and be known as the best striker in the world.
Former Netherlands star Ronald Koeman, who left Feyenoord at the end of last season, is set to be appointed as the new manager of Southampton. Daily Mirror
Santi Cazorla
Santi Cazorla joined Ars*nal from Malaga in August 2012
Midfielder Santi Cazorla, 29, has told friends and family he wants to quit Ars*nal and join Atletico Madrid this summer. Metro
Chelsea are looking to follow up the signing of Barcelona's Spain star Cesc Fabregas with that of his former Ars*nal team-mate Alex Song, 26, despite interest from Manchester United in the midfielder. Daily Express
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign Germany midfielder Sami Khedira. Mourinho signed the 27-year-old for Real Madrid. Daily Star
Liverpool are in danger of missing out on Southampton defender Dejan Lovren, 24, after Barcelona joined the race for the Croatian. Daily Express
Liverpool are set to open talks with German club Hoffenheim over a deal for 22-year-old midfielder Roberto Firmino. Metro
Hordes of Brazilian ants have infiltrated Uruguay's World Cup training camp and found their way into the players' beds. Guardian
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Walter Ferreira, the physio behind Luis Suarez's recovery from knee surgery, suspended cancer treatment to see the 27-year-old Liverpool striker score twice in Uruguay's World Cup win over England. Independent
England captain Steven Gerrard's display against Uruguay was so bad, according to Spanish newspaper AS, they did not give him a rating for his performance. Daily Mail
Barcelona want Liverpool striker Suarez, already a target for Real Madrid, and believe a £70m bid will activate a release clause. Daily Mirror
Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic, 28, is set to reject the chance to join Liverpool, Manchester United, Ars*nal or Chelsea to sign for Wolfsburg. Daily Star
AC Milan have told Ars*nal they must spend £29.5m to sign former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, 23. Daily Express
Crystal Palace will enquire about a deal for Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 21, once manager Tony Pulis returns from media work in Brazil. Daily Mail
New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is considering a move for Esteban Cambiasso, 33, who is leaving Inter Milan on a free transfer this month. Daily Mirror
Manchester United and Chelsea are set to miss out on Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, who wants to join Real Madrid once his contract expires in 2015. Daily Express
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea's title challenge next season will benefit from Cesc Fabregas's winning mentality and Premier League experience. Daily Star
England midfielder Jack Wilshere apologised to fans after his team failed to progress to the World Cup knockout stages. "Gutted doesn't come close to how I am feeling right now. Sorry to all the fans who came out and supported us, and everyone back home," he tweeted.
"Loads saying no pride no passion," tweeted former England defender Rio Ferdinand. "The boys didn't try you saying? Rubbish. We just wasn't up to it. Nothing to do with pride & passion."
Triathlete Jonathan Brownlee wrote about his World Cup experience on Twitter: "I went to Spain and they lost. Came home and England lost, now in Switzerland and they are losing... where next?! Germany?"
Goals help make a striker popular - and in-form Manchester United and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie has accumulated 10 million fans on Facebook.
One Brazilian family is sending more good fortune than most to their team - by crossing their fingers. All 14 members of the Silva family were born with an extra digit on each hand. Independent
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Brazil have reacted furiously to what they believe have been pre-match attempts by Chile to put pressure on referee Howard Webb. The English official will take charge of the World Cup last-16 meeting between the sides. Guardian
Aldyr Garcia Schlee, the 79-year-old Brazilian who designed the national team's golden yellow shirt, is exhilarated by Saturday's last-16 clash - not Brazil v Chile but Uruguay v Colombia. Independent
Manchester City's Brazil midfielder Fernandinho, 29, says he owes his World Cup dream to English football. Sun
Netherlands international Dirk Kuyt has warned Mexico's impressive goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa he will be no match for the devastating Dutch strike force in their last-16 match. Daily Star
Greece supporters are united in their belief that midfielder Kostas Katsouranis must not face Costa Rica in the last-16 after a Facebook page set up to promote the 35-year-old not playing has picked up more than 95,000 likes. Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/greece/10930742/World-Cup-2014-Greece-supporters-united-in-belief-that-Kostas-Katsouranis-must-not-face-Costa-Rica.html)
Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, has signed a five-year £100,000-a-week deal with Liverpool worth £26m in wages to complete his £25m transfer. Sun
Liverpool will not allow Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, to join Barcelona for less than £80m following his four-month ban for biting.Independent
Chelsea are ready to launch a £67m double swoop for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, and Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, 25. Daily Star
Manchester United have approached Feyenoord about defender Daryl Janmaat, 24, who has impressed his Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal at the World Cup. Daily Mail
Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 23, is keen on a move to Ars*nal after his agent Mino Raiola claimed he has been left "sad and desperate" following AC Milan failing to back him after his disappointing World Cup. Daily Mirror
Ars*nal and Tottenham are preparing last-minute bids for Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata after Juventus launched a final offer of £16m for the 21-year-old striker. Daily Express
Ars*nal are to offer a club record £44m to beat off competition from Manchester United for Juventus and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27.Daily Star
Tottenham have made an £8m move for 21-year-old Swansea and Wales defender Ben Davies. Daily Mirror
Tottenham are also closing in on Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso, 33, as new manager Mauricio Pochettino looks to add some experience to his squad. Daily Express
Inter Milan have given up hope of trying to sign Argentine winger Erik Lamela, 22, because Tottenham do not want to sell him. Evening Standard
Liverpool will launch a £25m bid for Benfica's 26-year-old Serb winger Lazar Markovic. Liverpool Echo
Liverpool and Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Mateo Kovacic after Inter Milan revealed the 20-year-old midfielder is not for sale. Talksport
Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero, 24, who has been linked with West Ham, Swansea and Ars*nal, says he will definitely leave his Mexican side Monarcas Morelia this summer and hopes to be playing in Europe next season. Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/27/west-ham-swansea-and-Ars*nal-on-alert-as-ecuadors-jefferson-montero-drops-transfer-hint-4778685/)
Ryan Giggs has admitted that he was underprepared for his brief tenure as Manchester United manager, but revealed his excitement at his new role as Louis van Gaal's assistant. Guardian
Brazil star Neymar, 22, says the turning point of his life was Pele telling him to snub a move to Chelsea. Daily Mail
Europa League qualifiers Aberystwyth Town have had a cheeky pop at Manchester United about failing to qualify for Europe next season. Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/27/aberystwyth-town-win-twitter-with-brilliant-tweet-trolling-manchester-united-4777602/)
Luis Suarez received a hero's welcome when he appeared on the balcony of his home in Uruguay with his kids after being banned from football. YouTube
Paul Pogba joined Juventus from Manchester United in 2012 after his contract expiredManchester United's new signings, Ander Herrera, 24, and Luke Shaw, 18, have received a warm welcome from their new team-mates. Striker Wayne Rooney tweeted: "@LukeShaw3 welcome to @ManUtd lad. @anderherrera8 welcome to @ManUtd mate." Midfielder Michael Carrick tweeted: "You will love it at this great club. See you soon boys." Winger Ashley Young wrote on Twitter: "Welcome... to The Biggest Club In The World! Look forward to seeing you boys soon!"
In a Twitter Q&A, former Manchester United defender and BBC World Cup pundit Rio Ferdinand said his former club should re-sign French midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus and buy Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 23. (https://twitter.com/rioferdy5/status/482415433929457664)
A Dutch aerospace company have promised to give the Netherlands squad a free trip into space if they manage to win the World Cup. NL Times
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has done his best Robin van Persie impression on a beach in Brazil by recreating his astonishing diving header for the Netherlands against Spain during the World Cup. Independent
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Argentina's 1986 World Cup winner Jorge Valdano said of the pressure surrounding star player Lionel Messi: "If we win the World Cup the people will crown Messi with laurels; if not it will be a crown of thorns." Daily Mail
Germany boss Joachim Low has praised Per Mertesacker's attitude after dropping the 29-year-old Ars*nal defender from the starting XI for the World Cup quarter-final victory over France. London Evening Standard
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has played down his reflex save from France's Karim Benzema in the latter stages of Germany's World Cup quarter-final win. "If it had gone in it would have been a goalkeeper's mistake," he said. Daily Mirror
Germany defender Mats Hummels has said the "next dream has become reality" after his goal earns his country a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Independent
France coach Didier Deschamps described Brazil 2014 as a "very beautiful World Cup". Following his team's exit at the quarter-final stage Deschamps said: "I remember a few years ago some very boring World Cup matches. Not this year. What I've seen is extremely entertaining with a lot of intensity." Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/germany/10947768/World-Cup-2014-Germanys-Mats-Hummels-justifies-tactics-against-France.html)
Premier League champions Manchester City are weighing up a £25m move for Everton's England international midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, using former Toffees midfielder Jack Rodwell, 23, as bait. Daily Mirror
City are keen to keep striker Alvaro Negredo but would let the 28-year-old Spain international leave for £25m. Sun
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is pondering a £12m bid for 25-year-old Ecuador international striker Enner Valencia, who scored all three of his country's goals in the World Cup group matches and hit 18 goals in just 23 games for Mexican club Pachuca. Daily Star
Liverpool are interested in Seattle Sounders star DeAndre Yedlin and could invite the 20-year-old full-back on trial during pre-season. Metro
Barcelona are yet to reach an agreement with Liverpool over the signing of Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, with a deal not expected until next week. Guardian
Daily Express back pageFormer Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole, 33, is in talks with Serie A side Roma about a two-year deal. Daily Mail
Tottenham and Ars*nal are both interested in Netherlands World Cup centre-back Joel Veltman, 22.Daily Mirror
Veltman's fellow Netherlands defender Daryl Janmaat, 24, interests Newcastle and Manchester United. Daily Mail
Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 30, has said he needs to speak to Schalke after being linked with Liverpool. London Evening Standard
France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, is so confident of leaving Southampton this summer he has told his St Mary's team-mates he will not return after the World Cup. Daily Star
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is considering a move for former Ars*nal striker Eduardo, 31. Daily Mirror
Stoke are also monitoring free agent Eduardo, who came to the end of his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk following four years playing in Ukraine.Stoke Sentinel
Chelsea have made a move for 24-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, a target for Real Madrid. Daily Star
Brighton's interest in Australian A-League midfielder Luke Brattan has been dashed by an injury to the 24-year-old. Argus (http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/11322259.Injury_means_Aussie_is_no_go_for_Albion/)
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi says he came close to selling striker Mario Balotelli to an unnamed Premier League club before the World Cup. Times
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 26, says he does not have to prove himself as a footballer. Independent
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes that Liverpool forward Luis Suarez would be making a 'mistake' by signing for Barcelona and claims he would not gel with star player Lionel Messi.Daily Mail
Former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn believes Everton's Tim Howard, 35, can continue playing in the Premier League into his 40s. Liverpool Echo
Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Browett says there are improvements happening around Selhurst Park but would not reveal exactly what, admitting fellow co-chairman Steve Parish is looking to surprise fans. Croydon Advertiser (http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Selhurst-Park-surprise-store-Crystal-Palace-fans/story-21324044-detail/story.html)
Reaction to Brazil's 2-1 victory (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28051801) over Colombia in the World Cup quarter-final, in which Neymar suffered his serious injury:
Neymar's Barcelona team-mate and Argentina star Lionel Messi wrote on his Facebook page: "Neymar, I hope you recover very soon friend!"
Paulinho's Twitter tribute to NeymarTottenham and Brazil midfielder Paulinho on Twitter posted a picture of Neymar celebrating with his team-mates and the message which translates as "Strength, Brother! @neymarjr"
Brazil striker Fred on Facebook: "We have one more reason to play with heart in this cup. Neymar, rest assured that our group loves you and give life to win this title for you. You were and continue to be the ace and the soul of our team. The whole of Brazil is praying for you!"
Match of the Day presenter and former England international striker Gary Lineker on Twitter: "Colombia, you have been an absolute delight at this World Cup. You will be missed. Thank you!"
QPR midfielder Joey Barton on Twitter: "Brazil scrap through again. The best player in the tournament goes home. Great end to end game. Sad to see James exit. I can't have them as WC winners. They have so many vulnerabilities. Yet they are two wins away? Worst Brazil side in a long time that...If that was a Big Sam team they'd be absolutely pillared for that performance. Because it's Scolari and Brazil, everybody has blinkers on..."
Actor, writer and musician Hugh Laurie: "Huge congratulations to Brazil. Ran themselves to butter." Hugh Laurie on Twitter
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva questions criticism of fellow Brazilian David Luiz after the Paris St-Germain defender's brilliant free-kick in the World Cup victory over Colombia, tweeting: "And a few people say David Luiz isn't a good player... what a goal my friend @DavidLuiz_4." Lucas Leiva on Twitter (https://twitter.com/LucasLeiva87/status/485174004668719104)
Some England supporters at the World Cup quarter-final between Germany and France painted their faces with the German flag and held up a banner intended for England manager Roy Hodgson that read: "Look what you've done to us Roy". Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2680973/England-fans-forced-support-Germany-Three-Lions-dismal-display-Brazil.html)
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Liverpool will discuss the future of striker Luis Suarez, 27, at a special meeting on Wednesday after the Uruguay international appeared to bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during their 1-0 World Cup victory.Daily Mirror
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says Suarez is a "wonderful footballer" but needs help. Liverpool Echo
Little attention is being paid to the swollen cheekbone Suarez suffered in an earlier clash with an Italy defender. Uruguay's UNoticias (in Spanish)
The English media have begun a campaign against Suarez according toUruguay's El Observador (in Spanish)
One of Suarez's personal sponsors reveals on Twitter it is to review its relationship with the player in light of Tuesday's events.
England broke a number of their records at the 2014 campaign - but for all the wrong reasons. Goal.com
Ghana's government has sent a plane carrying more than $3m (£1.7m) in cash to Brazil to pay the World Cup appearance fees owed to the national soccer team. Bloomberg
Brazilian fans claim legendary Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger is to blame for for Italy's early exit from the World Cup. Guardian
The Greek press are revelling in the national side's progression to the last 16 - when traditional European powers such as Spain, Italy and England are already heading home. Greece's Ekathimerini
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, is looking forward to facing new club manager Louis van Gaal when Mexico take on Netherlands in the last 16 on Sunday. Guardian
Football Association chairman Greg Dyke believes Prince Harry could have inspired England to better results if he had attended games against Italy and Uruguay, as well as the final fixture against Costa Rica.Independent
Cesare Prandelli's resignation has opened the door for former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, 49, to become Italy coach.Daily Telegraph
The USA's draw with Portugal was the most-watched football match ever in the United States, with 24.7 million people tuning in - more than for the NBA finals. Daily Mail
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque, 63, says the future of the national team is safe no matter who succeeds him as manager. Marca (in Spanish)
Honduras manager Luis Fernando Suarez, 54, wants to resign after failing to take the national side beyond the group stage at the World Cup. Bild (in German)
Chelsea have joined a host of clubs attempting to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, and have offered him a five-year deal worth £125,000-a-week. Metro
Hull City hope to follow up their signing of Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore, 24, by signing his former Spurs team-mate, defender Michael Dawson, 30. Hull Daily Mail
Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are all tracking Juan Bernat, 21, amid reports the Valencia winger is stalling on a new contract . Talksport
West Brom have rejected a transfer request from defender Craig Dawson, 24. Express & Star
Midfielder Ander Herrera, 24, has passed a medical ahead of his £28.7m move from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester United. Metro
Atletico Madrid have joined Ars*nal in the race to land Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, 28, who is a free agent after leaving French second division side Ajaccio. Daily Star
Tottenham defender Michael Dawson could be reunited with Jake Livermore at HullParis St-Germain are planning a move for Manchester City's Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 31. Daily Mirror
Manchester United are refusing to pay over the odds for England left-back Luke Shaw, 18, after Southampton upped his price tag to £40m. Manchester Evening News
Swansea are close to signing forward Bafetimbi Gomis, 28. The France international was released by Lyon at the end of last season. South Wales Evening Post
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce wants to sign at least five more players as he seeks to rebuild his squad this summer. Clubcall
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, expects to return to Liverpool after his loan spell at Napoli ended. Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/24/pepe-reina-liverpool-napoli)
Manchester United are preparing a £30m move for Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, 27. Bild (in German)
Udinese have signed Chievo Verona's French forward Cyril Thereau, 31.Tuttosport (in Italian)
Social media users have predictably had a field day with the latest controversy to engulf Luis Suarez. The Daily Mail has pulled together many of the viral gags.
Costa Rica midfielder Diego Calvo, 23, made sure he got some photographs with the England players after the goalless draw between the teams in Belo Horizonte.
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield - who had his ear bitten by Mike Tyson during a fight - has sympathy for Chiellini, tweeting: "I guess any part of the body is up for eating."
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 24, says he cannot wait to play football on Welsh soil again as he looked ahead to August's Uefa Super Cup, which will be held in his home city of Cardiff. Wales Online.
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Italian Fabio Borini, 23, looks poised to sign for Sunderland after the Black Cats agreed a £14m fee with Liverpool. Sky Sports
After signing Filipe Luis on Friday, Chelsea are in talks over a £20m bid for another Brazilian Atletico Madrid defender - 29-year-old Joao Miranda.Daily Star
Real Madrid are considering a move for Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, as a potential replacement for Juventus-bound Alvaro Morata, 21. Metro
Liverpool tell striker Loic Remy, 27 to lower his wage demands if he wants an £8m Anfield move. Daily Mirror
QPR have been offered 34-year-old former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o but are unlikely to pursue the deal owing to his wages. MailOnline (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2697728/Samuel-Etoo-offered-QPR-Harry-Redknapp-looks-set-turn-former-Chelsea-striker-huge-wage-demands.html#ixzz37rMiaRs1)
Ars*nal face last-minute competition for goalkeeper David Ospina, 25, from Valencia. Metro
Everton are closing in on a deal to bring Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, back to Goodison Park in the next 48 hours. Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2697756/Romelu-Lukaku-rejoin-Everton-permanent-deal-48-hours.html)
Former Manchester United and Aston Villa defender Paul McGrath believes Netherlands international Ron Vlaar, 29, could replace defender Nemanja Vidic, 32, at Old Trafford. Talksport
Atletico Madrid could take advantage of Liverpool's failure to land Alberto Moreno, 22, by making their own move for the Sevilla left-back. Talksport. (http://talksport.com/football/atletico-madrid-set-take-advantage-liverpools-failure-land-sevilla-star-140718102485#B55thKEgFcoh38lo.99)
Striker Demba Ba, 29, has been given a fond farewell after his move to Besiktas - by fans of Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. Metro
Paris St-Germain's 32-year-old striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's pre-season regime is already underway with a spot of gym work in front of the mirror. Twitter
Manchester City's Argentine defender Pablo Zabaleta, 29, says he is "filled with joy" after having a stadium named after him in his home town of Arrecifes. Twitter (https://twitter.com/pablo_zabaleta)
Defender Joleon Lescott, 31, is unhappy with a lack of transfer activity just 28 days after signing for West Brom. Daily Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/joleon-lescott-unsettled-west-brom-3881958)
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Manchester United are back in the race to sign Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria, 26, after his proposed move to Paris St-Germain hit a snag over the £45m fee. Sun (subscription only)
Morgan Schneiderlin made one appearance for France in the World Cup in a goalless draw against Ecuador
Southampton want to keep France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, and will tell Tottenham and Ars*nal they need to pay in excess of £27m if they want to sign him. Guardian
New Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has also rejected a £3.25m bid for defender Jose Fonte, 30, from Championship side Cardiff City. Daily Mirror
Barcelona are considering a move for Ars*nal central defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28, who is also a target for Manchester United. Sun (subscription only)
Ars*nal have been offered the chance to sign AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, for just £7.9m plus Costa Rica winger Joel Campbell. Metro
QPR are in final negotiations to sign Marseille's France World Cup midfielder Mathieu Valbuena, 29, although Dynamo Moscow are also interested. Daily Mirror
Everton hope to complete the £18m signing of Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, after 36-year-old Didier Drogba's return to Stamford Bridge. Daily Express
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The Toffees are also exploring the possibility of re-signing Monaco forward Lacina Traore, 23, on loan. Times (subscription only)
Roma boss Rudi Garcia says midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, will not be leaving for Manchester United this summer. Sky Sports
Liverpool have made a £14.2m bid for Bayern Munich's Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri, 22. Daily Star
West Ham have held talks with Besiktas striker Hugo Almeida, 30, after Andy Carroll was ruled out for four months. Times (subscription only)
Atletico Madrid want 23-year-old Real Sociedad forward Antoine Griezmann, who is also a target for Tottenham. Daily Express
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 28, wants to be the club's next captain - and believes he could be lifting the title next season. Manchester Evening News
Midfielder Tom Cleverley, 24, is confident he can rediscover his best form under Louis van Gaal after a disappointing time during David Moyes's tenure. ESPN
World Cup-winning captain Philipp Lahm, 30, reveals he made his decision to quit international football months ago and the defender's decision had nothing to do with Germany's success in Brazil. Goal.com
New signing Joleon Lescott has rubbished reports claiming he is frustrated with lack of further additions to the West Brown squad, with the 31-year-old defender insisting he is happy at The Hawthorns. Birmingham Mail
Wojciech Szczesny made 46 appearances for Ars*nal last season
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says the club regret "putting all our eggs in one basket" by signing £15m striker Andy Carroll, 25. Daily Telegraph
Wojciech Szczesny, 24, will remain Ars*nal's first choice goalkeeper despite the arrival of Colombia's 25-year-old David Ospina in a £3m deal from Nice. Daily Express
Striker Fraizer Campbell, 26, has a Twitter message for the owners of Cardiff City as he confirms his transfer to Crystal Palace - urging the Welsh club to revert back to a blue kit.
Defenders Steven Caulker, 22, and Rio Ferdinand, 35, are among the QPR signings filmed singing initiation songs on the club's pre-season tour in Germany.
Nottingham Forest are poised to announce a sponsorship deal with the Kuwaiti government which will see their home ground become the Kuwait City Ground stadium. Daily Mail
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Barcelona are set to scupper Manchester United's £30m attempt to sign Colombian midfielder Juan Cuadrado, 26, from Fiorentina. Daily Express
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, has not ruled out the possibility of returning to Manchester United. Manchester Evening News
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has been told that £32m Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, will be his last signing this summer. Times (subscription required)
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to rule out a return to Manchester United
Barcelona and Brondby are considering making a move for Liverpool's Danish centre-back Daniel Agger, 29, who is considering his future at Anfield following the arrival of £20m defender Dejan Lovren from Southampton. Daily Mail
Ars*nal may make a move to sign former Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa, 31, from Real Madrid if Thomas Vermaelen, 28, leaves the Emirates Stadium. AS (in Spanish)
Manchester United are ready to sign Vermaelen for about £12m, despite the fact the centre-back is suffering from a minor hamstring injury he picked up with Belgium during the World Cup. Guardian
Liverpool have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Paris St-Germain's 29-year-old forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, with the Argentina international preferring a move to Juventus. Daily Express
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says he has given up his attempt to sign QPR's 27-year-old striker Loic Remy. Newcastle Chronicle
West Ham are lining up a move for Stoke City striker Peter Crouch, 33, as they look to bolster their attacking options after Samuel Eto'o priced himself out of a move to Upton Park. Daily Star
Southampton's Polish goalkeeper Artur Boruc, 34, has emerged as an unlikely transfer target for German champions Bayern Munich. Telegraph
Liverpool are lending Manchester United a helping hand in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 25, with the Reds willing to let 21-year-old Portuguese defender Tiago Ilori move to the Bundesliga on loan to replace the German. Daily Star
Everton and Norwich City are both keen to sign Ostersunds FK's Gambian striker Modou Barrow, 21, according to his agent Willie McKay. Sky Sports
Tottenham are in talks to sign Villarreal's £21m-rated Argentine defender Mateo Musacchio, 23, who has previously been linked with Barcelona. Daily Mirror
QPR are considering a loan move for Juventus's 26-year-old midfielder Mauricio Isla. Daily Mail
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 30, will begin his pre-season training on Saturday but says he was so weak after contracting malaria in June he could not even walk. Sun (subscription required)
Real Madrid coach and former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says Louis van Gaal will find it "difficult" to turn Manchester United into Premier League title winners this season . Guardian
England midfielder Ashley Young, 29, is happy to play at wing-back to resurrect his Manchester United career under new manager Van Gaal. Daily Mirror
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has predicted a tighter title race this season after claiming that Financial Fair Play will have an impact on Ars*nal's rivals. Times (subscription required)
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes current number one Petr Cech, 32, will leave Stamford Bridge this summer if he has to play second fiddle to 22-year-old Belgian Thibaut Courtois. Talksport
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says the club's summer transfer dealings shows the lure of a move to Anfield remains strong despite the departure of 27-year-old striker Luis Suarez. Liverpool Daily Echo
Atletico Madrid's £24m signing from Real Sociedad, Antoine Griezmann, took time out from his own presentation at the Vicente Calderon to tweet a selfie in front of his new fans .
Ars*nal forward Theo Walcott, 25, took to Twitter to warn their Premier League rivals to "watch out" after witnessing new signing Alexis Sanchez, 25, in his first training session since joining from Barcelona, adding: "Will be a deadly force!! #afc #COYG #SpeedMatters"
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti put his players through their paces in a game of American Football on Friday, with Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos showing off their skills, or lack of them, at Eastern Michigan's training facilities. Metro
Barcelona's Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 27, is going 'Canarinho' next season, with his yellow boots serving as "a monument to every goal, record and trophy" he has won in his career. Marca
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Manchester United have made a £55m bid for Real Madrid's 26-year-old midfielder Angel Di Maria. (Daily Express)
United will look to sign former Ars*nal midfielder Alex Song, 26, from Barcelona if they fail to land Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27. (Daily Express)
Manchester City are close to announcing the signing of Porto's French defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, for £32m. (Daily Mail)
Borussia Dortmund say they will do all they can to keep midfielder Marco Reus, 25, at the club, despite interest from Ars*nal, Liverpool and Manchester United. (Metro)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Alex Song could move to Manchester United from Barcelona
Alberto Moreno, 22, will complete his move to Liverpool next week, but only after the Spanish left-back plays a last game for Sevilla against Real Madrid in the Uefa Super Cup in Cardiff. (Daily Mirror)
Atletico Madrid want to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Roberto Soldado on loan, but Spurs would prefer a permanent deal for the 29-year-old Spaniard. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham are chasing £2m-rated Nigerian winger Moses Simon, 19, after watching him in both legs of Trencin's Europa League qualifier against Hull City. (Daily Mirror)
Everton have agreed a season-long loan with Chelsea for Christian Atsu, 22, after giving the Ghana international assurances that he would get regular first-team football. (Daily Mail)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez wants to give midfielder James McCarthy, 23, an improved contract after just one season at the club. (Liverpool Echo)
Martinez fears Romelu Lukaku, 21, may miss Everton's first match of the season against Leicester City next weekend as the Belgium striker is still feeling the effects of his World Cup campaign. (Times - subscription required)
Former Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler has backed Daniel Sturridge, 24, to thrive for the Reds this season, despite the departure of strike partner Luis Suarez. (Daily Star)
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 25, says he will use the frustration of last season as a "trigger" to spur him on to gain more first-team appearances in the new campaign. (Daily Star)
New Sunderland signing Jack Rodwell, 23, says he would advise young English players to think carefully before signing for his former club, Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)
Rodwell says he has been at peak fitness for the past 18 months and does not understand why he has been described as "injury prone". (Northern Echo)
West Brom's £10m record signing Brown Ideye, 25, hopes to score in every match he plays for the Premier League club. (Birmingham Mail)
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf says new Paris St-Germain centre-half David Luiz, 27, "forgets a huge amount of things" when he ventures forward. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been linked with a move to Serie A champions Juventus
Real Madrid are preparing a £10m bid for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, as they seek to persuade the Czech to become Iker Casillas' replacement at the Bernabeu. (Daily Express)
Former Ars*nal captain Tony Adams thinks Jack Wilshere, 22, is in danger of not fulfilling his potential and says the England midfielder should have taken last summer's £42.5m signing of Mesut Ozil as "a personal insult". (Sun - subscription required)
Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, says a final farewell to Liverpool fans on Twitter after completing his transfer to Bayern Munich.
Coach Ted Lasso, aka Jason Sudeikis, who made such an impression as Tottenham manager last year, returns for the new advert for NBC Sports' Premier League coverage.
Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, demonstrated his dedication to fitness by doing 15 clapping press-ups during a training session. (Metro)
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville called Robbie Savage "Railings" after the 'Class of 92' match against Salford City on Thursday because the ball kept bouncing off the BBC Sport pundit. (Daily Mail)
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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has promised to pursue a world-class striker right up until deadline day, with Radamel Falcao, 28, and Edinson Cavani, 27, in the frame. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham are preparing to make a move for Roma's Italy international striker Mattia Destro, 23. (Times - subscription required)
PSG, Monaco and Real Madrid are all keen on signing Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, who has lost the battle for the Chelsea number one jersey to 22-year-old Thibaut Courtois. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid have slashed their asking price for Sami Khedira in an effort to tempt Ars*nal into a move for the 27-year-old midfielder. (Metro)
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher, 27, is the leading candidate to replace Shane Long at Hull City. (Sun - subscription required)
Chelsea are in discussion with Roma over defender Mehdi Benatia
Roma's sporting director has travelled to London to discuss 27-year-old Mehdi Benatia's potential £30m transfer to Chelsea. (Daily Express)
Midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, will not be offered a new contract by Manchester City despite settling his differences with the club. (Daily Mirror)
Boss Louis van Gaal has intensified his efforts to sign Inter Milan's Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin, 28, after Manchester United's intended move for Juventus' Arturo Vidal stalled yet again. (Daily Star)
Paris St-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, has refused a new contract at the French club with Ars*nal and Chelsea ready to step in. (Daily Express)
Manager Gus Poyet says Sunderland face a battle to keep hold of striker Connor Wickham, 21, with West Ham waiting to pounce. (Daily Mail)
Harry Redknapp wants Lokomotiv Moscow's Lassana Diarra, 29, at Loftus Road but the former Real Madrid midfielder will have to take a pay cut to join QPR. (Daily Mirror)
A contract dispute over the terms of a new deal on offer was a factor in Tony Pulis's decision to leave as Crystal Palace manager. (Times - subscription required)
Malky Mackay heads the shortlist for the vacant manager's job left by Pulis. (Guardian)
But former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood is also a strong contender for the hot-seat at Selhurst Park. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits he did not tell Robin van Persie he had been snubbed for the captaincy at Old Trafford in favour of Wayne Rooney. (Sun - subscription required)
But former United defender Gary Neville believes Rooney is a "born leader" who will restore the Red Devils to the Premier League top four. (Telegraph)
Tyler Blackett is set for his Manchester United debut against Swansea
Local defender Tyler Blackett, 20, is set to be handed his Manchester United debut against Swansea by Louis van Gaal because of the Red Devils' injury crisis. (Daily Mail)
And Van Gaal has admitted Man Utd's squad is a "little bit below top quality". (Guardian)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says the disruption caused by Yohan Cabaye's attempt to engineer a move to Ars*nal at the beginning of last season was the major reason for the Magpies shaky start. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Returning striker Didier Drogba has thanked Brazilian playmaker Oscar for giving him back his famous number 11 shirt. Oscar has reverted to the number eight worn by Frank Lampard. (chelseafc.com)
Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr played the music at Manchester City's pre-season launch party at Manchester Central with comedian Jason Manford cracking the gags. (mcfc.co.uk)
Manchester City's new signing Bacary Sagna, 31, has apologised to his new team-mate and fellow right-back Pablo Zabaleta, 29, for an angry bust-up between the pair when he was an Ars*nal player in 2011. (Daily Mail)
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England forward Danny Welbeck, 23, has been told he can leave Manchester United as Louis van Gaal continues to reshape his squad - and Tottenham are interested. (Times, subscription required)
Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, has had a medical at Liverpool and will sign a one-year deal. (Daily Mirror)
Samuel Eto'o has scored 56 goals in 118 appearances for Cameroon
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has not given up on signing Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 23, and wants to bring two more players in on loan too. (Daily Express)
Barcelona made a £48m bid for 26-year-old Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, but it was instantly turned down by Real president Florentino Perez. (sport.es)
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, has turned his back on a return to Old Trafford by signing a new five-year deal with Italian giants Juventus. (Daily Star)
Liverpool have told striker Mario Balotelli, 24, he will lose £2m a year if he misbehaves after he agreed to a significant pay cut to join the club from AC Milan. (Sun, subscription required)
AC Milan are looking at six options to replace Mario Balotelli, including 26-year-old Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, Roberto Soldado, 29, of Tottenham and Chelsea's Fernando Torres, 30. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Ars*nal are closing in on the signing of Olympiakos defender Kostas Manolas, 23, as Arsene Wenger looks for a replacement for Thomas Vermaelen, who has joined Barcelona. (Goal)
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 27, will not move before the end of transfer window, despite Liverpool, Manchester City, Ars*nal and Real Madrid showing interest. (Daily Mirror)
AC Milan want Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel, 21, on a season-long loan. (Inside Futbol)
Crystal Palace are likely to make an approach to Rangers as they consider a move for manager Ally McCoist, 51. (Independent)
Meanwhile, McCoist has expressed his fears for former team-mate Paul Gascoigne. (Scotsman)
Ally McCoist made 61 appearances for Scotland
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he has not spoken to Petr Cech, 32, since dropping the goalkeeper and will not apologise to him. (Daily Telegraph)
Winger Tom Ince, 22, says he does not regret turning down a move to Inter Milan and has "found my home" at Hull City. (Daily Mail)
Dundee United will report Hull City to Fifa today if they do not pay an overdue first instalment for Andy Robertson, the 20-year-old left-back they signed in July. (Daily Record)
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has told the club's fans that their expectations are too high. (Daily Star)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has tipped striker Stevan Jovetic, 24, to impress this season after his first campaign was disrupted by injury. (Manchester Evening News)
Miguel Herrera has decided to leave Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, out of his squad for Mexico's forthcoming friendlies so he can resolve his future. (Sky Sports)
Coach Roy Hodgson believes England can win Euro 2016, despite failing to get out of the group stage at this summer's World Cup. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, clearly enjoyed the BBC's 'Match of the Day at 50' documentary, tweeting: "Takes me back to when I was a young lad and my parents letting me stay up late to watch the heroes I wanted to be! Humbling."
Aston Villa keeper Shay Given, 38, also enjoyed it, posting: "Great commentary - 'that goal was good enough to win the League, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the World Cup, and the Grand National' ... MOTD50."
Leicester's Gary Taylor-Fletcher, 33, sounds like a man who has been stuck on a train too long, tweeting: "How can they plan major line works over Bank Holiday weekends? Surely they will be busier than normal weekends? Shambles."
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 31, has taken to Facebook after enduring the Ice Bucket Challenge following a nomination by Netherlands team-mate Nigel de Jong.
A Sunday League team has been forced to fold after winning a competition to play at the Cardiff City Stadium but failing to get insurance. (Independent)
West Brom fan Kieran Handley was forced by his Wolves-supporting best men to sing about Steve Bull while standing outside The Hawthorns in their rivals' kit. (Birmingham Mail)
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Chelsea have opened talks with forward Loic Remy, 27, after striker Fernando Torres, 30, joined AC Milan. (Daily Telegraph)
Midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, is weighing up a £7m offer from Aston Villa following talks with former Old Trafford captain Roy Keane. (Daily Mirror)
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Ars*nal have been given a boost in their pursuit of winger Alessio Cerci, 27, after Torino's president Urbano Cairo revealed the forward would be sold for the right price. (Daily Star)
Manchester United want to sign defender Timothy Fosu Mensah, 16, from Ajax. (Daily Express)
Defender Marcos Rojo's move to Manchester United is under threat due to work permit and third party issues concerning the 24-year-old. (The Sun - subscription only)
The UEFA Champions League seeding system is set for a revamp with the holders and league winners from the top seven nations getting top billing. (Daily Mail)
Former England midfielder Ray Wilkins, 57, has questioned Manchester United's decision to pay £59.7m for midfielder Angel Di Maria, 26. (Talksport)
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Sunderland manager Gus Poyet believes midfielder Lee Cattermole, 26, is good enough to get in the England team. (Guardian)
Defender Vincent Kompany, 28, is the best piece of transfer business Manchester City have done, according to the man who signed him. (Daily Mirror)
Midfielder Mesut Ozil, 25, believes Ars*nal are ready to win the Premier League and tells how he won over the doubters after World Cup glory with Germany. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal defender Per Mertesacker, 29, was pleased with the victory over Besiktas on Wednesday and was especially pleased with the support he received from fans. He tweeted this picture with the words: "Wednesday was my first game at the Emirates this season - thanks all Gooners for making it feel like coming home!"
Per Mertesacker was happy with a German flag during Ars*nal's win over Besiktas
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, 23, was delighted with his call-up to the Spanish national side. He tweeted: "Very proud of the @SeFutbol call!! Thanks everyone for the support!! For the victory tomorrow!"
Joey Barton, 31, led the tributes to his fellow QPR midfielder Alejandro Faurlin, 28, after a third cruciate injury ruled the Argentine out for at least six months. He tweeted: "Devastated for Ale. Know how hard he has worked to get back from his injury. Words fail to capture my feelings for him right now. We are all with him and have the utmost confidence that a man with his strength of personality and character will get through this."
Liverpool's new forward Mario Balotelli, 24, is the best-value signing of the summer at £16m according to Swiss-based experts CIES Football Observatory. (Daily Mail)
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French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, is set for a January move to Ars*nal or Chelsea after being left out of Paris St-Germain's Champions League squad. (Daily Express)
Italian champions Juventus are lining up a January move for Manchester United's Spanish midfielder Juan Mata, 26. (Daily Mirror)
Inter Milan failed with a deadline-day move for Liverpool forward Fabio Borini, 23, after offering to take him on loan for the season. (Talksport)
Manchester United and Liverpool want Bayer Leverkusen's £10m-rated Germany midfielder Christoph Kramer, 23, but face competition from Borussia Monchengladbach. (Daily Express)
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 31, is looking to quit Major League Soccer side Toronto FC after interest from Queens Park Rangers and Leicester City ahead of the transfer deadline. (Daily Mail)
Stoke manager Mark Hughes is planning to make a January loan move for Barcelona's Ivorian winger Adama Traore, 18. (Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid are weighing up a January move for Inter Milan's 28-year-old Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin, also a target for Chelsea and Spurs. (Talksport)
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, is to be offered a new £80,000-a-week deal as a reward for replacing Petr Cech in the team. (Times - subscription only)
Meanwhile, Courtois has admitted he feels uncomfortable taking Cech's number one spot at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Star)
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has welcomed the loan signing of Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, 28, but is not sure how manager Louis van Gaal will fit all his big-name players into his team. (Independent)
Meanwhile, Falcao has spoken about the stress he suffered as he waited for his deadline-day loan move to be completed. (Sun - subscription only)
West Ham have defended themselves against accusations that the club's women's team is not being properly financially supported, after a fundraising web page was set up to help pay for kit and pitch hire. (Guardian)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo is "perfect" following the 29-year-old forward's criticism of the club's transfer policy over the £59.7m sale of Angel Di Maria to Manchester United. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester City's Joe Hart is poised to sign a new contract
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 27, is close to signing a five-year contract extension at the Premier League champions. (Daily Telegraph)
Meanwhile, City believe they may have found the next David Silva - but say Japanese youngster Masashi Wada still has a lot to learn. (Manchester Evening News)
QPR owner Tony Fernandes says he was in awe of Harry Redknapp the first time they met, and adds he wants Rangers to be a Premier League club for 20 consecutive seasons. (Guardian)
France defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, 25, has called Alan Pardew's Newcastle a team of long-ball merchants after leaving St James' Park to join Roma on a season-long loan. (Sun - subscription only)
France's main commercial TV channel has decided it will not be renewing Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger's contract as a match commentator for the national side's games. (Independent)
Harry Kane reflects on a job well done after he scored the winner in England Under 21s' Euro 2015 qualifier against Lithuania. He tweeted: "Good win for the lads. Another game Tuesday, hopefully we can finish the group off with another win. Glad to be on the scoresheet."
Manchester City defender Micah Richards may be in Italy now - on loan at Fiorentina - but he has not forgotten his mates back home, posting: "Gutted to hear about Daniel Sturridge injury. Your country needs you. Get back soon x."
Seems Hull winger Robert Snodgrass is as a fan of a legendary Scottish comedian Billy Connolly. He posted: "Got to give him it, he's one funny guy, and a hell of a banjo player."
An amateur player in Austria has been given a 70-match ban after headbutting a referee. (ESPN)
Why always me? Liverpool's Mario Balotelli hit the headlines after a friendly against Wolves
Wolves found themselves at the centre of a Twitter storm after Liverpool's £16m signing, striker Mario Balotelli was accused of stamping on an opponent during a behind-closed-doors game between the clubs. (Express and Star)
A Kenyan couple themed their wedding around Manchester United, from the groom wearing a United shirt to a wedding cake featuring Red Devils branding. (Daily Mail)
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FC Toronto president Tim Leiweke does not expect Jermain Defoe to play for the club again, increasing the likelihood that the 31-year-old striker will return to the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)
England centre-half Gary Cahill is expected to commit his long-term future to Chelsea, with the 28-year-old in talks over a new deal. (Evening Standard)
Aston Villa face a battle to keep Dutch captain Ron Vlaar, 29, as the defender, who is in the final year of his contract, has not begun detailed negotiations to extend his current deal. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal are set to face competition from Roma to sign 19-year-old midfielder Adrien Rabiot from Paris St-Germain in January. (Evening Standard)
Joe Hart's place as Manchester City's first-choice goalkeeper could be under threat as manager Manuel Pellegrini says he is prepared to give Willy Caballero, 32, a chance. (Manchester Evening News)
Sterling won his ninth England cap on Monday when facing Switzerland
Lazar Markovic, 20, is ready to show why Liverpool paid £20m for his services as the winger prepares to make his home debut against Aston Villa. (Liverpool Echo)
Former European Footballer of the Year Marco van Basten, 49, is to step down as coach of AZ Alkmaar as his health issues persist. (Independent)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said he will safeguard Raheem Sterling's long-term career despite the growing importance of the 19-year-old for the Reds and England. (Guardian)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says QPR defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, is a great player but he left Old Trafford at the right time. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, 26, stunned an eight-year-old fan by joining his birthday celebrations at a Chinese restaurant. (Liverpool Echo)
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Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 25, has dropped a hint at making a return to Tottenham in the future. (Metro)
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009 for a then world record fee of £80m from Manchester United
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has dismissed speculation linking Chelsea with a sensational move for 29-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, leaving the path clear for Manchester United. (Metro)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits he would happily bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford but is convinced Real Madrid will not sell. (The Sun - subscription required)
Ars*nal are sounding out Paris St-Germain's 19-year-old midfielder Adrien Rabiot ahead of a possible January move. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool look set to miss out to Inter Milan for 24-year-old winger Yevhen Konoplyanka from Dnipro. (Metro)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says Manchester City should have been docked points and stripped of their titles instead of being fined for breaching Financial Fair Play rules. (Daily Express/various)
Mourinho has left the door open for midfielder Frank Lampard, 36, to return to Chelsea in some capacity and believes his time on loan Manchester City from MLS side New York City will not harm his legacy at Stamford Bridge. (GetWestLondon)
Ars*nal's annual wage bill is understood to have moved ahead of Chelsea's for the first time in more than a decade. (Telegraph)
Manchester United are facing the prospect of having to wear a Nike kit during next summer's pre-season fixtures, despite agreeing a record £750m deal with Adidas from the start of the 2015-16 season. United's current £23.5m-a-year agreement with Nike does not due to expire until 31 July 2015. (Telegraph)
Manchester City defender Micah Richards, currently on loan at Fiorentina, says the lowest moment of his time with City was being taken off at half-time against Watford by Manuel Pellegrini. "After that, my belief was shattered," he reveals. (The Guardian)
Ars*nal's annual wage bill is understood to have moved ahead of Chelsea's for the first time in more than a decade. (Telegraph)
Steve Bruce has played down suggestions he will quit as Hull manager to succeed under-fire Alan Pardew at Newcastle. (Times - subscription required)
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert reveals he chose Roy Keane as his assistant because the Irishman was "too good to be a TV pundit". (Birmingham Mail)
Hull midfielder David Meyler, 25, will accept Pardew's apology for headbutting him during a Premier League game in March. (Daily Mail)
The Sun's back page
Everton defender Phil Jagielka, 32, has admitted that he may not win back his England place. (Independent)
Manchester City playmaker David Silva, 28, believes they cannot afford to lose against Chelsea this weekend. (Manchester Evening News)
Ars*nal striker Yaya Sanogo, 21, insists he is not worried about the competition for places despite the arrival of Danny Welbeck, 23, from Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
Swansea boss Garry Monk insists he has no issue with Southampton manager Ronald Koeman - who publicly touted for the job at the Liberty Stadium last spring. (Sky Sports)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes his side's Europa League campaign can help them qualify for next season's Champions League. (Daily Mirror)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez's next job will be at Barcelona or Real Madrid, according to Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock. (Daily Mirror)
Following the result of the Scottish independence referendum, Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says on Twitter that he would like to face more Scottish sides in the Premier League.
Ars*nal striker Joel Campbell has been enjoying some sightseeing in his new city.
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique got up to some mischief on the train on the way to Saturday's game against West Ham by taking photos of his team-mates enjoying 40 winks and posing them on Twitter.
Partizan Belgrade forward Danko Lazovic adopted an unusual tactic to remove a pitch invader during Thursday's Europa League match against Tottenham - by giving the fan his shirt. (Metro)
Striker Ade Yussuf quit his job as a waiter at a noodle bar to join League Two Dagenham and Redbridge on a one-year contract - but had to take a pay cut. (Daily Mirror)
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Liverpool are preparing a £40m January bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, 26. (Daily Star)
Chelsea attempted an audacious move for Lionel Messi during the transfer window. The Blues were willing to pay £118m for the 27-year-old Barcelona forward. (Daily Express)
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley is recovering from a knee injury
Ars*nal are keen on a January move for Malaga's Portuguese left back Vitorino Antunes, who has a buy-out clause of only £2.5m. (Daily Mirror)
Everton manger Roberto Martinez has dismissed reports linking Manchester City with a move for 20-year-old playmaker Ross Barkley. (Times - subscription)
Forward Andre Schurrle, 23, insists he is fully committed to Chelsea despite reported Atletico Madrid interest. (Daily Mirror)
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley claims comments he made saying manager Alan Pardew will be sacked if he loses their Premier League game at Stoke City on Monday were a joke and "tongue in cheek". (Independent)
Saturday's front page of The i sports section
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, says the Reds reduced him to tears when he was a boy - because he supported Everton. (Daily Mirror)
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has labelled the critics saying striker Luis Suarez, 27, is fat and chubby as silly. (Sun - subscription required)
Jose Mourinho has admitted he is powerless to stop Spain calling up striker Diego Costa, 25, for next month's internationals, despite the injury troubles that have forced the Chelsea manager to ration the striker's appearances. (Times - subscription required)
Defenders Tom Thorpe, 21, and Paddy McNair, 19, have been included in Manchester United's squad to face West Ham United on Saturday as Louis van Gaal searches for a solution to his shortage of defenders. (Guardian)
Manager Alan Irvine says he has no intention of making Joleon Lescott West Bromwich Albion captain despite the defender's encouraging start to his career at The Hawthorns. (Birmingham Mail)
Midfielder Stewart Downing, 30, says he is "loving life" at West Ham United and believes he would be good enough to get into the team at his former club Liverpool. (Daily Telegraph)
Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle, 24, says he now has no excuses after admitting he was affected by his £4.5m transfer fee last summer. (London Evening Standard)
Stewart Downing moved to West Ham from Liverpool in August 2013
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has reignited his feud with Manchester City counterpart Manuel Pellegrini by claiming he "killed" referee Mark Clattenburg. (Daily Mail)
Meanwhile, City midfielder Samir Nasri, 27, needs surgery on a groin injury and is expected to be out for a month. (Daily Telegraph)
Louis van Gaal says he intends to solve Manchester United's injury problems by applying the same methods that helped Dutch winger Arjen Robben, 30, overcome his fitness concerns. (Guardian)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, 36, says the Reds have been "so poor" this season and need to sort themselves out. (Daily Mail)
Arsene Wenger says Tottenham have no chance of matching Ars*nal's success unless "someone comes in and buys the club" and injects significant funds. (Daily Express)
Left-back Luke Shaw wants to make up for lost time as he prepares to make his Manchester United debut against West Ham. The 19-year-old is poised to make his first start after his £27m summer move from Southampton. (Sun - subscription required)
Birmingham legend Trevor Francis, sacked as manager of the club in 2001, has said he wouldn't rule out a return to the club. (Birmingham Mail)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli's pranks hit a new high when he inhaled helium and sang one of his new club's chants in this video on Instagram.
Nottingham Forest chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi appears to have been putting the club's players through their paces on console game Fifa 15. He tweeted a warning to Jamie Paterson, saying: "I will beat u. Ask your friend Henri Lansbury what happened [to] him."
Stoke City do not play until Monday, so midfielder Charlie Adam spent his Friday watching the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles and even got to meet Europe's captain. Adam tweeted: "Great day at the Ryder Cup, meeting Paul McGinley on the 1st tee."
Some of the Premier league's top players, including including Eden Hazard, Samir Nasri and Rio Ferdinand, have complained that the new Fifa 15 game made them "too short, too slow, with the wrong haircut and lacking in skill". (Daily Star)
Former England defender Gary Neville admits he is "garbage" at cooking after trying his hand at making a sausage roll during Manchester's Food and Drink Festival. (Manchester Evening News)
A young football fan got an unexpected surprise from Swansea City's Jonjo Shelvey. Harry Jacobs, seven, wrote to Shelvey to ask him to visit his school. Instead, the midfielder arranged for Harry to be a matchday mascot before watching the game with his family from an executive box. (Swansea City official website)
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben, 30, wants to open a private museum in his own home to showcase his trophies and medals when he hangs up his boots. (NDTVSports)
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Manchester United are planning on bidding for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, 25, after their prospects of re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, became increasingly unlikely. (Daily Star)
QPR manager Harry Redknapp has warned forward Adel Taarabt, 25, he won't be sold in January unless someone meets the club's asking price. (Daily Mirror)
Sunderland have rejected Sc*nthorpe's loan bid for 20-year-old striker Duncan Watmore. (Sunderland Echo)
Ars*nal will have to replace more than 100 seats after Galatasaray fans caused damage during the Gunners' 4-1 Champions League victory on Wednesday. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 25, who signed a new five-year deal with the club on Friday, has said he wants to become an actor once his football career is over. (Esquire)
Former Southampton forward Matt Le Tissier says ex-boss Mauricio Pochettino has taken a massive gamble with his reputation by joining Tottenham. (Daily Express)
West Ham's former Liverpool winger Stewart Downing says Reds boss Brendan Rodgers was "the one manager I had problems with". (Daily Mail)
England assistant coach Gary Neville says Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas has elevated himself into an elite group of player and will be the architect of the club's success. (Daily Telegraph)
Toulouse have taken a novel approach to trying to contain Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic - by sending him presents on his 33rd birthday. (Reuters)
Former Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has come out in defence of his former manager Alan Pardew, suggesting that Newcastle players should share the blame for the team's predicament. (Guardian)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says patience is needed as £20m winger Lazar Markovic adjusts to life in the Premier League after his summer move from Benfica. (Liverpool Echo)
Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink, Malky Mackay, Brian McDermott and former manager Owen Coyle are among those linked with the managerial vacancy at Bolton following the departure of Dougie Freedman. (Daily Express)
Former Ars*nal Ladies assistant coach Emma Hayes said a clairvoyant helped her decide to take over at Chelsea Ladies, who are on the brink of winning their first Women's Super League title. (Guardian)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher hit out at Raheem Sterling's agent after reports claiming that Real Madrid are interested in the 19-year-old, who is negotiating a new contract with the Merseyside club. Carragher tweeted: "Message to Raheem Sterling's agent, shut up feeding stories about his contract."
A broken down bus on the M6 caused a stir on Twitter. North West Motorway Police tweeted: "Cheshire NWMPG have just help remove a broken down coach from the M6 S/B J19-J18. This was the Wigan FC team bus (not joking)..."
The Times (subscription required) has a double page spread from The Official Autobiography of Roy of the Rovers by Roy Race, which is published on 9 October, "extracted with permission from Roy".
Former Sunderland and Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca, 33, has been paying £3.50 to play for second division pub side Willow Pond FC. The Argentine made 177 appearances for Sunderland before joining Middlesbrough. (Daily Mail)
A new survey has found that Liverpool are everybody's favourite second team, with football fans saying the Anfield club are the least offensive side to follow in England. (Metro)
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Ars*nal will look to meet Schalke winger Julian Draxler's £37m release clause in January. The Gunners want to sign the 21-year-old after growing frustrated with his Germany international team-mate Mesut Ozil, 25. (Daily Express)
The back page of Saturday's Sun
Netherlands playmaker Wesley Sneijder could leave Galatasaray and move to the Premier League as the Turkish club have failed to pay his wages. The 30-year-old could join Manchester United and link up with former national coach Louis van Gaal. (The Sun, subscription required)
Former Ars*nal striker Thierry Henry, 37, could return to his native France, with Paris St-Germain and Monaco interested in signing him in January after his contract with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls expires. (Daily Mail)
Italian side Roma want to buy Manchester City and England midfielder James Milner, 28, for £10m. (Daily Star)
Tottenham are prepared to pay £15m to buy West Brom's England Under-21 striker Saido Berahino, 21. (The Sun, subscription required)
Chelsea reject Fulham's bid to bring 42-year-old Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer back to Craven Cottage on a season-long loan. (Daily Express)
Championship teams Derby, Huddersfield, Brighton and Charlton are all monitoring Dutch central defender Nick Kuipers, 22, who plays for second-tier side MVV Maastricht. (Sky Sports)
England right-back Glen Johnson, 30, says he is ready to fight to win back his starting place at Liverpool. Johnson had been recently linked with a move to Italian side Juventus. (Metro)
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes Louis van Gaal can guide the club to multiple trophies during his time at Old Trafford. (Daily Star)
Daily Mirror back page
QPR manager Harry Redknapp says Premier League clubs are "losing faith in British managers". Redknapp believes Hull boss Steve Bruce should have been interviewed in the summer for the vacant Manchester United manager's job. (Mirror)
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini warns Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers he needs to "sort out Mario Balotelli's brain" if he is to get the 24-year-old striker playing well. (The Sun)
England midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, says he is motivated to prove his critics wrong during his spell at Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United. (Birmingham Mail)
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 23, tells manager Brendan Rodgers he should partner fellow Italian Mario Balotelli, 24, up front for the Reds. (Independent)
England forward Danny Welbeck says the national side can remain unbeaten throughout their Euro 2016 qualification campaign. (Mirror)
Former Tottenham defender Ledley King believes Mauricio Pochettino is the right man to take Spurs back into the Champions League - but admits they might not make the top four this season. (Talksport)
The official Twitter page of the Football Association of Ireland confirms that assistant manager Roy Keane has shaved off his beard. They tweet: We can confirm #RIPtheBeard! Roy has decided to shave the night before our first home qualifier.
How Roy Keane looked before shaving his beard
Hull and Nigeria striker Sone Aluko posts a video on Instagram of the Nigerian players being mobbed by fans when they arrived at 5.45am in Khartoum, Sudan for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie on Saturday. "I guess some of the local Nigerians in Sudan don't sleep! Some welcome...cannot but feel the love," says Aluko.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher forgets he has retired from professional football as he turns up at his old club's training ground. He tweets: "Anyone ever drive to their previous employment without thinking? I've just drove to Melwood. Supposed to be going the gym!"
Ghana's 2014 World Cup dispute about appearance money, which almost saw them boycott their final Group G match against Portugal, is to be made into a Hollywood film. (Daily Mail)
Staff at Manchester United's megastore have made a blunder trying to print out Angel Di Maria shirts, managing to misspell the former Real Madrid star's name. (Daily Star)
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Barcelona's Brazil right-back Dani Alves, 31, has already agreed to join Manchester United on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer. (Daily Express)
Galatasary's Turkey international defender Semih Kaya, 23, will opt for a move to Manchester United over fellow suitors Atletico Madrid. The Spanish club have stepped up their attempts to complete an £8m deal. (Daily Mirror)
Paris St-Germain's French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, is set to join Roma rather than Ars*nal. (Daily Mirror)
England manager Roy Hodgson will have to fight to regain 19-year-old winger Raheem Sterling's trust, according to Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers. (Daily Star)
Chelsea striker Diego Costa may need three weeks rest to recover from a hamstring problem. The 26-year-old Spain striker aggravated the injury in training this week. (Daily Telegraph)
The Daily Telegraph features an interview with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino claims watching fellow Argentine Sergio Aguero, 26, play for Manchester City is like hearing classical music in his head. "It's like Mozart. Seriously. It is positive. Not Beethoven. Beethoven is too crazy," Pochettino said. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims his team used the motivation of not being "clowns in the circus" when they picked up a 2-0 win at Anfield in April that went a long way to denying Liverpool the title. (Daily Telegraph)
Mourinho says he would have been given a stadium ban by the Football Association if he had shoved Arsene Wenger in the way the Ars*nal manager pushed him during Chelsea's 2-0 win on 5 October. (Times - subscription required)
Hull manager Steve Bruce admits he tried to sign Danny Welbeck on loan from Manchester United before the 23-year-old England striker joined Ars*nal on transfer deadline day. (Hull Daily Mail)
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, 28, is likely to be held back for next Saturday's match with Barcelona, rather than face Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday, as he looks to return from a calf problem. (Marca - Spanish)
Stoke manager Mark Hughes thinks striker Peter Crouch, 33, can emulate Teddy Sheringham and play until he is 40. (Daily Express)
Lazio's five Albanian and Serbian players were photographed together by the club's official television station in the wake of Tuesday's abandoned match between the two nations. Goalkeeper Etrit Berisha and former Sunderland midfielder Lorik Cana started for Albania, while Filip Djordjevic was on the bench for Serbia for the game in Belgrade that was called off after 41 minutes following a mass brawl. Albanian Thomas Strakosha and Serbian Dusan Basta were also in the photo.
Southampton's Italy striker Graziano Pelle, 29, turned his back on a career as a professional ballroom dancer in order to become a footballer. (Daily Mirror)
Derry City's pre-FAI Cup final team photo went wrong when a bench holding seven players and manager Peter Hutton snapped. (Derry Journal)
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Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says the club have the option to sign Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, on a permanent deal in January. (Guardian)
Chelsea and Manchester United target Juan Cuadrado, a 26-year-old winger, is just "details away" from signing a new deal with Fiorentina. (Daily Express)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal refuses to rule out the possibility of signing ex-Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 32, a free agent who has been training with the Red Devils. (Daily Express)
Van Gaal has identified Zenit St Petersburg's Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay, 28, as the player to shore up Manchester United's struggling back four. (Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, has dropped his wage demands to £80,000-a-week in order to ensure he seals his proposed transfer to Ars*nal. (Metro)
Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela, 22, hopes his wonder 'rabona' goal against Asteras in the Europa League on Thursday can kick-start his career at White Hart Lane. (Daily Mail)
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says his reputation as a long-ball manager is an "excuse" created by managers he has beaten. (Daily Telegraph)
West Brom manager Alan Irvine may ask former Ars*nal striker Ian Wright to help with the development of 21-year-old forward Saido Berahino. (Daily Mail)
Hull City manager Steve Bruce says he is glad he did not listen to the "horror stories" about Hatem Ben Arfa when he signed the 27-year-old French midfielder on loan from Newcastle. (Hull Daily Mail)
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, 33, who has yet to feature in the first team this season because of an ankle injury, gave manager Louis van Gaal a boost by playing 64 minutes of an Under-21 match against West Ham on Friday. (Manchester Evening News)
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet was unhappy at having to start the season with only six senior defenders in his squad. (Northern Echo)
Rio Ferdinand joined QPR on a free transfer in July after 12 years at Manchester United
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers had ruled out bringing in a specialist defensive coach, and insists he will continue to give 24-year-old striker Mario Balotelli opportunities in the first team. (Guardian)
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand, 35, is considering retiring from football at the end of the season. (Independent)
Ferdinand has also hinted his next career move after playing will be a leap into management. (Sun - subscription required)
Crystal Palace have denied rumours of an imminent takeover by US billionaire Joshua Harris. (Daily Mirror)
A couple of Premier League footballers spent Friday night watching their former clubs on their laptops. Ars*nal's Lukas Podolski cheered on FC Koln's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, but Hull City's David Meyler saw Cork City lose to Dundalk in their League of Ireland title decider.
Charlie Austin, 25, may be on Premier League wages, but the QPR striker still bought two tickets for Friday's Euromillions lottery.
Tim Howard posted a picture of a children's team in New Jersey wearing false beards in tribute to the 35-year-old Everton and United States goalkeeper. "Not a bad looking group!" he tweeted.
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero admits he knew enough swear words at the age of 10 to shout at Michael Owen when the England striker scored against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup, but says he later idolised the former Liverpool striker. (Daily Mirror)
Torquay United mascot Gilbert the Gull has been accused of challenging some of the club's supporters to a fight. (Daily Mail)
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Tottenham are bracing themselves for a £20m bid from Real Madrid for France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 27, in the January transfer window. (Daily Express)
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been capped 64 times by France
Napoli are willing to offer Liverpool a "major" transfer fee in order to sign 24-year-old Italy striker Mario Balotelli. (Metro)
Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 31, has held talks over a new contract with German club Schalke, amid interest from Ars*nal and Liverpool in signing him on a free transfer next summer. (Daily Mirror)
Winger Tom Ince, 22, still has a future at Hull City despite being loaned out to Nottingham Forest. (Talksport)
Liverpool are set to open contract talks with captain Steven Gerrard as they look to ensure the 34-year-old midfielder remains at Anfield beyond this season. (Liverpool Echo)
Uefa president Michel Platini will hold talks next week with Football Association chairman Greg Dyke over timings for the 2022 World Cup and a potential candidate to challenge Sepp Blatter in the Fifa presidential election. (The Times - subscription required)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini claims Manchester United are no better now than last season, despite splashing out £151m on new players. (Daily Mirror)
Daily Star backpage
Pellegrini revealed the Premier League champions could not afford to sign Angel Di Maria, who joined United for a British record fee of £59.7m, due to Financial Fair Play. (Goal.com)
Everton boss Roberto Martínez says there are no concerns for striker Arouna Kone's career even though the 30-year-old may not return to full fitness until January. (Guardian)
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola will leave the German club when his contract expires in 2016, with Ars*nal set to secure his services if Arsene Wenger steps down. (London Evening Standard)
Former Manchester United and Everton manager David Moyes is wanted by Spanish side Real Sociedad. (Daily Star)
Former Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn has called on London Mayor Boris Johnson to reveal the costs of the Olympic Park Stadium and the terms of West Ham's lease on the venue. (The Sun - subscription required)
England assistant coach Gary Neville says of modern day defending: "the minimum standards have dropped sharply. When I played, most training was on defending but now I look at teams and think they do not understand the basics." (Telegraph)
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert, who has seen his side lose their last five league matches and fail to score in the process, says he thrives on the continual pressure and threat of being sacked - insisting it is part of the game. (Birmingham Mail)
Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann has hailed the club's owners and says: "I can see why people would be interested in buying Palace. The club is in London and the fan base is massive. If it were to continue to be run in the right way like it is now, it could potentially be a lot bigger club." (Croydon Advertiser)
Everton striker Samuel Eto'o is determined to help end the club's 20-year trophy drought - and the 33-year-old has targeted the Europa League, which he has yet to win in his distinguished career. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart warmed up for Sunday's derby against Manchester United by playing cricket with England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. Lancashire posted a picture of the pair in the nets at Old Trafford on their Instagram account, while Buttler tweeted: "Awesome day. Great to meet Joe Hart, what a genuine nice guy. Best of luck for Sunday."
Bournemouth are supporting global men's health foundation Movember for the next month by adding a moustache to the d**kie Dowsett header on their club crest. Special stickers featuring the crest will be handed out around the Goldsands Stadium for supporters to adapt their replica shirts for the day and show support for Movember.
Pictures have been revealed of Mario Balotelli's infamous indoor firework escapade from Halloween 2011, which left him with a repair bill of £400,000 at the house he rented for £7,500-a-month in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, during his time at Manchester City. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, had his car damaged by monkeys on a trip to Knowsley Safari Park with his son. (Daily Star)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, 27 was substituted at half-time during the Supercopa de Catalunya clash with Espanyol earlier this week - and spent the rest of the game playing on his phone while sat on the bench. (Metro)
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Liverpool are preparing to make a £30m January bid for Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 28, who has 72 goals in 106 appearances and is also a target for Ars*nal. (Daily Express)
Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner has promised the club's fans that he is ready to resist any offers for midfielder Fabian Delph and defender Ron Vlaar in the January transfer window. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United have opened talks with Monaco about signing 22-year-old left-back Layvin Kurzawa - also a target for Chelsea - for £12m in January. (Daily Star)
Meanwhile, centre back Nemanja Vidic, 33, could be in line for a return to United on a free transfer at the end of the season after failing to impress at Inter Milan. (Daily Express)
Liverpool have joined Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon's £37m-rated defensive midfielder William Carvalho, 22, in January. (Daily Star)
Sunderland forward Connor Wickham, 21, could leave the Black Cats for nothing next summer, manager Gus Poyet has admitted. (Daily Mirror)
AC Milan's on-loan midfielder Marco van Ginkel, 21, says he has decided to stay in the Italian capital, rather than head back to parent club Chelsea during January. (Daily Mirror)
Former England striker Jimmy Greaves, who was awarded a World Cup winners' medal in 2009 after a fans' campaign, is putting it up for auction at Sotheby's. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has insisted he has no plans to sell Yaya Toure, 31, after reports that the midfielder could be offloaded at the end of the season. (The Sun - subscription required)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is planning to recall Nani to Old Trafford in January after the winger's excellent form for Sporting Lisbon. (Daily Star)
Saturday's Daily Mirror back page
West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 21, says he will consider signing a new contract at The Hawthorns, despite appearing to suggest he wanted to sign for a bigger club. (Birmingham Mail)
Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez, 31, will be back at Newcastle in the middle of next month after being given permission by his doctors to resume training following treatment for testicular cancer. (The Guardian)
Gary Neville has backed Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers and says it is the players and not the manager who should be criticised. (Daily Telegraph)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, 36, has used his column to back manager Brendan Rodgers' decision to drop players against Real Madrid, but says Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard deserved to start. (Daily Mail)
Striker Robin van Persie has said he was surprised by Sir Alex Ferguson's departure from Manchester United and says he is not satisfied with his performances under new manager Louis van Gaal. (The Guardian)
West Ham star Diafra Sakho, 24, in line for new £10m deal - but only after 12 more games. (Daily Mirror)
Southampton's £11m summer signing Dusan Tadic says it is much easier playing football in England than in his native Serbia. (Independent)
Swansea striker Wilfried Bony, 25, is set to sign a contract extension which will keep him at the Liberty Stadium until 2018, and could even agree terms before Sunday's visit of Ars*nal. (Daily Mail)
Former Blackpool manager Jose Riga, who had an ongoing battle with chairman Karl Oyston before he was sacked in October, has agreed to discuss his departure from the club with a leading fans' group. (Seasiders Podcast)
Leicester's Danny Simpson and Anthony Knockaert are team-mates against Southampton on Saturday, but clearly rivals beforehand. "Me beating Knockaert on Fifa. Chilling before the game," Simpson tweeted.
QPR striker Charlie Austin enjoyed Warrington's FA Cup giant-killing over Exeter, tweeting: "FA Cup back on the BBC just where it should always be. Warrington really showing us what the Cup is really about."
West Brom keeper Ben Foster enjoyed it too, especially the commentary, posting: "Well done Warrington Town, what a game! Think Robbie Savage might need a lie down now though."
West Ham defender Winston Reid clearly wouldn't mind being at Twickenham on Saturday for the Test between his native New Zealand and England. "Wishing the All Blacks good luck for the game. Wish I could be there but have got a another important game," he tweeted. Indeed he does - Reid is lining up for West Ham at home to Aston Villa.
Hollywood star Brad Pitt, a Liverpool fan since his son was treated at Alder Hey Children's Hospital while wife Angelina Jolie was filming in north Wales, is rumoured to be heading to Anfield on Saturday to cheer on the Reds against Chelsea. (Liverpool Echo)
Burnley midfielder David Jones, 30, wants to avoid a repeat of the unwanted fate he suffered at Derby County. Jones was part of the Derby side that won one game all season, and ended the term with just 11 points - the lowest in Premier League history. (Daily Express)
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Tottenham are ready to sell Emmanuel Adebayor in the January transfer window.
On-loan Liverpool starlet Divock Origi has taken to Twitter to reject claims he will be returning to Anfield in January.
West Ham have reportedly set a deadline of January for defender Winston Reid to sign a new deal.
Wayne Rooney wanted to quit football at the age of 14 before his father and ex-Everton manager, Colin Harvey, managed to talk him out of it.
West Brom pair Jonas Olsson and Claudio Yacob could leave in January.
Malky Mackay could get the Wigan job then be banned from football by the FA.
Peterborough are in talks to re-sign Aaron Mclean from Bradford.
Manchester United will have to battle Barcelona for the signature of Cristiano Ronaldo next summer after the Catalan side ramped up their interest in the Real Madrid forward.
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Christoph Kramer says he is interested in a move to the Premier League, with Ars*nal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Spurs all reported to be keen.
Wayne Rooney has set his sights on becoming a manager - and has not ruled out managing his country one day.
Everton star Kevin Mirallas is nearing a return to action.
Hugo Lloris claims Tottenham's players are to blame for the club's poor start to the season and has taken a swipe at Daniel Levy.
West Brom boss Alan Irvine is expecting a busy January.
Frank Lampard has been told to forget about staying at Man City for the rest of the season.
Major League Soccer side New York expect midfielder Frank Lampard to join up with them for pre-season training in the new year and not extend his loan spell with Manchester City.
Inter Milan and Juventus have joined Ars*nal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham in showing an interest in West Brom striker Saido Berahino
Wayne Rooney wants to become a manager but is dreaming of playing in the 2018 World Cup.
England's Euro opponents Slovenia have slammed the Wembley pitch as "completely ruined".
Roy Hodgson has revealed how UEFA blocked England's late plea to replace crock Leighton Baines.
Paul Lambert faces a defensive nightmare ahead of Aston Villa's next game.
Roberto Mancini has returned to Inter Milan.
Manchester United are keen on signing £7.5m Brazilian striker Douglas Coutinho from Atletico Paranaense.
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has advised Petr Cech, to seek a move away from the club.
Claudio Ranieri is on the verge of being sacked as Greece coach after his side lost 1-0 to the Faroe Islands on Friday.
Premier League footballers earn £2.3million a year each on average, or £43,717 a week, giving them wages almost 60 per cent bigger in 2014 than their closest earnings rivals in Germany's Bundesliga.
Colombia manager Jose Pekerman has revealed that Radamel Falcao is on the verge of return and claims he will go on to break records in England.
Wigan have been urged not to appoint Malky Mackay as their new boss by local MP Lisa Nandy.
Robin van Persie says Holland owe boss Guus Hiddink a victory against Latvia.
Gareth Bale has promised to go "all guns blazing" for a victory in Belgium.
Ars*nal have set their sights on a move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender.
Liverpool are set to make a £25m bid for Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle, but they face stiff competition from Tottenham.
Roy Hodgson believes England are regaining the backing of fans following the World Cup disaster.
Ars*nal and Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of West Ham defender Winston Reid, with the Hammers ready to sell the New Zealander if he does not commit to a new deal.
QPR goalkeeper Rob Green says he would like to become a football club chief executive when he stops playing.
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has added to the Ched Evans debate and says he would not employ a convicted rapist.
Temuri Ketsbaia looks set to resign as boss of Georgia after they were beaten 4-0 by Poland.
A warrant for the arrest of former Rangers owner Craig Whyte on fraud charges has been issued.
Matches in Greece's professional leagues have been suspended after a referees' committee official was beaten with wooden clubs by two men on motorbikes.
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Manchester United are planning for life without Robin van Persie and look certain to part company with the 31-year-old Dutch striker in the summer with a year remaining on his current contract. (Independent)
Ars*nal are favourites to sign goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, from Chelsea should they pay the £7m asking price, although Liverpool, AC Milan, Roma and Real Madrid are also in the frame. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid's hopes of signing Raheem Sterling, 19, have been dashed after the England winger hinted he is about to commit his long-term future to Liverpool. (Daily Mirror)
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Juventus are willing to listen to offers for 27-year-old Manchester United target Arturo Vidal next summer. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal are plotting a £30m bid for Monaco's Joao Moutinho, 28, as a replacement for Mikel Arteta. (Express)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers wants to sign West Brom's England striker Saido Berahino, 21, in January. (Daily Mirror)
But Rodgers has revealed Liverpool cannot bring forward the signing of Divock Origi to the January window. (Daily Telegraph)
Scotland international full-back Andrew Robertson, 20, insists he has no plans to leave Hull, despite his rising profile. (Daily Star)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 27, may leave Spain after continuing to fall foul of the tax authorities. (Guardian)
Chelsea will beat Tottenham to 23-year-old HNK Rijeka striker Andrej Kramaric in January. (Daily Star)
Norwegian starlet Martin Odegaard, 15, is set to reject Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Ars*nal in order to pen a five-year deal with Real Madrid. (Express)
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has confirmed the club have opened contract talks with 23-year-old full-back Nathaniel Clyne. (Daily Mail)
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted he would be open to offers from Premier League clubs, saying England is the only other country he would consider working in. (Daily Mail)
QPR midfielder Joey Barton has been backed to become a manager when he finishes playing by Newcastle boss Alan Pardew. (Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid's 27-year-old midfielder Sami Khedira, who is a target for a number of Premier League clubs, has told the Spanish club he wants to sign a new deal. (Daily Star)
Wayne Rooney has revealed the inspiration behind his cartwheel goal celebration in England's 3-1 win against Scotland - his son Kai, who is shown cartwheeling in the tunnel at Celtic Park in a video on the striker's Instagram page.
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is already getting into the Christmas spirit. He has posted a picture on Instagram of himself and his son posing with Santa Claus.
Forward Gareth Bale, 25, has admitted he has everything he could wish for since joining Real Madrid - except for a local branch of chicken restaurant Nando's. (Daily Telegraph)
Gus Poyet has admitted he feared midfielder Lee Cattermole, 26, would be "uncontrollable" when he took charge at Sunderland. (Daily Mirror)
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Ars*nal are leading the chase for former Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 28, who has struggled to make an impact since moving to Paris Saint-Germain. (Daily Express)
West Ham and Swansea are monitoring the progress of Barcelona's 19-year-old Spanish starlet Munir El Haddadi. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United will abandon a move for on-loan striker Radamel Falcao, 28, and instead go for former Monaco team-mate Edinson Cavani, 27. (Metro)
Cavani has scored 24 goals for Uruguay in 69 appearances
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert fears Fabian Delph could leave Villa Park in January as the 25-year-old England midfielder is yet to sign a new deal. (Birmingham Mail)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech could be heading to AC Milan for £7m after Ars*nal hinted they were not going to pursue their interest in the 32-year-old in January . (Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid say £64m will be enough to prise Isco away from the Bernabeu, prompting interest in the 22-year-old from Ars*nal and Liverpool. (Daily Express)
Malaga will make an offer to take 27-year-old West Ham striker Mauro Zarate on loan in January. (Evening Standard)
Thierry Henry wants to return to Ars*nal and help them win the Champions League - but as a coach. (the Sun - subscription required)
Roy Keane offered to stay on as Aston Villa assistant manager until a replacement was found after resigning because he wanted to spend more time with his family. (Sun- subscription required)
Liverpool defender Kolo Toure, 33, says there are more similarities between manager Brendan Rodgers and Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger than meets the eye. (Metro)
Manchester United's 25-year-old Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera is to be the subject of a probe into alleged match-fixing and illegal payments in Spain. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea will finalise the second largest sponsorship deal in Premier League history by Christmas. (Daily Mail)
Jose Mourinho will grant his Chelsea side a Christmas party this season, after cancelling last year's because of results. (Guardian)
Iconic Italian defender Alessandro Nesta has come out of retirement aged 38 to join Chennaiyin for the final throes of the Indian Premier League season. (FourFourTwo)
QPR boss Harry Redknapp tips veteran defender Rio Ferdinand, 36, to be a successful manager when he retires from playing. (Daily Express)
Celtic manager Ronny Deila admits he has compromised his ideals of good football in order to get results, saying: "I have ditched those principles a lot this season." (Daily Express)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere hit back at critics in the media on Friday by posting a picture of the tackle by Manchester United's Paddy McNair that led to his injury on Instagram.
"As this picture clearly shows most people/players would have broken their ankle if someone tackled them like this," Wilshere, 22, wrote.
A Manchester City supporter had his back signed by in-form striker Sergio Aguero, so he rushed to a tattoo parlour on Friday to have the mark immortalised. (Manchester Evening News)
Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama, 23, received advice from his team-mates on burglar alarms after having his Hampshire house burgled and his car stolen while playing at Aston Villa on Monday. (Daily Telegraph)
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Manchester United are prepared to spend another £100m next summer with defenders Mats Hummels, 25, of Borussia Dortmund, Aymeric Laporte, 20, of Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin, 28, on their radar. (Independent)
Manchester United are set to sell three unwanted players in January - goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard, 30, and midfielders Nani, 28, and 26-year-old Anderson - to finance a £200m assault on the transfer market. (Daily Star)
Kramaric: Wanted by Leicester, Chelsea and Tottenham
Leicester City have made a bid for in-demand HNK Rijeka striker Andrej Kramaric, 23, who is also reportedly a target for Chelsea and Tottenham. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool could sign a replacement for Glen Johnson in January, with top target Martin Montoya's agent insisting that the 23-year-old will "100%" leave Barcelona this winter. (Daily Mirror)
Arsene Wenger is reportedly weighing up a move for Lyon's in-demand midfielder Nabil Fekir, 21. (Metro)
Manager Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham have never considered letting in-form striker Harry Kane, 21, leave the club. (Independent)
DeAndre Yedlin, 21, has been granted a work permit this week and the right-back is expected to complete his move to Tottenham Hotspur next month. (Times - subscription required)
Petr Cech's agent has confirmed the Czech international goalkeeper, 32, will definitely not be leaving Chelsea next month, despite being behind Thibaut Courtois in the Stamford Bridge pecking order. (Evening Standard)
Genoa captain and left-back Luca Antonelli, 27, says he's dreaming of a switch to Liverpool. (Daily Star)
Hull City manager Steve Bruce wants to cut short Hatem Ben Arfa's season-long loan spell, with the winger having failed to impress during his time at the Yorkshire club. (Sun - Subscription required)
Joe Hart will be the world's highest-paid keeper when he signs his new five-year Manchester City deal, which is reportedly worth £31m. (Daily Mirror)
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Midfielder Angel Di Maria, who joined Manchester United this summer after helping Real Madrid win the Champions League last season, admits he misses playing in Europe's top club competition. (Sport magazine)
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has accused Lionel Messi and many of Barcelona's stars of being 'bored' with their tiki-taka playing style and not putting in the same effort as they did when Pep Guardiola was coach. (Independent)
Manchester United Under-21 coach Warren Joyce admits that young players have a better chance of breaking through at 'mid-table' sides. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea midfielder Oscar, 23, says the summer arrivals of Cesc Fabregas, Diego Costa and Filipe Luis are the key behind Chelsea's unbeaten start to the season. (Daily Star)
Fraser Forster, 26, says that moving to Southampton from Celtic has given him the platform and profile to dislodge Joe Hart as England goalkeeper. (Times - subscription required)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed plans to give injury-prone midfielder Abou Diaby a new contract at the club. (Metro)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is likely to plead not guilty after the Football Association charged him with misconduct over an inflammatory social media message, which contained an anti-Semitic stereotype. (Independent)
Former Burnley and Bolton manager Owen Coyle is set to make his return to the dugout. Coyle, 48, is finalising a move to America to become coach of the Houston Dynamos. (Sun - Subscription required)
Reading boss Nigel Adkins attended the King of Thailand's birthday celebration in London on Friday and took to Twitter to share a photo he had taken with Miss Thailand.
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge posted pictures of himself on Instagram having a heavy work-out in the gym as he continues his latest comeback from injury, along with the message, "Working on me...."
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney took to social media to post pictures of himself singing at the club's Christmas party. "Great Christmas night out with all team, staff and partners. Really enjoyed it!" he tweeted.
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, has become the first player to clock up more than 100 miles during Premier League games this season. (Daily Mail)
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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is plotting a shock move to sign former Reds star Fernando Torres, 30, who is on loan at AC Milan from Chelsea. (Daily Star)
Fernando Torres has scored just one goal in 10 appearances for AC Milan
Croatian defender Dejan Lovren, 25, faces an uncertain future at Liverpool just six months after his £20m arrival from Southampton after losing the confidence of some team-mates who feel he is a weak link. (Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid have pipped Ars*nal, Manchester United and Liverpool in the race to sign Marco Reus, 23, and will complete the deal to sign the Borussia Dortmund midfielder in the next few days. (Daily Star)
Inter Milan manager and former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is set to buy Serbian defender Matija Nastasic, 21, from his old club. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal and Liverpool look set to miss out on a move for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Christoph Kramer, after the 23-year-old revealed his desire to remain in the Bundesliga. (Metro)
Manchester City are considering whether to sign a striker in the January transfer window as Manuel Pellegrini weighs up the need to replace Alvaro Negredo, who is on a season-long loan at Valencia. (Guardian)
Celtic striker Kris Commons, 31, could make a Premier League move in January after rejecting the club's latest contract offer with Leicester and West Brom interested in signing him. (The Sun - subscription only)
Liverpool midfielder Suso, 21, whose contract is up in the summer, is set to join AC Milan in the January transfer window. (Daily Express)
Brendan Rodgers has responded defiantly to mounting criticism of his Liverpool tenure and claimed he is the best man for the task of restoring fortunes at Anfield. (Guardian)
Former Aston Villa assistant manager Roy Keane and forward Gabriel Agbonlahor almost came to blows in an explosive training ground bust-up that hastened the Irishman's shock departure. (Daily Mail)
Netherlands striker Robin van Persie, 31, admits to suffering a World Cup hangover at Manchester United this season, but claims he has now rediscovered his form and silenced suggestions he is past his best. (Daily Telegraph)
Dave Whelan is expected to step down as Wigan Athletic chairman after accepting the Football Association's charge of misconduct for comments made about Jews and the Chinese. (Daily Telegraph)
Roma winger Gervinho, 27, has hit out at former employers Ars*nal for the way he was treated by Arsene Wenger and says he "hates the club". (Daily Express)
Manchester City midfielder Fernando has tweeted a Breaking Bad meme sitting next to Brazilian team-mate Fernandinho with the caption "Breaking Legs" following the pair's solid performance in the Champions League victory over Roma.
West Brom defender Joleon Lescott met his match on a visit to Birmingham Children's Hospital ahead of a Midlands derby this weekend when a young Aston Villa fan subjected him to some pre-match banter captured on Aston Villa's You Tube channel.
Uefa have published a tribute to the World War One truce on their Youtube channel featuring Sir Bobby Charlton, Philipp Lahm, Gareth Bale, Wayne Rooney and Uefa President Michel Platini.
World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, gave his Real Madrid team-mates personalised Bulgari watches worth £6,500 featuring the words 'La Decima' and 'CR7' after the club's Champions League triumph. (Daily Mail)
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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says striker Radamel Falcao, 28, will have to prove his fitness and display his best form to turn his current loan spell at Old Trafford into a permanent deal. (Daily Star)
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Ars*nal and Liverpool will have to produce a "sensational offer" in January if they are to convince AC Milan to sell 22-year-old striker Stephan El Shaarawy, says the player's agent. (Daily Express)
QPR want to sign Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend, 23, on loan. The England international had a spell on loan at Loftus Road in 2012-13. (London Evening Standard)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, 27, is in negotiations with Inter Milan about a loan move in January. (Talksport)
Tottenham fear they will miss out on signing Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin in January and the 25-year-old midfielder will opt to join Spurs' north London rivals Ars*nal instead. (Daily Telegraph)
However the Saints are poised to make a move for Werder Bremen's Dutch winger Elijero Elia, 27, in the January transfer window. (Daily Mirror)
Stoke striker Peter Crouch, 33, will stay with the club, despite reported interest from QPR. (Stoke Sentinel)
Harry Redknapp has admitted he would be prepared to have West Ham's Ravel Morrison on loan at QPR, despite the 21-year-old midfielder being sent back to Upton Park early from a loan spell with Cardiff this week. (Sun - subscription required)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that Ron Vlaar, 29, and midfielder Fabian Delph, 25, will not leave the club in January despite rumoured interest from Manchester United and Ars*nal in the Dutch defender and from Liverpool for the former Leeds midfielder. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic, 21, could be set to leave the Premier League champions and has been linked with a £10m move to either Schalke or AC Milan. (Daily Express)
Aston Villa, Sunderland and Crystal Palace are interested in signing Ars*nal striker Yaya Sanogo, 21, on loan. (Talksport)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes England midfielder James Milner will sign a new contract at the club. The 28-year-old's current deal expires at the end of the season. (Manchester Evening News)
Pellegrini has also questioned whether Chelsea are good enough to win the Premier League title. The Blues are three points above Manchester City at the top of the table. (Sun, subscription required)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has tipped attacking midfielder Eden Hazard, 23, to become one of the club's "all-time greats". (London Evening Standard)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger claims forward Alexis Sanchez, 26, chose a move to the Gunners instead of Liverpool because the north London club had a greater chance of regular Champions League football. (Daily Star)
While Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admitted that it was "bitterly disappointing" not to sign the Chilean forward last summer. (Liverpool Echo)
Newcastle have put Jack Colback, 25, on the front cover of their matchday programme for Sunday's derby against Sunderland, the club that the midfielder left to join their local rivals earlier this year. (Daily Mail)
Black Cats' boss Gus Poyet says it will be "strange" to see Colback line up against his side in the Tyne-Wear derby. (Sunderland Echo)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal wants his side's performances to improve, despite them winning their last six Premier League matches. (Guardian)
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24, says he made a mistake when he handed in a transfer request in July 2013. (Birmingham Evening Mail)
Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado, 29, has apologised to the club's fans for his lack of goals. He has only scored seven times in the Premier League since his £26m move from Valencia in the summer of 2013. (Sun, subscription required)
Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says no English team will ever be able to win the quadruple - the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup - in the same season. (Sky Sports)
Injured Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere posts a picture on Instagram of him working out in the gym and says: "Doing what I can to be back as soon as possible. #Grind #HardWorkBeatsTalent."
Another injured player, Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, writes on Twitter: "Everybody has a dream. I'm closer to mine. Still not living it though. Do everything you can NOW to live yours. It's never too late."
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera posts a picture on Instagram of him as a child during his time at a junior football club.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure pays tribute to former Barcelona defender Eric Abidal, who announced his retirement from football on Friday. Toure wrote on Twitter: "It was an honour to share the pitch with you my friend. #Hero."
Norwegian side SK Brann have unveiled their new kit for next season - a waterproof kit made of rubber. (Metro)
Paul Scholes says he, Gary Neville, David Beckham and Nicky Butt were among the 'seven dwarves' in a Manchester United pantomime in the early 1990s. Each year the United apprentices put on a pantomime show for the first team full of jokes at the expense of the senior players. (Independent)
Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura has signed a new one-year deal with J League second division club Yokohama FC - at the age of 47. (Daily Mail)
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Paris St-Germain are the latest club to show an interest in taking winger Adnan Januzaj, 19, on loan from Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal are closing in on the signing of 27-year-old striker Edinson Cavani from Paris St-Germain, with the French club ready to accept a bid. (Metro)
Januzaj's last appearance for Man Utd was on 2 December against Stoke
Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria has told manager Louis van Gaal to sign Argentine midfielder Nicolas Gaitan, 26, from Benfica. (Daily Star)
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is eyeing a January move for Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair, 25. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal forward Lukas Podolski, 29, appears to be on the verge of a January move to Italian side Inter Milan. (Daily Express)
Chelsea are set to pay £24m for Juventus utility man Kwadwo Asamoah, 26, in January. (Metro)
Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock, 66, faces a fight to avoid becoming the first Premier League managerial casualty of the season. (Guardian)
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes, 40, says he "wouldn't be surprised" if Manchester United put pressure on Chelsea and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League by winning their next two matches. (Daily Mirror)
Winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 21, says former Gunners striker Thierry Henry gave him "endless amounts of advice" that helped him kick-start his Ars*nal career. (Daily Mirror)
A Borussia Dortmund fan who got an official club toaster for Christmas was left feeling angry - because it makes Barcelona toast. (Metro)
Manchester United's young stars Luke Shaw and Adnan Januzaj will no longer have to stay out of the kitchen - with the club arranging for a top chef to teach them how to cook. (Daily Mail)
And former Ars*nal and France striker Thierry Henry, who announced his retirement from playing this month, will make his big screen debut in 2015 with a cameo role in the Entourage movie. (Daily Telegraph)
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Liverpool are already considering re-signing captain Steven Gerrard, 34, on loan next January after the end of the Major League Soccer season. (Daily Telegraph)
Saturday's Daily Mirror back page
Gerrard will command a £20m salary from Los Angeles Galaxy to end his career in the MLS. (Daily Mirror)
Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes has told Gerrard he would be welcome at Real Sociedad next season if he decides to play in Spain rather than the United States. (Daily Mail)
West Brom are looking to sell striker Saido Berahino for £20m, with Tottenham and Liverpool both interested in the 21-year-old. (Sun - subscription required)
Liverpool have been offered the chance to sign Toronto striker Jermain Defoe, 32, to boost their forward options. (Daily Telegraph)
Alternatively, Leicester lead the chase to secure Defoe's services. (Guardian)
Tottenham are set to offload midfielder Paulinho, 26, with Brazilian club Cruzeiro a likely destination, while 27-year-old winger Aaron Lennon could also leave if any club meets his asking price of £7m. (Daily Mirror)
New Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is poised to make immediate signings, with a loan deal for Ars*nal striker Yaya Sanogo, 21, his top priority. (Times - subscription required)
Chelsea and Manchester United's pursuit of winger Gareth Bale, 25, has come to an end, with the Welshman set to sign a new and improved deal at Real Madrid. (Daily Express)
Ilkay Gundogan scored for Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 Champions League final
Ars*nal are set to pip Manchester United to Ipswich's £10m-rated 18-year-old midfielder Teddy Bishop. (Sun - subscription required)
Leicester City are on the verge of signing 42-year-old Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. (Daily Star)
Borussia Dortmund are ready to listen to offers for Manchester United target Ilkay Gundogan, with Ars*nal, Chelsea and Liverpool also interested in the 24-year-old midfielder. (Daily Express)
Mainz boss Thomas Tuchel, 41, is a leading contender to take over from Alan Pardew at Newcastle. (Guardian)
Hull captain Curtis Davies scored to give his side a 2-0 lead over Ars*nal in last season's FA Cup final
Midfielder Frank Lampard, 36, is in talks to extend his stay at Manchester City until 2016. (Daily Star)
Chelsea skipper John Terry, 34, says former team-mate Lampard's form with Manchester City is no surprise, but says it is a shame that he is scoring goals "in a City shirt". (Manchester Evening News)
Hull captain Curtis Davies, 29, says he is still haunted by the memory of his side's defeat by Ars*nal in the FA Cup final ahead of Sunday's meeting between the teams. (Daily Express)
Steven Gerrard on Instagram: "A very emotional day and I'm sure there is a few more to follow. I am very humbled and flattered by the support and kind words. Thank you all so much. Liverpool Football Club is my life, always has been and always will be. Now it's time to focus on the next game - still plenty to play and fight for this season. YNWA."
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli on Twitter: "Met these guys in the local rescue centre and now they have a new home. Who can guess their names?"
Valencia players will form a guard of honour for newly-crowned Club World Cup winners Real Madrid at the Mestalla on Sunday despite opposition from home fans. (Marca.com - English version)
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Real Madrid have made the first move to secure Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea as the long-term successor to Iker Casillas, contacting the 24-year-old's representatives about a possible £30m summer move. (Daily Mirror)
De Gea signed for Manchester United from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011
Manchester United will offer De Gea a £140,000-a-week contract to convince him to turn down any interest from the European champions. (Daily Star)
Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne is also interesting Manchester United again with the club looking to coax the 23-year-old out of his current deal at St Mary's. (Daily Mirror)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has backed owner Tony Fernandes's decision to restrict the QPR manager to loan signings in the January transfer window. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal striker Yaya Sanogo, 21, is set to sign for Crystal Palace on loan in January, turning down a rival offer from Hull. (Metro)
Liverpool are weighing up allowing midfielder Lucas to leave for Inter Milan, with the Italian side set to offer £7m for the 28-year-old. (Daily Mirror)
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Newcastle are considering cancelling their season-long loan of Facundo Ferreyra, 23, from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk - before the striker has even played a game for the Magpies. (Talksport)
West Brom have made an approach for Watford striker Troy Deeney, 26, increasing speculation that fellow striker Saido Berahino could be heading out of the Hawthorns. (Daily Mail)
Celtic manager Ronny Deila is considering a move for Wigan midfielder Shaun Maloney, 31, whose contract at the Championship club expires in the summer. (Daily Record)
Tottenham have switched their sights to Juventus' 27-year-old Italy international Sebastian Giovinco in their search for a January striking recruit. (Fichajes.net)
Sunderland are hoping agree a fee for out-of-form striker Jozy Altidore, 25, to return to the United States before the end of the January transfer window with three MLS clubs said to be interested in signing him. (Guardian)
Southampton have offered a new contract to midfielder Jack Cork, 25, whose current deal expires in the summer. (Southern Daily Echo)
Former Brighton boss Oscar Garcia is a surprise candidate to replace Barcelona boss Luis Enrique if he is ousted from the Nou Camp. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle lost to Leicester in the FA Cup third round in Carver's last match in charge
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says that goalkeeper Simon Mignolet's biggest problem is his lack of confidence with the ball at his feet rather than with his hands. (Guardian)
On-loan Derby striker Darren Bent, 30, does not believe he has any future at parent club Aston Villa while Paul Lambert is manager. (Daily Express)
Newcastle caretaker manager John Carver has told the club's managing director Lee Charnley they can't afford to wait much longer for a new permanent boss. (Evening Chronicle)
New West Brom boss Tony Pulis says 21-year-old striker Saido Berahino starts on a clean slate with him but needs discipline to make it to the top of the game. (Birmingham Mail)
Brendan Rodgers believes 20-year-old winger Raheem Sterling's mid-season break in Jamaica will mean he is recharged and ready to spearhead Liverpool's pursuit of glory in the second half of the season. (Liverpool Echo)
Tottenham can keep beating the Premier League's best after stunning Chelsea, says manager Mauricio Pochettino. (London Evening Standard)
Winger Ashley Young suddenly finds himself with no team-mates for company in a usually busy Manchester United physio room.
West Ham will publish a special retro edition of their programme for the FA Cup third-round replay against Everton on Tuesday. (PML Sports)
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has some educational advice. "Being the coolest kid at school doesn't mean much. You're cool by being clever, listening in class and achieving in life," he tweeted.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho's decision to send assistant Steve Holland to do his media duties on Friday almost backfired spectacularly with the entire Blues squad apparently being put up for sale with a slip of the tongue. (Metro)
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Roma have joined Italian rivals Inter Milan and Napoli, and Turkish side Besiktas, in pursuit of 22-year-old Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he does not expect to make a big signing this month. (Manchester Evening News)
Everton forward Samuel Eto'o, 33, has agreed a deal to move back to Italy and sign for Sampdoria, with the prospect of a coaching role at the end of a two-and-a-half-year contract. (Daily Mail)
Fabian Delph has been linked with a move to Liverpool but Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says the Midlands club are still hopeful of persuading the 25-year-old midfielder to sign a new deal. (Daily Star)
Striker Mario Balotelli, 24, has four months to save his Liverpool career or face being sent back to a club in his native Italy. (Daily Mirror)
Balotelli has told Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers that he wants to remain at Anfield. (Guardian)
Wigan midfielder Shaun Maloney, 31, is close to a return to Celtic. (Sun - subscription required)
Ars*nal and Everton are monitoring Almeria winger Edgar, 23, with the struggling Spanish club ready to sell for £2m. (Sun - subscription required)
Aston Villa are considering a surprise move for Lazio defender Michael Ciani, 30. (Times - subscription required)
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood could take over at QPR if they sack Harry Redknapp, who will be offered a role on the board by Bournemouth if he is dismissed. (Daily Star)
Redknapp claims an "insider" at Loftus Road is trying to get him sacked. (Daily Express)
Midfielder Leroy Fer, 25, says he wants Redknapp to stay. (Evening Standard)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes his side will improve in the second half of the season. (Liverpool Echo)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger have accused Manchester City of bending Financial Fair Play rules to sign Swansea striker Wilfried Bony, 26, for £25m. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has criticised the agent of striker Radamel Falcao, 28, for making "unhelpful" comments. (Independent)
Van Gaal's record is very similar to that of David Moyes last season, but former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher says he has not been criticised as much because of the authority he exudes. (Daily Mail)
West Ham are in talks over finding a new shirt sponsor after current backer Alpari went into liquidation. (Daily Telegraph)
Defender Luke Shaw, 19, admits he did not realise how big a club Manchester United was until he joined in the summer. (Guardian)
Striker Nelson Oliveira, 23, says Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo persuaded him to move on loan to Swansea. (Sky Sports)
Hull striker Sone Aluko, 25, insists the Tigers "aren't panicking" over the threat of relegation. (Talksport)
Liverpool are playing Aston Villa on Saturday and Reds defender Jose Enrique tweeted a picture of team-mate Philippe Coutinho along with the message: "On the way to Birmingham. Looks like it is going to go fast for @Phil_Coutinho."
United States international Jozy Altidore moved to Toronto FC as part of the deal that took striker Jermain Defoe to Sunderland. "So excited to be joining @torontofc !!Thanks to all the fans and people of Toronto for the warm welcome!" he tweeted.
Tottenham winger Nacer Chadli has revealed what he believes is the secret to his successful second season: cutting out dairy. (Independent)
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller claims training games at the Allianz Arena outfit can be harder to win than Bundesliga matches. (Metro)
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The agent of Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has suggested there is a possbility the Spaniard could be off to Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Swansea are ready to keep Bafetimbi Gomis satisfied by offering the Frenchman a new contract.
Arsene Wenger is targeting a £25million summer move for Real Madrid star Asier Illarramendi.
Crystal Palace have gone back in for Lille left-back Pape Souare.
Wigan's Shaun Maloney has flown to America to seal a deal with Chicago Fire.
Lewis McGugan could escape Watford to move to Sheffield Wednesday.
Royston Drenthe has left Reading to join Turkish side Kayseri Erciyesspor on a free transfer.
Cristiano Ronaldo opted to move to Manchester United because Ars*nal were unable to afford the Portuguese superstar owing to the huge costs behind constructing the Emirates stadium, says agent Jorge Mendes in a new biography.
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted player power forced him to change his football philosophy ahead of the stunning 2-0 win against Manchester City last weekend.
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher will decide next week which team has won the race for his signature with West Ham, West Brom and Spanish club Valencia all in the queue for the Scot.
Aston Villa will sell Fabian Delph this month, but only if they receive £4million.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists there will be no exodus at Anfield in the summer - despite contract issues with almost half his squad.
Chelsea have been told to stump up a whopping £30million if they want to sign Douglas Costa from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Newcastle are facing a battle to keep hold of top scorer Papiss Cisse from Galatasaray in January.
Crystal Palace are poised to land £4million left-back Pape Souare from French club Lille.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is busy learning Spanish and is believed to be favouring a move to Real Madrid which will be a big blow to Manchester United and Chelsea who are keen on bringing the Frenchman back to the Premier League.
Fiorentina manager Vincenzo Montella has threatened to quit if the lcub sell Juan Cuadrado to Chelsea.
Manchester United, Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester City target Sergio Ramos looks set to sign a new contract at Real Madrid with words by his boss Carlo Ancelotti suggesting his defender is not going anywhere.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is stepping up efforts to keep hold of his remaining senior stars to avoid another summer of transition following Steven Gerrard's announcement he is heading to the United States.
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West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison is weighing up offers from overseas clubs with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
Teenage winger Jack Grealish has been fined by Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert for tweeting a message: "Can't wait to be happy playing football again," next to a picture of himself smiling when on loan at Notts County last season.
Chelsea have had a £16million bid rejected for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa.
Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool will not endure another summer of wholesale change and wants to keep experience in his squad.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has rejected Arsene Wenger's claim that English clubs would attract greater talent if the work permit rule was scrapped.
Dundee United have beaten Aberdeen to the capture of Ryan McGowan.
Mike Ashley looks set to push on with his Rangers power grab by handing the club another huge emergency loan to cover next week's wage bill.
Celtic last night off-loaded Israeli international Beram Kayal to Brighton.
Hamilton have installed Martin Canning as manager - and have knocked back a £300,000 bid for Ziggy Gordan from Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok.
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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to sign Hannover captain Lars Stindl, 26, after identifying the German midfielder as the long-term replacement for outgoing Reds skipper Steven Gerrard. (Talksport)
The Daily Mirror's back page reveals QPR's interest in West Ham's Mark Noble and reports Saido Berahino is set to sign a new contract with West Brom
Premier League clubs including Ars*nal, Liverpool and Manchester United are ready to move for Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus after Bayern Munich ended their interest in the 25-year-old winger. (Bild - in German)
Hull are closing in on deals to sign Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, 27, for £7m and 29-year-old Lokomotiv Moscow striker Dame N'Doye for £3m. (Hull Daily Mail)
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp is hoping to push through a £3m deal for Wolves winger Bakary Sako, 26, before the transfer window closes. (Daily Express)
Tottenham are poised to allow either Emmanuel Adebayor, 30, or Roberto Soldado, 29, to join Roma on loan as the Serie A club look for a striker to replace Mattia Destro, 23, who is bound for AC Milan. (London Evening Standard)
QPR and West Brom are keen to sign West Ham midfielder Mark Noble, 27, who is for sale because of Darren Fletcher's imminent arrival from Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United have set aside £120m to sign 25-year-old Wales forward Gareth Bale from Real Madrid in the summer. (Daily Star)
Manchester City have been handed a transfer boost after learning that defender Pepe, 31, would be willing to leave Real Madrid before his contract expires in 2016. (Daily Express)
West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 21, is set to sign a new lucrative contract with the club. (Daily Mail)
The Sun's back page focuses on West Ham striker Andy Carroll's thoughts on Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers
Crystal Palace striker Fraizer Campbell has told Eagles boss Alan Pardew he does not want to leave the club in the transfer window and plans to fight for a first-team place at Selhurst Park. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, is expected to miss their game against Manchester City with a hamstring injury in another blow to boss Jose Mourinho. He is already without 26-year-old striker Diego Costa through suspension. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini dismissed Mourinho's claim that there is a campaign against the London club. (Guardian)
West Ham striker Andy Carroll, 26, says Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers "messed with my head" as he prepares to return to Anfield to face his former club. (The Times - subscription)
Newcastle head coach John Carver has not spoken to the club's owner Mike Ashley four weeks into his stint in charge at St James' Park. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will make his 700th career appearance for the Reds if he is selected for their Premier League game against West Ham. And the 34-year-old midfielder plans to wear special boots with the number stitched into them. He posted a picture of them on his Instagram account with the message "I will be wearing these in the next match I play in. Appearance number 700 for the Reds!"
Steven Gerrard will leave Liverpool for LA Galaxy at the end of the season
Roma forward Francesco Totti has re-enacted Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo's World Player of the Year celebration. The 38-year-old did his version of Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or scream of "Siiii" and uploaded his effort to YouTube.
Atletico Madrid's Arda Turan was given a cake with a boot on it by his team-mates to celebrate his 28th birthday and posted a picture of it on his Instagram account. Turan lost his cool in Atletico's Copa del Rey loss to Barcelona on Wednesday and hurled a boot at a linesman.
Former Liverpool vice-captain Jamie Carragher surprised one of the club's supporters by hand-delivering a DVD copy of the film 'One Night in Istanbul' to her doorstep in Walton. (Liverpoolfc.com)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger photobombed a retro promotional picture to celebrate the 60th anniversary of a car featuring players Laurent Koscielny, Mathieu Flamini, David Ospina and Theo Walcott. (Independent)
The Gunners boss also revealed that new signing Gabriel Paulista is being given a crash course in English football terms because the Brazilian defender does not speak the language . (Daily Mail)
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Tottenham are poised to sign Cologne's Austria defender Kevin Wimmer, 22, who has impressed in his 25 appearances for the Bundesliga club this season. (Sky Sports)
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Wimmer's likely arrival at White Hart Lane in a deal expected to be worth £4.3m has cast doubt over the futures of current Spurs defenders Younes Kaboul and Vlad Chiriches. (Guardian)
Everton want to sign 19-year-old Monaco forward Anthony Martial and partner him with Romelu Lukaku in attack next season. (Mirror)
Liverpool have been given a boost with their plans to sign Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto after the 21-year-old's agent said he could leave the club for a "good offer", according to reports in Spain. (Metro)
Sunderland are monitoring the progress of Liverpool defender Tiago Ilori, 22, who is on a season-long loan with French club Bordeaux. (Sunderland Echo)
Ars*nal are interested in signing Chilean midfielder Charles Aranguiz and have been tracking the Internacional playmaker since last summer. (Mirror)
The future of Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, several big-name players, and other top figures at the club - including director of football Txiki Begiristain - are at risk as the Premier League champions plan a summer clearout. (The Times - subscription only)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has said that forward Alexis Sanchez is tired and needs a break after an underwhelming display against Monaco in the Champions League. (Daily Telegraph)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he "can't predict" what Raheem Sterling will do next, after the 20-year-old winger put contract talks on hold. (The Guardian)
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Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is adamant he did not wittingly spit at Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse and would not be able to look his parents in the eye if he had. (Times - subscription)
Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher feared Reds boss Brendan Rodgers would be sacked earlier this season. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he will not need to make wholesale changes to the squad this summer. (Evening Standard)
Mourinho also says that Manchester City, Ars*nal, Manchester United and Liverpool all remain in the race for the Premier League title. (Independent)
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says his future at the club will not be secure if he fails to stop his side's poor run of form, with the club's owners worried by their slide down the Premier League table. (Daily Express)
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe, 37, has emerged as a serious contender for the West Ham job, should Allardyce leave Upton Park when his contract expires in the summer. (Mirror)
Bayern Munich pair Pepe Reina and Xabi Alonso enjoyed watching Friday's solar eclipse with the use of some special glasses. Goalkeeper Reina posted a picture of himself and midfielder Alonso on his twitter page, with the message "What a pair of 'smileys' but beautiful eclipse!".
Liverpool's players also could not resist wearing the special glasses to look at the eclipse and the club tweeted pictures of midfielders Lucas and Lazar Markovic along with defenders Dejan Lovren and Mamadou Sakho looking skywards.
Barcelona forward Neymar has been preparing for Sunday's El Clasico with Real Madrid by doing an impressive selection of freestyle tricks and flicks while wearing just his underpants. The Brazil international posted a video on his Instagram going through a routine.
Ars*nal's Aaron Ramsey is rooting for a Welsh victory in the rugby, tweeting: "Good luck tomorrow Welsh Rugby Union. Get some early points on the board and you never know..."
Edurne Garcia, the girlfriend of Manchester United keeper David De Gea who branded Manchester "uglier than a fridge from behind", has accepted an offer from council leader Pat Karney to give her a personal tour of the city centre. (Manchester Evening News)
Bradford City have banned a supporter who sprayed a steward in tomato ketchup during their FA Cup quarter-final with Reading until June. (Bradford Telegraph & Argus)
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Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is a target for Italian league leaders Juventus who are plotting a £15m move for the 29-year-old. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea are eyeing a move for Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 31, to replace Didier Drogba at the end of the season. (Daily Express)
The Sun leads on Harry Kane's goal but adds that Premier League clubs will battle Greg's Dyke's home-grown player rule changes
Liverpool face competition from AC Milan if they are to land Borussia Dortmund striker Ciro Immobile and the Italian club are prepared to part with £13m for his services. (Talksport)
Phil Jones, 23, and Chris Smalling, 25, could be heading for the Manchester United exit as the club are yet to open talks over new deals. (Daily Mail)
Queens Park Rangers talisman Charlie Austin, 25, is a target for Crystal Palace in a move which could cost up to £8m. (Daily Mirror)
And QPR will demand £2m if Chelsea are to take goalkeeper Rob Green, 35, to act as understudy to Thibaut Courtois. (Daily Express)
Turkish club Besiktas have moved to distance themselves from reports suggesting they have met with the agent of Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32. (Talksport)
Wojciech Szczesny, 24, is set for showdown talks over his Ars*nal career at the end of the season with the club lining up Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech to replace him. (London Evening Standard)
Stoke City striker Jon Walters has revealed he once had a major bust-up with Republic of Ireland's assistant manager Roy Keane, who was once his boss at Ipswich. (Daily Mail)
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 32, says his former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard can leave the club on a high this summer and should not be overly criticised for his sending off against Manchester United. (Daily Star)
Within moments of Harry Kane's debut goal from the bench for England, Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore tweeted the Tottenham striker an image of his face superimposed on the Wolf of Wall Street. (Jake Livermore Twitter)
Tottenham midfielder Nacer Chadli was also quick to social media when Kane scored, tweeting: "Congrats! He scores when he wants, he scores when wants."
Ex-England striker Gary Lineker referenced Sir Bobby Charlton's record goals tally for the country of 49: "50 more touches and Harry Kane will beat Sir Bobby Charlton's goalscoring record."
And Burnley's Steven Reid told his Twitter followers who he is likely to vote for when the PFA awards come around, with Eden Hazard his Player of the Year and Kane his Young Player of the Year.
Thierry Henry has revealed his fears for his former club Ars*nal after saying he doesn't want the Gunners to follow on the same path as Liverpool and fail to win the Premier League in the next 25 years. (Metro)
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Manchester United are ready to make a £50m bid for Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, 20, who has stalled on contract talks at Anfield. (Sun - subscription only)
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United will also step up their chase for Germany defender Mats Hummels, 26, after Borussia Dortmund admitted he is for sale in the summer. (Guardian)
PSV Eindhoven boss Phillip Cocu admits 21-year-old winger Memphis Depay is likely to leave this summer, with Manchester United linked with a move. (Metro)
Anderlecht's Honduras winger Andy Najar, 22, says it would be a dream to play for Ars*nal. He would be available for around £4m. (Daily Mirror)
Paulo Dybala's agent claims there has been interest from Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United in the 21-year-old Palermo striker. (Daily Star)
Romelu Lukaku's new agent claims the Belgium striker should not have joined Everton last summer and that the 21-year-old will eventually sign for one of European football's most powerful clubs. (Liverpool Echo)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has no concerns about picking Raheem Sterling to face Ars*nal, one of the clubs reportedly interested in him. (Times - subscription only)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says Sterling has made a mistake in the way he has handled his contract wrangle. (Daily Mail)
If Chelsea win the Premier League title, manager Jose Mourinho says he wants to reward his players with a special celebratory tour - possibly to Japan, the home of one of their main club sponsors. (Telegraph)
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Newcastle United defender Ryan Taylor, 30, says his side owe fans a Tyne-Wear derby win over Sunderland but admits Sunday's game could be his final derby with his contract set to expire this summer. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle manager John Carver says he wanted to attack former Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio because of his over-zealous goal celebrations. (Telegraph)
Energy drinks firm Red Bull, who own clubs in Austria and Germany, are in advanced talks to buy Leeds United for £60m. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal defender Per Mertesacker, 30, has revealed that some harsh words in the dressing room have led to an improvement in form for the Gunners. (Independent)
QPR striker Charlie Austin, 25, says he would love to play for England but admits he is behind Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge, Ars*nal's Danny Welbeck and Tottenham's Harry Kane in the pecking order. (Guardian)
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has urged France to pick Steven N'Zonzi, 26, after claiming the Potters midfielder is scaling new heights this season. (Times - subscription only)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney posted a video of him talking football tactics with 'Little Ant' and 'Little Dec' from Saturday Night Takeaway.
Fiorentina defender Micah Richards posted a video of team-mates dancing in the Italian club's dressing room.
Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand shared a picture of him with his young daughter in their matching Ferraris.
West Ham keeper Adrian tweeted a picture on his way to Leicester for Saturday's game with team-mates Cheikhou Kouyate, Diafra Sakho and Nene.
Argentina Under-17 striker Thomas Conechny plunged 10ft when falling out of a hotel window after getting over-excited while playing a computer game Fifa 15. He sprained both ankles and suffering bruising. (Independent)
QPR manager Chris Ramsey does not have the best of luck with Fifa 15 either, and admitted he cannot even win a game against his son. (Sun - subscription required)
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Manchester City are willing to offer Samir Nasri, 27, and Edin Dzeko, 29, to Juventus so they can bring 22-year-old midfielder Paul Pogba to the club this summer. (Daily Star)
Raheem Sterling on the Daily Mirror's back page
However Manchester United have, according to news website, Tuttomercatoweb, requested face-to-face talks with the Italian club over the possibility of bringing Pogba back to Old Trafford three years after he left on a free transfer. (Daily Express)
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 24, expects to move to United this summer with Dortmund team-mate Mats Hummels, 26, also attracting interest from Reds boss Louis van Gaal. (Daily Mail)
Jose Mourinho has admitted that the club sometimes have to consider commercial activities after reports that Chelsea will bid for FC Tokyo's 22-year-old Japan striker Yoshinori Muto. (London Evening Standard)
Martin Skrtel, 30, is happy to wait until the summer to discuss a new contract with Liverpool with just over a year remaining on the Slovakian defender's current deal. (Liverpool Echo)
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino thinks Aston Villa and ex-Spurs boss Tim Sherwood deserves a good reception from Spurs fans when the two sides meet at White Hart Lane on Saturday, for the first time since Sherwood's sacking last May. (Talksport)
Argentina great Diego Maradona has attacked Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal over his handling of striker Radamel Falcao, 29, claiming the Reds boss is "closer to the devil himself". (Guardian)
QPR manager Chris Ramsey has refuted claims from predecessor Harry Redknapp that there is infighting at the west London club. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea captain John Terry posted a photo on Instagram of his selections for the PFA team of the year, naming Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho as his player of the year, and Spurs' Harry Kane as the season's best young player.
Manchester City's Micah Richards, on loan at Fiorentina, used Instagram to wish City's Vincent Kompany a happy 29th birthday, referring to the Belgian as "El capitano".
Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough joined 150 other people to sleep rough at the club's Bramall Lane ground for charity.
Before Sunday's Manchester derby, Manchester United fan Stephen Howson provided live Twitter updates from his tour of City's Etihad Stadium while dressed in a vintage United shirt - until asked to stop by City staff. (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling was heckled while appearing at the club's unveiling of their kit for next season, with a fan shouting "Make sure we see you in it next season"" (Liverpool Echo)
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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, 24, has agreed to join Real Madrid, according to Spanish television channel La Sexta. (Daily Mirror)
Jose Mourinho, 52, claims it is easier to manage Manchester United than Chelsea within the modern confines of Uefa's Financial Fair Play rules. (Daily Mail)
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And Mourinho has revealed Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has reassured him that he is not after the Portuguese's job at Chelsea. (London Evening Standard)
Pep Guardiola, 44, has said the fact that four members of Bayern Munich's medical team walked out on Thursday night changes nothing at the club and that he will remain in charge next season. (Guardian)
Ars*nal and Manchester United are tracking Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain, 27, who has been linked with a move away from Serie A this summer. (Talksport)
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 22, says he is 100% committed to the club regardless of whether they win trophies or finish in the top four this season. (Daily Mirror)
Sunderland are the latest club interested in Swansea manager Garry Monk after the 36-year-old's impressive first full season in management. (Wales online)
Defender Thomas Vermaelen, 29, who has not played a game for Barcelona following his transfer from Ars*nal last year, has emerged as a summer target for Everton. (Metro)
England cricketer Moeen Ali has been named as an honorary ambassador for Liverpool's official supporters club in Pakistan. (Liverpool Echo)
Before visiting former club Chelsea with Manchester United, Juan Mata tweeted: "I got back to London a few times, but this one it's different... Big game, lots of memories, great day of football."
And before Ars*nal's FA Cup semi-final against Reading on Saturday Mesut Ozil tweeted: "Wembley calling. Hope there will be many Gooners around tomorrow to create a great atmosphere."
While Newcastle United's Jonas Guttierez tweeted an image of him with his dog stating "my dog is the best."
PSV Eindhoven fans have taken attempted bribery to new levels - offering 240 bottles of beer to Saturday's opponents Heerenveen if they throw the match. Eindhoven will win their first league title in seven years if they collect three points. (Daily Express)
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Liverpool want to sign Manchester City's England midfielder James Milner, 29, when his contract expires in the summer, and are also interested in City forward Stevan Jovetic, 25. (Daily Star Sunday)
Reds boss Brendan Rodgers said after Saturday's 0-0 draw with West Brom that he needs to sign a new striker. (Sky Sports)
But Jovetic is also a target for Inter Milan, who want to sign him on an initial loan before a permanent £12m deal. (Mail on Sunday)
The Star run Jose Mourinho's price tag for forward Eden Hazard on their back page on Sunday
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is on the list of candidates to take over as West Ham boss in the summer, if the club decide not to renew Sam Allardyce's contract. (Sunday Telegraph)
Sunderland want Allardyce to replace d**k Advocaat at the end of the season and are ready to offer the 60-year-old a £2m-a-year deal until 2018. (Sun - subscription required)
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has hinted Monaco loan striker Radamel Falcao, 29, does not figure in his long-term plans. (Manchester Evening News)
United are ready to vie with local rivals Manchester City for the £20m signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 24. (Daily Star Sunday)
Dortmund say they have not received a bid from the Red Devils for the Germany international. (Sunday Express)
Manchester City are set to make a move for Hoffenheim's 23-year-old Brazil midfielder Roberto Firmino. (Sunday Mirror)
Fulham forward Patrick Roberts has just one year left on his current deal at Craven Cottage
City are also keen on Fulham forward Patrick Roberts, 18, as they look to bolster their squad with players who comply with the Premier League's "home-grown" regulations. (Sunday Express)
Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford, 21, is a target for Southampton following his impressive loan spell at Middlesbrough this season. (ESPN.co.uk)
Ars*nal are considering a £15m move for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir, 21. (Sunday Mirror)
West Brom manager Tony Pulis wants to sign 28-year-old Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy. (Sunday People)
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew plans to approach his former club Newcastle United over Senegal striker Papiss Cisse, 29. (Sunday People)
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar says the team has improved after being "barely watchable" earlier this season. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate will start talks with Tottenham in the hope of ensuring striker Harry Kane will be available for this summer's European Under-21 Championship. (Mail on Sunday)
Watford were on the team bus home from their 2-0 win over Brighton when they learned they had secured promotion to the Premier League. Their celebrations were captured by Miguel Layun in this video, while fellow midfielder George Byers tweeted a photo of the team on a night out.
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres got all emotional after making a landmark appearance: "700 games and feeling the same first-day willingness. Thank you for coming along this track with me!"
There was pain for former Tranmere manager John Aldridge following their relegation: "Bad, sad football day seeing Tranmere go out of the league! Gutted. Hopefully they'll come back like Oxford and Newport did!! ASAP please."
Defender Jordi Balk, of Dutch second division side FC Oss, scored an incredible 20-yard own goal, and his side went on to lose to FC Eindhoven. (Metro)
Ars*nal playmaker Mesut Ozil dressed his dog Balboa in a Gunners shirt before Sunday's Premier League match with Chelsea. (Mail on Sunday)
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Chelsea are winning the race to sign Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette. The Blues will offer £15m plus Loic Remy for the 23-year-old French international.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has told Raheem Sterling that he will not be allowed to leave Anfield this summer.
Roma are beating Swansea and Newcastle in the race for Marseille’s Andre Ayew.
Manchester United are losing the race to sign Memphis Depay – to Liverpool.
Silvio Berlusconi is on the brink of selling his controlling stake in AC Milan for £370m.
Ars*nal are confident they will not be backed into a corner over the future of Manchester City target Jack Wilshere. City are willing to offer Wilshere £150,000-a-week to move to Eastlands this summer, but Ars*nal do not feel they have to match that offer to keep him.
Tim Sherwood is ready to take on Newcastle United in a battle to sign Leeds United teenager Lewis Cook this summer.
Mauricio Pochettino wants the final say on transfer dealings in and out of Tottenham this summer.
Brendan Rodgers had heart-to-heart talks with Raheem Sterling - and told the youngster he is going nowhere.
Nathanial Clyne is eyeing a move to Manchester United and is set to snub Southampton’s demand to commit his future to them.
Wolves lead the race for Portsmouth midfielder Jed Wallace, 21.
West Ham’s Alex Song is a summer transfer target for Inter Milan.
Striker Emile Heskey, 37, is set to sign a new contract with Bolton.
Louis van Gaal admits there are no guarantees Angel Di Maria will still be at Manchester United next season.
Mauricio Pochettino wants the final say on transfer dealings in and out of Tottenham this summer.
Brendan Rodgers had heart-to-heart talks with Raheem Sterling - and told the youngster he is going nowhere.
Manchester City are favourites to sign highly-rated Charlton defender Joe Gomez but the Add**ks want £8m.
Liverpool will take a stand against Raheem Sterling this summer and won't sell him even if he does not sign a new contract.
Barcelona sporting director Ariedo Braida has confirmed the club are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira has put pen to paper on a new three-year deal keeping him at Old Trafford until June 2018.
Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher says it was not difficult to quit Manchester United to sign for West Brom in January.
Liverpool are set to let Raheem Sterling's contract run down, rather than sell the England international.
Raheem Sterling will forfeit millions of pounds in wages if his contract battle with Liverpool continues into next season.
Burnley defender Ben Mee wants boss Sean Dyche to stay with the Clarets, regardless of whether they are relegated.
Stuart McCall has laid his cards on the table and insisted he wants to stay for the long haul to rebuild Rangers.
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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has asked owner Roman Abramovich not to sell any of his title-winning squad including goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, who he wants to keep even against his will. (Daily Mirror)
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Mourinho will do his best to block Ars*nal's attempts to sign Cech and would rather he moved abroad than join another Premier League club. (Daily Express)
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger says the club have no plans to sell forward Theo Walcott, 26, and have opened contract talks with the England international. (Guardian)
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, 24, is open to a summer move to Chelsea and is keen to find out whether the Premier League champions will make a serious bid to sign him. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United's Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 27, told French football magazine So Foot that he cried when David Moyes - the man who signed him from their former club Everton - was sacked as Red Devils boss. (Sky Sports)
Bournemouth are ready to offer veteran Everton centre-back Sylvain Distin, 37, the chance to stay in the Premier League when his contract expires at Goodison Park. (Daily Express)
Distin, 37, says manager Roberto Martinez has not spoken to him since early February. (L'Equipe - in French)
Manchester United could sign on-loan Colombia striker Radamel Falcao, 29, for a cut-price fee after Uefa punished parent club Monaco for breach of Financial Fair Play regulations. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United paid Real Madrid £59.7m for Angel Di Maria in 2014
Paris St-Germain are planning to take United's record signing Angel Di Maria, 27, on loan after missing out on 21-year-old Memphis Depay, who will arrive at Old Trafford this summer. (Sun - subscription required)
West Brom defender Jonas Olsson, 32, has hinted that he would like to extend his contract with the Baggies. (Express & Star)
Newcastle boss John Carver says his side's clash with West Brom at St James' Park is the club's biggest in six years. ( Daily Star)
The Magpies' injured defender Steven Taylor, 29, says his club's current predicament is like "the fastest kamikaze ride in the world". (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal and Tottenham will face competition from Benfica for Red Star Belgrade's 17-year-old striker Luka Jovic. (Talksport)
Saturday's Daily Mirror back page
Chelsea and Liverpool are both interested in signing veteran Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo, 35, who has a year left on his contract and hinted he could leave the Italian champions. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
Chelsea will turn to Everton defender John Stones, 20, if they cannot persuade 22-year-old Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane to quit the Bernabeu this summer. (London Evening Standard)
Real Sociedad boss David Moyes says he is "not going anywhere" despite interest from Newcastle and West Ham. (Guardian)
Monaco want to sign Chelsea's 18-year-old Belgian playmaker Charly Musonda on loan next season. (Talksport)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says Reds boss Brendan Rodgers must buy a top striker in the summer. (Sky Sports)
Bayer Leverkusen are interested in signing Sunderland loanee Ricky Alvarez, 27, from Inter Milan even though he has struggled during his time at the Stadium of Light. (Sunderland Echo)
Chelsea captain John Terry has been enjoying the extra days off given to the club's squad by boss Jose Mourinho for winning the Premier League by playing golf. The 34-year-old posted a picture on his Instagram account of himself with former Chelsea forward Gianfranco Zola and Italian golfer Francesco Molinari. Terry added: "What a pleasure to play nine holes with these two legends today. Great catching up with Franco and to watch first-hand how well Francesco strikes the ball. You know JT still took the money."
Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles showed in his own back yard he is just as skilful with his feet as he is with his hands. The Spaniard posted a video on Twitter of himself audaciously chipping a ball through a basketball net and posted the message "And...went inside! Yeah!"
Daniel Sturridge is expected to be sidelined until September by his current injury problems
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge posted a photo of himself with surgeon Dr Bryan Kelly, describing him as "a genius" on his Instagram account following the recent operation on Sturridge's troublesome injured hip.
Experienced Everton centre-back Sylvain Distin has posted his first message on Twitter in 266 days in direct response to a story by the Liverpool Echo about his absence from the Toffees first-team. The 37-year-old Frenchman cryptically tweeted "Truth always comes out. Now isn't the time to talk... See you at the end of the season."
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal fined some of the club's players because they were a minute late for lunch. (Daily Mirror)
Outgoing Labour leader Ed Miliband's slip-up in the general election was compared to the slip made by Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard against Chelsea last season in a number of internet memes. (Metro)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has played down a potential feud with midfielder Yaya Toure by joking he will present the unsettled player with a birthday cake this week. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham defender Bongani Khumalo, 28, has appealed for the return of a Bible given to him by his late mother after his Colchester hotel room was ransacked by thieves. (London Evening Standard)
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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea will leave Old Trafford at the end of the season after the 24-year-old agreed personal terms with Real Madrid, with only a transfer fee to be negotiated. (Marca)
The Daily Mirror leads on Steven Gerrard potentially having a future role at Liverpool, but features news of De Gea's Real Madrid move
But other reports suggest the Spain international has not agreed terms and has been offered a new deal by Manchester United, with his current one set to expire next summer. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is working with his scouting staff to find a replacement for De Gea. (the Sun- subscription required)
The Red Devils are considering signing Roma pair Miralem Pjanic, 25, and Radja Nainggolan, 27, for a combined fee of £66m. (Daily Express)
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 29, wants to move to Liverpool at the end of the season and will turn down the chance to join Ars*nal. (Daily Mirror)
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood believes Christian Benteke, 24, could jeopardise his place in Belgium's Euro 2016 squad if he leaves Aston Villa for a bigger club this summer. (Birmingham Mail)
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale, 25, should return to the Premier League where he will be appreciated and allowed to flourish again, according to former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony, 26, expects to form a "scary" attacking partnership with Sergio Aguero, 26, next season. (Guardian)
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez, 55, is top of West Ham's list to succeed Sam Allardyce, who is out of contract at the end of the season, and expected to leave the Hammers. (Daily Mail)
Hull City midfielder Tom Ince has been on loan at Derby County since February
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech could be on his way to Paris St-Germain despite Ars*nal's interest in the 32-year-old. (Daily Mirror)
Meanwhile, manager Jose Mourinho has revealed Chelsea are buying extra medals to make sure every member involved in the first-team squad during the season will be rewarded for their title success. (London Evening Standard)
Steve Bruce will remain manager of Hull City even if the club is relegated from the Premier League, according to owner Assem Allam. (Daily Mail)
Former England captain Paul Ince says his son, Hull City midfielder Tom Ince, 23, has the talent to become the next Gareth Bale. (the Times - subscription required)
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says the club will hold further contract talks with goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, next month, but admits the 27-year-old Bosnian, whose current deal runs expires next summer, "has more power" in the negotiations. (the Sun - subscription required)
Manchester United, Ars*nal and Liverpool's chances of signing Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, 27, have improved after reports that the La Liga club want to re-sign Alvaro Morata, 22, from Juventus. (Daily Star)
Liverpool could move for midfielder Andrea Pirlo this summer if the 35-year-old Italian leaves Juventus, with the potential arrival of Liverpool's former player Xabi Alonso, 33, at the Italian club. (Daily Express)
Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel "cannot see" the club selling 21-year-old striker Harry Kane to Manchester United. (Talksport)
The former United States goalkeeper, 43, says Premier League clubs need to give English "talent and youth" a chance. (Daily Telegraph)
The Sun's back page focuses on news of Jake Livermore's ban
Tottenham have not given up hope of signing Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 25, this summer, with Ars*nal cooling their interest in the France midfielder as they prepare a move for Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan, 24 . (Daily Telegraph)
Sunderland manager d**k Advocaat, 67, may be tempted to extend his current short-team deal at the Stadium of Light. (the Times - subscription required)
Despite Ars*nal still being in contention to finish second in the Premier League, the club's former midfielder Paul Merson says they need a new spine to their team to challenge Chelsea for the title next season. (Sky Sports)
Liverpool midfielder Jordon Ibe, 19, is "close" to signing a new contract, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. (Talksport)
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has stated his desire for Paris St-Germain to sign midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus, on Twitter.
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has had a row with the club's former striker Rodney Marsh on Twitter, calling the 70-year-old "a bitter man".
As Steven Gerrard prepares for his final game at Anfield, the Liverpool Echo have taken a look back to the early years of his football life with footage of him playing for Whiston Juniors aged just 12.
And before Gerrard's last Anfield appearance, former team-mate John Arne Riise has written an emotional blog about his former captain. "He is the greatest Liverpool has ever had," writes Riise. "I'm honoured that I can say I played seven years with the legend himself. I won the Champions League with him, even though I think he won it for us."
Meanwhile, Gerrard uploaded an image of a large bottle of bubbly onto Instagram. The bottle is inscribed with a loving message from family members, citing an "unbelievable 17 years".
Manchester United's latest signing Memphis Depay is warming up nicely for life at Old Trafford as footage from the 21-year-old's most recent training session with PSV Eindhoven showed him scoring four times, including one sublime chip. (Daily Star)
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Manchester City are favourites to sign Raheem Sterling and will bid £45m for the 20-year-old Liverpool forward when the transfer window opens. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has urged supporters not to take out their frustrations on Sterling over his contract stand-off. (Times - subscription required)
Rodgers has declared he is "150%" confident he will be Liverpool boss next season. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal sent a scout to watch Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette, 23, and midfielder Nabil Fekir, 21, who are valued at a combined £60m. (Daily Star)
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 31, has had crunch talks with his agent as his Old Trafford future hangs in the balance, with a year left on his contract. (Sun - subscription required)
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, 24, could miss his first Premier League match of the season on Sunday because he is still recovering from dental surgery. (Guardian)
Saturday's Sun back page
Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 26, rejected a possible move to Manchester United because they took too long to declare their interest. (Daily Mirror)
Stoke have entered the race to sign Dnipro's 25-year-old winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, once a target for Liverpool and Tottenham, who is available this summer on a free transfer. (Talksport)
Tottenham will decide next week whether striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 31, has a future at the club. (Sun - subscription required)
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has told forward Saido Berahino, 21, to put his career over money and has urged him to develop his game at the Hawthorns with a new contract in the offing. (Birmingham Mail)
England manager Roy Hodgson says Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard could be future Three Lions coaches. Lampard, 36, and Gerrard, 34, are leaving the Premier League at the end of the season to play in Major League Soccer. (Daily Telegraph)
Midfielders Owen Garvan, 27, and Jerome Thomas, 32, are among five players who are to be released by Crystal Palace this summer. Defender Peter Ramage, 31, goalkeeper Lewis Price, 30, and midfielder Stephen Dobbie, 32, will also not be offered new contracts. (Croydon Advertiser)
Everton will not jeopardise the club's long-term financial stability to build a new stadium on Walton Hall Park. (Liverpool Echo)
Blackburn are interested in signing outgoing Leeds United midfielder Rodolph Austin, 29, who will become a free agent on 1 July. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Southampton striker Shane Long tweeted: "Love my girls, especially when they do this!!" as he had his feet massaged.
Hull City midfielder David Meyler appears to be taking his mind off Sunday's big game against Manchester United. The Ireland midfielder tweeted: "Nice to white wash @brian_lenihan12 5-0 in pool."
Former Aston Villa striker John Carew is following in the footsteps of Vinnie Jones - by moving into acting in a gritty gangster film. Ex-Norway striker Carew, 35, plays a role in Hovdinger, which is due for release in June. (Metro)
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Former England full-back Gary Neville says top players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi should boycott the World Cup following Sepp Blatter's re-election as Fifa president. (Daily Telegraph)
Sepp Blatter's re-election dominates the back pages of the papers, including the Sun
And England should also pull out of the tournament, according to 1966 World Cup-winning defender George Cohen. (Daily Telegraph)
FA of Wales president Trefor Lloyd Hughes is set to take up the British vice-presidency position with Fifa vacated by David Gill, who has stepped aside following Sepp Blatter's re-election. (Daily Mail)
Inter Milan are ready to offer Chelsea's 27-year-old winger Juan Cuadrado a return to Serie A. (Daily Mirror)
Juventus have made a move for Chelsea's 23-year-old attacking midfielder Oscar. (Daily Mirror)
Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to scrap their transfer committee if he is to become their new manager. (Sun - subscription required)
Liverpool representatives have met with Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio to negotiate a deal for Croatian 21-year-old midfielder Mateo Kovacic. (Calciomercato - in Italian)
West Ham have made a second approach for Ajax's Frank de Boer to become their new manager. (Daily Express)
The Scotsman leads its front page with Blatter's victory
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says he has no intention of selling midfielder Jack Wilshere, 23. (Guardian)
Wenger says he doesn't understand how Wilshere can be frustrated at a lack of starting opportunities since returning from an ankle injury. (Times - subscription required)
Ars*nal attacking midfielder Theo Walcott says ahead of the FA Cup final that this is the best squad he has been involved with. (Talksport)
David Henen is likely to stay at Everton beyond this summer, says the striker's agent. The Belgian, 19, has spent this season on loan at Goodison Park, playing for the Blues' Under-21s but is now due to return to parent club Olympiacos. (Liverpool Echo)
Atletico Madrid have made a £7.1m bid for 28-year-old Celta Vigo striker and Everton target Nolito. (AS - in Spanish)
Santos are to seek possible legal action against Barcelona over the transfer of forward Neymar in 2013. (Marca)
Manchester City's elite development squad coach and former Ars*nal midfielder Patrick Vieira's odds have tumbled for the vacant Newcastle head coach position. (Manchester Evening News)
Poet Pam Ayres has written a verse to mark the re-election of Fifa president Sepp Blatter: "Reflecting on the state of things/The fat cats getting fatter/The purity of Fifa/The saintliness of Blatter."
Comedian John Bishop has had his say on Blatter's re-election, tweeting: "A World Cup without Uefa teams would fail so why does Uefa not leave Fifa - does Sepp Blatter have all the balls and won't let them play?"
Writer and comedian David Baddiel asked: "I wonder what would've had to have happened under his governance for Blatter NOT to have been re-elected."
Richard Osman, co-host of BBC game show Pointless, chipped in: "I think Sepp Blatter was absolutely the right choice to lead Fifa, and anyone who disagrees, hasn't seen my new Rolex yet."
Journalist and Ars*nal fan Piers Morgan simply tweeted: "Utterly ludicrous, contemptible, shameful farce."
Comedian Richard Herring, offering a tongue-in-cheek contrarian view, tweeted: "Blatter shows the power of digging your heels though doesn't he? I almost admire him."
Ars*nal keeper Wojciech Szczesny has criticised his father Maciej on Facebook after he had accused Gunners boss Arsene Wenger of being disloyal towards his son in an interview with Polish newspaper Przeglad Sportowy.
Everton keeper Joel Robles is already on holiday, tweeting: "Love & life."
Meanwhile, British pop star Robbie Williams appears to be supporting Wolfsburg ahead of Saturday's DFB Pokal final against Borussia Dortmund.
Aston Villa's fans will deliver manager Tim Sherwood's final team talk ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Ars*nal, thanks to inspirational messages posted on the wall of the dressing room. (Sun - subscription required)
Villa midfielder Jack Grealish's dad Kevin risked upsetting British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson by screaming with joy after they watched the semi-final win over her beloved Liverpool in a box at Wembley. (Times - subscription required)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli cost his club over £20m for a solitary Premier League goal this season - the worst value per goal of any striker purchased by an English top-flight side this year. (Daily Mail)
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan will complete his move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United at the weekend. The 27-year-old Armenia forward will cost about £26m. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City are prepared to pay up to £50m to sign Everton defender John Stones, 22, in time for him to join up with the club for pre-season. (Telegraph)
Crystal Palace have agreed a £12.5m fee with West Ham for defender James Tomkins, 27.(Daily Mail)
German champions Bayern Munich are considering a move for Ars*nal's France defender Laurent Koscielny, 30, who has a contract with the Gunners until 2019.(Evening Standard)
Everton have agreed to sign Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel, 27, from Zenit St Petersburg and will pay the player over £100,000-a-week. (Squawka)
Stoke have made a £16m bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 22, and are willing to pay the player £70,000-a-week in wages.(Mirror)
Former England manager Roy Hodgson lost the respect of the players and left the national team "rock bottom" following their Euro 2016 exit to Iceland.(Sun)
Dr Steve Peters, the psychiatrist who helps England's footballers prepare for major tournaments, is unlikely to be kept on as part of the new management regime.(Guardian)
Manchester United will be sorry that Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches, 18, chose to join Bayern Munich rather than move to Old Trafford, according to international team-mate and ex-United player Nani.(Daily Express)
West Ham owner David Gold does not want the next England manager to be from overseas, saying: "Next thing we'll be wanting a German centre-forward or an Italian defender."(Sun)
Burnley are prepared to make defender Michael Keane, 23, one of the highest-paid players in the club's history to ward off interest from Premier League champions Leicester City.(Lancashire Telegraph)
Fulham have told fellow Championship side Sheffield Wednesday to pay £15m for striker Ross McCormack, 29, after rejecting a £11.5m offer for the player. (Mirror)
Former Manchester United and Ars*nal striker Robin van Persie, 32, has been put up for sale by Turkish side Fenerbahce.(Evening Standard)
Manchester United striker Ashley Fletcher, 20, has rejected the club's offer of a new contract and will undergo a medical at West Ham. (Manchester Evening News)
The "self-appointed commissioner of football" Eric Cantona has declared his candidacy for the vacant job of the England national team. (Eurosport)
Colombia striker Radamel Falcao cost Chelsea £800,000 per shot and £57,000 for every touch of the ball during his time on loan at the Blues last season. (Telegraph)
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Bournemouth's Eddie Howe, 38, has emerged as a contender to be next England manager, with Harry Redknapp, 69, in the frame as assistant. (Daily Mail)
Former Germany striker and current USA boss Jurgen Klinsmann is in talks with the Football Association for the England role. (Daily Star)
Real Madrid are ready to compete with Manchester United to sign Paul Pogba, 23, from Juventus for what could be a world record transfer fee. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
But according to Spanish journalist Guillem Balague on BBC Radio 5 live, midfielder Pogba is heading to United.
Chinese side Shanghai SIPG, who are managed by former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson, will bid £35m for Leicester's 25-year-old France midfielder N'Golo Kante. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City want to complete the signing of 20-year-old Schalke winger Leroy Sane swiftly now that the Germany international is out of Euro 2016. (Manchester Evening News)
The president of the Spanish football league is worried Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 29, could leave to play in another country after being found guilty of tax fraud. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal have held talks over a move for Lyon's 25-year-old forward Alexandre Lacazette but are reluctant to pay an asking price of £42m. (Daily Mail)
The Gunners have rejected a £30m offer from Juventus for 27-year-old Chile striker Alexis Sanchez. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
West Ham have turned down the chance to sign Robin van Persie from Fenerbahce, even though the former Ars*nal and Manchester United striker, 32, was willing to take a huge pay cut to join them. (Daily Mirror)
The Hammers have made a £25.7m bid to bring Colombian striker Carlos Bacca, 29, to the Premier League from AC Milan. (Sun)
Southampton are negotiating the £13m sale of Italian international striker Graziano Pelle to Chinese club Shandong Luneng, with his transfer expected to be completed early next week.(Daily Telegraph)
Mexican side Pachuca's president Jesus Martinez has rejected reports that winger Hirving Lozano, 20, is poised to join Manchester United. (Univision - in Spanish)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is ready to spend £34m on bolstering his defensive options by signing Napoli centre-half Kalidou Koulibaly, 25. (Sun)
Borussia Dortmund have given Liverpool and Middlesbrough target Neven Subotic permission to talk to other clubs, with a fee of £4m expected for the 27-year-old defender. (Bild - in German)
Striker Vincent Janssen was allowed to miss training and cleared his AZ Alkmaar locker on Friday as he waits to complete an £18.8m move to Tottenham Hotspur. (Daily Telegraph)
Everton are favourites to sign Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, 28, because Barcelona are not interested in signing the Spain international. (Sport.es via Liverpool Echo)
West Ham's Senegalese striker Diafra Sakho, 26, is a £15m target for West Brom and Sunderland - after missing the Hammers' pre-season tour of the USA. (Sun)
Forward Martyn Waghorn, 26, and defender James Tavernier, 24, have rejected the offer of new contracts with Rangers. (Guardian)
West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 22, has been offered a new contract worth £65,000 a week to stave off interest from Stoke. (Express and Star)
The ball with which Argentina forward Lionel Messi missed a penalty for Argentina in the Copa America final is being sold by a fan because he is terrified of burglars breaking in to steal it. (Sun)
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Chelsea will sign Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante, 25, for £30m over the weekend. They are also hopeful of signing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 25, with Everton also interested in the Senegal international. (Daily Telegraph)
Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez, 25, is also likely to leave the Premier League champions after turning down the offer of a new contract. (Guardian)
Danny Drinkwater was expected to get an improved deal from Leicester but the 26-year-old midfielder says talks have not started.(Daily Mail)
Manchester United will complete the £105m signing of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, when the France international returns from holiday. (Sun)
The Football Association will approach Bournemouth in order to speak to their boss Eddie Howe, 38, over the current England manager vacancy. (Daily Star)
Dimitri Payet's agent has denied the 29-year-old West Ham playmaker said that he would be "100%" staying with the Hammers. (Daily Express)
West Ham made former striker Carlos Tevez an offer of £150,000-a-week to return to the club but the 32-year-old will instead sign for Brazilian side Corinthians. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 27, has told the Blues he wants to rejoin Atletico Madrid but new boss Antonio Conte wants the Spain international to stay. (AS, in Spanish)
Liverpool have been linked with Bayern Munich playmaker Mario Gotze but the 24-year-old is set to sign for former club Borussia Dortmund. (Bild via Daily Mirror)
However, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the Euro 2016 exploits of Wales and Iceland proved he does not need 'big name' signings to restore the club's fortunes. (Daily Express)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is considering up the future of keeper Joe Hart, 29, as the club weighs up a move for PSV Eindhoven's 25-year-old custodian Jeroen Zoet. (Daily Mail)
Crystal Palace are considering a £20m move for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 22. (Sun)
Atletico Nacional striker Marlos Moreno, 19, is joining Manchester City - according to the Colombia Olympic team's boss Carlos Restrepo. (Gol Caracol, via ESPN)
Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini says his side will not be able to sign midfielder Yaya Toure, 34, from former club Manchester City. (Sky Sport Italia, via Manchester Evening News)
Ligue 1 side Marseille are set to sign Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez, 30. (Birmingham Mail)
West Brom have offered Leicester City £9m for full-back Jeffrey Schlupp, 23. (Daily Telegraph)
Norwich are interested in signing Blackburn defender Grant Hanley, 24. (Daily Express)
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has said the Championship side could still keep midfielders Moussa Sissoko, 26, and Georginio Wijnaldum, 25, despite rumours linking both with moves to the Premier League. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal could be appointed manager of Belgium if he lowers his wage demands. (Sun)
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New boss Antonio Conte has told owner Roman Abramovich he needs five more signings to make Chelsea challengers again. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are considering a £54m bid for Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez, 25. (El Confidencial)
Manchester City are set to go back to Everton with a bid of more than £50m for defender John Stones, 22. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has left Nabil Bentaleb, 21, Clinton N'Jie, 22, Federico Fazio, 29, and Alex Pritchard, 23, behind for the club's tour of Australia and all could be moved on. (The Sun)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, 29, is a target for Turkish side Galatasaray. (Daily Mail)
Former Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes, 53, will be named successor to Sam Allardyce as Sunderland manager this weekend. (The Sun)
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe said he was not in the running for the England job, after Allardyce was appointed on Friday. (Bournemouth Daily Echo)
Everton's search for a new first-choice goalkeeper will no longer include Kasper Schmeichel as a result of Steve Walsh's arrival as the club's first director of football from Leicester. It is understood there is an agreement that Everton will not sign players from Leicester for a specified period. (The Guardian)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been put off a move for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, because of the player's £240,000-a-week wages.(The Sun)
Ryan Giggs and Roy Keane are in the frame to replace their former Manchester United team-mate Steve Bruce as Hull manager. (Daily Express)
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri said left-back Ben Chilwell, 19, is going to sign a new deal with the club after speculation Liverpool had made a £7m bid for him.(Leicester Mercury)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 25, needs "the right opportunity" to re-launch his career, according to his agent Mino Raiola. (Liverpool Echo)
Everton are prepared to bid £25m for Swansea City midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, 26. (Daily Express)
West Brom have made a £7m bid for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk, 24. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez has encouraged boss Arsene Wenger to make a move for Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan, 29. (The Sun)
The Gunners are braced for another backlash from their supporters after warning them not to expect expensive summer signings. (The Times - subscription required)
Lazio midfielder Ravel Morrison, 23, has sparked rumours he could be joining Aston Villa by following them on Twitter. (Birmingham Mail)
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Ars*nal will make an improved £35m bid for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 25, after having an initial £29.3m offer rejected by the French club. (Daily Telegraph)
The Gunners are interested in signing Torino full-back Bruno Peres, 26, with the club wanting £16.9m for the player. (Gazzetta World)
Arsene Wenger's side are in talks to sign Valencia's German defender Shkodran Mustafi, 24, who has a £42.1m release clause in his contract. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea have had a £57m bid for their former striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, rejected by Everton, with the Toffees holding out for £75m. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, 24, has turned down a new contract as he wants a significant rise on his current £30,000-a-week deal. (Evening Standard)
Swansea have made an offer for Sevilla striker Fernando Llorente, 31, after Bafetimbi Gomis joined Marseille on a season-long loan to leave the Swans without a recognised striker. (Daily Mail)
Leicester City are ready to offer a new £100,000-a-week contract to playmaker Riyad Mahrez, 25, who is believed to be a target for Ars*nal. (Daily Express)
New England manager Sam Allardyce wants Leicester assistant manager Craig Shakespeare to join his backroom staff. (Daily Star)
Manchester United are closing in on signing Monaco's Brazilian right-back Fabinho, 22. (Globoesporte)
Aston Villa are likely to sell Senegal international Idrissa Gana, 26, to Everton in a £7.1m deal this weekend. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, 19, could leave the club on loan after having discussions about his future at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News)
Paul Pogba's transfer to Manchester United and John Stones' move to Manchester City are both "only a matter of time" before they happen, says Times journalist Rory Smith. (5 live in short)
Everton have not made a bid for Sunderland defender Lamine Kone, 27, despite reports suggesting a £14m offer has been made. (Sunderland Echo)
The Toffees are interested in signing Swansea defender Ashley Williams, 31, who could cost up to £10m. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City are reluctant to meet Everton's £50m valuation of defender John Stones, 22, with their preferred price being around £40m. (Guardian)
City goalkeeper Angus Gunn, 20, who made three penalty saves in a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund, wants to stay at the club and fight for his place under new boss Pep Guardiola. (Manchester Evening News)
West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 22, is willing to stay at the club until his contract runs out next summer and leave on a free transfer to join a club in Europe. (ESPN)
Newcastle have had an approach rejected by Championship rivals Brighton for winger Anthony Knockaert, 24, who could cost up to £10m. (Chronicle)
West Ham have had a £7m bid rejected for Hull City left-back Andrew Robertson, 22. (Sky Sports)
Galatasaray want to sign Manchester City defender Jason Denayer, 21, and Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, 29. (Daily Mirror)
The FA says it will review new England boss Sam Allardyce's ambassadorial role with a sports betting company. (Guardian)
Manchester City will confirm Argentina international Sergio Aguero, 28, has signed a new contract before the start of the season. (Daily Mail)
A fan of Barcelona star Neymar was arrested after being discovered in the laundry room of the Brazil national team's hotel in Rio de Janeiro. (ESPN)
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Mauro Icardi's agent is reportedly heading to London to discuss a possible Ars*nal deal for the Inter forward.
Everton have emerged as shock rivals to Ars*nal for the signature of Wolfsburg's Julian Draxler.
Jose Mourinho has launched a triple-whammy attack on Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp, as well as saying it will be difficult to "change the dynamics" at United after Louis van Gaal's reign.
Leicester's owner has spent £2million on new cars for the club's title-winning heroes.
Jurgen Klopp may have to send 19-year-old midfielder Allan Rodrigues de Souza on loan because he doesn't yet qualify for a UK work permit.
Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko may be off to Paris St-Germain for £35million.
Jose Mourinho has confirmed Bastian Schweinsteiger's Manchester United career is over.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has been assured his job is safe by the club's new Chinese owners.
Everton have insisted star striker Romelu Lukaku is not for sale with Chelsea's public pursuit ruffling a few feathers.
Paul Pogba has been studying Manchester United performances from last season ahead of his move to Old Trafford.
Real Madrid have agreed to double manager Zinedine Zidane's wages to £90,000-a-week.
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri is craving a glorious start to the season against Manchester United, but he remains wary of 'champion' Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Bayern Munich are keen to to keep hold of Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, but will not be held ransom over any "crazy" wage demands.
Everton have ditched Tony Hibbert after 25 years with the Toffees legend saying: "'It's no longer the People's Club".
Former Manchester United defender Fabio could return to the Premier League with Middlesbrough targeting the Brazilian.
An unnamed Premier League club has made a £72million bid for Real Madrid and Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez, according to reports in Spain.
Ars*nal legend Freddie Ljungberg is wanted by Arsene Wenger to replace Thierry Henry on their U18 coaching staff.
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri believes his champions won't crumble like Jose Mourinho's Chelsea side did last season.
Jose Mourinho believes if he had been Manchester United manager earlier, the club could have beaten Bayern Munich to teenage midfielder Renato Sanches.
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Manager Pep Guardiola has suggested Joe Hart's career at Manchester City could be in the balance, but says the 29-year-old England goalkeeper's future will be decided "inside the doors" of the club. (Guardian)
Guardiola will pick 34-year-old Willy Caballero for Saturday's Premier League match against Sunderland and wants to sign Barcelona and Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 24. (Daily Express)
Chelsea have offered Italian champions Juventus the chance to sign Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
Denmark winger Christian Eriksen, 24, is in a stalemate with Tottenham after asking for a new contract worth £150,000 a week. (Daily Mirror)
Juventus and Inter Milan are both interested in Eriksen. (Daily Telegraph)
Crystal Palace's DR Congo international winger Yannick Bolasie, 27, will sign for Everton next week. (Daily Express)
Tottenham are prepared to bid £13m for Sporting Lisbon and Portugal midfielder Adrien Silva, 27, who is also wanted by Everton. (L'Equipe - in French)
Spurs striker Harry Kane, 23, says he "still can't put my finger on what went wrong" at Euro 2016 but adds he is "probably feeling as good going into a season as ever." (Sun)
Three young, English players - 22-year-old defender Tyler Blackett, and strikers James Wilson, 20, and Will Keane, 23 - are among those who could leave Manchester United following Jose Mourinho's appointment as manager. (Daily Mail)
Middlesbrough have enquired about 20-year-old Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira.(Daily Mail)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says midfielders Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, both 27, are no closer to signing new contracts but he is not worried about their futures. (Evening Standard)
Wenger has chosen Santi Cazorla as his new club captain for the 2016-17 season.(Daily Star)
The Ars*nal boss believes that the first £200m footballer is just around the corner but is adamant the Gunners can still compete with Europe's elite despite the astronomical spending of his rivals.(Daily Mail)
Everton are closing in on a deal for Valencia and Tunisia defender Aymen Abdennour, 27. (Deporte Valenciano, via HITC)
Former England Under-21 striker Saido Berahino, 23, has told West Brom he intends to see out the final year of his contract, despite interest from Crystal Palace and Stoke. (Daily Mail)
Berahino will not be allowed to leave West Brom unless manager Tony Pulis can find a suitable replacement.(Daily Mirror)
Aston Villa want Chelsea's English striker Patrick Bamford, 22, and Cardiff City's Iceland midfielder Aron Gunnarrson, 27.(Sun)
Liverpool and Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 26, will not join Serie A side Pescara this summer, according to the club's president Daniele Sebastiani. (Gazzetta World)
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, who was told by manager Jurgen Klopp last season that he must learn "what is serious pain and what is only pain", says he has "played with many injuries, many a tear, many a bruise."(Times - subscription required)
Southampton defender Jose Fonte, 32, has described Manchester United as "one of the biggest clubs in the world" and says he is flattered to be linked with them. (Mais Futebol, via ESPN)
Stoke manager Mark Hughes is ready to sell Republic of Ireland defender Marc Wilson, 28. (Stoke Sentinel)
Watford want to sign Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Kenedy, 20, while the Blues' American defender Matt Miazga, 21, will turn down the chance to join Eintracht Frankfurt after receiving loan offers from Premier League clubs.(Goal)
Everton manager Ronald Koeman says the speed of the Toffees' transfer activity has been "frustrating" and he still hopes to sign up to four new players. (Liverpool Echo)
Bologna midfielder Amadou Diawara, 19, will reject a £14.7m move to Championship side Aston Villa as he wants to sign for Roma instead. (Deporte Valenciano - in Spanish)
Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, says he could stay at Manchester United and carry on playing for another three seasons. (Sky Sports)
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli, 20, will just have 'Dele' on the back of his shirt this season - making the change for personal reasons. (Tottenham website)
A Leicester fan who won £20,000 after the Foxes won the title at odds of 5,000-1 has backed Claudio Ranieri's men to win the league, FA Cup and Champions League. The odds he has been given? 5,000-1.(Leicester Mercury)
Pep Guardiola has been improving his English by watching BBC Breakfast before training. (Sun)
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Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, has told manager Ronald Koeman that he will turn down Chelsea to stay at Goodison Park for at least another season. (Daily Mirror)
But Koeman has admitted that he is preparing a Plan B, in case the Belgium forward leaves the club. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says "it is worth trying" to use Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 27, as a striker, and compared him to Uruguay and Barcelona star Luis Suarez. (Sky Sports)
West Brom manager Tony Pulis says he wants to keep hold of Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans, 28, who has been linked with a move to Ars*nal. (ESPN)
New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has described the transfer market as "crazy", saying clubs are now asking for "£55m" for "medium talent". (Daily Telegraph)
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, could trigger an exodus from Manchester City as midfielders Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri, defender Eliaquim Mangala and striker Wilfried Bony may all leave the Etihad in the transfer window. (Manchester Evening News)
City will attempt to sign £10m-rated Croatia midfielder Ante Coric, 19, from Dinamo Zagreb. (Daily Mirror)
West Brom are relying on long-term target Jeffrey Schlupp, 23, to force Leicester's hand with talks at a standstill between the two clubs over a £12m move for the wide man. (Birmingham Mail)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants the club to offer midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 28, a two-year contract extension. (Sun)
Ars*nal forward Joel Campbell, 24, will join Sporting Lisbon on loan until the end of the season. (O Jogo, via Daily Express)
Sunderland boss David Moyes has offered defender Lamine Kone, 27, a new £50,000-a-week contract in a bid to stop him moving to Everton. (Sun)
But the Ivory Coast defender has rejected the contract, with Moyes questioning the back injury that has ruled Kone out of Sunday's match with Middlesbrough. (Daily Mail)
Club Brugge defender Bjorn Engels, 21, says he is too young to consider a move to Ars*nal or Borussia Dortmund. (Het Laatste Nieuws, via Evening Standard)
Striker Gabriel Barbosa, 19, a target for Manchester United, could be set to leave Santos as the Brazilian side are experiencing financial difficulties. (HITC)
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo insists defender Joleon Lescott's move to Rangers collapsed because the 34-year-old failed to agree personal terms, rather than failing a medical. (Daily Express)
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes striker Callum Wilson, 24, will attract renewed interest if he finds form for the Cherries this season. (Bournemouth Echo)
Former England defender Ashley Cole, 35, who is currently playing for LA Galaxy, says he wants to work for Chelsea after his playing career is over rather than Ars*nal. (Evening Standard)
Liverpool midfielder Cameron Brannagan, 20, has seen his proposed loan move to Wigan Athletic fall through. (Liverpool Echo)
Petr Cech has admitted he crashed his car after the 4-3 defeat by Liverpool last weekend. The goalkeeper said he "hit a pillar" and it was "one of those days". (Ars*nal, via Daily Telegraph)
Hull City caretaker manager Mike Phelan compiles lengthy dossiers on all his side's opponents, with midfielder David Meyler joking Hull players even know "how many times they go to the toilet". (Daily Star)
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Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, could be set for a surprise move to Sunderland. (Sunderland Echo)
Meanwhile, City are prepared to pay up to £90,000 of Hart's £120,000-a-week wages to move the out-of-favour goalkeeper on. (Daily Mirror)
The England international will not be joining Liverpool, with manager Jurgen Klopp not interested in signing another goalkeeper. (Liverpool Echo)
As well as Hart, City sporting director Txiki Begiristain is trying to secure moves away from the club for midfielder Samir Nasri, 29, defender Eliaquim Mangala, 25, and forward Wilfried Bony, 27. (Manchester Evening News)
But City captain Vincent Kompany, 30, is understood to have won the approval of new manager Pep Guardiola. (Times - subscription required)
Chelsea have turned their attention to signing former Bolton and Sunderland left-back Marcos Alonso, 25, from Fiorentina. (Daily Telegraph)
Blues manager Antonio Conte also wants to bring Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 23, to Stamford Bridge. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Croatia international Brozovic's agent says Ars*nal are also interested in the midfielder. (Index, via Football Italia)
Sam Allardyce will name Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw, 21, in his inaugural England squad on Sunday - following a conversation with United manager Jose Mourinho. (Daily Express)
Allardyce - who is expected to be in attendance at the Premier League encounter between Everton and Stoke City on Saturday - is also considering whether to offer Potters centre-back Ryan Shawcross, 28, a place in his squad for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Slovakia on 4 September. (Times - subscription required)
Liverpool have submitted an £11m bid for Borussia Dortmund's 17-year-old American midfielder Christian Pulisic. (Daily Telegraph)
Southampton are set to break their transfer record to sign 22-year-old Morocco forward Sofiane Boufal from Lille in a move which could be worth up to £21.2m. (Guardian)
Arsene Wenger says he is not "panic buying" as the club prepare to spend £52m on Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi, 24, and Deportivo La Coruna striker Lucas Perez, 27. (Daily Express)
The Gunners only moved to sign Mustafi after missing out on Bayer Leverkusen's Omer Toprak, 27. (Daily Mirror)
England striker Harry Kane, 23, would love to see out the rest of his career at Tottenham. (Sky Sports)
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis wants to sign up to five players before the transfer window closes. (Birmingham Mail)
Inter Milan are on the verge of signing Manchester United target Gabriel Barbosa, 19, from Santos, with the striker set to be joined by Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Mario, 23, at the San Siro. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Meanwhile, Sporting have rejected Leicester City's £21m offer for Islam Slimani - with the Portuguese club understood to want £34m for the 28-year-old Algeria striker. (Talksport)
Norwich City boss Alex Neil has confirmed the club are closing in on the signing of Benfica forward Nelson Oliveira, 25, while deals for two other forwards - West Ham's Enner Valencia, 26, and Anderlecht's Stefano Okaka, 27 - are also possible. (HITC)
Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic, 22, has been made available for loan, with the club considering offers for the Serbia international prior to next week's transfer deadline. (Liverpool Echo)
Aston Villa defender Jores Okore, 24, is set to sign for FC Copenhagen, meaning he could face Leicester in the Champions League. (Sun)
Ruud Gullit will no longer assist Danny Blind with coaching the Netherlands after a disagreement with the Dutch football association. (Daily Mail)
New Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama, 25, says he used to walk for miles in his bare feet as an 11-year-old to get to away fixtures when growing up in Nairobi. (Guardian)
Newcastle United are close to signing Ipswich Town striker Daryl Murphy, 33, in a £5m deal. (TWTD)
Diego Maradona has been reunited with his estranged son. Maradona, who has not seen Diego Junior for 13 years, said his son was "very like me". (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea's plans for a new £500m stadium have run into trouble, because of bats at nearby Brompton cemetery. (Evening Standard)
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Eight of the England players who started in the 2-1 loss to Iceland at Euro 2016 have been picked by new manager Sam Allardyce for the opening World Cup 2018 qualifier in Slovakia on Saturday. (Daily Star)
Agent Mino Raiola made 30m euros from the summer transfers of his players Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan - more than Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo makes in a year. (AS)
Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, 27, regrets not moving from the club during the transfer window - he was target for Everton. (RTBF - in French)
Christian Benteke's brother Jonathan has joined him at Crystal Palace - the 21-year-old has been added to the development squad. (Daily Mail)
Swansea City missed out on the chance to sign 22-year-old defender John Stones three years before he made a £50m move to Manchester City. (Wales Online)
Newcastle midfielder Matt Ritchie says Scotland can be the surprise package in the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.(Glasgow Evening Times)
New Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 27, says he was never close to signing for Everton on transfer deadline day. (L'Equipe - in French)
Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 26, might have left it too late to revive his career at his new club Nice, says former France striker Christophe Dugarry. (Bein Sports)
Striker Olivier Giroud says he has "no problem" with manager Arsene Wenger's decision to leave him out of the starting line-up for Ars*nal's opening three league games. (Evening Standard)
Yaya Toure's agent Dimitri Seluk says the 33-year-old midfielder is "pleased" to stay at Manchester City, despite his lack of first-team opportunities under new manager Pep Guardiola. (Goal)
Stoke boss Mark Hughes will have another chance to sign striker Saido Berahino, 23, in January or next summer, says chairman Peter Coates. (Stoke Sentinel)
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has revealed he could not share a room with his team-mate and goalkeeper David De Gea because he plays horrible music. (Unscriptd)
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Brazil forward Neymar, 24, was close to joining Manchester United or Paris St-Germain in the summer but chose to stay at Barcelona on less money, says his agent. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he was always "clear and direct" with Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, during their time together at Barcelona, despite the Swede claiming otherwise. (Daily Mirror)
Guardiola is convinced he will be justified in having made Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 25, his first summer buy at City after dropping interest in fellow midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, who joined Manchester United. (Manchester Evening News)
Meanwhile, Guardiola and his Manchester United rival Jose Mourinho have ended their eight-year feud ahead of Saturday's first Manchester derby of the season by shaking hands at a meeting of Premier League managers. (Sun)
Manchester United's hopes of signing Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci could be over, with the 29-year-old set to sign a new contract. (Manchester Evening News)
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 25, is set to sign a new deal with a £76m release clause, just weeks after Chelsea and Everton were linked with him. (Sport Mediaset, in Italian)
Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus and Paris St-Germain were interested in Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, 24, before he signed a new four-year contract. (London Evening Standard)
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has warned his players that no-one, including striker Jamie Vardy, 29, and winger Riyad Mahrez, 25, is guaranteed a starting place. (Daily Express)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes 29-year-old centre-back David Luiz, a surprise summer signing from Paris St-Germain, can become one of the best defenders in the world. (Guardian)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has backed midfielder Jack Wilshere, 24, to be a future Gunners boss, despite loaning him to Bournemouth. (Daily Mirror)
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has denied that he signed striker Jonathan Benteke, 21, just to keep big brother Christian happy and the pair could line up together against Middlesbrough on Saturday. (Sun)
West Brom boss Tony Pulis says the five players chairman John Williams claimed he was "happy with" were not the "marquee players" he wanted to sign. (Times - subscription required)
The prospect of a breakaway tournament of Europe's best clubs has only increased following Uefa's reforms of the Champions League, according to the head of Spain's La Liga. (Daily Telegraph)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants the club's fans to mark the opening of Anfield's new main stand by bringing their "best performance" against Leicester City on Saturday. (Liverpool Echo)
After helping Iceland knock England out at Euro 2016, Swansea midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, 27, expects the country's footballers to get even better as "facilities and coaching have improved a lot". (Daily Telegraph)
Everton have been told it will cost them in the region of £30m to acquire land for a new stadium on the banks of the River Mersey and an announcement could be made in a couple of months. (Guardian)
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers claims that the Glasgow club are bigger than most Premier League clubs. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he will never regrow the ponytail for which he was known during his playing career. (London Evening Standard)
Jose Mourinho helped develop a strong bond with his backroom staff by leaving his business class seat on the club's flight back from their pre-season tour to China and joining them in the economy section. (Metro)
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has offered Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez, 24, a "major role" at Old Trafford. (Don Balon via Manchester Evening News)
Mourinho has defended world record signing Paul Pogba, 23, for his poor form since rejoining United, insisting the France midfielder will have "no problem" proving value for money. (Sun)
Caretaker boss Mike Phelan has criticised Hull's owners for the wages they have offered him to become permanent manager, and he could quit if they are not willing to negotiate after Saturday's game against Ars*nal. (Daily Telegraph)
Hull midfielder Robert Snodgrass, 29, says he and his team-mates were "hung out to dry" by the club's failure to sign players over the summer. (Guardian)
Liverpool and Ars*nal are in competition for the signature of 22-year-old Torino striker Andrea Belotti. (Talksport)
Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez is wanted by Juventus, who are preparing a cash-plus-player swap deal for the 27-year-old Chile international. (Calcio Mercato via Daily Star)
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has asked supporters to show patience with 23-year-old Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, who cost the club £35m in the summer. (Independent)
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez believes England manager Sam Allardyce should look at the Championship for players to call up, including 24-year-old Magpies midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. (Daily Mirror)
Everton midfielder Gareth Barry, 35, says his agent is taking calls from clubs in Major League Soccer and the Chinese Super League, but he is not ready to leave the Premier League as he prepares to make his 600th top-flight appearance. (Liverpool Echo)
Barry says he "could still do a job" for England if manager Sam Allardyce called him up for an international return. (Daily Star)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has warned captain Vincent Kompany, 30, he cannot expect an automatic return to the team following his comeback from surgery. (Independent)
Watford boss Walter Mazzarri said he has nothing but respect for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, despite a tense relationship in Serie A that led to the Portuguese describing him as a "hard-working donkey". (Guardian)
Manchester United will face competition from Barcelona for the signature of Paris St-Germain's 22-year-old Brazilian defender Marquinhos. (L'Equipe via Bleacher Report)
The Football League will resign themselves to not having a sponsor for the EFL Cup if a backer is not found by the end of next month. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland came close to signing 19-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder Frank Kessie - dubbed the 'new Yaya Toure' - from Atalanta in the summer. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Boss David Moyes has questioned whether Sunderland have enjoyed "correct leadership and direction" at boardroom level in recent seasons. (Newcastle Chronicle)
West Brom manager Tony Pulis will not leave The Hawthorns unless the club sack him. (Express & Star)
Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter has warned on-loan midfielder Jack Wilshere that he faces a fight for a starting place at the Vitality Stadium. (Bournemouth Daily Echo)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants a bed installed at the club's Cobham training ground because he is spending so much time there. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah, 18, was less than impressed with his depiction on a football computer game. (Metro)
Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger has taken a leave of absence until October to manage a European all-star ice hockey team in the 2016 World Cup in Toronto. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City groundsman Lee Jackson has started covering the pitch at Etihad Stadium with liquid garlic to keep parasites at bay. (Manchester Evening News)
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he is perfectly prepared to drop captain Wayne Rooney to the substitutes' bench if he sees the need. (Daily Mirror)
Yaya Toure's father has begged Pep Guardiola to give his son another chance at Manchester City, following a fall-out between the pair over the Ivorian's agent Dimitri Seluk. (The Sun)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will select Loris Karius, 23, ahead of regular goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, 28, for Saturday's Premier League match with Hull at Anfield.(Liverpool Echo)
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 27, wants to leave the Champions League champions, with Manchester United the Welshman's favoured destination. (Diario Gol - in Spanish)
AC Milan are considering a £24m January move for Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, 22. (CalcioMercatoWeb via Daily Express)
Chelsea and Croatia midfielder Mario Pasalic, 21, could be heading back to the Blues from his loan spell at AC Milan. (Calcio Mercato - in Italian)
United winger Jesse Lingard, 23 has agreed a new four-year deal which will see him double his wages.(Sun)
Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32, was excluded from the Manchester United first-team squad's photocall at their Carrington training ground on Monday, it has emerged. (Manchester Evening News)
Chelsea's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, has insisted he never considered leaving the Blues during the summer transfer window. (Sky Sports)
Sunderland boss David Moyes has said he was offered the chance to sign free agent Emmanuel Adebayor, 32, last month but is not currently considering a deal for the striker.(ESPN)
Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi, 29, says that he has "no regrets" after seeing a move to Juventus fall through.(Le Parisien - in French)
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater, 26, who is rumoured to be a target for Manchester United, does not have a buy-out clause in his new contract with the Foxes, manager Claudio Ranieri has revealed. (Leicester Mercury)
Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, 29, could be sidelined for three weeks following a recurrence of the groin injury which required surgery earlier this month. (Daily Mirror)
Hull City defender Curtis Davies, 31, is hoping for an England call-up following his impressive start to the Premier League season. (Yorkshire Post)
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says he is confident his players still back him, and played down comparisons with his unsuccessful time in charge at QPR.(Stoke Sentinel)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says he regrets not trying to sign Chelsea forward Diego Costa, 27, from Atletico Madrid in 2014.(Daily Telegraph)
manager Arsene Wenger once acted out William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at a cocktail party, former Gunners vice-chairman David Dein has revealed. (The Times - subscription required)
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie, 27, has claimed that he once beat Jamaica's multiple Olympic gold medal winning sprinter Usain Bolt in a race. (Daily Mail)
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola would consider extending his stay beyond his three-year contract if the club is successful. (Daily Mirror)
Hull City caretaker manager Mike Phelan claims the terms of his contract keep changing and he is no nearer to taking the job on a permanent basis. (Guardian)
Italian giants AC Milan may sign Manchester United's Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, 22, in January. (Tuttomercato - in Italian)
Chelsea's Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic, 32, could leave Stamford Bridge as manager Antonio Conte tries to tighten up the team's defence. (Daily Mail)
Southampton and Manchester United are both targeting Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 22. (Calciomercato - in Italian)
West Brom manager Tony Pulis says the club want to offer striker Saido Berahino, 23, a long-term deal to end uncertainty over his future. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea midfielder Oscar, 25, could leave the club in January, with AC Milan interested in signing the Brazil international. (Talksport)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Tottenham boss Maurico Pochettino is one of the "world's best managers" as his side prepare to travel to White Hart Lane on Sunday. (Guardian)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is pushing for former boss Sir Alex Ferguson to have a bigger influence on decision-making at Old Trafford.(Glasgow Live)
Crystal Palace's France striker Loic Remy, 29, could return to the side in December, according to manager Alan Pardew.(Evening Standard)
Ars*nal are interested in signing Ivory Coast and Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, 19.(Goal)
Ukrainian agent Vadim Shablii attended Manchester United's match against Zorya on Thursday prompting rumours that his top client - Dynamo Kiev's 26-year-old winger Andriy Yarmolenko - could be about to move to Old Trafford. (Sun)
Major League Soccer chief Don Barber says Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32, would be welcome in America. (Eurosport - in German)
Burnley defender Michael Keane, 23, is not for sale, says manager Sean Dyche, despite interest from Chelsea. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has met Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins and could replace Francesco Guidolin as manager at the Liberty Stadium next week. (Sun)
Red Devils midfielder Juan Mata, 28, has said he has a strong relationship with boss Jose Mourinho and describes rumours to the contrary as "lies". (Daily Telegraph)
England players received a postcard written by Sam Allardyce before he left his role as England manager. The postcard declared that "our journey has begun".(Daily Mail)
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has said he will not interfere with striker Jamie Vardy's pre-match ritual of drinking a glass of port. (Daily Express)
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Juventus will allow defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29, to leave and join Chelsea, if they receive £50m and Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, in return for the Italy international. (Sun)
Chelsea and Manchester City have been boosted by the news that Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, 27, is ready to leave the German club at the end of the season. The Gabon international is valued at £65m. (Mirror)
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says France midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, could have joined the Spanish giants in the summer before signing for Manchester United in a world record £89m deal. (Manchester Evening News)
Juventus will allow defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29, to leave and join Chelsea, if they receive £50m and Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, in return for the Italy international. (Sun)
Chelsea and Manchester City have been boosted by the news that Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, 27, is ready to leave the German club at the end of the season. The Gabon international is valued at £65m. (Mirror)
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says France midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, could have joined the Spanish giants in the summer before signing for Manchester United in a world record £89m deal. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester United are "kicking themselves" for not putting a sell-on clause in Burnley defender Michael Keane's contract. The 23-year-old joined the Clarets for £2.5m in 2015 and has been linked with a £25m move to Chelsea.(Sun)
Premier League champions Leicester have taken non-league Harrow Borough striker Ibrahim Meite, 20, on trial. Meite, nicknamed "The Shark", has scored 10 goals so far this season. (Daily Mail)
England want to take Celtic's 13-year-old Karamoko Dembele for their national set-up, if he can be persuaded to switch from Scotland. (Daily Mail)
West Ham will need to pay Juventus £20m if striker Simone Zaza, 25, plays another 10 games for the club. The Italy international has a clause in his contract which triggers the fee if he plays 14 games.(Sun)
The Hammers could offer midfielder Michail Antonio, 26, a second new deal within a year following his impressive start to the season, scoring five goals in seven league games. (Mirror)
Ars*nal will have to pay Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi's £99m release fee if they want to sign the 23-year-old Argentine in the January transfer window. (Daily Star)
Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 29, decided to stay at Chelsea and fight for his place at the club after a chat with manager Antonio Conte, who wanted him to be a part of his squad this season. (Evening Standard)
Sevilla midfielder Vicente Iborra, 28, rejected a £7m move to Sunderland in the transfer window after his team-mate told the Spanish club to keep the player.(Chronicle)
forward Andrey Arshavin, now at Kazakhstan side Kairat, got his revenge on a blogger who said he would not score seven goals this season. The punishment? To shave off the blogger's hair. (Sun)
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Isco, who has been linked with a move to Tottenham, has no intention of leaving the Spanish giants in January, according to the 24-year-old's father. (Calciometro, via FourFourTwo)
Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, 22, is wanted by Wolfsburg, and the German club could make a move for the Dutchman in the January transfer window. (Bild, via Sun)
The Red Devils are struggling to offload defender Matteo Darmian, 26, and face being priced out of a move for Monaco full-back Fabinho, 22. (Goal)
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, 25, will leave Stamford Bridge to join "a very, very big European club", according to his former Caen coach. (ESPN)
Meanwhile, the Blues are keen to sign 16-year-old Marseille defender Boubacar Kamara. (Sun)
Deulofeu, 22, will not rule out a return to his former club Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo, via HITC)
Sunderland boss David Moyes says he would be interested in managing Scotland one day. (Daily Mail)
Former Sunderland boss Gustavo Poyet believes something needs to change inside the Premier League club "at its very core". (Guardian)
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid both hope to sign 16-year-old Luxembourg midfielder Vincent Thill from French club Metz. (Footmercato, via Metro)
Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri led a delegation to identify potential sites for the Toffees' new stadium. (Liverpool Echo)
Rafa Benitez has tipped midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 24, for a return to the England squad. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Legendary former Bulgaria forward Hristo Stoichkov insists he "always knew" former Barcelona team-mates Pep Guardiola and Ronald Koeman would become great coaches. (Telegraph)
Former England goalkeeper David James says he has "no doubt" former club West Ham will stay up this season, despite having played in a relegated side that was deemed "too good to go down". (Evening Standard)
Supporters of Charlton Athletic and Coventry City will march in unison in protest against their owners before the sides face each other on Saturday.(Telegraph)
Liverpool are set to hand 17-year-old forward Ben Woodburn a three-year professional contract. (Liverpool Echo)
shouted "Cristiano is angry" at the watching media after being nutmegged by Real Madrid team-mate Danilo in training. (AS, via Daily Mirror)
Former Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung has returned to the pitch - for De Montfort University's Management, Law and Humanities of Sport MA XI. (Daily Mail)
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Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a new deal with Real Madrid of £18.5m a year after tax but the contract has not been finalised as the 31-year-old wants it to run until 2021. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool are ready to meet the £44.6m buy-out clause of Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams in order to sign the 22-year-old. (Mundo Deportivo via Sun)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, who managed Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba at Juventus, says it was the 23-year-old's dream to return to Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is keen on signing 22-year-old Monaco right-back Fabinho, who was a target for Manchester United in the summer. (Sun)
Guardiola says centre-back Vincent Kompany's mental state after a series of injuries is why the 30-year-old did not figure in the Champions League defeat at Barcelona on Wednesday. (Guardian)
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has warned his team-mates not to be fooled by Jose Mourinho's charm offensive when the ex-Blues boss brings his Manchester United side to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.(London Evening Standard)
Bournemouth defender Charlie Daniels expects Jack Wilshere, who is on loan with the Cherries from Ars*nal, to win back a place in the England squad. (Talksport)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says struggling striker Daniel Sturridge is not having an easy time but insists the 27-year-old is an "outstanding player". (Daily Express)
Stoke manager Mark Hughes believes the club got a good deal with the £13m signing of Joe Allen, 26, from Liverpool and says he was surprised the Reds let him go. (Daily Star)
Manchester City midfielder Bersant Celina has caught the eye of Borussia Dortmund during a loan spell at Antwerp, and the 20-year-old is now being monitored by the Bundesliga club. (ESPN)
Sunderland players face a 50% wage cut if they fail to stay in the Premier League this season. (Daily Mail)
question-and-answer session, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Diego Maradona is his favourite player of all time, and that he would have been a doctor if he had not had a career in football.(Liverpool Echo)
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United are willing to spend a world record £135m to sign 29-year-old Uruguay forward Luis Suarez from Barcelona. (Don Balon, via Daily Express)
Jose Mourinho is plotting a revamp of his defence and is targeting Roma's Germany defender Antonio Rudiger. The 23-year-old is valued at £35m by the Serie A club. Defenders Marcos Rojo and Matteo Darmian, both 26, could be sold in January, while Chris Smalling, 26, and Daley Blind, 26, face uncertain futures at Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has laughed off speculation that Spurs are interested in signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 28. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea are preparing to submit an offer for 27-year-old Paris St-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore in January. (Get French Football News, via Daily Star)
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, 29, wants to make his loan spell at Sevilla permanent in the summer. (Sun)
Fiorentina midfielder Josip Ilicic wants to leave the Italian club and the 28-year-old is a target for Leicester City. (Calciomercato)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says contract negotiations with midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, are "moving along". (Evening Standard)
French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, 27, is ready to snub a Premier League return and sign a new deal with Spanish side Sevilla. (Mirror)
On-loan Bournemouth midfielder Jack Wilshere, 24, says being dropped by England prompted his decision to leave Ars*nal. (Daily Mail)
Italian side Roma are interested in signing 22-year-old Manchester United winger Memphis Depay in January. (Corriere dello Sport, via Talksport)
West Brom captain Darren Fletcher, 32, says the Baggies will be able to attract better players to the club now manager Tony Pulis has signed a new deal. (Birmingham Mail)
Everton outcast Oumar Niasse could be on his way to Galatasaray. The 26-year-old Senegal striker has been linked with a January move to the Turkish club. (Mirror)
Former Liverpool academy coach Karl Robinson says the Anfield club "kidnapped" 18-year-old full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold from rivals Everton. (5Times, via Liverpool Echo)
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes wants to sign goalkeeper Lee Grant, 33, currently on loan at the club from Derby County, on a permanent deal in January. (Stoke Sentinel)
Paul Pogba's transfer to Manchester United was two years in the making, according to the 23-year-old France midfielder's agent Mino Raiola.(Financial Times)
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 35, wants to stay at Porto for "a long time". (Marca - in Spanish)
Ex-Manchester United winger and assistant manager Ryan Giggs says he fears bitter rivals Liverpool could win the title this year. (Telegraph)
Manchester United coach Warren Joyce will meet Wigan about becoming their new manager this weekend. (Sun)
Marouane Fellaini has dyed his afro ginger. He was spotted in Manchester City centre with his twin brother, who had a matching haircut. (Daily Express)
Countdown's Susie Dent has revealed her celebrity crush is Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger. (RowZed)
Barcelona and Brazil forward Neymar has spent £7.2m on a new house in Rio de Janeiro that boasts six suites, a helipad, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a gymnasium, a subterranean cave and its own pier. (O Globo, via AS)
Spurs midfielder Victor Wanyama does not like to watch scary movies. (Four Four Two)
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Manchester United will trigger Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin's £30m release clause in January, with manager Jose Mourinho earmarking the 30-year-old to provide his team with leadership. (Sun)
Memphis Depay, who cost Manchester United £31m in May 2015, recognises his career at the club may be over. The 22-year-old is open to a loan move to Fenerbahce in January. (Guardian)
MLS side LA Galaxy are considering making a move for 35-year-old Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic when his contract runs out at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)
Jose Mourinho plans to sell at least eight of his Manchester United players over the next two transfer windows. (Daily Telegraph)
Barcelona are keen to extend former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's contract at the Nou Camp to deter a rumoured £135m world-record bid from Manchester United for the 29-year-old. (Independent)
Liverpool and Tottenham are both tracking 25-year-old striker Moussa Marega - who is on loan at Vitoria Guimaraes from Porto and has a release clause of £35.5m. (L'Equipe, via Sports Witness)
Yaya Toure's agent Dimitri Seluk says he will not be apologising to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, despite the 33-year-old midfielder saying sorry for "misunderstandings of the past". (Talksport)
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate says he may turn down the FA if offered the job on a full-time basis. (Guardian)
Marseille have already taken up the option to sign on-loan 23-year-old winger Florian Thauvin from Newcastle. (La Provence - in French)
Marseille midfielder Maxime Lopez, 18, is attracting interest form Liverpool and Ars*nal. (Le Parisien, via Talksport)
West Brom have sent 23-year-old striker Saido Berahino to a fitness centre in the south of France. (Birmingham Mail)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has welcomed the appointment of the club's first sporting director. (Liverpool Echo)
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is considering switching international allegiance from England to Ivory Coast after a three-year absence from the Three Lions set-up. (Sun)
Liverpool are prepared to subsidise up to half of out-of-favour defender Mamadou Sakho's £100,000-a-week wage to ensure the 26-year-old leaves on loan in January. Stoke and Lille are interested. (Squawka)
Everton striker Oumar Niasse, 26, could move to Turkey in January after failing to make an impression at Goodison since his switch from Lokomotiv Moscow. (Liverpool Echo)
Fenerbahce's 27-year-old defender Simon Kjaer described Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic as "arrogant" and "chest-puffing" after clashing with him in Thursday's Europa League game - a 2-1 win for the Turkish side. (Kanal 9, via Guardian)
Simone Zaza's agent - his father Antonio - will travel to London for talks about his son's future as a West Ham striker. He says he cannot guarantee the 25-year-old Italian will still be with the Hammers come January. (Calciomercato - in Italian)
Middlesbrough are close to signing 19-year-old Ghanaian midfielder William Opoku Asiedu from Okyeman Planners. (Ghana Soccernet)
Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj, 27, is a possible January target for Chelsea as he nears the final 18 months of his current contract with the Viola. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Talksport)
Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron will come out of retirement at the age of 41 to play for Argentine club Estudiantes. (La Nacion - in Spanish)
The agent of Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has admitted that the 20-year-old felt "disappointed" that the club's number nine shirt was taken from him and given to new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the summer. (RMC Sport - in French)
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striker Diego Costa, 28, to sign a lucrative new contract to prevent Atletico Madrid from re-signing the player. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool need to give playmaker Philippe Coutinho, 24, a new contract and pay rise to fend off interest from Barcelona. (Liverpool Echo)
The Reds are confident of keeping the Brazilian as the player does not have an buy-out clause in his contract. (Times - subscription required)
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is weighing up a £26m move for Benfica and Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 22. (A Bola, in Portuguese)
Meanwhile, United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32, wants to move to Major League Soccer in January after being frozen out at Old Trafford. (Squawka)
Interim England boss Gareth Southgate, 46, all but sealed the role on a permanent basis with a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Scotland on Friday. (Independent)
Ex-England and Manchester United defender Phil Neville, 39, could become manager of the Under-21 side if Southgate gets the job with the senior side. (Times - subscription required)
Sunderland boss David Moyes says he rejected the chance to sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, as he did not want to stall Jordan Pickford's progress. Hart has since joined Torino in Italy on a season-long loan. (The Shields Gazette)
Juventus are considering a move for Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, with Everton, AC Milan and Roma also being linked with the 22-year-old. (Calciomercato)
Meanwhile, Everton boss Ronald Koeman watched fellow Dutchman Depay when he came on as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with Belgium on Wednesday and could sign the player on loan in January. (Daily Telegraph)
West Ham's 25-year-old striker Simone Zaza, who is on loan at the club from Juventus, has been linked with a swap deal for Napoli forward Manolo Gabbiadini, 24. (Corriere dello Sport via Daily Mirror)
Newcastle United will not sell £14m-rated striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, 22, in January despite interest from Napoli. (Northern Echo)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger wants France to rest defender Laurent Koscielny, 31, for the friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday with his side scheduled to face Manchester United and Paris St-Germain after the international break. (BeIN Sports via Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 28, is an injury doubt for their next game, against Ars*nal on Saturday, 19 November. (Daily Mail)
Forward Alex Iwobi's father, who is also a lawyer, says the 20-year-old would stay at Ars*nal even if Barcelona tried to sign him. (AfricanFootball.com)
Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 23, is wanted by Championship side Aston Villa on loan. (Birmingham Mail)
Watford's Ecuador defender Juan Carlos Paredes, 29, is attracting interest from clubs in Europe after falling out of favour at Vicarage Road. (Watford Observer)
Brighton's Israel striker Tomer Hemed, 29, says he could end his playing career back in Spain. He has already had spells in the country with Mallorca and Almeria. (The Argus)
Wolves are to decide whether their five loan signings - including 19-year-old Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson - will stay at the Championship club until the end of the season. (Express & Star)
Hull City are refusing to comment on reports that former Blackburn Rovers keeper Bobby Mimms, 53, has been appointed as goalkeeping coach. (Hull Daily Mail)
Bolton's 21-year-old striker Zach Clough, who has scored five goals in his last four League One appearances, has been urged to stay when the January transfer window opens by his manager Phil Parkinson. (Bolton News)
Former Leicester and Blackburn defender Bruno Berner, 38, has been named manager of Swiss club FC Tuggen, who are bottom of the third tier.(FC Tuggen, in German)
Former Wigan and West Brom striker Nathan Ellington, 35, is training with North West Counties Premier Division side Nelson.(Wigan Today)
Fans of Leyton Orient and Blackpool, who are unhappy with the way their clubs are being run, will stage a joint demonstration ahead of the League Two match at Brisbane Road on 19 November.(Guardian)
mocked England before Friday's World Cup qualifier by standing outside an Iceland supermarket and repeating the Euro 2016 quarter-finalists' famous 'Thunderclap'. (Sun)
Stoke City goalkeeper Shay Given's name has been typed into search engines more than any other Premier League player this season, says search engine Bing. (Sentinel)
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City will team up to share the £120,000 cost to charter a private jet to get their Brazil players back from international duty as soon as possible after a game against Peru on Tuesday. (Sun)
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Wenger will make Borussia Dortmund's 27-year-old Germany winger Marco Reus his top transfer target if they lose Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, also 27. (Mirror)
France defender Laurent Koscielny, 31, is set to sign a new four-year contract with the Gunners. (L'Equipe, via Daily Star)
Italian giants Inter Milan have registered an interest in signing 36-year-old former Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard. (Independent)
Manchester United have been alerted by 23-year-old England striker Harry Kane's contract stand-off at Tottenham. (Mirror)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants to bring in 21-year-old Spanish defender Alex Grimaldo from Benfica - but he is unlikely to meet the Portuguese club's £38.5 asking price. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool boarded their flight to Southampton on Friday but midfielder Adam Lallana, who picked up an injury while on international duty with England, was nowhere to be seen. (Daily Express)
Reds defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, is disgusted by his treatment at Anfield and is eyeing a move in January. (Le Parisien, via Sun)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists he wants to keep Brazil midfielder Oscar, 25, at Stamford Bridge despite renewed interest from Italy. (Standard)
The Blues' Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 25, insists he will not leave the club until they have won the Premier League again. (Daily Mail)
New York City boss Patrick Vieira, 40, describes the prospect of one day managing Manchester City as "the fairy-tale story". (Telegraph)
Bournemouth defender Steve Cook, 25, believes his 24-year-old Cherries team-mate Jack Wilshere - on loan from Ars*nal - can guide them to European football. (Daily Star)
Manchester United full-back Antonio Valencia, 31, could return to the squad against Ars*nal on Saturday after he arrived at the team hotel on Friday night. (Manchester Evening News)
federation apparently did not pay team security staff for six months - so Lionel Messi did. (AS, via Fox Sports)
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England captain Wayne Rooney has been cleared by a Football Association inquiry after pictures of him with wedding guests while on international duty appeared in a national newspaper. It means the 31-year-old Manchester United forward will not face disciplinary action or be stripped of the captaincy. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will try to sign midfielder Willian, 28, from Chelsea in January. (Daily Star)
Mourinho has warned French forward Anthony Martial, 20, his chances are running out. (Daily Mail)
Barcelona are preparing to move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, 32. (Goal)
manager Antonio Conte is interested in two Fiorentina players - midfielder Milan Badelj, 27, and defender Nenad Tomovic, 29. (Calciomercato.com)
Former Blues manager Roberto di Matteo is wanted by 1860 Munich, despite lasting just 124 days in charge of Aston Villa. Another former Chelsea boss, Avram Grant, also interests the German second division side. (Bild - in German)
Ars*nal are monitoring 17-year-old Marseille defender Boubacar Kamara, who is yet to sign a professional deal at the French club. (L'Equipe, via Daily Express)
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says a clause in forward Simone Zaza's contract will not influence his selection. Zaza, 25, is yet to score in eight Premier League games since joining on a season-long loan from Juventus in the summer, and a £17.5m permanent move would be triggered after 10 appearances. (Squawka)
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 22, could leave in January if the Black Cats receive a big offer. (Daily Mail)
Stoke hope to sign West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 23, for £12m in January despite having had a £20m bid rejected in the summer. (Sun)
West Brom manager Tony Pulis wants to sign Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez, 27, in January. (Daily Telegraph)
But Rodriguez is Hull City's number one target in January. (Hull Daily Mail)
Tigers boss Mike Phelan is also interested in 24-year-old Dundalk winger Daryl Horgan, who is available on a free transfer. (Daily Mirror)
Everton manager Ronald Koeman says he would not have a problem signing players from his former club Southampton. (Daily Star)
Liverpool owner John W Henry has spent £68m on a yacht, which includes a pool, spa, gym and helipad. (Liverpool Echo)
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A leak of 18.6 million documents reveals the "tax tricks" and "murky financial transactions" employed by world football's biggest stars, it is claimed. Twelve European media outlets have been working together on the leaked data, and will publish their findings over the next three weeks. (European Investigative Collaborations)
In one of the first articles to be published, a Spanish newspaper alleges 31-year-old Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo avoided paying tax on image-rights earnings totalling 150 million euros. The Portuguese's representatives said he was "fully compliant with his tax obligations". (El Mundo - in Spanish)
planning to bid for West Ham's 29-year-old French attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet in January. (Sun)
Leicester have agreed a £15m deal with Belgian club Genk for their 19-year-old Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. (Guardian)
Serie A club Roma are closing in on a deal to sign Manchester United's 22-year-old Dutch forward Memphis Depay on loan in January. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
RB Leipzig boss Ralph Hasenhuttl says "there was a lot of truth" in a story suggesting he could replace Arsene Wenger as Ars*nal boss when the Frenchman retires. (ESPN)
Meanwhile, Wenger believes it will take years for West Ham to settle in to their new London Stadium. (Daily Telegraph)
The Hammers say they have only been able to ban a quarter of the 200 fans they promised to exclude following the violence that marred their home match against Chelsea in October. (Times - subscription required)
West Ham are planning to bid for Liverpool's 27-year-old England striker Daniel Sturridge in January. (Daily Star)
Former Brazil international Ronaldinho, 36, and ex-Argentina midfielder Juan Riquelme, 38, are ready to play for Chapecoense in a gesture of solidarity with the Brazilian club. (Independent)
England boss Gareth Southgate wants Steve Holland to replace Sammy Lee as his assistant manager, while Phil Neville could become the next under-21 boss. (Mirror)
Wales are confident Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 27, will be fit for their World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in March, despite reports in the Spanish media stating otherwise. (Wales Online)
Liverpool Under-23 boss Michael Beale is set to join Brazilian club Sao Paulo as assistant manager to Rogerio Ceni. (Globo Esporte - in Portuguese)
Beale's departure could present ex-Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard with his first opportunity in management. (Independent)
Graeme Souness has revealed he turned down the chance to sign former Manchester United players Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel when he was Liverpool manager. (Daily Mail)
amateur side have won all but one of their league games since allowing members of their website to vote on club matters ranging from team selection to merchandising. (Spiegel Online - in German, and ESPN)
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Dimitri Payet, 29, will be able to leave the club for £15m if the Hammers are relegated from the Premier League. (Times - subscription required)
Liverpool and Tottenham are considering trying to sign former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 28, in January. (Daily Mirror)
The agents of Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 27, and midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, are working together during contract talks. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger believes he may have found the new Thierry Henry - Sanchez. (Daily Telegraph)
Wolfsburg have dropped 23-year-old midfielder Julian Draxler from their matchday squad to play Bayern Munich this weekend, alerting Ars*nal to his possible availability in January. (Metro)
Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 33, is considering leaving Fenerbahce to return to one of his former clubs - Feyenoord.(Sun)
Bilic has played down the prospect of a move for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, citing doubts over the 27-year-old's fitness. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, 33, accepts that there will be criticism of his performances but he says it helps him. (Guardian)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has criticised Bournemouth defender Steve Cook, 25, for comments he made about Reds goalkeeper Loris Karius, 23. (Liverpool Echo)
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes expects Derby County to continue increasing their asking price for goalkeeper Lee Grant. The 33-year-old has impressed while on loan with the Potters. (Stoke Sentinel)
MP Damian Collins, the chair of the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee says Russia is not fit to host the 2018 World Cup after the revelations of state-sponsored doping. (Sun)
Former Manchester City and Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez, 32, has played down talk of a move to China and hinted he could retire.(Ole, via Talksport)
Nice striker Mario Balotelli, 26, says it is possible he could challenge Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 29, and Real Madrid frontman Cristiano Ronaldo, 31, for the Ballon d'Or if he can have an injury-free season. (Xinhua, via ESPN)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has criticised Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 28, over the wild tackle that left him "scared" about defender David Luiz, 29. (Daily Mail)
Watford striker Odion Ighalo would like the Hornets to sign Nigeria team-mate and Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi, 29, in January. (Goal)
AC Milan are prepared to offer 27-year-old midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura - a reported target for Chelsea - a new deal. (Tuttosport via Sky Sports)
West Brom midfielder Darren Fletcher, 32, will trigger a clause early in the new year that will extend his contract by a further 12 months. (Express and Star)
Hundreds of signed EFL shirts featuring the poppy symbol and worn by players during November's league fixtures are to be auctioned off, with the proceeds going to the Royal British Legion. (EFL.com)
Everton boss Ronald Koeman wants to make at least four signings in January and will not stand in the way of fringe players he expects will leave the club. (Liverpool Echo)
Xherdan Shaqiri, 25, says he spends a large chunk of his £65,000-a-week wage on shoes, admitting he has a room full of them. (Sun)
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Paris St-Germain's Italy midfielder Marco Verratti, 24, is the top transfer target for Chelsea in January. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal's 27-year-old forward Alexis Sanchez says he is very happy at the club but whether he signs a new contract depends on the Gunners. "It really doesn't depend on me [but] if they want to show confidence in me," he said. (Sky Sports)
Pep Guardiola does not want to make any signings in January to bolster Manchester City's title charge. (Daily Mirror)
Alternatively, Manchester City will consider making a January bid for Southampton central defender Virgil van Dijk if their defensive problems persist. (Daily Telegraph)
But the Dutch player would cost City £50m. (Evening Times)
David Moyes has said he might have turned down the Sunderland manager's job if he had known the true state of the club's finances. (Daily Star)
The Sunderland boss wants to sign a midfielder and a centre-back in January but says the club's wage bill means he cannot bring in a loan signing unless the Black Cats offload players.(Chronicle)
Tony Pulis wants England U21 striker Saido Berahino, 23, to stay at West Brom, but expects another transfer saga in January. (Express and Star)
Manager Ronald Koeman says contract talks with Ross Barkley are not an immediate priority for Everton, despite Tottenham making an enquiry for the 23-year-old England midfielder. (Evening Standard)
Simone Zaza's agent says the 25-year-old West Ham loanee will return to Juventus in January. The Italian striker joined the Hammers in August on a deal worth £20m if made permanent. (Juvenews.eu - in Italian)
Manchester United forward Memphis Depay, 22, is close to agreeing a move to Everton, where he will be joined by 27-year-old United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. (Manchester Evening News)
But United will not be buying any players in January, according to Jose Mourinho.(Four Four Two)
Mourinho has made Benfica's Sweden defender Victor Lindelof , 22, his priority - but will have to wait until the summer to sign him. (Daily Mirror)
Spanish side Valencia are considering a January move for Chelsea and Liverpool target Geoffrey Kondogbia. The 23-year-old France defender has fallen out of favour at Inter Milan.(Superdeporte via Talksport)
Manager Pep Guardiola says Claudio Bravo, 33, will be staying at Manchester City despite reports the Chile goalkeeper could return to Barcelona.(Independent)
Belgian side Genk want to keep hold of 20-year-old Wilfred Ndidi, despite the Nigeria midfielder being close to joining Leicester in January.(Leicester Mercury)
France forward Anthony Martial, 21, admits he has found it "annoying" being on the bench under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. (SFR Sport via Guardian)
Hebei Fortune, the Chinese Super League team who want to offer Barcelona forward Lionel Messi 100m euros (£83.7m) a season, already pay former Ars*nal striker Gervinho £83,000 a game. (Sport, via Sky Sports)
Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez, 25, says he is happy at Real Madrid, despite speculation surrounding his future. (AS)
Stoke's players have been called into training on Christmas Day, which manager Mark Hughes says will leave some of the foreign players "scratching their heads". (Stoke Sentinel)
Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney, 31, was offered to Napoli in the summer, according to an Italian agent. (Radio CRC via Goal)
Sacked England boss Sam Allardyce wants to be back in management by January and would consider a job abroad. (Beinsports)
Record signing Borja Baston, 24, will not be leaving Swansea in January, despite reports linking the Spanish striker with a return to his home country. (Evening Post)
Ex-Chelsea forward Florent Malouda produced one of the great penalty misses of all time for Delhi Dynamos in the Indian Super League.(Joe.co.uk)
The children of West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet have been banned from mentioning the name of Cristiano Ronaldo, after France's defeat by Portugal in the final of Euro 2016.(Sport24 via Metro)
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England and Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, 31, will be offered £700,000 a week by two Chinese Super League clubs to join them next summer.(Daily Mirror)
Southampton value their Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk at £60m but have no plans to sell the 25-year-old in the January transfer window. (Telegraph)
Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have been linked with Van Dijk, but Saints say the trio can challenge for his signature in three years. (Sun)
New Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce will receive a £4m bonus if he keeps the club in the Premier League. (Daily Mail)
Former England boss Allardyce will get £20m to spend in the January transfer window to help the club avoid relegation. (Daily Star)
Everton are ready to make a formal approach to Manchester United for Netherlands winger Memphis Depay, 22, and France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 27. (Telegraph)
Ars*nal are targeting Sunderland's England Under-21 keeper Jordan Pickford in a move that would see them loan the 22-year-old back to the Black Cats for the rest of the season.(Evening Standard)
Manchester City are monitoring Lionel Messi's situation at Barcelona after the 29-year-old Argentina international's talks over a new deal with the club stalled. (Marca, via Sun)
City manager Pep Guardiola says he has "no plans for a major signing" in January and would happily complete the season with his current squad.(Guardian)
Former England manager Roy Hodgson, 69, says his players "seemed to freeze a little bit" during their last-16 defeat by minnows Iceland at Euro 2016.(Times - subscription required)
Manchester United will offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic a coaching role to try to keep the 35-year-old Swedish striker at the club.(Daily Star)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side miss Wales midfielder Joe Allen, who left the club to join Stoke, who the Reds host on 27 December.(Daily Express)
Everton boss Ronald Koeman says he is unsure whether 23-year-old midfielder Ross Barkley will fulfil his potential.(Daily Mail)
Koeman could also use Barkley in a swap deal for 27-year-old Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko. (Sunday People)
Valencia want to sign Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, 26.(Daily Mirror)
Hull City manager Mike Phelan says is would take a "huge" offer for anyone to sign midfielder Robert Snodgrass, 29. (Hull Daily Mail)
Sunderland and then-manager Peter Reid came close to signing striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Ajax in 2002. (Times - subscription required)
Ars*nal have cancelled their Christmas party on the back of two successive league defeats following advice from keeper Petr Cech and defender Laurent Koscielny. (Independent)
Benfica's Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 22, has dropped a hint he will be moving to Manchester United by signing a fan's replica Old Trafford shirt. (Daily Express)
All three Premier League managers - Paul Lambert, Brendan Rodgers and Alan Pardew - who have signed Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke have been sacked. (Daily Mail)
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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal, 29, and will make an initial offer of £34m. (Sun)
Meanwhile, 24-year-old goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will open talks over a new contract at Chelsea after Conte described the Belgium international as "one of the best in the world". (Guardian)
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce says he turned down an offer to manage in the Chinese Super League. (Daily Mirror)
Stoke midfielder Bojan Krkic, 26, is willing to listen to offers to quit the club in January.(Sun)
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, believes team-mate Paul Pogba, 23, tried too hard to justify his £89m transfer fee when he first moved to Old Trafford. (ESPN)
AC Milan want to sign Everton's 22-year-old Spanish midfielder Gerard Deulofeu on loan in January.(Sky Sports)
West Ham are considering a move for Basel's 25-year-old midfielder Taulant Xhaka, the older brother of Ars*nal's Granit Xhaka.(Daily Mirror)
Benfica right-back Nelson Semedo, 23, has ruled out joining Manchester United in January.(Daily Express via Sport TV)
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says "everything is set for us to go and achieve great things" with his side second in the Premier League.(Daily Telegraph)
Sunderland boss David Moyes has spoken directly to club owner Ellis Short in a desperate bid to free up funds to spend in January. (Daily Mail)
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has challenged winger Riyad Mahrez, 25, to follow the example of Lionel Messi, 29, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 31, by showing a desire to repeat the performances that earned him accolades in 2016. (ESPN)
Malaga want Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic to take over as their manager next summer.(Sky Sports)
Aston Villa are close to taking Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 23, on loan until the end of the season. (Birmingham Mail)
Liverpool striker Divock Origi, 21, says he he wants to emulate past Reds forward greats like Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen and Luis Suarez.(Daily Mail)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says seeing Anfield's new Main Stand complete in September was "like looking at the eighth wonder of the world". (Liverpool Echo)
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger will not make any signings in January and instead try and resolve new contracts for Chile winger Alexis Sanchez, 28, Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, France striker Olivier Giroud, 30, French midfielder Francis Coquelin, 25, and Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla, 32. (Sun)
But Sanchez is being urged to continue his contract stand-off with Ars*nal until the summer by Paris St-Germain with the Ligue 1 side hoping to sign the winger for £60m. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will try and sign Germany defender Holger Badstuber, 27, on a six-month loan deal from his former club Bayern Munich. (Sun)
The Chinese Super League are prepared to pay a top England footballer £800,000 a week, with Tottenham's Dele Alli, 20, and Harry Kane, 23, Ross Barkley, 23, of Everton and Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge, 27, the leading targets. (Daily Mail)
Everton are ready to make an improved £22m bid for Manchester United's France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 27. (Squawka)
Southampton will try and sign Liverpool's France defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, after their captain Jose Fonte handed in a transfer request. (L'Equipe via Daily Star)
Moussa Dembele does not want to leave Celtic in January, despite West Ham's reported £20m bid for the 20-year-old French midfielder. (Daily Mail)
Crystal Palace are ready to rival West Ham for Hull winger Robert Snodgrass, with the Scotland international expected to cost up to £9m. (Guardian)
Juventus' France full-back Patrice Evra could re-join Manchester United, but only as a coach in Jose Mourinho's backroom staff. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
Scotland striker Jordan Rhodes, 26, could leave Middlesbrough following the arrival of Rudy Gestede. (Sky Sports)
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka wants to sign Stoke's Spain striker Bojan Krkic, 26, and Everton's Spanish winger Gerard Deulofeu, 22. (Mirror)
Dutch defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah, 19, has been told it is unlikely he will be allowed to leave Manchester United on loan in January. (Manchester Evening News)
Sacked Swansea boss Bob Bradley has been offered the Norway job. (Nettavisen - in Norwegian)
Chelsea are preparing a move to sign Swansea striker Fernando Llorente, 31, in the January transfer window. (Sky Sport Italia via Talksport)
However, Chelsea are yet to contact Swansea over the Spain forward. (South Wales Evening Post)
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce wants to re-sign England midfield Fabian Delph, 27, from Manchester City. Bruce is also keen on Everton's England midfielder Tom Cleverley, 27, Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury, 26, and Leicester midfielder Matty James, 25. (Telegraph)
Mark Hughes has confirmed Stoke are in talks with Peter Crouch, 35, to extend the former England striker's contract. (Stoke Sentinel)
Manchester United and AC Milan target Keita Balde Diao, the 21-year-old Senegal striker, will not be leaving Lazio in January. (Calciomercato)
West Brom striker Saido Berahino, who has not played for the club since September, has uploaded a video to Instagram with the message: "They say i aint fit #ok', and two angry face emojis. (Express and Star)
Paris St-Germain's Spanish striker Jese Rodriguez, 23, is willing to take a pay cut to move on loan to La Liga side Las Palmas. But PSG are expected to receive bids from Roma and Liverpool for the former Real Madrid player. (Marca)
Juventus' Argentina striker Paulo Dybala, 23, favours a move to Real Madrid over Barcelona. (Marca)
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has tweeted to say the Insider column will be removed from the Hammers official website after it hinted the club had a £20m bid for Moussa Dembele rejected by Celtic. (Squawka)
Adam Lallana has revealed he is only allowed one Liverpool player in his Fantasy Football team, which is Roberto Firmino and says he regrets putting himself in the team. (FPL Show)
Tin foil FA Cups are a common sight in stadiums during the world's oldest football competition and now you can learn how to make your own shiny cup. (Birmingham Mail)
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Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 28, could be on his way to China in an £80m move after his agent Jorge Mendes was pictured with the president of Tianjin Quanjian. (London Evening Standard)
Real Madrid and Colombia forward James Rodriguez, 25, also represented by Mendes, is another player who could move to Tianjin Quanjian. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has ruled out a January move for club captain John Terry, 36, after the former England international was linked with a loan move to Bournemouth. (Guardian)
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is set to trigger a one-year extension in 26-year-old goalkeeper David de Gea's contract. (Sun)
United legend Ryan Giggs believes Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, has the same "aura" about him as another Old Trafford favourite - Eric Cantona. (Telegraph)
West Brom manager Tony Pulis has "no idea" whether 23-year-old striker Saido Berahino will sign a new contract at The Hawthorns. (Talksport)
Hull would consider selling Scotland winger Robert Snodgrass for £10m, despite the 29-year-old being their top goalscorer this season. (Bleacher Report)
Any interest from Ars*nal and West Ham in 22-year-old France striker M'Baye Niang will be rebuffed by AC Milan. (Gazzetta dello Sport, in Italian)
New Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 27, chose the Merseyside club because they have ambitions to be a Champions League club.(Talksport)
Struggling striker Vincent Janssen, 22, "needs love" to become a success at Tottenham, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. (London Evening Standard)
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri's job is under threat after a run of just one win in eight games. (Daily Mirror)
Everton's move for Algeria and Standard Liege forward Ishak Belfodil, 25, has been delayed. (Liverpool Echo)
Leicester have agreed a deal to sign Middlesbrough and Uruguay midfielder Gaston Ramirez, 26. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Leicester Mercury)
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez has said 30-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder Cheick Tiote's seven-year stay on Tyneside is close to an end. (Northern Echo)
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce wants Barnsley captain Conor Hourihane, 25. (Daily Mail)
Midfielder Tom Cleverley, 27, moved to Watford from Everton on loan because he wants to "feel like a real footballer again". (Talksport)
Colombian pop star Shakira wants her boyfriend, 29-year-old Spain defender Gerard Pique, to quit Barcelona so that the couple can move to London. (Don Balon, via Daily Express)
Sunderland manager David Moyes has described winger Jeremain Lens as a "disgrace" after the player, currently on loan at Fenerbahce, said it would be "easier" for him if the Black Cats were relegated this season. (Daily Mail)
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Manchester City are prepared to listen to offers for striker Sergio Aguero, 28, as manager Pep Guardiola continues to reconstruct the club's squad.(Yahoo) (https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-sergio-aguero-nudged-further-towards-manchester-city-exit-following-arrival-of-gabriel-jesus-081403049.html)
City midfielders David Silva, 31, and Samir Nasri, 29, could be the next to head to the Chinese Super League and join ex-boss Manuel Pellegrini at Hebei Fortune. (The Sun) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2660525/manchester-city-transfer-news-david-silva-and-samir-nasri-could-be-latest-stars-to-head-to-china-as-ex-boss-manuel-pellegrini-eyes-80m-spending-spree/)
Atletico Madrid's president has vowed not to sell 25-year-old forward Antoine Griezmann amid interest from Manchester United.(Telegraph) (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/01/20/antoine-griezmann-going-nowhere-vows-atleticomadrid-president/)
Marseille have made a new £26m bid for 29-year-old West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet. (L'Equipe - in French) (http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/L-om-offre-30-m-euro-pour-payet/770504)
Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian want to sign Leeds striker Chris Wood, 25, having failed in their bid for Chelsea's 28-year-old forward Diego Costa.(ESPN) (http://www.espnfc.co.uk/story/3042111/tianjin-quanjian-turn-to-chris-wood-after-diego-costa-failure-sources)
Burnley have made a £13m bid for Norwich's 25-year-old winger Robbie Brady. (Lancashire Telegraph) (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/burnley_fc/news/15038237.Jeff_Hendrick_hoping_Burnley_sign_Robbie_Brady_as_Clarets_make_bid_for_wide_man/?ref=mac)
Watford have told West Brom they will need to pay more than £17m if they want to sign 27-year-old striker Odion Ighalo.(Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/watford-tell-west-brom-theyll-9654743)
Ars*nal have taken up an option to extend 32-year-old midfielder Santi Cazorla's contract for another year. (Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/Ars*nal-take-up-santi-cazorla-9660997)
Barcelona are interested in signing 21-year-old Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud.(Fichajes.com - in Spanish) (http://www.fichajes.com/liga/info-fichajes-mahmoud-dahoud-y-maxime-lopez-seguidos-por-el-fc-barcelona_114785)
Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend, 25, is keen to return to Newcastle on loan, with Palace considering signing Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing, 32, as a replacement. (Guardian) (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/20/newcastle-andros-townsend-crystal-palace)
Palace boss Sam Allardyce tried and failed to bring in "about 20" new players but a deal for Ars*nal's 24-year-old right-back Carl Jenkinson remains alive.(Evening Standard) (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-have-failed-to-sign-20-players-in-january-but-deal-for-carl-jenkinson-isnt-dead-says-a3445846.html)
Borussia Dortmund are set to rival Manchester United for 19-year-old Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg. (Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-face-borussia-dortmund-9661485)
Claudio Ranieri says Leicester City are considering bringing in new signings in January, including a replacement for defender Luis Hernandez, 27, who is expected to sign for Malaga. (Leicester Mercury) (http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/leicester-city-transfer-news-claudio-ranieri-says-club-are-searching-for-luis-hernandez-replacement/story-30074672-detail/story.html#qyAXHPghptWsuYSW.99)
Everton's 18-year-old midfielder Tom Davies says even Liverpool fans have been congratulating him in the street since his well-taken goal against Manchester City on Sunday. (Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/everton-starlet-tom-davies-says-9660920)
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Wayne Rooney is ready to quit Manchester United this summer for a final huge payday in China, where some clubs are willing to pay the England captain, 31, as much as £1m a week. (Sun)
Watford are considering an offer approaching £27m for 27-year-old striker Odion Ighalo from China's Shanghai Shenhua - and will let him go this month. (Daily Mirror)
An agreement for Marseille to sign 29-year-old midfielder Dimitri Payet from West Ham is still "miles away". The Hammers want at least £30m but Marseille have indicated they will not pay more than £25m.(Sky Sports)
Chelsea will turn their attention to Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu, 30, if their bid for Celtic's Craig Gordon, 34, fails. (Sun)
Aston Villa are ready to offer 21-year-old midfielder Jack Grealish to Premier League Middlesbrough for striker Jordan Rhodes, 26, in a surprise cash-plus-player deal.(Daily Mirror)
Antonio Conte doesn't know whether 32-year-old defender Branislav Ivanovic will remain a Chelsea player beyond this month, after an approach by Zenit St Petersburg. (Evening Standard)
Hull City are vying with Nice, Bordeaux and Fiorentina for the services of Zenit St Petersburg's 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder Mauricio.(TASS - in Russian)
Hull are also set to rival Crystal Palace in the race to sign 25-year-old Olympiakos midfielder Luka Milivojevic. (ESPN)
Manchester United look like being dealt a blow to their transfer plans with the news that 23-year-old striker Paulo Dybala is close to agreeing a new contract with Juventus.(Calciomercato, via Metro)
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce has launched a double bid for Swansea defender Neil Taylor, 27, and winger Modou Barrow, 24. (Daily Telegraph)
Birmingham City have expressed an interest in 23-year-old Juventus forward Francesco Margiotta.(Goal.com)
Former Manchester United and West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison, 23, is training with Championship side QPR. (Manchester Evening News)
Hull boss Marco Silva has confirmed the club have missed out on signing 19-year-old Genk winger Leon Bailey, who has undergone a medical at Bayer Leverkusen. (Hull Daily Mail)
Former England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 38, who is a free agent after leaving MLS side New York City, says he has "turned down a few Premier League offers" and has no desire "to get involved in a relegation dogfight". (Daily Mail)
Chelsea will not pursue a deal to sign 31-year-old Swansea striker Fernando Llorente this month. (Daily Star)
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is keeping faith with his current squad by insisting there is only a "1%" chance of any new January arrivals at the club. (Talksport)
Wycombe's 16st striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has shown off his "tree trunk" legs in a social media video posted in the build-up to his side's FA Cup clash match against Tottenham. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been advised to stop his "stupid haircuts" and off-pitch antics if he is to become the best player in the world - by former United youth team boss Warren Joyce. (Metro)
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England forwards Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young, both 31, and Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 29, will leave Manchester United in order to free up funds to buy Atletico Madrid's France striker Antoine Griezmann, 25.(Independent)
Real Madrid's Spain striker Alvaro Morata, a target for both Chelsea and Ars*nal, has told friends he expects to move to Stamford Bridge in the summer. (Telegraph)
The Blues are also interested in Fiorentina forward Federico Bernardeschi. The 22-year-old Italy international has nine Serie A goals this season.(Calciomercato)
Barcelona have made contact with Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil's representatives. The 28-year-old Germany international has been in contract talks with the Gunners for several months. (El Confidencial, via Daily Star)
Recent Paris St-Germain signing Julian Draxler, 23, says if he could pick one of his German international team-mates to move to the French champions it would be Ozil.(Metro, via Bein Sports)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino insists his side have "no need to worry" about Europe's top clubs targeting Dele Alli. Bayern Munich have become the latest club to be linked with a move for the 20-year-old England midfielder. (London Evening Standard)
Liverpool are monitoring Inter Milan's Slovenia goalkeeper Samir Handanovic, 32.(Talksport, via Corriere dello Sport)
Stoke City's on-loan defender Bruno Martins Indi, 24, is likely to make his move from Porto permanent in the summer, with Potters boss Mark Hughes saying talks over a long-term deal for the Netherlands international are ongoing. (Stoke Sentinel)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang insists he needs to leave Borussia Dortmund if he is to "go to the next level" - and the 27-year-old Gabon striker says Real Madrid "is still a dream". (Independent via RMC Radio)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has given Yaya Toure fresh hope he could yet get a new deal at the club after praising the 33-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder's attitude. (Manchester Evening News)
Hull manager Marco Silva has banned days off for his players as he attempts to guide them to Premier League survival.(Daily Mirror)
Valencia's Italy striker Simone Zaza, 25, has cited "environment, culture, training" and "nutrition" as some of the reasons he failed while on loan at West Ham from Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Hammers boss Slaven Bilic has no interest in signing Manchester City's 29-year-old England goalkeeper Joe Hart, who is currently on loan at Torino.(London Evening Standard)
Chelsea's 29-year-old Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said he would not rule out playing in the Chinese Super League after spending so much time on the bench this season. (ESPN)
Broxbourne Borough - whose senior team play in the ninth tier of English football - attempt to continue their phenomenal FA Youth Cup run in the fifth round at Aston Villa on Saturday. The team includes a number of A-level students, some of whom work as matchday stewards.(Daily Mail)
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Real Madrid could move for Manchester United's David de Gea, 26, or Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois, 24, as the Spanish club look to offload current keeper Keylor Navas, 30. (Sun)
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid will not adopt any underhand tactics if they try to sign De Gea in the summer and insisted the Spaniard is happy to play for him. (Daily Mail)
And Mourinho says he will improve his squad in the summer but will not make as many signings as in recent windows. (ManUtd.com)
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says he would "love" to sign Jack Wilshere, 25, permanently when the midfielder's loan deal from Ars*nal ends in the summer. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has played down speculation linking midfielder Willian, 28, with a move to Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel has insisted that he is happy at the Bundesliga club and knows nothing about speculation linking him to Ars*nal. (Independent)
And Wenger is still yet to decide whether he will leave the Gunners, with even the Frenchman's closest colleagues unsure on his future. (Independent)
West Ham have lined up a move for Manchester City's French international full-back Bacary Sagna, 33. (Daily Mirror)
City meanwhile could try and sign Tottenham's England full-back Kyle Walker, 26, as a replacement. (Telegraph)
Watford head coach Walter Mazzarri is eager to keep Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley, 27, at Vicarage Road beyond the end of the season. (BT Sport)
Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Inaki Williams, 22, has admitted that he is "very lucky" to be linked with a move to Liverpool. (Sportium via Liverpool Echo)
Juan Mata has insisted he is happy at Manchester United - but the 28-year-old midfielder revealed he has ambitions to return to Spain before his playing days are over.(Manchester Evening News)
Sir Alex Ferguson made a shock appearance at Wigan Athletic training. The club are managed by Warren Joyce, Ferguson's former under-21 coach at Manchester United. (Sun)
Real Madrid are hopeful Wales forward Gareth Bale, 27, will return from an ankle injury on 7 March. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea's hopes of signing Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 24, could be boosted by Karim Benzema, 29, signing a new deal at the Spanish giants. (AS)
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has brought in a psychologist to work with his players because they fear playing at home. (Daily Express)
David Moyes is taking his Sunderland squad on a bonding trip to New York for winter training next week. (Guardian)
Bayern Munich look set to beat Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United to the signing of Bayer Leverkusen's Germany midfielder Benjamin Henrichs, 19.(Sportbild via Talksport)
Chelsea's Spanish full-back Marcos Alonso has revealed he always wanted to return to England and prove himself in the Premier League.(Talksport)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Kim Kallstrom - who had a less than impressive spell in North London - has signed for Swedish club Djurgardens and such was the excitement around the deal, the club website crashed shortly after the announcement. (Metro)
Crystal Palace mascot Kayla the Eagle has been "grounded" by Selhurst Park staff over fears of bird flu. (Evening Standard)
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Manchester United could sell captain Wayne Rooney, 31, before the close of the Chinese Super League transfer window this month. (Telegraph)
Chelsea's 19-year-old striker Dominic Solanke will join Liverpool when his Stamford Bridge deal expires at the end of the season. (Sun)
Chelsea have entered the race to sign long-time Liverpool midfield transfer target Mahmoud Dahoud, 21, from Borussia Monchengladbach. (Guardian)
West Ham are preparing to part ways with summer signing Arthur Masuaku, 23, and are ready to take a huge hit on the £6m they paid Olympiakos for the defender. (Squawka)
But Hammers boss Slaven Bilic is keeping an eye on Paris St-Germain defender Fode Ballo-Toure, with the 20-year-old likely to be available on a free transfer in the summer. (Madein Foot via Sport Witness)
Arsene Wenger's situation at Ars*nal is not looking good, according to his brother Guy. (Mirror)
And there is also a question mark over the long-term future of Wenger's trusted transfer negotiator d**k Law, sources say. (Telegraph)
Everton forward Ademola Lookman, 19, is wanted by both Nigeria and England. (Mirror)
Tottenham will make late decisions on the fitness of striker Harry Kane and defender Jan Vertonghen for their FA Cup clash with Fulham on Sunday. (Standard)
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is demanding improvement from striker Vincent Janssen, 22. (Standard)
AC Milan are targeting a move for unhappy Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 27.(Calciomercato via Talksport)
Burton Albion midfielder Jackson Irvine, 23, rejected a £5m-a-year Chinese Super League deal because he dreams of playing in the Premier League.(Sun)
Michael Oliver is the next high-profile referee to be targeted with a move away from the Premier League amidst interest from the MLS.(Sun)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is optimistic Diego Costa, 28, will stay at the club beyond the end of the season. (Daily Mail)
Captain John Terry has reportedly turned down transfer offers from the MLS in order to lift a fifth Premier League title with the Blues. (Daily Star)
But the 36-year-old Chelsea defender is preparing for life after his playing career by learning Portuguese from former boss Jose Mourinho. (Mirror)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp conducted an FA Cup-style draw to determine room-mates on Liverpool's warm weather training camp in La Manga. (Liverpool Echo)
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Leicester players met the club's owners four times to get manager Claudio Ranieri sacked. (Sun)
Ranieri was sacked at a hotel at East Midlands Airport when he returned from Seville on Thursday. (Daily Mail)
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner has distanced himself from the vacant manager's role at the King Power Stadium. (Huddersfield Examiner)
Leicester chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha told the director of another Premier League club that he had sacked Ranieri - then bought £500,000 worth of wine, according to West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady. (Sun)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Ranieri's departure is as "strange" as the Brexit vote and Donald Trump being elected US president. (Daily Express)
Eddie Jones, head coach of England's rugby union team, expressed sympathy for Ranieri after his sacking. (London Evening Standard)
Ars*nal have warned forward Alexis Sanchez and midfielder Mesut Ozil, both 28, they will not bow to their contract demands despite having cash reserves of more than £100m. (Daily Mail)
Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, is yet to commit his future to Manchester United for next season. (Daily Mirror)
Saints manager Claude Puel says it is good news for his side that United attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 28, will miss Sunday's EFL Cup final. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal are monitoring midfielder Pablo Fornals, 21, who has scored four goals this season for Malaga. (Marca, via Sun)
The Gunners could finally sign long-time target Alexandre Lacazette as the 25-year-old forward looks set to leave Lyon this summer, but Atletico Madrid are also interested. (Metro)
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has criticised senior figures at City Hall and Haringey council over the funding of their new £750m stadium. (London Evening Standard)
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has demanded his players start listening to him and stick to his gameplan. (Daily Mirror)
Marseille defender Patrice Evra, 35, has revealed he tried to return to Manchester United but a member of the Red Devils' staff stopped the deal. (Bein Sports, via Daily Star)
A Leicester butcher has vowed to continue selling his Claudio Ranieri sausage despite the Italian's sacking. (Daily Mail)
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Ars*nal want Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri to take over if Arsene Wenger leaves at the end of the season, with Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel and Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone also on the Gunners' shortlist. (Sun)
Alexis Sanchez could move the other way to Allegri, with Juve increasingly confident of signing the 28-year-old Chilean forward in a £25m move this summer. (Corriere dello Sport, via Independent)
Bayern Munich are the latest major European club to show interest in Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli, 20. Meanwhile, the England international is set to be one of the new faces of the Fifa video game. (Daily Mirror)
Spurs could lose Alli's fellow England international Eric Dier, with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho planning a £35m bid for the 23-year-old defensive midfielder. (Sun)
Meanwhile, Mourinho is considering summer moves for Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane, 23, and midfielder Toni Kroos, 27. (Don Balon, via Daily Star)
Everton are tracking Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford, 22, who could be called up by England boss Gareth Southgate for this month's friendly against Germany. (Daily Mail)
Torino are keen to make Joe Hart's loan move permanent, amid interest from Ars*nal and Liverpool in the 29-year-old Manchester City goalkeeper. (Tuttosport, via Talksport)
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic will be given a new contract and money to spend in the transfer market this summer. (Daily Mail)
On-loan striker Wilfried Bony, 28, will be sent back to Manchester City this summer as part of a Stoke exodus. Midfielder Giannelli Imbula, 24, and forwards Bojan Krkic and Joselu, both 26, will also leave the Potters. (Daily Express)
Manchester City will give 16-year-old winger Jadon Sancho a pay rise and a three-year contract to ward off interest from rival clubs. (Daily Mail)
Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton, 30, has put his impressive form this season down to playing a video game for 10 minutes before games. (Sun)
A group of Charlton fans are protesting against Belgian owner Roland Duchatelet by travelling to his home town of Sint-Truiden on Saturday - instead of the Add**ks' League One game at Northampton. (Guardian)
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A group of Charlton fans are protesting against Belgian owner Roland Duchatelet by travelling to his home town of Sint-Truiden on Saturday - instead of the Add**ks' League One game at Northampton. (Guardian)
Why do you think this is? EDIT: Just read the Wiki article on Charlton... sounds like this Roland Duchatelet bloke is a real piece of work... ::)
Spurs could lose Alli's fellow England international Eric Dier, with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho planning a £35m bid for the 23-year-old defensive midfielder. (Sun)
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Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has given Ars*nal three weeks to decide if they want him to replace Arsene Wenger. (Daily Star)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, 45, is on a list of managers interesting Paris Saint-Germain if they decide to replace Unai Emery at the end of the season. (London Evening Standard)
Manchester United will offer Wayne Rooney, 31, an ambassador's job at the end of his career. Bryan Robson, Nemanja Vidic, Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole are among the former players who have similar positions. (The Sun)
Alan Pardew, 55, is the favourite to be Norwich City's next manager after Alex Neil was sacked on Friday. (The Sun)
Chelsea, Ars*nal, Liverpool and Man City will all send scouts to watch Celtic striker Moussa Dembele, 20, in their Old Firm game against Rangers. (The Sun)
Everton are considering a move for Swansea winger Gylfi Sigurdsson, 27, who is said to be available for between £25-30m. (Daily Express)
Liverpool midfielder Emre Can, 23, wants his current pay to be doubled before signing a new contract. The German midfielder is in the final 18 months of his contract at Anfield. (Daily Star)
West Brom are considering a summer move for Chelsea defender John Terry, 36. Boss Tony Pulis has confirmed the Baggies could move again for the veteran defender after having a January enquiry rejected. (Daily Mirror)
The Football Association will consider scrapping replays for earlier rounds of the FA Cup, along with significantly increasing prize money. (Telegraph)
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool aren't good enough for the Champions League and says they could miss out again this season, despite the club currently sitting fourth in the Premier League. (Independent)
Antoine Griezmann has insisted he has no reason to leave Atletico Madrid as he continues to be linked with a summer transfer to Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
The El Clasico will be played in Miami, for only the second time ever. Barcelona will face Real Madrid at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens as part of the 2017 International Champions Cup. (International Champions Cup)
Marseille forward Dimitri Payet, 29, said he left West Ham because he was bored and felt he was going backwards as a player. (London Evening Standard)
Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic, 23, who is currently on loan at Hull City, will hold talks with Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season. (Daily Star)
Harry Redknapp believes John Terry is exactly the type of player Ars*nal need to sign in the summer, as the Gunners have a lack of leadership. (talkSPORT)
Rafael Benitez has failed to offer any long-term reassurances about his future as Newcastle United manager as he comes to the end of his first year in charge. (Telegraph)
Referee Deniz Aytekin is set to be sidelined by Uefa after he came under scrutiny for several decisions in Barcelona's 6-1 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain. (Metro)
Juventus took 'the first step of many in the club's journey into the future' by tattooing fans who had their old logo tattooed on them, with their new logo. (Juventus.com)
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will be offered £13m a year - double what the Italian earns at Stamford Bridge - to manage Inter Milan. (Sun)
Manchester City are keen to sign Roma's German defender Antonio Rudiger, 24, for £30m in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
The agent of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, says the former Ivory Coast international would be open to an offer from Manchester United. (Sky Sports)
The Red Devils have hired Brazil's former chief scout as they renew their focus on unearthing young South American talent. (Daily Mirror)
Former Middlesbrough and Italy forward Fabrizio Ravanelli, 48, wants to become Boro's new manager after Aitor Karanka was sacked. (Sun)
Ex-Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp, 70, is also keen on the job at Middlesbrough, who are three points from safety with 11 Premier League matches remaining. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham's South Korea forward Son Heung-min, 24, is wanted by Spanish club Sevilla and Italian side Inter Milan. (London Evening Standard)
Everton's Belgium international striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, is "trying to stir the pot" to force a move away, says former Toffees midfielder Leon Osman. (BBC Radio 5 live)
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho's hope of turning his loan move at Crystal Palace into a permanent deal rests on the Eagles staying in the Premier League. The 27-year-old Frenchman has not played for the Reds for 11 months. (Liverpool Echo)
Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta, 32, his given his backing to assistant coach Juan Carlos Unzue taking over from Luis Enrique as head coach of the Spanish champions. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney, 31, still has plenty to offer his club and country and just needs to regain his confidence, says former Red Devils forward Dwight Yorke. Rooney was not named in Gareth Southgate's latest Three Lions squad. (Talksport)
Aston Villa's Spanish midfielder Carles Gil, 24, is keen to turn his loan at Deportivo La Coruna into a permanent move. Gil joined the Spanish club last July. (Marca, via Birmingham Mail)
Charlton Athletic's 18-year-old midfielder Ezri Konsa is attracting attention from at least three Premier League clubs. (londonnewsonline.co.uk
Bristol Rovers right-back James Clarke, 27, suffered a "life-threatening" experience during Tuesday's 3-0 League One defeat at Bury as a result of a nut allergy. (Bristol Post)
Australian midfielder Hyuga Tanner, 19, says he will quit League One Bolton in the summer because the club's transfer embargo has prevented him from playing first-team games. (Bolton News)
Manchester United's Argentine defender Marcos Rojo was drug-tested following Manchester United's Europa League win over FC Rostov, during which he was seen eating a banana. (Sun)
Brighton and Hove Albion chairman Tony Bloom celebrated a winner at Cheltenham on Friday as Penhill won the Albert Bartlett Hurdle at odds of 16-1. (Brighton Argus)
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Chelsea are interested in signing 26-year-old Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann, who is valued at £86m and Manchester United's prime summer transfer target. (Sun)
The Blues plan to offer Eden Hazard a new contract and will reject any bids for the 26-year-old Belgium attacking midfielder, who is a target for Real Madrid. (Telegraph)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino met Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu this week. The Spanish champions are seeking a new boss, with Luis Enrique leaving in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Barca are interested in signing Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez, but the Foxes will demand over £40m for their 26-year-old Algeria international. (Telegraph)
Manchester United have moved a step closer to signing 16-year-old forward Daishawn Redan after Ajax confirmed the Netherlands youth international will be leaving this summer. (Sun)
United's neighbours Manchester City and Premier League leaders Chelsea also want Redan, who has chosen not to sign a professional contract with Ajax. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is in Croatia to watch Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, 28, and midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 24. (Index.hr - in Croatian)
Former Ars*nal forward Robert Pires says manager Arsene Wenger signing a new deal with the Gunners is more important than extending the contracts of Chile forward Alexis Sanchez and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, both 28. (Daily Mail)
Wenger says Barcelona's Uruguay forward Luis Suarez, 30, had agreed to join the Gunners from Liverpool in 2013. (Bein Sports)
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is destined to become the manager at Anfield in the future, says ex-Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso. (Liverpool Echo)
Tottenham are planning to sell 22-year-old Netherlands striker Vincent Janssen, who has scored one goal from open play since joining from AZ Alkmaar, in the summer. (Mirror)
Erik Lamela's future at Spurs is also in doubt after a row over the 25-year-old Argentina winger's treatment for a hip injury. (Times - subscription required)
Middlesbrough centre-back Ben Gibson is a target for Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham. Boro value the 24-year-old at £25m. (Daily Mail)
West Bromwich Albion are interested in signing Nigeria winger Moses Simon, 21, who plays for Gent in Belgium.(Birmingham Mail)
Wolverhampton Wanderers want to re-sign Crystal Palace's 28-year-old Mali winger Bakary Sako - less than two years after he left Molineux for the Eagles.(Express & Star)
Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare is refusing to look beyond the season in the role - despite four straight wins since taking charge. Shakespeare, 53, was announced as the Foxes' manager until the end of the campaign earlier this month. (Leicester Mercury)
Former West Brom boss Alan Irvine, 58, will remain as interim manager at Norwich City for the game at Aston Villa on 1 April as the Canaries continue their search for a permanent successor for Alex Neil, who was sacked on 10 March. (Eastern Daily Press)
Ars*nal's Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 24, says critics have unfairly painted him as a "brainless idiot" because of his disciplinary problems this season.(24heures - in French)
The Football Association could be fined over the behaviour of some England fans during Wednesday's 1-0 defeat in Germany. Sections of the away support booed the German national anthem and sang about World War Two. (Telegraph)
Liverpool's Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 24, can replace 32-year-old Spain international Andres Iniesta at Barcelona, says ex-Barca and Reds forward Luis Garcia. (Talksport)
Brighton & Hove Albion will not go on a "crazy spending spree" if they reach the Premier League for the first time. The Seagulls have a six-point automatic promotion safety cushion in the Championship table with eight games to go. (The Argus)
Fans in San Diego have been asked to vote to name the city's new Major League Soccer team… and Footy McFooty Face is winning. (Sun)
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Chelsea are to focus their summer transfer plans on Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, and Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 23. (Daily Telegraph)
The Blues are also interested in re-signing 27-year-old left-back Ryan Bertrand from Southampton, and want Saints' 25-year-old centre-back Virgil van Dijk. (Evening Standard)
Manchester United are interested in re-signing defender Michael Keane, but Burnley will only sell the 24-year-old for £25m - 10 times the price they paid United in 2015. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City's 19-year-old forward Gabriel Jesus is expected to return to action before the end of the season after suffering a broken metatarsal. (Manchester Evening News)
Leyton Orient players are threatening to go on strike because the League Two club has not paid them for this month. (Sun)
England boss Gareth Southgate has introduced "wellness sessions", with players made to have urine tests and sleep assessments. (Times - subscription required)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has accused Real Madrid of trying to unsettle the club's 26-year-old attacking midfielder Eden Hazard. (Independent)
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says Jack Wilshere is facing an "interesting decision" over his future. Ars*nal midfielder Wilshere, 25, has been on loan at the Cherries this season. (Evening Standard)
In addressing recent media criticism of his lifestyle, Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling, 22, says: "I've got that face people don't like, but I'm not a brat." (Guardian)
Sevilla's celebrated sporting director Monchi, reportedly coveted by various European clubs for his success in the transfer market, has left after 17 years with the Spanish side. (El Pais - in Spanish)
Argentina legend Diego Maradona plans to sue Konami, the makers of the Pro Evolution Soccer video games, over its use of his likeness without consent. (Facebook)