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Football Discussion => Other English Football => Topic started by: Chelmsford_yid on January 10, 2010, 10:34:35 AM
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Spanish side Atletico Madrid are believed to have offered to sell Sergio Aguero, 21, to Chelsea for £30m, providing they can have the striker back on loan for the rest of the season.
Dimitar Berbatov will head a sensational clear-out of £80m of Manchester United talent in the summer. Anderson, Nani, Zoran Tosic and unsettled central defender Nemanja Vidic are also set to leave.
Rubin Kazan's 23-year-old Argentine left-back Cristian Ansaldi will fly in this week to complete a £6m move to Manchester City.
Manchester City are also closing in on a £7m deal for Portsmouth's 24-year-old centre-back Younes Kaboul.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted for the first time he may be powerless to keep Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres if Liverpool's financial woes aren't resolved.
Chelsea have entered the race to sign German striker Kevin Kuranyi. The 27-year-old Schalke striker has also held talks with Sunderland.
Manchester United are interested in signing West Ham's £10m-rated Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami. Juventus, Ars*nal and Manchester City have also shown interest in the former Lazio star. (Sunday Express)
Meanwhile, United have put goalkeeper Ben Foster up for sale for £4m as first choice Edwin van der Sar prepares to return after taking time off to nurse his wife.
Croatia goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa has told friends he will join Tottenham in the summer. The 30-year-old, who has 79 international caps, currently plays for Spartak Moscow in Russia.
Wolves and Sunderland have joined the race to sign Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford. Newcastle have already bid £1.5m for the 26-year-old who is valued at £2.5m by the Elland Road club.
Bolton and Hull are also interested in former Wealdstone striker Beckford, who scored Leeds winner against Manchester United in the FA Cup last weekend.
Kenwyne Jones is set to snub Birmingham's £10m January bid to sign him and stay at Sunderland until the summer. The striker is keen to play Champions League football next season.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce believes he has signed Maynor Figueroa, 26, from Wigan for £6m and Hamburg's Ivory Coast right back Guy Demel for £5m.
Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan is set to bring in six players in an £8m swoop on Scotland's Old Firm. The former Celtic manager wants to take five players from Parkhead and £1.5m Rangers striker Kris Boyd
Birmingham will complete the signing of Sporting Gijon's Michel on Monday. The midfielder watched the 1-1 draw with Manchester United at St Andrew's on Saturday and has already passed a medical.
Fulham have emerged as serious challengers to Manchester City in the chase for Crystal Palace striker Victor Moses, 19.
New Bolton manager Owen Coyle is keen to sign winger Chris Eagles and full-back Tyrone Mears from his former club Burnley.
Coyle is also trying to hijack Burnley's loan move for Ars*nal's 17-year-old midfielder Jack Wilshere.
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce must sell Benni McCarthy before making a £2m move for Stoke striker James Beattie. McCarthy is interesting Portsmouth and Birmingham but neither club has tabled a bid for the South African striker.
Matthew Kilgallon will join Everton if Sheffield United fail to reach the Premier League in May. The Blades defender snubbed a £2m move to Newcastle this week in favour of staying at Bramall Lane.
Portsmouth face a make-or-break week in their battle to for survival. Unless they pay off £10m they owe to other clubs, the Premier League will withhold the £7m Pompey were due to receive from TV and give it straight to the club's creditors.
Ron Noades has offered to help rescue crisis club Crystal Palace from the brink of financial meltdown. Palace need to raise around £6m to see the season through and former chairman Noades is willing to put a consortium together to help.
Aston Villa winger James Milner will begin talks to extend his contract until 2015 when the transfer window shuts. The 24-year-old England winger could demand a big pay rise after impressing in his 18 months at the club and Villa boss Martin O'Neill is keen to fend off interest from Liverpool.
Huddersfield manager Lee Clark, 37, has emerged as a contender for the Burnley job after impressing in his first year as boss at the Galpharm Stadium.
West Ham's Icelandic owners look set to sell the club before the end of January. Former Birmingham owners David Gold and David Sullivan face competition from London finance company Intermarket, but a deal is expected in the next seven to 10 days.
Patrick Vieira's move to Manchester City is understood to be motivated by a strategy to develop the next phase of his career, in coaching. The 33-year-old has signed a deal at City that could run for 18 months or more.
QPR are set to make their 12th managerial change in four years this summer with Alan Curbishley and former boss Luigi De Canio in line to replace Paul Hart.
Liverpool's owners have been plunged into more chaos after a foul-mouthed email rant by director Tom Hicks Junior. The Texan told a Reds fan, who had written to the club to express his concerns over the financial future of the club: "Blow me **** face. Go to hell. I'm sick of you."
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Manchester City are favourites to beat off neighbours United and Tottenham by signing Chelsea's Joe Cole on a free transfer in the summer.
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is heading towards the exit door at Anfield after becoming fed up with their poor form. Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Manchester City wait with their cheque books at the ready.
Tottenham have moved closer to sealing the biggest deal of the January transfer window by holding direct talks with Palermo about £11m defender Simon Kjaer.
Argentina winger Angel di Maria has said 'no' to a move to Manchester City after a £38m bid was made for the 21-year-old at Benfica.
Sunderland winger Kieran Richardson is wanted by Birmingham as part of Alex McLeish's Blues revolution.
Ruud van Nistelrooy will snub a move back to the Premier League and instead join Galatasaray in a £4m deal.
Sunderland want Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, but the £7m price tag may put them off with manager Steve Bruce unlikely to pay more than £5m.
Manchester United keeper Ben Foster will be sold as the Old Trafford club wait to see what happens with Schalke's Manuel Neuer. (Sunday Express)
While Sunderland and Stoke are considering a £4m move for the United and England keeper. (Mail on Sunday)
Portsmouth are hoping their transfer embargo is lifted this week to enable them to snap up Spurs midfielder Giovani dos Santos on loan.
Wolves have bid £6.5m for Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson - but other clubs, including Chelsea, are monitoring the former England Under-21 star.
Newcastle are lining up a loan move for Ars*nal teenager Jack Wilshere for the remainder of the season.
New Bolton boss Owen Coyle has his eyes on Stoke's 25-year-old defender Andy Wilkinson. (News of the World)
Manchester United could be in line for a £1.2bn takeover after efforts by the Glazers, United's owners, to attract Middle East investment.
The West Ham takeover saga is set to be resolved by Tuesday, with David Sullivan and David Gold now poised to seize control of the club.
Liverpool and Manchester United would be banned from the Champions League if Michel Platini's "Financial Fair Play" criteria for European club competitions was introduced, according to senior sources within Uefa. Manchester City and Chelsea would also be at risk, despite their owners having paid off their debts recently.
Manchester United will decide on Monday whether striker Dimitar Berbatov needs an operation on his injured knee.
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has been approached about a coaching role at Old Trafford before stepping into the hotseat to replace Sir Alex Ferguson.
Guardiola's agent Jose Maria Orobigt said: "A club has contacted me but there have been no discussions over money or the sporting project. Anything like that is up to Pep."
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will allow defender Nemanja Vidic to join Barcelona for £25m this summer - with Juventus's £12m-rated Giorgio Chiellini his replacement.
Ars*nal are set to bid for the £8m-rated Fulham defender Chris Smalling.
The Gunners have also emerged as the favourites to sign Crystal Palace striker Victor Moses
Tottenham have offered striker Robbie Keane to West Ham in a bid to lure forward Carlton Cole to White Hart Lane.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp will attempt to overcome his dismay at missing out on Ruud van Nistelrooy by signing AC Milan striker Klaas-Jan Hunterlaar on loan. Everton and West Ham are also interested in the Dutch international.
Wigan are plotting a transfer window move to bring fans' favourite Jason Roberts back to the DW Stadium. Latics boss Roberto Martinez is considering a £1m offer for the Blackburn striker.
Monaco forward Eidur Gudjohnsen is set to snub a move to Liverpool in favour of joining West Ham.
Manchester United have expressed an interest in Atletico Madrid's Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea.
Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy has agreed terms with West Ham and could complete a £2.5m move to Upton Park in time for Tuesday's Premier League game against Portsmouth.
German side Bayern Munich are considering a bid for Everton's South African midfielder Steven Pienaar as they prepare for the exit of Franck Ribery in the summer.
Manchester City are set for further talks with Real Madrid over the signing of Argentina defensive midfielder Fernando Gago. The Spanish side want around £22m for Gago, but City have bid about £13m.
Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon are trying to sign 26-year-old winger Ricardo Quaresma on loan from Inter Milan for the rest of the season.
Key Barcelona duo Carles Puyol and Xavi, have told manager Pep Guardiola that Robinho would hurt team spirit in the dressing room if the Brazilian was to come to the club for the rest of the season.
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is close to signing a new five-year deal, worth £23m, at Anfield.
Guus Hiddink is set to quit as Russia manager next week, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City all likely to be prepared to offer him a job.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted Carlos Tevez should be banned from Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final showdown at Old Trafford.
Portsmouth expect their transfer embargo to be lifted on Monday after club sources claim Udinese have agreed to the rescheduling of the balance of around £3.6m still owed for the transfer of Sulley Muntari in 2007.
Striker Nicolas Anelka's future at Chelsea is in doubt after talks over a new £120,000-a-week contract stalled.
Everton look set to shelve plans to move away from current stadium Goodison Park.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will impose a wage ceiling of £30,000-a-week on any new signings if they are promoted to the Premier League.
Manchester United defender Gary Neville appears to have previous when it comes to spats with Argentines, according to former Red Devils team-mate Juan Sebastian Veron.
Veron revealed: "One Christmas we went out to celebrate and I invited Argentine rugby players Agustin Pichot and Felipe Contepomi, who were playing in England.
"I started to sing 'Let's go Argentina' and then Neville started to sing for England. So I hit him on the head with the microphone and there was a big fight. There was blood everywhere."
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Reds striker Dirk Kuyt expects Rafael Benitez to remain as Liverpool manager next season, despite being linked with the Juventus job.
Gabriel Obertan's agent has dismissed reports the Manchester United winger is set to leave Old Trafford. "He's staying at Manchester United," confirmed Karim Djaziri. (French newspaper L'Equipe)
West Ham are closing in on the signing of St Etienne's Brazilian striker Ilan.
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has admitted that his chances of signing Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko are all but over.
Middlesbrough are bracing themselves for a second, take-it-or-leave-it £7m bid from Manchester City for winger Adam Johnson.
Manchester United are battling it out with Real Madrid to sign Racing Santander's Spain midfielder Sergio Canales.
Spurs striker Robbie Keane could be on his way to Sunderland after Black Cats manager Steve Bruce made a £9m offer for the Tottenham forward.
Keane's arrival at the Stadium of Light could signal the departure of Sunderland strikerwyne Jones to Liverpool.
Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is set to quit Liverpool after becoming disillusioned with life at Anfield.
Full story: News of the World
Wolves' £4m bid for Stephen Hunt has been rejected by Hull City who say the winger is staying put.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Wolves and Fulham are battling it out to sign Egypt striker Mohamed Gedo, who has impressed at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United striker Michael Owen could be on his way out of Old Trafford in the summer having failed to impress manager Alex Ferguson.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City are set to pip Inter Milan to the signing of Parma's £7m midfielder McDonald Mariga.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Sunderland are poised to sign Crystal Palace defender Nathaniel Clyne.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Wigan look to have won the race to sign Crystal Palace's £2.5m-rated striker Victor Moses.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Thierry Henry looks set to leave Barcelona in the summer with the Spanish giants tracking Valencia's David Silva or Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery to fill the left side of their attack. (Mail on Sunday)
Ars*nal manager has revealed he has £30m to spend with Valencia's David Villa and Bordeaux's Marouane Chamakh on his wish list.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Wenger is also keeping tabs on Real Madrid winger Pablo Sarabia, who is a free agent at the end of the season.
Full story: News of the World
Both of Barcelona's presidential candidates have put Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas top of their wanted list.
Full story: News of the World
Tottenham are trying to sign Manchester United keeper Ben Foster after a move for Portsmouth stopper Asmir Begovic fell through on Saturday.
Full story: News of the World
Fiorentina are lining up a loan move for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlychenko.
Full story: News of the World
West Ham are interested in taking Spurs right-back Alan Hutton on loan.
Full story: News of the World
Rangers have rejected a £3.5m offer from Sunderland for Algeria defender Madjid Bougherra. (News of the World)
Celtic have upped their bid for Preston North End central defender Sean St Ledger by a third to £3m. (Sunday Mail)
Cardiff City sources say Celtic will have to pay more than £5m if they want striker Ross McCormack. (News of the World/Sunday Herald)
Cardiff City striker Ross McCormack says he would be interested in a switch to Celtic should the club he supported as a boy make an approach. (Sunday Mail)
Celtic are locked in talks with Real Mallorca over the transfer of defender Ivan Ramis after increasing their offer to £2m. (Sunday Mail)
Celtic are weighing up whether to make a £2.5m second offer to Real Mallorca for central defender Ivan Ramis after their £1.5m bid was rejected on Thursday. (Sunday Herald)
Celtic are closing in on a loan deal for Fulham forward Diomansy Kamara, who worked with manager Tony Mowbray at West Brom. (Sunday Mail)
Celtic will move for Fulham's Diomansy Kamara or Valerenga striker Mohammed Abdellaoue should Scott McDonald be sold to West Ham. (Sunday Herald)
Winger Paul Slane will snub a new contract with Motherwell and sign a three-and-a-half-year contract with Celtic in the next 24 hours. (Sunday Mail)
Aberdeen striker Lee Miller will on Sunday move to Middlesbrough for £500,000 and Dons boss Mark McGhee could use the money to make a move for Kilmarnock's Kevin Kyle. (Sunday Mail)
New Hearts manager Jim Jefferies has refused to quell speculation that he will move for Kilmarnock striker Kevin Kyle. (Sunday Times)
Jim Jefferies will make Alan Gow his first signing as Hearts manager, taking the former Falkirk and Rangers forward on loan from Plymouth Argyle. (Various)
Juventus have agreed terms with Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez for him to manage the Serie A club next season.
Full story: The Independent
Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge is set to give up his England career following the John Terry allegations.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is set to ignore interest from Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid and sign a new four-year contract worth £24m in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Express
Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Saar is closer than ever to his club after he was allowed three weeks off to care for his wife after she had suffered a brain haemorrhage just before Christmas.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Portsmouth narrowly avoided becoming the first Premier League club to go into administration after raising vital funds from the sale of defender Younes Kaboul to Tottenham on Saturday.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
But Pompey chief executive Peter Storrie has revealed that the cash-strapped club are only weeks away from going bust.
Full story: News of the World
Striker Robin van Persie is to hand Ars*nal's title push a boost with a return to fitness from his ankle injury in March rather than April or May as feared.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer has been given a month to prove his fitness or face being forced into retirement.
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants Everton star Jack Rodwell to come to Old Trafford in the summer.
Full story: News of the World
But Ferguson has lost out to Real Madrid in the race to sign Racing Santander's 18-year-old Spanish midfielder Sergio Canales.
Full story: The People
Liverpool's Martin Skrtel is an £8m summer target for Italian Serie A side Juventus.
Full story: News of the World
Juventus are also planning a £13m raid for Tottenham defender Gareth Bale.
Full story: The People
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is prepared to let Stephen Ireland leave Eastlands in the summer, which will alert the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs.
Full story: Daily Mail
Mancini says he is planning a bid for Inter Milan forward Mario Balotelli, who has repeatedly clashed with his manager Jose Mourinho.
Full story: News of the World
Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh says he wants to join Ars*nal when his contract expires in the summer.
Full story: imscouting.com
Stoke striker James Beattie was close to a £2m move to Fulham in January but his demands for £60,000 a week scuppered the deal.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is preparing to offload £20m of talent in the summer. Anton Ferdinand, Kieran Richardson and Kenwyne Jones - who were all bought by previous boss Roy Keane - will be the ones to leave.
Full story: News of the World
Everton, Liverpool and Spurs are all in the chase for Hull's 19-year-old midfield starlet Tom Cairney.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
West Ham defender Matthew Upson will be sold to the highest bidder in the summer.
Full story: The People
Chelsea could make a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic at the end of the season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Birmingham's loan striker Christian Benitez says he wants to join the club on a permanent basis.
Full story: The People
Ars*nal will offer Cesc Fabregas a £30m deal in a bid to keep the talismanic captain at the north London club.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Jose Mourinho could buy himself out of his £5.5m contract with Inter Milan to make a return to the Premier League.
Full story: News of the World
Chelsea are ready to axe goalkeeper Petr Cech from the first team at the end of the season if his form does not improve.
Full story: The People
England manager Fabio Capello told John Terry to "get some help" for issues in his private life when he axed the Chelsea defender as his skipper on Friday.
Full story: News of the World
Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge, who has been in the spotlight over allegations that his former girlfriend had a relationship with Terry, is still part of Capello's plans and will be selected for the friendly with Egypt on 3 March.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
John Terry could take some time out of the game to try and resolve issues in his private life.
Full story: Sunday Express
Capello sacked Terry to protect the Chelsea defender amid concerns about the impact the continued media pressure would have on the player.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Manchester City striker Benjani failed medicals at West Ham and Blackburn before sealing a loan switch to Sunderland.
Full story: The People
Aston Villa's James Milner has done enough to impress Capello and looks set to be included in his World Cup squad.
Full story: News of the World
But Adam Johnson's chance of joining him could be on the line if the young winger does not get enough games at his new club, Manchester City.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Johnson almost joined rivals United in January. The former Middlesbrough player was given a secret tour of United's training ground and met with Sir Alex Ferguson but the Premier League champions did not follow up their interest.
Full story: The People
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, who has replaced Terry as England skipper, has been visiting a specialist sports physician in an attempt to save his career.
Full story: News of the World
And Ferdinand is ready to drop his fight against a Football Association ban in order to keep in with Capello.
Full story: Sunday Times
Manchester United fans are preparing to boycott season tickets in their protest against the club's owners.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manchester City forward Robinho, currently on loan at Brazilian side Santos, is paying £10,000 a week on security amid fears he could be targeted by kidnappers.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz was involved in an altercation with a television reporter at Lisbon airport en route to the draw for the Euro 2010 qualifiers.
Full story: Sunday Times
Beleaguered Portsmouth are facing more troubles after they failed to pay their overdue electricity bill.
Full story: News of the World
Tottenham failed to sign goalkeeper Asmir Begovic last month because of an appointment mix-up. The Bosnian player was set to join Spurs in a £2m deal from Portsmouth but was not too happy at meeting rival Stipe Pletikosa, who was also having a medical at the same time. Begovic pulled out of the move and joined Stoke instead.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
In a bid to raise morale at Manchester United, the ruling Glazer family will treat staff to a day out at the Carling Cup final against Aston Villa later this month.
Full story: News of the World
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Barcelona are budgeting for a £60m summer deal for Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic could be a summer target for Manchester City.
Full story: Sunday Times
Manchester United's 39-year-old goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar looks set to sign a new one-year contract worth £5m.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
West Ham co-owner David Gold has come out in support of rivals Portsmouth, saying the Premier League should not let the south coast club go out of business.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Stoke City's Matthew Etherington admits to having squandered £1.5m gambling on horse racing, greyhounds and in card schools.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Everton have put a £30m price tag on teenager Jack Rodwell in a bid to keep interest from Manchester United at bay.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Ronaldo says never say never to a return to Manchester United as he reveals how he misses his Old Trafford "family".
Full story: News of the World
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Manchester City are planning a £140m bid in the summer for Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres.
Full story: News of the World
Spanish striker David Villa is ready to quit Valencia for Chelsea this summer with Real Madrid indicating that they will stick with French star Karim Benzema.
Full story: News of the World
Manchester United are lining up a swoop for £10m-rated Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso. The versatile 23-year-old, who can also operate in defence, was watched by United scouts in Sporting's 2-1 Europa League loss at Everton on Tuesday.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
French striker Thierry Henry is set for Barcelona's exit door having just netted just twice in 13 appearances this season for Pep Guardiola's team.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea are closing in on a £36m move for Benfica's 22-year-old highly-rated forward Angel di Maria.
Full story: News of the World
Brazilian forward Robinho has revealed he rejected a move to Barcelona when he left Manchester City during the January transfer window. The former Real Madrid winger is on a six-month loan at his original club Santos.
Full story: imscouting.com
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is facing a players' revolt. The Italian admitted last week he had a spat with striker Craig Bellamy and it seems a growing number of players are unhappy with the sporadic nature of the training sessions.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Real Madrid are keen on securing the managerial services of Jose Mourinho, but would have to pay up to €7.5m (£6.5m) to break his contract at Inter Milan. The pressure on Real's current coach Manuel Pellegrini increased following Tuesday's defeat by Lyons in the Champions League.
Full story: Sunday Times
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger will be in Real's sights should Pellegrini be shown the door and Mourinho decides not to go to Spain.
Full story: Daily Mail
Edwin van der Sar is close to signing a new contract with Manchester United after deciding to play on beyond his 40th birthday. The Dutch goalkeeper recently returned to action following a serious illness suffered by his wife Annemarie.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Man City defender Wayne Bridge will happily line up with Chelsea's John Terry when England play Egypt in a friendly next month. A confidant of Bridge, whose ex-girlfriend was at the centre of an alleged affair with Terry, said: "He is still anxious to play for his country and won't allow the Terry furore to blind his judgement."
Full story: Sunday Express
Ars*nal are considering breaking their contract structure by offering defender William Gallas a new two-year deal. The Gunners normally offer players aged over 32 one-year deals.
Full story: imscouting.com
Former England striker Gary Lineker believes Martin O'Neill is the ideal man to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson when the Scot decides to retire at Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists his side can pip Manchester City, Aston Villa and Liverpool to the fourth and final Champions League slot this season.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Redknapp also looks set to reward defender Ledley King, who suffers from a chronic knee problem, with a new one-year contract extension in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United winger Nani is set to hold talks over a new four-year deal on the back of a recent surge in form for the Portuguese star.
Full story: News of the World
Manchester City winger and £7m signing Adam Johnson says he wants to be the club's equivalent to Ryan Giggs.
Full story: Sunday Times
Man United striker Wayne Rooney says Fabio Capello has been "fantastic" as England boss and revealed some of his training tactics. Rooney said: "He records everything and he once had Glen Johnson going over a tape of a throw-in for 30 minutes because he wasn't happy with it. I was almost falling asleep!"
Full story: Daily Star
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Liverpool have slapped a £100m price tag on Spanish striker Fernando Torres ahead of the World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2010/article-1293737/Liverpool-slap-100-million-price-tag-Fernando-Torres-ahead-World-Cup-final.html)
Alexandre Pato won't be joining his former manager Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea - the striker says he wants to stay at AC Milan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293666/Alexandre-Pato-rules-rejoining-Carlo-Ancelotti-Chelsea.html)
Midfielder Joe Cole could leave England after telling his agents to look into La Liga or Serie A openings.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/143753/Chelsea-ace-Joe-Cole-ready-to-quit-England-for-Europe/)
Spurs £16m midfielder David Bentley could be offered a way out of White Hart Lane by Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-s-David-Bentley-is-an-8million-target-for-Aston-Villa-article522089.html)
Ajax tell Manchester United to put in an offer for 23-year-old Uruguay striker Luis Suarez who is rated at around £35m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ajax-say-Man-Utd-will-now-have-to-bid-35million-if-they-want-to-buy-Luis-Suarez-after-his-World-Cup-performances-article522065.html)
Jose Mourinho will be able to leave Real Madrid for free at the end of each year of his current contract, making him available to take over at Old Trafford should Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson be ready to retire.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Jose-Mourinho-could-still-replace-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-at-Man-Utd-as-he-has-an-escape-clause-built-in-to-his-Real-Madrid-contract-article522257.html)
Shay Given could be out in the cold at Manchester City after Roberto Mancini re-signed Stuart Taylor and welcomed Joe Hart back from his season-long loan at Birmingham City.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293702/Shay-Given-cold-shoulder-Joe-Harts-promotion-new-deal-Stuart-Taylor-Manchester-City-future-doubt.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
The odds on Englishman Stuart Baxter swapping his role as Finland coach for the manager's job at Fulham have been slashed even though he is not thought to be under consideration.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/186131/Portsmouth-offload-Nadir-Belhadj-for-3-5m)
Holland's World Cup star Wesley Sneijder, a recent convert to Catholicism, has revealed that part of his routine in South Africa involves praying with his girlfriend on the telephone and before every match in his room.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2010/article-1293671/The-worlds-Holland-star-Wesley-Sneijder.html)
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Barcelona will make a take-it-or-leave-it offer of £40m to Ars*nal in one last attempt to prise midfielder Cesc Fabregas away from the Emirates.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295597/Barcelona-tell-Ars*nal--40m-Cesc-Fabregas-thats-final-offer.html)
Everton have rejected a £14m bid from Ars*nal for central defender Phil Jagielka, and the Gunners are now poised to make an improved £16m offer for the England international.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Everton-have-rejected-a-14m-bid-for-centre-back-Phil-Jagielka-from-Ars*nal-article529457.html)
Newcastle could swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra, who has fallen out of favour at the Bernabeu and will be released by the Spanish giants.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Newcastle-may-be-offered-the-chance-to-sign-Mahamadou-Diarra-from-Real-Madrid-article529529.html)
Liverpool have offered England international and former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole a £90,000-a-week three-year contract.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/880349/LIVERPOOL-OUTBID-RIVALS-FOR-COLE.html)
Fulham have persuaded former Tottenham manager Martin Jol to quit Ajax to become Roy Hodgson's successor at Craven Cottage, and will confirm the appointment on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295626/Martin-Jol-turns-Ajax-join-Fulham-Mohamed-Al-Fayed-meets-Dutchmans-wage-demands.html)
England manager Fabio Capello believes his failure to convince Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes to come out of international retirement was a massive contributing factor to his side's dismal World Cup showing this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fabio-Capello-is-convinced-that-Paul-Scholes-would-have-made-the-difference-to-England-s-World-Cup-campaign-article529467.html)
England players want Capello sacked following the publication of player ratings website the Capello Index.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-players-want-Fabio-Capello-sacked-after-he-slammed-them-on-the-Capello-Index-website-article529591.html)
Aston Villa's Bulgarian midfielder Stiliyan Petrov believes England will never win a major tournament unless a domestic season winter-break is introduced.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stiliyan-Petrov-has-said-England-will-never-win-a-major-competition-without-introducing-a-winter-break-article529475.html)
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Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear that defender Ashley Cole will be staying at Stamford Bridge, despite interest from Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ashley-Cole-s-move-from-Chelsea-to-Real-Madrid-blocked-by-Carlo-Ancelotti-article536805.html)
Mourinho is preparing to make one last-ditch attempt to sign midfielder Steven Gerrard from Liverpool and has instructed the Real Madrid hierarchy to offer £30m.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297438/Mourinho-begs-Real-Madrid-make-30m-bid-Gerrard.html)
Tottenham are set to hijack Manchester City's £24m-move for Aston Villa midfielder James Milner.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/887816/HARRY-TO-HIJACK-JAMES-FROM-CITYS-CLUTCHES.html)
Manchester City are planning a player clear-out with midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips and defenders Joleon Lescott and Wayne Bridge among the high-profile names expected to be shown the door at Eastlands.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297434/Manchester-City-English-trio-door-Roberto-Mancini-weilds-axe.html)
City boss Roberto Mancini is under pressure to sell of a number of players in order to reduce his 37-man squad to 25 in order to comply with Premier League rules. This could mean the sale of striker Craig Bellamy and midfielders Nigel De Jong and Stephen Ireland.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/887486/ROBERTO-MANCINI-needs-a-frantic-five-week-fire-sale-to-offload-up-to-130million-worth-of-stars-and-comply-with-Premier-League-rules.html)
Ars*nal remain keen to sign Everton's defender Phil Jagielka despite having had a £10m bid turned down.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297391/Ars*nal-want-Everton-defender-Phil-Jagielka-15m.html)
But Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has turned down the chance to sign England goalkeeper David James, paving the way for the former Portsmouth man to join Celtic.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297416/Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-turns-David-James.html)
Wenger is instead ready to make a bid for Ajax and Netherlands keeper Maarten Stekelenburg.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/Ars*nal/887081/MOVE-FOR-MAARTEN-PUTS-MANUEL-IN-MIRE.html)
French striker Loic Remy may be denied a move to the Premier League by former club Lyon, who have 48 hours to match any offer by West Ham, Liverpool and Ars*nal if cash-strapped Nice agree to sell.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297405/Lyon-join-West-Ham-Ars*nal-race-French-striker-Remy.html)
Stoke are lining up a £4m-raid on Portsmouth for Ghanaian midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Stoke-want-Kevin-Prince-Boateng-of-Portsmouth-article536711.html)
Wigan, Blackburn and Stoke are all trailing 24-year-old Marseille striker Mamadou Samassa, who is available on a free transfer after his contract expired.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/887143/WIGAN-Blackburn-and-Stoke-are-all-trailing-24-year-old-Marseille-striker-Mamadou-Samassa.html)
Sunderland have joined Everton in the race to sign FC Nordsjaelland striker Nicki Bille Nielsen.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/sunderland/887106/BLACK-CATS-IN-FOR-GREAT-DANE.html)
Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge is wanted by Cardiff, Nottingham Forest and Scottish champions Rangers.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Cardiff-Nottingham-Forest-and-Rangers-battle-for-Stoke-s-Michael-Tonge-article536775.html)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will consider his future at the club if there is any attempt to sell forward Ashley Young behind his back.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Martin-O-Neill-threat-to-quit-Aston-Villa-if-Ashley-Young-is-sold-to-Liverpool-or-Tottenham-article536725.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson says there is nothing more he can do to keep Spanish striker Fernando Torres at Liverpool. "His beef is with the club and not me," said Hodgson.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/887865/ROY-HODGSON-admits-he-is-powerless-to-keep-Fernando-Torres-at-Liverpool.html)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp wants the club's board to back him in the transfer market and not waste the opportunity to propel Spurs into the Premier League elite.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Harry-Redknapp-calls-on-Tottenham-to-back-him-as-he-hunts-Luis-Fabiano-Raul-Milan-s-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar-Manchester-City-s-Craig-Bellamy-and-Croatia-s-Stipe-Pletikosa-article536717.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger will hold showdown talks with Cesc Fabregas, who is wanted by Barcelona, next week to decide the Spanish midfield star's future.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Cesc-Fabregas-and-Arsene-Wenger-set-for-Ars*nal-talks-over-Barcelona-move-article536673.html)
According to Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta, Fabregas is set to stay at Ars*nal this season because of his close relationship with the Gunners fans.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/887778/CESC-STAYS.html)
Everton are prepared to make midfielder Mikel Arteta the highest-paid player in the club's history to keep him out of the clutches of Manchester City.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297418/Everton-break-bank-Mikel-Arteta-Manchester-Citys-hands.html)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has hit back at team-mate Shay Given's claims that he was not ready to play in the World Cup for England. Hart also warned Given that he is aiming to usurp him as City's first-choice keeper this season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-s-Joe-Hart-says-rival-Shay-Given-was-wrong-to-say-he-wasn-t-ready-to-play-for-England-in-the-World-Cup-article536735.html)
It would have cost Fulham £8.4m to bring Ajax manager Martin Jol to Craven Cottage last week. However, the cost would have been £1.5m had they sealed a deal between 1 June and 1 July, in accordance with the former Tottenham boss' contract.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Hiring-Martin-Jol-would-have-cost-Fulham-8-4m-in-compensation-to-Ajax-article536677.html)
Midfielder Ryan Giggs believes his Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson can still be in charge of the Old Trafford club in five years time, when the Scot reaches the age of 75.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/887239/FERGIE-TO-BOSS-AT-75.html)
Bradford manager Peter Taylor is on the shortlist of candidates for a place in the new coaching set-up of England manager Fabio Capello.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Peter-Taylor-of-Bradford-on-shortlist-to-join-Fabio-Capello-s-England-coaching-set-up-article536675.html)
Faced with the prospect of a backlash from fans following his side's dismal World Cup performance, Capello is ready to make a plea to the nation to back the team ahead of next month's friendly against Hungary at Wembley.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-s-Fabio-Capello-plans-peace-plea-to-angry-World-Cup-fans-article536745.html)
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Liverpool could make an £8m bid to bring West Ham midfielder Scott Parker to Anfield.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-are-lining-up-Scott-Parker-for-8m-and-also-Christian-Poulsen-article542791.html)
Meanwhile, Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is considering a £5m move for Wigan's left-back Maynor Figueroa.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-are-ready-to-launch-a-5m-bid-for-Maynor-Figueroa-of-Wigan-article542665.html)
Ashley Cole has told Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti that he wants to quit the Premier League champions and join up with former manager Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/894730/COLE-LET-ME-GO-NOW.html)
Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce says Turkish side Galatasaray have not made an approach for his midfielder Vince Grella.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sydney-1-2-Blackburn-Sunday-Mirror-match-report-Sam-Allardyce-glad-to-get-out-with-the-win-thanks-to-Brett-Emerton-and-Morten-Pedersen-article542853.html)
Manchester City are to step up their pursuit of Aston Villa midfielder James Milner by upping their bid from £20m to £25m with extras. Villa have put a £30m price tag on their 24-year-old England international.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/894909/CITY-TO-STEP-UP-MILNER-PURSUIT.html)
Roque Santa Cruz is a loan target for French champions Marseille. The injury-prone Manchester City striker cost £17.5m just 12 months ago but boss Roberto Mancini is now desperate to sell him.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Norwich-2-4-Everton-Sunday-Mirror-match-report-Tim-Cahill-hat-trick-sinks-Canaries-while-David-Moyes-rules-out-Landon-Donovan-bid-article542865.html)
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been told he can leave Manchester City - just 12 months after joining from Ars*nal - with AC Milan and Juventus waiting to pounce.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/894778/ITS-ADE-BYE-OR-A-YEAR-AFTER-SIGNING.html)
Ars*nal are looking at Montpellier's 29-year-old Bosnia international centre-back Emir Spahic. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is thought to prefer Germany star Per Mertesacker but is looking at alternatives if a deal cannot be struck with Werder Bremen to sign the 25-year-old.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/894162/SPAHIC-EMERGES-AS-OPTION-FOR-GUNNERS.html)
Stoke boss Tony Pulis wants to take Manchester City's Brazilian striker Jo on a season-long loan after being priced out of a move for West Ham's Carlton Cole.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/stoke_city/894369/POTTERS-OFFER-JO-PREMIER-LEAGUE-LIFELINE.html)
Everton boss David Moyes has ruled out a move to bring LA Galaxy star Landon Donovan to Goodison Park.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/894738/SANTA-CRUZ-IS-MARSEILLE-TARGETA.html)
Fulham midfielder Simon Davies has urged manager Mark Hughes to bring Manchester City's Craig Bellamy to Craven Cottage.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299250/Portsmouth-1-Fulham-0-Mark-Hughes-told-sign-Craig-Bellamy.html)
Bayern Munich's 22-year-old striker Deniz Yilmaz says he wants to play in the Premier League and believes he will fit in. The Turkey international has been linked with five English clubs.
Full story: goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2010/07/31/2050387/exclusive-premier-league-target-bayern-munich-rising-star)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp may preserve defender Ledley King for the club's Champions League campaign this season.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299264/Crocked-Ledley-King-faces-Euro-balancing-act-Spurs.html)
Carlos Tevez has admitted he is struggling to motivate himself for the new Premier League season following Argentina's failed World Cup campaign.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/894145/TEVEZ-STATED.html)
A mystery Syrian businessman has emerged as a surprise contender to buy Liverpool. Former Syrian international footballer Yahya Kirdi, who claims to be fronting a consortium of Arab investors, is in talks with Reds owner George Gillett.(Sunday Times, business section)
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Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson wants to bring Tottenham striker Peter Crouch back to Anfield, two years after he was shown the door by the club.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301217/Roy-Hodgson-ready-stage-10m-raid-bring-Peter-Crouch-Anfield.html)
Werder Bremen's star midfielder Mesut Ozil was watched by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Saturday as he looks for a long-term successor to Paul Scholes.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Mesut-Ozil-was-watched-by-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-as-he-searches-for-the-new-Paul-Scholes-article547271.html)
Manchester City have told Shaun Wright-Phillips that he can leave the club, with Liverpool and Ars*nal keen on the winger.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-has-been-told-he-can-leave-Man-City-opening-the-door-for-Ars*nal-and-Liverpool-article546731.html)
City defender Nedum Onuoha will also follow Stephen Ireland out of Eastlands as boss Roberto Mancini looks to trim his squad.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301195/Nedum-Onuoha-way-Manchester-City-Roberto-Mancini-wields-axe.html)
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton wants to sign Marseille midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa ahead of the new season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Pre-season-friendly-Rangers-2-1-Newcastle-Chris-Hughton-wants-Hatem-Ben-Arfa-to-beef-up-his-squad-before-the-Premier-League-season-starts-article546883.html)
Ars*nal are planning a Serie A raid to help ease their defensive frailties and have earmarked a move for Juventus centre back Giorgio Chiellini and Bologna keeper Emiliano Viviano.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/07/Ars*nal-consider-making-bids-for-22m-italian-pair-wenger-looking-for-solid-defensive-additions/)
LA Galaxy boss Bruce Arena says David Beckham is ahead of schedule on his comeback from an Achilles injury and he expects him to play for the club for years to come.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/902195/OLDENBALLS.html)
Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett would prefer to sell the club to Syrian businessman Yahya Kirdi as opposed to Kenny Huang.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tom-Hicks-and-George-Gillett-would-prefer-to-sell-Liverpool-to-Syrian-businessman-Yahya-Kirdi-in-opposed-to-Kenny-Huang-article546789.html)
But the British tax payer could end up being the majority shareholder in the club if a deal cannot be sorted out in the next two months and the club ends up in the hands of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Full story: The Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/08/liverpool-rbs-takeover)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is thinking about extending his contract with the club and if he does will almost certainly end his managerial career at the Emirates Stadium.
Full story: The Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/07/arsene-wenger-Ars*nal)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says he is not concerned by players' off-the-field behaviour as long as they do their jobs properly. 'We are not interested in what happens outside of our training ground," he said.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301208/Chelsea-scandals-dont-matter-long-players-performing-says-Carlo-Ancelotti.html#ixzz0vzQ0Na8P)
Football Association chiefs expect Wednesday's friendly with Hungary to attract the smallest crowd for an England game since Wembley was rebuilt, as fans vent their disappointment at the team's World Cup failure.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/191911/Fans-snub-England-clash-with-Hungary)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says he may consider going into the property market when he retires from football.
Full story: The Observer (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Frank-Lampard-has-admitted-that-he-may-consider-going-into-the-property-market-when-he-retires-from-football-article546765.html)
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Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner could be about to sanction a £20m move for Tottenham's midfielder David Bentley and striker Robbie Keane.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/14/aston-villa-owner-ready-to-sanction-20m-tottenham-pair-offer-bentley-and-keane-targeted/)
West Ham striker Carlton Cole is a target for Liverpool, whose midfielder Javier Mascherano could be on his way to Inter Milan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303172/Liverpool-Carlton-Cole-Mario-Balotellis-Manchester-City-switch-starts-transfer-carousel.html)
Brazil legend Pele urges teenage striker Neymar to stay with Santos and reject a move to Premier League leaders Chelsea. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303192/Pele-talks-Neymar-halt-Chelsea-move.html)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says that Fabio Capello's eventual replacement as England manager should be English.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303167/Jamie-Carragher-Next-England-manager-English.html)
Meanwhile, Everton defender Phil Jagielka will never rule himself out of England contention because it would upset his parents.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303198/Phil-Jagielka-England-like-Wes-Brown-Paul-Robinson.html)
Aston Villa eye Ajax boss Martin Jol as a possible replacement for Martin O'Neill.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303195/Martin-Jol-emerges-Aston-Villa-target-replace-Martin-ONeill.html)
Veteran 39-year-old goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar says it is time for the new generation of Manchester United players to step up to the plate as the club chase their 19th league title.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303117/Edwin-Van-der-Sar-Manchester-United-rely-old-guard-longer.html)
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Barcelona are ready to make Liverpool an offer for midfielder Javier Mascherano, encouraged by the Argentine's desire to leave England for an environment where his family will be happier. (Sunday Times)
Ars*nal are monitoring St Etienne striker Emmanuel Riviere, one of the most highly-rated young players in France.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/915986/RIVIERE-HAS-Ars*nal-AMBITIONS.html)
Tottenham striker Robbie Keane and West Ham midfielder Scott Parker could be swapping clubs in a shock move.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Scott-Parker-could-be-set-for-Tottenham-with-Robbie-Keane-going-to-West-Ham-in-a-swap-deal-article560289.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson hopes to sign PSV Eindhoven defender Carlos Salcido if he misses out on Fulham left-back Paul Konchesky.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/915952/HODGSON-TARGETS-MEXICO-WORLD-CUP-STAR.html)
New Inter Milan coach Rafael Benitez is ready to make a £15m bid to lure Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt from his former club Liverpool.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1305071/Liverpool-striker-Kuyt-ponders-15m-Inter-despite-Hodgsons-plea-Italian-club.html)
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor intends to stay at Eastlands, despite fresh overtures from Real Madrid.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/7957753/Emmanuel-Adebayor-to-resist-Real-Madrid-overtures-and-fight-for-Manchester-City-place.html)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is set to spend the £8m from Kenwyn Jones' departure to Stoke on signing Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan from French club Rennes. (News of the World)
Bournemouth striker Brett Pitman, who failed to agree personal terms with Blackpool last week, is expected to join Championship club Bristol City on Monday. (Sunday Times)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway will turn his attentions to Newcastle striker Leon Best. (News of the World)
Former Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill could be in line for a shock return to management with former club Nottingham Forest.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/aston-villa/Martin-O-Neill-is-being-lined-up-by-Nottingham-Forest-whose-relationship-with-Billy-Davies-is-at-breaking-point-article560579.html)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is to be given a new £70,000-a-week contract to cement his status as City's number one keeper.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/916801/Incredible-42000-a-week-rise-planned-for-City-star.html)
Businessman Kenny Huang decided to withdraw from the race to buy Liverpool because of his increasing disillusionment with chairman Martin Broughton and the club's board over the timescale and pace of the deal.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/7958286/Kenny-Huang-blames-Liverpool-chairman-Martin-Broughton-for-failed-takeover.html)
Steve McLaren is already facing a delicate issue of man-management at new club Wolfsburg after midfielder Zvjezdan Misimovic criticised the former England boss for leaving him on the bench at the start of their 2-1 defeat by Bayern Munich. (Sunday Times)
French legend Zinedine Zidane says Manchester United's Paul Scholes is "as close to a complete player as you will see" and it his biggest regret that he did not get to play alongside him.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Zinedine-Zidane-has-admitted-not-playing-with-Paul-Scholes-is-one-of-the-biggest-regrets-of-his-career-article560373.html)
England boss Fabio Capello has been ordered by FA bosses to improve his English so he can communicate better with the players.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/916787/MIND-YOUR-LANGUAGE-FABIO.html)
In an effort to be fit for Corinthians' match against Vitoria next Sunday, former Brazil striker Ronaldo has been banned from eating chips and drinking alcohol.
The 33-year-old's party lifestyle has seen him put on a considerable amount of weight but he insists he is not ready to retire from professional football.
"I will make a decision at the end of the season, " he said on Twitter. "It is true that I am carrying more weight than I would like and that I'm not very mobile, but in 15 days I will be fine." (Sunday Times)
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Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson will make a last-ditch attempt to sign West Ham striker Carlton Cole. He is also close to sealing deals for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky and Porto midfielder Raul Meireles but may drop his interest in PSV Eindhoven forward Ola Toivonen because of the Dutch club's £13m asking price. Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/923857/HODGSON-TO-KOP-A-SECOND-COLE.html)
Tottenham will turn their attentions to Villarreal's former Manchester United frontman Giuseppe Rossi if their loan move for AC Milan's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar fails to materialise. Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/923629/SPURS-TURN-SIGHTS-TO-ROSSI.html)
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has set his heart on a coaching role with boyhood club Oldham Athletic after his playing career ends. Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/923912/OLDHAM-FIRST-FOR-SCHOLES.html)
West Ham manager Avram Grant has accused Scholes, who has repeatedly snubbed Fabio Capello's attempt to lure him out of international retirement, of letting down his country.Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/151243/Avram-Grant-attacks-Paul-Scholes/)
England boss Fabio Capello has performed an astonishing U-turn after telling David Beckham he will consider the LA Galaxy midfielder for selection if he is fully fit. "First Beckham has to be playing again but the door is always open," said Capello, who earlier this month had called time on the former Manchester United man's international career. Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/924484/FABIOS-BECK-TRACKING.html)
Manchester City's new £24m striker Mario Balotelli emerged unhurt from a collision between his Audi sports car and another vehicle on his way to the club's Carrington training ground on Friday. Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/924447/MARI-DOH-BALOTELLI.html)
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Manchester United continue to track Panathinaikos playmaker Sotiris Ninis.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9217/manchester-united-keeping-tabs-greek-starlet)
West Ham manager Avram Grant is fighting to save his job after just three Premier League games in charge.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/942503/GRANT-HAS-THREE-GAMES-TO-SAVE-JOB.html)
Dutch international Rafael Van der Vaart insists he was not a failure at Real Madrid and has vowed to become a major star for Tottenham in the Champions League.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9065/van-der-vaart-i-was-no-failure-real-madrid)
Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has admitted he only stayed at the club because he had no other choice.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1309078/Cesc-Fabregas-admits-Ars*nal-held-will.html#ixzz0ybRpvgFF)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano let himself down badly when he quit Anfield.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9192/exclusive-carragher-mascherano-let-himself-down-badly)
Paraguay international striker Roque Santa Cruz was left stranded at Manchester City last week because Lazio coach and friend of Fabio Capello Edy Reja suddenly 'got cold feet'.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1309104/Manchester-City-Roque-Santa-Cruz-victims-Lazio-smear-campaign.html#ixzz0ybSXhyyp)
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Real Madrid are plotting to end Wayne Rooney’s Manchester United turmoil by setting aside £65million for a summer swoop.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/09/12/real-madrid-preparing-65m-bid-to-offer-wayne-rooney-escape-route-102039-22554410/)
Gerard Houllier wants to make Michael Owen his first signing at Aston Villa. The former Liverpool boss was impressed with Owen's form and fitness during Jamie Carragher's testimonial and wants to sign the Manchester United striker either on loan or for a nominal fee during the January transfer window.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/aston_villa/962733/HOULLIER-PLOTS-RAID-FOR-OWEN.html)
Manchester City are planning to smash the British transfer record by signing Argentine playmaker Javier Pastore from Palermo for £40m. The 21-year-old has also been a target for Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/exposed/963583/CITY-READY-TO-SMASH-TRANSFER-RECORD.html)
Portsmouth hope to wrap up a loan deal for Tottenham right-back Kyle Naughton, 21, this week while Spurs boss Harry Redknapp could also loan out fellow defender Kyle Walker, 20, to Hull City.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/09/12/harry-redknapp-looks-set-to-send-kyle-naughton-and-kyle-walker-out-on-loan-102039-22554227/)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho and Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti buried their differences over dinner in Geneva last week.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/chelsea/963012/ANCELOTTI-AND-MOURINHO-IN-TRUCE.html)
Former Liverpool boss Gerrard Houllier had his heart tested before accepting the Aston Villa job.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1311191/Former-Liverpool-boss-Gerrard-Houllier-heart-tested-accepting-Aston-Villa-job.html)
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is backing midfielder Alexander Hleb to prove Birmingham's most influential signing since France World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1311202/McLeish-says-Alexander-Hleb-Birminghams-new-Dugarry.html)
Co-owner David Sullivan claims he is at breaking point after revealing West Ham' debts have gone through the £100m barrier.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/963150/CLARET-AND-BOO-HOO.html)
Manager Roy Hodgson claims it will need a change of owners before Liverpool can hope to be champions again.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/963002/WE-WONT-WIN-TITLE-WITHOUT-NEW-OWNERS.html)
Arsene Wenger is still eager to pursue his interest in Crewe starlet midfielder Nick Powell and is willing to spend up to £2million on the 16-year-old attacking midfielder.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/962722/WENGER-UPS-INTEREST-IN-CREWE-TEENAGER.html)
Eidur Gudjohnsen may be deemed too overweight to make his Stoke debut against Aston Villa on Monday. The former Chelsea striker has been on an intensive fitness programme after piling on the pounds in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Eidur-Gudjohnsen-may-be-too-fat-to-make-his-debut-for-Stoke-against-Aston-Villa-after-pilling-on-the-pounds-during-the-summer-article577129.html)
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Manchester United are set to step up their efforts to land Real Madrid's Lassana Diarra. Sir Alex Ferguson has been a long-time admirer of the versatile French midfielder, who left Portsmouth for Real Madrid in a £20m deal last December after spells at Chelsea and Ars*nal.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/09/19/sir-alex-ferguson-plots-new-20m-lassana-diarra-raid-102039-22571352/)
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton hopes to make the loan signing of French international Hatem Ben Arfa permanent, following his stunning match-winning strike against Everton.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/979074/HUGHTON-COULD-KEEP-FRENCH-ACE.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is interested in bringing Napoli's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani to Anfield in January.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/18/liverpool-boss-interested-in-14m-serie-a-forward-as-potential-torres-partner/)
Middlesbrough are looking to take on Newcastle striker Leon Best, who almost signed for Gordon Strachan at the Riverside Stadium in January, on a season-long loan deal.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/977844/BORO-BIDDING-FOR-BEST.html)
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks plans to delay the sale of the club for up to two years, despite being on the verge of a £280m deal to buy out partner George Gillett.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/978593/A-KOP-ALYPSE-NOW.html)
Striker Wayne Rooney will never walk away from Manchester United, according to team-mate Darren Fletcher. "He's a big part of ­United's history now. He ­absolutely loves ­playing for this club."
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-will-never-quit-Manchester-United-according-to-his-team-mate-Darren-Fletcher-article583525.html)
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich admits that the days of multi-million pound transfers and bumper contracts at Stamford Bridge are over.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1313270/Chelsea-feeling-pinch-Big-spending-days-admits-Abramovich.html)
Abramovich, meanwhile, is set to offer the club's boss Carlo Ancelotti a new deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2014.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-manager-Carlo-Ancelotti-is-set-to-sign-a-new-contract-that-will-keep-him-at-Stamford-Bridge-until-2014-article583509.html)
Premier League officials will meet next month to discuss the sanctions they plan to impose on Manchester United as a result of manager Alex Ferguson's refusal to speak to the BBC, with the club likely to be fined £25,000 every time he fails to give a post-match interview.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1313309/Why-Sir-Alex-Fergusons-row-BBC-cost-Manchester-United-1m.html)
Liverpool full-back Paul Konchesky has appealed to referee Howard Webb to be sensible and keep his cards in his pockets for Sunday's match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1313300/Paul-Konchesky-tells-Webb-let-Manchester-United-v-Liverpool-classic-collision.html)
Sir Alex Ferguson has tried to explain why he wasn't always on the best of terms with Liverpool's former boss Rafa Benitez. "I have always had good relationships with all the Liverpool managers. That changed in his regime. Why did that happen? You have to examine him more than me."
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/200419/Rafa-Benitez-deserved-the-boot-says-Sir-Alex)
Blackpool keeper Matt Gilks has revealed how close he was to quitting and becoming a banger-racing mechanic. The 28-year-old struggled to even make the bench under former boss Simon Grayson but things improved when Ian Holloway arrived at the helm.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/09/19/blackpool-s-matt-gilks-reveals-he-nearly-quit-football-to-become-a-banger-racing-mechanic-102039-22570512/)
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Former England and Tottenham midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been appointed manager of west Yorkshire outfit Garforth Town, who play in the Evo Stik First Division North league.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/991602/GAZZAS-BACK-IN-THE-GAME.html)
Barcelona are ready to offer Wayne Rooney an escape route from Manchester United as he struggles to cope with the scrutiny he is under following allegations about his private life. Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wayne-Rooney-could-be-offered-a-passage-to-Barcelona-if-the-media-scrutiny-around-him-continues-at-Manchester-United-article587735.html)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is prepared to offer Tottenham £13m and midfielder Lassana Diarra in exchange for left-back Gareth Bale.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/09/26/real-madrid-boss-jose-mourinho-lines-up-gareth-bale-bid-102039-22587452/)
Ars*nal are to revive their summer interest in Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina as manager Arsene Wenger loses patience with current number one Manuel Almunia.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/Ars*nal/996223/Ars*nal-looking-to-poach-Liverpool-stopper-after-Manuel-horrorshow.html)
Alternatively Wenger is keen to sign Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon in January for £7m in the wake of Almunia's poor performance in their defeat by West Brom.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/25/Ars*nal-line-,up-surprise-january-move-for-7m-rated-premier-league-keeper/)
Chelsea are ready to do battle with Italian side Juventus in their pursuit of £32m-rated attacker Neymar. An added attraction for Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti is that the 18-year-old Santos star would be eligible to play in the Champions League.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/09/26/chelsea-in-32m-race-with-juventus-for-brazilian-wonderkid-neymar-102039-22587451/)
Tottenham are monitoring Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano, who caught manager Harry Redknapp's eye over the summer, amid claims the Brazil international has fallen out with club coach Antonio Alvarez.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/09/26/brazil-and-sevilla-star-luis-fabiano-back-on-tottenham-s-radar-102039-22587444/)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he has had background checks done on Udinese forward Alexis Sanchez, but he is not planning to move for the Chile international just yet.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/992707/FERGUSON-CONFIRMS-SANCHEZ-INTEREST.html)
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor could call time on his Manchester City career with both Inter Milan and AC Milan keen to take him to Italy in January.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/09/26/manchester-city-s-emmanuel-adebayor-lined-up-for-milan-move-102039-22587455/)
Manager Gerard Houllier has identified Panathinaikos striker Djibril Cisse and Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago as his first targets at Aston Villa.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/09/26/gerard-houllier-targets-djibril-cisse-and-fernando-gago-for-aston-villa-102039-22587453/)
Sunderland are readying a move for Libertad's Paraguay international midfielder Victor Caceres who is available on a free transfer. Preston midfielder Adam Barton is also in boss Steve Bruce's sights.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/09/26/sunderland-boss-steve-bruce-swoop-for-paraguay-star-victor-caceres-102039-22587449/)
Middlesbrough striker Kris Boyd is set to be axed by Scotland coach Craig Levein for next month's Euro 2012 double-header with the Czech Republic and Spain. (Sunday Mail)
Royal Bank of Scotland says it has not ruled out the possibility of Kop Holdings, the company which owns Liverpool, going into administration.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8025406/Liverpool-face-up-to-the-threat-of-administration-as-crisis-deepens-at-Anfield.html)
New York-based investment banking firm Inner Circle Sports, which helped George Gillett and Tom Hicks to purchase Liverpool in 2007, has been in contact with the club to offer their help in finding new owner.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/995042/Backers-of-Liverpools-hated-American-owners-set-to-swap-sides.html)
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is set to claim the England captaincy from Rio Ferdinand on a permanent basis.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-skipper-Steven-Gerrard-will-take-over-from-Rio-Ferdinand-as-England-captain-on-a-permanent-basis-article587757.html)
In what could be seen as a sign of support, Gerrard applauded Liverpool fans who stayed behind after the 2-2 draw with Sunderland to protest against Gillett and Hicks.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/996151/Liverpool-captain-stands-shoulder-to-shoulder-with-fans-against-Americans.html)
Cardiff boss David Jones has added his voice to the criticism of Roberto Mancini's training regime at Manchester City by blaming Craig Bellamy's latest injury problems on the Italian.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-boss-Roberto-Mancini-has-come-under-fire-from-Cardiff-boss-Dave-Jones-over-his-gruelling-training-methods-which-he-claims-have-injured-Craig-Bellamy-article588053.html)
Spurs defender Jonathan Woodgate is facing a fight to save his career after Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp revealed his latest treatment in Australia for a long-term groin problem has been a failure.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-defender-Jonathan-Woodgate-is-fighting-to-save-his-career-after-his-latest-treatment-for-his-groin-injury-failed-article588095.html)
Several West Ham players are considering taking legal action against the club over money they believe they are owed for their image rights.
Full story: Sunday Times (requires subscription) (http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/sport/football/Premiership/article404033.ece)
Dundee director Calum Melville believes the taxman is determined to make an example of the club by refusing to negotiate on £250,000-worth of arrears that could put the First Division outfit into administration. (News of the World)
Referee Brian Winter faces a Scottish Football Association inquiry after failing to send off St Johnstone's Steven Anderson - despite booking him twice in the space of 12 minutes against Dundee United. (Sunday Mail)
The cash-strapped Scottish Premier League looks set to body-swerve the introduction of additional assistants behind the goals because they cannot afford it and do not have enough top referees. (Sunday Express)
Hibernian manager John Hughes could have a couple of weeks to save his job, with Shamrock Rovers' Michael O'Neill being lined up as a replacement. (Daily Express)
David Edgar, who has resigned as spokesman for the Rangers Supporters Trust, says he received death threats from fellow fans of the Glasgow club after criticising the board. (News of the World)
New Aston Villa manager ­Gerard Houllier had asked the France Football Federation to keep his role as technical director open for him for a year in case he lost his Villa job. But his request was refused.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-manager-Gerard-Houllier-has-asked-the-France-Football-Federation-to-hold-his-job-open-for-him-in-case-he-gets-the-sack-at-Villa-Park-article587885.html)
Players at Championship leaders QPR are in line for £3.2m in bonuses if they convert their good start to the season into promotion to the Premier League.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/994924/Whopping-bonuses-for-Rangers-players-if-they-go-up-this-year.html)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has banned his players from organising a Christmas party as he fears the possibility of more bad publicity for the club.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/994640/Man-United-Christmas-bash-is-off-in-the-wake-of-Rooney-scandal.html)
Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland has shrugged off criticism of his car and choice of interior decoration after he and his girlfriend's house was described as "the tackiest home in Britain". "Me and Jess built this house and we are totally happy with it," he said.
Full story: Sunday Times (requires subscription) (http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/sport/football/Premiership/article403708.ece)
Celtic fans plan to sneak into Ibrox posing as Bursaspor supporters for Wednesday's Champions League game after swamping the Turkish club with requests for their green and white hooped away kit. (Sunday Mail)
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Manchester City are preparing an astonishing £90m deal to take defender Gerard Pique from Barcelona.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/03/manchester-city-plotting-90m-raid-to-net-gerard-pique-102039-22604100/)
But City could lose striker Emmanuel Adebayor after he revealed he would be open to joining Juventus.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=829100&sec=transfers&cc=3888)
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is determined to sign Michael Carrick - even though the midfielder insists he wants to stay at Manchester United for life.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/10/03/gerard-houllier-wants-to-bring-manchester-united-midfielder-michael-carrick-to-villa-park-102039-22603687/)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has put Stoke City centre-half Ryan Shawcross on his wish list - if he can find some money for players in the transfer market.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/03/liverpool-target-10m-ryan-shawcross-102039-22603809/)
Hodgson may be able to use funds from a possible sale of forward Milan Jovanovic, who is said to be contemplating leaving the club only two months into the season.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=829106&sec=transfers&cc=3888&cc=3888)
Everton boss David Moyes wants to land Manchester United striker Federico Macheda on loan.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/10/03/david-moyes-to-rescue-manchester-united-s-federico-macheda-in-loan-deal-102039-22603671/)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is ready to offer goalkeeper Ross Turnbull to Stoke City in a swap deal for Asmir Begovic.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/03/chelsea-s-new-deal-for-stoke-keeper-asmir-begovic-102039-22603798/)
Manchester City will offer goalkeeper Shay Given a new contract in January in an effort to prevent the current second-choice stopper leaving the club.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/1014117/RISE-FOR-SHAY-TO-STAY-ON-STAND-BY.html)
England manager Fabio Capello is desperate to lure Emile Heskey out of retirement to play in the Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/203142/Fabio-Capello-Come-back-Emile-Heskey)
But the Aston Villa striker has rejected Capello's plea.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1317266/Heskey-snubs-Capello-plea-England-boss-fails-tempt-star-retirement.html#ixzz11FB7N0JR)
Meanwhile, Capello fears the Premier League's top stars are struggling to cope with their multi-millionaire lifestyles.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/1014757/FABIOS-FEAR-AT-PAY-PALS.html)
Also, Rio Ferdinand is likely to lose the England captaincy this week - with Capello refusing to confirm the Manchester United defender's return to the squad will come with his reinstatement as skipper.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1317263/Fabio-Capello-set-axe-Rio-Ferdinand-captain-England.html#ixzz11F8H4net)
West Ham have dismissed the possibility of a ground share with Tottenham at the Olympic Stadium after their Premier League rivals joined them in submitting a bid to lease the arena after the 2012 Games.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1316986/West-Ham-write-Tottenham-bid-Olympic-Stadium.html)
Liverpool boss Hodgson has described himself as 'one of the most respected coaches in Europe' and said it is 'insulting' to suggest he cannot handle the club's big-name stars.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1317212/Furious-Roy-Hodgson-hits-Liverpool-desperate-points.html#ixzz11FBsdRp0)
However, Hodgson has confided in friends that he feels Liverpool are six players short of challenging at the top of the table.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/liverpool/1015292/ROY-IN-DESPAIR.html)
Ars*nal striker Marouane Chamakh admits he has yet to taste a good English cup of tea.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/1013601/CHAMAKH-IS-THE-NEW-MR-TEA-FOR-ARSENE.html)
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Manchester United are lining up 24-year-old German international Manuel Neuer as a replacement for keeper Edwin van der Sar.
Full Story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319178/Manchester-United-want-Manuel-Neuer-replace-Edwin-van-der-Sar.html)
Newcastle could swoop for Tottenham winger Niko Kranjcar next summer, although they may face competition from Everton who are also keen on the Croatian.
Full Story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/1071641/NEWCASTLE-PLOTTING-KRANJCAR-MOVE.html)
Manchester City are looking for a European club to buy as a feeder, where they can farm out some of their younger players to get first-team experience.
Full Story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/10/10/manchester-city-in-the-market-for-european-talent-club-to-bring-through-young-talent-102039-22622229/)
Stoke want to sign Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne, currently on loan at Wolves, on a permanent basis in January.
Full Story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/10/tony-pulis-wants-to-take-chelsea-s-michael-mancienne-to-stoke-on-permanent-deal-102039-22622173/)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has a £3m get-out clause in his contract should the club be taken over and its new owners decide to replace him.
Full Story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-manager-Roy-Hodgson-has-3million-get-out-clause-in-his-contract-should-new-owners-decide-to-sack-him-article598141.html)
Former Portsmouth owner Milan Mandaric says much as he loves the club it would be "financial suicide" to return to Fratton Park - "I'm not sure anyone appreciates the level of incompetence that has gone on," he said.
Full Story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Former-Portsmouth-owner-Milan-Mandaric-rules-out-a-return-to-Fratton-Park-article598103.html)
Wolfsburg coach Steve McClaren has vowed never to manage England again, even though he has resurrected his reputation abroad and been tipped for a return to the role he occupied between 2006 and 2008.
Full Story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319203/Steve-McClaren-insists-I-dont-want-England-job.html)
Wales are likely to move their Euro 2012 qualifier against England from the Cardiff City Stadium to the Millennium Stadium to get a bigger crowd, despite their poor record there.
Full Story: Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/09/wales-millennium-stadium-england)
Dutch club Feyenoord have complained to Fifa about Cardiff signing Craig Bellamy on loan from Manchester City, saying they are still owed money from a sell-on clause in the contract of Glen Loovens, who they sold to Cardiff two years ago.
Full Story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319173/Craig-Bellamys-Cardiff-spotlight-following-Dutch-complaint.html)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says England will only become serious challengers on the world stage if the Premier League introduces a winter break as players get too tired.
Full Story: Sunday Express (http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/204583/Rooney-We-need-a-break)
West Ham striker Carlton Cole says he deserved to be dropped by England for the game against Macedonia as his club form this season has not been good enough.
Full Story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/10/10/west-ham-s-carlton-cole-admits-he-s-not-fit-for-england-102039-22621651/)
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish is glad England boss Fabio Capello has included Ars*nal's 18-year-old midfielder Jack Wilshere in his squad for the Montenegro game and says that even if the national side play well, there should still be a place for Chelsea's Frank Lampard when fit.
Full Story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319161/Kenny-Dalglish-Wilshere-good-England-hes-old-enough.html)
Chelsea's Ashley Cole will equal Kenny Sansom's record as most capped England left-back if selected for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley.
Full Story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319206/Dont-boo-Ashley-Cole-big-night-Kenny-Sansom-tells-England-fans.html)
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has fuelled fan anger against his regime by describing protests against his presence at the club as "noise we are dealing with".
Full Story: News of the World (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/10/10/west-ham-s-carlton-cole-admits-he-s-not-fit-for-england-102039-22621651/)
Manchester City's Nigel de Jong has not apologised to Newcastle's Hatem ben Arfa for breaking his leg as had been reported, says the Frenchman's agent.
Full Story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/157662/Nigel-De-Jong-in-Ben-Arfa-snub/)
Scotland are facing a midfield crisis against Spain on Tuesday, with Barry Robson suspended, Gary Caldwell almost certainly missing out as he is not match fit, Graham Dorrans is out through injury, while Darren Fletcher and Lee McCulloch are doubtful starters. (Various)
Striker Kenny Miller will start against Spain for Scotland after being controversially left on the bench against the Czech Republic, but Rangers team-mate Steven Whittaker is an injury doubt. (Various)
Marius Zaliukas says being forced out of the Hearts team by owner Vladimir Romanov because he has yet to agree a contract extension makes it harder for him to rermain committed to the Edinburgh club. (News of the World)
Hibernian are preparing a massive clear-out with 18 players' contracts ending soon. (Scotland on Sunday)
Hamilton Accies manager Billy Reid is ready to snap up any players released by Dundee if the First Division club go into administration this week. (News of the World)
Dundee manager Gordon Chisholm and assistant Billy Dodds are expected to be first casualties when Dundee move into administration as planned this week. (Scotland on Sunday)
Scottish Football League chief executive David Longmuir says his organisation and the Scottish Premier League could unite as one body following talks between the two. (Various)
Chief executive David Longmuir says there is no chance of the Scottish Football League being regionalised or becoming a pyramid structure because clubs are against those ideas. (News of the World)
The shirt worn by Pele in his last game for Brazil in 1971 is to be sold by auction in Chester later this month (Sunday Express).
Paul Gascoigne could still be appointed manager of non-league Garforth Town after the club's owner resumed contractual negotiations with the former England midfielder.
Full Story: The Non-League Paper (http://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/section.asp?sid=4&iid=209)
New manager Gerard Houllier has introduced double training sessions at Aston Villa to get the players fit enough to play his new style (Sunday Express).
Ars*nal's Andrey Arshavin says his recent poor performances for the Russian national team are because he is overweight (Sunday Express).
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Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is targeting a January transfer window move for West Brom winger Chris Brunt, who is valued at about £9m.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/16/liverpool-linked-with-move-for-9m-west-brom-winger-chris-brunt/)
Hodgson is also reportedly looking to sign highly-rated Belgium international Steven Defour from Standard Liege.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/16/liverpool-hope-to-complete-10m-january-move-for-new-steven-gerrard/)
Ars*nal want to snap up Charlton's England youth midfielder Diego Poyet - son of former Tottenham and Chelsea star Gus, the Brighton manager.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/17/Ars*nal-targeting-charlton-and-england-under-16-midfielder-diego-poyet-son-of-chelsea-and-tottenham-legend-gus-102039-22639018/)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy will resist any bids to send goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey out on loan, having been impressed with the Wales stopper's application since he lost his starting place last season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-will-block-Wayne-Hennessey-from-moving-to-any-Championship-sides-as-Mick-McCarthy-wants-him-to-continue-pushing-Marcus-Hahnemann-article601817.html)
Tottenham hope to take Bolton's England international central defender Gary Cahill to White Hart Lane in January but Spurs will have to part with £15m to get their man.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-want-15m-rated-Gary-Cahill-from-Bolton-to-solve-their-defensive-crisis-in-January-article601807.html)
Alternatively, Spurs could make a move for Blackburn's £10m-rated defender Phil Jones.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/17/tottenham-prepare-10m-bid-for-blackburn-and-england-under-21-star-phil-jones-102039-22639022/)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is to step up his interest in Tottenham midfielders Luka Modric and Tom Huddlestone and is willing to offer the likes of Michael Carrick and Anderson in part exchange.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/16/manchester-united-consider-player-part-exchange-for-32m-tottenham-pair/)
Manchester City are preparing a £15m bid for Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/17/manchester-city-hatch-15m-swoop-for-sunderland-s-jordan-henderson-102039-22639698/)
Meanwhile, out-of-favour City goalkeeper Shay Given could join boyhood heroes Celtic on loan.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/10/17/man-city-outcast-shay-given-ready-to-jump-through-hoops-for-loan-move-to-celtic-102039-22639375/)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is to turn Ahmed Elmohamady's loan move from ENPPI into a permanent £3m switch.
(News of the World)
Former Hull striker Dean Windass is set to come out of retirement to play for non-League side Scarborough Athletic - where his brother-in-law Darren France is stand-in assistant manager.
(Non-League Paper)
Roy Hodgson says it would be "a sad day for Liverpool" if the club's new owners abandoned the Anfield tradition of loyalty to managers and dismissed him after the team's worst start to a season for 57 years.
Full story: the Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/17/liverpool-roy-hodgson-merseyside-derby)
Striker Wayne Rooney will sensationally quit Manchester United in January after a series of rows with manager Sir Alex Ferguson has left their relationship beyond repair.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-will-quit-Manchester-United-in-January-after-his-war-with-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-has-gone-beyond-repair-Manchester-City-Barcelona-and-Real-Madrid-prepare-for-a-sensational-transfer-swoop-World-Exclusive-article602579.html)
Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas will make his comeback from a month-long absence with a hamstring problem when the Gunners take on Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-captain-Cesc-Fabregas-will-make-his-comeback-from-injury-against-Shakhtar-Donetsk-in-the-Champions-League-article601849.html)
Meanwhile, Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is willing to offer former Gunners and current Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira a coaching role at the Emirates Stadium if he opts to retire from playing at the end of the season.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/10/17/arsene-wenger-wants-patrick-vieira-as-a-coach-at-Ars*nal-at-the-end-of-the-season-102039-22639704/)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he would consider succeeding his fellow Italian Fabio Capello as the next England boss when Capello steps down after Euro 2012.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-boss-Carlo-Ancelotti-reveals-he-would-consider-the-England-managers-job-when-Fabio-Capello-steps-down-in-2012-article601787.html)
However, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he would be reluctant to accept the job as England manager because of the attention he would subsequently receive from the press.
(News of the World)
Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole has revealed Ancelotti convinced him not to join former manager Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid last summer, and to instead remain at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Mail On Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1321221/Ashley-Cole-Carlo-Ancelotti-talked-joining-Jose-Mourinho-Madrid.html)
Bolton are ready to offer striker Johan Elmander a new contract but want the Swede to take a pay cut.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/17/bolton-striker-johan-elmander-offered-a-pay-cut-at-the-reebok-102039-22639023/)
Former Middlesbrough favourite Tony Mowbray is being lined up to replace Gordon Strachan as Boro boss following the club's poor start to the season.
(News of the World)
Managerless Hereford United have targeted Rushden & Diamonds boss Justin Edinburgh to fill their vacancy, with former York manager Martin Foyle also in the running.
(Non-League Paper)
Ahead of the 214th Merseyside derby, Everton keeper Tim Howard has claimed the Toffees squad is stronger than that of Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/205801/Tim-Howard-s-set-alight-blue-touch-paper-by-firing-up-red-rivals-battle-of-Mersey)
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Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel has emerged as a January transfer window target for Tottenham after his contract talks with the German club stalled.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-are-targeting-a-shock-Mark-Van-Bommel-swoop-in-January-after-the-midfielder-s-contract-talks-with-Bayern-Munich-stalled-article611937.html)
Van Bommel's compatriot Wesley Sneijder could be on the way to Manchester United after the midfielder's contract talks with Inter Milan broke down.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323220/Rooney-Now-I-want-Sneijder--striker-wants-United-bid-40m-Inter-star.html)
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is set to hold showdown talks with the club as he seeks assurances about the direction the Reds are going with Ars*nal watching developments closely.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-keeper-Pepe-Reina-puts-Ars*nal-on-red-alert-by-demanding-showdown-talks-with-Reds-owners-NESV-over-the-direction-the-club-is-headed-article612013.html)
As well as Reina, striker Fernando Torres and defender Glen Johnson want to quit Liverpool in January as morale at the Anfield club hits an all-time low.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323260/Fernando-Torres-Pepe-Reina-Glen-Johnson-seek-Anfield-exit.html)
Aston Villa and Sunderland are both competing for Argentine striker Pablo Andres Gonzalez who has been in outstanding form this season for Italian Serie B side Novara.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-and-Sunderland-are-after-Pablo-Andres-Gonzalez-who-plays-for-Italian-Serie-B-team-Novara-article612045.html)
Roy Hodgson has insisted he can cope with the pressure of being Liverpool manager and has ridiculed suggestions that former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard should replace him at Anfield. Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-has-taken-a-pop-at-Frank-Rijkaard-and-defended-his-own-record-as-Blackburn-manager-article611861.html)
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra says he will only stay at Old Trafford if he believes the club are capable of winning major trophies.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323222/Patrice-Evra-warns-Ill-leave-Manchester-United-I-think-win-trophies.html)
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has given manager Roy Hodgson a huge boost with confirmation he will be fit within four weeks.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323174/Dirk-Kuyt-boost-Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson.html)
Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids is likely to leave Crystal Palace after struggling to make an impression during his brief pay-as-you-play stint at Selhurst Park.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323254/Struggling-Edgar-Davids-set-leave-Crystal-Palace-disappointing-spell.html)
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has revealed that manager Roberto Mancini reverts to his native Italian tongue when he wants to get his message across to his players.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Man-City-v-Ars*nal-Joleon-Lescott-reveals-Roberto-Mancini-starts-ranting-in-Italian-when-he-s-mad-and-also-has-a-gameplan-to-deal-with-tricky-Gunners-article611781.html)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes the biggest problem in the game is the 'crazy money' that young players are on.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323196/Harry-Redknapp-exclusive-Biggest-problem-kids-crazy-money.html)
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Spanish giants Barcelona could come in for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric after losing patience in their bid to lure Ars*nal's Cesc Fabregas to the Nou Camp.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325268/Barcelona-set-sights-Tottenhams-Luka-Modric.html)
Manchester United look set to make a move for Lille's £12m-rated teenage midfielder Eden Hazard.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/30/manchester-united-boss-set-to-beat-Ars*nal-in-race-for-12m-teenager/)
Manchester United are also being linked with Athletico Madrid's teenage goalkeeper David de Gea, said to be worth £18m. (Full story: News of the World)
Manchester City have vowed to outbid any of their rivals when it comes to signing Spanish striker Fernando Torres from Liverpool next summer.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/31/man-city-pledge-to-outbid-everyone-in-their-quest-to-bring-fernando-torres-to-eastlands-102039-22676836/)
Meanwhile, City striker Roque Santa Cruz is on the verge of a sensational move to Sven-Goran Eriksson's Leicester City.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/31/sven-ready-to-rescue-roque-santa-cruz-from-man-city-nightmare-and-bring-him-to-leicester-102039-22676478/)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is planning a £9m January transfer window move for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/10/31/roy-hodgson-after-flair-of-the-zog-liverpool-boss-to-launch-9m-bid-for-charles-n-zogbia-102039-22676287/)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson says he does not fear Kenny Dalglish as a rival for his job and has only praise for the Kop hero's work as club ambassador and scout.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8098836/Roy-Hodgson-at-ease-alongside-Liverpool-ambassador-Kenny-Dalglish.html)
Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out any transfer activity in the January window and says injured striker Wayne Rooney may have to wait until December before being recalled to Manchester United's first team.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325237/Manchester-Uniteds-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-Wayne-Rooney-return-I-say-club-buy-January.html)
Striker Michael Owen could be sacrificed as Manchester United look to slash their wage bill following Wayne Rooney's pay rise - while Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is eager to take Owen on.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/160672/Michael-Owen-has-to-be-going/)
Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish is so keen to keep James McFadden he is set to offer him a contract extension even though the striker is on the long-term injury list.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Birmingham-manager-Alex-McLeish-will-offer-injured-James-McFadden-a-contract-extension-article616609.html)
Tottenham are prepared to offer their goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes a contract that would see the Brazilian shot-stopper remain a Spurs player until 2015.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Champions-League-Tottenham-vs-Inter-Milan-Carlo-Cuducini-will-replace-suspended-Heurelho-Gomes-article616525.html)
Ipswich chiefs could be forced to choose between boss Roy Keane and 17-year-old striker Connor Wickham because the manager has fallen out with the teenage starlet.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325220/Connor-Wickham-row-costly-Ipswich-manager-Roy-Keane.html#ixzz13sf0cenP)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce says his England Under-21 midfielder Jordan Henderson is the best young player in Britain, and admits he may struggle to keep him at the Stadium of Light.
Full story: The Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football)
Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves will make a decision on his injury-ravaged career in the new year. The 29-year-old has been out since 2008 after surgery on both knees.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/160815/Owen-Hargreaves-career-in-balance)
Former FA chief executive and Liverpool fan Brian Barwick is being lined up for a boardroom role by the new owners at Anfield, possibly as acting chief executive. (Full story: News of the World)
The billionaire owners of QPR insist there will be money to spend if Neil Warnock gets the team promoted to the Championship. Vice-chairman Amit Bhatia said: "The dream is to get into the Champions League."
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/208530/Megabucks-QPR-to-Sheikh-up-City)
Former West Ham, Charlton and Southampton manager Alan Pardew is set to replace George Burley at Crystal Palace "within 10 days". A former Palace player, Pardew scored the winner as they beat Liverpool 4-3 to reach the 1990 FA Cup Final. (Full story: News of the World)
Scores of Tottenham fans may not be able to watch their club entertain Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday after a ticketing error sold seats that were not available.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325249/Hundreds-Tottenham-fans-hit-Champions-League-ticket-error.html)
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole may have left Ars*nal but he hasn't forgotten the Gunners' kit man Vic Akers, whom he rescued after a parking row at Stamford Bridge earlier this month.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-s-Ashley-Cole-has-helped-out-Ars*nal-kit-man-with-a-parking-row-article616561.html)
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says his Manchester United-supporting brother keeps urging him to sign for the Red Devils. "Maybe they can swap me for Rooney," he joked. (Full story: Sunday Times)
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Tottenham midfielders David Bentley and Niko Kranjcar could be set for a January exit to help fund new signings for boss Harry Redknapp.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1327308/David-Bentley-Niko-Kranjcar-leave-Tottenham-January-fund-new-signings.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has received the backing of the club's Abu Dhabi owners and is set to offload England stars Shaun Wright-Phillips and Wayne Bridge, as well as Republic of Ireland keeper Shay Given and Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-will-ship-out-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-Wayne-Bridge-Shay-Given-and-Roque-Santa-Cruz-in-January-after-the-quartet-have-become-unsettled-under-Roberto-Mancini-article622847.html)
West Ham are lining up a £2.5m bid for Swansea winger Joe Allen.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/11/07/avram-grant-thinks-swansea-winger-joe-allen-s-key-for-west-ham-102039-22697824/)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has been given no guarantees by the club's new owners about having money to spend in the January transfer window, after his summer signings failed to impress.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://http//www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-new-owners-have-given-Roy-Hodgson-no-guarantees-of-January-transfer-cash-to-splash-article6230)
Manchester City are being linked with former Real Madrid and Roma striker Antonio Cassano, who turned round his troubled career playing at City boss Roberto Mancini's former side Sampdoria.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1327359/Manchester-City-track-Antonio-Cassano--Italian-bad-boy.html)
Stephen Ireland is considering his future at Aston Villa less than four months after his arrival from Manchester City, having failed to earn a regular first-team place under new manager Gerard Houllier.
(News of the World, subscription required).
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is considering a January move for Newcastle's Alan Smith, having signed him for the Magpies during his brief reign at St James's Park three years ago.
(News of the World, subscription required).
AC Milan are lining up bids for Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and Manchester United winger Nani as they look to break neighbours Inter Milan's grip on the Italian League.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/07/ac-milan-plan-75m-raid-to-capture-liverpool-and-manchester-united-star-pair/)
Ars*nal are bracing themselves for a bid from Barcelona for left-back Gael Clichy, with Kieran Gibbs ready to fill the gap if the Frenchman leaves.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/07/Ars*nal-prepared-for-barcelona-bid-for-left-back-gael-clichy/)
Chelsea are lining up Newcastle's 21-year-old striker Andy Carroll as a £15m long-term replacement for Didier Drogba.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/210080)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will be the number one target for the owners at Manchester City if they decide to sack current boss Roberto Mancini. Mancini is under increasing pressure after three successive defeats.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-will-move-for-Jose-Mourinho-if-Roberto-Mancini-is-given-the-boot-as-manager-article622667.html)
Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia could be set for a swift return to football three months ahead of schedule after breaking his ankle against Rangers in September.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1327298/Antonio-Valencia-make-Manchester-United-return-months-earlier-expected.html)
United defender Gary Neville could be offered the chance to start his managerial career with the club's reserve team if current coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returns to Norway.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1327298/Antonio-Valencia-make-Manchester-United-return-months-earlier-expected.html)
John Carew's Aston Villa future could be in doubt after he launched an angry attack on new manager Gerard Houllier after he told the striker to earn a new contract. "I am puzzled and offended. He should have been here a little longer before he started making demands," said the Norwegian.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/11/07/aston-villa-s-john-carew-cuts-loose-over-gerard-houllier-s-insult-102039-22697929/)
Sir Alex Ferguson admits his gamble on Owen Hargreaves' fitness against Wolves was a "disaster". The England midfielder made his first start for Manchester United in two years but suffered a hamstring injury after just six minutes.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8115200/Manchester-United-midfielder-Owen-Hargreaves-comeback-ends-in-disaster-at-Old-Trafford.html)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says the last year has been the hardest of his career since breaking into the team as an 18-year-old.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1327299/Steven-Gerrard-Its-worst-year-career--new-owners-rebuild-Liverpool-fortress.html)
Former Wales coach John Toshack says he recommended Tottenham left-back Gareth Bale to Barcelona three years ago.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/I-recommended-Tottenham-winger-Gareth-Bale-to-Barcelona-3-years-ago-says-John-Toshack-/11846/)
Former Leeds and Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale is being linked with an £11m takeover of Charlton, although the club's board is unsure how much of the money he actually has.
(News of the World, subscription required).
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has taken a swipe at Manchester City by saying they are paying the price for spending too much too soon.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1327264/KENNY-DALGLISH-Manchester-City-paying-price-spending-too-soon.html)
Italian league leaders Lazio's mascot Olimpia the Eagle has been banned from their derby match with Roma as the authorities are worried the American eagle will be disturbed by the noise. It will be the first game she has missed this season.
(Observer)
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Tottenham midfielders David Bentley and Niko Kranjcar could be set for a January exit to help fund new signings for boss Harry Redknapp.
I hope not in Kranjcar's case. He's been playing well internationally, so it'd be a shame to lose him.
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Newcastle striker Andy Carroll is set to pull out of the England squad to face France after suffering a groin injury. The 21-year-old had looked a certainty to make his international debut in Wednesday's match.
Full story: Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-Andy-Carroll-out-of-England-debut-v-France-with-groin-injury-article628995.html#ixzz15G2H7Wvq)
Liverpool's Glen Johnson wants to leave the club after a "complete breakdown in his relationship with manager Roy Hodgson". The England right-back is said to be annoyed at the public criticism levelled at him from the boss earlier in the week.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329505/Glen-Johnson-slams-Hodgsons-boring-tactics-wants-leave-Liverpool.html)
Liverpool are keen on FC Twente forward Luuk De Jong as a long-term replacement for Dirk Kuyt.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/11/14/reds-boss-roy-hodgson-fancies-a-fresh-piece-of-luuk-with-fc-twente-s-de-jong-102039-22714992/)
In addition, the Merseysiders are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund forward Lucas Barrios.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/13/liverpool-interested-in-12m-rated-borussia-dortmund-hotshot-lucas-barrios/)
Tottenham will consider selling striker Peter Crouch when the January transfer window opens for business.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-are-ready-to-offload-Peter-Crouch-in-order-to-strengthen-striking-options-article628641.html)
Spurs will also contemplate the sale of England winger Aaron Lennon, as they step up their bid to land Aston Villa wide-man Ashley Young.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/11/14/tottenham-ready-to-let-aaron-lennon-go-and-replace-him-with-ashley-young-102039-22715156/)
The North Londoners will make a cut-price move for West Ham defender Matthew Upson in the next transfer window.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (https://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/iamreg/?url=http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/sport/)
Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner after the Dane issued an ultimatum that he would seek a move unless he plays more regularly.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/13/Ars*nal-striker-linked-with-8m-juventus-move/)
Ars*nal have their eyes on Paris Saint Germain centre-back Mamadou Sakho, according to reports in French newspaper Le Parisien.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ars*nal-eying-Paris-Saint-Germain-centre-back-Mamadou-Sakho/12003/)
Roma have joined the race to sign Bolton's £15m-rated defender Gary Cahill.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/11/14/italian-giants-join-liverpool-and-spurs-in-chase-for-bolton-s-gary-cahill-102039-22714420/)
Chelsea and Manchester United are set to battle it out for German Under 21 international midfielder Ilkay Gundogan next summer.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/13/chelsea-and-manchester-united-fight-it-out-for-9m-rated-german-starlet/)
Defender Patrice Evra is set to quit Manchester United next summer and sign for Real Madrid, even if he extends his contract at Old Trafford.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (https://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/iamreg/?url=http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/sport/)
However, United are set to miss out of Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra, who wishes to remain at the Bernabeu and fight for his place, according to his agent.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Agent-says-no-sign-of-Manchester-United-target-Lassana-Diarra-leaving-Real-Madrid/12004/)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce fears he will lose star midfielder Jordan Henderson to Manchester United, after Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson asked to be "kept informed" about the player.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (https://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/iamreg/?url=http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/sport/)
Jon Mikel Obi's national team boss - Nigeria coach Samson Siasia - has told him to quit Chelsea claiming the club have destroyed the midfielder's attacking instincts.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/John-Obi-Mikel-urged-to-quit-Chelsea-by-Nigeria-boss-Samson-Siasia-article628789.html)
Aston Villa boss Gerrard Houllier will be handed a £30m transfer kitty by club owner Randy Lerner in January.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/11/14/gerard-houllier-to-get-30m-in-aston-villa-spending-spree-102039-22715110/)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis fears his plans to sign on-loan winger Jermaine Pennant could fall apart due to a lack of communication with his parent club Real Zaragoza.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-sweating-over-keeping-Jermaine-Pennant-on-permanent-deal-article628643.html)
Blackburn striker Jason Roberts is a January target for his former club Wigan and Championship high-flyers QPR.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/11/14/wigan-and-qpr-in-the-chase-for-blackburn-s-jason-robert-102039-22714973/)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has been sounded out by the FA about replacing Fabio Capello when he stands down as England coach after Euro 2012.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-has-been-secretly-sounded-out-by-the-FA-to-takeover-from-Fabio-Capello-in-2012-article628379.html)
While not being high up the list of managers in danger of the sack after a tricky weekend, Everton manager David Moyes admits he fears for his job every single day.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/211438/Moyes-I-fear-for-my-job-every-single-day)
"I'm still ready to resign," says Ian Holloway despite being impressed by his side's 0-0 draw at West Ham. The outspoken Blackpool manager says he regrets upsetting Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy.
Full story: The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/ian-holloway-im-still-ready-to-resign-if-premier-league-fine-us-ndash-but-i-must-apologise-to-mick-2133601.html)
Meanwhile, with Avram Grant's position as West Ham manager under threat, QPR boss Neil Warnock has emerged as the leading contender to replace him.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/11/14/hammers-on-war-alert-as-fiery-qpr-boss-is-shock-name-in-frame-to-replace-avram-grant-102039-22715352/)
With pressure mounting on Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, Turkey boss Guus Hiddink has revealed he was offered the job at Eastlands last summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Guus-Hiddink-claims-Manchester-City-and-Liverpool-both-made-approaches-to-appoint-him-manager-this-summer-article628091.html)
LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will have to find himself a loan club during the American close season, starting in January, if he has a chance of making a return to Fabio Capello's England squad.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/11/14/david-beckham-needs-to-keep-up-fabio-capello-s-interest-on-loan-for-euro-2012-chance-102039-22714493/)
Ars*nal's French full-back Gael Clichy admits that he has no idea how he will shackle fellow Gunner and England winger Theo Walcott in the international friendly between their two nations on Wednesday, despite having plenty of practice in club training.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/11/14/Ars*nal-s-gael-clichy-fearful-of-being-given-the-runaround-by-teammate-theo-walcott-at-wembley-102039-22714363/)
Manchester United are likely to be hit by a £65,000 fine this week due to manager Sir Alex Ferguson's continued refusal to co-operate with the BBC.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329353/Manchester-United-boss-Alex-Ferguson-faces-65-000-fine-BBC-snub.html)
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Ars*nal's French full-back Gael Clichy admits that he has no idea how he will shackle fellow Gunner and England winger Theo Walcott in the international friendly between their two nations on Wednesday, despite having plenty of practice in club training.
Cos Theo Walcott is just that devastating :nope: Plays against "average winger" everyday and has no idea what to do with him... really?
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Manchester City are preparing transfer bids for Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko and Barcelona defender Dani Alves - and have no intention of replacing current manager Roberto Mancini.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-chiefs-ready-transfer-bids-for-Edin-Dzeko-and-Dani-Alves-and-have-no-intention-of-replacing-Roberto-Mancini-article632829.html)
Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar is to be offered a January exit route from White Hart Lane. But it is to German club Hamburg rather than Premier League Liverpool, who were thought to be leading the race to sign the £7m-rated Croatian.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/847842-niko-kranjcars-spurs-to-liverpool-transfer-to-be-hijacked-by-hamburg#ixzz15rsKZ7fK)
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is are lining up a January move for out-of-favour Aston Villa striker John Carew.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2807/1/allardyce-warns-blackburn-fans-not-expect-january-arrivals)
Gerard Houllier says he feels "alive again" at new club Aston Villa, and admits he made poor signings in his final two 'exhausting' years at Liverpool after suffering heart problems. Full story: Mail on Sunday
Boss Roberto Mancini has had a blazing training ground row with four of his unhappy Manchester City players, who claim he is giving Italian striker Mario Balotelli special treatment.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1331478/Manchester-City-striker-Mario-Balotelli-easy-Emmanuel-Adebayor-Co-vent-frustration.html#ixzz15rrmudqr)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Ray Parlour has questioned if the club's frustrated manager Arsene Wenger has the right players at his disposal after watching them lose the north London derby 3-2 to Tottenham on Saturday.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2850/1/exclusive-parlour-wenger-hasnt-got-right-personnel)
Wigan may be one of the least-supported clubs in the Premier League, but - ever since Hugo Rodallega arrived at the Lancashire club just under two years ago - vast hordes of Columbians walk around their native country wearing Latics shirts as they avidly follow the club's matches on television.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1331387/Hugo-Rodallega-The-man-Wigan-big--Colombia.html#ixzz15ru1qyYN)
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Liverpool are reportedly the latest in a long list of clubs seeking the services of fallen Sampdoria ace Antonio Cassano.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/11/27/2234232/liverpool-linked-with-sampdoria-forward-antonio-cassano)
Chelsea have targeted Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola as a possible replacement for Carlo Ancelotti, if the Italian leaves his post at the end of the season.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8165158/Chelsea-set-their-sights-on-Barcelona-head-coach-Pep-Guardiola.html)
Manchester City winger David Silva does not regret snubbing an offer to join Real Madrid five months into his big-money move to Eastlands.
Full story: Soccerway (http://www.soccerway.com/news/2010/November/27/i-dont-regret-real-snub-silva/)
Aston Villa are reportedly locked in talks with Scottish champions Rangers over a proposed deal for goalkeeper Allan McGregor.
Full story: Transfer Tavern (http://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2010/11/premiership/houllier-seeks-friedel-replacement?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TransferTavern+%28The+Transfer+Tavern+Home+Page%29) Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he resorted to underhand tactics to prevent Spurs signing Glen Johnson - while he was Portsmouth manager.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-manager-Harry-Redknapp-reveals-the-Glen-Johnson-transfer-swindle-he-pulled-while-at-Portsmouth-article638153.html)
Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has touted Redknapp as the ideal man to become the next England manager.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3121/4/exclusive-thompson-id-see-redknapp-given-chance-england)
Fulham boss Mark Hughes is hoping Mohamed Al Fayed's training-ground blast will help kick-start Fulham's season.
Full story: Sunday Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/164841/Mark-Hughes-backs-Al-Fayed-rant/)
Ex-Ars*nal midfielder Ray Parlour has claimed Aston Villa could face a relegation battle if they don't start picking up results, after Parlour's former side edged past Villa on Saturday.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3121/5/exclusive-parlour-aston-villa-could-face-relegation-battle)
Stopping short of agreeing with Parlour, Gerard Houllier did admit that Villa fans were right to boo his side off at half time against Ars*nal.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3114/1/houllier-fans-right-boo-half-time)
England striker Jay Bothroyd believes referees should have to hold their hands up to mistakes.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/championship/3118/5/exclusive-bothroyd-referees-should-have-hold-their-hands-mistakes)
Wolves manager McCarthy says he's not worried about the 'numpties' trying to get him the sack at Wolves.
Full story: Sunday Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/164840/Mick-McCarthy-Moaners-won-t-break-me/)
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Manchester City are plotting a £60m swap deal for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale next summer involving striker Emmanuel Adebayor. (News of the World)
Bayern Munich are ready to swoop for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, with the Serb yet to pen a new deal at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bayern-Munchen-set-to-swoop-for-Chelsea-defender-Branislav-Ivanovic/12419/)
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is keen to sign former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse from Greek side Panathinaikos. (News of the World)
Fulham boss Mark Hughes is ready to take on Aston Villa in the bidding for Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick and Tottenham striker Robbie Keane.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/05/fulham-and-aston-villa-to-enter-bidding-war-for-robbie-keane-and-michael-carrick-102039-22762219/)
Wolfsburg have entered the race for Liverpool defender Daniel Agger - who is also attracting the interest of Inter Milan and Juventus.
Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wolfsburg-enter-race-for-Liverpool-defender-Daniel-Agger/12422/)
Fulham are interested in signing £5m-rated Freiburg striker Demba Cisse. (News of the World)
Everton are set to miss out on Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar because the club cannot afford the £3m asking price for the Croatian international.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335742/Everton-wont-Niko-Kranjcar-loan-Tottenham-man-eyes-permanent-switch.html#ixzz17BjL913d)
Former Everton defender Joleon Lescott, who has been told he can leave Manchester City in January, has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/04/former-everton-player-set-for-amazing-liverpool-transfer/)
Celtic have made a bid to sign out-of-favour Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland on loan in January.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/05/celtic-make-loan-bid-for-unhappy-aston-villa-midfielder-stephen-ireland-102039-22761547/)
Manchester City are leading the race to sign Watford keeper Scott Loach - who is also wanted by Tottenham.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/05/manchester-city-lead-the-chase-for-watford-goalkeeper-scott-loach-102039-22761644/)
Ars*nal are struggling to find a buyer for out-of-favour keeper Manuel Almunia. (The Sunday Times)
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to raise their bid for Ipswich striker Connor Wickham after having two bids rejected in the summer.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/04/tottenham-favourites-to-secure-12m-wonderkid-signing/)
Spurs are also one of several clubs interested in FC Copenhagen's Swedish left-back Oscar Wendt.
Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-in-battle-for-Swedish-left-back-Oscar-Wendt/12421/)
Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong has admitted he is considering a move back to France and is being linked to Paris St Germain. (News of the World)
Blackburn are keen to bring back former striker Roque Santa Cruz from Manchester City on a pay-as-you-play basis.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/05/big-sam-wants-roque-santa-cruz-to-end-man-city-nightmare-and-return-to-blackburn-102039-22761787/)
Newcastle are keen on signing Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater but face competition from Stoke and Aston Villa. (News of the World)
West Brom are weighing up a £2m January bid for Real Mallorca hitman Pierre Webo.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/05/roberto-di-matteo-wants-cameroon-star-pierre-webo-at-the-hawthorns-102039-22761645/)
Inter Milan are battling Ars*nal and Liverpool to the signing of Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Mamadou Sakho.
Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Inter-Milan-join-Ars*nal-and-Liverpool-in-hunt-for-PSG-centre-back-Mamadou-Sakho/12424/)
Nottingham Forest are resigned to accepting a cut-price offer from Celtic for defender Kelvin Wilson in January rather than lose the 25-year-old for nothing when his contract expires in the summer. (News of the World)
Belgian striker Yassine El Ghanassy looks set to turn down a move to Celtic after insisting he will remain with Gent until the end of the season. (Sunday Mail)
Rangers are hoping to land Stoke City's Michael Tonge on the cheap in January after the winger's loan spell with Preston North End. (Sunday Mail)
AC Milan are considering a January move for Rangers striker Kenny Miller as cover for the injured Filippo Inzaghi. (Sunday Express)
Juventus and Inter Milan are set to battle it out for the £5m signature of Celtic midfielder Scott Brown when the transfer window opens in January. (Sunday Express)
Rangers manager Walter Smith has ruled out a return to Ibrox for Middlesbrough striker Kris Boyd. (Sunday Times)
Manchester United are set to take a £34.5m hit on injury-plagued England midfielder Owen Hargreaves by allowing him to leave Old Trafford for free at the end of the season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-set-to-offload-crock-Owen-Hargreaves-for-a-34-5million-loss-article643837.html)
David Beckham is gearing up to buy an American MLS club and extend his time in the US when his LA Galaxy contract expires next November.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/David-Beckham-gearing-up-to-buy-an-American-MLS-club-when-his-LA-Galaxy-contract-expires-article643833.html)
Beckham is being lined up a future FA chairman in the wake of England's 2018 World Cup bid disaster. (News of the World)
The Football Association will launch a behind-the-scenes revolt in the next few days aimed at unseating Fifa president Sepp Blatter after the debacle surrounding the vote to host 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/8181734/World-Cup-2018-stung-FA-to-start-revolt-against-Sepp-Blatter.html)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled the failed 2018 World Cup bid "an insult to English football."
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/215587/Forget-bidding-again-until-insulting-FIFA-reforms-says-Alex-Ferguson)
Following the cancellation of their game with Manchester United on Saturday, Blackpool will face a fine, and possible points deduction, if they do not install under-soil heating next season.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/12/05/the-heat-s-really-on-over-blackpool-s-frozen-pitch-102039-22761989/)
Manchester United defender Gary Neville is set to announce his retirement at the end of the season.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335770/Manchester-United-legend-Gary-Neville-set-announce-retirement-endseason.html#ixzz17BiDg3GX)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle is attracting the interest of Liverpool and Manchester United.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-facing-battle-to-keep-Owen-Coyle-with-Liverpool-and-Manchester-United-keen-observers-article644177.html)
Scottish Football Association sources say former football coach Marco McIntyre has received death threats after being sacked along with referees' chief Hugh Dallas over the sending of a satirical e-mail about the Pope. (News of the World)
Scotland's top referees are unhappy that their boss, Hugh Dallas, has been sacked for sending what was deemed to be a tasteless e-mail and will demand that the Scottish Football Association reinstates him. (News of the World)
Celtic striker Anthony Stokes claims that Scotland's referees have consistently failed to book Rangers players for heavy tackles against his side's players. (Sunday Mail)
Former Hibernian manager John Collins has ruled himself out of the running for the Aberdeen job, leaving the way clear for Scotland Under-21 coach Billy Stark to be appointed. (News of the World)
Aberdeen will draw up a shortlist in the next 48 hours and names in the frame to be manager are Billy Stark, Gus MacPherson, John Hughes and John Collins. (Sunday Mail)
Rangers manager Walter Smith does not expect Craig Whyte's proposed takeover to go through in time for him to have extra cash to spend in the January transfer market. (Various)
Craig Whyte is expected to take control of Rangers by mid-January, ending Sir David Murray's 22-year reign as owner. (Scotland on Sunday)
A new book has revealed that Manchester United were once offered the chance of making the City of Manchester Stadium their home but Sir Alex Ferguson's intervention halted the plan.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-planned-a-shock-switch-from-Old-Trafford-to-Eastlands-now-occupied-by-rivals-City-article644147.html)
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Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has stunned the club by submitting a formal transfer request in the hope that he can return to Argentina and be with his family.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Carlos-Tevez-rocks-Manchester-City-with-transfer-request-World-Exclusive-article649773.html)
Tevez, whose relationship with City manager Roberto Mancini is believed to be at breaking point, has told friends he will carry on working hard for the club while he remains at Eastlands but is adamant his long-term future lies elsewhere.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1337856/Carlos-Tevez-wants-quit-Manchester-City-Troubled-striker-hands-transfer-request.html)
Tevez has been suffering with "depression" and "inner turmoil" because of the separation from his two daughters in Argentina.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required) (http://www.timesplus.co.uk/sto/?login=false&url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/sport/?CMP=INTni27)
It is not known exactly what Tevez's plans are; returning to South America is one option, as is retirement, even though in an interview with City's club magazine published earlier this week, the Argentine insisted he had no such intentions.
Full story: The Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/11/carlos-tevez-transfer-request-manchester-city)
Tevez respects the club's owner Sheikh Mansour, with whom he gets on well, and City supporters - but has struggled with management. He has made his unhappiness clear at Roberto Mancini's perceived aloof style and the way in which it is felt that some key players have been frozen out of the team.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/8196823/Carlos-Tevez-stuns-Manchester-City-by-handing-in-transfer-request-after-growing-disenchanted-with-management.html)
Tevez has told team-mates he is even prepared to take a pay cut to quit. City have offered him a £100,000-a-week pay rise, which would take him to £250,000-a-week - but he is not interested.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/)
Manchester United are planning a £20m transfer window bid for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/12/aston-villa-revolt-gives-manchester-united-chance-to-have-a-bash-at-20m-ash-102039-22777382/)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has been given the go-ahead to bid for France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff - less than four months after he joined Lyon for £20m.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/12/manchester-city-gour-for-20m-yoann-102039-22777744/)
Wolves are favourites to land Michael Johnson on loan as the Manchester City midfielder looks to rescue his career after 12 months out with a cruciate ligament injury.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-favourites-to-land-Manchester-City-outcast-Michael-Johnson-article649679.html)
Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady's short spell at Spartak Moscow looks set to be over with the Republic of Ireland international being lined up for a shock move to Aston Villa as Gerard Houllier's first January signing.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-ready-to-rescue-Aiden-McGeady-from-Russian-nightmare-article649131.html)
German giants Bayern Munich want to take Everton left-back Leighton Baines in the January transfer window. Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/12/bye-bayern-for-10m-everton-full-back-leighton-baines-102039-22777567/)
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is set to make a record-breaking £7m move for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/12/blackburn-boss-sam-allardyce-goes-for-wigan-s-7m-charles-n-zogbia-102039-22777155/)
Spurs and Chelsea have joined the race for Manchester City and England defender Joleon Lescott.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/12/tottenham-and-chelsea-join-chase-for-man-city-s-joleon-lescott-102039-22777153/)
German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has delivered a crushing blow to Chelsea and Manchester United by pledging his future to Bayern Munich and signing a new contract.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1337800/Bastian-Schweinsteiger-snubs-Manchester-United-Chelsea-extend-stay-Bayern-Munich.html)
Chris Hughton will be offered the opportunity to make a quick return to management after his sacking by Newcastle, as a replacement for Sheffield United boss Gary Speed, who is set to be appointed by Wales as manager.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1337868/Chris-Hughton-set-speedy-return-Sheffield-United.html)
Hughton could also be offered a swift return to Premier League management with West Ham United, who are running out of patience with current manager Avram Grant with the club rooted to the bottom of the table.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/216965/West-Ham-in-for-Chris-Hughton-if-Avram-Grant-fails)
Former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins has revealed he was not told by owner Roman Abramovich why he was sacked from his post.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-former-assistant-manager-Ray-Wilkins-says-he-was-offered-no-explanation-after-being-sacked-article649101.html)
Sir Keith Mills has been asked to become the new FA chairman, but if the multi-millionaire businessman declines the offer, former Ars*nal vice-chairman David Dein is looking ever more likely to be installed as the new head of football.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1337829/Tottenham-director-asked-charge-FA--Ars*nal-chairman-waiting-wings.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is to be awarded a £500,000-per-year pay rise by the club's Glazer family owners as he bids to overtake Sir Matt Busby as the longest serving boss at Old Trafford.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has banned his players from a Christmas party after last year's incident where 16 players went on a £2,000-a-head night out by private jet to Dublin after they told the manager they were going on a golf trip.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bah-humbug-Tottenham-trying-to-ban-Christmas-parties-again-article649451.html)
A revolutionary new sock developed by a sports scientist could end the broken metatarsal problems often suffered by footballers.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sock-boffs-may-have-cured-metatarsal-woes-for-Wayne-Rooney-and-Co-article649675.html)
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Manchester United have been approached with a sensational offer to buy their former striker Carlos Tevez back from rivals City.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1339869/Wantaway-City-captain-Carlos-Tevez-begs-United-manager-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-back.html)
Everton boss David Moyes is seeking to boost his attacking options by dipping into the market when the January transfer window opens.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/12/18/2267630/everton-manager-david-moyes-targets-a-forward-in-the-january)
And Everton may be in the hunt with Celtic for Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland, after revealing he wants to leave Aston Villa.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2010/12/18/aston-villa-celtic-and-everton-linked-with-move-for-stephen-ireland-97319-27850598/)
underland boss Steve Bruce reveals that while he is happy at Sunderland, he would love to manage England one day.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1339616/Steve-Bruce-I-love-Sunderland-Id-like-manage-England-day--EXCLUSIVE.html) Bruce has compared his goalkeeper, Craig Gordon, to Gordon Banks, claiming his goalkeeper's stunning save against Bolton was one of the best ever.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3836/4/bruce-gordon-save-was-good-banks)
AC Milan boss Masimiliano Allegri says he is happy to have drawn Tottenham in the last 16 of the Champions League and believes they were one of the "least tricky possible opponents".
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/champions-league/3831/2/ac-milan-look-punish-leaky-spurs-defence)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has admitted that he has not ruled out managing in the Premier League one day.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1339899/Pep-Guardiola-talks-England-Barcelona-days.html)
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney has revealed the inspiration he takes into his matches - the music of Susan Boyle.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-s-Wayne-Rooney-finds-inspiration-from-Susan-Boyle-songs-article654013.html)
... and on a similar theme, Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda has revealed that he plays the drums every day.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Florent-Malouda-has-been-taking-drum-lessons-and-wants-to-start-a-band-with-Chelsea-teammates-article654009.html)
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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he will only look to bolster his squad if someone "a bit special" becomes available in the January transfer window.
Full story: Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6611454,00.html)
Manchester City could turn their attentions towards Benfica's Paraguay international striker Oscar Cardozo after being warned off a move for Porto's Brazilian star Hulk.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1341460/Hulk-price-tag-turns-Manchester-City-Benficas-Oscar-Cardozo.html)
City are in talks with Bordeaux for France international Alou Diarra, a defensive midfielder with 29 caps for his country.
Full story: IM Scouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-negotiate-with-Bordeaux-over-midfielder-Alou-Diarra/12734/)
Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean says he would be interested in signing LA Galaxy's David Beckham in the January transfer window as the MLS season comes to an end.
Full story: Talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3990/2/exclusive-kean-if-beckham-was-available-wed-be-interested)
But Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out a move for the former England captain because the Frenchman does not have room for the 35-year-old in his current squad.
Full story: Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3316784/Arsene-Wenger-would-love-to-sign-David-Beckham-but-he-cant.html)
Manchester United are eyeing a move for Real Madrid's France international midfielder Lassana Diarra.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/24/manchester-united-plot-12m-real-madrid-midfielder-raid/)
Liverpool have offered Utrecht £8.5m for striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel, who has hit 11 goals in 17 games for the Dutch side.
Full story: Talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3982/8/liverpool-table-%C2%A385million-bid-dutch-striker)
Reds boss Roy Hodgson has offered Dutch duo Ryan Babel and Dirk Kuyt in exchange for Inter Milan's Italy international right-back Davide Santon.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-offer-Inter-Milan-Ryan-Babel-and-Dirk-Kuyt-for-Davide-Santon/12733/)
Newcastle want England winger Shaun Wright-Phillips on loan from Manchester City in the January transfer window.
Full story: People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2010/12/26/toon-make-wright-move-in-january-102039-22805667/)
Former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton says he feels no bitterness towards the club or owner Mike Ashley following his sacking earlier this month.
Full story: Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chris-Hughton-I-m-not-bitter-about-Newcastle-sacking-article657103.html#ixzz199EOEanE)
Former Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is wanted by Qatar to nurture their young players as the oil and gas-rich country begins its preparations for the 2022 World Cup.
Full story: People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/12/24/qatar-hero-big-sam-is-wanted-by-super-rich-arab-state-102039-22805668/)
Everton's players have been banned from wearing snoods by order of the team's kitman.
Full story: People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2010/12/26/no-snoods-is-good-news-for-everton-boss-david-moyes-102039-22805582/)
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Chelsea have emerged as surprise contenders to sign Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd for £2m, with the 28-year-old Englishman out of contract in the summer. Birmingham and West Ham are also interested.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343301/Chelsea-consider-Cardiffs-Jay-Bothroyd.html)
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak rang Edin Dzeko's representatives on New Year's eve to try and save the Wolfsburg striker's £30m move to Eastlands by offering him an improved £150,000 a week, still short of the £180,000 the player is demanding.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343369/Manchester-City-chairman-Khaldoon-Al-Mubarak-bid-save-Edin-Dzeko-deal.html)
Liverpool are leading Ars*nal in the race to sign Germany and Werder Bremen centre-back Per Mertesacker.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Reds-lead-Ars*nal-in-the-race-for-Germany-and-Werder-Bremen-star-Per-Mertesacker-Exclusive-article661687.html)
Tottenham winger David Bentley is set to move to Newcastle as Spurs make room for the possible arrival of David Beckham.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343370/David-Bentley-set-Newcastle-make-way-David-Beckham-Spurs.html)
Meanwhile, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to bid £1.5m for Everton winger Steven Pienaar, whose contract is running out, but Toffees boss David Moyes is likely to want at least £3m for the South African.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/)
Blackburn are set to receive an offer from Tottenham for unsettled defender Christopher Samba.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-transfer-news-Spurs-set-to-beat-Fulham-to-signing-of-Blackburn-skipper-Christopher-Samba-article661705.html)
And Blackburn are leading the chase to re-sign left-back Stephen Warnock, 29, who could move to Ewood Park for £2m.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/)
Former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen will leave Stoke for Swansea in January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343317/Eidur-Gudjohnsen-heading-Swansea-failing-impress-Stoke.html)
Newcastle hope Tottenham will let them take striker Robbie Keane, 30, on loan in a deal that would become permanent if the Irishman is successful at St James' Park.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/)
Aston Villa and Wigan want to sign Manchester United striker Federico Macheda on loan for the rest of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-and-Wigan-lead-the-chase-for-Manchester-United-striker-Federico-Macheda-article661673.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he will send Macheda out on loan to the club that will offer him the most games.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343315/Manchester-United-want-Federico-Macheda-games-guarantee-loan-deal.html)
Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell, 28, will complete his move to West Ham over the next 24 hours.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/)
West Ham want Birmingham midfielder Joran Mutch, 19, who is currently on loan at Watford.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/)
Wolves, Blackpool and Cardiff are battling to sign Millwall defender Danny s**ttu, 30, whose contract with the Lions runs out on 20 January.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/)
Nottingham Forest want to sign Newcastle striker Leon Best on a permanent deal. Burnley, Crystal Palace and Swansea are also interested but only want to take the 24-year-old on loan.
Full story: News of the World (subscription required) (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/)
Liverpool are to delay the search for manager Roy Hodgson's long-term successor until the summer, and will appoint a caretaker boss to lead the side until June.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8235362/Liverpool-set-to-delay-search-for-Roy-Hodgson-successor-as-prospect-looms-of-Kenny-Dalglish-return.html)
Departing Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen is wanted by Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-want-Chelsea-youth-chief-Frank-Arnesen-Exclusive-article661967.html)
Newcastle's players are to receive guidelines about how to use the social networking site Twitter after Jose Enrique revealed that he was to miss the Tottenham match in midweek because of an injury.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/01/newcastle-united-twitter-guidelines)
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Real Madrid want to exploit the Liverpool crisis with a bid for skipper Steven Gerrard.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Real-Madrid-preparing-Steven-Gerrard-summer-swoop-as-Liverpool-crisis-deepens-article666957.html)
But Liverpool are preparing a bid of their own - for £20m Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku - despite Roy Hodgson being given the boot.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-set-to-press-20m-Romelu-Lukaku-move-with-Valencia-s-Pablo-Hernandez-also-in-Reds-sight-article667991.html)
Chelsea are ready to make a £20m move for Micah Richards - as the unsettled Manchester City defender demands talks with Roberto Mancini.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-eyeing-20m-swoop-for-Manchester-City-s-Micah-Richards-article667595.html)
Arsene Wenger has moved to reject fresh reports in Spain that an agreement has been reached to sell Ars*nal captain Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345333/Arsene-Wenger-baffled-latest-reports-linking-Cesc-Fabregas-Barcelona.html) Tottenham are interested in signing David Beckham permanently when his LA Galaxy contract expires in November.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345333/Arsene-Wenger-baffled-latest-reports-linking-Cesc-Fabregas-Barcelona.html)
After 19 years at the top, Manchester United's Gary Neville has revealed that he will retire at the end of the season.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/01/08/2296359/manchester-united-legend-gary-neville-to-retire-at-the-end)
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is set to fly to the club's Surrey training ground this week for crisis talks with manager Carlo Ancelotti after a run of two wins in 11 Premier League games.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345411/Roman-Abramovich-fly-Chelsea-showdown-Carlo-Ancelotti.html)
Liverpool's Glen Johnson has launched a Twitter attack on Paul Merson after the former Ars*nal midfielder criticised his attitude this season.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345323/What-twit-Liverpools-Glen-Johnson-astonishing-attack-Paul-Merson.html)
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has warned that they must think long and hard about their next managerial appointment after the failure of Roy Hodgson in the Anfield hotseat.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/4353/1/exclusive-murphy-liverpool-need-get-next-appointment-right)
Meanwhile, another former Liverpool player, Phil Thompson, believes the 'unprecedented' way the club's fans had turned on manager Roy Hodgson was instrumental in his departure.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345287/Liverpool-fans-key-Hodgson-departure-says-Phil-Thompson.html)
Avram Grant has told West Ham's owners he needs more transfer cash to pull the club out of relegation danger.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345160/Grant-money-job-West-Ham-pleads-Avram.html)
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Tottenham are ready to step up their attempt to sign Newcastle striker Andy Carroll and could make a record-breaking £30m bid for the 22-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-planning-to-lure-Newcastle-s-Andy-Carroll-with-record-breaking-30m-bid-article674211.html) Ars*nal look set to end their interest in Bolton's Gary Cahill because Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is unwilling to meet the defender's £20m price tag.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1347572/Ars*nal-priced-bid-sign-Bolton-defender-Gary-Cahill.html)
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor looks unlikely to join Real Madrid on loan because the Spanish side have opened talks with Ruud van Nistelrooy at Hamburg.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1347587/Emmanuel-Adebayors-Real-Madrid-blocked-Ruud-van-Nistelrooy-heads-Bernabeu.html)
Ajax striker Luis Suarez, who shares the same agent as Liverpool's Fernando Torres, could be on his way to Anfield after asking his representative to sound out a possible move.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Luis-Suarez-paves-the-way-for-Liverpool-move-as-Ryan-Babel-nears-the-exit-door-article674105.html)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is planning to bring 31-year-old Manchester United striker Michael Owen to the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Sunderland-set-for-sensational-swoop-for-Manchester-United-s-Michael-Owen-article674235.html)
Meanwhile, Black Cats boss Bruce fears that he may never be forgiven by Sunderland fans for the 5-1 hammering his side were given by Newcastle earlier in the season.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1347529/Sunderland-boss-Steve-Bruce-Ill-forgiven-5-1-defeat.html)
Everton defender Leighton Baines was on his way to buy a trampoline when he received a 10-second phone call from Fabio Capello telling him he would not be playing for England at the World Cup in South Africa.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1347576/Its-kids-Leighton-Baines-axed-World-Cup-squad-Fabio-Capello-outside-toy-shop.html)
All the money raised by Leeds in their FA Cup third round matches against Ars*nal will be used by the Championship club to buy players.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Leeds-to-use-Ars*nal-FA-Cup-replay-cash-for-new-signings-article674063.html)
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is set to win the race to seal the signing of Southampton's teenage midfield prodigy Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a deal worth £10m. Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1349674/Boy-wonder-Alex-Chamberlain-sign-Ars*nal-Arsene-Wenger-wins-10m-chase-teenager.html)
Jose Mourinho has targeted his former Chelsea star Didier Drogba to ease his striker crisis at Real Madrid.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Real-Madrid-ready-to-test-Chelsea-s-resolve-to-hang-on-to-Didier-Drogba-with-a-cheeky-bid-article679479.html)
Shaun Wright-Phillips is close to agreeing a move to Fulham which will see the Manchester City and England winger join on loan before signing on a permanent basis in the summer. Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1349695/Fulham-pay-4m-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-stay-up.html)
Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies, currently on loan at Leicester, could be on his way back to the West Midlands to sign for Birmingham in a permanent deal.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-defender-Curtis-Davies-in-line-for-shock-Birmingham-switch-article678501.html) Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is set to land striker Roman Pavlyuchenko from Tottenham as a replacement for Darren Bent.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1349698/Sunderland-close-Tottenhams-Roman-Pavlyuchenko.html)
Former Ars*nal captain Tony Adams says he fears for the future of Chelsea skipper John Terry if he keeps having injections to allow him to play without pain. Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-legend-Tony-Adams-reveals-his-fear-for-John-Terry-s-future-as-Chelsea-captain-if-he-carries-on-taking-pain-killing-injections-article678831.html)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has accused Ars*nal's Cesc Fabregas of being a master of the art of extracting favourable decisions from referees after his side's 3-0 defeat at the Gunners on Saturday.
Full story: Talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/4686/2/martinez-%E2%80%98fabregas-buys-decisions-referees%E2%80%99)
The first league to move to summer football could be revealed on Wednesday when representatives of the 150 teams in the Tyne and Wear Youth League will meet to decide whether to change their season to begin on 1 June, starting this year. Full story: The Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/22/summer-football)
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Liverpool will let striker Fernando Torres join Chelsea provided they meet the asking price, which is a British record fee of £50m.
Full story: The National (http://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/liverpool-might-sell-torres-if-chelsea-up-their-bid)
But Liverpool might accept a part-exchange deal which would involve £8m rated Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka returning to Anfield.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1351802/Sulky-Torres-join-Chelsea-50m-Anelka-rejoin-Liverpool-record-deal.html)
Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish hopes to sign striker Obafemi Martins on loan from Russian side Rubin Kazan before the transfer window shuts.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Birmingham-boss-Alex-McLeish-breathes-a-sigh-of-relief-after-a-second-comeback-in-a-week-as-City-scrap-through-to-FA-Cup-fifth-round-article685533.html) Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is set to make surprise a £26m move for Athletic Bilbao's striker Fernando Llorente.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1351791/Spurs-boss-Harry-Redknapp-bids-26m-Athletic-Bilbao-striker-Llorente.html)
Barcelona are ready to make a £40m summer bid for Tottenham's 21-year-old Wales international Gareth Bale.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Barcelona-ready-to-tempt-Tottenham-with-40m-Gareth-Bale-summer-bid-article685049.html)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has targeted Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adams as a long-term replacement for veteran Paul Scholes this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1351785/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-marks-Charlie-Adams-card-replacement-Paul-Scholes.html)
Jose Mourinho is at odds with the Real Madrid board after his squad selection was criticised and the Special One could be on his way back to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
Italian side Roma want to bring Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti and Fabio Capello's England assistant Franco Baldini to the club as a new managerial dream team.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
Manchester City's veteran midfielder Patrick Vieira says he is a mentor to 20-year-old team mate Mario Balotelli but has no desire to become a manager.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
Tottenham's new midfield signing Steven Piennar has revealed that he prayed before making his decision to reject Chelsea in favour of a £3m move to north London. "I prayed and followed my heart," said the South African.
Full story: The Daily Telegraph (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
Chelsea's 32-year-old midfielder Frank Lampard wants to play on until he is aged 40.
Full story: Daily Star (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
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Manchester City face another fight to hold on to Carlos Tevez next summer, with Inter Milan coach Leonardo keen to sign the Argentina striker for £25m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Inter-Milan-are-interested-in-signing-Carlos-Tevez-from-Manchester-City-for-25m-article691917.html)
Frustrated Spurs forward Roman Pavlyuchenko has warned manager Harry Redknapp he will quit the club if he is kept on the bench.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1354118/Roman-Pavlyuchenko-warns-Tottenham-Use-lose-me.html)
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis will renew his bid to sign Liverpool's Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Stoke-City-are-interested-in-signing-Sotirios-Kyrgiakos-from-Liverpool-article691891.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is keen to bring in Portuguese international centre-back Pepe from Real Madrid to beef up his defence.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://spursnetwork.com/forums/hhttp://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/05/Ars*nal-ready-to-make-12m-real-madrid-raid-to-resolve-defensive-frailties/)
Mike Ashley has no intention of selling Newcastle United and has re-affirmed his commitment to staying in charge at St James' Park.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-chairman-Mike-Ashley-has-no-intention-of-selling-the-club-article691885.html)
Some of Chelsea's biggest stars could face a potential tax bill of almost £12m after the club announced that the taxman is investigating their image rights contracts.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1354116/Chelsea-stars-face-12m-tax-image-right-deals.html)
New Chelsea signing Fernando Torres has claimed his desire to leave Liverpool was motivated by the Anfield club breaking promises made to him about investment in the team.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8304332/Fernando-Torres-driven-from-Liverpool-by-broken-promises.html)
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is being shortlisted to take over at crisis club Juventus after a miserable time in charge of Inter Milan.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Rafa-Benitez-has-been-short-listed-to-replace-Luigi-Del-Neri-as-Juventus-manager-article691689.html)
West Ham striker Benni McCarthy has been fined almost £200,000 by the club for failing to meet fitness targets as he struggles with his weight.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1354074/Heavy-Hammer-Benni-McCarthy-fined-200-000-West-Ham-fat.html)
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Manchester United make Gareth Bale their key summer target but the Old Trafford club will have to pay Tottenham £40m for the 21-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-United-identify-Gareth-Bale-as-summer-target-number-one-but-Tottenham-will-demand-40m-for-their-star-man-article695915.html)
Chelsea face a battle with AC Milan in their bid to sign Ajax defender Gregory van der Wiel, who is also coveted by Manchester United and Barcelona.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-set-for-bidding-war-with-AC-Milan-over-Ajax-full-back-Gregory-van-der-Wiel-article696069.html)
Meanwhile Chelsea could attempt to poach chief scout Steve Rowley from Premier League rivals Ars*nal and are looking to ex-Ajax coach Marco van Basten should manager Carlo Ancelotti leave in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1356441/Chelseas-Abramovich-targets-new-chief-scout-bagging-Torres-Luiz.html)
Crawley Town's 26-year-old captain Pablo Mills, whose non-league side play Manchester United in the FA Cup on 19 February, admits that the last time he visited Old Trafford it was on a stadium tour with his mum and brothers.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/FA-Cup-Manchester-United-vs-Crawley-preview-Skipper-Pablo-Mills-reveals-last-time-he-was-at-Old-Trafford-it-was-for-a-tour-article696473.html) Everton skipper Phil Neville's principles stopped him from pursuing a move to Tottenham when manager Harry Redknapp came in for him in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-s-Phil-Neville-claims-his-principles-stopped-him-demanding-a-January-transfer-to-Tottenham-article696341.htmll)
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Manchester United want to sign Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric for £35m in the summer as a replacement for Paul Scholes, and Sir Alex Ferguson is also keen on Everton's Jack Rodwell and Sunderland's Jordan Henderson.
Full story: News of the World (Subscription required) (https://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/iamreg/?CMP=KNGvccp1-news%20of%20the%20world)
But Manchester City are also interested in signing Everton's Rodwell and will eclipse any made that United make.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1358724/Manchester-City-enter-race-Evertons-Jack-Rodwell-David-Moyes-feels-squeeze.html)
Manchester United also want to bring in Marseille's Mathieu Valbuena, although the 26-year-old will cost in the region of £12m.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2011/02/20/marseille-s-mathieu-valbuena-linked-with-12m-move-to-old-trafford-102039-22935896/)
United striker Michael Owen is set to quit Old Trafford in the summer - and is wanted by Everton and Sunderland.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2011/02/20/everton-and-sunderland-in-transfer-battle-to-win-the-race-to-sign-michael-owen-102039-22935838/)
Chelsea are lining up a £30m bid for Brazilian teenager Neymar in the summer having already failed with a £22m bid for Santos six months ago.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/230092/Chelsea-take-aim-for-30m-Brazilian-teen)
Italian side Inter Milan are considering a £42m double swoop in the summer for Ars*nal duo Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin as they bid to revive their fortunes.
Full story: News of the World (Subscription required) (https://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/iamreg/?CMP=KNGvccp1-news%20of%20the%20world)
The Serie A outfit is also considering a £10m summer move for Tottenham's Brazilian midfielder Sandro, who was in sensational form against Inter's city rivals AC Milan in the Champions League.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/230093/Spurs-star-Sandro-fires-Inter-s-radar)
Juventus will only pay Liverpool £5m to sign on-loan Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani on a permanent deal, representing a potential £17m loss for the Reds.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-set-for-Alberto-Aquilani-war-with-Juventus-who-only-want-to-pay-5m-for-the-on-loan-midfielder-article701751.html)
Manchester City are preparing a second successive summer raid on Spanish side Valencia, with £30m-rated midfielder Juan Mata in their sights.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2011/02/20/manchester-city-to-return-to-valencia-with-a-summer-bid-for-juan-mata-102039-22935154/)
Tottenham, Chelsea and Ars*nal are all keeping a close eye on the form of Ipswich's £12m-rated teenager Connor Wickham with a view to making a summer move for the 17-year-old.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1358721/Harry-Redknapps-battle-young-Ipswich-star-Connor-Wickham.html)
Newcastle want £10m-rated West Ham striker Carlton Cole to fill the gap left by the departure of Andy Carroll to Liverpool in the January transfer window.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Newcastle-line-up-10m-swoop-for-Andy-Carroll-replacement-Carlton-Cole-article701903.html)
Aston and Spanish side Villarreal are battling to sign talented Swiss youngster Xherdan Shaqiri, who is currently at Basle.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/02/20/basel-fight-aston-villa-and-villarreal-to-keep-hold-of-xherdan-shaqiri/37777/)
Carlo Ancelotti is facing a bleak future as Chelsea manager after his team lost to Everton in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1358719/Thats-Ancelotti-Chelsea-owner-ready-swing-axe-shock-FA-Cup-defeat.html)
Fulham boss and former Chelsea striker Mark Hughes is in contention to replace Ancelotti if he does leave the Blues at the end of the season.
Full story: News of the World (Subscription required) (https://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/iamreg/?CMP=KNGvccp1-news%20of%20the%20world)
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf believes striker Didier Drogba may have to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season to revive his career.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/5369/0/leboeuf-it%E2%80%99s-time-drogba-leave-chelsea)
Liverpool are ready to hand keeper Pepe Reina a £10,000-a-week pay rise to keep him out of the clutches of rivals Manchester United.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2011/02/20/new-deals-for-dirk-kuyt-and-pepe-reina-at-liverpool-signal-full-time-role-for-kenny-dalglish-at-anfield-102039-22935901/)
Tottenham will target Everton boss David Moyes if they are forced to part company with manager Harry Redknapp in the summer. Redknapp goes on trial in July on charges of tax evasion dating from his time in charge of Portsmouth.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-to-target-Everton-boss-David-Moyes-if-Harry-Redknapp-gets-collared-for-tax-evasion-article702073.html)
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has decided he wants to spend the rest of his career at the Premier League club and will open talks on a new contract in the summer.
Full story: News of the World (Subscription required) (https://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/iamreg/?CMP=KNGvccp1-news%20of%20the%20world)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger reckons that the Championship and League One are producing a steady stream of young talent and his club is monitoring the lower leagues in pursuit of new signings.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-turning-to-the-Championship-and-League-One-for-stars-of-the-future-admits-Arsene-Wenger-article702081.html)
Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt believes the team's recent success is down to his new role as dressing room DJ with music from the likes of Kings of Leon, Amy Winehouse and The Killers inspiring the team.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-Dirk-Kuyt-reckons-his-new-role-as-Reds-dressing-room-DJ-has-sparked-the-mini-revival-article701917.html)
Former Ars*nal striker Emmanuel Adebayor, on loan at Real Madrid from Manchester City, claims that Gunner skipper Cesc Fabregas would be a good fit in the Spanish capital.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/230088/Emmanuel-Adebayor-says-Cesc-will-be-Fab-for-Real)
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Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is prepared to give up more than £4m in bonuses to secure a move to Barcelona.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2023294/Cesc-Fabregas-I-pay-leave-Ars*nal-Captain-offers-bonuses.html)
The Gunners are expected to complete the signing of Southampton's teenage sensation Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a £12m deal this week and remain in contention to sign defenders Chris Samba and Gary Cahill.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-to-sign-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-from-Southampton-and-remain-in-chase-for-Chris-Samba-Phil-Jagielka-and-Gary-Cahill-article782142.html)
Carlos Tevez is expected to fly back into Manchester this weekend and begin training with Manchester City, having failed to agree a move so far this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2023216/Carlos-Tevez-Manchester-City-fold--suitors-come-calling.html)
City were turned down by Danish teenager Christian Eriksen, whom they wanted to sign in a £20m deal from Ajax, but remain confident of landing Ars*nal midfielder Samir Nasri.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-want-Samir-Nasri-from-Ars*nal-after-being-rejected-by-Ajax-starlet-Christian-Eriksen-article782146.html)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is contemplating a bid for out-of-favour Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/871561-sunderland-looking-to-sign-man-citys-craig-bellamy#ixzz1UGml7zOV)
Reading manager Brian McDermott admits he is expecting a host of clubs to bid for his highly-rated Republic of Ireland international striker Shane Long.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9609/4/exclusive-mcdermott-expecting-bidding-war-long)
Manchester City are reportedly targeting 20-year-old Uruguay central defender Sebastian Coates in a £10m swoop from Uruguayan Primera Division side Nacional.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/08/06/manchester-city-ready-to-launch-sebastian-coates-raid/46602/)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew admits the club who once broke the world transfer record to sign Alan Shearer can no longer afford to compete for the top players.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/News-Newcastle-cannot-compete-with-riches-says-Alan-Pardew-article782385.html)
Real Madrid and French international striker Karim Benzema has emphatically declared his intention to remain in Spain with Real and has denied ever even speaking to representatives of Ars*nal.
Full story: Footie Online (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/08/benzema-dismisses-Ars*nal-speculation/4050/)
Chelsea teenager Oriol Romeu, who joined last week from Barcelona on a four-year deal, has revealed he would like to return to the Spanish giants in the future.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/871562-chelseas-oriol-romeu-wouldnt-say-no-to-barcelona-return)
Staff at Manchester Airport have put up posters aimed at persuading unsettled City duo Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli to stay with the club.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/871593-manchester-airport-in-bid-to-make-carlos-tevez-and-mario-balotelli-stay-at-city#ixzz1UGnUZVUY)
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Ars*nal are expected to make a renewed bid for Everton centre-half Phil Jagielka this week, with the club set to lose both Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri to Barcelona and Manchester City respectively.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2025767/Ars*nal-renew-bid-Phil-Jagielka.html#ixzz1UwxymTcv)
The Gunners could also move for Sochaux midfielder Marvin Martin and Marseille winger Andre Ayew as soon as they receive the first payment from the sale of Fabregas.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/872285-marvin-martin-and-andre-ayew-Ars*nal-bids-funded-by-cesc-fabregas-sale#ixzz1UvV3EuyL)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp and chairman Daniel Levy are split over whether to let star midfielder Luka Modric join Chelsea. Redknapp is prepared to let the Croatian move while Levy wants to finance new signings by selling other players.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2025753/Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-feels-chairman-Daniel-Levy-let-Luca-Modric-go.html)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish may return to Bolton with a higher offer for Gary Cahill if, as expected, his pursuit of Stoke's Ryan Shawcross fails.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/872281-ryan-shawcross-and-gary-cahill-eyed-to-end-liverpools-defensive-woes#ixzz1UvW0pkwO)
Dutch defender Erik Pieters believes Newcastle United will struggle to buy him from PSV Eindhoven because his current club are keen to keep him in the Netherlands.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/08/13/erik-pieters-warns-newcastle-deal-with-psv-eindhoven-wont-be-easy/46944/)
Businessman Tony Fernandes could be announced as the new owner of Queens Park Rangers on Monday in a deal which would mean him taking control of the club from Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, in partnership with Lakshmi Mittal, who already owns a 33% stake in the club.
Full story: the Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/13/qpr-tony-fernandes-bernie-ecclestone)
Defender Vincent Kompany is the Manchester City players' choice to take over as captain from striker Carlos Tevez. Kompany will skipper the side in their Premier League opener against Swansea on Monday in the absence of Tevez and is set to retain the armband.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2025738/Vincent-Kompany-players-choice-Manchester-City-captain.html)
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers had just come down from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on a charity walk when he found out his side's Premier League opener would be against big-spending Manchester City.
Full story: the Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/13/brendan-rodgers-swansea-city?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Ffootball%2Frss+%28Football%29)
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Manchester City are ready to let Emmanuel Adebayor join Tottenham on a free transfer two years after spending £25million to recruit the striker from Ars*nal.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-ready-to-give-Tottenham-Hotspur-flop-striker-Emmanuel-Adebayor-for-free-article788200.html)
Tottenham and Liverpool both want Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega to supplement their strikeforces.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/872942-tottenham-and-liverpool-poised-for-hugo-rodallega-bids#ixzz1VapMJXVn)
Manchester City have agreed a £3million deal to sell Slovakian winger Vladimir Weiss to Dynamo Kiev.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-and-Dynamo-Kiev-agree-3m-fee-for-Vladimir-Weiss-article788206.html)
Ars*nal are mulling over a move for Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta as a short-term replacement replacement for fellow Spaniard Cesc Fabregas, who joined Barcelona in a £35m move earlier in August.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/19/Ars*nal-plot-bid-for-everton-star-as-cesc-fabregas-replacement/)
Manchester United are considering a late bid for Ars*nal's Samir Nasri with the Frenchman's long-expected move to Manchester City still not complete.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/19/man-united-consider-shock-25m-move-to-beat-man-city-to-signing-of-Ars*nal-star-samir-nasri/)
Wayne Bridge has rejected a loan move to Celtic, despite Manchester City being prepared to subsidise a season-long loan move to Parkhead.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-defender-Wayne-Bridge-turns-down-Celtic-loan-deal-article788204.html#ixzz1Vbvwkpp5)
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas insists combining strikers Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba's talents is a strength rather than a problem for the Blues.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1006/80/villas-boas-having-torres-and-drogba-chelseas-advantage)
Marseille coach Didier Deschamps has claimed Ars*nal have expressed a firm interest in Argentina playmaker Lucho Gonzalez, but that the Gunners' attempt to take the 30-year-old on loan had been rebuffed.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2028209/Ars*nal-want-Lucho-Gonzalez-say-Marseille.html#ixzz1Vbn4YVwz)
Pablo Zabaleta will not have done his chances of forcing his way back into the Manchester City first team any good by sending manager Roberto Mancini sprawling in training.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/872967-roberto-mancini-floored-by-pablo-zabaleta-as-manchester-city-get-physical#ixzz1VapbvZe4)
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Ars*nal will this week land Bolton defender Gary Cahill, despite the ill-feeling between the clubs over the potential transfer. The Gunners will go in with a fresh £12m bid, which could rise to around £15m over the course of a five-year contract.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-Bolton-Gary-Cahill-improved-offer-12m-article791851.html)
Stoke are close to pulling off a spectacular £20m double deal for Tottenham pair Wilson Palacios and Peter Crouch as they bid to challenge for honours at home and abroad.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2030780/Stoke-sign-Wilson-Palacios-open-talks-Peter-Crouch.html)
Fulham and Newcastle United are set to battle it out for the signature of Freiburg striker Papiss Demba Cisse in the closing days of the transfer window.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873660-papiss-cisse-emerges-as-transfer-target-for-fulham-and-newcastle#ixzz1WFdttRDK)
Scott Parker's move to Tottenham is hanging in the balance unless he agrees to take a pay cut. Premier League rivals Stoke and QPR have made bids for West Ham's Parker but the Loftus Road club are the only ones who will match the England midfielder's £70,000-a-week Upton Park salary.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-West-Ham-Scott-Parker-pay-cut-article791686.html)
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has launched one last £40m bid to prise midfielder Luka Modric from Tottenham, while Spurs are closing in on the signing of Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2030890/Chelsea-offer-40m-Luka-Modric-Craig-Bellamy-says-yes-Tottenham.html)
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Ajax defender Gregory van der Wiel in a deal worth £28m.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1026/79/chelsea-agree-deal-van-der-wiel-reports)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has ruled out any further sales from the club this summer, meaning Colombian striker Hugo Rodallega and defender Maynor Figueroa will be staying at the DW Stadium.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1027/63/martinez-rules-out-rodallega-sale)
Chelsea centre-back Alex has emerged as a shock £6m transfer target for Ars*nal, despite reports he was close to signing for Juventus.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/873701-Ars*nal-challenge-juventus-for-6m-transfer-of-chelseas-alex#ixzz1WFdJu2iW)
Ellis Short, the Texas billionaire bankrolling Sunderland, is demanding improvement as the pressure grows on boss Steve Bruce and chairman Niall Quinn. Short is seeking better than last season's 10th-placed Premier League finish from under-fire Bruce, who spent £25m on 10 new players in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sunderland-Ellis-Short-Steve-Bruce-Nial-Quinn-looking-for-improvement-article791795.html)
New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has been told he will not be fired even if he fails to win a trophy this season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-Andrea-Villas-Boas-job-safe-without-winning-Roman-Abramovich-article791835.html)
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has ridiculed Samir Nasri's claims that it was not money that persuaded him to quit Ars*nal and sign for Manchester City.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873686-samir-nasri-quit-Ars*nal-for-man-citys-money-says-spurs-boss-redknapp#ixzz1WFGF5uSq)
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Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has told friends that his failed move to Manchester United could still happen in the New Year.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Wesley-Sneijder-Manchester-United-move-could-happen-in-January-says-Inter-Milan-star-article794819.html)
Despite keeping playmaker Luka Modric against the odds this summer, Tottenham fear they may lose the player to Manchester United or Chelsea when they return with new transfer bids in January.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/874345-spurs-worried-luka-modric-will-join-man-united-or-chelsea-in-january#ixzz1WtWUyGhz)
Fulham forward Clint Dempsey and Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff were both among a whole host of players Ars*nal targeted in their scramble for new faces late in the transfer window.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/874353-clint-dempsey-and-yoann-gourcuff-were-late-Ars*nal-transfer-targets#ixzz1WtyvgIaw)
England's captain, John Terry, believes Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has another 10 years at the top now that he has found form again and rediscovered his appetite for the game.
Full story: Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/sep/03/england-wayne-rooney-john-terry?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Ffootball%2Frss+%28Football%29)
Ars*nal fear they could be without midfielder Jack Wilshere for at least three months.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-midfielder-Jack-Wilshere-ruled-out-for-three-months-with-ankle-injury-article794849.html)
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack claims the club's high turnover in managers was down to the egos of the players as much as the owner's ambitions.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2033390/Michael-Ballack-Chelseas-high-turnover-managers-egos-players-Roman-Abramovich.html#ixzz1Wvl8PYa2)
Former Gunners midfielder Cesc Fabregas induced jealousy and bitterness alike from Ars*nal fans by sharing a Twitter picture of him enjoying a typically Spanish lunch - complete with red wine - alongside four of his new grinning Barcelona team-mates on Saturday.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/874361-cesc-fabregas-shows-twitter-why-he-left-Ars*nal-with-red-wine-barcelona-lunch#ixzz1WuNBeSFp)
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Liverpool are locked in a battle with AC Milan to sign Ajax teenage sensation Christian Eriksen.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/09/liverpool-lead-chase-to-sign-europes-best-teenager/)
Ars*nal are planning a swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero in January.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/10/Ars*nal-plot-move-for-real-madrids-esteban-granero/48847/)
FA chiefs are hatching an emergency plan to install Harry Redknapp as England manager for the Euro 2012 finals.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2011/09/10/exclusive-fa-plot-official-approach-for-redknapp-to-coach-england-in-euro-s-102039-23411528/)
Martin O'Neill is being lined up to make a sensational return to Leicester City.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sven-Goran-Eriksson-could-be-replaced-at-Leicester-City-by-Martin-O-Neill-who-left-Aston-Villa-article797390.html)
Ars*nal are furious at England manager Fabio Capello's criticism of their medical staff following Jack Wilshere's injury problems.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-furious-after-Fabio-Capello-questions-Jack-Wilshere-medical-treatment-article797391.html)
Ear-flicking - a game the Liverpool players have been spotted playing at the end of recent matches - "boosts players' morale", according to Reds defender Martin Kelly.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/875041-liverpool-ear-flicking-punishment-boosts-players-morale-claims-martin-kelly#ixzz1XZMzTXvF)
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Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is set to be loaned out in January if he fails to find his goalscoring boots.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-striker-Fernando-Torres-set-to-be-loaned-back-to-Spain-article800881.html)
Liverpool winger Stewart Downing says Tottenham missed out on his signature because Harry Redknapp refused to gamble on his fitness.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-midfielder-Stewart-Downing-says-Tottenham-Hotspur-missed-out-on-his-signature-when-he-went-to-Aston-Villa-from-Middlesbrough-article800535.html)
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Chelsea's Frank Lampard emerge as the latest transfer targets for big-spending Anzhi Makhachkala.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/875772-steven-gerrard-and-frank-lampard-targeted-by-super-rich-anzhi#ixzz1YERIhQcY)
Ars*nal are to fight Barcelona for the signature of Valencia striker Paco Alcacer.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/875755-Ars*nal-and-barcelona-battle-it-out-to-sign-valencia-starlet-paco-alcacer#ixzz1YERQVo2W)
Liverpool could launch a shock bid for Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen in January - but could end up selling defender Daniel Agger as a result.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/17/liverpool-linked-with-shock-transfer-raid-on-ajax/)
The Anfield club are also interested in Bologna's attacking all-rounder Gaston Ramirez
Full story: InsideFutbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/17/liverpool-keen-on-uruguayan-talent-gaston-ramirez/49258/)
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has been offered the chance to take charge of Spartak Moscow.
Full story: InsideFutbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/17/former-liverpool-boss-rafael-benitez-offered-spartak-moscow-chance/49260/) Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is interested in signing young Peruvian defender Horacio Benincasa.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/17/tottenham-make-surprise-signing-of-south-american-wonderkid/)
Italy midfielder Riccardo Montolivo appears set to leave Fiorentina at the end of this season.
Associated Press
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says the media "have an agenda" against goalkeeper David de Gea.
Full story: ManUtd.com (http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Sep/david-de-gea-is-treated-unfairly-by-media-says-sir-alex.aspx)
QPR captain Joey Barton offers to give advice to Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/875763-qprs-joey-barton-goes-political-with-nick-clegg-advice#ixzz1YEQaiGgc)
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas reveals his first encounter with his Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson was a chat about Stoke outside a gents' toilet.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/875758-chelsea-boss-andre-villas-boas-in-unusual-first-encounter-with-sir-alex#ixzz1YEQkVxwB)
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Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are preparing for a £30m transfer battle for Everton's 17-year-old midfielder Ross Barkley. The fee would shatter the world record paid for a teenager, which stands at the £26.5m United gave Everton for Wayne Rooney.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2041470/Chelsea-City-United-30m-battle-Ross-Barkley.html)
Manchester City will make a £30m bid for Ars*nal captain Robin van Persie if contract talks between the Dutchman and the Gunners do not progress before the January transfer window.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2041266/Manchester-City-planning-30m-raid-Robin-van-Persie.html)
Italian clubs Juventus and Inter Milan are also monitoring the Van Persie situation and could line up offers in the January transfer window.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/24/juventus-and-inter-track-robin-van-persie-amid-contract-worries/49673/)
Ars*nal are tracking Valencia midfielder Dani Parejo, with a view to making a move for the 22-year-old in January.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/09/spanish-playmaker-latest-target-for-Ars*nal/6126/)
Manager Roberto Mancini wants Manchester City to fight Real Madrid for the signing of Santos striker Neymar. The 19-year-old Brazilian is exected to cost in the region of £50m.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2041478/Manchester-City-bid-beat-Real-Madrid-Neymar.html)
Tottenham, Queens Park Rangers and New York Red Bulls are all interested in signing striker Michael Owen from Manchester United.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/23/tottenham-qpr-and-new-york-red-bulls-to-fight-for-manchester-united-striker-michael-owen/)
Valencia are trying to negotiate a new long-term contract with their 18-year-old striker Paco Alcacer, who has been attracting interest from Ars*nal and Liverpool.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-and-Ars*nal-face-fight-for-Valencia-star-Paco-Alcacer-article804066.html)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has admitted he would love to keep on-loan Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor at White Hart Lane for the long term.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/09/24/2680847/tottenham-boss-harry-redknapp-admits-he-would-love-to-keep)
Ars*nal will step up their pursuit of Hertha Berlin midfielder Raffael in January as they look to bolster their options in case of any complications with Jack Wilshere's recovery from injury. They could also lose players to the Africa Cup of Nations at the start of 2012.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876499-raffael-eyed-by-Ars*nal-for-january-transfer-from-hertha-berlin)
AC Milan are ready to bid £12m to sign Tottenham's Rafael van der Vaart in January - and Spurs boss Harry Redknapp may be prepared to let him leave.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-Hotspur-star-Rafael-Van-der-Vaart-could-move-to-AC-Milan-in-12m-January-swoop-article803668.html)
Ars*nal and Spurs target Ibrahim Afellay has suffered a serious knee injury which could disrupt the north London clubs' hopes of signing the Barcelona midfielder.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876504-ibrahim-afellay-injury-ends-spurs-january-transfer-hopes)
North east rivals Sunderland and Newcastle are to go head-to-head in a bid to sign Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-and-Sunderland-to-battle-for-Sochaux-striker-Modibo-Maiga-article804068.html)
James McFadden is set to finalise a contract with Wolves early next week after a week's trial for the fit-again out-of-contract Scotland forward. (Sunday Mail)
Rangers manager Ally McCoist will urge owner Craig Whyte to stump up cash for a striker in January to bolster their Scottish Premier League challenge. (Sunday Mail)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn is a surprise contender to succeed Garry Cook at Manchester City. Former chief executive Cook resigned over claims he emailed defender Nedum Onuoha's cancer-suffering mother mocking her illness. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14856828.stm) Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2011/09/24/niall-quinn-is-a-surprise-contender-to-replace-garry-cook-at-man-city-102039-23444095/)
Blackburn want to put an £18m price tag on Junior Hoilett in his new contract, however the 21-year-old winger wants a £15m release clause.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2011/09/24/blackburn-want-to-put-a-stunning-18-million-price-tag-in-junior-hoilett-s-contract-exclusive-102039-23443191/)
Emmanuel Adebayor was particularly satisfied with Tottenham's 2-1 win at Wigan after playing for most of the second half with vision in only one eye.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1134/36/adebayor-win-was-perfect-medicine-my-eye-injury)
Despite their reputation as a hard-nosed club, Chelsea showed their softer side against Swansea - off the pitch, at least - by raising a five-figure sum via a raffle and collection for the families of the four miners killed in the tragic accident in Wales last week.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876510-chelsea-hold-raffle-v-swansea-to-add-five-figure-sum-to-wales-miners-fund#ixzz1YtHwhbiu)
Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is a man in demand - but not for a manager's job it seems. Ars*nal and Tottenham are among several clubs to have approached the Italian over a role in their scouting networks.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876491-carlo-ancelotti-approached-by-spurs-and-Ars*nal-for-talent-scout-role#ixzz1Ysaal1g1)
Rangers striker Steven Naismith faces trial by television after cameras caught him elbowing Dunfermline defender Austin McCann during the Glasgow side's 4-0 win at East End Park. (Sunday Mail)
Aberdeen manager Craig Brown says he has never considered walking away from the club despite recent poor results. (Sunday Mail)
Craig Gordon's future at Sunderland looks bleak with manager Steve Bruce saying he will not begin talks about a new contract until the injury-prone Scotland goalkeeper proves his fitness and plays regular games. (Sunday Mail)
Scotland right-back Alan Hutton says he was desperate to leave Tottenham Hotspur after manager Harry Redknapp forced him to train with the youth team before his transfer to Aston Villa. (Sunday Mail)
Former Rangers and Scotland midfielder Barry Ferguson is to move into management when he retires but says he hopes to continue playing long after his present 33 years. (Sunday Mail)
Christophe Berra hopes to welcome Wolves team-mate Steven Fletcher back into the Scotland squad after the striker insisted he wants to play for his country again. (Sunday Mail)
QPR manager Neil Warnock has joked he only expected Joey Barton to look at the pictures in his autobiography after giving his star midfielder the book on the coach trip to Wolves last week.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/876505-joey-barton-only-supposed-to-look-at-autobiography-pictures-neil-warnock#ixzz1Yt5jMn6o)
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Former England captain David Beckham is thought to favour a move to Tottenham rather than Paris St Germain when his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy expires at the end of the MLS season this month.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/877254-david-beckham-prefers-spurs-transfer-to-psg-switch#ixzz1ZYKNsegq)
Paris St Germain and Inter Milan are ready to offer Carlos Tevez an escape route out of Manchester City in the January transfer window, but are not expected to bid more than £25m, substantially less than the £40m price tag City put on him in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-striker-Carlos-Tevez-offered-escape-by-Inter-Milan-and-Paris-St-Germain-article807160.html)
Real Madrid are rumoured to be preparing a bid for Lille's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard, a long-term target for Ars*nal.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/877253-real-madrid-preparing-bid-for-Ars*nal-transfer-target-eden-hazard#ixzz1ZYKFcjVP)
Liverpool are reportedly planning moves for Chelsea's Solomon Kalou and Manchester City's Adam Johnson in the January transfer window.
Full story: CaughtOffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/28/liverpool-identify-26m-chelsea-and-man-city-duo-as-january-transfer-targets/)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he has "three or four years" left at the Old Trafford helm.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-manager-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-plans-four-more-years-at-Old-Trafford-article807150.html)
QPR midfielder Joey Barton has branded his former club Manchester City a "soap opera" and says the incident with Carlos Tevez reportedly refusing to play was "only a matter of time."
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-is-a-soap-opera-says-Joey-Barton-of-Queens-Park-Rangers-article806823.html)
Everton are facing an FA investigation after home fans pelted Liverpool players with objects during the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Full story: Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2044205/Everton-face-investigation-bottles-thrown-Merseyside-derby.html)
Everton's Phil Neville claims the tackle made by Jack Rodwell that saw the midfielder sent off in the derby defeat against Liverpool would not even have been given as a foul only three years ago.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1157/16/neville-three-years-ago-rodwells-tackle-wouldnt-have-been-foul)
Under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean insists he will take the increasing criticism from fans "on the chin".
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1157/87/kean-ill-take-fans-criticism-chin)
Several Fulham players are said to be unhappy with the tactics employed by boss Martin Jol at Craven Cottage.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fulham-manager-Martin-Jol-facing-player-revolt-article807148.html)
Nottingham Forest are likely to retain manager Steve McClaren rather than pay the £2m he would be entitled to if he is sacked.
Full story: Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2044199/Nottingham-Forest-stick-Steve-McClaren-fear-2m-pay-off.html)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew, whose side moved up to third place in the table after Saturday's 2-1 win at Wolves, hailed the start to the season as "an outstanding achievement."
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1158/05/pardew-newcastle-remaining-unbeaten-outstanding-achievement)
Reading boss Brian McDermott says success this season will be leading the Royals back into the Premier League, but hopes some of his players will play in the top flight next term even if it is with other teams.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/1158/29/exclusive-mcdermott-success-getting-reading-or-its-players-premier-league)
Outspoken Argentina legend Diego Maradona has branded Sir Alex ferguson "a joke" for voicing his opinion over the Carlos Tevez saga. "Ferguson should not be talking about it because he became a big coach only after he got big players," slammed Maradona, who now who coaches Al Wasl in Dubai.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-manager-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-branded-a-joke-by-Diego-Maradona-over-Carlos-Tevez-comments-article807156.html)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere has already been to the club shop to purchase baby clothes for his new-born son Archie.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/877250-jack-wilshere-makes-sure-new-son-archie-is-an-Ars*nal-fan#ixzz1ZYLCkrKR)
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Ars*nal and Liverpool are going head-to-head in a battle to sign Chelsea's Salomon Kalou in a cut-price deal when the January transfer window opens.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-and-Ars*nal-battle-to-sign-Chelsea-s-Salomon-Kalou-article809745.html)
Chelsea will attempt to lure Tottenham pair Gareth Bale and Luka Modric in a £60m raid.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/08/chelsea-plot-60m-january-raid-for-tottenham-pair/)
Manchester City are willing to accept an initial fee of as little as £10m for Carlos Tevez in a desperate bid to get rid of the outcast striker.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877964-carlos-tevez-asking-price-cut-to-10m-as-man-city-look-to-january-to-offload#ixzz1aClTDCsp)
David Beckham looks set to snub Spurs and QPR after Paris Saint-Germain officials let it slip that they are close to agreeing a deal with the former England captain.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877982-david-beckham-to-disappoint-spurs-and-qpr-with-psg-transfer-close#ixzz1aCeoVgFL)
Liverpool are interested in Celtic youngster Ki Sung-Yeung, who is said to be keen to leave Parkhead after the club's poor start to the campaign.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/08/liverpool-target-unhappy-celtic-star-as-anfield-side-look-to-add-more-creativity-to-midfield/)
Andrew Johnson has been told he can leave Fulham for around £2m if he fails to agree a new two-year deal at Craven Cottage.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fulham-striker-Andrew-Johnson-told-he-can-leave-in-January-if-he-fails-to-agree-a-new-contract-article809749.html)
Manchester United and Chelsea are paying close attention to Danish prodigy Nicolai Boilesen, who currently plays for Ajax.
Full story: Footy Bunker (http://www.footybunker.com/manchester-united-and-chelsea-keeping-an-eye-on-danish-prodigy/12333)
Ars*nal could be ready to provide Per Mertesacker with a new centre-back partner, Schalke's Benedikt Höwedes.
Full story: Footy Bunker (http://www.footybunker.com/Ars*nal-weighing-up-bid-for-second-german-stopper/12337)
And the Gunners are also in the hunt for Valencia's exciting winger Pablo Hernandez.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/08/Ars*nal-train-eyes-on-valencia-star-pablo-hernandez/50560/)
Arsene Wenger will nominate his successor when he decides to quit as Ars*nal manager.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-to-nominate-successor-article809744.html)
Ars*nal starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has revealed he's about to move into his own house for the first time - but hopes his mum will keep doing his washing for him.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/877976-Ars*nals-alex-oxlade-chamberlain-hoping-his-mum-will-do-his-washing#ixzz1aCeaApHF)
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Inter Milan are ready to offer Carlos Tevez an escape from Manchester City - but only if the Premier League leaders halve the £40m asking price they set in the summer.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2049613/Inter-Milan-hope-profit-Manchester-City-losing-patience-Tevez.html#ixzz1atGzIBrf)
Tottenham are also considering buying the troubled Argentine from City, if the Eastlands club will agree to part with him for £20m.
Full story: Footy Online (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/10/spurs-want-tevez-if-city-will-sell-for-20-million/7188/)
Tevez will reject any offer to leave City on loan as he wants a permanent move following his row with manager Roberto Mancini.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-striker-Carlos-Tevez-to-reject-loan-move-article813162.html)
Ashley Cole is to extend his Chelsea contract by two years, ending speculation that the left-back will quit Stamford Bridge and move abroad.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-defender-Ashley-Cole-to-extend-contract-ending-Barcelona-speculation-article812686.html)
Ars*nal striker Marouane Chamakh is wanted by French Ligue 1 sides Bordeaux, Paris Saint Germain and Lille.
Full story: InsideFutbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/15/three-way-french-battle-for-Ars*nal-striker-marouane-chamakh/50943/)
Fulham and Espanyol are targeting Sweden defender Mikael Lustig of Rosenborg for a January transfer.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/878695-mikael-lustig-targeted-by-fulham-and-espanyol#ixzz1asB8VLOy)
Wojciech Szczesny does not deserve to be first-choice goalkeeper for Ars*nal or Poland, according to the man he replaced, Lukasz Fabianski.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/878661-wojciech-szczesny-fortunate-to-be-Ars*nals-first-choice-goalkeeper#ixzz1asBbTAVY)
Chelsea are being accused of trying to prevent fans protesting against a request by owner Roman Abramovich to buy the freehold of Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2049633/Chelsea-accused-blocking-fans-ground-protest.html#ixzz1atGuGVRC)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand deserves praise for admitting he impeded Charlie Adam in the clubs' 1-1 draw at Anfield.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1193/41/dalglish-rio-ferdinand-deserves-great-credit-his-honesty)
Roberto Martinez has called on his Wigan players to end the "negative dynamic" that has led to them sliding down to 19th place in the Premier League.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1194/03/martinez-wigan-must-break-negative-chain-results)
Former Manchester United and England right-back Gary Neville has called Wayne Rooney "an absolute banker" for England's Euro 2012 squad despite his three-match ban.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday (http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/football/article-2049614/Gary-Neville-Manchester-Uniteds-game-plan-shows-Liverpool-toughest-test.html)
The average wage of players at Otelul Galati - Manchester United's Champions League opponents next week - is £44,000 - per year.
Full story: The Observer (http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/football/article-2049614/Gary-Neville-Manchester-Uniteds-game-plan-shows-Liverpool-toughest-test.html)
Roberto Mancini is set to open negotiations over a new contract as manager of Manchester City.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-to-open-contract-talks-with-Roberto-Mancini-article813157.html)
Chelsea defender John Terry is to open a Surbiton snake shop - and is expected to get to grips with a Royal Python.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/878684-john-terry-to-open-surbiton-snake-shop#ixzz1asC46ae5)
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Italian veteran Alessandro Del Piero is being linked with Fulham and QPR as Juventus say their captain can leave at the club at the end of the season.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/879395-del-piero-linked-with-fulham-and-qpr-as-juventus-say-he-can-leave#ixzz1bWke5EnW)
Marouane Chamakh's agent insists the Moroccan striker will not be leaving Ars*nal in January, despite being linked with a number of clubs.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/879390-marouane-chamakh-won-t-be-leaving-Ars*nal-in-january-says-agent) Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will offer Carlos Tevez a Premier League lifeline and would have no hesitation in taking the Manchester City striker to White Hart Lane in January.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-is-will-to-offer-Carlos-Tevez-escape-route-from-Manchester-City-article818069.html#ixzz1bYInnNhK)
England manager Fabio Capello will be offered £30m to restructure football in Qatar in a deal that could begin as early as January.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Exclusive-Qatar-set-to-tempt-Fabio-Capello-with-30m-bounty-article818443.html#ixzz1bYIJ4RXm)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has compared Yaya Touré to his former Sampdoria team-mate Ruud Gullit.
Full story: the Observer (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/8843298/Manchester-City-manager-Roberto-Mancini-compares-Yaya-Toure-to-Ruud-Gullit-but-player-keeps-grounded.html)
David Beckham is set to be part of Stuart Pearce's GB Olympic team with former Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs expected to follow suit.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/David-Beckham-will-play-for-Team-GB-at-the-2012-Olympic-Games-article818039.html#ixzz1bYOcShz7)
Juan Mata insists that it is premature to compare him to Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola, even though the Spanish winger has made a superb start to the season at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2052324/Juan-Mata-balks-comparisons-Chelsea-legend-Gianfranco-Zola.html#ixzz1bYEp6Nau)
Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes has warned Manchester City that Sir Alex Ferguson will not walk away from Old Trafford until he has put the Blues back in their place.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Exclusive-Paul-Scholes-warns-Alex-Ferguson-will-not-leave-Manchester-United-before-seeing-off-Manchester-City-article817994.html#ixzz1bYKEokXo)
QPR manager Neil Warnock believes he has been given a new lease of life at the club following the arrival of Tony Fernandes and believes the club's owner saved him from the sack.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Exclusive-QPR-boss-Neil-Warnock-reveals-Tony-Fernandes-saved-him-from-the-sack-article817958.html#ixzz1bYHhOkoB)
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Juventus's Serbian midfielder Milos Krasic has dismissed interest from Manchester United and insists he is happy with the Italian giants.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/880108-milos-krasic-manchester-united-transfer-rumours-dont-interest-me)
Manchester United are planning a £10m bid to hijack Chelsea's move for Genk midfielder Kevin De Bruyne after positive reports from scouts.
Full story: Caught offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/29/man-united-plan-10m-bid-to-hijack-chelseas-move-to-sign-young-assist-making-machine/)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson may turn to Barcelona's former Liverpool hero Javier Mascherano to solve his midfield problems.
Full story: Caught offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/28/manchester-united-plan-23m-bid-for-former-liverpool-hero/)
Chelsea are considering making another bid for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/10/chelsea-considering-making-another-bid-for-modric-in-january/8401/)
Tottenham's Gareth Bale could be next on the shopping list for big-spending Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala as they plan an "outrageous" offer for the Welshman.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/10/bale-wanted-by-free-spending-anzhi/8358/)
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is "looking for a good offer" for striker Roman Pavlyuchenko with a number of players, including Heurelho Gomes, set to leave White Hart Lane in January.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/880106-roman-pavlyuchenko-and-heurelho-gomes-to-lead-spurs-january-exodus)
Gomes could be set for a move home to Brazil as he grows frustrated at sitting on the bench.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-Hotspur-goalkeeper-Heurelho-Gomes-to-head-home-to-Brazil-on-a-loan-move-in-January-article823957.html)
Arsene Wenger is eyeing Ajax and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen as a possible January signing to reinforce his injury-prone defence.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk
(http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/10/wenger-to-makes-reinforcing-defence-priority-in-january/8350/)Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger admitted he was as surprised as anyone to see Robin van Persie hit a hat-trick against Chelsea.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1235/63/wenger-even-i-wouldn%E2%80%99t-have-predicted-van-persie-hat-trick)
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas has proved he hasn't lost any fondness for Ars*nal as he praised his former team-mates on Twitter after their win at Chelsea.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/880122-cesc-fabregas-praises-theo-walcott-and-robin-van-persie-after-Ars*nal-win#ixzz1cBlqPjOS)
Former Ars*nal boss George Graham has been impressed by summer signing Gervinho and how well he has settled in.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1233/98/exclusive-%E2%80%93-graham-gervinho-has-impressed-me-Ars*nal)
West Ham's Carlton Cole looks set for a return to action against Bristol City following a month out with a knee injury.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/280641/Comeback-for-West-Ham-s-Carlton-Cole)
Burnley manager Eddie Howe has dismissed talk of managing Portsmouth.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/280642/Eddie-Howe-s-Burnley-vow)
Former Liverpool and West Ham defender Julian d**ks has applied for the vacant managerial post at Darlington.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-hero-Julian-d**ks-wants-return-to-management-with-Darlington-article821256.html)
Aleksandar Kolarov has hailed Manchester City's win over Wolves as vital and reckons they must be able to pick up wins against the less fancied sides in the Premier League if they want to win the title.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1235/80/kolarov-wolves-win-vital-title-charge)
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has backed the Reds to finish in the top four this season.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1235/11/exclusive-%E2%80%93-hamann-liverpool-could-finish-top-four)
Jordan Rhodes will be handed his first full cap by Craig Levein, with the national coach promoting the in-form Huddersfield Town striker from the under-21s to the senior side for their friendly against Cyprus. (Sunday Mail)
Norwich City manager Paul Lambert has urged Scotland coach Craig Levein to consider Russell Martin at central defender after the right-back proved a revelation in his new position as cover for injuries. (Mail on Sunday)
Norwich City manager Paul Lambert says he would be straight on the phone to Neil Lennon if he genuinely thought that his friend was entertaining thoughts of quitting as Celtic manager. (Mail on Sunday)
Rangers face a ban from European competition next season should the Scottish Premier League leaders go into administration this term. (Sunday Post)
Former Northern Ireland international Steve Lomas is set to be named the new manager of St Johnstone. (Sunday Mail)
Sligo Rovers' Paul Cook, who priced himself out of the manager's job at St Johnstone, has been offered the chance to join former Saints boss Derek McInnes's coaching staff at Bristol City. (Sunday Post)
Former Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo is poised to be named the new head coach of Lithuania. (Sunday Mail)
Ars*nal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has urged team-mate Emmanuel Frimpong's followers on Twitter to make him stick to his bet and dye his hair pink after the Gunners' amazing 5-3 win over rivals Chelsea.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/880121-aaron-ramsey-reveals-frimpongs-pink-hair-bet-as-Ars*nal-beat-chelsea)
Wayne Rooney may have a less-than-friendly relationship with Everton fans but he used Twitter to pay tribute to them after Manchester United's 1-0 win at Goodison Park.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/880124-wayne-rooney-hails-everton-fans-after-man-united-win-at-goodison-park)
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QPR owner Tony Fernandes says he and manager Neil Warnock are already planning the players they want to sign in January. Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1256/51/exclusive-%E2%80%93-fernandes-here-qpr-we%E2%80%99re-already-planning-our-january-s)
Manchester United are planning a £25m bid for Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Goetze.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/05/manchester-united-plan-25m-bid-in-race-to-sign-german-international/)
CSKA Moscow forward Seydou Doumbia has issued a come-and-get-me-plea to Ars*nal.
Full story: footie-online.com (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/11/doumbia-beseeches-Ars*nal-to-sign-him/9008/)
AC Milan are lining up a January bid for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/880814-didier-drogba-targeted-by-ac-milan-as-antonio-cassano-replacement#ixzz1cqp9yoXG)
QPR and Fulham have been given hope in their pursuit of Amauri after the Juventus striker's agent revealed he is close to agreeing a move to a Premier League club.
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says he will continue to rotate his defence and that he does not have a first-choice pairing. Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1255/67/arsene-wenger-prepared-rotate-his-defence)
Wayne Rooney has taken on the unfamiliar role of authority figure, by delivering a Twitter rebuke to Manchester United youngster Ravel Morrison, who appeared to be having a very public sulk about a lack of pitch-time in the reserves.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/880808-wayne-rooney-ticks-off-man-united-teen-ravel-morrison-after-twitter-rant)
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/880809-qpr-and-fulham-given-encouragement-over-amauri-transfer#ixzz1cqclusfO)
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Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan are all hoping to lure Portuguese winger Nani away from Old Trafford in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-winger-Nani-targeted-by-Inter-Milan-Juventus-and-AC-Milan-in-30m-deal-article829695.html)
Leeds United captain Jonny Howson will sign a new contract with his hometown club after turning his back on a move to the Premier League with Bolton.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Bolton-Wanderers-move-rejected-by-Leeds-skipper-Jonny-Howson-set-to-sign-new-Elland-Road-contract-article829702.html)
Ars*nal's Alex Song is a January transfer target for Inter Milan, whose manager Claudio Ranieri is a big fan of the Cameroon international.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/881536-alex-song-targeted-for-january-Ars*nal-to-inter-milan-transfer#ixzz1dVwqg69x)
Athletic Bilbao and Spain striker Fernando Llorente is being watched by Chelsea, as they prepare for the possible loss of both Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba in January.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/881527-fernando-llorente-eyed-by-chelsea-with-nicolas-anelka-set-for-exit#ixzz1dVwfUHNO)
LA Galaxy are lining up a shock move for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard as the perfect choice to replace David Beckham.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2060762/Exclusive-Frank-Lampard-wanted-replace-David-Beckham-LA-Galaxy.html)
Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias stunned Toon Army fans by unleashing a public rant against Geordie icons Alan Shearer and Kevin Keegan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-chief-Derek-Llambias-slams-Kevin-Keegan-and-Alan-Shearer-in-foul-rant-article829807.html)
Nigel Pearson is set to be installed as Leicester City's new manager inside the next 48 hours after a compensation package was agreed with Hull.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Leicester-agree-pay-off-for-Hull-manager-Nigel-Pearson-article829676.html)
Qatar has signed up former Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry to help cope with security issues at the 2022 World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2060793/Former-Liverpool-chief-Rick-Parry-help-Qatar-2022.html)
Former England goalkeeper David James warns Jack Rodwell and Daniel Sturridge that, while winning your first cap is every player's dream, it comes with potential pitfalls.
Full story: Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/nov/12/david-james-first-england-cap)
Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner has hinted he will not remain at the Stadium of Light once his loan spell from Ars*nal ends, as he wants to play Champions League football.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/881534-nicklas-bendtner-wants-champions-league-football-after-sunderland-loan#ixzz1dVwJ0GPI)
Robin van Persie has joined the list of absentees from the Netherlands squad to face Germany on Tuesday after a personal plea from Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger, who is worried he could be worn out by excessive international commitments.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/881519-robin-van-persie-left-out-of-germany-friendly-due-to-Ars*nal-boss-arsene-wengers-demands#ixzz1dVvKpRxU)
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has praised Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for his handling of Mario Balotelli after the controversial striker scored his first international goal in the 2-0 victory over Poland.
Full story: La Gazetta dello Sport (http://english.gazzetta.it/Football/12-11-2011/prandelli-well-done-mancini-803689453365.shtml)
Manchester City fear Carlos Tevez, awol in Argentina, will never return to the club. Sources say the striker would rather be sued by City than return to Manchester.
Full story: The People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2011/11/12/man-city-fear-awol-striker-carlos-tevez-won-t-return-to-club-102039-23557752/)
West Brom are set to hold contract talks with coach Roy Hodgson in the new year.
Full story: People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/sports-news/2011/11/12/baggies-plan-hodgson-talks-102039-23556322/)
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has had a cheeky dig at former team-mate Cesc Fabregas, who has let his hair grow long since he left the Emirates. The Poland international tweeted: "Well done England for beating Spain but someone has to tell Cesc to sort out his hair!"
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3932258/Ars*nal-news-Wojciech-Szczesny-tells-Cesc-Fabregas-to-sort-his-hair-out.html)
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Chelsea will launch a £20m January bid to land Newcastle midfield enforcer Cheick Tiote.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-target-Newcastle-star-Cheick-Tiote-in-20m-January-raid-article832172.html)
David and Victoria Beckham are planning to move their family to Paris as he prepares to sign for PSG.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/David-and-Victoria-Beckham-househunt-in-Paris-ahead-of-PSG-move-from-LA-Galaxy-article832581.html)
Manchester City want to sign Napoli trio Marek Hamsik, Ezequiel Lavezzi, and Edinson Cavani, according to chief scout Carlo Cancellieri.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2011/11/20/manchester-city-target-napoli-s-three-biggest-stars-102039-23574495/)
City are also the latest club to express an interest in signing Manchester United's 18-year-old Paul Pogba, who will be out of contract in the summer and is free to discuss terms with prospective suitors in January.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/19/man-city-to-make-surprise-move-for-man-united-youngster-as-roberto-mancini-plans-for-the-future/)
Liverpool are leading the hunt for Blackburn's defender Chris Samba, who has switched agents after failing to secure a move away from Ewood Park last summer.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/hot-topics/liverpool/2011/11/20/liverpool-set-to-secure-chris-samba-signing-102039-23573898/)
The Reds have also joined a number of clubs watching Holland's 21-year-old midfielder Kevin Strootman. (Sunday Express)
Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old attacking midfielder Mario Goetze is being urged to come to a decision on his future, with Ars*nal eager to make him commit to a date for signing as Manchester United are also rumoured to be interested.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/882251-mario-goetze-must-decide-on-Ars*nal-move-as-man-united-monitor-situation#ixzz1eBBdBN4Z)
Eric Abidal's agent has put Ars*nal and Manchester United on alert by revealing the defender is unlikely to sign a new contract with Barcelona.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/882214-eric-abidals-contract-situation-puts-Ars*nal-and-man-united-on-alert#ixzz1eBBtAX2h)
Blackburn are looking at a possible January loan deal for Hoffenheim's American right-back Daniel Williams.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/football-hotline/2011/11/20/blackburn-are-chasing-hoffenheim-s-right-back-daniel-williams-102039-23573907/)
Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Patrick Herrmann is at the centre of a three-way transfer tussle between Ars*nal, Juventus and Napoli.
Full story: InsideFutbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/19/Ars*nal-juventus-and-napoli-in-three-way-patrick-herrmann-transfer-tussle/53007/)
Wigan owner Dave Whelan says he will soon call it quits and hand over the club reins to his grandson.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/284904/Dave-Whelan-I-ll-call-it-a-day)
Sportswear giant Nike are hot favourites to sign a £10m-a-year deal with owner Mike Ashley to sponsor Newcastle United's ground.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/news/2011/11/20/nike-closing-in-on-st-james-park-deal-exclusive-102039-23574731/)
The first cracks in Andre Villas-Boas's relationship with Chelsea have appeared following a frosty conversation with owner Roman Abramovich.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/284915/Heat-on-AVB)
Gareth Southgate has emerged as a shock candidate to be the next England manager.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-manager-position-has-Gareth-Southgate-as-shock-candidate-article832253.html)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is on the verge of a "decent rise" in pay to £1.5m a year, even though his team are rooted in the Premier League relegation zone.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2063735/Blackburn-boss-Steve-Kean-set-net-decent-pay-rise.html)
Leading Champions League clubs have urged FIFA to take a tough stance against Carlos Tevez if his self-imposed exile from Manchester City leads to the end of his contract.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2063767/Carlos-Tevez--Clubs-fear-Manchester-City-star-getting-away-it.html#ixzz1eDvrXkDB)
Tevez is expected to fly back from Argentina 'in the next few days' according to a source close to the Manchester City forward. (Observer)
Everton defender Leighton Baines has hailed Marouane Fellaini's decision to pledge his future to the club as "massively important".
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1297/84/baines-fellainis-new-contract-massively-important-everton)
Rio Ferdinand will wait until next summer before opening contract talks with Manchester United as he ponders his future.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-defender-Rio-Ferdinand-to-wait-for-contract-talks-until-the-summer-as-he-considers-his-future-article832575.html)
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is set for a 12-month boot camp where his diet and drinking will be closely monitored. Carroll is even prepared to ditch his trademark ponytail as club bosses plan a new image for him.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/hot-topics/liverpool/2011/11/20/andy-carroll-will-be-given-a-12-month-boot-camp-to-salvage-his-liverpool-career-102039-23573899/)
Liverpool bosses appear to have doubts about the intelligence of their club's own supporters after issuing an official reminder to them to take the right tickets to the match at Chelsea.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/882235-liverpool-publish-idiot-proof-alert-to-remind-fans-to-check-chelsea-tickets#ixzz1eBCQEf7j)
Sven-Goran Eriksson says his biggest regret as England manager was not hiring a mental coach at the 2006 World Cup to work with players on taking penalties. (Sunday Express)
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is preparing a move for Ars*nal's in-form striker Robin van Persie as he looks to build a side capable of conquering Europe.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2066669/Manchester-City-bid-Robin-van-Persie.html)
Liverpool have joined Tottenham in the race for £15m striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who is currently on loan at White Hart Lane from Manchester City.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/882948-liverpool-join-tottenham-in-race-for-15m-emmanuel-adebayor#ixzz1epplGEAm)
AC Milan want Carlos Tevez to undergo rigorous psychlogical tests before they are prepared to sanction a £25m move for the Manchester City striker.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2066667/City-rebel-Tevez-pass-psychological-tests-Milan-discuss-25m-deal.html?ITO=1490)
Manchester United are preparing a £9m bid for Atalanta's teen sensation Manolo Gabbiadini.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/882970-manchester-united-to-make-9m-bid-for-atalanta-striker-manolo-gabbiadini#ixzz1eppQmS4n)
Manchester City are seeking to sell as many as 20 players in the next two transfer windows as they look to reduce their wage bill. Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/8918122/Manchester-City-manager-Roberto-Mancini-forced-to-cull-bulging-squad-in-order-to-meet-FFP-regulations.html)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists striker Jermain Defoe will not be sold in the January transfer window.
Full story: Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24014275-harry-redknapp-i-wont-sell-jermain-defoe-is-going-nowhere-in-january.do)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says he has enough strikers to maintain the club's title challenge without buying a replacement for wantaway frontman Carlos Tevez. Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1466154_no-need-to-replace-carlos-tevez-says-manchester-city-boss-roberto-mancini)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is unlikely to sign any new players in the January transfer window.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2011/11/26/alex-mcleish-admits-villa-unlikely-to-sign-new-players-in-january-transfer-window-97319-29844706/)
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins says Swansea will go to work in the January transfer market to ensure they are ready for the second half of the Premier League season.
Full story: Swansea Evening Post (http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Swansea-City-ready-pounce-transfer-market/story-13961814-detail/story.html)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean says that striker Yakubu is proving his critics wrong, following a run of positive personal performances at Ewood Park.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9386749.Kean__Yakubu_proving_his_critics_wrong_at_Blackburn_Rovers/)
Wigan striker Victor Moses remains on course to sign a new deal with the Latics despite contract talks being put on hold.
Full story: Wigan Evening Post (http://www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-athletic/vic_happy_at_wigan_1_3998832)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle says that he could go through this season without naming his strongest team, as he laments his "worst-ever" injury list.
Full story: Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wanderers/wanderersnews/9385711.Coyle_laments__worst_ever__injury_list/)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says the influence of veteran goalkeeper Steve Harper could be crucial to the continued success of the club this season.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/11/26/aaln-pardew-steve-harper-could-be-crucial-72703-29844699/)
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has said he "might be disowned" if he did not support Premier League side Liverpool.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2011/11/26/moneyball-star-brad-pitt-i-m-a-liverpool-fc-fan-100252-29844650/)
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Chelsea may offer England midfielder Frank Lampard to Tottenham as part of a deal to bring Luka Modric to Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-could-use-Frank-Lampard-as-makeweight-for-Tottenham-Hotspur-midfielder-Luka-Modric-article838600.html)
Former Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will be handed a transfer budget of up to £20m as he tries to revive Sunderland's fortunes.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sunderland-manager-Martin-O-Neill-s-revolution-could-cost-Ellis-Short-30m-article838610.html)
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has emerged as a surprise January transfer target for Spurs. The Netherlands international has impressed Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp this season.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/883750-newcastles-tim-krul-targeted-by-spurs-for-january-transfer#ixzz1fVv3MTyN)
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that the club have accepted transfer requests from defender Alex and striker Nicolas Anelka.
Full story: London's Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-24017455-blues-duo-hand-in-transfer-requests.do)
Liverpool are considering making a move to re-sign Anelka in January. The Frenchman could be available for as little as £4m.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/03/liverpool-consider-move-to-sign-chelsea-striker-nicolas-anelka/#more-85778)
Chelsea are interested in signing Stuttgart and Serbian international midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic, joining a host of clubs such as Juventus, Bayern Munich and Lazio who are trailing the 24-year-old.
Full story: footie-online.co.uk (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/12/chelsea-eye-stuttgart-midfielder/11284/)
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is a loan target for Fulham manager Martin Jol in the January transfer window.
Full story: Sunday People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/2011/12/04/fulham-target-dimitar-berbatov-in-january-loan-move-102039-23607607/)
Juventus are rumoured to be preparing a bid to sign £20m-rated Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott and are set to offer forward Milos Krasic in part-exchange.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/883746-theo-walcott-part-exchange-bid-from-juventus-to-include-milos-krasic#ixzz1fUM9K9AE)
England manager Fabio Capello will place the emphasis on youth at Euro 2012 - meaning places in the squad for players like Kyle Walker, Jack Rodwell and Daniel Sturridge.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-manager-Fabio-Capello-to-turn-to-Manchester-United-Ars*nal-Tottenham-Hotspur-and-Everton-youngsters-for-Euro-2012-glory-article838601.html)
England will spend a week in Marbella as part of their preparations for the European Championship.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/8933599/Euro-2012-England-manager-Fabio-Capello-hoping-to-keep-spirits-high-by-preparing-team-in-Costa-del-Sol.html)
France coach Laurent Blanc has begun the psychological tussle with England ahead of their critical Euro 2012 opener, claiming Capello wanted to avoid his side at all costs.
Full story: Independent on Sunday (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/oh-no-not-france-blanc-reveals-capellos-big-fear-6271989.html)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is reeling from a double injury blow after defenders Fabricio Coloccini and Steven Taylor picked up knocks in their defeat by Chelsea that make them major doubts for next weekend's clash with Norwich.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/12/03/alan-pardew-faces-up-to-nufc-injury-crisis-72703-29889083/)
Sunderland legend Jimmy Montgomery says Martin O'Neill can bring a "touch of Brian Clough" to the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Sunderland Echo (http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/chris-young-column/monty_o_neill_brings_a_touch_of_clough_1_4030840)
Former Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is being lined up by Championship side Ipswich as a potential replacement for under-fire manager Paul Jewell.
Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/287747/Steve-Bruce-linked-with-Ipswich)
Blackpool have been reported to the Professional Footballers' Association for paying one of their senior players, former Manchester United winger Bojan Djordjic, just £90 a week.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2069639/Blackpool-pay-United-old-boy-90-week-John-OShea-stumps-digs.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has urged his side, who are bottom of the Fair Play League having picked up four red cards already this season, to clean up their act.
Full story: The Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wanderers/wanderersnews/9400097.Coyle_puts_Wanderers_on_red_alert/)
West Brom defender Gareth McAuley has spoken of the depths of despair to which he sank last summer when he thought a stomach illness - gastroenteritis - might end his Baggies career before it had even begun after moving on a free transfer from Ipswich.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2011/12/03/west-brom-gareth-mcauley-admits-to-career-fears-97319-29887112/)
Sepp Blatter believes England's failed 2018 World Cup bid has led to the country holding a grudge against the Fifa president.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/football/article-2069674/Sepp-Blatter-fury-English-FA-They-storms-FIFA-President.html)
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Chelsea will be allowed to sign either Pato or former Manchester City striker Robinho from AC Milan if the Italian club are successful in signing City's unsettled forward Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/225055/BOAS-BOYS/)
Real Madrid are thought to be monitoring Ars*nal's star striker Robin Van Persie, who has said he will not discuss a new contract with the Gunners until the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-star-Robin-Van-Persie-a-Real-Madrid-target-article841758.html)
Harry Redknapp has sent a defiant message to Chelsea and Manchester United that Tottenham will not be selling midfielder Luka Modric or any of his other top players.
Full story: London Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24019840-we-wont-sell-luka-modric-in-january-says-harry-redknapp.do)
Meanwhile, Redknapp has insisted that striker Roman Pavlyuchenko will not leave Spurs until a replacement has been found.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1365/18/redknapp-won%E2%80%99t-sell-pavlyuchenko-until-replacement-found)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly interested in bringing in Tottenham midfielder Sandro, who has been unable to secure a regular first-team place at White Hart Lane this term.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/10/man-united-boss-sees-tottenham-battler-sandro-as-answer-to-lack-of-steel/)
Newcastle are believed to be preparing a bid for AC Milan defender Taye Taiwo. Since Jose Enrique's departure to Liverpool in the summer, Newcastle have been operating without a recognised left-back.
Full story: Footie-online (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/12/newcastle-track-taiwo/11733/)
West Brom manager Roy Hodgson insists there will be no panic buys at the club in the January transfer window.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2011/12/10/roy-hodgson-no-panic-buys-at-west-brom-in-january-97319-29929253/)
Everton expect midfielder Ross Barkley to sign a new five-year deal next week after celebrating his 18th birthday.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2011/12/10/everton-fc-prospect-ross-barkley-to-sign-a-new-five-year-deal-next-week-after-celebrating-his-18th-birthday-100252-29928879/)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is considering recalling midfielder Gary Gardner who is currently on loan at Coventry as a replacement for injured Jermaine Jenas.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/12/10/aston-villa-mcleish-considers-recall-of-gary-gardner-97319-29928447/)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is keeping his January transfer targets close to his chest as he looks to add to his youthful squad when the window reopens in the new year.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9412230.Blackburn_Rovers_manager_keeping_January_plans_close_to_his_chest/)
Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Ray Houghton says the Reds must be patient with striker Andy Carroll if they want him to turn into a world-class striker.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1366/42/exclusive-houghton-liverpool-must-give-carroll-time-he-needs-find-form)
Stoke striker Peter Crouch believes there is still time for him to sneak into Fabio Capello's England's Euro 2012 squad.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel (http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Crouch-wants-Euro-star-Fabio/story-14101727-detail/story.html)
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong believes his side can be future kings of Europe.
Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1467625_nigel-de-jong-manchester-city-can-be-future-kings-of-europe)
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend could be ushered out of White Hart Lane in the January transfer window after a training ground bust-up.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/884448-spurs-winger-andros-townsend-set-to-leave-club-after-training-ground-tantrum#ixzz1g9onqQ8W)
Blackburn Rovers' owners have been told by their bankers, Barclays that they must deposit £10m in the club's account by New Year's Eve or the bank will not extend the credit needed to pay the players' wages beyond the first month of 2012.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2072607/Nick-Harris-Blackburn-fear-players-wont-paid-bankers-demand-10m-deposit.html?ITO=1490)
Chelsea's players are believed to be under orders to involve manager Andre Villas-Boas in their goal celebrations.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3989997/I-must-join-our-goal-celebrations.html)
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Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has made 19-year-old Brazilian striker Neymar his number one transfer target.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-target-Santos-star-Neymar-article844212.html)
Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Mesut Ozil's situation at Real Madrid after Jose Mourinho warned the Germany midfielder he will be sold in the summer if his performances do not improve.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/2011/12/18/liverpool-are-watching-mesut-ozil-s-after-jose-mourinho-gave-the-midfielder-a-stark-ultimatum-102039-23642629/)
Dijon midfielder Benjamin Corgnet has emerged as a transfer target for Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/885193-benjamin-corgnet-targeted-by-newcastle-and-aston-villa#ixzz1gpxMHFb3)
Liverpool are monitoring PSV Eindhoven pair Kevin Strootman and Georginio Wijnaldum ahead of a potential £22m bid to sign the duo.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/17/liverpool-keen-on-22m-dutch-international-pair/)
Napoli have beaten Chelsea to the signature of Chilean forward Eduardo Vargas, who could face the Blues in the Champions League.
Full story: insidefutbol.com (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/12/17/napoli-beat-chelsea-to-signature-of-eduardo-vargas/54625/)
Newcastle and Sunderland are both interested in Aston Villa's £5m-rated defender James Collins.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/2011/12/18/newcastle-heading-for-a-tyne-and-wear-tug-of-war-for-aston-villa-s-james-collins-102039-23642631/)
Manchester City right-back Micah Richards insists Manchester United are still "firm favourites" for the Premier League title.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2075599/Micah-Richards-Manchester-United-title-favourites.html)
David Beckham has received a letter from the Football Association confirming he is one of a select group of players being asked about their availability and willingness to play for Great Britain in next summer's Olympics on his home soil.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2075566/David-Beckham-set-GB-Olympics-squad-spot-Paris-Saint-Germain-move.html#ixzz1gq1PEaoJ)
Wayne Rooney saw the funny side when Manchester United's young players poked fun at his hair transplant during the annual club pantomime. A youth team player took to the stage in a number ten shirt, a Shrek mask and a curly black wig to give a mock interview about how the transplant had changed his life.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/885185-wayne-rooneys-hair-gets-treatment-at-manchester-united-christmas-panto#ixzz1gpxzvfw)
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No Newspapers today. Merry Xmas! :santa_tongue:
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Mario Balotelli is set to be the subject of a summer of transfer speculation after reports claimed AC Milan were planning a double raid on Manchester City. Carlos Tevez is also being linked with the Italian club.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/886126-mario-balotelli-targeted-as-ac-milan-eye-double-manchester-city-raid)
England captain John Terry is believed to be a target for China's top two clubs, Shanghai Shenhua and Guangzhou Evergrande.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/292941/John-Terry-target-for-Chinese)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger wants to sign Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and is considering making a £15m bid for the Dutch international during the January transfer window.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/31/Ars*nal-plot-15m-january-bid-for-dutch-international-goal-machine/)
Meanwhile, Gunners winger Theo Walcott and the club are believed to be at war over his demand for a new £85,000-a-week, four-year deal.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/227969/It-s-Theo-War-Cott/)
Germany and FC Cologne striker Lukas Podolski remains Ars*nal's top striker target for the January window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Exclusive-Lukas-Podolski-keen-on-Ars*nal-switch-article847901.html)
Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Warnock wants to make four signings in January, including one as early as Monday, as he strives to arrest his club's slide down the Premier League table.
Full story: Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7404230/)
And Qatar-based club Al-Sadd are ready to match QPR's £15m valuation of unhappy midfielder Adel Taarabt.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Qatar-based-club-Al-Sadd-ready-to-move-for-15m-QPR-star-Adel-Taarabt-article847820.html)
New Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti could make an ambitious move for Manchester United winger Nani.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/31/psg-boss-prepares-ambitious-25m-bid-for-man-united-winger/)
Meanwhile, United are also in danger of losing teenage attacking sensation Ravel Morrison to Europe's biggest clubs for just £300,000 compensation.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-face-losing-top-starlet-Ravel-Morrison-for-just-300k-article847806.html)
Manchester United are refusing to comment on speculation that striker Wayne Rooney was dropped from the team that lost to Blackburn on New Year's Eve because of a row with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2080810/Wayne-Rooney-axed-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-Boxing-Day-dinner-Coleen.html)
Arsene Wenger could offer Ars*nal legend Thierry Henry the job as his new number two at the Emirates Stadium.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/227967/Thierry-Henry-new-Wenger-No-2/)
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has warned Bolton defender Gary Cahill not to price himself out of a dream move to Stamford Bridge.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4029851/Andre-Villas-Boas-warns-Gary-Cahill-to-compromise-on-his-personal-terms-over-Chelsea-move.html)
All the talk may be about Thierry Henry's return to Ars*nal on a two-month loan, but it was another former Gunners captain who was the main attraction on Saturday, as Tony Adams returned to the Emirates Stadium to admire a statue of himself.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886128-forget-thierry-henry-tony-adams-returns-to-Ars*nal-to-see-his-statue#ixzz1i7yU8LSi)
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Manchester City are considering making a £60m move for Wayne Rooney.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-striker-Wayne-Rooney-could-be-subject-of-Manchester-City-60m-bid-if-truce-with-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-fails-article850742.html)
Although Rooney is not for sale, he has warned manager Sir Alex Ferguson that Manchester United must buy world-class players or he will leave.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2083658/Wayne-Rooney-warns-United-Buy-big-Im-off.html)
Manchester United have emerged as late contenders for the signature of Bolton defender Gary Cahill.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/2012/01/08/man-united-join-chase-for-bolton-defender-gary-cahill-102039-23687262/)
Chelsea have told Frank Lampard they will not allow him to join a Premier League rival - but he can move abroad.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/2012/01/08/chelsea-tell-frank-lampard-he-can-leave-club-but-not-to-prem-rival-102039-23687635/)
Marek Hamsik's agent has revealed the Napoli midfielder would be interested in a transfer to Chelsea.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/886700-marek-hamsiks-agent-encourages-chelsea-to-make-transfer-bid#ixzz1inSTjmAq)
Left-back Eric Abidal has emerged as a free transfer target for both Liverpool and Manchester City as the France international approaches the end of his Barcelona contract.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/886701-eric-abidal-courted-by-liverpool-and-manchester-city#ixzz1inShihWv)
Manchester City are weighing up a move to recruit Ivory Coast midfielder Cheick Tiote from Newcastle, pipping rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-ready-to-outbid-Manchester-United-and-Chelsea-for-Newcastle-star-Cheick-Tiote-article850250.html)
Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Warnock says he needs to bring in five players to keep the club in the Premier League.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1443/65/exclusive-%E2%80%93-warnock-qpr-need-sign-five-players-stay-premier-league)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has claimed that Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish told him personally that he is not interested in signing striker Darren Bent.
Full story: ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/129794.html)
Tottenham are ready to offer cash plus Roman Pavlyuchenko for Marseille striker Loic Remy.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2012/01/07/tottenham-hotspur-line-up-striker-swap-deal-with-marseille/55779/)
Germany international Marco Reus could still be in line for a big-money move to Ars*nal despite confirming a summer transfer to Borussia Dortmund this week.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1443/10/Ars*nal-set-reignite-interest-reus)
Carlos Tevez is facing a £1m fine from Manchester City for going back to Argentina in November and failing to return to the club.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/2012/01/08/carlos-tevez-set-to-be-fined-whopping-1million-by-city-102039-23687641/)
Neil Warnock fears the sack this month after QPR's run of just two points from their last eight Premier League matches.
Full story: the People (http://www.people.co.uk/sport/2012/01/08/qpr-boss-neil-warnock-fears-he-will-lose-job-this-month-102039-23687264/)
Michael Essien, who has not played all season because of a knee injury, could be set to make his return for Chelsea reserves this week.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-midfielder-Michael-Essien-set-for-return-from-injury-article850740.html)
Paolo Di Canio called for a memorial to be erected to his Swindon Town players after the League Two team pulled off the shock of third-round day with a 2-1 FA Cup win over Premier League strugglers Wigan Athletic.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/07/paolo-di-canio-swindon-town)
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Liverpool have turned down an enquiry for misfiring striker Andy Carroll, 23, from Aston Villa, who tried to tempt the Reds with a swap deal involving 27-year-old Darren Bent. Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/295785/Andy-Carroll-stays)
French side Paris St Germain could come to Carlos Tevez's rescue and sign the 27-year-old striker from Manchester City. Full story: Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/295784/PSG-hand-lifeline-to-Carlos-Tevez)
Tottenham are targeting moves for £20m-rated Marseille striker Loic Remy, 25, and 23-year-old Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2086810/20m-Loic-Remy-target-Tottenham.html)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted an interest in signing 18-year-old Manchester United midfielder Ravel Morrison.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/EXCLUSIVE-Ars*nal-Arsene-Wenger-admits-interest-in-Manchester-United-Ravel-Morrison-article853766.html)
However, European champions Barcelona are also considering a move for Morrison.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/230102/Barcelona-eye-Ravel-Morrison/)
German wonderkid Julian Draxler, 18, is being lined up by Ars*nal as a potential replacement for 30-year-old Russian Andrey Arshavin. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/887373-Ars*nal-target-schalke-star-julian-draxler-to-replace-andrei-arshavin#ixzz1jSQ5qtlI)
Manchester United could offer 30-year-old Dimitar Berbatov and around £4m to CSKA Moscow in an effort to sign long-term target Keisuke Honda, 25. The Japanese playmaker is also attracting interest from Ars*nal. Full story: Footybunker.com (http://www.footybunker.com/manchester-united-making-player-plus-cash-deal-for-moscow-talisman/14876)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini wants the resources to bring in a forward and defender as well as the 28-year-old Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Exclusive-Roberto-Mancini-frustrated-by-Manchester-City-reluctance-to-shell-out-for-Roma-Daniele-De-Rossi-article853495.html)
QPR manager Mark Hughes wants to sign 20-year-old Brazilian striker Henrique, who won the Golden Shoe at last summer's under-20 World Cup, on an initial loan from Sao Paulo before a £5m transfer in the summer.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/14/mark-hughes-henrique-qpr?CMP=twt_gu)
Salomon Kalou has emerged as a transfer target for Everton after Ars*nal decided against making a bid for the 26-year-old Chelsea striker.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/887382-salomon-kalou-eyed-by-everton-after-Ars*nal-decide-not-to-bid#ixzz1jSO2WvmD)
Anderlecht striker Matias Suarez, 23, has snubbed a move to Ars*nal, instead deciding to finish the season with the Belgian club.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4060107/Transfer-news-Matias-Suarez-snubs-a-move-to-Ars*nal.html) Tottenham have renewed their interest in signing goalkeeper Javi Jimenez on loan from Spanish club Real Murcia. The 24-year-old was also a target last season while at Real Valladolid but he opted to stay in his homeland.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4060102/Transfer-news-Spurs-want-Javi-Jimenez-on-loan.html)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is refusing to step into the mid-season transfer market to solve Ars*nal's injury crisis because, he says, players signed in January are self-serving and not committed to the cause.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2086808/Arsene-Wenger-Signing-frustrated-cast-offs-solve-injury-crisis.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will take the title fight to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, says City assistant manager David Platt.
Full story: Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2086820/Roberto-Mancini-fight-Alex-Ferguson-says-David-Platt.html)
Midfielder Rory Delap, 35, looks set to be offered another 12-month contract extension by Stoke to take him to nearly 38 years of age.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel (http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Delap-set-extend-stay-new-deal/story-14421999-detail/story.html)
Colin Hendry, a Premier League title winner with Blackburn Rovers in 1995, believes manager Steve Kean must get help from the club's owners Venky's if he is to save them from relegation.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1460/39/exclusive-hendry-kean-needs-help-blackburn-owners)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has written to the club's 20,000 season-ticket holders to give a forthright assessment of his time at Villa Park so far. He says the team's progress has been "satisfactory - can do better" and wants Villa to play "dynamic, exciting football".
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2012/01/14/aston-villa-boss-alex-mcleish-writes-letter-to-season-ticket-holders-97319-30120639/)
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson feels the team have defied critics who predicted their decline following the departures of "big names" such as Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton, Jose Enrique and Andy Carroll.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/14/williamson-we-ve-not-missed-the-big-names-72703-30120656/#ixzz1jTTc0BKg)
Liverpool legend John Barnes believes midfielder Steven Gerrard is second only to Kenny Dalglish as the club's greatest player of all time.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1462/30/exclusive-barnes-gerrard-second-only-dalglish-greatest-liverpool-player-ever)
New QPR manager Mark Hughes is set to ditch 29-year-old midfielder Joey Barton. Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/QPR-Mark-Hughes-is-ready-to-ditch-Joey-Barton-article854007.html)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has set his eyes on becoming a skilled DJ following a meeting with Tim Westwood.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/887368-mario-balotelli-to-enjoy-dj-lessons-from-tim-westwood#ixzz1jSQcq8iJ)
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Tottenham place a £150m price tag on Wales international Gareth Bale.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/EXCLUSIVE-Tottenham-slap-world-record-150m-price-on-Bale-article856068.html)
Manchester United may make a move to sign Paris St Germain playmaker Javier Pastore in the summer.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/21/man-united-earmark-move-for-psg-playmaker/)
PSG are looking to bring Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott to the French league.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/19/psg-line-up-big-money-offer-for-Ars*nal-winger-theo-walcott/)
Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen has alerted Ars*nal, Spurs and Manchester United that Ajax may be planning to sell him in the summer transfer window.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/888030-jan-vertonghen-alerts-Ars*nal-and-spurs-to-his-availability#ixzz1k771F4aL)
Blackburn will not allow defender Christopher Samba to leave during the January transfer window.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/EXCLUSIVE-Blackburn-won-t-let-Christopher-Samba-leave-for-QPR-article855787.html)
Liverpool are set to make an £8m bid for Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/21/liverpool-prepare-8m-bid-for-real-madrid-midfielder-esteban-granero/)
Roma have lined up a loan move for Tottenham defender Verdan Corluka.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/EXCLUSIVE-Roma-line-up-loan-for-Tottenham-defender-Verdan-Corluka-article855769.html)
Catania striker Maxi Lopez is reported to have agreed terms for a transfer to Fulham, but AC Milan are hoping to hijack the deal.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/888022-fulham-agree-terms-for-maxi-lopez-transfer#ixzz1k77eKaf9)
Lazio have joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the chase for Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Lazio-join-Manchester-United-and-Liverpool-in-chase-for-Sporting-Lisbon-Ricky-van-Wolfswinkel-article855781.html)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini must deliver results or face the sack.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Harry-Redknapp-Exclusive-Big-spending-Roberto-Mancini-must-deliver-or-face-the-Manchester-City-sack-article855951.html)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew wants Danny Guthrie and Fabricio Coloccini to sign contract extensions.
Full story: Sunday Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-Alan-Pardew-wants-Danny-Guthrie-and-Fabricio-Colocinni-to-sign-contract-extensions-article855875.html)
The early kick-off between Norwich and Chelsea on Saturday was a unique Premier League game, after the entire first half passed without a single foul.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/888027-norwich-v-chelsea-ends-0-0-after-unique-foul-less-first-half#ixzz1k6n1irjE)
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Seeing as im back time to kick off these again.....
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain will open talks this week with Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole, 32, about a summer move.
But Paris Saint-Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti says he "does not need" new players in January.Liverpool are ready to go head-to-head with Newcastle for 21-year-old Valenciennes central defender Nicolas Isimat Mirin.
Manchester City could move for England defender Ryan Shawcross, 25, in the January transfer Window if he doesn't sign a new six-year deal offered to him by Stoke City.
Sir Alex Ferguson has told Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Nani, 26, that he does have a future at Old Trafford despite being a target for Ars*nal, Tottenham and Juventus.
Spanish side Espanyol could be set to make a surprise move for Stoke City striker Michael Owen, 33, during the January transfer window.
Norwich manager Chris Hughton will go back to sign £3m Brighton striker Craig Mackail-Smith, 28, after missing out on him in the summer.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says the club need to give top scorer Luis Suarez, 25, hope of a Champions League challenge if they want to keep him at Anfield beyond the summer.
Blackburn have added 32-year old MK Dons boss Karl Robinson to their managerial wish-list.
Wolves manager Stale Solbakken has warned defender Christophe Berra, 27, that his position at the club will be in doubt if he does not sign an extension to his contract.
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger spent part of the first half of his side's 7-3 win against Newcastle wrestling with the zip on his 'Michelin man'-style coat. :grin:
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I wouldn't believe anything the papers said unless it can actually be proven. They want to sell their paper; accuracy comes second to sales. They know that football fans read their papers in the millions so have to say something everyday that will draw them in. Speculation is a big seller.
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is preparing an £8m bid for Wigan midfielder James McCarthy, 22.
Tottenham will open negotiations this week for the £10million signing of Crystal Palace winger Wilfred Zaha, 20.
Frank Lampard, 34, is set to extend his stay at Chelsea after all with club owner Roman Abramovich ready to perform a U-turn and reopen contract talks with the midfielder.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is in talks with six players including midfielder Tim Cahill and strikers Robbie Keane and Nicolas Anelka, as he attempts to save the club from relegation.
Liverpool are refusing to budge on their valuation of their former winger Tom Ince. The Reds have offered £4m but Blackpool want £6m for the 20-year-old.
Swansea defender Garry Monk, 33, will hold talks with manager Michael Laudrup before deciding if his future lies away from the Liberty Stadium.
Aston Villa face a £17m bill if they are relegated from the Premier League as six of their big earners do not have relegation clauses in their contracts.
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to his own amazing form in 2012 by having all his record-breaking stats stitched onto his boots.
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I always thought Mr C Ronaldo had his head stuck up his own Arse--l and that just proves it, what a d**k-ead, doesn't like himself too much does he?
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Manchester City are privately discussing how much money they would receive if they sold controversial striker Mario Balotelli, 22, despite public statements to the contrary about his future.
Crystal Palace have told Manchester United that if they want to sign England winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, they will have to pay £15m including add-ons and allow him to stay with his current side for the rest of the campaign.
Liverpool are planning to hijack Galatasaray's move for 28-year-old Netherlands and Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder.
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp and chief scout Ian Broomfield travelled to France on Saturday night to watch defensive midfielder Yann M'Vila, 22, in action for Rennes against Bordeaux.
Rennes manager Frederic Antonetti has strongly hinted that QPR are in the market for controversial France international M'Vila after he said: "The bottom club in England want to sign one of our best players."
Chelsea have bid £8.3m for Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas, 25, but his club are trying to convince him to hold off on making a move until the summer.
Aston Villa have told Reading and QPR they must pay a large fee to acquire out-of-favour £24m club record signing Darren Bent. The 28-year-old striker has featured in only 10 Premier League games this season due to injury and manager Paul Lambert's preference for fellow centre forward Christian Benteke, 22.
Newcastle have had a bid accepted for Marseille striker and QPR target Loic Remy, 26.
England left-back Ashley Cole, 32, wants to stay in the Premier League after his Chelsea contract expires in the summer and will hold talks with Premier League leaders Manchester United.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis could be tempted to bring in overseas loan replacements for striker Kenwyne Jones, 28, and winger Jermaine Pennant, 29, if he decides to sell the pair in the current transfer window.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will chair a secret two-day League Managers' Association seminar which will be attended by Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho and ex-Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City plan to open talks with Carlos Tevez, 28, in a bid to prevent the striker walking away from the club for nothing in 18 months' time when his current contract expires.
Nigel Reo-Coker, 28, has chosen to leave Ipswich after the Championship side elected to only offer him a new deal until the end of the season.
Fabio Capello has made a peace deal with the Football Association that will mean he takes part in the organisation's 150th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, despite his lingering grievances after walking out as England manager last year over the John Terry affair.
Stoke fans were left red-faced after they teased Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez with a P45 poster - only for the Spaniard to then mastermind a 4-0 win over them.
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I wouldn`t mind us getting hold of sniejder :-\
Nigel reo coker . There`s a bullet we managed to dodge !
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Manchester United's bid to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, is on the brink of collapse after Palace rejected a £10m bid.
AC Milan are interested in signing Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, 22, but not at City's asking price of £31m.
Barcelona are prepared to offer up to £10m for Chelsea's Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 20
Stoke have told Swansea they will have to pay £4.5m if they want to sign the Potters' 28-year-old Trinidad & Tobago international striker Kenwyne Jones.
Sunderland are lining up a loan deal for Lazio's Argentine forward Mauro Zarate, 25.
Newcastle are chasing Bastia midfielder Florian Thauvin, 19, but face competition from Ars*nal.Derby County will not let 17-year-old midfielder Will Hughes leave the club this month, despite interest from Manchester City.
Carlos Tevez has rejected Manchester City's offer of a new contract after telling the club he wants to see out the 18 months on his current deal before returning to Argentina to play for Boca Juniors.
Wayne Rooney has designed a diamond-encrusted motorbike, inspired by his overhead-kick against Manchester City, to sell at auction for the charity KidsAid.
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Former England captain David Beckham, 37, will try to convince at least four big-name England stars, including Steven Gerrard, to join the MLS - once he has sorted out his own future. Ashley Cole and Peter Crouch are also believed to be on the wishlist.
Meanwhile, Villa are set to cut their losses on former England international defender Stephen Warnock and let the 31-year-old join West Ham on a free transfer.
Reading are plotting to hijack Blackpool winger Tom Ince's move to Liverpool with an £8m bid.
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has set his heart on a summer move to Manchester United, although Manchester City, Ars*nal and Liverpool have also shown an interest in the 25-year-old, who is rated at £14m.
Manchester United are set to offer a new deal to midfielder Michael Carrick with the 31-year-old's current deal due to expire in 2014.
Newcastle are in talks to sign Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, 24, from Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem for £12m.
Sir Alex Ferguson took the advice of Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes before signing Robin van Persie because he wanted assurances that the £24m striker's arrival from Ars*nal would not lead to any problems in the dressing room.
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez has admitted he would love to stay at the Stamford Bridge club and that he would have a better chance of winning the league if the club give him a full season to impose his ideas.
Charlie Morgan, the ballboy involved in the incident with Chelsea's Eden Hazard last week, has been banned by football chiefs from next month's Wales international against Austria at the Liberty Stadium.
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Swansea fear they could lose star player Michu at the end of the season even though the 26-year-old forward has signed a new contract until 2016.
Kaka will stay with Read Madrid until at least June after the 30-year-old failed to find a move in the transfer window. The midfielder's 25m euro (£22m) price tag put off buyers AC Milan and LA Galaxy.
Striker Carlos Tevez, 28, will be allowed to leave Manchester City as the Premier League champions plan a massive summer clear-out.
Interim Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez has told his players he expects to stay at Stamford Bridge next season in an attempt to raise morale.
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Monaco are poised to make a £35m offer for Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, 25, and forward Carlos Tevez, 29.
Manchester City are lining up a £20m bid for 22-year-old Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke
Everton manager David Moyes is being targeted by Manchester City - if the club part ways with Roberto Mancini. Moyes is also said to be on Chelsea's managerial short-list.
Moyes has, however, been ruled out as a potential successor for Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm of Manchester United.
Sir Bobby Charlton says Ferguson will not stand down at the end of the season, even if he leads Man Utd to another Premier League title.
West Ham are in no hurry to hand manager Sam Allardyce a new contract and are already eyeing up Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio as a potential replacement.
Wayne Rooney has sent a message of support to his childhood hero Paul Gascoigne as the former England and Everton star continues his battle with addiction. "I used to dream of being like him," said the Manchester United striker. "I hope he can get himself out of this."
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Liverpool have been told they can sign Anderlecht attacker Lucas Biglia, 27, for £4.5m in the summer despite the Argentine being valued at £8m
The Reds are fearing players like star striker Luis Suarez, 26, could leave the club in the summer.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is planning to bring his captain from Swansea, Ashley Williams, to Anfield. The 28-year-old centre-back could be a replacement for Jamie Carragher, 35, who retires at the end of the season.
Rodgers plans to sell 30-year-old goalkeeper Pepe Reina, centre-back Martin Skrtel, 28, left-back Jose Enrique, 27, winger Stewart Downing, 28, and midfielder Jordan Henderson, 22, in the summer.
Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang, 20, says he is flattered to be linked to Premier League champions Manchester City.
Ars*nal, Stoke, Liverpool and Everton are competing with big spending Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala to land Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta, 27
Liverpool have targeted Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, 31, after being priced out of a deal for Stoke's £15m-rated shot-stopper Asmir Begovic, 25.
Celtc manager Neil Lennon expects "one or two" of his current squad to seek a move this summer but is hopeful Gary Hooper will not be one of them
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Chelsea have been offered a cut-price £6m deal for Bayer Leverkusen striker Stefan Kiessling, 29, as the German international plots a summer move to the Premier League
Real Madrid are monitoring Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 24.
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, admits he still has a burning desire to join Chelsea
Liverpool, Everton and Tottenham are hoping signing Feyenoord central defenders Stefan de Vrij, 21, and Bruno Martins Indi, 20, as part of a £25m package.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp has pinned the club's survival hopes on strikers Bobby Zamora, 32, and Loic Remy, 26.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is up there with the game's greats
French striker Thierry Henry, 35, is set for an emotional return to Ars*nal - as a member of Wenger's coaching staff.
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Ex-Liverpool defender Alan Kennedy believes his former club's Europa League exit should provide the perfect motivation for them to deliver in the Premier League
Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, may be one of the best players in world football but it seems the Real Madrid forward still dreams of being something else - a pilot
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Stoke could sign Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey to replace another former Anfield player, Charlie Adam, 27, although the Reds are thought to want £7m for the 21-year-old.
Liverpool are set to hold talks with CSKA Moscow attacker Keisuke Honda over a pre-contract deal. The 26-year-old Japan international's deal with the Russians expires this summer and he will not sign a new contract.
Real Madrid want 22-year-old Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker but Spurs are seeking £15m for the England international.
Paris St-Germain want to recruit manager Jose Mourinho and 28-year-old forward Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.
Manchester City's players have worn wigs and fake facial hair to look like several 1980s footballers in an attempt to raise money for Comic Relief.
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Rooney may be forced to take a pay cut in order to secure a contract extension.
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Manchester United have been told by Tottenham that it will cost them £70m - almost three times the sum required to secure Robin van Persie's signature - to sign 23-year-old winger Gareth Bale
Meanwhile, United's Brazilian midfielder Anderson, 24, is set for a summer departure from Old Trafford, while 38-year-old midfielder Paul Scholes is likely to retire at the end of the season
Manchester City are ready to break the British transfer record with a £52m bid for 27-year-old Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao.
Roberto Mancini's City are also making a late attempt, along with Real Madrid, to persuade Brazil forward Neymar, 21, to change his mind about joining Barcelona
Samir Nasri could be on his way out of City as French side Paris Saint-Germain weigh up an offer for the 25-year-old attacking midfielder
West Bromwich Albion are in no rush to offer Scotland international midfielder Graham Dorrans, 25, a new contract.
Everton will target Wigan Athletic's 39-year-old manager Roberto Martinez if David Moyes, who is out of contract in the summer, decides to leave the Toffees.
England manager Roy Hodgson has assured Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson that defender Rio Ferdinand, 34, will be looked after properly on international duty following his call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro.
Hodgson also contacted Ferdinand to give his assurances, leaving a long message on the defender's phone.
San Marino striker Andy Selva, 36, says his country's main aim when they face England in a World Cup qualifier next Friday is to avoid ridicule. "England are a super team and we are almost all amateurs," he adds. "The difference is ridiculous."
Former Reading manager Brian McDermott is being lined-up as the successor to Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni, who celebrates his 74th birthday on Sunday
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini flew back to Italy refusing to talk about the title race after his team's hopes of retaining the Premier League crown all but ended after defeat at Everton.
Chelsea captain John Terry, 32, says interim manager Rafael Benitez is right to rotate him, even though he has found it frustrating not playing in every game since recovering from a knee injury.
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 22, says in an interview with Italian TV show Le lene that he used to argue with Jose Mourinho during their time together at Inter Milan and prefers Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini "as a person".
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Manchester City central defender Joleon Lescott, 30, will be a summer transfer target for Newcastle, Aston Villa and Everton.
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Manchester United will refuse to sell Javier Hernandez, 24, despite interest in the 16-goal striker from Real Madrid.
Liverpool will offer captain Steven Gerrard a two-year contract extension and plan to reunite him with former midfield partner Xabi Alonso by offering Real Madrid £8.5m for the 31-year-old.
Ars*nal are planning to spend £70m on Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 24, and playmaker Mario Goetze, 20, as well as Bayer Leverkusen defensive midfielder Lars Bender, 23.
Liverpool intend to make up to five signings in the summer, with Swansea goalkeeper Michel Vorm under consideration.
Manchester City hope to sign winger Alexis Sanchez, 24, two years after the winger snubbed them for Barcelona.
Stoke City are closing in on £5m Denmark international Andreas Cornelius as a replacement for Peter Crouch. The 20-year-old Copenhagen striker scored one of his country's goals in their 3-0 World Cup qualifying win against the Czech Republic last weekend.
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Barcelona are preparing a summer move for 26-year-old Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany.
Ars*nal are closing in on a deal to sign Fiorentina's Montenegrin forward Stevan Jovetic, 23, and are also tracking 25-year-old Atletico Madrid forward Adrian Lopez.
Liverpool have expressed an interest in 24-year-old Vasco da Gama defender Dede and are ready to do battle with AC Milan to sign him.
Jose Mourinho is set to quit Real Madrid to manage Paris Saint-Germain, snubbing a potential return to Chelsea.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp has revealed his anguish over QPR's Premier League fate, saying: "If we went down, I would beat myself up over it, of course I would."
Manchester City's owners could axe manager Roberto Mancini if he loses the Manchester derby on Monday and his side fail to win the FA Cup.
Joe Hart is to set to watch Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea from the bench next Sunday with City manager Mancini giving the nod to Romanian understudy Costel Pantilimon, 26.
Millwall club chaplain Father Owen Beament is hoping for a helping hand from God when the Lions take on Wigan in next weekend's FA Cup semi-final. As well as praying for the London team, he also says he will be having a few gin and tonics to calm his nerves.
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Real Madrid are planning a £50m summer move for Spurs forward Gareth Bale, 23, and manager Andre Villas-Boas. Paris St-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti is also a contender if Jose Mourinho leaves the Bernabeu.
Manchester United want Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27, for £20m but winger Nani, 26, is on his way out of Old Trafford to join PSG.
Manchester City are ready to reward striker Sergio Aguero, 24, with a new four-year contract on improved terms.
Ars*nal are set to make a club record £30m bid for Borussia Dortmund's attacking midfielder Mario Goetze, 20, while also promoting a clutch of promising youngsters.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger also wants Hamburg goalkeeper Rene Adler, 28.
Jose Mourinho is set to reject the chance to return to Chelsea and stay as Real Madrid manager.
Paolo Di Canio says he was shocked by the opposition to his appointment as Sunderland boss and has received a message of support from Alan Pardew whose Newcastle side entertain their local rivals on Sunday.
Referee Mark Clattenburg was left embarrassed early in the second half of Reading's game against Liverpool when, after going to caution a player in the 50th minute, he discovered he had left his notebook - and red and yellow cards - in the dressing room.
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Tottenham will only consider letting 23-year-old star winger Gareth Bale leave for a fee of £65m.
Ars*nal have turned their goalkeeper search towards QPR's Brazilian international Julio Cesar, 33.
Manchester City value 24-year-old England defender Micah Richards at £15m.
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry, 32, says he would welcome the chance to be offered a new contract at the club.
Ars*nal coach Steve Bould is a surprise candidate to replace Tony Pulis as Stoke manager. The former Gunners defender also played for the Potters.
England boss Roy Hodgson will give Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, 34, another chance to represent his country despite withdrawing from the squad after being called up for the recent World Cup qualifiers.
Valencia's French international defender Adil Rami, 27, is in trouble with supporters after picking up a nasty foot injury - when dancing to Psy hit Gangnam Style.
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Bayern Munich are expected to make a move for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, with the Germans increasingly resigned to missing out on Robert Lewandowski to Manchester United.
Full story: The Telegraph
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to rule out a move for 24-year-old Dortmund striker Lewandowski.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
France international Maxime Gonalons is contracted with Ligue 1 club Lyon until 2016
Manchester City are leading the chase to sign £53m-rated Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 26.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Ars*nal are after Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 31, as the Spaniard has reportedly fallen out with Real manager Jose Mourinho.
Full story: Sunday People
The Gunners have opened preliminarily talks with Lyon over 23-year-old Maxime Gonalons after making the midfielder their number one summer transfer target.
Full story: Metro
Manchester City want Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, 39, to replace Roberto Mancini as City boss.
Full story: Sunday People
Former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres, 29, is acting as a peacemaker between Branislav Ivanovic and Luis Suarez after Suarez was banned for 10 games for biting the Chelsea defender.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea have given the biggest hint yet that they will not be offering Frank Lampard, 34, a new contract at the end of the season - with Chelsea TV already referring to him as the "former Blues midfielder".
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United want to sign Tottenham attacker Gareth Bale, 23, rated by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy at £60m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, says he is prepared to rejoin former club Manchester United, whom he left for the Bernabeu in 2009.
Could Frank Lampard be heading to France?
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 34, is wanted by French club AS Monaco. The England midfielder's contract at Stamford Bridge expires in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
West Ham will try to sign 32-year-old Stoke striker Peter Crouch in the summer.
Full story: Sunday People
QPR striker Loic Remy, 26, hopes to complete a summer transfer to Ars*nal. The France international will be available for £6m because of a relegation release clause in his contract.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich arranged to meet Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho on his yacht to discuss the Portuguese's potential return to Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini fears he will still get the sack in the summer, despite guiding the club to the FA Cup final.
Full story: Metro
Rafael Benitez will be offered the chance to manage German side Schalke when his Chelsea contract expires in the summer.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says his side are still the best team in the city, despite being five points behind their neighbours Everton in the Premier League table.
Full story: Sunday Express
Manchester United are ready to offer 21-year-old England defender Phil Jones a new deal.
Full story: Sunday People
A warm May afternoon was not enough to stop Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote from wearing gloves in his side's clash with West Ham.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United are lining up a £30m bid for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema as a replacement for Wayne Rooney.
Full story: the Sun
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has hinted that following manager David Moyes to Manchester United may not be too distant a possibility after admitting a desire to test himself against Europe's best in the Champions League.
Full story: Metro
Benteke has reportedly been targeted by Tottenham
Liverpool are in talks over signing £8m-rated Lille left-back Lucas Digne, 19.
Full story: Sunday People
Tottenham have made Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 22, their number one transfer target this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Spurs are also preparing a £10m move for Wigan FA Cup winner James McCarthy, 22, to bolster their midfield.
Full story: Sunday People
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, who is rumoured to be heading back to Chelsea this summer, will take German midfielder Sami Khedira with him to London.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will be sacked within two weeks with Manuel Pellegrini of Malaga, as previously reported in Saturday's gossip column, being lined up as his replacement.
Full story: Daily Mail
Everton are planning a formal approach to Cardiff City to talk to manager Malky Mackay about succeeding Manchester United-bound David Moyes.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Brazilian striker Willian Ribeiro was left cursing a bobble on the pitch - and his own poor finishing - after missing an open-goal chance when it seemed easier to score, while playing for Campinense against Atletico-PB.
Full story: Metro
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Chelsea have told Manchester United to name their price for striker Wayne Rooney, 27, who is also wanted by Paris St-Germain.
Manchester City have reportedly agreed a fee for Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, 27, will become Manchester City's first signing of the Manuel Pellegrini era after the Etihad club agreed a British record transfer fee £50m for him.
Full story: Sunday People
Monaco have made a surprise enquiry for West Ham's on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, 24.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
But Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has revealed he's hopeful the London club can tie up a permanent deal for Carroll "as quickly as possible".
Full story: Metro
Shakhtar Donetsk's Romanian left-back Razvan Rat, 31, looks set to complete a free transfer to West Ham.
Full story: Sky Sports
Liverpool target Christian Eriksen, 21, will turn down Anfield and sign a new contract at Ajax if Brendan Rodgers does not make a £15m offer in the next month.
Full story: Sunday People
Former England assistant manager Franco Baldini has been linked with the role of technical director at Tottenham for the start of next season.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Former France midfielder Patrick Vieira is being lined up as a future Manchester City manager
Manchester City are fast-tracking former Ars*nal midfielder Patrick Vieira, 36, to become their manager in the future.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will share out £1m between the club's non-football staff if the Magpies beat Ars*nal in their final game of the season on Sunday.
Full story: Sky Sports
An Australian newsreader was the victim of a prank while reporting on Chelsea's Europa League final victory over Benfica when a colleague tampered with her autocue.
Full story: Metro
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Incoming Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has asked the club's owners to buy him four new players in the summer window - and one is Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26.
Full story: The People
Simon Mignolet: Sunderland goalkeeper is said to be of interest to Ars*nal.
Ars*nal are set to sign Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, 24, from Sunderland for £10m as Arsene Wenger dips into his £70m transfer fund.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
New Manchester United manager David Moyes will make Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, his first signing for £24m and broker a peace deal to keep striker Wayne Rooney, 27, at Old Trafford.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Carlo Ancelotti will offer Rooney a way out of United if he takes over as Real Madrid manager but will not consider a swap deal involving forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28.
Full story: The People
Ars*nal forward Gervinho has been linked with a season-long loan move to Lyon.
Real Madrid are preparing to test Tottenham's insistence that Gareth Bale is not for sale at any price this summer by making a £60m bid for the 23-year-old Wales international.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Lyon have made an approach to Ars*nal to take 25-year-old forward Gervinho on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal.
David Weir has been identified as the man to take over from David Moyes as Everton manager if Wigan boss Roberto Martinez turns down the Toffees to stay at the DW Stadium.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Former England captain David Beckham is wanted back in Major League Soccer as the CEO of a new team in Miami now he has retired from playing.
Full story: Sunday Express
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 27, alleviated some of the boredom on the club's post-season tour to the United States by trying to hit the Brooklyn Bridge with a football.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 29, sent CNN host and Ars*nal fan Piers Morgan a signed picture of himself with the Premier League trophy.
Full story: Mail On Sunday
Everton have provoked criticism from their supporters after revealing a new club crest.
Full story: Sky Sports
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Atletico Madrid have joined city rivals Real in the race to sign Luis Suarez from Liverpool. But Real could cool their interest in the Reds striker, 26, if they are encouraged to move for his fellow Uruguayan, Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 26.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale has been linked with Real Madrid among others.
Tottenham will tell Gareth Bale, 23, who has also been linked with Real Madrid, that he is not for sale at any price when he finishes a holiday in the United States.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
New Stoke manager Mark Hughes wants to make PSV's Netherlands international defender Erik Pieters, 24, his first signing in a £4m deal.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
French midfielder Clement Grenier, 22, has paved the way for a move to Ars*nal by admitting he wants to leave Lyon.
Full story: Metro
Manchester City target winger Jesus Navas, 27, has confirmed he will leave Sevilla.
Full story: L'Equipe
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, will meet manager Tito Vilanova this week for talks about his future, with Manchester United, Manchester City, Ars*nal and Chelsea all interested in signing him.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manchester United's Brazilian twins Rafael and Fabio, 22, claim England's players face nothing like the expectation they have to deal with in their homeland.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manager Steve Clarke has urged West Brom to improve Youssouf Mulumbu's contract to head off interest from Fiorentina in the Congo midfielder, 26.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Crystal Palace defender Danny Gabbidon, 33, is hoping to sign a new contract with the Eagles after helping Ian Holloway's side win promotion to the Premier League.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis says he wants to buy an English club and install Edoardo Reja as manager in a similar arrangement to Udinese and Watford.
Full story: Tuttosport
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Ars*nal plan to make three club record-breaking bids this week for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 22, and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, 24.
Angel Di Maria could be joining Manchester City
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manchester City will make a £30m bid for Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 25.
Full story: Sunday People
Tottenham are vying with Borussia Dortmund to sign Brazil and Atletico Mineiro winger Bernard, 20, and are interested in Fulham wide man Alex Kacaniklic, 21.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
West Ham are considering whether to make a £12m move for Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony, 24, as doubts persist about their move for Liverpool's Andy Carroll, who spent last season on loan at Upton Park.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Newcastle may end up selling striker Papiss Cisse, 28, as he has informed the club he does not want to wear the branding on the club's shirts next season because of his beliefs as a Muslim.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Will Demba Ba be leaving Chelsea?
Chelsea hold an advantage in the race to sign Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, 22, as Manchester United manager David Moyes - who is interested in the player - is currently on holiday.
Full story: Sunday People
New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho plans to sell striker Demba Ba, 28.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Playmaker Stephane Sessegnon, 29, wants to leave Sunderland. The Benin international has been valued at £8m by his club, with Champions League qualifiers Marseille said to be interested in buying him.
Chelsea's plan to relocate to a 60,000-seat stadium in Earl's Court could be back on after they were invited to bid for a 17-acre plot in the area that is scheduled to be put up for sale at the end of this year.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has bought a home in London as he wants to get another job in the Premier League.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Striker Mario Balotelli kicked out at water bottles, before punching and lashing out at a wall following his red card in Italy's 0-0 draw with Czech Republic.
Full story: Metro
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Real Madrid sporting director Zinedine Zidane has urged 23-year-old midfielder Gareth Bale to speed up his move to the Bernabeu by asking to leave Tottenham.
Full story: Sunday People
Cabaye played for France at Euro 2012
Newcastle have rubbished suggestions 27-year-old midfielder Yohan Cabaye is in Monaco undergoing a medical ahead of a 28m euros (£23m) move to the French club.
Full story: The Independent
Corinthians have yet to receive a bid for their 24-year-old Brazil international Paulinho, despite the midfielder being strongly linked with Tottenham.
Full story: Goal.com
Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, 28, has said he wants to move to the Premier League this summer.
Full story: Metro
Welsh rivals Swansea and Cardiff are looking to sign £12m-rated 27-year-old striker Bafetimbi Gomis from Lyon.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Striker Darren Bent could soon become a Newcastle United player - but only if he and Aston Villa lower their demands.
Full story: Sunday People
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre scrapped a trip to Brazil this weekend to try to complete the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk's 24-year-old forward Henrikh Mkhitaryan for £20m.
Former England defender and Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate, 42, has been lined up to replace Stuart Pearce as England Under-21 coach.
Torres is on duty for Spain in Brazil at the Confederations Cup
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Aston Villa's new signing, centre-back Jores Okore, 20, believes he was right to turn down Chelsea's advances in January.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has described Blues striker Fernando Torres as "so-so".
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City's academy director Brian Marwood has praised the attention to detail shown by the club's new manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Full story: The Independent
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote is seeking talks with Newcastle over their Wonga kit deal.
Manchester City fear their secret scouting database could have been hacked by an employee of a Premier League rival.
Full story: Sunday People
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Wayne Rooney, 27, is set to tell incoming Manchester United manager David Moyes that he wants to stay at the club as the striker prepares to hold talks with his new boss this week.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United are ready to offer Rooney as part of a swap deal to bring Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, from Real Madrid.
Chelsea target Marco van Ginkel has earned one senior cap for the Netherlands
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Ars*nal are prepared to make a £20m bid for Rooney and £22m offer to Real Madrid for 25-year-old striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool are in full control of 26-year-old striker Luis Suarez's future at the club.
Full story: talkSPORT
Liverpool are fearing that Real Madrid may wait until the end of the summer to make a move for Suarez but are prepared to hold out for £40m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea are nearing completion of a £9m deal for Vitesse Arnhem's Marco van Ginkel, 20, after manager Jose Mourinho assured the Netherlands midfielder of regular football.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Stoke manager Mark Hughes wants to bring Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland, 26, to the Britannia Stadium.
Real Madrid are close to signing Manchester City target Isco after agreeing a fee with fellow La Liga club Malaga for the 21-year-old winger.
Full story: Marca
Ars*nal are ready to offer Arsene Wenger a new contract as they fear French side Paris St-Germain are interested in taking their manager.
Hatem Ben Arfa joined Newcastle in 2011 from Marseille in a £2m deal
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will bring in suspended Brighton boss Gus Poyet as manager if Alan Pardew decides he cannot work with director of football Joe Kinnear at the club.
Full story: Sunday People
Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, 26, will begin contract talks with the Magpies this week.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Romania legend Gheorghe Hagi's 15-year-old son Ianis shows he might be a special talent like his father as he displays his skills with a stunning free-kick.
Full story: Metro
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Ars*nal have made a £20m offer for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, which will spark a rival bid from Chelsea.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Belgium striker Christian Benteke scored 19 Premier League goals for Aston Villa last season
But new Manchester United manager David Moyes, who officially starts his job on Monday, has already had a secret meeting with Rooney and wants the England international to stay at Old Trafford.
Full story: The Sun
Chelsea have made a £45m bid for Napoli forward Edinson Cavani, although the offer does not meet the 26-year-old's £52m buy-out clause with the Serie A side.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City's interest has switched from signing Uruguay international Cavani to bringing in 29-year-old Brazil attacker Fred, who plays for Fluminense, and Benfica forward Oscar Cardozo, 30.
Full story: Daily Mail
New City boss Manuel Pellegrini will attempt to sign Sevilla's 27-year-old striker Alvaro Negredo, who has an £18m buy-out clause in his contract with the Spanish club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
A new-look Ars*nal frontline could feature 29-year-old Chelsea striker Fernando Torres partnering Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain, 25, if Gunners manager Arsene Wenger gets his way.
Full story: Sunday People
Aston Villa have placed a £25m price tag on 22-year-old Belgium striker Christian Benteke to put off interested clubs.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Villa have yet to receive a bid for out-of-favour forward Darren Bent, despite Newcastle, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Hull having been linked with the 29-year-old.
Full story: The Sun
Newcastle have said it would take £25m for them to sell midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27, as they seek to fend off interest in the France international from Ars*nal, Manchester united, Monaco and Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Daily Star
Alan Pardew has been in charge of Newcastle since December 2010.
Liverpool are willing to sell Jonjo Shelvey, 21, with West Ham, Norwich and Swansea keen on signing the midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail
Yossi Benayoun's agent says West Bromwich Albion are among several clubs interested in the 33-year-old midfielder, who is a free agent after being released by Chelsea.
Full story: Skysports.com
The Baggies are also keen on recruiting Chelsea striker Demba Ba on a season-long loan.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
Wolves winger Bakary Sako, 25, wants the League One club to lower their asking price so he can move to Fulham, who are unwilling to pay £4m for the Frenchman.
Wayne Rooney will seek assurances about his prospective role in the Manchester United team when he meets this week with manager David Moyes.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Newcastle United's contingent of French players face being ordered to take intensive English lessons by manager Alan Pardew.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says he will quit football management within a decade - and then take part in the Dakar Rally.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Mexico striker Jesus Escoboza has shown he is a true predator in front of goal after running on and scoring against Mali at the Under-20 World Cup - despite losing his boot.
Full story: Metro
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Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara, 22, has a "good chance" of signing for Manchester United this week for about £17m on a five-year deal.
Full story: The Observer
Thiago Alcantara is the son of the Brazilian 1994 World Cup winner Mazinho
Ars*nal and Chelsea remain interested in Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, while both have also made enquiries about Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham are planning to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke for £20m and are prepared to wait until after the new season has started before completing the deal for the 22-year-old.
Full story: The Sun
Manchester United winger Nani, 26, could join Roma this summer, his agent Jorge Mendes has revealed.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool's no over-30s policy could scupper a move for Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso, 31, but manager Brendan Rodgers may bend the rules to land the former Reds midfielder for £10m.
Full Story: Mail on Sunday
Sunderland have agreed a fee with Velez Sarsfield for defender Gino Peruzzi, 21, according to the Argentine club's chairman.
Full story: Shields Gazette
Stoke City are interested in Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 30, as Mark Hughes looks to reunite the England striker with Peter Crouch.
Full story: Sunday People
Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo, 27, is expected to complete his £20m move to Manchester City this week but manager Manuel Pellegrini has missed out on Napoli forward Edinson Cavani, 26.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Norwich City want to sign Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell, 19, on loan.
Full story: The Sun
Crystal Palace are set to offer former Chelsea and West Ham United striker Carlton Cole, 29, a chance to stay in the Premier League following his release by the Hammers.
Ars*nal have begun talks with manager Arsene Wenger, 63, over a new contract as the board look to secure the Frenchman's long-term future.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Darren Fletcher made 10 appearances for Manchester United in the 2012-13 season
Midfielder Darren Fletcher, 29, has undergone a final make-or-break operation that will determine whether he plays for Manchester United again. The Scotland international has bowel disease ulcerative colitis.
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester City are confident that defender Micah Richards, 25, will sign a new contract despite the England international requiring assurances about regular playing time.
Full story: The Observer
West Brom's new striker Nicolas Anelka, 34, has two targets for his West Brom career - to get them into Europe and then quit playing.
Full story: The Sun
Manager Jose Mourinho claims Chelsea were unknown to the rest of the world before he first arrived at Stamford Bridge.
Between the end of last season and the beginning of the 2013-14 campaign, Manchester United's 29-year-old striker Robin van Persie will have clocked up 50,000 miles in flights playing exhibition games.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
Borussia Dortmund have launched their new kit in spectacular style - by revealing the chosen design in a huge plantation of over 80,000 flowers.
Full story: Metro
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Jose Mourinho wants former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 35, to return to Stamford Bridge.
Didier Drogba, who worked with Jose Mourinho during the Portuguese's first spell at Chelsea, could return to Stamford Bridge
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham are struggling to offload striker Emmanuel Adebayor as they seek to find the funds to make a bid for Aston Villa's 22-year-old striker Christian Benteke.
Full story: Sunday People
Ars*nal have told Gonzalo Higuain, 25, to hurry up and decide if he wants to join them after growing frustrated with the striker delaying his move to north London.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea are now favourites to sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United this summer but the battle for the 27-year-old striker's signature could run to the end of the transfer window, with the England forward costing £25m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
United themselves have no plans to sit down with Rooney over a new contract and want to assess the striker's form and fitness before discussing his future.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Striker Edin Dzeko, 27, will stay at Manchester City and be a "very important player", according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Denmark international Nicklas Bendtner, 25, is being lined up for a move to Premier League side Hull City and a reunion with Tigers boss Steve Bruce, who signed him when in charge at Birmingham and Sunderland.
Full story: Daily Star
Harry Redknapp is set to beat Premier League opposition in the race to sign £5m Celtic striker Gary Hooper, 25, for Queens Park Rangers.
Papiss Cisse is being forced to train on his own after Newcastle got tough over the 28-year-old striker's shirt-sponsorship row.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Former Liverpool forward Robbie Keane says Luis Suarez's position at Liverpool is untenable after comments the 26-year-old striker made earlier in the summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Rio Ferdinand says David Moyes has injected intensity into training at Manchester United as the new manager's approach begins to take hold on the club's Far East tour.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Mohamed Al Fayed has told new Fulham owner Shahid Khan that the statue of Michael Jackson must stay at Craven Cottage - or the incoming businessman's moustache will get the chop.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Gary White is one of the world's top 16 football coaches - but he can't get a job in England.
Full story: Sunday People
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Manchester United are prepared to double 26-year-old Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas's current wages in a bid to lure him to Old Trafford.
Roberto Soldado scored 33 goals last season for La Liga side Valencia in all competitions
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea are ready to offer £40m for striker Wayne Rooney, 27, as the Blues look to convince United to sell the England international.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Rooney is close to signing for Chelsea in a deal which is expected to be worth around £200,000-a-week to the former Everton striker.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
United will only allow Rooney to leave if they pull off ambitious plans to sign Fabregas and Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale, 24, this summer.
Full story: Sunday Express
Tottenham are preparing an £18m bid for Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, 28, that would break the club's record transfer fee.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 31, has warned Manchester City that spending big will not guarantee trophies.
Full story: the Sun
Ars*nal have told Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar, 33, he will have to take a pay cut if he wants to move to the Emirates Stadium.
Full story: Metro
The Gunners are also back in the race to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, as Napoli are unwilling to match the £35m price tag set by the Spanish club.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Premier League pair Sunderland and Aston Villa are monitoring Inter Milan midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic. The Serbian international, 25, has been told he can leave the San Siro this summer.
Full story: Sunday People
Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis , 27, wants to join several of his French international team-mates at Newcastle - which could signal the end of Papiss Cisse's time at St James' Park.
Bafetimbi Gomis has scored 110 goals for Lyon and St Etienne over the past eight seasons
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Chelsea have rejected an enquiry from Liverpool about the availability of 23-year-old left-back Ryan Bertrand.
Full story: the Observer
Sunderland appear to have ended their interest in Greek winger Charis Mavrias , 19, following the arrival of Italy international and 28-year-old midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton admits he wants to sign another striker after being linked with moves for Juventus forward Fabio Quagliarella, 30, and Sampdoria's Maxi Lopez, 29, as the Canaries bid to add fresh forward options.
Full story: Norwich Evening News
Premier League newcomers Hull City are close to signing Ivory Coast striker Yannick Sagbo from French side Evian. Tigers boss Steve Bruce hopes a bid of £1.6m will be enough to capture the 25-year-old.
Chelsea will offer former striker Didier Drogba, 35, a player-coach role in order to tempt him back to Stamford Bridge from Turkish side Galatasaray.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United are set to reintroduce the words "Football Club" to their crest as part of a rebranding process. The words were removed in 1998.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has described reports linking him to the vacant job at former club Barcelona as "pure speculation".
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
But the Spanish champions have targeted another ex-Barca player - Luis Enrique - instead. The ex-Spain attacking midfielder, 43, only took charge of their La Liga rivals Celta Vigo last month.
Full story: the Observer
Manchester United have moved around 60 season ticket holders from their seats at Old Trafford - in order to replace them with television cameras.
Full story: Metro
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Tottenham manager Andre Villas Boas has refused to comment on increasing speculation that Real Madrid have made an offer for Gareth Bale, and that the 24-year-old forward has asked for a move.
Gareth Bale is said to be the subject of a huge bid from Real Madrid
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
The White Hart Lane club have rejected a bid of what would be a world record £81m for Bale, with Real preparing another offer for £85m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Bale is said to be distraught that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has refused Real Madrid's initial offer.
Full story: The Observer
Ars*nal have turned their attention to Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, after top target Gonzalo Higuain left Real Madrid to join Napoli.
Full story: Metro
Real Madrid are set to make a move for Suarez.
Full story: The Sunday Times
Wayne Rooney will not be allowed to join one of Manchester United's rivals for the Premier League title and the champions will only sell the 27-year-old striker if he agrees to move abroad.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
However, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has got £30m to spend on England international Rooney.
Full story: The Sun
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup wants to bring in another striker before the start of the season despite bolstering his attacking options with the £12m record signing of 24-year-old Wilfried Bony.
Full story: Skysports.com
Monaco manager Claudio Ranieri has denied that the French league club want to buy winger Nani, 26, from Manchester United.
Full story: Goal.com
Bafetimbi Gomis scored 18 goals for Lyon last season
Newcastle United have increased their offer for Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis, 27, to £6.9m.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Ars*nal midfielder Santi Cazorla, 28, has dismissed speculation linking him to a big-money move to La Liga side Atletico Madrid.
Full story: talkSPORT
Aston Villa have accepted a bid from Blackburn Rovers for midfielder Barry Bannan. The 23-year-old has been training away from Villa's senior squad after falling out of favour with boss Paul Lambert.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Newcastle director of football Joe Kinnear has made enquiries about Sunderland's 28-year-old defender Phil Bardsley.
Full story: Sunday Express
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 25, is a transfer target for Spanish side Valencia.
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester United are considering a final £36m bid to sign 26-year-old Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Fabregas has agreed to join Manchester United following a secret meeting between the Barcelona star's agent Darren Dein and Old Trafford executive chief executive Ed Woodward.
Full story: Sunday Express
Celtic hope to sign James McClean but will turn their attention to Porto's Christian Atsu if a move for the Sunderland winger proves unsuccessful.
Liverpool's owners, the Fenway Sports Group, have rubbished claims they are preparing to sell the club after rumours of interest from a Saudi oil company and two American billionaires.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Retired midfielder Paul Scholes wants Wayne Rooney to resist Chelsea's overtures and remain at Manchester United.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Manchester United cancelled Sunday's training session on the Hong Kong Stadium pitch because of concerns regarding player safety on the eve of the Red Devils' friendly with Kitchee FC on Monday.
Full story: The Observer
Former Newcastle striker Nile Ranger, 22, has had his surname tattooed onto his forehead.
Full story: The Sun
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says forward Eden Hazard, 22, "has to transform his great talent into great numbers: how many goals, how many assists, how many winning goals, how many goals in big matches".
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez says he and fellow players have told manager Alan Pardew they felt that training last season was too easy.
Full story: Sunday People
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has predicted that former Blues striker Didier Drogba, 35, will return to Chelsea in some capacity.
Bosnian Bayern Munich fan Vahid Cehaja has walked 600 miles from his homeland to the Allianz Arena to honour the club's Champions League success.
Full story: Metro
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Paris St-Germain are set to beat Ars*nal to the signing of Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye by offering £17m for the 27-year-old.
Full story: Metro
Gareth Bale, 24, has arrived in Spain while Tottenham and Real Madrid continue to discuss the forward's proposed move to the Bernabeu.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Benzema has made 59 appearances for France
Karim Benzema's agent says the 25-year-old France striker will not be joining Ars*nal from Real Madrid in this transfer window.
Full story: Sporting Life
Stoke, Cardiff and Swansea are all believed to have made offers to sign West Brom's Nigeria international striker Peter Odemwingie, 32.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Chelsea will make a final £40m bid for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, after Monday's match between the two sides.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Spurs are set to sign £25m striker Erik Lamela from Roma this week as soon as the Italian club sign a replacement for the 21-year-old who will be reunited with his former director of football Franco Baldini at White Hart Lane.
Welshman Gareth Bale will earn £310,000 a week when he completes a move to Real Madrid.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Shakhter Karagandy have been reported to Uefa by animal rights group Peta after they sacrificed a sheep before the first leg of their Champions League qualifier last week.
Full story: The Metro
Robin van Persie's artist father Bob is to exhibit his artworks in Manchester next month - inspired by the crowds of fans who cheer on his son. One of his recent works features a sea of paper dolls wearing United red.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
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Tottenham forward Gareth Bale's transfer to Real Madrid has still not been confirmed and the Spanish club have had to dismantle the stage they erected at the Bernabeu to present the 24-year-old Wales international to their fans as they have a game on Sunday.
Full story: Observer
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy wants Real Madrid to pay an extra £10m if Bale is sold to a Premier League club within four years of his switch to the La Liga outfit.
Full story: Sunday Express
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign another forward before the transfer window closes as he is concerned at the lack of quality he has available in the striker department at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Juventus have ended their interest in Manchester United's 26-year-old winger Nani, with the Italian club's sporting director Fabio Paratici saying the player has signed a new contract at Old Trafford.
Full story: Sunday Express
Midfielder Nani made 17 appearances for Manchester United last season.
Swansea have warned Ars*nal they are prepared to fight "tooth and nail" to keep hold of 29-year-old central defender Ashley Williams and striker Michu, 27.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United were preparing an improved offer for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera, 24, after their £21m bid was rejected.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
However, Herrera's father says that it would be very difficult for his son to leave the Spanish side.
Full story: Goal.com
Manchester United are closing in on the £40m signing of midfielder Marouane Fellaini and left-back Leighton Baines from Everton.
Full story: Sunday Express
Everton will use the cash from selling Fellaini and Baines to sign 22-year-old Wigan midfielder James McCarthy, Feyenoord defender Bruno Martins Indi, 21, and Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertrand, 24.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Crystal Palace have made a £5m bid for Wigan midfielder Callum McManaman. Eagles boss Ian Holloway had the 22-year-old on loan at Blackpool in 2011.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Midfielder Callum McManaman was man of the match in this year's FA Cup Final.
Liverpool are ready to agree a £1.5m loan fee for Victor Moses, but city rivals Everton are also in pursuit of the 22-year-old Chelsea winger, who is not in Blues boss Jose Mourinho's immediate plans.
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester United are still hoping to land Roma's 30-year-old midfielder Daniele De Rossi on a loan deal before the transfer window closes on Monday at 23:00 BST.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata, 25, will have to demand a transfer in order to push through a move to Ars*nal.
Full story: Sunday People
West Brom boss Steve Clarke is keen to sign Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 30, but face competition from Newcastle and Stoke.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell, 19, is set to sign for Championship side Wigan on a season-long loan deal.
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, will move to Manchester United in a £28m deal and the Belgium international will be unveiled at a press conference on Monday.
Full story: Sport Wereld (in Belgian)
AC Milan have moved quickly to replace midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, 26, by signing Slovenia midfielder Valter Birsa, 27, from Serie A side Genoa in a part-exchange deal involving defender Luca Antonini, 31.
Full story: Uefa.com
Wayne Rooney is out of Manchester United's trip to Liverpool on Sunday. The 27-year-old could miss England's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine after having 10 stitches in a head gash suffered in training on Saturday.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Rooney was seen leaving the club's Carrington training ground with a bandage wrapped around his head.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, 33, has told striker Luis Suarez, 26, that he is too big for Ars*nal, but he can go to Real Madrid, Barcelona or Bayern Munich if the Reds do not qualify for next season's Champions League.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger says he would not be prepared to work with a director of football.
Full story: The Observer
Real Madrid want Gareth Bale to miss Wales' World Cup qualifiers against Macedonia and Serbia after the Tottenham forward, 24, signs for the Spanish giants.
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku, 20, may have missed the penalty that saw Bayern Munich lift the Super Cup but the striker has been praised for his courage by Stamford Bridge legend Didier Drogba, 35.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
New Chelsea midfield signing Willian, 25, is said to like a chant that Chelsea fans have dedicated to him that includes the line "He hates Tottenham".
Full story: 101greatgoals.com
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Manchester United's owners, the Glazer family, want an explanation from executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward about what went wrong in the summer transfer market, despite signing 25-year-old midfielder Marouane Fellaini from Everton for £27.5m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United remain interested in re-signing 28-year-old Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo. The Old Trafford club had set aside £80m to complete the deal in the summer.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Southampton striker Billy Sharp is wanted by Reading, Leeds, Ipswich, Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster when the loan transfer window opens up this week. But the 27-year-old fears he may have to stay as the Saints are refusing to subsidise his £18,000-a-week wages.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Bolton are interested in Crystal Palace's 25-year-old Ireland midfielder Owen Garvan, who could leave Selhurst Park after he posted a message on Twitter, which appeared to criticise Eagles manager Ian Holloway.
Full story: the Sun (subscription needed)
The Football Association turned down the chance to interview current Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola, 42, for the England manager's job before appointing Roy Hodgson, 66.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Ars*nal are reopening £15m contract talks with manager Arsene Wenger, and hope a £40m January transfer fund will persuade the 63-year-old Frenchman to sign.
Full story: the Sun
The FA could toughen up work permit rules at a shareholder meeting on Thursday to make the criteria tougher for foreign players entering the country.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Roy Hodgson would have dropped Rickie Lambert, 31, and played Danny Welbeck as a lone striker in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine if the 22-year-old had not picked up a suspension.
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, 34, says the way some Premier League clubs treat the England national team is "a disgrace".
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manchester United want striker Wayne Rooney to sign a new contract keeping him at the club "well into his thirties", despite him being linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer. The 27-year-old's deal expires in June 2015.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Meanwhile, United manager David Moyes is determined to push through a revamp of his Old Trafford scouting network after being frustrated in the transfer window.
Full story: Sunday Express
Gus Poyet won the Uefa Cup Winners Cup during his time with Real Zaragoza in Spain
Swansea City's 49-year-old manager Michael Laudrup and former Brighton boss Gus Poyet, 45, are on a list drawn up by Portuguese side Benfica if they decide to sack Jorge Jesus after an unimpressive start to the season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp says Manchester United winger Ashley Young, 28, is the player to replace 22-year-old suspended forward Danny Welbeck in the England team in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier away to Ukraine.
Full story: the Sun
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle, 55, says a point against Ukraine would be a "massive" result for Roy Hodgson's team in Kiev.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Newcastle fans plan to protest against owner Mike Ashley before the home game with Liverpool on 19 October. The controversial appointment of Joe Kinnear as director of football, and his failure to add to the loan signing of 26-year-old striker Loic Remy, have angered supporters.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
The Newcastle protestors hope their march will help find a new owner for the club.
Full story: Evening Chronicle
Manager Chris Coleman, 43, will sign a contract extension this week, even though Wales are in danger of finishing bottom of their World Cup qualifying group.
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio, 45, has ordered his foreign signings to learn English - to avoid cliques developing in the dressing room.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Queens Park Rangers full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto, 29, has been pictured skydiving in Miami.
Full story: Metro
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Ars*nal, Tottenham and Chelsea are among a host of clubs monitoring Juventus striker Fernando Llorente, 28. The Spain international has struggled since joining the Serie A side on a free transfer this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Fernando Llorente has scored seven goals in 22 appearances for Spain
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 29, wants a £1m pay-off to leave the club after being banished to the reserves.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United manager David Moyes has defended his decision to start forward Wayne Rooney, 27, against Crystal Palace on Saturday, less than four days after he was deemed unfit for international duty with a head injury.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Ars*nal will test Manchester United's determination to keep Wayne Rooney by offering the Old Trafford club £30m for him in the January transfer window.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Mathieu Flamini has warned Ars*nal that he wants to finish his career with the "club of his heart" Marseille. The 29-year-old midfielder started his career with the Ligue 1 side before moving to Ars*nal in 2004.
Full story: Metro
Barkley has featured in all four Premier League matches for Everton this season
Manchester United and Chelsea are ready to fight it out in an attempt to land Everton's £20m-rated midfielder Ross Barkley. The 19-year-old featured against Chelsea in Everton's 1-0 win at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Full story: Sunday Express
Tottenham coach Andre Villas-Boas is set to spend more of the Gareth Bale transfer fee and will target AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy, 20, in the January transfer window.
Full story: The People
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho could recall striker Romelu Lukaku, 20, from his loan spell at Everton.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 33, had to be held back from confronting a fan who screamed abusive comments that included vile threats against the midfielder's family at the club's Melwood training ground.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 30, has revealed he was tormented all summer by voices in his head telling him he should have achieved more. The Dutchman scored 30 goals in his debut season for United, but feels guilty about the club's Champions League failure last term.
Full story: The People
Celtic manager Neil Lennon believes his mentor Martin O'Neill is perfectly suited to the vacant Republic of Ireland managerial post and that the 61-year-old's playing career with Northern Ireland would be no bar to that role. O'Neill managed Lennon at Leicester City and Celtic.
Full story: Observer
Serie A side Genoa insist that the club's youth coach, Luca De Pra, caught spying on local rivals Sampdoria while dressed in full 'Rambo' camouflage gear was "acting entirely alone".
Full story: Observer
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Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata, 25, who has failed to impress manager Jose Mourinho, will be offered an escape route in January by former boss Rafa Benitez, who is now in charge at Napoli.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Ars*nal are plotting a swoop for German midfield pair Marco Reus, 24, and Julian Draxler, 20. Juventus are also said to be interested in Draxler, who is valued at £34m by his current club Schalke, while Dortmund's Reus would also cost in excess of £30m.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has opened up the debate on 'feeder' clubs after he admitted the Gunners would be interested in a formal link-up with Conference Premier club Barnet.
Full story: the Telegraph
Manager Martin Jol has been given a vote of confidence by the Fulham board but the Cottagers are understood to be interested in appointing ex-Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen to work with him.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Mark Hughes admits he is lucky to get the chance to manage Stoke City after he was "tainted" by his failure at QPR.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen has revealed that he turned down a move to Manchester City last year as he feared he would be condemned to a life on the sidelines at the Etihad Stadium.
Full story: the Telegraph
Liverpool hard man Mamadou Sakho has been banned from the gym at the club's Melwood training ground - after he broke the equipment due to his strength.
Full story: The Metro
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And apparently Paolo di Canio has gotten the sack.
Good riddance. I never liked him. Flippin' fascist... :P
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And apparently Paolo di Canio has gotten the sack.
Good riddance. I never liked him. Flippin' fascist... :P
I am surprised he last that long.
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People need to give him a break FFS.
Yes he's a nutter like myself, he did keep Sunderland Up last season. Same old story tho only 5 games in and the Chairman S*its there self as sacks the manager. Sackings are not always the best option.
I hope to see Di Canio at Championship/League 1 Management again.
Another Person who I like, who isnt scared to say what he thinks. A bit like myself.
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You're right that sackings aren't always the best option. And perhaps di Canio wasn't to blame for Sunderland's form (since oftentimes it's the players' fault rather than the manager's; I've seen this time and again in ice hockey and a good few times in football).
But I still don't like him. So I'll agree to disagree on completely giving him a break, even though I don't think him a racist anymore (admittedly I did at one point, and I have since been educated in this matter).
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Manchester United are considering moving for Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto, 20, in January after being told the Spain Under-21 player is available for a bargain £6m.
Roberto has made just five league appearances for Barcelona in four seasons
Full story: Metro
Chelsea target Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 31, has revealed he seriously considered leaving Paris St-Germain during the summer. The Sweden striker admitted he made contact with other clubs.
Full story: Goal.com
Paris St-Germain playmaker Javier Pastore, 24, could be the subject of a £20m bid from Liverpool in the January transfer market, amid interest from Premier League rivals Ars*nal and Chelsea.
Full story: Sunday Express
Manchester City have told Adnan Januzaj, 18, they will triple his current salary at Manchester United to £45,000-a-week if the Belgian winger agrees to move across the city.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal will offer central defender Per Mertesacker, 29, a new contract to keep him at the Emirates for the next three years after impressing Arsene Wenger this season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
German Mertesacker joined the Gunners from Werder Bremen in August 2011
Wilfried Zaha is in limbo at Manchester United limbo as manager David Moyes does not think the 20-year-old midfielder is ready for the Premier League, but will not let him join Championship side Nottingham on loan.
Full story: Sunday People
Liverpool want to give manager Brendan Rodgers a new contract as the Merseyside club are wary of taking risks over his future. The Northern Irishman has two years left on his current deal but has admirers at Manchester City, Ars*nal and Tottenham.
Rodgers has offered his support to Paolo Di Canio after his sacking by Sunderland, suggesting the Italian would return to the game a wiser and better manager.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Sunderland owner Ellis Short is considering Gus Poyet and Steve McClaren to succeed Di Canio, with senior Sunderland players making it clear they would prefer a British manager.
Full story: the Observer
Darren Fletcher is hoping to return to Manchester United by the end of October. The Scotland midfielder, 29, is recovering from a longstanding chronic bowel problem and has not played since January.
Fletcher was included in Manchester United's 25-man Premier League squad
Full story: Goal.com
Lionel Messi is doubtful for Barcelona's Champions League tie with Celtic on Tuesday after the Argentina forward, 26, picked up a thigh muscle injury during the 2-0 win at Almeria on Saturday.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manchester United's Champions League chances are written off by new boss David Moyes after the Scot claimed that his club do not have the "five or six world-class players" needed to win it.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Turkish side Galatasaray are set to appoint former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini as their new coach following Fatih Terim's departure.
Tottenham new boy Erik Lamela admits motoring on the left is taking some getting used to after the Argentina midfielderl, 21, pitched up in north London from Serie A side Roma this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Mischievous Liverpool, Ars*nal and Chelsea fans have joined forces to launch a Twitter campaign to save Manchester United boss David Moyes after United suffered a third defeat in six league matches this season. In reply to the hashtag #MoyesOut set up by disgruntled United fans, delighted supporters of their title rivals have replied using the #MoyesIn tag.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
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Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United could be tempted to move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema in the new year after the Spanish club made it clear they are prepared to sell the France international, 25, for £17m.
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester United failed with bids for Leighton Baines in the summer
Manchester United will make a bid of £15m plus Ecuador winger Antonio Valencia, 28, for Everton left-back Leighton Baines, 28, in January.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Tottenham will also move for Baines after the England international's contract talks with Everton stalled.
Full story: Sunday People
Real Madrid are considering a January offer for Manchester City's Argentina international striker Sergio Aguero. Real made an enquiry for the former Atletico Madrid forward, 25, in the summer.
Full story: the Observer
Paris St-Germain will make a £35m bid for Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata when the transfer window opens at the turn of the year. The Spain international has only started two Premier League matches this season.
Full story: Sunday People
Athletic Bilbao president Josu Urrutia has warned Manchester United to forget about renewing their interest in midfielder Ander Herrera, 24, in January.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Sergio Aguero has scored four goals this season
Ars*nal, Manchester City and Manchester United are all competing to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Zakaria Bakkali, 17. The youngster has just been given his first call-up into the Belgium squad.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool could make a move for Anzhi Makhachkala's Ivory Coast international striker Lacina Traore, 23, in January.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea are set to make the most of uncertainty about Saido Berahino's future by making a bid for the West Brom youngster, 20, in the January transfer window. Berahino's current contract expires in the summer.
Jose Mourinho says he will reprimand any Chelsea players that dive and wants governing bodies to introduce retrospective punishment.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Former Cambridge United manager John Beck, renowned for his direct style of football, is working for the Football Association, training young coaches.
Full story: the Observer
Born on 5 February, Belgian forward Adnan Januzaj, 17, who scored twice on his full Manchester United debut to beat Sunderland 2-1, shares a birthday with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar, former Barcelona forward Gheorghe Hagi, Juventus and former Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez and former Italy international Cesare Maldini.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
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Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is lining up a January move for 32-year-old Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero after Joe Hart's recent errors.
Full story: Metro
Mark Hughes's Stoke have beaten his former club Manchester United to the signature of 15-year-old Belgian striker Julien Ngoy.
Full story: ESPN
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend, 22, is set for new deal following his goalscoring England debut.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy hopes to extend the loan deal of Manchester United midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe, 20.
Full story: Sky Sports
Sheffield United are set to open talks with former Derby boss Nigel Clough, 47, about their vacant managerial position.
Full story: Metro
New Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil, 24, almost became a Barcelona player before a 2010 transfer from Werder Bremen broke down.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Manchester United have been scouting 23-year-old Marseille playmaker Remy Cabella - valued by his club at £100m - ahead of potential January transfer.
Full story: Metro
United manager David Moyes is also looking at a cut-price deal to bring Porto's 26-year-old defensive midfielder Fernando - known as "The Squid" - to Old Trafford in January.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Newcastle are favourites to sign Manchester United's 20-year-old winger Wilfried Zaha on loan in January.
Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 25, has warned England his side will not roll over when the two teams meet in their final World Cup Group H qualifier on Tuesday.
Full story: Sky Sports
Robert Lewandowski has 18 international goals for Poland
West Ham must pay Manchester United £25,000 every time they pick midfielder Ravel Morrison, 20.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Striker Wayne Rooney, 27, thought England might have to wait until the final 10 minutes to score against Montenegro.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Newcastle United's Shola Ameobi, 32, is dreaming of playing in the World Cup for Nigeria and expects to be a substitute in the play-off against Ethiopia.
Full story: Evening Chronicle
Australia want Guus Hiddink, 66, to coach the national side for the second time following the sacking of Holger Osieck.
Full story: the West Australian
England are hoping to persuade Liverpool winger Harry Wilson, 16, to play for them instead of Wales.
Full story: Daily Mail
The Scottish Football Association has been given encouragement that Hampden will be one of the venues for Euro 2020.
Full story: Scotland on Sunday
The Football Association's decision to boost the away allocation for England's final World Cup qualifier, against Poland, means almost one in three supporters at Wembley will be Polish.
Full story: the Independent
The FA's new commission could convene next week, with England players Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to be asked for their thoughts.
Manchester United manager David Moyes spent the international break checking out the talent on display in League Two - at Fleetwood v Chesterfield.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, has refused to confirm or deny he deliberately got himself booked against Israel.
Full story: ESPN
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Manchester City and Ars*nal will battle it out to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 25, ahead of Bayern Munich in January.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
And Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a £43m bid in January for Real Madrid's 25-year-old striker Karim Benzema.
Full story: Metro
The launch of Sir Alex Ferguson's autobiography this week - where he is expected to repeat claims that Wayne Rooney, 27, asked for a move last season - could scupper Manchester United's hopes of agreeing a new deal with the England forward.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Former Liverpool and Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun, 33, is set to join Championship side QPR on a free transfer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Cristiano Ronaldo is having French lessons to prepare for a world-record £100m move to Paris Saint-Germain next summer, despite the 28-year-old forward signing a new five-year contract at Real Madrid last month.
Tottenham and England winger Andros Townsend, 22, says his ban for breaching Football Association rules on betting drove him on to make a breakthrough at Premier League and international level.
Wilfried Zaha's only Manchester United appearance so far was in the Community Shield win over Wigan
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Wilfried Zaha could be dropped from the England Under-21 squad. The Manchester United forward, 20, had a bust-up on the pitch with Ravel Morrison during Tuesday's 5-0 win over Lithuania.
Full story: Sunday People
West Brom boss Steve Clarke is confident that England Under-21 forward Saido Berahino, 20, will agree a deal to stay at the club.
Full story: Express and Star
England boss Roy Hodgson insists he is ready for the pitfalls of fatigue and boredom that could threaten his squad's chances at next summer's World Cup.
Full story: the Observer
Chairman of the European Club Association and former West Germany international Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the Qatar World Cup could be moved to April 2022 in an attempt to solve the problem of severe temperatures.
Full story: Sunday Times
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 26, says he is encouraged to play in a cavalier manner by his manager Andre Villas-Boas.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 30, wants a Champions League reunion with former team-mates Mario Balotelli, now at AC Milan, and Carlos Tevez, who joined Juventus during the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp believes Ars*nal's signing of 25-year-old forward Mesut Ozil's makes them favourites for the Premier League title.
Mansfield Town's kit man was left embarrassed after forgetting to pack the team's strip for their League Two match at Torquay.
Full story: Mansfield Chad
QPR manager Harry Redknapp had an afternoon to forget at Millwall after a fan hit him in the face with the ball seconds before the hosts scored a 90th-minute equaliser.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United will sign Leighton Baines from Everton for £15m in January. Former Blues manager David Moyes failed with several bids for the England left-back, 28, in the summer and Everton are looking at Swansea's Ben Davies, 20, and Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand, 24, as possible alternatives.
Full story: Sunday Express
Liverpool are ready to battle Chelsea, Tottenham and Ars*nal to sign AC Milan's out-of-favour striker Stephan El Shaarawy, 20.
Several English clubs are thought to be interested in El Shaarawy
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Manchester United are not thought to have offered Wayne Rooney a new contract because they do not want to commit £70m on keeping him at Old Trafford. The 28-year-old striker is believed to be looking for an improvement on his current £250,000-a-week salary and wants a five-year contract.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Paris St-Germain are set to move for Chelsea's Spain midfielder Juan Mata in January. Tottenham are also interested in the 25-year-old.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Ars*nal are plotting a £7m January bid for West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, 26.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Inter Milan are planning an £8m bid for Ars*nal's 27-year-old defender Thomas Vermaelen - who might be persuaded to move to get regular first-team football and ensure a place in Belgium's World Cup squad.
Mulumbu joined West Brom from Paris St-Germain in 2009.
Full story: Metro
Sunderland midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini, 28, is being tracked by Inter - who have money to spend following Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir's takeover.
Full story: Talksport
Everton want Bruno Martins Indi. The 21-year-old Feyenoord and Netherlands defender is being hailed in Europe as "the new Sol Campbell" and the Toffees are poised to make a £6m bid.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United manager David Moyes will allow Wilfried Zaha to leave on loan in January. The England winger, 20, has made just one appearance since joining from Crystal Palace in the summer.
Tottenham are working on secret plans for a new 65,000-seat multi-purpose stadium that would allow them to share with a London-based NFL franchise.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis wants £2m a year to replace Ian Holloway at Crystal Palace.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Former World Footballer of the Year Zinedine Zidane has dismissed as "strange" Sir Alex Ferguson's claim in his new autobiography that Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard, 33, is not a "top, top player".
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Pulis left Stoke in May after seven years in charge.
Owen Hargreaves told a TV audience that he wants a private chat with Ferguson - who wrote in his book that the former England midfielder was one of his worst Manchester United signings.
Full story: the Independent
Former Swindon and Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has been linked with a return to management at League One strugglers Bristol City.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Sunderland's Scotland striker Steven Fletcher, 26, says the Black Cats players were treated like "kids" by Di Canio.
Full story: the Sunday Times (subscription required)
Manchester City playmaker David Silva, 27, says he is baffled that his former Valencia team-mate Juan Mata, 25, is not playing regularly for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Mata and several of his Chelsea team-mates are 'uneasy' at Mourinho tinkering with his line-up so often.
Romelu Lukaku has put in some powerful performances since joining Everton on loan from Chelsea - and the 20-year-old striker smashed up a video game controller after losing a game of FIFA 14 to team-mate Kevin Mirallas.
Lukaku has scored five league goals this season.
Full story: Metro
Former England midfielder David Beckham is coping with life after football by obsessing over how to cook the perfect risotto.
Full story: the Sunday Times (subscription required)
Former Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway allowed one of his players to pay his frequent fines by direct debit.
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Manchester City have stepped up their interest in taking 26-year-old Germany midfielder Sami Khedira from Real Madrid next summer in a £30m deal.
Sami Khedira helped Stuttgart win the German Bundesliga in 2006-07
Full story: Sunday People
Champions League winners Bayern Munich want £40m-rated Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero, 25, as a big-money signing for next season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United's Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 24, wants to leave Old Trafford in January because he does not want to risk a lack of fitness and form ahead of the World Cup.
Full story: Sunday People
Ajax hope to beat Inter Milan to the signing of 21-year-old Blackpool star Tom Ince, who is out of contract next summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chris Hughton's position as Norwich City manager is in doubt after the Canaries conceded 11 goals to the Manchester clubs in two games this week.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Cardiff City striker Craig Bellamy, 34, has emerged as a leading contender to be the next Wales manager with doubts over the future of current boss Chris Coleman.
Craig Bellamy won the Scottish Cup with Celtic and the League Cup with Liverpool
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Cardiff manager Malky Mackay looks increasingly likely to leave the club, as his relationship with owner Vincent Tan worsens.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Sir Alex Ferguson tried to stop Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney playing for England at the 2006 World Cup, according to claims in a new autobiography by former national team manager Sven Goran Eriksson.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Roy Hodgson will tell dropped Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 26, he remains England's number one even if he goes ahead with a plan to leave the goalkeeper out of the next friendly game against Chile.
Full story: Sunday People
England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 21, and 24-year-old defender Kieran Gibbs are major doubts for Ars*nal's crucial trip to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Sierra Leone are considering approaching Rhodri Giggs, the 35-year-old brother of Manchester United legend Ryan, to represent them at international level.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Newcastle director of football Joe Kinnear tried to sign midfielder Shane Ferguson after a scouting trip to Birmingham - only to be told the 22-year-old was already a Newcastle player and had been loaned to the Blues.
Full story: Sunday People
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Liverpool are monitoring Southampton's Jay Rodriguez, 24, but Ars*nal are also said to be impressed by the striker, who was called into the England squad this week.
Jay Rodriguez has scored three goals in the Premier League so far this season
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham will make a move for Manchester United's 25-year-old striker Javier Hernandez in January if they can offload Emmanuel Adebayor.
Full story: The Sunday Telegraph
Belgian side Anderlecht are considering up a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 22, in the January transfer window.
Full story: Sky Sports
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is keen to reunite with Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, who he signed while he was manager at the Etihad Stadium in 2009.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Fulham manager Martin Jol is set for crisis talks with the club's owner Shahid Khan following his side's 4-0 defeat at Liverpool, with Roberto Di Matteo and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer potential replacements for the Dutchman.
Sylvain Distin confronted Everton supporters following the 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park
Full story: Mail on Sunday
England manager Roy Hodgson has set Joe Hart a deadline of three months to return to the Manchester City side, after being dropped in favour of Costel Pantilimon, if the 26-year-old wants to remain as his country's first-choice goalkeeper.
Full story: The Sunday Telegraph
Hodgson is also keen to persuade Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, 34, to continue as an England player beyond the World Cup finals in Brazil next year.
Full story: The Observer
Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay has reiterated his commitment to the club amid rumours linking him with the vacant managerial post at Crystal Palace.
Everton defender Sylvain Distin used his Twitter account to explain why he confronted Everton fans who were unhappy with their team's performance in the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
Full story: Metro
Meanwhile, West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster also went on the micro-blogging website to vent his frustration after the controversial late penalty awarded to Chelsea that denied the Baggies a win at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: London Evening Standard
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Manchester City want Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, 27, and QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar, 34.
Full story: Sunday People
Ars*nal are rivals with Manchester United to sign 26-year-old Torino and Italy winger Alessio Cerci, valued at £16m by his Serie A club.
Full story: Daily Star
Ryan Gauld has scored five goals in 14 games for Dundee United this season
Chelsea and Manchester City are considering approaches for 26-year-old Paris St-Germain and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United want Dundee United attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld, 17, who has been compared to Lionel Messi and is valued by his club at £5m.
Full story: Sunday People
Newcastle United want to sign Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, on loan for the rest of the season.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 28, is likely to accept a new contract of over £250,000 per week because former manager Sir Alex Ferguson's influence at the club since his retirement is not as big as he had expected.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
QPR could be fined £60m under Financial Fair Play rules for spending so much money in the past year.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manchester United are willing to give striker Javier Hernandez, 25, a pay rise from his £60,000-a-week deal in order to keep him at the club.
Full story: Goal.com
Chelsea attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, 22, says he does not regret staying at the club over the summer but admits he may go out on loan in January.
Full story: Metro
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o says there was a "plot" by his team-mates not to pass him the ball in the first leg of their World Cup play-off against Tunisia, which they drew 0-0.
Full story: Metro
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Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata could leave the club on loan in January, with Juventus and Atletico Madrid keen on the 25-year-old Spain international.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
A deal for Manchester United to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo remains a possibility and could happen after the 2014 World Cup.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Mata has been largely out of favour at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho
United defender Patrice Evra, 32, looks set to be offered a £150,000-a-week deal by both Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in the summer.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger could opt for a lower-profile alternative to the likes of Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Aston Villa's Christian Benteke by moving for Getafe's Romania striker Ciprian Marica, 28, in January.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
West Ham are believed to be eyeing a move for ex-Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo, 25 who now plays for Lokomotiv Moscow.
Full story: Sun on Sunday (subscription required)
France midfielder Yann M'Vila, 23, currently with Rubin Kazan in the Russian Premier League, sparked transfer rumours after being spotted in the Liverpool section at the Merseyside derby.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Portuguese left-back Fabio Coentrao, 25, has dealt a blow to Tottenham and Manchester United by agreeing to stay at Real Madrid.
Full story: Sun on Sunday (subscription required)
David Moyes has suggested that midfielder Ryan Giggs, 39, will be offered a new one-year deal at Manchester United.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Meanwhile, United defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, says he is considering retiring at the end of the season.
Full story: Metro
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has increased the rivalry ahead of Monday night's derby showdown at West Bromwich Albion by declaring: "Aston Villa is a bigger club."
Full story: Birmingham Mail
West Brom manager Steve Clarke wants to stay at The Hawthorns after his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Argentine defender Federico Rosso has shown off his multi-tasking skills - after taking out two strikers in one challenge.
Full story: Metro
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Liverpool face competition to land Paris St-Germain's 24-year-old midfielder Javier Pastore, as Roma and Lyon are also chasing the Argentine.
Full story: Talksport
Filip Djordjevic started his career at Red Star Belgrade
Real Madrid will try to sign Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 25, for £48m next summer.
Full story: Sun on Sunday (subscription based)
Hull City are looking at Serbia international striker Filip Djordjevic, 26, as a potential solution to their goalscoring problems. Djordjevic plays in France for Nantes.
Full story: Hull Daily Mail
LA Galaxy striker Robbie Keane will not be allowed to go out on loan to a Premier League club during January and February. The 33-year-old played seven games for Aston Villa during Major League Soccer's close season in 2012.
Full story: MLS Soccer.com
Manchester City right-back Micah Richards, 25, will consider his future at the club because of his lack of first-team chances.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
West Brom's Congolese midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, 26, has hinted he could be on the move in January after revealing that several clubs have enquired about him.
Full story: Talksport
Manchester United are ready to offer Dundee United £3m plus three pre-season friendlies for Ryan Gauld, 17, who is also interesting Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says the club made bids for Romelu Lukaku, on loan at Everton; Newcastle loan signing Loic Remy; Chelsea's Demba Ba; and Stoke's Marko Arnautovic during the last transfer window.
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas, who took at the White Hart Lane club in July 2012, will be sacked within the month if results do not improve.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup and Sunderland boss Gus Poyet will be part of a Spurs shortlist if the London outfit decide to replace Villas-Boas.
Full story: Sunday Express
Former England manager Fabio Capello is also being considered as a potential replacement for Villas-Boas.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Fulham manager Martin Jol says he is "worried" about his side's poor form and is unsure about his future at Craven Cottage following Saturday's 3-0 defeat by West Ham.
Full story: Guardian
Dave Jones, 57, has been in charge of Sheffield Wednesday since March 2012
Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones is on the brink of losing his job after just one win in 16 league games.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Celtic captain Scott Brown, 28, says he wants to commit his future to the club. The Scotland midfielder has 18 months left on his current deal.
Full story: Sunday Express
Swansea City's Spanish forward Alvaro Vazquez, 22, wants to extend his loan spell in Wales - despite failing to find the net since joining from Getafe in September.
Derby's Championship trip to Wigan is set to be a family affair, with twins Will and Michael Keane preparing to make their debuts - on opposite sides, with the players both on loan from Manchester United.
Full story: Metro
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New Fulham head coach Rene Meulensteen insists he will not block Dimitar Berbatov's departure if the Bulgarian striker, 32, carries out his threat to leave the club in January.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Dimitar Berbatov has made 13 appearances for Fulham this season
Standard Liege striker Michy Batshuayi, 20, says he would welcome the opportunity to join Ars*nal or Borussia Dortmund.
Full story: Sky Sports
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger will make a move for Everton's 25-year-old defender Seamus Coleman if Bacary Sagna, 30, fails to sign a new deal.
Full story: People
Manchester City are set to make a world-record £40m bid for Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 27.
Full story: Sunday Express
The Etihad club will resist any attempt from Serie A sides Roma and Inter Milan to take Stevan Jovetic, 24, on loan - even though the Montenegrin striker is struggling to settle at City.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool and Ars*nal are locked in transfer battle for Hamburg's Turkish striker Hakan Calhanoglu, 19.
Full story: People
Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has emerged as a contender for the vacant manager job at Sheffield Wednesday.
Full story: Talksport
Everton's Gareth Barry, 32, has revealed he nearly joined Ars*nal before signing a season-long loan deal from Manchester City during the summer transfer window.
Full story: Metro
Manchester City will offer midfielder Samir Nasri, 26, a two-year contract extension worth £150,000-a-week in the New Year.
Samir Nasri joined City from Ars*nal for £25m in August 2011
Full story: Goal.com
Manchester United manager David Moyes has described claims striker Robin Van Persie, 30, has asked to leave the club as "absolute nonsense".
Full story: Sunday Express
Ars*nal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 20, has found the form of team-mate Aaron Ramsey and the rest of his Ars*nal team-mates 'really inspirational' as he fights his way back to fitness.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Former England coach and current Russia boss Fabio Capello predicts England will struggle in Brazil next summer because the players will be too exhausted at the end of the Premier League season.
Full story: Daily Star on Sunday
Manuel Pellegrini will send a weakened Manchester City team to face Bayern Munich on Tuesday to keep his key players fresh for Saturday's crucial Premier League clash with leaders Ars*nal.
Irish-born Kevin Walker, 24, is considering quitting playing for Swedish second tier side GIF Sundsvall after the midfielder won Sweden's version of Pop Idol.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea's Samuel Eto'o has a good tonic for the icy December chill, after the 33-year-old Cameroon international snuggled up on the bench at Stoke on Saturday with two hot water bottles.
Full story: Metro
The mayor of the Amazon city Manaus, where England play their first World Cup game next summer against Italy, has reignited his row with Roy Hodgson by saying the England boss appears "uneducated" but is "not necessarily a bad person".
Full story: Sunday Mirror
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Manchester United are confident Wayne Rooney, 28, is ready to begin discussions on a new four-year contract worth £50m with Tom Cleverley, Danny Welbeck, Javier Hernandez, Anderson and Alex Buttner among those who could be leaving Old Trafford.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin is a target for both Chelsea and Manchester United
Liverpool and Ars*nal are among five Premier League sides chasing £12m-rated Hoffenheim winger Kevin Volland, 21.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea are hoping to beat Manchester United to the signing of £15m-rated Fredy Guarin, 27, after making an offer for the Inter Milan midfielder.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea's chances of landing Adrien Rabiot, 18, could be dashed should Paris St-Germain fail to sign his fellow midfielder Paul Pogba, 20, from Juventus.
Full story: Sunday Express
Manchester City defender Aleksander Kolarov, 28, could be heading back to Italy with Inter Milan after failing to hold down a first-team place under Manuel Pellegrini.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Manager Arsene Wenger, 64, will sign a new contract with Ars*nal in the next month to keep him at the club until 2017.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
John Terry is set to a sign a new one-year deal with Chelsea after a strong run of form
Manchester United boss David Moyes says the money is in place to make a major signing that would demonstrate the club's ambition - however he might not be able to do a deal in January.
Full story: Observer
Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen has offered his former Manchester United colleague Mike Phelan the chance to be his number two at Craven Cottage. The pair worked successfully under Sir Alex Ferguson at United.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Defender John Terry, 33, is set for a new one-year contract at Chelsea after impressing boss Jose Mourinho.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has defended the £15m summer signing of 24-year-old striker Andy Carroll, who has been out injured since August.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Norwich boss Chris Hughton says the club will not be selling any of their key players in January.
Full story: Norwich Evening News
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, has launched his own Facebook-style social network - all about himself.
Full story: Metro
QPR manager Harry Redknapp has admitted to a secret addiction to feeding birds and says he spends almost £2,000 a year on bird feed.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, could still quit the club for Real Madrid or Barcelona next summer despite signing a lucrative contract to stay at Anfield until 2018.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Real Madrid want striker Wayne Rooney, 28, to hold back on signing a new Manchester United contract so they can sign him for a bargain price next summer.
Luis Suarez has signed a Liverpool deal through to 2018
Full story: Sun on Sunday (subscription required)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is monitoring six targets - including Rooney - as he bids to strengthen the Blues' title challenge in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is plotting January moves for Real Madrid's Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 32, and striker Alvara Morata, 21.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner is nearing the exit door, with Italian sides Genoa and AS Roma interested in signing the Dutchman.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is being lined up to replace Malky Mackay as manager of Cardiff City by the club's owner, Vincent Tan.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal is top of Tottenham's wanted list to replace Andre Villas-Boas as Tottenham manager.
Former Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been linked with a return to the Premier League
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Spurs rejected an offer from technical director Franco Baldini to resign following Villas-Boas's exit.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he made contact with Villas-Boas following the former Tottenham manager's sacking.
Full story: Belfast Telegraph
And Mourinho has reopened a long-running feud with Manuel Pellegrini by mocking the Chilean's Manchester City side for not being Premier League runaway leaders.
Full story: Sunday Express
Barcelona are keeping an eye on Roberto Martinez as a potential future boss after an impressive start to his reign at Everton.
Full story: Sun on Sunday (subscription required)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger wants Uefa to scrap the away goals rule from European club competitions.
Full story: Observer
Chelsea and England left-back Ashley Cole, 33, could call time on his 14-year career after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Southampton's Adam Lallana, 25, believes team-mate and fellow midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, should be picked to play for England after the latter was overlooked by France.
BBC Radio 5 live announcer Charlotte Green says that one of her dreams when reading the classified football results would be to read out the scoreline 'Forfar 4 East Fife 5'.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, could still quit the club for Real Madrid or Barcelona next summer despite signing a lucrative contract to stay at Anfield until 2018.
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Of course, from what I read elsewhere, Real might need to tread lightly as the EU is now investigating seven clubs for illegal tax breaks, them (and Barca) among them. See: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/dd18e40e-672a-11e3-a5f9-00144feabdc0.html (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/dd18e40e-672a-11e3-a5f9-00144feabdc0.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger wants Uefa to scrap the away goals rule from European club competitions.
Is that butthurt I detect? :P
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Chelsea and England left-back Ashley Cole, 33, is being linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid where former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is in charge.
Full Story: Sunday Express
As well as appearing more than 222 times for Chelsea, Ashley Cole has won 106 caps for England
Manchester United transfer target Leighton Baines, 29, is going nowhere in January insists Everton boss Roberto Martinez.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
However, Martinez admits striker Nikica Jelavic, 28, could be on his way out of Goodison Park with enquiries coming in from "two different clubs" ahead of the January transfer window.
Full story: Sky Sports
Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are believed to be battling it out to land Tottenham's attacking midfielder Erik Lamela, 21.
Full story: Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian)
Forward Pedro Rodriguez, 26, has dealt a hammer blow to Ars*nal, Manchester United and Liverpool with the news that he wants to stay at Barcelona.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 21, on a six-month loan to bolster his attacking options.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
West Ham are facing a nervous January after it emerged they may have to sell 20-year-old England Under-21 international midfielder Ravel Morrison.
Full story: Daily Mail
Porto centre-back Nicolas Otamendi, 25, wants Chelsea and Manchester City to firm up their interest, after expressing his belief that a mid-season move would not harm his chances of appearing for Argentina at the World Cup.
Full story: Talksport
Tottenham are considering a move for West Brom striker Shane Long, 26, although chairman Daniel Levy says the Londoners must sell before they can buy after spending £110m in the summer.
Full story: Sunday People
Everton and Newcastle want to sign Reading's England Under-21 goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, 24.
Full story: Sunday Express
Sunderland are believed to be close to a deal to bring Fiorentina left-back Marcos Alonso, 22, to Wearside on loan when the January transfer window opens.
Full Story: Newcastle Chronicle
Liverpool look set to miss out on the chance to bring midfielder Xabi Alonso, 32, back to Anfield, with reports in Spain suggesting he is ready to sign a new deal at Real Madrid.
Full story: Metro
Manchester City are considering a move for Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic, 25, with the club willing to offer £20m plus midfielder Javi Garcia, 26.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Barcelona want on-loan Everton forward Gerard Deulofeu, 19, back at the Camp Nou at the end of the season.
Liverpool icon John Barnes fears striker Luis Suarez, 26, will leave Anfield in the summer even if the club finishes in the top four.
Nicolas Gaitan has made 85 league appearances for Jorge Jesus's Benfica side, scoring 13 goals
Full story: Sunday Express
Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan, 25, says he is content at the Portuguese club despite interest from Manchester United and Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Talksport
Tottenham are still believed to be interested in hiring Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal as manager despite giving Tim Sherwood an 18-month deal.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has told Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who played under Ferguson at Old Trafford, to turn down the Cardiff manager's job.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Manchester United manager David Moyes has ruled out the possibility of a January spending spree when the transfer window opens again next week.
Full story: London Evening Standard
After playing in custom-made boots covered in his own newspaper clippings made up entirely of headlines about himself, Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, has now posted a picture of a piece of artwork on his Instagram account. The words are arranged to form a headshot of the former Manchester City player.
Full story: Metro
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Out-of-favour Manchester United forward Wilfried Zaha, 21, is being targeted by former Old Trafford hero Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for a loan move to Cardiff City.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Rafa Benitez's Napoli have not made a bid for Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata and do not believe they can prise him away from Stamford Bridge this month. Benitez, who managed his Spanish compatriot at Chelsea last year, would like to take the 25-year-old on loan but Chelsea are unlikely to agree to such a request.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Porto's Colombian striker Jackson Martinez, 27, has revealed that he grew up supporting Ars*nal and says he would love to join the Gunners this month.
Coentrao is set for a switch from Real Madrid, and could be on his way to England
Full story: Metro
Manchester United target Fabio Coentrao has been told he can leave Real Madrid for £12m. The Old Trafford club missed out on the 25-year-old Portugal international last summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea are ready to make a £30m bid for Wayne Rooney, 28, if there are any problems with the Manchester United striker's proposed talks about a new contract.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Southampton's England striker Rickie Lambert, 31, wants to move to West Ham in an £8m deal but Saints will not allow him to go before they sign another forward.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Chelsea are also considering a move for Nantes and Senegal centre-half Papy Djilobodji, 25.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Tottenham want Juventus strikers Mirko Vucinic and Fabio Quagliarella, both 30, to replace Toronto-bound Jermain Defoe.
Full story: Sunday People
Manager Neil Lennon is confident Celtic would be able to bankroll a £6m signing during the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Express
But the Scottish champions could be priced out of a move for Sunderland's Steven Fletcher, with Tottenham among a number of Premier League clubs keen on the striker.
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has hit back at a group of the club's fans on Twitter after Saturday's 1-1 FA Cup draw against Blackburn.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Jovetic has not played since October
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes there are too many foreign managers in the Premier League and has urged British coaches to follow the lead of Steve McClaren and work abroad as they look to advance their careers.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Ars*nal's Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner, 25, will miss two months with an ankle injury sustained in the 2-0 win over Cardiff.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Stevan Jovetic must prove his fitness to Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini before the end of the season in order to remain at Etihad Stadium. The 24-year-old Montenegro striker has struggled with injuries and has made just one Premier League start since joining from Fiorentina in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
League Two side AFC Wimbledon have asked supporters to provide a loan player with a bed for a few weeks with the club operating on one of the smallest budgets in league football.
Full story: Metro
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Chelsea are prepared to pay £21m to bring Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic, 26, back to the club during the January transfer window. Matic moved to the Portuguese club from Stamford Bridge in January 2011.
Nemanja Matic made three first-team substitute appearances for Chelsea in 2009-10
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Manchester City are ready to pay £30m to sign Southampton defender Luke Shaw, 18. The fee would be a world record for a full-back, beating the £29.5m Barcelona paid Sevilla to sign Dani Alves in 2008.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
West Ham have agreed a deal to sign centre-back Joleon Lescott from Manchester City but the move may collapse as the Etihad club do not want to release the 31-year-old until after 20 January.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Ars*nal and Chelsea are battling to sign Atletico Madrid's 19-year-old midfielder Saul Niguez.
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester United are set to sign Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao, 25, on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Manchester City want to sign former Manchester United player Paul Pogba. The 20-year-old French midfielder is currently at Italian Serie A leaders Juventus.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Tottenham head coach Tim Sherwood is unhappy with the attitude of some of his players and is ready to sell midfielder Etienne Capoue, 25.
Full story: Sun on Sunday
Manchester United midfielder Anderson, 25, is set to join Italian side Fiorentina, while wingers Nani, 27, and Wilfried Zaha, 21, will seal loan moves to Sporting Lisbon and Cardiff City respectively this month.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Ars*nal will step up their bid to sign Schalke forward Julian Draxler, 20, after discovering he has a £40m buy-out clause.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Striker Papiss Cisse, 28, wants to leave Newcastle in order to move to Qatar but the Tyneside club's desire to recoup most of the £9m they paid for the Senegal international is holding up a deal.
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson held an unscheduled meeting with successor David Moyes after the Old Trafford club's FA Cup defeat by Swansea last Sunday.
Full story: Sunday People
Chelsea centre-back John Terry, 33, is set to come out of international retirement and make himself available for England's next game, which is a friendly against Denmark in March.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Former Cardiff manager Malky Mackay will become the next boss of struggling West Ham if the Hammers dismiss Sam Allardyce.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
West Ham beat Cardiff 2-0 on Saturday to ease the pressure on manager Sam Allardyce
West Ham co-chairman David Gold says Allardyce's position has never been under threat and he should not be blamed for injuries to key players.
Full story: Sky Sports
The League Managers' Association wants the Football Association to take action against clubs who are guilty of unfairly dismissing technical staff.
Full story: Sunday Times
Former Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas could take over as the new coach of German club Schalke if they sack current boss Jens Keller, who is under pressure.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has tipped midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 20, to replace Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, 33, in the England team when the Three Lions captain retires.
Full story: Sunday Express
Liverpool legend John Barnes believes the Reds do not have a strong enough squad to win the Premier League title, but says they may claim a top-four place.
Leeds defender Jason Pearce, 26, forgot to take the price tags off his club shirt, which he wore during the 6-0 Championship defeat by Sheffield Wednesday.
Full story: Metro
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Tottenham are reportedly targeting a January deal for Napoli's Goran Pandev, with the 30-year-old striker thought to be keen on a move.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger wants Juventus striker Mirko Vucinic, 30, on loan to boost the club's title hopes — but the Italian club are trying to force through a £10m sale.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manchester United's Wilfried Zaha, 21, will be allowed to go out on loan - but only if United's injury problems ease with fellow wingers Nani, 27, and Ashley Young, 28, currently out of action.
Zaha has struggled to make an impact at Manchester United
Full story: Manchester Evening News
The Old Trafford club are monitoring seven top-class midfielders, including Everton's Ross Barkley, 20, and Southampton's Adam Lallana, 25.
Full story: Daily Star
But Manchester United boss David Moyes has been dealt another blow in the transfer market after Spanish midfielder Koke, 22, signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United have switched their attentions to Seville left-back Alberto Moreno, 21, with Leighton Baines, 29, due to sign a new deal at Everton this week.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce admits it is unlikely that Monaco striker Lacina Traore, 23, will sign for the Upton Park club.
Young Premier League stars could see their wages capped under radical plans being drawn up by the FA's commission into the future of English football.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster, 30, feared his World Cup dream - and possibly his career - was finished after he suffered a freak foot injury against Everton earlier this season.
Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew will be a shock contender for the West Ham manager's job - if they sack current boss Sam Allardyce.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
New Everton signing Aiden McGeady, who signed from Spartak Moscow this week, admits that parts of Russian life is like "20 years ago".
Full story: Mail on Sunday
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Jose Mourinho is on course to complete the £12m signing of 21-year-old Egypt midfielder Mohamed Salah from Basel before Chelsea's FA Cup tie at home to Stoke on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25.
Full story: Metro
West Ham are looking to sign Portuguese and former Liverpool and Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles, 30, on loan.
Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester United have made a big offer for Southampton star Luke Shaw, as they look to pip Premier League rivals Chelsea to the 18-year-old defender's signature.
Full story: Daily Star
There is fresh doubt over Tom Ince's Blackpool future after the 21-year-old winger was left out of caretaker manager Barry Ferguson's first squad.
Full story: Daily Mail
Stoke manager Mark Hughes has insisted Peter Crouch is not for sale, amid reports linking the 32-year-old striker with a move back to former club Queens Park Rangers.
Full story: talkSPORT
Alberto Gilardino has disappointed West Ham and Sunderland by pledging his future to Italian side Genoa. The 31-year-old striker has his sights set on scoring 200 Serie A goals.
Manchester United are ready to commit £65m in wages to keep Wayne Rooney, 28, at Old Trafford for the next four years.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Nicolas Anelka will be sacked by West Bromwich Albion if the 34-year-old forward is found guilty by the FA of making an anti-Semitic gesture.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, 29, played through the pain against Bournemouth after having staples inserted into his head.
Full story: Metro
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Spanish giants Barcelona want to replace influential midfielder Xavi with Manchester City's David Silva, 28, when their 34-year-old captain retires.
David Silva is valued at £50m by Manchester City
Full story: Sunday People
Dutch striker Robin van Persie, 30, could return to Ars*nal at the end of the season after being left disillusioned following the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson from Manchester United.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Sunderland's 25-year-old midfielder Lee Cattermole, who was the subject of a deadline-day bid from Stoke City, interested Napoli coach Rafa Benitez.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Schalke general manager Horst Heldt says 20-year-old attacking midfielder Julian Draxler, a target for Ars*nal, was the subject of a number of bids in the January transfer window.
Full story: Goal.com
Everton assistant manager Graeme Jones, 43, has been lined up by Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins as a replacement for manager Michael Laudrup, 49.
Full story: Sunday People
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is losing patience with Tim Sherwood as head coach and has lined up Dutchman Louis van Gaal, 62, to replace the 44-year-old.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, 51, has questioned Manchester City's approach to Financial Fair Play.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
West Brom boss Pepe Mel, 50, allowed his players to air their views on the team's tactics after the 4-3 defeat by Aston Villa.
Full story: Sunday Express
Ars*nal owner Stan Kroenke, 66, intends to create a football team called the Los Angeles Gunners on the west coast of America.
Full story: Sun on Sunday (subscription required)
Eintracht Braunschweig found an innovative way to deal with a waterlogged pitch - calling in a helicopter to blow water off the surface.
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.
Defender Per Mertesacker, 29, says the Ars*nal team were hopeful that "cheeky boy" Suarez would sign for the club last summer.
Full story: Metro
Stoke are reaping the rewards of a new training regime that has brought the best out of midfielder Charlie Adam, 28.
Full story: Daily Express
Glenn Hoddle has ruled himself out of the running to become Swansea City's new manager.
Full story: Talksport
Hull manager Steve Bruce is bracing himself for a barrage of abuse on his first return to Sunderland since being sacked in 2011.
Full story: the Sun (subscription only)
Defender Leighton Baines, 29, snubbed a reunion with Moyes at Manchester United because new Everton manager Roberto Martinez has "freshened up the place."
Full story: Daily Mail
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
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has opened talks about a new three-year contract.
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is poised to begin talks about a new three-year contract.
Full story: Daily Express
Leeds sought assurances about the future of manager Brian McDermott before selling a majority stake in the club to Italian businessman Massimo Cellino.
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
Fulham defender Brede Hangeland, 32, raised £45,000 at his wedding to fund a school for 500 children in Cambodia.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Chelsea aim to tie up deals for Paris-St Germain's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 27, and Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 18, before the start of the World Cup.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United's attempts to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielders Ilkay Gundogan, 23, and 24-year-old Marco Reus will be boosted by the German club's willingness to re-sign Shinji Kagawa, 24, who Red Devils boss David Moyes is prepared to let go.
Cavani has scored 13 Ligue 1 goals this season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool and Everton are both monitoring Levante's Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas, 27.
Full story: Sunday People
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 21, who has spent the last three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, will decide his Chelsea future next month.
Full story: Metro
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed a potential deal for Barcelona's Spain goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 32, in the summer.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Fulham maintain that head coach Rene Meulensteen has not been sacked following Felix Magath's appointment as manager on Friday. Assistant manager Alan Curbishley's future remains uncertain.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Pardew replaced Chris Hughton at Newcastle in 2010.
Tottenham director of football Franco Baldini is facing increasing pressure from the club's board following the failure of record signing Erik Lamela, who has started just three league games since joining from Roma.
Full story: Sunday People
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm, 30, has suggested fellow Germany international Toni Kroos, 24, will be making a step down if he leaves the Bundesliga club for Manchester United in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Express
Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 21, is in contention for a place in England's World Cup squad after joining Cardiff on loan.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Crewe's 3-1 defeat by Brentford in League One was held up after a husky invaded the pitch at Gresty Road.
Full story: Metro
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Liverpool will make a move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, 26, if they qualify for the Champions League at the end of the season.
Benzema has helped Real Madrid to the top of La Liga
Full story: Metro
Manchester United are planning a move for Southampton's 19-year-old midfielder Harrison Reed this summer.
Full story: Talksport
Swansea's Spain striker Michu, 27, is wanted by Anzhi Makhachkala, before the Russian transfer window shuts on Monday night.
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester United believe they have won the battle to sign Borussia Dortmund's 21-year-old Germany international midfielder Ilkay Gundogan for £25m.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Premier League strugglers Norwich City will sack manager Chris Hughton if they are beaten by Tottenham on Sunday and will target Celtic boss Neil Lennon as a replacement.
Hughton was appointed Norwich boss in June 2012
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Owner Mike Ashley is willing to discuss selling Newcastle United - if someone offers £250m.
Full story: Sunday People
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville insists his old club won't finish in the Premier League top four this season.
Full story: Talksport
Paris St-Germain and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 32, believes he would have "destroyed" the Premier League, had he moved to England.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Everton manager Roberto Martinez accuses his Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho of using "every trick in the book" in the Londoners's 1-0 victory on Saturday.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday
Sc*nthorpe United have revealed the secret behind their 16-match unbeaten run - their interesting selection of half-time snacks.
Full story: Metro
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Liverpool and Manchester City wants 16-year-old Feyenoord midfielder Rodney Kongolo, described as the "new Patrick Vieira".
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Ars*nal's Johan Djourou is on loan in Germany with Hamburg
Everton are ready to offer 33-year-old midfielder Gareth Barry £50,000 per week for the next three seasons as he continues to impress during his loan spell from Manchester City.
Full story: Sunday People
Hull City manager Steve Bruce is lining up a £2.6m summer move for Ars*nal's 27-year-old defender Johan Djourou.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Former Manchester United midfielder Gordon Hill says spending £200m on players this summer will not automatically turn around the club's fortunes.
Full story: Talksport
Ex-Chelsea caretaker-manager Guus Hiddink, 67, tells a radio station he will be the next manager of the Netherlands. Hiddink was in charge of the national team between 1994 and 1998.
Full story: Sports Illustrated
Ars*nal title-winning midfielder Paul Davis says the club's record £42.5m signing Mesut Ozil is suffering with the pace and demands of the Premier League.
Full story: Talksport
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 28, is taking Spanish lessons so he improve his communication with team-mates such as David Silva.
Full story: Observer
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Tottenham are ready to offer England international midfielder James Milner a way out of Manchester City, who are yet to offer the 28-year-old a new contract.
Full story: Sun (subscription required) )
James Milner has made 21 Premier League appearances for Manchester City this season.
Inter Milan and Valencia both want Manchester United's Mexico striker Javier Hernandez, 25, who has only started four league games this season.
Full story: Sunday People
Paris St-Germain are considering a £41.5m move for Chelsea midfielder Oscar before the World Cup. Barcelona and Monaco are also interested in the Brazil international, 22.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Newcastle will have to repel competition from Ars*nal to sign Loic Remy from QPR this summer. The French forward, 27, has scored 13 league goals during his season on loan at St James' Park but the Gunners are confident of signing him for £8m.
Full story: Sunday People
Ars*nal will have to pay £25m if they want to sign Real Madrid's Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, 21, in the summer.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United manager David Moyes has identified Ars*nal's Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28, as the ideal replacement for the departing Serbia international Nemanja Vidic, 32.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Robin van Persie is prepared to waive a £10m loyalty bonus in order to move away from Manchester United this summer, with Juventus a potential destination for the 30-year-old Dutch striker.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Van Persie has scored 14 goals in 22 appearances this season.
United will allow Van Persie to leave, but only if they are able to sign Paris St-Germain's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 27.
Full story: Sunday People
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta says the club are ready to significantly invest in new players this summer in order to replace departing goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 32, and defender Carles Puyol, 35.
Full story: Sky Sports
Liverpool are monitoring Red Bull Salzburg and Austria defender Martin Hinteregger. The Anfield club sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old in action against Luis Suarez's Uruguay on Wednesday.
Full story: Observer
The agent of Atletico Madrid winger Arda Turan has played down speculation linking the Turkish 27-year-old with a move to Ars*nal.
Full story: Sunday Express
Serie A club Roma are plotting a move for Manchester United's 24-year-old Japanese attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa.
Manchester United are set to offer England midfielder Tom Cleverley, 24, a new five-year contract worth £15m.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Matthew Etherington joined Stoke in 2009
Winger Matthew Etherington will leave Stoke when his contract expires this summer. The 32-year-old has started five league games this season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says inflated price tags will make it difficult to recruit English players this summer.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 31, hopes his move to MLS club Toronto FC will not affect his chances of being selected for England's World Cup squad.
Full story: Sunday Express
Former Tottenham and England manager Glenn Hoddle says Spurs boss Tim Sherwood was wrong to criticise his players' character following the 4-0 defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Full story: Sky Sports
Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi, 24, has apologised for running in front of a bull dressed as Batman during a carnival in Azpeitia.
Full story: Marca
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez marked International Women's Day by giving flowers to female journalists at his news conference.
Full story: Metro
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France midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, has rejected the chance to rejoin Manchester United in a £35m transfer, opting instead to stay with Juventus.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Paul Pogba made three appearances for Manchester United before he left for Juventus in July 2012.
Stoke City have not received any approaches from Real Madrid for 26-year-old goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to sign promising 22-year-old defender Joel Veltman and attacking midfielder Davy Klaassen, 21, from Ajax at the end of the season.
Full story: Caughtoffside
Chelsea are pushing to tie 21-year-old goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, on loan at Atletico Madrid, to a new contract, with his current deal expiring in 2016.
Full story: Daily Express
Tottenham defender Kyle Walker, 23, is facing a battle to be fit to take his place in England's World Cup squad for Brazil because of an ongoing pelvic injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker has won 10 caps for England.
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino has dropped the biggest hint yet he will sign a new contract with the club.
Full story: Daily Star
Barcelona are keeping a close eye on contract talks between Liverpool and manager Brendan Rodgers, with their current coach Gerardo Martino not expected to return next season.
Full story: The People
Ars*nal striker Olivier Giroud's future at the Emirates has been brought into question after the 27-year-old held secret talks with an influential football agent.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is set to be named the new boss of Russian club Zenit St Petersburg on Monday.
Full story: Metro
Paris St-Germain have sacked their two head chefs after Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticised the quality of the food at the French club's training ground.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham players decided to celebrate midfielder Sandro's birthday by covering the Brazilian in cake.
Full story: Metro
Hull City's KC Stadium will host polo matches in the summer before its planned reconstruction.
Full story: Hull Daily Mail
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Manchester United have wrapped up the signing of Sporting Lisbon's 21-year-old midfielder William Carvalho, and Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, is next on the list.
Real Madrid are ready to move for Liverpool defender Glen Johnson.
Full story: Sunday People
Real Madrid are considering a summer bid for Glen Johnson, 29, as the Spanish giants prepare to capitalise on Liverpool's delay in offering the defender a new contract.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Carl Jenkinson, 22, will be sent out on loan to a Premier League club next season - with Newcastle and West Ham leading the chase to land the Ars*nal defender.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Belgian side Standard Liege claim Tottenham are not interested in signing their 20-year-old top goalscorer Michy Batshuayi.
Full story: Sunday Express
Queens Park Rangers' 27-year-old striker Loic Remy, who is on loan at Newcastle, will jump at the chance to join Ars*nal if they come calling as expected this summer.
Full story: Sunday People
Liverpool are risking the wrath of Barcelona after making a move to sign one of their most exciting young talents in 16-year-old South Korean striker Lee Seung-woo.
Full story: Metro
Besiktas are ready to pounce for Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul, 28, this summer after missing out on 32-year-old Nemanja Vidic.
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger insists he wants to commit his future at the Emirates and that there "shouldn't be any uncertainty" over his future.
Full story: Sunday Express
Manchester United manager David Moyes believes the Red Devils will be winning trophies next season.
But Ars*nal legend Bob Wilson says Wenger could quit the club if he wins the Premier League again.
Full story: talkSPORT
David Moyes is building for the future, and he claims that his side will be targeting titles and silverware as soon as next season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
A spiritual healer from Bromley has told reporters this week that she was married to Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger - in the 15th Century.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Southampton left-back Luke Shaw. The 18-year-old is being courted by both clubs but is now heading to Old Trafford in a busy summer that could also include a trip to the World Cup.
Josip Drmic joined Nuremberg from FC Zurich last summer
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Ars*nal have secured the signing of striker Josip Drmic, 21, from Nuremberg to bolster their frontline for next season. The Switzerland international, rated at £8m, has scored almost half of his team's goals in the Bundesliga this season.
Full story: Metro
Lazio midfielder Antonio Candreva, 27, is being monitored by Liverpool, Ars*nal and Manchester United.
Full story: Sunday Express
Swansea want to sign Netherlands international Jonathan de Guzman on a permanent basis. The 26-year-old midfielder is nearing the end of his second season on loan from Villarreal and scored twice as the Swans secured a vital win over Norwich on Saturday.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, could become the first £100m man, according to Reds boss Brendan Rodgers.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Ars*nal have earmarked Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone, Borussia Dortmund's Jurgen Klopp and Roberto Martinez of Everton as possible replacements should Arsene Wenger quit Emirates Stadium.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Luis Suarez has scored 28 league goals for Liverpool this season
Manager David Moyes is confident his transfer targets will be keen to join Manchester United as he plans a summer shopping spree.
Full story: Sunday Express
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 21, says his future lies in London or at Atletico Madrid, where he is on loan, and not Real Madrid.
Full story: Metro
Everton manager Roberto Martinez claims midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, has the mental strength of Barcelona greats Xavi and Iniesta.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Marseille midfielder Mathieu Valbuena was prevented from taking a corner in his side's Ligue 1 match at Sochaux when a fan threw a doll out of the crowd, landing it perfectly in the quadrant.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester City are interested in signing striker Luis Suarez, 27, from Premier League rivals Liverpool this summer.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
Chelsea's Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard, 23, will let his wife decide on a possible move to Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants a new striker, with a £35m move for Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa, 25, in the offing.
Full story: Sunday Express
However, the Stamford Bridge side face competition from French Ligue 1 side Monaco for the Spain international's signature.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Romelu Lukaku has scored 13 goals in 26 appearances on loan for Everton
Tottenham have held talks with Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, who is on loan at Everton, about a summer move, according to the 20-year-old's agent.
Full story: Talksport
Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 23, after Barcelona were given a transfer ban.
Full story: Star on Sunday
Manchester City are close to signing defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, and defensive midfielder Fernando, 26, from Porto for £41m as central defenders Joleon Lescott, 31, and Martin Demichelis, 33, prepare to leave.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Manchester United are plotting a summer move for Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, but the price tag is expected to be at least £15m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tim Krul has made 117 appearances for Newcastle
Liverpool lead Manchester City and Monaco in the race for Real Madrid's 26-year-old left-back Fabio Coentrao.
Full story: Sunday People
Juventus are plotting a move for Newcastle keeper Tim Krul, 26, as a replacement for Gianluigi Buffon, 36.
The head of the Qatar 2022 World Cup organising committee, Hassan Al-Thawadi, says the country deserves to host the tournament despite the criticism it has received.
Full story: Talksport
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is drawing on his experience of climbing Kilimanjaro as he plots his side's Premier League title challenge.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool will offer captain Steven Gerrard, 33, a new two-year deal in the summer worth £130,000 a week.
Full story: Sun on Sunday (subscription required)
Former Reds striker Andy Carroll, 25, says he "never really got a chance" at Anfield and has told his former club to be "worried" about facing him when they play West Ham on Sunday.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is considering a move to buy Rangers and take them back to the Champions League.
Full story: Sunday People
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger fears players are putting their careers at risk by taking legal drugs to combat hair loss.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Comedian Omid Djalili, a Chelsea fan, will play two sell-out gigs in order to raise money to help Hereford pay a £78,000 tax bill on Monday.
Full story: Observer
Chelsea defender David Luiz sent a signed shirt to Anderlecht lookalike Wout Faes.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United boss David Moyes is planning a move for Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 25, and defender Luke Shaw, 18, as he starts to rebuild at Old Trafford.
Full story: Sunday Express
Adam Lallana has scored 60 goals in 261 appearances for Southampton
But Moyes is set to miss out on Atletico Madrid winger Koke, 22, who insists he has no interest in a move to Old Trafford.
Full story: Sunday Express
Striker Demba Ba, 28, is determined to leave Chelsea in the summer.
Full story: People
Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 25, will not sign a new contract and wants to leave in the summer.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Toulouse defender Serge Aurier, 21, is on Ars*nal's summer shopping list as a replacement for Bacary Sagna, 31, who is refusing to sign a new contract after his current deal runs out in June.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Liverpool's on-loan defender Aly Cissokho is attracting interest from AC Milan and Inter Milan, with the 26-year-old unlikely to have a future at parent club Valencia.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Romelu Lukaku is a summer target for Manchester City, who will offer the 20-year-old Chelsea striker - currently on loan at Everton - a five-year deal.
Full story: Sun On Sunday (subscription required)
Liverpool will wear a '96' patch on their kit for their next three games in honour of the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Cesar Azpilicueta is the latest Chelsea player to be offered a new long-term deal. The 24-year-old defender is expected to sign a new contract before the World Cup.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal, who has been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham, is waiting for Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger to commit his future to the Gunners before deciding on his next move.
Full story: People
Jose Mourinho has guided Chelsea to the semi-finals of the Champions League
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is the most hated coach in European football because of his touchline and verbal antics, according to former Barcelona star and current Feyenoord manager Ronald Koeman.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini believes Chelsea do not deserve to be Premier League champions because they do not score enough goals.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Oliver Giroud, 27, is set to be axed by Ars*nal this summer. Manager Arsene Wenger no longer considers the France international part of his plans.
Full story: Sun On Sunday (subscription required)
Hull owner Assem Allam says that without foreign money fans would be unable to watch leading players like Wayne Rooney and Luis Suarez.
Manchester United target Toni Kroos, 24, has been urged by Jupp Heynckes, who coached the midfielder at Bayern Munich, to resist the temptation to force a transfer and commit his future to the Bundesliga champions.
Full story: Sport 1 (in German)
Woking's Conference Premier match against Alfreton Town was held up when the sprinklers came on during the first half at Kingfield.
Full story: Metro
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Midfielder Gareth Barry, 33, is keen to remain at Everton next season after impressing there this season on loan from Manchester City.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Ars*nal will make a shock £13m move for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, 24, this summer.
Smalling joined Manchester United in 2010
Full story: Daily Star
Spurs are eyeing up a move for United striker Danny Welbeck, 23, as Daniel Levy looks for a top-class striker.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United's proposed deal for former Ars*nal captain Cesc Fabregas could be back on after Barcelona reportedly told the 26-year-old midfielder they will listen to offers for him.
Full story: Metro
Barcelona winger Pedro, 26, is close to quitting the Catalan club after losing his regular starting place - particularly in the Champions League - and Manchester City and Manchester United are interested.
Full story: Daily Star
England keeper John Ruddy is desperate to beat Liverpool as Norwich fight to stay in the Premier League but he still hopes his international team-mate Steven Gerrard will lift the Premier League trophy.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Former Nottingham Forest striker Pierre van Hooijdonk says the only way Manchester United can keep 30-year-old Dutch striker Robin van Persie at Old Trafford is to hire current Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
A Brazilian football manager is in trouble after allegedly calling a lineswoman "a hot chick" as she ran the line in front of him at a Brazilian third division game.
Full story: Metro
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AC Milan are prepared to sell former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, 23, to Ars*nal or Tottenham this summer.
Full story: Sunday Express
Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy, 27, currently on loan at Newcastle, is a target for Ars*nal with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger refusing to rule out a move for the Frenchman.
Full story: Metro
Everton will hand Seamus Coleman a new contract in a bid to fend off interest in the 25-year-old from Ars*nal, while Toffees boss Roberto Martinez is keen on the free signing of Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback, 24.
Full story: Sunday People
Newcastle United could re-sign their former striker Demba Ba in a summer deal after the 28-year-old was told he can leave Chelsea.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Liverpool have beaten Manchester United to the signature of Southampton and England midfielder Adam Lallana, 25.
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester United's incoming manager will be told he must win the Premier League title in his first season in charge with Louis van Gaal closing in on the post.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Meanwhile, former United boss David Moyes has gone to Miami, where he struggled to look happy when celebrating his 51st birthday.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood will be wanted by West Brom if they decide to sack Spaniard Pepe Mel this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool players Luis Suarez and Martin Skrtel were involved in a training ground bust-up on Friday over a game of head tennis as they prepared to take on Chelsea on Sunday.
Full story: Sunday Express
Meanwhile, Reds captain Steven Gerrard, 33, "deserves" to win the Premier League title but will receive no sentiment from Chelsea, according to Blues midfielder Frank Lampard.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says his "one regret" this season is that defender Jamie Carragher chose to retire last summer and is not part of the Merseyside club's title-challenging campaign.
Full story: Daily Mail
Huddersfield midfielder Adam Clayton, 25, cut a colour co-ordinated figure in his side's defeat against Leicester City with a beard dyed in the colours of the Terriers.
Full story: Metro
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has sent a text to a prominent supporter in the wake of his sacking to apologise for the lack of success the club enjoyed during his 10-month reign.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Paris St-Germain will consider a summer move for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. United could ask for £35m for the 28-year-old, who is reportedly worried about his prospects at Old Trafford under prospective new manager Louis van Gaal.
Full story: Daily Mail
Rio Ferdinand could be a shock signing for Ars*nal this summer. The 35-year-old Manchester United defender may move to the Emirates if he is not offered a new contract at United.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Cesc Fabregas has fallen out of favour with Barcelona fans this season
Ars*nal are also preparing a £31m bid for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa. The 25-year-old has a £31m release clause in his contract and is also wanted by Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Meanwhile, United are set for a huge spending spree with as much as £150m to be invested in five world-class players. Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, is a £40m target.
Full story: Caughtoffside
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is eyeing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 21, whom he managed for two seasons at the Bernabeu.
Full story: Marca (English version)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers has promised he will bring in six new faces this summer to help the squad challenge in the Champions League next season.
Full story: Guardian
Manchester United are set to miss out on Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao again as Cristiano Ronaldo has urged the Spanish club to keep hold of the 26-year-old.
The Premier League is facing a legal battle with three of their own clubs after it emerged that Cardiff City, Norwich City and Fulham have joined forces and instructed lawyers to fight the controversial decision not to dock Sunderland points for fielding an ineligible player.
Full story: Guardian
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is satisfied Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino's English is good enough for him to be considered the next Spurs manager.
Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle could turn to ousted Manchester United manager David Moyes if they sack Alan Pardew this summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson appeared to fall asleep in the stands during Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Sunderland at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Star
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Real Madrid are preparing a £60m summer bid for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez after making the 27-year-old their top transfer target.
Suarez has scored 31 Premier League goals this season
Full story: Metro
Chelsea moved closer to completing a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25, after the Spanish giants started putting in place a bid for his replacement Carlos Bacca.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United are in pole position to sign Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 18, ahead of their Premier League rivals Chelsea this summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is favourite to replace Sam Allardyce as West Ham boss.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham are set to approach Napoli and former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez with a view to him becoming their next manager.
Full story: Metro
Mauricio Pochettino wants the Southampton board to back him financially as Tottenham chase him as the replacement for Tim Sherwood.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ryan Giggs has advised incoming Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal to retain the influence of the Class of 92 when he takes over.
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Manchester United have joined Manchester City in the race to sign Ars*nal right-back Bacary Sagna. The France defender, 31, is leaving the Gunners on a free transfer and Louis van Gaal wants him to replace Rafael.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is looking to sign Toulouse's 21-year-old full-back Serge Aurier as a replacement for Sagna.
Full story: Sunday Express
Swansea's Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, 25, who scored 16 league goals this season, is also wanted by Ars*nal.
Shaqiri joined Bayern Munich from Basel in 2012.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes the £20m signing of Porto's Brazilian midfielder Fernando, 26, will be key to the club's Champions League challenge next season. Pellegrini also wants Porto's French defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, and could sell Matija Nastasic and Javi Garcia to boost his transfer funds.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Liverpool are considering a move for Bayern Munich's Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri, 22, as a potential alternative to Southampton's Adam Lallana.
Full story: Sunday Echo
The Reds are set to offer £18m for Barcelona's Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 25.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
West Ham want to sign Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon but Sunderland are also interested in the 27-year-old former England international.
Tottenham are set to make an official approach for Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino this week.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Luis Suarez has signalled his intention to stay at Liverpool by enrolling his four-year-old daughter in a school on Merseyside. The Uruguay striker, 27, who scored 31 goals this season, has been linked with Real Madrid.
Full story: Sunday Express
De Gea only missed one league game for Manchester United this season.
Feyenoord manager Ronald Koeman, Sunderland boss Gus Poyet and ex-Manchester United manager David Moyes could all be on West Ham's shortlist if Sam Allardyce leaves the club.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea, 23, is discussing a new contract with Manchester United that could see his wages rise to £85,000 a week.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Ars*nal assistant manager Steve Bould, 51, is a potential target for West Brom as the Baggies look to replace departed head coach Pepe Mel. Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones is also being considered.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Ars*nal's French striker Yaya Sanogo, 21, poked fun at Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho before the Gunners beat Hull in the FA Cup final.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is ready to part with midfielder Juan Mata, 26, as Barcelona line up £40m bid.
Full story: Sunday Express
Ars*nal are planning a bid for Schalke full-back Atsuto Uchida, 26, as Bacary Sagna, 31, edges closer to a Manchester City move.
Full story: Sunday Express
Chelsea are keen on signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 21, as David Luiz's replacement.
Full story: Metro
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, is set to return to the Barclays Premier League next season with Ars*nal and Liverpool likely destinations.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben, 30, has ruled out linking up with Netherlands boss Van Gaal at Manchester United this summer.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Everton target Celtic winger James Forrest, 22, after learning Barcelona want on-loan attacker Gerard Deulofeu, 20, back
Full story: Sunday People
Blackpool winger Tom Ince, 22, is set to turn down Inter Milan and sign for French giants Monaco.
Full story: Sunday People
Ars*nal are to revive their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Former England, West Ham and Tottenham striker Teddy Sheringham, 48, is set to become West Ham's new strikers' coach.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manager Roy Hodgson has banished agents from his England training camps in an attempt to avoid distractions over transfers affecting the mood of the squad.
Full story: The Observer
Manchester City are prepared to force midfielder James Milner, 28, and defender Micah Richards, 25, into seeing out their contracts, despite the pair wanting to leave.
Full story: Sunday Mail
Midfielder Joey Barton nearly drops QPR owner Tony Fernandes on his head during play-off celebrations.
Full story: Metro
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England midfielder Frank Lampard has been told he will not be offered a new contract by Chelsea. New York City, the Manchester City franchise club, are favourites to sign the 35-year-old. Mail on Sunday
Raheem Sterling
Liverpool will hold contract talks with winger Raheem Sterling after the World Cup, and the 19-year-old could command a salary worth in the region of £100,000 per week. Sunday Mirror
Roma have told Chelsea and Tottenham they will have to pay at least £50m if they want defender Mehdi Benatia, 27, this summer. Metro
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, would find it "very difficult to say no" to Real Madrid if they made a move for him this summer, according to his lawyer. Mail on Sunday
Former Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso believes England coach Roy Hodgson should have chosen experience over youth in his World Cup squad, saying it is "not something you buy at Tesco". Sunday Mirror
Meanwhile, Hodgson has bemoaned the nation's "obsession" with striker Wayne Rooney, 28, and appealed for a greater appreciation of his squad as a whole. Observer
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has added to the World Cup trophy tattoo on his right calf by getting the Champions League trophy inked on his left. Metro
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Manchester City will pay £25m to land Real Madrid defender Pepe, 31, as a partner for captain Vincent Kompany, 28. Star
QPR and Stoke are ready to battle Everton for midfielder Gareth Barry, 33, who is available after being released by Premier League champions Manchester City. Star
Gareth Barry
Gareth Barry has played 53 times for England
Incoming Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has spoken of his admiration for Arturo Vidal, 27, and admitted the Chile and Juventus midfielder is a player he 'always wanted to buy'. Vidal is wanted by a number of clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United. Mail
Ars*nal hope to re-sign winger Carlos Vela, 25, from Real Sociedad in a £3.25m deal. Sun (Subscription required)
David Ospina, the 25-year-old Nice goalkeeper, may be wanted by Ars*nal depending on his World Cup displays with Colombia. Mirror
Paul Lambert will name Roy Keane, 42, as his Aston Villa assistant coach later this week. Keane is currently on tour in the USA with the Republic of Ireland as manager Martin O'Neill's assistant man, but pulled out of his ITV pundit duties at the World Cup. Star
Roy Keane
Roy Keane pulled out of the Celtic manager's job
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood, 45, has emerged as a strong contender for the West Brom managerial job created with the departure of Pepe Mel. Sunday Express
Brazil 2014 will earn FIFA, the world governing body, at least £2.55bn. Mail
Former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson has launched his own brand of red wine called 'Sven'. Mail
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Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has criticised England boss Roy Hodgson for using a sports psychologist to prepare his team. Sunday Mirror
Roy Keane
Roy Keane believes England psychologist Steve Peters should keep a low profile in Brazil
Ars*nal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 20, is set to return to action against Uruguay after stepping up his recovery from a knee injury. Sunday Express
Fifa bosses were warned that the lives of fans and players would be put at risk if the World Cup were held in Qatar, in a secret terror briefing leaked to The Sunday Times.
French coach Didier Deschamps believes a French training session may have been spied on by a drone that flew over their base in Ribeirao Preto earlier this week. Mail on Sunday
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says he would drop Spain keeper Iker Castillas for his side's next World Cup game after his nightmare display against the Netherlands. Independent
Former Portugal ace Deco believes Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, will prove he is as good as Eusebio at the 2014 World Cup. Sun (subscription required)
England goalkeeper Joe Hart will be given a new five-year deal by Manchester City when he returns from the World Cup. Sun (subscription required)
Daley Blind
Daley Blind put in the cross for Robin van Persie's opener in the Netherlands' win over Spain on Friday
Manchester United are eyeing a £12m bid for Ajax left-back Daley Blind after the 23-year-old impressed in the Netherlands' World Cup opening win against Spain. Sunday Mirror
Manchester United have set their sights on Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben, 30, and midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 29. Mail on Sunday
Chelsea are considering a double swoop for Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, 28, and French defender Raphael Varane, 21, with Brazilian midfielder Ramires, 27, going in the other direction. Daily Star Sunday
Everton are lining up Braga's Portuguese midfielder Rafa Silva, 21, as a replacement for Gerard Deulofeu after the 20-year-old Spaniard returned to Barcelona. Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal are considering a £5m move for Liverpool's Pepe Reina, 31 - the Spain goalkeeper Arsene Wenger tried to sign for £20m four years ago. Mail on Sunday
Manchester United have made a surprise bid for Ars*nal's Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28. Sunday Express
Chelsea are set to make a bid for CSKA Moscow defender Georgi Schennikov, 23, after giving up on trying to sign Southampton 18-year-old Luke Shaw. Metro
New Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is considering a bid for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, who spent last season on loan at Everton. Sunday Mirror
Liverpool are set to make a £25m move for Benfica winger Lazar Markovic, 20, with the Portuguese side eyeing Manchester United winger Nani as his replacement. Sunday People
Barcelona have placed a £20m price-tag on Cameroon midfielder Alex Song, 26, who is wanted by both Manchester United and Chelsea. Sunday Express
Ronald Koeman has told Southampton that if he becomes the club's new manager he wants his brother Erwin as his assistant. Sunday Mirror
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Wayne Rooney insists England need to discover their nasty side to succeed at major tournaments. The Manchester United striker, 28, believes he and his international team-mates are "too honest". Sun (subscription required)
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England manager Roy Hodgson will try to persuade captain Steven Gerrard, 34, not to retire from international football following their early World Cup exit. Mail on Sunday
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque argued with Cesc Fabregas during training on Saturday. The Chelsea midfielder, 27, was part of the team preparing to face Australia on Monday but was forced to give his bib to Xabi Alonso after Del Bosque was angered by the former Barcelona man's attitude. El Mundo Deportivo (Spanish)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari sent former AC Milan and Leeds defender Roque Junior to scout Spain at almost every match played by the world champions in the last three years. Scolari was convinced his team would face Del Bosque's side at some stage in Brazil. Marca (Spanish)
Greece's Fulham striker Konstantinos Mitroglu has warned Ivory Coast that his team's experience of shocking Russia at Euro 2012 means they will not give up on reaching the last 16. Ethnos (Greek)
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has criticised world governing body Fifa after seven Costa Rica players were required to give urine samples to drug testers after their 1-0 win over Italy. Gazzetta Dello Sport (Italian)
The entire Spain squad and coaching staff ate out together on Saturday for the first time since leaving for the World Cup. Marca (Spanish)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is meeting Mario Balotelli's agent in Brazil this weekend to discuss a potential £25m move for Italy's AC Milan striker, 23. Daily Star Sunday
Real Madrid are interested in England winger Raheem Sterling but will wait until next summer before making any move for the Liverpool youngster, 19. Sunday Mirror
Balotelli left Manchester City for AC Milan in 2013
Tottenham, Everton and Newcastle are all competing to sign Ecuador striker Enner Valencia. The Pachuca forward, 25, has scored three goals in two games at the World Cup. Sunday Express
Spain striker Alvaro Negredo wants to leave Manchester City for Atletico Madrid and the current La Liga champions want the 28-year-old to replace Chelsea-bound Diego Costa, 25. Sunday Mirror
Monaco's Colombia international forward Radamel Falcao, 28, has turned down approaches from Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham. Sunday Express
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 27, has refused to rule out a move away from Paris St-Germain after being linked with Manchester United. Sunday Mirror
Liverpool are losing interest in England midfielder Adam Lallana - because they do not believe the 26-year-old is worth the £30m fee Southampton are demanding. Sun (subscription required)
Lallana will attempt to force through a move to Liverpool when the England squad returns home from the World Cup next week, but is reluctant to put in a transfer request. Sunday Echo
Depay scored for the Netherlands in the 3-2 win over Australia
Tottenham will make a £10m move for Newcastle's Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul, 26, if Hugo Lloris, 27, returns to France to sign for Paris St-Germain. Mail on Sunday
Swansea and QPR will rival Ars*nal in the race to sign Toulouse's Ivory Coast full-back Serge Aurier, 21. L'Equipe (French)
Aurier has agreed personal terms with Ars*nal and will cost the Gunners £8m. Daily Star Sunday
Tottenham want Netherlands' PSV Eindhoven winger Memphis Depay, 20, who could cost £17m. Sunday Mirror
Everton are interested in signing Crystal Palace's DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie, 25. Sunday Mirror
Everton U-21 manager Alan Stubbs, 42, is set to be appointed boss of Hibernian. Stubbs could take his current assistant David Unsworth to Easter Road as his number two. Sunday Echo
England striker Daniel Sturridge tweeted about his disappointment at England's exit, saying: "Don't know how long I'll feel like this but it's not something I want to feel again. Looking forward to the Costa Rica game." Sturridge also uploaded a video of himself looking sad on to Instagram.
Lionel Messi's winner came in the 91st minute
Lionel Messi's dramatic winner against Iran attracted 256,000 tweets per minute - one of the highest peaks of the tournament so far. Rihanna has been adding her football punditry to Twitter again - her tweet celebrating the goal was the most retweeted worldwide in relation to the game.
Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis tweeted a photo of the celebrations in Argentina's changing room.
Messi's goal came as a major relief to a gambler in Las Vegas who had put £136,000 on Argentina to win the match. ESPN
In training last week, a fence proved to be no obstacle to Messi's keepy-uppy session with team-mate Sergio Aguero. Joe.ie
After Miroslav Klose's equaliser against in the 2-2 draw with Ghana moved him level with Ronaldo's World Cup tally of 15 goals, the former Brazil striker tweeted his congratulations, saying: "Welcome to the club Klose. I imagine your happiness! What a beautiful World Cup!"
Peter Odemwingie struck Nigeria's goal against Bosnia
Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie dedicated his winning goal against Bosnia-Hercegovina on Saturday night to son Theo - born last month - and tweeted a picture of himself to celebrate.
A mascot made the most of Harrison Afful tying his shoelace in the tunnel before the match against Germany by leaning on the back of the Ghana defender. Het Laatste Nieuws
France's Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been pictured playing a football management game as Chelsea, with himself alongside Frank Lampard in midfield, on the plane after his team's 5-2 win over Switzerland. Daily Mail
The Oranjecamp, housing Netherlands fans in tents in Sao Paulo, has proved so popular that it has been extended to house 550 people. De Telegraaf (Dutch)
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Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal says his players will "start hallucinating" if the referee does not let them have water breaks against Mexico in the soaring heat of Fortaleza. Mail on Sunday
Ars*nal are set to sign Southampton's France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, as well as Chile and Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, 25 - eliminating any chance Sanchez might be included in a deal for Liverpool forward Luis Suarez, 27. Sunday Express
The flurry of goals at the World Cup in Brazil is down to climate and not class, according to Michael Davison, a football medicine specialist at the Fifa medical centre of excellence in the UK. (Sunday Telegraph) Sunday Telegraph
Costa Rica midfielder Celso Borges believes that he can surpass his father, Alexandre Borges Guimaraes, in the history books by inspiring Los Ticos to a first appearance in the World Cup quarter-finals, at the expense of Greece. Sunday Telegraph
Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham are interested in PSV Eindhoven winger Mephis Depay, 20, who continues to impress at the World Cup with the Netherlands. Daily Star Sunday
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa says despite a disappointing World Cup showing from the organisation's sides - with Japan, South Korea, Australia and Iran all failing to win a game - his focus is on "unlocking the full potential of Asian football." The Straits Times (http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sport/world-cup-2014/story/football-world-cup-not-lost-cause-asia-20140628?)
Real Madrid are preparing a bid for Liverpool and England forward Raheem Sterling, 19, as concerns arise with the fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo after an injury-ridden World Cup campaign. Sunday Mirror
The Daily Star reports that Manchester United are keen on Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong
Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal, who will take over at Manchester United after the World Cup, is planning to sign former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong, 29, to Old Trafford from AC Milan. Daily Star Sunday
However, Van Gaal wants to make £40m Barcelona and Chile frontman Alexis Sanchez, 25, his next purchase after bringing Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera to Old Trafford. Sunday Sun
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is ready to bid for £30m-rated Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, 22, who is also a target for a number of Premier League rivals. Sunday Mirror
The Blues boss also wants France midfielder Paul Pogba and is considering paying Juventus £60m for the 21-year-old. Mail on Sunday
French club Monaco have agreed to begin negotiations with Real Madrid over the sale of £60m-rated Colombia striker Radamel Falcao. AS (in Spanish)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has suggested that the Gunners will try to beat Manchester United to Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, after claiming he is a player who has "everything". Sunday Express
Manchester United could make Dutch defender Stefan De Vrij, 22, their third major summer signing after hijacking Lazio's deal for the Feyenoord player. [size=78%]Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/485515/Man-Utd-close-in-on-Stefan-De-Vrij-after-HIJACKING-Lazio-deal)[/size]
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The Daily Star reports that Manchester United are keen on Netherlands midfielder Nigel de JongNetherlands boss Louis van Gaal, who will take over at Manchester United after the World Cup, is planning to sign former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong, 29, to Old Trafford from AC Milan. Daily Star Sunday
However, Van Gaal wants to make £40m Barcelona and Chile frontman Alexis Sanchez, 25, his next purchase after bringing Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera to Old Trafford. Sunday Sun
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is ready to bid for £30m-rated Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, 22, who is also a target for a number of Premier League rivals. Sunday Mirror
The Blues boss also wants France midfielder Paul Pogba and is considering paying Juventus £60m for the 21-year-old. Mail on Sunday
French club Monaco have agreed to begin negotiations with Real Madrid over the sale of £60m-rated Colombia striker Radamel Falcao. AS (in Spanish)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has suggested that the Gunners will try to beat Manchester United to Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, after claiming he is a player who has "everything". Sunday Express
Manchester United could make Dutch defender Stefan De Vrij, 22, their third major summer signing after hijacking Lazio's deal for the Feyenoord player. Sunday Express (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/485515/Man-Utd-close-in-on-Stefan-De-Vrij-after-HIJACKING-Lazio-deal)Liverpool will launch a plea to Fifa to allow football outcast Luis Suarez to continue to train with the club during his worldwide ban from all football-related activities.Sunday Express
Meanwhile, former England captain Rio Ferdinand has said he would keep Suarez at Liverpool if he were Reds boss Brendan Rodgers, despite his third biting offence. Mail on Sunday
Former England captain Terry Butcher and ex-Northern Ireland internationals Iain Dowie and Lawrie Sanchez are all understood to be in line for the vacant New Zealand job . New Zealand Herald (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/football-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=11283845&ref=rss)Brazil and Chile's tense last-16 match racked up the highest tweets per minute (TPM) Twitter has ever tracked for an event - 389,000 TPM as Gonzalo Jara missed the decisive penalty beat February's Super Bowl, which peaked at 382,000 TPM - while also setting a record for total tweets at this World Cup with 16.4m, surpassing Brazil's opener against Croatia (12.2m). Twitter
Colombia goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon shared his team's victory celebrations with his instagram followers after their 2-0 win against Uruguay in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Broadcaster Piers Morgan on Twitter after English referee Howard Webb controversially ruled out Hulk's effort that would have put Brazil 2-1 up against Chile: "On further reflection, and after a pint of London Pride, I am downgrading my criticism of Howard Webb from 'useless' to 'mistaken'."Uruguay had Luis Suarez's kit hung in the changing room ahead of their last-16 defeat by Colombia at the 2014 Fifa World Cup and fans wore masks of the banned striker. Mail on Sunday
Park Ji-Sung has sent out Manchester United-themed invitations for his forthcoming marriage that feature a pop-up Old Trafford and the slogan 'Wedding of Dreams' inscribed below. 101greatgoals
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Brazil legend Zico laments the loss of injured forward Neymar, saying: "We cannot overstate his importance." He criticises Fifa for not being stricter with fouls, adding that Colombia's Juan Camilo Zuniga should be punished retrospectively for his challenge that ended Neymar's World Cup. Observer
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claims the absence of suspended captain and defender Thiago Silva, 29, "is as or more important" to Brazil than the loss of Neymar. Marca
Germany striker Lukas Podolski, 29, says the pressure is all on hosts Brazil ahead of their World Cup semi-final. Sunday Telegraph
Brazil insist they can win the World Cup without Neymar, 22, but on the beaches, fans are already in mourning. Observer
Republic of Ireland assistant manager and ex-Manchester United captain Roy Keane, 42, says England paid the price for taking younger players with little or no top-level experience to Brazil.Sunday Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/10948389/England-manager-Roy-Hodgsons-gamble-on-overrated-youth-at-the-World-Cup-backfired-badly-says-Roy-Keane.html)
Liverpool will make a last-ditch attempt to persuade former England full-back Ashley Cole, 33, to join them.Mail on Sunday
Former Chelsea defender Cole has reportedly agreed a three-year contract with Roma. Sunday People
Everton will dismiss any interest in midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, from Manchester City - but manager Roberto Martinez could consider a deal to bring Jack Rodwell, 23, back to Goodison Park. Liverpool Echo
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will allow centre-back Martin Skrtel, 29, to leave if he finds a replacement, with Southampton's Dejan Lovren, 25, his top target. Sunday Express
Newcastle United defender Mathieu Debuchy, 28, has confirmed he will be joining Ars*nal this summer.Sunday Express
Newcastle are eyeing up a move for Ajax right-back Ricardo van Rhijn, 23, this summer as a replacement for Debuchy. Metro
Liverpool will receive £75.5m from 27-year-old Uruguay striker Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona. Sunday Mirror
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 36, is poised to announce he will sign for New York City FC. Daily Star Sunday
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger wants to bring in either Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, or Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin, 24. Sunday Mirror
Juventus want £45m plus winger Nani from Manchester United for midfielder Arturo Vidal, who is also 27. Daily Star Sunday (http://valera.dailystar-uk.co.uk/sport/football/387427/EXCLUSIVE-Manchester-City-star-Samir-Nasri-to-take-a-huge-pay-cut-at-the-Etihad)
The Football Association will prepare a 384-page tactical report on England's unsuccessful World Cup campaign to help manager Roy Hodgson's bid to qualify for Euro 2016. Mail on Sunday
Manchester City insist there is no panic at Etihad Stadium over Edin Dzeko's failure to sign a new contract. The 27-year-old Bosnia international striker is one of six City players with only 12 months left on their current deals and was expected to agree an extension after playing a key role in their title triumph last season. Sunday Mirror
Tottenham's France international goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 27, asked whether he would be at Spurs next season, said "I should be" but also told reporters: "I don't want to speak about my situation now." London Evening Standard
Former Ars*nal midfielder Samir Nasri will take a £40,000-a-week pay cut in his new deal at Manchester City. Daily Star Sunday
Manchester United newcomer Luke Shaw, 18, will emerge as England's first-choice left-back next season. Sunday People (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-new-boy-luke-3816087)
Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul on Twitter after his penalty-saving exploits as a substitute took his team into the World Cup semi-finals: "Words can't describe how proud I am to be part of this team and this fantastic journey."
Argentina playmaker Lionel Messi posts aFacebook picture of his jubilant team-mates after their quarter-final win over Belgium with the words: "Another little step!!! Vamos Argentinaaaaaa!!!"
Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Twitter: "Read you returned home today Neymar. The World Cup is now missing a star. Get well soon, and back on the pitch."
Brazil and Chelsea midfielder Oscar on Twitter about Neymar: "I love you, my brother! That's all I can say at this time! You can be sure that we will run twice for you!"
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella expressed his sympathy for Brazil's injured striker Neymar, but his team's fans celebrated with a spinal cord skeleton after the win against Belgium. Mail on Sunday (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2681819/Alejandro-Sabella-shows-sympathy-Neymars-injury-Argentina-fans-celebrate-spinal-chord-skeleton-quarter-final-win-against-Belgium.html)
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Netherlands winger Arjen Robben, 30, says Argentina have no chance of beating Germany in Sunday's World Cup final. Mail on Sunday
Before leaving his post as manager of the Netherlands, Louis van Gaal had to resolve a feud over the captaincy between Robben and skipper Robin van Persie, 30, who van Gaal feels is a contender to lead Manchester United. Sunday Mirror
Van Persie handed the medal he received for his country's win over Brazil in the third-place play-off to a Dutch supporter just a few moments after the striker had received it from Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Independent
Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta, 29, says his side will learn from Brazil's World Cup humiliation and stay focused. Observer
Brazil's players would have earned £2m apiece had the hosts won the World Cup. Daily Star Sunday (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/world-cup-2014/388633/Brazil-flops-lose-2-million-win-bonus-EACH-after-World-Cup-exit)
Juventus are lining up a £20m bid for Tottenham midfielder Paulinho, 25, which could pave the way for Manchester United to sign Arturo Vidal, 27, from the Italian champions. Sunday Telegraph
Paulinho joined Tottenham last summerReal Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 27, is set to reject the chance to move to Manchester United despite being offered a £150,000-per-week deal. Sunday Express
Ecuador striker Enner Valencia, 25, has arrived in London to complete his £11m switch to West Ham from Mexican club Pachuca.The Sun on Sunday (subscription required)
Manchester City are closing in on Porto's France international central defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, who Blues manager Manuel Pellegrini believes will form a new partnership with captain Vincent Kompany. Mail on Sunday
New Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, who is likely to be unveiled at Old Trafford on Thursday, is hoping to quickly sign a number of stars including Germany's Mats Hummels and Marco Reus, both 25. Sunday Express
Van Gaal, 62, has declared that Dutch winger Arjen Robben knows that he would be welcome to follow him to Old Trafford. Sunday Telegraph
Liverpool are ready to make a £26m offer for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21. Caughtoffside.com
Romelu Lukaku scored 15 goals in the Premier League for Everton while on loan last seasonNewcastle have approached Monaco as they attempt to sign striker Emmanuel Riviere, 24. Sunday Mirror
AC Milan have ruled out signing 22-year-old Genoa full-back Sime Vrsaljko, who is a target for Ars*nal. Talksport
Dynamo Moscow want to make Wilfried Zaha, 21, their second summer signing from Manchester United, following their capture of Alex Buttner. Sun on Sunday (subscription required) (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/5750473/Wilfried-Zaha-wanted-by-Dynamo-Moscow.html)
Luis Suarez could lose as much as £3m of his £10m-per-year Barcelona salary if he bites another opponent. Sunday People (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/luis-suarez-lose-3million-barcelona-3848982)
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero posted a picture from the team bus on his Facebook page as he and his team-mates prepare for Sunday's World Cup final.
Facebook have released a visualisation looking at who neutrals are supporting at the World Cup.
Robin van Persie thanked Brazil for hosting an "incredible experience" at the World Cup on his Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=665416510202114&set=a.560124214064678.1073741839.162280197182417&type=1)
A rock formation shaped like the World Cup has become a tourist attraction in Pa Hin Ngam national park, Thailand. Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/12/check-out-this-awesome-rock-shaped-liked-the-world-cup-trophy-in-thailand-4795928/)
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Jose Mourinho wants to keep 21-year-old Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea this season. Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal are preparing for life without Thomas Vermaelen as Manchester United line up a £10m move for the 28-year-old Belgium defender. Daily Star Sunday
AC Milan are interested in signing Nani from Manchester United, but are not impressed by the £11m asking price for the 27-year-old Portugal winger. Sunday Express
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku enjoyed a successful spell on loan with Everton last season
Fabio Borini's proposed £14m transfer from Liverpool to Sunderland remains in the balance, with the 23-year-old Italian forward not keen on a permanent move to the side he played for on loan last season. Guardian
Barcelona have set their sights on Tottenham's Belgium international centre-back Jan Vertonghen, 27. Talksport
Swansea full-back Ben Davies, 21, is set to have a medical with Spurs ahead of a transfer that will see Gylfi Sigurdsson, 24, rejoin the Welsh club. Guardian
Newcastle want to bring former striker Andy Carroll back to the club from West Ham, three-and-a-half years after the 25-year-old left for Liverpool. Sunday People
Southampton have targeted Serbia international Dusko Tosic, 29, to fill the left-back spot created by Luke Shaw's departure for Manchester United. Mail on Sunday
Ars*nal are close to completing a £15.8m deal to sign Italy and ex-Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, 23, from AC Milan. Caught Offside
Netherlands defender Stefan de Vrij, 22, is set to become Louis van Gaal's first signing since he took charge of Manchester United in a £10m deal with Feyenoord. Sunday Mirror
Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 23, has agreed a move to Newcastle in principle, but the French club are demanding 20m Euros (£15.8m) for the international forward. Newcastle Chronicle
Manuel Pellegrini is ready to show his commitment to Manchester City despite interest from Brazil in appointing him as Luiz Felipe Scolari's successor. Sun (subscription required)
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Chelsea's pre-season plans have been disrupted by the news that midfielder Mohamed Salah, 22, could be forced to go back to Egypt to do military service. Sunday Express
Italian football officials have confirmed that Serie A and Serie B will be adopting the vanishing spray used by referees during the 2014 World Cup - but it will not be used in the Premier League this season. Daily Mirror
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has suggested Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho may have stretched the truth when he said Cesc Fabregas preferred a move to Stamford Bridge to a return to Emirates Stadium. Talksport
Wenger will speak to Gunners midfielder Jack Wilshire about photos of the England international, 22, smoking while on holiday recently. Independent
Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, 27, has not been given a squad number for the new season. Daily Mirror
Manager Louis van Gaal is considering delaying the announcement of who will be Manchester United captain until Michael Carrick returns from injury. Mail on Sunday
Van Gaal has already ordered several changes to United's training ground, including installing extra floodlights to allow training at night and beds for players to sleep in between the Dutchman's new double-session regime. Daily Star Sunday
Newcastle United tweeted a photo of their squad being greeted with a traditional Maori haka when they arrived at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand for their pre-season tour.
Ars*nal midfielder Aaron Ramsey took to Twitter to express his delight at being named captain in the Gunners' 2-0 friendly victory over Boreham Wood.
West Bromwich Albion defender Joleon Lescott tweeted to welcome record signing Brown Ideye to the West Midlands club.
Stoke City's American defender Geoff Cameron was given the honour of throwing the ceremonial first pitch for the Boston Red Sox against the Kansas City Royals as a thank-you for his efforts for the US in their recent World Cup campaign. Stoke Sentinel
Nuneaton fans performed 'Klinsmann-style' dives on the pitch after flash floods caused the abandonment of their friendly with Coventry City. 101greatgoals
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand treated a Red Devils fan to a surprise on her big day when the new QPR signing recorded a video message to be played during the speeches as happy couple Clara and Ryan Maybin celebrated their marriage. Daily Mirror
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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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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is interested in signing AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, with £14m thought to be enough to secure a deal for the 23-year-old Italy striker. Sunday Express
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says his club are in "no rush" to sign Manchester United and Liverpool transfer target Marco Reus, 25, from Borussia Dortmund. Sunday Express
Swansea manager Garry Monk says Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, 25, will not be leaving the club, despite interest from Liverpool. Talksport
Manchester City striker John Guidetti, 22, who spent time on loan at Feyenoord, may return to Dutch football with Ajax as he is deemed surplus to requirements at Etihad Stadium. Mail on Sunday
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert will hold talks with defender Ron Vlaar, 29, after Juventus expressed an interest in signing the Netherlands international. TSun
Atletico Madrid defender Javier Manquillo, 20, is set for a medical at Liverpool before sealing a two-year loan move to Anfield, with a view to a £5m permanent deal. Liverpool Echo
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 30, will be rested for the start of the Premier League season following his efforts at the 2014 World Cup with the Netherlands. Sunday People
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger said he was "surprised" by striker Yaya Sanogo's four goals in the Gunners' 5-1 win against Benfica in the Emirates Cup on Saturday. Mail on Sunday
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is confident Ross Barkley, 20, will not generate unsavoury headlines the way fellow young English midfielders Jack Wilshere and Ravel Morrison have. Sunday People
Nottingham Forest manager Stuart Pearce, 52, is eager to put an end to the "Psycho" era - based on his nickname as a player - and bring in a more nuanced style at the City Ground. Observer
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that Frank Lampard, 36 - who has joined Manchester City on loan from MLS side New York City FC - and Ashley Cole, 33 - who joined Roma - were offered new deals at Stamford Bridge. Daily Star
LA Galaxy forward and USA forward Landon Donovan, 32, dropped in on kids at the Los Angeles Children's Hospital to perform a puppet show - the results of which can be seen on the MLS club's Instagram account.
Yaya Sanogo may have scored four times as Ars*nal beat Benfica 5-1 in the Emirates Cup but his performance might be best remembered for the Vine that captured him falling over during his celebration.
In Brazil, Ceara defender Sandro took it upon himself to calm down angry Internacional forward Rafael Moura with a quick kiss following a clash in a cup match. Metro
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Manchester United are poised to make a £30m bid for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels, 25, with £17m Ajax utility man Daley Blind a back-up option. (Star on Sunday)
And Blind admits it would be "hard to turn down" the chance to link up with former Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal at United. (Evening Standard)
Alternatively, 24-year-old Blind would prefer a move to Spain. (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva, 27, is still hopeful of being reunited with former Reds boss Rafael Benitez at Napoli. (Independent on Sunday)
Chelsea are looking to muscle in on Manchester United's £30m move for Roma defender Mehdi Benatia, 27. (Daily Express)
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, is set to join Juventus on a permanent deal, paving the way for Juve midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, to join United. (Daily Express)
But Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is still holding out hope of signing Hernandez as he looks to add more players to his squad. (Sunday Telegraph)
Koeman is also adamant midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin will not be sold, but the 27-year-old Spurs target says he is "not in the right frame of mind" to play for Saints. (The Sun - subscription required)
Defender Kolo Toure, 33, could be on his way out of Liverpool after agreeing terms with Turkish side Trabzonspor. (Metro)
Manchester United have been encouraged in their pursuit of Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado, 26, after the Italian club admitted they would not be able to refuse an offer of £25m. (The Times - subscription required)
Roma defender Mehdi Benatia is reportedly interesting both Chelsea and Manchester United
QPR are eying a £7m move for Swansea's Dutch midfielder Jonathan de Guzman, 26. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is set to launch a ruthless clearout of his squad, with midfield trio Marouane Fellaini, 26, Nani, 27, and Shinji Kagawa, 25, among those earmarked for transfer. (Daily Mail)
Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to sign troubled West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison, 21. (Independent)
The Bluebirds are also poised to bring in non-league starlet Danny Johnson, 21. (Sky Sports)
Bradford City are among a host of clubs who want to take Newcastle youngster Rolando Aarons, 18, on loan. (Newcastle Journal)
Liverpool have been given a boost in their chase for 25-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus, after Bayern Munich dropped out of the race for his signature. (Caughtoffside.com)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged injury-plagued midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, to emulate Aaron Ramsey, 23, with a breakthrough season. (Sunday Telegraph)
French midfielder Samir Nasri, 27, says he did not betray Ars*nal when he joined Manchester City three years ago and has branded the Gunners fans' jibes "stupid" ahead of the Community Shield. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Nasri also says everything about playing international football for France makes him unhappy. (Guardian)
English football has been warned it faces a raft of damaging legal claims that could ruin some clubs if managers continue to over-rule doctors and allow concussed players to play on. (Mail on Sunday)
Fitness guru Shad Forsythe, an expert from Germany's 2014 World Cup win, may be Arsene Wenger's and Ars*nal's best new signing. (Observer)
Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky, 33, says he still owes Wenger and Ars*nal after they stood by him when he was injured for 18 months. (Independent on Sunday)
Manchester United legend Gary Neville is backing rivals Chelsea to win the Premier League title this season. (Telegraph)
Samuel Eto'o says his Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard, 23, can become the greatest player in the world. (Sun - subscription required)
Everton defender Leighton Baines, 29, says he was right to snub Manchester United to stay at Goodison Park. (Daily Express)
Football's governing body Fifa could introduce time-outs and video decision reviews to football after four nations, including England and Germany, gave the plan their backing. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool legend Terry McDermott believes Jordan Henderson is Steven Gerrard's long-term successor
Liverpool legend Terry McDermott believes Jordan Henderson can succeed Steven Gerrard as the Reds' next great goalscoring midfielder. (Liverpool Echo)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has hit out at Southampton counterpart Ronald Koeman over his public pursuit of defender Ron Vlaar, 29. (Birmingham Mail)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says the club's stated target of winning five trophies in five seasons is "not important" to him. (Talksport)
Chelsea made sure not to repeat Manchester City's mistake with Yaya Toure, by wishing Brazilian birthday boys Willian and Filipe Luis many happy returns via the club's official Twitter account.
Bookmaker Ladbrokes mocked Bristol City for their green-and-purple away kit by posting a picture of the similarly coloured Barney the Dinosaur.
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique got in trouble after letting off a stink-bomb on the club's flight to Finland. (Daily Mail)
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger asked his childhood hero Paul Scholes to swap shirts at half-time during a pre-season friendly. (Daily Mail)
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Manchester United are preparing a £24m bid to beat Chelsea to the signing of Roma's 27-year-old Morocco defender Mehdi Benatia. (Sunday Express)
Liverpool are still interested in signing Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, 28, but the Colombian international would prefer a move to Real Madrid. (Mail on Sunday)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has held talks with Paris St-Germain's £10m-rated French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, to try and persuade him to join the Gunners over Chelsea. (Sunday Express)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has told Manchester United and Ars*nal that Argentina winger Angel di Maria, 26, and Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, are not for sale. (Daily Star Sunday)
Aston Villa midfielder Karim El Ahmadi, who signed for the Villans from Feyenoord in 2012, wants a transfer back to Dutch football because the 29-year-old is homesick. (Sunday Sun)
Olympiakos centre-back Kostas Manolas, 23, is undergoing a medical at Ars*nal ahead of an £8m move to Ars*nal. (Goal)
Liverpool are willing to spend £59m to sign Barcelona's Cameroon midfielder Alex Song, 26, and Paris St-Germain's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 27, next week. (CaughtOffside)
Ars*nal face competition from Spanish side Valencia to sign £9m-rated Chile forward Eduardo Vargas, 24, from Napoli. (Daily Star Sunday)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has axed Nani, Anderson and Wilfried Zaha from the first team, forcing them to train at different times to the main squad and eat away from the first team. (Sunday People)
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes, 51, who left the club last season, says he was not given time to succeed at Old Trafford and that following Sir Alex Ferguson was near enough an impossible job. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, 41, says many British players fail at the top level because they are paid too much, too young in comparison to their peers from other countries. (Mail on Sunday)
England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 27, is set to win his battle to start Manchester City's opening Premier League game of the season against Newcastle instead of new-signing Willy Caballero, 32, who played in the Community Shield last Sunday. (Sunday Telegraph)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes summer signing, Diego Costa, 25, is better than Sergio Aguero, 26, at title-rivals Manchester City and the Spain striker has also brought some grit to the the Blues. (Sunday People)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says his team are stronger than last season, especially up front, after making seven new signings in the close season - with more still to come. (Sunday Telegraph)
Manchester City's France international Eliaquim Mangala, 23, feels no pressure despite being the the most expensive defender in England at £32m. (Observer)
Crystal Palace caretaker manager Keith Millen is keen to speak with chairman Steve Parish about taking the job on a permanent basis following the surprise departure of Tony Pulis before their opening game of the season. (Observer)
West Bromwich Albion defender Joleon Lescott, 32, responded to a tweet from the club wishing him a happy birthday by mocking former Manchester City team-mate Yaya Toure over his infamous birthday strop.
Queens Park Rangers debutant Rio Ferdinand, 35, took to Twitter following the Hoops' 1-0 home defeat against Hull to admit he was culpable for the decisive goal.
Manchester United and their new manager Louis van Gaal received the full meme treatment on Twitter following their 2-1 defeat to Swansea City on the opening day of the Premier League season. (Metro)
Ars*nal midfielder Santi Cazorla, 29, got tagged with vanishing spray during first half of their 2-1 win against Crystal Palace after referee Jonathan Moss struggled to operate the can. (Independent)
Tottenham and West Ham's Premier League match was interrupted when a fan ran on to take a free-kick for Spurs - going closer to scoring than Hammers' midfielder Mark Noble, 27, did from the penalty spot. (Daily Mirror)
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Manchester United are close to signing Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 26, for a British-record transfer fee that could be worth up to £56m. (Sky Sports)
Di Maria has told friends in Spain that he has accepted a £180,000-a-week offer to join United and wants to wear the famous number seven shirt. (Mirror)
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United have made a second big-money bid for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, which also includes an unnamed player going the other way. (Star)
And manager Louis van Gaal is set to move for two of his fellow Dutchmen before the transfer window closes, Nigel de Jong, 29, of AC Milan and defender Daley Blind, 24 of Ajax. (Star)
Danny Welbeck - told by Manchester United he can leave the club - wants a move to Tottenham and the Lilywhites are keen to take the 23-year-old England forward either on a permanent £15m deal or on loan. (Mirror)
Mario Balotelli, 24, could become a Liverpool player in a £16m deal on Monday - but the Reds have ended their interest in former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 33. (Liverpool Echo)
Eto'o is thought to have demanded £100,000-a-week to join Liverpool but is now thought to be in talks with Everton, although the Toffees could face competition for his services from the Middle East. (Mirror)
Balotelli has been with AC Milan since January 2013
Balotelli will not sign a special code of conduct clause at Anfield. The striker's representative Mino Raiola claims the contract will be no different to any other future Liverpool deals and says Balotelli's move should be finalised before Tuesday. (Express)
Ars*nal are considering Atletico Madrid's Toby Alderweireld, 25, as replacement for Thomas Vermaelen, who was recently sold to Barcelona. (Star)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 33, is set to leave the club after losing his place to Thibaut Courtois. (Mail on Sunday)
Jose Mourinho has added to speculation about the future of Fernando Torres, 30, by refusing to confirm he will remain a Chelsea player. (GetWestLondon)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini wants England international James Milner to sign a new deal but the 28-year-old winger will make City wait. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Blackburn have rejected a club record bid from Hull in excess of £10m for Jordan Rhodes, 24, insisting they have no intention of selling the star striker. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Louis Van Gaal already admits it would take a miracle for Manchester United to win the title this season. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Caretaker boss Keith Millen believes he can still land the vacant Crystal Palace job despite a "lacklustre" 3-1 Premier League defeat by West Ham. (London Evening Standard)
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Rangers boss Ally McCoist stressed he had had no contact with Palace over their managerial vacancy. (HeraldScotland.com)
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerard says there is "no more worthy candidate" than Wayne Rooney to replace him as England captain. (Mail on Sunday)
Frank Lampard, 36, is in the frame for a surprise place in the England squad despite not having played this season. (Mail on Sunday)
Malky Mackay is facing further allegations about his conduct, soon after giving a televised apology for what he claimed amounted to only three text messages during his time as manager of Cardiff. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Danny Baker tweets about the popular return of a Match of the Day commentator. "Barry Davies was the first true commentator. Would call a game/player like it was. His famous "Oh dear..." was devastating. A master."
Former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Andre Villas Boas took a swipe at his former employers, by nominating Roman Abramovich and Daniel Levy for the Ice Bucket Challenge. (Mail on Sunday)
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite has taken the Ice Bucket Challenge and nominated Staffordshire Police and Crime commissioner Matthew Ellis to be next to get a soaking. (Stoke Sentinel)
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Ars*nal could be closing in on the signature of Torino's Alessio Cerci after the 27-year-old forward was left out of the Italian side's squad to face Inter Milan on Sunday. (Daily Star)
The Gunners are also hoping to sign Southampton's French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, having agreed to meet the player's £27m price tag. (Caught Offside)
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Manchester United could see as many as 11 players either leave or arrive at Old Trafford before Monday's transfer window closes. (Daily Star)
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet will be busy before the transfer window closes, with Inter Milan midfielder Ricardo Alvarez, 26, Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, 23, and Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld, 25, all targets. (Chronicle)
Micah Richards, 26, could be chief among Sunderland's new signings as Poyet lines up a season-long loan for the Manchester City defender. (Mirror)
Hull City manager Steve Bruce says the Tigers have joined Aston Villa and Valencia in the race to sign Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25. (Sky Sports)
Hull could shortly have a vacancy in their midfield with Burnley poised to make a £3m move for Scotland international George Boyd. (Mail on Sunday)
Real Madrid are ready to test Manchester City by making a move to re-sign striker Alvaro Negredo, 29. (Mirror)
West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Irvine says he will be making no further signings before Monday's transfer deadline, after 11 summer arrivals at the Hawthorns. (Birmingham Mail)
Swansea left-back Neil Taylor has questioned the omission of team-mates Nathan Dyer and Wayne Routledge from Roy Hodgson's England squad for the forthcoming games against Norway and Switzerland. (Sky Sports)
Wayne Routledge's form for Swansea is worthy of an England call, says team-mate Neil Taylor
The members of Manchester United's 'Class of 92' have denied paying former United striker Danny Webber £800 a week at Salford City. (Mail on Sunday)
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson says he will not buckle in the Premier League pressure cooker. (Mirror)
Chelsea midfielder Willian posted a picture to Instagram of himself and fellow midfielders Ramires and Cesc Fabregas looking in suitably celebratory mood after their stunning 6-3 win over Everton on Saturday.
German club Schalke have taken inspiration from their heritage by turning the tunnel at their Veltins-Arena stadium into a replica coal mine. (Mail on Sunday)
And staying in Germany, Sky Sports decided to transform one Borussia Dortmund fan's house into a shrine to his favourite club. (101 Great Goals)
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Manchester City and Ars*nal are preparing to go head-to-head in a bid to sign £25m-rated Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus, 25. (Daily Star Sunday)
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Manchester City are also planning a move to sign Southampton forward and Tottenham target Jay Rodriguez, 25, as manager Manuel Pellegrini looks to buy more English players. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Liverpool are pressing ahead with plans to sign free agent Victor Valdes, 32, as long as the former Barcelona goalkeeper is able to prove his fitness. (Liverpool Echo)
QPR are considering a move for Portugal forward Hugo Almeida, 30, who has been out of contract since leaving Turkish club Besiktas in May. (Sunday Mirror)
Meanwhile United have vowed to buy "a Luis Suarez a year" as they reveal a new aggressive transfer policy financed by their lucrative kit deal with Adidas. (Sunday Telegraph)
Manchester City's attacking midfielder Albert Rusnak, 20, is being tracked by a host of top-flight English and Dutch clubs after earning rave reviews while on loan at SC Cambuur in the Netherlands. (Sky Sports)
Atletico Madrid midfielder Tiago, 33, claims he has turned down "a great offer" from Chelsea to return to Stamford Bridge. (Evening Standard)
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, says he "cannot believe" former club Manchester United sold striker Danny Welbeck, 23, to Ars*nal. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
The Football Association reportedly has a list of players they are monitoring in relation to possible connections to match-fixing. (Mail On Sunday)
England manager Roy Hodgson, 67, says he cannot understand why his swearing outburst should "provoke a fit of moral indignation" and that he swears all the time - even in front of his wife. (Sunday Express)
Hodgson is weighing up whether to play captain Wayne Rooney, 28, on the left wing for the Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland on Monday. (Sunday Telegraph)
Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, has hit back at suggestions he questioned Real Madrid's transfer dealings following the departures of midfielders Xabi Alonso, 32, and Angel Di Maria, 26, from the Bernabeu, claiming he was misinterpreted. (Mail on Sunday)
Manchester United's Di Maria, 26, claims former club Real sent him a letter asking him not to play in the World Cup final to avoid aggravating a leg injury. (Independent on Sunday)
Striker Radamel Falcao, 28, says he feels like "a kid" after his move to Manchester United, and wants to bring "goals and victories" to the club. (Observer)
Manager Jose Mourinho, 51, says Chelsea's big-spending days are over and they cannot match the £60m United spent on Di Maria. (Eurosport)
Raheem Sterling needs to be 'freed up' when playing for England
Former England manager Terry Venables, 71, says England must unleash their "outstanding player" Raheem Sterling, 19, and allow him to play with freedom. (Independent on Sunday)
Defender Micah Richards, 26, has revealed an old Manchester City friend persuaded him that Fiorentina was the right place to get his career back on track - ex-Blue Stefan Savic, 23, who is also at the Serie A club. (Manchester Evening News)
Yeovil manager Gary Johnson, 61, - who turned up just 15 minutes before a recent game amid rumours he was unhappy over the club's transfer policy - has said he has not fallen out with the chairman. (Sky Sports)
Former Southampton playmaker Matthew Le Tissier, 45, believes Rickie Lambert should replace the injured Daniel Sturridge when England play Switzerland on Monday. (Talksport)
Franco Baldini's future as Tottenham's technical director is under scrutiny after the club failed to land a striker during the transfer window. (Sunday Mirror)
Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil, 25, tweets a photograph of him holding his young nephew, with the message: "Life can be so uncomplicated when we see it through the eyes of a child".
Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone, 27, was impressed with Kei Nishikori's surprise US Open tennis defeat of world number one Novak Djokovic, tweeting : "That's a turn up for the books. Fair play though, he deserved to be in the final."
Jose Enrique, 28, proves he's the romantic type, the Liverpool left-back posting a selection of photographs of him and his wife in France, with the words: "Enjoying Paris so much with my lady for our anniversary. Beautiful city."
Bayern Munich sent a school in Macedonia 255 seats to help with the renovation of its sports facilities. (Metro)
Colorado Rapids' keeper Joe Nasco managed to get sent off just 34 seconds into an MLS game against LA Galaxy. (101 Great Goals)
Former Liverpool and England striker Emile Heskey, 36, ballooned a ball high and wide of a target on a live television show. (Metro)
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, is determined to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season - and will make a return to Manchester United if he decides against joining Manchester City. (Sunday Express)
But Ronaldo could yet move to Chelsea if the London club are prepared to pay him a staggering £500,000-a-week. (Mail on Sunday)
Tottenham will again attempt to sign Southampton's 24-year-old midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin when the transfer window re-opens in January. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United will offer 26-year-old Spain midfielder Juan Mata as bait in their bid to land Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, in January. (Sunday Mirror)
Burnley may decide to sell striker Danny Ings in January as the 22-year-old's current contract with them runs out next summer and he is yet to sign a new deal. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew, in charge of the Magpies since December 2010, is facing the sack after a 4-0 defeat by his former club Southampton sparked taunts by the Toon Army. (Mail on Sunday)
Hull City manager Steve Bruce is being lined up to replace Pardew, with Alan Shearer becoming his assistant. (Sunday People)
Fulham are without a win in their last 10 games under Felix Magath
Fulham fans called for manager Felix Magath, 61, to be sacked after a fifth defeat in six Championship games left the Cottagers bottom of the table. Magath only took charge in February. (London 24)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says his players need to match their reputations with winning performances, starting at Queens Park Rangers on Sunday. (Sunday Express)
Former Manchester City defender and current Bayern Munich centre-back Jerome Boateng says too much money too quickly for young players in England could be a reason they "can't focus 100% on getting better". (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the signing of Colombia striker Radamel Falcao will help turn the club into title winners again. (Sunday Telegraph)
Midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 25, says he had "goosebumps the entire game" as he marked his Borussia Dortmund debut with a goal in a 3-0 victory over Freiburg after signing from Manchester United. (Four Four Two)
Ars*nal forward Lukas Podolski, 29, tweeted a picture of himself with Hollywood film star Samuel L Jackson, who watched Saturday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.
Lukas Podolski was an unused substitute against Manchester City
"Good game, unfortunately only one point," wrote the Germany World Cup winner. "Next game on Tuesday. But it was nice to meet Samuel Jackson after the game."
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster apologised for his error in Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Everton. The 31-year-old was at fault as Kevin Mirallas doubled the Merseyside club's lead. "Sorry for an awful mistake today, at an important point in the game where we were still in it. Need to stick together and stay positive," he wrote.
Ars*nal midfielder Theo Walcott, 25, met Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton before his team's 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Saturday. (Mail on Sunday)
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Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal will have to spend £60m if he is to secure Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman in January. (Daily Mirror)
Fiorentina and Juventus have expressed an interest in signing Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj on loan in the new year. (Metro)
Adnan Januzaj could be set for a January loan move to Serie A
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is determined to keep midfielder James McCarthy at Goodison Park following widespread interest in the Republic of Ireland international. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United defender Rafael insists he wants to remain at the club for the rest of his career. (Daily Express)
Greek midfielder Giorgos Karagounis is reported to be interested in a move back to Fulham following the departure of Felix Magath as manager. (Independent)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is continuing to monitor the fitness of free agent and former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes as he warns current custodian Simon Mignolet to be more aggressive with his performances. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger insisted he never considered dropping midfielder Mesut Ozil - who returned to goal-scoring form against Aston Villa on Saturday. (Talksport)
Former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp says the loss of Luis Suarez and the lack of a leader means his old club have "no chance" of winning the Premier League this season. (Sky Sports)
Malky Mackay has been linked with the vacant manager's job at Fulham after he was spotted at Craven Cottage on Saturday during the Championship match against Blackburn Rovers. (Daily Mail)
Cardiff City caretaker managers Danny Gabbidon and Scott Young admit they are in the dark about their future despite the club approaching Leyton Orient's Russell Slade to be their new boss. (Western Mail)
Exiled Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez insists the club did not believe in him, prompting his season-long loan move to Real Madrid. (Daily Mirror)
Lionel Messi's six-year-old nephew has taken his first steps towards playing for Barcelona after signing for a Catalan club for children. (Daily Mail)
Meanwhile, Roma have signed a nine-year-old Belgian "wonderkid" from Anderlecht who is claimed could be better than Argentina legend Diego Maradona. (Daily Mirror)
A picture of Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli appearing to "levitate" went viral during the Reds' Premier League match with West Ham United. Before the final whistle sounded at Upton Park, it had inspired a series of memes on Twitter, including Mario in space and diving off an Olympic high board.
Chelsea captain John Terry took to Instagram to boast about a straight sets table tennis win against former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp, posting footage of the encounter.
Emile Heskey has taken his quest to find a new club to previously unseen levels by proving on camera how he can hit a cow's backside with a musical instrument. (Metro)
Former Tottenham and Fulham striker Clint Dempsey showed off his rapping skills at the launch of the Fifa 15 video game. (Metro)
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Liverpool are preparing a £31.2m bid for unsettled Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain, 26, in January. (Fichajes - in Spanish)
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Chelsea want Everton's Republic of Ireland international Seamus Coleman, 25, to be their next right-back. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Manchester United, Ars*nal and Liverpool have been given a boost in their pursuit of German international Marco Reus, 25, after he informed Borussia Dortmund he will not renew his contract with them. (Daily Star Sunday)
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph, 24, has yet to sign a new contract at the club, with Ars*nal and Everton mulling over making a move for the new England star. (Sunday Mirror)
West Ham will look to sell striker Andy Carroll, 25, when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. (Mail on Sunday)
Tottenham are plotting a January move for Valencia's 21-year-old striker Paco Alcacer, who has a £15m release clause in his contract. (Sunday Mirror)
Ars*nal are lining up a bid for Malaga star Vitorino Antunes, 27, to bolster their ailing defensive resources. (Sunday Express)
Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly phoned Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, this week and urged the Real Madrid forward to re-join Manchester United. (Metro)
Randy Lerner may now be willing to sell Aston Villa for £100m - half of what was thought to be the original asking price when he put the Premier League club up for sale in May. (Sunday Telegraph)
Liverpool are preparing to open contract talks with forward Raheem Sterling, 19, to ward off interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says it is too early to judge new £32m defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, after he scored an own goal and conceded a penalty against Hull. (Manchester Evening News)
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Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, 34, has hit back at the critics who have suggested he might be finished, saying "it is nice to remind people I can still run". (Liverpool Echo)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has played down "joke" comments from Mike Ashley that he has just one game to save his job. (Newcastle Evening Chronicle)
The Scottish Football Association has postponed its hearing into allegations of racism against Celtic midfielder Aleksandar Tonev, 24, because of the Bulgarian's international commitments. (Sunday Express)
Burnley striker Marvin Sordell, 23, says one of his most prized possessions is a Great Britain 2012 Olympic football shirt signed by Ryan Giggs. (Observer)
Manchester United defender Rafael, 24, has admitted he will sleep well on Saturday night after laying to rest the nightmare of their defeat by Leicester with a 2-1 win over West Ham. (Daily Star Sunday)
Former Barcelona, Tottenham and England boss Terry Venables says the experience of selling Diego Maradona and Paul Gascoigne during his career means he understands just how much Liverpool are currently missing Luis Suarez. (Independent on Sunday)
Everton boss Roberto Martinez believes defender Phil Jagielka's last-gasp wonder strike in the Merseyside derby is the best goal he has ever seen live. (Liverpool Echo)
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has revealed via Twitter that he is closing in on a return to fitness following the thigh injury he suffered while with England earlier this month. "I'm closer to fitness each day and working hard to return to help the team," he wrote.
Fraizer Campbell scored as Crystal Palace beat Leicester 2-0 on Saturday
Crystal Palace striker Fraizer Campbell has enjoyed a bit of banter at team-mate Martin Kelly's expense following the latter's attempt at a cross during Saturday's 2-0 win over Leicester. He wrote: "Did any one collect Martin Kelly's cross from the M25?!?"
Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone described his side's start in the 4-2 home defeat by Manchester City as "shocking". He wrote: "Tough afternoon today. Shocking start from us but after that we gave as good as we got I thought."
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is waiting to find out the extent of the back injury that forced him off during his side's 2-1 win over West Ham. "I hope my back is fine soon," he tweeted.
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino watched his team's defeat at Brentford on the front row of the Leeds away support at Griffin Park, posing for pictures with supporters and queuing up to buy a hotdog. (Observer)
Cellino has sacked consultant Graham Bean after a dispute over when next week's Championship match against Reading will be played. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
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Barcelona right-back Dani Alves has revealed he wants to play in the Premier League. Manchester United are favourites to sign the 31-year-old Brazil international, although he is thought to favour a move to Manchester City. (Mirror)
City are said to be concerned that Yaya Toure, 31, who scored their opening goal at Aston Villa on Saturday, wants to the leave the club. (Independent)
Meanwhile, United want to complete a £95m double deal for current loanee Radamel Falcao and Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, in January. (Daily Star)
But Vidal himself has rubbished the rumours suggesting he will swap Turin for Manchester in the new year. (Daily Mail)
French giants Paris Saint-Germain are ready to triple Raheem Sterling's wages in a bid to secure the services of Liverpool's 19-year-old England international. (Independent)
Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, has finally agreed to join Ars*nal in January with the Gunners now just needing to agree a fee. (Metro)
Ars*nal have also held talks with Marseille and Juventus respectively to tempt strikers Andre Pierre Gignac, 28, and 27-year-old Sebastian Giovinco to Emirates Stadium. (Daily Express)
Louis van Gaal and Manchester United have been given a boost in their pursuit of 26-year-old Juan Cuadrado as the midfielder has become frustrated with lengthy contract negotiations at Fiorentina. (Daily Star)
Liverpool could move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 33, if a deal for ex-Barcelona star Victor Valdes, 32, fails to materialise. (Daily Express)
Southampton are ready to offer midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin a new contract to ward off interest from Tottenham, who were poised to sign the 24-year-old France international midfielder in the summer. (Mirror)
Liverpool have employed a round-the-clock minder to ensure striker Mario Ballotelli stays out of trouble when not on the pitch or at the training ground. (Sunday People)
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has introduced a string of changes at the club's Carrington training HQ, including triple training sessions. (Daily Star)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he cancelled a trip to watch his son Jose Jnr play football to ensure he could complete the summer signing of midfielder Cesc Fabregas. (Telegraph)
England manager Roy Hodgson suggested captain Wayne Rooney would not be able to stand up and lecture a room full of people because of his 'Liverpool accent'. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool are set to meet Raheem Sterling's £100,000-a-week wage demands by handing the England international a contract extension which will triple his existing salary. (Mirror)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew expects to remain in charge for his side's next game after Papiss Cisse's two goals rescued a draw at Swansea. (The Sun - subscription required)
The takeover at Leeds by Bahraini bankers Gulf Finance House in 2012 may have been partly financed by a fund co-owned by the Iranian government. (Daily Mail)
Winger Angel Di Maria feels moving from Real Madrid to Manchester United is a step up in his career - and he plans to stay at Old Trafford for many years to come. (Manchester Evening News)
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bales is to fly straight to the Wales camp in Cardiff on a private jet after Sunday's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao. Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen are both out of next week's Euro 2016 qualifiers against Bosnia and Cyprus. (The Sun - subscription required)
Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock was not happy with referee Mike Dean's failure to spot an alleged elbow from Hull's Michael Dawson on Fraizer Campbell in Palace's 2-0 defeat on Saturday. (Croydon Advertiser)
Stoke winger Victor Moses will be sent for more tests during the international break after pulling up injured in the early stages of the 3-1 defeat at Sunderland. (Stoke Sentinel)
A banner put together by Newcastle United fans and displayed during their Premier League trip to Swansea on Saturday was widely shared on Twitter. Drawing inspiration from Welsh places beginning with a double-L, it spelt out the club's form during 2014.
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski celebrated his two first-half goals against Hannover on Saturday by posing for a selfie with fans behind the goal.
A disgruntled West Brom fan took to Twitter after he discovered his £46 restricted view seat at Liverpool meant he could not even see the Kop End goal at Anfield.
After learning Kaka was recalled to Brazil manager Dunga's squad, Sao Paulo team-mate Alexandre Pato decided to celebrate the news by smashing an egg on the playmaker's head. (Talksport)
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Real Madrid are lining up Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, 23, as a long-term successor to 33-year-old Iker Casillas. (Marca)
Juventus star Sebastian Giovinco, 27, is considering free transfer to Ars*nal, Liverpool or Spurs, with the striker's contract set to expire in the summer. (Sunday Express)
Manchester United will have to pay Real Madrid €1bn (£800m) if they want to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, according to his agent Jorge Mendes, who revealed his client's release clause in an interview. (AS)
Bale eventually moved to Real Madrid for £77m
Tottenham once offered to sell Gareth Bale, 25, to German side Hamburg in a £5m deal, according to former Spurs boss Martin Jol. (Daily Mail)
Paris St-Germain have offered France midfielder Adrien Rabiot a new deal in an effort to stave off interest from the Premier League. The 19-year-old is wanted by Ars*nal, Manchester United and Chelsea. (Sunday Express)
Manchester are preparing a £60m bid for Everton duo Ross Barkley, 20, and Seamus Coleman, 26, and could offer former Toffees midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 26, as part of the deal. (Caughtoffside.com)
England and Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been watching clips of Bayern Munich's Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso on his iPad to make him a better player. (Sunday Mirror)
West Bromwich Albion are preparing a new contract for England U21 striker Saido Berahino, 21, who has been attracting attention from other clubs. (Birmingham Mail)
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes rates Adnan Januzaj, 19, alongside Wayne Rooney as the best young talent he has ever seen. (Daily Mail)
Meanwhile, Moyes says he is ready to return to management six months after his sacking as United boss. (Sunday Telegraph)
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Manchester United's proposal to introduce sponsorship on the back of replica jerseys has been shot down by their Premier League rivals. (Sunday Times)
Former Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen is set for a shock transfer to ITV after 22 years with the BBC, to join a sports comedy panel show. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany reveals a possible future career, as he takes his Belgian team-mates for a spinning class.
A 77-year-old Liverpool fan broke her wrist in a fall outside Anfield - but insisted on watching her team beat West Brom before going to hospital and having surgery. (Liverpool Echo)
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Liverpool and England forward Raheem Sterling is set to sign a new £100,000-a-week contract, which will be a blow to Real Madrid's hopes of signing the 19-year-old. (Sunday Mirror)
However, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insists the club do not need to sign Sterling because they already have some of the best young players in Europe. (Sun on Sunday)
Real are preparing a January bid for Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj, 19, with the Spanish giants ready to offer as much as £23m. (Caughtoffside.com)
Carroll has scored two goals in 15 Premier League games for West Ham
Newcastle United could offer striker Andy Carroll, 25, an end to his West Ham misery by moving to re-sign him in January. (Daily Star)
Newcastle want to cut short summer signing Jamaal Lascelles' loan to Nottingham Forest as they continue to leak goals. The 20-year-old defender signed for the Magpies in the summer before he rejoined Forest. (Sunday Express)
Ars*nal have opened discussions over a £6.4m deal for 21-year-old Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Marcelo Brozovic. (Mail on Sunday)
Ars*nal are also tracking the progress of Ipswich defender Tyrone Mings, 21, who was playing non-league football two years ago. (Sunday Express)
Burnley striker Danny Ings, 22, is ready to see out his contract and leave Turf Moor in the summer, with Newcastle, Stoke and Aston Villa all interested in the former Bournemouth player. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson, 30, is prepared to move abroad after rejecting a one-year extension to his contract. The England full-back would have had to take a significant cut in his £120,000-per-week wages. (Sunday Mirror)
Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, 22, is set for contract talks as he prepares to commit his future to White Hart Lane. (Sunday Mirror)
Former Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay appears unlikely to face any charge of misconduct from the Football Association as the investigation into former head of recruitment Iain Moody nears its conclusion. (Telegraph)
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Louis van Gaal says he will encourage youngsters such as Luke Shaw and Phil Jones to play in the European Under-21 Championships in the Czech Republic next summer. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson, 30, believes team-mate Raheem Sterling is being punished for being honest over his fitness after England boss Roy Hodgson said the forward told him he was "tired". (Sunday Mirror)
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola, 43, is still wanted by Manchester City, despite admitting he would love to manage Manchester United. (Daily Star)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, 67, has been told he needs to make some "big calls" to save his job at Loftus Road. (Telegraph)
Manchester United midfielder Daley Blind, 24, says his world has gone "crazy" since moving to Old Trafford. (Sun on Sunday)
Hull City manager Steve Bruce, 53, might have been disappointed after his side conceded a late equaliser at Ars*nal, but that didn't stop him hopping on public transport as he travelled to Manchester to celebrate West Ham boss Sam Allardyce's 60th birthday.
Jose Mourinho needed only two words to sum up why his Chelsea side did not succumb to defeat at Crystal Palace - as they did in March - scribbling "big balls" on a pad of paper. (Daily Mail)
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Everton manager Roberto Martinez has warned Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool that midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, is not for sale following reports of interest in the England international. (Daily Star)
United boss Louis van Gaal is keeping a close eye on Dutch midfielder Daley Sinkgraven, 19, with Real Madrid, Liverpool and Barcelona rumoured to be looking at the Heerenveen player. (Sunday Mirror)
In-form striker Saido Berahino, 21, will not be prised away from West Brom for less than £25m but that fee would not stop Liverpool making a bid for the England Under-21 star. (Mail on Sunday)
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has insisted that he has the final say on transfers at the Stadium of Light. (Sunderland Echo)
Celtic manager Ronny Deila is trying to keep defender Jason Denayer and striker John Guidetti beyond their current loans from Manchester City, which run until the summer. (Sunday Herald)
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, says that Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will bring the Premier League title back to Old Trafford. (Sunday Mirror)
But Ronaldo thinks that Chelsea will beat United to the league title this season. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Jose Mourinho has threatened to trip up Angel Di Maria if the Manchester United winger, 26, gets too close during Chelsea's Premier League match at Old Trafford on Sunday. (Metro)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 26, faces FA action for a stamp on West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble during City's 2-1 defeat at Upton Park on Saturday. (The Sun - subscription required)
Manchester United seem poised to play a lucrative friendly with Italian side AC Milan in Dubai towards the end of January, with the Old Trafford club keen to make up for the financial shortfall of failing to make this season's Champions League. (Sunday Express)
David Moyes, sacked by United in April, is being lined up to replace Walter Mazzarri as Inter Milan's head coach after a run of poor results for the Italian club. (Mail on Sunday)
Diafro Sakho leads the Mail on Sunday sport supplement
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has insisted that his side should be challenging for the top six in the Premier League despite their poor start to the season. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Stoke City striker Bojan, 24, could be on his way out of the club after a furious changing room bust-up where he flung his boots across the room after being an unused substitute against Swansea City. (The Sun - subscription required)
Swansea City vice-chairman Leigh Dineen believes all Premier League clubs can afford to slash the price of season tickets due to the £5.5bn in TV rights being paid into the league. (Mail On Sunday)
Chelsea will not appoint a chief executive to replace Ron Gourlay - a sign of the increasing influence that Marina Granovskaia, owner Roman Abramovich's representative, has in running the football side of the club's business. (Sunday Telegraph)
Rangers manager Ally McCoist faces an uncertain future after Mike Ashley seized effective control of the Ibrox club by loaning the club £2m. (The Sun - subscription required)
Comedian Russell Brand tweeted "Top 4 clash, only 1 winner, #ChampionsLeague #COYI" following West Ham's 2-1 win over Premier League champions Manchester City.
Darko Milanic lasted just 32 days at Elland Road
Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley tweeted his verdict on Real Madrid's 3-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clasico: "Kroos and Modric ran that game."
Bournemouth defender Steve Cook was a master of understatement after their 8-0 Championship win at Birmingham on Saturday: "Well, that went well. What a win - always nice to get a clean sheet. Could have been more in the end."
Radio 5 live presenter Danny Baker tweeted his take on the sacking of Leeds manager Darko Milanic after 32 days in charge: "Leeds have announced that following the Have I Got News For You model, they will now engage guest managers for each match day."
An interview with Rio Ferdinand where the 35-year-old QPR defender hinted he could retire in January was re-filmed with the former Manchester United star revising his claim to the end of the season, after the original footage was deemed "too negative" by TV producers. (Sunday People)
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Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale, 25, says he has no intention of making a £90m move to Manchester United. (Daily Star Sunday)
Reported Liverpool target Pedro played in Spain's 2010 World Cup final victory
Liverpool are ready to outbid Ars*nal in the race to sign Barcelona winger Pedro, 27, in the January transfer window. (Metro)
The Reds are also set to replace Simon Mignolet with Fiorentina goalkeeper Neto, 25, in January. (Daily Star Sunday)
Heerenveen midfielder Daley Sinkgraven, 19, has dealt a blow to Manchester United's hopes of signing him after revealing he would prefer to remain in his native country, with Ajax a possible destination. (IB Times)
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote, 28, could be in line for a £12m January move to Rafa Benitez's Napoli. (The Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has pleaded with skipper Steven Gerrard, 34, to extend his contract at Anfield. (The Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
And Rodgers has criticised the decision to exclude former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez from the Ballon D'Or shortlist. (Sunday Express)
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo have become embroiled in a row over Aguero's girlfriend ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby. (Sunday Mirror)
And Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has stoked the local rivalry further by claiming that Manchester City are still "years behind" United. (Observer)
Formula 1 giants Red Bull are in talks to buy Leeds United from Massimo Cellino. (Mail on Sunday)
Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott has revealed team-mate Alexis Sanchez's training secret - no rest days. (Talksport)
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman admits he is "surprised" at how well the club's new signings have adapted to the Premier League. (Sky Sports)
Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 29, currently on loan at Valencia, has hit out at his treatment by manager Manuel Pellegrini. (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has laughed off claims by West Ham boss Sam Allardyce that he is too set in his ways. (Liverpool Echo)
Joey Barton was unable to get a ticket to watch his club QPR take on Chelsea, but ended up enjoying his second-choice match of Brentford v Derby, which he described on Twitter as "a terrific game of football".
Peter Crouch's wife Abbey Clancy shared a picture of the lanky Stoke striker dressed up as a skeleton for Halloween.
Injured Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been nominated in the British Fashion Awards. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard accidentally referred to the Blues' League Cup opponents Shrewsbury Town as 'Strawberry Town' during an interview with the club's in-house TV channel. (Daily Star)
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Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes is to be named as the new boss at La Liga side Real Sociedad. (Mail on Sunday)
Borussia Dortmund fear centre-back Mats Hummels will leave in January and the 25-year-old is thought to prefer a move to Ars*nal rather than Manchester United. (Sunday Mirror)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to sign striker Jay Rodriguez, 25, from his former club Southampton in January for £20m. (Daily Star on Sunday)
Jay Rodriguez has not played for Saints this season after suffering a knee injury on England duty
Ars*nal are trying to buy Goncalo Guedes, 17, regarded as the "new Cristiano Ronaldo", but the Benfica star will cost them £40m. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool target £10m-rated Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 29, in the January transfer window after enquiring about the Bosnia-Hercegovina player last season. (Sunday Mirror)
Reds striker Fabio Borini is wanted by Inter Milan in a £14m deal but the 23-year-old is unwilling to move to the San Siro. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Ars*nal and Tottenham have joined Manchester United in wanting to sign 31-year-old Barcelona right-back Dani Alves, whose contract expires with the Nou Camp club next summer. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Real Madrid are willing to sell winger Gareth Bale, 25, to Manchester United in January and plan to move for Chelsea's Eden Hazard, 23, as a replacement. (Metro)
Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in buying Benfica forward Talisca, 20, who is valued at £35m. (Daily Star on Sunday)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, 27, will turn down a return to Manchester United to seal a switch to Chelsea in the January transfer window. (Metro)
Football suffers from "institutional discrimination" according to a report commissioned by the Sports People's Think Tank (SPTT), which is a new organisation founded by a group of former Premier League footballers. (Observer)
England boss Roy Hodgson has backed Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 29, to break Peter Shilton's England caps record. (Sunday Mirror)
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has branded former Gunners star Paul Merson 'a joke' for the pundit's outspoken attack on club's defence after their 3-3 Champions League draw against Anderlecht on Tuesday. (Sunday Telegraph)
Wenger believes that winger Theo Walcott is at risk of picking up another serious injury if he is rushed back to action too soon. The 25-year-old has played just 10 minutes since suffering a cruciate knee injury in January. (Inside Futbol)
Liverpool want to give striker Raheem Sterling, 19, a new £100,000-a-week contract that includes a £60m buy-out clause to ward off interest from Real Madrid. (Sunday Mirror)
Ars*nal striker Alexis Sanchez, 25, posts on twitter a photo of himself with team-mates and vows that the Gunners will be taking home the three points from Swansea on Sunday.
QPR striker Charlie Austin, 25, says on twitter that he would have swapped his goal in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Saturday for a win that would have lifted the Loftus Road club out of the relegation zone.
QPR midfielder Joey Barton reveals that he wound up the Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic last season while on loan at Marseille by telling the Swede that he had a "big nose" after the former AC Milan player called him an "English so and so". (Mail on Sunday)
Former Italy manager Arrigo Sacchi has criticised Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 24, by claiming: "Balotelli is not a player, because a player moves as part of a team. He's just a footballer." (Sunday Express)
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New Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini is lining up a January move for Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34. (Mail on Sunday)
Manchester United have been told Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 25, will cost them £47m. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Koke scored six goals as Atletico Madrid won La Liga last season
Chelsea and Manchester City are set to go head to head for the signature of Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, with both clubs prepared to meet the 22-year-old's £48m release clause. (Sunday Express)
Liverpool are ready to rival Ars*nal for the signature of 19-year-old Lazio striker Keita Balde Diao. (Sunday Express)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, 27, has scotched talk of a move to Manchester United by reaffirming his commitment to the Catalan club. (Sunday Mirror)
Forward Lukas Podolski, 29, looks set to leave Ars*nal in January after bemoaning his lack of first-team opportunities at the Emirates. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Atletico Madrid have made Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, 26, their top January transfer target. (Daily Star Sunday)
Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 29, will make his loan move to Valencia permanent next summer. (Sunday Mirror)
Everton are lining up a move for Ars*nal misfit Joel Campbell, 22, and are prepared to pay £7m for the Costa Rica striker. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Cardiff City could terminate Ravel Morrison's loan spell after the 21-year-old West Ham midfielder disappointed manager Russell Slade. (Independent on Sunday)
David De Gea's broken finger will not prompt Manchester United to sign 32-year-old free agent Victor Valdes, with reserve goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard set to play against Ars*nal instead. (Sunday Telegraph)
Roma striker Mattia Destro, 23, has welcomed rumours linking him with a move to Ars*nal. (Evening Standard)
Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson, 35, is eyeing a January move after admitting his career at Ewood Park is over. (Talksport)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 24, will not be returning to former club Inter Milan in January after Roberto Mancini ruled out a move. (Goal.com)
Liverpool are considering whether to sack manager Brendan Rodgers after an underwhelming start to the season. (Metro)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says midfielder Ross Barkley can become the best England player ever. (Sunday Mirror)
Ross Barkley has won nine caps for England
Captain Wayne Rooney says England can win every match of their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign after defeating Slovenia. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Rooney has also pledged that he will never retire from international football. (Sunday Telegraph)
The president of the German Football League, Reinhard Rauball, says European football's governing body Uefa could leave Fifa if the global governing body fails to publish Michael Garcia's report into World Cup corruption. (Observer)
Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez has shared photos of his new tattoo commemorating his battle against cancer on Twitter.
Wayne Rooney took to Twitter to share his pride at reaching 100 England caps.
Wayne Rooney has predicted his son Klay could follow in his footsteps and says the youngster already has 'unbelievable technique'. (Sunday Mirror)
Juventus striker Fernando Llorente showed off his vocal talents on a Spanish chat show. (Metro)
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Manchester United have agreed a deal with Bayern Munich which would see Spanish summer signing Ander Herrera, 25, depart for Germany in exchange for £7m and Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri, 23. (Express)
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are willing to accept a £20m offer from Manchester United for 30-year-old Brazil centre-back defender Miranda. (Daily Star Sunday)
Chelsea are lining up a £20m summer move for Everton's 26-year-old Ireland right-back Seamus Coleman. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool's 32-year-old England striker Rickie Lambert, a £4m signing in the summer, could return to Southampton on a six-month loan deal in January. (Express)
And the Reds are preparing a £10m bid to sign England Under-21s winger Nathan Redmond, 20, from Norwich in January. (Daily Star Sunday)
Hull City boss Steve Bruce says top clubs are already sniffing around £12m-rated Scottish full-back Andy Robertson, 20, who joined the Tigers from Dundee United in the summer. (Sunday People)
Liverpool legend Jan Molby has urged Reds boss Brendan Rodgers to give midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, a run of games "to get his Anfield career off the ground". (Daily Star)
Meanwhile, Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, 34, is eager to see German midfielder Emre Can, 20, make his mark at Anfield following his summer move from Bayer Leverkusen. (Guardian)
Neil Warnock's job as Crystal Palace manager is already under threat after a five-game winless run, amid claims a number of players are unimpressed by the 65-year-old's methods. (Sunday People)
England manager Roy Hodgson wants to hold a get-together of his squad over the winter to build on feel-good factor ahead of the next round of Euro 2016 qualifiers. (Telegraph)
Fifa vice-president Jim Boyce says world football's governing body must make the full findings of its World Cup corruption inquiry available to its executives. ( Telegraph )
Barcelona new-boy Luis Suarez, 27, was quick to get in the action after team-mate Lionel Messi's set a new La Liga record of 253 goals with a hat-trick against Sevilla on Saturday. The Uruguayan tweeted a picture of himself alongside the 27-year-old.
Meanwhile, MessiStats tweeted a handy goal map plotting all of the Barcelona forward's league goals.
Goalkeeper David De Gea tweeted how he managed to cap a man of the match performance in Manchester United's first away win of the Premier League season - 2-1 at Ars*nal - writing: "Getting out of the dressing room and meeting @JimCarrey and @Jeff_Daniels was just icing on the cake. Idols."
Perth Glory's Australia international Ruben Zadkovich, 28, was sent-off just 17 seconds after coming on as a substitute in the A-League leaders 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix following a studs up challenge on 29-year-old midfielder Vince Lia. (Independent)
Manchester United's out-of-sorts Dutch striker Robin van Persie, 31, completed fewer passes (two) in the first-half against his former club Ars*nal than even his goalkeeper, David De Gea (seven). (Metro)
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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's future looks increasingly uncertain as discussions over a new contract drag on. The 34-year-old former England captain's deal expires in the summer, when he could leave on a free transfer. (Mail on Sunday)
Manchester United face a difficult decision whether to offer striker Javier Hernandez, 26, a new contract after learning Real Madrid will decline a permanent transfer, while Ars*nal, Liverpool and Tottenham are among those believed to be interested in the Mexican. (Sunday Express)
Ars*nal are willing to put in a £16m offer for Everton's Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy with the 24-year-old pinpointed by Arsene Wenger and his coaching staff as a player who is ready-made for their team. (Mail on Sunday)
Premier League bottom side Leicester are considering getting rid of manager Nigel Pearson in favour of Tony Pulis in a bid to keep them in the Premier League. (Sunday Mirror)
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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was forced to tell Italian striker Mario Balotelli, 24, to get to bed just hours before last month's Champions League defeat by Basel in Switzerland. (Sunday People)
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman believes his side's disappointment at drawing with Aston Villa on Monday proves his players are developing the mentality they will require to maintain their position in the Premier League top four. (Observer)
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has emerged as a target for Wigan if the club are forced to terminate the contract of current manager Malky Mackay. (Sunday People)
Oldham Athletic had a meeting with former Sheffield United striker and convicted rapist Ched Evans last week although no deal has been agreed between the parties. (Sunday Express)
Swansea's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace did not meet with the approval of Swans goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski. "For sure we cannot be happy with the draw," he tweeted. "But the way we played gives us good confidence to go again all in for a win on Tuesday."
Former Liverpool winger Albert Riera has been sacked by Italian club Udinese after the 32-year-old Spaniard skipped a match to play in a poker tournament. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed he is thrilled to be managing Sergio Aguero, 26, - because he has wanted him for 11 years having first spotted him when the striker was a teenager playing in Argentina. (Daily Star)
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Chelsea have joined Manchester City and Ars*nal in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus, 25. (Daily Star on Sunday)
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Manchester United's hopes of prising 24-year-old midfielder Kevin Strootman away from Roma next month hinge on rivals Manchester City knocking the Italian club out of the Champions League. (Sunday Mirror)
Several Spanish clubs - including champions Atletico Madrid - are trying to take Ars*nal midfielder Santi Cazorla, 29, back to his homeland. (Daily Star on Sunday)
Roma are poised to make a bid for Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches, 25, in the January transfer window. (Talksport)
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has made Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis, 29, his number one January target. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Liverpool have been given a boost in their pursuit of Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 28, after the player's agent confirmed AC Milan have been priced out of a deal. (Talksport)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is eyeing up a move for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir, 21. (Sunday Express)
Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne has been linked with a move to Manchester United but the south-coast club are in talks over a new deal with the 23-year-old England international. (Observer)
Under pressure Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson will be given funds to strengthen his squad in January to help the club avoid relegation from the Premier League. (Sunday Telegraph)
Manager Ronny Deila insists Celtic are still in the race for Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard, 15, despite facing competition from a host of clubs, including Liverpool. (Sunday Express)
Seven Championship clubs are facing transfer bans, while Premier League sides QPR and Leicester, who were promoted into the top flight last season, are set to be fined for breaching Football League financial fair play rules. (Mail on Sunday)
Striker Mario Balotelli, 24, will be given a final chance by Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, despite growing disenchantment within the club over the Italian's form and off-the-field difficulties. (Mail on Sunday)
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham, 21, is poised to agree a new five-year contract worth £60,000 a week. (Sunday Telegraph)
Manchester City are set to offer midfielder James Milner, 28, a new four-year contract worth almost £20m. (Daily Star on Sunday)
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 20, is on Roy Hodgson's radar for an England call-up. (Sun - subscription required)
Aston Villa are putting the naming rights for the Holte End at Villa Park up for grabs. (Sunday Mirror)
Newcastle's emergency goalkeeper Jak Alnwick, 21, who had a busy debut as Chelsea's unbeaten run came to an end, has been praised by former Toon keeper Shaka Hislop, who tweeted: "Well played Mr Alnwick, well played. Any keeper in the world would be happy with that as a debut."
So obscure is young Alnwick that Newcastle's local paper, the Chronicle, felt the need to provide its readers with five facts about the impressive rookie.
A rare return of three goalless draws from Saturday's Premier League games prompted Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker to tweet: "If you're a bit sleepy, this week and this week only, you're forgiven if you nod off."
Germany international Mario Gotze's World Cup-winning boot has been auctioned off, raising more than 2m euros. (Metro)
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes, 40, showed he's still got it with two show-stopping goals in the Global Legends Series as his team beat Luis Figo's side 8-5. (Independent on Sunday)
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Liverpool's Italian striker Mario Balotelli, 24, could be heading back to Serie A with Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini eager to secure his return to the San Siro. (Daily Star Sunday)
Mancini could also return to former club Manchester City to sign England midfielder James Milner, 28, whose contract talks with the Premier League champions have broken down. (Sun - subscription required)
Colombia international Fredy Guarin, 28, could be going in the other direction with Liverpool considering a January loan deal for the Inter midfielder. (Sunday People)
Chelsea have made a £30m bid for Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, in an attempt to beat Manchester United to the signing of the Netherlands international in January. (Sunday Express)
But United are set to pip neighbours Manchester City to the signature of Fiorentina's Colombian midfielder Juan Cuadrado, 26, next month. (Sport Mediaset - in Italian)
Everton have joined Ars*nal, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid in the chase for Croatia international and Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 22. (Sunday Mirror)
Burnley striker Danny Ings, 22, who is set to be a free agent next summer, is attracting interest from Dutch champions Ajax. (Sunday People)
Ings is also a target for a number of Premier League clubs, with Newcastle United leading the top-flight chase for the forward. (Daily Star Sunday)
Newcastle United's 27-year-old French winger Hatem Ben Arfa, who is on loan at Hull City, has held talks about terminating his contract in January and is currently back in France. (L'Equipe - in French)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is keen to loan out Belgium winger Adnan Januzaj, 19, in January with Real Sociedad leading the chase. (Sunday Express)
Manchester City and New York City FC are set to agree to extend the loan of 36-year-old Frank Lampard at the Etihad from the end of December until the end of March. (Sunday Mirror)
MLS side New York Red Bulls want to make Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard their star signing and hope to take advantage of the 34-year-old's relationship with sporting director and former Reds manager Gerard Houllier. (Sunday Telegraph)
Swansea City's Spanish forward Michu, 28, who is on loan at Napoli, could be set to return to the Premier League with Crystal Palace. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool captain Gerrard and defender Dejan Lovren, 25, were involved in a row after last month's game against Crystal Palace with both players blaming the other for the 3-1 defeat. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes can take his new club Real Sociedad to the Champions League, according to the Spanish club's 27-year-old midfielder Esteban Granero. (Observer)
Meanwhile, Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil, who has been sidelined since October with a knee injury, could be back sooner than expected after the 26-year-old Germany international was pictured going to training. (Mail on Sunday)
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has attacked Van Gaal's management style and says the club have an identity crisis. (Telegraph)
Meanwhile, Dutchman Van Gaal says only a lack of alternatives saved compatriot Robin van Persie, 31, from being dropped when the striker's form dipped earlier in the season. (Observer)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said his Champions League winners are "obliged to win" the Fifa Club World Cup, which begins in Morocco this weekend. (Marca)
Police chiefs have announced unexpected plans to reduce security for Newcastle United and Sunderland supporters for December's Tyne-Wear derby. (Independent)
Ars*nal's Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, set up two goals in Saturday's 4-1 win over Newcastle and celebrated by tweeting a picture from inside the Emirates' dressing room of him and his team-mates getting ready for the club's Christmas party.
West Brom's hard-fought derby win against Aston Villa literally left its mark on at least one Baggies player, with goalkeeper Ben Foster tweeting an image of a team-mate's foot with a huge lump on it and the hashtag #clawfeet.
Meanwhile, Baggies midfielder Craig Gardner, 28, netted the winner against former employers Villa, then the ex-Birmingham City player further twisted the knife when he tweeted: "Heard the Blues were singing my name today, that puts the icing on the cake #kro"
Roma's Ivory Coast forward Gervinho, 27, tweeted he was misquoted in reports suggesting that he "hated" former club Ars*nal and posted the correct quotes stating his "love" for the Gunners, before adding: "Some media really need to hire someone to do the translations properly."
Bayern Munich's Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 30, left team-mate Rafinha, 29, red faced when he pretended to high-five the Brazilian before leaving him hanging in front of 30,000 fans in Augsburg. (Metro)
Manchester United manager Van Gaal let his ruthless image slip at the club's Christmas party by belting out a series of Frank Sinatra songs. (Sunday People)
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Manchester United have been given permission to launch a summer bid for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, 25. (Sunday Express)
And United are preparing moves for Benfica's midfield duo Enzo Perez, 28, and Nicolas Gaitan, 26. Louis van Gaal also wants Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, and could spend £80m on the trio. (Daily Star)
Liverpool are considering bringing striker Fernando Torres, 30, back to the club in January, four years after he left Anfield to join Chelsea. The Spaniard is currently on a two-year loan at AC Milan. (Mail on Sunday)
Aston Villa will seal a permanent deal for their on-loan Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, in January. (Sunday Mirror)
Inter Milan are preparing a bid for Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, 27. (Daily Star)
Spurs, meanwhile, will make a January move for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 21. (The Sun, subscription required)
Ars*nal are set to make a 'monster' bid to finally sign Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 25, in the January transfer window. (Metro)
The Gunners are also poised to make a move for Germany midfielder Christoph Kramer. The 23-year-old would cost £20m from Bayer Leverkusen. (Mail on Sunday)
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus, 25, handed Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Ars*nal a blow by agreeing to join Real Madrid in a £20m move at the end of the season. (Sunday Express)
Southampton will sign Werder Bremen's controversial winger Eljero Elia, 27, in January. (Sunday Mirror)
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 25, has bought a £1m penthouse apartment in the city centre, and moved in with his parents. (Sunday Mirror)
Reds team-mate Raheem Sterling is set to be rested by manager Brendan Rodgers in an effort to prevent the 20-year-old from burning out. (The Sun, the subscription required)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger insists he is no Scrooge and will be happy to splash the cash in January. (Observer)
Liverpool's American owners are considering possible replacements for under-fire boss Brendan Rodgers and are said to be weighing up the possibility of approaching United States national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann. (Caught Offside)
Manchester United and Chelsea were interested in signing Bojan, 24, when he was a teenager, according to the Stoke attacker's father. (Mail on Sunday)
Ally McCoist may have managed Rangers for the final time as owner Mike Ashley prepares to move to replace him. (Mail on Sunday)
Manchester City are again likely to be without any senior strikers for the Boxing Day clash with West Brom, with Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic all out injured. (Manchester Evening News)
Arsene Wenger says he is happy to have Alexis Sanchez, rather than Luis Suarez, as his star striker at Ars*nal. (Sunday Telegraph)
Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin was busy on social media on Saturday evening. The 25-year-old took little time to post a photo of himself with the match ball after bagging a hat-trick in their victory over West Brom.
There was a contrast in emotion for Hull City's Tom Huddlestone, 27, who tweeted: "Tough time for everyone at the moment. We have to all stick together and keep working hard to get ourselves out of the current situation."
They really are trawling to find talent at Manchester City. Ahead of their victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, the club arranged for penguins to play football outside the Etihad Stadium and some of them showed good touches. (Metro)
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Ars*nal are preparing a fresh bid for Sporting Lisbon's Portugal midfielder William Carvalho, 22. (Mail on Sunday)
Saido Berahino is under contract with West Bromwich Albion until 2017
Tottenham are lining up a £10m offer for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino, 21, which could prompt the Baggies to bid for Burnley's Danny Ings. (Sunday Telegraph)
Liverpool have offered striker Fabio Borini to Lazio in exchange for Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, 22. (Sunday Express)
Manchester United want to bring defender Nemanja Vidic, 33, back to Old Trafford from Inter Milan. (Star on Sunday)
Chelsea are ahead of Ars*nal and Manchester United in the chase for Corinthians forward Malcolm Silva, 17. (Sunday Express)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is targeting experienced St Etienne captain Loic Perrin, 29, to increase his defensive options. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj, 19, is a loan target for Everton as boss Roberto Martinez looks to increase his Belgian contingent at Goodison Park. (People)
Alan Irvine could become the second Premier League manager to lose his job in a matter of days if his West Bromwich Albion side lose badly at Stoke City on Sunday. (Sunday Telegraph)
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Former Crystal Palace captain Tony Popovic is in line to replace Neil Warnock as manager at Selhurst Park. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, 33, is in line for a contract extension at Old Trafford when his current deal runs out in the summer. (Mail on Sunday)
Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony, 26, reveals a failed trial at Liverpool as he prepares to face the Reds at Anfield. (Wales Online)
Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw has been out of action for more than a month with an ankle injury but travelled with the squad to play Tottenham on Sunday as he showed with this picture he posted on Instagram.
'Just landed in London with @youngy_18 hoping for the 3 points tomorrow!' the 19-year-old England international wrote.
Barcelona's Brazilian star Neymar almost let his generosity get the better of him as he was left wearing just his underwear after giving away the rest of his kit during a charity match. (Metro)
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Manchester City are plotting a swoop for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24, to resolve their striker crisis. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Alternatively, City will this week step up their chase for Wilfried Bony, 26, with the reigning champions willing to pay £25m for the Swansea striker. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City are also interested in signing Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, 21, with the Toffees ready to sell for £45m to fund an overhaul of Roberto Martinez's squad. (Mail on Sunday)
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Steven Gerrard's next destination is set to be Major League Soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy when the midfielder, 34, leaves Liverpool at the end of the season. (Sunday Mirror)
Former England skipper Gerrard is on the verge of agreeing a £3.9m deal to join the MLS franchise on an 18-month contract. (Mail on Sunday)
And Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has warned the club's owners that only 'established international stars' can replace the Anfield talisman. (Observer)
Despite Gerrard's summer departure, Liverpool are confident that forward Raheem Sterling, 20, will sign a new five-year contract by the end of the month. (Sunday Telegraph)
Manchester United are to make bids for Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels, 26, and Schalke's Benedikt Howedes, 26, as they aim to strengthen in defence. (Sunday Express)
Striker Falcao could be heading out of Old Trafford, with Juventus hoping to snap up the 28-year-old Colombian when his season-long loan at Manchester United expires. (Sunday Mirror)
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich will attempt to persuade Arjen Robben, 30, to turn down a move to Manchester United by offering the Dutch winger a new deal in excess of the £180,000-a-week contract he signed last year. (Daily Star Sunday)
Chelsea are closing in on the £4m signing of Rijeka's Croatia striker Andrej Kramaric, 23. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Chelsea target Andrej Kramaric has scored two goals in four appearances for Croatia
Manchester City are eying a deal for Anderlecht midfielder Dennis Praet, 20, but manager Manuel Pellegrini fears Financial Fair Play rules could scupper the move. (Mail on Sunday)
Midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 28, is line for a return to Newcastle, with Paris St-Germain keen on a player-plus-cash deal for Magpies midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 25. (Sunday People)
Meanwhile, another PSG midfielder, 19-year-old Adrien Rabiot, is close to joining Tottenham on a six-month loan deal. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
Steven Fletcher's future at Sunderland is in doubt - and Hull boss Steve Bruce is waiting to swoop for the 27-year-old striker. (Sun on Sunday- subscription required)
Midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, 27, is set to leave Newcastle United and return to France after the Magpies agreed a deal with Nice. (Sunday Express)
New boss Tony Pulis will be given £30m to spend in January by the West Brom board and has targeted Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon, 27, and Stoke striker Peter Crouch, 33. (Daily Star Sunday)
Former Ars*nal defender Remi Garde and ex-Netherlands boss d**k Advocaat are two of the names on a five-man shortlist as Newcastle go continental in their search for a new head coach. (Sunday People)
Stuart Pearce is on the brink of being dismissed as Nottingham Forest manager after his side suffered a shock FA Cup defeat by Rochdale. (Sunday Telegraph)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger fears the hectic Christmas schedule, and the number of injuries at the club, could end his chances of defending the FA Cup - the only trophy he has won in the past nine years. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
A new clip has emerged of Chelsea captain John Terry showing his frustration during Chelsea's 5-3 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on New Year's Day after he pretended to throw a ball at a Spurs fan. (Metro)
Lukas Podolski tweeted "New Year, new beginnings" and posted a picture of himself alongside Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini ahead of his move to Serie A. He also wrote a lengthy message to Ars*nal fans on Instagram which began 'I can't express in words my gratitude towards you for all you have done for me in my years in London!'"
Everton seem to have got a new celebrity fan in global pop star Justin Bieber . The 20-year-old tweeted pictures on Saturday of himself playing football in the Toffees' white and purple third kit.
Birmingham City defender Paul Robinson paid tribute to Blyth Spartans after the Blues sneaked through a dramatic FA Cup third round tie, tweeting: "In the hat for the next round is the most important thing, but credit goes to Blyth Spartans for making FA Cup so special."
Manchester City have had bedrooms at their training complex fitted with new calming wallpaper to help their players get to sleep more easily the night before a game. (Mail on Sunday)
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Swansea City manager Garry Monk said negotiations are ongoing with Manchester City over the transfer of Swans striker Wilfried Bony, 26, amid reports suggesting a £27m fee has been agreed. (Manchester Evening News)
City also want Lyon's £25m-rated France forward Alexandre Lacazette, 23, and are prepared to release Stevan Jovetic, 25, now a £20m target for Juventus, and Alvaro Negredo, 29, whose loan move to Valencia will become a permanent £25m deal. (Daily Star on Sunday)
West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 21, has refused to rule out the possibility of leaving the club during the January transfer window. (Sky Sports)
Baggies boss Tony Pulis is planning to go back to his former club Stoke to try to sign 31-year-old striker Jon Walters, whose deal with the Britannia Stadium side ends next summer. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Leicester forward Jamie Vardy, 28, is another player Pulis has his sights on and could be the target of a £5m bid from The Hawthorns club. (Sunday Telegraph)
Liverpool are considering a £7.5m January bid for Aston Villa's England international midfielder Fabian Delph, 25, as the replacement for Steven Gerrard, who is leaving to join the LA Galaxy. (Sunday Mirror)
The Reds are also keen on a move for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24, and are considering making a £15m offer for the Belgium international. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Ars*nal may have one challenger fewer in their pursuit of Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin, 25, with Tottenham thought to be turning their attentions to Everton's Republic of Ireland international midfielder James McCarthy, 24, instead. (Sunday Express)
Meanwhile, Tottenham could be prepared to let six first-team players leave during the transfer window, including out-of-favour England international winger Aaron Lennon, 27. (Sunday Mirror)
Chelsea are lining up a surprise move for Borussia Dortmund's Germany attacking midfielder Marco Reus, 25, with the future of his compatriot Andre Schurrle, a 24-year-old forward, at Stamford Bridge rumoured to be uncertain. (Sunday Express)
Leicester could bring former Tottenham defender Vedrun Corluka, who is currently at Lokomotiv Moscow, back to the Premier League as the Foxes are weighing up a bid for the 28-year-old, who is also a target for Aston Villa and West Ham. (Mail on Sunday)
Newcastle have opened talks with former Lyon boss Remi Garde, 48, who played for Ars*nal from 1996 to 1999, about becoming their new head coach. (Daily Star on Sunday)
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman believes compatriot and Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal should be challenging for the title after the amount of money the Old Trafford club has spent and the players he has at his disposal. (Observer)
With pressure continuing to mount on Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce, ex-Sunderland manager Roy Keane and former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood were spotted at Forest's 2-0 defeat by Sheffield Wednesday at the City Ground, their fourth straight defeat. (101greatgoals.com)
Gareth Bale provoked an angry reaction from team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid fans during his side's 3-0 victory over Espanyol. The flashpoint came when the Wales international forward decided to shoot, despite the Portuguese being better placed, and rolled the ball past a post. (Sunday Telegraph)
S wansea boss Garry Monk praised Bafetimbi Gomis after the striker helped them claim a point against West Ham United and celebrated by raising the French flag in tribute to the people who have died in his homeland this week. (South Wales Evening Post)
In-form Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who scored his 18th goal of the season against Crystal Palace, tweets his support to fans and vows to remain upbeat despite the 2-1 defeat at Selhurst Park.
But Palace striker Fraizer Campbell is understandably far more buoyant and has a quip about the Match of the Day running order on Twitter: "Great result today against a top side. Might even be on Match of the Day before last for a change!! Haha"
The BBC's Match of the Day tweets Campbell to say: "You'll be happy to hear Fraizer #Palace vs #Spurs is the third match on #MOTD."
Liverpool's players show their delight after the 1-0 win against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light
Under-fire Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet tweets a picture from the dressing room after the 1-0 win at his former club Sunderland: "Great performance by the whole team! #LFC thanks for the support by both sets of fans!"
Meanwhile, Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren posts a picture on Instagram as the Liverpool celebrations continue on the team coach.
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero on Twitter after returning from injury as a second-half substitute in the 1-1 draw at Everton: "Very happy to be back in the field! We just missed taking the three points but there's plenty ahead of us. C'mon, City!"
Manchester United's Luke Shaw pays tribute to his old club Southampton on Instagram before Sunday's meeting between the teams at Old Trafford. "A club that has got me to where I am today, forever thankful to the club and fans," he says.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp criticised his side's defending in the 2-1 defeat at Burnley - complaining his players had made Scott Arfield look like Lionel Messi. (Lancashire Telegraph)
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Manchester United have begun a complex £100m deal to sign Real Madrid's 25-year-old midfielder Gareth Bale - with David de Gea, 24, heading to the Bernabeu. (Sunday People)
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But according to another report, Real are ready to make a world-record bid for De Gea, with no Bale involvement. (Daily Star Sunday)
Meanwhile, United will attempt to renegotiate the £43m transfer fee they agreed to pay Monaco for Radamel Falcao, 28, should they decide to keep the striker beyond his season-long loan. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal, Liverpool and Manchester City have enquired about Falcao's availability as the Colombia international struggles at the Old Trafford club. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Tottenham Hotspur have renewed interest in winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, 25, who plays for Ukranian side Dnipro and is out of contract in the summer. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool will be open to allowing striker Rickie Lambert, 32, to leave the club if they can recall 19-year-old striker Divock Origi, who they signed last summer, early from his loan at Lille. (Sun - subscription required)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez will meet Samuel Eto'o, 33, this weekend to discover his plans as the striker edges closer to leaving Goodison Park. (Mail on Sunday)
Toffees forward Kevin Mirallas, 27, has 18 months left on his contract with the Goodison Park club and is a target for German club Borussia Dortmund. (Sunday People)
Manchester United and Chelsea's hopes of signing former Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric, 29, could be boosted by reports that his wife is unhappy in Madrid which could play a major role in her husband's return to the Premier League. (Sunday Express)
Crystal Palace want to sign Swansea left-back Neil Taylor, 25, and Blackburn Rovers forward Rudy Gestede, 26, for a combined £9m. (Sunday Telegraph)
Eagles boss Alan Pardew is also considering whether to return to former club Newcastle to try to sign 29-year-old striker Papiss Cisse. (Sunday Mirror)
Real Sociedad manager David Moyes is waiting for an answer from Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger about signing Gunners striker Joel Campbell, 22, on loan. (Sunday People)
Manchester United will wait until the summer to make a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 26, and Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has played down reports that the club are weighing up a move for 27-year-old Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Bayern Munich midfielder Arjen Robben was reportedly bitten by a crocodile when retrieving a ball from a lake during his team's training camp in Qatar. The 30-year-old was left with a bandage around his "heavily bruised thumb, middle and ring fingers". (Bild - in German)
Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben with a heavily bandaged left hand during a friendly in Saudi Arabia
West Brom manager Tony Pulis, who has run two marathons, climbed Kilimanjaro and cycled from John O'Groats to Lands End, is to row from Tower Bridge to the Eiffel Tower for charity. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 29, says becoming a dad is inspiring him - and he relishes being a father figure in the club's dressing room. (Sun - subscription required)
Despite criticism of hosts Equatorial Guinea's infrastructure, the Guinea Equatorial Press celebrates that the country fulfilled its commitment to host the event with only 50 days of preparation. (www.guineaecuatorialpress.com (http://www.guineaecuatorialpress.com)) (In French).
Guinea will install 164 giant screens to enable fans of the national team to watch the tournament. Sites for the giant screens will be equipped with generators in order to prevent any power outages during the tournament. (www.guinee7.com (http://www.guinee7.com)) (In French).
New Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 33, posted a picture of himself "with my friend Radamel 'Tigre' Falcao" while hailing "another great victory" for his team at QPR.
After his side came from two goals down to beat Burnley 3-2, Crystal Palace's 24-year-old striker Dwight Gayle tweeted: "Great comeback from the boys and pleased to get double figures. Nice to repay the travelling fans."
Southampton midfielder Eljero Elia, 27, posted a picture of himself in the dressing room with his man-of-the-match award after scoring twice in his team's 2-1 win at Newcastle.
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 25, was delighted by his side's 2-0 win at Aston Villa. He said: "Three points again! Team's getting stronger each game. Soon I'll be amongst it all."
Following a 2-0 defeat by Manchester United at Loftus Road, QPR midfielder Karl Henry, 32, tweeted: "Shame about the result today but if we play like that for the rest of the season we will be ok. That means away games too."
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal posed for a 'selfie' with a 'lookalike' young fan following his team's win at QPR. (Sunday Express)
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Manchester United could strengthen their back line with the acquisition of Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne after sending a scouting delegation to watch the right-back. (Daily Star)
And United are in a race with Tottenham for the signature of Netherlands' youngest ever World Cup goalscorer - Memphis Depay, 20. The PSV Eindhoven winger is valued at £15m. (Sunday Express)
Ronald Koeman is ready to go back to his old club Feyenoord to sign 20-year-old Dutch centre halves Terence Kongolo and Sven van Beek in the summer. (Mail on Sunday)
Queens Park Rangers are keen to bring in former Tottenham and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov in the January transfer window amid rumours the 33-year-old wants a return to London from AS Monaco. (Daily Star)
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, 30, will sign a new deal at the club and snub an approach by Serie A side Roma. (Mail on Sunday)
A poll shows around 80% of Manchester City fans believe their side should have returned from Abu Dhabi earlier than Friday evening to prepare for their FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough after they suffered a 2-0 defeat. (Manchester Evening News)
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, will not serve a three-match ban and miss the Madrid derby despite being sent off for kicking an opponent in their win over Cordoba. (Marca)
Reaction to a quite incredible day of FA Cup fifth round action dominated social media on Saturday as players, pundits and fans aired their views on shock defeats for Manchester City and Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho congratulated Bradford's players in their dressing room after they beat Chelsea 4-2
Bradford City's Gary Liddle tweeted a selfie with some team mates after their stunning win at Chelsea: Wow that still hasn't sunk in! What a day...2-0 down. Fans during and after game were unbelievable.
Hull City midfielder Robert Snodgrass tweeted: Chelsea and Man City out......The FA Cup never let's you down.
Defender Ben Gibson seemed stunned by Middlesbrough's success at City: What a day, to beat the Premier League champions at their own ground and keep a clean sheet, hard to put it into words, fans INCREDIBLE.
And Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray celebrated his side's success with an optimistic post: Brilliant result today. Looking forward to the draw, especially with the scalps that were taken! Who says its lost it's magic.
Manchester City's new signing Wilfried Bony delivered a sublime moment of skill in Ivory Coast's 1-1 draw with Mali. The nutmeg - dubbed an 'elastico' - should have ended with a penalty award but Bony was incensed not to get one. (Goal.com)
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Crystal Palace and fellow strugglers Hull are among several top-flight clubs weighing up loan moves for Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert, 32. (Sunday People)
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Liverpool are set to make a £6.5m bid for West Ham's New Zealand international defender Winston Reid, 26, who is out of contract at the end of the season. (Sunday Mirror)
Dnipro winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, 25, has turned down a move to Roma in order to join either Liverpool or Tottenham this summer. (Sunday Express)
Manchester United will have to include an escape clause if they are to persuade goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, to sign a new contract. (Sunday Mirror)
United are reportedly close to completing the signing of Dynamo Kiev defender Aleksandar Dragovic, 23, despite interest from Italy. (Tutto Mercato Web)
But midfielder Anderson, 26, is due to sign for Brazilian side Internacional on Monday after being offered a four-year contract worth about £25,000 a week after tax plus a £650,000 annual bonus. (Mail on Sunday)
Borussia Dortmund ace Marco Reus is set to move to Ars*nal as the 25-year-old midfielder wants to work with manager Arsene Wenger. (Daily Star)
Newcastle head coach John Carver has shrugged off the fact he will have no say on matters on transfer deadline day and insists he already has quality players to work with at the club. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Ars*nal and Liverpool have both been offered Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao, 26, after United dropped their interest but neither club appear to want to sign the Portuguese international. (Daily Star)
Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 26, has praised the spirit and unity at the Stamford Bridge club. (Sunday Telegraph)
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Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew hopes striker Marouane Chamakh will be fit for his side's next game against Leicester despite the 31-year-old breaking his nose against Everton on Saturday in his first game since mid-December. ( Mail on Sunday )
Ars*nal legend Sol Campbell believes the Gunners have no chance of winning the title this season - despite renewed optimism at the Emirates. (Sunday Mirror)
West Brom defender Jonas Olsson says he is relishing returning to action after finally getting back on the training field this week after a foot operation in September. (Birmingham Mail)
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge was happy after his injury return. He tweeted: "Thanks to all the fans for the love and support. Great three points today. Roll on the next game. I'm wayyyy up I feel blessed!!!"
Both Jermaine Jenas and John Barnes have worked in the media since finishing their playing careers
And there's proof that footballers get starstruck at times as well. Former England midfielder and BBC Sport football pundit Jermaine Jenas, who was working at St James' Park on Saturday, posted a picture of himself and Liverpool legend John Barnes saying: "I don't ask for a pic with many people, but had to have one with this guy. #legend"
After Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, Sergio Aguero took to Twitter saying: "We dominated the game but we didn't get the win. The team is strong and there's plenty ahead of us. C'mon, City!"
Liverpool want to install a 4.5m-high privacy screen at their Melwood training ground to prevent confidential team details leaking out before matches and have applied for planning permission from Liverpool City Council. (Liverpool Echo)
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Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria, 27, has told his advisors that he wants to leave the club rather than try to 'prove' himself under Louis van Gaal. (Mail on Sunday)
Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen, 23, has told French giants Paris St-Germain that he has no intention of leaving London in the summer. (Sunday Mirror)
Everton target Andre Ayew is also attracting interest from Roma
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is understood to have spoken to Marseille winger Andre Ayew, 25, about making a move to the Premier League in the summer when his contract expires. (Sunday People)
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is said to be keeping an eye on Atletico Madrid's 20-year-old Uruguayan defender Jose Gimenez. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian)
Juventus club director Pavel Nedved has revealed that Paris St-Germain have bid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, who has been linked with a move back to Manchester United. (Metro)
West Ham are planning a fresh attempt to sign Tottenham's Emmanuel Adebayor this summer after missing out on the 31-year-old Togo striker in the January transfer window. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City will attempt to get Pep Guardiola from Bayern Munich at the end of the season before making a decision on current manager Manuel Pellegrini's future. (Sunday Express)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed he had talks with Liverpool three years ago before Brendan Rodgers took the Anfield job but the Dutchman could not reach agreement with the Merseyside club. (Daily Star Sunday)
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Midfielder Jordan Henderson, 24, says it would be an honour to take over from the departing Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain next season. (Sunday Telegraph)
Manager Manuel Pellegrini believes Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony, 26, is not yet playing at 100% after his efforts with the Ivory Coast in the African Cup of Nations. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester United want Rio Ferdinand, 36, back at the club as they plan a revamp of their Academy system under the guidance of Louis van Gaal. (Sunday People)
Jose Mourinho says Chelsea's Champions League exit will give him more time to work with his side on the training pitch. (Daily Star Sunday)
New Sunderland head coach d**k Advocaat admits his side need to improve tactically but the international break means he now has the time to try something new on the training ground. (Talksport)
Roy Hodgson has revealed his role in 24-year-old Danny Welbeck's £16m summer switch from Manchester United to Ars*nal after conversations between the England boss and Arsene Wenger. (Sunday Express)
Swansea City boss Garry Monk has praised the perseverance of Bafetimbi Gomis, 29, after the striker was on target in Saturday's win over Aston Villa. (Wales Online)
Saturday was a good day for Manchester City's Fernando who was on target in his side's 3-0 win over West Brom. "Thank you God for this goal and congrats team on our big win today!" he tweeted afterwards. "Couldn't be happier #MCFC #cityvwba"
Another goalscorer who was celebrating was Southampton's Shane Long who netted his side's opener against Burnley. "Nice to go into the international break on the back of a win!" he said after the 2-0 win. "Buzzing to get on the scoresheet too #WeMarchOn"
Jose Mourinho has revealed that he has celebrated each of the 21 trophies he has won as a manager by removing his watch and keeping it as a memento. (Observer)
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Manchester City and Chelsea want to sign Everton's England international midfielder Ross Barkley, 21, who has been valued at £50m by his club. (Daily Star Sunday)
Mail on Sunday celebrates Gareth Bale's brace against Israel
Alternatively Manchester City will allow James Milner, 29, to join Liverpool, and sign Barkley for £35m. (Sunday Mirror)
Chelsea are planning a £40m bid for Real Madrid's France international defender Raphael Varane, 21. (Sun - subscription required)
Colombia striker Radamel Falcao, 29, could join Juventus when his season-long loan at Manchester United ends, according to his agent. (Gazetta TV)
Ars*nal are keen to sign Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama, 23, and Anderlecht's Serbia international striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, 20, for a combined fee of £30m. (Sun - subscription required)
Newcastle United are to spend £60m on new players in the summer with Fabricio Coloccini, Cheick Tiote and Tim Krul leaving the club - and Derby manager Steve McClaren arriving to take charge at St James' Park. (Sunday Mirror)
Qatari side Al-Sadd say they are in negotiations to sign Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Xavi. The club report the 35-year-old is in Doha with his family. (Al-Sadd website)
And Barca boss Luis Enrique is reportedly keen on bringing Atletico Madrid's 23-year-old Spanish midfielder Koke to the Nou Camp to replace Xavi. (Sport - in Spanish)
Liverpool's England right-back Glen Johnson, 30, could move to Barcelona on a free transfer. (Sport - in Spanish)
Liverpool target Mateo Kovacic will not be moving to Anfield. The 20-year-old Croatian midfielder will remain at Inter Milan according to his agent. (Mail on Sunday)
Jordan Henderson wants to stay at Liverpool for "many years" and will sign a new contract "soon." (Sunday Telegraph)
Newcastle have told interim head coach John Carver that he will be staying at St James' Park in some capacity. (Sunday Express)
Manuel Pellegrini will be sacked by Manchester City in the summer if the reigning Premier League champions finish outside the top two. (Sunday People)
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Louis van Gaal will receive a £1m bonus if he gets Manchester United back into the Champions League this season. (Daily Star Sunday)
A survey shows that the academies of the Premier League's current 20 clubs have produced just 57 first-team regulars over the past 10 years. (Mail on Sunday)
On-loan winger Nani, 28, is set to return to Manchester United next season from Sporting Lisbon as the Portuguese side can not afford his £3.6m-a-year wage demands. (Abola - in Portuguese)
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel says Paris St-Germain's Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is "built" for the Old Trafford club. (L'Equipe - subscription required)
David De Gea should be happy to stay at Manchester United according to fellow Spanish goalkeeper and former Liverpool player Pepe Reina. (Talksport)
West Ham could play in next season's Europa League thanks to the Fair Play League. (Sunday People)
"My mood today"
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has posted a picture on Instagram of himself wearing a white mask with the caption "my mood today". The 24-year-old was not named in Italy's squad for their Euro 2016 qualifier against Bulgaria on Saturday evening and a friendly with England on Tuesday.
Chile's Alexis Sanchez was joined by his dogs at Ars*nal's training base where he is training with his national team. (Alexis Sanchez Instagram)
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has posted a picture on Twitter of a very happy Welsh dressing room after their 3-0 win over Israel. The 25-year-old scored twice in the Euro 2016 qualifier.
While Welsh team-mate Aaron Ramsey dedicated his goal to his grandmother. (Aaron Ramsey Twitter)
Former American child prodigy striker Freddy Adu, 25, has signed for Finnish side Kuopion Palloseura. It is the 11th team of his career since he signed for MLS team DC United aged 14. (Mail on Sunday)
Lazio fans have tried prevent Manchester City signing their 21-year-old Brazil U-21 midfielder Felipe Anderson by hijacking a post on the Premier League side's website. (Manchester Evening News)
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Former Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 29, is a £10m target for Ars*nal after failing to nail down a place at Paris St-Germain . (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Germany international midfielder Sami Khedira, who is out of contract at Real Madrid this summer - but they will have to pay the 28-year-old £200,000 a week. (Daily Star on Sunday)
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Newcastle hope to beat a hike in prices ahead of the £5bn TV deal by going on a shopping spree for strikers this summer. Among their targets are Anderlecht's £15m-rated Aleksandar Mitrovic, 20, Burnley's Danny Ings, 22, and West Brom's Saido Berahino, 21. (Sunday Express)
Meanwhile, Ings has been offered a £60,000-a-week deal to join David Moyes' Real Sociedad, which would mean he would earn more in a month than the £197,000 compensation the Clarets would recoup if he moves to the La Liga side when his contract expires in the summer. (Sunday Telegraph)
Palermo striker Paulo Dybala, 21, described as "the new Sergio Aguero" by club president Mauricio Zamparini, is set to be on his way to the Premier League with Liverpool and Ars*nal interested in the Argentine youngster. (Mail on Sunday)
Paris St-Germain are prepared to offer Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira, 19, three times the £6,000-a-week wages the Old Trafford side are willing to pay him to sign a new contract when his current deal expires in the summer. (Manchester Evening News)
Real Madrid are preparing a £32m bid to sign Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, currently on loan at Manchester United, when fellow striker Javier Hernandez, 26, heads back to Old Trafford after his loan spell with Real ends this summer. (Sunday Express)
Chelsea are set to activate the £13.6m release clause in the contract of Valencia's 29-year-old defender Jose Luis Gaya. (Daily Star on Sunday)
Manager Manuel Pellegrini insists the time to judge him is next season when Manchester City are not hampered by financial fair play restrictions, which have seen the club fined and forced to operate with a smaller squad this term. (Sunday Express)
West Bromwich Albion owner Jeremy Peace is attempting to sell the Black Country club, with two groups from the United States and the Far East showing interest. (Sunday People)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has criticised 20-year-old forward Raheem Sterling's advisor and says the England international would be inclined to stay at the club if left to make the decision alone. (Mail on Sunday)
Manchester United will be forced to take both Adidas and Nike kits on their pre-season United States tour after their current supplier refused to let them end their existing deal early before the new one begins in 1 August. (Sunday Mirror)
Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley, 21, will not take part in this summer's European U21 Championship finals in Hungary. (Sunday People)
Captain John Terry claims Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, 24, is on a par with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as one of the best players in the world. (Mail on Sunday)
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand broke off from celebrating his side's 4-1 victory at West Brom to pay tribute to Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam's amazing 60-yard goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. He tweeted: "Great result today away at West Brom... hold up... Charlie Adam take a bow... what a strike!"
Former Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen was also impressed with Adam's strike, but not that impressed. He tweeted: "Great as it was and taking nothing away from my mate Charlie but no way am I having that one long strike is a goal of the season candidate."
Meanwhile, Owen's former Liverpool and England team-mate Jamie Carragher was not happy with Reds keeper Simon Mignolet, during the 4-1 defeat at Ars*nal. The retired defender tweeted: "Keeper shouts at defence when he makes a good save. Shut up get back in your goal that's what your paid for."
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal admitted he kissed midfielder Ander Herrera at half-time in the 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford after the 25-year-old carried out his instructions to be more decisive in front of goal with the first of his two goals. (Manchester Evening News)
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La Liga champions Atletico Madrid may target Everton's 18-goal forward Romelu Lukaku, 21, if they lose Mario Mandzukic, 28, to Wolfsburg. (Sun on Sunday - subscription)
Chelsea are set to complete the £4.7m transfer of Brazilian midfielder Nathan, 19, next week from Atletico Paranaense, with the teenager heading to London for a medical. (ESPN Brazil - in Portuguese)
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany criticises Financial Fair Play rules in the Sunday Telegraph
Manchester United believe they have beaten Liverpool to PSV Eindhoven's Dutch winger Memphis Depay, 21, who has an asking price of £25m. (Sunday Mirror)
The Old Trafford club have also been put on alert that Bayern Munich could be willing to offload striker Robert Lewandowski, 26 and midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 30. (Daily Star Sunday)
And United have opened talks with Paris St-Germain about a deal to sign striker Edinson Cavani, 28. (Sunday Express)
United are also tracking FC Twente's Dutch winger Bilal Ould-Chikh, 17, dubbed 'the new Arjen Robben' in his homeland. (Sunday People)
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 29, intends to wait until the end of the season before making a final decision on his future at the Etihad Stadium. (Mail on Sunday)
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes plans to make a £6m summer bid for 27-year-old Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole. (Sun on Sunday - subscription)
Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, 20, has been photographed smoking a shisha pipe during a night out with friends. (Sunday Mirror)
Reds' midfielder Lucas Leiva, 28, believes his team-mate Sterling is handling the issues around his future well. (Sky Sports)
Former Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella, 60, has been given 48 hours to choose between Manchester City and Sao Paulo. (Daily Star Sunday)
QPR midfielder Sandro, 26, has defended former manager Harry Redknapp, saying he is not at fault for the club's struggles near the foot of the Premier League. (Mail on Sunday)
Crystal Palace's Yannick Bolasie was in celebratory mood after his first Premier League hat-trick helped his side to victory over Sunderland. He tweeted: "Great win today great to get three goals they don't come around often lol. On to the next."
Another goalscorer, Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse, celebrated his strike which helped them to victory against Hull City. "That goal was coming!!! Buzzing today with the goal and especially the result," he tweeted.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal treated his wife Truus to a fish and chip meal out as he prepared for Sunday's Manchester derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford. (Sunday Mirror)
Aston Villa fan Garry Harris was forced to wear his wife's dress after saying he would do it for a joke if Villa beat Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. (Birmingham Mail)
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is lining up a £25m move for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24. (Daily Star Sunday)
Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, 20, could buy out the last year of his contract, leaving Chelsea and Manchester City clear to make £25m offers. (Mail on Sunday)
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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has admitted he could be sacked if his side do not qualify for the Champions League. (Mail on Sunday)
Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria, 27, has told the club he wants to stay and is set to extend the lease on his new family home. (Sunday People)
Newcastle United want Manchester United striker James Wilson, 19, on loan next season. (Daily Star Sunday)
Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 24. (Sun - subscription required)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure's agent Dimitri Seluk has criticised the club's owners and called manager Pellegrini "weak". (Sunday Mirror)
Tottenham want to sign Everton midfielder Kevin Mirallas, 27, and are prepared to allow winger Aaron Lennon, 28, to make his Goodison Park loan switch permanent as part of the deal. (Sunday People)
Spurs are also considering a £10.8m move for three Marseille players - winger Andre Ayew, 25, striker Andre-Pierre Gignac, 29, and winger Florian Thauvin, 22. (Mercato 365 - in French)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will allow defender Martin Skrtel, 30, to move to German side Wolfsburg this summer. (Sunday Mirror)
Derby County want to keep Hull loanee Tom Ince, 23, at the club next season. (Yorkshire Post)
West Ham would like Everton boss Roberto Martinez to take over at Upton Park should they decide to part company with Sam Allardyce. (Sunday Express)
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reprimanded captain John Terry for saying the Premier League leaders "look like champions" despite victory over Manchester United edging them closer to the title. (Sun - subscription required)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers claimed it will take Manchester City 20 years to become as big a club as the Anfield outfit. (Sunday Telegraph)
Real Sociedad manager David Moyes has revealed how he fought to keep striker Wayne Rooney, 29, at Old Trafford when he was Manchester United manager last season. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has criticised Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera for sticking out his leg to try and win a penalty in the closing stages of Saturday's match between the sides, an incident for which the 25-year-old Spaniard was booked. (Guardian)
Following the 1-0 defeat at Chelsea, Herrera tweeted: "We deserved more. I'm proud of the team. We must keep improving."
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Red Devils team-mate Chris Smalling wrote: "Absolutely gutted with the result today, felt we deserved more. Our away fans were class once again!!"
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta said: "Great day to take another step and meet old friends! Thanks for your support. Amazing atmosphere!"
Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil wrote after his side's FA Cup semi-final win over Reading: "Weee did it!! Wembley, see you again in May! I have to pay my respect to Reading today: keep your heads up!"
Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey tweeted: "Another final to look forward to! Can't wait!"
West Ham chairman David Gold wrote: "Proceeds from the sale of Upton Park goes towards paying for our move to the new stadium. We have no plans to sell the club."
Comedian Russell Brand said: "Blackpool fans! What's going on at your club? How can I help?!"
Manchester United boss Van Gaal is suing a Dutch company that used his face in their adverts. (Sunday Mirror)
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Arsene Wenger says it would have been illogical to sign Cesc Fabregas last summer - and he has no regrets that he instead spent £35million on Alexis Sanchez.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has left the door open for Radamel Falcao to stay at the club, with any deal depending on him accepting he would not be a regular starter at Old Trafford.
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is set to be rewarded for his recent good form by earning a first Spain cap this summer.
Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic is a target for Inter Milan, who want to sign him on an initial loan before a permanent £12m deal.
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he wants a United manager to beat his trophy record at Old Trafford.
Brendan Rodgers has resurrected his interest in bringing target Kyriakos Papadopoulos to Liverpool.
Louis van Gaal says Ryan Giggs will take over as Manchester United manager in two seasons' time.
Manchester United have been given a Gareth Bale boost as Real Madrid consider cashing in on the Welshman in the summer.
Crystal Palace will have to fight off Tottenham as well as Liverpool in order to keep Yannick Bolasie.
Manchester City are set to make a move for Hoffenheim's 23-year-old Brazil midfielder Roberto Firmino.
Ars*nal are considering a £15m move for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir, 21.
Manchester United are considering a Hugo Lloris swoop IF David De Gea quits Old Trafford.
Mats Hummels' Manchester United move is in doubt because of Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund exit.
Southampton have set their sights on £8million-rated Spartak Moscow winger Quincy Promes.
Eden Hazard would cost Real Madrid "£100m plus one of their three best players", says Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
Manchester United are reported to have agreed a £21million transfer deal for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has put a £200m price tag on Eden Hazard to scare off a bid from Real Madrid.
Striker Radamel Falcao has been told to accept a supersub role to stay at Manchester United.
Sunderland will bid to tempt West Ham manager Sam Allardyce to become their boss with a long-term contract.
Manchester City have fresh hope of landing Pep Guardiola as their new manager after doubts emerged about his future at Bayern Munich.
West Brom manager Tony Pulis wants to sign 28-year-old Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew plans to approach his former club Newcastle United over Senegal striker Papiss Cisse, 29.
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is set to snub Bayern Munich and stay at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City have made the first move for Brazil international Roberto Firmino, of Hoffenheim.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew plans to raid Newcastle for Papiss Cisse.
Liverpool have resurrected their interest in Schalke defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos.
Fulham starlet Patrick Roberts is on Manchester City's radar.
Liverpool defender Kolo Toure is set to join MLS side New York Red Bulls.
Southampton are planning a summer swoop for Chelsea starlet Patrick Bamford.
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player than Lionel Messi. He claims Ronaldo could play for "Millwall, QPR, Doncaster Rovers... and score a hat-trick in a game".
Wayne Rooney is second in the Sunday Times Sport Rich List - the Manchester United captain's fortune is up £12m to £72m. Lewis Hamilton is the richest sportsman in Britain with a fortune of £88m.
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Manchester City, Ars*nal and Manchester United are set for a £20 million summer scrap for Borussia Dortmund’s Ilkay Gundogan.
Sunderland fear striker Steven Fletcher may miss the rest of the Premier League survival fight after being hit by more ankle trouble.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says there is no way back to Old Trafford for striker Javier Hernandez, who is on loan at Real Madrid.
Ars*nal defender Laurent Koscielny has thrown in the towel in the title race ahead of today's clash with Chelsea by saying: "They're already champions."
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Manchester United have told Real Madrid it will cost the Spanish giants £45m to land goalkeeper David De Gea but could propose a swap deal involving Wales forward Gareth Bale. (Sunday Express)
Manchester City and Chelsea have been told they must break both the British transfer record and their wage structures if they are to sign Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, with Paris Saint-Germain offering £60m for the France international. (Sunday Mirror)
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes looks certain to take over at West Ham next season with current boss Sam Allardyce's contract expiring in the summer. (Sunday Mirror)
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard jumps for joy on the Mail on Sunday's sports pages
Newcastle United have made a move for Marseille's £15m-rated midfielder Florian Thauvin. (Mail on Sunday)
Inter Milan are ready to pay out £46.2m over four years to sign Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, from Man City. (Daily Star Sunday)
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, 27, says his side must learn from their poor run of three straight Premier League defeats in order to keep Liverpool and Tottenham at bay and hold on to the final Champions League qualification place. (Sunday Express)
QPR will lose top scorer Charlie Austin, 25, and Scotland winger Matt Phillips as part of a summer exodus if the Loftus Road club are relegated from the Premier League. (Daily Star Sunday)
Manchester City's hopes of landing Raheem Sterling have suffered a blow with Liverpool insisting the 20-year-old England forward will not be sold this summer. (Manchester Evening News)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 23, is ready to make his comeback before the end of the season after a campaign plagued by injury. (Observer)
Former Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 29, who is now with Valencia, says he left the club because manager Manuel Pellegrini had lost faith in him. (Mail on Sunday)
Newcastle United goalkeeper coach Andy Woodman was forced to explain the Magpies' woeful performance to irate fans outside the stadium. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has congratulated Chelsea on winning the Premier League but warned their manager Jose Mourinho it will not be as easy to retain the title next season. (Observer)
Birmingham City players were treated to drinks after their season-ending win over Bolton thanks to a fine paid by club doctor Mike Stone, who arrived late at the game. (Birmingham Mail)
West Ham goalkeeper Adrian had a special guest at Saturday's home game against Burnley at Upton Park. "Another clean sheet & 3 points," he tweeted. "Now to enjoy with my family and celebrate my grandfather's 90 birthday."
West Brom striker Saido Berahino was in celebration mood after his side's win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. "What a brilliant team performance," he tweeted. "Boaz Myhill was unbelievable, fans were different class till the end, safe journey back #GodIsGood."
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has banned delivery vans from calling at the club's Carrington HQ during first-team training sessions fearing they are a distraction and that the drivers are spying on what his players are doing. (Sunday People)
A helicopter belonging to Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha landed on the King Power Stadium pitch after the Foxes' 3-0 win over Newcastle. (BT Sport)
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Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola, 44, has reportedly agreed to become Manchester City's new manager in the summer. (beIN sports)
City, however, have dismissed the speculation as "nonsense". (Star on Sunday)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says it will be impossible to emulate the one-club longevity of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger. (Sunday Telegraph)
Liverpool are reportedly bidding £20m for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 23 - also wanted by Manchester United. That would indicate forward Mario Balotelli's time on Merseyside is growing short, with Sampdoria hopeful of signing the Italy forward. (Sunday Express)
Chelsea are leading the race for £40m-rated Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, 23. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Wolfsburg have put a £45m price tag on former Chelsea forward and Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne, 23. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United's owners will reject the idea of selling the naming rights to Old Trafford. The Glazer family will forego a potential £20m-a-year windfall, acknowledging that changing the stadium's name is off-limits for United fans. (Sunday Telegraph)
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 30, has made a £5m donation to Save the Children, according to French sports magazine So Foot, to help survivors of the Nepalese earthquake. (Independent on Sunday)
Manchester United are likely to be disappointed in their pursuit of Paris St-Germain forward Edinson Cavani, 28, with the Uruguayan poised for a move to Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Veteran midfielder Andrea Pirlo, 35, is wanted by Chelsea and Liverpool, according to reports in Tuttosport. The 35-year-old midfielder has one year left on his deal at Juventus. (Independent on Sunday)
Ars*nal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 21, was enthused by another swift knockout victory by British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, who beat Raphael Zumbano Love within two rounds on Saturday.
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, 19, tweeted his delight at his first man-of-the-match award.
Sir Alex Ferguson famously likes a nice drop of red, but current Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal revealed an unexpected facet of his footballing philosophy when a gust of wind revealed a wine list among his notes on the bench at Crystal Palace. (Metro)
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Chelsea are planning a shock raid on Premier League title rivals Manchester City for striker Edin Dzeko, with City ready to listen to offers for the 29-year-old. (Sunday Mirror)
Meanwhile, the Stamford Bridge club's manager Jose Mourinho is also planning a move for Manchester City's unsettled midfield star Yaya Toure, 32. (Sunday Express)
Former West Ham defender Slaven Bilic is on their managerial shortlist alongside favourite Rafael Benitez in anticipation of Sam Allardyce's expected departure at the end of the season. (Mail on Sunday)
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller, 25, and Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32 have emerged as transfer targets for Manchester United. (London Evening Standard)
The Mail on Sunday features Steven Gerrard's final entrance onto the Anfield pitch
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will hold a family meeting at the end of the season to decide his future. (Daily Star Sunday)
However, United will struggle to get their money back on De Gea after being warned that Real Madrid are ready to play hardball over the Spanish keeper who they signed for nearly £18m from Atletico Madrid in 2011. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United are also looking at Lazio's Brazilian winger Felipe Anderson, 22. (Sunday People)
Portuguese midfielder Nani is reportedly returning to United after Sporting Lisbon refused to meet the 28-year-old's £15m price tag after a season-long loan in Portugal. (Metro)
Meanwhile, United manager Louis van Gaal has cast doubt on whether £60m record signing Angel Di Maria can turn his form around after a disappointing first season for the winger, 27, at Old Trafford. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool are stepping up their pursuit of Asier Illarramendi after Real Madrid officially put the 25-year-old midfielder up for sale. (Sunday People)
Aston Villa midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, is set to return to the England squad for the upcoming games against the Republic of Ireland and Slovenia. (Sunday Telegraph)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says he does not know how he will fill his time after retirement and has spent time wondering how former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has occupied his time since leaving Old Trafford. (ESPN)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has hailed the influence of Romelu Lukaku after the 22-year-old Belgian became only the second Blues player after Yakubu to reach 20 goals in a season during the Premier League era. (Liverpool Echo)
Retired defender Jamie Carragher believes his former Liverpool and England team-mate Steven Gerrard, who played his last game at Anfield on Saturday, should savour his memories and not return to the club on loan. (Sky Sports)
Aston Villa's Charles N'Zogbia tweeted an apology after his side's 6-1 loss at Southampton. "Sorry to our fans who came and support us," he said. "It was a very bad performance. 3pts at Villa Park next week and be prepared for the FA Cup final."
Leicester celebrate staying in the Premier League for another season
Leicester secured their Premier League status for next season after a 0-0 draw against Sunderland and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel tweeted a picture from the dressing room at the Stadium of Light saying: "What a feeling! What an achievement! So proud of everyone at the club."
Ahead of Steven Gerrard's final appearance for Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, striker Mario Balotelli wrote a letter to the man who he described as his 'cool captain'.
And there was joy for actor television presenter Stephen Fry after his beloved Norwich reached the Championship play-off final. "Such a sea of yellow-clad joy-filled lovers of this great club," he tweeted. "Utter transcendent rapturous joy cannot be expressed in 140 characters."
Tottenham defender Danny Rose is suffering the wrath of his club's fans after appearing in his side's last home match of the season against Hull on Saturday with his hair dyed red - the colour of bitter rivals Ars*nal. (Metro)
Newcastle manager John Carver will ban his players from reading papers or watching the television in the build-up to the home game with West Ham United next Sunday with relegation still a prospect for his side. (Evening Chronicle)
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Paris St-Germain have overtaken Manchester United in the transfer race for Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 30, by launching an £88m bid. (Marca)
Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin, 24, is a £10m target for Southampton this summer. (Sunday Mirror)
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Midfielder Sami Khedira, 28, has put the Premier League's top clubs on alert after saying goodbye to Real Madrid's supporters. (Marca)
Championship-bound QPR could be set to receive £10m if Liverpool sell 20-year-old forward Raheem Sterling, should their former player leave Anfield for more than £50m. (Sunday Telegraph)
Mark Lawrenson believes Sterling will not be a Liverpool player next season, saying the England international has had plenty of chances to say he wants to remain at Anfield . (Sunday Echo)
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 29, could be heading to Liverpool this summer after rejecting a move to Ars*nal. (Daily Star Sunday)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 34, believes the Spanish giants should sign David De Gea, 24, from Manchester United - even if it spells the end of his Bernabeu career. (Mail on Sunday)
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood is convinced star striker and Liverpool target Christian Benteke, 24, wants to stay at Villa Park next season. (Talksport)
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Sherwood also hopes to add to his Villa squad by beating Liverpool and Newcastle to the signing of Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 26, who is out of contract this summer. (Daily Star Sunday)
Arsene Wenger has set a deadline for contract talks with Theo Walcott as the 26-year-old Ars*nal winger enters the final year of his contract. (Independent on Sunday)
Former Liverpool defender Vegard Heggem says he was happy to be the man substituted and allow an 18-year-old Steven Gerrard to make his Anfield debut in 1998. (Observer)
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, 35, says he would love to join Leeds United when his contract expires at Blackburn Rovers this summer. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Real Madrid assistant manager Paul Clement will become the highest-earning manager in the Championship when he takes over from Steve McClaren at Derby - after agreeing to take a pay cut. (Sunday Mirror)
Barcelona posted on their Instagram page the moment Xavi's team-mates gave him the bumps after his final league game at the Nou Camp.
Southend United midfielder Jack Payne, 20, enjoyed a dream day with his side's penalty shootout success at Wembley, tweeting: "Dreams do come true!!! WE ARE GOING UP!!!!"
West Ham United chairman David Gold also enjoyed the League Two play-off final, tweeting: "Well done Southend. Congratulations. What drama."
Midfielder Jacob Murphy, 20, will be hoping to help Norwich City win Premier League promotion on Monday, but he was surprised to see Snoop Dogg joining the Canaries support at Radio 1's Big Weekend. "Unreal," he tweeted.
Antonio Valencia may have dropped a hint over Manchester United's transfer plans after he uploaded a picture of himself with Radamel Falcao, saying: "Thanks for your friendship, being the person that you are, great companion. We love you brother." (Metro)
Bookmakers have slashed the odds on Jurgen Klopp, 47, who led Borussia Dortmund to two Bundesliga titles, a German Cup win and the Champions League final, becoming Brentford manager. (Mail on Sunday)
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Negotiations between Liverpool and Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich to sign unsettled forward Raheem Sterling, 20, appear to have broken down. (Bild - in German)
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Bayern's failed attempt to sign Sterling suggests Chelsea and Real Madrid will have to fight each other over the signing of the England international. (Sunday Express)
Liverpool are exploring alternatives to Brendan Rodgers, in case the Reds' boss fails to convince owners Fenway Sports Group at his end-of-season appraisal that the club is progressing under his management. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Sterling will stay at Anfield if outgoing Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp lands the Liverpool job. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet wants the club to bolster the Belgian contingent at Anfield by signing Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24. (Liverpool Echo)
Premier League champions Chelsea hope to beat Liverpool to the signing of the in-form Belgium international. (Sunday Express)
Chelsea have missed out on signing Japan striker Yoshinori Muto after the 22-year-old opted to join Mainz in Germany from J-League side FC Tokyo. (Star on Sunday)
Is Newcastle the next club on Steve McClaren's managerial CV?
Steve McClaren is expected to take over from John Carver as Newcastle United manager after the club made a third approach to the former England boss. (Sunday Telegraph)
But Manchester City development coach Patrick Vieira is also understood to be in talks over taking charge at St James' Park. (Sky Sports)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino insists goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 28, wants to stay at White Hart Lane despite interest from Manchester United. (Mail on Sunday)
However, the France international is thought to want to leave Tottenham to fulfil his ambition of playing in the Champions League. (Sunday Mirror)
Former Manchester United loan striker Radamel Falcao, 29, looks set to agree a move to Premier League champions Chelsea from parent club Monaco. (Sky Sports)
West Ham United will wait a few more days to see whether they can convince outgoing Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp or Real Sociedad boss David Moyes to become their new manager before moving on to other candidates . (Sunday Telegraph)
Out-of-contract Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 28, has settled on a move to join Serie A champions Juventus, according to one of the Italian club's directors. (Star on Sunday)
Juventus are favourites to sign Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 31, with the Premier League club ready to listen to offers for the Netherlands international. (Sun on Sunday - subscription required)
Wolves and West Brom's hopes of signing Newcastle United winger Sammy Ameobi, 23, could be hampered with the player set to be offered a new contract at St James' Park. (Wolverhampton Express & Star)
Stoke City are showing interest in Netherlands winger Ibrahim Afellay, 29, who is out of contract at Barcelona this summer. (Mail on Sunday)
Nacho Monreal looks set to leave Ars*nal with an FA Cup winners' medal
Reports in Spain suggest Ars*nal defender Nacho Monreal, 29, has rejected a new deal at Emirates Stadium and looks set to join La Liga side Athletic Bilbao. (AS English)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger said the only thing he would be buying was "drinks for his players" as he refused to discuss potential summer signings following their FA Cup final victory. (Sunday Mirror)
Striker Alexis Sanchez was among those Ars*nal players tweeting celebratory pictures with the FA Cup after their 4-0 win against Aston Villa.
Another Ars*nal goalscorer, Theo Walcott, posted his thanks to supporters on Instagram.
Jack Wilshere and team-mates smile for an FA Cup winners selfie
Fellow midfielder Jack Wilshere tried to squeeze as many of his team-mates as possible in to this Twitter selfie.
Victory for Ars*nal ensured Southampton will play in next season's Europa League, something goalkeeper Fraser Forster is already looking forward to.
Lionel Messi's spectacular first goal against Athletic Bilbao was the talk of Twitter
Meanwhile in Spain, Lionel Messi's stunning opening goal for Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao saw a swathe of reaction on Twitter. Manchester United defender Luke Shaw, Swansea midfielder Wayne Routledge and his team-mate Jefferson Montero were among the admirers.
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand, 36, shared an emotional message on Twitter after announcing his retirement from the game on Saturday.
Scottish FA Cup winners Inverness Caledonian Thistle poked fun at Celtic in a tweet moments after their 10-man victory against Falkirk at Hampden Park. It referred to Celtic's failure to beat the Highlanders in the semi-final after goalkeeper Craig Gordon was dismissed.
Former Lyon boss Remi Garde, 44, turned down the Newcastle job because he felt the city was not "arty" enough. (Sunday People)
One Aston Villa fan will be regretting his presumptuous decision to get an FA Cup winners tattoo before he witnessed his side lose 4-0 against Ars*nal at Wembley . (Metro)
While Barcelona completed the second part of what they hope will be a treble-winning season, Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo tried his best to get over a trophy less season by soaking up the sun in St Tropez. (Sunday Mirror)
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Manchester United have told Juventus they are ready to pay £100m for France midfielder Paul Pogba and will offer the 23-year-old £250,000 a week in wages. (Mail on Sunday)
Former England captain Steven Gerrard is to be offered a coaching role with the national side and will be consulted over the appointment of the next manager. (Sun on Sunday)
England's Euro 2016 campaign was undermined by a deterioration in the working relationship between former manager Roy Hodgson and coach Gary Neville, as well as some disagreements between coaching staff. (Observer)
Ars*nal will offer manager Arsene Wenger a new contract in the hope of keeping the 66-year-old at the club following speculation that the FA are interested in speaking to the Frenchman over the vacant England job. (Sunday Express)
The FA are to employ a full-time psychologist to work with the England squad at tournaments in the future, rather than the advisory role recently filled by Dr Steve Peters. (Independent on Sunday)
New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to sign £85m-rated Barcelona and Uruguay forward Luis Suarez, 29, and Real Madrid's 26-year-old Germany midfielder Toni Kroos, who has a £63m release clause in his contract. (Sunday Mirror)
French champions Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal to sign Sevilla's Poland midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak, 26, for £22m. (Marca)
Liverpool will battle rivals Everton to sign Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel, 27, from Russian side Zenit St Petersburg after missing out on main target Krychowiak. (Sunday Mirror)
Referee Mark Clattenburg will not be able to referee the Euro 2016 final if Wales get there as Uefa rules prevent him from officiating in games involving home nations - barring derby games such as the Wales-Northern Ireland tie. (Sunday Telegraph)
Former Manchester United and Ars*nal striker Robin van Persie, 32, could return to the Premier League after being offered to West Ham and Crystal Palace by his current side Fenerbahce.(Sun on Sunday)
Chelsea have won the race to sign Napoli's Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 25, for a £30m fee. (Sunday Mirror)
Tottenham are prepared to offer £38m for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, 23, and have sent representatives to Italy to agree a deal for the Argentina international.(GianlucaDiMarzio)
Meanwhile, Spurs' France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 29, is a £35m target for Spanish giants Real Madrid. (Sunday Mirror)
And Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to sell midfielder Ryan Mason, 25, with newly promoted Hull keen to sign him for £10m. (Sun on Sunday)
Watford midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado, 30, has been linked with a £2.1m move to Spanish side Espanyol to be reunited with former Hornets boss Quique Sanchez Flores. (Fichajes - in Spanish)
Middlesbrough will complete a £11.75m deal for Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon, 25, next week after agreeing personal terms on a four-year deal.(Gazette)
Four Premier League managers have been in contact with striker Hal Robson-Kanu's representatives since he scored in Wales' Euro 2016 win over Belgium. The 27-year-old is a free agent after being released by Championship side Reading. (Sky Sports)
Swansea lead the way in wanting to sign Robson-Kanu, but they face competition from Scottish champions Celtic, whose manager Brendan Rodgers worked with the Welshman at Reading several years ago. (Sunday Express)
Stoke may have to pay around £20m if they want to sign striker Saido Berahino, 22, from West Brom. (Stoke Sentinel)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli returned to pre-season training at Melwood after a year on loan at AC Milan...and arrived hidden in the back of a taxi. (Sun on Sunday)
Borussia Dortmund, who have qualified for the Champions League, wished Manchester United-bound midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan good luck in the Europa League next season in their official statement about the 27-year-old Armenia captain's future. (Borussia Dortmund official website)
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The Football Association is intent on an English successor to Roy Hodgson as England manager with Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce and Bournemouth counterpart Eddie Howe the leading candidates for the job. (Sunday Telegraph)
The United States Soccer Federation will not stand in the way of Jurgen Klinsmann if the 51-year-old German coach, currently in charge of the US national side, is offered the position as England manager. (Sunday Mirror)
Dutchman Guus Hiddink, 69, is emerging as one of the stronger contenders for the England job and would be happy to school a young English coach such as Eddie Howe or Gareth Southgate to take over after the 2018 World Cup. (Mail on Sunday)
England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, could be on his way out of the Etihad Stadium with Guardiola keen to complete a £20m deal for Barcelona's 24-year-old German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. (Sunday Times)
Manchester United have agreed to pay Paul Pogba £11m a year and are ready to make a £100m offer to Juventus for the 23-year-old midfielder. (AS)
Almost a quarter of the fee the Red Devils pay for the France international will go to Pogba's agent Mino Raiola.(Sunday Times)
United manager Jose Mourinho will sell up to eight players to finance the deal for Pogba, with Marcos Rojo, Morgan Schneiderlin, both 26, and 31-year-old Bastian Schweinsteiger among those at risk at Old Trafford.(Sun on Sunday)
Mourinho will also offload former Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata, 28, for £20m to free up funds.(Sunday Express)
Spain playmaker Mata could go to Juventus as part of the deal to bring Pogba to Old Trafford.(Sunday People)
Meanwhile, Mourinho is still interested in another France international - Paris St-Germain's 29-year-old midfielder Blaise Matuidi.(ESPN)
Manchester United have sacked head of youth player recruitment Derek Langley, who had been with the Red Devils for 16 years, as they continue to overhaul the club's management and scouting set-up.(Mail on Sunday)
Chelsea's opening offer for Real Madrid's Spain striker Alavaro Morata, 23, has been rejected, with the La Liga club keen to hold on to the player. (Marca)
Everton hope to beat Chelsea to the signing of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly by offering £40m for the Senegal international, 25.(La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Bruno Peres will cost Manchester City £17m as manager Pep Guardiola chases the Torino full-back, 26, as well as Everton's John Stones 22, and Leonardo Bonucci, 29, of Juventus to strengthen his defence.(Mail on Sunday)
Meanwhile, Guardiola will not look to sell City's Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, this summer.(Sunday Mirror)
Toure has been offered a £500,000-a-week deal to leave City and play in the Chinese Super League.(Star on Sunday)
Saido Berahino will reject a new contract offer from West Bromwich Albion with Premier League rivals Stoke City and Watford interested in the 22-year-old striker.(Sunday Telegraph)
West Ham have turned down a £10m bid from Lazio for their Ecuador striker Enner Valencia, 26.(Sunday Express)
Newcastle are on the verge of signing 21-year-old Ars*nal defender Isaac Hayden, who spent last season on loan at Hull City, on a five-year deal.(Sky Sports)
Magpies boss Rafa Benitez also hopes to sign centre-back Grant Hanley, 24, from Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers.(Newcastle Chronicle).
Former Everton, Middlesbrough, Blackburn and Reading striker Yakubu, 33, turned out for National League side Boreham Wood in a friendly on Saturday after ending a spell in Turkish football. (Borehamwood and Elstree Times)
Bradford City are set to sign Blackpool goalkeeper Colin Doyle, 31, after triggering a release clause - reported to be just £1 - in his contract. (Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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New Everton boss Ronald Koeman is keen on bringing in Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, 27, as part of a £50m swap deal which could see centre-back John Stones, 22, move to Manchester City. (Sunday Mirror)
West Ham are considering a move for Real Madrid and Colombia attacking midfielder James Rodriguez, 25, with the Spanish club wanting £67m. (Marca)
Chelsea are planning to add to the signing of Leicester and France midfielder N'Golo Kante, 25, by going back to the Foxes to try to sign 25-year-old Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez. (Sunday Express)
Kante's arrival at Chelsea could also signal the departure of midfielder Nemanja Matic from Stamford Bridge, with Italian club Juventus hopeful of signing the 27-year-old Serb. (ESPN)
Leicester City could also lose head of recruitment and assistant manager Steve Walsh as Everton want to bring him in as sporting director. (Sunday Telegraph)
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, 26, is wanted on loan by La Liga side Villarreal if the Argentine can fit into the club's wage structure.(Mail on Sunday)
Red Devils midfielder Jesse Lingard, 23, is in talks over a new £40,000-a-week deal with the club. (Sunday Mirror)
New United boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign Monaco and Brazil right-back Fabinho, 22, in a deal which could be worth £22m. (Sun on Sunday)
Defender Laurent Koscielny, 30, and Ars*nal have stalled in their talks over a new £90,000-a-week contract, with Bayern Munich interested in the France international. (Sunday Express)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has defensive concerns and the Reds have contacted Barcelona about centre-back Jeremy Mathieu, 32. (Le Parisien via Sun on Sunday)
West Ham striker Diafra Sakho, 26, has refused to travel with the team to their Austria training camp as the Senegal player looks to push through a move away. (Mail on Sunday)
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew wants a reunion with Newcastle and France midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 26, but is unwilling to meet the £35m asking price. (Sunday People)
Liverpool are looking to keep full-back Jon Flanagan, 23, despite the player being linked with a loan move to Brendan Rodgers' Celtic. (Liverpool Echo)
Southampton and Serbia midfielder Dusan Tadic, 27, is wanted by Bundesliga side Schalke if their Germany forward Leroy Sane, 20, completes a £42m move to Manchester City. (Mail on Sunday)
Hull are favourites to sign Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu, 27, on a free transfer after offering the former Reading player a four-year deal. (Sunday Star)
West Brom owner Jeremy Peace is close to selling the club to Chinese investors in a £150m deal which could be completed in the next two weeks. (Sunday People)
Serie A side Roma want £37.6m for Greece defender Kostas Manolas, 25, who has been linked with Premier League sides Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United. (Goal.com)
New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he provides "education and respect to all people" but warned "if I don't have this, you are asking for trouble, for a problem". (Sunday Telegraph)
Blackburn manager Owen Coyle says he is waiting on answers for loan moves on "one or two" Premier League players.(Lancashire Telegraph)
Championship sides Norwich and Newcastle are competing to sign Rovers and Scotland centre-back Grant Hanley, 24, with the Ewood Park club wanting £6m for the Scotland international. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Former Sunderland manager Mick McCarthy feels Sam Allardyce is the right man for the England job... because he is just like new Prime Minister Theresa May. (Chronicle)
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Ars*nal are considering a £75m double deal to bring Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, 25, and Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 25, to the Emirates Stadium. (Sunday Mirror)
Swansea are preparing a bid to re-sign Wilfried Bony, 27, from Manchester City, with Everton also interested in the Ivory Coast striker. (Sunday Express)
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, has his sights on a return to Chelsea to complete what he says is "unfinished business". (Sun on Sunday)
Marseille winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, 21, is close to completing a move to Tottenham following the arrival of Netherlands striker Vincent Janssen, 22, at White Hart Lane. (Independent)
Sam Allardyce will confirm that Wayne Rooney is staying as England captain. The FA is aiming to arrange a friendly on 1 September as Allardyce's first game in charge, with Czech Republic the likely opponents. (Sun on Sunday)
West Ham have placed an £18m price tag on 17-year-old defender Reece Oxford, who is being monitored by Manchester United and Manchester City and was the subject of a £10m bid from Bundesliga club Red Bull Leipzig. (Mail on Sunday)
Frustrated Steve Bruce quit Hull City without a penny in compensation after the club failed to land three transfer targets. (Sunday Mirror)
New Sunderland manager David Moyes wants to sign striker Will Keane, 23, from Manchester United for a £6.5m fee. (Sun on Sunday)
Manchester United and Manchester City are both interested in teenage Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, 19. (Sunday Mirror)
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville, 41, says he still feels optimistic despite losing two jobs in six months, and insists he had "complete belief" in England at Euro 2016 "until the last 60 minutes against Iceland. I never saw that coming". (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Neville could return to football as assistant to David Moyes at Sunderland. (Sunday Express)
Former Ars*nal captain Tony Adams has turned down the chance to coach Ars*nal's Under-18s after Thierry Henry left the role, opting instead for a job at Chinese club Chongqing Lifan. (Sunday Telegraph)
Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 31, could be one of several players to leave Manchester United, with midfielder Juan Mata, 28, and winger Memphis Depay, 22, also at risk. (Mail on Sunday)
Swansea midfielder Joe Allen is set to hold talks with Stoke manager Mark Hughes on Sunday as he closes in on a £13m move from Liverpool. (Sunday Telegraph)
West Ham joint-chairman David Gold has told fans on Twitter that a move for AC Milan forward Carlos Bacca, 29, is "up to the player". (London Evening Standard)
Everton are preparing a £12.5m bid for Porto defender Bruno Martins Indi, 24, as John Stones moves closer to a deal with Manchester City. (Sun on Sunday)
Liverpool have ended their bid to sign Udinese midfielder Piotr Zielinski, 22, after the two clubs disagreed over his £10m price tag. (Gazetta dello Sport)
Middlesbrough are interested in signing Lille midfielder Ibrahim Amadou, 23. (L'Equipe - in French)
West Ham are close to signing Argentine striker Jonathan Calleri, 22, from Brazilian club Sao Paulo after he turned down a move to Inter Milan. (Sun on Sunday)
Crystal Palace are leading the chase to sign striker Christian Benteke, 25, despite Liverpool wanting £33m. (Croydon Advertiser)
Everton have agreed a £25m fee for Zenit St-Petersburg's Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel, 27, as they look to beat Chelsea and Inter Milan to a deal. (Mail on Sunday)
Ars*nal right-back Hector Bellerin, 21, has declared the club his "home" amid rumours linking him with Manchester City. (Sunday Mirror)
Promoted Premier League side Burnley have two fresh injury worries after Ashley Barnes, 26, and Lukas Jutkiewicz, 27, limped off during their 4-1 pre-season victory over Bradford City. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is set to have an airport named after him in his native island of Madeira, adding to the already impressive tally of a hotel, a museum and a bronze statue in his honour that already exist. (Sunday Mirror)
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Manchester United's summer recruitment will not end once they complete a world record move for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 23. Manager Jose Mourinho also wants to sign an experienced central defender. (Sunday Times)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is confident the club will re-sign striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, from Everton with the Blues set to offer £60m for the Belgium international.(Sunday Express)
Ars*nal could bid £50m for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, 23, if a deal for Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette, 25, falls through. (Daily Star Sunday)
Manchester City could complete the £46.5m signing of Schalke forward Leroy Sane, 20, this weekend. (Bild - in German)
West Ham are willing to bid £20m for Swansea City forward Andre Ayew, 26. (Mail on Sunday)
Chelsea full-back Baba Rahman, 22, is set to join Schalke on a season-long loan deal less than year after joining the Blues for more than £20m. (Evening Standard)
Swansea City are interested in Tottenham winger Nacer Chadli, 26. (Sky Sports)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is still "in the market for players" after losing a "heavyweight" in 31-year-old defender Per Mertesacker to a long-term injury. (Sunday Telegraph)
The Gunners are planning a £15m move for West Brom defender Jonny Evans, 28. (Sunday Mirror)
Swansea defender Ashley Williams, 31, will become Ronald Koeman's first signing at Everton after the clubs agreed a £10m deal for the Wales international. (Sunday People)
Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela, 24, says he has never thought about leaving the club, despite speculation linking the Argentina international with a move.(ESPN)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, 29, is set to complete a £2.3m move to Turkish side Galatasaray next week. (Milliyet, via Sunday Express)
Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo, a 21-year-old Real Madrid midfielder, is a loan target for Premier League newcomers Middlesbrough. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has told full-back Pablo Zabaleta, 31, he wants him to stay. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj, 21, has told boss Jose Mourinho he wants to leave by permanently signing for another club, rather than going on loan. (Mail on Sunday)
West Ham are interested in signing Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, 19, on a season-long loan deal. (Sun on Sunday)
Burnley have agreed a deal to sign Liverpool full-back Jon Flanagan, 23, on a season-long loan deal. (Sunday Mirror)
Paris St-Germain are keen on Real Madrid forward Jese, 23. (Sky Sports)
Aston Villa boss Roberto di Matteo says Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark, 26, will be staying despite interest from West Brom. (Birmingham Mail)
Italian and Spanish clubs are pushing for changes to the Champions League, with a new breakaway competition a possibility. (Sunday Telegraph)
Chelsea defender and USA international Matt Miazga, 21, says he is not aware of any plans for the Blues send him out on loan. (ESPN)
Ninth-tier side Jarrow Roofing entertained Hartlepool in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, and had a rather unique excuse for failing to keep supporters up to date with how the second half was going...
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 24, as a replacement for Joe Hart, 29, but the German will cost £67m. (Sunday Express)
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, is close to joining Manchester United after he arrived in the city to complete his world-record transfer. The France international will have a medical on Sunday. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Manchester United believe that bringing Pogba back to the Premier League can deliver as much as £40m worth of commercial income in the first year. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Premier League champions Leicester City will make a £17m bid for 23-year-old Burnley defender Michael Keane this week.(Sunday People)
Everton are yet to receive an official bid from Chelsea for their Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 23.(Sunday Telegraph)
However, Chelsea are ready to offer goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 29, and striker Loic Remy, 29, to the Toffees as part of a package for Belgium international Lukaku.(Sun on Sunday)
Manchester City have lowered 27-year-old Wilfried Bony's asking price and will accept bids of around £13m for a striker they signed for £25m 18 months ago.(Sunday Express)
Wales will look to appoint Ryan Giggs as their manager if current boss Chris Coleman takes the vacant Hull City position.(Sunday Mirror)
Turkish club Galatasaray want to sign Manchester United midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Antonio Valencia, both 31, and will pay £4.25m for the pair.(Daily Star Sunday)
Jose Mourinho says he needs time to rebuild Manchester United as predecessor Louis van Gaal "had different ideas to mine" and that "it might be easier for us to bring in 20 completely new players and start again from zero." (Observer)
West Ham want to take Norwegian winger Martin Odegaard, 17, on loan from Real Madrid, but they will face competition from Liverpool. (Squawka)
Chelsea and Spain striker Diego Costa, 27, has been offered a move to Napoli by agent Jorge Mendes. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
Stoke City are still determined to sign England U21 striker Saido Berahino, 23, from West Brom. (Stoke Sentinel)
West Brom are considering a move for Aston Villa forward Jordan Ayew, 24, after ending their interest in West Ham striker Diafra Sakho, 26. (ESPN)
AC Milan and Colombia striker Carlos Bacca, 29, will head to London for talks with West Ham after a potential move to Spain fell through. (Gianluca Di Marzio, via Essex Chronicle)
Italian side Lazio are considering a move for 23-year-old Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha. (Il Messaggero, via HITC)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, will not be leaving the club this summer, according to his agent. (Sunday Express)
Sheffield Wednesday will give defender Tom Lees, 25, a new deal worth £25,000 a week in a bid to ward off interest from Burnley, Derby and Fulham. (Mail on Sunday)
Pep Guardiola believes English defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 18, has the ability to be a first-team player for Manchester City this season. (Manchester Evening News)
Hull City caretaker boss Mike Phelan says he is still not sure whether the club will be able to make any further signings before their Premier League opener against Leicester next Saturday. (Hull Daily Mail)
Phelan could be appointed Tigers manager on a permanent basis after the club failed to attract other targets. (Mail on Sunday)
Newcastle United will sell striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, 21, as manager Rafael Benitez does not feel he can trust the Serbian, who is currently serving a four-game ban. (Sunday Mirror)
Former Ars*nal defender Thomas Vermaelen, 30, will leave Barcelona for Roma on loan this season. (Sun on Sunday)
Ex-Liverpool and Scotland captain Graeme Souness says Manchester United will win the Premier League this season, Nemanja Matic is better than N'Golo Kante and Paul Pogba is not worth £100m. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister doubts whether Zlatan Ibrahinovic, 34, can be the new "God" at Old Trafford, but says Jose Mourinho is the right man to take Manchester United into a new era. (Sun on Sunday)
Former Spurs striker and coach Clive Allen says Harry Kane looked tired during Euro 2016 but has backed the Tottenham forward to recover for the new season. (Sunday Mirror)
New Cardiff City signing Jazz Richards has been booed by his own supporters for refusing to 'do the Ayatollah'. The gesture, which has been used by Cardiff City fans since the 1990s, involves a player raising his hands above his head, palms down, and repeatedly moving them up and down in a patting motion. (Wales Online)
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not offer goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, any guarantees about his future after dropping the England international for Saturday's Premier League opener against Sunderland. (Sunday Telegraph)
Hart's status as England number one is also in doubt, with Three Lions boss Sam Allardyce monitoring his situation. (Star on Sunday)
Guardiola could move for Sporting Lisbon and Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio, 28, as he seeks a replacement for Hart. (Daily Record)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has had a partition built around the first-team changing area at the club's Carrington training ground to keep them separate from other players. (Mail on Sunday)
Mourinho has assured the club's younger players they have still have a future at Old Trafford despite allowing winger Adnan Januzaj, 21, to join Sunderland on loan and selling defender Paddy McNair, 21, to the Black Cats. (Observer)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is planning to spend £140m before the transfer window closes as he looks to further bolster his squad. (Sunday Express)
Inter Milan and Juventus are monitoring Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen's contract talks. The 24-year-old Denmark international is reported to have asked for a new deal worth £150,000 a week. (Gazzetta World)
Eriksen's agent, however, says his client remains "happy" at White Hart Lane as talks between the two parties continue. (Evening Standard)
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new contract - according to UFC star Conor McGregor. The Portugal captain, 31, had been linked with a return to Manchester United. (AS.com)
Leicester City's Jeffrey Schlupp, 23, is expected to join West Brom for £12m on Monday after the Baggies made a third offer for the winger. (Sky Sports)
Crystal Palace have moved again for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 23, after failing to sign Liverpool forward Christian Benteke, 25. (Sun on Sunday)
Ars*nal are interested in 15-year-old defender Ethan Ampadu, who made his debut for Exeter City in the EFL Cup this week. He is the son of Ars*nal academy coach Kwame Ampadu. (Goal)
Ars*nal defender Mathieu Debuchy, 31, could start Sunday's Premier League match against Liverpool. (Sunday Mirror)
Middlesbrough and Newcastle both want Everton full-back Brendan Galloway, 20. (Sunday People)
Sheffield Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal says forward Fernando Forestieri is staying, despite the 26-year-old not travelling with the squad for Saturday's Championship game at Norwich City. (Sheffield Star)
Tottenham are ready to spend £3m on Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon, 16, despite him having played just one senior match. (Sun on Sunday)
Sunderland want to re-sign Tottenham defender DeAndre Yedlin, 23, after a successful loan spell last season. (ESPN)
Galatasaray are interested in Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 28. Their other midfield targets are Chelsea's John Mikel Obi, 29, and Newcastle's Cheick Tiote, 30. (Mynet - in Turkish)
Watford are close to signing Chelsea winger Kenedy, 20, on loan. (ESPN)
Chelsea's 21-year-old defender Michael Hector is set to join Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 26, says he is not worried about injuries, despite being a doubt for the Reds' first game of the season. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
AC Milan have made a move to sign France defender Eliaquim Mangala, 25, from Manchester City but face competition from Valencia. (Star on Sunday)
Ten representatives from a Chinese consortium joined Hull City vice-chairman Ehab Allam to watch their 2-1 victory over Leicester City. (Hull Daily Mail)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group, have spent a "healthy" amount on players despite being comfortably outspent by rivals Manchester United. (Liverpool Echo)
Everton have moved closer to striking a £14.5m deal with Valencia for 27-year-old centre-back Aymen Abdennour. (Sunday People)
Crystal Palace will target West Ham striker Andy Carroll, 27, if they fail to land 25-year-old Liverpool forward Christian Benteke. (Sunday Express)
Former Manchester United assistant boss Ryan Giggs says he is "in no rush" to take a management job but the 42-year-old knows he cannot be "too choosy" with his first job. (Sunday Telegraph)
Juventus have put £75m signing Gonzalo Higuain on a diet after the striker arrived in less-than-ideal shape. (AS.com)
Leicester players set up a WhatsApp group as they tried to convince N'Golo Kante to stay - but the midfielder joined Chelsea for £32m. (Mail on Sunday)
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Chelsea have made a club record £60m bid for Real Madrid's 25-year-old Colombia forward James Rodriguez. (Sunday Express)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants Juventus' Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic, 30, after missing out on Everton's Romelu Lukaku. (Sunday Mirror)
The Blues are ready to make a £25m bid for Juventus and Italy centre-back Giorgio Chiellini, 32. (Sun on Sunday)
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants to make Southampton defender Jose Fonte his fifth major signing of the summer, with the 32-year-old still mulling over a new Saints contract. (Observer)
United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, 19, is wanted on loan by Wolves. (Mail on Sunday)
A state-backed Chinese group is planning to buy a stake in Liverpool. (Sky News)
The £800m takeover bid backed by the Chinese government has the potential to make the Reds the richest club in the Premier League. (Sunday Times)
Leicester are ready to switch their attention to Dynamo Kiev defender Aleksandar Dragovic, 25, after having a £15m bid rejected for Burnley defender Michael Keane, 23. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City's England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, has been told face-to-face by director of football Txiki Begiristain that it would be in everyone's best interests if he left the club during the current transfer window. (Mail on Sunday)
The England international's City career is all but over after Barcelona revealed on Saturday that the clubs are close to a deal for the transfer of goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, 33. (Sunday Telegraph)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Porto's Algeria winger Yacine Brahimi, 26, after missing out on Leicester's Riyad Mahrez. (Sunday Mirror)
Wenger has added Fiorentina's Davide Astori, 29, to a list of potential centre-backs he wishes to sign. (Gazza Mercato - in Italian)
Sunderland boss David Moyes has banned defender Lamine Kone, 27, from the club until the transfer window closes after he rejected the offer of a new contract. (Sun on Sunday)
Tottenham have reached an agreement with Marseille over the £11m transfer of 21-year-old winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, with Clinton N'Jie, 23, heading in the opposite direction. (Sunday Express)
Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer is interested in signing 27-year-old Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, who is valued at £35m and is also wanted by Ars*nal and Everton. (Goal.com)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has warned his defenders that "one mistake and you're out". (Manchester Evening News)
A Millwall fan has been arrested for stealing a match ball during Saturday's 2-1 League One win over Sheffield United at The Den. (Goal.com)
There was no place for Cristiano Ronaldo in the 'real' Ronaldo's all-time XI.(FATV)
It may be August but Stoke midfielder Giannelli Imbula wore gloves against Manchester City on Saturday.(Mail on Sunday)
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Manchester City keeper Joe Hart, 29, could be set for a move to Torino. (Sunday People)
Meanwhile, Torino's Serie A rivals AC Milan are also rumoured to be interested in recruiting the England goalkeeper. (Sunday Express)
Tottenham are considering a move for Real Madrid midfielder Isco, 24, with the European champions under pressure to reduce the size of their squad. (Sunday Mirror)
Chelsea captain John Terry, 35, has turned down an offer from Sam Allardyce to play for England as he feels his days as an international player are over. (Sunday People)
Allardyce wants to be a more relaxed England manger and plans to give the players more freedom, as well as ending lengthy tactical meetings. (Independent)
Manchester United are targeting Nottingham Forest midfielder and Scotland international Oliver Burke, 19. (Sun on Sunday)
However, United could face competition - with Bayern Munich also taking an interest in recruiting Burke. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool are unlikely to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic, 17, before the transfer deadline despite an initial offer of £11m. (Liverpool Echo)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is close to adding Ante Coric, 19, to his side with the Croatian midfielder set for a medical at Anfield in the next 48 hours. (Daily Star Sunday)
But Liverpool could revive their interest in Leciester City left-back Christian Fuchs, 30, after negotiations over a new contract for the Austria international stalled. (Sun on Sunday)
Leicester City face competition from Juventus to sign Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, 27. The ex-Stoke City man has a £25m buy-out clause. (Mail on Sunday)
Ars*nal attempted to sign Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, 25, but the France international told Arsene Wenger at Euro 2016 that he did not want to leave Spain. (Sun on Sunday)
Juventus want Newcastle United's Moussa Sissoko, 27, but they are only prepared to pay £15m for the midfielder. Newcastle value him at £35m. (Sunday Mirror)
Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez, 27, is being targeted by three Premier League sides including Hull City, who are keen to sign the player on loan. (NBC Sports)
Hull are also ready to break their transfer record with a £14m move for Bristol City striker Jonathan Kodjia, 26. (Sunday Telegraph)
Everton and Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy, 25, has told club officials he wants to leave to find more regular football. (Mail on Sunday)
Everton, along with West Brom and Crystal Palace, are interested in signing Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli. Palermo also have money set aside to bring the 26-year-old back to Italy. (Gazzetta - in Italian)
Tottenham have enquired about a loan deal for Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala, 25. (L'Equipe - in French)
Stoke City target Mamadou Sakho, 26, faces being frozen out at Liverpool if the defender does not leave the club on loan this week. (Mail on Sunday)
Stoke and West Ham are both hoping to sign France Under-19 captain and Lyon midfielder Lucas Tousart, 19. (France Football - in French)
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott, 34, could be set for a move to Greek side AEK Athens. (Sport24 - in Greek)
Sunderland have had a £7m bid accepted for Sevilla midfielder Vicente Iborra, 28, but the deal is expected to drag on into next week. (Sunderland Echo)
Aston Villa will offer a Championship record £20m for Hull striker Abel Hernandez, 26. (Sun on Sunday)
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has had his £20,000 watch stolen on a trip to a trampoline centre. (Manchester Evening News)
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Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, has spoken to manager Jose Mourinho about taking his coaching badges next year. (Sun on Sunday)
The agent of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, says new manager Pep Guardiola has "humiliated" his charge by leaving him out of his Champions League squad. (Sunday Mirror)
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, 29, says it was an "easy" decision to reject an offer from Ars*nal this summer, as both his "head and his heart" wanted to remain with the Premier League champions. (Guardian)
Real Madrid's players are close to mutiny with Gareth Bale over the 27-year-old Wales forward's request for an improved contract. (Sport - In Spanish)
Liverpool have made "special arrangements" for attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 24, to return early from international duty with Brazil, in time for next weekend's Premier League match against Leicester. (Liverpool Echo)
Everton's new majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri has questioned his club's failure to land major transfer targets this summer. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United manager Mourinho has already made Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, 25, his top transfer target for next summer. (Sunday Mirror)
United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27, is a doubt for the Manchester derby next weekend after the Armenian FA confirmed he suffered a thigh injury which could take about 10 days to heal.(Sunday Express)
Czech Republic captain Marek Suchy says he did not deliberately injure Mkhitaryan in the challenge which sidelined him.(Daily Express)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's decision to allow Joe Hart to leave the club was influenced by the emergence of the club's 20-year-old keeper Angus Gunn. (Sunday Mirror)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger told midfielder Jack Wilshere, 24, he was playing for his Gunners future before his loan move to Bournemouth. (Sun on Sunday)
Wilshere made his non-competitive Bournemouth debut in a friendly defeat by AC Milan. (Twitter)
Another Ars*nal youth product, England left-back Kieran Gibbs, 26, is considering his future at the club, after starting the season on the bench. (Sun on Sunday)
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates is angry with penalty calls in Potters games this season, pointing to decisions during the games against Manchester City and Everton. (Stoke Sentinel)
Mario Balotelli's agent, Mino Raiola, is not happy with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's treatment of the 26-year-old striker, who joined Nice on deadline day. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
Tottenham striker Harry Kane is in talks over a new contract with the north London club which could double his wages to £100,000 a week. (Sunday Mirror)
West Brom's new signing Nacer Chadli made his friendly debut against Indian Super League side Delhi Dynamos at The Hawthorns. (West Brom website)
The Baggies also gave starts to former Ars*nal striker Marouane Chamakh, 32, and ex-Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko, 31, who are on trial at the club. (Sky Sports)
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle believes Wilshere and Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, 22, can still be their country's future after their omission from Sam Allardyce's first squad.(Mail on Sunday)
Hull City will find out if a takeover bid from a Chinese consortium has been ratified by the Premier League on Tuesday and are confident the new owners will be in charge by the end of the month. (Sunday People)
Manchester United have made a move for West Ham's Idris Kanu, 16, after taking the forward on trial. (Mail on Sunday)
Tottenham's Danny Rose has credited his club manager Mauricio Pochettino for his rise on the international scene with England. (Daily Express)
West Ham co-owner David Gold said the club did not entertain any offers for attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet, 29, during the summer transfer window. (West Ham website)
Former Ars*nal striker Kanu scored a hat-trick on his return to the club in a charity friendly against an AC Milan legends team. (Daily Mail)
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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants the club to sanction a world-record bid for Atletico Madrid's France striker Antoine Griezmann, 25, next summer. (Sunday Express)
Manchester United are ready to hand Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, a new contract that would keep the Swedish striker at the club until close to his 38th birthday. (Sunday Mirror)
The Blues will sell midfielder Cesc Fabregas when the transfer window reopens in January, with Juventus and Inter Milan believed to be possible destinations for the 29-year-old Spaniard. (Sunday Express)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp knows Daniel Sturridge is unhappy with his lack of starts at Liverpool but says he has no issues with the 27-year-old England striker's wellbeing at Anfield. (Independent on Sunday)
Manchester City are to press ahead with plans to extend Etihad Stadium next summer to a capacity of 61,000 - making it the second-largest club stadium in Britain. (Sun on Sunday)
Everton will bid for Watford captain Troy Deeney, 28, in the January transfer window after missing out on summer targets Moussa Sissoka, 27, and Lucas Perez, 28, who opted for London clubs. (Sunday Mirror)
Nottingham Forest are in talks with an American consortium over a potential £40m takeover, after ending negotiations with controversial Greek ty**** Evangelos Marinakis. (Sunday Telegraph)
Ars*nal are close to agreements on new contracts for Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, both 27. (Sunday Mirror)
Lyon's France striker Alexandre Lacazette, who was tipped to join Ars*nal this summer, could yet move to Emirates Stadium after demanding a "reasonable" release clause in the 25-year-old's new contract at the French club. (Sunday Mirror, via Le 10 Sport)
England Under-19 defender Reece Oxford - a £10m target for both Manchester United and Manchester City this summer - will sign new deal at West Ham. (Sun on Sunday)
Tottenham are hoping to raise £100m from sponsorship deals when they move into their new 61,000-seat stadium, due to open for the start of the 2018-19 season. (Mail on Sunday)
Liverpool and Tottenham target Max Meyer - who shone as an attacking midfielder for Germany Under-23s as they won silver at the Rio 2016 Olympics - says he is happy to stay at Schalke. The 20-year-old has two years left on his contract at the German club and said he "would not leave through the back door". (Talksport)
Juventus have joined Liverpool in the race to sign highly rated Germany Under-21 midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud, 20, from Borussia Monchengladbach.(Calciomercato - in Italian)
Chelsea's 23-year-old striker Patrick Bamford - who is on loan at Burnley - decided against a move to Aston Villa because he wanted to keep playing in the Premier League, according to the Championship side's owner Tony Xia. (Daily Star Sunday)
Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson, 25, - who made his league debut on Saturday after joining on a season-long loan from Torino - has said he will get a permanent deal with the club if he makes 20 appearances this season. (Vitalfootball, via BBC Radio Leeds)
Swansea's Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, 27, says he could have moved to Everton in the summer - but he was happy to stay at the Liberty Stadium. (Liverpool Echo)
Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly is set to sign a new deal at Napoli with a £76m release clause. The Senegal defender, 25, was wanted by Blues manager Antonio Conte this summer, but the Italian side reportedly turned down a £42m bid. (Sunday Express)
West Ham have threatened to issue life bans to fans found to have been involved in violent incidents that took place during the club's 4-2 defeat by Watford at the London Stadium on Saturday. (Mail on Sunday)
Everton's new signing Ashley Williams proved he was a game changer at the age of 12 when he wrote to the makers of table football game Subbuteo asking them why his England team contained no black figures - and convinced them to start producing them. (Liverpool Echo)
Tottenham striker Harry Kane made light on Twitter of his reputation as a slow starter in the Premier League, saying it "felt weird" to score so early in the season after his goal capped a fine 4-0 win at Stoke for Spurs.
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Manchester City are ready to make a move for Chile international Alexis Sanchez if he fails to agree a new deal with Ars*nal.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has called on UEFA to keep the Champions League accessible to all nations - despite the gulf between the powerhouse Big Four and the rest of Europe
Manchester United are ready to hand Marcus Rashford a new contract - just four months after the teenage forward signed a four-year deal.
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is attracting interest from Italian giants Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Manchester City are monitoring young winger Leon Bailey after he scored twice for Genk in their Europa League defeat to Rapid Wien.
West Brom are targeting a deal for former Everton forward Lacina Traore following the Ivorian's impressive spell on loan at CSKA Moscow
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez with manager Jose Mourinho keen to strengthen his defence.
Burnley will offer centre-back Michael Keane a new contract in order to fend off interest from Chelsea.
Chelsea want Tottenham defender Ben Davies to boost their homegrown players and are willing to pay up to £20m
Sunderland defender Papy Djilobodji claims he was never given the chance to shine at Chelsea.
Pep Guardiola insists that Kevin De Bruyne can become the best player in the Premier League and that he is the equal of any player he has coached - other than Lionel Messi.
Manchester United would welcome any approach from Bastian Schweinsteiger to try and bring his time at the club to an early end
Real Madrid are willing to let midfielder Isco leave, with Ars*nal, Manchester United and Tottenham potential suitors.
Manchester United are leading the race for Monaco star Bernardo Silva, according to reports.
Tottenham Hotspur must put Wednesday's Wembley defeat by AS Monaco in the Champions League behind them by beating Sunderland at White Hart Lane on Sunday, according to captain Hugo Lloris.
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German champions Bayern Munich want Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to be their next manager. (Daily Star Sunday)
West Ham will offer Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, the chance to stay in the Premier League if he cannot break into Blues boss Antonio Conte's first team on a regular basis. (Sunday Mirror)
Stoke City are considering appointing Steve Bruce as manager if their fortunes under Mark Hughes do not improve. (Sunday Express)
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says he sent Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling, 21, a letter in the summer after his difficult Euro 2016. City visit Celtic in the Champions League on Wednesday. (Mail on Sunday)
Manchester City attacking midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 25, is set to miss Wednesday's Champions League trip to Celtic after limping out of Saturday's 3-1 win at Swansea. (Sun on Sunday)
Tottenham are poised to offer England striker Harry Kane, 23, a new contract worth £120,000 a week. (Sunday Express)
And Spurs are preparing a move for Fiorentina and Croatia midfielder Milan Badelj, 27, in January. (Sunday People)
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, jokingly threatened to break the legs of his agent Mino Raiola if he allowed midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, to join another team in the summer. (De Volkstrant - in Dutch, subscription required)
Serbia defender Aleksandar Kolarov, 30, will be offered a new deal by Manchester City. (Sunday Mirror)
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, 25, turned down the chance to hold talks with Paris St-Germain this summer. (Le Parisien - in French)
The agent of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has urged the club's hierarchy to tell manager Pep Guardiola his client is "family". (Sun on Sunday)
Meanwhile, Toure's agent is believed to think that Guardiola's treatment of the Ivory Coast international is "illegal". (Sunday Mirror)
Former Manchester United player and coach Ryan Giggs and Wales boss Chris Coleman are top of Swansea's five-man shortlist to replace under-fire manager Francesco Guidolin. (Sunday Mirror)
Ars*nal are one of several clubs tracking Atalanta's Ivorian striker Franck Kessie, 19. (Goal.com)
Paris St-Germain are considering a January move for AC Milan's Colombian striker Carlos Bacca, 30. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
Paul Pogba gave expensive watches to his former Juventus team-mates and club staff when he returned to the club to clear out his locker before joining Manchester United. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
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Manchester United have launched a raid on rivals City for four of their key UK-based scouting team.
Hugo Lloris and Toby Alderweireld are set to join the long list of players to commit their futures to Tottenham.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has urged the club to hand a new deal to key man Fernandinho.
Francesco Guidolin is on the brink at Swansea and is set for showdown talks with the club's owners on Sunday after the defeat to Liverpool
Gareth Southgate is mulling over a shock England call-up for Burnley defender Michael Keane.
Everton are weighing up a bid for Sevilla's former Blackburn midfielder Steven N'Zonzi.
England are exploring the possibility of Celtic hitman Moussa Dembele's eligibility
Jesse Lingard is set to be named in Gareth Southgate's first England squad.
Quinton Fortune says the 13-year-old Marcus Rashford played like Ronaldinho.
Right-back Matteo Darmian will leave Manchester United in the January transfer window.
Chelsea and Borussia Monchengladbach are contesting Thorgan Hazard's contract. The winger left Stamford Bridge last year, with the Blues claiming the deal included a buy-back option.
Juventus have joined the race to sign Liverpool target Alexander Isak from AIK.
Manchester United are lining up a January swoop for Monaco defensive midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has been offered a way out of his Manchester United nightmare by FC Dallas
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is keen to sign Everton and Republic of Ireland right-back Seamus Coleman, 27, in a £16m deal three years after former boss David Moyes tried to bring him to Old Trafford. (Sunday People)
United are also interested in Toffees striker Romelu Lukaku after the 23-year-old Belgium international was watched by club scouts during Everton's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. (Star on Sunday)
United defender Matteo Darmian, 26, is closing in on a return to his native Italy with a move to Inter Milan set to be finalised. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Talksport)
New York Red Bulls are not interested in signing United's out-of-favour midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger despite rumours linking the 32-year-old German with a move to Major League Soccer. (Bild via Goal.com)
Chelsea's £20m-rated Denmark defender Andreas Christensen, 20, is wanted by Barcelona.(Sun on Sunday)
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are prepared to pay 27-year-old Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil £250,000 a week if talks over a new deal with the Gunners break down. (Sunday Express)
Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, 51, is a surprise contender for the England manager's job.(Sunday Mirror)
City are targeting up to four new full-backs - including Ars*nal's £40m-rated Spain international Hector Bellerin, 21. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Liverpool are ready to offer Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho, 24, a new contract to fend off interest from Barcelona. (Sunday People)
Derby caretaker boss Chris Powell is the leading candidate to replace Nigel Pearson as the club's manager. (Sky Sports)
Manchester City and Spain forward Nolito, 29, said he came close to joining Barcelona before deciding his future was in the Premier League. (Mundo Deportivo via Manchester Evening News)
New York City FC midfielder Frank Lampard, 38, said he "only wants the Chelsea job" if he moves into management when his playing days are over.(Sky Sports)
England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate said the booing of 30-year-old captain Wayne Rooney at Wembley during Saturday's 2-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier was "unfair". (Observer)
West Ham United players not on international duty were called into training every day last week following the club's poor start to the season. (Mail on Sunday)
England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, says he was short of options before joining Torino on loan from Manchester City in an effort to play regularly. (Sun on Sunday)
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi selected various emojis to reflect his team-mates at Stamford Bridge. He picked himself and Gary Cahill as the "cool ones" with sunglasses. (London Evening Standard)
Norwich's goalkeepers have improved their reflexes with a special volleyball game involving a trampoline. (Goal.com)
Ars*nal goalkeeper Petr Cech has launched a range of winter hats which look like his trademark protective headgear. (Metro)
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Manchester United have held more talks with Atletico Madrid about a move for £80m-rated France forward Antoine Griezmann, 25, who they see as a replacement for 30-year-old captain Wayne Rooney. (Sunday Mirror)
Everton want to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 22, as a long-term replacement for 34-year-old Maarten Stekelenburg. (Sun on Sunday)
However, Pickford is to be handed a wage increase by the Black Cats in an attempt to keep him at the club. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United's Netherlands winger Memphis Depay, 22, is set to move to AC Milan in January. (Sunday Express)
Tottenham are monitoring Lazio's 22-year-old Belgium left-back Jordan Lukaku, who is the younger brother of Everton striker Romelu. (Sun on Sunday)
Liverpool are preparing a £19.5m move for Torino and Italy striker Andrea Belotti, 22. (CalcioMercatoWeb, via Daily Star)
England keeper Joe Hart, 29, who is on loan at Torino, has played his last game for Manchester City and will leave the club permanently next summer because he feels let down by boss Pep Guardiola. (Sunday Express)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has cast doubt on the long-term Anfield future of England striker Daniel Sturridge, 27.(Liverpool Echo)
Newcastle United are keen on Partizan Belgrade's 19-year-old defender Nikola Milenkovic and could make a move in January. (Chronicle)
Everton boss Ronald Koeman, 53, is shaping his career to manage Barcelona, according to Telegraph chief football writer Sam Wallace. (BBC Radio 5 live)
Southampton's club record £16m signing Sofiane Boufal, 23, will have to wait to make his first start for the club as boss Claude Puel eases the Morocco midfielder back after a knee injury. (Southern Daily Echo)
League One Bolton Wanderers have decided against signing former Everton midfielder Leon Osman, 35. (Bolton News)
Brighton boss Chris Hughton wants managers to be given more time after a spate of sackings in the Championship. (The Argus)
Frustrated Manchester City fans claimed thousands missed the start of their team's 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday because turnstiles were not working properly. (Manchester Evening News)
Former Valencia and England coach Gary Neville says he will not coach again. (Mail on Sunday)
MPs will demand the Football Association sets up an inquiry into claims of widespread corruption in football. (Sunday Telegraph)
West Brom midfielder Nacer Chadli, 27, owes Tony Pulis dinner - after the Baggies manager bet he would get his £13m signing back into the Belgium squad. (Birmingham Mail)
Hull City boss Mike Phelan has been unable able to park in the manager's space at the club's training ground since his appointment was confirmed - because it's been occupied by a white van. (Hull Daily Mail)
A Manchester United fan has had the Liverpool crest tattooed on to his leg to raise money for charity. (Liverpool Echo)
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Lorenzo Insigne's agent is pushing for talks with Liverpool over a January move to Merseyside to help end the striker's spell at Napoli.
Dominic Solanke is on the verge of signing a new contract at Chelsea after lowering his wage demands.
Everton's James McCarthy will be a target for a host of clubs in the January transfer window after failing to impress boss Ronald Koeman
Wayne Rooney is a major doubt for Manchester United's Premier League match at Chelsea after not travelling with the squad for the visit to Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United are set to recall Cameron Borthwick-Jackson after lack of game-time on loan at Wolves.
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta faces a two-month injury lay-off after suffering a nasty knee injury against Valencia
Tim Sherwood thinks Manchester City could buy Michael Carrick in January as the midfielder struggles to get in to the Manchester United side under Jose Mourinho
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants to replace Sergio Aguero with Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Paul Parker has called Peter Schmeichel 'a coward' and claims he would often 'throw his rattle out the pram'.
Europe's biggest fans group have given a big thumbs-down to UEFA plans for the Champions League Final to be played in locations such as New York.
Chelsea starlet Nathaniel Chalobah is to be offered a new deal after impressing Antonio Conte.
Bayern Munich have dealt Manchester City a fresh blow - by warning Pep Guardiola to forget about David Alaba.
Everton boss Ronald Koeman is targeting Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman as a replacement for Gareth Barry.
Manchester United are ready to battle Ars*nal in the scramble for Atletico Madrid's £40million-rated defender Jose Gimenez.
Wayne Rooney will be offered a mega £500,000-a-week deal to quit Manchester United to link up with Sven-Goran Eriksson in the Chinese Super League.
Jurgen Klopp has said that Steven Gerrard will always be welcome back at Liverpool; the former club captain has hinted at a return to England from Los Angeles on social media
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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, 44, is on Real Madrid's managerial wanted list. (Sunday Mirror)
West Ham have offered striker Simone Zaza, 25, to Napoli as a makeweight in their pursuit of 24-year-old forward Manolo Gabbiadini. (Rai Sport, Sunday Express)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is blocking Yaya Toure's move away from the club to "humiliate" the midfielder, according to the 33-year-old's agent. (Sunday Mirror)
Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea will go head-to-head for highly rated Celtic striker Moussa Dembele, 20, who the Scottish club value at £40m. (Sunday Express)
Chelsea are also planning an £18m move for 22-year-old Newcastle defender Jamaal Lascelles. (The Sun on Sunday)
Manchester United and Juventus are watching Real Madrid defender Pepe, 33, who is yet to agree a new contract with the La Liga side. (AS via Calciomercato)
Marseille are looking at Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel, with a view to signing the 29-year-old in January. (TuttoMercato via Goal)
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs, 42, is in contention to become the next manager of League One side MK Dons. (Mail on Sunday)
Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson says Reds midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 24, is good enough to play for Real Madrid or Barcelona. (Sky Sports)
Barcelona are interested in 28-year-old winger Juan Cuadrado, who is on loan at Juventus from Chelsea, but want to use the Colombia international as a full-back. (Goal)
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, 29, is set to sign a new deal that will keep him at the Nou Camp until 2021. (Mundo Deportivo via AS)
Ruben Hayrapetyan, the president of the Armenian FA, claims Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27, "doesn't know what manager Jose Mourinho is thinking". (Armenpress via Metro)
United fear Mourinho, 53, could face further punishment after being sent to the stands during the 0-0 home draw with Burnley. (Sunday Express)
Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton, 30, says a shot from Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, "nearly broke" his arm at Old Trafford. (Metro)
Former Ars*nal striker Ian Wright says Arsene Wenger's side finally have a "plan B" with 30-year-old forward Olivier Giroud, who scored twice with his first two touches in the win over Sunderland. (BT Sport)
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie, 27, has been set a 10-goal target this season by team-mate Romelu Lukaku. (Everton FC)
Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez, 22, says Manchester City were "more English" when he was with the club between 2011 and 2013. (Observer)
Ex-England international Steve McManaman says former Real Madrid team-mate and current Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka, 43, can be a "top manager". (BT Sport)
Barcelona have confirmed a long-term contract extension with American kit manufacturers Nike worth at least £140m a season from 2018. (AFP via Sky Sports)
West Brom fans were forced to be creative with their chants to keep themselves entertained during their side's 4-0 defeat by Manchester City on Saturday. (Birmingham Mail)
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Manchester City are ready to make a £70m bid for Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, 25, but Manchester United and Chelsea are also interested in the France international. (Sunday Mirror)
Ars*nal are considering a move for 21-year-old Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez. The Uruguay international could cost the Gunners £54m. (Sun on Sunday)
French champions Paris St-Germain want to sign Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 28. (Sunday Express)
Liverpool have made Borussia Dortmund's American winger Christian Pulisic, 18, a January transfer target. (Sunday Mirror)
Wayne Rooney, 31, is determined to remain at Manchester United until the end of his contract in 2019, and the England captain believes he can secure a starting spot under Jose Mourinho. (Observer)
West Ham striker Andy Carroll is attracting interest from two Chinese clubs, who are prepared to pay the 27-year-old £300,000 a week. (Sunday Express)
Manchester United want to sign Ajax's 19-year-old Danish forward Kasper Dolberg. (Sunday People)
Southampton manager Claude Puel says the club's 25-year-old defender Virgil van Dijk can become "one of the best in the world". (Southampton Echo)
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has made signing £30m-rated Van Dijk a priority as he looks to strengthen his defence. (Sunday People)
Daryl Horgan, a star of Dundalk's Europa League run, could be set for a move to England, with Newcastle and Aston Villa interested in the 24-year-old winger. (Irish Independent)
convince 15-year-old French striker Louis Guebbels to leave Lyon and join their academy. (Sun on Sunday)
Everton manager Ronald Koeman believes he "needs more players" with the "mentality" of Idrissa Gueye, after his side lost 5-0 at Chelsea in the 27-year-old Senegal midfielder's absence. (Liverpool Echo)
Spanish giants Barcelona could move for ex-Stoke midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, to act as back-up to Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets, 28. The 27-year-old French player is currently at Sevilla. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Real Madrid's 17-year-old midfielder Martin Odegaard could be on his way to Rennes in January, after the French club failed to take the Norway international on loan in the summer.(Ouest France, via AS)
Juventus want to sign Paris St-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi, 29, as a replacement for Paul Pogba, 23, who joined Manchester United in the summer. (Tuttosport, via Calciomercato)
A PE teacher has published a book detailing his applications to manage 92 professional British football clubs. (Coventry Telegraph)
Barcelona women player Barbara Latorre drew comparisons to Lionel Messi by beating six players on her way to a stunning solo goal. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona - the "self-appointed commissioner of football" - has sent a message to Jose Mourinho. (Eurosport)
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week forward Alexis Sanchez, 27, has reached a stalemate with the Gunners over a new deal. Manchester City and Juventus are monitoring the situation. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United want to sign Galatasaray's £8m-rated winger Bruma, 22, in the January transfer window. (Sun on Sunday)
Liverpool are preparing a £26m deal to sign midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud, 20, from German club Borussia Monchengladbach. (Express via Liverpool Echo)
The Reds and Ars*nal are monitoring 26-year-old defender Chris Smalling's situation at Manchester United. (Sunday Mirror)
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 24, wants to stay at Anfield despite reported interest from Barcelona, says his former youth coach. (Sunday Telegraph)
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, 25, is wanted by AC Milan. (Calciomercato)
Interim manager Gareth Southgate says the England job holds no fears for him as he prepares to formally announce he wants the role full-time. (Sunday Telegraph)
The former Middlesbrough boss wants his defenders - Manchester City's 22-year-old centre-back John Stones in particular - to cut out "stupid mistakes". (Times - subscription required)
Manchester United forward Adnan Januzaj, 21, has not given up on forcing his way into manager Jose Mourinho's plans despite being going out on loan out to Sunderland for the season. (HLN Sport via Manchester Evening News)
Paul Scholes, an eleven-time Premier League winner with Manchester United, is to be offered a coaching position at Wigan Athletic. (Sun on Sunday)
Sunderland defender Sebastian Coates, 26, is close to turning his loan at Sporting Lisbon into a permanent move. (Record via Sunderland Echo)
Nottingham Forest, Ipswich Town and Brighton and Hove Albion are chasing Pisa's 29-year-old former Derby County striker Arturo Lupoli. (Gazza Mercato via Derby Telegraph)
Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle, 26, is good enough to play for England, says Magpies boss Rafael Benitez. Gayle has scored 11 Championship goals this season. (Chronicle)
Championship Reading want to sign Dundalk winger Daryl Horgan in January following the 24-year-old's performances in the Europa League. Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Ipswich Town are also interested. (Reading Chronicle)
Sacking manager Gordon Strachan will not solve Scotland's problems, says Celtic's 26-year-old forward Leigh Griffiths. (The Scotsman)
Manchester United have the highest wage bill in world football, according to this year's Global Sports Salaries survey. (Daily Mail)
The tactical trends of the Premier League season so far include the return of playing three at the back, more false nines and a greater emphasis on pressing. (Guardian)
Newcastle are considering making a bid for Genk's 19-year-old defender Wilfred Ndidi. (Evening Chronicle)
medallist Usain Bolt, 30, has expressed a genuine desire to play for Manchester United and says he will soon train with German club Borussia Dortmund. (Guardian)
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Manchester City are planning a world-record bid in excess of £100m for Barcelona forward Lional Messi, 29, next summer. They will offer the Argentine a £500,000-per-week contract. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is considering a move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, 24, and his Austria team-mate midfielder Julian Baumgartlinger, 28. (Sunday People)
The Manchester rivals are both interested in Paris-St Germain full-back Serge Aurier, 23. The Ivory Coast defender has been linked with a move to Old Trafford but City have also been in touch with his representatives. (Daily Star Sunday)
Mourinho received a call from Argentina legend Diego Maradona following his side's 1-1 draw with Ars*nal at Old Trafford. (Instagram)
West Ham are leading the race to sign Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 27, with a bid of £25m enough to see him leave Anfield. (Sunday Express)
Former England midfielders Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are wanted by the FA for roles in the new-look England set-up after they both announced they will be leaving their clubs in United States' Major League Soccer. (Sunday People)
But Gerrard, 36, has been offered a playing deal at Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune who are managed by former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini. (Sun on Sunday)
Newcastle United will offer Frank Lampard a one-year playing deal if they win promotion back to the Premier League. Brighton will also offer a similar deal if the club is playing in the top flight next season.(Sunday Express)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he cannot offer Lampard, 38, a return to Stamford Bridge as part of his coaching staff until he ends his playing career. (Goal)
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle says he would not take the Three Lions captaincy off Wayne Rooney following the forward's off-field problems. (Mail on Sunday)
Everton manager Ronald Koeman is monitoring Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule, 21, and midfielder Sebastian Rudy, 26. (Sunday Mirror)
Sunderland manager David Moyes wants to bring Stoke City striker Peter Crouch, 35, to the Stadium of Light to link back up with Jermain Defoe. (Sun on Sunday)
West Brom striker Salomon Rondon says he is now acclimatised to the Premier League but winters in the Midlands are colder than in Russia where he played for Zenit St Petersburg. (Sunday Telegraph)
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Liverpool are facing a fight to keep manager Jurgen Klopp at Anfield with German club Bayern Munich set to replace Carlo Ancelotti after a disappointing start to the season. (Sunday Mirror)
Gareth Southgate is set to be confirmed as England manager this week with the Football Association due to hold a board meeting on Wednesday. (Mail on Sunday)
Manchester United are targeting a move for West Ham winger Dimitri Payet, 29, but the Hammers would want at least £35m for the Frenchman. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is looking at Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, 25, as a replacement for Vincent Kompany. (Daily Star Sunday)
Paris St-Germain will bid £40m for Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana and are prepared to offer the 28-year-old a £200,000-a-week contract. (Sun on Sunday)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will rival Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho for the signature of Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez, 25. (Sunday Express)
Pep Guardiola admits he is keen to crack the secrets of his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte with the sides set to meet in the Premier League next Saturday. (Metro)
Manchester City have also stepped up their interest in signing Sporting Lisbon winger Gelson Martins, 21, after watching him in action against Real Madrid last week. (Sunday Express)
Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 27, admits he could turn down the chance to play for Manchester City and extend his deal with the German club because he loves the fans. (Sun on Sunday)
The coach of Brazilian side Santos, Dorival Junior, says he is keen to sign Manchester United's out-of-favour midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32. (UOL Esporte via 101 Great Goals)
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 24, will consider running down the remaining two years of his contract at Stamford Bridge amid interest from Real Madrid. (Sun on Sunday)
Former England boss Roy Hodgson could be in line for a return to management if Norwich manager Alex Neil is sacked. (Daily Star Sunday)
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has called for the Scottish Premiership to move to a summer season to give its teams a better chance of success in Europe. (Sunday Telegraph)
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, 24, who has been tipped for a move to the Premier League, would prefer to join Ars*nal over Manchester United if he was to leave the German club for England. (Manchester Evening News)
Paris St-Germain manager Unai Emery has rejected Italy coach Giampiero Ventura's claim that international midfielder Marco Verratti is wasted in the French League. (Goal)
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has said that he is happy to help Steven Gerrard should the legendary midfielder move into management. (Liverpool Echo)
Harry Redknapp says Chelsea manager Antonio Conte needs two signings in January to turn Chelsea into Premier League title winners. (Metro)
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes will consider offering 35-year-old striker Peter Crouch another season with the Potters. (Stoke Sentinel)
The cost of converting the London Stadium, where West Ham have played their home games since the beginning of the season, could rise by a further £50m.(Mail on Sunday)
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri has allowed American broadcasters NBC to film a fly-on-the-wall documentary at the club - but has refused to allow them access to the dressing room. (Daily Mirror)
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Everton want to bring 31-year-old Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney back to Goodison Park and also sign Netherlands winger Memphis Depay, 22, from the Old Trafford club. (Sunday Express)
Manchester United could lose France forward Anthony Martial, 20, to Barcelona or Real Madrid in a £60m deal, with Real's Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez potentially moving in the opposite direction.(Sun on Sunday)
Ars*nal are ready to make a bid to bring Chelsea and Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, back to Emirates Stadium. (Sunday Express)
Liverpool will compete with French champions Paris St-Germain for the signature of Borussia Dortmund and USA midfielder Christian Pulisic, 18. (Bild - in German)
And Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is looking to bring further reinforcements to Anfield because of his team's injuries. (Mail on Sunday)
Alternatively, Klopp is unlikely to make any signings next month and says his team cannot carry the burden of Liverpool having not won the league title for 26 years. (Observer)
Manchester United's England winger Jesse Lingard, 23, is holding out for a larger contract than the £60,000-a-week deal he has been offered. (Sunday Mirror)
Ars*nal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, has again fuelled rumours he will return to Real Madrid, after describing the Spanish team's manager Zinedine Zidane as his "idol". (Sun on Sunday)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger will decide whether to offer 31-year-old midfielder Santi Cazorla a new contract in January, with the Spain international's recent injury problems having no bearing on the potential deal. (London Evening Standard)
And Wenger could move for 17-year-old Italian goalkeeping prospect Aniello Viscovo, with transfer talks already under way with Serie A side Crotone. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian)
Another young Italian could be set for a switch to the Premier League, with Chelsea interested in 17-year-old Inter Milan striker Andrea Pinamonti. (Sunday Mirror)
Chelsea failed to sign Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule, 21, in the summer but remain interested in the German, who is also being tracked by Liverpool and Bayern Munich. (Daily Star Sunday)
Roma's prospective loan move for Manchester United winger Memphis Depay could include the option to make the move permanent for £21m. (Sun on Sunday)
Another United winger could be on his way out of Old Trafford, with Everton, West Bromwich Albion, Watford and Swansea interested in 31-year-old England international Ashley Young. (ESPN)
Crystal Palace and West Ham are both keen on Newcastle's Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, 22. (Daily Star Sunday)
Gareth Southgate will try to convince Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 24, to choose to play for his England side rather than the Ivory Coast. (Sunday Telegraph)
Everton are interested in Burnley's former England Under-21 centre-back Michael Keane, 23. (Sunday Mirror)
Southampton and Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk is another defensive target for Everton boss Ronald Koeman, although Manchester United and Manchester City could also bid for the 25-year-old. (Sunday Mirror)
West Brom manager Tony Pulis says his side's strong first half of the season gives him "a platform" from which to sign players in the January transfer window. (Sky Sports)
Charlton's England Under-20 winger Ademola Lookman, 19, could be set for a switch to Everton. (Liverpool Echo)
Middlesbrough will make Scotland striker Jordan Rhodes, 26, available for transfer. (Northern Echo)
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe, 39, says he is a fan of 1980s music, including A-ha, Spandau Ballet, Wham and Duran Duran - and doesn't mind admitting it. (Mail on Sunday)
Paul Pogba, the world's most expensive player, says re-signing for Manchester United from Juventus was like "returning home after a holiday". (Sky Sports)
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Chelsea could be docked Premier League points after their players clashed with their Manchester City counterparts during their match at Etihad Stadium earlier this month. (Sunday Mirror)
City director of football Txiki Begiristain has scouted Borussia Dortmund's Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 27. (Sun on Sunday)
Ars*nal are set to make a £30m move for Wolfsburg's 23-year-old Germany international midfielder Julian Draxler in January. (Sunday Express)
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has suggested he would like to sign Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge, 27. (Times - subscription required)
West Ham will try to sign 29-year-old Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart - who is on loan at Torino - if they avoid relegation. (Sunday Telegraph)
Ars*nal will combat Manchester United's interest in Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil, 28, by moving for their England winger Jesse Lingard, 23. (Sun on Sunday)
Everton and Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy, 26, is a £15m target for West Brom. (Mail on Sunday)
CSKA Moscow and Russia playmaker Alan Dzagoev, 26, could replace McCarthy at Goodison Park. (Liverpool Echo)
AIK's 17-year-old Swedish striker Alexander Isak is also a target for Everton, though they face competition from Real Madrid. (Mail on Sunday)
Chelsea captain John Terry, 36, could earn £12m from a one-year contract at Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua. (Sun on Sunday)
Atletico Madrid could move for Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino if Diego Simeone leaves at the end of the season. (Sunday Mirror)
Galatasaray and Portugal winger Bruma, 22, has revealed he held talks with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho in pre-season. (Fanatik - in Turkish)
More than 180 Premier League players are allegedly exploiting the tax system to avoid paying millions of pounds on their image rights earnings. (Times - subscription required)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has explained his preference for keeping young players at the club, rather than sending them on loan. (Liverpool Echo)
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is confident his summer signings are good enough for the Premier League. (Sky Sports)
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce wants to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 23. (Sunday Telegraph)
Nottingham Forest are scouting 25-year-old Portuguese striker Andre Claro, who plays for Vitoria Setubal. (A Bola - in Portuguese)
Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, 29, says he would like to play alongside Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, as he believes the 25-year-old France forward is "an exciting attacking talent". (RMC Sport - in French)
Ajax and Netherlands midfielder Riechedly Bazoer, 20, will leave the club in January, with Wolfsburg a rumoured destination. (Ajax club website, via FourFourTwo)
Ars*nal forward Theo Walcott will be given a coffee machine by his wife, after scoring his 10th goal of the season against Stoke. (Independent)
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Four Premier League clubs, including Stoke and Tottenham, are monitoring West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 23. (Sunday Star)
Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez, 25, is being targeted by Chelsea in a £75m bid to replace Oscar, who is set for a move to the Chinese Super League.(Sunday Mirror)
Midfielder Oscar, 25, has already said goodbye to his Chelsea team-mates before his move to CSL side Shanghai SIPG.(ESPN - in Portuguese)
Manchester United have launched a £38m bid for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, 22, and want to bring him to the club in January. (Sunday Mirror)
United forward Anthony Martial, 21, is annoyed at being left out of the starting line-ups. (SFR Sport via Manchester Evening News)
Striker Wayne Rooney, 31, would not be allowed to sign for any other English club under the terms of his current United contract, according to an Italian football agent.(Liverpool Echo)
Everton want to sign Thomas Delaney, 25, from German side Werder Bremen despite him never playing a game for the side.(Sunday People)
The Toffees are also interested in Charlton Athletic forward Ademola Lookman, 19, but are reluctant to agree on a deal that would allow the player to return to the League One side on loan.(Mail on Sunday)
AC Milan could sign Chelsea midfielder Mario Pasalic, 21, permanently after he joined the club on loan in August. (Football Italia)
Midfielder Philipe Coutinho, 24, could return for Liverpool's game against Manchester City on New Year's Eve, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. (Sky Sports)
Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, 24, has been told to be more assertive by manager Mauricio Pochettino. (FourFourTwo)
Pochettino has also said that midfielders Eric Dier, 22, and Dele Alli, 20, are not for sale despite interest from domestic and European clubs. (Sunday Times)
Goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 35, said a "strange atmosphere" at Real Madrid forced him to leave the club after 16 seasons with the La Liga side.(AS)
West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet has banned his children from mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo's name. Payet was part of the France team that lost the Euro 2016 final to Ronaldo's Portugal. (Sunday Mirror)
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Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian are considering an £80m bid for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 28. (Sun on Sunday)
Juventus want to sign 28-year-old Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez after generating almost £340m in revenues for 2016. (Calciomercato, via Sunday Express)
Boss Diego Simeone will not be leaving Atletico Madrid in the summer to replace Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger, say the Spanish club. (La Sexta, via Sun)
Manager Ronald Koeman has asked Everton owner Farhad Moshiri to make a £50m bid for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, 25. (Sunday Mirror)
The Toffees are also interested in Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, 27.(Star on Sunday)
Southampton striker Shane Long, 29, and Brentford's Scott Hogan, 24, have emerged as alternative January targets for West Ham if they cannot prise first-choice Jermain Defoe, 34, away from Sunderland. (Sunday Telegraph)
Midfielder Jack Wilshere, 25, who is on loan at Bournemouth, will be offered a new contract at parent club Ars*nal. (Sun on Sunday)
Manchester United are set to offer 33-year-old Real Madrid defender Pepe, who is out of contract in the summer, a move to the Premier League. (Sunday Express)
England and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, is keen on a move to Liverpool when his loan at Italian side Torino ends in the summer. (Sunday Mirror)
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Napoli left-back Faouzi Ghoulam, 25. (Calcio Mercato)
Watford are considering a move to bring Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury, 26, back to the club. (Watford Observer)
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, 32, wants to stay at the Nou Camp beyond the end of his contract in 2018. (Marca)
Goalkeeper Lee Grant, 33, will seal a permanent move to Stoke after Derby County accepted a deal worth £1.5m plus £750,000 in potential add-ons. (Mail on Sunday)
Hull City want to sign FC Groningen right-back Hans Hateboer, 22. (Telegraaf, via Hull Daily Mail)
Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, 27, will choose a move to Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG over joining Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
Southampton defender Jose Fonte, 33, should "do the best for himself" in the transfer window, says Saints and Portugal team-mate Cedric Soares, 25. Fonte is unsettled and could leave in January. (Southern Daily Echo)
Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, 25, will stay at the Bernabeu, according to his father. (AS, via Diez)
Brighton striker Elvis Manu, 23, is joining Go Ahead Eagles in his native Netherlands on loan for the rest of the season. (Brighton Argus)
Birmingham City boss Gianfranco Zola has warned fans not to expect a rush of signings at the start of the January transfer window. (Birmingham Mail)
Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy says some fans want him out and have become bored of him. (East Anglian Daily Times)
Wolves boss Paul Lambert says he will be "ruthless" in the January transfer window as he sets about rebuilding the squad. (Wolverhampton Express & Star)
Nottingham Forest say they expect to put right the issue which has left them facing another transfer embargo. (Nottingham Post)
League One Bolton Wanderers want to extend the loans of Newcastle United winger Sammy Ameobi, 24, and Wolves midfielder James Henry, 27, until the end of the season. (The Bolton News)
League One strugglers Coventry City are close to signing former Huddersfield Town captain Nathan Clarke, 33. (Coventry Telegraph)
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany, 30, joined the club's supporters in the away end at Liverpool on Saturday as he battles back from his latest injury.(Manchester Evening News)
Premier League champions Leicester City thanked older fans for their support during a momentous 2016 with a free beer before Saturday's fixture against West Ham United. (lcfc.com)
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Barcelona are ready to battle Real Madrid for Tottenham's 20-year-old England midfielder Dele Alli. (Mirror)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is in line to replace Luis Enrique at Barcelona. (Star)
Everton boss Ronald Koeman is keen on bringing Ars*nal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere to Goodison Park in the summer but faces competition from Manchester City for the 25-year-old. (People)
Manchester City's 28-year-old Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony - on loan at Stoke City - has been offered £210,000 a week tax free to move to China. (Star)
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has two games to save his job following the 5-0 home defeat by Manchester City in the FA Cup third round on Friday. (Sun)
Watford boss Walter Mazzarri is under pressure unless he can turn the Hornets' fortunes around, while some of his players have started to question the Italian's training methods. (Express)
Manchester United are clear to sign Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, 22, after his former club in Sweden renegotiated their sell-on clause. (Sunday Mirror)
West Ham have had a second bid for 24-year-old striker Scott Hogan rejected by Brentford. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he intends to retire from management after 10 years. (Telegraph)
Manchester City will make a new bid for Athletic Bilbao's French centre-back Aymeric Laporte in the summer, despite being turned down by the 22-year-old last year. (Mirror)
Liverpool will press ahead with the signing of Spartak Moscow's Netherlands forward Quincy Promes, 25, this month. (People)
Patrice Evra, 35, has been left out of Juventus' squad for Sunday's meeting with Bologna after speculation linking the France full-back with a return to Manchester United or a move to Valencia. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Manchester United's Italy full-back Matteo Darmian, 27, is one of a number of replacements Juventus are looking at if Evra leaves. (Goal)
Juventus are interested in Chelsea's Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic, 32, and Manchester City's 31-year-old France full-back Gael Clichy. Both players are free agents at the end of the season. (Calcio Mercato)
Manchester City and Chelsea target Steven N'Zonzi, 28, has rejected a new deal with Sevilla. The France midfielder has a buy-out clause worth £25m. (Sun)
The agent of Mexico striker Javier Hernandez has dismissed reports claiming that Bayer Leverkusen are ready to sell the 28-year-old former Manchester United player for £21m. (Metro)
Newcastle are targeting 22-year-old Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn. (Express)
Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion have made enquiries about Everton's Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy, 26. (Mail)
Pep Guardiola has admitted making mistakes since arriving at Manchester City and being forced to adapt his style to suit English football. (Observer)
West Bromwich Albion have made a move for Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini but face competition for the 25-year-old Italy international from Premier League rivals Southampton, Everton and Stoke, and German side Wolfsburg. (Mail)
Watford have enquired about Everton's England midfielder Tom Cleverley. But Newcastle United, Burnley and Aston Villa also want the 27-year-old. (Mail)
Liverpool have offered England midfielder Adam Lallana, 28, a new deal to fend off interest from Tottenham. (Express)
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has joined the race to sign Sunderland's England striker Jermain Defoe, 34. (Sun)
Fifa want to introduce penalty shoot-outs at the end of drawn group games in the 2026 World Cup. The tournament could also expand to include 48 teams. (Sunday Telegraph)
Mike Dean is a Premier League referee. He also shares his name with a music producer, who has worked with Jay Z and Kayne West. The latter has been inundated with tweets from football fans, who have confused him with his namesake. (NME)
Former Ars*nal and England winger Paul Merson spectacularly failed with his FA Cup third-round predictions. (Joe.co.uk)
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Diego Costa's Chelsea team-mates have urged the 28-year-old striker to apologise over the dispute that saw him left out of Saturday's 3-0 win at Leicester. (Telegraph)
The Brazil-born Spain international has told friends he has no interest in moving to China, despite rumours of a lucrative offer. (ESPN)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is interested in replacing Costa with Real Madrid's 24-year-old Spain forward Alvaro Morata. (Sun)
The Premier League leaders will try to sign Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller, 27, for £75m if Costa leaves Chelsea. (Sunday Express)
Blues owner Roman Abramovich is adamant Costa will stay at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mirror)
Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng are interested in signing Manchester United's 31-year-old England winger Ashley Young. (Sun)
Liverpool want to sign Southampton's 33-year-old Portugal centre-back Jose Fonte and may offer their 26-year-old France defender Mamadou Sakho in exchange. (Daily Mirror)
Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Chelsea's 23-year-old Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi. (L'Equipe - in French)
The French club also want to sign 26-year-old Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke. (Express)
Manchester City are considering making a £20m bid for Tottenham's 23-year-old Wales left-back Ben Davies. (Sun)
West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan says the club will not be selling 29-year-old attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet in the January transfer window. (Guardian)
At a meeting between Payet's representatives and club officials, a sale at the end of the season was not ruled out. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Marseille would be willing to loan France international Payet back to West Ham for the rest of the season if the Hammers agree to sell this month. (Daily Mail)
Aston Villa hope to sign Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes, 26, on a permanent deal. However, the Premier League club want £10m for the player. (Birmingham Mail)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, can have the same impact as Frank Lampard had at Chelsea. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Nottingham Forest are likely to reject any future Derby offers for 26-year-old midfielder Henri Lansbury now that negotiations over a potential US takeover have come to nothing. (Nottingham Post)
Brazilian club Corinthians hope to sign 38-year-old former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. (Globo.com - in Portuguese)
Newcastle are considering re-signing 25-year-old England winger Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle want to sign Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney, 25, despite the London club valuing the player at £20m. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka suggested he would like to re-sign Patrick Bamford after the 23-year-old striker's loan spell at Burnley was ended by parent club Chelsea. (Evening Gazette)
Former Liverpool and Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince is in contention to become the new England Under-21 manager. (Mirror)
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Chelsea have put a £130m price tag on striker Diego Costa and are willing to sell the 28-year-old this month. (Sunday Times - subscription required) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/chelsea-slap-130m-price-tag-on-diego-costa-tq0gk9wg3)
Manchester United's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney, 31, is expected to receive an offer of £1m a week to play in the Chinese Super League. (The Sun) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2674096/wayne-rooney-being-lined-up-by-chinese-super-league-in-stunning-1m-a-week-deal-after-breaking-manchester-united-scoring-record/)
Real Madrid are ready to eclipse any offers made for Tottenham playmaker Dele Alli, 20, this summer. (Express) (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/757168/Tottenham-Exclusive-Real-Madrid-to-go-all-out-sign-Dele-Alli-Premier-League-News-Gossip)
West Ham are considering a deal to loan outcast playmaker Dimitri Payet, 29, to Nice. (Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/new-twist-west-hams-dimitri-9667176)
Paris St-Germain are ready enter the race for Payet and beat fellow French club Marseille to the signing of the France international. (Express) (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/757184/West-Ham-Exclusive-Paris-Saint-Germain-looking-usurp-Marseille-Dimitri-Payet-News-Gossip)
Chelsea have joined Manchester United and Bayern Munich in pursuit of Benfica's £34m-rated Portugal international right-back Nelson Semedo, 23. (A Bola, via Daily Star) (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/580727/Transfer-News-Chelsea-Man-Utd-Nelson-Semedo-Benfica-Gossip)
Manchester United players will face a pay cut if they fail to qualify for the Champions League again next season. (The Sun) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2674501/manchester-united-stars-like-zlatan-ibrahimovic-and-paul-pogba-face-huge-pay-cut-if-jose-mourinhos-men-miss-out-on-the-champions-league/)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants referees' chief Mike Riley to explain why Andre Marriner did not give his side a penalty when the Etihad club were 2-1 up in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Saturday. (Daily Telegraph) (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/01/21/pep-guardiola-asks-referees-chief-explain-man-city-not-awarded/)
Sunderland could bring in Robbie Keane and Joleon Lescott - who have a combined ages of 70. Keane, 36, is a free agent after leaving LA Galaxy and is expected to begin talks next week, while Lescott, 34, has been training with the Wearsiders after leaving AEK Athens. (Express) (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/757195/Exclusive-Sunderland-eyeing-double-deal-Their-combined-age-is-70-News-Gossip)
Tottenham have rejected an £8m offer from Crystal Palace for Wales international full-back Ben Davies, 23.(People) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-reject-crystal-palace-transfer-9669138)
The Black Cats are monitoring former Ars*nal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira, currently coaching New York City in the MLS, if David Moyes departs. (The Sun) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2673732/sunderland-want-Ars*nal-legend-patrick-vieira-to-take-over-from-david-moyes-if-scot-is-fired-or-quits/)
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are considering bids for Inter Milan's Croatian international midfielder Ivan Perisic, 27. (La Gazzetta Dello Sport) (http://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/21-01-2017/mercato-inter-perisic-chelsea-liverpool-manchester-united-sanchez-aguero-bernardeschi-180507212903.shtml)
Juventus are considering a move for Liverpool's Germany international midfielder Emre Can, 23. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) (http://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2017/01/20-20322862/il_calciomercato_della_juventus_ora_parla_tedesco_fari_puntati_su_can_del_liverpool/?cookieAccept)
New Swansea manager Paul Clement says he wants to hang on to in-form striker Fernando Llorente, 31, after reports of interest from Premier League leaders Chelsea. (Talksport) (http://talksport.com/football/i-want-fernando-llorente-stay-swansea-paul-clement-hopes-he-can-hang-chelsea-target-after)
Crystal Palace could lose out to Olympique Lyonnais in the race to sign Juventus and former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra, 35.(Eurosport - in French) (http://www.eurosport.fr/football/ligue-1/2016-2017/mercato-lyon-songe-a-recruter-patrice-evra_sto6026044/story.shtml)
Watford have agreed to sign former Birmingham City, West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers striker Mauro Zarate, 29, from Fiorentina for £2.3m. (Observer) (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/22/watford-agree-deal-mauro-zarate-fiorentina)
Former Burnley boss Stan Ternent believes incumbent Sean Dyche is doing such a good job that he will become a target for bigger clubs. (Daily Star) (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/580649/Stan-Ternent-Burnley-Sean-Dyche)
Carlos Tevez has denied reports that he became the highest paid player in world football when he swapped his boyhood club Boca Juniors for the Chinese Super League. (Daily Mail) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4142962/Carlos-Tevez-denies-football-s-highest-paid-player.html)
West Ham transfer target Scott Hogan, 24, was left out of Brentford's matchday squad against Wigan on Saturday, fuelling speculation that he will shortly be on his way out of Griffin Park. (London Evening Standard) (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-transfer-news-scott-hogan-left-out-for-brentford-vs-wigan-a3446421.html)
Middlesbrough's £6m bid, rising to £8m with add-ons, for Hull City winger Robert Snodgrass has been rejected by the Tigers. (Sky Sports) (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11714/10738304/hull-city-reject-middlesbroughs-bid-for-robert-snodgrass)
Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy says former Newcastle defender Steven Taylor, 30, could be joining the Suffolk club next week. (Ipswich Town FC Twitter) (https://twitter.com/Official_ITFC/status/822861894335741953)
The Football Association will apply to Brent Council to increase the number of full capacity matches at Wembley from 37 to 57. (Daily Mail) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4143886/FA-set-apply-capacity-matches-Wembley.html)
After Aston Villa's Ross McCormack claimed he could not get to training because of faulty gates, boss Steve Bruce drove to the striker's house, photographed the 4ft 6in wall to prove the player could have left the property and arranged alternative transport. (Daily Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/steve-bruce-involved-furious-bust-9669110)
Twitter user Reece Jones posts a picture which appears to be Bruce in full Villa training kit in a kebab shop. (Daily Star) (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/580645/Steve-Bruce-kebab-shop-Aston-Villa-manager-Hull-Birmingham-Manchester-United-defender)
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce, clearly trying to forget Seamus Coleman's winning goal for Everton, mistakenly refers to the Republic of Ireland international as Simon. (Liverpool Echo) (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/crystal-palace-0-1-everton-12488729)
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Manchester United are ready to let Wayne Rooney leave for China within the next month, ending the 31-year-old's 15 years in the Premier League. (Sunday Mirror)
Ars*nal are in advanced talks with Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri about the 49-year-old succeeding Arsene Wenger as the club's manager. (Sunday Express)
The Gunners and Manchester United are both preparing £85m bids for Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann, 25. (Mail on Sunday)
Should they lose Griezmann, Atletico are ready to move for Ars*nal's Alexis Sanchez, 28, and are prepared to pay the Chilean forward £220,000 a week. (Sun on Sunday)
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana, 28, who has been linked with Paris St-Germain and Tottenham, has agreed a new four-year deal worth £120,000 a week. (Sunday Express)
But the Reds are set to sell Daniel Sturridge in the summer after manager Jurgen Klopp lost patience with the 27-year-old striker's injury record. (Sunday Mirror)
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand says Sturridge needs to show "what he's made of" and follow the example of Chelsea forward Pedro, 29. (Sunday Times - subscription required)
Liverpool are determined to sign Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes, 22, and are set to make a £22.5m bid with an extra £4m in bonuses. (Sun on Sunday)
West Ham owner David Sullivan says he wants to sign "a few more British players", as the club look to recruit Brentford striker Scott Hogan, 24. (London Evening Standard)
Leicester are expected to increase their efforts to sign Middlesbrough forward Gaston Ramirez having already had an offer of £12m for the 26-year-old turned down. (Mail on Sunday)
The Foxes have rejected a £38m bid from Tianjin Quanjian for striker Islam Slimani, 28. (Sky Sports)
Aston Villa will sign highly rated 17-year-old Bury defender Jacob Bedeau. (Birmingham Mail)
Swansea are in talks with Benfica over a loan deal for defender Lisandro Ezequiel Lopez, 27. (ESPN)
On-loan striker Chris Martin, 28, is set for talks with Fulham on Sunday and will demand to be returned to Derby, where he has just signed a new contract. (Sunday Telegraph)
Hull and Swansea are considering moving for former West Ham midfielder Diego Poyet. The 21-year-old is a free agent after his contract with the Hammers was cancelled by mutual consent on transfer deadline day last summer. (ESPN)
A consortium looking to buy or invest in a London club has targerted Championship side QPR. (Daily Star Sunday)
Former Premier League referee Howard Webb has revealed he once booked former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba for missing kick-off because he was "having a number two". (Sunday Mirror)
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Chelsea are planning to compete with Real Madrid for the £75m signing of Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 28. (Sunday People)
But Inter Milan are confident of signing the Argentina international. (Sunday Express)
Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, is a £60m target for Atletico Madrid. Sanchez has been identified by Atletico boss Diego Simeone as the man to replace Antoine Griezmann, 25, who is expected to sign for Manchester United in the summer. (Mirror)
Arsene Wenger, 67, will sign a new contract with Ars*nal, according to former player Martin Keown. (BT Sport)
Wenger has been offered a two-year contract extension by the Gunners. (Times - subscription required)
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, 21, believes manager Jose Mourinho is trying to push him out of the club, with 21-year-old left-back Luke Shaw's future at the club also in doubt. (Mirror)
Manchester United will have to pay £50m for defender Victor Lindelof, 22, after Benfica paid to have a minimum release fee clause removed the from the Swede's contract. (Sunday Express)
Real Madrid want £40m for Manchester United target Marco Asensio, with Ars*nal and Chelsea also interested in the 21-year-old midfielder. (Daily Star)
Julian Draxler has urged his Germany team-mate Mesut Ozil to join him at Paris St-Germain next season. The 28-year-old Ars*nal midfielder's current deal with the Gunners expires at the end of the 2017-18 campaign. (Evening Standard)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says Reds boss Jurgen Klopp needs to sign a new goalkeeper this summer. (Liverpool Echo)
Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu, 22, is close to agreeing a move to Chelsea, with the transfer set to go through in the summer. (Turkish-Football.com)
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has admitted he could be sacked because of the club's recent struggles. The 2016 Premier League champions have won two of their last 14 games. (ESPN)
Marseille defender Patrice Evra, 35, says he was close to returning to Manchester United in January, before the move was blocked by a figure at the club - who he does not name. (Manchester Evening News)
Everton and Tottenham are both interested in signing Feyenoord striker Ozancan Kokcu, 18, according to his agent.(Yahoo)
Manchester United are favourites to sign £30m Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij. Chelsea and AC Milan are also interested in the 24-year-old. (Football Italia)
However, United will lose £85m of income if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. (Daily Mail)
Leeds could make a £2.5m approach for Liverpool's 20-year-old winger Ryan Kent. (Sun)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger was unhappy with Chelsea's opening goal in his side's 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge and says referees "are much more severe with tackles on the ground and let much more go with elbows in the face". (Daily Mail)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says some players have not adapted quickly enough to the pressure of needing to win every match. (Observer)
Mourinho says Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola will not be able to win the Premier League title in the way he did at Bayern Munich, as you cannot buy a title rival's best players in the English top flight. (Sun)
Guardiola says it will take time to reduce the age of his squad as he conceded that City could miss out on Champions League qualification. (Telegraph)
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann says it was "absolute madness" that the Reds gave manager Jurgen Klopp a six-year contract. (Times - subscription required)
Ars*nal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has said he did not mean to like a tweet calling for manager Arsene Wenger to be sacked after their 3-1 defeat by Chelsea. (London Evening Standard)
Actor Will Ferrell met Chelsea's players in their changing room after their win over Ars*nal on Saturday.(Sunday Express)
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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 28, is ready to leave the Premier League club because he is unhappy with manager Pep Guardiola's style of play. (the Sun)
City are ready to make a world-record bid to land Tottenham's 20-year-old midfielder Dele Alli - eclipsing the £89m paid by Manchester United for Paul Pogba. (Daily Express)
Italian giants AC Milan are set to launch a big-money bid for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, in the summer. (Daily Star)
Manchester United are ready to offer goalkeeper David de Gea, 26, improved terms on his current £200,000-a-week contract to ward off interest from Real Madrid. (Daily Star)
Manchester City and Manchester United are vying for the signature of Monaco's 24-year-old defender Djibril Sidibe, who has been attracting attention from several of Europe's big clubs. (Manchester Evening News via Le10Sport)
Manchester City have moved ahead of Spanish giants Real Madrid in the race for Juventus striker Paulo Dybala, 23. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham could make a bid for Manchester City right-back Pablo Zabaleta if the 32-year-old Argentine is not offered a new contract. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal are interested in signing Celtic's £40m-rated forward Moussa Dembele, 20, this summer. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United's former striker Javier Hernandez, 28, is set to be offered a £12m-a-year deal to join new MLS side Los Angeles FC. (the Sun)
Chelsea skipper John Terry, 36, looks set to miss Sunday's Premier League trip to Burnley after posting an Instagram story of him being given stitches on a nasty ankle injury. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, 31, was struck by an object thrown from the crowd during Saturday's 3-1 La Liga win at Osasuna. (Marca)
Cheers! One player for Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side Corby Town celebrated his team's goal in the 1-0 win over Mickleover Sports in a rather unusual way...
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Liverpool have opened talks with midfielder and German World Cup winner Mario Gotze, 24, over a summer transfer from Borussia Dortmund. (Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-open-talks-sign-20m-9843932)
Barcelona are considering Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, 49, as a replacement for under-fire coach Luis Enrique, 46. (Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/barcelona-eyeing-jurgen-klopp-liverpool-9846695)
The Catalan giants are also thought to be interested in Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, 44. (Express) (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/769128/Barcelona-news-Mauricio-Pochettino-Luis-Enrique-manager-Tottenham)
Manchester City are lining up a £100m deal for Lionel Messi, 29, as the Barcelona and Argentina forward's future remains uncertain. (Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-city-lining-up-100million-9846833)
Chelsea have begun discussions with French Ligue 1 leaders Monaco over the transfer of Portugal's 22-year-old attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva. (Times) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/chelsea-chase-monacos-70m-star-s0mwwsn9t)
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri has distanced himself from speculation over replacing Arsene Wenger as manager of Ars*nal.(London Evening Standard) (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/hows-my-english-juventus-boss-massimiliano-allegri-laughs-off-speculation-linking-him-with-Ars*nal-a3470216.html)
The Gunner's two main backers are at odds over a new coach, with major shareholder Stan Kroenke wanting former player Thierry Henry, 39, to return the club in a new management set-up and Alisher Usmanov favouring Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone, 46. (Sun) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/Ars*nal-chiefs-war-over-arsene-9846377)
But Wenger has hinted he wants to stay at Ars*nal beyond this season. (Telegraph) (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/02/18/arsene-wenger-hints-wants-stay-Ars*nal-beyond-season/)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will be offered a new five-year deal at the club in the summer. (Sun) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2897561/jose-mourinho-new-manchester-united-contract-antoine-griezmann-victor-lindelof/)
The Old Trafford club have reportedly agreed a deal to sign 22-year-old Benfica and Sweden defender Victor Lindelof this summer, despite an attempt by Roma to hijack the deal. (Record)
Bayern Munich are plotting a £30m move for Celtic striker Moussa Dembele, 20, as Chelsea also monitor the Frenchman's progress. (Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bayern-munich-plotting-30million-move-9847038)
Liverpool are set to make a bid for Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell, 20, this summer. (Express) (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/769102/Liverpool-transfer-news-Ben-Chilwell-Gareth-Southgate-England-squad)
The Reds are also close to bolstering their academy ranks with the signing of 16-year-old France youth international Yasser Larouci, who was a target for Manchester United. (Liverpool Echo) (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-close-agreeing-deal-manchester-12623439)
Liverpool's England midfielder Adam Lallana, 28, will reportedly pocket £150,000 a week after agreeing a new £31.2m deal with the club. (Sun) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2898937/adam-lallana-150000-a-week-agreeing-31-2million-liverpool/)
Manchester City and Tottenham are keen to recruit Fulham's 16-year-old left-back Ryan Sessegnon, with the Cottagers thought to want at least £8m for the local boy. (Sun) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2898779/fulham-wonderkid-ryan-sessegnon-has-caught-the-eye-of-manchester-city-boss-pep-guardiola/)
Everton are ready to go head-to-head with Manchester City to land Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 22.(Express) (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/769104/Everton-Manchester-City-Jordan-Pickford-transfer-news-Sunderland-Premier-League)
Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing up a summer move for 19-year-old Chelsea forward Dominic Solanke, who is also raised the interest of Bayern Munich. (Chronicle) (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-transfers-magpies-reportedly-12623305)
Manchester United will face competition from Ars*nal if they want to sign Inter Milan and Colombia defender Jeison Murillo, 24. (Manchester Evening News) (http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-keane-12623512)
Chelsea target and Italy forward Federico Bernardeschi, 23, is set to be offered a new contract by Fiorentina with a huge buyout clause, according to reports. (La Gazzetta dello Sport via Express) (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/769080/Chelsea-transfer-news-Fiorentina-Federico-Bernardeschi-Serie-A-Antonio-Conte)
Manchester City and Ars*nal remain interested in Juventus' 16-year-old Italian forward Moise Kean.(Calciomercato via Caught Offside) (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2017/02/18/man-city-and-Ars*nal-chase-juventus-wonderkid-moise-kean/)
Leicester, Everton and West Ham sent scouts to watch Brazilian Ludogorets winger Jonathan Cafu, 25, in the Europa League this week. (Mail) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4237692/Leicester-Everton-West-Ham-send-scouts-watch-Cafu.html)
Former Manchester United winger Mickey Thomas, 62, whose wonder free-kick gave Wrexham a shock FA Cup win over Ars*nal in 1992, has urged Sutton to "never stop getting in their faces" when the non-league side face the Gunners on Monday. (Telegraph) (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/02/18/beat-Ars*nal-keep-getting-faces-says-ultimate-fa-cup-giant-killer/)
Former Tottenham midfielder David Bentley, who retired aged 29 and is preparing to return to England after three years living in Spain, says his relationship with Spurs grew "toxic" and was "like getting married to someone you think you love but end up not respecting." (Mail) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4238160/David-Bentley-fears-football-no-place-mavericks.html)
Sutton's former Charlton and Middlesbrough midfielder Nicky Bailey, 32, who is preparing to face Ars*nal in the FA Cup on Monday night, says he favours a diet of chicken nuggets over vegetables, despite his parents running a fruit and veg stall. (Sun) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/2898997/sutton-united-veteran-nicky-bailey-reveals-his-pre-match-meal-he-hopes-will-ko-Ars*nal-chicken-mcnuggets/)
Sadio Mane and Adam Lallana were among the Liverpool players made to jump into a freezing cold pool at the team's mid-season camp in La Manga as a forfeit for losing a six-a-side match.(Squawka) (http://www.squawka.com/news/sadio-mane-and-adam-lallana-suffer-forfeit-after-losing-6-a-side-game/904929)
French winger Achille Degan, 24, who plays for Saint-Lo in the fifth tier of French football, is so desperate to sign for Ars*nal that he gatecrashed the Gunners' training ground. (Star) (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/589265/Achille-Degan-Ars*nal-transfer-news)
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Chelsea have told Chinese Super League Club Tianjin Quanjian that Diego Costa, 28, will cost a world record £127m. (Daily Star)
Two Chinese clubs are willing to offer Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez £30m a year and make him the highest paid manager in the world. (Daily Mirror)
Leicester City players have been asked if they want Nigel Pearson to return as manager. The response was so positive, he could be back in charge within days. (Sun)
Sacked Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri has made it clear he wants to return to football management as soon as possible. (Daily Telegraph)
Meanwhile, the Foxes want former Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink to replace Ranieri, with talks already understood to have taken place.(Daily Telegraph)
Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is also in the frame and Leicester could appoint a new manager by the middle of this week depending on the team's performance against Liverpool on Monday. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal's number one target to replace Arsene Wenger is Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri, but Barcelona have entered the race to sign him. (Daily Express)
Alexis Sanchez, 28, should leave Ars*nal and join Inter Milan according to Chile team-mate Gary Medel. (Daily Mail)
Juventus' former Barcelona defender Dani Alves, 33, is being linked with a reunion with Pep Guardiola as Manchester City weigh up their full-back options for next season. (Manchester Evening News)
Monaco have valued 18-year-old striker Kylian Mbappe at £51m amid interest from Ars*nal and Tottenham. (Metro)
'The new Thierry Henry' is also at the top of Pep Guardiola's wishlist after impressing against Manchester City in the Champions League. (Sun)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has made personal contact with Barcelona's Neymar, 25, in a bid to lure him to Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror)
Mourinho says he is happy for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to lift the EFL Cup if his side beat Southampton in Sunday's final at Wembley whether the 31-year-old plays or not. (Times - subscription required)
Liverpool are leading Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester City in the chase to sign Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon, 16. (Daily Express)
Former England and Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes hopes Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will manage England one day. (Sun)
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, 25, has confessed to France team-mate Paul Pogba that he wants to play in the Premier League and that Pogba's Manchester United is his likely destination. (Don Balon via Daily Star)
Liverpool have sent scouts to watch 20-year-old Lyon striker Maxwel Cornet. (Liverpool Echo)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino wants patience with his team as he believes they may not yet be ready to win a trophy. (Guardian)
Frank Lampard addressed the Stamford Bridge crowd at half-time during Saturday's match against Swansea. The Chelsea legend said he never got chance to say a proper goodbye when he left the club. (Sky Sports)
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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino wants patience with his team as he believes they may not yet be ready to win a trophy. (Guardian)
Hey, I've got plenty. I've been a Spurs fan for a little over a decade now (and a respecter of Spurs for a few years on top of that) and this is the best I've ever seen them play! :up: Just keep pushing onward!
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Everton manager Ronald Koeman, 53, is the favourite to succeed Arsene Wenger at Ars*nal. Barcelona are also keen to bring Koeman to the club. (Sunday Mirror)
Tottenham want to sign Burnley striker Andre Gray in the summer. The 25-year-old has 15 months left on his contract at Turf Moor. (Sunday Express)
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, 28, is set to sign a new long-term contract with the Premier League side. (Sunday Star)
Paris St-Germain want to sign Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on loan. West Ham and Stoke are also interested in signing the 27-year-old, who has made just 14 Premier League starts this season. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City are planning a £60m move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, 24, as well as Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand, 27, and Middlesbrough captain Ben Gibson, 24. The move could cost the club £115m. (Sun)
The Blues are also interested in Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 22. (Sunday Telegraph)
Real Madrid are considering a summer move for Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 30. (Sunday Sun via L'Equipe)
Everton are keen to bring Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen, 24, to Goodison Park. Napoli and German side Eintracht Frankfurt are also watching the Netherlands international. (Sunday People)
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is being targeted by German side Red Bull Leipzig. Tottenham and Inter Milan are also interested in signing the 24-year-old. (Sun)
Chelsea want to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 25, who could cost the Blues up to £60m. (Sunday Star)
The Premier League leaders have also been told they will need to pay £70m to bring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus, 27, to Stamford Bridge. (Sunday Express)
Liverpool could sign six players in the summer transfer window, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. (Sky Sports)
The Reds are also monitoring Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret. The 19-year-old is currently on loan at Serie B side SPAL. (Sunday People)
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta, 32, is set to leave the Etihad after nine years with the side. (Mail on Sunday)
Romelu Lukaku's contract negotiations with Everton are "99.99999%" complete according to his agent. The 23-year-old has scored 17 goals this season. (Liverpool Echo)
England manager Gareth Southgate has told Joe Hart that he is still England's first-choice goalkeeper. Hart, 29, is currently on loan at Torino from Manchester City, and Southgate travelled to Turin to reassure Hart of his England future. (Sunday Mirror)
Everton and West Ham could go up against Juventus to sign Udinese midfielder Seko Fofana, 21. (Calciomercato - in Italian)
AFC Wimbledon missed out on the chance to sign West Ham's Michail Antonio as a teenager because they were not willing to pay a registration fee of £7. (Evening Standard)
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, has been offered around £15m-a-season to leave Manchester United and join LA Galaxy in the MLS. (Sunday Express)
Ars*nal have told manager Arsene Wenger to decide on his future during the forthcoming international break - and want a decision before the Gunners face Manchester City at the Emirates on 2 April. (Sunday Mirror)
Southampton have joined the chase for England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, amid fears their own England keeper Fraser Forster, 28, will leave for Everton. (Sun on Sunday)
Real Madrid have given Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, 26, a May deadline to make up his mind over a return to his native Spain. (Sunday Mirror)
West Ham plan to sell Andy Carroll, 28, in the summer and replace him with Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 27. (Daily Star Sunday)
Chelsea and Ars*nal are likely to compete for Manchester United's England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 24. (Sun on Sunday)
Manchester City are considering a summer move for Swansea's Spanish striker Fernando Llorente, 32. (Don Balon - in Spanish)
Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti, who brought James Rodriguez to Real Madrid, is keen to sign the 25-year-old Colombia international playmaker again.(Marca)
Aitor Karanka's future as manager of relegation-threatened Middlesbrough remains uncertain following Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup defeat against Manchester City. (Observer)
Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, 25, says Spurs have learned from their lack of silverware last season and are determined to win a trophy this term. (Mail on Sunday)
Former Spurs striker Teddy Sheringham says the current star players at White Hart Lane, Harry Kane, 23, and Dele Alli, 20, do not need to leave the club to win trophies as he did. (London Evening Standard)
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Ars*nal will rival Tottenham and Chelsea for Everton's Ross Barkley if the 23-year-old attacking midfielder is put up for sale this summer. (Mirror)
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw wants to leave the club, with Stoke, Crystal Palace and Newcastle keen to sign the 21-year-old. (Daily Star)
Romelu Lukaku will be allowed to leave Everton under the terms of an agreement reached last year. The club told the 23-year-old striker they would not stand in his way if they failed to qualify for the Champions League this season. (Mirror)
Premier League leaders Chelsea are leading the race to sign the Belgian international if he leaves Goodison Park. (Mail)
England boss Gareth Southgate wants Tottenham's 23-year-old striker Harry Kane to replace Wayne Rooney as the national team's captain.(Mirror)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims his record is "exceptional" when compared to rival managers. (Manchester Evening News)
City have been in negotiations with Benfica over the Portuguese club's 23-year-old goalkeeper Ederson. (Record - in Portuguese)
The Ethiad Stadium club are prepared to pay £50m to sign Juventus' 29-year-old Italian centre-back Leonardo Bonucci. (Daily Star)
Forward Gabriel Jesus, 19, could make his return from a broken metatarsal earlier than expected, in time for City's FA Cup semi-final with Ars*nal. (Sun)
City's re-arranged Premier League meeting with rivals Manchester United will be played on Thursday, 27 April. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal and Manchester United have been scouting Monaco's 22-year-old defensive midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. (Sun)
Bakayoko has been called up to the France squad as replacement for United midfielder Paul Pogba, 24, who is injured. (L'Equipe - in French)
Stoke manager Mark Hughes accused Chelsea's 28-year-old forward Diego Costa of employing "dark arts" in Saturday's 2-1 win for the Blues. (Independent)
Juventus and AC Milan have joined the race to sign Benfica's 23-year-old right-back Nelson Semedo, who is also a target for Manchester United. (OJogo - in Portuguese)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Gilberto Silva says the current Gunners players "could do more" to help under-fire manager Arsene Wenger. (Telegraph)
Real Madrid's 29-year-old left-back Fabio Coentrao has admitted bribing his way through the theory test required for his driving licence. (OJogo - in Portuguese)
Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli has denied being approached over taking the Barcelona job next season.(AS)
Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce says Saturday's 1-0 win over Watford shows his side have put a fear of playing at Selhurst Park behind them. (Croydon Advertiser)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent has dismissed talk linking the 35-year-old striker with a move to Napoli when his Manchester United contract expires at the end of the season. (Sun)
Manchester City's owners are considering buying another club, in the Chinese Super League or South America. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland manager David Moyes says owner Ellis Short's rare appearance at the Stadium of Light for Saturday's 0-0 draw with Burnley has no bearing on his future at the club. (Sunderland Echo)
Liverpool defender Joel Matip, 25, says he is glad Cameroon won the Africa Cup of Nations, but will never play for his country again. (Times - subscription required)
A Ghanaian player said "I would like to thank my wife and my girlfriend" before correcting himself after being named man of the match. (Telegraph)
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A Ghanaian player said "I would like to thank my wife and my girlfriend" before correcting himself after being named man of the match. (Telegraph)
Whoops! :o DERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRP. 8D
England boss Gareth Southgate wants Tottenham's 23-year-old striker Harry Kane to replace Wayne Rooney as the national team's captain.(Mirror)
I'd agree. Granted, I'm biased, but still, you have to consider that Kane is one of the more down-to-earth football superstars out there and would be better for the team's image that Rooney, who is still a bit of a hothead. I'll stick to this statement as long as Harry doesn't get red-carded for doing something reckless like a couple of past England captains have.
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Here is the clip of that player
https://youtu.be/442G-18kmL4 (https://youtu.be/442G-18kmL4)
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Liverpool's 24-year-old attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho is Barcelona's number one summer transfer target. (Sport - in Spanish)
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, 34, is set to start for England against Lithuania in Sunday's World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Defoe, who has not played for England since November 2013, is likely to replace Jamie Vardy, who picked up a knock against Germany. (Daily Mail)
England manager Gareth Southgate says Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 31, has "every chance" of regaining his place in his squad.(Times - subscription required)
Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand, 27, says rugby coach Eddie Jones' appearance at England training was "massively inspirational".(London Evening Standard)
Chelsea are prepared to offer 26-year-old forward Eden Hazard, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, a new deal. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United are willing to spend £60m on 25-year-old Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez. The Colombian has struggled for minutes under Zinedine Zidane and is said to be keen on a move away from the Bernabeu this summer.(Don Balon via Manchester Evening News)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident of signing Tottenham left-back Danny Rose, 26, for £50m this summer, with Manchester United's Luke Shaw, 21, likely to replace him. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 25, is open to a move to Serie A side AC Milan in the summer. Wilshere, who is nearing the end of his one-year Bournemouth loan spell, says David Beckham recommended the move to Italy. (Daily Mail)
AC Milan and rivals Inter Milan are interested in signing 33-year-old midfielder Yaya Toure, whose contract with Manchester City expires in the summer. (Sun)
Galatasaray are keen to sign Tottenham's 22-year-old forward Vincent Janssen, who has scored just one goal from open play since joining Spurs last summer. (Daily Mail)
Monaco have put a £130m price tag on 18-year-old striker Kylian Mbappe. Manchester United are favourites to sign the French teenager, who has scored 19 goals in 32 games this season. (Daily Express)
Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil trained with Germany on Saturday, but the 28-year-old is a doubt for Sunday's World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan. (Reuters)
Liverpool have no intention of selling 21-year-old forward Divock Origi this summer. (Liverpool Echo)
Everton manager Ronald Koeman will demand £100m to rebuild Everton if striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, and midfielder Ross Barkley, 23, leave the club this summer. (Daily Mirror)
Koeman is one of the front runners to sign Burnley defender Michael Keane, 24, and Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford, 23, for a combined £40m. (Sun)
Juventus and Napoli are interested in signing Southampton's 28-year-old attacking midfielder Dusan Tadic, who has a release clause of £13m. (TuttoMercatoWeb - in Italian)
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he didn't go to watch Croatia's match with Ukraine to scout players but to "visit friends and enjoy the weather". (Sportske Novisti - in Croatian)
Manchester United and Chelsea target Simon Kjaer says he has no interest in leaving Turkey. The 27-year-old Danish centre-back says he is happy to stay at Fenerbahce. (Daily Star)
Former Ars*nal forward John Hartson says the club needs to spend a large amount on money on a star player like French international Antoine Griezmann. (BBC World Service)
The Football Association is considering extending the punishment for an elbowing offence beyond the current three-match suspension for violent conduct. (Times - subscription required)
Some of the Premier League's leading clubs want a review of parachute payments given to relegated sides as they believe some owners are not using the system properly. (Times - subscription required)
Hoffenheim's 21-year-old Germany international defender Niklas Sule says he was asked to play for Turkey's youth teams, because he had a Turkish-sounding name. He explains his surname is actually Hungarian. (Express - in German)
Napoli and Belgium forward Dries Mertens was shown a yellow card for pinching a Greece defender's nose - twice - in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday. (Metro)