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Title: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 11, 2010, 06:30:34 PM
Portsmouth have told Manchester City and Sunderland they want £14m for defender Younes Kaboul.

Stoke City have made an approach to sign striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has played only 13 minutes in the league for Real Madrid this season.

Birmingham have told Sunderland to drop their £14m valuation of Kenwyne Jones if they want to offload the striker. City have made it clear they will pay £10m for Jones.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is trying to take defender Nedum Onuoha, 23, on loan from Manchester City.

Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo has rejected Hull City to join Spanish club Malaga on loan.

Nottingham Forest have made a £3m bid for Crystal Palace striker Victor Moses.

But, according to some, Moses is close to agreeing a £3.5m move to Manchester City after the Eastlands club spent the weekend talking terms with Palace for the 19-year-old.

West Ham are in talks about signing Portugal striker Nuno Gomes, who has scored four goals for Benfica this season.
(The Times)

However, Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola will apparently redouble his efforts to bring either Monaco striker Eidur Gudjohnsen or Zenit St Petersburg forward Sergei Kornilenko to Upton Park.
(Daily Express)

Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi has turned down a £3.5m move to Sunderland after holding talks with club officials and his agents in Bavaria.

The Black Cats are apparently ready to swoop for Paraguay striker Salvador Cabanas. The deal would result in the 29-year-old Club America player joining Sunderland on loan for the rest of the season before making a permanent switch if he settles in England. 

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is in a £10m battle with Birmingham to sign Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy wants to sign Jamie O'Hara from Tottenham but the midfielder, whose loan spell at Portsmouth ended recently, will have to have special permission as the Premier League does not allow players to have three clubs in one season.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is ready to make a £4m bid for Brazilian centre-half Joao Carlos after failing to sign the 28-year-old from Belgian side Genk last summer.

Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger, whose current contract runs out at the end of next season, has told his players they have 18 months to convince him to stay on as boss for the rest of his life.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed striker Dimitar Berbatov has been suffering with a knee injury that may need surgery.

New Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira will have to wait to make his debut for Roberto Mancini's outfit because of a calf injury.

Burnley have made MK Dons manager Paul Ince a shock candidate to become their new boss.

Manchester City 'super spy' Jim Cassell, whose role at Eastlands has been reduced, is wanted by Tottenham.

Liverpool fans group The Spirit of Shankly are demanding Tom Hicks Jr quits over his alleged foul-mouthed email rant to a supporter who had written to express his fears for the Reds' future.

England midfielder David Beckham wowed Turin with a sexy display - and also starred on the pitch following his loan move from LA Galaxy to AC Milan. Beckham helped set up Milan's third goal in the 3-0 win at third-placed Juventus but also impressed the home side's female fans with a pitchside change of shorts

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: RiffHard on January 11, 2010, 06:41:08 PM
It seems that Younes Kaboul has become another player who has found his form after leaving us.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: DC76 on January 11, 2010, 06:43:45 PM
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England midfielder David Beckham wowed Turin with a sexy display - and also starred on the pitch following his loan move from LA Galaxy to AC Milan. Beckham helped set up Milan's third goal in the 3-0 win at third-placed Juventus but also impressed the home side's female fans with a pitchside change of shorts

And we should care about this... why? Silly newspapers :P

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Liverpool fans group The Spirit of Shankly are demanding Tom Hicks Jr quits over his alleged foul-mouthed email rant to a supporter who had written to express his fears for the Reds' future.

Would have to agree here, if this is true. One thing you don't want is to alienate your fanbase by having your owners shoot their mouths off at fans who have legitimate concerns. ;)

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West Ham are in talks about signing Portugal striker Nuno Gomes, who has scored four goals for Benfica this season.

Here's hoping Nuno Gomes becomes another Helder Postiga then. ;D

Seriously though, doing well in Portugal is no guarantee of success in a higher-calibre league.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: SomersetYiddo on January 11, 2010, 09:08:32 PM
Ha Ha Ha Pompey putting aprice tag of 14 mill on Kaboul!!! I heard this around abit now so it may have some truth to it, he may have been playing well recently but 14 mill!?!?! They really are deluded.

Post Merge: January 11, 2010, 09:09:08 PM
We need to loan out Jamie O 'Hara but NOT sell him.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: rolo tomaci on January 13, 2010, 12:32:59 AM


Here's hoping Nuno Gomes becomes another Helder Postiga then. ;D

Seriously though, doing well in Portugal is no guarantee of success in a higher-calibre league.
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When will the Portuguese finally produce another decent striker?  Their hasn't been one in what now 25 years? Just awful.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 18, 2010, 04:04:57 PM
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp could make a new and final move to sign goalkeeper David James - and save some money for Portsmouth, who are in huge debt and currently have a transfer embargo. Stoke ended their interest in James last week.

Netherlands striker Ryan Babel will be swiftly shipped out of Liverpool after a row with manager Rafa Benitez sealed his fate and cost him a week's wages.

Brazilian Robinho looks to be heading out of Manchester City after suffering the embarrassment of being substituted by manager Roberto Mancini 51 minutes after coming off the bench at Everton.

Chelsea want to keep hold of midfielder Joe Cole, who is out of contract at the end of the season. The England star has been linked with a summer move to Tottenham. Blues chairman Bruce Buck said: "I am personally a big fan of Joe Cole and we are in discussions with his agent and hopefully that will be sorted out soon."

Newcastle could be set to take on Peruvian midfielder Nolberto Solano for a third time after missing out on striker Jermaine Beckford, who has decided to stay with Leeds.

Cash-strapped West Ham have slapped a staggering £15m price tag on England midfielder Scott Parker.

Liverpool are battling with AC Milan over the services of striker Milan Jovanovic, 28, who is out of contract at Standard Liege at the end of the season.

Dundee United have rejected a £75,000 bid from Blackpool for Scotland's 21-year-old centre-half Garry Kenneth.

Celtic are close to completing a deal to take Switzerland central defender Philippe Senderos from Ars*nal on loan while Rangers rejected the player's wage demands. (The Sun)

Celtic and Hearts are on the trail of Hungary Under-21 striker Laszlo Lencse, presently with MTK Budapest and valued at £250,000. (Daily Express)

Slovakian striker Milos Lacny has knocked back Celtic to sign for Sparta Prague from Ruzomberok despite a trial last month in Glasgow. (Daily Record)

Ipswich Town manager Roy Keane is hoping to secure Celtic's Lee Naylor during January, while Greek club Kavala are also interested in the left-back. (Daily Express)

Perth Glory midfielder Adriano Pellegrino will arrive in Glasgow next week for a trial with Celtic. (Daily Express)

Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand could make a shock return against neighbours Manchester City in the Carling Cup semi-final on Tuesday. It would be the England star's first game in three months after struggling with a back problem.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has undergone successful keyhole surgery on his right knee. Talking from the Barcelona hospital, the surgeon said: "If there are no problems, Fernando will be OK in six weeks."

Manchester United supporters fighting the Glazer family's ownership of the club are contemplating asking manager Sir Alex Ferguson to make the ultimate sacrifice and resign in protest.

West Brom will pay tribute to the victims of the Haiti earthquake tragedy by wearing special logos on their shirts in their Championship clash with Newcastle on Monday night.

Expat ty**** Dave King and Rangers director Paul Murray have told the Stock Exchange they were not part of a failed £18m bid to buy the Ibrox club. (The Sun)

Celtic full-back Andreas Hinkel says "strange" refereeing decisions are hampering his side's challenge for the Scottish Premier League title. (Various)

Premier League referee Mark Halsey is looking to be back in action within four weeks as he continues his battle with throat cancer. The 48-year-old said: "I didn't realise how popular I was as a ref but I suppose when I come back I won't be so popular!"



Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 25, 2010, 04:51:53 PM
A delegation from Santos, Robinho's former club in Brazil, is set to meet Manchester City officials in England this week and several other clubs, led by Benfica, have registered an official interest in the former Real Madrid player.

Robinho says he is leaving Manchester City to return to Brazil in an attempt to save his World Cup dream.

The 26-year-old will take a pay cut from the reported £100,000-a-week he is on at City to join the Brazilian outfit.

The deal that will result in Robinho returning to Santos gives Manchester City first refusal on two of the club's hottest prospects - forward Neymar, 17, and attacking midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso, 20.

Liverpool have offered Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic, 28, a three-year deal, with the option for a further 12 months, in a bid to land the Serbian on a free transfer this summer. (Daily Express)

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is ready to make a last-minute swoop for Palermo's 20-year-old Danish defender Simon Kjaer.

West Ham are set to end James Beattie's Stoke nightmare by jumping in with a £3m offer for the former England striker.

French striker Toifilou Maoulida, 30, has hinted he could be set to leave Lens for the Premier League, with West Ham, Wigan and Stoke interested.

Preston boss Darren Ferguson hopes to complete the loan signing of striker Danny Welbeck from his father's club Manchester United.

Newcastle's plans to sign Marlon Harewood on loan once again from Aston Villa have suffered a blow after the striker broke a bone in his foot in training last week.

Manchester City are weighing up the prospect of a loan deal to sign Roma right-back Marco Motta, who has fallen out of favour with manager Claudio Ranieri.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is chasing Hadjuk Split's highly rated Bosnian midfielder Senijad Ibricic for a second time.

Dynamo Moscow want to sign Liverpool's Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun and are prepared to pay £7m for the 29-year-old.

Zimbabwe striker Benjani, 31, is set to complete his £3m move from Manchester City to West Ham on Monday. (Daily Mirror)

Villarreal's Argentine striker Marco Ruben, 23, is set to arrive in England on Monday to clinch a £7m switch to Wigan Athletic.

Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed he would be interested in signing AC Milan's Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar if he became available.

While Everton look at ways to raise Huntelaar's £65,000-a-week wages, the Dutchman is also interesting Tottenham, Ars*nal and Liverpool.

Turkish giants Galatasaray are on the brink of agreeing a deal to sign Tottenham's Mexican forward Giovani dos Santos on loan. (The Times)

Manchester United are set to make Wayne Rooney their highest-paid player on £150,000 a week to fend off interest from Spanish sides Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Rooney, who scored four times in the win over Hull on Saturday, will shred England boss Fabio Capello's nerves by refusing a break between now and the end of the season.

The Glazer family are planning to spend another £54m of Manchester United's cash to fight their huge debt.

Manchester United defender Gary Neville - who was involved in a spat with Manchester City's Carlos Tevez last week - has added fuel to the fire ahead of their Carling Cup semi-final, second leg on Wednesday by claiming City did not deserve to win the first game at Eastlands.

Portsmouth could anger even more of their fans by naming only three substitutes for Tuesday's Premier League relegation showdown with West Ham.

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy says he has joined Hamburg from Real Madrid to win back his place in the Holland team before this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

Barcelona's Brazilian right-back Dani Alves, 26, is in talks over an extension to his current deal at the Camp Nou, although Chelsea and Manchester City are monitoring developments.

Although Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is close to completing the sale of the Texas Rangers baseball team for a fee in excess of $500m (about £310m), none of the proceeds are expected to be ploughed into the Anfield club.

Plans for TV election debates have been thrown into doubt by the Champions League semi-finals. Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg were set to debate on the three Wednesdays before 6 May but Manchester United, Chelsea and Ars*nal could be playing on those nights, causing a scheduling clash.

Transworld - who published Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard's big-selling autobiographies - have won the race to publish the official life story of Manchester United club captain Gary Neville. However, the book will only come out when Neville leaves Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 08, 2010, 04:55:26 PM
Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh says he would prefer to join Ars*nal over Liverpool in the summer. Chamakh's contract with the French club finishes at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is to reject a new contract at Ars*nal and instead join Spanish side Barcelona.
Full story: Spanish newspaper Sport

Everton striker James Vaughan will be allowed to leave the club on loan this week, with Derby County and Coventry both interested in the 21-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Portsmouth could be welcoming their fifth owner of a turbulent season after executive director Mark Jacob revealed that "two or three groups" have approached the board.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sacked England captain John Terry has phoned new skipper Rio Ferdinand to offer the Manchester United defender his support.
Full story: The Sun

A study of more than 100,000 fouls in domestic, European and international football has shown that referees are more likely to penalise taller players than their shorter opponents.
Full story: The Guardian

Robinho made a dream debut on his return to Brazilian team Santos by coming off the bench to score the winning goal against Sao Paulo. Full story: Daily Mail

Joshua, the 13-year-old son of football legend Pele, has started training with Santos, his father's former club and the current team of Robinho. (Daily Mirror)

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 15, 2010, 05:19:52 PM
Stipe Pletikosa's move from Spartak Moscow to Tottenham is back on as the Croatian keeper's knee injury has improved.

Everton manager David Moyes has been on a personal scouting mission to check out Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo, who is also attracting the attention of Tottenham, Aston Villa and Blackburn.
Full story: The Sun


Moyes is also tracking Nuremberg left-back Javire Pinola but faces competition from Stoke for the Argentine. (The Sun)

Strikers Kris Boyd of Rangers and Aiden McGeady of Celtic are on Birmingham's shopping list as boss Alex McLeish looks to strengthen.
Full story: Daily Mail

Striker Jon Stead's move to Coventry from Ipswich has been put on hold because of his pregnant wife.
Full story: The Mirror


The Premier League is considering having play-offs for the final Champions League slot for the clubs that finish fourth to seventh.
Full story: The Guardian

Striker Carlos Tevez is set to miss Manchester City's match against Liverpool on Sunday because he has flown home to Argentina to be by the side of his pregnant partner.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Burnley boss Brian Laws is letting exciting Ecuador winger Fernando Guerrero leave because he does not fit into the club's survival fight.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Fulham are ready to open talks on a new contract for Swedish striker David Elm.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Derby midfielder Robbie Savage has blasted Birmingham's Roger Johnson after the defender told him "I'll be drinking the champagne tonight" after the Blues beat Derby in the FA Cup.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 22, 2010, 05:27:05 PM
Premier League trio Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are battling it out along with Spanish duo Real Madrid and Barcelona for Benfica winger Angel Di Maria.
Full story: imscouting.com

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is targeting £3.5m Portsmouth defender Marc Wilson.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United are leading the race to sign QPR's highly rated 15-year-old midfielder Raheem Sterling. Manchester City, Ars*nal and Fulham are also interested in the player.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Bromwich Albion are tracking Hamilton midfielder James McArthur, with a view to making a £2m summer bid.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Plymouth have joined the race for highly-rated Barnet winger Albert Adomah.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is facing a £400,000 fine from the Blues after recent headlines concerning the 29-year-old's private life heaped further embarrassment on the club.
Full story: The Times

Alternatively, Cole could be transfer listed by Chelsea following an investigation by the club. Owner Roman Abramovich is understood to be furious at the way Cole's alleged behaviour has damaged the reputation of the club.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has ordered Carlos Tevez to return to England after the striker went AWOL in Argentina. Tevez has missed City's last three matches after he was granted compassionate leave by City for family reasons.
Full story: Daily Mirror

AC Milan manager Leonardo offered to quit following the club's 3-2 home defeat by Manchester United in the Champions League last week.
Full story: Daily Mail

QPR expect to name Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock as their new manager this week. Former Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has been lined up to replace Warnock at Selhurst Park.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's younger brother John has landed a week-long trial at Derby.
Full story: Daily Mail

The Football Association has played down concerns over England's unfinished World Cup base in Rustenburg. England manager Fabio Capello and FA officials have flown over to inspect the £20m hotel and training complex before approving the site for use by the national squad this summer.
Full story: The Times

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says that the next four home games will decide if they are to face a relegation scrap at the end of the season. The struggling Black Cats host Fulham, Bolton, Birmingham and Manchester City with a trip to Aston Villa in between.
Full story: The Sun

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo is distraught about the catastrophic floods that have killed 32 people in his native Madeira and has pledged to help the devastated island.
Full story: Daily Mail

Hull manager Phil Brown says he was so angry with his side's 3-0 defeat at West Ham he cancelled a scheduled appearance on Sky's Goals on Sunday programme so he could read the riot act to his players.
Full story: The Sun

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 12, 2010, 08:18:43 AM
Chelsea have lined up Portugal and Benfica left-back Fabio Coentrao, 22, as a potential replacement for Ashley Cole - if the England defender moves to Real Madrid.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3049649/Chelsea-in-for-Fabio-Coentrao.html)
Manchester City want Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, 24, to bolster their forward line but have baulked at the £34m asking price. However, a player-plus-cash deal involving Roque Santa Cruz could be one option. (Daily Telegraph)
 
Midfielder Dan Gosling, who has left Everton for nothing having only been offered a verbal contract, looks set to join Newcastle. However, the Toffees are still hopeful of securing £4m in compensation for the England Under-21 international.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Newcastle-have-signed-Dan-Gosling-on-a-four-year-contract-after-he-was-mistakenly-released-by-Everton-article522905.html)
West Brom are keen to sign Swedish striker Marcus Berg on a season-long loan deal from Hamburg, although the German side are demanding a "substantial" fee. The Baggies are also keen on Liverpool forward David Ngog following their return to the Premier League. (Daily Express)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he wants to sign Brazil playmaker Kaka from Real Madrid - but admits there is only a slim chance of the move actually happening.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293798/Chelsea-boss-Carlo-Ancelotti-wants-Kaka--admits-theres-chance-move.html)
Fulham will be rebuffed in any attempt to sign goalkeeper Joe Hart from Manchester City. The England international had been considered as a replacement for Ars*nal-bound Mark Schwarzer but City have made it clear they will not entertain a bid to take Hart either on loan or in a permanent deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293872/Manchester-City-block-Fulham-approach-England-goalkeeper-Joe-Hart.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger rejected the chance to meet with Barcelona in South Africa to discuss the potential transfer of Gunners midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Anti-racism-campaigner-wearing-Jimmy-Jump-shirt-tries-to-snatch-World-Cup-trophy-article522971.html)
Stoke City are willing to spend £7m to sign defender Maynor Figueroa from Wigan but they face competition from Liverpool for the 27-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Anti-racism-campaigner-wearing-Jimmy-Jump-shirt-tries-to-snatch-World-Cup-trophy-article522971.html)
Nice forward Loic Remy is still a West Ham target but the Hammers would have to pay £12m for the 23-year-old having reportedly offered £11m earlier this month.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Nice-want-12million-from-West-Ham-for-their-striker-Loic-Remy-article522913.html)
Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop is likely to leave Fratton Park for AEK Athens in a £3.5m deal. (the Guardian)
 
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres could miss the first month of the season after appearing to injure his hamstring during Spain's World Cup final win over the Netherlands on Sunday. Torres had only recently returned to fitness following a knee injury. (the Sun)
And any injury could scupper a potential £50m summer move to Premier League champions Chelsea. (Daily Telegraph)
 
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp fears the new season could be centre-back Jonathan Woodgate's last as a player. The 30-year-old has been beset by injury problems during his career and made only three appearances last season - the last of which being in November's 9-1 thrashing of Wigan.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/144030/Harry-Redknapp-worried-about-Jonathan-Woodgate/)
Paul Simpson is set to be named League Two club Stockport County's new manager this week. Simpson, 43, has been out of work since being sacked by Shrewsbury in April. (Daily Express)
 
A Spanish fan wearing an anti-racism T-shirt tried to grab the World Cup trophy moments before players walked out for the start of the match.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Anti-racism-campaigner-wearing-Jimmy-Jump-shirt-tries-to-snatch-World-Cup-trophy-article522971.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 19, 2010, 07:20:42 AM
Liverpool are hopeful their £90,000-a-week offer to England midfielder Joe Cole will be enough to persuade him to turn down rival suitors Tottenham.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/18/liverpool-joe-cole-offer-tottenham)
Cole is expected to make a decision on where he will resume his club career in the next 48 hours, while his former manager at Chelsea, Carlo Ancelotti, claims the reason for his Stamford Bridge departure this summer was "economic".
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295724/Liverpool-close-money-led-Joe-Cole-Chelsea-exit.html)
European champions Inter Milan are considering a move for Everton's South African midfielder Steven Pienaar.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295784/European-champions-Inter-Milan-eye-15m-unsettled-Everton-star-Steven-Pienaar.html)
Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk are closing in on a £6m deal for Ars*nal's Croatian striker Eduardo.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295783/Shakhtar-Donetsk-close-6m-deal-favour-Ars*nal-striker-Eduardo.html)
Former Ars*nal and Everton forward Francis Jeffers will have a trial with Premier League newcomers Blackpool this week after being released by Sheffield Wednesday at the end of last season.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1295777/Ex-Everton-Ars*nal-striker-Francis-Jeffers-eyes-Premier-League-return-Blackpool.html)
 
Spanish World Cup winner Carles Puyol has called on Ars*nal to show midfielder Cesc Fabregas some respect by allowing him to join him at Barcelona. "I have just spent six weeks with him and there is only one club he wants to be at," said Puyol.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3058813/Carles-Puyol-Show-Cesc-Fabregas-some-respect.html)
Puyol's Spain and Barca team-mate Gerard Pique believes his former Old Trafford team-mate Wayne Rooney will bounce back from his disappointing World Cup with England by inspiring Manchester United to the Premier League title next year.
Full story: The Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/144959/Gerard-Pique-Wayne-Rooney-will-win-it-for-Man-Utd-next-season/)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 26, 2010, 09:56:02 AM
England midfielder James Milner, who is being courted by Manchester City, will hold talks with Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill on Monday over his future.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/25/james-milner-aston-villa-manchester-city)
Villa boss O'Neill fears he may also lose £30m-rated winger Ashley Young, who could be a target for Tottenham this summer. (The Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is set to reveal that Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is at the top of his wish list of new signings. (The Sun)
However, Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has reassured fans by insisting that Cole will not be swapping Stamford Bridge for Spain this season. (The Daily Telegraph)
Midfielder Stephen Ireland is on his way out of Manchester City after a bust-up with boss Roberto Mancini on the club's trip to New York.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-transfer-exclusive-Stephen-Ireland-set-to-quit-after-US-tour-bust-up-with-Roberto-Mancini-Exclusive-article537337.html)
Meanwhile, Mancini has not given up hope of signing £50m-rated Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-still-haven-t-given-up-on-signing-Fernando-Torres-and-Premier-League-title-rivalsof-scared-of-my-expensive-side-says-Roberto-Mancini-article537283.html)
However, fellow Liverpool striker David Ngog is putting off potential suitors with his £2m-a-year wages.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-cant-sell-David-N-Gog-because-of-2m-a-year-wage-demands-article537293.html)
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has closed the door on any prospective move by Turkish club Galatasaray for Australian midfielder Brett Emerton.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297561/Blackburn-warn-Galatasaray-Brett-Emerton-sale.html)
Meanwhile, Allardyce is ready to hold talks with 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder Henrique Haygnner Celestine, who currently plays for Pacos de Ferreira in Portugal. (The Daily Mirror)

Blackpool and Sunderland are competing to sign Manchester United's teenage striker Danny Welbeck on a loan deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackpool-want-to-make-Manchester-United-star-Danny-Welbeck-first-of-NINE-new-arrivals-this-summer-Sunderland-also-interested-article537299.html)
Newcastle hope to sign Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa on loan.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/championship/newcastleunited/7909439/Newcastle-United-step-up-the-hunt-for-Marseille-winger-Hatem-Ben-Arfa.html)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp intends to name Robbie Keane in his 25-man Premier League squad, despite persistent speculation that the Republic of Ireland striker will be allowed to leave White Hart Lane.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/tottenham/7909623/Harry-Redknapp-wants-to-keep-Robbie-Keane-at-Tottenham.html)
Spanish side Hercules have made a move for Sunderland keeper Marton Fulop, while Black Cats boss Steve Bruce is running the rule over Marseille left-back Taye Taiwo. (The Times)
 
Jimmy Bullard is being left out of all of Hull's pre-season matches because the club, who want to offload him, do not want the midfielder to pick up an injury.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1297583/Hull-refuse-risk-transfer-listed-Jimmy-Bullard-pre-season.html)
Manchester United winger Nani has been playing with a permanent toe problem that he picked up when he was playing barefoot on the streets in Portugal as a 14-year-old. (The Sun)
Everton's veteran defender Sylvain Distan has urged the Toffees to fend off bids for Phil Jagielka as Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger looks set to up his efforts to land the defender with a £16m bid. (The Daily Star)
Bolton's new forward Robbie Blake has his fingers crossed that manager Owen Coyle can land striker David Nugent from Portsmouth and believed his arrival would boost the Trotters front line. (Various)
Birmingham City have not given up on Crystal Palace defender Nathaniel Clyne and are preparing a fourth bid for the 19-year-old, which is thought to be in the region of £2.5m. (Daily Mirror)
 
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was hoping to duet with Sir Paul McCartney when the former Beatle played in Kansas City. "A few of us are going tonight. I'm singing with him," joked Fergie, whose team are staying in the same hotel as McCartney. (The Daily Mail)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 09, 2010, 09:43:51 AM
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger will try to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given after being warned off his team-mate Joe Hart.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-will-try-and-sign-Shay-Given-if-Manchester-City-confirm-Joe-Hart-as-their-number-one-keeper-article547905.html)
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is keeping tabs on Steven Pienaar's situation at Everton and is preparing an offer for the midfielder, who has yet to be offered a new contract by the Toffees.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301371/Martin-ONeill-lining-deal-Evertons-Steven-Pienaar.html)
Manchester United are planning a last-gasp bid to snatch Aston Villa midfielder James Milner from underneath the noses of their neighbours Manchester City.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/07/manchester-united-plan-32m-milner-bid-as-ferguson-looks-to-trump-city-for-england-international/)
The Old Trafford side are also mulling over a move for Werder Bremen midfielder Mesut Ozil, who could be available for a cut-price £13.5m because he is in the last year of his contract.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/08/manchester-united-mesut-ozil-alex-ferguson)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is ready to offload striker Peter Crouch, with Lyon frontman Loic Remy issuing a come-and-get-me plea to Spurs.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301352/Redknapps-ready-offload-Peter-Crouch-Loic-Remy-issues-come-plea-Spurs.html)
Barcelona midfielder Xavi insists Cesc Fabregas's stay at Ars*nal could only be temporary. The Gunners captain, subject to speculation regarding a move to the Nou Camp, revealed last week he would remain at the Emirates. Xavi said: "We've given up on the idea of him arriving now but maybe he'll come in January when Ars*nal are out of the Premier League race. They can't just hold him against his will."
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Cesc-Fabregas-could-join-Barcelona-in-January-when-Ars*nal-are-out-of-title-race-says-Xavi/9425/)
Queens Park Rangers are the latest club to be linked with striker Marlon King, currently looking for employment after serving nine months in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in a London bar.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301380/Neil-Warnock-considering-Marlon-King.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is targeting former Ars*nal midfield star Alexander Hleb, who has been told he has not got a future at Barcelona.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/08/liverpool-consider-move-for-8m-barcelona-playmaker-alexander-hleb/)
Blackburn are trying to tie up a deal for Fenerbahce's £5m-rated Spain striker Dani Guiza.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301374/Dani-Guiza-5m-target-Blackburn-Rovers.html)
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is considering a move for Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng
 
The build-up to England's midweek friendly against Hungary has an element of farce to it. Paul Robinson and Wes Brown retired from internationals after being named in the squad, 'injured' Michael Carrick played for Manchester United in the Community Shield match against Chelsea and Ashley Cole inadvertently snubbed the offer of a handshake from England boss Fabio Capello after that game at Wembley.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301389/Ashley-Cole-blanks-England-boss-Fabio-Capello-Wes-Brown-quits.html)
Sir Alex Ferguson has apologised for Carrick's appearance in the Community Shield two days after declaring the Manchester United midfielder was injured. The United manager said: "The minute he said he wanted to play we had to play him, simply because he needs game time." England manager Capello, who left Carrick out of England's squad to face Hungary, appeared to ask the player after United's Shield win over Chelsea why he had not telephoned him.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Man-Utd-3-1-Chelsea-Community-Shield-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-has-apologized-for-including-Michael-Carrick-in-his-starting-line-up-and-has-tentatively-ruled-out-the-signing-of-Mesut-Ozil-article547931.html)
 
So why is Manchester United's Javier Hernandez known as 'little pea'? The father of Mexico's young striker was known as 'el chicharo' (the pea) for his green eyes.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301403/Javier-Hernandez-gives-Manchester-United-fans-perfect-hello.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 16, 2010, 09:27:03 AM
Argentina legend Diego Maradona is lining up a move to become Aston Villa's next manager following Martin O'Neill's departure.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303282/Villa-stunner-Diego-Maradona-eyeing-shock-Martin-ONeill-Aston-Villa-manager.html)
Maradona's European spokesman Walter Soriano said the 1986 World Cup winner "loves the English countryside" and if Villa owner Randy Lerner made a serious offer the American would "get a positive response".
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3096600/Diego-Maradona-wants-to-manage-Aston-Villa.html)
Chelsea are considering a renewed bid for Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic and will offer about £4.5m.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303383/Chelsea-hope-tempt-Stoke-4-5m-bid-keeper-Asmir-Begovic.html)
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy could sign for Championship club Cardiff in a bid to end his Eastlands misery after he was given permission to train with his home-town club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303343/Craig-Bellamy-join-Cardiff-City-month-loan-deal.html)
Wales international Bellamy has been told he is no longer welcome at City's training ground.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/15/craig-bellamy-manchester-city)
However, Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp remains hopeful of persuading Bellamy to move to White Hart Lane.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-are-in-pole-position-to-land-Craig-Bellamy-as-Manchester-City-want-rid-of-him-permanently-article555943.html)
But Redknapp has been warned to stay away from Scott Parker, who has been offered a new five-year contract by West Ham. Hammers chairman David Sullivan said he would report the north London club if they continue their pursuit of the midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303378/Parker-sign-year-deal-West-Ham-Spurs-turn-Remy.htm)
Schalke are hoping the presence of Raul will help persuade Manchester City striker Robinho to join his former Real Madrid strike partner at the German club.
Full story: Inside Futbol.com (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2010/08/16/schalke-readying-robinho-move-to-make-raul-reunion-reality/28515/)
Newcastle are ready to thwart Fulham's bid for Algerian defender Rafik Halliche, although the 23-year-old is due at Craven Cottage for a medical ahead of a £1.3m move from Benfica.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303366/Newcastle-make-late-bid-hijack-Fulham-defender-Rafik-Halliche.html)
Newcastle target Hatem Ben Arfa has accused Marseille of treating him like a "slave" after refusing to allow the France international midfielder to join the Magpies on loan. (the Times)
Blackburn are giving a trial to 26-year-old Colombian striker Edixon Perea Valencia, who is a free agent after his contract ran out at Brazilian club Gremio.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303364/Blackburn-boss-Sam-Allardyce-eyes-Colombian-striker-Edixon-Perea-Valencia.html)
Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is also keen on Toulouse striker Xavier Pentegote, although he suffered a knee injury at the weekend.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-are-chasing-Xavier-Pentecote-of-Toulouse-article555907.html)
Birmingham are close to bringing Matt Derbyshire back to English football on loan from Greek club Olympiakos.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Birmingham-will-sign-Matt-Derbyshire-on-loan-from-Olympiakos-article555929.html)
Liverpool are weighing up a £5m move for PSV Eindhoven's Sweden forward Ola Toivonen.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303351/Liverpool-target-5m-PSV-Eindhoven-forward-Ola-Toivonen.html)
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic looks set to join Italian club Bologna on loan.
Full story: IM Scouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelsea-midfielder-Nemanja-Matic-heading-to-Bologna-/9665l)
 
Wigan will hit Charles N'Zogbia with a maximum £70,000 fine after he stormed out of training on Friday and missed Saturday's opening day defeat by Blackpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wigan-s-Charles-N-Zogbia-will-be-hit-with-a-70-000-fine-after-missing-the-opening-day-defeat-to-Blackpool-article555939.html)
Frenchman N'Zogbia has since gone on strike, a decision that is likely to speed up his exit from the DW Stadium. Birmingham have tabled an £8m bid for the winger, although Wigan are holding out for more.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3096937/NZogbia-on-strike-for-a-move.html)
Michael Owen says he has become a different style of striker since joining Manchester United and still believes he has "four or five years at the top".
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3096642/Man-Utd-ace-Michael-Owen-Ill-be-at-top-5-more-years.html)
Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has been defended by manager Roy Hodgson and Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger after being sent off on his league debut for the Merseysiders against the Gunners.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Joe-Cole-has-been-backed-by-Roy-Hodgson-and-Arsene-Wenger-after-his-red-card-on-his-Liverpool-debut-article555949.html)
Sheffield United are ready to offer former Wales midfielder Gary Speed his first job in management after the shock sacking of Kevin Blackwell.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303321/Gary-Speed-Kevin-Blackwell-Sheffield-United.html)
 
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 23, 2010, 10:44:15 AM
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has agreed personal terms   with Barcelona for a move to the Spanish side, however the clubs are yet   to settle on a fee. Barca have offered around £12m but Liverpool want   closer to £21m.
                                                                 Full story: insidefutbol.com (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2010/08/23/barcelona-agree-terms-with-javier-mascherano-but-must-seal-liverpool-deal/28861/)                                                     
Liverpool are also willing to engage in further talks with Inter   Milan over the sale of Dirk Kuyt to the Italian side. The Reds have   already rejected an offer thought to be in the region of £7.5m plus   Nigerian striker Victor Obinna.
                                                                 Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-willing-to-negotiate-Dirk-Kuyt-sale-with-Inter-Milan-/9897/)                                                     
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson will look to secure a deal to bring 32-year-old Juventus forward David Trezeguet to Anfield.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/21/liverpool-to-make-ambitious-4m-move-for-serie-a-veteran-goal-machine/)                                                     
Ars*nal have set their sights on signing Netherlands   international goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg and centre-back Jan   Vertonghen from Ajax in a £22m deal.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/21/Ars*nal-line-up-impressive-22m-pair-bid-wenger-to-launch-move-for-keeper-and-centre-back/)                                                     
Inter Milan striker Victor Obinna is due at West Ham on Monday   for talks. Hammers boss Avram Grant has acted swiftly to tee up a   possible move for ­the 23-year-old Nigerian international.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Inter-striker-Victor-Obinna-will-hold-talks-with-West-Ham-article561851.html#ixzz0xNLwfvpc)                                                     
Stoke City are tracking Tottenham striker Peter Crouch.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1305270/Stoke-tracking-Tottenham-striker-Peter-Crouch.html)                                                     
Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Stephane Sessegnon is keen on a   move to England, with Tottenham and West Ham interested in the   26-year-old.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1305171/Tottenham-West-Ham-target-Stephane-Sessegnon-keen-England-move.html)                                                     
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is preparing a £12.3m bid for Benin international Sessegnon.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/21/tottenham-ready-to-stump-up-12-3m-for-psg-playmaker-redknapp-looks-to-beat-west-ham-to-sessegnon/)                                                     
Blackburn have put a £1m price tag on Jason Roberts - the striker   without a squad number. Leeds and Nottingham Forest are interested in   the 32-year-old but may wait ­until the Football League loan window   opens next month.                                                                 
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Jason-Roberts-is-being-chased-by-Leeds-and-Nottingham-Forest-but-Blackburn-are-demanding-1m-article561831.html)

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez faces crunch talks with his   chairman Dave Whelan. Martinez wants to bring in two strikers but Whelan   is more keen to discuss plans for the defence after the Latics conceded   10 goals in two games.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wigan-boss-Roberto-Martinez-will-have-crunch-talks-to-save-his-job-with-chairman-Dave-Whelan-article561825.html#ixzz0xNLjFzVi)                                                     
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli can be an even better player than Fernando Torres, says City boss Roberto Mancini.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1305268/Roberto-Mancini-Mario-Balotelli-bigger-Fernando-Torres.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 30, 2010, 09:28:49 AM
Manchester United are preparing a £10m-plus Michael Carrick bid for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell before the transfer deadline at 1800 BST on Tuesday. (The Sun)
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3116633/Man-Utd-have-lined-up-a-10m-bid-plus-Michael-Carrick-for-Jack-Rodwell.html)
Tottenham will make a late £15m bid for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young and they are willing to offer the likes of Robbie Keane, Jermaine Jenas and Alan Hutton as sweeteners.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/196428/Tottenham-make-15m-bid-for-Aston-Villa-s-Ashley-Young)
West Ham have rejected Liverpool's opening £7m offer for Carlton Cole, but are believed to have Brescia targetman Andrea Caracciolo as a back-up.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1307276/West-Ham-want-10m-Liverpool-Carlton-Cole-Sunderland-ponder-move.html)
Manchester United are monitoring the progress of 22-year-old Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/29/manchester-united-interested-in-12m-rated-sunderland-midfielder-lee-cattermole/)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will launch a last-gasp bid to sign Sevilla's Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano, while moves for Villarreal forward Giuseppe Rossi and AC Milan hitman Klass-Jan Huntelaar remain possibilities.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-transfer-news-Redknapp-launches-last-gasp-bid-for-Brazil-striker-Luis-Fabiano-and-eyes-deals-for-Villarreal-s-Giuseppe-Rossi-and-AC-Milan-s-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar-article567911.html)
Spurs have actually been told by AC Milan to come back with a better offer for Huntelaar after the Italians refused to let him leave on loan. The Dutch striker could cost £11m.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3116740/Tottenham-told-to-pay-up-for-Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar.html)
Harry Redknapp is also in talks with Inter Milan over a move for Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari, 26.
Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-in-Sulley-Muntari-talks-with-Inter-Milan/10118/)
Wigan are hoping to finalise a £2m deal for Chelsea striker Franco di Santo, 21, and want Man Utd midfielder Tom Cleverly to join on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1307279/Wigan-aim-tie-2m-deal-Chelsea-striker-Franco-di-Santo-Fiorentina-chase-9m-Charles-NZogbia.html)
The Latics are also expected to offer Bolton £3m for their goalkeeper Ali-al Habsi. (The Times)
West Brom want to sign Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell, 27, for £3m before the transfer window.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3116774/More-top-transfer-stories.html)
The Baggies are also in talks with former Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner over a deal to take him to The Hawthorns.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1307283/West-Brom-close-3m-Steve-Sidwell-open-talks-ex-Wigan-midfielder-Paul-Scharner.html)
Barcelona will sign one final player before the deadline after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's exit to AC Milan, with Man City's Robinho and Valencia's Juan Mata top of their wanted list.
Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-to-make-last-ditch-bid-to-sign-Manchester-City-striker-Robinho/10119/)
Sunderland are closing in on a £15m move for Rennes' Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan, who starred for his country at this summer's World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sunderland-transfer-news-Black-Cats-close-in-on-record-15m-deal-for-striker-Asamoah-Gyan-article567909.html)
Juventus are trying to sign Ars*nal left-back Armand Traore, 20, on a year-long loan deal.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3116601/Juventus-keen-on-Ars*nals-Armand-Traore.html)
Newcastle are planning a £8m swoop for Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel, who last week hit a hat-trick for Utrecht as they knocked Celtic out of the Europa League.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-transfer-news-Chris-Hughton-set-for-dramatic-8m-swoop-for-Dutch-striker-Ricky-van-Wolfswinkel-article567917.html)
Birmingham have been offered Spartak Moscow's 31-year-old captain Martin Jiranek, who can play at centre-back or left-back.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1307266/Spartak-Moscow-skipper-Martin-Jiranek-offered-Birmingham-City-contract-spat.html)
Reading midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is a shock £4.25m target for German side Hoffenheim, the leaders of the Bundesliga. The Royals could use the cash to bid £1m for Leicester striker Matty Fryatt.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Reading-transfer-news-Royals-star-Gylfi-Sigurdsson-shock-target-for-German-club-Hoffenheim-article567933.html)
Stoke are preparing a £7m bid for out-of-favour Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas, while Potters boss Tony Pulis is also keen on Portsmouth skipper Marc Wilson, Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega and ­Middlesbrough defender David Wheater.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-transfer-news-Potters-plot-shock-7m-bid-for-Tottenham-star-Jermaine-Jenas-and-eye-moves-for-Portsmouth-s-Marc-Wilson-Wigan-s-Hugo-Rodallega-and-Middlesbrough-defender-David-Wheater-article567913.html)
The Potters are also in talks to sign Monaco's Eidur Gudjohnsen on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1307284/Eidur-Gudjohnsen-talks-Stoke-loan-Monaco-ex-Chelsea-Tottenham-striker.html)
Blackpool have made a late bid to sign Barnsley's 22-year-old forward Adam Hammill.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackpool-transfer-news-Ian-Holloway-has-made-a-late-move-for-ex-Liverpool-winger-Adam-Hammill-article567957.html)
Manchester City are lining up a bid for Watford goalkeeper Scott Loach, 22, who was called into the England squad for the Hungary game.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-transfer-news-City-move-for-young-Watford-keeper-Scott-Loach-spells-the-end-for-Fulham-target-Shay-Given-article567929.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle are back in the hunt for Spanish striker Rodrigo Moreno, 19, as the £5m man is set to leave Benfica on loan. (Daily Mirror)
Derby are favourites to sign West Brom's New Zealand World Cup striker Chris Wood, 18, on loan.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3116774/More-top-transfer-stories.html)
Sheffield United boss Gary Speed is ready to take Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge, 27, to Bramall Lane.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sheffield-United-transfer-news-New-Blades-boss-Gary-Speed-set-to-sign-Stoke-midfielder-Michael-Tonge-article567925.html)
 
England coach Fabio Capello faces a defensive crisis ahead of their opening Euro 2012 qualifiers, with Rio Ferdinand and John Terry both missing.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/151517/Euro-2012-Capello-crisis/)
But Capello delivered a double snub to Spurs stars Aaron Lennon and Tom Huddlestone as he left them out of his 24-man squad to take on Bulgaria and Switzerland.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3116466/Fabio-Capello-picks-England-squad-for-Euro-2012-qualifiers.html)
Bayern Munich's Dutch World Cup hero Arjen Robben could be out of action for the rest of the year with the hamstring injury he aggravated in South Africa.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3116755/Arjen-Robben-in-injury-blow.html)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has begged Spain not to pick striker Fernando Torres and let him continue his recuperation from a knee injury at Anfield.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3116534/Liverpool-boss-begs-Spain-not-to-pick-Fernando-Torres.html)
 
Charles N'Zogbia's £9m move from Wigan to Birmingham collapsed after he asked for an extra £10,000-a-week to take his wages to £50,000-a-week.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3116430/Charles-NZogbia-has-blown-his-chance-of-a-move-to-Birmingham.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 06, 2010, 08:32:00 AM
Ars*nal are contemplating a move for Barcelona's 18-year-old defensive midfielder Oriol Romeu.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Spanish-report-Ars*nal-consider-move-for-Barcelona-midfielder-Oriol-Romeu/10299/)
Italian side Cagliari have hinted they would be willing to offload Federico Marchetti in January, with Manchester City and Chelsea the latest clubs to be linked with the 27-year-old goalkeeper's signature.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-and-Chelsea-target-Cagliari-keeper-Federico-Marchetti-/10300/)
Hull manager Nigel Pearson wants to raid former club Leicester for striker Matty Fryatt and swap him for Tigers centre-back Kamil Zayatte.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Hull-are-hoping-to-land-Matty-Fryatt-in-exchange-for-Kamil-Zayatte-article572207.html)
Derby are set to sign West Bromwich Albion striker Chris Wood on loan. The 18-year-old played in all of New Zealand's matches at the 2010 World Cup finals.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Derby-set-to-sign-Chris-Wood-on-loan-from-West-Brom-article572201.html)
Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan is eyeing Bournemouth captain Jason Pearce, with a view to signing the centre-back to improve Boro's stuttering start to the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Gordan-Strachan-is-checking-on-Jason-Pearce-as-he-looks-to-strengthen-Middlesbrough-s-promotion-push-article572199.html)
 
Wayne Rooney could miss the Euro 2012 qualifier in Switzerland on Tuesday after England manager Fabio Capello held crisis talks with the striker. Capello is worried about Rooney's mental state following allegations about the Manchester United player's private life.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-is-a-doubt-for-England-s-Euro-2012-qualifier-against-Switzerland-after-holding-crisis-talks-with-Fabio-Capello-over-his-sex-scandal-article572239.html)
Gerard Houllier will decide on Monday if he wants the job as Aston Villa manager. The 63-year-old, who is the current technical director for France, won five trophies as Liverpool manager in 2001.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3125723/Gerard-Houllier-will-decide-today-whether-he-will-take-Aston-Villa-job.html)
Houllier will consider reuniting with his former number two at Liverpool Phil Thompson when he completes his return to English football at Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/197810/Gerard-Houllier-will-consider-Phil-Thompson-reunion)
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben says Tottenham are finally as good as north London rivals Ars*nal, having signed his Dutch team-mate Rafael van der Vaart. Bayern Munich player Robben says Spurs have bridged the gap by signing the 27-year-old from Real Madrid. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1309240/Tottenham-good-Ars*nal-Arjen-Robben-hails-signing-Rafael-van-Der-Vaart.html)
England's 1966 World Cup-winning keeper Gordon Banks says Joe Hart has the potential to be the national team's stopper "for the next 20 years".
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/197634/Joe-Hart-should-be-keeper-for-next-20-years-Gordon-Banks)
Queens Park Rangers boss Neil Warnock says Phil Jagielka is good enough to be an England regular. The Everton defender played for Warnock at Sheffield United and was praised for his role in England's 4-0 victory in the Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria on Friday.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9520/exclusive-warnock-jagielka-should-be-england-regular)
 
England have received a boost before their Euro 2012 qualifier in Switzerland on Tuesday, with their opponents' keeper, Diego Benaglio, away on paternity leave. The 26-year-old has been described by Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld as "fantastic" and has attracted the attention of Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Swiss-goalkeeper-Diego-Benaglio-has-gone-on-paternity-leave-right-before-his-countries-crunch-clash-against-England-article572255.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 13, 2010, 09:36:31 AM
Chelsea are preparing a £16.5m January bid for Sevilla winger Jesus Navas.
                                                                 Full story: Talk Sport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1048/5/chelsea-eyeing-big-money-swoop-sevilla-star)                                                     
Liverpool will launch an £18m double swoop for two West Ham   players in the new year - striker Carlton Cole and midfielder Valon   Behrami.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/12/liverpool-to-launch-18m-double-swoop-hodgson-looks-to-take-advantage-of-poor-west-ham-start/)                                                     
Liverpool are also planning a January move for 17-year-old   Spanish midfielder Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta, who is being monitored by a   host of Europe's top clubs after making his debut for Athletic Bilbao in   pre-season.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/12/liverpool-to-launch-18m-double-swoop-hodgson-looks-to-take-advantage-of-poor-west-ham-start/)                                                     
Manchester United, Liverpool and Italian side Juventus will   battle it out for the signature of Real Madrid's French striker Karim   Benzema.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/06/manchester-united-lead-chase-for-cut-price-13m-real-madrid-striker/)                                                     
Marseille have entered the race to secure the signature of Wigan midfielder Charles N'Zogbia.
                                                                 Full story: Talk Sport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1031/4/marseille-move-wantaway-wigan-star)                                                     
Tottenham want a £200,000 loan fee for England Under-21 defender Kyle Walker from Hull City before he moves this week.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-demand-200-000-for-Kyle-Walker-to-join-Hull-on-loan-article578175.html)                                                     
Birmingham will bid to sign Crystal Palace's 19-year-old right-back Nathaniel Clyne when the transfer window reopens.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Birmingham-will-bid-for-Nathaniel-Clyne-from-Crystal-Palace-once-the-transfer-window-re-opens-article578189.html)                                                     
Ipswich Town are targeting two West Bromwich Albion players for loan moves - left-back Joe Mattock and striker Luke Moore.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ipswich-want-Joe-Mattock-and-striker-Luke-Moore-from-West-Brom-on-loan-article578167.html)                                                     
Coventry City boss Aidy Boothroyd expects to complete a deal   to sign Marlon King this week after revealing the move is "inevitable".   Former Wigan striker King, 30, who has been looking for a new club since   leaving prison in July, has been training with Coventry for the last   two weeks.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Marlon-King-says-his-move-to-Coventry-is-inevitable-article578177.html)

Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp, now a pundit with Sky   Sports, criticised Reds striker Fernando Torres for his "diabolical"   performance in the 0-0 draw with Birmingham on Sunday.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Birmingham-0-0-Liverpool-Jaime-Redknapp-blasted-Fernando-Torres-for-showing-a-lack-of-appetite-after-diabolical-performance-article578223.html)                                                     
Wolfsburg coach Steve McClaren admitted that the "pressure is   mounting" after his third straight defeat in charge of the Bundesliga   club.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1311398/Steve-McClaren-feeling-pressure-Wolfsburg-defeat-caps-clubs-worst-Bundesliga-start.html)                                                     
Striker Wayne Rooney has pleaded with Manchester United   manager Sir Alex Ferguson to play him against Rangers in the Champions   League on Tuesday.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1311423/Wayne-Rooney-begs-Manchester-United-boss-play-Rangers.html)                                                     
Rooney's England colleague and former Manchester United   midfielder David Beckham - now with Los Angeles Galaxy - has backed his   former Old Trafford boss Ferguson's decision to drop the striker for the   game at Goodison Park.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/153607/BECKS-FERGIE-RIGHT-TO-AXE-ROONEY/)                                                     
Beckham, who made his playing comeback for as a substitute in   LA Galaxy's 3-1 win over Columbus Crew on Saturday, says he will not try   to con England boss Fabio Capello over his fitness. The 35-year-old   hopes to return to the international fold under the Italian.
                                                                 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3135346/Becks-Id-never-con-you-Fabio.html)                                                     
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti believes the Football Association   should not rule out going foreign again when they choose a successor   for England coach Fabio Capello and has called for respect of   footballers' private lives.                                                                 
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-manager-Carlo-Ancelotti-calls-for-more-respect-of-footballers-private-lives-article578209.html)                                                     
New Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is the highest-paid   manager in the club's history, with the Frenchman's three-year contract   worth nearly £8m.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Gerard-Houllier-has-become-Aston-Villa-s-highest-paid-boss-ever-on-8million-three-year-contract-article578099.html)                                                     
Houllier has identified Middlesbrough assistant Gary McAllister -   who when the Frenchman was Liverpool boss was part of the Reds squad -   as the man he wants to be his number two at Aston Villa.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1311430/Gary-McAllisters-man-new-Aston-Villa-boss-Gerard-Houllier.html)                                                     
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce says goalkeeper Paul Robinson   may come out of international retirement if England boss Capello was to   make him his first-choice. Robinson quit the international scene after   being selected in the squad to face Hungary in a friendly in August.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Paul-Robinson-may-come-out-of-international-retirement-if-Fabio-Capello-makes-him-England-number-one-says-Sam-Allardyce-article578005.html)                                                     
Stoke manager Tony Pulis accepts he has taken a gamble by giving   Jermaine Pennant another chance in the Premier League but says the   former Birmingham winger is worth the risk.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-v-Aston-Villa-preview-Jermaine-Pennant-is-a-risk-worth-taking-according-to-Tony-Pulis-article578093.html)                                                     
Bolton boss Owen Coyle is ready to appeal against Gary   Cahill's red card at Ars*nal - and risk an extra ban for his England   defender.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-will-appeal-Gary-Cahill-s-red-card-against-Ars*nal-and-risk-further-punishment-from-the-FA-article578219.html)

Scotland manager Craig Levein is to seek permission to ditch the   controversial Jabulani ball when his team take on Spain in a Euro 2012   qualifier in October. The ball was heavily criticised for its   unpredictability during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1311338/Scotland-boss-Craig-Levein-wants-Jabulani-ball-ditched-clash-Spain.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 20, 2010, 09:12:05 AM
Newcastle are set to ask the Premier League for special permission to re-sign Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given on loan because Steve Harper has been ruled out for up to three months with a shoulder injury.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1313479/Newcastle-want-sign-Shay-Given-Manchester-City.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told Aston Villa counterpart Gerard Houllier that striker Michael Owen is going nowhere in January.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=824749&sec=transfers&cc=3888)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is eyeing Bayern Munich's £9m-rated midfielder Toni Kroos, who has been likened to Blues star Frank Lampard.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/19/chelsea-plan-9m-summer-move-for-german-lampard-ancelotti-looks-to-the-future/)
 
Just weeks after quitting as Aston Villa manager, Martin O'Neill is in line for a sensational return to management - at Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/154496/O-Neill-in-line-for-Anfield/)
Real Madrid's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas believes that Manchester City keeper Joe Hart is so good that he should join Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/154478/Joe-Hart-should-play-for-Manchester-United-says-Casillas/)
England striker Wayne Rooney will never leave Manchester United, according to team-mate Darren Fletcher.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-will-never-quit-Manchester-United-according-to-his-team-mate-Darren-Fletcher-article583525.html)
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has been offered a £280m funding package by GSO Capital Partners, a subsidiary of private company Blackstone, which would share control of the club with him. (Associated Press)
Rangers defender Sasa Papac has signalled his desire to extend his stay at the club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1313483/Lets-cut-deal-Rangers-defender-Sasa-Papac-eyeing-fresh-Ibrox-deal.html#ixzz1014WP6aF)
 
England midfielder James Milner, who moved to Manchester City from Aston Villa in August, has revealed that he is settling into life at Eastlands and is enjoying the dressing room banter.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/James-Milner-claims-the-Manchester-City-players-still-have-good-banter-despite-the-high-salaries-and-the-different-nationalities-article583265.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 27, 2010, 09:21:46 AM
Manchester United are monitoring the progress of Italian international Claudio Marchisio, with a view to potentially making a move for the 24-year-old Juventus midfielder next summer.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/26/manchester-united-keen-on-italian-international-dubbed-the-new-tardelli/)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is considering a January move for Newcastle United winger Wayne Routledge - if he gets enough funds from the Anfield board.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/09/26/liverpool-interested-in-8m-rated-newcastle-united-attacker/)
Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is a January transfer window target for Serie A side Juventus.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ryan-Shawcross-has-been-identified-by-Juventus-to-solve-their-defensive-crisis-article588679.html)
 
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan believes Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has no right to complain about media intrusion into his private life following his extended run of poor form.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-or-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-can-t-complain-about-media-intrusion-over-the-Manchester-United-strikers-alleged-affair-because-he-has-courted-publicity-according-to-Kevin-Keegan-article588573.html)
Former Gunners manager and forward George Graham believes his old club Ars*nal will not win anything if error-prone Manuel Almunia remains as the first-choice goalkeeper at the Emirates.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3153810/George-Graham-insists-Ars*nal-will-never-win-anything-with-Manuel-Almunia-in-goal.html)
Tottenham defender William Gallas has been ruled out for at least three weeks with an abductor muscle injury sustained in training on Friday. In the same session, central defender Ledley King suffered a groin strain but the extent of the problem is not yet known.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1315452/Harry-Redknapp-faces-defensive-injury-crisis-William-Gallas-ruled-minimum-weeks.html)
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp will go for the jugular against FC Twente in the Champions League on Wednesday with an attacking stance - because he hardly has any fit defenders.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3153922/Spurs-face-defensive-crisis.html)
Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara believes the Cottagers are playing more stylish football under current manager Mark Hughes than they did under his predecessor Roy Hodgson.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1315365/Fulham-stylish-Mark-Hughes-insists-Diomansy-Kamara.html)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier thinks the burden of being England's whipping boy is inspiring Emile Heskey after the 32-year-old scored the winner at Wolves at the weekend. (Daily Star)
Everton club captain Phil Neville has urged fans to blame the players, and not Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright, for the club's bottom-of-the-table predicament.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1315389/Everton-defender-Phil-Neville-insists-chairman-Bill-Kenwright-blame-troubles.html)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has cast doubt on his long-term future with the Blues, revealing there is no guarantee he will stay at the club for the rest of his career.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3153930/Didier-Drogbas-Chelsea-future-in-doubt.html)
Leicester manager Paulo Sousa is on the brink of being sacked by chairman Milan Mandaric, with the Foxes lying bottom of the Championship eight games into the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Leicester-manager-Paulo-Sousa-is-on-the-brink-of-the-sack-with-Milan-Mandaric-ready-to-replace-the-Portuguese-boss-article588669.html)
Former England, Newcastle and Tottenham midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been appointed manager of west Yorkshire non-League team Garforth Town, who play in the Evo-Stik League Division One North.
Full story: News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/991602/GAZZAS-BACK-IN-THE-GAME.html)
 
Sir Edward Elgar, the classical composer associated with the Last Night of the Proms, penned the world's first football chant, it has emerged. His Banged The Leather for Goal was written more than 100 years ago in honour of his beloved Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/8026215/Sir-Edward-Elgar-wrote-football-chant-along-with-his-classical-music.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 04, 2010, 09:33:16 AM
Lazio are negotiating a loan deal for Manchester United's striker Federico Macheda.
Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Italian-report-Lazio-negotiating-loan-deal-for-Manchester-Uniteds-Federico-Macheda/11059/)
Celtic striker Georgios Samaras insists he has no intention of leaving the club despite strong rumours of an exit during the summer.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=829550&sec=transfers&cc=3888&cc=3888)
Chelsea are willing to offer young goalkeeper Ross Turnbull to Stoke in return for Asmir Begovic.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1317339/Chelsea-ready-throw-Ross-Turnbull-bid-lure-keeper-Asmir-Begovic-Stoke.html)
The Stamford Bridge club are also preparing a bid for £22m-rated Tottenham winger Gareth Bale.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/03/chelsea-consider-cheeky-move-for-22m-rated-tottenham-youngster/)
Or, Manchester United tried to sign Bale for £20m last summer and will battle with Real Madrid to sign the Welshman at the end of the season.
Full story: goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/10/04/2149429/manchester-united-and-real-madrid-battle-for-tottenham-star)
Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele was in Norway on Sunday night to watch Lindegaard's Norwegian 'keeper Aalesunds Anders.
Full story: Vegard Fl. Vaagbo on Twitter (http://twitter.com/RBFlemma)
United midfielder Michael Carrick said he never had any intention of leaving Manchester United during the summer, despite rumours linking him with a move away from the club.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=829558&sec=transfers&cc=3888)
United are lining up a January move for Roma's Italian international midfielder Daniele De Rossi.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/03/manchester-united-set-sights-on-26m-italian-international-as-ferguson-looks-to-strengthen-midfield/)
Barnsley are considering extending the loan spell of Birmingham striker Garry O'Connor for another month.
Full story: the Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Barnsley-want-to-extend-Garry-O-Connor-s-loan-from-Birmingham-article593993.html)
Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is winning his battle to get a new contract from manager Gerard Houllier.
Full story: the Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-s-Nigel-Reo-Coker-is-winning-his-battle-to-get-a-new-contract-from-manager-Gerard-Houllier-article593999.html)
Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he has done his homework on Leicester's new owners and won't be out foxed again after his Notts County fiasco.
Full story: the Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sven-Goran-Eriksson-insists-he-won-t-be-duped-with-Leicester-like-he-was-at-Notts-County-article593889.html)
Roy Hodgson is under mounting pressure to keep his job as Liverpool manager after their "unacceptable" defeat by Blackpool.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1317398/Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-laments-Reds-disastrous-start-season.html)
And angry Liverpool fans chanted for the return of former manager and Kop legend Kenny Dalglish following Sunday's 2-1 loss.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3163518/Angry-Liverpool-fans-call-for-Kenny-Dalglish-to-be-manager.html)
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has accused the club's boo boys of being fickle, after his side were jeered off the field having lost to Everton, their first home defeat in more than a year.
Full story: the Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Birmingham-boss-Alex-McLeish-has-hit-out-against-the-fickle-fans-that-booed-Birmingham-off-the-pitch-after-their-first-home-defeat-in-13-months-article593615.html)
Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves could make his long-awaited return from injury in the Carling Cup clash with Wolves in three weeks' time.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1317332/Owen-Hargreaves-comeback-pencilled-Carling-Cup-clash-Wolves.html)
Midfielder Stephen Hunt is set to make his Wolves debut on Tuesday - four months after signing for the Premier League club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1317416/Stephen-Hunt-set-make-debut-Wolves.html)
Blackburn Rovers are set to ditch a takeover bid by Indian 'billionaire' Ahsan Ali Syed - in favour of a rival offer from Indian company Mahindra group.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-are-juggling-two-takeover-bids-from-Indian-millionaires-Western-Gulf-Advisory-and-the-Mahindra-group-article593909.html)
The agent of Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa says that the Frenchman will be out of action for at least six months, having broken his leg against Manchester City on Sunday.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Agent-says-Newcastles-Hatem-Ben-Arfa-will-be-sidelined-for-at-least-six-months/11067/)
Manchester United's superstars saw the funny side after a sewage pipe burst in their dressing room moments before their match against Sunderland.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1317333/Manchester-United-stars-funny-sewage-pipe-burst-Sunderland-clash.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 11, 2010, 09:36:34 AM
AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has told Manchester City and Chelsea they have no chance of signing him - as he would only quit the Italian club for Barcelona.
Full Story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3173414/Alexandre-Pato-KOs-move-to-the-Premier-League.html)
Wolves midfielder David Jones, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is being tracked by Bolton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.
Full Story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-midfielder-David-Jones-is-being-watched-by-Bolton-Blackburn-and-Newcastle-article598395.html)
Manchester United are believed to be considering a move for Lyon winger Michel Bastos in the January transfer window.
Full Story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/10/manchester-united-interested-in-16m-rated-brazilian-wide-man/)
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has hit out at the "chaos" surrounding the club's future.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319370/Liverpool-goalkeeper-Pepe-Reina-hits-Kop-chaos-takeover-saga-rumbles-on.html)
New England Sports Ventures (NESV) has positioned itself to renegotiate its proposed £300m purchase of Liverpool and has threatened to walk away if the club are docked nine points as a result of administration.
Full Story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8054354/Liverpool-takeover-NESV-threaten-to-walk-away-from-purchase-if-club-are-docked-points.html)
Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton has an as yet undisclosed "Plan B" to ensure that the club's sale to NESV goes through without the club going into administration.
Full Story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/broughton-keeps-plan-b--up-sleeve-to-try-to-ensure-anfield-sale-goes-ahead-2103215.html)
The Football Association is still struggling to sell tickets for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier between England and Montenegro at Wembley.
Full Story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3173432/FA-fear-fans-snub.html)
Scotland assistant manager Peter Houston says the team would gladly stick with their controversial 6-4-0 formation in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Spain at Hampden if they thought it would bring success.
Full Story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/scotland/2010/10/11/scotland-coach-peter-houston-warns-we-d-dump-striker-again-if-it-would-get-result-against-spain-86908-22625270/)
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has dropped a bombshell by admitting he is thinking of walking away from football.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319333/Manchester-City-star-Carlos-Tevez-reveals-Im-thinking-walking-away-football-good.html)
Manchester City are now serious title contenders, according to Manchester United defender Gary Neville.
Full Story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3173508/Gary-Neville-Manchester-City-are-threat-to-United.html)
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has hit back in the row over aggressive tackling in the Premier League.
Full Story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-boss-Sam-Allardyce-has-hit-back-in-the-row-over-aggressive-tackling-article598351.html)
Ex-Ars*nal star Kenny Sansom believes rising Gunners star Kieran Gibbs is two or three years away from taking Chelsea star Ashley Cole's position as England left-back.
Full Story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-youngster-Kieran-Gibbs-is-two-or-three-years-away-from-taking-Ashley-Cole-s-position-as-England-left-back-says-ex-Gunner-Kenny-Samsom-article598325.html)
Ars*nal and France right-back Bacary Sagna expects to be on the sidelines for three weeks as he continues his recovery from a left thigh injury.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319420/Ars*nal-defender-Bacary-Sagna-set-week-sidelines-thigh-injury.html)
Ars*nal midfielder Samir Nasri has called on manager Arsene Wenger to play him in a more central position, rather than out wide.
Full Story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3173408/Samir-Nasri-Im-wasted-on-the-wing.html)
Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan claims his time at the Selhurst Park helm cost him £47m.
Full Story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3173529/Simon-Jordan-I-lost-47million-on-Crystal-Palace.html)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is trying to persuade Bernabeu legend Zinedine Zidane to help him as a coach rather than concentrate on his role as adviser to president Florentino Perez.
Full Story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319362/Jose-Mourinho-wants-Zinedine-Zidane-join-Real-Madrid-coaching-set-up.html)
Injured Fulham and England striker Bobby Zamora, who broke his leg in September, has been going to the gym daily as part of his rehabilitation and aims to outmuscle Chelsea's Didier Drogba on his Premier League return and "bully" defenders even more.
Full Story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fulham-s-Bobby-Zamora-vows-to-beef-up-like-Didier-Drogba-so-he-can-out-muscle-defenders-on-his-return-from-injury-article598283.html)
Artur Boruc has revealed playing in the SPL with Celtic made him Lazy. The Polish goalkeeper, who has lost three stones since ending his five-year spell at Celtic by joining Fiorentina last summer, said: "In Glasgow I became lazy because they loved me no matter how I played." (Daily Record)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 18, 2010, 06:45:21 AM
Manchester United may have dismissed talk of Wayne Rooney leaving Old Trafford as "nonsense" but the out-of-form England striker is refusing to negotiate a new deal.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/17/wayne-rooney-manchester-united)
Rooney and his wife Coleen are open to the possibility of a move away from England, opening the door to offers from Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Full story: The Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8069765/Manchester-United-forward-Wayne-Rooney-faces-exit-after-rejecting-new-contract.html)
Manchester United and Manchester City are chasing Inter Milan's Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder, who is yet to agree a new contract at the San Siro.
Full story: Transfer Tavern (http://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2010/10/premiership/manchester-clubs-set-to-battle-it-out-for-inter-star)
Liverpool face competition from Manchester United for the signature of Belgian midfielder Steven Defour from Standard Liege.
Full story: Transfer Tavern (http://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2010/10/premiership/liverpool-to-nip-in-and-beat-utd-to-12m-rated-euro-star)
Juventus have indentified Liverpool full-back Glenn Johnson as a January transfer target.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/14/liverpool-set-for-19m-juventus-defender-bid/#more-35309)
England manager Fabio Capello says the team must win their next competitive fixture away to Wales in March to get their Euro 2012 qualification campaign back on track.
Full story: skysports.com (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6449964,00.html)
Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish claims Ars*nal could have finished Saturday's game between the two sides with seven men.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1321340/Birminghams-Alex-McLeish-claims-Ars*nal-finished-seven-men.html)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy does not want to send second-choice goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey out on loan.
Full story: eatsleepsport.com (http://www.eatsleepsport.com/wolverhampton/wolves-stopper-not-to-go-on-loan-1108310.html)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp fears Ledley King's inability to train has finally caught up with the captain, who faces another spell on the sidelines.
Full story: The Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/8069398/Tottenham-manager-Harry-Redknapp-concerned-by-Ledley-King-injuries.html)
Cardiff City midfielder Stephen McPhail has signed a new two-year contract to stay with the Bluebirds.
Full story: Cardiff City website (http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10335~2187130,00.html)
Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Alladyce has warned potential buyers of the Lancashire outfit that they should understand the challenges of running a club.
Full story: eatsleepsport.com (http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackburn-rovers/rovers-boss-fires-warning-1108421.html)
Some of Chelsea's young stars will get the chance to shine in the Champions League game against Spartak Moscow on Tuesday as injuries take their toll on Carlo Ancelotti's squad.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1321391/Chelseas-talented-kids-set-thrown-firing-line-injuries-toll.html)
Columbus Crew goalkeeper Will Hesmer scored a late equaliser to earn his side a 2-2 draw away at Toronto in their MLS game at the weekend.
Full story: Yahoo Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=goal-bizarrefinishtypicalintoron)


Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 25, 2010, 11:46:58 AM
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is set to launch a bid   to sign Bayern Munich's German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger as a   long-term replacement for Paul Scholes.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/24/manchester-united-place-35m-goalscoring-midfielder-at-the-top-of-wish-list/)                                                     
United's pursuit of Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has   been dealt a blow after Massimo Moratti, the president of the Italian   club, said the Dutchman would be staying with the European champions.
                                                                 Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-target-Wesley-Sneijder-will-sign-new-Inter-Milan-deal-this-week-insists-Massimo-Moratti-/11536/)                                                     
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway says he could struggle to hold on   to Charlie Adam if the Premier League's big clubs make offers for the   in-form midfielder in January.
                                                                 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3194701/Ian-Holloway-knows-he-faces-a-battle-to-keep-Charlie-Adam.html)                                                     
Liverpool are reportedly considering an audacious swoop for   Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar, whose contract at Goodison Park   expires this summer.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/24/liverpool-boss-interested-in-signing-everton-midfielder-in-january/)                                                     
Ars*nal are reportedly interested in signing FC Schalke centre-back Benedikt Howedes.
                                                                 Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ars*nal-renew-interest-in-Schalke-defender-Benedikt-Howedes-/11537/)                                                     
Stoke and Birmingham are battling it out to sign Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Stoke-and-Birmingham-are-keen-on-Southampton-flier-Adam-Lallana-article612987.html)                                                     
Tottenham have targeted Monaco forward Dieumerci Mbokani to boost their striking options.
                                                                 Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-mull-January-move-for-Monaco-forward-Dieumerci-Mbokani-/11538/)                                                     
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is planning a big-money move for midfielder Gareth Bale from London rivals Tottenham this summer.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/21/chelsea-plan-25m-summer-move-for-tottenham-starlet/)

                                                    Blackpool are hoping to take advantage of Dundee going into   administration and are poised to make a cut-price bid of about £150,000   for striker Leigh Griffiths. (the Sun)
Blackburn Rovers striker Nick Blackman is hopeful of extending his loan with Motherwell beyond January. (Various)

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney did not watch his side's   2-1 win at Stoke on Sunday because he was relaxing in the pool during a   holiday in Dubai. The England international - who celebrated his 25th   birthday on Sunday - is currently sidelined with an ankle injury.
(Various)
Chelsea   defender John Terry fears that Wayne Rooney's new five-year deal with   Manchester United will kick-start his and the Red Devils season. "Wazza   staying is massive for them," said Terry. "On the back of what has   happened United will probably go and spend in January and at the end of   the season."
                                                                 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3194824/John-Terry-says-Manchester-United-will-be-a-real-handful-now-Wayne-Rooney-has-re-signed.html)                                                     
Atletico Madrid boss Quique Sanchez Flores has emerged as a   potential candidate to manage Liverpool, who are ready to sack Roy   Hodgson following the club's poor start to the season.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/23/liverpool-consider-new-mourinho-sanchez-flores-as-potential-anfield-boss/)                                                     
Former Hull City chairman Paul Duffen is ready to make a shock attempt to buy Portsmouth from new owner Balram Chainrai.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Portsmouth-are-the-target-of-a-10m-takeover-bid-from-former-Hull-chairman-Paul-Duffen-article612957.html)                                                     
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has laughed off claims that Spurs have approached Aston Villa and England winger Ashley Young.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-have-denied-tapping-up-Ashley-Young-and-insists-they-are-not-even-interested-in-the-Aston-Villa-winger-article612855.html)                                                     
Redknapp has offered his support to Peter Crouch in the face of   criticism from fans over the striker's lack of goals. "He gives you   something else," said Redknapp of Crouch, who has not scored in the   Premier League since May. "You take Crouchie out of there and you've got   to play perfect football to break teams down."
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323381/Tottenham-1-Everton-1-Goal-shy-Peter-Crouch-pressure-score--Harry.html)                                                     
Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has claimed striker Andy Carroll and midfielder Joey Barton are good enough for England.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-boss-claims-Andy-Carroll-and-Joey-Barton-are-good-enough-to-play-for-England-article612959.html)                                                     
England head of football development Trevor Brooking has ruled   out Wolfsburg boss Steve McClaren returning to manage the national side   as successor to Fabio Capello.
                                                                 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3194762/McClaren-too-young-to-replace-Fabio-Capello-as-England-boss.html)                                                     
Former Fifa secretary-general Michel Zen-Ruffinen has called   on soccer's governing body to allow an external investigation into the   contest to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups following allegations of   vote-selling.
(Swiss television)
Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland is set to quit Wigan if he remains second choice behind Oman international Ali Al-Habsi.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chris-Kirkland-has-threatened-to-quit-Wigan-if-he-is-not-first-choice-by-Christmans-ahead-of-Ali-Al-Habsi-article612833.html)                                                     
Wolves striker Steven Fletcher has criticised Scotland boss   Craig Levein for his negative tactics in the 1-0 loss to Czech Republic   in the Euro 2012 qualifier on 8 October, and feels he is being frozen   out of the national set-up.
(Daily Record)
West Ham   manager Avram Grant insists his job is safe, despite a poor start to   the season that has left his side at the foot of the Premier League   table.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323266/West-Ham-boss-Avram-Grant-insists-job-safe.html)                                                     
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov could be out of action for   at least two to three weeks because of a knee problem. The midfielder   suffered the injury during Saturday's 1-0 loss at Sunderland.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323341/Aston-Villas-Stiliyan-Petrov-miss-weeks-knee-injury.html)                                                     
 Former Blackburn and MK Dons boss Paul Ince is hoping to return to   management with Notts County, who sacked Craig Short on Sunday with the   club 16th in League One.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Paul-Ince-could-become-Notts-County-manager-after-Craig-Short-was-sacked-meaning-Middlesbrough-would-have-to-switch-their-target-article613091.html)

                                                    Hearts will today announce a debt-for-equity plan that, if approved   by shareholders, will wipe £10m off the Scottish Premier League club's   £35m debt. (the Scotsman)
Manager Walter Smith has told Celtic   counterpart Neil Lennon, who complained about the referee, it was the   Rangers side and not Willie Collum that defeated the Parkhead outfit in   Sunday's Old Firm derby. (Various)
Former referee Kenny Clark says Willie Collum was wrong to award a penalty to Rangers in Sunday's 3-1 win over Celtic. (the Sun)
Former   Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram says Willie Collum got it wrong when   awarding a penalty against Celtic but that the Parkhead side's striker,   Georgios Samaras, should have been sent off for a knee in the head of   goalkeeper Allan McGregor in Sunday's Old Firm derby. (the Sun)

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler, now playing for Perth   Glory in Australia, got one over on the Aussie press this week when he   told journalists his recent break back in England was actually an   attempt to convince Wayne Rooney to join him down under. Perth boss Ian   Ferguson said: "I'm actually gobsmacked this joke ran as far as it did."   
(the Sun)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher   became the second-highest scorer of Premier League own goals after   putting into his own net during Sunday's 2-1 win over Blackburn. The   centre-back has now scored seven own goals, one behind Aston Villa's   Richard Dunne, who had also scored at the wrong end this weekend in his   side's 1-0 loss at Sunderland.
                                                                 Full story: the Times (subscription) (http://www.timesplus.co.uk/tto/news/?login=false&url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 01, 2010, 09:48:07 AM
Out-of-favour Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz, who is   wanted by Fulham, is on the verge of sealing a January loan move to   Spanish side Getafe.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325328/Roque-Santa-Cruz-set-Getafe-loan-Fulham-face-battle-land-striker.html)                                                     
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson will make a transfer window   move for 18-year-old Manchester City striker John Guidetti, dubbed the   "Swedish Wayne Rooney".
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Leicester-boss-set-to-raid-former-club-Manchester-City-for-John-Guidetti-the-Swedish-Wayne-Rooney-article617905.html)                                                     
Manchester City, meanwhile, hope to bring highly rated   Colombian goalkeeper Cristian Bonilla, 17, from Boyaca Chico in the   teenager's home country to Eastlands.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-want-to-sign-Columbian-wonderkeeper-Cristian-Bonilla-from-Boyaca-Chico-article617761.html)                                                     
Wigan will battle it out with Newcastle for the signature of   Swansea midfielder Darren Pratley, whom Latics boss Roberto Martinez   appointed captain during his time as manager of the Welsh club.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wigan-join-Newcastle-in-the-hunt-for-4m-rates-Swansea-midfielder-Darren-Pratley-article617747.html)                                                     
Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra is eying a January move,   with his club willing to sell him to England's Premier League.   Manchester United and Tottenham are expected to launch a bid.
                                                                 Full story: IMscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-and-Tottenham-target-Lassana-Diarra-eyes-Jan-move-with-Real-Madrid-willing-to-sell-/11710/)                                                     
Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik has fuelled speculation that a   deal to take him to Manchester United may be possible by saying that it   would be difficult to turn down a move to Old Trafford.
                                                                 Full story: IMscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-and-Tottenham-target-Lassana-Diarra-eyes-Jan-move-with-Real-Madrid-willing-to-sell-/11710/)
Manchester City players want manager Roberto Mancini sacked,   believing they will never challenge for the Premier League title with   the Italian in charge.
                                                                 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3205348/Man-City-stars-want-Mancini-axed.html)                                                     
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson will meet with the club's new   principal owner John W Henry to discuss the Reds' plans for the January   transfer window.
                                                                 Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/31/roy-hodgson-liverpool-bolton)                                                     
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is in line for an Football   Association charge after he appeared to question referee Mark   Clattenburg's integrity following Manchester United's disputed second   goal at Old Trafford.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325420/Harry-Redknapp-cover-probe-As-THAT-goal-wasnt-Spurs-boss-faces-FA-charge.html)                                                     
Redknapp has also called the decision to allow Nani's goal to   stand on Saturday as "one of the worst decisions ever", in his weekly   newspaper column.
                                                                                                                                                                                        Full story: the Sun (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325420/Harry-Redknapp-cover-probe-As-THAT-goal-wasnt-Spurs-boss-faces-FA-charge.html)                                                     
Clattenburg needed security guards at Old Trafford to protect   him from enraged Tottenham players after the game, which United won 2-0.
                                                                 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3205415/Mark-Clattenburg-needed-security-at-Old-Trafford.html)                                                     
Dundee's sacked stars have been handed a boost after being told   they will not need to wait until the January transfer window to sign for   a new club. Nine Dundee players were recently axed at the financially   troubled club, who are struggling with debts of £2m. (Daily Record)

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway claims he will "not be that upset" if the   Seasiders are relegated from the Premier League this season. "We won't   be the first team to go boing, boing as West Brom fans can tell you,"   said the outspoken manager, who took Blackpool back to the top flight   last term for the first time since 1971.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackpool-manager-Ian-Holloway-has-stunned-fans-by-admitting-he-won-t-be-too-upset-if-the-Tangerines-are-relegated-from-the-Premier-League-article617939.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 08, 2010, 09:40:13 AM
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is leading the chase for Blackburn   Rovers defender Phil Jones after sending the Blues director of football   Frank Arnesen to look at the England Under-21 international at the   weekend.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-are-leading-the-chase-for-Phil-Jones-dubbed-the-new-John-Terry-at-Blackburn-article624099.html)                                                     
Real Madrid are considering an audacious move for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.
                                                                 Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-mull-audacious-move-for-Manchester-United-striker-Javier-Hernandez/11874/)                                                     
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is looking to sign highly rated Wolves winger Matt Jarvis.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/07/liverpool-set-sights-on-highly-rated-wolves-winger-matt-jarvis)                                                     
Juventus hope to tie up a deal to sign Atletico Madrid striker   Diego Forlan. The former Manchester United player was a target for   Liverpool and Tottenham but Juve general manager Beppe Marotta will   travel to Madrid this week in an attempt to finalise a deal.
                                                                 Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Juventus-hope-to-tie-up-deal-for-Tottenham-and-Liverpool-target-Diego-Forlan-in-coming-week/11876/)                                                     
Bolton striker Johan Elmander is being chased by Turkish club   Fenerbahce who are set to put in a £3m bid for the Swede in the January   transfer window.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Bolton-striker-Johan-Elmander-could-be-set-for-a-January-exit-to-Turkish-giants-Fenerbahce-article624073.html)                                                     
Stoke are set to extend winger Jermaine Pennant's stay when his loan spell from Real Zaragoza expires in January.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Stoke-will-extend-the-loan-of-Jermaine-Pennant-from-Real-Zaragoza-article624293.html)
England coach Fabio Capello wants to select Andy Carroll in his   squad for the upcoming friendly against France at Wembley, despite   recent controversies in the Newcastle forward's private life.
                                                                 Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/07/andy-carroll-england-selection-france)                                                     
Carroll's winner in Newcastle's 1-0 victory at Ars*nal on Sunday   came as a result of his side's decision to target Gunners goalkeeper   Lukasz Fabianski from set-pieces, according to Magpies midfielder Joey   Barton.
                                                                 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3215916/Joey-Barton-We-were-Gunning-for-Flappyhandski.html)                                                     
Midfielder Aaron Ramsey is set to return from nine months out   with a broken leg when he plays for Ars*nal reserves against Everton on   Monday.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1327522/Aaron-Ramsey-feature-Ars*nal-reserves-Everton-comeback-steps-up.html)                                                     
Former Manchester United striker and current reserve team manager   Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to end his 14-year association with   the Old Trafford club and become manager of the Norwegian side Molde.
                                                                 Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/07/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-molde-manager)                                                     
Greater Manchester Police are to increase patrols and impose a   two-mile alcohol exclusion zone from Manchester city centre to   Eastlands on Wednesday in an attempt to prevent violence marring the   match between City and United.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/8115978/Police-aim-to-prevent-clashes-between-Manchester-United-and-Manchester-City-fans.html)                                                     
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt is considering   coming out of retirement to play for Hong Kong champions South China.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1327546/Ex-Manchester-United-midfielder-Nicky-Butt-considering-Hong-Kong-move.html)                                                     
The Indian battle for ownership of Blackburn has taken a new   twist after Saurin Shah signalled his intention to outbid the VH Group,   which he has accused of "back-stabbing" in its attempts to buy the club.   
                                                                 Full story: the Times (subscription) (http://www.timesplus.co.uk/tto/news/?login=false&url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/article2781917.ece)                                                     
Wolves goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann is considering quitting the club at the end of the season to return to his native America.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://spursnetwork.com/forums/ttp://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Marcus-Hahnemann-is-considering-quitting-Wolves-at-the-end-of-the-season-to-return-to-America-article624299.html)                                                     
Mark McGhee will be given one game to save his job as Aberdeen   manager - with anything but a win over Inverness on Tuesday night   ensuring he will be dismissed. (Daily Record)
Stoke boss Tony Pulis says he is on the worst run of refereeing   decisions in his 800-game managerial career after his side were denied a   penalty, if not a goal, when Kenwyne Jones's header was cleared by the   arm of Sunderland's Lee Cattermole on Saturday.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-boss-Tony-Pulis-bemoans-horrendous-refereeing-decisions-after-Lee-Cattermole-handball-article623725.html)                                                     
Former Liverpool and England striker John Barnes became a father   for the seventh time - while working as a television pundit during his   former club's victory over Chelsea on Sunday. Barnes was informed live   on air at half-time that his wife Andrea had given birth to Alexander,   but said he would stay for the second half before dashing to the   hospital.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1327485/Football-pundit-John-Barnes-told-seventh-child-arrived-hes-air--declines-rush-hospital.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 15, 2010, 10:12:04 AM
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson flew to France on Sunday to watch   Rennes's £15m-rated midfielder Yann M'Vila as the Anfield club consider   making a bid to sign the 20-year-old.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329692/Roy-Hodgson-jets-France-run-rule-15m-rated-Rennes-midfielder-Yann-MVila.html)                                                     
Barcelona full-back Dani Alves would pursue a move to Chelsea   over Manchester City if he fails to agree terms on a new contract at the   Catalan giants.
                                                                 Full story: IM Scouting                   
Chelsea are lining up a move for Palermo's Argentine attacking   midfielder Javier Pastore as a long-term replacement for Frank Lampard.
                                                                 Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/14/chelsea-plan-35m-move-for-argentine-playmaker-as-long-term-lampard-replacement/)                                                     
Championship outfit Middlesbrough are ready to sell centre-half   David Wheater and midfielder Gary O'Neil if Premier League clubs make   moves for the pair in the January transfer window.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Stoke-and-Blackburn-on-alert-as-Middlesbrough-consider-parting-with-David-Wheater-and-Gary-O-Neil-article629259.html)                                                     
West Brom's out-of-favour Czech Republic striker Roman Bednar   is wanted on loan by Hull City and may be prepared to leave the Baggies   and the Premier League for a spell back in the Championship.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Brom-s-unhappy-striker-Roman-Bednar-is-heading-for-a-loan-spell-at-Hull-article629231.html)                                                     
Estonia and Tom Tomsk goalkeeper Sergei Pareiko has moved to the   top of Celtic's wanted list after Wojciech Szczesny pledged his future   to Ars*nal. (the Sun)
Celtic are weighing up a move for 19-year-old Australia striker Mathew Leckie, of Adelaide United. (the Sun)
Celtic   chief executive Peter Lawwell says striker Gustavo Reulas could join   Celtic in the new year, heralding in a co-operation agreement with his   Mexican club, Santos. (Various)

Andy Carroll says he will be "devastated" if he has to pull out of   England's friendly with France on Wednesday after suffering a groin   strain in the 0-0 draw with Fulham on Saturday.
                                                                 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3227558/Carroll-desperate-for-3-Lions-debut.html)                                                     
Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is set to play hardball   with the club until the summer to get a bumper new deal at Villa Park   with his current deal due to run out in July.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Nigel-Reo-Coker-prepared-to-play-hardball-over-new-Aston-Villa-contract-article629227.html)                                                     
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger admits that he regrets the   departure of England call-up Jay Bothroyd from the club after the player   was axed by the Gunners as a kid for throwing his shirt at former coach   Don Howe.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-regrets-losing-England-new-boy-Jay-Bothroyd-as-a-teenager-article629279.html)                                                     
Liverpool boss Hodgson admits that his future at the club is out   of his hands after a section of supporters responded to Saturday's   defeat at Stoke by again calling for former great Kenny Dalglish to   return.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1329649/Roy-Hodgson-admits-Liverpool-doubts-fans-Kenny-Dalglish.html)                                                     
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has vowed to appeal against his two-game touchline suspension. (Various)
Walter Smith says he will not retire from football at the end of the season when he stands down as Rangers manager. (Various)
Scotland   are in danger of dropping into the fifth pot of seeds for the next   World Cup qualifiers as they are ranked 57th and have no competitive   games before the draw in July. (the Sun)

Manchester City trio Nigel De Jong, Vincent Kompany and Patrick   Vieira followed their disappointing 0-0 draw with Birmingham by flying   out to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as guests of BMW Mercedes.
                                                                 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3227705/Man-City-flops-make-Grand-exit.html)                                                     
Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan, who made only his third   Premier League start in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Manchester United,   said he was more nervous about his driving test last week than facing   the Premier League giants.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-youngster-Barry-Bannan-says-his-driving-test-was-more-nerve-wracking-than-facing-Manchester-United-article629057.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 22, 2010, 10:46:44 AM
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is exploring the possibility of   bringing in France striker Karim Benzema on loan from Real Madrid in the   January transfer window.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1331823/Tottenham-eyeing-Karim-Benzema-Harry-Redknapp-looks-tweak-squad-January.html)                                                     
Redknapp also looks likely to renew his interest in West Ham midfielder Scott Parker who he bid for in the summer.
                                                                 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3239131/Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-on-hunt-for-star-duo.html)                                                     
Lille's Ivory Coast winger Gervinho has been linked again with a move to Tottenham.
                                                                 Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-linked-with-Lille-winger-Gervinho-again/12197/)                                                     
Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson has told friends he expects to join European champions Inter Milan in January.                                                                  Full story: goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/11/22/2225530/glen-johnson-tells-friends-his-is-leaving-liverpool-to-join)                                                     
Manchester United are set to sell striker Dimitar Berbatov, in   order to fund a move for Athletic Bilbao duo, forward Fernando Llorente   and midfielder Javi Martinez.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/21/manchester-united-to-sell-dimitar-berbatov-to-help-fund-incredible-double-transfer/)                                                     
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is ready to make a £1.2m move for Middlesbrough central defender David Wheater.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-leading-the-chase-for-David-Wheater-of-Middlesbrough-article633955.html)                                                     
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Roma defender Philippe Mexes, as the club look for cover for injured captain John Terry.
                                                                 Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/21/chelsea-to-confirm-signing-of-philippe-mexes-in-january/)                                                     
Seattle Sounders' Congolese striker Steve Zakuani has agreed to   train with Everton and he may be allowed to gain Premier League   experience during the Major League Soccer close season.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Everton-are-sounding-out-Seattle-striker-Steve-Zakuani-for-a-possible-move-from-the-MLS-article633833.html)                                                     
Blackpool can activate a £250,000 clause to sign on-loan striker Luke Varney from Derby County permanently in January.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1331844/Blackpool-seal-Luke-Varney-January-proves-value-money.html)                                                     
Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia is considering his future at the club with Marseille interested in the French international.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/164051/Wigan-star-Charles-N-Zogbia-to-size-up-options/)                                                     
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is reportedly interested in   Uruguay's World Cup defender Mauricio Victorino who currently plays for   Univ de Chile.
                                                                 Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Stoke-City-mulling-move-for-Uruguayan-defender-Mauricio-Victorino/12195/)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has ­challenged the Spurs board to spend big in January and turn his squad into title winners.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Harry-Redknapp-urges-Tottenham-to-splash-the-cash-in-January-if-they-want-to-challenge-for-Premier-League-glory-article634075.html)                                                     
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti admits he is not in total control   of team affairs at Stamford Bridge. "I have just technical direction.   Full stop," he stated.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-boss-Carlo-Ancelotti-admits-he-doesn-t-have-total-control-like-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-does-at-Manchester-United-article633977.html)                                                     
And the former AC Milan manager is believed to be considering his position at Chelsea.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/212829/-Carlo-Ancelotti-Chelsea-manager-feeling-the-strain)                                                     
Bolton will offer striker Johan Elmander a new one-year deal this week in order to sort out the Swede's future.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-keen-to-tie-down-Johan-Elmander-to-new-one-year-contract-extension-article633941.html)                                                     
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has forgiven striker   Wayne Rooney for the way he dealt with his contract negotiations last   month.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1331827/I-forgive-Wayne-Rooney-insists-Patrice-Evra.html)
One of the first acts of Blackburn's new Indian owners has been to   announce plans to rip up 120 years of history by renaming Ewood Park.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/212951/Fans-cry-foul-at-renaming-Ewood-)                                                       
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 29, 2010, 08:02:25 AM
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is interested in Bolton's in-form   Swedish striker Johan Elmander, who is out of contract in the summer.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-leading-the-race-to-land-Johan-Elmander-from-Bolton-in-January-article639921.html)                                                     
Ars*nal keeper Vito Mannone hopes to extend his loan deal at Hull   City beyond January after featuring in a run of three matches for the   Championship side.
                                                                 Full story: eatsleepsport.com (http://www.eatsleepsport.com/hull-city/mannone-seeks-loan-extension-1126942.html)                                                     
Wolves are considering a £200,000 bid for Nice striker Mamadou Bagayoko, who has been on a three-day trial at Molineux.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-weigh-up-Mamadou-Bagayoko-bid-article639939.html)                                                     
Manchester United are keeping their goalkeeping options open   after admitting that Edwin van der Sar's retirement looks likely this   summer. Among those under United's radar are Rangers' Allan McGregor,   Bayer Leverkusen's Rene Adler, Manuel Neuer of Schalke and David de Gea   from Atletico Madrid.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1333806/Edwin-van-der-Sar-set-retire-Ferguson--David-Gea-join-Manchester-United.html)
Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish says his 27-year-old centre-half Roger Johnson deserves an England call-up.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1333818/Birmingham-boss-Alex-McLeish-tips-Roger-Johnson-England-nod-Scott-Dann-follow-years.html)                                                     
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson thinks it is "sad" for the game   that his team have drawn Manchester United in the third round of the FA   Cup because of the calibre of the two clubs.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8166545/Roy-Hodgson-sad-at-draw-that-sees-Liverpool-travel-to-Manchester-United-in-the-FA-Cup.html)                                                     
Aston Villa centre-back Curtis Davies says he has been rescued   by Leicester City manager Sven Goran Eriksson as his loan deal is   extended until January.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Curtis-Davies-thanks-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-for-rescuing-him-from-his-Aston-Villa-hell-article639941.html)
Chelsea's interest in Barcelona's former sporting director Txiki   Beguiristain has been put on hold because of queries over the part he   would be expected to play at Stamford Bridge.
                                                                 Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/28/chelsea-txiki-beguiristain-frank-arnesen)                                                     
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway may use aerobics classes and sessions   on the beach to keep his team on their toes ahead of their clash with   Manchester United on Saturday because the Seasiders' training pitch is   frozen and they have no proper indoor facilities.
                                                                 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-2-2-Blackpool-Daily-Mirror-match-report-Ian-Holloway-contemplates-taking-his-lads-to-the-local-beach-for-training-article639589.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 06, 2010, 03:20:16 PM
Liverpool's new owners are ready to back manager Roy Hodgson in the race for £10m-rated Ipswich teenage star Connor Wickham.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335945/Liverpool-line-10m-deal-Ipswich-teenager-Connor-Wickham--EXCLUSIVE.html#ixzz17Hd0Q8MA)
Striker Craig Bellamy has been linked with a move to Dutch side Feyenoord. The deal is certain to go through if Cardiff, where the 31-year-old is currently on loan from Manchester City, are promoted.
 Full story: IMScouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Dutch-report-Manchester-Citys-Craig-Bellamy-desperate-for-Feyenoord-move/12444/)
Liverpool are also preparing to challenge Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of West Ham captain Scott Parker.
 Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/liverpool-ready-to-join-tottenham-in-raid-on-west-ham/18462) But they may be too late with midfielder Parker on the brink of a £7m switch to Spurs.
 Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/215721/West-Ham-s-Scott-Parker-off-to-Spurs)
Palermo playmaker Josip Ilicic may be another option for Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson who is ready to battle Bayern Munich for the Slovenian.
 Full story: IMScouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-battle-Bayern-Munchen-for-Palermo-midfielder-Josip-Ilicic/12443/)
Ars*nal are poised to compete with Manchester United for the signature of 22-year-old Ajax defender Gregory van der Wiel.
 Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/Ars*nal-set-to-hijack-man-utd-move-for-dutch-defender/18457)
Crystal Palace will reluctantly sell star right-back Nathaniel Clyne after the full-back rejected several offers to extend his contract. Birmingham, Aston Villa, Fulham and Everton are all interested.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Want-away-Crystal-Palace-full-back-Nathaniel-Clyne-alerts-Birmingham-Aston-Villa-Fulham-and-Everton-article644959.html)
West Ham may recruit Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge on loan in January although Blackburn are also keen to secure a temporary deal for the 30-year-old.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336069/Wayne-Bridge-line-West-Ham-switch-Manchester-City-consider-loan-deal.html)
Manchester United have reignited their interest in defender Ryan Shawcross, who is in the frame for a return to the club he left in 2007 to join Stoke.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1335968/Manchester-United-keen-bringing-Stoke-defender-Ryan-Shawcross-Old-Trafford.html#ixzz17HdX5tBj)
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier will fight Ars*nal for goalkeeper Jason Steele if Middlesbrough decide to cash in on the England Under-21 keeper.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ars*nal-and-Aston-Villa-will-go-head-to-head-for-Middlesbrough-s-hot-prospect-Jason-Steele-article644957.html)
Fulham are in the hunt for Freiburg forward Papiss Cisse, but the Cottagers will have to see off Juventus, Torino and Villarreal if they are to land the 25-year-old Senegalese.
 Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Juventus-and-Villarreal-looking-to-pip-Fulham-to-Freiburg-forward-Papiss-Cisse/12448/)
Kilmarnock loan star Alexei Eremenko has his agents working on a January transfer to England or the Old Firm. (Daily Express)
Celtic are keen to take Aston Villa outcast Stephen Ireland on loan in January. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez wants more respect from manager Roberto Mancini after the Argentine was substituted late in his side's win over Bolton on Saturday.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Carlos-Tevez-close-to-braking-point-with-Manchester-City-boss-Roberto-Mancini-article644971.html)
Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has claimed he brought the Anfield club into the 21st century by nurturing talents like Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-former-boss-Gerard-Houllier-claims-he-brought-the-club-into-the-21st-century-article644897.html)
Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson, who was Houllier's assistant during his time on Merseyside, has called on the Kop to remember the Frenchman's legacy when the Reds take on his Aston Villa side on Monday.
 Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/05/gerard-houllier-return-anfield-liverpool)
Prospective owner Craig Whyte would approve a move upstairs for Rangers manager Walter Smith with Ally McCoist lined up to replace him as boss. (Daily Record)

Manchester City players showed their spots on Saturday night by wearing a wide range of polka dot fancy dress outfits for their Christmas party.
 Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1388138_spot_the_footballer_manchester_city_players_paint_the_town_red_with_yellow_dots_for_fancy_dress_party)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 13, 2010, 06:21:55 AM
A rift with club executives Garry Cook and Brian Marwood appears to have prompted Carlos Tevez's decision to leave Manchester City.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Carlos-Tevez-slams-Manchester-City-executives-Garry-Cooke-and-Brian-Marwood-over-the-handling-of-his-transfer-request-article650301.html)
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is ready to make a bid for Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam - but he will have to pay £3m for him.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-determined-to-bag-Blackpool-s-schemer-Charlie-Adam-article650215.html)
Marseille manager Didier Deschamps has revealed he failed in a bid to sign Chelsea's Didier Drogba - but the have not given up hope of taking the striker back to the Stade Velodrome.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1337988/Marseille-eye-Chelseas-Didier-Drogba-Liverpool-target-Rod-Fanni.html)
Everton manager David Moyes has admitted he may have to sell midfielder Steven Pienaar in the January transfer window to revive his ailing strike force.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1338040/Everton-boss-David-Moyes-admits-Steven-Pienaar-leave-January-boost-transfer-funds.html)
West Ham manager Avram Grant wants £10m to spend in the transfer window to get West Ham out of relegation trouble.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1338041/Give-10m-West-Ham-manager-Avram-Grant-wants-splash-cash-January.html)
Gerard Houllier has given his Aston Villa squad two days off to clear their heads after Richard Dunne's training ground bust-up, and the Irishman could be on his way out of Villa Park.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Richard-Dunne-facing-the-axe-from-Aston-Villa-after-his-training-ground-bust-up-article650269.html)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has taken a swipe at Newcastle owner Mike Ashley by saying he prefers to work for people who understand football.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1338054/Sunderland-manager-Steve-Bruce-takes-dig-trigger-happy-Newcastle-owner-Mike-Ashley.html)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has revealed that his side's midweek visit to a casino helped their preparations for Saturday's victory over Stoke.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1338013/Ian-Holloways-laughing-slick-Blackpool-joke-Stoke-win.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 20, 2010, 04:54:34 AM
Blackburn want to start their rebuilding process by signing Blackpool's Scottish midfielder Charlie Adam.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-still-want-Charlie-Adam-to-kickstart-the-Rovers-revolution-article654413.html)
Nottingham Forest are keen to keep Ars*nal's Aaron Ramsey on loan as he continues his recovery from long-term injury.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Nottingham-Forest-keen-on-keeping-Ars*nal-s-Aaron-Ramsey-on-loan-article654419.html)
Chelsea have put a possible £15m move for Blackburn's Phil Jones on hold after his season-ending knee injury.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-stall-on-15m-for-Blackburn-s-Phil-Jones-after-season-ending-knee-injury-article654417.html)
Bayern Munich are lining up a £9m move for Everton defender Leighton Baines.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340035/Bayern-Munich-set-launch-9m-raid-Everton-defender-Leighton-Baines.html)
Liverpool's Serbian striker Milan Jovanovic could be allowed to leave in the January transfer window, having failed to make an impact since joining in the summer. Teams in Germany and Italy are interested.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340045/Liverpool-flop-Milan-Jovanovic-allowed-leave-Anfield-January-sales.html)
Tottenham's Roman Pavlyuchenko has been told to get himself an English teacher as people still have to speak slowly for him to understand.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1339900/Speak-practice-Roman-Pavlyuchenko-told-English-teacher.html)
Former Blackburn hero Alan Shearer has declared himself out of the running to be the club's next manager.
 Full story: Daily Express (http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/218307/Shearer-out-of-Rovers-running)
Ars*nal's Cesc Fabregas has admitted they suffer from a fear of losing big matches which is counter-productive.
 Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/19/Ars*nal-cesc-fabregas-fear)
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier says he wants any new signings to move closer to Birmingham as he takes a reluctance to do so as a sign of a lack of commitment.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340020/Gerrard-Houllier-orders-Aston-Villa-commuters-moving.html)
Rafa Benitez's reign at Inter Milan could come to a swift end after his public criticism of club owner Massimo Moratti - just after Inter had won the world club championship.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340040/Rafa-Benitez-faces-sack-48-hours-astonishing-attack-Inter-president.html)
A Belgian league game had to be suspended when Club Brugge fans pelted Anderlecht players with snowballs.
 Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/19/snowballs-anderlecht-club-brugge)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 27, 2010, 06:40:17 AM
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to be given at least £50m to spend in January and has again turned his attention to Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1341596/Manchester-United-boss-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-targets-Liverpool-keeper-Pepe-Reina.html)
Although a possible alternative goalkeeper for Ferguson is Bayer Leverkusen's Rene Adler, who has an amazing escape clause in his contract allowing him to join United if they want him and meet the German club's valuation, thought to be nearly £20m.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1341707/Manchester-United-fan-Rene-Adler-added-shortlist-succeed-Edwin-van-der-Sar.html#ixzz19GMEdNaK)
Premier League rivals West Brom and Wigan are keeping tabs on Leeds midfielder Max Gradel.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1341778/West-Brom-Wigan-keeping-tabs-Leeds-midfielder-Max-Gradel.html)
New Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean has revealed he is interested in signing LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham in January.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3990/2/exclusive-kean-if-beckham-was-available-wed-be-interested)
West Ham manager Avram Grant is hopeful of completing the signing of Aston Villa's Steve Sidwell after hinting the midfielder passed his medical on Wednesday.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3988/2/hammers-deal-sidwell-close-completion)
While Sidwell's Villa team-mate John Carew snubs Birmingham and Fulham to set up a move across the Midlands to West Brom.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1341772/John-Carew-snubs-Birmingham-Fulham-Aston-Villa-rivals-West-Brom.html#ixzz19GM2unyr)
Leicester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson will launch an audacious bid next month to land goalkeeper Shay ­Given.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-s-Shay-Given-or-Bristol-City-s-David-James-wanted-by-Leicester-City-s-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-article657137.html)
But Eriksson could face competition from Gerard Houllier, who wants to bring the out-of-favour Manchester City goalkeeper to Villa Park.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1341568/Gerard-Houllier-Aston-Villa-end-Shay-Givens-Manchester-City-hell.html)
Fulham midfielder Bjorn Helge Riise demands talks with manager Mark Hughes about his lack of first-team appearances.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1341782/Bjorn-Helge-Riise-demands-talks-Mark-Hughes-lack-Fulham-team-action.html#ixzz19GLrVN3g)
Chelsea are the favourites to sign highly-rated Southampton youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1341781/Chelsea-favourites-land-Southampton-starlet-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain.html#ixzz19GLxVrpp)
Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey will be picked by the Great Britain Olympic team for the 2012 Games.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1341570/Aaron-Ramsey-Gareth-Bale-closer-Olympic-contention.html)
Former England captain Bryan Robson is fighting for his job as manager of Thailand.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Former-England-captain-Bryan-Robson-is-fighting-for-his-job-as-Thailand-manager-article657645.html)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has warned Liverpool fans he has no magic wand to turn his mid-table team into world-beaters.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-eyes-top-four-finish-but-warns-fans-there-is-no-magic-wand-to-fix-Reds-problems-article657041.html)

 Indeed Hodgson has gone further and blasted the wages at Anfield that have left him unable to offload players.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Hodgson-High-Liverpool-wages-for-Anfield-fringe-players-are-putting-off-potential-buyers-article657151.html)
West Ham owner David Sullivan admits he can't sleep at night and that his time at West Ham has been a disaster so far.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-owner-David-Sullivan-admits-depression-and-sleepless-nights-over-relegation-plight-and-Avram-Grant-s-uncertain-future-at-Upton-Park-article657177.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 03, 2011, 06:40:13 AM
Blackburn Rovers are ready to offer Ronaldinho a stunning £130,000 a week to lure the Brazilian forward from AC Milan.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-make-shock-Ronaldinho-swoop-Exclusive-article662505.html)
Manchester City's plans to sign striker Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg could be hijacked by Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343540/Bayern-Munich-make-minute-bid-hijack-Manchester-City-striker-Edin-Dzeko.html?ITO=1490&utm_source=footballURLs&utm_medium=twitter)
Tottenham want to sign LA Galaxy winger David Beckham in time for the 35-year-old to face his former club Manchester United on 16 January.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-want-David-Beckham-signed-in-time-to-face-Manchester-United-in-an-emotional-showdown-article662585.html)
Ars*nal striker Carlos Vela is wanted on loan by Bolton.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343547/Bolton-set-raid-Ars*nal-highly-rated-Mexico-forward-Carlos-Vela.html)
Aston Villa and Newcastle are in the running to sign Paris Saint Germain winger Stephane Sessegnon.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343427/Aston-Villa-Newcastle-eye-Stephane-Sessegnon.html)
Tottenham will let striker Robbie Keane, midfielder Niko Kranjcar and winger David Bentley leave the club but only if the trio fetch £29m in the transfer market.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-holding-out-for-29m-for-want-away-trio-of-Niko-Kranjcar-Robbie-Keane-and-David-Bentley-article662553.html)
Everton manager David Moyes, keen to boost the club's goalscoring statistics, wants to sign Manchester United striker Federico Macheda on loan.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Everton-ready-to-make-loan-move-for-Federico-Macheda-of-Manchester-United-article662535.html)
Former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is in the running to replace George Burley at Crystal Palace.
 Full story: The Mail on Sunday (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/championship/8236562/Chris-Hughton-in-the-frame-to-replace-sacked-George-Burley-as-Crystal-Palace-manager.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed some of the staggering demands he has received from agents while at Old Trafford. He says that one agent asked for the club to buy a block of flats for a player as a condition of him joining United.
 Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/02/sir-alex-ferguson-agents)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 10, 2011, 11:01:45 AM
Newcastle defender Sol Campbell could be in line for a remarkable third spell with Ars*nal as he is unhappy at a lack of first-team action with the Magpies.
 Full story: Daily Express  (http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/222039/Ars*nal-s-Wenger-set-to-send-new-SOS-to-Sol-Campbell)
Ars*nal are to move for Bolton defender Gary Cahill or Werder Bremen's Per Mertesacker after Sebastien Squillaci joined Thomas Vermaelen on the injury list.
 Full story: Daily Mirror  (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ars*nal-to-move-for-Gary-Cahill-or-Per-Mertesacker-after-Sebastien-Squillaci-joined-Thomas-Vermaelen-on-the-injury-list-article668931.html)
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is ready to put in a significant January bid to land Anderlecht teenager Romelu Lukaku. Wenger will look to complete a deal for the £16m-rated 17-year-old this month and will then immediately loan him back to the Belgian champions.
 Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/10/Ars*nal-plan-16m-bid-as-wenger-desperately-chases-striker/)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is believed to be keen on being reunited with AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato. Ancelotti coached the 21-year-old Brazilian when he was in charge at the San Siro.
 Full story: IM Scouting  (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelsea-back-in-the-hunt-for-AC-Milan-striker-Pato/12855/)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is set to beef up his squad with four big-name signings. Tottenham winger David Bentley, 26, is on the verge of completing his switch and moves are in the pipeline for his Spurs team-mate Robbie Keane, 30, Rangers striker Kenny Miller, 31, and Boca Juniors forward Pablo Mouche, 23.
 Full story: Daily Mirror  (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Birmingham-target-David-Bentley-Kenny-Miller-Robbie-Keane-and-Argentine-wonderkid-Pablo-Mouche-to-kick-start-goal-glut-article668961.html)
West Ham are in the hunt to sign Keane, despite having had one offer rejected.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph  (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/west-ham/8249118/Avram-Grants-future-on-knife-edge-as-he-turns-on-detractors-at-West-Ham.html)
The Hammers are also trying to put together a bid for £2.5m-rated Odense striker Peter Utaka to ward off interest from other clubs. The 26-year-old striker, the brother of Portsmouth forward John, is also being watched by Fulham.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345605/West-Ham-2-5m-battle-sign-Odense-striker-Peter-Utaka.html)
Aston Villa will step up their bid to sign midfielder Joey Barton, 28, from Newcastle this week and could offer 26-year-old Nigel Reo-Coker in part exchange.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345601/Aston-Villa-offer-Reo-Coker-fresh-bid-land-Newcastle-midfielder-Barton.html)
Italian side Fiorentina are weighing up a move for Bolton striker Johan Elmander. The 29-year-old's current deal expires at the end of the season.
 Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/01/10/fiorentina-eye-bolton-wanderers-swedish-striker-johan-elmander/35364/)
Bolton hope to finalise a £2m deal for Middlesbrough defender David Wheater over the next 24 hours. Wolves, Everton and Aston Villa are also interested in the 23-year-old centre-back.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345584/Bolton-close-2m-Middlesbrough-defender-David-Wheater.html)
Blackpool have turned down a £2m bid for skipper Charlie Adam from Birmingham, although Blues are expected to increase their offer this week. Sunderland and Blackburn are also weighing up the 25-year-old midfielder.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackpool-spark-Charlie-Adam-three-way-bidding-war-between-Birmingham-Sunderland-and-Blackburn-article669081.html)
Derby have told Rangers that they will have to stump up £750,000 if they want to sign 27-year-old winger Kris Commons.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Derby-demand-750k-for-Rangers-target-Kris-Commons-article669089.html)
Cardiff have told Blackburn, Fulham and West Ham that they will have to wait until the summer if they want to sign 28-year-old striker Jay Bothroyd.
 Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/01/10/2298138/west-ham-fulham-and-blackburn-rovers-told-they-will-have-to-wait-)
West Ham are ready to give Sam Allardyce a six-month trial to save them from relegation. The Hammers want a replacement for Avram Grant and the move for Allardyce comes after Martin O'Neill told friends he did not want the job.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3339098/Hammers-to-give-Allardyce-6-months.html)
Former Ars*nal midfielder John Jensen will become Blackburn manager Steve Kean's number two.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-bringing-in-former-Ars*nal-star-John-Jensen-as-Steve-Kean-s-new-No-2-article669111.html)
Paul Jewell has seen off competition from Sean O'Driscoll, Alan Curbishley and Chris Hughton to land the vacant Ipswich manager's job.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345553/Ipswich-set-Paul-Jewell-announcement-Monday.html)

Championship side Leeds United are the most northern team left in the FA Cup after Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Carlisle all crashed out in round three. The last time Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough were knocked out of the FA Cup on the same day was 54 years ago on 26 January, 1957.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3339595/The-FA-Cup-stops-at-Leeds.html)

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 17, 2011, 07:30:20 AM
West Ham United are desperately trying to persuade Martin O'Neill to become their manager after the Northern Irishman was angered by reports on Saturday morning claiming he would be named as Avram Grant's successor later that evening.
 Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/16/martin-oneill-avram-grant-west-ham-united)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger wants to bolster his defence with the signing of Roma centre-back Philippe Mexes.
 Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/15/Ars*nal-turn-to-4-5m-serie-a-bargain-buy-to-resolve-centre-back-crisis/)
Southampton starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has edged closer to a £10m move to Ars*nal after Saints manager Nigel Adkins said they would prefer him to go to a club that would nurture him properly.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Southampton-hint-an-Ars*nal-move-would-be-best-for-starlet-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-article675227.html)
Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven and Ajax are targeting Stoke forward Eidur Gudjohnsen.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Stoke-forward-Eidur-Gudjohnsen-being-trailed-by-Dutch-giants-PSV-and-Ajax-article675231.html)
The Football Association will launch an investigation after a Sunderland fan attacked Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper during the closing stages of their 1-1 derby draw on Sunday.
 Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/16/fa-sunderland-pitch-invader-steve-harper-newcastle)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 31, 2011, 11:28:15 AM
Chelsea are preparing to smash the British transfer record with a £50m offer for Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8291995/Chelsea-prepare-to-smash-British-transfer-record-to-secure-50-million-deal-for-Liverpool-striker-Fernando-Torres.html)
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has targeted Newcastle forward Andy Carroll as a replacement for Torres and is prepared to spend £30m to lure the 22-year-old to Anfield.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3380368/Liverpool-want-30m-Andy-Carroll-to-replace-Fernando-Torres.html)
The Merseysiders will only allow Torres to join Chelsea if they can secure the services of Nicolas Anelka in return.
 Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/873530/liverpool-to-demand-chelsea%27s-nicolas-anelka-for-fernando-torres?cc=3888)
As they prepare for life without Torres, Liverpool are ready to make an £18m swoop for Aston Villa's Ashley Young - as well as finalising the transfers of Ajax striker Luis Suarez and Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam.
 Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/30/liverpool-fernando-torres-chelsea?CMP=twt_gu)
Tottenham have had a £38.5m bid for Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero rejected.
 Full story: Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6712326,00.html)
Villarreal have rebuffed Tottenham's advances for former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi. The north London side have had a £30m bid rejected.
 Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Villarreal-reject-35-million-Tottenham-bid-for-former-Manchester-United-striker-Giuseppe-Rossi-/13068/)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has also been denied in his attempts to sign Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Llorente for £33m.
 Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/01/30/2330703/tottenham-have-sensational-british-re)
Redknapp may turn his attention to £16m-rated Bayern Munich frontman Mario Gomez.
 Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/30/tottenham-turn-attentions-to-16m-rated-german-international-to-help-resolve-striking-crisis/)
Spurs are putting together a final-day bid to prise Everton captain Phil Neville away from Goodison Park.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352019/Tottenhams-bid-Evertons-Phil-Neville.htmll)
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has confirmed that the Spanish champions are interested in Tottenham's left-sided player Gareth Bale. The Welsh international is also being monitored by Inter Milan and Real Madrid.
 Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-confirm-interest-in-Tottenham-winger-Gareth-Bale/13069/)
Manchester United have emerged as favourites to sign Sunderland's emerging England international Jordan Henderson.
 Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/226126/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-s-won-race-to-land-star-Jordan-Henderson)
Chelsea are preparing to upset Liverpool further by swooping for Reds target Dimitri Payet. The 23-year-old winger plays for French side St Etienne.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352002/Chelsea-prepare-deadline-day-swoop-Liverpool-target-Dimitri-Payet.html)
Tottenham have set their sights on West Ham midfielder Scott Parker after striker Robbie Keane agreed a loan deal to Upton Park.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1351960/Robbie-Keane-completes-West-Ham-loan-switch-Tottenham-bid-Scott-Parker.html)
Fulham are lining up Brazil-born striker Amauri, who plays for Juventus, in a move worth about £8.5m.
 Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Fulham-in-talks-with-Juventus-over-Amauri-/13067/)
Birmingham hope to complete a loan deal for former Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins, who is currently playing for Russian club Rubin Kazan.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3379928/Birmingham-set-to-sign-Obafemi-Martins-on-loan.html)
Midfielder Steven Ireland, who has found himself our of favour at Aston Villa, will seal a loan move to Newcastle, with a view to completing a permanent deal in the summer.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-s-Stephen-Ireland-set-to-seal-Newcastle-loan-article686327.html)
Striker Tuncay has been offered a way out of Stoke, with Wolfsburg, managed by former England boss Steve McClaren, offering £4m for his services.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352010/4m-Tuncay-given-way-Stoke-Steve-McClarens-Wolfsburg.html)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted that an injury to winger Adam Johnson may force his hand on the final day of the transfer window.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-will-re-enter-the-transfer-market-to-replace-crocked-winger-Adam-Johnson-article686411.html)
Leicester are preparing to approach Everton with a proposal to sign out-of-favour Toffees midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov on loan.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3380481/Leicester-want-Diniyar-Bilyaletdinov-on-loan-from-Everton.html)
Foxes boss Sven Goran Eriksson is also interested in a temporary deal for Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given. (Daily Mirror)
Blackpool are preparing for the possibility of captain Charlie Adam heading to Liverpool by planning a bid for Sunderland midfielder Andy Reid.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3380456/Blackpool-want-Andy-Reid-to-replace-Liverpool-bound-Charlie-Adam.html)
Chelsea will loan striker Daniel Sturridge to Bolton for the rest of the season. (Daily Mirror)
West Brom are on the brink of agreeing a deal for Monaco's Togolese forward Serge Gakpe. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea are taking a "huge gamble" on Fernando Torres, says former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/4894/2/exclusive-collymore-chelsea-are-taking-huge-gamble-torres)
Former Manchester United number two Carlos Queiroz has reportedly agreed to take over as manager of Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1351958/Former-Manchester-United-assistant-Carlos-Queiroz-set-Vasco-da-Gama.html)
Ars*nal's Samir Nasri is a doubt for the first leg of the Gunners' Champions League clash with Barcelona on 16 February after injurying his hamstring against Huddersfield in the FA Cup.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3379820/Arsene-Wenger-My-Samir-Nasri-gamble-backfired.html)
In what may be his final day at Liverpool's training ground Melwood ahead of a proposed move to Chelsea, striker Fernando Torres trained alone.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-s-Fernando-Torres-forced-to-train-alone-before-proposed-50m-move-to-Chelsea-article686349.html)
Notts County manager Paul Ince has claimed that Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini rejected his invitation to share a bottle of red wine after their teams drew 1-1 in the FA Cup fourth round.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3380256/Paul-Ince-gets-shirty-over-Manchester-City-shirt-swap-snub.html)
Burnley defender Clarke Carlisle says he was more nervous about appearing on the BBC's Question Time programme than marking Wayne Rooney.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1351761/Appearing-Question-Time-far-nerve-racking-marking-Wayne-Rooney.html)
 
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 07, 2011, 11:44:38 AM
Bolton manager Owen Coyle is in talks with Chelsea about keeping striker Daniel Sturridge on loan next season after the 21-year-old scored in each of his first two games for his new club.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Bolton-are-in-talks-with-Chelsea-about-extending-Daniel-Sturridge-s-loan-spell-article692573.html)
Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko looks likely to leave White Hart Lane in the summer after telling a Russian newspaper he is unhappy with life on the bench under manager Harry Redknapp.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3395080/Roman-I-Pav-to-get-out-of-Spurs.html)
Manchester United are tracking Celtic's Honduran left-back Emilio Izaguirre and may make a bid in the summer for the 24-year-old.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Manchester-United-are-interested-in-Celtic-s-Emilio-Izaguirre-as-a-replacement-for-Patrice-Evra-article692579.html)
Manchester United are planning a swoop for Newcastle's Ivory Coast midfielder Cheik Tiote.
 Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/06/newcastle-united-set-for-15m-manchester-united-bid-for-midfield-maestro/)
Former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson will be offered a quick return to football by West Brom as they draw up a shortlist to replace Roberto Di Matteo, who was relieved of his duties on Sunday.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1354299/Roy-Hodgsons-target-West-Bromwich-Albion.html)
Alternatively, former Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce could fill the Baggies vacancy. Allardyce was once a player and assistant manager at the Hawthorns.
 Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/227586/West-Brom-eyeing-Big-Sam)
Sheffield United boss Micky Adams is fighting to save his job after only seven games in charge at Bramall Lane.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sheffield-United-manager-Micky-Adams-is-under-serious-pressure-to-save-his-job-article692507.html)
Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara, who is on loan at Wolves, says the Midlands side need to start beating the teams around them if they want to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Wolves have defeated Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United this season but are still in the relegation zone.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/5064/7/exclusive-ohara-wolves-can-beat-drop)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere is unlikely to be punished by the Football Association for venting his anger at referee Phil Dowd on Twitter after Saturday's 4-4 draw against Newcastle.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1354316/Jack-Wilshere-unlikely-face-FA-charge-Twitter-rant.html)
Kris Commons believes Celtic could achieve the Treble after the midfielder scored on his Old Firm debut. (Daily Record)

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will hold talks with owner Dave Whelan about the poor state of the pitch at the DW Stadium, with the latter facing a £100,000 bill to replace the playing surface.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1354346/Wigan-4-Blackburn-3-We-need-new-pitch-stay-afloat-says-Martinez.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 14, 2011, 10:10:39 AM
Liverpool are plotting a move for Newcastle left-back Jose Enrique, who was watched by Reds director of football strategy Damien Comolli in Saturday's draw with Blackburn.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-plotting-a-second-raid-on-Newcastle-for-Jose-Enrique-article697139.html)
New West Brom manager Roy Hodgson is set to recall striker Ishmael Miller from his loan spell at Queens Park Rangers.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Brom-want-to-recall-powerful-striker-Ishmael-Miller-from-his-QPR-loan-article697143.html)
Three-time Fifa World Player of the Year Ronaldo is set to announce his retirement from the game. "I wanted to continue but I can't," Corinthians' 34-year-old former Brazil international is quoted in a Brazilian newspaper. "I think about making a play but I can't execute it." (AP)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is giving serious consideration to dropping striker Didier Drogba for Monday's Premier League trip to Fulham.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1356701/Didier-Drogba-set-dropped-Fulham-clash.html)
Ancelotti has warned Blues captain John Terry that he should no longer expect to play in every match. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/14/john-terry-chelsea-carlo-ancelotti)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is set to take a big risk on Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Rafael van der Vaart by flying the injured midfield trio out for Tuesday's Champions League meeting with AC Milan. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-to-take-triple-injury-gamble-with-crocked-stars-Gareth-Bale-Luca-Modric-and-Rafael-Van-Der-Vaart-for-the-Champions-League-trip-to-AC-Milan-article697149.html)
Ars*nal captain Cesc Fabregas has urged his team-mates to play "with no fear" when they host "the best team in the world", Barcelona, in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/Ars*nal/8321658/Ars*nal-v-Barcelona-Cesc-Fabregas-tells-team-mates-to-play-with-no-fear-against-best-team-in-the-world.html#)
Fabregas's midfield club-mate Jack Wilshere has suggested the Gunners must "get in the faces" of Barca and "be a bit nasty" if they are to gain an advantage at the Emirates Stadium.
 Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/13/Ars*nal-barcelona-jack-wilshere)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, cancelled his side's scheduled Sunday training session because his players were too tired.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1356617/Barcelona-suffocated-tired-train-ahead-Ars*nal-clash.html)
West Ham are expected to receive final approval as preferred bidders for the Olympic Stadium this week after sports minister Hugh Robertson confirmed he is satisfied with the bidding process that resulted in Tottenham being defeated.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/8321742/Sports-minister-Hugh-Robertson-to-approve-West-Ham-United-bid-for-Olympic-Stadium.html)
The Football Association's plans to revamp the FA Cup have come under fire from the Football Supporters' Federation, which is frustrated at its lack of involvement in the process.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/fa-cup/8321966/FA-under-fire-from-Football-Supporters-Federation-for-lack-of-consultation-on-FA-Cup-revamp.html)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini told his players to "go home and have a drink" after their 2-1 derby defeat at neighbours United on Saturday.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-players-told-to-go-drown-their-sorrows-after-Wayne-Rooney-s-wonder-winner-in-the-derby-article697179.html)
Jermaine Pennant says his move to Stoke cost him a £406 parking ticket. The winger sealed a loan move to the Potters from Real Zaragoza on transfer deadline day last summer, leaving his Porsche at a Spanish train station for three weeks after dashing to England to sign.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-Jermaine-Pennant-reveals-the-480-car-parking-ticket-that-clinched-him-a-move-back-to-England-article697005.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 21, 2011, 10:34:53 AM
Barcelona are refusing to give up hope of signing Ars*nal captain Cesc Fabregas and believe they can land him with a £38m bid.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Barcelona-reckon-Ars*nal-will-cave-in-the-battle-to-keep-Cesc-Fabregas-with-a-38m-bid-article703133.html)
However, the London club are looking to the future and are weighing up offers for Swedish teenagers Kristoffer Olsson, 15, and Robert Mirosavic, 16, after a successful second trial at the Emirates. Midfielder Olsson plays for IFK Norrkoping, while striker Mirosavic has been offered a youth contract by Helsingborg.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1358934/Ars*nal-ponder-deals-Swedish-teenage-duo-Kristoffer-Olsson-Robert-Mirosavic.html)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish ran the rule over Celtic left-back Emilio Izaguirre during the Old Firm derby against Rangers on Sunday.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-watch-Celtic-s-Emilio-Izaguirre-shine-in-Old-Firm-derby-article703131.html)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is ready to sign United States international midfielder Alejandro Bedoya from Swedish side Orebro and is flying him in for talks this week.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Birmingham-ready-to-trial-USA-international-Alejandro-Bedoya-article703139.html)
Chelsea's under-pressure manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to be offered an escape route from Stamford Bridge by Roma after Claudio Ranieri resigned as boss of the Serie A side on Sunday.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1358971/Chelsea-boss-Carlo-Ancelotti-set-offered-Roma-job.html)
Ancelotti, whose out-of-form Blues side went out of the FA Cup at the hands of Everton at the weekend, has come in for criticism but insists he will not quit the Stamford Bridge club.
 Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/20/carlo-ancelotti-chelsea-copenhagen-champions-league)
However, Ancelotti may have the decision made for him, depending on his side's result against Copenhagen in the first leg of the last-16 Champions League tie on Tuesday.
 Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/ancelotti-on-the-brink-of-chelsea-sack-2220688.html#)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was so furious that his side found it difficult to beat non-League Crawley in the FA Cup that he is ready to ship out Bebe and Gabriel Obertan at the end of the season.
 Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/177854/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-to-drop-flops/)
Marseille manager Didier Deschamps says he was asked by Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish to take over the Reds in the summer before Roy Hodgson was appointed but could not take the job and go back on his word to stay at the French club.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3422728/Didier-Deschamps-reveals-the-reasons-why-he-turned-down-the-Liverpool-job.html)
West Ham captain Matthew Upson is set to miss the rest of the season because of a damaged Achilles tendon.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1358968/West-Hams-Matthew-Upson-ruled-rest-season.html)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp wants to reward injury-prone defender Jonathan Woodgate with a new contract in the summer.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-urged-to-reward-crock-Jonathan-Woodgate-with-a-new-deal-by-Harry-Redknapp-article703147.html)
Rangers boss Walter Smith says his side's performance in the 3-0 defeat by Old Firm rivals Celtic was the worst of his second spell in charge of the club. (Daily Record)

Everton's cricket-loving captain Phil Neville says he should have done the Sprinkler dance - made famous earlier this winter by England's Ashes-winning team - after his penalty knocked Chelsea out of the FA Cup.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-cricket-loving-captain-Phil-Neville-says-he-should-have-done-The-Sprinkler-celebration-after-his-winning-penalty-dumped-Chelsea-out-the-FA-Cup-article703113.html)
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt insists the team's resurgence is down to him taking over the dressing room DJ duties. (the Sun)
Everton's cricket-loving captain Phil Neville says he should have done the Sprinkler dance - made famous earlier this winter by England's Ashes-winning team - after his penalty knocked Chelsea out of the FA Cup.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-cricket-loving-captain-Phil-Neville-says-he-should-have-done-The-Sprinkler-celebration-after-his-winning-penalty-dumped-Chelsea-out-the-FA-Cup-article703113.html)
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt insists the team's resurgence is down to him taking over the dressing room DJ duties. (the Sun)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 28, 2011, 04:24:22 PM
Ars*nal are planning a £20m summer move for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who has also been linked with Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/178786/Arsene-Wenger-in-for-Kop-keeper/)
The Red Devils, meanwhile, are weighing up a swoop for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Neven Subotic as United manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks to strengthen his back line.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/27/manchester-united-boss-plans-22m-raid-to-sign-quality-centre-back-ferguson-keen-on-neven-subotic/?)
Championship side Nottingham Forest are set to bring in Newcastle midfielder Danny Guthrie on loan to help their promotion push.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1361196/Nottingham-Forest-set-bring-Danny-Guthrie-loan-help-promotion-push.html)
Manchester City are eyeing Ajax right-back Gregory van der Wiel after dropping efforts to lure Barcelona's Daniel Alves.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-turned-attention-from-Barcelonas-Daniel-Alves-to-Ajax-right-back-Gregory-van-der-Wiel-/13268/) Robert Pires and a number of Ashley Young's Aston Villa team-mates have urged the England forward to stay with the club beyond this season, despite reported interest from Liverpool. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/856741-ashley-young-should-snub-liverpool-transfer-for-aston-villa-stay-pires#ixzz1FF72ajx5) Find out the full lowdown on Monday's Scottish football gossip (http://spursnetwork.com/sport1/hi/scotland/9409282.stm)
Birmingham City hero Obafemi Martins claims his winning goal in Sunday's Carling Cup final win over Ars*nal was the easiest he has scored.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3436046/Obafemi-Martins-My-Carling-Cup-final-winner-for-Birmingham-was-so-easy.html)
Referee Mark Clattenburg is due to submit an account of Wayne Rooney's clash with Wigan's James McCarthy to the Football Association, which will determine whether the Manchester United striker faces a three-match ban. Rooney's elbow appeared to make contact with McCarthy's head.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/231568/FA-await-verdict-from-Clattenburg)
Ars*nal forward Robin van Persie fears he could miss the Champions League trip to Barcelona on 8 March after limping off in the club's Carling Cup final defeat with a knee injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-pair-Laurent-Koscielny-and-Wojciech-Szczesny-destroyed-after-their-mix-up-gifted-Birmingham-the-Carling-Cup-says-Arsene-Wenger-article708593.html#ixzz1FEWSrSRs)
West Ham manager Avram Grant has lauded his side's 3-1 win over Liverpool as one of their best performances of the season.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/5563/6/grant-liverpool-win-was-one-our-best-performances-season) Grant also revealed that Hammers midfielder Scott Parker could not walk hours before the vital victory after falling on his shoulder five minutes before the end of training on Saturday. Intense treatment, including a painkilling injection, enabled Parker to take to the field.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1361184/West-Ham-boss-Avram-Grant-reveals-captain-marvel-Scott-Parker-walk-hours-vital-win-Liverpool.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has tipped on-loan striker Daniel Sturridge to follow in Jack Wilshere's footsteps after a strong start to his spell at the Reebok. Ars*nal midfielder Wilshire had an impressive spell on loan with the Trotters in 2010.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/231555/Coyle-has-high-hopes-for-Sturridge)
Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote has revealed why he rejected a deadline-day move to Chelsea in January to stay with the Magpies. He said that the players made him feel welcome and he added: "Newcastle life is good for me. It is not like London - London is too busy, there are too many people. That makes it easier to focus on your job."
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1361098/Newcastle-star-Cheik-Tiote-happy-snubbed-Chelsea.html) Manchester United defender Chris Smalling believes the Premier League leaders are not worried about which of Chelsea's trio of strikers they will face when the teams meet on Tuesday.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/5539/6/exclusive-smalling-our-frontmen-could-pull-chelsea-apart)
Nemanja Vidic insists he is intent on getting the better of Chelsea's new £50m striker Fernando Torres, who destroyed the United defender at Old Trafford two years ago in a 4-1 loss to Liverpool.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3436180/Vidic-out-to-end-his-Torres-torment.html)
Liverpool's record signing Andy Carroll has been ordered to lose weight before making his debut for the Reds.
Full story: The Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-s-Andy-Carroll-reportedly-told-to-lose-weight-before-making-debut-article707951.html)


Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 08, 2011, 06:54:42 AM
Manchester United target Wesley Sneijder says he will leave Inter Milan if the right offer comes in. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-target-Wesley-Sneijder-says-he-is-for-sale-from-Inter-Milan-after-interest-from-Manchester-City-reported-article782872.html)
The Gunners have pushed on with their pursuit of Bolton's Gary Cahill after Thomas Vermaelen was injured in Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat by Benfica.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2023513/Ars*nal-interested-signing-Gary-Cahill-Bolton.html#ixzz1UNqPpf31)
Tottenham's pursuit of a new striker could lead them to 25-year-old Costa Rican international Bryan Ruiz, who plays for FC Twente.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2023536/Tottenham-want-Bryan-Ruiz-Twente.html)
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has backed team-mate David de Gea to recover from an underwhelming debut in goal during their 3-2 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/9641/4/kompany-man-city-wont-be-rocked-community-shield-defeat)
Tottenham fear riots could threaten opening Premier League match against Everton.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2023495/Tottenham-fear-riots-affect-Everton-match.html)
Russia takes steps to eradicate racism in football by banning BNP logo.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2023489/Russia-takes-steps-eradicate-racism-banning-BNP.html#ixzz1UNrCuQmW)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini jokes that Mario Balotelli's unusual behaviour since joining the club have left the manager needing a psychologist.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/871622-roberto-mancini-mario-balotelli-has-left-me-needing-a-psychologist)
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has donated a signed Chelsea shirt to a charity auction for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Robson took a 16-year-old Villas-Boas on as a coaching trainee at Porto in the mid 1990s.
 Full story: the Times (requires subscription) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article3117889.ece)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has made a personal check on Holland international Erik Pieters as he lines-up a replacement for left-back Jose Enrique.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-watching-PSV-Eindhoven-starlet-Erik-Pieters-as-they-search-for-a-replacement-for-Liverpool-bound-Jose-Enrique-article782841.html)
Swansea are considering an ambitious move for former France striker David Trezeguet.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/David-Trezeguet-a-target-for-Swansea-City-manager-Brendan-Rodgers-after-he-leaves-Hercules-article782864.html)
Newcastle United are considering a bid of £3.5m for Norwich City striker Grant Holt.
 Full story: footybunker.com (http://www.footybunker.com/newcastle-united-after-experienced-norwich-city-striker/9024)
Tottenham have been linked with a move for £8m-rated Celtic playmaker Ki Sung-Yueng.
 Full story: fanatix.com (http://www.fanatix.com/news/tottenham-plot-8m-bid-for-celtic-schemer-957/)
Blackburn Rovers are trying to sell a handful of players in a secret list that reveals the salaries of manager Steve Kean's unwanted men.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Blackburn-Rovers-reveal-salaries-of-El-Hadji-Diouf-Vince-Grella-and-Keith-Andrews-in-secret-list-to-hurry-exits-article782861.html) Striker Peter Crouch is determined to remain with Tottenham Hotspur and has urged midfielder Luka Modric to do likewise.
 Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/07/tottenham-peter-crouch-luka-modric)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 15, 2011, 08:05:03 AM
Chelsea could face competition from Manchester City for one of their long-term transfer targets - Santos striker Neymar.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/872309-chelsea-transfer-target-neymar-eyed-by-manchester-city#ixzz1V2iOHvOj)
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is considering a move for Celtic's Northern Ireland international winger Paddy McCourt after the 27-year-old starred for his country against the Faroe Islands last week.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-consider-swoop-for-Celtic-winger-Paddy-McCourt-article785664.html)
One man who appears to be on his way out of Anfield is midfielder Christian Poulsen, who hopes to seal a move away from the club this month. The Denmark international, who only joined last summer, is surplus to requirements and is keen for regular first-team football having only made nine league starts.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2025999/Christian-Poulsen-keen-away-Liverpool.html)
Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Mircea Lucescu has confirmed that Ars*nal are in contention to sign their Brazilian playmaker Jadson.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/872325-jadson-fee-agreed-for-Ars*nal-transfer#ixzz1V2jXIa8p)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp may try to sign West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie if Peter Crouch leaves.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-Hotspur-could-move-for-Peter-Odemwingie-from-West-Bromwich-Albion-if-Peter-Crouch-leaves-article785561.html)
Tottenham have accepted a £1.8m bid from LA Galaxy for striker Robbie Keane.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2026052/Tottenham-accept-1-8m-bid-Robbie-Keane.html)
Stoke defender Ryan Shotton is a £1m target for Championship sides Burnley and Ipswich, the 22-year-old has only made three league appearances for Stoke although he was a late substitute in Sunday's draw against Chelsea.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3751896/Ipswich-and-Burnley-line-up-1million-Ryan-Shotton.html)
Newcastle have raised their bid for PSV Eindhoven left-back Erik Peters to £7m in the hope of tying up a deal in time for the Tyne-Wear derby on Saturday. The club sold regular left-back Jose Enrique to Liverpool last week.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2025987/Newcastle-bid-7m-PSVs-Erik-Pieters.html)
Fulham are considering a move for Aston Villa right-back Luke Young. The ex-Charlton and Spurs defender, whose family live in Wimbledon, is keen on a return to the capital.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Fulham-consider-move-for-Aston-Villa-defender-Luke-Young-to-replace-John-Pantsil-article785588.html)
Blackburn's ambitious hopes of landing Raul from Schalke have been boosted by a stand-off between the Spaniard and coach Ralf Rangnick. The 34-year-old striker made a point of not celebrating after scoring against Cologne on Saturday and the Ewood Park club, Malaga and Russian side Anzhi are showing an interest in signing him.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2025997/Raul-stand-Schalke-boss-alerts-Blackburn-Rovers.html#ixzz1V2lfAtml)
Defender Kolo Toure is back in training at Manchester City, even though his six-month drugs ban does not officially end until 2 September.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2025992/Kolo-Toure-training-Man-City-ban.html#ixzz1V2rNQBdc)
 Ars*nal forward Theo Walcott has revealed the strict regime run by England coach Fabio Capello and that his confidence was dented by the Italian's criticism before his omission from the 2010 World Cup squad.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/3752157/Theo-Walcott-Fabio-Capello-is-like-a-headmaster.html)
Bolton defender Zat Knight says Gary Cahill's goal in their 4-0 win over QPR was no surprise - because he scores ones like it in training all the time.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9849/8/exclusive-%E2%80%93-knight-cahill-scores-goals-all-time-training)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 22, 2011, 09:03:45 PM
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has made bids of £15m and more than £20m respectively for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila and Lille forward Eden Hazard. The Frenchman may also return to Everton with a fresh approach for defender Phil Jagielka.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-ready-to-spend-on-Eden-Hazard-Yann-M-Vila-and-Phil-Jagielka-with-Samir-Nasri-still-expected-to-go-article788811.html)
The Gunners are reportedly offering striker Nicklas Bendtner to Werder Bremen in a swap deal for experienced centre back Per Mertesacker.
 Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/21/Ars*nal-to-make-8m-swap-offer-for-werder-bremen-defender-per-mertesacker/)
Tottenham could renew their efforts to sign Atletico Madrid frontman Diego Forlan as the Uruguayan has grown unsettled at the Vicente Calderon.
 Full story: Fanatix (http://www.fanatix.com/news/tottenham-in-last-ditch-bid-for-la-liga-hitman-815/)
Spurs have also again been linked with controversial Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton, according to reports.
 Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/21/tottenham-plan-move-to-sign-newcastle-united-midfielder-joey-barton/)
Out-of-favour Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has claimed he is close to joining AC Milan.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-midfielder-Alberto-Aquilani-claims-he-is-close-to-AC-Milan-move-article788795.html)
Chelsea will make a move for Fiorentina attacker Stevan Jovetic as soon as their deal to sign Juan Mata from Valencia has been finalised. Full story: Fanatix (http://www.fanatix.com/news/chelsea-looking-to-add-serie-a-star-to-mata-signing-838/)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Paris Saint-German attempted to sign Dimitar Berbatov, but that he wants to keep the striker at Old Trafford.
 Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/08/21/sir-alex-ferguson-rejected-paris-saint-germain-dimitar-berbatov-enquiry/47472/)
Ferguson is reportedly monitoring Japanese international Shinji Kagawa, the 22-year-old midfielder currently with Borussia Dortmund.
 Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/21/man-united-interested-in-15m-rated-japanese-international-as-sir-alex-ferguson-looks-to-bring-in-more-youth-to-old-trafford-squad/)
Blackburn are on the verge of signing striker Vedad Ibisevic from Hoffenheim for £6m.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Blackburn-Rovers-manager-Steve-Kean-about-to-sign-Vedad-Ibisevic-and-Simon-Vukcevic-article788789.html)
Ars*nal are set to open talks with Lazio striker Mauro Zarate and hope to have the Argentine in the squad in time for the weekend's match against Manchester United.
 Full story: Footy Bunker (http://www.footybunker.com/Ars*nal-talks-for-lazio-striker-to-continue-this-week/10095)
Liverpool are tempted by a possible swap deal that would send midfielder Raul Meireles to Chelsea in exchange for striker Daniel Sturridge.
 Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/18/liverpool-keen-on-tempting-12m-chelsea-swap-deal/)
The Reds are also considering a move for Wolves striker Kevin Doyle before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.
 Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/207292/Kenny-Dalglish-tracks-10m-Kevin-Doyle/)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has warned Ars*nal counterpart Arsene Wenger that he will abandon his pursuit of Samir Nasri if the midfielder plays against Udinese on Wednesday. (the Times)
England coach Fabio Capello has added his opinion on the unrest at Ars*nal by urging manager Arsene Wenger to make some signings.
 Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/207291/Fabio-Capello-Go-buy-Arsene-Wenger/)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 29, 2011, 08:28:41 AM
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is closing in on West Ham midfielder Scott Parker after putting in an improved £6m offer.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3780448/Tottenham-close-in-on-Scott-Parker.html)
Sunderland are eyeing a move for Tottenham striker Peter Crouch, as Stoke continue their pursuit of the England frontman.
 Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/28/swansea-sunderland-premier-league)
Stoke boss Tony Pulis is set to sign Honduras midfielder Wilson Palacios from Tottenham for £6m.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3780429/Tony-Pulis-will-sign-Wilson-Palacios-from-Spurs-today.html)
Ars*nal are interested in signing £10m-rated Chelsea's Brazilian defender Alex.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3780728/Ars*nal-go-in-for-Alex.html)
Joey Barton has convinced Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips to join Neil Warnock's revolution at Premier League new boys QPR.
 Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/warnock-waiting-for-wrightphillips-after-wigan-loss-2345570.html)
Newcastle have made a breakthrough in their chase for a new full-back after agreeing a deal for Inter Milan's Davide Santon.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2031188/Newcastle-agree-deal-Inter-Milans-Davide-Santon.html)
QPR are leading the chase for Scott Dann after Liverpool and Ars*nal pulled back from signing the Birmingham defender.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2031171/QPR-lead-chase-Birminghams-Scott-Dann.html)
Juventus defender Zdenek Grygera is set for a move to Fulham as boss Martin Jol chases Birmingham forward Cameron Jerome and Crystal Palace youngster Wilfried Zaha.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2031191/Zdenek-Grygera-set-Fulham-move.html)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean is facing a crisis after his bosses scrapped a £6m swoop for Vedad Ibisevic. Bosnian Ibisevic could not come to England for a medical as he failed to get a visa, and Rovers pulled back despite plans to fly to Germany to test his thigh strain at his current club.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Blackburn-pull-out-6m-Hoffenheim-Vedad-Ibisevic-turn-to-Everton-Jermaine-Beckford-article792631.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle wants Liverpool striker David N'Gog to sign in a £4m deal, but has become fed up with the delayed transfer. Coyle has been after the speedy attacker for weeks but wants his money men to clinch the move.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Bolton-Liverpool-David-N-Gog-Manchester-City-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-article792657.html)
Espanyol have offered Christian Poulsen an exit route from his nightmare at Liverpool.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2031201/Espanyol-offer-Christian-Poulsen-exit-route-Liverpool.html)
Celtic have joined Blackburn in the race to sign AIK Stockholm's £2m-rated forward Mohamed Bangura.
 Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2011/08/27/celtic-linked-with-2m-move-for-aik-stockholm-hitman-mohamed-bangura-86908-23375480/)
Harry Redknapp has revealed that Luka Modric asked him not to play him against Manchester City on Sunday. The Croatian playmaker did start, but was taken off in the second half. (Various)
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes he will 'blow people away' with his form and fitness if he returns to action with West Brom.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873714-owen-hargreaves-to-blow-people-away-in-starring-role-at-west-brom)
Tim Howard hailed Everton's "crazy" win over Blackburn as the potential turning point that can spark their season. The Blues keeper saved a penalty and saw another against him missed before Mikel Arteta's spot-kick success gave Everton their first win of the season.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-Blackburn-Tim-Howard-crazy-win-kick-start-season-article792367.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 05, 2011, 09:13:03 AM
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas is planning to challenge Spurs for the signature of Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill when the January transfer window opens.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/874381-gary-cahill-to-spark-bidding-war-between-chelsea-and-spurs-in-january#ixzz1X1ZUd7pJ)
Controversial ex-Blackburn Rovers striker El-Hadji Diouf is a shock target for big-spending ­Leicester boss Sven-Goran Eriksson after leaving the Ewood Park club. Diouf, who is a free agent, is also wanted by West Ham, but will consider all offers, including those from the US and Qatar, before making a decision.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Leicester-and-West-Ham-target-ex-Blackburn-Rovers-striker-El-Hadji-Diouf-article795072.html#ixzz1X1Y02FuL)
Everton's Joseph Yobo wants club owner Bill Kenwright to let him join Turkish giants Fenerbahce on loan for the season. The Toffees want to sell Yobo and are looking for a fee before the Turkish transfer deadline on Monday.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Everton-striker-Joseph-Yobo-begs-for-Fenerbahce-loan-move-article795059.html#ixzz1X1YxBwP0)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is looking at two Premier League strikers that he will consider moves for in the long term as he looks to improve his Bernabeu attacking options.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/04/real-madrid-set-sights-on-man-united-and-liverpool-strike-pair/)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger will monitor Lazio midfielder Hernanes over the coming months with a view to a possible bid for the Lazio man in January.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/03/Ars*nal-keep-tabs-on-20m-brazilian-playmaker-ahead-of-possibsle-january-transfer/)
Tottenham midfielder Giovani dos Santos is target for a trio of Turkish clubs - the Turkish transfer window closes on Monday.
 Full story: Inside Futbol (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/:%20http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/04/besiktas-galatasaray-and-fenerbahce-think-tottenham-hotspur-schemer-giovani-dos-santos/48512/)
Spurs are planning to make a move for LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham in November when he is made a free transfer.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/03/tottenham-to-make-move-to-bring-in-david-beckham-in-november/)
QPR boss Neil Warnock says his club were close to signing forward Craig Bellamy.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1051/47/exclusive-warnock-we-nearly-signed-craig-bellamy-well)
Ars*nal's Theo Walcott has admitted that the Gunners' 8-2 loss at Old Trafford last week was one of the worst moments of his career but he still rates missing out on the 2010 World Cup as his lowest point.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-defeat-for-Ars*nal-was-fine-after-England-World-Cup-heartbreak-says-Theo-Walcott-article795081.html#ixzz1X1aRuVTF)
Frank Lampard is in contention to start for England against Wales on Tuesday evening with manager Fabio Capello concerned that both Scott Parker and Gareth Barry are one caution away from being suspended for the final Euro 2012 qualifier away to Montenegro.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/8740709/England-v-Wales-Frank-Lampard-poised-for-recall-with-midfielders-in-Euro-2012-qualifier-at-Wembley.html)
Capello has called on Andy Carroll to get fit amid enduring concerns about the Liverpool striker's lifestyle and the delays in him getting back in shape after recovering from a knee injury.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2033746/Fabio-Capello-demands-focus-Andy-Carroll.html#ixzz1X1bKYueW)
Former England coach Terry Venables believes Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand's place in the national side could be under threat.
 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3794358/Terry-Venables-Rio-Ferdinand-faces-losing-England-spot.html)
Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu believes the club's £35m acquisition of midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Ars*nal was "a very good deal".
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2033714/We-got-Cesc-Fabregas-cheap-boasts-Barcelona-vice-president.html)
QPR boss Neil Warnock says his new signing, midfielder Joey Barton, should be playing for a top-four side.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1051/68/exclusive-warnock-joey-barton-should-be-playing-top-four-side)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini's wife Federica saw off three masked burglars when they tried to break into their family home near Porto Cervo on the Italian island of Sardinia. Full story: the People (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-manager-Roberto-Mancini-wife-defeats-masked-burglars-article795090.html#ixzz1X1X2JoTA)
Rapper Plan B has revealed that he was so addicted to the Championship Manager computer game that he almost dropped out of college. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/874393-plan-b-reveals-secret-addiction-to-championship-manager#ixzz1X1XSOgWj)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 12, 2011, 10:32:50 AM
Manchester City will make an audacious £35m offer for Barcelona defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets in January.
 Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/11/manchester-city-plan-35m-transfer-raid-on-barcelona-in-january/)
England boss Fabio Capello has been targeted for one huge final pay-day by big-spending Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2036301/Fabio-Capello-wanted-Anzhi-Makhachkala.html)
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor - on loan at Tottenham from Premier League rivals Manchester City - has declared his career at Etihad Stadium "over". "The love between myself and Manchester City is broken," he said.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2036276/Emmanuel-Adebayor-declares-Manchester-City-career-striker-promises-help-Spurs.html?ITO=1490)
Italian giants AC Milan are keeping tabs on Chelsea striker Fernando Torres and could make a loan bid for the Spaniard, who has yet to find his best form at Stamford Bridge.
 Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/11/ac-milan-dreaming-of-fernando-torres-loan/48903/)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed his interest in signing former England captain David Beckham. "If David wants to come to Tottenham, I'd welcome him with open arms," said the White Hart Lane boss.
 Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/09/tottenham-confirm-david-beckham-transfer-pursuit/)
But Beckham's club, Los Angeles Galaxy, are trying to tempt the 36-year-old to stay in the United States by offering him a new one-year contract worth £5.6m.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/875080-spurs-and-qprs-david-beckham-transfer-hopes-thwarted-by-la-galaxy)
Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes wants to leave the club in January after losing his place to summer signing Brad Friedel.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Hotspur-goalkeeper-Heurelho-Gomes-seeking-transfer-after-Brad-Friedel-displaces-him-at-number-one-article797680.html)

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish will make another attempt in January to persuade Rangers to part with midfielder Steven Davis. (the Sun)
Danny Wilson is a loan target for Championship outfit Leeds United as the Scotland defender continues to find himself out of the Liverpool first team. (Daily Record)
Scotland striker James McFadden will have talks with Wolves this week about a trial following long-term injury and his release by Birmingham City. (the Sun)

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has hinted that Fernando Torres could be left out of their Champions League match with Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3808460/Fernando-Torres-set-to-be-axed-for-Chelseas-Champions-League-opener.html)
Queens Park Rangers' boss Neil Warnock says he trusts midfielder Joey Barton not to do anything stupid when he makes his debut against former club Newcastle on Monday.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3808478/Neil-Warnock-I-know-Joey-Barton-wont-act-stupid-tonight.html)
Ars*nal owner Stan Kroenke has broken his silence on the Gunners' deadline-day transfer spending. Manager Arsene Wenger brought in Mikel Arteta and Per Mertesacker but Kroenke admitted: "There's a risk of going backwards if you overreact and start throwing money around in an attempt to solve your problems."
 Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/11/Ars*nal-owner-silent-stan-kroenke-speaks-on-transfer-policy/)
Harry Redknapp has revealed Spurs missed out on a £13m windfall for Giovani dos Santos in January. Italian side Udinese made the offer but the forward wanted to go to Sevilla, who tabled a much lower bid.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Hotpsur-miss-out-on-Gio-dos-Santos-Udinese-move-as-player-holds-out-for-Seville-article797721.html#ixzz1XgPEtBI9)
The wife of Bolton captain Kevin Davies, Emma, has revealed that her husband has apologised to Tom Cleverley after his challenge left the United midfielder with ligament damage in his foot.
 Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/210676/Kevin-Davies-says-sorry/)
Sergio Aguero has vowed to do for Manchester City what Diego Maradona did for Napoli.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-striker-Sergio-Aguero-aims-to-be-Diego-Maradona-ahead-of-Napoli-UEFA-Champions-League-game-article797728.html)
Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-United-striker-Nile-Ranger-arrested-for-drink-driving-article797762.html)

Andre Villas-Boas wants to see changes made to the way teams drop out of the Champions League and into the Europa League. The side finishing third in each group currently moves into Europe's second club competition, but Villas-Boas says that rewards failure.
 Full story: Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_7170882,00.html)
Argentina legend Diego Maradona appears to be well on the way to becoming a Manchester City fan following son-in-law Sergio Aguero's superb start to life in England. Maradona says the striker is finally "playing in a place that he deserves".
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/875108-sergio-aguero-and-man-city-are-a-match-made-in-heaven-says-maradona)
Former England footballer Trevor Steven was hauled from a river at the weekend after he rescued his dog from drowning.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ex-Everton-and-Rangers-footballer-Trevor-Steven-rescued-from-a-river-article797757.html#ixzz1XgQyxTEJ)
AFC Bournemouth chairman Eddie Mitchell stormed ­furiously on to the pitch to confront supporters protesting against the way he runs the club following their 3-0 home defeat by Chesterfield.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/AFC-Bournemouth-chairman-rants-at-protesting-fans-article797758.html#ixzz1XgRNA168)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 19, 2011, 11:28:36 AM
Former Chelsea target Neymar will sign for Real Madrid on Monday and move to Spain after next year's Olympics, according to reports in Brazil.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Real-Madrid-to-sign-Chelsea-target-Neymar-from-Santos-say-reports-article801470.html#ixzz1YLQf054j)
Barcelona are weighing up a £5m bid for Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill, who will be available on a free transfer next summer.
 Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/18/barcelona-to-battle-tottenham-for-boltons-5m-england-international/)
Wales midfielder Gareth Bale is prepared to snub any offers made in the January transfer window, after pledging his loyalty to Spurs.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/875798-gareth-bale-happy-at-spurs-and-ready-to-snub-january-offers#ixzz1YJKmKjV1)
Paris St Germain will make a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka after Blues manager Andre Villas-Boas admitted the striker will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
 Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/18/psg-lie-in-waiting-for-want-away-chelsea-star/)
Nottingham Forest want to take QPR's Clint Hill on loan with the defender out of favour at Loftus Road since being sent off against Bolton on the opening day of the season.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Queens-Park-Rangers-defender-Clint-Hill-a-Nottingham-Forest-target-article801466.html#ixzz1YLUJ3B32)
Liverpool are interested in Bologna's 20-year-old attacking midfielder Gaston Ramires, who would cost around £10m in January.
 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3821666/Gaston-is-the-guay-for-Reds.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has the full backing of the club's players, despite the Gunners' worst start to the season for 58 years - but they want a defensive coach to help them through their current crisis.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-players-back-Arsene-Wenger-as-manager-but-want-defensive-coach-article801482.html#ixzz1YLRo6LKA)
Harry Redknapp says his Tottenham Hotspur squad is good enough to reclaim a Champions League place this season.
 Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1112/28/exclusive-redknapp-tottenham-good-enough-reclaim-champions-league-spot) On loan Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he has turned Spurs fans' hate into love after scoring twice in the 4-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday.
 Full story: Daily Star  (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/211752/Emmanuel-Adebayor-Tottenham-fans-love-me-now/)
Midfielder Frank Lampard forced a Chelsea trainee to perform a series of forfeits after the youngster drove into the England player's Aston Martin, causing £15,000 worth of damage. 
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/875766-chelsea-kid-performs-forfeits-after-hitting-frank-lampards-car#ixzz1YEU3AgIE)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has donated his 2010 Ballon D'Or World Coach of the Year award to a charity auction in memory of former England boss Sir Bobby Robson.
 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3821664/Joses-gift-to-Bobby-charity.html)
Blackburn's owners are flying a hand-picked group of fans to their headquarters in India to ask them where they've been going wrong.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-Rovers-owners-Venky-s-to-fly-fans-to-India-to-discuss-running-the-club-article801483.html#ixzz1YLR7Q68j)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 26, 2011, 04:54:54 AM
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is more determined than ever to quit the club in January after being left on the bench in the 2-0 win over Everton.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876533-carlos-tevez-determined-to-walk-away-from-manchester-city-in-january#ixzz1YzKI7HQd) Tottenham will have to pay more than £15m for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera if they decide to follow up their summer interest with a bid in January.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/876524-ander-herrera-targeted-by-spurs-for-january-transfer#ixzz1YzJyBpqj)
Former Birmingham defender Stuart Parnaby claims the Blues have pulled out of a deal to re-sign him.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Birmingham-City-cancel-Stuart-Parnaby-deal-article804293.html)
Dutch forward Robin van Persie has warned Ars*nal he is not ready to sign a new deal.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-captain-Robin-Van-Persie-puts-contract-talks-on-hold-article804303.html)
Norwich midfielder Bradley Johnson wants to follow in the footsteps of Peter Crouch and Kevin Phillips by cementing his place in the Premier League after playing non-league football.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Norwich-City-midfielder-Bradley-Johnson-says-ahead-of-Sunderland-match-that-he-fought-his-way-back-from-Ars*nal-rejection-article804212.html)
Darren Fletcher says Manchester United team-mate David de Gea can take a lot of confidence from the way he dealt with Stoke's aerial bombardment at the weekend.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2041781/Defiant-De-Gea-passes-Stokes-physical-examination-The-Britannia.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech admits the club are "obsessed" with the Champions League - but in a good way.
 Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/sep/25/chelsea-petr-cech-champions-league?newsfeed=true)
Former Norwich winger Darren Eadie says manager Paul Lambert's tactical shrewdness could give the Canaries the edge in their battle for Premier League survival.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1138/43/eadie-norwich-flexibility-has-everyone-optimistic-survival)
QPR manager Neil Warnock says that, while he was enduring a difficult summer at the club, it would have been a "blessing in disguise" if he had been sacked by previous owners Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1138/88/exclusive-%E2%80%93-warnock-being-sacked-qpr-boss-would-have-been-blessing-disguise) Ex-Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Mickey Thomas thinks it is too early to say it is a two-horse race for the Premier League between the Manchester clubs. He believes Chelsea and Tottenham could mount a serious challenge.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1137/20/exclusive-thomas-there-are-more-two-teams-title-race)
Coleen Rooney and Alex Curran were among the guests at a farewell party for Sheree Murphy, who is heading to Australia after her husband - former Leeds and Liverpool winger Harry Kewell - joined Melbourne Victory.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2041689/Coleen-Rooney-Alex-Curran-plenty-soap-stars-say-farewell-Sheree-Murphy.html)
Robin van Persie has revealed the secret behind Ars*nal's improved performance at the weekend, letting slip all the players recently enjoyed a midweek boogie during a team dinner.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/876542-robin-van-persie-reveals-dancing-is-the-secret-behind-Ars*nal-resurgence#ixzz1YzIkiktQ)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 03, 2011, 10:14:38 AM
According to reports, Manchester City will be offered German international midfielder Sami Khedira plus cash by Real Madrid in exchange for Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/real-madrid-consider-swap-deal-for-manchester-city-misfit/12047) Under-fire Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly planning a move for Ajax pair Jan Vertonghen and Christian Eriksen in the January transfer window.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/02/Ars*nal-plot-34m-double-ajax-raid-as-wenger-plans-further-squad-rebuilding/)
Spanish side Valencia are thought to be ready to to reignite their interest in Manchester United's out-of-favour forward Dimitar Berbatov.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/valencia-re-ignite-interest-in-manchester-united-striker/12056)
Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is rumoured to be monitoring Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/02/barcelona-boss-keen-on-luring-another-Ars*nal-star-to-the-nou-camp-guardiola-interested-in-young-keeper/)
Ars*nal, Newcastle, Manchester City and Tottenham are all interested in signing French teenager M'Baye Niang, 16, from Caen according to reports in France.
Full story: Footie-online (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/10/premier-league-sides-all-keen-to-sign-rising-french-star/6527/)
Bolton are tracking Bordeaux striker Cheick Diabate and could make a move for the 23-year-old Mali international in January.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/02/bolton-wanderers-train-eyes-on-cheick-diabate/50216/)
Spurs playmaker Luka Modric is reportedly close to signing a six-figure weekly pay deal to keep him at the club until at least 2015.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/luka-modric-closing-in-on-new-mega-deal/12044)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger was branded "two bob" by Tottenham coach Clive Allen following Spurs 2-1 win in the north London derby on Sunday. Allen claims Wenger "refused to shake his hand", before adding: "He says he didn't see me or hear me, but he's two bob he is, two bob."
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/214076/-TWO-BOB-ARSENE-WENGER/)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners will emerge from their poor start to the season as a stronger team.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1161/38/wenger-Ars*nal-will-bounce-back)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean insists he will continue to have the backing of club owners Venky's when he meets them this week.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-Rovers-manager-Steve-Kean-says-Venky-s-will-not-panic-when-he-meets-them-in-India-this-week-article807629.html)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes Hungarian goalkeeper Adam Bogdan will learn from his mistakes during the 5-1 defeat by Chelsea.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1160/49/coyle-chelsea-horror-show-can-be-making-bogdan)
A Spanish referee has become a La Liga legend after slide tackling Sergio Canales during Valencia's 1-0 win over Granada.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/877287-valencias-sergio-canales-taken-out-by-referees-slide-tackle#ixzz1ZeGSPti4)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere has described Glenn Hoddle as "the most biased pundit around" after the Gunners were beaten by Spurs in the north London derby.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877316-jack-wilshere-fumes-at-biased-glenn-hoddle-after-spurs-2-1-Ars*nal)
Mercurial QPR playmaker Adel Taarabt stormed off after being substituted at half-time in the disastrous 6-0 defeat at Fulham, then waited outside the ground for a bus.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Queens-Park-Rangers-playmaker-Adel-Taarabt-catches-bus-home-as-teammates-finish-game-against-Fulham-article807659.html)
QPR's Joey Barton has urged Sky not to select his team for Sunday matches so he does not have to watch X Factor on Saturday evenings, which he claims is ruining his credibility.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/877311-joey-barton-pleads-with-tv-bosses-to-stop-forcing-him-into-watching-x-factor#ixzz1ZeG3Qvpg)
Following his successful hair transplant, Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has had his enhanced thatch dyed.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-striker-Wayne-Rooney-tackles-grey-after-hair-transplant-article807661.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 10, 2011, 08:55:13 AM
Real Madrid are ready to offer striker Carlos Tevez an escape from his Manchester City nightmare, with the Premier League club seeking at least £35m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-striker-Carlos-Tevez-to-be-offered-Real-Madrid-escape-in-January-article809966.html)
Manchester City will allow Tevez to join Real Madrid but only in a player-plus-cash deal for Angel Di Maria, who has been interesting Chelsea.
Full story: Footy Bunker (http://www.footybunker.com/real-madrid-can-have-tevez-but-manchester-city-want-di-maria/12372)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is set to recruit another Spanish prospect, Jose Rodriguez, after setting up a deal with his club Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-set-to-swoop-for-Real-Madrid-starlet-Jose-Rodriguez-article809945.html)
Chelsea are leading Manchester City and Ars*nal in the hunt for Real Madrid's 15-year-old striker Jose Angel Pozo.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2047221/Chelsea-lead-Manchester-City-Ars*nal-Real-Madrids-Jose-Angel-Pozo.html)
Bayern Munich want Chelsea striker Didier Drogba on a free transfer.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/09/bayern-munich-look-to-snap-up-chelsea-striker-didier-drogba-on-a-free-transfer/)
Tottenham are going up against Newcastle in a bid to sign Blackburn's versatile forward Junior Hoilett.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/878033-spurs-join-newcastle-in-bid-to-sign-blackburns-rising-star-junior-hoilett)
Manchester United are facing competition from AC Milan in the race for promising Santos midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/878016-ac-milan-line-up-bid-for-man-united-transfer-target-paulo-henrique-ganso)
Chelsea are tracking 17-year-old Chilean defender Igor Lichnovsky, who has been impressing scouts with his performances for Universidad de Chile.
Full story: Footylatest (http://www.footylatest.com/chelsea-tracking-young-south-american-star/24280)
Liverpool want even more central midfielders and are ready to sign Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa and Toulouse's Moussa Sissoko.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/liverpool-fc-plan-future-acquisition-of-midfield-duo/12374)
And Bologna's Uruguayan midfielder Gaston Ramirez is also a target for the Anfield club.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/09/bologna-cant-keep-liverpool-target-gaston-ramirez-warns-agent/50616/)
Chelsea are ready to enter the chase for Lazio's highly rated Romanian defender Stefan Radu.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/09/chelsea-weigh-up-stefan-radu-race-involvement/50614/) Tottenham are plotting a move to lure Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand to White Hart Lane.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/09/tottenham-plot-move-to-lure-man-united-centre-back-rio-ferdinand-to-white-hart-lane/)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has turned down Stuart Pearce's request to recall Danny Welbeck to the England Under-21 side for Monday night's European Championship qualifier in Norway.
Full story: Daiy Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2047228/England-Under-21-request-Danny-Welbeck-turned-down.html#ixzz1aKBhCD1q)
Blackburn Rovers co-owner Balaji Rao is paying the expenses of three fans who made the trip to see their team in Pune, India.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-Rovers-owners-Venkys-to-pay-for-three-more-fans-trips-to-India-article809965.html)
Portsmouth boss Steve Cotterill is a surprise target for the Bristol City job.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bristol-City-target-Portsmouth-manager-Steve-Cotterill-article809946.html)
Manchester City outcast Carlos Tevez has been soaking up the sun on a golf course in Argentina while team-mates wave goodbye to summer temperatures in Britain.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/878039-missing-manchester-carlos-tevez-soaks-up-sun-on-argentine-golf-course)
A football fan has made a 1,800km round trip from Italy to watch Ebbsfleet United.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/878042-football-fan-makes-1-800km-round-trip-from-italy-to-watch-ebbsfleet-united)
 
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 17, 2011, 01:52:51 PM
Luka Modric is reportedly having doubts about signing a new contract at Spurs, as he fears manager Harry Redknapp will leave at the end of the season. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/878729-luka-modric-stalling-on-spurs-contract-over-harry-redknapp-worries#ixzz1ayBIXzDr)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says skipper Robin van Persie is refusing to discuss a new deal as the striker enters the final year of his contract.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/216170/ROBIN-VAN-SHIRTY/)
Manchester United face a fight to hold on to French youngster Paul Pogba, whose is coming to the end of his contract. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-face-fight-to-hold-onto-Paul-Pogba-article813807.html)
Everton manager David Moyes has sent scouts to watch Bosnian international striker Vedad Ibisevic play for German side Hoffenheim. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Everotn-oin-Blackburn-in-chase-for-Hoffenheim-striker-Vedad-Ibisevic-article813806.html) CSKA Moscow's Seydou Doumbia has emerged as Tottenham's top target for the January transfer window and boss Harry Redknapp is ready to use Roman Pavlyuchenko as part of a swap deal. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/878719-seydou-doumbia-roman-pavlyuchenko-swap-deal-planned-by-spurs#ixzz1ayBuqJcT)

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton says he is yet to see the so-called genius of team-mate Adel Taarabt. "I don't know whether it's because he does not work hard enough or whether he tends to sulk," Barton said.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3875750/Joey-Barton-Adel-Taarabt-must-learn.html)
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy said he was furious with West Brom's Paul Scharner for winding up his players by revealing a T-shirt which had a Baggies emblem on it to celebrate the 2-0 win on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2049756/West-Brom-2-Wolves-0-Mick-McCarthy-frustraited-Paul-Scharners-showboating.html)
Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam rejects claims that he dived for the free-kick awarded to the Reds that led to Steven Gerrard's opener in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Saturday.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3875725/Charlie-Adam-Im-not-a-diver.html)
QPR boss Neil Warnock believes a dressing room source is responsible for tipping off a supporter about his team selection, which ended up on a fans website. "It is possibly a player who is probably not wanted," said Warnock.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/277929/QPR-1-Blackburn-1-Neil-Warnock-s-wail-over-leaky-dressing-room)
Wayne Rooney will get a helping hand in his appeal against his three-match ban for England from the Montenegro defender who he kicked.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-striker-Wayne-Rooney-s-red-card-can-is-too-harsh-says-Montenegro-defender-Miodrag-Dzudovic-and-I-ll-defend-him-article813913.html)
An unnamed Premier League club has tested the DNA of its players to determine who is most prone to injury. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Premier-League-club-tests-DNA-for-injury-susceptibility-article813911.html)
Mario Balotelli has volunteered to be put in charge of planning Manchester City's Christmas party. Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/878733-mario-balotelli-turns-party-planner-for-manchester-citys-christmas-do#ixzz1ayD3JsEl)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 24, 2011, 09:24:15 AM
Fulham are monitoring Stuttgart striker Pavel Pogrebnyak after the Russian impressed while at Zenit St Petersburg alongside midfielder Andrei Arshavin.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2052595/Fulham-want-Stuttgart-striker-Pavel-Pogrebnyak.html#ixzz1be6MTjSD)
Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala are planning a £10m swoop for Ars*nal's Arshavin and defender Sebastien Squillaci in the January transfer window.
 Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/23/anzhi-makhachkala-eye-double-swoop-on-Ars*nal/51356/)
Inter Milan are set to go head-to-head with Ars*nal for the signature of Marseille winger Andre Ayew.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/879446-inter-milan-keen-to-poach-andre-ayew-from-under-Ars*nal-noses#ixzz1be907eY1)
Manchester United are planning a move for £20m-rated Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic in the January transfer window.
 Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/23/manchester-united-plan-20m-bid-to-sign-quality-centre-back-to-shore-up-leaky-defence/)
Liverpool and Tottenham are continuing to monitor Werder Bremen's German international playmaker Marko Marin, with Ars*nal and Chelsea also interested in the midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2052609/Marko-Marin-wanted-Tottenham-Liverpool.html#ixzz1be817ibh)
England winger Theo Walcott is ready to snub a big-money move to Juventus by signing a new contract with Ars*nal.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/879445-theo-walcott-ready-to-snub-juventus-move-and-sign-new-Ars*nal-contract#ixzz1be9LWqfI)
Brighton will step up their chase for out-of-favour Leeds striker Billy Paynter after failing to sign him in August.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Brighton-plot-return-for-Leeds-striker-Billy-Paynter-article819309.html#ixzz1be6gQ2Gl)
Ars*nal are looking at Macclesfield Town's teenage defender Elliott Hewitt. The 17-year-old has already played for the Wales Under-21 side.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2052605/Ars*nal-join-Chelsea-Everton-want-Macclesfield-Elliott-Hewitt.html#ixzz1be7DEykk)
Swansea City have opened contract talks with winger Scott Sinclair who has 18 months left on his current deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2052600/Swansea-begin-contract-talks-Scott-Sinclair.html#ixzz1beA3aJXW)
Coventry chairman Ken Dulieu has flown in to take charge of the club's vital contract negotiations, with the retention of Sammy Clingan and Martin Crainie top of the list.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Coventry-chairman-Ken-Dulieu-flies-in-to-negotiate-Sammy-Clingan-and-Martin-Crainie-contracts-article819324.html#ixzz1be5Tv9XP)
Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper is set to leave the club and join Brighton on loan after losing the number one spot to Tim Krul. The 36-year-old has fallen further down the pecking order following the arrival of Rob Elliot from Charlton.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3889265/Steve-Harper-set-for-Brighton-switch.html)
Rangers will this week give a trial to Sweden Under-21 striker Joe Sise, currently with Halmstads. (Various)

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is set to face an FA charge after Sunday's bad-tempered defeat at the hands of QPR which saw both defender Jose Bosingwa and striker Didier Drogba sent off and the manager outspoken in post-match comments over the performance of referee Chris Foy.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-boss-Andres-Villas-Boas-faces-FA-charge-after-rant-at-referee-Chris-Foy-article819297.html) LA Galaxy reckon they have a 50-50 chance of keeping former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham. The 36-year-old's five-year deal ends next month and he has been linked with Tottenham, Paris St Germain, QPR and Leicester.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3888924/LA-Galaxy-still-chasing-David-Beckham-deal.html)
Wolves captain Roger Johnson has rounded bitterly on the club's disgruntled fans after they expressed their unhappiness at manager Mick McCarthy in Saturday's Premier League game against Swansea.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2052616/Roger-Johnson-hits-Wolves-fans.html#ixzz1be8PxgDM)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 31, 2011, 09:54:30 AM
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has targeted experienced Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, 32 and striker Michael Owen, 31, in a £10m double swoop.
Full story: Caught offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/30/tottenham-prepare-10m-man-united-pair-january-raid/)
Wycombe's 15-year-old prospect Jordan Ibe has rejected a £100,000 move to Fulham because he wants to join a bigger club.
 the Sun
Championship leaders Southampton want to boost their promotion push with the capture of 25-year-old Doncaster striker Billy Sharp.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Southampton-to-hijack-Ipswich-Town-bid-for-Doncaster-striker-Billy-Sharp-article824557.html)
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, 31, could be out for over a month after leaving hospital with an infected ankle in plaster.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3903577/Liverpool-crock-Steven-Gerrard-fears-England-KO.html)
QPR defender Anton Ferdinand could go public with his version of events in his racism row with Chelsea centre-back John Terry.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/280831/Anton-Ferdinand-fury)
Kolo Toure has been stunned by Manchester City's attempt to take away £1.5m in image rights and the 30-year-old defender may leave the Etihad Stadium in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-defender-Kolo-Toure-considers-quitting-as-club-launch-battle-over-his-image-rights-article824592.html)
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has opened talks with wealthy Indian company the Jain Group about investing in the cash-strapped Merseyside club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-chairman-Bill-Kenwright-could-have-found-money-answers-with-Indian-conglomerate-article824651.html)
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas accused his players of "broken promises" in a heated training ground inquest into Saturday's 5-3 defeat by Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2055449/Chelsea-players-criticised-manager-Andre-Villas-Boas.html)
England winger Adam Johnson reportedly refused to board Manchester City's team bus after last week's Carling Cup win at Wolves - because boss Roberto Mancini criticised him in a post-match interview.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/30/roberto-mancini-manchester-city-adam-johnson?CMP=twt_gu)
Veteran Swansea midfielder Mark Gower, 33, will be given a new contract by the Premier League club.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3903684/Mark-Gower-to-sign-new-Swansea-deal.html)
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has slammed Premier League chiefs for moving his side's game against Newcastle to this evening. City then face a 7,500-mile round-trip to Israel to play Hapoel Tel-Aviv in the Europa League before returning to play at Bolton on Sunday. Pulis said: "We've only had one game that kicked off at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon - that's out of 18 matches."
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-City-manager-Tony-Pulis-slams-fixtures-ahead-of-games-against-Newcastle-and-Hapoel-Tel-Aviv-in-Europa-League-article824579.html)
Former Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll is set to be unveiled as Portsmouth's new manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Portsmouth-to-name-Sean-O-Driscoll-as-their-new-manager-article824556.html)
Leicester are considering a move to bring former manager Nigel Pearson back to the King Power Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Leicester-City-target-Hull-boss-Nigel-Pearson-as-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-replacement-article824541.html)
QPR boss Neil Warnock reckons defender Anton Ferdinand is good enough to play for England - now he has stopped 'thinking he's Franz Beckenbauer'.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/30/neil-warnock-anton-ferdinand-qpr?CMP=twt_gu)
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor admits Stoke are the last team he wants to face with a mask protecting his broken nose.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-defender-Steven-Taylor-prepared-for-bumps-at-Stoke-to-protect-unbeaten-run-article824560.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 07, 2011, 09:42:27 AM
Manchester United are set to make a move to sign PSV Eindhoven's Brazilian-born 15-year-old midfielder Andreas Pereira.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2058378/Manchester-United-sign-PSVs-Andreas-Pereira.html#ixzz1cy71McKG)
Sir Alex Ferguson's side have also added Valencia left-back Jordi Alba to their list of transfer targets as a long-term replacement for Patrice Evra.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/880847-jordi-alba-eyed-as-manchester-united-plan-spanish-transfer-raids)
Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean is ready to resurrect his bid to sign striker Vedad Ibisevic from Hoffenheim.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Blackburn-Rovers-chase-Hoffenheim-forward-Vedad-Ibisevic-article828175.html)
Lille playmaker Eden Hazard and Ajax centre-back Jan Vertonghen, who have been long-time Ars*nal targets, are attracting strong interest from Tottenham.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/880848-spurs-ready-to-rival-Ars*nal-for-eden-hazard-and-jan-vertonghen)
Blackburn are also considering an ambitious move for Barcelona's Mexican midfielder Jonathan dos Santos - younger brother of Tottenham's Giovani dos Santos.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2058357/Blackburn-want-Barcelonas-Jonathan-Dos-Santos.html)
Spurs are preparing to offer Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero, 36, a chance to finish his career in the Premier League.
 Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/06/tottenham-hotspur-prepare-to-offer-alessandro-del-piero-premier-league-swansong/52234/)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has dismissed rumours he will have to sell Darren Bent in the January transfer window as "utter nonsense".
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-manager-Alex-McLeish-slams-rumours-of-Darren-Bent-sale-article828178.html)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is lining up January bids for Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga and FC Twente forward Luuk de Jong.
 Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/06/newcastle-united-ready-for-double-january-striking-raid/52233/)
Manchester City and Chelsea are both chasing Ajax's £30m midfielder Christian Eriksen - with the Blues having already made a bid.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2058094/Manchester-City-Chelsea-chase-Ajax-30m-rated-midfielder-Christian-Eriksen.html)
Newcastle are ready to go back in for £2m-rated Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell in January - but will face competition from West Bromwich Albion for the 27-year-old.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-and-West-Bromwich-Albion-to-battle-to-sign-Birmingham-defender-Liam-Ridgewell-in-January-article828176.html)
Derby are set to sign Mansfield's highly rated defender Tom Naylor, 20, on loan with a view to a permanent move in January despite interest from QPR, Leeds, Hull and Charlton.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2058340/Derby-close-signing-Mansfield-defender-Tom-Naylor.html)
Celtic are evaluating a move for former Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Boudewijn Zenden.
 Full story: Press Association (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gxtial8TVXuVXagxPhCsOaizysjQ?docId=N0494731320600426727A)
Fifa has insisted that England cannot wear poppies against Spain at Wembley - in case they one day meet Germany around the time of Remembrance Sunday.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2058356/England-poppy-ban-case-upset-Germans.html)
Former England manager Steve McClaren says Fabio Capello knows the importance of having captain John Terry in his side.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/euro-2012/england/1258/88/exclusive-%E2%80%93-mcclaren-capello-knows-he-needs-john-terry-his-england-squad)
Nigel Pearson wants to return to Leicester City as manager - but compensation would have to be agreed with Hull.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Leicester-fight-Hull-to-bring-back-Nigel-Pearson-as-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-replacement-article828159.html)
Tottenham attacker Rafael van der Vaart believes his side have to play better if they want to challenge for the Premier League title.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1258/74/van-der-vaart-plays-down-spurs%E2%80%99-title-hopes)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean says his players are fed up with the campaign to force him out of Ewood Park.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-Rovers-manager-Steve-Kean-slams-protesting-fans-after-Chelsea-defeat-article828156.html)
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger called his team-mates "headless chickens" after they flopped at home to Swansea on Saturday.
 Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/282235/Liverpool-headless-chickens-blasts-Agger)
Meticulous secrecy measures ensured the naming of the Sir Alex Ferguson stand remained a shock to the manager - with only eight members of staff at Old Trafford being in on the plan.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2058298/The-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-stand-unveiled-Old-Trafford-plot-kept-Fergie-dark.html#ixzz1cy5g86q2)
Wealthy football fans from Aberdeen have been chartering a plane to follow Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United. (Daily Record)
Aberdeen striker Darren Mackie has admitted he doesn not read books - after being chosen as a "reading champion" by his local school. (Daily Record)
 
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 14, 2011, 01:05:55 PM
Manchester United and Manchester City are likely to be in direct competition over Ajax's 19-year-old Danish international Christian Eriksen.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/881566-manchester-united-to-rival-city-for-christian-eriksen#ixzz1dd1GBOlQ)
City are thought to be in competition with European champions Barcelona to sign Brazilian international defender Thiago Silva from AC Milan.
 Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/13/barcelona-and-manchester-city-transfer-tussle-looms-for-thiago-silva/52635/)
The Premier League leaders are also rumoured to be interested in 22-year-old Borussia Monchengladbach winger Marco Reus.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2061098/Manchester-City-want-Germany-winger-Marco-Reus.html)
Real Madrid are rumoured to be monitoring Dutchman Nigel de Jong, amid speculation that the City board were reluctant to meet the midfielder's increased wage demands when recent talks over a new contract took place.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/881568-nigel-de-jong-eyed-by-real-madrid-as-man-city-contract-talks-stall#ixzz1dd1VdtqO)
Everton boss David Moyes is monitoring United States centre-back Brek Shea, currently with FC Dallas, who has been invited for trials at Ars*nal.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-target-Brek-Shea-also-chased-by-Everton-article830054.html)
Blackburn are hoping to persuade striker Andy Johnson, who is out of contract at Fulham at the end of the season, to move to Ewood Park.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2061114/Blackburn-Rovers-want-Andrew-Johnson.html)
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers wants four new faces in January with Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran a loan target.
 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3932880/Swansea-target-four-new-faces.html)
Ars*nal keeper Lukasz Fabianski has staged showdown talks with manager Arsene Wenger as he wants to play more to help make Poland's Euro 2012 squad.
 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3932868/Lukasz-Fabianski-in-showdown-talks-with-Arsene-Wenger.html)
Everton's Russian midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has threatened to leave the club in January if he does not play more first-team football. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2061125/Diniyar-Bilyaletdinov-eyeing-January-away-Everton.html)
Sunderland have watched 20-year-old Swiss striker Ahmed Mehmedi, who plays for FC Zurich.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Sunderland-in-chase-for-FC-Zurich-striker-Ahmed-Mehmedi-article830061.html)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is preparing to ask the board to fund a £6m bid for 25-year-old Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud, according to reports.
 Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/12/newcastle-united-prepare-6m-bid-to-sign-in-form-ligue-1-goal-machine/)
Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga has confirmed he is hoping to finalise his £7m move to Newcastle.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2061117/Modibo-Maiga-wants-Newcastle-United-move.html)
Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman is reportedly keen to sign Norwich striker Chris Martin in a loan deal.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Norwich-City-striker-Chris-Martin-a-target-for-Crystal-Palace-in-loan-deal-article830060.html)
England defender John Terry has been ordered by the FA to not answer any questions about his alleged racist comments to Anton Ferdinand when he faces the media.
 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3933107/John-Terry-gagged-by-FA-over-racism-row.html)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has warned Robin van Persie that the Dutchman will never leave the club if he does not depart now.
 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3933117/Robin-van-Persie-contract-news-Cesc-Fabregas-was-Ars*nal-star.html)
Manchester City could sue Carlos Tevez for compensation if they forfeit a potential transfer fee of up to £50m by having to terminate his contract on grounds of gross misconduct.
 Full story: The Times (subscription only) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/)
City's relationship with Tevez has deteriorated to the point that the club are not convinced the striker will attend his own disciplinary hearing to explain why he flew to Argentina.
 Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/nov/13/manchester-city-carlos-tevez-hearing?newsfeed=true)
Blackburn's Indian owners Venky's are undecided about selling the club, with wealthy Qataris rumoured to be interested in taking over at Ewood Park.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-Rovers-owners-Venkys-split-over-takeover-by-wealthy-Qataris-article830051.html)
Manchester United stalwart Paul Scholes is likely to be promoted from assistant to reserve team manager at Old Trafford following the departure of Warren Joyce to Hull.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-ready-to-promote-Paul-Scholes-as-reserve-team-manager-as-Warren-Joyce-heads-to-Hull-article830059.html)
Lawyers are putting the finishing touches on the FA's appeal to Uefa against Wayne Rooney's three-match ban.
 Full story: Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/283574/Wayne-Rooney-deadline-looming)
Former England defender Ugo Ehiogu says Manchester United's Phil Jones must play in central defence, not midfield, for the national team.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/euro-2012/england/1278/08/exclusive-ehiogu-phil-jones-must-start-defence-england)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes England have the capabilities to win Euro 2012.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-manager-Roberto-Mancini-says-England-can-win-Euro-2012-after-Spain-win-article830074.html)
Colombia's recent 1-1 draw with Venezuela has become better known for the sight of an owl eating a rat on the crossbar.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/881576-owl-eats-rat-on-crossbar-during-colombia-1-1-venezuela#ixzz1dd1ewsab)
Former Ars*nal defender Lauren is to be reunited with his £6,000 Rolex watch, six years after it was stolen, following a series of police raids in Essex and East London.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/ex-Ars*nal-defender-Lauren-reunited-with-stolen-6k-Rolex-article830087.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 21, 2011, 09:05:09 AM
AC Milan are interested in signing Carlos Tevez - if the Argentine manages to sort his temperament.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-striker-Carlos-Tevez-being-monitored-by-AC-Milan-article832904.html)
Blackburn are set to approach Fulham for £2m contract rebel Andy Johnson.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2064048/Andrew-Johnson-wanted-Blackburn.html)
Tottenham are lining up a move for Germany international Lukas Podolski as they cannot afford to keep Emmanuel Adebayor on a permanent basis.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/882278-tottenham-want-lukas-podolski-to-replace-emmanuel-adebayor)
Liverpool are targeting Swansea winger Nathan Dyer in the January transfer window.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/19/liverpool-target-january-raid-to-sign-swansea-city-winger-nathan-dyer/)
Sunderland are eyeing a move for former Liverpool winger Albert Riera, who is currently with Turkish club Galatasaray.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2064074/Albert-Riera-wanted-Sunderland.html)
Manchester City defender Stefan Savic is a target for Roma in the January transfer window.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3947915/Roma-eye-Stefan-Savic.html)
Manchester City are set to unveil a £200m kit deal with Umbro at the end of the season.
 Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/221671/Manchester-City-s-200m-kit-deal/)
Ars*nal have reassured Arsene Wenger that they want to keep him as boss until at least 2014 regardless of whether they secure a Champions League place at the end of the season.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/Ars*nal/8902768/Arsene-Wenger-wants-to-remain-at-Ars*nal-until-his-contract-expires-in-2014-despite-hints-of-a-summer-move.html)
Tottenham assistant boss Joe Jordan has spiced up the build-up to their Monday night clash with Aston Villa by claiming Spurs striker Jermain Defoe could yet pip Villa forward Darren Bent to a place in England's Euro 2012 team.
 Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/defoe-could-challenge-bent-for-england-spot-says-jordan-6265334.html)
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has hit out at Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville after he said the Blues' attack-minded defender David Luiz played as if he was being controlled by a "ten-year-old on PlayStation." Villas-Boas said: "It's a stupid approach to an opinion. If that's the way he wants to take the game, that's ridiculous."
 Full story: the Times (subscription required) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/l)
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has promised manager David Moyes he will have money to spend in the January transfer window.
 Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/284954/Moyes-set-for-January-backing)
Former West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is planning on a return to the Premier League and is confident he will be offered an opportunity in the near future.
 Full story: Talksport.com (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1299/96/exclusive-zola-planning-premier-league-return)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean faces a grilling from the club's owners after the Rao brothers were harassed by fans before their crunch match with Wigan.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-manager-Steve-Kean-to-face-grilling-from-Venkys-after-Wigan-draw-article832843.html)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has unveiled his new touchline celebration - jumping on the back of striker Jose Callejon and enjoying a piggyback along the pitch.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/882290-jose-mourinho-shows-off-new-piggyback-touchline-celebration)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 28, 2011, 09:09:28 AM
Italian Serie A side Juventus have pulled out of a move to sign Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2066971/Juventus-deny-Carlos-Tevez.html)
Meanwhile, should Tevez leave as expected, City boss Roberto Mancini does not feel he needs to replace the Argentina international in the transfer window.
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)
Liverpool are considering a shock move for Barcelona striker David Villa.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/882997-liverpool-lining-up-move-for-barcelona-and-spain-star-david-villa)
Tottenham are giving a two-week trial to 18-year-old Honduras winger Andy Najar.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3963495/Kid-star-Andy-Najar-in-Spurs-stint.html)
Blackburn Rovers will hand manager Steve Kean a January transfer kitty of £10m as the Ewood Park club try and buy their way out of relegation trouble.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Blackburn-Rovers-manager-Steve-Kean-seeking-10m-January-transfer-kitty-to-aid-relegation-fears-article835796.html)
West Brom will attempt to boost their defensive options by handing a trial to American centre-half Tim Ream. They will, however, face competition from Bolton for his signature.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/West-Bromwich-Albion-to-give-a-trial-to-New-York-Red-Bulls-defender-Tim-Ream-article835803.html)
Chelsea are hoping to bring in 20-year-old striker Kevin de Bruyne in January but are struggling to agree a fee with his Belgian club Genk.
Full story: Footybunker.com (http://www.footybunker.com/chelsea-looking-to-sort-out-deal-for-young-belgian/14031)
Former Blackburn Rovers striker El-Hadji Diouf has warned the club's owners that they will be relegated from the Premier League unless they sack manager Steve Kean.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/222888/Axe-Steve-Kean-or-drop/)
Johan Djourou says Ars*nal team-mate Robin van Persie is as good as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1304/34/exclusive-djourou-van-persie-there-messi-and-ronaldo)
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has denied John Terry got himself deliberately booked against Wolves, meaning he misses the Carling Cup clash with Liverpool rather than a crucial Premier League game.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3963290/Chelsea-news-Andre-Villas-Boas-denies-John-Terry-card-con.html)
Owen Coyle has told Bolton Wanderers supporters to stick by the team despite their difficult start to the season.
Full story: Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wanderers/wanderersnews/9387921.Coyle_urges_fans_to_stick_with_team/)
Ajax legend Johan Cruyff and 10 youth coaches are going to court to fight the appointment of Louis van Gaal, Martin Sturkenboom and Danny Blind as directors of the Dutch club.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/feedarticle/9967446)
The bookmakers have suspended betting on the dismissal of Sunderland manager Steve Bruce after supporters turned on the boss following Saturday's late defeat by Wigan.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/nov/27/sunderland-wigan-steve-bruce)  Former Ars*nal player Eduardo is facing financial problems with his former agent claiming he is entitled to 20% of the player's earnings since 2007.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2066940/Eduardo-da-Silva-facing-financial-meltdown.html)
 

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 05, 2011, 08:03:12 PM
Defenders Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand may be sold in the summer transfer window, as part of manager Sir Alex Ferguson's plans to overhaul Manchester United's squad.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/883780-nemanja-vidic-and-rio-ferdinand-set-for-man-united-exits#ixzz1fbkyXfZ6)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon is believed to have promised defender Daniel Majstorovic a new contract if he continues his current run of good form.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2069983/Neil-Lennon-praises-Dan-Majstorovic.html#ixzz1fbrNx6RQ)
Chelsea are eyeing a move to sign Universidad de Chile and Chile international forward Eduardo Vargas as Nicolas Anelka's replacement.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2069803/Chelsea-want-sign-Eduardo-Vargas.html#ixzz1fbszhZ9o)
Chelsea are also in the hunt for 17-year-old Serbian striker Lazar Markovic. The Partizan Belgrade forward is one of Europe's hottest properties and could be available for £10m.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3977755/Lazar-Markovic-eyes-dream-move-to-Chelsea.html)
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is eyeing a move for Bayern Munich and Croatia international midfielder Danijel Pranjic, 30.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/223858/Andre-Villas-Boas-eyeing-up-a-Bayern-Munich-buy)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is hoping his defender Ledley King will do enough to earn a new contract at White Hart Lane.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3975635/Harry-Redknapp-Ledley-King-deserves-a-new-deal.html)
Manchester City have been warned they will have to pay £88m if they want to replace Carlos Tevez with Porto striker Hulk in the January transfer window.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/883793-manchester-city-warned-hulk-will-cost-88m#ixzz1fbl9cAkr)
But Serie A giants AC Milan are ready to offer Brazil striker Alexandre Pato to City in a bid to capture Tevez on loan in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/223864/Ace-Alexandre-Pato-has-key-role-in-Carlos-Tevez-deal-transfer/)
And City will have to pay £250,000 for England youth keeper Angus Gunn - with the tribunal fee much less than Norwich wanted.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-forced-to-pay-Norwich-250k-in-transfer-wrangle-for-Angus-Gunn-article838989.html)
Ars*nal are set to offer £25m plus Andrey Arshavin and Nicklas Bendtner for Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Gotze, 19.
Full story: Caught offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/04/Ars*nal-to-offer-pair-to-sweeten-deal-to-sign-30m-playmaker/)
England manager Fabio Capello is considering leaving striker Wayne Rooney out of his Euro 2012 squad - if the Manchester United frontman's three-game ban is not reduced this week.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-could-leave-Manchester-United-striker-Wayne-Rooney-at-home-for-Euro-2012-if-ban-not-reduced-article838992.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is considering giving striker Danny Welbeck a first start since suffering a muscle injury on England duty last month in Wednesday's Champions League clash away to Basel.
Full story: Manchester Evening News  (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1466889_danny-welbeck-in-line-for-manchester-united-recall-as-javier-hernandez-is-ruled-out-for-month)
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny believes Ars*nal should be aiming for the top four in the Premier League this season.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1345/96/exclusive-szczesny-Ars*nal-aiming-top-four-and-beyond)
A £7m overdraft axe could hit Birmingham's January transfer plans.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/midlands-football/2011/12/04/financial-woes-at-birmingham-city-set-to-impact-on-january-transfer-market-97319-29886310/)
Sunderland great Jimmy Montgomery says Martin O'Neill's arrival at the Stadium of Light finally brings a "touch of Clough" to Wearside.
Full story: Sunderland Echo (http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/chris-young-column/monty_o_neill_brings_a_touch_of_clough_1_4030840)
Bayern Munich's influential midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is making a quicker than expected recovery from a shoulder injury and could feature again before Germany's winter break.
Full story: Bild (in German) (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bastian-schweinsteiger/vor-blitz-comeback-21378024.bild.html)
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has pledged to stand by manager Owen Coyle during Bolton's current wretched run.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-chairman-vows-to-stick-with-Owen-Coyle-after-Tottenham-Hotspur-defeat-article838911.html)
Paris St-Germain coach Antoine Kombouare has insisted his new-look side needs more time to gel after three consecutive defeats. He said: "We're still building and you don't build a team in four months. We have to be able to react. I am a fighter and I want to fight. As to my future? Ask the club's officials." (L'Equipe)

Ars*nal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere revealed his baby son Archie broke down in tears when he showed him a picture of his Gunners team-mate Emmanuel Frimpong tearing a football.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/883797-emmanuel-frimpong-makes-jack-wilsheres-son-cry-then-asks-for-Ars*nal-move#ixzz1fbldp2v0)
Blackburn fans are feeling short-changed by owners Venky's - after waiting two months to be paid back expenses they were promised for a trip to watch the club in India.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-Rovers-fans-stuffed-as-they-wait-two-months-for-Venkys-to-pay-expenses-for-India-trip-article838785.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 12, 2011, 08:20:55 AM
 Jose Mourinho wants to take Frank Lampard to Real Madrid in a swap deal for Spanish Under-21 midfielder Esteban Granero.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3992048/Jose-Mourinho-sets-sights-on-Frank-Lampard.html)
Everton boss David Moyes has admitted making an approach to New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry, who is currently training with Ars*nal during the MLS off-season, in an attempt to sign the Frenchman on loan in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/ex-Ars*nal-and-Barcelona-star-Thierry-Henry-approached-by-Everton-manager-David-Moyes-for-January-loan-deal-article842007.html)
Ars*nal's Marouane Chamakh has conceded he may have to leave the club to revive his career and has hinted he could be set for a return to his former team Bordeaux.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2072842/Marouane-Chamakh-hints-away-Ars*nal.html#ixzz1gGr2dEbL)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is ready to offer Bobby Zamora a move away from Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Aston-Villa-ready-to-offer-escape-route-for-Fulham-striker-Bobby-Zamora-article842058.html)
QPR boss Neil Warnock is also eyeing up Zamora who is unhappy at being left out of the Fulham side at Swansea.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/289439/Unhappy-Bobby-Zamora-is-on-QPR-s-radar)
Manchester United are chasing 17-year-old Dutch left-back Jetro Willems, who plays for PSV Eindhoven, as manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks for the next Patrice Evra.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-chase-PSV-Eindhoven-starlet-Jetro-Willems-as-Patrice-Evra-replacement-article842024.html)
Mario Balotelli faces a £150,000 fine from Manchester City after breaking a club curfew to go for a midnight curry.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/225205/Balo-s-red-hot-rap/)
 Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas banned anyone outside the first-team squad from the training ground at Cobham ahead of their game with Manchester City on Monday night.
  Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/289445/AVB-puts-Chelsea-on-lockdown)
Blackburn full-back Gael Givet had to be substituted in the first half of the 2-1 defeat by Sunderland because he was suffering from heart palpitations.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/kean-givets-heart-was-out-of-sync-we-had-to-get-him-off-6275717.html)
Phil Jones believes it is wrong to criticise his Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney for a lack of goals before the weekend's win against Wolves because he does so much important work for the side in other areas.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1368/47/jones-don%E2%80%99t-measure-rooney-his-goal-tally)
New Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has warned the Black Cats supporters that there will be plenty of dark days ahead of them despite their much-needed win over Blackburn on Sunday. Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/sunderland/8949819/Martin-ONeill-primes-Sunderland-for-dark-days-ahead-despite-uplifting-victory-over-Blackburn.html)

Liverpool's Craig Bellamy and QPR's Joey Barton were involved in an argument moments after the final whistle in Saturday's game at Anfield as bad feelings between the two spilled into the tunnel area.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2072880/Joey-Barton-Craig-Bellamy-X-rated-tunnel-bust-up.html#ixzz1gGoxgPGU)
 
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 26, 2011, 09:20:20 AM
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he may spend the rest of his career at Barcelona - but his former side Ars*nal are the only club he would leave the Nou Camp for. (Sky Sports News)

Manchester United are poised to test Tottenham's resolve with a £30m January move for play-maker Luka Modric.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2078492/Manchester-United-eye-Spurs-star-Luka-Modric.html)
Meanwhile, Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, reportedly targeted by Manchester United, says he is happy at Schalke, where he has scored 15 goals in 16 matches in the Bundesliga this season.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2078381/Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar-cool-Manchester-United-move.html)
Arsene Wenger is contemplating a loan move for Manchester City's out-of-favour 31-year-old defender Wayne Bridge, despite denying having made an approach for the left-back (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16237583.stm) in his pre-match news conference.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2078207/Thierry-Henry-Wayne-Bridge-Ars*nals-Christmas-list.html)
The Gunners are also ready to step up their interest in Brazil's 19-year-old midfielder Casemiro as his club Sao Paulo are reportedly ready to cash in with a £10m deal.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1402/94/wenger-ready-step-interest-brazilian-starlet)
Or Ars*nal will bid £23m for AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato, the 22-year-old having fallen down the pecking order somewhat this season.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/23/Ars*nal-ready-to-make-record-breaking-23m-offer-to-sign-ac-milan-striker/)
Tottenham are interested in Bolton defender Gary Cahill, but Chelsea will beat them to the signing.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Exclusive-Chelsea-to-beat-Tottenham-to-January-signing-of-Bolton-defender-Gary-Cahill-article845960.html)
Meanwhile, Spurs are believed to have held talks with midfielder Giovani dos Santos and his representatives with a view to selling the Mexican in January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2078178/Tottenham-keen-sell-Giovani-dos-Santos.html)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish admits Darren Bent could leave Aston Villa next month, providing they get a bid too good to refuse.
 (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain could be set for a summer switch to Juventus, according to reports in Italy as the Italian giants plan on opening the bidding at £24m for the Real Madrid striker.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1402/96/chelsea-target-set-serie)
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor will not open talks about staying at loan club Tottenham until the end of the season.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4016663/Emmanuel-Adebayor-Tottenham-can-wait-until-I-sign.html)
Birmingham have put a £12m price tag on 17-year-old winger Nathan Redmond who is being targeted by Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Birmingham-put-a-12-million-price-tag-on-Manchester-City-target-Nathan-Redmond-article845996.html)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is weighing up an offer for Hamburg SV's versatile left-sided player Marcell Jansen, 26, whose contract is due to end in 18 months.
Full story: FootyBunker (http://www.footybunker.com/sunderland-weighing-up-move-for-versatile-german-veteran/)
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie is believed to have turned down a £160,000 a week offer to join Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.
 (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United have emerged as the latest suitors for Real Sociedad's 20-year-old centre-back Inigo Martinez, according to reports in Spain.
Full story: Insidefutbol.com (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/12/23/manchester-united-join-inigo-martinez-fan-club/55010/)
Chelsea are believed to have been told they can sign Brazil international Kaka for £22m.
 (Daily Star)
Blackburn will offer Fulham striker Andy Johnson, 30, a £2m pay deal to help them secure their Premier League status.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Blackburn-ready-to-offer-Fulham-Andy-Johnson-2m-bonus-to-save-them-from-relegation-article845961.html)
QPR are believed to be considering a move for Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2078195/QPR-offer-Kenwyne-Jones-escape-Stoke.html)
Manchester United veteran winger Ryan Giggs is believed to be the man Welsh chiefs want to replace tragic Gary Speed as national boss.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4020618/Gary-Speed-Wales-chiefs-want-Ryan-Giggs-as-boss.html)
Meanwhile Giggs is believed to be planning to discuss his Manchester United future with Sir Alex Ferguson and is keeping an open mind about playing on for another season.
Full story: Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/7393859/Giggs-to-discuss-future)
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has spoken out in support of John Terry - after the defender was taunted at White Hart Lane - and believes the Chelsea captain's court case will not affect his performances.
Full story: Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24024141-emmanuel-adebayor-john-terrys-off-field-trials-will-not-harm-his-performances.do)
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill believes striker Nicklas Bendtner can finally show why he rates himself so highly at the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/226882/Martin-O-Neill-Nicklas-Bendtner-can-be-the-real-deal/)
The Bishop of Blackburn has called on Blackburn fans to lay off under-fire manager Steve Kean.
 (Daily Express)
Wayne Bridge has hit back after his Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini suggested the defender is motivated by money and played golf on matchdays. Mancini has said he is keen for Bridge to find a new club, while the 31-year-old, who has made just one appearance for City this season, said he does not know why he is being isolated.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2078136/Wayne-Bridge-exclusive-Roberto-Mancini-handicap.html)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 02, 2012, 09:22:16 AM
Manchester City's first signing of the transfer window could be Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi. Manager Roberto Mancini is keen to recruit the 28-year-old Italy international but the deal could depend on whether City can sell unsettled striker Carlos Tevez.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4031882/Man-City-transfer-news-Daniele-de-Rossi-set-for-City-move.html)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is pondering an £8m move for giant Blackburn defender Chris Samba.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Exclusive-Tottenham-plot-8m-raid-for-Blackburn-stopper-Chris-Samba-article848121.html)
Another Blackburn player, midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, has emerged as a shock target for Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas as the Stamford Bridge boss searches for a physical presence in midfield.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886133-steven-nzonzi-eyed-by-chelsea-as-alternative-to-jack-rodwell)
Yet another Blackburn player being targeted is winger Junior Hoilett - and Stoke are prepared to offload winger Jermaine Pennant as they step up their attempts to sign Hoilett, who is valued at £8m.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2081071/Stoke-sell-Jermaine-Pennant-want-Junior-Hoilett.html)
Aston Villa could be set to sign Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane on a similar loan deal to that which Thierry Henry has agreed at Ars*nal. The Los Angeles Galaxy striker would need clearance from both his club and Major League Soccer.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Exclusive-Aston-Villa-to-offer-Robbie-Keane-shock-Prem-return-article848118.html)
Manchester United are eyeing a £25m-plus-player offer for Lille attacker Eden Hazard, who is also a target for Ars*nal.
 Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/30/man-united-to-make-25m-plus-player-swap-offer-for-lille-wonderkid-eden-hazard/)
Everton are the latest side to be linked with a move for Huddersfield Town's highly rated striker Jordan Rhodes. The youngster, who has scored 21 goals so far this season, has already been the subject of an approach by West Ham.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Exclusive-Everton-join-chase-for-4m-rated-Huddersfield-hot-shot-Jordan-Rhodes-article848117.html)
Bolton could turn to League Two side Crawley in their search for Gary Cahill's possible replacement. The Trotters are considering a £1m bid for centre-back Kyle McFadzean to replace Cahill, who is wanted by Chelsea.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4031886/Bolton-transfer-news-Kyle-McFadzean-is-1m-target.html)
Ars*nal and Chelsea are both interested in 17-year-old Crewe forward Nick Powell, a 6ft 1ins England youth international.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Exclusive-Ars*nal-and-Chelsea-in-battle-for-Crewe-hot-shot-Nick-Powell-article848113.html)
Japan striker Tadanari Lee, who scored the winning goal in last year's Asian Cup final against Australia in Doha, could be joining Southampton after agreeing terms with the Championship side, according to reports in Japan. Saints must now obtain a work permit for the 26-year-old. (Nikkan Sports newspaper)
Rangers are hopeful that former striker Nacho Novo, who has been training with the club over the Christmas period, will return to Ibrox from Sporting Gijon. (Daily Record)
West Brom manager Roy Hodgson admits he is interested in Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic but does not think his club "is at the top of the list of candidates". (Daily Record)
Honduran club Motagua claim a Rangers representative is trying to finalise negotiations to sign striker Jerry Bengtson and midfielder Jorge Claros. (the Sun)
Rangers operations executive Ali Russell is keen for the club to sign Honduras internationals Jerry Bengtson and Jorge Claros, but manager Ally McCoist has yet to be convinced either would cut it in the Scottish Premier League. (Daily Record)
Young Boys full-back Scott Sutter has his heart set on joining Rangers, the club he supported as a boy in Hertfordshire, on loan despite interest from a German top-flight outfit and two from the English Championship. (the Sun)
West Brom manager Roy Hodgson is not interested in allowing Scotland midfielder Graham Dorrans join Rangers, despite Ibrox manager Ally McCoist expressing an interest. (Daily Record)
Norwegian midfielder Thomas Bendiksen says he delayed signing a new contract with Rangers because of an offer from Tromso and will choose the club that can offer him more first-team football. (the Sun)

Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp, who has scored 10 goals this season, has said he is ready to leave the Keepmoat Stadium but only for the right club.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Billy-Sharp-ready-to-leave-Doncaster-for-the-right-club-article848112.html)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been banned from returning to the house he is renting by the landlord until he settles a bill - the size of which he disputes - for the damage he has reportedly caused since moving in.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886148-mario-balotelli-banned-from-returning-to-his-home)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 09, 2012, 07:44:33 AM
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has claimed that Demba Ba's release clause is actually around half the £10m mooted over the weekend, which could be set to spark a transfer frenzy.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-striker-Demba-Ba-could-be-available-for-less-than-7m-claims-Tottenham-Hotspur-boss-Harry-Redknapp-sparking-Liverpool-Everton-Sunderland-and-QPR-interest-article851318.html)
Tottenham are believed to be planning a move for defender James Collins with Aston Villa ready to listen to offers in excess of £3m for the 28-year-old.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/886729-james-collins-eyed-by-spurs-as-alternative-to-chris-samba#ixzz1isTwHGsW)
Manchester United are planning a late bid to sign Bolton defender Gary Cahill despite Chelsea agreeing a fee for the England international.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2083815/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-target-Gary-Cahill.html)
Blackburn Rovers are targeting French winger Wahbi Khazri as a possible replacement for contract rebel Junior Hoilett.
  Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Blackburn-Rovers-see-Bolton-Wanderers-target-Junior-Hoilett-replacement-in-French-winger-Wahbi-Khazri-article851349.html)
Chelsea forward Gael Kakuta will spend the rest of the season on loan at Dijon.
 Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2012/01/08/ive-chosen-dijon-chelsea-star-gael-kakuta-confirms-move/55837/)
West Ham are set to revise their offer for Huddersfield striker Jordan Rhodes after he netted five goals against Wycombe on Friday.
  Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2083978/West-Ham-increase-bid-Jordan-Rhodes.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is looking add two new faces to his squad in the form of Borussia Dortmund pair Mario Gotze and Neven Subotic.
 Full story: CaughtOffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/08/man-united-plan-49m-bundesliga-pair-bid-as-sir-alex-ferguson-looks-to-freshen-up-old-trafford-squad/)
Neil Warnock left QPR after a bust up with owner Tony Fernandes over the signing of Blackburn striker Yakubu.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Queens-Park-Rangers-manager-Neil-Warnock-sacked-over-arguments-about-Blackburn-Rovers-striker-Yakubu-with-mark-Hughes-likely-successor-article851350.html)
QPR are set to hold talks with former Manchester City and Fulham boss Mark Hughes by Tuesday as they seek a replacement for Warnock, who was sacked on Sunday.
  Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/08/2837132/fao-editor-qpr-set-to-hold-talks-with-mark-hughes-in-next-48)
As well as Mark Hughes, Gianfranco Zola is a possibility for the QPR job and would bring Ray Wilkins with him as his assistant.
 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4046717/Mark-Hughes-and-Gianfranco-Zola-favourites-for-QPR-job-after-Neil-Warnock-was-sacked-as-manager.html)
Former QPR boss Ray Wilkins believes the current players need to take more responsibility for their current situation.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1446/50/exclusive-%E2%80%93-wilkins-qpr-must-replace-warnock-quickly) Niko Kranjcar has done a U-turn and insists he is ready to fight for his Tottenham future to resurrect his international career with Croatia.
  Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4046410/Niko-Kranjcar-Ill-fight-for-my-place-at-Tottenham1.html)
Diego Maradona has questioned whether Paris Saint-Germain's sporting director Leonardo is a football man or an oil dealer. In a rant he said: "I wonder if he is a player, coach, agent or oil dealer. I do not understand."
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/886737-diego-maradona-questions-whether-leonardo-is-a-coach-or-an-oil-dealer#ixzz1iuMlIDJJ)
Former Italy striker Christian Vieri has been showing off his silky foot work with an appearance on Italy's Strictly Come Dancing.
 Full story: 101 Great Goals (http://www.101greatgoals.com/christian-vieri-shows-off-his-moves-on-italys-strictly-come-dancing/131307/)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 16, 2012, 12:56:04 PM
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is ready to test Tottenham with a £10m offer for unsettled striker Jermain Defoe, 29.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/EXCLUSIVE-Liverpool-prepare-10m-bid-for-Tottenham-Jermain-Defoe-article854373.html)
Paris Saint-Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti has offered Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez a lifeline after Alexandre Pato turned down a £29m move to PSG last week. AC Milan hoped to use the money from the sale of Pato to the French club to fund a move for the Manchester City and Argentina striker, but now Ancelotti could pounce instead.
 Full story: the Times (subscription required) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/article3287663.ece)
However, AC Milan have not given up on their pursuit of 27-year-old Tevez, according to his agent Kia Joorabchian.
 Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian) (http://www.tuttosport.com/calcio/serie_a/milan/2012/01/15-165326/L%E2%80%99agente+di+Tevez%3A+%C2%ABPorto+Carlitos+al+Milan%C2%BB)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle is ready to swoop for Tottenham's 22-year-old striker Giovani dos Santos in a £4m deal.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/EXCLUSIVE-Bolton-prepare-4m-bid-for-Tottenham-Giovanni-Dos-Santos-article854352.html)
Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov is to hold transfer talks with Bayer Leverkusen, while Bayern Munich and Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala are also interested in the 30-year-old. Full story: Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/7434994/Berba-set-for-Leverkusen-talks)
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 18, says he will have to consider going out on loan next season if he fails to get more first-team opportunities at Stamford Bridge.
 Full story: ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/131133.html)
Manchester City are set to finalise the £3.5m signing of 15-year-old Real Madrid striker Jose Angel Pozo. (http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/1193042697013/1330037251320/jugador/Jugador/Pozo.htm) He will sign a five-year deal on 15 March, his 16th birthday.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2087084/Manchester-City-sign-Jose-Angel-Pozo-Real-Madrid-3-5m.html)
Liverpool are targeting a January move for 22-year-old Swansea City winger Scott Sinclair.
 Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/15/liverpool-consider-january-bid-for-swansea-city-attacker-scott-sinclair/)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is seemingly still keen on Marseille's £15m rated French forward  Loic Remy, (http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=106631/profile/index.html) 25, after jetting out to see him score twice for his side in their 2-0 win over Lille.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4062432/Transfer-news-Harry-Redknapp-watches-Loic-Remy.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has confirmed the move to get United States defender Tim Ream (http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/players/tim-ream) in from New York Red Bulls is at an advanced stage after the player spent a successful week at the club.
Full story: MEN (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/bolton_wanderers/s/1470734_bolton-close-on-tim-ream-signing-as-gary-cahill-heads-to-chelsea)
Estonian right-back Enar Jaager, (http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/clubs/player=57323/profile/index.html) 27, jetted into Glasgow determined to land the biggest deal of his life at Rangers. The 84-capped defender is a free agent after spending last season with Norwegian side Aalesunds.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2012/01/16/rangers-target-enar-jaager-desperate-to-seal-biggest-deal-of-his-life-86908-23701391/)
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has leapt to the defence of top-flight referees, claiming they are doing a good job in the face of growing scrutiny.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1466/20/exclusive-scudamore-defends-performance-premier-league-referees)
Former Blackburn striker Kevin Gallacher believes the club's youngsters proved their critics wrong by defeating Fulham 3-1 - despite being down to 10 men.
 Full story: talkSPORT (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/either%20url%20here)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher fears his team's disappointing form at home is ruining their chances of finishing in the top four.
 Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4062122/Home-groans-can-ruin-our-top-4-bid.html)
Thierry Henry was involved in an altercation with an Ars*nal supporter when the players went across to applaud their followers after the final whistle of their defeat at Swansea City on Sunday. It is understood the on-loan forward took exception to criticism of the players, appearing to make a 'yapping' gesture at the fan with his left hand and pointed as if to invite the individual to address him on the pitch. Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/15/swansea-city-Ars*nal-premier-league)

On-loan Wolves midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong delighted Ars*nal fans by pole-axing Tottenham ace Rafael van der Vaart when he fired a ball into his face from point-blank range. The term "Frimponged" quickly started trending on social networking site Twitter.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/887421-emmanuel-frimpong-delights-Ars*nal-fans-by-koing-rafael-van-der-vaart#ixzz1jZP1UvSp)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 23, 2012, 01:55:56 PM
Chelsea have been told that Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian midfielder Willian, 23, for whom they have already made a reported bid of £20m, will be available for £28m. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2090357/Chelsea-told-cough-28m-Willian.html)
Tottenham have extended the contract of striker Roman Pavlyuchenko, 30, until 2013 - but the Russian remains available for transfer.
 Full story: The Times [subscription required] (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/)
Bolton are hopeful of signing 27-year-old forward Ismael Bangoura (http://www.soccerway.com/players/ismael-bangoura/1250/) from Arab side Al Nasr and boss Owen Coyle is trying to rush through a work permit for the Guinea international.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/EXCLUSIVE-Bolton-in-race-to-secure-Al-Nasr-Ismael-Bangoura-article856579.html)
Manchester United are thought to be ready to enter the race for Brazil striker Leandro Damiao, 22, (http://www.soccerway.com/players/leandro-damiao-da-silva-dos-santos/113526/) the subject of a £15m bid from Tottenham last summer, who is valued at £24m by his club Internacional.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2090335/Manchester-United-want-Leandro-Damiao.html)
QPR's bid for Manchester City's Nedum Onuoha, which new boss Mark Hughes had hoped to finalise this week, has been complicated by interest from Everton.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/888058-nedum-onuohas-qpr-transfer-in-doubt-as-everton-also-make-a-move)
West Brom have attempted to ward off interest from Fulham and West Ham by putting an £8m price tag on winger Peter Odemwingie.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/West-Brom-put-8m-price-tag-on-Peter-Odemwingie-interest-from-Fulham-and-West-Ham-article856603.html)
Swansea midfielder Joe Allen, 21, has emerged as a surprise target for Tottenham, after impressing in the Welsh side's maiden Premier League campaign.
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/888050-joe-allen-attracts-spurs-interest-after-impressive-form-for-swansea)
Lyon have expressed an interest in Tottenham's versatile defender Vedran Corluka, who is also wanted by Roma.
 Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Lyon-enter-chase-for-Tottenham-Verdan-Corluka-article856508.html)
Everton are reportedly keen to take 24-year-old Fiorentina winger Alessio Cerci (http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2011/10/alessio-cerci-the-rise-of-fiorentinas-wide-boy/) on loan with a view to a permanent move.
 Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2012/01/22/everton-line-up-loan-swoop-for-fiorentina-winger-alessio-cerci/56706/)
Greek giants Olympiakos want to sign Blackburn Rovers's Argentine playmaker Mauro Formica on loan until the end of the season. Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9486389.Olympiakos_want_Blackburn_Rovers_forward_Formica_on_loan/)
Reading, with funding from new Russian investor Anton Zingarevich, are ready to move for Doncaster striker Billy Sharp.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2090340/Reading-Billy-Sharp.html)
Real Betis striker Jorge Molina is a £2m transfer target for Celtic. (Scottish Sun)
Leeds have moved to hijack Rangers' bid for Estonian full-back Enar Jaager. (Scottish Daily Express)
Television cameras captured Ars*nal's Robin van Persie voicing his disbelief at Arsene Wenger's decision to sub winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the Gunners' 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United.
 Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/22/Ars*nal-arsene-wenger-arshavin)
Out-of-favour Spurs midfielder Steven Pienaar is rumoured to be angered and seeking talks after the Londoners valued him at £6m, which could dissuade QPR from making a bid.
 Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2090352/Steven-Pienaar-seek-Spurs-talks-QPR-interest.html)
Former West Ham team-mates Nigel Reo-Coker and Craig Bellamy reignited their feud during Bolton's win over Liverpool at the Reebok. Reo-Coker, whose ability was mocked by Bellamy when they played at Upton Park, announced he has "no respect" for the Welshman.
 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4078378/Reo-Coker-in-new-Bellamy-flare-up.html)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has backed £20m winger Stewart Downing to become an Anfield star. Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2012/01/21/bolton-v-liverpool-fc-preview-kenny-dalglish-s-belief-in-stewart-downing-unwavering-100252-30167724/)
Wes Brown has urged homesick team-mate Craig Gardner not to go back to Birmingham and settle in Sunderland.
 Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/297389/Sunderland-2-Swansea-0-Wes-Brown-tells-Craig-Gardner-to-dig-in)
Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton has been told to sell his stars to save the Championship club.
 Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4078119/Portsmouth-forced-to-sell-star-players.html)
QPR captain Joey Barton may have upset former manager Neil Warnock but the Loftus Road faithful have afforded him a new song to celebrate his Twitter antics entitled: "He tweets what he wants."
 Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/888060-joey-bartons-twitter-rants-win-terrace-approval-at-qpr)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 07, 2012, 12:32:52 PM
        Manchester City are offering Ars*nal striker Robin van Persie, 28, a £250,000-a-week deal to lead their attack.
 Full story: Metro 
    Everton are monitoring West Brom's soon-to-be out-of-contract defender Jonas Olsson. The 29-year-old is stalling on a new deal at the Midlands club.
 Full story: Daily Mirror 
        Ars*nal will make the first move in the race for Fulham striker Clint Dempsey, whose contract expires next summer.
 Full story: the Sun 
    Liverpool are lining up a bid for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 28, who is nearing a return to fitness.

        Defender Carlos Cuellar, 30, looks to be on his way out of Aston Villa after bidding farewell to fans on Twitter, with his four-year contract expiring at the end of the season and no offer of a new deal.
 Full story: Birmingham Mail 
    Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to battle with Tottenham for Crewe's 18-year-old midfielder Nick Powell.
 Full story: Daily Mirror 
        Reports in France are indicating that Paris St Germain are determined to beat Chelsea to Napoli's Argentinian hitman  Ezequiel Lavezzi,       27.
 Full story: FootyLatest
 Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini finally admits his side are in pole position to win the Premier League after their 2-0 triumph at Newcastle.
 Full story: talkSPORT 
    Sir Alex Ferguson believes the "unethical" manner of Mark Hughes' sacking by Manchester City could help United in the title race - with City due to play QPR next weekend.
 Full story: Manchester Evening News 
        Manchester United winger Ashley Young welcomes the appointment of Roy Hodgson as England manager after speaking to his international team-mates about him.
 Full story: talkSPORT

    Frank Lampard has told Chelsea that Didier Drogba is irreplaceable and has urged the club to agree terms with the striker over a new contract.
 Full story: Independent 
        Aston Villa fans failed to get their protests against manager Alex McLeish off the ground.
 Full story: Birmingham Mail 
    The Football Association will back calls for technology after another Wembley showpiece was overshadowed by a goal-line row. Liverpool striker Andy Carroll had his effort ruled out against Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
 Full story: the Sun 
        Chelsea defender John Terry says owner Roman Abramovich will have to hand the manager's job to Roberto di Matteo full time if he guides them to victory in the Champions League final.
 Full story: Daily Star 
    Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish says he will discuss his Anfield future with the club's owners at the end of the season.
 Full story: Daily Mail 
 
        New Ars*nal striker Lukas Podolski was forced to conduct his farewell lap for Cologne with a riot police escort as his final game for the club was overshadowed by ugly scenes.
 Full story: Metro 

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 06, 2012, 11:32:43 AM
[size=1.077em]Sir Alex Ferguson missed Manchester United's goalless draw with Valerenga on Sunday so he could push through the signing of Ars*nal captain Robin van Persie, 28.[/size]
[/size][size=1.077em]Full story: Daily Mail [/font][/size]
[/size][size=1.077em]Ferguson now heads the queue to sign Van Persie after Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admitted for the first time that he does not expect to sign the Dutchman.[/size]
[/size][size=1.077em]Full story: Daily Mirror [/font][/size]
[/size][size=1.077em]Manchester United are also hoping to take advantage of Malaga's financial crisis to sign Spain Under-21 international midfielder Isco, 20.[/size]
[/size][size=1.077em]Full story: Metro [/font][/size]
[/size][size=1.077em]Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, 31, has ruled out a move to big-spending French giants Paris Saint Germain after insisting contract talks over a new deal at Stamford Bridge have not stalled.[/size]
[/size][size=1.077em]Liverpool are set to miss out on signing Clint Dempsey, 29, this summer as boss Brendan Rodgers is not impressed with Fulham's £10m asking price for the USA forward.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea are hoping to tie up a deal for Wigan forward Victor Moses, 21, before Sunday's Community Shield against Manchester City.
Full story: Guardian
Nottingham Forest are attempting to sign Norwich City's Spanish youth international central defender Dani Ayala on a season-long loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham are reassessing their next move after 22-year-old Malaga striker Salomon Rondon, a key target, opted to join Russian side Rubin Kazan.
Full story: the Sun
Blackpool have failed to agree a deal with Emile Heskey, 34, who has been training with the Seasiders after leaving Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Mail
Birmingham are attempting to beat Huddersfield to the signing of Norwich striker James Vaughan, 24. The Terriers have already lodged a £1m bid.
Full story: the Sun
Birmingham are also set to sign West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison, 19, on a season-long loan, while former West Brom midfielder Somen Tchoyi has joined the club on trial.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2012/08/06/birmingham-city-eye-up-ravel-morrison-loan-as-somen-tchoyi-trains-with-blues-97319-31557379/)
New Everton signing Steven Pienaar, 30, has urged Leighton Baines to stay loyal to the Toffees as the left-back continues to be linked with Manchester United.
Full story: talkSPORT
Real Madrid's former Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo, 27, says he would like to follow David Beckham and play for a USA side in Major League Soccer.
Full story: the Sun
Ars*nal signing Olivier Giroud, 25, believes his new club can recreate the underdog atmosphere which made him a title winner in France. Arsene Wenger snapped up Giroud from Montpellier, where the striker was part of the team that pipped Paris Saint Germain to the Ligue 1 title.
Full story: talkSPORT
Andy Carroll was given the chance to impress Liverpool manager in a behind-closed-doors friendly with Rochdale, but the game was abandoned after an hour due to a serious injury to Reece Gray.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4472891/Andy-Carroll-gets-another-chance-to-impress-Brendan-Rodgers.html)
Italian restaurant owner and former Scotland international Richard Hughes, 33, has announced he is coming out of retirement to join Bournemouth on a two-year contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/former-scotland-star-richard-hughes-1223903)[/font][/size]
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 31, 2012, 09:52:39 AM
Newcastle striker Demba Ba, 27, is set to complete a £7.5m move to Chelsea - the first of three new signings at Stamford Bridge.

The Magpies will pay Ba a £2m "loyalty" fee if he joins Chelsea in January.

Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole, 31, could be set for a January move to Queens Park Rangers as both clubs are set for talks.

But Liverpool have dismissed suggestions that they have bid £9.5m for Inter Milan's attacking midfielder Wesley Sneijder, 28

Manchester United could sign former player Cristiano Ronaldo, 27, for as little as £60m from Real Madrid, with Old Trafford keeper David de Gea, 22, and winger Nani, 26, both part of the deal.

Former Italy manager Marcello Lippi has urged AC Milan to sign Shanghai Shenhua and ex-Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 34.

QPR will give manager Harry Redknapp £20m to sign Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, 22, Marseille striker Loic Remy, 25, and West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame, 25.

Southampton have offered £8m for Italy international defender Davide Astori, 25, but face fierce competition from Serie A duo Napoli and Juventus.

Sunderland are in talks to sign former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill, 33, on loan from current side New York Red Bulls.

Reading are interested in signing Ivory Coast defender Steve Gohouri, 31, from Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Standard Liege defender Rami Gershon is poised to join Celtic on loan until the end of the season.

Motherwell forward Jamie Murphy will hold talks about a proposed January move to Sheffield United.

Real Madrid and former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 31, is considering a return to the Premier League.

Ars*nal have given forward Theo Walcott, 23, two weeks to sign a new deal at the club.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has held talks with the club's owner Randy Lerner and has been told he will only be given £10m in the transfer window to help addres their slump in form.

Crystal Palace's sought-after winger Wilfried Zaha says he wants to move to a Premier League club in the January transfer window. Ars*nal are reported to be one of the club's interested in the 20-year-old.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was struck down with the norovirus on Sunday before his side's win over QPR and was sent home while assistant boss Colin Pascoe was excluded from the dressing room at half-time for fear of passing it on.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 07, 2013, 02:24:01 PM
Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to ditch David de Gea, 22, and sign a new goalkeeper in January.
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[/size]Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is planning on bringing in two signings in the January transfer window as his side's 2-2 FA Cup draw with Swansea added to the club's fixture congestion.[/color]
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[/size]Birmingham keeper Jack Butland could be one of those signings with the Gunners ready to bid for the 19-year-old, who is also attracting interest from Fulham and Southampton.[/color]
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[/size]QPR are in talks with French club Marseille over a possible £11m deal for 26-year-old striker Loic Remy, although the Loftus Road outfit face competition from fellow Premier League sides Newcastle and West Ham.[/color]
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[/size]Liverpool have bid £7m for Cagliari defender Davide Astori but could be beaten to the 25-year-old Italian international's signature by Southampton, who have offered £9.5m.[/color]
[/size][/color]
[/size]Schalke 04 midfielder [/color][/size]Lewis Holtby has agreed to move to Tottenham in July (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20916479)[/color][/size] but the German club may allow the 22-year-old to move to Spurs in January for £1.6m.[/color]
[/size][/color]
[/size]Swansea boss Michael Laudrup says he does not want to sell striker Danny Graham, 27, in January but is to hold talks with the player, who is a target for Norwich and Reading.[/color]
[/size][/color]
[/size]West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is refusing to rule out a move to bring David Beckham, 37, to Upton Park.[/color]
[/size][/color]
[/size]Manchester City are lining up a £45m bid for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 25, and he could replace Mario Balotelli.[/color]
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[/size]Marseille want to keep Joey Barton, 30, beyond this season. The midfielder is currently on loan from QPR.[/color]
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[/size]QPR have made an £6.5m offer to side Stade Rennais for French international midfielder Yann M'Vila, 22.[/color]
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[/size]Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sven Bender has been linked with Manchester United but the 23-year-old has extended his contract with the Bundesliga club.[/color]
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[/size]AC Milan playmaker Robinho, 28, is expected to remain in Italy until the end of the season after negotiations between the Serie A side and Brazilian club Santos over a move for the former Manchester City forward broke down.[/color]
[/size][/color]
[/size]Former referee Graham Poll says Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is blameless for his handball in his side's FA Cup win over Mansfield as the goal would have stood even if the Uruguayan had owned up to the offence.[/color]
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[/size]Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez says he will try to help team-mate and fellow forward Mario Balotelli through his current troubles with the Premier League champions.[/color]
[/size][/color]
[/size]Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, 34, has revealed he wants to become the first black James Bond.[/color]
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Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 14, 2013, 05:37:26 AM
Striker Neymar, 20, has denied reports that he has agreed to join Barcelona from Santos as Manchester City and Chelsea both chase his signature.

Swansea boss Michael Laudrup is closing in on a £2m deal for Osasuna forward Roland Lamah, 25, and hopes to confirm the signing this week.

Norwich City are eyeing a move for Celtic striker Gary Hooper, 24, after boss Chris Hughton admitted that he needs more fire-power.

On-loan Romelu Lukaku's representatives will sit down with Chelsea when the January transfer window shuts to negotiate the 19-year-old striker staying another season at West Brom.

Fulham boss Martin Jol is making a £3m move for Belgian teenage defender Bernard Malanda-Adje, 18, from Zulte Waregem.

Arsene Wenger has given his clearest indication yet that forward Theo Walcott, 23, will be staying after the Ars*nal boss said he will not be offloading any more players until new signings are made.

Coventry boss Mark Robins, 43, is among the favourites to take over at Bristol City following Derek McInnes's sacking on Saturday. Sean O'Driscoll is also in the frame.

Tottenham's manager Andre Villas-Boas has revealed that his admiration for the England midfielder Scott Parker extended to trying to buy him when he was appointed manager of Chelsea in the summer of 2011.

New Wolves boss Dean Saunders says it could take him up to two years to chop his 40-man squad down to 25 because of high salaries. Saunders, 48, wants to reduce the squad to pay players "with more class".

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll says video technology needs to be introduced after replays appeared to show that defender Nemanja Vidic, 31, was offside when he got the final touch as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1.

Former Newcastle skipper Bobby Moncur says he would be "disappointed" if defender Fabricio Coloccini left the club as the Magpies fight for Premier League survival. It is believed Coloccini, 30, wants to return to South America because of personal

Blackburn midfielder Danny Murphy, 35, says he knows little about his new manager Michael Appleton, 37, and adds: "It's a bit crazy, it's not ideal to have had five managers at this stage of the season."

Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston has hit out at Blackburn after they appointed Seasiders boss Appleton. "It's unfortunate we've become embroiled in the disaster shipwreck Blackburn have become," says Oyston.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 21, 2013, 05:51:54 AM
Ars*nal are weighing up a last-minute move for 23-year-old Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa. Newcastle have already agreed a fee with Montpellier for the France international.

Wigan could move to sign defenders Sebastian Coates, 22, and Ronald Zubar, 27, from Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers respectively on loan.

Reading are considering a £1.5m move for Birmingham defender Curtis Davies, 27.

Mario Balotelli's Manchester City future could be decided this week, with talks expected between the champions and AC Milan on Monday. The clubs are yet to agree a fee for the 22-year-old striker.

Norwich City are set to sign goalkeeper Lee Camp, 28, on a free as he is being released by Nottingham Forest.

QPR are looking into a move for Chelsea's 32-year-old French midfielder Florent Malouda.

Liverpool have been told they will have to up their offer to land Inter Milan midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 20, after they had an £8m bid rejected.

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is in line to keep his place in the England squad for next month's friendly with Brazil at Wembley.
Ashley Cole, 32, has become the highest paid defender in world football after negotiating a one-year contract with Chelsea worth just under £200,000 a week.

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 28, 2013, 06:06:05 AM
Norwich are preparing an improved £7m offer for Celtic striker Gary Hooper. The SPL side insist they want £8m for the 25-year-old and Norwich have only offered £4.5m.
The Canaries and Fulham are both lining up £3m bids for QPR winger Jamie Mackie after the 27-year-old was told he could leave Loftus Road.
Queens Park Rangers are preparing an improved £3.25m bid for the 31-year-old West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie, who will be fined two weeks' wages by the Baggies after criticising the club on Twitter.
Ars*nal are set to step up their chase for Barcelona's David Villa, 31, after manager Arsene Wenger admitted his side are short of fire power ahead of the close of the January transfer window.
Chelsea are getting ready to make a surprise deadline bid to sign Birmingham City's England under-21 keeper Jack Butland as a long-term investment.
Everton manager David Moyes will redouble his efforts to bring in a new face before the transfer window closes in order to ease the burden on his squad.
Former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Tony Coton has defended under-fire keeper David De Gea, describing criticism of the club's current shot-stopper as "over the top".
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 04, 2013, 05:49:30 AM
Stoke will hold out for £15m from Manchester United for 25-year-old goalkeeper Asmir Begovic this summer.

Manchester City will put the money they received for striker Mario Balotelli, 22, towards a summer signing of either Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 27, or Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, 26

Newcastle are set to renew their interest in on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, 24, in the summer, when he returns to Merseyside from West Ham.

Tottenham are worried that striker Jermain Defoe, 30, could be out for up to two months with ankle ligament damage suffered in their win ]over West Brom on Sunday

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez's future at the club could be in doubt if the Blues fail to beat Wigan this weekend.

West Brom outcast Peter Odemwingie, 31, apologised on Twitter for team-mate Goran Popov, 28, after the defender was shown a red card for spitting at Tottenham's 22-year-old full-back Kyle Walker.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 12, 2013, 11:07:24 AM
The agent of Chilean midfielder Cristian Cuevas has said the 17-year-old, who is rated at £3.4m by his club O'Higgins, is in "advanced negotiations" with Chelsea and could be moving to Stamford Bridge in the summer if everything goes to plan.

Lazio and Sevilla both want West Bromwich Albion striker Shane Long, 26, who will enter the final year of his contract at the end of the season

Vasco da Gama midfielder Indio, 16, has been given a brief trial with Ars*nal.

French side Monaco are interested in signing Manchester City pair Samir Nasri, 25, and Carlos Tevez, 29, in the summer.

Ajax director of football Marc Overmars says the club's highly-rated Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen, 20, does not want to sign a new contract

Tottenham boss Andre-Villas Boas says the club will punish striker Emmanuel Adebayor after missing his deadline to return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Spurs were forced to send a private jet to bring the 28-year-old Togo international back for Saturday's win over Newcastle.

Winger Stewart Downing, 28, still fears for his Liverpool future, despite finally nailing down a place in Brendan Rodgers's first-team plans.

Aston Villa central defender Richard Dunne, 33, has been told he could get a new contract - even though he has yet to play a game this season.

Celtic winger Kris Commons says he is not bothered that Rangers have offered Juventus use of their Murray Park training ground ahead of Tuesday's Champions League game. "If they want to prepare at a Division Three training ground, let them get on with it," he said.

Southampton midfielder Steven Davis says the Saints players are enjoying new manager Mauricio Pochettino's style of play - even if it means they have to work exceptionally hard.

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez has voiced some frustration with the club over continued speculation that they are looking to sign Polish centre forward Robert Lewandowski, 24, from rivals Borussia Dortmund.

Barcelona will sign a new goalkeeper next season, irrespective of whether Victor Valdes, 31, chooses to leave. The club are not looking to sign an established keeper, instead preferring a young player with the potential to grow and develop within the team.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 20, 2013, 02:59:00 PM
Ars*nal are considering a £10m move for Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 31.
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[/size]Arsene Wenger will be given £70m to spend in the summer. Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue, 24, Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 30 , and Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic, 23, are his main targets.[/color]
[/size][/color]
[/size]Southampton are risking losing in-form winger Jason Puncheon by dithering over handing the 26-year-old a new contract, while Newcastle and West Ham wait in the wings.[/color]
[/size][/color]
[/size]Newcastle United winger Jonas Gutierrez, 26, is confident that the influx of five new French players in the transfer window will help to steer the club to a strong finish this season.[/color]
[/size][/color]
[/size]Celtic are mulling over offering forward Anthony Stokes an extension to his contract after the 24-year-old played his way back into Neil Lennon's good books. Celtic were ready to offload the former Ars*nal trainee earlier in the season over off-the-field issues.[/color]
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[/size]Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has refused to rule out the possibility of a switch to moneybags French club PSG, saying: "Why not?"[/color]
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[/size]Striker Marek Hamsik, 25, is the latest Napoli player to be targeted by criminals after he was robbed at gunpoint while leaving the Stadio San Paolo following Sunday's 0-0 Serie A draw against Sampdoria.[/color]
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[/size]Roy Hodgson is ready to hand an England chance to Celtic defender Kelvin Wilson following the 27-year-old's Champions League heroics for the Hoops.[/color]
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[/size]Oldham's FA Cup hero Matt Smith, who scored a late equaliser against Everton to earn his side a replay, will be fined a week's wages for throwing his shirt into the crowd at the final whistle.[/color]
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[/size]Ars*nal are preparing to offer Arsene Wenger a two-year contract extension.[/color]
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[/size]Chelsea defender David Luiz, 25, apologised to Brentford's Jake Reeves after leaving the 19-year-old concussed with a tough challenge during Sunday's FA Cup tie.[/color]
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[/size]Barnsley boss David Flitcroft is relishing the chance to play Premier League champions Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals - his brother Gary was once a fans' favourite during a five-year spell there.[/color]
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[/size]Cash-strapped Portsmouth insisted on charging Carlisle £20 to park their team bus outside Fratton Park before last weekend's Championship clash.[/color]
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[/size]Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 26, is set to wear a four-fingered glove on his right hand against Ars*nal in Tuesday's Champions League clash after trying out his unusual apparel while keeping a clean sheet against Wolfsburg over the weekend[/color]
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 25, 2013, 05:09:28 AM
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce could move for ex-Bolton defender Ricardo Gardner. The Jamaica international, 34, is a free agent after leaving the Reebok Stadium last summer.

Manchester City are ready to open talks with Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure about a new five-year deal worth £55m.

Fulham boss Martin Jol is considering offering an extended contract to veteran Greece midfielder Giorgios Karagounis. The 35-year-old joined the Craven Cottage club on a free transfer last summer.

Spanish newspaper El Pais was thrilled by the performance of Spanish star Michu in Swansea's League Cup victory at Wembley, saying that "a buzz ran through the legendary London venue" every time he received the ball.

However, German newspaper Bild insists it was Swansea's German goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel who "stole the show" at Wembley.

Italian side Palermo have fired manager Alberto Malesani after just three weeks in the job and rehired Gian Piero Gasperini - the man Malesani replaced.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 04, 2013, 04:18:40 AM
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke maintains they will let Poland striker Robert Lewandowski leave for nothing when his contract ends in 2014 if they do not receive the right offer this summer. The 24-year-old has been linked with both Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

Midfielder Michael Carrick, 31, has warned Manchester United not to be too gung-ho in their Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid.

Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 24, believes that Real Madrid's consecutive wins over Barcelona have answered any questions about their team spirit ahead of their trip to Old Trafford.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra believes his former United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could be affected by the emotion of returning to Old Trafford for the first time.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini wants to see his players taking responsibility for the team's failings this year.

Inter coach Andrea Stramaccioni will consider Antonio Cassano for Thursday's Europa League tie with Tottenham after dropping the Italy striker, 30, for Sunday's 3-2 win at Catania following a training ground row, which saw the pair reportedly come close to blows.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 11, 2013, 04:25:44 AM
Claudio Ranieri's AS Monaco want to sign Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, 29, this summer.

Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is set to renew his efforts to sign 21-year-old Celtic defensive player Victor Wanyama.

Danny Murphy, 35, wants to cancel his playing contract with Blackburn to take a coaching role with Fulham.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness says the team will continue to hold public training sessions when ex-Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola arrives as coach next season. He said: "At Bayern we have a tradition that fans can see their idols up close and it is not going to change."

Defender Loris Benito had his finger bitten as he tried to get it off the pitch before his Zurich team-mate Davide da Costa finally carried it off the field

The only consolation for Benito was that his side won the match 4-0.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: RiffHard on March 11, 2013, 07:51:06 AM
Defender Loris Benito had his finger bitten as he tried to get it off the pitch before his Zurich team-mate Davide da Costa finally carried it off the field
He tried to get his finger off the pitch, then it was bitten, and finally a team-mate managed to get his finger off the pitch?  ???

(I actually know it was a ferret or someone similar)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 18, 2013, 01:47:56 AM
German side Wolfsburg are considering a summer move for 28-year-old Ars*nal defender Per Mertesacker.

Ars*nal are ready to make Swansea an offer for their highly rated goalkeeper Michel Vorm, 29, to finally solve their problems between the sticks.

Reading striker Pavel Pogrebnyak, 29, could join Zenit St Petersburg in order to trim the club's wage bill should they be relegated from the Premier League.

Chelsea have said that Atletico Madrid will have to pay £17m for 20-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who has spent close to two seasons at the Spanish club and is yet to play for his parent club.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp may give the goalkeeping gloves to Robert Green after Julio Cesar's display in the Aston Villa defeat.

Ars*nal's victories against Bayern Munich and Swansea came after the team's defence decided to sit down and review their poor performance against Tottenham on video.

Play was interrupted during Blackburn's 1-1 draw with Burnley when fans let a chicken onto the pitch in protest against Blackburn owners Venky's, who own a poultry firm. It is the second time this has happened after a similar incident against Wigan last season.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 26, 2013, 03:48:16 PM
Ars*nal and Manchester City target Stevan Jovetic says he would relish a chance to play in England and "the strongest league in the world". The 23-year-old playmaker has scored 12 goals in 24 games in Serie A for Fiorentina this season.
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[/size]Ars*nal could be priced out of the race for Jovetic, with Fiorentina seeking more than £25m amid interest from Juventus and both Milan clubs[/color]
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[/size]Sevilla's Alvaro Negredo says he will play in the Premier League "sooner or later". The statement will interest Everton, who attempted to sign the 27-year-old striker on transfer deadline day in January.[/color]
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[/size]Barcelona have defender Vincent Kompany, 26, and his Manchester City team-mate, striker Sergio Aguero, 24, in their summer plans. The Catalan giants may bid for the pair if their attempts to sign Borussia Dortmund's centre-back Mats Hummels and retain forward David Villa fail.[/color]
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[/size]German team manager Oliver Bierhoff says it will be "impossible" for a European team to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, saying the advantage will lie with South American teams.[/color]
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[/size]Ars*nal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla, 28, believes Spain will still qualify for the World Cup, despite two recent draws in their qualification campaign. "Whoever thinks this is the end of an era is wrong," said Cazorla after Spain's 1-1 draw with Finland on Friday.[/color]
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[/size]Juventus forward and Montenegro skipper Mirko Vucinic has said his side will try to provoke England's "loose cannon" Wayne Rooney in the vital World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. Rooney, 27, was sent off in England's last match in Montenegro in October 2011.[/color]
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[/size]Jose Mourinho has hinted he wants to return to manage Chelsea next season. The Real Madrid boss is quoted as saying: "It's not easy to find a new destination. It could be a destination where I've coached before. There are things that may be about to happen no-one could imagine."[/color]
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[/size]Mourinho will return to Stamford Bridge on Monday night as a special guest of the Brazilian FA for their friendly against Russia.[/color]
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[/size]Luiz Felipe Scolari has dismissed suggestions he was a failure at Chelsea and insisted he was not given enough time by owner Roman Abramovich[/color]
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[/size]Chelsea defender David Luiz believes the club can still end their troubled season on a high. "We can still win the Europa League, are still in the FA Cup and fighting for a better position in the table," he said.[/color]
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[/size]Gillingham chairman Paul Scally bought fish and chips for 28 travelling Accrington fans after the two sides' League Two match on Saturday, which the Gills won 1-0.[/color]
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 01, 2013, 04:21:00 AM
New Reading boss Nigel Adkins wants to raid his former club Southampton for 27-year-old striker Billy Sharp, who is on loan at Championship side Nottingham Forest.


Brazil striker Neymar, 21, has refused to rule out extending his contract with Santos despite interest from Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Barcelona.


Brazil striker Neymar, 21, has refused to rule out extending his contract with Santos despite interest from Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Barcelona.


Sacked Premier League managers Martin O'Neill and Brian McDermott have emerged as leading contenders to succeed Giovanni Trapattoni as Republic of Ireland manager.


McDermott has broken his silence for the first time since he was sacked as manager of Reading with just nine games left in the Barclays Premier League season.


German side Hamburg have invited fans to a barbecue on 20 April, following their 9-2 defeat by league leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday.


Valencia's Paraguayan striker Nelson Haedo Valdez, 29, saw off two burglars who broke into his home in early hours of Saturday morning by throwing ornamental stones from his garden at them.


England midfielder Jack Wilshere got a taste of just how desperate Ars*nal fans are to have him back in the side after he was mobbed at traffic lights while driving his car outside the Emirates.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 08, 2013, 02:34:08 AM
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.


Serie A side Inter Milan are planning a move for Manchester City's 29-year-old Argentina striker Carlos Tevez.

Manchester City will review manager Roberto Mancini's position at the club at the end of the season.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville, 38, says City will have to develop their young players to earn success.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says there is no way rivals City could have kept pace with them in this season's title race.

West Brom defender Jonas Olsson, 30, believes the Baggies need to finish in the Premier League's top eight to attract bigger players to the club.

Reading striker Adam Le Fondre believes Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez should have been sent off for his challenge on goalkeeper Adam Federici in scoring on Saturday. Instead Rodriguez's goal stood as the Saints won 2-0.

Real Madrid will take four goalkeepers to Turkey as part of their 21-man squad for the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Galatasaray on Tuesday. Diego Lopez, 31, is expected to start once again ahead of the out-of-favour Iker Casillas, 31.

Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil, 24, was only on the pitch for 15 minutes in Saturday's 5-1 win over Levante, but managed to score twice. Assistant manager Aitor Karanka later said the German international was carrying a slight injury.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 25, met his match in the form of a robot goalkeeper as part of a bizarre Japanese game show.

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 15, 2013, 01:40:03 AM
Chelsea are set to open talks with Bayer Leverkusen as they close on a £20m deal for Germany striker Andre Schurrle, 22.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce wants to sign Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes. The Scotland international, 23, has scored 24 goals for Rovers since joining in an £8m deal from Huddersfield last summer

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has confirmed the club's interest in signing Dortmund's Germany defender Mats Hummels, 24

QPR manager Harry Redknapp admits it will be difficult to clear out the biggest earners at Loftus Road if his team is relegated to the Championship.

Former Spain and Real Madrid striker Raul, 35, won a seventh league title of his career when he captained Qatari side Al-Sadd to their 13th league title following a 3-1 victory over Al-Kharatiyat.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 22, 2013, 02:01:59 AM
Tottenham are keen to sign former Ars*nal midfielder Alex Song, 25, who has struggled to get into the team at Barcelona this season.

Fulham have opened talks about a £5.1m summer deal for Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, 30.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has vowed to extend 28-year-old winger Cristiano Ronaldo's contract with the club beyond 2015.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes patience is required if the club are to bring back the glory days - or, failing that, a huge transfer fund

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has emerged as a leading candidate for the Everton job should David Moyes leave Goodison Park this summer.

Manchester City have added Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and PSG boss Carlo Ancelotti to their four-man shortlist to succeed Roberto Mancini this summer, alongside Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini and Borussia Dortmund's Jurgen Klopp.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness says he will not resign despite facing an investigation for tax evasion. The 61-year-old has pledged to be present at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday to see his team take on Barcelona in the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola hopes to conduct his first press conference as Bayern Munich coach in German when he joins the club next season

Southampton striker Rickie Lambert, 31, says the PFA Player of the Year snub for Swansea's Michu, 27, proves there is a bias against 'smaller' clubs.

[Sunderland chairman Ellis Short celebrated his side's victory over Everton with Black Cats fans in a bar and Indian restaurant, where the Texan billionaire left a £1800 tip.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 29, 2013, 08:41:48 AM
Barcelona's Spanish striker David Villa, 31, will try to force a move to save his chances of playing in the 2014 World Cup but may have missed a chance to join Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland will offer Tottenham £8m to sign full-back Danny Rose, 22, permanently.
Full story: Metro
David Villa has been at Barcelona since 2010
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger wants to sign Sevilla's £17m-rated Geoffrey Kondogbia, although the France Under-20 midfielder is also on Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid's radar.
Full story: the Sun
West Brom striker Shane Long, 26, is prepared to turn down the chance to move to Germany to stay at the Hawthorns.
Full story: Metro
Defender Joleon Lescott, 30, admits he may have to leave Manchester City in the summer to safeguard his World Cup ambitions.
Full story: Daily Mail
Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray wants to sign Real Madrid striker Javier Acuna, 24. The Paraguayan is currently on loan at Girona and available on a free transfer this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Harry Redknapp fears QPR will never get back in the Premier League after their relegation was confirmed on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Liverpool and Scotland defender Alan Hansen says Newcastle will finish in the top half of the Premier League table next season - if they survive.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has promised that he will not allow Sir Alex Ferguson to sign any more players from the club.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler, 19, has pledged his immediate future to the club, ending rumours he will move to Borussia Dortmund to replace Mario Gotze, 20, who is joining Bayern Munich next season.
Full story: Kicker  (in German)
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 31, has clarified his refusal to assume the captaincy after the substitution of Xavi, 33, in Saturday's game against Malaga, saying the armband was too small for him to wear comfortably.
Full story: Mundo Deportivo  (in Spanish)
Coldplay singer Chris Martin and American rapper Jay-Z watched Ars*nal v Manchester United on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio says he improved his English by using a karaoke machine and listening to Oasis.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 06, 2013, 10:52:42 AM
Liverpool are ready to move for Brazilian defender Douglas on a free transfer as a replacement for the retiring Jamie Carragher. The 25-year-old, who currently plays for FC Twente, was previously the subject of a £4m bid from Newcastle but he is out of contract in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho has issued a 'come and get me' plea to Manchester City. City boss Roberto Mancini has expressed his interest in signing the 28-year-old who has a £42.5m release clause in his contract, although he hopes the Ukrainian giants will take nearer £20m.
Full story: The Sun
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to make Valencia's Spanish defender Victor Ruiz, 24, his first signing at Southampton.
Fernandinho could be on his way to the Premier League, possibly at Manchester City
Full story: The Sun
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has dismissed suggestions that star keeper Asmir Begovic, 25, has already been sold. Manchester United, Ars*nal and a host of top European clubs have been linked with the £15m-rated Bosnian international but Pulis says he isn't going anywhere.
Full story: Daily Star
Goalkeeper David Stockdale would be interested in making his loan spell at Hull City permanent if Fulham let him leave Craven Cottage. The 27-year-old made 24 appearances for the Tigers, helping them win promotion to the Premier League.
Full story: talkSPORT
But Hull manager Steve Bruce is set to give former England keeper Chris Kirkland, 31, another chance to play in the Premier League. The Sheffield Wednesday man played for Bruce when he was at Wigan Athletic and has a bargain fee in his contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Borussia Dortmund are desperate for Chelsea to beat off Bayern Munich and buy their star striker Robert Lewandowski, 24.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United are considering a move for Colombia under-20 international midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero who has been on loan from parent club Atletico Nacional to Italian Serie A side Pescara.
Full story: Daily Mail
Peterborough striker Dwight Gayle, 22, is a transfer target for QPR, following the Posh's relegation to League One.
Full story: Fulham Chronicle 
Swansea midfielder Leon Britton wants to see former team-mate Scott Sinclair, 24, return to the Swans after he was told he was surplus to requirements at Manchester City.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp would not mind taking a pay-cut after the club were relegated to the Championship because he does not need the money.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor, 26, would like to get back in the England squad but says Villa "will always come first".
Full story: The Birmingham Mail
QPR midfielder Joey Barton is willing to take a pay-cut to help make his move to Marseille permanent as he does not see "why he would help" Rangers next season.
Full story: Goal.com 
Reading manager Nigel Adkins insists there will be no mass exit of players from the club despite their relegation from the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mail
Robin van Persie is set to stick with his number 20 shirt next season to save the Manchester United fans some money. The striker had been offered the chance to swap for the number nine shirt but is planning to turn it down.
Full story: United Review
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 13, 2013, 06:01:18 AM
Real Madrid are stepping up their efforts to beat Barcelona to the signing of Brazil forward Neymar. Santos are hoping that Real might meet the £59m release clause in the 21-year-old's contract and Barca will not pay more than £25m.
Full story: AS (Spanish)
Incoming Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola accepts Jack Wilshere will stay at Ars*nal this summer but has made the England midfielder, 21, a long-term transfer target.
Celtic paid Sc*nthorpe £2.4m for Hooper in 2010.
Full story: Metro
QPR manager Harry Redknapp wants Celtic striker Gary Hooper to lead his attempts to make an immediate return to the Premier League. Norwich failed with a string of bids for the 25-year-old, who has scored 29 goals this season, in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Fulham manager Martin Jol is targeting as many as six new signings for next season.
Full story: Ealing Gazette
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed reports he has agreed a deal to take over from Roberto Mancini at Manchester City. Pellegrini said: "I have not spoken to anyone. Rumours are coming from many sides."
Full story: El Desmarque Malaga journalist Dani Marin (Spanish)
Pellegrini has dismissed his link to Manchester City as "rumours".
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan believes Everton is not a big enough club to attract Latics manager Roberto Martinez this summer. The Blues are looking for a replacement for David Moyes, who will join Manchester United this summer. "He'll only go to a big, big club and I don't think Everton are big enough," Whelan said.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has denied ever having contact with Paris St-Germain and plans to stay at the Emirates until at least the end of next season. "I do not see myself leaving the club like a thief and not respecting my contract," Wenger said.
Full story: Sporting Life
Atletico Madrid are looking to bring on-loan Wolfsburg midfielder Diego, 28, back to the Spanish capital next season.
Full story: L'Equipe (French)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent, Mino Raiola, has ruled out the prospect of the Sweden striker, 31, leaving Paris St-Germain this summer.
Full story: Gazzetta dello Sport (Italian)
Michael Owen's Stoke's team-mates covered the former England striker's car with eggs and flour before the 2-1 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. Owen, 33, is retiring at the end of the season and Sunday's match was the final home game of his career.
Full story: Daily Mail
Paris St-Germain's first title since 1994 was overshadowed by an ugly dressing room row between sporting director Leonardo and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 20, 2013, 05:02:01 AM
Juventus want to sign Carlos Tevez, 29, from Manchester City as well as his fellow Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, from Real Madrid.

Tevez scored 11 Premier League goals this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tevez is interested in a move to Monaco but would also consider joining Paris St-Germain this summer.
Full story: Gazzetta dello Sport (Italian)
Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle is confident of making a move to Chelsea this summer. The Germany striker, 22, claims Leverkusen's 1-0 win at Hamburg was his final game for the club.
Full story: Sky Sports
Sevilla's Spain forward Alvaro Negredo, 27, has rejected interest from West Ham as he wants to join a bigger club.
Full story: Marca 
Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade says the club are set to decide on the future of Montenegro forward Stevan Jovetic, 23, who has been linked with Ars*nal, Manchester City and Juventus.

Jovetic scored in Fiorentina's 5-1 win at Pescara on Sunday.
Full story: Tuttosport
Hull are prepared to pay £3m for Peter Odemwingie after the Nigerian striker, who failed to force through a January move to QPR, angered his West Brom team-mates once again by criticising them in the wake of the 4-0 defeat at Norwich.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Norwich and Swansea are both interested in Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter, 23.
Aston Villa have started talks over a new deal for Belgium striker Christian Benteke, 22, who has scored 23 goals since joining from Genk last summer.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Coach Walter Mazzarri has confirmed he will leave Napoli this summer.
Full story: Tuttosport (Italian)
Sir Alex Ferguson did not always enjoy the best relationships with referees but officials Michael Oliver, Chris Foy, Ceri Richards and Dave Bryan had their photographs taken with him and got autographs from the retiring Manchester United manager after the 5-5 draw at West Brom.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea's players gave Guus Hiddink a £200,000 watch at the end of his spell at Stamford Bridge but outgoing boss Rafael Benitez did not even receive thanks from John Terry, Frank Lampard or Paulo Ferreira during on-pitch speeches following the 2-1 win over Everton.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 27, 2013, 02:56:34 AM
Incoming Manchester United manager David Moyes plans to sign former Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric. The 27-year-old joined Real Madrid from Spurs last summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal say Jack Wilshere is not for sale
Bayern Munich are trying to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 24. The Polish international played for Dortmund in their Champions League final defeat against Bayern at Wembley on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal insist midfielder Jack Wilshere, 21, is not for sale, despite rumoured interest from European champions Bayern Munich.
Full story: Daily Star
Malaga playmaker Isco, 21, says he may leave the Spanish club. He is a transfer target for Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal midfielder Arsene Wenger has admitted his interest in signing Lyon's 22-year-old midfielder Clement Grenier.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea winger Florent Malouda, 32, is a target for French side Lyon. Malouda did not make a single appearance for the London club this season and his contract expires next month.
Full story: The Sun
Monaco are prepared to pay £51m to sign Atletico Madrid's 27-year-old Colombian forward Radamel Falcao, who had been linked with Chelsea and Manchester City.
Everton will have to pay a fee of up to £5m to get Wigan boss Roberto Martinez to replace David Moyes as the Toffees' manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Martinez is set to tell Wigan chairman Dave Whelan he wants to leave the Latics and take over at Goodison Park.
Full story: The Sun
Ex-Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle is set to return to football by taking over at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves sacked former boss Dean Saunders following the club's relegation to League One.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell, 22, says the club's fans will see the best of him next season after he played only 15 times for the club in an injury-hit campaign after his move from Everton.
Full story: Daily
Manchester City could offer Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko, 27, in part-exchange for Napoli forward Edinson Cavani, 26. Real Madrid are also said to be interested in the Uruguayan.
Full story: Corriere Dello Sport (Italian)
Juventus are interested in signing Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez, 29, and Fiorentina attacker Stevan Jovetic, 23.
Full story: Tuttosport (Italian)
Bayern Munich's outgoing boss Jupp Heynckes would "love to go back" and manage Real Madrid, according to his agent Enrique Reyes.
Full sport: Marca (Spanish)
Bayern Munich players celebrated their Champions League triumph by cutting up bits of the Wembley goal nets to take away as souvenirs of their victory.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 03, 2013, 04:05:42 AM
West Ham will sign Real Betis goalkeeper Adrian, 26 on Monday, with the Spaniard set to arrive in London for a medical at the club.
Full story: Daily Mail
Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez scored twice in Saturday's German Cup final win over Stuttgart
Italian side Napoli have agreed a deal for Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez, 27.
Full story: Bild (in German)
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, has admitted he wants to move this summer and Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has been tracking the Argentina forward, while Juventus are also interested.
Full story: Daily Mirror 
Real Madrid are readying a world record £85m bid for Wales international Gareth Bale, 23, but Tottenham are insisting they will not sell their star man at any price.
Full story: Metro
Jose Mourinho's first job as Chelsea boss will be to confirm the sale of Brazil defender David Luiz, 26, to Barcelona for £30m.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is considering a move for £10m-rated Benfica and Spain Olympic striker Rodrigo, 22.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool will consider bidding for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 22, should Reds striker Luis Suarez, 26, force through his move to either Real or Atletico Madrid.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has put a price tag of £54m on striker Edinson Cavani, 26. Both Chelsea and Manchester City are said to be interested in the Uruguayan.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Japan international Keisuke Honda, 26, will leave Russian league and cup champions CSKA Moscow in the summer.
Full story: Sport Express (in Russian)
Fiorentina will not accept any offer less than £25m from Juventus for Montenegro striker Stevan Jovetic, 23.
Full story: Corriere Dello Sport (in Italian)
Former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, 50, has arrived in England ahead of being appointed as the new Chelsea manager this week.
Full story: Guardian
Jose Mourinho is expected to be announced by Wednesday as new Chelsea boss after agreeing his return and arriving in England on Sunday night.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Blackburn Rovers and Scotland defender Grant Hanley, 21, has signed a new five-year deal at the club.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy says his old Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini will change the culture at the Etihad Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea and Brazil defender David Luiz, 26, moved a step closer to a Chelsea exit after refusing to speak about his future.
Full story: The Sun
Liverpool are already facing a striker crisis at the start of next season as Daniel Sturridge, 23, is unlikely to recover from injury in time for the August kick-off.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaeus says he will make a playing comeback, aged, 52, if he gets one million likes on his Facebook page.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 10, 2013, 04:44:28 AM
Robert Lewandowski could be set for a shock move to the Premier League after Borussia Dortmund refused to sell him to Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old Poland striker has been strongly linked with Manchester United.

Robert Lewandowski helped Borussia Dortmund to back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2010-11 and 2011-12
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims 28-year-old forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been linked with a return to Manchester United, wants to commit his future to the Spanish club.
Full story: Daily Mail
Fiorentina's 23-year-old forward Stevan Jovetic, who is reported to be a target for Ars*nal, wants to join Juventus.
Full story: Metro
Real Madrid's sporting director Zinedine Zidane says his club will have to break the world transfer record - which currently stands at £80m - to land Tottenham's 23-year-old attacker Gareth Bale.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler says his old club should keep 24-year-old forward Andy Carroll, who has been linked with West Ham, as the squad is short in terms of numbers.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway is set to pip Celtic in the battle for Portugal Under-20 striker Amido Balde, who seemed set for a £2.5m move to Scotland.


Manchester City are willing to offer AC Milan £21m plus Carlos Tevez, 29, for striker Stephan El Shaarawy, 20.

Stephan El Shaarawy was named Serie A young player of the year in 2012
Full story: La Gazzetta dello Sport
Paris St-Germain captain Thiago Silva, 28, has pledged his future to the French champions and said he would like to see Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, 27, join the club next season.
Full story: Sport24.com
Juventus director general Guiseppe Marotta has met executives from Real Madrid to discuss the signing of Gonzalo Higuain, 25. The Argentine striker is also wanted by Ars*nal.
Full story: Corriere dello Sport
Turkish side Besiktas are considering a move for forward Ronaldinho, 34, currently of Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro.
Full story: Skorer

Jose Mourinho, who will be officially unveiled as Chelsea manager on Monday, did more harm than good to Spanish football during his three years in charge of Real Madrid, according to Barcelona's 29-year-old midfielder Andres Iniesta.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former Chelsea FA Cup winner Gus Poyet is backing 50-year-old Mourinho to repeat the success from his first spell at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Tottenham and Ars*nal defender Sol Campbell, who won 73 caps for England, claims English football is in disarray because young players think they are already world stars who no longer have anything to prove.
Full story: Daily Star

Andreas Weimann scored seven times in 30 Premier League appearances during 2012-13
Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann, 21, is to sign a new and improved three-year contract with the club.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Argentina international forward Franco Di Santo, 24, winger Albert Crusat, 31, and defenders Adrian Lopez, 26, and Ronnie Stam, 28, are to leave Wigan Athletic following their relegation from the Premier League.
Full story: Wigan Post
Stoke City's Bosnia and Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 25, has been voted 'Idol of the Nation' to end Edin Dzeko's three-year reign after helping put his country in a strong position towards qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.
Full story: Uefa.com
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 17, 2013, 04:47:58 AM
Ars*nal are set to beat Juventus to the signing of Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain with a £25.5m offer. But the 25-year-old Argentine's future is not likely to be decided until a new manager is installed at the Bernabeu.

Robinho left Santos for Real Madrid in 2005
Full story: Metro
AC Milan hope to sell Brazil forward Robinho, 29, to Santos this week in order to fund a move for Manchester City's Argentina striker Carlos Tevez, 29, who is also wanted by Juventus.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Barcelona are set to make a £9.5m move for Ars*nal centre-back Laurent Koscielny, 27, after giving up on Manchester City's Vincent Kompany, Paris St-Germain's Thiago Silva and Chelsea's David Luiz.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Ars*nal want to sign Manchester United winger Nani, who has a year left on his contract at Old Trafford. The Portuguese, 26, has also been linked with Galatasaray and Monaco.
Full story: Metro

Everton tried to sign Banega in 2009.
Southampton have offered £7.6m for Valencia's Argentina midfielder Ever Banega, 24, and are also set to move for Celtic striker Gary Hooper, 25.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa are closing on a £1.5m deal for Sevilla's Spanish left-back Antonio Luna, 22.
Full story: Daily Mail
West Ham have renewed their interest in Bordeaux's Senegal midfielder Ludovic Sane, 26. The Hammers considered a move for him back in January.
Full story: L'Equipe (French)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti claims Tottenham are interested in 26-year-old Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin.
Full story: Sporting Life
Newcastle are on the verge of a deal for Metz's France Under-19 striker Olivier Kemen, 17.
Full story: Daily Mail
Portuguese forward Bebe, 22, is targeting a move to Sporting Lisbon after conceding he needs to leave Manchester United.

Cisse has scored one goal for Al Gharafa
Full story: goal.com
Montpellier are targeting French striker Djibril Cisse, 31, who will return to QPR after a loan spell at Qatari club Al Gharafa at the end of this month.
Full story: L'Equipe (French)
Real Madrid midfielder Kaka, 31, could be on his way to former club Corinthians as he looks to boost his chances of featuring for Brazil at the World Cup.

Paris St-Germain have stepped up their interest in Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas by making contact with the Portuguese's agent.
Full story: Guardian
Paris St-Germain hope Villas-Boas will convince forward Gareth Bale, 23, to join him in the French capital.
Full story: Le Figaro (French)

Ayew made his Marseille debut as a 16-year-old.
Real Madrid general manager Jose Angel Sanchez has met the owners of Paris St-Germain to finalise a deal to sign Carlo Ancelotti as coach.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Marseille's Ghana winger Andre Ayew, 23, has told French TV of his desire to play in the Premier League and of his fondness for Liverpool.
Full story: TF1 (French)
Paris St-Germain have agreed a five-year deal with Lille full-back Lucas Digne, 19.
Full story: Lavoix Des Sports (French)
Mario Balotelli, 22, has promised there will be no repeat of the yellow card he was given for removing his shirt after scoring Italy's winner against Mexico in the Confederations Cup
Full story: Tuttosport (Italian)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: RSS61 on June 17, 2013, 08:09:14 AM
Ars*nal are set to beat Juventus to the signing of Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain with a £25.5m offer. But the 25-year-old Argentine's future is not likely to be decided until a new manager is installed at the Bernabeu.

Robinho left Santos for Real Madrid in 2005
Full story: Metro
AC Milan hope to sell Brazil forward Robinho, 29, to Santos this week in order to fund a move for Manchester City's Argentina striker Carlos Tevez, 29, who is also wanted by Juventus.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Barcelona are set to make a £9.5m move for Ars*nal centre-back Laurent Koscielny, 27, after giving up on Manchester City's Vincent Kompany, Paris St-Germain's Thiago Silva and Chelsea's David Luiz.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Ars*nal want to sign Manchester United winger Nani, who has a year left on his contract at Old Trafford. The Portuguese, 26, has also been linked with Galatasaray and Monaco.
Full story: Metro

Everton tried to sign Banega in 2009.
Southampton have offered £7.6m for Valencia's Argentina midfielder Ever Banega, 24, and are also set to move for Celtic striker Gary Hooper, 25.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa are closing on a £1.5m deal for Sevilla's Spanish left-back Antonio Luna, 22.
Full story: Daily Mail
West Ham have renewed their interest in Bordeaux's Senegal midfielder Ludovic Sane, 26. The Hammers considered a move for him back in January.
Full story: L'Equipe (French)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti claims Tottenham are interested in 26-year-old Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin.
Full story: Sporting Life
Newcastle are on the verge of a deal for Metz's France Under-19 striker Olivier Kemen, 17.
Full story: Daily Mail
Portuguese forward Bebe, 22, is targeting a move to Sporting Lisbon after conceding he needs to leave Manchester United.

Cisse has scored one goal for Al Gharafa
Full story: goal.com
Montpellier are targeting French striker Djibril Cisse, 31, who will return to QPR after a loan spell at Qatari club Al Gharafa at the end of this month.
Full story: L'Equipe (French)
Real Madrid midfielder Kaka, 31, could be on his way to former club Corinthians as he looks to boost his chances of featuring for Brazil at the World Cup.

Paris St-Germain have stepped up their interest in Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas by making contact with the Portuguese's agent.
Full story: Guardian
Paris St-Germain hope Villas-Boas will convince forward Gareth Bale, 23, to join him in the French capital.
Full story: Le Figaro (French)

Ayew made his Marseille debut as a 16-year-old.
Real Madrid general manager Jose Angel Sanchez has met the owners of Paris St-Germain to finalise a deal to sign Carlo Ancelotti as coach.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Marseille's Ghana winger Andre Ayew, 23, has told French TV of his desire to play in the Premier League and of his fondness for Liverpool.
Full story: TF1 (French)
Paris St-Germain have agreed a five-year deal with Lille full-back Lucas Digne, 19.
Full story: Lavoix Des Sports (French)
Mario Balotelli, 22, has promised there will be no repeat of the yellow card he was given for removing his shirt after scoring Italy's winner against Mexico in the Confederations Cup
Full story: Tuttosport (Italian)

That really will be the end  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 24, 2013, 03:51:00 AM
Norwich are competing with Everton for Wigan striker Arouna Kone. The 29-year-old Ivory Coast international's contract has a £5m buy-out clause.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sochaux defender Sebastien Corchia's agent says the 22-year-old full-back is more likely to stay in France with Lyon rather than move to Ars*nal.
Full story: Sky Sports

Is Alcantara set to stay with the Spanish champions?
Manchester United's hopes of landing Thiago Alcantara have suffered a blow after Barcelona suggested the possibility of offering the 22-year-old midfielder a new deal.
Full story: Metro
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino is set for a triple snub with Cagliari midfielder Radja Nainggolan, 25, Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama, 21, and Roma striker Pablo Osvaldo, 27, all set to reject moves to the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Paris St-Germain's new-coach-in-waiting Laurent Blanc will consider making an offer for Chelsea defender David Luiz when he takes over from Carlo Ancelotti.
Full story: Daily Mail

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has urged striker Edison Cavani, 26, to make a decision about his future before the end of the Confederations Cup.
Full story: Marca
Former France coach Laurent Blanc has broken his silence on his widely rumoured move to Paris St-Germain, saying "there is a good chance I'll sign".
Full story: Le Figaro
Meanwhile, the agent of Thiago Silva, 28, says the defender has received "no official contact" from Barcelona regarding a move away from the French club.
Full story: Le JDD
Staying with PSG, Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas wants to stay at White Hart Lane despite plenty of interest from the French champions.
Full story: Daily Mirror
LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant posed for pictures with the likes of Mario Balotelli and Neymar after visiting the dressing room following Brazil's 4-2 win over Italy in the Confederations Cup on Saturday
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 01, 2013, 03:07:20 AM
Barcelona's new signing Neymar, 21, wants 27-year-old Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to join him at the Nou Camp.
Full story: Metro

Neymar and Rooney were in opposition last month in Brazil's 2-2 friendly draw with England at the Maracana
Tottenham look set to sign two of Europe's highest-rated young players. Spurs want 17-year-old Dinamo Zagreb defender Tin Jedvaj and team-mate Alen Halilovic, a midfielder, who is also 17, although both players would remain with the Croatian side on loan deals until they turn 18.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Brazilian side Internacional have rejected claims Southampton have moved ahead of Tottenham in the pursuit of Leandro Damiao, insisting they have received no offers for the 23-year-old striker.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United are clear to sign Argentina centre-back Ezequiel Garay, 26, after his club, Benfica, signed his replacement, Ars*nal de Sarandi defender Lisandro Lopez, 23.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England goalkeeper Scott Carson, 27, will leave Turkish team Bursaspor to sign for Championship side Wigan in an £800,000 deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Midfielder Bakary Sako, 25, has pleaded with Wolves to let him hold talks with Fulham over a potential move to Craven Cottage.
Full story: Fulham & Hammersmith Chronicle
Former Tottenham boss Ossie Ardiles says 25-year-old Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, a transfer target for Ars*nal, has the talent to have the same impact in the Premier League as Robin van Persie.
Full story: Sky Sports
Chelsea defender David Luiz has backed Brazil international team-mate Paulinho to be a hit in the Premier League, saying "his game fits perfectly". Midfielder Paulinho, 24, is close to a £17m move from Corinthians to Tottenham.
Full story: Sky Sports
After a miserable 12 months for Argentine club Independiente, their fans threw chairs and a desk at the club president at a meeting intended to answer their concerns.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 08, 2013, 07:24:19 AM
Ars*nal have had a club record offer of £30 million for striker Luis Suarez, 26, rejected by Liverpool and have to decide whether or not to return with an increased bid for the controversial forward.
Full story: The Times

Barcelona striker David Villa is reported to be close to a move to Tottenham
Barcelona striker David Villa, 31, could sign for Tottenham this week after reaching an agreement in principle with the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Man United and Chelsea miss out on Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 24, as the Pole agrees to join Bayern Munich.
Full story: Daily Mail
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland, 20, could be heading to Spain on loan to boost his England World Cup chances.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Hull City could complete the deal to sign Burnley striker Charlie Austin, 24, in the next 24 hours with the player due for a medical at the KC Stadium on Monday.
Full story: Hull Daily Mail
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins expects the record-breaking £12m move for Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony, 24, to be completed within the next 24 hours.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former England striker Carlton Cole, 29, is a target for Crystal Palace as a free agent after being edged out of West Ham.


Paris St-Germain have confirmed the signing of Uruguayan striker Edison Cavani, 26, who had been coveted by Chelsea.
Full story: La Parisien
Italian side Parma have signed Brazilian defender Felipe del Belo, 29, from Fiorentina.
Full story: Corriere Della Serra
Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski, 24, has resumed training with his club amid continued speculation of a move to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.
Full story: Die Welt
Former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, will walk straight into Manchester United's first team, predicts his old manager Ian Holloway.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United are about to inject some serious pace into their team with the signing of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, 26, who will turn out for his heroes in Rio Ferdinand's testimonial match against Sevilla.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 15, 2013, 08:59:41 AM
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is determined to test Liverpool's resolve over Luis Suarez with an improved £35m bid for the 26-year-old striker.
Full story: the Guardian

Steven Gerrard has made 630 Liverpool appearances
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, 29, is an £8m target for French side Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal look set to miss out on Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar, 33, who is closing in on a season-long loan move to Napoli.
Full story: Metro
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew will meet with director of football Joe Kinnear on Monday and is seeking the green light to press ahead with a £5m bid for Aston Villa's 29-year-old striker Darren Bent.
Full story: the Telegraph
Tottenham are monitoring Real Betis winger Alvaro Vadillo, 18, as they hope to seal the signing of Twente winger Nacer Chadli, 23.
Full story: Times  (subscription required)
Manchester United have renewed their interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, having lost the battle to sign Barcelona's 22-year-old midfielder Thiago Alacantara.
Full story: the Independent
Manchester City are closing in on Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo, 27, and Fiorentina front man Stevan Jovetic, 23, in deals totalling more than £40m.
Full story: Sun
Manchester United may consider selling Wayne Rooney next summer after informing the Manchester United striker, 27, that his future will not be addressed for another 12 months.
Full story: the Times
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway is ready to make his first move to end Peter Odemwingie's West Bromwich Albion spell.
Full story: the Daily Telegraph
Tottenham are set to make an opening bid for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 22, this week.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool are ready to approach Bayern Munich to discuss a deal for winger Xherdan Shaqiri, 21.

Ryan Giggs, 39, says he must be crazy to be relishing his role at Old Trafford as much as when he first stepped into the Manchester United side 23 years ago.
Full story: Metro
Fulham's new owner Shahid Khan has assured fans he will not make the same mistakes as west London rivals QPR.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, 33, is on the brink of signing a new deal that will see him finish his career at Anfield.
Full Story: Sun
Manchester United manager David Moyes has told striker Wayne Rooney, 27, he is considered vital only if "we had an injury to Robin Van Persie".
Full story: Guardian
Ars*nal have missed out on efforts to sign Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier, 22, after he signed a new deal with the French club.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, has ruled out returning to Crystal Palace on loan next season after getting his first taste of life at Old Trafford.
Full story: Metro
Former Argentina international Ariel Ortega played the final match of his career at the weekend but it was his 12-year-old son Tomas who stole the headlines after making his dad cry.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 22, 2013, 06:11:47 AM
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal could turn to Swansea's Ashley Williams, 28, to cope with their growing defensive crisis.

Read Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain is delaying a move to Napoli in the hope that Ars*nal improve their offer
Full story: Metro
The Gunners could also revive their interest in Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, who is stalling on a move to Napoli because he is keen on a move to London.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City are ready to take their summer spending beyond £110m with a £22m bid for Real Madrid centre-back Pepe, 30.
Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle have launched a £15m-plus bid for two more French players - Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis and Marseilles winger Andre-Pierre Gignac, both 27.
Full story: Daily Star
Real Madrid have confirmed the sale of defender Raul Albiol, 27, to Napoli.
Full story: abc.es
Inter Milan are interested in signing Algerian midfielder Ryad Boudebouz, 23, from French side FC Sochaux-Montbeliard.
Full story: Corriere Dello Sport
David Moyes claims his Glasgow upbringing will give him the edge when it comes to mind games with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
Full story: The Sun
An attempt by Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard to mingle with fans in Jakarta backfired when one female fan became hysterical when the 33-year-old approached her.
Full story: Metro
Plans to give England women's coach Hope Powell a new position as director of elite women's football have been scrapped, according to Sir Trevor Brooking.
Full story: Independent
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 29, 2013, 02:52:13 PM
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is giving midfielder Gareth Bale, 24, the 'silent treatment' over Real Madrid's bid to sign him.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Levy has cut short his holiday to return to London to hold talks with Bale.

David Luiz has been linked with Bayern Munich and Barcelona
Full story: Daily Mail
Real hope to complete a £95m deal for Bale, offering £51m plus Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, 25, and Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao, 25, before they finish their tour of the United States on 11 August.
Full story: the Sun
Tottenham will move for Paris St-Germain's Argentina midfielder Javier Pastore, 24, if they sell Bale.
Full story: Daily Star
Bayern Munich are ready to offer £40m for Chelsea defender David Luiz, 26 after boss Pep Guardiola put out feelers for the player while he starred for Brazil at the Confederations Cup.
Full story: the Sun
Luiz is not pushing to leave Chelsea, but Bayern Munich made contact with the London club over the weekend with a £34.5m bid.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Chelsea will wait until after Rio Ferdinand's testimonial against Sevilla on 9 August to make a second offer for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney. The Blues believe that a hostile reaction towards the England striker, 27, will boost the chances of United agreeing to sell.
Full story: the Times (subscription required)
Trabzonspor have confirmed former Chelsea duo midfielder Florent Malouda, 33, and defender Jose Bosingwa, 30, will finalise their respective moves to the club on Monday night.
Full story: Daily Mail

Paraguayan Lorenzo Melgarejo has spent two seasons at Benfica
Liverpool pursue a loan move for versatile Benfica defender Lorenzo Melgarejo, 22, and see him as possible cover for Jose Enrique.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Fulham are set to move for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 29, after discovering Italy forward Pablo Osvaldo, 27, intends to stay at Roma.
Full story: the Times (subscription required)
Crystal Palace want to sign Ars*nal's Morocco striker Marouane Chamakh, 29, on a six-month loan deal.
Full story: the Sun
Ars*nal could be disappointed in their chase for midfielder Bernard, 20, after the player's father confirmed that Brazilian team-mate, 27-year-old striker Hulk, has persuaded the youngster Porto would be a better club at which to develop.

France-bound Cole spent seven years at West Ham United
Full story: Daily Express
Former West Ham striker Carlton Cole, 29, is set to join French side St Etienne after failing to agree terms on a free transfer to Crystal Palace.
Full story: the Sun
QPR midfielder Park Ji-Sung is set to join former club PSV Eindhoven, whom he left for Manchester United in 2005, on a season-long loan deal. The South Korea winger, 32, flew to the Netherlands for a medical over the weekend.


Ex-Tottenham striker Gary Lineker and former chairman Lord Alan Sugar have been locked in a Twitter debate over Real Madrid's reported £86m offer for Spurs' Gareth Bale.
Full story: Metro

Cisse netted 13 times for Newcastle last season
Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse will play for the first team in Tuesday's friendly against Scottish side St Mirren. The 28-year-old has not been involved earlier in pre-season after refusing to wear the club's shirts branded with pay-day loan sponsors Wonga.
Full story: Skysports.com
Fulham's Swedish midfielder Alexander Kacaniklic, 21, will miss the start of the Premier League campaign after he was injured during Sunday's 1-0 pre-season defeat by Werder Bremen.
Full story: London 24
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has taken to Twitter to reveal the exodus of players will continue in the coming weeks as the Hoops prepare for life in the Championship.
Full story: Metro

AC Milan are keen on signing Argentine defender Matias Silvestre, 28, from local rivals Inter Milan.
Full story: Corriere (Italian)
Cameroon defender Henri Bedimo, 29, is close to leaving Montpellier for Olympique Lyonnais.
Full story: L'Equipe (French)

Former Champions League winner Edgar Davids, 40, says he will wear Barnet's number one shirt in midfield during this season's Skrill Premier campaign.
Full story: the Guardian
New Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola appeared to slap 22-year-old midfielder Thiago Alcantara in the face during a talk with his players on the pitch during the German Super Cup tie with Borussia Dortmund. Guardiola lost his first competitive game in charge of Bayern 4-2.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 19, 2013, 08:02:31 AM
Ars*nal are believed to be looking at bringing in £25m-rated forward Michu, 27, from Swansea as deals for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, and Manchester United's 27-year-old centre-forward Wayne Rooney hit problems.
Full story: The Independent
Uruguay international Suarez is expected to stay at Liverpool after Reds captain Steven Gerrard helped resolve the issues between the forward and the Anfield club's manager Brendan Rodgers.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea look set to make another bid for England international Rooney before the end of the transfer window.
Full story: Fulham Chronicle
Blues boss Jose Mourinho has not given up on signing Rooney but Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick insists the Old Trafford outfit's players want him to stay.
Full story: Daily Star

Vaclav Kadlec has only made two appearances for the Czech Republic since 2010, scoring one goal
With Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, and left-back Leighton Baines, 28, possibly heading to Manchester United, the Toffees could be set to spend £15m to buy Wigan's 22-year-old midfielder James McCarthy.
Full story: Daily Star
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, 27, is being linked with a move back to Tottenham as part of a world-record Gareth Bale deal but it is believed Modric would prefer a move to Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool target Willian, 25, could be heading for Tottenham instead as they are prepared to pay more than the Reds' £26m valuation for the Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City, Chelsea and Ars*nal are all attempting to bring 17-year-old PSV Eindhoven winger Zakaria Bakkali to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Express
AC Milan have joined Liverpool in the race to sign 23-year-old defender Mamadou Sakho from French champions Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Daily Star
Norwich are planning a double signing of Galatasaray's 32-year-old striker Johan Elmander, who used to play for Bolton, and forward Andrea Caracciolo, 31, of Brescia.


Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich made an unprecedented trip to the Blues dressing room to visit the home players before the win against Hull on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has confirmed he does not wish to sell 29-year-old midfielder Stephane Sessegnon.
Full story: ESPN
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Gossip Column Extra: Latest transfer news
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says he is working 24 hours a day to sign new players for the Gunners in the transfer window.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Full-back Patrice Evra, 32, cannot believe how Manchester United have been written off in this season's Premier League title race.
Full story: Metro
Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan, 27, says he turned down a lucrative offer to join Turkish side Galatasaray earlier this summer.
Full story: The National - Abu Dhabi newspaper
Eintracht Frankfurt have responded to their lack of goals so far this season by signing one-time Tottenham target 21-year-old forward Vaclav Kadlec from Czech side Sparta Prague for an undisclosed fee.
Full story: BT Sport
Newcastle's 31-year-old defender Fabricio Coloccini, who recently met the Pope, says he is happy staying in English football.
Full story: Guardian
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 26, 2013, 09:21:45 PM
Gareth Bale, 24, is free to join Real Madrid after Tottenham agreed a world record £86m deal with the Spanish side.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has refused to rule out the possibility of offering Juan Mata, 25, to Manchester United as part of the deal to sign Wayne Rooney, 27.
Full story: Metro
Mourinho believes Rooney's desire to leave Manchester United is David Moyes's fault for suggesting the striker would be a second-choice player this season.
Full story: the Guardian
Chelsea still want to sign Rooney despite their interest in Anzhi Makhachkala striker Samuel Eto'o.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal believe they can still persuade Rooney to sign for them, with manager Arsene Wenger also keen on QPR keeper Julio Cesar.
Full story: Daily Star

Erik Lamela has made three appearances for Argentina
Tottenham are preparing a £30m bid for Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk, 27, as well as a £26m deal to sign Roma striker Erik Lamela, 21.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants Chelsea winger Victor Moses, 22, on a season-long loan at Anfield.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal have been told they must pay £20m if they are to sign Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27.
Full story: Daily Mirror
The Gunners are also considering a £38m move for Real Madrid's 24-year-old midfielder Mesut Ozil.

Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has blamed the media for "brainwashing" Gunners fans into thinking there is a crisis at the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay is backing striker Fraizer Campbell, 25, to earn a recall to the England squad, after his goals helped defeat Manchester City on Sunday.
Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester United's new £15m signing Wilfried Zaha is apparently already fed up with life in the city, tweeting: "Rather bored. Any serious suggestions of what to do in Manchester?" His tweet was soon deleted. (the Sun)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 02, 2013, 09:48:19 AM
Real Madrid are preparing to follow up their £85.3m world record signing of Gareth Bale by making a £45m swoop for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26.
Full story: Metro
Real coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that defender Fabio Coentrao, 25, will be staying at the Bernabeu this summer amid speculation of a possible move to Manchester United.
Full story: talkSPORT
But Tottenham want to bring Coentrao in on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid forward Kaka, 31, will sign for former club AC Milan on loan, while Ars*nal and Manchester United will compete for the signature of playmaker Mesut Ozil, 24, as the Spanish giants try to recoup some of the money they spent on Bale.
Full story: talkSPORT

Mesut Ozil has played more than 50 games in each of his three full seasons at Real Madrid
Ars*nal will complete the Ozil signing either as a permanent or loan deal, and are also chasing his Real Madrid team-mate, 25-year-old winger Angel di Maria, as well as Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler, 19, and Chelsea's out-of-favour striker Demba Ba, 28.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsene Wenger is preparing an £80m spending spree in the final hours of the transfer window, with Ars*nal ready to launch bids for Ozil, Di Maria, 25, and 23-year-old Palermo striker Abel Hernandez.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Blackpool winger Tom Ince, 21, is set for a £10m move to Tottenham Hotspur but will remain on loan with the Seasiders until the end of the season.
Full story: The Sun (subscription required)
Gabriel Tamas is a target for Crystal Palace, after West Brom coach Steve Clarke tells the 29-year-old central defender he can leave the club.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Brighton would face fans' revolt if they agree to sell Argentine striker Leonardo Ulloa, 27, to bitter rivals Crystal Palace for a reported £5m.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Harry Redknapp wants to take Spurs duo Emmanuel Adebayor and Benoit Assou-Ekotto, both 29, on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland hope to finalise a loan deal for Liverpool striker Fabio Borini and have also enquired about a similar deal for Napoli defender Andrea Dossena.

Ars*nal forward Olivier Giroud says the club need to bring in at least one more attacker before the transfer window closes on Monday. The Frenchman, 26, believes Luis Suarez, 26, would have been a great addition.
Full story: Telefoot (in French)
AS Roma insist midfielder Daniele De Rossi, 30, is not for sale amid reports Manchester United are still targeting the highly-rated midfielder.
Full story: Sky Sports Italia
West Ham midfielder Joe Cole is expected to be out for six weeks. The 31-year-old suffered a hamstring tear in training which ruled him out of the 1-0 home defeat by Stoke City on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Star
Gareth Bale's £85.3m transfer to Real Madrid is the 42nd time the world record has been broken. The first official world record was £100 when Scot Willie Groves moved from West Brom to Aston Villa in 1893.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 09, 2013, 05:21:33 AM
Manchester United are considering a move for powerful Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke. Manager David Moyes - who scouted the 22-year-old in Belgium's victory against Scotland on Friday - is interested in adding more height and strength to his striking options.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Celtic plan to make another offer for Peterborough playmaker Lee Tomlin, 24, after having three bids rejected for him in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Newcastle are set to move for Heerenveen striker Alfred Finnbogason when the transfer window reopens in January. The 24-year-old Iceland international scored 24 goals in the Dutch top flight last season.
Full story: The Journal

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke will miss England's World Cup 2014 qualifier in Ukraine on Tuesday because he has a private business meeting, arranged before he took the job. The FA have emphasised that his role is "part-time", and that either the chairman or the chief executive/­general secretary goes to represent the organisation at internationals.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

O'Neill was sacked as Sunderland manager following a poor run of results in March
Former Aston Villa and Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is understood to be the first choice to replace Giovanni Trapattoni as manager of the Republic of Ireland.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sunderland manager Paulo Di Canio has been left furious after his senior side lost a friendly against the club's Under-21s. He was also angered that details of the match were leaked.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Wales and Cardiff striker Craig Bellamy, 34, plans to travel to Argentina and Spain to learn about the coaching techniques used in those countries when he retires as a player.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor, 26, says he will apologise to One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson after his forceful challenge saw the 21-year-old limp off the field in a charity football match.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 16, 2013, 06:39:30 AM
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is willing to let striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 29, go out on loan - to save him from playing with the reserves. QPR are tipped as being the most likely destination for the Togo striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Federico Macheda has had loan spells at Sampdoria, QPR and Stuttgart
Ars*nal and Manchester City have been alerted to the availability of Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes after the 31-year stated his desire to leave the Spanish champions at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United striker Federico Macheda, 22, is on the verge of sealing a loan move to Doncaster Rovers.
Full story: Doncaster Free Press
Chelsea's new striker Samuel Eto'o, 32, says he was close to joining Ars*nal before he signed for Mallorca in 2000.
Full story: Daily Star
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard suffered threats to him and his family during training in the build-up to his side's Premier League match against Swansea on Monday.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Manchester United boss David Moyes says striker Wayne Rooney, 27, should be aiming to score 30 goals this season and insists he should form a formidable partnership with team-mate Robin van Persie.
Full story: The Guardian
Premier League referees are to be warned against talking to managers after former official Mark Halsey's claim that he was on texting terms with ex-Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. Halsey admitted he contacted Ferguson in his book, About Time.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has warned Luis Suarez that he will no longer be the main man at Liverpool when he returns from suspension.
Full story: Metro
Monaco defender Eric Abidal, 34, has revealed that former Barcelona team-mate Dani Alves offered to donate his liver to him before he underwent surgery.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 23, 2013, 08:32:16 AM
Udinese are looking to beat Manchester United to the signing of Desportivo Brasil youngster Bruno Gomes, 17.

Ars*nal and Juventus are interested in Basel defender Fabian Schar
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal and Juventus are weighing up a move for Basel centre-back Fabian Schar, 21.
Full story: insidefutbol
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed that there is no recall clause in Romelu Lukaku's loan deal at Everton.
Full story: Daily Mail
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Chelsea boss Avram Grant has questioned the way in which Jose Mourinho is marginalising playmaker Juan Mata.
Full story: the Metro
Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan saves against Norwich
David Flitcroft is in a fight to keep his job - after only 36 games as Barnsley manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Leighton Baines admits fantasy football banter with Leon Osman inspired his brilliant free-kick brace at West Ham.
Full story: the Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 30, 2013, 06:13:22 AM
West Brom are to make on-loan Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano, 28, a permanent signing after he scored in the Baggies' 2-1 win over Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Newcastle United will need to pay £7m if they want to sign PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet, 22, in January.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Manager David Moyes ignored pleas from Sir Alex Ferguson to retain his backroom staff at Manchester United.
Full story: the Sun

England Under-21 international Saido Berahino was born in Burundi before moving to England aged 10.
Moyes has called on his United players to respond after their worst start to a season in 24 years.
Full story: the Times (subscription required)
West Brom's 20-year-old striker Saido Berahino, who scored the winner for the Baggies against Manchester United on Saturday, currently earns £850 a week.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Steve McClaren and Tony Pulis are on the list to replace Paolo Di Canio as Sunderland manager as owner Ellis Short considers his options.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, is facing a four-game ban after being sent off against Tottenham for two bookable offences, with the Football Association set to review a separate incident when the Spain international appeared to scratch Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has told his players to study DVDs of last season's stunning win against Barcelona in the Champions League in a bid to inspire them ahead of Tuesday's rematch.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: DC76 on September 30, 2013, 10:32:16 PM
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Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, is facing a four-game ban after being sent off against Tottenham for two bookable offences, with the Football Association set to review a separate incident when the Spain international appeared to scratch Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen.


Muppet. :tickedoff:
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Glenn R on October 01, 2013, 05:51:47 PM
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Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, is facing a four-game ban after being sent off against Tottenham for two bookable offences, with the Football Association set to review a separate incident when the Spain international appeared to scratch Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen.


Muppet. :tickedoff:

It seems he got away with it.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: spursjoolz on October 01, 2013, 09:01:07 PM
Got away with it.   Muppett


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Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 07, 2013, 06:01:21 AM
Manchester United are determined not to let Belgian forward Adnan Januzaj, 18, leave the club for free. Januzaj is out of contract at the end of this season and both Manchester City and Juventus are interested, but United will offer him a four-year deal worth around £50,000-a-week.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Brom defender Jonas Olsson, 30, says he never got distracted by rumours linking him to Ars*nal before he signed a new contract at The Hawthorns.
Full story: Sky Sports
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has backed Januzaj to become a top player at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail

Adnan Januzaj joined Manchester United in 2011 as a 16-year-old from Anderlecht
Former QPR chairman Gianni Paladini is on the verge of buying Birmingham City. Paladini left the London club in 2011.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Norwich City midfielder Jonny Howson, 25, says the Canaries will learn from their defeat by Chelsea.
Full story: Norwich Evening News
Fulham have offered former Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen a backroom staff position at Craven Cottage.
Full story: Daily Mail
League Two side Burton Albion were forced to call up veteran goalkeeper Kevin Poole, 50, for the 2-1 win at Wycombe after an injury to Dean Lyness. Poole retired at the end of last season and joined the coaching staff but was an unused substitute on Saturday.
Full story: Metro
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola enjoyed some Bavarian culture with a beer as his team took part in a bonding session at Octoberfest.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 14, 2013, 05:50:13 AM
Crystal Palace will make another attempt to sign Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim, 22, when the transfer window reopens in January, with his loan at Norwegian side Stromsgodset due to end in December.

Richards is yet to appear in the Premier League for Manchester City this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is considering a bid for Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 25, to provide competition for right-back Mathieu Debuchy.
Full story: talkSPORT
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 31, has hinted he will turn down Ars*nal and join Monaco instead at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City plan to give right-back Reece Wabara, 21, a new long-term contract - and a chance in the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England caretaker boss Peter Taylor is set to take over from Martin Allen at Gillingham.
Full story: Daily Mirror
England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate has called for the introduction of a quota to limit the number of foreign players allowed per team in the Championship and the lower tiers of English football.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has admitted the Magpies have "too many" foreign players.
Full story: Daily Mirror
A group of Newcastle fans have organised a march under the banner 'Time 4 Change' to protest about owner Mike Ashley's running of the club for Saturday's home match against Liverpool.
Full story: Evening Chronicle
Liverpool's hopes of redeveloping Anfield are under threat because bats have been seen flying around the stadium.
Full story: Metro
Ireland Under-19 manager Paul Doolin said he "instantly thought of David Beckham" after Reading youngster Liam Kelly's remarkable halfway line effort against Sweden at the weekend.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Glenn R on October 14, 2013, 04:22:30 PM
I read that Townsend has signed a new contract; from £6,000 per week to £16,000 per week.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 21, 2013, 09:48:21 AM
Chelsea are poised to spend £50m on Marseille midfielder Giannelli Imbula, 21, and FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, 22, in the January transfer window.

Giannelli Imbula joined Marseille from Guingamp at the start of the season
Full story: Metro
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is due to address his team's striker shortage by attempting to sign Iceland's Alfred Finnbogason, 24, from Dutch club Heerenveen.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom, 20, looks set to join Championship club Derby County on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals losing the Premier League title to Manchester City during his penultimate season at Manchester United was the biggest blow of his managerial career.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester United are on the verge of losing the title if David Moyes does not quickly rediscover the club's air of invincibility, according to Alan Hansen.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former England captain Alan Shearer has urged manager Roy Hodgson not to bow to calls for Chelsea's John Terry to be tempted out of international retirement.
Full story: The Sun (subscription required)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is likely to escape a touchline ban for his side's visit of Manchester City after the Portuguese was sent to the stands for an outburst aimed at referee Anthony Taylor during Saturday's 4-1 win over Cardiff City.
Full story: The Sun (subscription required)
Meanwhile, Cardiff will seek an explanation from the Professional Game Match Officials Limited general manager, Mike Riley, as to why the referee, Taylor, allowed Samuel Eto'o's controversial Chelsea equaliser to stand.

John Terry quit international football in September 2012
Full story: The Guardian
Ars*nal forward Theo Walcott, 24, has been ruled out for at least another two weeks after suffering a setback on his recovery from abdominal surgery. He will miss the Gunners' next three games.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp says his side can beat Ars*nal at the Emirates in their Champions League group fixture on Tuesday, despite his ban from the touchline for abusing a match official during the 2-1 win over Napoli.
Full story: The Sun (subscription required)
Meanwhile, ahead of the fixture, former Brentford manager and former Manchester City striker Uwe Rosler says German football is more modern that the English game.
Full story: The Independent
Former Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean is set for a return to management with Asian Singapore League club Brunei DPMM.
Full story: The Sun (subscription required)
Neil Warnock could make a return to football as Birmingham City's director of football if his former QPR chairman Gianni Paladini completes a takeover of the Championship club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
In the wake of assistant referee David Bryan being hit by a smoke bomb in Tottenham's 2-0 win at Aston Villa, former Premier League referee Graham Poll says the safety of officials must be scrutinised before it is too late.
Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle United defender Paul Dummett, 22, is on the verge of signing a new contract with the club after scoring his first senior goal against Liverpool on Saturday.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini fired up his players for their 3-1 victory over West Ham by lying to them about Manchester United's result. Pellegrini told his players their rivals had beaten Southampton, neglecting to mention the Saints' late equaliser.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill scored the fastest goal in Major League Soccer history when he struck for New York Red Bulls just seven seconds into their clash with Houston Dynamo.
Full story: The Guardian
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 28, 2013, 05:16:16 AM
Manchester United are keeping a close eye on how Gareth Bale, 24, adapts to life at Real Madrid with view to a shock move for the Welshman next year.

The start of Bale's Real Madrid career has been hampered by injury niggles
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are in competition for Olympiakos's Greek striker Kostas Mitroglou, 25, who has scored 14 goals in 14 games.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea will test Manchester United's desire to keep hold of in-form Wayne Rooney, 28, with a new £35m bid in January.
Full story: Metro
Feyenoord boss Ronald Koeman has admitted that Bruno Martins Indi, 21, may have to be sold amid speculation linking the defender with a move to the Premier League.
Full story: Sky Sports
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Basel's Michael Goncalves, with reports in Switzerland suggesting a bid could be made as early as January for the 18-year-old defender.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal, Chelsea and Tottenham have started monitoring Anderlecht attacking midfielders Dennis Praet, 19, and Youri Tielemans, 16, who both played in the Champions League against Paris St-Germain last week.
Full story: Daily Star
Steve Bruce will look into the option of making on-loan Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore, 23, a permanent Hull player in January.
Full story: Sky Sports
Manchester United manager David Moyes admits he will consider the possibility of sending winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, out on loan in January.

Crystal Palace hope to appoint former Stoke boss Tony Pulis as Ian Holloway's successor this week, but Pulis is understood to have major reservations about taking charge of the Premier League's bottom club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England manager Terry Venables believes Tottenham winger Andros Townsend is the missing ingredient that can ensure Roy Hodgson's men make an impact at next summer's World Cup.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Stoke boss Mark Hughes, the former Manchester United striker, believes David Moyes will be manager at Old Trafford "for a long time."
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 24, has claimed his excellent start to the season is partly down to pre-season advice from former Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki was at Anfield to watch her favourite team Liverpool beat West Brom on Saturday, saying: "I love all the traditions of the club and I know a few guys on the team. I love coming to watch the games. The atmosphere is just amazing."
Full story: Daily Mirror
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 04, 2013, 06:25:30 AM
West Ham, who have failed to score in six out of their 10 Premier League games, are preparing a bid for 28-year-old striker Chelsea striker Demba Ba.

Demba Ba has not scored in five Chelsea appearances this season
Full story: Daily Mirror 
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been given permission to bring in another striker in January after Samuel Eto'o, 32 and Fernando Torres, 29, scored just one goal apiece in his side's first 10 Premier League games.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal and Tottenham could be ready to step up their efforts to buy Alexandre Pato, 24, after Brazilian club Corinthians said they would be prepared to sell the striker in January.
Full story: Daily Star
Stoke, Hull, Sunderland and Crystal Palace have all been linked with a move for Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner, 25, in the January transfer window.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez appeared to cast doubt over his future at Old Trafford by retweeting a story featuring quotes from Mexico team mate Carlos Vela, in which the former Ars*nal striker said Hernandez would need to leave United for regular first-team football.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, 26, is set to remain on the bench for Manchester City's Champions League meeting with CSKA Moscow on Tuesday after being dropped in favour of Costel Pantilimon, also aged 26, for Saturday's 7-0 win over Norwich.
Full story: Daily Mail

Costel Pantilimon has been understudy to Joe Hart since joining Man City in August 2011
Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas is not worried about his side's lack of goals following a 0-0 draw with Everton that means the White Hart Lane side have now scored nine times in 10 Premier League outings.
Full story: The Guardian
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan said he would not comment when asked whether he feared manager Malky Mackay would leave the club following recent disputes behind the scenes.
Full story: Wales Online
Middlesbrough and Hibernian are both looking at Inverness Caledonian Thistle boss Terry Butcher to fill their vacant managerial positions.
Full story: Daily Mirror
BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid was helped by Leicester City physio Dave Rennie after injuring her back in rehearsals before appearing on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 11, 2013, 06:24:48 AM
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 26, is facing an exit from Etihad Stadium as the club line up Barcelona's Victor Valdes, 31, as his replacement.
Full story: Daily Star

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has been capped 18 times by Spain
Liverpool have joined the chase to sign Fulham's emerging French striker Moussa Dembele. The 17-year-old, who was signed from Paris St-Germain, is also a target for Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Meanwhile, Fulham midfielder Josh Pritchard, 21, will snub a permanent move to Norway despite impressing while on loan at Tromso.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal are considering a £15m bid for Chelsea striker Demba Ba, 28, in the January transfer window as manager Arsene Wenger searches for cover for 27-year-old forward Olivier Giroud.
Full story: Daily Star
Hull striker Sone Aluko, 24, has paved the way for a £2.6m January switch to Crystal Palace by snubbing a new contract at the KC Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Hull City striker Sone Aluko scored 12 goals in 21 games for Rangers in the Scottish Premier League
Wigan manager Owen Coyle denied 24-year-old Irish winger James McClean was absent from his squad against Yeovil for refusing to wear a poppy.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, believes Barcelona star Lionel Messi might play in the Premier League one day.
Full story: Daily Star
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he will not compete for big-money signings and will continue to give young players opportunities to thrive at Villa Park.
Full story: Sky Sports
Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, 32, will consider a return to his native Brazil when his contract ends at White Hart Lane next summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom - on loan at Derby - was forced to abandon his £100,000 Porsche on the way to Pride Park after it became submerged in a muddy ditch in the middle of remote woods because of a Sat Nav error.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson revealed his friendly relationship with former Manchester City team-mate Sergio Aguero by giving the Argentine a cheeky pinch on the backside before their match at the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Daily Mail
Bordeaux adopted a llama called Serge - who shot to fame after being taken on a tram ride around the city by a group of men who had just left a nightclub - as their mascot for their match against Nantes.
Full story: Eurosport (in French)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 18, 2013, 06:23:02 AM
Newcastle and Aston Villa are among the teams interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur's unsettled former Fulham midfielder Mousa Dembele, 26.
Full story: Daily Express

Pjanic has attracted interest from Premier League sides
Sunderland are rumoured to be looking at signing Swedish 17-year-old Valmir Berisha after the Halmstads striker scored a hat-trick against Argentina in last month's Under-17s World Cup in Abu Dhabi.
Full story: Shields Gazette
Roma's Bosnian midfielder Miralem Pjanic, 23, has played down a potential move to the Premier League by claiming he wants to stay at the Italian side.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner, 25, has bizarrely tipped himself for a move to either Barcelona or Real Madrid when the transfer window reopens in January.
Full story: Metro
Gareth Bale may miss some Wales games, even when he is fit, as manager Chris Coleman aims to strike a deal with his club Real Madrid over the use of the 24-year-old world-record signing.
Full story: Telegraph
Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer has been told he will have to move out players before club owners Venky's let him make any more signings.
Full story: Daily Mirror
The publishers of Sir Alex Ferguson's autobiography Hodder and Stoughton have agreed to refund a customer after as many as 45 factual errors were found in his new 402-page book My Autobiography.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 26, 2013, 02:23:25 PM
Newcastle will sign Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, 23, if they lose in-demand 25-year-old shot-stopper Tim Krul, who is being lined up for a £20m move to Juventus.

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul has won five caps for Holland having made his debut in 2011
Full story: Daily Star
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is prepared to sell 28-year-old striker Nikica Jelavic, who is a target for West Ham, if he can find a replacement for the Croat.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Crystal Palace are poised to join Everton, Sunderland and Cardiff in the chase to sign £2.5m-rated AIK Stockholm winger Nabil Bahoui, 22.
Full story: Daily Express
Palace's new manager Tony Pulis has targeted a move for 23-year-old Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes as he bids to save the Eagles from relegation.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal are ready to step up their pursuit of Romania forward Ciprian Marica, who plays for Spanish side Getafe, in an effort to fend off Tottenham's interest in the 28-year-old.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United and Liverpool scouts were impressed by Dundee United's 17-year-old midfielder Ryan Gauld after he laid on assists for all four goals in their 4-1 win over Partick Thistle. The Tannadice club are demanding £6m for his services.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham are ready to make an £8m move for Sevilla midfielder Diego Perotti in January after the 25-year-old Argentine expressed a willingness to play in the Premier League.

Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 29, will bank £1.4m if he is still at White Hart Lane in February under the terms of his £5m move from Manchester City at the start of last season.

Emmanuel Adebayor has scored five goals in 26 Premier League appearances for Tottenham.
Full story: Metro
Sunderland captain John O'Shea says the over-reaction of midfielder Charlie Adam and the Stoke bench to a Wes Brown tackle helped influence referee Kevin Friend in sending off his fellow Black Cats defender.
Full story: Shields Gazette
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge may have scored his side's equaliser in the 3-3 draw with Everton after coming on as a late substitute but Reds boss Brendan Rodgers says the 24-year-old needs to improve in training.
Full story: Daily Star
Everton left-back Leighton Baines limped off in the Merseyside derby and the 28-year-old England left-back is expected to be out until the new year with a broken toe.
Full story: Guardian
Crystal Palace's on-loan striker Cameron Jerome criticised Tony Pulis for his selection policy at Stoke but believes the new Eagles boss can save the London club from relegation.
Full story: Times (subscription required)
West Brom captain Chris Brunt, 28, believes it is imperative the club offers a new deal to manager Steve Clarke, 50, who is out of contract in the summer of 2014.
Full story: Sky Sports
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce cancelled his team's day off on Sunday following their 3-0 defeat by Chelsea and he made his players come in for extra training.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former West Brom and Bolton manager Gary Megson, 54, is ready to end his 21-month exile from management by taking over at League Two Sc*nthorpe.
Full story: Daily Star
QPR midfielder Joey Barton has called the current Manchester United side "easily their worst in Premiership history" following their 2-2 draw with Cardiff City.

Cardiff striker Fraizer Campbell, 26, revealed that during his time at Manchester United former manager Sir Alex Ferguson used to pull out a sword during youth team meetings to ensure his young players at Old Trafford behaved themselves.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 02, 2013, 11:14:11 AM
Manchester United manager David Moyes is remaining calm over Wayne Rooney's future, despite the 28-year-old England international's contract expiring at the end of next season.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal are planning a January move for West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, 26, as the Premier League leaders look to strengthen their ranks.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea's 18-year-old midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah, who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, is wanted by Leeds.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Wigan manager Owen Coyle has been sacked after just six months in charge. The 47-year-old was summoned to meet Wigan chairman Dave Whelan after Sunday's 3-1 home defeat to Derby and informed of the news, which will be announced on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Rene Meulensteen has taken over from Martin Jol as Fulham manager but denied he played a part in his fellow Dutchman's exit from Craven Cottage.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
Martin Jol is set to receive an £820,000 pay-off after being sacked by Fulham. The 57-year-old Dutchman was dismissed following his first contact with Cottagers chairman Shahid Khan for two months.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Former England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce, 51, is favourite to take over at Sheffield Wednesday after the Championship strugglers sacked Dave Jones.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Aston Villa manager John Gregory, 59, is set to be appointed manager of League One Crawley Town.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Tottenham forward Gareth Bale, 24, has backed Spurs boss Andre-Villas Boas to pull through a tough period after calling him a "great manager".
Full story: London Evening Standard
Kenneth Omeruo, a 20-year-old Nigeria defender who has yet to make his Chelsea debut, could be one of the young stars of the 2014 World Cup.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says the 'adaptation period' is over for world record signing Gareth Bale, 24, after the Welshman scored a hat-trick in his team's 4-0 thrashing of Real Valladolid.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Italian side AS Roma are interested in recruiting Paris St-Germain's 24-year-old midfielder Javier Pastore in the January transfer window.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)

Beckham (left) and Styles as the premier of The Class of '92
FC Schalke have extended the contract of promising midfielder Max Meyer for three more years. The 18-year-old was being watched by English clubs Chelsea and Ars*nal.
Full story: Kicker (in German)
Former Chelsea forward Adrian Mutu, 34, will leave French club Ajaccio to join Romanian side Petrolul in January after having failed to score a single goal so far this season.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
One Direction star Harry Styles posed for a photo with David Beckham at the world premier of The Class of '92, the film that charts the extraordinary rise of six young Manchester United players.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 09, 2013, 06:10:13 AM
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out making any signings in January despite the poor Premier League goalscoring record of strikers Fernando Torres, 29, Samuel Eto'o, 32, and Demba Ba, 28, this season.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Ryan Gauld signed a new contract in November, which in theory will keep him at Dundee United until 2016.
Chelsea and Manchester United are keen on Rennes midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 19.
Full story: insidefutbol.com
Everton are ready to make a January move for Icelandic striker Alfred Finnbogason, 24, with Nikica Jelavic, 28, set to leave Goodison Park in the transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton and Liverpool scouts watched Dundee United's Ryan Gauld, 17, who has been nicknamed 'Baby Messi', Andrew Robertson, 19, and John Souttar, 17, play in Saturday's 4-1 win over Hearts at Tannadice.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United manager David Moyes says he is unlikely to bring in multiple reinforcements during the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Costa Rica coach Bora Milutinovic says England should not underestimate the Central American side in next summer's World Cup in Brazil.
Full story: Guardian
West Ham winger Stewart Downing, 29, could be out for two weeks after suffering a foot injury during the 4-1 defeat at Liverpool on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard may miss the whole Christmas schedule after injuring his hamstring against West Ham on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has suggested to Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari that Philippe Coutinho, 21, should get an international call-up.
Full story: Guardian
Former Port Vale goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson, 28, is giving up football to join the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) franchise in the United States.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 16, 2013, 06:13:37 AM
Manchester United target, 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Koke, is unwilling to leave Atletico Madrid in January.
Full story: Inside futbol
Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay wants three new players in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal right-back Bacary Sagna, 30, is not ready to commit to a new deal at the Emirates.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is already sounding out replacements for coach Andre Villas-Boas after his team's humiliating 5-0 defeat by Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mail
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola is on the brink of parting company with the club after losing their last five games at home.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool captain Luis Suarez was snubbed by a Tottenham mascot in the pre-match handshake at White Hart Lane before the Reds beat Spurs 5-0.
Full story: Metro
Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto posted a picture of him and Spurs forward Emmanuel Adebayor on Twitter in apparently good spirits after watching their side lose to Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 23, 2013, 05:23:52 AM
Roma are set to beat Ars*nal to the signing of Barcelona's 17-year-old Paraguayan striker Antonio Sanabria.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Pedro has spent his entire career at Barcelona.
Ars*nal and Liverpool are both interested in Barcelona winger Pedro, who could consider his options at the end of the season. The Spain international, 26, has scored 10 La Liga goals this season, including a hat-trick in the 5-2 win at Getafe.
Full story: Daily Express
Everton manager Roberto Martinez wants to watch Andrew Robertson and John Souttar in person before stepping up his interest in the Dundee United duo. Left-back Robertson, 19, and centre-back Souttar, 17, are both regulars in Jackie McNamara's side.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tim Sherwood would rather return to his previous role as Tottenham's technical co-ordinator than work as interim head coach until the summer amid mounting speculation that Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal could take the job next summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Portugal coach and Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz is interested in the vacancy at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Daily Star
West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace flew abroad to speak to a potential replacement for Steve Clarke last week, sparking suggestions he could be targeting Real Madrid assistant coach Paul Clement or Stewart Baxter, currently in charge of South African side Kaizer Chiefs.
Full story: Daily Mail
England and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole, 33, will wait and see whether he plays more regularly in the second half of the season before deciding whether to retire in the summer.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Struggling Eredivisie side NAC Breda's players celebrated Saturday's 1-0 win over Cambuur by jumping into a jacuzzi next to the pitch.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 30, 2013, 05:57:34 AM
Chelsea want to bring former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 32, back to the Premier League after the Spain international snubbed new contract talks at Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso left Liverpool for Real Madrid in August 2009.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United are preparing to send 19-year-old playmaker Nick Powell to Hull City on loan after his success at Championship side Wigan.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool are planning a £7m bid for Udinese's Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, 23, in January after Reds boss Brendan Rodgers bemoaned his lack of squad depth.
Full story: Metro
Everton manager Roberto Martinez can "guarantee" that left-back Leighton Baines, 29, will not be leaving for Manchester United during the January transfer window.
Full story: Sky Sports
Stoke boss Mark Hughes wants to bring former Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne, 25, back to the Premier League - in a loan deal from Hamburg.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ray Wilkins, 57, is to return to Fulham as part of Rene Meulensteen's coaching staff. Wilkins was manager at Craven Cottage in 1997 prior to taking up coaching roles at Chelsea, Watford and Millwall.
Full story: Daily Mail

Ray Wilkins won 84 caps for England as a player after making his debut in 1976.
West Ham United expect striker Andy Carroll to be playing within "two to three weeks" according to owner David Gold, which means manager Sam Allardyce can shift his focus to defensive reinforcements once the transfer window opens.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Tottenham are keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone despite appointing Tim Sherwood as their head coach on an 18-month contract.
Full story: Daily Star
Gabriel Obertan's days at Newcastle United may be numbered after the French winger stormed out of St James' Park when he was told he would not be involved in the clash against Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mail
Cardiff City remain determined to appoint Molde boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager but have ruled out a move for ex-England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Cardiff owner Vincent Tan has informed the club's board that he prefers them to buy players with the number eight in their birth date.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 06, 2014, 09:14:54 AM
Liverpool and Spurs are both considering a move for former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou, 28, who is currently playing at French side Lille.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Norwich are hoping to revive a deal for Everton defender John Heitinga, 31, who last week abandoned a move to West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mail 
Newcastle are pondering a loan move for Borussia Monchengladbach's Luuk de Jong, 23, having previously tried to sign the Dutch striker in 2012 when he was at FC Twente.
Full story: the Sun
Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic, 27 is being monitored by Manchester United and Ars*nal after the German side confirmed that Robert Lewandowski will join the club from Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season, putting his place in the team under threat.

Ince could be set to move from Blackpool without the club getting a transfer fee for the midfielder
Full story: Daily Express
Wealthy French club Monaco are keen to sign up England Under-21 winger Thomas Ince from Blackpool in a bargain deal with the 21-year-old's contract with the Championship side due to expire in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed rumours that he would allow winger Raheem Sterling, 19, to go out on loan this month.
Full story: Talksport
Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has moved to make former Manchester United academy players Magnus Wolff Eikrem, 23, and Mats Moller Daehli, 18, his first signings. Midfielder Eikrem is due to arrive from Heerenveen for £2m with Daehli coming from his former club Molde.
Full story: Daily Mail
Derby chief executive Sam Rush has told suitors of teenage midfielder Will Hughes, who are believed to include Liverpool, Ars*nal and Manchester United, that the 18-year-old will not be leaving Pride Park in January.
Full story: Daily Star
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits his squad lacks a creative link between midfield and attack and says he has identified potential players, who are expected to include Norwich's Wes Hoolahan, 31, and Porto's Steven Defour, 25.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is convinced that English clubs will suffer when playing in Europe if they persist with a crusade over diving. Blues midfielder Ramires was booked for simulation during Sunday's FA Cup third round win at Derby.
Full story: Daily Star

Andre Villas-Boas was in charge of Spurs from July 2012 until December 2013.
Former Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas, sacked by the White Hart Lane club in December, has emerged as a contender to succeed Massimiliano Allegri as manager of AC Milan when the Italian coach steps down at the end of this season.
Full story: the Times (subscription required)
Macclesfield Town will seek an explanation from Sheffield Wednesday as to why the Championship club have set admission prices for their FA Cup replay without consulting them and will try to get those prices [£10 for adults and £5 for concessions] increased.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
West Brom striker Shane Long wants the club to sort out the managerial position as soon as possible. The Baggies have been without a permanent boss since Steve Clarke was sacked more than three weeks ago.
Full story: Daily Mirror 
Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies celebrated his team's FA Cup win over West Ham by challenging a journalist to a race for a pork pie.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 13, 2014, 05:59:03 AM
Bayern Munich are set to rival Paris St-Germain and Napoli in the race to sign Chelsea attacking midfielder Juan Mata, 25.
Full story: Daily Express 
Ars*nal are planning a £30m offer to Newcastle for midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27, and 23-year-old full-back Davide Santon.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Wolfsburg director of sport Klaus Allofs is confident that a deal has nearly been secured to sign Chelsea midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 22.
Full story: Independent 

Left-back Patrice Evra has won five Premier League titles during eight years with Manchester United
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is keen to sign 19-year-old St Etienne defender Kurt Zouma as a long-term replacement for John Terry.
Full story: Daily Express 
Manchester United have joined the race with Ars*nal and Chelsea for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, with assistant coach Phil Neville flying out to Spain to monitor the 19-year-old's current loan spell with Rayo Vallecano.
Full story: Daily Mirror
United's hunt for fresh talent has also led to manager David Moyes being spotted at in Italy, where he ran his eye over Cagliari defender Davide Astori, 27, and Juventus midfield playmaker Arturo Vidal, 26.
Full story: Daily Mail
Alternatively, Moyes was there to woo Juve midfielder Paul Pogba, 20, back to Old Trafford, where he spent nearly three years as a teenager.
Full story: Daily Express 
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is poised to sign highly rated Swedish striker John Guidetti, 21, on loan from Manchester City.
Full story: Independent

Manchester City striker John Guidetti scored 20 goals in 23 appearances while on loan at Feyenoord
Striker Papiss Cisse, 28, may be about to leave Newcastle, but only if the unnamed club in Qatar chasing his signature add another £1m to their initial offer of £9m.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has rejected reports that defender Joleon Lescott, 31, will join struggling West Ham on loan.
Full story: Metro
French defender Patrice Evra, 32, is set to leave Manchester United when his contract ends in June.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 25, could make a surprise return for Wednesday's FA Cup replay with Blackburn Rovers after four weeks out with a knee injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet hopes his side's climb off the bottom of the Premier League table will help his recruitment plans.
Full story: Chronicle
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis's transfer plans have been thrown into turmoil by his boss Steve Parish going on holiday to the Caribbean for 10 days.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Theo Walcott, 24, was shown no sympathy by Ars*nal team-mate Kieran Gibbs, 24, who visited the England winger in hospital where he is recovering after a knee operation - and thrashed him on Fifa 14.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 20, 2014, 06:07:40 AM
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 21, has ruled out moving to Ars*nal, Liverpool or Tottenham in January, instead opting to stay at the Bernabeu.
Full story: Daily Express

Vermaelen has made just 12 appearances so far this season
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says he would be keen to take defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28, from Ars*nal but admits a deal for the Belgian is unlikely.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool are ready to make a formal bid for Basel's 21-year-old Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah, who has been valued at £12m by the French side.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Swansea City are hoping to sign former Wales U21 midfielder Rhys Williams, 25, from Middlesbrough in a £1.5m deal, as their injury crisis deepens.
Full story: South Wales Echo
Crystal Palace are trying to sign Brondby's Denmark international forward Simon Makienok, 23.
Full story: Daily Mail
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino will be offered a new "bumper" contract by Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Blackpool are set to sack boss Paul Ince and make midfielder Barry Ferguson, 35, player-manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has made £1m from sales of his book after it became Britain's fastest-selling non-fiction title. It sold more than 115,000 copies in its first week on sale in October, beating previous record holder Delia Smith.
Full story: Daily Mirror
The hat-trick by Samuel Eto'o against Manchester United could prove both costly and painful for one Chelsea fan after he vowed to get a tattoo of the player's face if he managed to score three times at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 27, 2014, 07:26:55 AM
Manchester United manager David Moyes is lining up summer deals for Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus, also 24.
Full story: Metro
West Ham are lining up a shock move for Southampton's record signing Dani Osvaldo, 28, who is currently suspended from playing for fighting team-mate Jose Fonte.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Roma striker Osvaldo is expected to return to Serie A before the end of the transfer window, with Inter Milan, Fiorentina and Juventus all reported to be interested.
Full story: Telegraph
Chelsea have reached a "verbal agreement" over the purchase of Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25, that will see them beat Liverpool, Ars*nal and Manchester United to the player in the summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Schalke have seemingly softened their stance over selling 20-year-old striker Julian Draxler to Ars*nal.
Full story: Metro
Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen wants to snap up Spanish star Sergio Canales, 22, on loan from Valencia.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool scouts watched Saul Niguez, 19, play for Rayo Vallecano against his parent club Atletico in the Madrid derby on Sunday evening.
Full story: Daily Mail
West Ham are poised to make an improved £5m offer for Leeds United striker Ross McCormack, 27, on Monday.

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 27, could quit Tottenham in the summer if Spurs fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Full story: Daily Express
Brazilian star Ronaldinho, 33, has joined up with rapper and friend Edcity to release a song entitled "Vai na fe" ("Go in Faith").
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 03, 2014, 06:15:12 AM
Fenerbahce are putting together a last-minute package to sign Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse, 28, before the Turkish transfer window closes on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mail
QPR have been offered the chance to sign former Ars*nal striker Eduardo, 30, who is out of contract at Shakhtar Donetsk this summer.
Full story: Talksport

Eduardo has scored four league goals in 13 appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk this season
Napoli boss Rafa Benitez is considering a third attempt to sign Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole, 25, in the summer after failing in a transfer deadline day bid.
Full story: Metro
Crystal Palace midfielder Jonathan Williams, 20, is set to go out on loan after the arrival of Tom Ince, 22, from Blackpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu, 22, who is currently at Valencia in his native Spain on loan, says he is unsure whether his long-term future lies at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has not put the club up for sale, according to chief executive Paul Faulkner.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says Manchester City are escaping the public criticism his club had to face 10 years ago.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Stoke boss Mark Hughes says his former club Manchester United will be driven to improve by the fear of failure.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
However, United defender Chris Smalling says time is running out for United to climb into the Premier League top four and secure Champions League football next season.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Former England midfielder David Beckham, 38, ended up with egg in his hair after losing a game of Egg Russian Roulette on NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Full story: NBC Sports
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 10, 2014, 08:23:39 AM
Manchester City will beat Manchester United and Liverpool to the signing of Porto defensive midfielder Fernando, 26, in the summer on a free transfer.

Porto midfielder Fernando has won three caps for Brazil Under-20s.
Full story: Daily Star
Fulham will make a £2m move for Schalke's Austria left-back Christian Fuchs, 27, in the summer.
Full story: Mirror
Dinamo Zagreb have rejected a bid from Barcelona for 17-year-old Croatian midfielder Alen Halilovic, who is also a target for Tottenham and Manchester United.
Full story: Sky Sports
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has held secret talks with the agent of Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, 22, ahead of a summer move.
Full story: caughtoffside
Hull have contacted Bolton about a £3m deal to sign 25-year-old South Korea midfielder Chung Yong Lee for next season.
Full story: Mirror
Tottenham are lining up Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal to take over from Tim Sherwood at the end of the season if Spurs fail to make the Champions League.

Dutchman Louis van Gaal managed Ajax to Champions League glory in 1995.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester City have secured a commercial interest in two Portuguese clubs that will give them a competitive advantage in the recruitment of Brazilian players and may boost future attempts to pass Uefa's Financial Fair Play test.
Full story: Independent
England boss Roy Hodgson has decided to call up in-form Liverpool pair Raheem Sterling, 19, and Jordan Henderson, 23, for next month's friendly against Denmark.
Full story: Mirror
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, has indicated he will not be returning to Anfield at the end of his season-long loan with Italian side Napoli.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard might only be 5ft 8in but, according to Belgium national team chef Wim Casteleyn, he eats more than Romelu Lukaku and Christian Benteke.
Full story: Daily Mail
Research by a dating company has found that the perfect girlfriend would be a Manchester United fan who has a healthy obsession with the club.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 17, 2014, 06:03:04 AM
Inter Milan are at the front of the queue to sign France playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa, 26, from Newcastle in the summer.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle

Hatem Ben Arfa has scored two goals in 13 appearances for France
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho remains keen on a summer move for Real Madrid's 26-year-old midfielder Sami Khedira.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester City will be given a second chance to sign 21-year-old Spain attacking midfielder Isco in a £30m deal in the summer because he has failed to settle at Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United boss David Moyes will attempt to lure Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, 26, and forward Cristian Tello, 22, to Old Trafford in the summer.
Full story: Caughtoffside
New Fulham boss Felix Magath has yet to clear up the confusion surrounding the future of predecessor Rene Meulensteen.

Rene Meulensteen took over as Fulham manager in December 2013 after Martin Jol's sacking
Full story: Sky Sports
Dutchman Meulensteen will face a fight to secure a pay-off from Fulham as the club also prepare to dismiss Ray Wilkins from their coaching staff.
Full story: Guardian
Ars*nal's attempts to sign Schalke's Julian Draxler, 20, failed in January because they did not meet the attacking midfielder's asking price, according to the Bundesliga club's sporting director Horst Heldt.
Full story: Daily Mirror
David Beckham wants 29-year-old Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo to be part of his new Miami team in 2017.
Full story: Metro
A derby clash in Israel between Hapoel Tel-Aviv and local rivals Bnei Yehuda was delayed after a rooster invaded the pitch and evaded the attempts of several security men to capture it.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been criticised by his grandmother after she was told to leave the luxury house she shared with Suarez's mother. A spokesman for the player said "the family is united".
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 24, 2014, 05:09:10 AM
Swansea caretaker boss Garry Monk claims the Welsh side have received no bids for Michu and have no interest in cashing in on the 27-year-old Spanish midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, admits he's now playing to impress potential suitors before his exit in the summer, with West Ham, Fulham and Newcastle all reported to have an interest.
Full story: Daily Express

Mathieu Debuchy has made 30 appearances for Newcastle this season
Bayern Munich are monitoring Newcastle United full-back Mathieu Debuchy, 28, with the German club's boss Pep Guardiola reportedly unimpressed with current right-back Rafinha.
Full story: Talksport
Meanwhile, Newcastle boss Alan Pardew admits his hopes of signing striker Loic Remy permanently from Queens Park Rangers are receding with every goal he scores. The France international, 27, returned from suspension to fire the Magpies to a vital 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has ruled out making a move for Paris St-Germain strikers Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 32, and Edinson Cavani, 27, as he chases a big-name striker to replace goal-shy duo Fernando Torres and Samuel Eto'o.
Full story: Sun (subscription only)
Manchester United are offering Toni Kroos £250,000 a week to quit Bayern Munich - three times what the 24-year-old midfielder is currently on with the 2013 Champions League winners.

Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino claims he would jump at the chance to leave St Mary's for favourite club Paris St-Germain, where he spent three years as a player.
Full story: Daily Express

Didier Drogba claimed 10 major honours in eight seasons at Chelsea
Galatasaray boss Roberto Mancini has backed striker Didier Drogba to knock the striker's beloved Chelsea out of the Champions League in the last 16.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes manager David Moyes will be given plenty of time and money to get things right at the champions, as Wayne Rooney's £300,000-a-week contract proves.
Full story: Talksport
Former Ars*nal manager George Graham has urged current boss Arsene Wenger to rest stars in the "impossible" last-16 second leg clash at Bayern Munich and concentrate on title race.
Full story: Daily Mail
Meanwhile, Wenger is "absolutely adamant" that Czech playmaker Tomas Rosicky must sign a new deal. The 33-year-old is yet to extend his current deal, which expires this summer.
Full story: Sky Sports
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has hinted he would be open to an approach from Tottenham Hotspur after this summer's World Cup in Brazil.

Sc*nthorpe goalkeeper Sam Slocombe had so little to do in his side's 5-1 win over Portsmouth that he had time to pose for a 'selfie' during the game with a Portsmouth fan, eager to take a memento from his long journey on Saturday.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 03, 2014, 05:57:54 AM
Liverpool will move for Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen, 26, this summer if the Reds secure Champions League qualification.
Full story: Metro

Joleon Lescott has played 26 times for England
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, has been targeted by Turkish side Besiktas. His contract expires at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United have ditched plans to sign Everton right-back Seamus Coleman, 25, after developing their interest in PSV Eindhoven's Colombian international Santiago Arias, 22.
Full story: Metro
Swansea skipper Ashley Williams, 29, is wanted by Napoli boss Rafael Benitez after the defender impressed when the two teams met in the Europa League last month.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has denied claims by Sol Campbell that the former defender was overlooked for the captaincy because he is black.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former England full-back and under-21 boss Stuart Pearce finds Campbell's claims "incredible".
Full story: Talksport
Sir Alex Ferguson told Manchester United to sell forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, to Real Madrid for £150m in 2009 - and believes they would have paid.
Full story: Daily Express
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew could face a stadium ban after his headbutt on Hull City midfielder David Meyler.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero posted pictures on Twitter celebrating his team's Capital One Cup triumph with lifelong City fan and Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 10, 2014, 07:59:28 AM
Manchester United manager David Moyes will bid £30m to sign Southampton pair Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw. Central midfielder Lallana, 25, and left-back Shaw, 18, both played for England last week.

Adam Lallana has played three times for England
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says striker Sergio Aguero will not be sold during the summer at any price. The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to Spain, with Barcelona and Real Madrid wanting to sign the Argentine.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Tottenham will sign France centre-half Jeremy Mathieu, 30, from Spanish side Valencia if Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen, 26, leaves White Hart Lane this summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk will be playing in the Premier League next season, according to his agent Henk-Maarten Chin. Manchester United and Manchester City are rumoured to be among the clubs scouting the 22-year-old, who has represented the Netherlands at Under-21 level.
Full story: The Scotsman
Everton manager Roberto Martinez hopes Gerard Deulofeu will still be with the club next season. The 19-year-old forward is on loan at Goodison Park from Barcelona.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Newcastle may be able to sign French striker Loic Remy, 27, on a cheap deal because of QPR's financial problems. The Championship club announced a £65m loss in their 2013 accounts last week and will be looking to offload Remy, who has scored 13 times during a loan spell with the Magpies.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Manchester United will sign 16-year-old attacking midfielder Dimitri Oberlin Mfomo when his current deal at Swiss side FC Zurich expires at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal full-back Bacary Sagna, 31, wants to stay at the North London club but they will have to double his wages to £120,000 a week, hand him a £6m signing-on fee and a testimonial.
Full story: Daily Star
Southampton are planning a £2m bid for Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella, 31, to replace Italy team-mate Dani Osvaldo, who went out on loan to the Turin club after head-butting team-mate Jose Fonte in training.

Charlton boss Chris Powell, 44, could become the next QPR manager if Harry Redknapp, 67, leaves the R's at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United are set to be handed a major financial boost with the announcement of a new 10-year world-record kit deal with Nike worth £600m.
Full story: Daily Mail

Michael Laudrup guided Swansea to win the League Cup in 2012-13, but was sacked last month
Tim Sherwood, 45, admits his future as Tottenham manager is in doubt following his side's 4-0 thrashing at Chelsea. Ex-Swansea boss Michael Laudrup, 49, and Dutchman Louis van Gaal, 62, will be in contention for the job if the ex-England international is sacked.
Full story: Daily Express
Sherwood has ruled himself out of being assistant manager if he is replaced in the summer.
Full story: Independent
Former Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, 34, scored a penalty in a charity match at the weekend. The game was only the second time Petrov had played football since he was diagnosed with leukaemia in March 2012.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Ex-Ars*nal and Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann, 44, says watching Bayern Munich is "a little bit boring" and believes they would not dominate the Premier League in the same way they have dominated this season's Bundesliga. Bayern, who face Ars*nal in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League tie on Tuesday, are 20 points clear in Germany.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Lukasz Fabianski, 28, will keep his place in goal for the FA Cup semi-final meeting with Wigan at Wembley next month. The Pole, who has turned down a new contract, has played throughout this season's competition.

Werder Bremen midfielder Aaron Hunt, 27, owned up to diving and convinced the referee to overturn a penalty decision during his side's Bundesliga game against Nuremberg. Bremen won the match 2-0.
Full story: Metro
Leeds players were called "chickens" by the club's owner-in-waiting Massimo Cellino following their 5-1 defeat at home to Bolton on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Express
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 17, 2014, 08:05:14 AM
Ars*nal are confident of beating Manchester United in the race to sign highly-rated Freiburg centre-back Matthias Ginter, 20.
Full story: Daily Mirror
However, Manchester United are considering a bid to steal £37m-rated Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler, 20, a long-term Ars*nal target.
Full story: Daily Star
Roma want to sign Newcastle's 28-year-old French full-back Mathieu Debuchy, who is valued at £8.5m and also wanted by Bayern Munich.
Full story: Talksport
Atletico Madrid are plotting a bid for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, who left the Spanish club to join Liverpool in 2007.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal and Spurs lead a host of clubs tracking Charlton midfielder Diego Poyet, the 18-year-old son of Sunderland boss Gus.
Full story: Daily Mail

Midfielder Diego Poyet, son of Sunderland boss Gus Poyet, has impressed for Charlton this season
Everton boss Roberto Martinez is hoping to secure Espanyol striker Sergio Garcia for a knockdown price of £3m in the summer, when the 30-year-old enters the last year of his contract.
Full story: Daily Star
Real Madrid are the latest club to express an interest in Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 26.
Full story: Daily Express
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, 22, insists he has no interest in leaving the Spanish club, despite being scouted by Manchester United for the past 12 months.

The Football Association will write to Fifa in a bid to ensure striker Nicolas Anelka, 35, serves his five-game 'quenelle' suspension if he joins another club after being sacked by West Brom on Friday.
Full story: Guardian
Norwich boss Chris Hughton says Canaries fans had the right to focus their anger on him during Saturday's 4-2 defeat at Southampton - but insists he will not quit.

Norwich have won just two of their last 15 league matches under manager Chris Hughton
Full story: Eastern Daily Express
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey says Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho should not face further disciplinary action after being sent to the stand during Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal keeper Wojciech Szczesny, 23, pulled out his phone and snapped a 'selfie' with team-mates Kieran Gibbs, 24, and Lukas Podolski, 28, on the pitch at White Hart Lane following Sunday's 1-0 derby win over Tottenham.
Full story: Metro
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 31, scored twice on his Major League Soccer debut as Toronto FC beat Seattle Sounders 2-1.
Full story: Guardian
Midfielder Samir Nasri, 26, believes Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany's furious response to his red card against Hull inspired his side to win the match for the 27-year-old.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville described the 3-0 loss to Liverpool on Saturday as "unacceptable".
Full story: Daily Express
Fulham manager Felix Magath has placed photographs of fans in the Craven Cottage dressing room in a bid to inspire his players in their relegation battle.

Bayern Munich's 25 year-old German defender Jerome Boateng has caught the eye of Manchester United following a string of strong performances.

Jerome Boateng joined Bayern from Manchester City for £11.2m in 2011.
Full story: Bild (in German)
Italian champions Juventus are considering matching a £25m buyout for Bayern Munich's 27-year-old Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic but could face stiff competition from Ars*nal and Real Madrid.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)
Former Ars*nal defender William Gallas hopes to return to French club Marseille to supervise the development of young talent. The 36 year-old is currently playing in Australia for Perth Glory.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
Juventus are ahead of AS Monaco and Villarreal in the race to sign the "new Gareth Bale" Andrija Vukcevic, 17, of Montenegrin club Buducnost Podgorica.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)
The contract negotiations between Barcelona and 26-year-old striker Lionel Messi are likely to be extended due to unresolved salary issues.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, 32, says the 'El Clasico' against Barcelona will be "very important but not decisive", as they already hold a sizeable lead in La Liga.
Full story: AS (in Spanish)
Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, says the club will go to into the crucial derby match with the "sole idea of winning".

Ars*nal striker Olivier Giroud's reason for wanting to quit London and return to France is that his wife, Jennifer, has told the 27-year-old it is the only way to save their relationship.

Olivier Giroud has played 26 times for France, scoring five goals.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United player Robin van Persie and coach Phil Neville are happy for their sons to train with arch-rivals Manchester City's youth set-up. Shaqueel van Persie, 7, and Harvey Neville, 11, are both rated as promising prospects.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
West Ham fan and Pirates of the Caribbean actress Keira Knightley, 28, has revealed her love for Gary Neville's "amazing" football punditry.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 24, 2014, 11:59:00 AM
Former Chelsea winger Salomon Kalou, 28, has revealed he turned down the chance to join Ars*nal from his current club Lille in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Express

Red Bull Salzburg's Senegal winger Sadio Mane is wanted by Tottenham
Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood wants to sign Red Bull Salzburg's Senegalese winger Sadio Mane, 21, but faces competition from Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United will be offered the chance to buy Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao for £10m this summer, having come close to signing the 26-year-old Portuguese last year.
Full story: Daily Star
Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio has denied reports the Serie A club are set to sign Ars*nal's 31-year-old France defender Bacary Sagna during the summer transfer window.
Full story: Evening Standard
Bayern Munich have dropped out of the race to sign Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler. The 20-year-old Germany international is believed to be a key summer transfer target for Ars*nal.
Full story: Guardian
Neil Warnock is in line to take over from Billy Davies as manager of Nottingham Forest after Kuwaiti owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi held talks with the former Leeds United boss.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is set to drop goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 23, in favour of 28-year-old Lukasz Fabianski for the visit of Swansea City on Tuesday.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal's 20-year-old midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain twice told referee Andre Marriner he had mistakenly sent off Kieran Gibbs, 24, in Saturday's 6-0 Premier League defeat at Chelsea.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, 29, believes his side's "exciting brand of football" makes them the neutrals' pick for this season's Premier League title.
Full story: Times (subscription required)

Stoke boss Mark Hughes believes Peter Crouch deserves an England recall
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says Potters striker Peter Crouch, 33, has the "international class" to make a return to the England squad.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Hughes is also hopeful of convincing midfielder Stephen Ireland, 27, to extend his contract beyond the end of this season.
Full story: Sky Sports
Manchester United manager David Moyes has hinted that striker Wayne Rooney, 28, will be his captain next season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 26, feels he is still fighting for his place in the team despite winning his starting spot back from 27-year-old Costel Pantilimon.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Manchester City's Spain midfielder David Silva, 28, says Manchester United have failed to get the best out of his former Valencia team-mate Juan Mata, 25, since he signed from Chelsea for a club-record £37.1m.
Full story: Independent
Midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, is mature enough for start for England in the World Cup in Brazil, says Everton boss Roberto Martinez.

Sporting Lisbon's 21-year-old midfielder William Carvalho is on the wish-list of several major European clubs, including Real Madrid and Manchester United.

Paul Pogba left Manchester United to join Juventus on a free transfer in 2012
Full story: Bild (in German)
Juventus's 21-year-old midfielder Paul Pogba says he wants to concentrate on playing and not pay too much attention to growing speculation about him moving to French club Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)
Atletico Madrid striker David Villa, 32, says he would consider a playing future in the United States.
Full story: AS (in Spanish)
England captain Steven Gerrard, 33, is leaving his wife Alex and three daughters at home during the World Cup in Brazil because he does not want any distractions, despite boss Roy Hodgson allowing partners to accompany the squad.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 31, 2014, 06:27:01 AM
Real Madrid are ready to offer Chelsea's 33-year-old defender Ashley Cole £8m in wages over a two-year deal in the Spanish capital. Cole's contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of this season.

Ashley Cole has not played for Chelsea since January
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Liverpool are preparing a summer bid for Southampton's 24-year-old centre-back Dejan Lovren after missing out on the Croatia international last year.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 25, could be on his way back to former club Borussia Dortmund on loan, despite the Japan international's impressive display in the 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
United are ready to part with Wilfried Zaha, 21, for a cut-price £5m this summer, despite having signed the forward in a £10m deal from Crystal Palace in January 2013.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Nuremberg's 21-year-old Swiss striker Josip Drmic has denied a move to Ars*nal has been agreed, but says he dreams of one day playing for the Gunners.
Full story: Sky Sports
Manchester United are targeting Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, 54, as a potential replacement for David Moyes, should they decide to part with the 50-year-old Scot.
Full story: Daily Star
United player-coach Ryan Giggs, 40, could quit his boyhood club at the end of the season after falling out with Moyes.
Full story: Daily Express
Everton defender Leighton Baines, 29, was spotted making a purchase from an ice-cream van outside Craven Cottage as reward for his side's 3-1 victory at Fulham on Sunday.
Full Story: Daily Express
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 07, 2014, 04:19:30 AM
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is ready to challenge Chelsea's attempts to sign Benfica's 20-year-old Serbia international Lazar Markovic.
Full story: Metro 
West Ham and Hull are leading the chase for AC Milan's £3m-rated Ghana international midfielder Sulley Muntari, 29, the former Portsmouth player.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sevilla's Spain international defender Alberto Moreno, 21, is reportedly at the centre of a Premier League transfer war involving Ars*nal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Full story: Metro
West Ham are planning to bring back Michael Carrick, 32, and Rio Ferdinand, 35, from Manchester United.
Full story: Caught Offside
Chelsea scouts watched Toulouse defender Serge Aurier at the weekend, but the 21-year-old Ivory Coast international has revealed a desire to join Ars*nal.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Owner-elect Massimo Cellino is set for major input in Leeds United's signings, with Brian McDermott's future as manager in doubt.

Lukaku joined Chelsea in 2011 but spent the 2012-13 season with West Brom and is now at Everton
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Ars*nal striker Kevin Campbell says the Gunners should move for Chelsea's 20-year-old Belgium international striker Romelu Lukaku, currently enjoying a successful season-long loan at Everton.
Full story: Talksport
Chris Hughton's sacking by Norwich has been called ''bonkers and deluded'' by Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Ars*nal midfielder Stephen Hughes believes manager Arsene Wenger will remain in charge next season.
Full story: Talksport
Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood says even his friends and family fell for the false rumours on Twitter about him punching one of his players after the defeat at Liverpool last month.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 14, 2014, 05:04:17 AM
Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £50m deal for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25, to join them on 30 June.
Full story: Metro

Tottenham signed midfielder Christian Eriksen from Dutch champions Ajax for £11.5m in August
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 22, has hinted he could leave Tottenham despite recently expressing his desire to stay this summer.
Full story: Daily Express
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster, 31, is top of Tottenham's wanted list, with the north London club resigned to losing Frenchman Hugo Lloris, 27, to Paris St-Germain this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Rio Ferdinand wants to continue "living the dream" at Manchester United, but the 35-year-old defender, who is out of contract this summer, has hinted his future may lie elsewhere.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea captain John Terry, 33, says he told referee Phil Dowd to send off Swansea defender Chico Flores, 27, on Sunday after it appeared the Spaniard was going to escape a second yellow card.
Full story: Guardian
West Brom have reprimanded striker Saido Berahino, 20, after he was recorded inhaling nitrous oxide in his car after the Baggies' 3-0 defeat by Manchester United last month.
Full story: Eurosport
Furious Barcelona fans surrounded the team's bus and hurled insults when the players arrived back at the Nou Camp following the 1-0 defeat at lowly Granada in La Liga.
Full story: Marca
Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, 21, was booed by rival fans throughout the 4-0 win at Sampdoria on Sunday because he is now living with the ex-wife of former team-mate Maxi Lopez, who plays for the Genoa side.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 21, 2014, 06:54:53 AM
Despite their transfer ban, Barcelona are confident they will be able to sign players this summer, and have reignited their move for Chelsea defender David Luiz, 26.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Lallana is tipped for a move away from Southampton
Tim Sherwood fears Tottenham could lose winger Christian Eriksen, 22, in the summer after the Dane put in another superb performance against Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United have been told that a transfer for Southampton winger Adam Lallana, 25, will not come cheap due to a 25% sell-on clause the Saints have with Bournemouth for the Championship side's former academy player.
Full story: Daily Mirror 
Hertha Berlin will look to make the loan deal for Norwegian midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred, 26, permanent at the end of the campaign.
Full story: Sky Sports
On-loan Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 21 has been warned by team-mate Tiago to watch out for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's mind games ahead of the Champions League semi-final.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has shrugged off talk of a multi-million-pound takeover at the club and intends to discuss his and the club's future with owner Randy Lerner at the end of this season.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 28, 2014, 07:51:57 AM
Liverpool are eyeing the midfielder dubbed the "new Michael Ballack of German football" in Emre Can, 20, and his Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Heung-Min Son, 21, who is a South Korea international striker.
Full story: Daily Star
Former England captain Paul Ince has been in Athens to meet Olympiakos officials for the possible transfer to the Greek champions of his son Tom from Blackpool this summer. The 22-year-old winger has spent the second half of the season on loan at Crystal Palace.
Full story: Channel News Asia
Schalke's 20-year-old left-back Sead Kolasinac - one of the hottest prospects in the Bundesliga - has emerged as a target for Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Express

Shelvey has scored six league goals for Swansea this season
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has identified midfield as his top transfer priority if he takes over at Manchester United this summer and will target Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos, 24, and Roma's Dutch international Kevin Strootman, 24.
Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is ready to bid for Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 22.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is hopeful he will sign Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi on a permanent deal at the end of the season when the 25-year-old's loan stint at the Britannia Stadium comes to an end.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool are the latest club to show an interest in Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 22, who has been watched by Ars*nal, Everton, Newcastle and Juventus after scoring 17 goals this season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Rio Ferdinand, 35, is pondering offers from Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Besiktas, MLS outfit LA Galaxy and Al Gharafa of Qatar but the Manchester United defender says he would prefer to agree a new contract to stay at Old Trafford.
Full story: The Guardian
Ars*nal are said to be considering a move for United midfielder Maraoune Fellaini, 27, a year after his move to Old Trafford from Everton.

Ryan Giggs insists that Manchester United have the right players to make a concerted challenge for the Premier League title next season.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)

Van Gaal, 62, has previously managed Barcelona twice and Bayern Munich
Former United defender Henning Berg says Giggs has the qualities to become a top manager but appointing him at Old Trafford would be a gamble as someone with experience is needed.
Full story: Goal.com
Meanwhile, United forward Juan Mata, 25, says interim boss Giggs is the perfect man to lead the club as manager.
Full story: Metro
But Louis van Gaal - who remains the favourite for the job - wants United to name him as manager now so he can concentrate on his World Cup campaign as Netherlands boss.
Full story: The Sun (subscription required)
United are coming under increasing pressure from Nike and Adidas to finalise a new kit deal, thought to be worth around £600m, before the start of the World Cup in June.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Newcastle United have played down talk that midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, 27, has been banished from the squad but the Frenchman could still leave St James' Park this summer.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle

Allardyce, 59, could be set to leave West Ham
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says their managerial situation will be discussed in the summer following fans' angry protests against Sam Allardyce during Saturday's loss to West Brom.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood is getting frustrated with other managers who he believes are touting themselves for his job.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane regrets his disrespect to former team-mates Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes for not including them in in his 'greatest Manchester United XI' in a recent documentary.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 05, 2014, 07:01:40 AM
France striker Loic Remy, 27, was in the crowd for Ars*nal's 1-0 win over West Brom on Sunday, fuelling rumours he is set to join the Gunners from QPR after spending the season on loan with Newcastle.

Nice youngster Timothée Kolodziejczak can play at left-back or on the left wing
Full story: Daily Mail
Southampton are lining up rising French star Timothée Kolodziejczak, 22, from Nice as a potential replacement for defender Luke Shaw, 18, who is wanted by a number of clubs this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsene Wenger's plans to revitalise his Ars*nal squad include a £40m spending spree to bring in Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 25, Swansea striker Wilfried Bony, 25, and Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Liverpool and Tottenham are locked in £10m battle for Lazio midfield starlet Ogenyi Onazi, 21.
Full story: Daily Star
Arsene Wenger has hinted heavily that he is ready to agree a new deal to remain as Ars*nal boss - and wants defender Bacary Sagna, 31, to stay too.
Full story: Metro

Garry Monk captained Swansea in all four league divisions before becoming manager
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is determined to turn around the club's fortunes next year and win back the fans.
Full story: Daily Star
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has warned Manchester City the title race is "not over by a long way".
Full story: Daily Express
Garry Monk, 35, is set to sign a two-year deal to stay on as Swansea City manager.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
Tottenham could turn to Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino if they fail to agree terms with Frank de Boer.
Full story: Metro
Norwich caretaker boss Neil Adams has shrugged off Twitter comments by on-loan winger Jonas Gutierrez, who responded to Sunday's 0-0 draw with Chelsea by commenting: "Sad to see a not experienced manager in charge".

Phil Jones has sympathy for Manchester United's fed-up fans after a frustrating season
Full story: Eastern Daily Press
Manchester United defender Phil Jones, 22, says the club's fans have a right to be angry because they have had a tough time this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Sunderland midfielder Nicky Summerbee is confident the Black Cats' great escape from relegation can be the start of great things for the club.

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, 33, broke down in tears after what looks like his final home game for the club on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mail

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 12, 2014, 06:01:33 AM
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew wants to sign midfielder Fabian Delph, 24, and striker Andreas Weimann, 22, from Aston Villa in a double deal that could cost the Magpies £15m.
Full story: Daily Star
Patrice Evra, 32, could follow fellow defender Nemanja Vidic to Inter Milan from Manchester United this summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester City, Ars*nal and Manchester United are eyeing 34-year-old Barcelona playmaker Xavi, despite him still having two years left on his contract.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham are considering making an approach for Napoli's former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez as they step up their hunt for a new manager. Chairman Daniel Levy is expected to formally announce the sacking of Tim Sherwood in the coming days.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United interim boss Ryan Giggs is confident striker Danny Welbeck will not leave Old Trafford in the summer, despite the 23-year-old attracting interest from Ars*nal and Spurs.
Full story: Daily Express
Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave his acceptance speech in French after winning the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award for the second year in a row. Though the Swede is fluent in five languages, his team-mates' laughter showed French is not yet one of them.
Full story: Yahoo
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 19, 2014, 03:50:50 AM
Atletico Madrid's on-loan goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, still does not know whether he will return to Chelsea and challenge Petr Cech for a starting place next season.

James Milner started only 17 League games for Manchester City this season
Full story: talkSPORT
England midfielder James Milner, 28, is ready to quit Manchester City in a bid to get more first-team football, with both Everton and Tottenham interested in signing him.
Full story: Metro
Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi, 32, and Sunderland's Seb Larsson, 28, are both on Hull's summer wish list ahead of their debut in the Europa League.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger will sign a new three-year £7.5m-a-year contract at the Emirates and be given £100m transfer kitty.
Full story: the Telegraph
Louis van Gaal will have the Manchester United stars on a tight leash if he arrives at Old Trafford, according to Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan.
Full story: talkSPORT

Paul Lambert's Villa finished only five points above the Premier League relegation zone
Paul Lambert is set to remain as manager of Aston Villa, despite owner Randy Lerner putting the club up for sale.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, has committed himself to a renewed title challenge with the club by enrolling his four-year-old daughter in a Merseyside school.
Full story: Daily Express
Wayne Rooney, 28, has described the English media as "disgusting" for being in Portugal to report on the England striker while he is on holiday with his family.
Full story: the Guardian
Rennes striker Paul-Georges Ntep rubbed salt into the wounds of rivals Reims on the final day of the Ligue 1 season by stopping the ball on the line and heading over while on his hands and knees.
Full story: Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 26, 2014, 07:11:09 AM

Striker Didier Drogba, 36, has been advised to reject a return to Chelsea and instead join Italian champions Juventus when he leaves Galatasaray.
Full story: Daily Express
West Ham agree a three-year deal with Argentine forward Mauro Zarate, 27.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham midfielder Alex Pritchard, 21, is wanted on loan by Wigan boss Uwe Rosler.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Turkish side Besiktas are keen on Chelsea striker Demba Ba, 29, after cooling interest in Blues forward Samuel Eto'o.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea have made an enquiry about signing Paris St-Germain winger Ezequiel Lavezzi, 29, during the negotiations over the transfer of David Luiz to the French champions.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Liverpool have been told they must increase their offer to £25m for Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, if they want him to move to Anfield.
Full story: Metro
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is poised to try to sign his nephew and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, while the Premier League new boys also want former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, 35.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Liverpool are set to make a £40m double move on Southampton with right-back Nathaniel Clyne, 23, joining midfielder Lallana as a major target.
Full story: Daily Star

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone faces lengthy touchline ban after bust-up with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane during the Champions League final.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 24, is in line for personal promotional tour of Indonesia after their Champions League success.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Real Madrid's highly rated assistant manager Paul Clement has given West Brom hope that he could be lured away from the European champions.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)

Midfielder Luka Modric celebrated Real Madrid's Champions League win by cutting off his long hair.
Full story: Daily Mail
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 02, 2014, 10:36:54 AM

Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is considering signing AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli after the 23-year-old Italy striker was told he was surplus to requirements at San Siro. Daily Mirror
Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur could also be interested in Balotelli after Milan president Adriano Galliani agreed the forward could leave. Daily Express
Ars*nal have turned down the chance to buy former midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, from Barcelona even though the player is available for £30m. Daily Mail
Mario Balotelli linked with Ars*nal
Mario Balotelli may have several English suitors if AC Milan offload him
Manchester City have emerged as the leading club to sign Fabregas, with Liverpool also interested, but Manchester United have gone cold on the midfielder, whom they pursued last summer. Daily Mirror
Liverpool's attempt to sign midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, has stalled with Southampton refusing to lower their £30m valuation. Times (subscription)
Chelsea's Frank Lampard, 35, has reached an impasse in negotiations over a new contract. Daily Express
Manchester City will offer England midfielder a short-term contract before his move to their New York City franchise club in 2015. Daily Mirror
Inter Milan want to take Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez, 26, on loan as the Italian club also eye up 30-year-old Chelsea striker Fernando Torres. Daily Mail
Swansea have agreed a fee of £6.5m with FC Twente for Netherlands Under-21 striker Luc Castaignos. Sky Sports
Liverpool are closing in on a £16m deal for 21-year-old Spanish left-back Alberto Moreno. Daily Mirror
Swansea captain Ashley Williams, 29, is ready to leave the Liberty Stadium for newly promoted QPR in a £4m deal. Daily Mail
Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United are interested in signing 22-year-old Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij after he revealed he was ready to leave the Netherlands. Daily Star
Spain striker David Villa, 32, has quit La Liga champions Atletico Madrid for new US side New York City. Sun (subscription)

France midfielder Franck Ribery, 31, could miss the World Cup as he is struggling to recover from a back injury. Metro
Franck Ribery of France
Franck Ribery could miss France's World Cup campaign through injury
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill expects assistant Roy Keane to make a decision over whether he wants to take over the Celtic manager's job by Wednesday. Times (subscription)
England coach Roy Hodgson is planning to give Raheem Sterling his chance to stake a claim for a starting place in the World Cup by playing him in an experimental line-up in their penultimate warm-up match against Ecuador. Guardian
Former Brazil defender Cafu thinks England have the potential to win the World Cup. Independent
Ronald Koeman could be handed a £50m transfer fund if the former Netherlands captain takes over as Southampton manager. Daily Express
Comedian Simon Brodkin infiltrated England's World Cup squad by dressing in their official attire as they prepared to fly off from Luton Airport. Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 09, 2014, 07:11:45 AM

Netherlands winger Arjen Robben, 30, reacted furiously to a robust challenge from team-mate Bruno Martins Indi, 22, during a training session at their World Cup base in Rio. Daily Mail
Striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, is a major doubt for Belgium's World Cup opener against Algeria on 17 June after injuring his ankle in a friendly against Tunisia. Daily Star
Argentina and Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles believes that striker Lionel Messi, 26, is now "happier" playing for his country than Barcelona. Goal.com
Lionel Messi
Rumours have circulated about Lionel Messi being unhappy at Barca despite signing a new deal in May
England assistant coach Gary Neville had strong words for journalists after his walk on Rio de Janeiro's Sao Conrado beach was disturbed. Guardian
Frank Lampard believes Chelsea made a mistake by allowing his England team-mate Daniel Sturridge, 24, to join title rivals Liverpool for £12m in January 2013. Evening Standard
Belgium captain Vincent Kompany, 28, organised a kick-about with young members of the country's royal family when King Philippe came to visit the national squad ahead of their flight to Brazil . Daily Mail

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has laughed off speculation linking Ars*nal with a £20m move for winger Lorenzo Insigne, 23. Evening Standard
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has rejected Real Madrid's interest in signing Brazil midfielder Ramires, 27. Daily Star
Ars*nal are lining up a move for Southampton right-back Calum Chambers, 19, after accepting Bacary Sagna, 31, will leave on a free transfer. Daily Mirror
Jordi Alba
Manchester United target Jordi Alba is focusing on the World Cup with Spain
Aston Villa are ready to renew their interest in Norwich midfielder Wes Hoolahan, with the 32-year-old Republic of Ireland star willing to move now Roy Keane has arrived at Villa Park. Eastern Daily Press
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has revealed his £32m move to Chelsea is nearly complete in a TV interview. Metro
Manchester United's move for Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 19, is in doubt with Louis van Gaal looking at a move for Barcelona's Jordi Alba, 25. Daily Express
Newly promoted Queens Park Rangers are considering making Manchester United central defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, the highest paid player at the club with a salary of up to £80,000 a week. Guardian
New Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is happy for the club to try to sign Juventus striker Mirko Vucinic, 30. insidefutbol.com

Sir Alex Ferguson believes it was his ruthless streak that ensured his long years of success at Manchester United. Daily Express
Jordi Gomez
Spanish midfielder Jordi Gomez has joined Sunderland after three years with Wigan
Qatar will not be able to mount a legal challenge to Fifa if football's governing body strips it of the right to stage the 2022 World Cup, having signed away any rights as part of the bidding process. Independent
Former Sunderland midfielder Francesc Arnau says his old Barcelona B team colleague Jordi Gomez, 29, can provide the creative spark for the Black Cats next season. Newcastle Chronicle
World football freestyle champion Sean Garnier amazed a Brazilian crowd by joining in a local five-a-side match disguised as an old man. Metro
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 16, 2014, 03:17:37 AM

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has warned Roy Hodgson that Wayne Rooney, 28, is less effective when he plays out wide. Daily Mirror
Wayne Rooney of England
Wayne Rooney fears he could be dropped for England's next game against Uruguay
Rooney has conceded that he is facing a battle to keep his place in England's starting line-up for Thursday's vital World Cup clash with Uruguay. The Times (subscription only)
Hodgson claims Liverpool and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, still has much to do to be considered a world great. Daily Telegraph
England could be sanctioned by Fifa after it emerged its 2018 bid team had been quizzed about paying for a £35,000 dinner organised by disgraced former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner. Daily Telegraph
Spain Coach Vicente del Bosque is ready to make big changes to his line-up for Spain's next game against Chile. The Sun (subscription only)
Arsene Wenger will give striker Joel Campbell, 21, the opportunity to establish himself at Ars*nal after he impressed in Costa Rica's shock win over Uruguay at the World Cup. The 21-year-old has had loan spells at Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiakos. Independent
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 36, says his Ivory Coast team-mate Serge Aurier, 21, who set up his country's two goals in the win over Japan, has the capacity to step up seamlessly to the Premier League if he leaves Toulouse. Guardian 

Prospective Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has lined up Celtic's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, 22, for £8m as his first signing. Daily Mirror
Ars*nal could be set to miss out on striker Alvaro Morata after Wolfsburg submitted a £15.9m offer for the Real Madrid 21-year-old. Independent
Athletic Bilbao are interested in a cut-price move for Spanish defender Nacho Monreal, 28, who joined Ars*nal for £8m in 2013. Daily Express
Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Aston Villa are showing interest in Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano, 29, who impressed on loan at West Brom last season. Daily Mail
Sunderland are close to signing Romania goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, 27, who was recently told that his contract would not be renewed at Manchester City. The Times (subscription only)
Croatia players are refusing to talk to World Cup reporters after photos were published of them bathing nude in the team's swimming pool. Guardian
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 23, 2014, 06:33:45 AM
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal says Fifa is guilty of a lack of "fair play" over the scheduling of World Cup fixtures. Daily Mail
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says he thinks of everyone, while players only think of themselves, after his argument with Cesc Fabregas over the 27-year-old Chelsea midfielder's role at the World Cup. Marca (in Spanish)
Fifa is looking into photographs of fans wearing black make-up at Germany's World Cup game against Ghana. FourFourTwo
Barcelona are no longer interested in Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, but the 23-year-old remains a target for Chelsea and Manchester United. Daily Star
Tottenham are set to make a £5m bid for Divock Origi after the 19-year-old Lille striker scored Belgium's winning goal against Russia at the World Cup. Daily Mail
Mexican striker Carlos Vela, 25, will not return to Ars*nal and has signed a new contract with Real Sociedad. Daily Express
Swansea have beaten Newcastle to the signing of free agent Bafetimbi Gomis, 28. Daily Express
Barcelona are no longer interested in Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, but the 23-year-old remains a target for Chelsea and Manchester United. Daily Star
Tottenham are set to make a £5m bid for Divock Origi after the 19-year-old Lille striker scored Belgium's winning goal against Russia at the World Cup. Daily Mail
Mexican striker Carlos Vela, 25, will not return to Ars*nal and has signed a new contract with Real Sociedad. Daily Express
Swansea have beaten Newcastle to the signing of free agent Bafetimbi Gomis, 28. Daily Express
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson says Roy Hodgson only retained his job as national coach because he is English. Daily Telegraph
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 30, 2014, 01:41:05 PM
Germany manager Joachim Low has been told his job is safe even if his side are knocked out of the World Cup by Algeria.Daily Mail
Fifa has denied reports that it banned some fans from wearing Luis Suarez masks during the Uruguay-Colombia match, following the striker's four-month ban. Marca (in Spanish)
Brazil defender Dani Alves, 31, feels Chile have been among the best teams in this World Cup, adding that the pressure to perform against them was "simply stunning". AS.com (in Spanish)
Germany are hoping Jerome Boateng is fit enough to face Algeria after the 25 year-old defender returned for their final training session following a minor knee problem. Bild (in German) 
Fiorentina's Colombian midfielder Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, who has been linked with Barcelona, will only think about his future after the World Cup. Marca 
Nigeria's John Mikel Obi insists the £2m appearance fee row that overshadowed the Super Eagles' progress into the last 16 has been resolved and they are fully focused on their last-16 tie with France.Guardian  (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/29/mikel-john-obi-nigeria-france-world-cup-2014)
Colombia's Monaco striker James Rodriguez, 22, now says he wants to play in Spain, especially for Real Madrid.As.com (in Spanish)
Barcelona are ready to offer Liverpool's Luis Suarez, 27, a £40m contract, but only if striker agrees to a special 'bite clause'. Daily Mirror
Meanwhile, Liverpool want Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, as part of the deal.Daily Star
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is planning a £23m move for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, as he believes the German can bring the best out of countryman Mesut Ozil. Sun (subscription required)
Wenger is also stepping up his interest in Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, who is currently away on World Cup duty with France. Daily Mirror
Blackpool winger Tom Ince, 22, is set to sign for Hull as Steve Bruce continues to strengthen the Tigers squad. Daily Mail
Atletico Madrid are set to sell winger Arda Turan, 27, to Manchester United, Liverpool or Chelsea to fund a move for Ars*nal's 29-year-old wideman Santi Cazorla. Daily Express
Ars*nal defender Thomas Vermaelen's move to Manchester United is on the verge of being completed, with a fee for the 28-year-old set to be agreed. Talksport
Swansea defender Ben Davies, 21, will become Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino's first signing at the north London club for a fee of around £8m. Daily Mirror
Striker Mario Balotelli, 23, is said to be ready to force through a move to Ars*nal from AC Milan this summer, following Italy's exit from the World Cup. Metro  (http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/29/mario-balotelli-prepared-to-force-through-Ars*nal-move-from-ac-milan-4780146/)
Brazilian club Sao Paulo claim they have finalised an agreement with AC Milan, Major League Soccer and Orlando City to take 32 year-old forward Kaka on loan until December 2014. L'Equipe (in French)
Dinamo Zagreb have declined a £3m transfer enquiry from Inter Milan for 21 year-old midfielder Marcelo Brozovic. Tuttorport (in Italian)
Liverpool are preparing a £21m bid for Bayer Leverkusen's 25-year-old midfielder Lars Bender. Bild (in German)
Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, does not want to leave the Camp Nou, but if pushed out he would choose Ars*nal over Liverpool. Le Figaro (in French)
Atletico Madrid, who are looking to replace striker Diego Costa, 25, and on-loan Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, have offered £24m for Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi, 21, and the Italian club's Slovenian stopper Samir Handanovic, 29. Le Figaro (in French)
Bayern Munich and Manchester City have joined a host of suitors interested in signing Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, from Juventus. Bild (in German)
West Ham have agreed a deal for Nice's 22 year-old defender Timothee Kolodziejczak, who is also a target for Southampton and Queens Park Rangers. L'Equipe (in French)  (http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Accord-nice-west-ham-pour-kolo/478378)
Netherlands goalscorer Wesley Sneijder took to Facebook to celebrate his team's last-16 victory over Mexico, saying: "Difficult & great victory. To make the difference with our team in the last 3 mins is fantastic ."
Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar added on twitter: "What a game, unbelievable team spirit, really proud. Quarter finals now! ‪#‎believe ‪#‎NedMex ‪#‎Brazil"
A Dutch airline company has deleted a tweet mocking Mexico's exit from the World Cup with a picture of an airport 'departures' sign. NBC News
Meanwhile, Mexico striker Giovani dos Santos, 25, thanked the supporters following El Tri's World Cup exit. "Today more than ever, proud of being Mexican! Thank you all for your messages of support and encouragement," he tweeted.  (https://twitter.com/OficialGio)
Departing Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has decided to skip a post-World Cup holiday in order to take charge of Manchester United as soon as possible. Daily Mail  (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2674143/Louis-van-Gaal-decides-skip-holiday-taking-charge-Manchester-United.html)
Colombia striker James Rodriguez was offered to Manchester United for £5m as a teenager but Sir Alex Ferguson signed Old Trafford flop Bebe for £7.4m instead. Guardian
And after watching Rodriguez, 22, throughout the 2012-13 season, United once again failed to move for the forward after baulking at Porto's £40m asking price and Monaco stepped in. Daily Star

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 07, 2014, 10:07:22 AM
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says Neymar, 22, feared he was paralysed when the Barcelona forward sustained the back injury that ended his World Cup. Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/06/neymar-luiz-felipe-scolari-brazil-paralysed-world-cup-2014)
Chelsea winger Willian, 25, believes he can fill the void left by Neymar's absence and help Brazil to World Cup success. Daily Mirror
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben, 30, says he is tired of people criticising him after he admitted diving during the last-16 win against Mexico. Daily Mail
Netherlands keeper Tim Krul came on specifically for his country's penalty shootout win over Costa Rica and his former Newcastle manager - Glenn Roeder - says the 26-year-old is not averse to taking a spot-kick as well as saving them. Daily Express
Krul came on for 25-year-old Jasper Cillessen, who says he was not told about Dutch coach Louis van Gaal's decision to replace him for the penalty shootout and was "angry" at the decision. Daily Telegraph  (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/holland/10950385/Jasper-Cillessen-back-at-No-1-as-shoot-out-hero-Tim-Krul-savours-brief-spell-in-World-Cup-spotlight.html)
Ars*nal have renewed their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, 25, with Arsene Wenger also closing in on the signings of Barcelona winger Alexis Sanchez, 25, and Newcastle full-back Mathieu Debuchy, 28. Daily Telegraph
The Gunners have agreed a £34m fee for Sanchez but Barcelona are waiting to see if Italian club Juventus can match the offer. Liverpool are also interested in the forward but he is not keen on joining the Reds. Daily Mail
Manchester United have been told they must increase their offer for Feyenoord defender Daryl Janmaat, 24. Metro
Meanwhile, Red Devils winger Nani, 27, could play a key role in the club's pursuit of 27-year-old Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.Manchester Evening News
Southampton are set to make an £8m offer for Cardiff City's 29-year-old goalkeeper David Marshall. Daily Mail
Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says captain Steven Caulker, 22, will decide if he wants to join Queens Park Rangers after the clubs agreed a fee. Daily Express
Sanchez does not appear keen on a move to Liverpool

West Bromwich Albion could complete their third summer signing in the coming days with defender Chris Baird, 32, in advanced talks. Birmingham Mail
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman plans to replace left-back Luke Shaw, who has joined Manchester United, with Colombia's 27-year-old Pablo Armero. Daily Mirror
Ashley Cole is a free agent after his contract at Chelsea came to an end and the 33-year-old left-back is in talks with several European clubs as he decides on his next move. Talksport 
Hull City are expected to beat Crystal Palace, QPR and West Ham to the £4m signing of Tottenham defender Michael Dawson. The Sun (subscription required)  (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/5737104/Michael-Dawson-set-for-Hull-City-move.html)
Louis van Gaal plans to bring his Netherlands World Cup tactics to Manchester United by playing 3-4-3 next season. Daily Mirror
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, says he has a decision to make about his future at Chelsea this summer. Guardian  (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/06/romelu-lukaku-belgium-chelsea-choices)
Monaco are interested in Newcastle's 24-year-old French midfielder Moussa Sissoko, who is also being chased by Liverpool. L'Equipe (in French)
Ars*nal, Tottenham, Napoli and Borussia Dortmund are the top contenders for Southampton's 24-year-old French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.L'Equipe
Liverpool are eager to sell Daniel Agger and have offered the 29-year-old defender to Spanish giants Barcelona. Mundodeportivo (in Spanish)
Manchester United and Paris St-Germain are willing to pay £47m for Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria. AS.com (in Spanish)
Marouane Fellaini had a difficult time at Manchester United last seasonItalian side Fiorentina could target Manchester United's 26-year-old Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini. Lefigaro (in French)
Manchester City's high asking price for striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, has prompted Atletico Madrid to look elsewhere and the Spanish club have made a £14m offer for Bayern Munich forward Mario Mandzukic, 28. Marca (in Spanish)
Monaco have asked Real Madrid to pay £63m if they want to sign Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez, 22. As.com
Veteran Colombian goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon, 43, has announced his retirement from football after his country's exit from the World Cup. Bild (in German)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi is concerned he will not get the right price for Ars*nal target Mario Balotelli following the 23-year-old Italian striker's lacklustre performance at the World Cup. Bild
Former Swansea boss Michael Laudrup, who has recently taken over at Qatari club Lekhwiya, wants to sign Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez, 34. Marca  (http://www.marca.com/2014/07/06/futbol/equipos/barcelona/1404626924.html)
Belgium striker Divock Origi, 19, believes he will take away some important lessons from Brazil, tweeting: "Proud to be able to represent my country at the World Cup, It was a great learning experience! Thanks."
Brazil defender Dante, 30, is looking forward to the World Cup semi-final against Germany, tweeting: "We trained hard today to play Germany in the Fifa World Cup. We will be ready on Tuesday!"
Colombia celebrated their return home from the World Cup in the same memorable style as they did most of goals in Brazil. Metro  (http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/06/colombia-show-how-awesome-they-are-with-epic-dance-party-following-world-cup-2014-exit-4789102/)


Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 14, 2014, 05:52:51 PM
Angela Merkel, Germany's Chancellor, has been credited as her country's World Cup lucky charm, with fans tweeting: "Our twelfth man is a woman." Daily Telegraph
Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 29, had "The Chosen One" printed on his boots for the final. Daily Mail
Schweinsteiger has paid tribute to Uli Hoeness, the former president of Bayern Munich who is currently serving a prison sentence for tax evasion. Die Welt
The "VVIP guest list" for the World Cup final included film stars Daniel Craig and Ashton Kutcher, Russian president Vladimir Putin and his Gabon counterpart Ali Bongo, basketball star LeBron James - and former Leeds midfielder Olivier Dacourt. Guardian
Joachim Low says Bayern Munich's Mario Goetze, 22, proved he is better than Lionel Messi after coming off the bench to score Germany's extra-time winner against Argentina. ESPN

Spanish paper Marca hails Germany's success
Golden glove winner Manuel Neuer, 28, says he has fallen in love with the "warm-hearted" people of Brazil during Germany's World Cup winning stay in the country. Fifa
Former Ars*nal midfielder Gilberto, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 2002, says his country's footballing problems "run deep". Daily Star
German magazine Kicker greeted the nation's World Cup success with a simple headline: "We are world champions". Kicker
Spanish paper Marca summed the World Cup up with a front page announcing: "Always Germany". Marca
Argentine newspaper La Nacion describes the defeat as "a blow that goes straight to the heart … Messi was without doubt the man who cared". La Nacion 
But in France, Le Figaro led with the headline: "Messi misses his rendezvous with history", adding that the 27-year-old "failed to carry Argentina on top of the world". Le Figaro
Brazilian newspaper O Globo says the World Cup saw the "most leaked defence", as 171 goals were scored during the tournament, equalling the record at the 1998 World Cup. O Globo
Former Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou, 28, now at Lille, is being chased by Liverpool and Everton. Daily Star
Newcastle are hopeful of signing £6m Feyenoord full back Daryl Janmaat which would trigger the transfer of Mathieu Debuchy to Ars*nal. Sky Sports
Liverpool's hopes of landing playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri, 22, appear to be dead after Bayern Munich dismissed the prospect of selling the Switzerland ace this summer. Talksport
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is hoping to complete the £3m signing of Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina, 25, from Nice. Daily Mirror
Chelsea have opened discussions about bringing Didier Drogba, 36, back to Stamford Bridge as a second choice striker and coach. Daily Mail
Netherlands and Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben, 30, has turned down an offer from Dutch boss Louis van Gaal to follow him to Manchester United this summer. Daily Telegraph
Tottenham's summer transfer plans are on hold as midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, 24, and defender Michael Dawson, 30, are reluctant to leave. Daily Mirror
The agent of Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen, 27, admits the Belgian could leave White Hart Lane this summer. Evening Standard
Liverpool have reignited their interest in £18m Sevilla left back Alberto Moreno. Daily Express
Russia's president Vladimir Putin has vowed "an unforgettable football feast" when his country hosts the 2018 World Cup. Gulf News
Germany will be awarded $35m (£20.5m) in prize money for winning the 2014 World Cup, while each player will get a $408,000 (£239,000) bonus from their national football federation for lifting the trophy. ESPN
Meanwhile Germany were apparently so confident of winning that the country's finance ministry pre-printed a run of five million stamps commemorating victory before the final. Wall Street Journal
Monaco's World Cup star James Rodriguez has issued a come and get me plea to Real Madrid
Monaco's 23-year-old Colombian forward James Rodriguez has reiterated his desire to play for Real Madrid, saying it is up to the club president Florentino Perez to make a decision. Marca (in Spanish)
Porto have finalised the transfer of Adrian Lopez, 26, from Atletico Madrid. L'Equipe (in French)
Bayern Munich have denied signing a transfer deal with Levante for 27-year-old Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Bild (in German)
Striker Daniel Sturridge, 24, is over England's World Cup exit and looking forward to helping spearhead Liverpool's Premier League charge next season. Daily Mail
Newcastle United's new signing Remy Cabella, 24, says playing in front of big crowds at St James' Park will be something he relishes. FourFourTwo
West Brom's new left-back Sebastien Pocognoli, 21, says he was persuaded to sign by former Baggies loanee Romelu Lukaku. Birmingham Mail
Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu is convinced Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who is set to join Barca for £75m, will have his four-month ban for biting reduced, despite Fifa rejecting the 27-year-old's appeal . Independent
Meanwhile, Barca sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta is confident Suarez has learned the lesson of the "sad episode" of his bite on Giorgio Chiellini. Marca
West Ham winger Stewart Downing, 29, believes the imminent £12m signing of Ecuador striker Enner Valencia, 25, will help take the pressure off Andy Carroll. Daily Star
Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher has given his World Cup verdict. "It's amazing to be here in Brazil," says Kutcher. "This is the greatest sporting event in the world." Fifa
Pop star Rihanna's Twitter post  "Podolski x RiRi x Shweinsteiger" (sic), accompanied by a picture of herself getting a double kiss from the German players - and has trended worldwide, getting more than 23,000 retweets.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti sent his congratulations to Germany, but was careful to be fair to the two players he had involved in the final. He tweeted:  "Congratulations to Germany. A massive success for Khedira. Commiserations to Di María, you can be proud".
American journalist Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger's ex-wife, posted:  "Head of Brazil: a woman. Germany: a woman. Argentina: a woman. The world is a changing."
Film star Hugh Jackman, a regular at Wimbledon recently, showed he's not just interested in tennis, tweeting:  "Congratulations to World Cup 2014 champions @DFB_Team_EN!!! Well deserved. HJ."
Xabi Alonso shook off his own World Cup disappointment to send his congratulations   to the winners: "Congratulations to Germany! The best team in the tournament won. Well done Sami and @MesutOzil1088 , enjoy it!!"
Germany and Ars*nal forward Lukas Podolski, 29, took to Facebook  to post a snap of him on the pitch grasping the World Cup and looking pretty pleased with life.

The Expedition 40 crew watch the World Cup final
Astronaut Reid Wilson tweeted a picture  of the Expedition 40 crew watching the World Cup final in space.
Belgium captain Vincent Kompany expressed sympathy for Manchester City team-mates Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Demichelis and Sergio Aguero after Argentina's World Cup final defeat. He tweeted:  "@pablo_zabaleta @demichelisok & @aguerosergiokun football is hard sometimes. You made everyone proud & had a great tournament. Heads up."
Fifa president Sepp Blatter posted:  "What an intense Final from both teams. Congrats #GER: 4th title & 1st European team to win #WorldCup in Americas."
Joey Barton has a theory for Germany's success, tweeting:  "So the best prepared team win the World Cup. Only team to build their own training base. Coincidence? I think not..."
Liverpool frontman Daniel Sturridge went on Twitter  after Germany's victory to say: "Not even gonna lie I'm jealous it's not me. Fuel for the fire I guess... One day I hope to help England win something. That's the dream..."
Former Germany international Oliver Bierhoff was distracted during a pre-World Cup final interview by the "hideous" tie being worn by presenter Gerhard Delling. Die Welt
Germany's exciting football means the nation's lifestyle will have to change after their World Cup success, with a Frankfurt newspaper suggesting: "It is impudent to grab a beer from the fridge during a match as the Germans could have scored three goals in that time." Frankfurter Allgemeine
A number of YouTube users have been duped by a spoof video that appears to show a North Korean news broadcast announcing that the national football team had made it to the World Cup final. Independent
An Irish football fan is returning from the World Cup with the matchball from the semi-final between Germany and Brazil, after catching a wayward shot from the Brazilian player, Bernard, and showing nifty skills to smuggle the ball past stewards and out of the stadium. Irish Examiner
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 21, 2014, 03:15:20 PM
Real Madrid are closing in on Monaco's Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez, 23, which could result in several Real players heading for the Premier League. Daily Mail

Rodriguez scored six goals at the 2014 Fifa World Cup
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is planning moves for Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij, 22, and Ajax defensive midfielder Daley Blind, 24, both of whom played under him for Netherlands. Manchester Evening News
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino wants to sign midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and forward Jay Rodriguez, both 24, from former club Southampton. Evening Standard
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is prepared to offload defender Matija Nastasic, 21, and 27-year-old midfielder Javi Garcia. Manchester Evening News
Liverpool centre-back Daniel Agger, 29, has not ruled out leaving this summer. Liverpool Echo
Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 26, wants to leave on loan after Tottenham, Newcastle and Liverpool were put off by his £7m valuation. Daily Express

Micah Richards wants a loan move away from Manchester City
West Ham are interested in making a loan move for Inter Milan midfielder Saphir Taider, 22, and Malaga's Portuguese full-back Vitorino Antunes, 27. Daily Star
Ars*nal will have to pay at least £24m up front to sign 22-year-old Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho. Daily Telegraph
QPR remain confident of signing Cardiff City captain Steven Caulker, 22, despite a late move for the defender from Southampton. Sky Sports
Southampton defender Dejan Lovren, 25, is on course to complete a £20m move to Liverpool this week. Times (subscription only)
Leicester are chasing Sporting Lisbon's Algeria striker Islam Slimani, 26. Daily Mail
Everton are close to signing 18-year-old midfielder Brendan Galloway from MK Dons, while the League One club's fellow midfielder Dele Alli, also 18, is being linked with Liverpool. Daily Express
Celtic are one of three clubs trying to sign Villarreal winger Javier Aquino on loan, according to the Mexico World Cup player's agent. Herald
Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo, 28, the club's record £12.5m signing, faces a fine after being absent from training. Daily Mirror
Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah, 22, will go on the club's pre-season tour of Austria despite fears he must do military service in his native Egypt. Daily Telegraph
Liverpool's £10m summer signing Emre Can, 20, is in danger of missing the club's pre-season tour to the United States because of an injury. Guardian
AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has denied receiving any bid from Ars*nal this summer for 23-year-old Italy striker Mario Balotelli. Sky Sports
Ars*nal have reached a £3.2m deal with French side Nice for Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina, 25. Lefigaro (in French)
Atletico Madrid have rejected bids worth £158m for their "core" players such as Koke, 22, Arda Turan, 27, Miranda, 29, Diego Godin, 28, Juanfran, 29, Raul Garcia, 28 and Mario Suarez Mata, 27. Marca (in Spanish)
Chelsea have offered £20m to Atletico Madrid for 29-year-old Brazilian defender Miranda. AS.com (in Spanish)
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez is determined to sign Borussia Monchengladbach's 23-year-old defensive midfielder Christoph Kramer. L'Equipe (in French)
Inter Milan are ready for a "decisive assault" for Cardiff City's 26-year-old Chilean midfielder Gary Medel. Tuttosport (in Italian)
Bayern Munich are willing to pay £33m to beat rivals Barcelona to the signature of Fiorentina's 26-year-old Colombian midfielder Juan Cuadrado. Bild (in German)
Paris St-Germain may be unable to sign Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, because of constraints imposed by Financial Fair Play rules. That leaves Manchester United and Real Madrid as the only two potential candidates for the France international. Lefigaro (in French)
The future of Switzerland's World Cup star Xherdan Shaqiri remains uncertain after transfer talks with Liverpool failed to make any headway. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder is also coveted by AS Roma and Juventus. Bild (in German)
Ars*nal's World Cup-winning forward Lukas Podolski turned up to support  Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg as his compatriot won his home race, the German Grand Prix.
Michael Carrick is nursing an ankle injury but was apparently cheered up by Sunday's German Grand Prix, the Manchester United midfielder tweeting:  "The wheel2wheel driving today was a joke. I'm in awe of how good these guys are. Bravery and skill!! Trust in each other is incredible."

Manchester United's Ben Amos and Jiff, the Hollywood superstar dog
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand believes La Liga side Real Madrid will have the world's strongest attack if James Rodriguez joins, tweeting:  "The best front line in football bar none if he signs: Benzema, Ronaldo, Bale, James."
Manchester United keeper Ben Amos had a cuddle  with Jiff, a Pomeranian dog which appeared in the video for Katy Perry's song Dark Horse, during the club's pre-season tour in America.
Around 300 fans formed a human 'Oyston Out' sign outside Blackpool Tower in a protest against the Championship club's chairman Karl Oyston. Daily Mail
West Ham will offer £100 season tickets when they move into the Olympic Stadium. Daily Express
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 29, 2014, 06:39:44 AM
Liverpool are interested in signing 28-year-old Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen, who is also a target for Manchester United, from Premier League rivals Ars*nal. Daily Star

Thomas Vermaelen was part of the Belgium squad at the 2014 Fifa World Cup
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini would not give any details of the club's move for France centre-back Eliaquim Mangala, 23, from Porto, as it is not yet "100%". Manchester Evening News
Netherlands defender Stefan de Vrij is set for a £6.7m move from Feyenoord to Lazio, despite reports linking the 22-year-old with a switch to Manchester United. Daily Mail 
West Bromwich Albion are set to announce the signing of Costa Rica right-back Cristian Gamboa, 24, from Rosenborg in a deal worth just under £2m, with manager Alan Irvine still chasing another striker. Birmingham Mail
Everton boss Roberto Martinez insists the club are working to sign Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 21. Independent
Aston Villa want to sign winger Victor Moses, 23, on loan from Chelsea, with the Midlands club also interested in signing South Korea international and Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-yueng, 25. Daily Telegraph
Liverpool have enquired about Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez, 24, after Loic Remy's proposed £8.5m move from QPR to Anfield fell through. Talksport
Manchester United have been told they will have to pay £79m for Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, despite the Dutchman being sidelined with a cruciate knee ligament injury since March. Sun (subscription required)

Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen, 27, says he will sign a new contract with Tottenham, despite interest from Barcelona. Daily Mirror
Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 26, wants to join Manchester United as the £45m-rated Argentina international does not want to return to the Bernabeu and is frustrated by Paris St-Germain's attempts to secure a loan deal. Daily Star
However, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expects Di Maria to be back at the European champions on 5 August. AS
Meanwhile, the transfer of Di Maria from Real Madrid to PSG could be announced next week in a £51m deal. Marca
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is keen on bringing Atletico Madrid winger and fellow Uruguayan Cristian Rodriguez, 28, to the Stadium of Light. Daily Telegraph
Inter Milan will send a delegation to Southampton to finalise a deal for unsettled Italian striker Dani Osvaldo, 28, who cost the club £15m from Roma last summer. Daily Mail
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman wants to sign Norwich midfielder Leroy Fer, 24, but faces competition from QPR for the Dutch international. Sun (subscription required)
Juventus will put in a transfer bid for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku to strengthen their attack but the Italian club face competition from Real Madrid for the 21-year-old Belgian forward. AS.com (in Spanish)
Barcelona have reactivated their pursuit of Liverpool's 29-year-old Danish defender Daniel Agger. Le Figaro (in French)
Ars*nal have offered a five-year contract to Real Madrid's 33-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Bild (in German)
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola is keen on bringing former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 32, to Allianz Arena. AS.com (in Spanish)
Barcelona's new defensive signing Jeremy Mathieu, 30, says he is ready to "give everything" to help his new team and prove himself worthy of Carles Puyol, his predecessor at the Nou Camp. L'Equipe (in French) 
French side Bordeaux's Lamine Sane, 27, is on the transfer short-list of several English clubs, including Fulham. L'Equipe (in French)
Barcelona have announced the signing of Brazilian winger Ferrao, 24, from Russian side Tyumen. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish)
Former Liverpool defender Mark Wright has questioned whether Croatian international centre-back Dejan Lovren, 25, is worth the £20m the Reds paid Southampton. Talksport

Dejan Lovren joined Southampton for £8.5m a year ago
With no black managers currently employed in English professional football, former Ars*nal defender Sol Campbell believes black English ex-professionals "love the status quo and want to just toe the line". Daily Mirror
Prime Minister David Cameron has refused to join his deputy Nick Clegg in calling for Russia to be stripped of the 2018 World Cup. Times (subscription required)
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle, 56, is in the frame to become Harry Redknapp's new assistant at QPR following the departure of Wally Downes. Daily Star
Ars*nal's new forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, is set for a lonely start to his Gunners career as the Chile international will report for training in the UK after the club have left for their pre-season camp in Austria. Daily Mail
Spain midfielder Juan Mata, 26, believes the demand for perfection from new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is precisely what the team needs. Guardian
Germany international Kevin Grosskreutz, 26, unveiled his brand new World Cup trophy tattoo on his Instagram  page, despite not playing a single minute at the tournament.
Real Madrid's new £71m signing James Rodriguez, 23, shows off his salsa shuffle goal celebration on Instagram,  along with his baby daughter Salome.
Former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, celebrated his first game for Chelsea - a 2-1 friendly win over Olimpija Ljubljana - by tweeting  a picture of himself with fellow new boy Diego Costa and the word 'debut'.
Bayern Munich's 3-0 friendly win over Wolfsburg in the Telekom Cup final was halted by a pitch invader who wanted to take a selfie with midfielder Javier Martinez. Metro
Brazil and Barcelona forward Neymar, 22, whose World Cup was ended early with a back injury, has been pictured on his holidays in a pair of white trunks and a medical corset. Marca
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 04, 2014, 10:28:44 PM
Ars*nal have submitted a £23.9m bid for 22-year-old Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, who has also been linked with Manchester City and Manchester United. Evening Standard
Liverpool are still waiting for some of the funds from their sale of Luis Suarez, 27, to Barcelona in order to step up their chase of Paris-St Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, 29. Daily Express

Former Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell is deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester City
Sunderland are in advanced negotiations with Manchester City to sign midfielder Jack Rodwell and the Stadium of Light outfit will hold talks with the 23-year-old on Monday. Daily Mail 
Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul could be on his way to Lazio, with the White Hart Lane club in talks with the Serie A side about selling the 28-year-old to make way for Villarreal and Argentina centre-back Mateo Musacchio, 23. Evening Standard
Newcastle are set to sign centre-back Jamaal Lascelles, 20, and keeper Karl Darlow, 23, from Nottingham Forest for £7m, with the possibility that they might loan the pair back to the City Ground club. Daily Mirror
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will let the players he is willing to release know after the end of the club's tour of the United States. Manchester Evening News

Eliaquim Mangala is expected to sign for Manchester City for £32m
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has ruled out AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli joining the Merseyside club after being linked with the 23-year-old Italy international. Daily Mirror
Manchester City are close to signing Porto's 23-year-old French defender Eliaquim Mangala in a deal worth about £32m. Manchester Evening News
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is keen to take Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 21, to Upton Park. Daily Mail
The Hammers also want Stoke striker Peter Crouch, 33, as a replacement for injured 25-year-old forward Andy Carroll. Daily Express
Sunderland forward Connor Wickham, 21, is another option for Allardyce, with Carroll out for four months. Daily Telegraph
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is keen to sign Manchester United's 17-year-old English winger Demetri Mitchell on loan. Daily Mirror
AC Milan are interested in signing Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina, but the 31-year-old's wage demands may scupper the deal. Daily Mail 
Swansea are considering making a £2m bid for 22-year-old Celtic defender Adam Matthews. Daily Express
Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis could return to former club Stoke to sign 26-year-old defender Marc Wilson. Daily Star
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is willing to use 25-year-old Belgian winger Nacer Chadli in his attempt to convince former club Southampton to sell £20m-rated French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24. Sun (subscription required)
Tottenham are lining up 33-year-old Cameroon forward Samuel Eto'o, who is a free agent after leaving Chelsea. Tuttosport (in Italian)
Liverpool are on the verge of signing Alberto Moreno after striking a £16m deal with Sevilla for the 22 year-old Spanish defender. AS.com (in Spanish)
Midfielder Marco Reus, 25, who had been linked with Bayern Munich and Liverpool, will remain at Borussia Dortmund for another season. L'Equipe (in French)
The £60m deal between Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain for 26-year-old Argentina winger Angel Di Maria could be made official in the next two days. Marca (in Spanish)
Brazilian defender Miranda, 29, has rejected offers from Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea and decided to stay on at Atletico Madrid for the next season. Marca (in Spanish) 
Liverpool have offered £5m to Barcelona for their 31-year-old defender Dani Alves, and Paris-St Germain no longer want the Brazil international. Mundodeportivo (in Spanish)
Wolfsburg are looking at Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 30, as a possible transfer target after failing to recruit Romelu Lukaku, 21, who joined Everton for £28m. Bild (in German)
Real Madrid will look to make a move for Wolfsburg midfielder Luiz Gustavo, 27, in case Sami Khedira decides to leave the club. Ars*nal, Bayern Munich and Chelsea have shown an interest in Germany midfielder Khedira, also 27. Bild (in German)
Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim says Radamel Falcao is "transferable", but maintains the 28-year-old Colombian forward is essential for the club's success. L 'Equipe (in French)
Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls have denied making any contact with Atletico Mineiro midfielder Ronaldinho, 34, over a possible transfer. Le Figaro (in French)
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher, 30, believes the winning mentality has returned to the Red Devils. Guardian
Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers stopped plans for new Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal to become sporting director at Anfield in 2012. Liverpool Echo 
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino says an offer to buy the club's Elland Road ground has been made and he wants to complete the deal by November before the rent is raised. Guardian
Barcelona and Brazil playmaker Neymar may be recovering from a back injury suffered at the World Cup, but it has not stopped him enjoying a night out. The 22-year-old posted a picture of him with socialite Paris Hilton on his Instagram account.
An Everton fan has come up with an ingenious way to get 10 of his favourite players' names on a new shirt - by using a crossword puzzle. Metro.
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, 25, has taken a new approach to speaking to the media, by holding a news conference 11,000ft up on an aeroplane. Bild (in German)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 17, 2014, 02:18:56 AM
Manchester United are considering a £50m move for Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 26. (Daily Star)

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger arrived from Brondby in January 2006
United boss Louis van Gaal also wants to link up with some of his former Netherlands players, with Ajax defender Daley Blind, 24, and Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, thought to be prospective targets. (Evening Standard)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to launch a move for Liverpool's unsettled defender Daniel Agger, 29. (Daily Express)
But Tottenham have emerged as rivals for the Dane's signature and manager Mauricio Pochettino is preparing a £12m bid. (Herts and Essex Observer)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, however, insists he has not received any bids for Agger to date. (Liverpool Echo)
Ars*nal could be set to lose Germany forward Lukas Podolski, 29, and Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell, 22, who are both wanted by Galatasaray. (Daily Star)
Newcastle are one of three clubs who want to sign outgoing Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 21. (Metro)

Wilfried Zaha spent the second half of last season on loan at Cardiff City
And Nottingham Forest have admitted that they are interested in signing Zaha - if he is available. (Nottingham Post)
Cardiff are willing to double the wages of West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison to bring him to south Wales - even though the 21-year-old is facing assault charges. (Daily Telegraph)
Barcelona say they could yet make more summer signings, and Fiorentina's 26-year-old Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado - also a reported target for Manchester United - could be next on the Catalan club's list. (Guardian)
Southampton want to make Steaua Bucharest centre-back Florin Gardos, 25, their sixth summer signing - and are also interested in Sporting Lisbon's 24-year-old left-back Marcos Rojo. (Daily Mirror)
The Saints also want to take Ars*nal's German winger Serge Gnabry, 19, on a season-long loan - but they face competition from Crystal Palace and Newcastle. (Daily Mirror)
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is looking at a deal to sign Colombia World Cup midfielder Carlos Sanchez, 28, from Spanish La Liga club Elche. (Birmingham Mail)

Steaua Bucharest defender Florin Gardos has won 12 Romania caps
Stoke have made a £5m bid for Norwich's England Under-21 winger Nathan Redmond, 20. (Daily Telegraph)
Everton are set to confirm the arrival of Ghana winger Christian Atsu, 22, on a season's loan from Chelsea. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is interested in signing midfielder Will Buckley, 24, from his former club Brighton. (Sun - subscription required)
Dutch giants Ajax are closing in on a deal for 33-year-old Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto'o, who is a free agent after his Chelsea contract expired. (Sky Sports)
Wolves are in talks with Leicester City over a deal for New Zealand striker Chris Wood, 22. (Express and Star)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino could offload as many as nine of the club's players, with defenders Michael Dawson, 30, Younes Kaboul, 28, and Kyle Naughton, 25, among those earmarked for transfer. (Caughtoffside.com)
Former England boss Glenn Hoddle is on the brink of a shock return to football management, as first-team coach under Harry Redknapp at Queens Park Rangers. (Daily Mail)
Manager Manuel Pellegrini admits Manchester City are "not ready" for the defence of their Premier League title - just a week before the new season kicks off. (Daily Mirror)
And Pellegrini has refused to give goalkeeper Joe Hart any assurances about his place after the 27-year-old sat out the Community Shield defeat by Ars*nal. (Daily Telegraph)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has warned his team-mates that "it will be hard" to challenge for the Premier League title this season, despite coming close in the last campaign. (Daily Express)
Barcelona have thanked new signing Thomas Vermaelen, 28 - who joined them from Ars*nal - for turning down Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
New Leicester signing Marc Albrighton, 27, says his experiences with Aston Villa will help him to keep the Foxes in the Premier League. (Independent)
Former Ars*nal player Stewart Robson says Gunners midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, can become an England great. (Talksport)
Meanwhile, Wilshere says the Gunners' resounding victory in the Community Shield is proof they are ready to challenge for the title. (Sun - subscription required)

New Ars*nal signing Calum Chambers, 19, admits he still doesn't know his best position. (Talksport)
Everton boss Roberto Martinez says the Toffees must improve after failing to record a single win in pre-season. (Liverpool Echo)
Ars*nal defender Kieran Gibbs says new signing Alexis Sanchez, 25, is an "animal" who can bag the Gunners 20 goals a season after the Chile striker's move from Barcelona. (Evening Standard)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says new signing Dejan Lovren, 25, had a "perfect" debut against Borussia Dortmund - and believes the defender can be the Reds' long-term successor to retired centre-half Jamie Carragher. (Goal.com)
Joey Barton took to Twitter  to call Rio Ferdinand a "budding Michael Parkinson" after watching the QPR defender's interview with Jose Mourinho on BT Sport.
Thomas Vermaelen has thanked Ars*nal fans for their support on Instagram  following his £15m move to Barcelona.
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick was among many footballers tweeting praise  for Rory McIlroy's US PGA golf victory at Valhalla, as he posted: "Oh my goodness, what an exhibition from Rory McIlroy. What a final day! Had the back nine on toast. Worth staying up for."
Huddersfield Town winger Joe Lolley gave an understated reaction as manager Mark Robins lost his job just one game into the Championship season, tweeting:  "Well today's been a strange one."
Derby County forward Mason Bennett was feeling travel weary on the journey to Monday's Capital One Cup tie at Carlisle, posting on Twitter:  "Carlisle is soooooo far!"
New Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal's arrival has been marked by a huge city-centre poster bearing the slogan: 'Welcome to Vanchester'. (Manchester Evening News)
Former Manchester United hard man Roy Keane showed his softer side by sharing a big hug with Aston Villa mascot Bella the Lion. (Daily Mail)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 18, 2014, 01:46:15 PM
Manchester United are preparing a £100m package to bring Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 26, to Old Trafford, which would cover the Argentina international's £50m transfer fee and wages. (Daily Mail)
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman wants to make Lazio midfielder Alvaro Gonzalez, 29, his eighth signing of the summer and is preparing an £8m offer for the Uruguay international. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United have reignited their interest in Roma's Dutch midfielder Kevin Strootman, 28, with Juventus confident they will hold onto 27-year-old Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal. (Daily Express)
Tottenham are willing to listen to offers for Lewis Holtby, who they signed from Schalke for £1.5m in January 2013, as QPR and Crystal Palace line up moves for the 23-year-old midfielder. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea, Ars*nal and Liverpool are on alert after Paris St-Germain's contract talks with their 29-year-old Argentine winger Ezequiel Lavezzi broke down. (Daily Star)
Manchester United are eyeing up a move for AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes, 32, as a cheaper alternative to Roma's £24m-rated centre-back Mehdi Benatia, 27, according to Corriere dello Sport. (Football Italia)
Celtic are closing in on the one-year loan signing of winger Mubarak Wakaso, 24, from Rubin Kazan. (Daily Record)
Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano, 29, is eager to secure a move to West Ham United following a training ground bust-up with coach Marcelo Bielsa. (Sky Sports)
Napoli appear to have beaten Swansea City to the signature of Dutch midfielder Jonathan de Guzman, 26, who has spent the last two seasons on loan at the Liberty Stadium from Villarreal. (La Gazzetta - in Italian)
Tottenham are ready to reject a £10m offer from Southampton for 23-year-old England winger Andros Townsend, who is also attracting interest from QPR. (Daily Express)
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique says he is still in the market for new signings despite spending £115m on five players, including £75m on 27-year-old Luis Suarez this summer. (Marca) 
Chelsea are looking at AS Roma striker Mattia Destro, 23, in case Fernando Torres, 30, decides to leave the club. (Le Figaro)
Bayern Munich could make moves for defenders Mehdi Benatia, 27, and Diego Godin, 28, who play for AS Roma and Atletico Madrid respectively. (L'Equipe)
Ars*nal are in advanced negotiations with Italian side Napoli for the loan transfer of 24-year-old Chilean forward Eduardo Vargas. (Tuttosport)
AS Monaco had offered their striker Radamel Falcao, 28, to Barcelona, but the Catalan club declined the proposal as they had already signed Luis Suarez. (Mundodeportivo)
Liverpool will look to make a move for Paris St-Germain forward Edinson Cavani, 27, if they fail to recruit Colombia striker Radamel Falcao. (Bild)
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 28, is Real Madrid's preferred candidate to succeed veteran Iker Casillas at the Bernabeu. (Bild)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that the club is not looking at making any transfer moves. (Marca)
Inter Milan could face stiff competition from AS Monaco for FC Porto's Brazilian defender Ronaldo, 28. (Le Figaro)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, 41, received a text message from Suarez wishing him and his former Reds team-mates luck ahead of their opening-day win over Southampton. (Telegraph)
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood, 45, has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Tony Pulis at Crystal Palace after a favourable interview. (Guardian)
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, 28, has been offered a new five-year deal by manager Manuel Pellegrini, which is set to be signed this week. (Daily Express)
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher, 30, believes the side need to rediscover the fear factor that they had over teams to help them improve after an opening day Premier League defeat against Swansea at home. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger faces defensive problems in the build up to the first leg of his side's Champions League qualifier at Besiktas on Tuesday and could recall centre-back Per Mertesacker earlier than he wanted because of a foot injury to Laurent Koscielny. (Daily Telegraph)
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham, 21, is attracting interest from other clubs and Black Cats manager Gus Poyet says the summer transfer window should be shut before the start of the top-flight season. (Independent)
QPR, who lost 1-0 to Hull City on their return to the Premier League, will have to learn hard lessons if they are to survive in the top flight, says Hoops midfielder Joey Barton, 31. (Times - subscription required)
Brazil forward Neymar, 22, who scored four goals in five games at the 2014 World Cup, will not be a true footballing star until he wins the tournament, says Brazil coach Dunga. (Daily Mail)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is eager to take the pressure off the club's £28m record signing Romelu Lukaku, 21, who failed to score in the opening day 2-2 draw with Leicester City. (Guardian)
Senegal striker Demba Ba, 29, who left Chelsea to join Besiktas in the summer, insists he only struggled at Stamford Bridge because manager Jose Mourinho picked players on reputation rather than performance. (Sun - subscription only)
An over-eager fan ran onto the pitch and kissed Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero after he sealed a 2-0 win at Newcastle United and then asked for his shirt. (Daily Mirror)
A Real Madrid fan, dressed as Ronaldo, infiltrated Los Blancos' 2-1 friendly loss to Fiorentina and chatted with striker Karim Benzema, 26, on the pitch. (Marca)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 25, 2014, 05:55:08 AM
Manchester United have concluded negotiations with Real Madrid and will pay a British record £63.9m for winger Angel Di Maria, 26. (Sky Sports)
The Argentina international could end up costing United £72m, with an initial £60m plus £12 in add-ons. (Mirror)

World Cup winner Podolski was not in the Ars*nal squad at Everton at the weekend
Juventus will open talks with Ars*nal over a move for out-of-favour forward Lukas Podolski. The Serie A champions would prefer to take the 29-year-old Germany international on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent transfer, but Ars*nal would favour selling him. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has made a check on Brazil's defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo, 27, who is currently with Wolfsburg. (Mirror)
Long-term Ars*nal and Manchester United target Sami Khedira, 27, has rejected the Premier League and will stay at Real Madrid to fight for a place. (Express)
Liverpool may have to move fast for Colombia international striker Radamel Falcao, 28, as Juventus are set to launch a loan offer for the Monaco striker. (Daily Star)
Fernando Torres will not leave Chelsea unless they pay his £8.5m-a-year contract in full. Italian side Roma are leading the race to sign the out-of-favour 30-year-old forward. (Sun - subscription required)
Sunderland have held talks with Lille's former Chelsea winger Salomon Kalou, 29, who is also interesting Ars*nal, Liverpool and Everton. (Express)
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is hoping to have an answer soon as to whether his main transfer target, Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 23, will join the club. (Sunderland Echo)
West Ham have made an enquiry about Manchester City defender Micah Richards. The 26-year-old looks set to leave City this week. (Sun - subscription required)
QPR have been linked with a bid for 24-year-old Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy. (Daily Star)
Former West Brom boss Steve Clarke has expressed his interest the vacant manager's job at Crystal Palace. (Croydon Advertiser)
Ex-Spurs manager Tim Sherwood said he decided to withdraw from the running because "it started as a three-horse race but turned into the Grand National." (Independent)
Rangers boss Ally McCoist has vowed to stay at Ibrox amid speculation that he is on a list of candidates for the vacant job at Selhurst Park. (Daily Record)
Caretaker Palace manager Keith Millen insists chairman Steve Parish will not be rushed into making a full-time appointment. (Mirror)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger reportedly twice rejected the chance to sign Mario Balotelli this summer before the Italy striker agreed a £16m move to Premier League rivals Liverpool. (Metro)
Former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness has warned the club against signing Balotelli, describing the move as an 'enormous gamble'. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool's new £20m signing from Benfica, Lazar Markovic, 20, says the Reds can win the Premier League this term. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell, 23, now with Sunderland, insists he would never warn young players against moving to the Etihad Stadium, contrary to recent reports. (Manchester Evening News)
Malky Mackay should face a season-long ban from football for the offensive texts he sent to a former colleague at Cardiff, according to the ex-Football Association chairman Lord Triesman. (Guardian)
Celtic manager Ronny Deila said there is no new movement on the transfer front ahead of Tuesday's Champions League play-off second leg with Maribor. (HeraldScotland)
Former loan signing Jonathan de Guzman has sent a message of thanks to Swansea City after joining Napoli. (South Wales Evening Post)
Broadcaster and writer Danny Baker  with some typically witty Twitter observations on Manchester United's troubles. "United are like going to see a famous band who have a great back catalogue & reputation but now only one original member left. Eerily aimless show from Man U. It's like Alex Ferguson took the power charger with him when he left and now they're down to 8% and falling."
Joey Barton has plenty of tweets to answer following QPR's 4-0 defeat at Tottenham. Barton said on social media last season he would 'destroy' Spurs' midfield pair and said the north London club had 'spent a lot of money on bang average players'. (Metro)
Former Krypton Factor host Gordon Burns ponders the latest shenanigans in the transfer market and opines on Twitter:  "Think footy's gone potty. Liverpool get rid of 1 bad boy but sign another who isn't as good, Man Utd to pay £60m+ for Di Maria. Worth half that."
Gianmario Comi of Avellino escaped without punishment during a Coppa Italia tie following a Luis Suarez-style bite on Giuseppe De Luca of Bari, who was sent off for his furious reaction. (Sun - subscription required)
A black cat invaded the pitch during the first half of Barcelona's match with Elche at the Nou Camp. The feline could not prevent the Catalan giants winning 3-0. (Metro)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 01, 2014, 05:22:49 AM
Manchester City and Ars*nal have been offered Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, 28, for around £55m. (Guardian)

Will the battle to land Falcao come down to a straight fight between Manchester City and Ars*nal?
Ars*nal are set to make an offer for Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca, 27. (Metro)
Manchester United will demand £5m from any club hoping to take forward Danny Welbeck, 23, on loan for the rest of the season. (Sun - subscription required)
Ars*nal have been pipped to the signing of Paris St-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, by Roma. (Daily Express)
Meanwhile, Gunners forward Joel Campbell, 22, has requested a loan move to Portuguese side Benfica. (O Jogo - in Portuguese) 

Monday's Sun back page
Tom Cleverley's £8m move to Aston Villa from Manchester United is under threat because of the 25-year-old midfielder's wage demands. (Daily Telegraph)
Sunderland are closing in on a loan move for Inter Milan forward Ricky Alvarez, 26. (Sunderland Echo)
Black Cats manager Gus Poyet is still hopeful of re-signing Liverpool forward Fabio Borini, 23. (Sunderland Echo)
Valencia officials have met with representatives of Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 29, to discuss a possible move ahead of Monday's deadline. (Marca)
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has ordered chief executive Ed Woodward to find willing buyers for six of his first-team squad. (Caught Offside)

Could Jermain Defoe be on his way back to the Premier League?
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 31, is wanted by Queens Park Rangers after Ryan Nelsen, the manager who took him to the MLS, was sacked by Toronto. (Guardian)
Newcastle United have had an offer for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 23, turned down by the French club. (Chronicle)
Fulham hope to sign defender Mark Hudson, 32, and striker Matt Smith, 25, from Championship rivals Cardiff City and Leeds United respectively. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United's record deal for Angel Di Maria could ultimately cost the club £130m. (Daily Express)
Meanwhile, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has appeared to hit out at Di Maria following his move to England. (Evening Standard)
United are interested in Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, but they will have to wait until January to get the deal done. (Daily Star)
In-form Swansea midfielder Nathan Dyer hopes to force his way into the England squad. (Sky Sports)
England manager Roy Hodgson believes Jack Wilshere could have a big part to play in the Euro 2016 qualification campaign . (The FA)
Bayern Munich's players posed in matching shirts and lederhosen in a photoshoot  for a German beer brand.
And Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva took to Twitter  on Sunday to take issue with another user who claimed the Brazilian was in talks with two rival English clubs, accusing the poster of "giving wrong information".
Former Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta has revealed that he asked a specialist to amputate his legs because of the excruciating ankle pain he suffered after retirement. (Daily Mirror)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 09, 2014, 06:38:15 AM
Sunderland hope two of their "misfit" players - striker Danny Graham, 29, and midfielder Cabral, 25 - will leave the club during the emergency loan window. (Sunderland Echo)

The Daily Mirror's back page
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock will send defenders Paddy McCarthy, 31, and Peter Ramage, 30, and midfielders Jimmy Kebe, 30, and Owen Garvan, 26, out on loan to balance the books. (Daily Mirror)
Wolves, who made a £1.25m bid for Leicester's Premier League striker Chris Wood, 22, last month, are now making a fresh move to sign the striker on loan. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United and Manchester City attempted to sign Benfica's highly-rated midfielder Andre Gomes, 21, for £14m during the summer. (Daily Express)
Paris St-Germain are poised to offer cash plus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, in a bid to sign Roma's defensive midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, who is also a target for Manchester United. (Daily Express)
Manchester United have not abandoned the idea of signing Juventus's Arturo Vidal and will make another effort in the winter transfer window for the 27-year-old Chile midfielder. (Tuttosport (in Italian)
Several European clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus are keen to recruit 23-year-old German midfielder Christoph Kramer, currently on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach from Bayer Leverkusen. (Bild (in German)
Sergio Ramos has reminded Cristiano Ronaldo that Real Madrid players must respect the rules of the club, after the Portuguese forward criticised Real's summer spending. (L'Equipe (in French)
Goalkeeper Iker Casillas is set to start Spain's opening game of Euro 2016 qualification against Macedonia, despite making some high-profile errors during the World Cup. (Marca (in Spanish)
Manchester City's decision to let Alvaro Negredo go to Valencia on transfer deadline day could already be coming back to haunt them after striker Stevan Jovetic, 24, picked up a hamstring injury on international duty with Montenegro. (Manchester Evening News)
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, has admitted that playing for the Chelsea was unthinkable in the past. (Evening Standard)
Manchester United and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie, 31, wants to appear at a fourth World Cup in 2018 - and has the desire to play until he is 40. (Goal.com)
Mo Salah's lack of games at Chelsea means the 22-year-old midfielder is not fit enough to impress at international level, according to Egypt coach Shawky Gharib. (Daily Mail)

Radamel Falcao has had to fend off claims he lied about his age
Manchester United have rubbished claims that new signing Radamel Falcao, 28, lied about his age, after reports surfaced that the Colombian striker was actually 30. (Daily Mail)
Meanwhile, former Manchester coach Rene Meulensteen says he holds reservations over the club's signing of Falcao. (Manchester Evening News)
Ars*nal forward Joel Campbell, 22, says he is working hard to be handed a chance by Arsene Wenger this season . (Inside Futbol)
Former Blackburn striker DJ Campbell admits he considered quitting football after being charged with match-fixing. (Daily Express)
Captain Wayne Rooney, 28, reveals he showed England team-mate Raheem Sterling, 19, videos of Dutch legend Marc Overmars because the Liverpool player "reminds me of him". (Guardian)
Striker Daniel Sturridge, 25, is facing a race against time to be fit for Liverpool's return to the Champions League next week after sustaining a thigh injury while on England duty. (Liverpool Echo)

Daily Mail back page
Former Tottenham and England star Darren Anderton, 42, has told Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, not to let injury ruin his career. (Daily Star)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, 59, may lose his number two Neil McDonald, who is set to become the new manager at League Two outfit Carlisle. (Daily Star)
Captain Vincent Kompany, 28, believes Manchester City have made a huge statement this summer, both in the transfer market and by agreeing new deals with key players. (Manchester Evening News)
Uefa president Michel Platini has threatened now-retired former France playmaker Franck Ribery, 31, with a suspension if he is selected for his country and refuses to play. (Daily Telegraph)
Former Ars*nal striker Alan Smith believes his old club have no chance of competing with Chelsea and Manchester City for the Premier League title. (Talksport)
Injured Scotland winger Robert Snodgrass, 27, makes his feelings clear after the narrow Euro 2016 qualifier at the hands of Germany, posting:  "Some poor decisions from the ref, but great effort from the lads, ran the World Cup champions close."
Hull and Republic of Ireland midfielder David Meyler, 25, was smiling after the 2-1 win in Georgia and paid tribute to the man who secured it, tweeting:  "Fantastic three points away in Georgia. Took a moment of magic from McGeady to win it but fully deserved!"
Fantasy football managers have been spooked by Wayne Rooney's loss of form - with more players of the Sun's Dream Team game picking Stoke's Mame Biram Diouf than the Manchester United captain. (The Sun - subscription required)
Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 27, has beaten arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo to another coveted prize ... this time in the new Fifa 15 game. (Metro)
Chelsea's 2014 calendar is starting to look a bit out of date - Mr October is Juan Mata (now at Manchester United), Mr November is Fernando Torres (AC Milan), while Mr December is Manchester City's Frank Lampard. (Daily Mirror)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 16, 2014, 05:22:59 PM
Manchester United will get Angel Di Maria, 26, to try to convince close friend Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, to leave Real Madrid and return to Old Trafford next summer. (Daily Express)
And Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal is also keen to add Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels, 25, to his squad. (Daily Express)
Ars*nal and Chelsea are set to battle for the signature of Valencia striker Paco Alcacer, 21, when the transfer window reopens in January. (Daily Mirror)
Roma are preparing to launch a £2m bid for Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson, 30. (Daily Star)
Manchester City face losing England midfielder James Milner, 28, in January - and they are lining up Southampton's James Ward-Prowse, 19, or Jay Rodriguez, 25, to replace him. (Daily Star)
Striker Danny Graham, 29, who has failed to score in 13 appearances for Sunderland since joining them for £5m in January 2013, is set to go out on loan. Championship sides Charlton, Middlesbrough and Wolves are all interested. (Daily Mirror)
German giants Bayern Munich are lining up a £32m bid for Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil, 25. (Caughtoffside.com)
Bolton Wanderers look set to claim the signature of highly rated Crewe Alexandra striker Max Clayton, 20. (Stoke Sentinel)
Newcastle are considering former Manchester United boss David Moyes, ex-Crystal Palace coach Tony Pulis and Southampton's Ronald Koeman to replace current manager Alan Pardew after a poor start to the season. (Daily Star) 

Monday's Guardian Sport front page
Pardew will be sacked as Newcastle manager if his side lose their home game against Hull City on Saturday. (Sun - subscription required)
Alternatively, Pardew is set to be given time to turn things around at St James' Park. (Guardian)
Liverpool and England winger Raheem Sterling "will be one of the stars of Europe," says team-mate Philippe Coutinho. Sterling, 19, is set to make his Champions League debut against Bulgarian side Ludogorets Razgrad on Tuesday. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres played a key role in convincing Sterling to join the Reds. (Daily Mail) 
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he is keen for midfielder Fabian Delph, 24, to sign a new deal following his impressive start to his England career. (Sky Sports)
Former Villa striker John Carew says they could contend for a Champions League spot after their superb opening to the season. (Birmingham Mail)

Daily Mirror back page
Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, criticises former Red Devils boss David Moyes for his "embarrassing" tactics and "amateurish" preparation before big matches. (Sun - subscription required)
Striker Abel Hernandez, 24, could make his debut for Hull City against West Ham in Monday's Premier League match after receiving his visa in time. (Hull Daily Mail)
West Ham midfielder Alex Song, 27, who is on loan from Barcelona, is a world-class player and will inspire his new team-mates, according to Hammers boss Sam Allardyce. (Independent)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho praises Diego Costa's "fantastic character" after the 25-year-old striker scored a hat-trick against Swansea after coming through a fitness test before the match. Costa had also been an injury doubt before the game against Everton, in which he netted twice. (Times - subscription required)
Ars*nal right-back Mathieu Debuchy, 29, could be out for up to three months after sustaining an ankle injury in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City. (Sun - subscription required)
Cardiff City fans want former Stoke and Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis to replace current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Bluebirds are 15th in the Championship and lost 4-2 at home to Norwich on Saturday, despite taking a 2-0 lead. (Wales Online)
Colombian striker Radamel Falcao, 28, caused amusement by mistakenly referring to Manchester United's opponents as 'Qeens Park Rogers' on Twitter  ahead of Sunday's game against Harry Redknapp's London side.
Falcao's team-mate Daley Blind was delighted to make his first appearance for the Old Trafford side, commenting:  "A very nice debut, a top atmosphere and a great team performance."
Juan Mata thanked Angel Di Maria  for his "great assist" after the Argentine's scuffed shot set him up for an easy goal against QPR.
QPR had to make a 194-mile coach trip back to London after their defeat at Manchester United because they couldn't book out a train carriage - and Harry Redknapp cheekily blamed United supporters travelling back to the capital. (Daily Mail)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 22, 2014, 03:39:02 AM
Liverpool have emerged as potential suitors for Joe Hart with the 27-year-old England goalkeeper reportedly fearing for his Manchester City future after revealing the club have not spoken to him about a new contract. (Metro)

Is Joe Hart set to switch Manchester for Liverpool?
Ars*nal have agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, in the January transfer window for £11m. (Caughtoffside.com)
Manchester United will tear up their loan deal for Radamel Falcao and send the 28-year-old Colombia striker back to Monaco if he suffers a recurrence of his knee problems. (Daily Express)
Frank Lampard admits he was "lost for words" when he scored Manchester City's equaliser against his former club Chelsea in their 1-1 Premier League draw on Sunday. (Daily Express)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher criticised Manchester United for not signing a top defender in the transfer window after watching their 5-3 defeat by Leicester City on Sunday. (Daily Mail)
Leicester City midfielder and big summer signing Esteban Cambiasso says he used to hide before football training as a youngster - because he wanted to become a basketball player. (Daily Mirror)
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan will step up moves to secure Russell Slade as the club's new manager while Chris Hughton and Steve Clarke are also leading candidates. (Western Mail)
Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon has criticised current boss Ronny Deila for questioning the fitness of the team he left behind. (Daily Record)
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has promised to give Alan Pardew time to turn the club's fortunes around. (The Sun - subscription required)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino accused his players of showing "a lack of passion" during their 1-0 Premier League defeat by West Bromwich Albion. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta tweeted  to apologise to supporters for his sending off against Chelsea on Sunday but also decided to post a picture of Diego Costa grabbing him around the neck  to express his disbelief at how the Spanish striker avoided a red card.
Leicester City fans were equally as stunned by the manner of their 5-3 win over Manchester United on Sunday as they were by left back Paul Konchesky no longer having a shaved head. Many fans took to Twitter  to debate what he now looks like.
A stag party in London on Saturday night showed their improvisation by dressing up as Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan to celebrate an impending wedding - complete with replica shirts and dark sunglasses. (Metro)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 30, 2014, 03:23:37 PM
Liverpool could bring in Napoli's Slovakian playmaker Marek Hamsik, 27, following a difficult start to their Premier League campaign. (Daily Mirror)

Marek Hamsik helped Napoli win the Italian Cup last season
The Reds could also move for Marseille striker Andre-Pierre Gignac, but face competition from Ars*nal for the 28-year-old. (Evening Standard)
Hull will let 21-year-old defender Harry Maguire go out on loan in January - but not to Sheffield United, the club he joined from in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, 23, has ruled out any chance of leaving Chelsea for Paris St-Germain, despite continued interest from the French champions. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata has emerged as a transfer target for former club Valencia, with the Spanish club keen to sign the 26-year-old on loan in January with a view to a £30m deal next summer. (Daily Star)

Hazard has been at Chelsea since the summer of 2012
Stoke manager Mark Hughes says striker Emmanuel Riviere, 24, turned down a move to the Potters in the summer in favour of joining Newcastle. (The Times - subscription required)
Aston Villa, Sunderland and Southampton are set to battle it out for the signature of Manchester United winger Ashley Young, 29. (Daily Express)
Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand, 25, whose loan stint at Southampton is his ninth with seven different clubs, is hoping to make his latest escape from Stamford Bridge in January. (Daily Mirror)
Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce says his injury problems could force him to dip into the loan transfer market. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says the Gunners will attack Chelsea when the sides meet on Sunday, despite suffering a 6-0 hammering at Stamford Bridge last season. (Daily Telegraph)

Jose Fonte could be in line to win his first Portugal cap
But Arsene Wenger's side are facing an injury crisis ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game with Galatasaray, with midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Mikel Arteta both ruled out through injury. (Independent)
Juan Mata says Manchester United team-mate Paddy McNair, 19, who made his debut at centre-back against West Ham on Saturday, will be a star at Old Trafford for many years to come. (Manchester Evening News)
Southampton defender Jose Fonte, 30, could win his first cap for Portugal in the upcoming matches against France and Denmark after being named in the national team's preliminary squad list for the first time. (Southern Daily Echo)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers gave up his free Sunday to join striker Daniel Sturridge, 25, in a training session to test his fitness ahead of this week's Champions League match in Basel. (Daily Mail)
West Brom manager Alan Irvine believes striker Saido Berahino should be in England manager Roy Hodgson's thoughts for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers against San Marino and Estonia. (Birmingham Mail)

Berahino has scored nine goals in 11 games for England's Under-21s
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has ordered his players in for extra practice at taking corners. The Gunners had 15 corners in Saturday's north London derby draw with Spurs but created only one chance from them. (Daily Express)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed he will continue to rotate his squad, including goalkeepers Joe Hart and Willy Caballero. (Manchester Evening News)
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has praised the performance of winger Jason Puncheon, 28, after criticising him last season. (The Guardian)
Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell revealed his childhood allegiances on his Instagram account by posting a picture of himself  as a youngster wearing an Aston Villa shirt.
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is facing a spell out after having groin surgery but the Frenchman is hoping for a quick recovery after tweeting a picture of himself  from his hospital bed. "Thanks for the support!" he wrote. "Surgery went well! Now time for recovery!"
Not surprisingly, Europe's win in the Ryder Cup has captured interest from plenty of Premier League footballers. "Yes, well played #TeamEurope totally deserved, and for Donaldson to clinch it in his first Ryder Cup too!" wrote Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland.  Manchester United's Michael Carrick added:  "There you go!! What a shot to win it @DonaldsonJamie Well done boys, top drawer."
A campaign has been launched calling for former Stoke City kit man Neil Baldwin to be given a knighthood after his story was told in the BBC film Marvellous last week. (Stoke Sentinel)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 06, 2014, 06:10:01 AM
Paris St-Germain are reportedly ready to capitalise on Raheem Sterling's contract hesitancy by offering the 19-year-old striker three times what he earns at Liverpool. (Metro)
Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is "adamant" that Sterling will stay at the club despite reported interest from Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain. (Daily Mail)
Sterling is set to sign a contract extension with the Reds which will see him earn around £100,000-a-week. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City will consider the future of midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, in the January transfer window after his poor start to the season with Paris St-Germain likely to offer the Ivory Coast star one last bumper pay day. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United will offer injured midfielder Michael Carrick, 33, a new contract, keeping him at the Old Trafford club until 2016. (Daily Express)
Liverpool may move for Roma striker Keita Balde Diao, 19, after he indicated he is ready to quit the Serie A club. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham are lining up a bid for £4m Anderlecht winger Andy Najar after the 21-year-old impressed for Honduras in the World Cup in Brazil. (Daily Star)
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has revealed he dropped striker Steven Fletcher, 27, a few weeks ago to fire him up. The Scot scored his first goals in 10 months as the Wearsiders beat Stoke for their first league win of the season on Saturday. (Daily Mail)

Daily Star back page
England legend Alan Shearer says that midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, has proved he is good enough for Liverpool and he must prove he is good enough for England, too. (Sun - subscription only)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has warned £16m summer signing Mario Balotelli to forget his ego or the striker's short career at Liverpool will be over. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea have defended their medical team after claims that they did not carry out sufficient checks in allowing Thibaut Courtois, 22, to play on for 13 minutes against Ars*nal before the goalkeeper was sent to hospital following a head injury. (Daily Telegraph)
New Manchester United signing Angel Di Maria, 26, says that leaving Real Madrid for Old Trafford this summer has been a boost to his career. (Goal.com)
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw, 19, thanked goalkeeper David De Gea on twitter  after his goalkeeper bailed him out with a penalty save after the defender fouled Everton's Tony Hibbert in the box during United's 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Former Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba says that he has seen the footage of his collapse at White Hart Lane only once, declaring: "For now once is enough." He suffered a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup match between the Trotters and Tottenham two years ago . (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United were stupid for ever appointing David Moyes as manager, says Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff. (Daily Star)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 15, 2014, 02:26:54 AM
Manchester United are keeping a close eye on how Gareth Bale, 24, adapts to life at Real Madrid with view to a shock move for the Wales forward next year.

The start of Bale's Real Madrid career has been hampered by injury niggles
Full story: Metro
And Barcelona's former Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas believes Bale is struggling under the weight of his £86m price tag.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are in competition for Olympiakos's Greek striker Kostas Mitroglou, 25, who has scored 14 goals in 14 games and hit three hat-tricks this season.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea will test Manchester United's desire to keep hold of in-form Wayne Rooney, 28, with a new £35m bid in January.
Full story: Metro
Feyenoord boss Ronald Koeman has admitted that Bruno Martins Indi, 21, may have to be sold amid speculation linking the defender with a move to the Premier League.
Full story: Sky Sports
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Basel's Michael Goncalves, with reports in Switzerland suggesting a bid could be made as early as January for the 18-year-old defender.
Full story: Daily Star

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie argues with Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross
Ars*nal, Chelsea and Tottenham have started monitoring Anderlecht attacking midfielders Dennis Praet, 19, and Youri Tielemans, 16, who both played in the Champions League against Paris St-Germain last week.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal are keeping tabs on Nigerian youngster Kelechi Iheanacho, 17, after he scored four goals against Mexico in the Under-17s World Cup.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Steve Bruce will look into the option of making on-loan Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore, 23, a permanent Hull player in January.
Manchester United and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie clashed with Stoke centre-half Ryan Shawcross on the pitch and in the tunnel after Saturday's 3-2 win at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Express
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew refused to take questions from some local media organisations following his side's 2-1 defeat by Sunderland because of their coverage of a protest against owner Mike Ashley before the game against Liverpool.
Full story: Newcastle Journal
Crystal Palace hope to appoint former Stoke boss Tony Pulis as Ian Holloway's successor this week, but Pulis is understood to have major reservations about taking charge of the Premier League's bottom club.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge thanks Didier Drogba and a sports psychiatrist for his excellent start to the season
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England manager Terry Venables believes Tottenham winger Andros Townsend is the missing ingredient that can ensure Roy Hodgson's men make an impact at next summer's World Cup.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Stoke boss Mark Hughes, the former Manchester United striker, believes David Moyes will be manager at Old Trafford "for a long time."
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 24, has claimed his excellent start to the season is partly down to pre-season advice from former Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba.
Full story: Daily Mirror
And England forward Sturridge also credits sports psychiatrist Dr Steve Peters for the impressive start he has made to his Liverpool career.
AC Milan hope to use the January transfer window to recruit French side St Etienne's 22 year-old defender Faouzi Ghulam.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says Ars*nal's former Real midfielder Mesut Ozil, 25, may have "more quality", but current Real player Angel Di Maria, 25, has "more character".
Full story: Bild (in German)
Munich's Arjen Robben, 29, FC Schalke's Julian Draxler, 20, and Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus, 24, are being targeted by Paris St-Germain during the January transfer window to fill their attacking midfielder position.
Full story L'Equipe (in French)
Former Portugal winger Luis Figo, 40, who retired from football in 2009, reveals he left Real Madrid in 2005 because the club president Florentino Perez no longer wanted him.
Full story: As.com (in Spanish)
Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki was at Anfield to watch her favourite team Liverpool beat West Brom on Saturday, saying: "I love all the traditions of the club and I know a few guys on the team. I love coming to watch the games. The atmosphere is just amazing."
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 21, 2014, 07:59:08 AM
Real Madrid have no interest in signing Liverpool's Raheem Sterling, 19, insists manager Carlo Ancelotti just days before the sides meet in the Champions League. (Daily Mail)
Ancelotti has also told Manchester United to forget about re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo as he is "100% certain" the 29-year-old will stay at Real Madrid. (Sun - subscription required)
Liverpool are set to sign Marseille forward Andre Ayew, according to reports in Ghana. The 24-year-old is out of contract in the summer so would be available on a free transfer. (Daily Star)
But Everton are also interested in signing Ayew, along with fellow Premier League clubs Hull, Swansea and West Ham. (Daily Mirror)

Sami Khedira missed the World Cup final after getting injured in the warm up
Manchester United hope to beat Ars*nal and Chelsea to the signing of Germany international midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, from Real Madrid. (Daily Star)
United are also planning a £15m bid for Torino full-back Matteo Darmian, 24. He can play on either side of the back four and is seen as an alternative to Barcelona's Dani Alves, 31. (Daily Express)
Brazilian defender Dani Alves, 31, does not have a deal in place to join Manchester United and is still in talks with Barca over a new contract. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham are lining up a £10m January bid for Ars*nal striker Lukas Podolski, 29, who is yet to start a Premier League game this season. (CaughtOffside.com)
Bolton Wanderers are lining up a loan swoop for Norwich City striker Gary Hooper, 26. (Bolton News)
Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he tried to sign Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34 when he was manager of AC Milan between 2001 and 2009. (Daily Express)

Daily Express back page
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, who turned 60 on Sunday, says he is calm over the lack of a new contract at Upton Park. (Independent)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says it is "impossible" that his team can remain undefeated in the league for the whole campaign. (Guardian)
England manager Roy Hodgson left early from Liverpool's win over QPR on Sunday. He missed the late flurry of goals and avoided a meeting with Reds boss Brendan Rodgers. (Daily Telegraph)
Southampton striker Graziano Pelle, 29, used to pretend he was Alan Shearer and celebrate like the former Saints, Newcastle and England forward. (Southern Daily Echo)
Marseille manager Marcelo Bielsa sat on scalding coffee during his side's victory over Toulouse and burned his backside in what might be the greatest Vine this weekend. (Daily Mirror)
Millwall have denied rival fans from having the satisfaction of seeing their players wearing a pink kit by cross referencing votes on a poll for fans to choose their new away strip. (Daily Mail) 
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 27, 2014, 10:31:36 AM
Ars*nal are moving closer to a deal for Barcelona playmaker Pedro, 27, after he handed in a transfer request at the Nou Camp. (Daily Express)

Barcelona playmaker Pedro has been capped 46 times by Spain
The Gunners also remain keen to bring West Ham defender Winston Reid, 26, to the Emirates in January. (Daily Mirror)
However, Ars*nal are set to miss out on Andre-Pierre Gignac with the 28-year-old France striker close to agreeing an extension with Marseille. (Metro)
Bayern Munich are in discussions to sign 32-year-old former Brighton and Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak. (Daily Mail)
United States captain Clint Dempsey, 31, is ready to make a Premier League loan return from MLS outfit Seattle Sounders in January, with Aston Villa, QPR and Stoke all interested in the forward. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham are lining up a move for Bayer Leverkusen's World Cup-winning midfielder Christoph Kramer, 23. (Metro)
In an extract from his new book, former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez maintains his use of the word "negro" in his row with ex-Manchester United defender Patrice Evra was misunderstood by people who do not speak Spanish. (Guardian)
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand says he has not yet decided on his future. The 35-year-old told ITV's The Jonathan Ross Show that he would "probably" quit next May. (Sun - subscription required)

The Daily Express back page
Ferdinand also says that if he was boss Harry Redknapp, he would leave himself on the bench after the 35-year-old was left out of the QPR team that lost 3-2 to Liverpool earlier this month. (Sun - subscription required)
Tony Fernandes says he will resign QPR if fans are unhappy with his decisions as chairman. (Daily Express)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claims Daniel Sturridge, 25, will never become one of the best strikers in Europe unless he can overcome his constant injury problems. (Daily Express)
American businessman Josh Harris' proposed takeover of Crystal Palace will enter its final stages this week, with a deal close to completion. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says there is a culture of mistakes at the club which he has been unable to halt in his year at the helm. (Sunderland Echo)
Striker Robin van Persie rescued Manchester United with a last-ditch goal, but then got called "stupid" by Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal for getting booked for his celebration. (Daily Star)
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has responded to claims he left an ageing squad at Old Trafford by insisting that it was an "insult" to suggest he left the club in anything other than rude health. (Guardian)
Ferguson also described Manchester United's season under Louis van Gaal as "one step forward, two steps back" as a result of injuries. (Daily Telegraph)
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is convinced his side, who are the league's lowest scorers this season with just four goals, will start finding the back of the net. (Birmingham Mail)
Newcastle gave an insight into what the club's players use to prepare for matches with a Vine  on their Twitter  account of a table full of items including cereal bars, chewing gum, toilet roll, vapour rub and a carton of apple juice.
"Great to be back involved," tweeted   Michael Carrick, 33, who was back in the Manchester United squad and on the bench for Sunday's game against Chelsea after recovering from an ankle injury. "Boys played well and never give up. Fully deserved something out of it. Good old last minute goal, love them."
Aston Villa starlet Jack Grealish says he is proud to be known as a home grown talent, after it transpired his club became the first in the Premier League to own an allotment. (Daily Mail)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 06, 2014, 06:45:24 AM
THE SUN

Manchester United have rejected a near-£30million bid from Chelsea for Wayne Rooney.

Arsene Wenger last night admitted to Ars*nal fans they will have to play their massive Champions League qualifier this month without any new signings.

Brendan Rodgers has accused Ars*nal of lacking class over their pursuit of Luis Suarez.

West Brom want to throw a Premier League lifeline to Jermain Defoe.

Jose Mourinho has revealed he was close to accepting the England job in 2007.

Mauricio Pochettino is ready to turn to QPR's Loic Remy after failing to land either of his two major striker targets.

DAILY MIRROR

Gareth Bale is facing a club fine if he does not turn up for training tomorrow.

Luis Suarez will try to force his way out of Liverpool this week.

Brendan Rodgers took a swipe at Ars*nal over their pursuit of Luis Suarez by telling them: I thought you had more class than that.

Cristiano Ronaldo has promised Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he will be staying at the Bernabeu.

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell plans talks with Cesc Fabregas to see if he wants to join Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger is trying to beat off competition from Europe's top clubs to sign Omar Abdulrahman.

THE TIMES

Wayne Rooney is prepared to submit a transfer request by the end of the week in an attempt to force Manchester United to sell him to Chelsea before the start of the Barclays Premier League season.

Arsene Wenger's hopes of an amicable resolution to the Luis Suarez transfer saga appear doomed after Brendan Rodgers accused Ars*nal of failing to show their usual class in their ongoing pursuit of the forward.

Real Madrid attempted to break the deadlock in their pursuit of Gareth Bale during the first face-to-face talks with Tottenham Hotspur last night.

DAILY MAIL

Wayne Rooney will submit a formal, written transfer request if Manchester United refuse to sanction his move to Chelsea this week.

Arsene Wenger defended Ars*nal's conduct in the Luis Suarez transfer saga, insisting his club have behaved with respect and class at all times.

Barcelona will step up their pursuit of Chelsea defender David Luiz this week.

Newcastle hope to sign Loic Remy from QPR today in a £2m loan deal.

Liverpool are keen on taking Chelsea's Kenneth Omeruo on loan.

Gareth Bale's world-record move is a step closer after Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy was locked in advanced negotiations with Real Madrid executives yesterday over the forward's £87million sale.

Andy Johnson is convinced QPR manager Harry Redknapp can persuade Jermain Defoe to drop down a division and sign for the Championship side.

DAILY EXPRESS

Wayne Rooney has dropped a transfer request bombshell by telling manager David Moyes that he wants to quit Manchester United.

Brendan Rodgers has accused Ars*nal of lacking "class" in their pursuit of Luis Suarez.

DAILY STAR

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has told Ars*nal they lacked class in their pursuit of Luis Suarez.

Joe Kinnear insists Newcastle are fighting hard to add players to their squad and says he has not been dragging his heels in the transfer market.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea last night had a second bid for Wayne Rooney rejected by Manchester United.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has accused Ars*nal of lacking class in the way they have pursued striker Luis Suarez.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 16, 2014, 05:33:21 AM
LONDON EVENING STANDARD

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard insists he is not interested in leaving Stamford Bridge for Real Madrid.

Borussia Dortmund are eyeing an ambitious move for Chelsea's attacking midfielder Andre Schurrle as a replacement for Marco Reus.

Striker Emmanuel Adebayor claims Tottenham are scared of playing at White Hart Lane and would rather play away from home.

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is adamant his heavy workload at the club has been a positive and isn't to blame for being ruled out for three weeks with a torn thigh muscle.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Manchester City are battling with Chelsea in the race to sign Dortmund star Marco Reus, who could be available for £20m next summer because of a buy-out clause in his contract.

Manchester City need to 'rise up' and match Sergio Aguero's exceptional contribution to their flagging trophy hunt, according to Bacary Sagna.

Manchester United's chances of snaring Kevin Strootman in January have been boosted by the midfielder's long-awaited return to action.

Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes has been training with United as he steps up his return from a serious knee injury and is close to playing again..

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he was forced to substitute Paddy McNair on Saturday because he was suffering from cramp.

LIVERPOOL ECHO

Liverpool are ready to make a big money bid for Real Madrid Spanish midfielder Isco.

Brendan Rodgers was left to reflect on the three Chelsea stars who got away on Saturday afternoon - plus Alexis Sanchez, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Yevhen Konoplyanka - and concede that Liverpool need to work "harder and smarter" to convince the world's marquee players to end up at Anfield.

Raheem Sterling believes the return of Daniel Sturridge will help revive Liverpool's season.

Seamus Coleman says Sunderland were fortunate to finish the game against Everton with 11 men.

NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE

Alan Pardew says that Ayoze Perez's goal at West Brom was 'special' - and predicts more to come from striker.

SUNDERLAND ECHO

Seb Larsson believes Sunderland are back on track after last month's red alert threatened to de-rail their entire season.

Gus Poyet hopes this international break proves to be kinder to Sunderland than the last one.

EXPRESS & STAR

Boss Alan Irvine blasted Albion's lack of intensity in their defeat to Newcastle as he admitted Saido Berahino responded to his England call-up with his worst game of the season.

Captain Sam Ricketts today told Wolves not to panic in the wake of their demolition Derby.

THE SENTINEL

Emerging superstar Bojan marked his first goal in English football with a rare message in English to Stoke City fans.

THE DAILY ECHO

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman surveyed Saints' flying start to the season and smiled "nothing is impossible."

Saints keeper Fraser Forster says there is a togetherness in the squad that he has never experienced before in his career.

HULL DAILY MAIL

Steve Bruce has torn into his under-performing Hull City stars, accusing some of lacking the stomach for a fight.

LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH

Defiant skipper Jason Shackell says Burnley will continue to prove the critics wrong after the Clarets recorded their first win of the Premier League season against Hull City.

Gary Bowyer admitted there was 'an air of disappointment' in the Blackburn Rovers dressing room after their 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion.

LEICESTER MERCURY

Jeff Schlupp said the Leicester City players will stick together to pull themselves out of their difficult recent run.

SOUTH WALES EVENING POST

Arsene Wenger conceded that Swansea City are "a good team" after defeat at the Liberty yesterday - but insisted Ars*nal should have won.

Bafetimbi Gomis believes his match-winning strike against Ars*nal can spark a scoring streak.

FULHAM CHRONICLE

Jose Mourinho has many great footballers at his disposal but he has revealed he considers the very best among them to be Nemanja Matic.

Joey Barton revealed he got blasted by his QPR team-mates when his dreadful back header nearly cost them a point against Manchester City.

Andre Gray sees no reason why Brentford can't continue their current red-hot form and mount a Premier League promotion challenge.

YORKSHIRE EVENING POST

Liam Cooper savoured a moment he called "one of the proudest of my life so far" as his first goal for Leeds United helped bring an end to the club's long winless streak.

DERBY TELEGRAPH

Derby County forward Simon Dawkins will be representing Jamaica in the upcoming Caribbean Cup.

NOTTINGHAM POST

Nottingham Forest No.1 Karl Darlow says calmness of boss Stuart Pearce key to Reds stopping rot.

THE PINK UN

Manager Neil Adams insists he is not the only one under pressure from Norwich City's Championship downturn.

EVENING GAZETTE

Middlesbrough battler Adam Clayton believes the Riverside Roar can help the team win games.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe believes Boro will be knocking on the door of promotion come the end of the season.

WALES ONLINE

Garry Monk reckoned he saw it in his Swansea City stars' eyes that they were ready to gun down Ars*nal - even when they were behind.

THE BOLTON NEWS

Bolton's Max Clayton is hungry for more after netting his first Wanderers goal.

BLACKPOOL GAZETTE

Jose Riga has promised to tell his side of the story to a group of Blackpool fans this week, following his exit as manager a fortnight ago.

Manager Lee Clark described Blackpool's last two performances as "chalk and cheese".

THE ARGUS

Brighton centre-forward Chris O'Grady has become a target again for Sheffield United.

Ali Al-Habsi will have to dash back from the Middle East to honour a pledge to Albion to be available for their next match.

Albion boss Sami Hyypia has urged Northern Ireland not to take any risks with Aaron Hughes.

IPSWICH STAR

Watford striker Troy Deeney believes Ipswich Town are more than capable of securing automatic promotion following his side's 1-0 defeat at Portman Road on Saturday.

THE STAR

Sheffield United will attempt to resurrect a deal for Brighton and Hove Albion centre-forward Chris O'Grady after their bid to capture Steve Davies hit a stumbling block.

Stuart Gray says he has handed his players free rein in the final third and it is up to them to take their chances.

BOURNEMOUTH ECHO

Bournemouth man of the moment Callum Wilson delivered an honest appraisal of his Middlesbrough misfortune and admitted: "I should have scored."

EVENING TIMES

Ronny Deila has hailed Scott Brown as 'Mr Celtic' - and insists the skipper is not going to be joining Crystal Palace.

Kenny Miller today insisted Rangers have the strength in depth to cope without Lewis Macleod against Alloa and keep up the pressure on SPFL Championship leaders Hearts.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 17, 2014, 05:28:48 AM
Chelsea lead the race for Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus, 25, and could offer forward Andre Schurrle, 24, in exchange to beat Liverpool and Ars*nal to the deal. (Daily Express)

Germany international Marco Reus could be in line for a move to Chelsea
Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria, 26, is eyeing a move away from Old Trafford, with former suitors Paris St-Germain uppermost in his thoughts. (Daily Star)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34, will switch Merseyside for the San Siro by joining Inter Milan in the January transfer window. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger insists midfielder Lukas Podolski, 29, is not for sale in January. (Goal.com)
Former Newcastle midfielder Olivier Bernard says he is "absolutely sure" that fellow Frenchman Yohan Cabaye, 28, will return to the Premier League from Paris St-Germain in January. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has denied claims that he is interested in bringing Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho back to the Nou Camp if he is re-elected. (Evening Standard)
Gareth Bale's agent admitted Manchester United offered more money for the Welshman than Real Madrid, but the 25-year-old forward had his heart set on Spain. (InsideFutbol.com)

Gareth Bale rejected Manchester United for a switch to Spain and Real Madrid
Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao is undergoing an intensive fitness programme at the club's Carrington training ground during the international break so that he can finally get himself into peak condition. (Daily Telegraph)
Meanwhile, Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, 24, has revealed he went on strike to force his £16m move from Sporting Lisbon in the summer. (Sun - subscription required)
England striker Wayne Rooney is desperate for a win over Scotland on Tuesday so he can wind up former Manchester United managers David Moyes and Sir Alex Ferguson. (Daily Record)
Ars*nal and France defender Mathieu Debuchy, 29, is close to a return to action after being sidelined with an ankle injury in September. (Daily Mirror)
Cardiff City are to consider releasing midfielder Ravel Morrison, 21, after manager Russell Slade admitted the move to Wales has not quite worked for the England Under-21 international, who is on loan from West Ham. (Western Mail)
Uefa officials forced Slovenia to take a bus to Wembley for their international with England - even though they were staying at a hotel just 50 metres from the stadium entrance. (Daily Mail)
Footballers past and present were tweeting their support  for former Fulham, Hull and Wigan midfielder Jimmy Bullard as he made his debut in reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Argentina's players appeared in good spirits as they trained at Manchester City's Carrington complex  ahead of their friendly against Portugal on Tuesday.
Manchester United Daley Blind shared his frustration on Instagram  at being injured during Netherlands' 6-0 win against Latvia.
More people watched the BBC quiz show Pointless than tuned in to England's Euro 2016 qualifier on ITV against Slovenia on Saturday. (Daily Mail)
Turkish club Genclerbirligi have banned players from growing beards, with anyone flouting the facial hair rule liable for a £7,000 fine. (Guardian)
To celebrate the arrival of David Moyes, Real Sociedad is raffling the scarf the former Manchester United manager wore during his official presentation at the side's Anoeta stadium.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 24, 2014, 04:29:19 AM
Ars*nal are showing interest in Basel centre-half Fabian Schar, 22, and could make a move for him in January. (Daily Star)

Andy Robertson has made 10 Premier League appearances
Manchester United and Ars*nal are competing for the £12m signature of 20-year-old Hull left back Andy Robertson, who cost the Tigers just £2.85m from Dundee United in the summer. (Daily Express)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez wants to sign Wigan midfielder Shaun Maloney, 31, who he managed during his time as boss of the Latics. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, 27, could leave Anfield to join up with former Reds boss Rafa Benitez at Napoli in January. (Daily Star)
Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, 21, dubbed the new Ronaldo, is being linked with a £28m summer move to Liverpool or Chelsea. (Daily Express)
Liverpool are planning for life after Brendan Rodgers after lining up Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp as his potential replacement. (Metro)
And Rodgers admits his position is under threat after his side's poor start to the season. (Daily Mirror)

Monday's Daily Mirror back page
Meanwhile, Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 24, has given himself a rating of seven out of 10 for this season, despite not yet scoring a league goal, because he believes he is running more than when he played for Manchester City. (Fox Sports Australia)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says their impressive start reminds him of the season his Real Madrid side clocked up 100 points. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola should manage in the Premier League one day. (Daily Mail)
Former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 32, is unlikely to be fit enough to play for new club Manchester United until December at the earliest. (Daily Star)
Hull manager Steve Bruce fears the integrity of the Premier League is being ruined by player behaviour - claiming his midfielder Gaston Ramirez was sent off during Sunday's 2-1 home defeat against Tottenham because of centre-back Jan Vertonghen's melodramatic reaction. (Times - subscription only)
Everton's Romelu Lukaku, 21, has the potential to be the best striker in the world, says manager Roberto Martinez. (Liverpool Echo)
On-loan midfielder Niko Kranjcar, 30, plans to fight his way to a permanent move to QPR, despite having not started any of their last six games. (Daily Mirror)
Lukas Podolski proves he's a dab hand with a ball of any kind, posting a video  of himself hurling a basketball through a hoop at a funfair, along with the message:  "He shoots... He scores! I can find the net no matter what the sport."
We know how Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick spent his Sunday afternoon, tweeting:  "Quiet finish to F1, glad the double points didn't play a part in deciding the champ. Lewis Hamilton has been immense since Spa. Congrats."
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand also enjoyed the Grand Prix, posting:  "Well happy for Lewis Hamilton. Aggressive and efficient sportsman. Nico Rosberg showed admirable class in defeat. I'm a terrible loser."
Harry Kane showed his delight after Spurs late show at Hull. "Buzzing with that comeback. Once again we showed great spirit. Need to build some momentum now. Fans were different class," he tweeted.
Burnley defender Michael Duff turns his hand to social comment on Twitter, posting:  "Seriously who votes for Stevi on X-Factor 2014. In fact come to think of it, who votes at all?"
David Moyes' first match in charge of Real Sociedad may have been a 'great experience', but the Scot may want to forget the wardrobe malfunction that went with it - after he split his trousers on his debut. (Metro)
An Ars*nal supporter has been arrested after red wine was thrown at the Manchester United bench during Saturday's Premier League match. (Guardian)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 02, 2014, 06:44:33 AM
Liverpool have offered midfielder Steven Gerrard a new contract but the 34-year-old is in no rush to accept what would be a one-year deal with a pay-cut. (Daily Mirror)
Major League Soccer sides New York Red Bulls and LA Galaxy could be possible destinations for Steven Gerrard if the Liverpool captain fails to agree a new deal with the Anfield outfit. (Sun - subscription required)

Glen Johnson scored Liverpool's winner against Stoke on Saturday
Roma will match Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson's £120,000-a-week wages to sign the 30-year-old, who says he will not go "crawling" to the Reds for a new deal with his current contract expiring next summer. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United, Liverpool and Ars*nal have been made aware that Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is prepared to listen to offers for his coveted French international Karim Benzema, 26. (Daily Express)
Ars*nal may join Real Madrid in the race to sign midfielder Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro, with the 21-year-old set to cost £12m. (Sun -subscription required) 
Frank Lampard, 36, wants to delay his move to parent club New York City and extend his loan period at Manchester City beyond next month, with the midfielder keen to help Manuel Pellegrini's side fight former club Chelsea for the Premier League title. (Daily Mail)
But Lampard says he has not spoken to the Manchester City hierarchy about staying on at the club. (Daily Star)
Manchester United will line up a move for Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris, 27, if their Spanish international stopper David De Gea, 24, decides to move to Real Madrid. (Daily Star)
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is lining up a January raid for Burnley striker Danny Ings, 22, who hails from Hampshire and was released by the Saints as a schoolboy. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has challenged Brazilian midfielder Anderson, 26, who has not played for the first team since August, to get fit if he wants to save his Old Trafford career. (Manchester Evening News)
Chelsea are furious with the lack of first-team appearances winger Christian Atsu, 22, has received at Everton, and are threatening to recall him and send him to Sunderland. (Daily Express)
Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson, 30, says he will continue to give everything for the club - despite feeling he is not wanted at Anfield beyond this season. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Aston Villa assistant manager Roy Keane was involved in a training-ground row with club players 24 hours before his sudden exit from the club. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has expressed his concern about the busy Premier League festive period. (Guardian)
After scoring his first Premier League goal since March in Sunday's 2-1 win over Everton at White Hart Lane, Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado tweeted:  "What moment!! Great win today, 3 points very important."
Team-mate Harry Kane was also pleased for his fellow striker: "Buzzing with that result!," he tweeted.  "Great atmosphere at the lane! Recovery time now to get ready for Wednesday! Congrats @R9Soldado with the goal! #COYS"
And the Spanish striker also earned the praise of team-mate Aaron Lennon. "What a win today," Lennon tweeted.  "Lads put some shift in and we deserved it, Also so happy for my boy @R9Soldado with his goal!!!"
French newspaper L'Equipe dedicated a 100 page supplement to former France, Ars*nal and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry ahead of what might have been the 37-year-old's last professional match which saw New York Red Bulls lose in a MLS play-offs. (Metro)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 09, 2014, 01:59:35 PM
Tottenham are targeting Southampton's 25-year-old France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, team-mate Jay Rodriguez, 25, and Napoli's Spain centre-back Raul Albiol, 29, as they look to bolster the squad in January. (Daily Mirror)
Spurs are also set to move for Celtic defender Virgil Van Dijk, although the 23-year-old is also wanted by Ars*nal, Manchester City, Newcastle, Southampton and Swansea. (Daily Express)
Leicester City have had a £7m bid rejected for Croatia striker Andrej Kramaric, 23, who is also wanted by Chelsea and Tottenham. (Daily Express)
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet remains keen on signing Liverpool's out-of-favour Italian forward Fabio Borini, 23, in January. (Daily Mirror)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew wants to sign Chelsea's third-choice goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer on an emergency loan. (Sun - subscription required)
QPR boss Harry Redknapp hopes to bring in some Major League Soccer players on loan in January with LA Galaxy's Robbie Keane, 34, top of his list. (Setanta)
Ars*nal are set to beat Manchester United to Exeter City's 14-year-old academy player Ethan Ampadu. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal had hoped 22-year-old midfielder Jack Wilshere would be back from an ankle injury in late January, but they will receive a setback with the news he will now be out until March. (Sun - subscription required) 

West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster says the club's players are "battling" to keep manager Alan Irvine, who has come under pressure after one point from the last five games, in his job. (Daily Star)
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman will face Manchester United counterpart Louis Van Gaal when their teams meet on Monday and the fixture will see the resumption of a feud between the two Dutchmen. (Telegraph)
Switzerland is set to bring in a new law which would allow them to prosecute those guilty of corruption, including members of world football's governing body Fifa whose headquarters are based in the country. (Times - subscription required)
Former Newcastle United midfielder Nolberto Solano, 39, wants to prove himself as a manager in English or Scottish football, and the Peruvian has targeted vacancies at Motherwell and Hartlepool United. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City will win the title if they keep getting referees as benevolent as Andre Marriner, says former Premier League official Graham Poll. (Daily Mail)
Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie, 25, says his "360 and a flick" piece of skill in the 0-0 draw with Tottenham was inspired by Ronaldinho. (Daily Mirror)
Andy Carroll insists there is no reason why West Ham cannot be competing in Europe next year, after his two goals in the 3-1 win over Swansea lifted them to third in the Premier League to continue their impressive start to the season. (Talksport)
Manchester City are hopeful Sergio Aguero will be out for no longer than a month after their 19-goal top scorer suffered suspected knee ligament damage in the 1-0 victory over Everton. The 26-year-old will discover the extent of the injury in the next couple of days after scans. (Guardian)
And then there were two. Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker feels it is down to a straight fight between Lionel Messi, 27, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, for the Ballon d'Or. He tweeted : "A hat-trick for Messi. A hat-trick for Ronaldo. No goals for Neuer. The Ballon d'Or is a 2 horse race."
Hatem Ben Arfa has not had the happiest of loan spells at the KC Stadium, but the 27-year-old Newcastle midfielder has used Instagram  to deny a rift with Hull manager Steve Bruce. (In French)
Ars*nal supporters booed manager Arsene Wenger as he boarded a train at Stoke following his side's 3-2 defeat at the Britannia Stadium. (Guardian)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 16, 2014, 01:38:23 PM
Manchester United want David de Gea to sign a £36.4m five-year deal that will make him the richest keeper in history.
Liverpool’s owners are to carry out a review of the club’s transfer policy, with the club’s transfer committee in the firing line.
Reading want Steve Clarke to replace Nigel Adkins, who was sacked on Monday, as boss.
Chris Hughton is favourite to become the new Reading boss following the dismissal of Nigel Adkins.
Everton are in the chase for Hull skipper Curtis Davies, who is considering his future after losing his first-team place.
Emmanuel Adebayor and Benoit Assou-Ekotto lead a list of players Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino would like to offload in January. Midfielder Mousa Dembele is also likely to leave and a swap with Aston Villa for Fabian Delph has been mooted, though Stoke boss Mark Hughes is also keen on the former Fulham man.
Manchester United are weighing up a January bid for Fiorentina's Juan Cuadrado.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is lining up Norwich keeper John Ruddy as a replacement for Simon Mignolet.
Alex Song has given West Ham hope he will stay at the club beyond his season-long loan deal. “I want to stay,” he told a France-based newspaper.
West Brom and Bolton are tracking Lorient and Burkino Faso striker Alain Traore.
Luton have opened talks to sign on-loan QPR defender Michael Harriman.
Defender Ashley Williams is worried what will happen to Swansea if Wilfried Bony’s goals dry up. “It is a worry that if Wilf doesn’t score, we don’t score as a team,” he said.
Manchester United and Chelsea midfield target Kevin Strootman will not be sold by Italian club Roma in January
Southampton are apparently ready to rival Manchester United for wantaway Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder.
Fernando Torres could be set for an emotional return to boyhood club Atletico Madrid next month.
Ravel Morrison will be forced to train with West Ham United’s U21 squad after he was sent back from his loan at Cardiff City.
Stoke City have made an enquiry about PSV Eindhoven winger Zakaria Bakkali, 18.
Premier League clubs have been alerted to the fact that Fulham are willing to listen to offers for striker Ross McCormack.
Manchester United are looking at Belgian brothers Indy and Sepp Boonen, 15 and 13 years old respectively.
QPR are weighing up a January move for Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede.
Neymar turned down Manchester City because he didn't fancy playing on England's muddy pitches.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 22, 2014, 12:37:47 PM
Liverpool and Ars*nal have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao, 26, after it was made clear he was unwanted at the La Liga side. (Daily Express)
Aston Villa face a battle to keep defender Aly Cissokho, 27, with Spurs and Napoli showing interest in the Frenchman. (Daily Mirror)

Coentrao joined Real Madrid from Benfica for £23.4m in July 2011
Crystal Palace have made a £2.5m bid for Lille left-back Pape Souare, 24, but the French side will not let him go for less than £3m. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has made Wolfsburg's £20m-rated midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, 23, one of his top January transfer targets just 11 months after the Belgium international left Chelsea for £18m. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal have been handed a fillip in their pursuit of Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir, 21, after his father acknowledged that he will only leave France for the Gunners. (Le Parisien - in French)
Chelsea, Ars*nal and Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, 26, but Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain are also interested. (Daily Express)
Manchester City and Southampton look set to miss out on signing Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder, 30, in January after the Turkish side promised to meet all the Dutchman's contract obligations. (Daily Mirror)
Former Celtic striker, Tony Watt, 20, will quit Standard Liege for Charlton Athletic after being told he has no future at the Belgian outfit just four months after joining the club. (Daily Express)
Newcastle United's contract talks with winger Rolando Aarons, 19, have broken down, alerting suitors Manchester City. (The Sun - subscription required)
Greek champions Olympiakos are chasing Ars*nal midfielder Tomas Rosicky. The 34-year-old has made just eight appearances this season. (Independent)
Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 25, has responded to interest from Ars*nal by admitting he loves the Gunners and says it is his dream to play in the Champions League. (Daily Star)

Monday's Daily Star back page
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc insists the Bundesliga side still have faith in under-fire coach Jurgen Klopp despite a defeat at fellow strugglers Werder Bremen on Saturday that left them joint bottom of the table. (Goal.com)
Manchester United target Mats Hummels has raised major doubts about his Borussia Dortmund future as the 26-year-old midfielder calls the German club "pathetic". (Daily Mirror)
QPR boss Harry Redknapp insists the club will not cash in on striker Charlie Austin, 25, in the January transfer window after a hat-trick against West Brom on Saturday took his tally to 11 for the season. (Daily Telegraph)
Stoke boss and former Chelsea forward Mark Hughes believes the Stamford Bridge side can win the quadruple this season. (Daily Telegraph)
Germany coach Joachim Low has suggested he could leave his post in the near future and return to coaching a club side. (Kicker Magazine - in German)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he has no intention of offering explanations to Petr Cech and Jon Mikel Obi after omitting them from his starting line up to face Stoke City on Monday evening. (The Times - subscription required)
Swansea City midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng believes his side can cope with his January absence, but not forward Wilfried Bony's. Ki will be heading to Australia with South Korea playing in the Asian Cup, while Bony, 26, will be on duty for the Ivory Coast at the African Cup of Nations. (The Sun - subscription required)
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, says his wish for 2015 is to retain the Champions League trophy. (Marca)
Ars*nal would be willing to pay £26 million to sign Spanish forward Pedro Rodriguez, 27, who has a contract with Barcelona until 2016. (L'Equipe)
Paris St-Germain have not yet given up the fight for Juventus' Paul Pogba, 21, and are ready to pay £63 million to recruit the French midfielder. (Le Figaro)
Paris St-Germain could also recruit Borussia Dortmund striker Marco Reus, 25, should they need to replace Edinson Cavani, 27, who has been linked with a move to Ars*nal. (Bild)
Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 31, has renewed his contract with Schalke until June 2017. (As.com)
New Club World Cup champions Real Madrid top Uefa's latest club co-efficient rankings, followed by Barcelona and Bayern Munich, in third. Chelsea are England's highest representatives in fourth, with Ars*nal in eighth and Manchester United 10th. Manchester City climb from 22nd to 14th. (Uefa.com)
The falling Russian rouble has added £32.6m to the cost of rebuilding Moscow's Luzhniki stadium, which will host the final of the 2018 Fifa World Cup. (Washington Post)
Liverpool's stadium announcer was forced to plead with fans at Anfield to stop using a whistle during their 2-2 draw with Ars*nal on Sunday. (Daily Mail)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 30, 2014, 06:21:04 AM

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is keen on the vacant Crystal Palace hotseat.
Ars*nal could move for Winston Reid in January as Arsene Wenger eyes up defensive reinforcements.
Lukas Podolski's Ars*nal future is in doubt after Inter Milan met with Gunners to discuss the unsettled striker.
Harry Redknapp is plotting a QPR transfer swoop for old pal Yakubu.
Liverpool midfielder Emre Can is wanted by David Moyes at Real Sociedad.
Aston Villa are eyeing a move for Fulham's Lasse Vigen Christensen as a potential Fabian Delph replacement.
Manchester City outcast Scott Sinclair is a January target for managerless Crystal Palace.
Chelsea starlet Islam Feruz is wanted by Birmingham on loan.
Bolton manager Neil Lennon is keen on a January deal for Celtic midfielder Kris Commons.

Scott Sinclair to sign for before 4th February 2015. Click here to bet.

Liverpool are set to miss out on Bayern Munich playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri, who is heading to Juventus on loan with an option to buy.
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet says he has nothing to prove despite being dropped.
West Brom boss Alan Irvine could be sacked on Monday after Baggies fans turned on him following seven defeats in nine games.
Manchester City are giving opponents the cold shoulder by refusing to heat the seats in the away dug-out at the Etihad Stadium.

Diego Simeone is set to disappoint Liverpool and Manchester City by committing his managerial future to Atletico Madrid.
Manchester United are looking into a £25million bid for Everton's Seamus Coleman.

Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk is ready to reject Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Ars*nal in January.
Chris Hughton has put his name forward for the vacant managerial posts at Crystal Palace and Brighton.

Ars*nal are planning a cut-price £4million January move for West Ham defender Winston Reid.
QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt, 25, has turned down a move to Serie A side Atalanta in the hope that AC Milan make a bid.

Ars*nal are set to bid £20million for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho.

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 05, 2015, 01:16:40 PM
Chelsea and Manchester United have been told they will have to pay £20m if they want to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 21. (Daily Express)
Liverpool are set to pay Lille £3m to bring striker Divock Origi back to Anfield this month. The 19-year-old Belgium international is currently on a season-long loan at the French club from Brendan Rodgers's side. (Liverpool Echo)

The back page of Monday's Sun newspaper
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini wants to sign Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler, although the German side want £25m for the 21-year-old. (Daily Star)
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, 34, has turned down an offer worth £18m to play in Qatar when he leaves the Reds at the end of the season. (Sun - subscription required)
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, 26, is set to disappoint Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United by signing a new deal with the Spanish side. (Daily Star)
Tottenham are prepared to sell goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 28, for £25m. (Sun - subscription required)
Liverpool will make a £23m bid for 21-year-old West Brom striker Saido Berahino — once they can sell unwanted Fabio Borini, 23. (Sun - subscription required)
However, new West Brom manager Tony Pulis insists he is under no pressure to sell Berahino, even though by doing so he could double his transfer budget. (Daily Telegraph)
Crystal Palace are ready to hijack QPR's bid to sign West Ham forward Mauro Zarate, 27, on loan following the appointment of manager Alan Pardew. (Daily Mirror)
QPR manager Harry Redknapp says his club "need a miracle" if they are to sign a striker in the January transfer window. (Talksport)
Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Keiren Westwood, 30, has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Liverpool and has said he is happy at the Championship club. (Sheffield Star)
Cardiff City will not sign Chelsea forward Islam Feruz on loan. The 19-year-old had been scheduled to talk to Bluebirds boss Russell Slade on Monday. (Wales Online)
Former England boss Glenn Hoddle is a candidate for the vacant manager's job at Newcastle United. (Newcastle Chronicle)
The Newcastle United Supporters Trust has written to the Football Association and the Premier League questioning the role and future of club owner Mike Ashley. (Daily Telegraph)
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has accused Manchester City of an "error in judgement" after they extended 36-year-old midfielder Frank Lampard's loan until the end of the season. It meant his move to MLS side New York City will be delayed. (Guardian)

The back page of Monday's Daily Mail
Garber says Lampard will not play for New York City until July, meaning he will miss the first four months of the MLS season. (Daily Telegraph)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has warned the fans who booed him during their FA Cup win over Blackpool that it will not help the team's performances. (Daily Mirror)
Burnley are expecting such a low crowd for Monday's FA Cup third-round tie at home to Tottenham that one of the stands at Turf Moor has been completely shut. (Daily Mail)
Birmingham City players have expressed their satisfaction at beating Blyth Spartans 3-2 in the third round of the FA Cup after accusing the Northern Premier League side of being "disrespectful". (Birmingham Evening Mail)
Former Liverpool winger John Barnes has dismissed the notion that his side lost the 1988 FA Cup final because they were intimidated by Wimbledon. The Reds face AFC Wimbledon in the third round of the FA Cup on Monday evening. (Daily Telegraph)
The Professional Footballers Association are trying to end "initiation ceremonies", which include players having to sing in front of their team-mates when joining a new club. (Daily Mail)
A group of Hull City supporters found their day going from bad to worse after the bus taking them home from their 2-0 FA Cup defeat by Ars*nal crashed outside the Emirates Stadium. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher, 30, says the club's fans have waited "too long" for success in the FA Cup. United, who last won the trophy in 2004, beat Yeovil 2-0 to progress to the fourth round. (Manchester Evening News)
Paris St-Germain have not given up the idea of recruiting Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and could be willing to pay a record sum of £164m for the 27-year-old. (L'Equipe - in French)
Manchester City are keen to sign Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler, 21, and could be willing to trade defender Matija Nastasic, 21. (Bild - in German)
Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has said dismissed the possibility of the 29-year-old Real Madrid striker playing for Paris St-Germain, saying it is "impossible". (Le Figaro) 
Around 45,000 fans came out at the Vicente Calderon to welcome Atletico Madrid's new signing Fernando Torres, 30. (Marca - in Spanish)
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick posts a picture on WhoSay of him with Stone Roses lead singer Ian Brown. Carrick wrote:  "Nice surprise bumping into Ian Brown on a morning stroll."
Ars*nal forward Theo Walcott is relieved to be back in the Gunners starting line-up. On 4 January 2014 he was carried off on a stretcher and had only played for 51 minutes since then, before starting Sunday's FA Cup game against Hull. He wrote on Twitter:  "One year today since injury - felt great to play 75 minutes and as always a huge thanks for the support."
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba posted a picture on Instagram  of the ripped shirt that he had to change during his side's FA Cup win against Watford on Sunday.
Netherlands international midfielder Demy de Zeeuw, 31, has posted an advert on business social networking site LinkedIn in an attempt to find a club. He was released by Belgian side Anderlecht in the summer. (Metro)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 13, 2015, 06:44:02 AM

Radamel Falcao believes Manchester United will ditch him at the end of his loan spell from Monaco and not complete a £43m permanent deal.
Samir Nasri says he was close to joining Manchester United until Sir Alex Ferguson told him to 'go to war' with Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger and force a move.
Everton hope to sign keeper Keiren Westwood from Sheffield Wednesday.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is alleged to have said referee Phil Dowd is "too fat" to officiate in Premier League matches during his side's clash with Tottenham.
Liverpool are ready to offload Lucas Leiva to Napoli if they land Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph.
Crystal Palace are expected to seal a loan deal with Ars*nal for striker Yaya Sanogo before the weekend.
Ars*nal will launch a bid for Genoa keeper Mattia Perin after missing out on Germany U21 stopper Loris Karius.
Everton want Valenciennes right-back Angelo Fulgini.

Louis van Gaal will call on the services of a Zen master to try and deal with the mental issues he sees within the Manchester United squad.
Ars*nal full-back Mathieu Debuchy could miss three months because of his shoulder injury.
Wigan want £5m for Callum McManaman, who is a target for Premier League sides Hull City and West Brom.
Norwich boss Alex Reid has refused to send Lewis Grabban back to Bournemouth on loan.
Jack Cork is set to leave Southampton after turning down a new contract.

Manchester United will launch a £25m bid for Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin despite the St Mary's club saying he is not for sale.
Liverpool are ready to open talks with defender Martin Skrtel over a new contract - his current deal has 18 months left on it.

Radamel Falcao is reported to be in a 'state of shock' at being left out of Manchester United's line-up against Southampton.
Daniel Sturridge has boosted Liverpool by returning to training after a long spell on the sidelines.
Leicester are facing a battle to land Japan striker Shinji Okazaki with his German club Mainz playing hard ball over his valuation believed to be in excess of £10m.
Salomon Kalou is backing Wilfried Bony to deny former club Chelsea the Premier League title if his move to Manchester City is finalised.

Manchester City hope to double their money in a new kit deal with Nike.

Ronny Deila is set to wield the axe at Celtic wih Beram Kayal, Teemu Pukki, Amido Balde and Derk Boerrigter top of his unwanted list.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 19, 2015, 11:34:06 PM
West Brom manager Tony Pulis has made a £4m bid for Wigan winger Callum McManaman but the 23-year-old, who is also attracting interest from Bournemouth, is valued at £6m by his current side. (Daily Telegraph)

Monday's Daily Star back page
Swansea have put in a £4m bid for Norwich defender Martin Olsson and the Canaries are considering granting the 26-year-old a return to the Premier League. (Daily Express)
Manchester United hope to sign Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 25, for £40m plus goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, whom they value at £40m. (Manchester Evening News)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says the club must show they can satisfy winger Kevin Mirallas's ambitions before the Belgium international commits to a new contract at Goodison Park. (Guardian)
Liverpool have pulled out of a deal to bring striker Divock Origi to Anfield early. Liverpool paid £10m to sign the 19-year-old Belgium forward in the summer before loaning him back to Lille under terms of the deal and had been in discussions about him coming to the club in January. (Daily Star)
Liverpool are favourites to sign Ipswich midfielder Teddy Bishop, 18, who has broken into the Championship team this season, making 18 appearances. (Daily Mirror)
Villarreal centre-half Gabriel Paulista, 24, says his agent is in talks with Ars*nal over a possible January transfer to the Gunners. (Guardian)
Striker Rudy Gestede, 26, is unhappy that Blackburn are demanding at least £6m for him in the January transfer window. (Sky Sports)
But Crystal Palace will complete a £4m deal for forward Gestede on Monday, with Glenn Murray making way for the Benin international by moving to Reading. (Sun - subscription required) 
Contract talks between Celtic and Kris Commons have broken down, with the 31-year-old midfielder set to leave either in January or on a free transfer during the summer. (Daily Express)
Burnley striker Danny Ings, 22, who is out of contract in the summer, says talks over a new deal at Turf Moor are not progressing. (Sky Sports)
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman said he might have laughed at being Champions League contenders in the summer "but not now" with the club third in the Premier League after 22 games. (Daily Echo)
Manchester United forward Radamel Falcao, 28, has "lost a yard of pace", believes former England striker Paul Mariner. (ESPN)
Newcastle playmaker Remy Cabella, 24, has thanked caretaker boss John Carver for playing him after his struggle to get into the team under former United manager Alan Pardew. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has questioned captain Vincent Kompany's decision making after the defender conceded a penalty in his side's 2-0 defeat by Ars*nal. (Independent) 
Manchester United fans were chanting for a 4-4-2 formation during the win over QPR but the club's manager Louis Van Gaal insists he will not be swayed by the opinions of supporters. (Daily Star)
Hull City manager Steve Bruce has publicly criticised his goalkeeper Allan McGregor, and captain Curtis Davies after they made mistakes in Sunday's 3-0 defeat at West Ham. (Guardian)

Monday's Daily Mirror back page
West Ham United co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold have revealed a 10-point plan for the club in a letter marking their five-year anniversary at Upton Park. (Daily Mail)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has complained to referees' chief Mike Riley about his side's treatment at the hands of officials this season because he feels they have been on the receiving end of "too many decisions without justification" . (Times - subscription required)
Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis, 29, has put his future in doubt after saying the Welsh club have gone back on their promises. (Sun - subscription required)
Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 30, has no intention of leaving Tottenham this season but says he is at the club to make money and score goals, not endear himself to fans. (Daily Mail)
Meanwhile, Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino says he is ready to give his youngsters a chance rather than signing new players this month. (Talksport)
QPR manager Harry Redknapp has put on-loan West Ham striker Mauro Zarate, 27, on a strict fitness regime. Zarate was deemed not fit enough to start against Manchester United last Saturday, with the Argentine facing a race to be ready to face Stoke on 31 January (Daily Mirror)
Ghana have been accused of breaching African Football Confederation (CAF) rules by training behind closed doors. The report says they are meant to train out in the open for at least 15 minutes, but did not at the Mongomo stadium. (Competition.dz - in French) 
Nigeria's failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations is having a negative toll on businesses in Equatorial Guinea. "The last thing any Nigerian living in Malabo would think was that the Super Eagles will not qualify for this tournament. It was that confidence that spurred many of them to stockpile certain goods that would be of interest to the Nigerian contingents and make them feel at home," a local businessman said. (Sun News Online)
South African Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula is confident of success in Equatorial Guinea and says "we as South Africans don't celebrate mediocrity". (The Citizen)
West Ham striker Andy Carroll delighted in his straightforward opener in Sunday's 3-0 win over Hull City, writing on Twitter:  "Nothing better than a tap in. Tap tap tappy-roo!!! Good win 3-0."
Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez was in predictably upbeat mood after his side's 2-0 win at Manchester City. On Twitter, the Chile international shared a picture from the Gunners' flight home alongside the message: "Happy for the win and for my team mates."
West Brom striker Saido Berahino, who has scored 14 goals this season and earned an England call-up, posted a video  on Instagram with the message: "Crazy how things turn out to be. In this video I was fighting back from a serious injury that could have stopped me from playing football."
West Ham's shirts for Sunday's win over Hull City still bore the name of sponsors Alpari although the currency broker shut its UK arm late last week, leaving the Upton Park side with a shortfall in their finances. (Daily Telegraph)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 27, 2015, 04:42:30 PM
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is looking to try and sign Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka from Dnipro. Martinez will make his move if Kevin Mirallas is sold but faces competition from Roma and Tottenham.
Tottenham are considering making a £5m offer for Burnley striker Danny Ings before next Monday's transfer deadline. But they face competition from both Chelsea and Manchester City who are both keen to increase their number of homegrown players.
Shola Ameobi is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war between Crystal Palace and West Brom. The former Newcastle striker is available on a free transfer after leaving Turkish side Gaziantep.
Adam Le Fondre will join Bolton from Cardiff on loan for the rest of the season.
Millwall hope to sign Southampton defender Jos Hooiveld on loan - if he can end his current temporary deal at Norwich.

Outspoken fitness coach Raymond Verheijen has dubbed Man City "amateurs" after only arriving back from Abu Dhabi on Friday night before their defeat to Middlesborough.
Mario Balotelli could face the rest of the season on the fringes of the Liverpool squad after failing to make the 18-man squad for their draw with Bolton.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes, out of contract at the end of the season, is in talks with the club about a new deal.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Gabriel Paulista's switch to Ars*nal from Villarreal is expected to be completed on Monday. The Gunners have agreed a £13.5m deal to take the Brazilian and despite initials fears regarding a work permit the Ars*nal boss is confident the move will go through today.
Shaun Maloney has completed his move to MLS side Chicago Fire from Championship Wigan. The Scotland international had been at Wigan for three and a half years and was part of the team that beat Manchester City to win the FA Cup in 2013.

David Beckham's plan to launch a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami appears to be over, according to the Daily Star. It claims the Mayor of Miami Carlos Gimenez, who had previously been keen to bring a team to the city, has changed his mind as the plans for a new stadium are not good enough.

Aberdeen have signed the Inverness defender Graeme Shinnie on a pre-contract agreement. He will join the Dons on a three-year-deal this summer.
More than 41,000 fans turned out at Ibrox to pay tribute to former Rangers star Fernando Ricksen, who is suffering from Motor Neurone Disease.
Rangers striker Nicky Clark is wanted by League One outfit Notts County.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 03, 2015, 05:18:20 AM
Palace could sign Bolton midfielder Lee Chung-Yong.
Tottenham Hotspur have lodged an offer for MK Dons midfielder Dele Alli to try and hijack his proposed move to Aston Villa or Newcastle United.
Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor is not keen on a move to QPR, Stoke City or West Brom.
Spurs defender Vlad Chiriches is expected to secure a loan move to Roma and he could be followed out of White Hart Lane by Etienne Capoue.
Tottenham are keen that Aaron Lennon moves on loan to Hull City. The club could offer Lennon as part of a deal for Kevin Mirallas, despite Everton insisting their player will not leave.
QPR are expected to make a fresh effort to sign Yann M’Vila, the Rubin Kazan defensive midfielder. The west London club’s offer for Andre Ayew has been rejected by Marseille.
West Ham United's offer for Kara Mbodj, the Senegal defender, has been rejected by Genk.
Mohamed Salah, the Chelsea midfielder, will undergo a medical in London ahead of a proposed move on loan to Fiorentina.
Dani Osvaldo, the Southampton striker who has been playing for Inter Milan, hopes to seal a move to Juventus.
Juve have reached agreement with Newcastle to re-sign David Santon on loan.
Liverpool say Rickie Lambert, the striker, will not leave on loan despite interest from West Brom and Hull.

Paris Saint-Germain have turned down a £35m offer from Manchester United for Brazilian centre-half Marquinhos.
Barry Bannan is set for a deadline-day deal to leave Crystal Palace.
Bournemouth are set to smash their transfer record with the £4.5m capture of Birmingham's Demarai Gray.
Leicester want to sign Mainz's Shinji Okazaki in a £10m move.
Spurs have stepped up their bid to sign MK Dons star Dele Alli.
QPR have promised Emmanuel Adebayor a permanent deal if he can keep them in the Premier League.
Cardiff will listen to offers for Kenwyne Jones.
Celtic will test Norwich’s will to keep Wes Hoolahan.
Sheffield Wednesday will seal a £1m deal for CSKA Sofia's striker Sergiu Bus.
Bolton boss Neil Lennon is set to raid old enemy Rangers for midfielder Nicky Law.
Blackburn are prepared to sell their striker Rudy Gestede for £5m.
West Ham are ready to make a swoop for Senegalese giant Kara Mbodj from Genk.

Manchester United are planning deadline-day moves for Kevin De Bruyne and Mats Hummels.
Manchester United are planning two deadline-day swoops from the Bundesliga as they look to bring in Wolfsburg's Kevin de Bruyne and Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels.

Micah Richards is set to ignore interest from Chelsea and Liverpool to instead reunite with former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini at Inter Milan.
Micah Richards will turn down interest from Chelsea and Liverpool to join Inter Milan and reunite with Roberto Mancini.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes is launching a move to be reunited with Emmanuel Adebayor.
Leicester will sign Stoke defender Robert Huth.
West Brom hope to seal a deal for Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher.
Tottenham have made a shock late move to sign MK Dons midfielder Dele Alli.
Hull boss Steve Bruce is making a last-ditch attempt to sign Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew could swoop to bring Middlesbrough's Lee Tomlin to Selhurst Park.
Winston Reid is set to enrage West Ham by joining Spurs in the summer for nothing.

Qatari club Al Gharafa have made an improved bid to sign West Brom striker Brown Ideye.
Burnley have made a £2m offer to West Brom for Graham Dorrans.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is also keen on Swansea full-back Neil Taylor and is also trying to bring in Darren Fletcher, with Spurs' Etienne Capoue an alternative target.
West Ham, wary of interest from Spurs in Winston Reid, have made enquiries about Dnipro's Ondrej Mazuch.
Southampton are hoping to finalise a £5m deal for Feyenoord midfielder Tonny Vilhena.
Crystal Palace are on the verge of agreeing the £1m signing of Bolton's Lee Chung-yong, with Alan Pardew also lining up a move for Middlesbrough's Lee Tomlin.
Manchester United midfielder Anderson is in Brazil for a medical with Internacional.
Leicester defender Liam Moore is wanted on loan by Watford and Brentford.
Wigan have agreed a £500,000 deal with Leeds for midfielder Rodolph Austin.
Wigan are after Sunderland striker Danny Graham.

Chelsea still expecting to confirm Juan Cuadrado today, although the deal remains dependent on reaching final agreement to sell Andre Schurrle to Wolfsburg.
The two Manchester clubs, City and United, are not expecting to do any business on Monday.
Garry Monk, the Swansea manager, expects to make two signings on Monday.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is also looking to bring in at least two new faces. Darren Fletcher is not believed to be an active target.
There is growing confidence at Spurs that they have won the race to sign Winston Reid from West Ham. Ars*nal and Liverpool had also considered bids.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino will make a fresh inquiry about Southampton's Jay Rodriguez.
Spurs are desperate to find a club able to take Emmanuel Adebayor on loan until the end of the season to cover his £100,000-a-week wages.
Spurs remain interested in Everton's Kevin Mirallas.

Celtic are eyeing a deadline day move for Crystal Palace’s Barry Bannan. 
Parkhead chiefs are also return to Dundee United about Stuart Armstrong and PSV Eindhoven’s Belgian star Zakaria Bakkali is also on the radar.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 24, 2015, 06:50:32 AM
Juventus have no need to sell France midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea, says their general manager Giuseppe Marotta. (Sky Sports)
Hoffenheim's Germany international right-back Andreas Beck, 28, is wanted by Newcastle United. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal are poised to meet Palermo officials next week to secure the £28.9m signing of Argentine forward Paulo Dybala, 21. (Metro) 
Manager Alan Pardew is planning his summer transfer activity after guiding Crystal Palace clear of relegation trouble. (Daily Telegraph)
Newcastle manager John Carver says he is excited by some of the names that his club are discussing making transfer bids for this summer. (Northern Echo)
Norwich City are seeking to sign Ars*nal striker Chuba Akpom, 19, on loan for the rest of the season. (Eastern Daily Press)
But Nottingham Forest are also hopeful of signing Akpom, according to their manager Dougie Freedman. (Nottingham Post)
Referee Martin Atkinson was right to send off Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34, during their home defeat against Manchester United on Sunday, former World Cup official Graham Poll says. (Daily Mail)
Former Newcastle United and England striker Alan Shearer thinks the standard of refereeing in the Premier League season is the worst he has ever seen. (Sun - subscription required)
Graffiti demanding the departure of Everton manager Roberto Martinez was sprayed on the outside walls at Goodison Park over the weekend. (Liverpool Echo)
West Brom defender Gareth McAuley, 35, will have the red card he received wrongly at Manchester City on Saturday rescinded and given to team-mate Craig Dawson, 24. (Daily Express)

Liverpool captain Gerrard's apology for his red card leads the back page of the Sun too
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is poised to sign a new contract this week - but it may not stop Manchester City approaching him to be their next manager. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard, 36, says it is too early to talk about the possibility of manager Manuel Pellegrini being sacked. (Independent)
Pellegrini says his Manchester City side can catch Premier League leaders Chelsea, despite being six points behind with eight games left. (Manchester Evening News)
Former Manchester United and Everton manager David Moyes, now in charge at Real Sociedad in Spain's La Liga, has criticised the quality of the Premier League, claiming it is "the poorest Premier League I've seen in a long, long time". (Sun - subscription required)
Ars*nal striker Olivier Giroud, 28, has suggested that his side can still win the title too, as they lie seven points behind Chelsea. (Daily Telegraph)
Giroud's boss, Arsene Wenger, feels that the Frenchman is now one of the best strikers in the Premier League. (Independent)
Manchester United's former chief executive David Gill, currently a director at Old Trafford, is set to be elected as Fifa vice-president this week, replacing the current British representative, Jim Boyce of Northern Ireland. (Guardian)
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood's injury list is up to nine players after midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, limped off with a groin problem during Saturday's defeat at home to Swansea. (Birmingham Mail)
New manager d**k Advocaat's no-nonsense style is just what Sunderland need to avoid relegation, striker Jermain Defoe says. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Advocaat has told his Sunderland players that he does not care if their style of play is ugly as long as they stay in the Premier League. (Guardian)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney had just one regret after his side's 2-1 win at Liverpool, tweeting:  "Very happy tonight. Fans were amazing. Juan Mata - great goals. Should have let him take penalty. And the United fan in the Kop. Brilliant."
"Big big result," added Rooney's team-mate Michael Carrick.  "These are the ones that you remember. A lot more than just three points. Mr Juan Mata - magic, just magic."

"Great win - all together," tweeted Marouane Fellaini after Manchester United won at Liverpool
"BBC Radio 4 have announced that this week's special guest on 'Just a Minute' will be Steven Gerrard," tweeted comedian Tony Cowards.
Comedian and actor Elis James speculated:  "Steven Gerrard, back in the dressing room. 'Oh well,' he thinks. 'That Maeve Binchy novel isn't going to read itself.'"
"In his spare time, Steven Gerrard enjoys walking into revolving doors and back out again," fellow comedian David Schneider suggested.
Poet Michael Rosen  posted: "Gerrard had a bit of an on-off game, I thought."
Retired former Southampton and Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham tweeted:  "Great that Gerrard has come out and spoken. No excuses, just honesty."

"So that's one seat for Zlatan, one seat for the match ball..."
"That's how you deal with doing something stupid. Very honest and classy apology from Gerrard," posted journalist and Ars*nal fan Piers Morgan  on Twitter.
Bemused former Swindon, Middlesbrough and Sheffield United striker Jan Aage Fjortoft  added: "You need someone to change it. One with a big heart and passion. Please welcome captain Gerrard. But why do that? Red card."
Away from the Gerrard incident, Independent journalist Sam Wallace  noted Pele at Anfield chatting to Ed Woodward, Manchester United's chief executive: "Ed Woodward's just had a quick word with Pele in the Anfield directors' box. That's the move sorted, only need to agree personal terms now."
Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic marked his Ligue 1 hat-trick against Lorient at the weekend by giving the match ball a first-class flight home to Sweden. He posted on Instagram:  "For those of you who are wondering where the ball is..."

Barcelona's finest, captured not at their finest
Barcelona midfielder Rafinha and his team-mates put on their oddest outfits to celebrate after beating Real Madrid 2-1 in Sunday's El Clasico. "Força Barça!!!! Together we can!!! Huge, team!!! What a night!!! Come on, Barçaaaa!!! PS: Style..." he tweeted, excitedly.
The pressure of the Premier League relegation battle is getting to new Sunderland boss d**k Advocaat - after he forgot which wrist he wears his watch on while signalling to the referee against West Ham. (Metro)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 30, 2015, 08:03:25 AM
Chelsea will pay Gareth Bale's £75m release clause to sign the 25-year-old Real Madrid forward in the summer. (Metro)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger will try and sign Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling in the summer as the 20-year-old continues to delay signing a new contract at Anfield. (Daily Mirror)

Daily Mirror back page
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, 29, could be heading back to the Premier League with Manchester City. The former Tottenham star may be forced out of the Bernabeu to make room for 22-year-old Paul Pogba. (Daily Star)
And City are also lining up a summer move for Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, 22, who has scored 11 goals for Italian champions Juventus since a £15.8m summer move from Real Madrid. (Daily Mirror)
Borussia Dortmund's 26-year-old defender Mats Hummels, a Manchester United target, says he is "open to the idea of playing abroad". (Kicker - in German)
Colombian striker Radamel Falcao has said he is "100% with Manchester United" as the 29-year-old plays down interest from Juventus. (Caracol Radio - in Spanish  )
Barcelona want to sign a "tall striker" and are targeting Juventus's Fernando Llorente. If they fail to sign the Spanish international then they will consider Manchester City's Edin Dzeko, 29, Fiorentina's Mario Gomez, 29, or Southampton's Graziano Pelle, 29. (Sport - in Spanish)
Juventus sent their scouts to watch Chelsea midfielder Oscar, 23, play for Brazil against France in Paris on Thursday. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool are preparing a £15m bid for Derby's 19-year-old midfielder Will Hughes. (Metro)
Playing for Ars*nal would be a "dream", says Chile midfielder Charles Aranguiz, 25, who has been linked with a move from Brazilian club Internacional. (Daily Mirror)
Harry Kane will play for England Under-21s at this summer's European Championships, says manager Gareth Southgate. (Daily Express)

Daily Express back page
But the Tottenham striker, 21, will be allowed to make the final decision over his involvement at the tournament in the Czech Republic. (Daily Mail)
Wayne Rooney says England are a different proposition for opposing teams since the World Cup because they have found an "aggressive" streak. (Guardian)
England forward Raheem Sterling, 20, will turn down a £180,00-a-week new deal at Liverpool. (Daily Mail)
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood's job could be under threat as owner Randy Lerner discusses selling the club to an American consortium for £150m. (Sun)
The Football League is planning to carry on with League One and League Two throughout the 2022 winter World Cup in Qatar. (Daily Express)
Manchester United winger Ashley Young, 29, will have to take a pay-cut to secure a new three-year deal at Old Trafford. (Daily Star)
Defender Phil Jones, 23, says Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will help him fulfil his potential. (Manchester Evening News)
However, ex-Barcelona boss Van Gaal has been branded "garbage" by legendary Bulgarian Hristo Stoichkov, who played under the Dutchman at the Nou Camp. (Sun)
Barcelona's Luis Suarez posted a picture on Twitter  after returning to Anfield for an all-star charity game. The former Liverpool striker paid tribute to departing captain Steven Gerrard calling him "the greatest one."
Bayern Munich's Xabi Alonso  tweeted a picture from the match, too, as did his team-mate and former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina.  Another former Anfield favourite, Fernando Torres,  also enjoyed his visit down memory lane.
Italy striker Mario Balotelli, who scored in the match which finished 2-2, took a selfie with Didier Drogba and Thierry Henry and posted it on his Instagram page.
And former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who picked one of the teams, conceded on Instagram   he had been 'nutmegged' by Suarez during the match.
Gareth Bale is the fastest player in the world running with the ball, according to a Fifa-backed study by Mexican Premier League club Pachuca. The Welshman reaches a speed of 36.9 kph. Second is 22-year-old Mexican Jurgen Damm, who plays for Pachuca. (Marca - English version)
Radamel Falcao started following Real Madrid on Twitter, but the Manchester United striker has since unfollowed the European champions. (Manchester Evening News)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 06, 2015, 06:27:10 AM
Chelsea are monitoring the situation of Liverpool vice-captain Jordan Henderson, after the 24-year-old midfielder turned down a new contract worth £80,000 a week. (Daily Star)
The Anfield side are in talks with Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao, who is on a season-long loan from Monaco, as they look to sign the 29-year-old Colombia international on loan next season. (Metro)
Ars*nal are close to signing Argentine wonderkid Maximiliano Romero from Velez Sarsfield for £4.5m. The 16-year-old has been dubbed the 'next Lionel Messi'. (The Sun - subscription only)
Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu, 23, is ready to quit Stamford Bridge in the summer. The Spaniard is on loan at Stuttgart this season and has made just 15 starts for the Blues since arriving from Barcelona in 2011. (Mirror)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is facing a dressing room crisis after accusing several players of not playing for him. The Reds were thrashed 4-1 by Ars*nal on Saturday, leaving them with a difficult task to finish in the top four. (Mirror)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has conceded his side are unlikely to make the top four after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Burnley left them seven points off a Champions League spot with seven Premier League games remaining. (Guardian)
As Spurs battle for a Europa League place, striker Emmanuel Adebayor will lead the clearout of players from White Hart Lane this summer. Defender Younes Kaboul and midfielders Etienne Capoue and Paulinho are also set to be sold. (The Sun - subscription only)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has urged the club's board to make a statement signing this summer to help his team compete with the best in Europe. (Daily Star)
Newcastle manager John Carver has warned his players they may get sucked into a relegation fight if results do not improve. The 1-0 defeat by Sunderland on Sunday left the Magpies nine points above the relegation zone with seven games left. (Guardian)
An Australian consortium and groups from the Far East have registered an interest in taking over West Bromwich Albion after owner Jeremy Peace suggested he could sell the club for £150m. (The Times - subscription only)
In a similar way to Luis Suarez, Venezuela's Juan Arango was caught by TV cameras biting the shoulder of opponent Jesus Zavela in a Mexican league match. The referee did not see the incident. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland's Jordi Gomez expressed his joy after his side beat rivals Newcastle on Sunday, courtesy of Jermain Defoe's stunning volley. He tweeted:  "Is there a better way of WINNING a DERBY? No."

Liverpool full-back Jose Enrique was pleased to see Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez play against Sunderland. Gutierrez started his first game for Newcastle since August 2013 following his recovery from testicular cancer. The Spaniard tweeted:  "Really happy for you my friend @elgalgojonas to see you back playing 90 minutes :)"
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has been questioning if Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend is good enough for England. Former Ars*nal man Merson reignited the argument after Townsend played just seven minutes at Burnley on Sunday, tweeting:  "Just been watching the game @andros_townsend, did you miss the coach? #RubberDub #7minutes."
The world's oldest professional outfield player, Kazuyoshi Miura, proved age is just a number after the 48-year-old scored a header for Yokohama FC in the second division of the J-League. The former Japan striker - who retired from international football 15 years ago - followed up the goal with a dancing celebration. (Metro)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 13, 2015, 10:34:11 AM
Inter Milan's former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is set to try to sign three players from his old club in the summer, with midfielders Samir Nasri, 27, Yaya Toure, 31, and James Milner, 29, on his wanted list. (Daily Mail)
West Ham are reportedly preparing to offer £10m for Ars*nal's Carl Jenkinson, 23, and beat Liverpool to the right back's signature. (Daily Star)
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has agreed to finance a £10m bid to sign QPR striker Charlie Austin, 25. (The Sun - subscription only)
Chelsea are ready to make a move for Atletico Madrid's Brazilian defender Miranda, 30, who has a year left on his contract and could be available for a cut-price fee. (The Mirror)
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes his old club must resist any bids to take goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, away from Old Trafford this summer. (Sky Sports)
Ars*nal believe they have sealed a £4.5m move for 16-year-old Argentinean striker Maxi Romero from Velez Sarsfield. (The Mirror)
Manchester City's players are facing a financial punishment if they fall any lower in the Premier League. (The Sun - subscription required)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has ordered his players to capitalise on their 4-2 derby win over City by finishing the Premier League season higher than their local rivals. (Daily Star)
Van Gaal City's counterpart Manuel Pellegrini has refused to answer questions about his future following his side's defeat at Old Trafford. (Guardian)
The City manager questioned the spirit of his players following Sunday's loss to United. (The Times - subscription required)
Pellegrini has urged unhappy City fans to stick by the players despite their faltering title defence. (Manchester Evening News)
Ars*nal chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, says he is "not happy" with how the Gunners have performed this season. (Daily Telegraph)
Jordon Ibe, 19, is expected to agree a new long-term contract at Liverpool in the next fortnight, in a deal worth at least £30,000 a week. (Daily Express)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said striker Daniel Sturridge, 25, may not be fully fit until the start of next season following a 2014-15 campaign plagued by injuries. (ESPN)
Newcastle are planning to carry out due diligence on future signings because manager John Carver says there is "something not right" with the current crop of players. (Shields Gazette)
Queens Park Rangers could face disciplinary action from the Football Association after their game with Chelsea, which the latter won 1-0, was marred by home supporters throwing missiles at the visiting players. (The Times - subscription only)
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has said he lost his temper with his players for the first time since arriving at the club during his half-time team talk in the Saints' 2-0 win over Hull on Saturday. (Southern Daily Echo)
Sunderland manager d**k Advocaat says he is now very worried about his side's prospects of Premier League survival following their 4-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace. (Independent)
Manchester United's players were vocal on social media after the 4-2 win over Manchester City. Midfielder Ander Herrera  tweeted "A perfect day for our fans, and of course for us", while Marouane Fellaini  posted "Great atmosphere this afternoon at Old Trafford, thanks for your support".
United keeper David De Gea  said he was "proud to be a Red", captain Wayne Rooney  thanked the "brilliant fans for an important three points".
QPR skipper Joey Barton reacted to the late defeat at home by Chelsea by tweeting:  "Gutted but great spirit shown again as a club. To a man we gave our all. Fans superb. Didn't go our way. No time to feel down. Five more wars."
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal issued a post-match apology to his wife's City-supporting hairdresser, telling her, "Sorry Dawn, the best team won". (ManUtd.com)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli's attempt to goad Manchester United fans backfired, when he tweeted his delight at Man City's early goal in the derby, only to see United score four to win the game. (Daily Express)
Robert Maaskant, manager of Dutch club NAC Breda, was so upset at losing a two-goal lead that he punched a hole in the dugout. (Daily Mail)
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 21, 2015, 01:28:26 AM

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is planning a double raid on Newcastle this summer for Dutch internationals Tim Krul and Daryl Janmaat.

Jurgen Klopp says Manchester United, and not City, would be his dream managerial job now it has been confirmed he is to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino has vehemently denied telling 'the Leeds six' to go on strike and not play in Saturday's away game at Charlton.
Burnley striker Ashley Barnes feels he has got a rough deal from referees since Jose Mourinho accused him of a 'criminal tackle' on Nemanja Matic earlier this season.

Jose Mourinho admits he was stunned to see Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini at the Chelsea team hotel on Saturday morning - it turned out to be his lookalike brother Mansour.
Manchester United will have to pay £25m to prise winger Memphis Depay away from PSV Eindhoven, although the Dutch club expect him to leave along with Georginio Wijnaldum.
Former Southampton boss Dave Jones has applied to take over from Andy Awford at the club's south coast rivals Portsmouth.
Stoke striker Peter Crouch is being targeted by Australian A-League side Newcastle Jets.

Stoke have opened talks with 'keeper Asmir Begovic over a new contract. He is wanted by a host of clubs in the Premier League and across Europe.
Martin Samuel reports Valencia's reticence to sign Alvaro Negredo on a permanent deal could have big consequences for their Financial Fair Play figures.
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Bristol City boss Steve Cotterill has set his sights on going straight through the Championship and into the Premier League after securing the League One title on Saturday.
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Luke Shaw says he is ready to justify his £28m price tag after admitting he has struggled to adapt to life as a Manchester United player.

Ronny Deila was left raging at the officials after Celtic were beaten by Inverness in the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup, ending their hopes of a domestic treble.
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on April 27, 2015, 03:30:29 PM
Chelsea's Belgian forward and the PFA Player of the Year Eden Hazard, 24, who is a target for Real Madrid, has insisted he is happy at Stamford Bridge. (Sky Sports)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is to embark on a substantial rebuilding job this summer with PSV Eindhoven's Dutch winger Memphis Depay, 21, Aston Villa's Belgian forward Christian Benteke, 24, and Burnley's English striker Danny Ings, 22 all believed to be targets. (Telegraph)
But Rodgers has conceded that Liverpool's failure to qualify for the Champions League could mean they miss out on transfer targets. (Guardian)
Meanwhile Rodgers also refused to confirm or deny Liverpool's interest in Depay. (Liverpool Echo)
And Dutchman Depay has played down talk of a £25m move to Manchester United. (Daily Express)

The Sun's back page leads on Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho's swipe at Ars*nal after their 0-0 draw
Chelsea are interested in a £20m deal for Marseille's French midfielder Giannelli Imbula, 22, and have been linked with Southampton's French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 25. (Sun - subscription required)
Arsene Wenger admits his Ars*nal side are suffering from a mental block when it comes to playing against Chelsea. (Times - subscription required)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has rubbished reports linking him with the Sunderland job. (Mirror)
Southampton's hopes of signing Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, have taken a step forward after manager Louis van Gaal suggested he still wishes to sell the Mexican this summer, following the conclusion of his loan at Real Madrid. (Metro)
Tottenham are planning a summer bid for 22-year-old Marseille midfielder Florian Thauvin. (Mirror)
Nigel Pearson has refused to rule out playing a weakened side against Chelsea, with his Leicester City team yet to play fellow strugglers Newcastle, QPR and Sunderland. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal claims he knew something was wrong with his players as they warmed up before their 3-0 defeat by Everton. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini claims there is no shame in finishing second in the Premier League. (Daily Mail)
Former Ars*nal striker Thierry Henry says the Gunners need to strengthen their squad with four "quality" players to stand any chance of winning the Premier League. (Sky Sports)
Newly-promoted Watford face losing manager Slavisa Jokanovic despite their Premier League promotion and the Serbian has been linked with the Sunderland job. (Sun - subscription required)
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has tweeted  after receiving the PFA Young Player of the Year award and wrote: "So proud to be named @PFA young player of the year! So many people I could thank! A special night I won't forget!
While QPR's Joey Barton agreed with Kane winning the award, tweeting:  "Eden Hazard PFA Player of the Year and Harry Kane PFA Young Player. Seems about right..."
And Didier Drogba has posted a picture on Instagram  of his Chelsea team-mates celebrating with Hazard at the awards and wrote: "Leaving the venue with the best player of the @premierleague @hazardeden_10 Well done mate !!!!"
TV presenter, journalist and Ars*nal fan Piers Morgan claimed on Twitter  that Aaron Ramsey refused to shake his hand after Morgan previously called the Gunners midfielder an "utter liability". Morgan continuously referred to Ramsey as 'whatshisname' in a series of tweets.

Piers Morgan spoke about Aaron Ramsey's snub in a series of tweets on Sunday
Tottenham and England midfielder Andros Townsend had the honour of sounding the hooter for the mini London Marathon on Sunday, and tweeted pictures from the starting line.
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is remaining optimistic after his side's 3-0 defeat to Everton, tweeting:  "No time for feeling down, there are 4 finals left to fight for top 4."
Bayern Munich and ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina tweeted  his reaction after his side won the Bundesliga title: "Perhaps not the most meritorious for me but my first one and I'm delighted for being Bundesliga Champions! Thanks boys!"
Australia international Tarek Elrich emulated Ryan Giggs's famous FA Cup goal when he dribbled the ball from his own half, passed multiple defenders and slotted home for Adelaide against Melbourne City in the A-League. (Metro)
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 04, 2015, 02:20:22 PM
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, is set to sign a new two-year contract worth about £20m. (Sun - subscription required)
United are ready to send winger Adnan Januzaj, 20, on a year-long loan in their bid to land PSV Eindhoven's 21-year-old winger Memphis Depay. (Talksport)

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea features on the back page of Monday's Sun
Newcastle will try to tempt Derby's former England manager Steve McClaren to take over as boss for the final three games of the Premier League season. (Daily Mail)
But 54-year-old McClaren is unsure about moving before the end of the season with the Magpies still not safe from relegation. (Sun - subscription required)
And Newcastle's temporary boss John Carver, 50, is expected to continue in the post despite eight straight defeats. (Independent)
Defender Fabricio Coloccini, 33, could be stripped of the Newcastle captaincy for the last three games of the season after a row with goalkeeper Tim Krul, 27, following Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Leicester. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger will hold talks with midfielders Tomas Rosicky, 34, and Mathieu Flamini, 31, over their futures at Emirates Stadium. (Daily Mirror)
Wenger also believes player-turned-pundit Thierry Henry is wrong to criticise Gunners striker Olivier Giroud, 28. (Guardian)
Chris Ramsey, 53, who has been given the QPR manager's job until the end of the season, is set to take the role on a permanent basis even if the Hoops are relegated. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 37, may have played in his last season at Stamford Bridge, with the Ivorian failing to confirm if his future lies with the champions. (Evening Standard)
Aston Villa midfielder Leandro Bacuna believes it will be hard for the club to keep striker Christian Benteke, 24, because of interest from clubs such as Liverpool. (Daily Mirror)
Villa boss Tim Sherwood has urged Benteke to follow midfielder Fabian Delph's lead and commit to the Midlands club. (Sky Sports)

Chelsea skipper John Terry features on the back page of Monday's Daily Mirror
Sherwood is eyeing a move for 21-year-old Hull City full-back Andrew Robertson. (Daily Mirror)
Watford's Brazilian goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, 34, says the club's owners are targeting Champions League football following promotion to the Premier League. (Daily Telegraph) 
Newcastle United are unable to recall defender Jamaal Lascelles, 21, from Nottingham Forest for the final three games of the season, despite their injury problems. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Manager Sean Dyche, 43, insists he still has the energy to take Burnley forward should they be relegated from the Premier League this week. (Guardian)
Dyche says if he could rerun Burnley's season he would "get the chequebook out". (Daily Mail)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 28, says his side's failure to retain their title is painful but a fair reflection of the season. (Manchester Evening News)
Hull manager Steve Bruce, 54, says his players need only look at the relegation suffered by Wigan and Blackpool from the Championship as their motivation for remaining in the Premier League. (Daily Express)
Liverpool will form a guard of honour for newly-crowned champions Chelsea next week - despite the reservations of Jose Mourinho. (Liverpool Echo)
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, 27, is set to be fit for his side's Champions League semi-final first leg against Juventus on Tuesday after injury. (Marca)
Chelsea's Premier League title was met with a broad smile from striker Diego Costa, 26. "Proud of this blue triumph!" he tweeted.  "We're Premier League champions."

Chelsea celebrate victory at Stamford Bridge and another Premier League title
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, posted a picture of the celebrations on his Instagram page:  "Champions of the Premier League! Great season from everybody! What a day for all the club and supporters! Such a great feeling of being champion again!".
His fellow keeper Petr Cech, 32, also recorded a memorable moment  from the celebrations, simply saying: "It doesn't need any comment".
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, 29, took time out to congratulate the champions via Twitter. "Next season we'll be coming for that crown," he said.  "But for now, congrats to @hazardeden10 and @thibautcourtois. Guys were brilliant. Well deserved."
Former Ars*nal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong, who now plays for Russian side FC Ufa, claims he bet £50,000 that American boxer Floyd Mayweather would beat Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. The 23-year-old won £78,600. (Metro)
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson revealed his players ate ostrich burgers before beating Newcastle on Saturday after the furore which followed him likening a journalist to the bird last week. (Daily Mirror)
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 11, 2015, 06:45:09 AM
Manchester City are willing to make Paul Pogba the highest-paid midfielder in the world and are preparing a British record £70m bid for the 22-year-old. (Daily Star)
Midfielder Tom Cleverley has hinted he wants to stay at Aston Villa. The 25-year-old is currently on loan from Manchester United. (Daily Express)
Wales forward Gareth Bale, 25, is becoming increasingly isolated in the Real Madrid dressing room because he cannot speak Spanish. (Daily Mail)

Monday's Metro back page
West Brom will try to hijack Scott Sinclair's move to Aston Villa with their own £2.5m summer bid. The 26-year-old winger is expected to leave Manchester City in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Defender Chris Smalling, 25, says Manchester United team-mate Ashley Young, 29, deserves a recall to the England squad after the winger's improved form this season. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The 25-year-old Gabon international would cost £15m (Shoot.co.uk)
Striker Papiss Cisse, 29, believes he can score the goals to help keep Newcastle United in the Premier League. (Shields Gazette)
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos, 25, will be available for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final against Juventus, despite suffering an injury in Saturday's draw with Valencia. (AS.com, in Spanish)
Swansea City can take a step towards a surprise top-six place if they can upset Ars*nal on Monday, according to captain Ashley Williams, 30. (Wales Online)
Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 21, says the team must stop making "sloppy" mistakes if they are to achieve anything this season. (Daily Mirror)

Monday's Guardian sport section front page
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger believes Theo Walcott, 26, has developed the qualities needed to become a successful central striker for the Gunners. (Evening Standard)
Manuel Pellegrini says he is unaware of reports that he is soon to be replaced as manager by Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola. (Four Four Two)
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller, 25, has fuelled rumours that he will join Manchester United by saying he has a good relationship with Red Devils manager Louis van Gaal. (Metro)
Manchester United and Ars*nal are interested in signing Karim Benzema, with Real Madrid willing to sell the 27-year-old French striker. (Daily Star)
QPR boss Chris Ramsey agreed with his captain, Joey Barton, that the club have some "bad eggs" (Guardian)
Manager Jose Mourinho says midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will have a career at Chelsea after the 19-year-old made his first start against Liverpool. (Goal,com)
Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini refused to deny reports goalkeeper Samir Handanovic could leave the club in the summer, with Manchester United and Juventus reported to be interested in the 30-year-old. (Gazzetta dello Sport, in Italian)
Chelsea captain John Terry is off on holiday, it seems. The defender posted on Instagram:  "Few days in the sun. Well deserved rest with @toni26terry."
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini was at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as a guest for the match against Liverpool. The Italian 41-year-old caught up with old team-mates Didier Drogba and Petr Cech, and tweeted:  "It was great to see @Capitancarloc at the Bridge today."

Brad Friedel helped with his daughter's revision
Crystal Palace defender Peter Ramage, who spent four years with QPR, reacted to his former team's relegation on Sunday. Ramage tweeted:  "Disappointed for the QPR today, horrible feeling, but they've bounced back before and sure they can do it again!"
Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel ‏spent his Sunday night helping with the homework. The USA international tweeted:  "SATS revisions...my daughter looks thrilled."
Ipswich's Paul Anderson offered to pay a supporter's repair bill after the fan damaged his own ceiling celebrating the winger's equaliser against Norwich in the Championship play-off. (Sun - subscription required)
A match steward made a last-ditch tackle to prevent an angry fan from confronting the referee during a Mexican league match between Santos and Puebla. (Metro)
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 18, 2015, 10:35:49 AM
Former Southampton striker Rickie Lambert is being lined up for a return to the south coast with Premier League new boys Bournemouth after the 33-year-old struggled for game time at Liverpool this year. (Daily Mirror)
Former captain Gary Neville has backed winger Angel Di Maria to come good for Manchester United following an inconsistent first season in the Premier League for the 27-year-old Argentina international. (Sky Sports)
Manchester City have been warned off a move for £40m-rated Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin De Bruyne by the German club's chief executive, who called the 23-year-old playmaker "unsellable". (Daily Mail)

Monday's Daily Mail says Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will be returning to Spain at the end of the season
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has criticised greedy parents and agents who demand too much for their children too early in their career. (Daily Star)
Mourinho has also said the rise of 19-year-old midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will give more inspiration to youngsters in the club's junior side than the FA Youth Cup and Uefa Youth League titles. (Guardian)
Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel believes his boss Nigel Pearson should be manager of the year for helping guide his side clear of the Premier League relegation zone. (Guardian)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is keen to sign Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic, 25, who has failed to establish himself as a regular at Etihad Stadium. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 32, has been offered £8m to finish his career with Al Gharafa in Qatar. (Sun - subscription)
City manager Manuel Pellegrini says the club will sit down with Toure at the end of the season to discuss his future. (Talksport)
Meanwhile, Pellegrini has told out-of-contract midfielder James Milner, 29, that staying with City would be best for his career. (Daily Express)
Jordan Henderson feels Liverpool's players let fellow midfielder Steven Gerrard down in his final game at Anfield on Saturday which ended in defeat. (Daily Star)

The Mirror also leads on De Gea's future as well as Liverpool's interest in Stevan Jovetic.
d**k Advocaat will quit as Sunderland manager at the end of the season - even if he saves the club from Premier League relegation. (Sun - subscription)
Manager Steve Bruce wants to explore the possibility of weekly in-house drugs testing at Hull City after midfielder Jake Livermore was suspended following his positive test for cocaine. (Daily Mail)
Birmingham City are interested in former Ars*nal striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 24, who has been released by Bristol City, but face competition from Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Wigan. (Birmingham Mail)
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says there is no need to sell their most important players this summer, despite interest in 25-year-old midfielder Yannick Bolasie and defender Scott Dann, 28. (Times - subscription)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has dismissed suggestions that handing 19-year-old Brendan Galloway his Blues debut against West Ham puts the future of left-back Luke Garbutt, 21, in doubt. (Liverpool Echo)
The London Evening Standard reports that former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro paid tribute on Facebook  to Liverpool's Steven Gerrard after he played his final match at Anfield on Saturday. But Cannavaro posted a picture from the 2002 Italy v England game of him challenging for the ball with Frank Lampard, rather than Gerrard.
Manchester United defender Phil Jones's most notable contribution to his side's 1-1 draw against Ars*nal was arguably his strange low header which got the Twittersphere  chatting.
After going off injured during that game amid speculation about his future and a possible return to Spain, Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea tweeted:  "Thank you very much indeed for your support. You're unbelievable. I hope the injury is not too serious."
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse will have to pay for his Bentley car to be released after it was seized by police following alleged motoring offences. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Wayne Rooney's youngest son Klay, who turns two next week, showed he could be a Manchester United star of the future after joining his father and big brother Kai on the Old Trafford pitch after Sunday's draw against Ars*nal and scoring a goal at the Stretford End. (Manchester Evening News)
A Brazilian newspaper has said their national football team has been picked by its commercial partners since 2006, with only players who are "marketable" enough called up. (Daily Mail)
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on May 25, 2015, 06:36:59 AM
Liverpool are ready to offer striker Rickie Lambert, 33, to Aston Villa in their bid to sign Belgian international Christian Benteke, 24. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will be looking for a new holding midfielder this summer. (Daily Express)

Jonas Gutierrez features on the Sun's back page.
Swansea City's Garry Monk will not be taking the vacant West Ham United manager's job as the 36-year-old is set to sign a new long-term contract with the Swans this week. (Daily Mail)
The odds-on favourite to replace Sam Allardyce is former Hammers defender Slaven Bilic, 46. (London Evening Standard)
However, the London club are reportedly plotting an ambitious move for outgoing Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti. (Daily Telegraph)
The odds on Jurgen Klopp, 47, replacing Brendan Rodgers at Anfield have been slashed in the aftermath of Liverpool's final-day defeat at Stoke. (Metro)
John Carver hopes to keep the Newcastle United job and the 50-year-old believes that owner Mike Ashley's rare public statement on Sunday means he will invest in the transfer market. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Didier Drogba was carried off in the 28th minute of Chelsea's win over Sunderland, but the 37-year-old striker had pre-planned the substitution. (London Evening Standard)
Brentford are close to naming former Dunfermline striker Marinus Dijkhuizen, manager of the Eredivisie side Excelsior, as their first-team coach. (Guardian)
Preston North End striker Kevin Davies, 38, celebrated promotion to the Championship by tweeting  a shot of him holding the League One play-off trophy in the Wembley changing rooms.
Midfielder Tom Huddlestone, 28, was understandably upset after Hull City were relegated from the Premier League, tweeting:  "Worse day in my football career today. Absolutely gutted."
After his goal against West Ham United helped Newcastle United beat the drop, Jonas Gutierrez, 31, posted:  "The fans, the club, the city deserved the three points. This club deserves to always be in the Premier League."

Kevin Davies celebrates promotion
Outgoing Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 37, sent a message to another player leaving the Premier League, former team-mate Frank Lampard, 36. "Good luck on this special day my best all time partner in crimes," he posted on Instagram.
Glen Johnson, 30, looks set to leave Liverpool when his contract expires this summer after telling followers he will start a "new chapter". The defender said:  "A big thank you to all the people out there who have genuinely supported me through the last six years."
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero, 26, was a happy man after scoring 26 Premier League goals this season. "I have no words to express my gratitude for all the kind words and encouragement for having won the Golden Boot. I'm very happy," he said.
Tottenham Hotspur's 21-year-old striker Harry Kane tweeted:  "Buzzing to finish the season with a goal and a win! Fifth place it is! We use this as a building block for next year! Thanks to all the fans!"
An Australian footballer has received one of the strangest red cards of all time - after being given his marching orders for a late tackle on a BBQ sauce bottle. (Metro)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho gave his Premier League winners' medal to his daughter Matilde following the Blues' victory over Sunderland. (Daily Mail)
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 08, 2015, 06:26:21 AM
Manchester United's hopes of signing Barcelona defender Dani Alves appear to be over after the 32-year-old admitted his "pleasure" in a reported offer from AC Milan. (Talksport)
United are set to try to outbid Chelsea for the signature of Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson with the 22-year-old set to attract offers around £30m. (Daily Star)
Barcelona will make a move for Sevilla defender Aleix Vidal, 25, a previous target for both Manchester United and Ars*nal. (Marca English)
Manchester City are set to pay £40m to bring Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, 23, back to the Premier League. The Belgium international previously played for Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
City will make "an imminent" bid for Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling, 20, as they look to boost the "home-grown" quota of players in their Champions League squad for next season. (Manchester Evening News)
Tottenham are keen to sign Monaco striker Anthony Martial with the highly-rated 19-year-old likely to cost them £18.2m. (Daily Telegraph)

Monday's Daily Star back page
Out-of-favour Ars*nal striker Joel Campbell, 22, has been linked with a £6m move to Spain to join David Moyes' Real Sociedad. (Daily Mail)
Swansea have joined Crystal Palace and Southampton in the race to sign Chelsea striker Loic Remy, 28, who is keen for more starts than he managed in his debut season at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mirror)
One man who could be leaving Swansea is Leon Britton with the 32-year-old midfielder linked with a possible move to either Wolves or Burnley. (Western Mail)
West Brom will attempt to coax former Wolves goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, 28, back to the Midlands from Crystal Palace as cover for first-choice Ben Foster. (Birmingham Mail)
Derby County are expected to make Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 31, and Reading defender Alex Pearce, 26, the first two signings under new manager Paul Clement, both on free transfers. (Derby Telegraph)
Celebrations, more celebrations and selfie sticks for Barcelona's players after their Champions League triumph in Berlin on Saturday. Midfielder Rafinha took things to a new level with a selfie out of the plane's cockpit window  as the squad prepared to fly home.

Andres Iniesta, who helped provide Barca's opening goal against Juventus, posed in front of the club's treble of trophies as the team arrived in Catalonia and shared the moment on Instagram.

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho was in the mood for giving fans a sneak preview of the France dressing room  before their match against Belgium.

England's goalless draw against Republic of Ireland will not linger long in the memory. Doncaster Rovers have experience of keeping match highlights brief and put this offer out on Twitter  to the FA to repeat a trick they performed against Fleetwood  earlier this season.
John Terry may well have been glad he took early international retirement as the Chelsea captain enjoyed his end-of-season break with a spot of knee boarding in Greece. (Daily Mail)
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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on June 28, 2016, 01:27:33 AM
I now can get full access to the internet now(got me self a laptop again) I'll bring this back :)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, will sign a one-year contract with Manchester United on Friday, with the forward set to receive a £4m loyalty bonus from former club Paris St-Germain. (Gianluca Di Marzio, via Daily Star)

AC Milan are close to selling a controlling share of the club to a Chinese consortium of investors, who will seek to bring in Everton forward Romelu Lukaku, 23. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, will sign a one-year contract with Manchester United on Friday, with the forward set to receive a £4m loyalty bonus from former club Paris St-Germain. (Gianluca Di Marzio, via Daily Star)

AC Milan are close to selling a controlling share of the club to a Chinese consortium of investors, who will seek to bring in Everton forward Romelu Lukaku, 23. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Borussia Dortmund have bid for 26-year-old Bayer Leverkusen forward Karim Bellarabi because they expect Manchester United target Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27, to leave the club. (Daily Mirror)

Mkhitaryan's move to Old Trafford is almost complete after Dortmund officials visited Manchester to discuss United's offer for the Armenia midfielder. (Sun)

Midfielder Leon Osman and defender Tony Hibbert, both 35, are yet to receive any clarification over their Everton futures, with their contracts set to expire at the end of the month. (Liverpool Echo)

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez will look to buy British players to help the St James' Park club win promotion from the Championship next season. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Former Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola has backed incoming manager Antonio Conte to succeed at Stamford Bridge. (Goal.com)

Ars*nal defender Laurent Koscielny, 30, used 32-year-old Leicester captain Wes Morgan as an example to emphasise how France should be defending at Euro 2016. (L'Equipe, via Metro)

Paris St-Germain are targeting Sevilla and Poland midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak and are willing to pay around £32m for the 26-year-old. (Marca - in Spanish) 

Brazil defender Dani Alves' move from Barcelona to Juventus is all but complete, with the 33-year-old expected to have a medical with the Italian champions on Monday. (Goal.com)

Liverpool will let 19-year-old Spanish midfielder Sergi Canos leave the club, with the teenager expected to join Championship side Bristol City in a £2.5m deal. (Liverpool Echo)

Rangers chairman Dave King has told Ally McCoist he is welcome back at Ibrox any time despite the former striker and manager not attending a game since his sacking in 2014. (Daily Record)

Ars*nal and Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech acted as a ball boy for Radek Stepanek on the practice court at Wimbledon before his compatriot's first-round clash with Nick Kyrgios. (Daily Mirror)

Icelandic football commentator Gudmundur Benediktsson, who found internet fame for his reaction to Iceland's late winner against Austria, has left his day job with club side KR Reykjavik. (Daily Telegraph)

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Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 04, 2016, 10:50:24 AM
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, 28, is close to joining Everton after suggestions new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, has been given the Spaniard's squad number. (Daily Telegraph)

Meanwhile, United are set to sign Pachuca forward Hirving Lozano, 20, after he plays for Mexico at the Rio Olympics. (Futbol Entre Lineas via Manchester Evening News)

Crystal Palace could sell Yannick Bolasie this summer, with West Ham favourites to sign the 27-year-old winger. (Daily Mirror)

Dinamo Zagreb winger Marko Pjaca is most likely to move to the Premier League this summer, according to the Croatian club's sporting director. The 21-year-old Croatia international interests Liverpool. (FC InterNews via Daily Express)

New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remains interested in Everton and England centre-back John Stones, despite the Merseyside club wanting £50m for the 21-year-old. (Daily Mail)

Derby County midfielder Will Hughes, 21, is being monitored by Manchester United as manager Jose Mourinho looks to increase the number of home-grown players in his squad. (Sun)

Everton manager Ronald Koeman wants to sign Valencia goalkeeper Diego Alves, 31, this summer. (Deporte Valenciano - in Spanish)

Manchester City are poised to sign goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, 24, from Uruguayan club Deportivo Maldonado for £7.5m to provide competition for Joe Hart. (Express)

Real Madrid's Colombian attacking midfielder James Rodriguez, 24, is set to join Paris St-Germain, with talks believed to be at an advanced stage. (Yahoo Sports France via AS)

Liverpool value midfielder Joe Allen, 26, at £14m. Swansea have bid £8m for the Wales international, who has a year left on his contract. (Daily Mail)

The European Commission is expected to deliver its verdict on Monday on whether Spain wrongfully handed out tens of millions of euros in state aid to some of the country's top football clubs.(Guardian)

Chelsea's signing of Belgium international Michy Batshuayi, 22, could force fellow striker Diego Costa, 27, out of the club.(Daily Telegraph)

Former Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa, 33, is a target for Championship side Newcastle United.(Football Espana via Sportsmole)

Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj, 21, will tell Jose Mourinho he wants to leave if he is not in the manager's first-team plans.(Sun)

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce is the only Englishman under consideration for the vacant job of England manager. (Independent)

Former Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink wants to talk to the Football Association about succeeding Roy Hodgson. (The Times - subscription only)

Southampton's Graziano Pelle is wanted by new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, who managed the 30-year-old Italy forward at Euro 2016. (Sky Italia via Inside Futbol)

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, wants fresh talks with the club after new owner Farhad Moshiri valued him at £75m. (Daily Star)

Striker Kelechi Iheanacho, 19, accepts he will not be going to the Olympics this summer after Manchester City blocked Nigeria's attempts to call him up. (ESPN)

Liverpool are prepared to let Hungarian goalkeeper Adam Bogdan, 28, join Wigan Athletic.(Daily Star)

Iceland were outclassed by France at Euro 2016 on Sunday, but newly elected president Gudni Thor Johannesson was a proud spectator at the Stade de France.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 11, 2016, 02:15:38 PM
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce is to be interviewed for the England manager's job this week. (Guardian)

Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has indicated he would like to manage the England team. (Bein Sports, via Metro)

Manchester United will make a £100m bid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, now Euro 2016 has finished. (Daily Mirror)

Former Manchester City forward Alvaro Negredo, 30, is set to join Middlesbrough on loan from Valencia. (Goal)

Everton, Southampton and Leicester want Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder William Carvalho, 24. (Sun)

Southampton are set to sign Bayern Munich's 20-year-old midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in a £12.8m deal. (Sky Sports)

Liverpool striker Christian Benteke, 25, has agreed personal terms with Crystal Palace.

Jose Mourinho plans to move out eight members of his Manchester United squad, including right-back Guillermo Varela, 23, and fellow defender Tyler Blackett, 22.(Sun)

Chelsea are favourites to sign Lazio's attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson, 23. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

The Blues' players face a gruelling pre-season as new manager Antonio Conte has promised to make them work far harder than they have under his predecessors. (Times - subscription)

Ars*nal have no intention of selling 27-year-old striker Alexis Sanchez this summer, according to Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta. (El Mercurio via Daily Mail)

The wife of Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi says the Italian side want to sell the 23-year-old this summer - although a move to either Ars*nal or Chelsea looks highly unlikely. (Calciomercato via London Evening Standard)

Barcelona are willing to sell Turkey captain Arda Turan, 29, at two thirds of the 40m euros (£34m) they paid Atletico Madrid for him last summer. (Marca)

Swedish centre-back Joel Ekstrand, 27, is close to joining Leeds after being released by Watford.(Watford Observer)

Liverpool could receive up to £4.5m if they sell Spanish winger Sergi Canos, 19, to Norwich. (Liverpool Echo)

New Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahmovic has been told he can never be called the King of Old Trafford - because club favourite Eric Cantona says that title belongs to him. (Eurosport)

Cristiano Ronaldo's mum criticised Dimitri Payet for injuring her son during Sunday's Euro 2016 final between Portugal and France. (London Evening Standard)


Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 18, 2016, 02:11:39 PM
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba's agent has not set a deadline for the player to complete a move to Manchester United, but all parties want to conclude the deal quickly for the 23-year-old France international. (Manchester Evening News)

Pogba may decide to stay with Juventus as the Serie A winners are in the Champions League, while Manchester United are in the second-tier Europa League. (Times - subscription required)

Manchester United are considering a move for Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen, 26, but the Wales international is a top target for Francesco Guidolin's Swansea City. (South Wales Evening Post)

Meanwhile, Liverpool are chasing Newcastle's Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 25, with the Reds looking to negotiate a £20m deal. (Telegraph)

Everton will make former Manchester United winger Jordi Cruyff their director of football if they fail to bring in Steve Walsh, who is head of recruitment at Leicester City. (Sun)

Leicester's Algeria midfielder Riyad Mahrez, 25, is set for a "dream" move to Spanish champions Barcelona after rejecting a new contract with the Premier League winners. (Sun)

But Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri is confident Mahrez will not be leaving the King Power Stadium. (Daily Star)

Italian side Roma say defender Kostas Manolas is not for sale. The 24-year-old Greece international has been linked with a move to the Premier League with either Ars*nal or Chelsea.(Evening Standard)

Juventus' 29-year-old Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has been offered to Manchester City - but the Serie A club are holding out for £50m. (Manchester Evening News)

City are also ready to rival Manchester United for the £15m signature of West Ham defender Reece Oxford, 17.(Sun)

West Ham's Ecuador striker Enner Valencia, 26, is wanted by both Premier League rivals Swansea and Italian side Lazio but neither club have met his £15m valuation. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea want to sign AC Milan's 34-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Diego Lopez if their Bosnia-Herzegovina international Asmir Begovic, 29, joins Everton.(Gazza Mercato - in Italian)

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has ruled out Burnley signing the Potters' Scotland midfielder Charlie Adam, 30. (Burnley Express)

Southampton are to open contract talks with 24-year-old Portugal full-back Cedric Soares after his impressive displays at Euro 2016.(Daily Mirror)

Tottenham have started negotiations with French side Marseille over an £11m deal for 21-year-old winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou. (Daily Mail)

Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in 22-year-old Portugal midfielder Andre Gomes, who La Liga rivals Valencia value at £54m.(Super Deporte - in Spanish)

Burnley are set to sign Iceland winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson, 25, for £2.5m and 24-year-old keeper Nick Pope for £1.1m from Charlton this week. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hopes to turn £30m Ivory Coast centre-back Eric Bailly, 22, into a player as good as Real Madrid's France defender Raphael Varane, 23.(Telegraph)

Former Manchester United Louis van Gaal briefly made a trip back to the city - and dined at his favourite Chinese restaurant in the city. (Daily Mail)

Ars*nal's new Japanese signing, striker Takuma Asano, 21, cried before his final J-League match with his current club Sanfrecce Hiroshima. (Metro)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on July 25, 2016, 02:14:26 PM
Manchester United have submitted an increased bid of £92m for midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, but Juventus are seeking an additional 10m euros. (The Guardian)

Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 27, remains a target for his old club Atletico Madrid with the Blues wanting Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata, 23, as his replacement. (Daily Mirror)

Juventus are lining up a move for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, 27, as a replacement for Manchester United-bound Paul Pogba. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool will make a final bid of around £8m to secure the signing of Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell, 19. (The Sun) 
Stoke are preparing a club-record bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 22, after their initial offer of £20m was rejected. (Stoke Sentinel)

Winger Nolito, 29, moved to Manchester City instead of returning to his former club Barcelona because he wanted to work with City boss Pep Guardiola again. (Daily Telegraph)

Raphael Varane says he is not set for a reunion with former manager Jose Mourinho at Manchester United after the defender, 23, insisted that he will be staying at Real Madrid this season. (Marca)

New Liverpool signing Georginio Wijnaldum, 25, says manager Jurgen Klopp persuaded him to join the Reds, rather than Tottenham or Merseyside rivals Everton. (Liverpool Echo)

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe wants to buy a new central defender this summer. (The Guardian)

New Sunderland manager David Moyes will contact former club Manchester United over a possible loan move for winger Adnan Januzaj, 21. (Daily Mail)

Stoke City are set to secure the £13m signing of Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen, 26, after Swansea City failed to match their bid. (The Sun)

Bolton manager Phil Parkinson has taken experienced former Sunderland and Stoke centre-back Danny Collins, 35, on trial following the defender's departure from Rotherham. (Bolton News)

Sam Allardyce's first match in charge of England will be a friendly against Croatia at Wembley on 1 September. (Daily Star)

Hull City will interview former Wigan Athletic and Everton boss Roberto Martinez, 43, for their vacant manager's position after Steve Bruce's departure. (Daily Express)

Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins admits that the club is targeting a minimum of three signings - with two of those set to be strikers. (South Wales Evening Post)

A Chelsea fan believes his club is set to beat Ars*nal to the signing of Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez after claiming he saw the forward's new Chelsea shirt up for sale on a sports brand website. (Metro)

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial reportedly unfollowed his own club on social media after they gave his number nine shirt to new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic. (Metro)

In a social media interview conducted by team-mate Ashley Young, England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney says he plans to move into management when he ends his playing career, and might give Young a job. (Sky Sports)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 01, 2016, 10:54:58 PM
Chelsea are preparing a £68m bid to buy back striker Romelu Lukaku - even though Everton do not want to sell the 23-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

The Blues have stepped up their bid to re-sign Lukaku, after Real Madrid ruled out selling 23-year-old Spain striker Alvaro Morata. (Times - subscription required)

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte could allow Brazilian attacking midfielder Oscar, 24, to sign for Inter Milan for £30m. (Sun)

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, 30, will continue to be available for England even if manager Sam Allardyce does not retain him as captain. (Daily Mail)

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, 29, says that his life is "carnage" and that he rarely leaves his house because of the attention he gets after helping his club win the Premier League last season. (Daily Telegraph)

Manchester United are inching closer to completing a world-record deal for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, in the region of £100m. (Sky Sports)

Burnley have joined Celtic in the race to sign Manchester United defender Paddy McNair, 21. (Daily Record)

Hull City are poised to make a decision on their new manager in the next 24 hours, with Wales boss Chris Coleman believed to be one of the newly promoted club's top targets.(Daily Mail)

West Bromwich Albion are ready to sell striker Saido Berahino, 22, after agreeing a £15m deal with West Ham for Diafra Sakho, 26. (Daily Telegraph)

West Ham's deal for the Olympic Stadium could make the club's owners richer than was previously thought. (City AM)

Everton have offered Southampton £9m for Portugal centre-back Jose Fonte, 32. (Daily Record)

New Sunderland manager David Moyes will try to sign winger Adnan Januzaj, 21, and forward Will Keane, 23, from his former club Manchester United.(Daily Express)

Premier League clubs with money to spend thanks to a new television contract are being overcharged significantly for players by their European rivals. (Daily Mirror)

Jose Mourinho was desperate to sign Swiss forward Breel Embolo, 19, from Basel - according to Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel, who signed him instead. (Manchester Evening News)

Mourinho and his new forward signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, will make Manchester United successful again, according to retired striker Hernan Crespo, who played for the manager at Chelsea and Inter Milan. (Guardian)

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he is losing his voice because he shouts at his players so much. (Times - subscription required)

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, 16, from FCB Escola Varsovia, Barcelona's academy in Poland. (Metro)

Brad Smith, the 22-year-old defender who has just left Anfield to join Bournemouth, says Cherries midfielder Jordon Ibe, 20, could turn out to be better than Smith's former Liverpool team-mate Raheem Sterling. (Daily Star)

League One side Walsall are set to break their transfer record by paying £300,000 to Cypriot top-flight side Anorthosis Famagusta for forward Andreas Makris, 20. (Express and Star, Wolverhampton)

Ryan Giggs once held a young Cristiano Ronaldo up against the wall when they were team-mates at Manchester United - because he felt the Portuguese winger's breakfast soft drink was too unhealthy. (Daily Mirror)

New United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, left his hotel in Manchester just a few hours after arriving in England, because it did not have a swimming pool. (Sun)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 09, 2016, 12:18:26 AM
Christian Benteke's agent has confirmed Liverpool have yet to receive any new offers for the Belgium striker, but the 25-year-old hopes to leave Anfield before the end of the transfer window. (Guardian)

Turkish side Besiktas are willing to either offer £21.1m for Benteke or take the striker on loan. (Haber7, via Daily Express)

Everton have been angered by what they see as Chelsea's attempts to unsettle striker Romelu Lukaku, with the Blues yet to bid for the 23-year-old. (Liverpool Echo)

Officials at Goodison Park will meet Lukaku's agent, Mino Raiola, in the coming days as they look to resolve the forward's long-term future. (Daily Express)

Jose Mourinho claims Paul Pogba, 23, will become the world's best player at Manchester United, something he could not achieve at Barcelona or Real Madrid because of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. (Daily Star)

Ars*nal defender Gabriel, 25, was carried off against Manchester City in Gothenburg, leaving the Gunners without a fully fit senior centre half for the start of the season, which could intensify their attempts to land £40m-rated Valencia centre back Shkodran Mustafi. (Daily Mail)

But Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has suggested the club will not be signing a new centre-back before their opening Premier League game against Liverpool next Sunday.(Metro)

Wenger has hinted that Theo Walcott, 27, will be used as a winger this season. (Daily Star)

West Ham are close to completing the signings of Swansea striker Andre Ayew, 26, and Olympiakos left-back Arthur Masuaku, 22. (Talksport)

Swansea are ready to break their transfer record and pay around £15m to bring Atletico Madrid striker Borja Baston to the Liberty Stadium. (South Wales Evening Post)

Tottenham will complete the signing of Marseille midfielder Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, 21, this week, with 22-year-old Clinton Njie heading the other way. (La Provence, via HITC)

France defender Eliaquim Mangala, 25, and Wilfried Bony, 27, appear to be edging towards the exit at Manchester City after being left at home for the game with Ars*nal in Gothenburg. (Manchester Evening News)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, labelled Manchester United as the "biggest club he has played for" after scoring the winning goal in the 2-1 Community Shield victory over Leicester. (Sun)

Ars*nal and Liverpool are among the favourites to sign Charlton and England U19s forward Ademola Lookman, 18, for more than £2m. (Daily Mirror)

Southampton have initiated contact with Napoli over a potential deal for Italy forward Manolo Gabbiadini, 24. (Tutto Mercato, via HITC)

Kelechi Iheanacho's agent says he blocked a move to Ars*nal before the striker, 19, moved to Manchester City in 2014. (AllNigeriaSoccer, via Manchester Evening News)

AC Milan will start a £300m transfer outlay by securing Ars*nal target Isco from Real Madrid, but will have to pay £37m for the 22-year-old Spain midfielder. (AS)

Newcastle United and France midfielder Moussa Sissoko says he is "flattered" to have been linked with a move to some of Europe's top clubs this summer. (L'Equipe, via Chronicle)

Championship side Birmingham City are targeting a loan deal for Manchester United's 20-year-old English striker James Wilson. (ESPN)

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says striker Andy Carroll, 27, should be in new England manager Sam Allardyce's plans. (Daily Express)

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana says new signing Sadio Mane, 24, is "unpredictable" and he expects the forward will be a success at Anfield. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland will be prepared to let Liam Bridcutt, 27, join Leeds United on loan if that is what it takes to remove the Scotland international from the wage bill. (Chronicle)

Gonzalo Higuain may have become the third most expensive player when he joined Juventus for £75.3m but back home in his native Argentina the striker is less popular with fans. An app mocking the 28-year-old has been developed, with users trying to help Higuain finish off the chances he missed in the 2014 World Cup final and the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals.(Gazzetta)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 15, 2016, 03:21:55 PM
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, has been told he can leave if manager Pep Guardiola signs a replacement. Everton are keen on the England international. (Daily Mirror)

Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, 33, has agreed terms with City, casting further doubt over Hart's future. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Ars*nal target Alexandre Lacazette, 25, says he might leave Lyon this summer. The Premier League side have had a £29m bid rejected for the France international. (Canal+ via Metro)

Manchester United could move for Southampton defender Jose Fonte, 32. (Manchester Evening News)

Crystal Palace are ready to bid for West Ham striker Andy Carroll, 27, if they fail to sign Liverpool forward Christian Benteke, 25. (Daily Express)

West Brom are also interested in Benteke, but Liverpool will not accept anything less than £32.5m for the Belgian. (Sky Sports)

Winger Yannick Bolasie, 27, and midfielder Mile Jedinak, 32, are set to leave Crystal Palace. (Daily Mirror)

Everton expect to announce the £25m signing of Bolasie and manager Ronald Koeman is ready to press ahead with further signings. (Daily Express)

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said midfielder Juan Mata, 28, had a future at the club after scoring in their Premier League opener against Bournemouth.(Sky Sports)

Liverpool could sign 17-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard but West Ham are also interested in the Norwegian. (Ouest France - in French)

Former Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo, who now plays for New York City, says the Italian club are "still laughing" about signing Paul Pogba, 23, from Manchester United for £1.5m in 2012. The France midfielder has rejoined the Red Devils for £89m. (Daily Telegraph)

Everton have had an £8.6m offer for Lyon winger Rachid Ghezzal turned down, and the 24-year-old is keen to stay in France. (Goal)

Tottenham are considering a £13m bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Adrien Silva, 27, should Dane Christian Eriksen, 24, leave. (Daily Star)

But Eriksen played down reports of his unrest by writing on social media: "Don't believe what you read." (Independent)

Watford are interested in 22-year-old Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina, who Ars*nal have bid £14m for. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

West Brom manager Tony Pulis is worried his team is 'stagnating' and wants to invest in new players quickly. (Guardian)

Chelsea continue to be interested in Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 25. (Gazzetta World)

Blues boss Antonio Conte says Diego Costa is staying at Chelsea and wants the 29-year-old striker to continue with his aggressive style of play. (Daily Mail)

Newcastle will send midfielder Henri Saivet, 25, on loan to St Etienne. (Newcastle Chronicle)

The Magpies are considering a bid for Sheffield Wednesday striker Fernando Forestieri, 26. The Italian refused to travel to Wednesday's Championship game against Norwich. (Yorkshire Post)

Hull defender Curtis Davies has called on the club's owners to appoint a full-time manager to start a recruitment drive as quickly as possible and backed caretaker boss Mike Phelan for the role. (The Times - subscription required)

Manager Slaven Bilic says West Ham were too slow with their bid for striker Michy Batshuayi in the summer. (Daily Star)

Former England captain Alan Shearer says Pep Guardiola needs to tell Joe Hart if he is not part of his plans so the England goalkeeper can move on. (The Sun)

Ars*nal goalkeeper Petr Cech's day went from bad to worse as he crashed his car outside Emirates Stadium after conceding four goals in the Gunners' loss to Liverpool. (Daily Telegraph)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 22, 2016, 03:18:55 PM
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed he hopes to sign German World Cup winning defender Shkodran Mustafi, 24. (SFR Sport via Daily Express)

But Wenger might need to spend heavily amid reports Mustafi could cost the Gunners £50m. (Daily Mirror)

Joe Hart, 29, will be allowed to leave Manchester City after they agreed to sign fellow goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, 33, from Barcelona in a deal worth up to £17m. (Daily Telegraph)

Everton's hopes of signing Hart depend on a chain of goalkeeper transfers - beginning with Barcelona completing a deal for Ajax's Jasper Cillessen, 27. (Liverpool Echo)

Winger Kevin Mirallas, 28, has urged Everton and Belgium team-mate Romelu Lukaku, 23, to sign a new contract. (Daily Express)

Everton are in talks with Porto to sign Algerian forward Yacine Brahimi, 26. (Sky Sports)

Santos striker Gabriel Barbosa, 19, has hinted he could join Brazil team-mate Neymar, 24, at Barcelona. (Sun)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he he would be an "idiot" to make panic buys in the wake of defeat at Burnley. (Guardian)

England midfielder Danny Drinkwater, 26, will become the latest Leicester City player to sign a new contract this week. (Daily Mirror)

Hull caretaker-manager Mike Phelan has called on the club to allow him to sign more players after their impressive start to the Premier League season. (Daily Mail)

Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado, 28, is expected to complete a permanent move from Chelsea to Juventus in the next few days. (ESPN)

Manchester United still want Portugal defender Jose Fonte, 32, to replace Marcos Rojo, 26, and Phil Jones, 24, at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News)

West Brom head coach Tony Pulis is interested in signing England forward Jay Rodriguez, 27, on loan from Southampton, with Hull City also interested. (Daily Telegraph)

Valencia goalkeeper Diego Alves' future is in doubt as the 31-year-old Brazilian's predicted transfer might not happen. (Marca)

Fiorentina want to sign West Ham's Spanish midfielder Pedro Obiang, 24. (Gazetta della Sport)

But Hammers manager Slaven Bilic is targeting one more "proper" signing of his own before the end of the window. (West Ham official website)

Turkish club Caykur Rizespor are close to signing former Ars*nal midfielder Mathieu Flamini and striker Emmanuel Adebayor, both 32. (Goal.com)

Tottenham have made a number of offers for Espanyol's Spanish goalkeeper Pau Lopez, 21.(Sky Sports)

FC Porto have convinced Portugal Under-21 striker Andre Silva, 20, to sign to a new five-year contract. (ESPN)

Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald, 27, has urged team-mate Ryan Sessegnon, 16, to stay at Craven Cottage despite rumoured interest from the Premier League. (Daily Star)

A game in Germany between bitter rivals Dynamo Dresden and Red Bull Leipzig was marred when a severed bull's head was thrown by fans towards the pitch. (Goal.com - warning: contains graphic image)

Aston Villa owner Tony Xia says the club hope to make more new signings before next week's transfer deadline.(Birmingham Mail)

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will consider changing his formation to get £17m summer signing Vincent Janssen, 22, combining effectively in attack with Harry Kane, 23. (Daily Mail)

Los Angeles Galaxy have ruled out a move for Joleon Lescott, with the 34-year-old defender seeking a way out of Championship club Aston Villa. (Daily Mirror)

Former Ars*nal midfielder Patrick Vieira believes the current side lack the toughness required to win the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)

Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy pulled no punches when he laid into critical fans in a rant that contained some colourful language. (Daily Mail)

Middlesbrough midfielder Adam Clayton revealed more than he bargained for when he posed with his team-mates in the dressing room after Sunday's 2-1 win over Sunderland. (Sun)

Germany midfielder Robert Bauer has apologised for taunting Brazil fans after the home nation won Olympic gold in a penalty shoot-out on Saturday night. (AS)


Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on August 29, 2016, 04:53:41 PM
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, 30, should retire from international football in order to continue playing for his club, according to former England striker Alan Shearer. (Sun)

West Ham winger Michail Antonio, 26, who earned his first England call-up on Sunday, repeatedly turned down offers to play for Jamaica in hope of a Three Lions call. (Sun)

Chelsea have had a bid for Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez, 25, rejected but - Madrid president Florentino Perez would be open to a £60m deal. (Daily Mirror)

However, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said the Colombia international will stay at the Bernabeu. (Daily Express)

Manchester United are considering a £1m bid for Sheffield United forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 19. (Daily Mail)

The club also hope to bring in two defenders, with Southampton's Jose Fonte, 32, and Monaco's Brazil international Fabinho, 22, the leading candidates. (Daily Record)

But United manager Jose Mourinho could still miss out on Fabinho, who is more likely to remain with Monaco than move to Manchester. (Daily Express)

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan, 30, is set for a medical at Championship Reading before a season-long loan from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG. (Get Reading)

West Brom are close to signing Spanish midfielder Ignacio Camacho, 26, from Malaga for a fee of more than £15m. (Daily Star)

Albion have also agreed a club-record £13m fee for Tottenham winger Nacer Chadli, 27.(Daily Telegraph)

Meanwhile, manager Tony Pulis has hinted the club could sell England U21 striker Saido Berahino, 23, before Wednesday's transfer deadline.(Wolverhampton Express & Star)

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, 21, is wanted by Bundesliga side Schalke.(Daily Mail)

Manager Antonio Conte could bring in a defender, however, with Chelsea ready to play £21m for Fiorentina full-back Marcos Alonso, 25.(Marca)

Juventus have ended their pursuit of Paris St-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi, 29, who was viewed as a potential replacement for Manchester United's recent signing Paul Pogba, 23. (Goal.com)

Crystal Palace are close to signing Chelsea striker Loic Remy, 29, on a season-long loan.(Sky Sports)

Palace are also keen to sign Everton midfielder James McCarthy, 25, who is set to leave Goodison Park. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United have told defender Marcos Rojo, 26, he is not for sale after rejecting two bids for the defender. (Yahoo)

Sunderland will face competition from Valencia to sign £7m-rated Spanish midfielder Vicente Iborra, 28, from Sevilla.(Sunderland Echo)

Former Ars*nal and AC Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini, 32, is close to a return to Italy, with Roma and Torino in negotiations.(Metro)

Liverpool have told winger Lazar Markovic, 22, that he can leave the club on loan, with AC Milan interested.(Sun)

Aston Villa are trying to sign Middlesbrough winger Albert Adomah, 28.(HITC)

Meanwhile, Villa defender Joleon Lescott, 34, will decide between a free transfer move to Serie A side Pescara or Greek club AEK Athens.(Daily Mail)

Ars*nal's imminent arrival from Valencia, the Germany international Shkodran Mustafi, chose to sign for the Gunners because he finds the club "horny".(London Evening Standard)

Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno says he had a 14-minute mental blackout after being struck in the face with the ball in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Borussia Monchengladbach and played on "in a trance". (Bild - in German)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 06, 2016, 09:51:08 AM
Juventus are planning a move for Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian, 26, in January. (Tuttosport - in Italian)

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, 29, has revealed new England boss Sam Allardyce had the opportunity to sign him when he was in charge at West Ham. (London Evening Standard)

France forward Antoine Griezmann, 25, has insisted he will not leave Atletico Madrid as long as Diego Simeone is the manager, despite reports Manchester United were preparing a world-record bid in January. (Telefoot - in French)

England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29 - who is on loan at Torino - has been described by Manchester City team-mate Willy Caballero as a "robot" and a "big cat". (Tuttosport)

Ars*nal's Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil, 27, has told German newspaper Express he would like to take the number 10 jersey previously worn by Jack Wilshere, who left the club on loan last week.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes the signing of midfielder Wilshere, 24, has inspired his squad. (Daily Star)

The decision over whether Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema can return to the France team lies with manager Didier Deschamps, says French Football Federation president Noel le Graet. Benzema has been unavailable since being charged over his involvement in the alleged blackmail of international team-mate Mathieu Valbuena. (L'Equipe)

Bundesliga side HSV Hamburg are being linked with a January bid for Cardiff City's 27-year-old midfielder Aron Gunnarsson. (Wales Online)

A poll shows 61% of fans are confident Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 29, can take on the goalscoring responsibility at Paris St-Germain following the departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, to Manchester United - while 69% say former Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli, 26, is a good signing for Nice. (L'Equipe - in French)

Wales boss Chris Coleman was tempted by an approach from Hull during the summer but resisted the Premier League club because he is desperate for more success on the international stage. (Daily Mail)

Former Manchester City youth player Adrien Rabiot, 21, wants a move back to England after the midfielder fell out of favour at Paris St-Germain. (Sun)

Bordeaux goalkeeper Cedric Carrasso, 34, rejected a move to Sunderland in the final minutes of transfer deadline day. (L'Equipe - in French)

Dartford goalkeeper Deren Ibrahim scored with a 70-yard free-kick against Hungerford Town in the National League South. (Daily Mail)

West Brom boss Tony Pulis is set to take training this week and is expected to stay on as manager despite reports he is considering his future. (Daily Mirror)

Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi says he dyed his hair blond as part of a new start following the announcement of his short-lived international retirement this summer. (Sun)

Manchester United have removed a plaque from former manager Sir Matt Busby's old seat at Old Trafford and have moved his family's season tickets from the director's box to another part of the stadium. (Daily Mail)

And the Red Devils' players have been banned from swapping shirts with opposition players, as it is "not cost effective". (Sun)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 12, 2016, 10:22:50 AM
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is hopeful midfielder Jack Wilshere, 24, will sign an extended deal with the Gunners in January. England international Wilshere is currently on a season-long loan deal with Bournemouth. (Daily Star)

Wilshere has described Cherries boss Eddie Howe, who has been linked with succeeding Wenger, as "the perfect coach for me". (Telegraph)

However, former Gunners midfielder Ray Parlour believes Howe does not have the experience to take over at Emirates Stadium. (Sun)

Meanwhile, Gunners defender Laurent Koscielny, 31, is a doubt for Tuesday's opening Champions League game at Paris St-Germain after he suffered a kick to the face in Saturday's 2-1 win over Southampton. (Guardian)

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says Diego Costa, 27, is a target for opponents and has called on Premier League referees to protect the Blues forward. (Sun)

Sunderland manager David Moyes says he could have won the Premier League with Everton if he had been given the money to sign a striker like the Toffees' 23-year-old Belgium international Romelu Lukaku. (Telegraph)

Lukaku was unhappy the club would not pay for him to fly back from international duty on a private jet and had to pay the £6,500 fare himself. (Daily Mirror)

Meanwhile, Everton manager Ronald Koeman has told midfielder Ross Barkley not to blame anyone but himself for being dropped by England. (Daily Telegraph)

Manchester United are interested in signing Juventus' Cyprus midfielder Grigoris Kastanos, 18. (Daily Express)

Red Devils striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, has said that team-mate Marcus Rashford, 18, can "take over everything". (Sky Sports)

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is going to give Rashford his first start of the season in Thursday's Europa League game against Feyenoord. (Guardian)

Tottenham's Argentina winger Erik Lamela, 24, wants to double his wages to £120,000 a week to sign a new deal. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham are to hold talks with their landlords at London Stadium over the security they provide. There was fighting among fans in Saturday's 4-2 defeat by Watford. (Daily Mail)

Torino manager Sinisa Mihajlovic refused to blame Joe Hart for his side's 2-1 defeat at Atalanta, despite the 29-year-old on-loan Manchester City and England goalkeeper's error for the equalising goal. (Daily Mail)

Barcelona's 24-year-old forward Neymar has announced plans for the launch of his career as a musician, with his first song to be released on Wednesday. (AS)

Ars*nal defender Hector Bellerin is the fastest Premier League player on the upcoming Fifa 17 video game. Bellerin has been scored 95 out of 100 for pace, one less than the fastest player on the game, Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyeng. (Mirror)

Swansea's 26-year-old Netherlands midfielder Leroy Fer accidently ended up spending 30,000 euros on a horse when playing for FC Twente. (Guardian)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 19, 2016, 10:44:25 AM
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign 24-year-old Paris St-Germain midfielder Lucas Moura, according to the Brazilian's agent. (ESPN)

Ars*nal are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a move for Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, 25, with Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea also interested in the £80m-rated France international. (Daily Star)

Mark Hughes is now strong favourite to suffer the first Premier League managerial sacking of the season after his Stoke side continued their winless start to the season at Crystal Palace. (Daily Telegraph)

Everton manager Ronald Koeman says 35-year-old midfielder Gareth Barry, who made his 600th Premier League appearance on Saturday, can carry on playing for two more years. (Daily Mirror)

Toffees defender Phil Jagielka, 34, says there is a fear factor under new boss Koeman, who is "like a new headteacher" at Goodison Park. (Daily Express)

Manchester United will welcome any approach for unwanted German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32. (Daily Mail)

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists midfielder James Rodriguez, 25, will not be leaving the club, despite being linked with moves to either Manchester United or Chelsea. (Daily Express) 

West Ham's hopes of keeping centre back Reece Oxford, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, look bleak as Manchester United plot a move for the 17-year-old. (Daily Mail)

Antonio Conte subjected his players to an angry dressing-down after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat by Liverpool on Friday and is believed to have accused his players of failing to play as a team. (The Times - subscription required). 

Newcastle will spend £10m to sign Brentford and Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Judge, 27, in a deal that could be worth £2m in sell-on fees to his former club Blackburn. (Irish Sun)

Caretaker manager Mike Phelan is analysing Hull City's contract offer and hopes to make a decision about becoming Steve Bruce's permanent successor on Monday. (Talksport)

Former Manchester United coach Phelan is set to be confirmed as Hull City's manager early this week. (Guardian)

Striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 32, has described Lyon's reasons for not signing him as "nonsense" and said the French club "will kill themselves" if they use similar excuses in the future. (L'Equipe, via ESPN)

Joey Barton's spell at Rangers is set to come an end when the midfielder, 34, has a meeting with manager Mark Warburton on Monday. (Daily Mirror)

Sheffield Wednesday defender Jeremy Helan is to quit football at the age of 24 to devote himself to religion. (Sheffield Star)

Watford boss Walter Mazzarri says striker and captain Troy Deeney, 28, reminds him of Argentina legend Diego Maradona. (Sun)

French champions PSG want to tie 22-year-old Brazil centre-back Marquinhos down on a five-year deal. (Goal)

Former Celtic and West Brom striker Marc-Antoine Fortune had been set to join League One Southend on a free transfer, but it will only happen if the 35-year-old free agent lowers his wage demands. (Southend Echo)

Former Everton and England midfielder Alan Ball's life is currently being portrayed in a theatre production called 'Ball of Fire'. (Liverpool Echo)

Leicester City defender Robert Huth has described how Ars*nal players taking selfies after their 2-1 win against the Foxes in February "got the blood boiling" - and inspired them to their historic title success. (Sun)

A group of senior citizens replaced the usually younger generation of mascots to walk out on the pitch before AIK played Gelfe in the Swedish top flight. (Talksport)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on September 26, 2016, 10:22:25 AM
Manchester City forward Kevin de Bruyne, 25, could be sidelined for a month by the hamstring injury he sustained in Saturday's win over Swansea. (Daily Mail)

De Bruyne will fly to Barcelona on Monday for more tests and to begin treatment but is certain to be out of action for at least three weeks. (Sun)

Kevin de Bruyne initially thought he had suffered a minor strain but the injury is a minor tear, although the player and City may have to wait until Wednesday for a full prognosis. (Guardian)

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is targeting Burnley's Michael Keane, 23, and Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson, 23, as he plans an overhaul of his backline. Defenders Gary Cahill, 30, and Branislav Ivanovic, 32, are expected to be phased out of the Blues team as Conte targets a new full-back and two new centre-halves. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City and Chelsea want to sign Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29, in January. (Daily Star)

However, Juve director Giuseppe Marotta says there has been no contact from City. (Mediaset Premium via Manchester Evening News)

Striker Wayne Rooney, 30, is prepared to accept he is no longer an automatic pick for Manchester United following manager Jose Mourinho's decision to drop him for Saturday's match against Leicester. (Daily Mirror)

Rooney will not quit United and will see out the two years of his existing contract at Old Trafford, with an option for a third. (Daily Express)

Manchester United boss Mourinho has had a private meeting with Rooney and told the club captain to sort his own form out before criticising any of his team-mates. (Sun)

Sunderland manager David Moyes says his side's Premier League survival prospects look bleak unless his squad is strengthened significantly in January. (Guardian)

Ars*nal midfielder Francis Coquelin, 25, could be sidelined for months rather than weeks by the knee injury he sustained against Chelsea on Saturday if he has suffered a recurrence of the medial ligament injury that kept him out for two months last season. (Daily Mail)

Stoke City are considering bringing in former Hull boss Steve Bruce to replace Mark Hughes.(Daily Express)

Manchester United might have a better chance of signing 25-year-old Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann now he has left his agent. (Independent)

Former Ars*nal forward Lukas Podolski says midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32, might leave Manchester United for Major League Soccer in the United States. (Bild - in German)

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs will meet Swansea's United States investors before their takeover at Liberty Stadium. The new owners also want to talk to former USA coach Bob Bradley.(Sun)

Nearly 15,000 people have signed a petition calling for hedge-fund owners Sisu to sell Coventry City. (Coventry Telegraph)

Premier League champions Leicester City are struggling to defend set-pieces because of a grappling crackdown, says full-back Danny Simpson. (Daily Telegraph)

Borussia Monchengladbach have no plans to sign Real Madrid forward Martin Odegaard, 17, on loan. (Sport1 - in German)

Newcastle United goalkeeper Matz Sels closed his Twitter account following criticism from some of the club's fans after the 1-1 draw at Aston Villa. (Daily Mirror)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 03, 2016, 06:56:23 PM
Sam Allardyce, who left his role as England boss last week following newspaper allegations, is hoping to resurrect his football career in the United States. (Daily Mirror)

Bristol City manager Lee Johnson and former Hull boss Steve Bruce are Championship side Aston Villa's top two targets to replace Roberto di Matteo as manager. (Sun)

Francesco Guidolin's future as manager of Swansea, who have won just once so far this season, will be decided in the next 48 hours. (Daily Mirror)

Swansea players are still supporting manager Francesco Guidolin, according to captain Leon Britton. (South Wales Evening Post)

Manchester United are considering a move for Benfica's Spanish left-back Alex Grimaldo, 21, despite his £51m buy-out clause. (Daily Mail)

Ars*nal will offer right-back Hector Bellerin, 21, a new five-year deal in an attempt to end interest from Barcelona and Manchester City in the Spain international. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea could make a move for Manchester City's England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, after manager Antonio Conte was spotted watching him play for Torino, where he is on loan. (Goal.com)

Chelsea's Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 24, has played down rumours that he wants to return to Spain. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says trouble among some sections of the club's support has been blown out of proportion. (Telegraph)

Meanwhile, Hammers manager Slaven Bilic wants his team to train at the London Stadium to make it feel "more like home". (Daily Mail)

Manchester City are interested in Lazio forward Alessandro Rossi, according to the 19-year-old Italian's agent. (Gianluca di Marzo - in Italian)

Liverpool midfielder James Milner, 30, says Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is the best manager he has played under. (Telegraph)

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has denied the club are in trouble after their fourth successive draw. (Marca - in Spanish)

German champions Bayern Munich are tracking Celtic and Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney, 19. (Daily Express)

Sunderland captain John O'Shea says the club are not in crisis despite their latest draw against West Brom. The Black Cats have not won a Premier League game since May. (Telegraph)

Ars*nal fans travelling to Burnley were held up after a train hit a herd of cows. (London Evening Standard)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 10, 2016, 11:02:04 PM
Chelsea are willing to offer 25-year-old Belgium forward Eden Hazard plus cash for Juventus and Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29. (Sun)

Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32, will almost certainly leave Manchester United in January, and is interested in a move to the United States or back to Germany, after getting himself fit with extra gym sessions. (Sun)

Chelsea and Manchester City both want Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but the 27-year-old still favours a move to Real Madrid. (Don Balon, via Star)

Manchester United and City, as well as Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain, were all willing to pay £170m to sign Barcelona striker Neymar, 24, in the summer. (Mundo Deportivo, via Star)

Barcelona are interested in five defenders, including Ars*nal right-back Hector Bellerin, 21. They are also watching Valencia's Joao Cancelo, 22, Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, 21, Shakhtar Donetsk's Darijo Srna, 34, and Juventus' Stephan Lichtsteiner, 32. (Marca)

But Ars*nal want to offer Bellerin a new long-term deal to keep him at the club, along with 20-year-old forward Alex Iwobi. (Goal)

Rangers could have to pay off the rest of Joey Barton's £2m contract if they cannot find grounds to sack the 34-year-old midfielder, just months after signing him. (Independent)


Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has recommended 17-year-old AIK striker Alexander Isak to both Juventus and Paris St-Germain. (Tuttosport, via Goal)

Napoli are considering free agent strikers Emmanuel Adebayor, 32, Dimitar Berbatov, 35, Marouane Chamakh, 32, and Kevin Kuranyi, 34, to replace the injured Arkadiusz Milik. (Football Italia)

Spain legend Xavi, the Qatar World Cup ambassador, says "everyone loves Scotland" and thinks it is a shame they struggle to qualify for tournaments. (Sun)

Fifa president Gianni Infantino does not think a Great Britain Olympic team would threaten the independent status of the home nations. (Guardian)

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, 28, was photographed with his agent in Milan this week, causing speculation he could be talking to a Serie A club. (Metro)

Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez, 25, received death threats after pulling out of the Colombia squad because of injury. (Mirror)

Slovenia's squad have released a statement saying Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kevin Kampl, 26, has "deserted" them after pulling out of the squad with exhaustion. They face England on Tuesday. (Mirror)

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, 30, could be out for a month with a knee injury picked up while playing for Spain. (AS)

Turkey midfielder Arda Turan, 29, says Barcelona turned down a bid of £45m for him from an unnamed Chinese club last season. (Beyaz TV, via Daily Mail)

Everton's chief European scout Ian Atkins has left his job to join Championship side Aston Villa as their chief scout and head of European recruitment. (Liverpool Echo)

Slovenia say Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kevin Kampl, 26, "has deserted" the national team after pulling out of the squad to face England on Tuesday. (Daily Express)

Manuel Neuer is widely considered the world's top goalkeeper - but that did not stop him kicking the ball into his own face as he attempted to get a loose ball out of his net. (ESPN)

Spain's squad surprised Diego Costa with a birthday cake and laptop after a whip-round for the £185,000-a-week Chelsea striker. Insert your own Yaya Toure gag here. (Metro)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 17, 2016, 07:15:51 AM
Arsene Wenger says the Gunners will have to spend big to retain the services of 28-year-old Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil. (Daily Mirror)

England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 23, says he would consider a move away from Ars*nal if he cannot secure enough first-team football at Emirates Stadium. (Sky Sports)

Chelsea, Liverpool and Juventus are all targeting Porto and Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 19, who will cost £18m. (Visao de Mercado - in Portuguese)

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho could be set to reignite the club's long-standing interest in Everton and Republic of Ireland right-back Seamus Coleman, 28. (Irish Independent)

Juventus will offer Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29, a new contract to fend off interest from Chelsea.(Premium Sport, via Daily Mirror)

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer says Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy needs to "stop sulking" to rediscover the form that earned him 24 goals last season.(Sun)

New Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce is targeting Middlesbrough and Scotland striker Jordan Rhodes, 26, to boost his side's Championship campaign.(Sun)

Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, had the chance to move to Manchester United during former manager Louis van Gaal's time at the club, but "did not believe it was the right moment".(Daily Mirror)

Celtic must make the most of their 20-year-old French striker Moussa Dembele because the youngster is set for bigger things, according to his former Fulham team-mate Lewis Holtby. (Daily Express)

Everton's Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, 34, has thanked Toffees boss Ronald Koeman and claimed his manager at Fulham Felix Magath "didn't want to work with me". (Liverpool Echo)

Former Ars*nal striker Alan Smith, 53, has chosen seven Liverpool players to four from Manchester United in a combined XI.(Telegraph)

United midfielder Paul Pogba - the world's most expensive footballer - blanks out critics... by dancing. (Independent, via TF1)

Newcastle's 51,885-strong crowd was the sixth highest in Europe on Saturday - despite the team playing in the Championship. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 25, 2016, 08:14:09 AM
Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko is set for a three-game ban after the ref missed his elbow on Harry Arter.

David Moyes could face an FA charge after a tunnel confrontation with referee Bobby Madley following Sunderland's defeat to West Ham.

Olivier Giroud is set for his first Ars*nal start of the season in the EFL Cup this week.

Steve McClaren wants to be reunited with Chris Martin at Derby in January. Martin is on loan at Fulham in a season-long deal.

Southampton boss Claude Puel is keeping tabs on teenage Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca.

N'Golo Kante scores more goals in training than Cristiano Ronaldo, says Chelsea team-mate David Luiz.

Sunderland's Victor Anichebe has been panned for a dreadful copy and paste tweet.

Pep Guardiola locked his players in the dressing room following the home draw against Southampton.

Sunderland boss David Moyes could face FA punishment over ref rant.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has silenced the sack talk after his side's victory over Hull.

Arsene Wenger is relaxed over his future ahead of the Ars*nal AGM.

Pep Guardiola held a lengthy dressing room inquest with his Man City players, but joked he was delayed by wine.

Jose Mourinho appeared to accuse Antonio Conte of trying to "humiliate" him on his return to Stamford Bridge.

Stoke City have blamed Hull's Sam Clucas for the post-match confrontation on Saturday.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on October 31, 2016, 09:44:43 AM
boss Jose Mourinho faces a stadium ban after confronting referee Mark Clattenburg in the tunnel at half-time in Saturday's goalless draw with Burnley at Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror)

The former Real Madrid and Chelsea boss could be banned for two games, including the visit of Ars*nal. (Daily Star)

The Football Association has offered former England midfielders Steven Gerrard, 36, and Frank Lampard, 38 - now playing for LA Galaxy and New York City FC respectively - a fast-track into coaching, so the pair can help the national team. (Sun)

Armenia midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27, trained alone, a day after being left out of Manchester United's squad to play Burnley. (Daily Mail)

Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton, 30, could be in line to start England's next two games - against Scotland and Spain. (Daily Telegraph)

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, 23, is another player who could be in line for an England call-up. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is refusing to consider his team's title chances, despite a fourth successive league victory. (Daily Mirror)

England striker Harry Kane, 23, could return from injury in time to play for Tottenham against north London rivals Ars*nal on Sunday. (Sun)

Barcelona are interested in 16-year-old Manchester United attacking midfielder Angel Gomes.(Manchester Evening News)

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, will soon end his goal drought, according to Manchester United team-mate Ander Herrera.(Daily Star)

Sunderland's on-loan Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj, 21, says the Black Cats gave up too easily in their 4-1 defeat by Ars*nal. (Chronicle)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists back-up goalkeeper Willy Caballero, 35, is ready to take on Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, with first-choice Claudio Bravo, 33, suspended. (Independent)

footballer has written possibly the greatest retirement statement of all time. (Joe)

A football club steward became the target of football chants - after rival fans spotted his resemblance to Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. (Manchester Evening News)

Roberto Firmino's extremely white teeth were a big talking point on Twitter during Liverpool's win over Crystal Palace. (Liverpool Echo)

Swansea legend Lee Trundle, 40, scored a seven-minute hat-trick for Welsh League Division Two side Llanelli Town, taking his tally for the season to 20 goals in nine games. (South Wales Evening Post)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 07, 2016, 08:07:44 PM
playmaker Dimitri Payet, 29, has refused to rule out a January move away from the club. (Telefoot, in French)

But manager Slaven Bilic will plead with the midfielder to remain at London Stadium. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has predicted that Argentina striker Sergio Aguero will not play for another European club in his career, despite speculation linking the 28-year-old to Real Madrid. (Daily Mirror)

Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi says he is flattered by rumoured interest in him from Chelsea and Barcelona, but the 27-year-old Frenchman is happy at the club. (L'Equipe, in French)

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has described Spurs and Belgium midfielder Mousa Dembele, 29, as a "football genius". (London Standard)

Liverpool and France defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, has been urged to leave the club in January by his national team coach Didier Deschamps. (Telefoot, via Daily Mirror)

West Brom manager Tony Pulis has played down the chances of his club signing Leicester's Ghana winger Jeffrey Schlupp, 23. (Birmingham Mail)

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard, 36, is ready to announce his retirement after LA Galaxy were knocked out of the MLS play-offs. (Guardian)

Everton, Sunderland and West Ham are all interested in signing Dynamo Kiev's Poland striker Lukasz Teodorczyk, 25, who is currently on loan at Anderlecht. (Daily Mirror)

And Sunderland could be targeting a second Dynamo Kiev signing - 27-year-old Croatia defender Domagoj Vida. (Daily Mirror)

As many as 10 Premier League clubs have been scouting Nice's French centre-half Malang Sarr, 17. (BT Sport)

Colombia striker Radamel Falcao, who spent disappointing loan spells at Manchester United and Chelsea in the past two years, could be set to sign a new contract with Monaco. (BT Sport)

Stoke goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard, 24, could leave the club on loan to play more first-team football. (Stoke Sentinel)

Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, 22, will reject a move to Marseille in favour of joining another Premier League side. (L'Equipe, via Daily Express)

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can, 22, says he is close to agreeing a new deal with the club. (Omnisport, via Daily Star)

Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley, 27, says the Toffees were made to feel "inferior" during their 5-0 thrashing by Chelsea on Saturday. (Daily Telegraph)

Manchester United midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba, 35, has moved back to European football - with fifth-tier Swiss club FC Vallorbe-Ballaigues. (Camfoot, in French)

Ex-England defender Wayne Bridge, 36, has signed up to be a contestant on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. (Sun)

A 17-year-old Liverpool youth-team goalkeeper was left on crutches after being bitten by a fly. (Liverpool Echo)

Former Manchester United and Ars*nal striker Robin van Persie, 33, suffered a torn eyelid while playing for Fenerbahce on Sunday. (Guardian)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 14, 2016, 11:16:20 PM
Ronald Koeman says he wants to sign Manchester United's 22-year-old forward Memphis Depay. (Fox Sports Netherlands via Sky Sports)

Meanwhile, Juventus might try to buy Depay if they fail in their bid to sign 25-year-old Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez. (Don Balon - in Spanish)

Manchester City are favourites to sign 27-year-old Ars*nal and Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, who has one year left on his contract. (Sun)

team-mate Mesut Ozil, 28, could be on his way to Manchester United. (Yahoo)

West Ham defender Reece Oxford, 17, is set to sign a new long-term deal with the club. (Daily Mirror)

Newcastle United may have to pay £8m in January for 19-year-old Gent defender Wilfred Ndidi. (Shields Gazette)

Striker Harry Kane, 23, and Tottenham have put talks over a new contract on hold. (Sun)

AC Milan are interested in signing 24-year-old Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, who is on loan at Bournemouth. (Corriere Dello Sport - in Italian)

forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 31, will become the first footballer to earn €100m (£86m) a year and the sport's first billionaire thanks to two new mega-money deals. (Sun)

Southampton want to sign defender Laurent Jans, 24, for £1m from Belgian side Waasland-Beveren. He would become the first Luxembourger to feature in the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)

England and Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge, 27, says criticism of his recent form is "not fair". (Daily Mail)

Former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness has suggested Sturridge does not have "a work ethic". (Times - subscription required)

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera says manager Jose Mourinho has helped him earn a place in the Spain squad. The 27-year-old is expected to make his international debut in the friendly against England on Tuesday. (Daily Mail)

Gary Neville has raised doubts about Pep Guardiola's ability to land the Premier League title in his first season as Manchester City manager. Former Manchester United defender Neville says City still have a "flakiness" about them. (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has spoken about how Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp helped him at Borussia Dortmund. The 27-year-old has been peripheral in United boss Jose Mourinho's plans but hopes he can learn as much from the Portuguese as he did from previous coaches. (Daily Express)

A report reveals the average English Premier League player earns £2,438,275 per year and the average Scottish Premiership player £146,899. (Daily Record)

and Sporting Lisbon defender Phil Babb says he "knocked out" a teenage Cristiano Ronaldo in a training session during their time in Portugal. (Sky Sports via Sun)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 21, 2016, 05:50:31 AM
Harry Kane Tottenham to sort out his contract, with Manchester United among the big clubs monitoring the 23-year-old striker's situation after talks over a new deal were put on hold last week. (Mirror)

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Santos midfielder Thiago Maia, 19, but could miss out to Paris St-Germain. (Calciomercato via Daily Express)

West Ham hope defender Reece Oxford, 20, will finally sign a new five-year deal within the next 10 days - snubbing both Manchester United and Manchester City. (Sun)

Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton are eyeing a move for 16-year-old South American striker Gustavo Viera. (Sun)

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri is considering dropping 25-year-old winger Riyad Mahrez to help the reigning PFA Player of the Year rediscover his best form. (Telegraph)

Tottenham to sort out his contract, with Manchester United among the big clubs monitoring the 23-year-old striker's situation after talks over a new deal were put on hold last week. (Mirror)

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Santos midfielder Thiago Maia, 19, but could miss out to Paris St-Germain. (Calciomercato via Daily Express)

West Ham hope defender Reece Oxford, 20, will finally sign a new five-year deal within the next 10 days - snubbing both Manchester United and Manchester City. (Sun)

Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton are eyeing a move for 16-year-old South American striker Gustavo Viera. (Sun)

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri is considering dropping 25-year-old winger Riyad Mahrez to help the reigning PFA Player of the Year rediscover his best form. (Telegraph)

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Manager Jose Mourinho is set to hand 35-year-old midfielder Michael Carrick a one-year contract to extend his Manchester United career into a 12th season. (Daily Express)

Defender Jon Flanagan, 23, has his sights set on regaining a place in Liverpool's starting XI when he returns from his loan spell at Burnley. (Liverpool Echo)

Hull striker Abel Hernandez, 26, is ready to quit the club in January to be reunited with ex-Tigers boss Steve Bruce at Aston Villa. (TuttoMercatoWeb via Hull Daily Mail)

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri is targeting Olympiakos' Serbia international midfielder Luka Milivojevic, 25. (Mirror)

Everton will not hesitate in sending their young players out on loan in January - despite having to recall 21-year-old Conor Grant from Ipswich this week because of a lack of game time. (Liverpool Echo)

West Ham are keen on Dundee teenager James Cowan. The 18-year-old is a target for several other English clubs including Derby and Oxford, with the Scottish Premiership club ready to let the midfield prospect move south. (Mirror)

Lionel Messi has stepped in to cover the unpaid wages of the Argentina national team's security staff. (Sport via Daily Mail)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on November 28, 2016, 07:13:07 AM
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted he is willing to spend money to keep forward Alexis Sanchez, 27, at the club. (Metro)

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, 25, has ruled out a move to Real Madrid or Paris St-Germain, but he would be open to a transfer to Barcelona or the Premier League. (Goal)

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is targeting a move for Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof, 22, in January. (O Jogo via Daily Mail)

Ars*nal are aiming to send striker Chuba Akpom out on loan in January - with Cardiff, Brentford and Fulham all keen - as the 21-year-old recovers from a back injury. (Daily Mirror)

eicester City defender Danny Simpson, 29, says the club's Christmas party could be cancelled after their poor start to the Premier League season. (Daily Mirror)

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is facing crisis talks over the next 48 hours as he bids to hold onto his job. (Daily Express)

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 24, has decided to play international football for the Ivory Coast after failing to add to the two England caps he won in friendlies. (BT Sport)

Midfielder Eden Hazard, 25, believes Chelsea are in a three-way fight for the Premier League title with Manchester City and Liverpool. (Daily Telegraph)

Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt believes his former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard will reject the easy option of a lucrative career in television punditry and focus, instead, on following his ambition of one day becoming manager at Anfield. (Independent)

actress Julia Roberts was among the crowd at Old Trafford for Sunday's 1-1 draw between Manchester United and West Ham. The Pretty Woman star was at the match with her children and husband. (Manchester Evening News)

Sevilla have apologised after announcing a minute's silence for the wrong person before their home game against Valencia on Saturday. (Squawka)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 05, 2016, 12:47:53 PM
West Ham will hold talks with manager Slaven Bilic on Monday, in the aftermath of their 5-1 home defeat by Ars*nal on Saturday. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham are concerned France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, their 29-year-old club captain, could leave at the end of the season, with Manchester City's Joe Hart, also 29, and Sunderland's Jordan Pickford, 22, potential replacements.(Sun)
Spurs striker Harry Kane, 23, said he would like to stay at the club for life after signing a new six-year contract. (Daily Mirror)

West Brom boss Tony Pulis wants to sign Manchester United and France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, and Southampton's England forward Jay Rodriguez - both 27 - in January. (Telegraph)

Everton manager Ronald Koeman could offload wingers Aaron Lennon, 29, and Gerard Deulofeu, 22. (Sun)

West Ham and Crystal Palace will attempt to sign 22-year-old Newcastle and Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic in January. (Daily Express)

Hearts are closing in on the appointment of Ian Cathro as head coach after Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez granted permission for the 30-year-old to leave his role as Magpies assistant. (Daily Record)

Juventus are preparing to move for Atalanta and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 19, who has attracted interest from Ars*nal and Chelsea. (Goal)

West Ham should sign 27-year-old Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge, says former goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. (ESPN)

Former Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 35, could join Marseille. The Cameroon international has scored 22 goals in 32 games for Turkish club Antalyaspor. (Telefoot - in French)

Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig are the latest club to be linked with Celtic's 20-year-old striker Moussa Dembele. Liverpool, Ars*nal and Tottenham are also tracking the Frenchman. (Daily Mail)

Former West Ham defender Rio Ferdinand has offered his services to the club's board as a defensive coach. The Hammers have conceded 29 goals in their first 14 Premier League matches of the season. (Daily Mail)

Former referee Keith Hackett says Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo should have been sent off for his challenge on Everton's Idrissa Gueye at Goodison Park on Sunday. He also says Anthony Taylor took a "weak approach" to Saturday's game between Manchester City and Chelsea, and Jonathan Moss was like Father Christmas for giving Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli a penalty against Swansea. (Daily Telegraph)

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says if he had deliberately kicked Everton's Seamus Coleman in Sunday's 1-1 draw he would have "put him to sleep". (MUTV, via Manchester Evening News)

Mario Balotelli had a million-pound good behaviour clause written into his contract when he moved to Liverpool in 2014, it has been revealed. The 26-year-old Italy striker would only lose the bonus if he was sent off three or more times in a season. (Times - subscription required)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 12, 2016, 03:58:37 PM
Jose Mourinho has ordered his Manchester United team in for training at 4.30 in the afternoon on Christmas Day. (Sun)

Mourinho would like Paris St-Germain's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 29, as a long-term replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35. (Daily Express)

Goalkeeper Samir Handanovic, 32, may want to leave Inter Milan if they fail to finish the season in a Champions League spot. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was interested in the Slovenian last summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport) 

Paris St-Germain may move for Real Madrid's Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez, 25, as they seek to make a statement signing in the summer. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

England winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has not held talks with Ars*nal about extending his contract, despite manager Arsene Wenger saying negotiations had begun with the 23-year-old, who has 18 months left on his deal. (Daily Mirror)

England manager Gareth Southgate could persuade Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn, 17, to switch allegiance from Wales, after Geraint Williams left the Welsh youth set-up. (Sun)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be given £20m to replace 31-year-old France left-back Gael Clichy in January. (Daily Mail)

Former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher told 23-year-old Reds goalkeeper Loris Karius "to shut up and get on with his job" after the German criticised Carragher's colleague Gary Neville in an interview.(Sky Sports)

Stoke boss Mark Hughes is hopeful of making on-loan Porto defender Bruno Martins Indi a permanent member of his squad, describing the 24-year-old Dutchman as "a great guy". (Daily Mirror)

Burnley manager Sean Dyche is not concerned about January transfer bids for his top players. Defender Michael Keane, 23, is among those reported to be interesting other clubs. (Lancashire Telegraph)

Aston Villa could try to sign Ars*nal and England right-back Carl Jenkinson, 24, on loan. (Birmingham Mail)

Rumoured Liverpool target Aaron Cresswell, 26, was pictured touching the Anfield sign as he walked on to the pitch to play for West Ham on Sunday. (Metro)

Former referee Keith Hackett believes the time has come for retrospective punishment for divers, after Hull winger Robert Snodgrass, 29, apologised for winning a penalty against Crystal Palace. (Daily Telegraph)

Justin Kluivert, the 17-year-old son of former Barcelona and Netherlands striker Patrick, has been called up to the Ajax senior squad. (Daily Mail)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has been given a boost in his pursuit of Everton's 26-year-old midfielder James McCarthy. (Daily Record)

Bristol Rovers boss Darrell Clarke hinted he would be active in the transfer market amid speculation about goalkeeper Kelle Roos' future. The 24-year-old is on loan from Derby but was dropped for Saturday's win over Bury.(Bristol Post)

Antonio Valencia won Manchester United's player of the month award for November - but the Old Trafford club didn't exactly stretch the budget to buy him a trophy. (Daily Mail)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 20, 2016, 06:36:59 AM
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is in the frame to become the new manager at Paris St-Germain. (TF1 - in French)

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, 29, is in talks with Ligue 1 side Marseille.(Daily Mirror)

Blues captain John Terry, 36, is the latest target for the Chinese Super League, with Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai Shenhua both interested in signing the defender.(Daily Express)

Liverpool striker Divock Origi, 21, has warned Everton to prepare "for war" in the derby on Monday night.(Daily Telegraph)

Tottenham have bid £19m for Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, 20, with Chelsea and Manchester United also interested. (Calciomercato)

Crystal Palace could release midfielder Mathieu Flamini, 32, in January. He has been given permission to return to Marseille.(Daily Mirror)

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, has said he could play on until he is 50.(Daily Star)

Inter Milan are one of a number of clubs interested in Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 27, who has played just eight times for Jose Mourinho's side this season. (Calciomercato)

Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez, 25, says he may leave the club in January as he searches for more playing time. (Sky Sports)

Rodriguez confirmed he had received offers from other clubs, with Chelsea bidding £75m to bring him in as a replacement for Oscar, who is headed to the Chinese Super League. (Sun)

But Real captain Sergio Ramos criticised Rodriguez's comments - which came after their Club World Cup final win on Sunday - by saying "it is not a day for personal issues". (AS)

Liverpool are interested in 19-year-old Santos striker Thiago Maia.(ESPN - in Portuguese)

West Ham and Southampton are targeting Eibar midfielder Dani Garcia, 26.(Marca - in Spanish)

The Hammers' manager Slaven Bilic has cancelled the club's Christmas party despite winning seven points in a week. (Daily Telegraph)

AC Milan have said 30-year-old striker Carlos Bacca, who West Ham were interested in, is not for sale. (Evening Standard)

Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola wants to sign striker Lukas Jutkiewicz, 27, permanently. Jutkiewicz has been on loan from Burnley since August. (Birmingham Mail)

The FA has banned a tattoo parlour from sponsoring an under-10s team in Stourbridge, which could lead to the club folding. (Sun)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on December 26, 2016, 05:01:33 AM
Chelsea have missed out on a key defensive target, as Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed an undisclosed fee for 22-year-old Germany centre-half Niklas Sule with his current club Hoffenheim. (Bild, via the Sun)

Former England midfielder Frank Lampard would "love" a return to Chelsea. The 38-year-old is now a free agent as his New York City contract expires at the end of 2016. (Sky Sports)

Sunderland manager David Moyes says his "priceless" striker Jermain Defoe, 34, is not for sale. (Sunderland Echo)

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy hopes defender Toby Alderweireld, 27, will sign a new five-year contract. (Mirror)

Italy striker Manolo Gabbiadini is set to leave Napoli, according to the club's president. Everton and Stoke have been linked with signing the 25-year-old. (Radio Kiss Kiss, via FourFourTwo)

Barcelona have agreed a 30m euros (£25.5m) deal for Valencia and Portugal right-back Joao Cancelo, 22. (Sport.es)

Manager Jurgen Klopp has told fans "not to be surprised" if Liverpool do not sign any new players in the January transfer window. (Liverpool club website)

Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster, 35, is targeting silverware at West Bromwich Albion, after signing a new contract at the club. (Express and Star)

New Birmingham City boss Gianfranco Zola has hinted that he may make a move for Nottingham Forest's 26-year-old midfielder Henri Lansbury. (Nottingham Post)

Watching Liverpool play Ars*nal prior to the Olympic 400m final in Rio helped put South African athlete Wayde van Niekerk in the right frame of mind to win gold and smash Michael Johnson's 17-year-old world record. (Liverpool club website)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 02, 2017, 09:08:33 AM
Chelsea will bid £60m for Southampton's Netherlands international defender Virgil van Dijk, 25, who is also wanted by Manchester City. (Daily Express)

The Blues' leading scorer Diego Costa, 28, subject of a rumoured £80m bid from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian, says he is "very happy" at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United have targeted France forward Antoine Griezmann, 25, and Spain midfielder Saul Niguez, 22. The Atletico Madrid duo have release clauses totalling £145m on contracts that were renewed last summer. (The Times - subscription required)

United manager Jose Mourinho is also thought to want Real Madrid central defender Pepe, 33, but could face competition from clubs in the lucrative Chinese Super League. (Sun)

However, Mourinho will not sign a striker this month, saying he trusts England forward Marcus Rashford, 18. (Sun)

Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, 22, has also been linked with a £38m move to United, which could spell the end of Chris Smalling's time at the club. Everton and Ars*nal may bid for England international Smalling, 27. (Daily Star)

An announcement from Benfica about Lindelof, and what would be a club-record £40m sale for the Portuguese club, could be imminent. (A Bola, via Daily Star)

Paul Clement is expected to be appointed Swansea manager on Tuesday and is understood to have been offered a two-and-a-half-year deal. It is unlikely he will take charge for Tuesday's game at Crystal Palace.(Daily Mail)

Sunderland manager David Moyes is concerned he may not be able to attract enough quality players this month.(Daily Telegraph)

Liverpool could turn their attention to RB Leipzig winger Emil Forsberg, 25, after Borussia Dortmund insisted their 18-year-old American attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic is not for sale. (Daily Mirror)

Ars*nal want Sevilla's French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, 28, who is also a target for Chelsea, Manchester City and Juventus. (Daily Express)

Manchester City's England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, is unlikely to make a permanent move to Torino because the Serie A side are unable to afford his high wages, club president Urbano Cairo has revealed. (La Stampa, via Daily Mail)

Hart will not be a target for Liverpool in this transfer window or the next. (Sky Sports)

But Liverpool are lining up a move for Benfica's £22m-rated Mexico international striker Raul Jimenez, 25. (Squawka)

Liverpool want to sign 21-year-old Wembley-born winger Jacob Murphy from Norwich, then loan him back to the Canaries in a bid to beat Tottenham to his signature. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, 29, could stay at Anfield beyond this month, despite interest from Inter Milan. The Reds are prepared to sell the Brazilian but the Italian club are thought to want a loan deal. (Liverpool Echo)

Newcastle have made contact with Everton about signing midfielder Tom Cleverley, 27, on loan. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Aberdeen will increase their efforts to keep Niall McGinn, 29, after the winger emerged as a target for Hearts. (Daily Record)

Birmingham have ended their interest in Nottingham Forest captain Henri Lansbury. Former boss Gary Rowett had been preparing a bid for the 26-year-old but successor Gianfranco Zola will not be pursuing the midfielder. (Birmingham Mail)

Brighton are expected to make 33-year-old striker Glenn Murray's loan from Bournemouth a permanent transfer in the January window.(Sky Sports)

Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland, 23, may miss the entire season with an ankle injury.(Guardian)

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos appeared to irritate team-mate Marcelo by referring to Germany's 7-1 thrashing of hosts Brazil at the 2014 World Cup in his 'Happy 2017' message on social media. Kroos used the Brazil and Germany flags in place of the numbers 1 and 7. (Marca)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 09, 2017, 06:23:30 AM
French champions Paris St-Germain are preparing a £60m summer bid for Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, who has 18 months to run on his current Gunners' deal. (Maxifoot - in French)

Alternatively, Atletico Madrid have Chile international Sanchez earmarked as a possible replacement for Antoine Griezmann should the 25-year-old France striker leave.(Don Balon - in Spanish)

Barcelona's Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic, 28, is close to joining Manchester City. (Jutarnji List - in Croatian)

Manchester United are in a three-way battle to sign Monaco holding midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. Manchester City and Chelsea are also keen on the 22-year-old Frenchman.(Daily Record)

Chelsea's Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi, 23, could move to Swansea City on loan as part of a deal for Spain striker Fernando Llorente, 31, to head to Stamford Bridge. (South Wales Evening Post)

Southampton are targeting Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho as a replacement for captain Jose Fonte, but face competition from Galatasary for the 26-year-old France international. (Mirror)

Manchester United have told Everton they will have to pay more than £20m for France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 27. (Daily Mail)

United boss Jose Mourinho says he remains open to keeping Netherlands winger Memphis Depay, 22, at Old Trafford. (Fox Sports, via Daily Mirror)

Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, says he wants reassurances over Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger's future before he commits to signing a new contract at the club. (Kicker - in German)

Torino have turned down an Ars*nal bid worth 65m euros for 23-year-old Italy striker Andrea Belotti, according to the Serie A club's sporting director. (Sky Sport Italia, via Four Four Two)

However, the Gunners say they have not even approached the Italian club about Belotti. (Evening Standard)

Swansea City have been linked with Bayern Munich and Germany defender Holger Badstuber, 27, with new boss Paul Clement ready to use his contacts at the Bundesliga club.(Wales Online)

New Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce says he will have money to spend, but admits the club may have to pay "astronomically high" transfer fees for players during the January transfer window. (Talksport)

And the former England boss will outline his transfer plans to Palace chairman Steve Parish in the next couple of days. (BT Sport)

Former Charlton and West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has been linked with a shock return to management with Australian side Melbourne City. (Adelaide Now)

Leicester City are set to make an improved bid to sign Italy defender Francesco Acerbi, 28, from Sassuolo. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

West Brom and Sunderland are also interested in Acerbi. (GazzaMercato - in Italian)

West Ham are in talks to sell their Algeria winger Sofiane Feghouli, 27, to Italian side Roma. (Sky Sports)

Watford may enter the race to sign Nottingham Forest's English midfielder Henri Lansbury. Derby and Aston Villa have already bid for the 26-year-old. (Nottingham Post)

Sunderland's Wahbi Khazri is a doubt for the start of Tunisia's Africa Cup of Nations campaign after the 25-year-old midfielder was taken off on a stretcher in a warm-up game against Egypt. (Sunderland Echo)

Swansea City's Argentina defender Federico Fernandez, 27, is attracting interest from Spanish side Real Betis. (Wales Online)

Didier Drogba, 38, says he could return to former club Marseilles. The ex-Chelsea striker has been without a club since leaving Montreal Impact at the end of the 2016 Major League Soccer season. (Canal+, via Eurosport)

Middlesbrough's former England striker David Nugent, 31, is set to join Derby in a £3m deal instead of team-mate and Scotland forward Jordan Rhodes, 26. (Sun)

Leicester City's Danny Simpson booked out an entire Manchester hotel for his lavish 30th birthday party. (Manchester Evening News)

A steward at Stoke City went crowd surfing with some Wolves fans during their FA Cup tie. (Joe.co.uk)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 16, 2017, 06:56:07 AM
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is ready to call a truce with the Blues - amid rumours of a move to China - and stay with them until the end of the season. (The Sun)

West Ham are increasingly open to selling unsettled midfielder Dimitri Payet in January. (Evening Standard)

Real Madrid are on the verge of signing 17-year-old Swedish striker Alexander Isak - dubbed the next Zlatan Ibrahimovic. (The Sun)

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says there have been no offers for his players from China. (The Guardian)

Hull forward Robert Snodgrass says he is focused on the Humberside club, not transfer speculation. (Daily Star)

Stoke boss Mark Hughes wants to keep forward Bojan Krkic, despite interest from Middlesbrough. (Mirror)

Newcastle United have not given up hope on signing 25-year-old Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney. (Newcastle Chronicle)

MLS club Real Salt Lake are interested in signing 19-year-old American striker Brooks Lennon on loan from Liverpool. (ESPN)

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart - on loan at Torino - says he is focused on Monday's game against AC Milan not his future. (La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italian)

Birmingham City have shown an interest in Cheick Keita, a 20-year-old Mali international defender who plays for Virtus Entella in Italy's Serie B. (Birmingham Mail)

Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil suggests he "very comfortable" in London, having said last week he wants to know the long-term future of manager Arsene Wenger before committing to a new contract. (Germany national team website)
Aston Villa's French defender Aly Cissokho is set to be loaned to Greek champions Olympiakos. (Supersport)

Coventry City boss Russell Slade is set to make his second and third loan signings of the January transfer window, bringing in Derby County defender Farrend Rawson and striker Charles Vernam, both aged 20. (Coventry Telegraph)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 23, 2017, 09:08:02 AM
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will not prevent forward Wayne Rooney making a big-money move to the Chinese Super League, with champions Guangzhou Evergrande and rivals Beijing Guoan prepared to pay the 31-year-old England captain £700,000 a week. (Daily Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/record-setting-wayne-rooney-free-9672153)
Everton are targeting Chelsea's Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic, 32, to replace their 34-year-old England centre-back Phil Jagielka, who is set to leave Goodison Park and has been linked with Sunderland. (Daily Express) (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/757391/Chelsea-transfer-news-Everton-Phil-Jagielka-Branislav-Ivanovic-latest-gossip)

 Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere will make a decision over his Gunners future at the end of the season. The England international, on loan at Bournemouth, has 18 months to run on his deal at Emirates Stadium and has yet to be offered an extension, with the Cherries keen to keep him beyond next summer and Italian side AC Milan reportedly monitoring his situation. (Daily Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jack-wilshere-doesnt-know-what-9674468)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger must face a lengthy touchline ban for pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor during Sunday's dramatic victory over Burnley, says former Premier League referee Graham Poll. (Daily Mail) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4145686/Arsene-Wenger-face-long-ban-shove-Poll.html)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is unsure whether striker Diego Costa, 28, will be handed a new contract when his current deal expires in 2019. (Sun) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/)
Manchester United will make a decision this week on whether to bring forward the £38m signing of Benfica defender Victor Lindelof. The 22-year-old Sweden international had been expected to move to Old Trafford in the summer. (Daily Star) (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/580688/Man-United-transfer-news-Victor-Lindelof)
Meanwhile, United target Goncalo Guedes, the 20-year-old Benfica winger valued at about £26m, is preparing to say his goodbyes to the Portuguese club. (Record, via Express) (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/757448/Transfer-News-Manchester-United-Goncalo-Guedes-Ars*nal-Danilo-Chelsea-Branislav-Ivanovic)
Everton's 22-year-old Spanish winger Gerard Deulofeu will have a medical on Monday before joining Italian side AC Milan on loan. (Tuttosport, via Sun) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/2678267/everton-transfer-news-gerard-deulofeu-ac-milan/)
Liverpool's Serbia winger Larko Markovic could join Hull City on loan, with his season-long stay at Sporting Lisbon set to be cancelled following a miserable spell in Portugal. (Liverpool Echo) (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lazar-markovic-leaving-sporting-wont-12491336)
Watford will sign Fiorentina's Argentine striker Mauro Zarate, 29, on loan for the rest of the season before completing a £2.4m deal in the summer for the former West Ham United player. (Daily Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/watford-fc)
AIK Solna's 17-year-old forward Alexander Isak - Sweden's youngest ever goalscorer and a target for Everton - is expected to join German side Borussia Dortmund. (Guardian) (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/22/alexander-isak-borussia-dortmund-real-madrid)
Brentford striker Scott Hogan, 24, is expected to complete a move to West Ham this week.(Sky Sports) (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/10739290/west-ham-close-to-scott-hogan-signing-from-brentford)
Barnsley midfielder Conor Hourihane, 25, has admitted his head has been turned by interest from Championship rivals Aston Villa. (Birmingham Mail) (http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-conor-12489770)
Bradford City striker James Hanson, 29, is close to completing a six-figure move to League One rivals Sheffield United. (Telegraph & Argus) (http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/15040715.Hanson_set_to_sign_for_Sheffield_United_as_Bantams_eye_German_striker/)

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on January 30, 2017, 05:02:21 AM
Sunderland are preparing a bid for Leicester's Argentine striker Leonardo Ulloa, 30. (Chronicle)

Black Cats boss David Moyes will make an £11m bid for Ulloa. (Sun)

Chelsea 32-year-old Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic is close to agreeing a three-and-a-half-year deal with Zenit St Petersburg. (Daily Mail)

But West Bromwich Albion will make a bid to keep the defender in the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)

Burnley hope to sign Republic of Ireland winger Robbie Brady, 25, from Norwich City for around £13m. (Daily Mail)

Crystal Palace are weighing up a move for Uruguay defender Martin Caceres, 29, who is a free agent after leaving Juventus last summer. (ESPN)

Liverpool are unlikely to make any signings before the end of the January transfer window, despite being linked with Roma's Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes, 22. (Liverpool Echo)

Chelsea's Bosnian goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 29, has confirmed his desire to leave Chelsea and says he is "wasted" on the bench at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mirror)

Leicester want to sign Anderlecht's Senegal defender Kara Mbodji, 27 and Middlesbrough's Uruguay playmaker Gaston Ramirez, 26. (Leicester Mercury)

Southampton are in talks to sign Spartak Moscow's Germany defender Serdar Tasci, 29, on loan. (ESPN)

The Saints are also close to agreeing a deal to sign Italy forward Manolo Gabbiadini, 25, from Napoli for £17m. (Sky Sports)

Newcastle and Crystal Palace are discussing a potential swap deal that would see England winger Andros Townsend, 25, rejoin the Magpies, and DR Congo defender Chancel Mbemba, 22, head to Selhurst Park. (Sky Sports)

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, has discussed his falling-out with manager Jurgen Klopp, the France international admitting he breached club discipline. (Canal Football Club via Liverpool Echo)

Villarreal's Spanish winger Alfonso Pedraza, 20, is set to join Championship club Leeds United on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent transfer. (AS)

Leeds expect to sign West Ham striker Ashley Fletcher, 21, on loan before Tuesday's transfer deadline. (Daily Mail)

Belgium midfielder Steven Defour, 28, says he is not sure whether his long-term future is at Burnley. (Burnley Express)

Manchester City's new signing Gabriel Jesus hosted a live Instagram chat on the Manchester weather, and Brazil team-mate Neymar joined in. (Manchester Evening News)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 06, 2017, 05:51:03 PM
France forward Anthony Martial, 21, is set to quit Manchester United for Paris St-Germain this summer.(Sun)

Bayer Leverkusen and Turkey midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, 22, hopes to join Premier League leaders Chelsea this summer.(Fanatik, via Daily Mail)




Watford are already planning to make French striker M'Baye Niang's loan move from AC Milan permanent in the summer. The Premier League club have an option to sign the 22-year-old for £13.5m. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City will make a renewed bid for Athletic Bilbao's French defender Aymeric Laporte in the summer, despite the 22-year-old's £55m buyout clause.(Daily Mirror)

City say Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, 28, will not be leaving this summer.(Manchester Evening News)

Uruguay defender Martin Caceres has turned down a move to AC Milan and is considering a move to Crystal Palace or Southampton. The 29-year-old is a free agent. (Calciomercato)

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has compared Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, 26, to Barcelona's Lionel Messi, 29, and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, 32. (Daily Star)

Hazard says the more he gets kicked, the better he plays. (Daily Star)

The formation of a European Super League could have moved a step closer with the postponement of Real Madrid's fixture this weekend. Los Blancos are furious the fixture was postponed because of storm damage to the stadium. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland manager David Moyes is taking his players on a four-day bonding trip to New York City. (Sun)

Pundit Gary Neville criticised Ars*nal fans after they called for manager Arsene Wenger to be sacked following their defeat by Chelsea on Saturday. (Daily Express)

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish visited the home dressing room at Selhurst Park to address the club's players after Saturday's 4-0 home defeat by Sunderland. Manager Sam Allardyce told his squad to report to the training ground at 7am on Sunday as he seeks to instigate an upturn in results. (Guardian)

Manager Jurgen Klopp says he will accept the blame if Liverpool's lack of transfer activity costs them at the end of the season.(Liverpool Echo)

Bournemouth midfielder Andrew Surman says the Cherries' defeat at Everton was "very damaging" but has urged the squad to "stick together". (Bournemouth Echo)

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri is now favourite with bookmakers to be the next Premier League manager sacked. (Daily Telegraph)

Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia has criticised rumours manager Steve Bruce's job is under threat. (Birmingham Mail)

Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeping coach Andy Rhodes says it is "surreal" to see his son Jordan playing for the club. The 27-year-old striker joined the Owls on the final day of the January transfer window. (Sheffield Telegraph)

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba got his personal emoji printed on his boots for Sunday's game against Leicester, which the Red Devils won 3-0. (Daily Mail)

A mansion in Crosby that allegedly suffered damage when former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll lived there has sold for more than £2m less than its previous asking price. (Liverpool Echo)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 13, 2017, 03:33:55 PM
Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, is a transfer target for French champions Paris St-Germain and Italian counterparts Juventus, with both clubs believing they can tempt the Gunners to sell the Chile international. (Daily Mirror)

Reports claiming Ars*nal have identified Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel as Arsene Wenger's replacement as manager are "completely fictional", says the German club's chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke. (Sun)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised Jack Wilshere, hinting at a possible move for the 25-year-old Ars*nal and England midfielder, who is on a season-long loan at Bournemouth. (Telegraph)

Meanwhile, Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has defended his transfer policy as his side prepare to face City in the league on Monday. (Guardian)

Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley, 23, could delay his decision on signing a new contract at Goodison Park, alerting the top Premier League sides to a potential summer deal. (Daily Star)

Former Rangers manager Alex McLeish, 58, says he is open to an Ibrox return following the departure of Mark Warburton. (Daily Express)

Tottenham have joined Ars*nal in the chase for Monaco's 18-year-old striker Kylian Mbappe, who has been compared by Arsene Wenger to Gunners legend and French compatriot Thierry Henry. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his side do not have the quality of their top-four rivals. (Times - subscription only)

Brazil legend Ronaldinho believes new Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus, 19, can take over from Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best footballer. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United will have to pay another 10m euro (£8.5m) to French side Monaco when forward Anthony Martial scores his next goal for the club. The clause was part of the deal which saw the 21-year-old move to Old Trafford for an initial £36m in September 2015. (Daily Mirror)

Spain midfielder Juan Mata, 28, was never in danger of being sold when Jose Mourinho arrived at Manchester United - despite the Portuguese letting him go when he was manager at Chelsea. (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester City keeper Claudio Bravo, 33, has been offered advice by team-mate Willy Caballero - who has replaced him in Pep Guardiola's side - about coping with criticism. (Manchester Evening News)

Southampton are going to head abroad for a warm weather training camp in preparation for their EFL Cup final against Manchester United later this month. (Southern Daily Echo)

West Bromwich Albion centre-back Craig Dawson, 26, hopes he impressed watching England manager Gareth Southgate in Saturday's 2-2 draw at West Ham.(Birmingham Mail)

Sunderland's four-night team-bonding trip to New York will still go ahead this week despite criticism after Saturday's heavy 4-0 defeat against Southampton.(Sunderland Echo)

Swansea manager Paul Clement says he will give his players a break following their win over relegation rivals Leicester City. (Wales Online)

Celtic winger James Forrest, 25, believes he is in form of his life because of manager Brendan Rodgers' one-on-one tuition. (Daily Record)

One Burnley fan was hailed as a hero by social media users after showing quick reflexes to stop a child being hit in the face by a fierce wayward shot in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea. (Sun)

Ajax defender Joel Veltman pushed the boundaries of 'gamesmanship' when he appealed for play to be halted when a team-mate was down injured - only to carry on when his opponent stopped. (Telegraph)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 20, 2017, 04:07:55 AM
Real Madrid are the latest team to have joined the battle for Celtic's 20-year-old star striker Moussa Dembele. (Mirror) 

Barcelona are lining up Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino to replace under-fire Luis Enrique this summer. (Express)

But the Spanish side are reportedly also eyeing up Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. (Mirror)

Manchester City could plot an £8m move for Fulham's 16-year-old wonderkid Ryan Sessegnon, with Spurs also keen on the London born left-back. (Sun)

Real Madrid's Isco, 24, has put Premier League clubs on alert after revealing his frustration at a lack of game time this season - the Spain international has previously been linked with Tottenham and Ars*nal. (Mirror)

Manchester United have revived their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos, 27, and will seek to test Real Madrid's willingness to keep the German star in the summer. (Independent)

Brazilian centre-back Marquinhos is set to sign a new four-year contract with Paris St-Germain as the 22-year-old defender turns down interest from Chelsea and Barcelona. (Yahoo Sport via Sun)

Chelsea have initiated discussions over the transfer of 22-year-old Portugal international Bernardo Silva. (Times)

Everton have lined-up £17m-rated Palermo striker Ilija Nestorovski, 26, to replace Romelu Lukaku. (Sun)

Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina, 23, has been tipped to leave the club this summer, with Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Watford expressing an interest in signing him. (Croydon Advertiser)

Atletico Madrid are open to offers for 29-year-old French star Kevin Gameiro this summer - potentially solving Tottenham's strike problem. (Mirror)

Antonio Conte has admitted that he wants his first season in English football to end with Chelsea captain John Terry lifting the FA Cup at Wembley. (Standard)

Steve Bruce says he has been assured that his Aston Villa job is safe. (Telegraph)

Vincent Janssen has vowed to prove his worth at Tottenham after his tough start to life in England. (Daily Mail)

Sutton United midfielder Nicky Bailey says he has "never eaten a vegetable" and will have nine chicken McNuggets before his side take on Ars*nal on Monday evening. (Metro)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on February 27, 2017, 09:13:51 AM
Chelsea rejected a £90m offer from Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian for striker Diego Costa in January. The bid would have made Costa, 28, the second most expensive player in the world behind Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 23. (SFR Sport, via Daily Mail)

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero wants to join Spanish side Real Madrid, but the 28-year-old would cost more than £60m. (Sun)

Ars*nal defender Hector Bellerin, 21, will reject a move to Barcelona in favour of joining Manchester City. (Don Balon, via Daily Star)

AC Milan will revive their interest in Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas, 29, this summer. The midfielder was strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in January. (Calciomercato, via Metro)

Former Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink is willing to consider taking the Leicester City job, with further talks planned between his representative and the Premier League champions. (Times - subscription required)

Or, Hiddink is reluctant about taking the Leicester job, which could mean caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare gets it on a permanent basis. (Guardian)

Nantes manager Sergio Conceicao has turned down the opportunity to become Leicester manager. (Goal)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says player power is not to blame for Claudio Ranieri's sacking by the Foxes. (Daily Mirror)

Jose Mourinho wants to bring in two or three players in the summer summer to take the 'next step' with Manchester United. (Irish Independent)

Everton are set to make a £28m bid for Burnley defender Michael Keane. The 24-year-old, who is also a target for Chelsea, scored in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hull City. (Sun)

Southampton manager Claude Puel called for the introduction of video technology after a Manolo Gabbiadini goal was disallowed for offside during Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester United. (Daily Telegraph)

Saints legend Matt le Tissier said the decision to disallow Gabbiadini's effort was "disgusting".(Sky Sports)

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says Great Britain could struggle to host showpiece European games if Brexit makes it harder for players and fans to enter the country. (New York Times)

Former Crystal Palace midfielder Sasa Curcic believes the Eagles' new signing Luka Milivojevic is the Premier League's next Luka Modric. (Croydon Advertiser)

Roberto Mancini, one of the favourites to replace Claudio Ranieri as Leicester manager, seemed unfazed by the speculation as he appeared on the Italian equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, told his team-mates to stop talking to him when he was struggling for first-team football earlier this season. (Daily Express)

Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 06, 2017, 07:01:33 AM
Paris St-Germain are leading the chase to sign Alexis Sanchez, 28, with the Chilean set to leave following a row with his Gunners team-mates and manager Arsene Wenger. (Daily Mirror)

Wenger was also prepared to drop Mesut Ozil, 28, for Saturday's defeat to Liverpool, had the Germany midfielder not been missing through illness. (The Telegraph)

Chelsea and Manchester City target Leonardo Bonucci, 29, says he wants to see out his current contract at Juventus, which runs until 2021.(Daily Mail)

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is confident of signing Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 24, in a potential £30m move this summer. (Daily Mirror)

Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof, 22, is set to stay at the Portuguese club amid interest from Manchester United after signing a contract extension to 2021.(Sun)

England manager Gareth Southgate will attend Monday's game between Chelsea and West Ham as he considers calling up Hammers striker Andy Carroll. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City and Manchester United could miss out on 16-year-old Ajax forward Daishawn Redan, with German side RB Leipzig closing in on a deal. (ESPN) 

In-form Swansea striker Fernando Llorente, 32, is not just terrorising opposition defences but is frightening his team-mates in training, says Swans left-back Martin Olsson. (Daily Express)

Southampton forward Manolo Gabbiadini, 25, will be playing for Real Madrid next season if he keeps up his scoring form, ex-Sampdoria team-mate and current Watford striker Stefano Okaka says.(Daily Star)

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, 25, wanted to move to Marseille instead of former club Leicester but the Foxes offered Caen more money, according to former team-mate. (Sun)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, 24, says he wants to stay with the French champions and win the Champions League with them. (Stade 2, via ESPN)

River Plate prodigy Joaquin Perez, 17, has put Premier League clubs on alert after revealing his admiration for English football. (Sun)

Sergio Ramos has denied reports of a rift at Real Madrid and says he has never questioned Cristiano Ronaldo's attitude.(Daily Mail)

The Sweden women's national football team have replaced the names on the back of their kits with inspirational quotes for the Algarve Cup to mark National Women's Day.(Fox Sports)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 13, 2017, 07:10:48 AM
Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, and forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, are demanding wages in line with Paul Pogba's £290,000-a-week salary at Manchester United. (London Evening Standard)

Manchester City could be ready to move for midfielder Joshua Kimmich, 22, who has expressed his unhappiness at a lack of playing time at Bayern Munich. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea are ready to battle with Ars*nal for Wolves' £20m-rated winger Helder Costa, 23. (Sun)

The Premier League leaders are also hoping to tie up deals for two of Europe's hottest teenage prospects, Rangers midfielder Billy Gilmour, 15 and Ajax's Daishawn Redan, 16. (Daily Mirror)

Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 25, once a confirmed target for Ars*nal, is interesting Atletico Madrid. (Marca)

Premier League strugglers Sunderland are interested in signing Germany-born Besiktas midfielder Tolgay Arslan, 26. (Sunderland Echo)

Midfielder Jack Wilshere, 25, says he has no clue whether he will be with Ars*nal, Bournemouth or another club next season. (Daily Mail)

England are to ditch their red away kit this summer for navy blue which will be worn at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. (Sun)

Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Lars Bohinen, 47, fears the two-time European Cup winners are in danger of dropping into League One. (Nottingham Post)

Non-league side Lincoln cleaned their dressing room at Emirates Stadium following their 5-0 FA Cup defeat by Ars*nal, even asking for a vacuum cleaner. (Sun)

A petition to force Barcelona's astonishing 6-1 Champions League win over Paris St-Germain to be replayed because of the performance of the referee has attracted over 130,000 signatures. (Daily Mirror)


Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: DC76 on March 14, 2017, 04:29:16 AM
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A petition to force Barcelona's astonishing 6-1 Champions League win over Paris St-Germain to be replayed because of the performance of the referee has attracted over 130,000 signatures. (Daily Mirror)
Was it really that bad? I didn't see the match. Smacks of butthurt to me.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 14, 2017, 06:42:08 AM
Quote
A petition to force Barcelona's astonishing 6-1 Champions League win over Paris St-Germain to be replayed because of the performance of the referee has attracted over 130,000 signatures. (Daily Mirror)
Was it really that bad? I didn't see the match. Smacks of butthurt to me.

I read it was started by a Real Madrid fan, so its just all sour grapes.
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 20, 2017, 07:18:41 AM
West Brom manager Tony Pulis says Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger told him after Saturday's Premier League game between the two clubs that he was staying with the Gunners. (Sun)

Chelsea believe they are in a strong position to sign Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 22. (Daily Mirror)

Everton could move for Swansea City midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, 27, in the summer. (Liverpool Echo)

Tottenham are targeting AC Milan midfielder Suso, 23, as a potential summer signing. The Spaniard previously played in the Premier League for Liverpool. (Daily Mirror)

Former Italy boss Cesare Prandelli, 59, claims he turned down an approach from Leicester City after how they treated Claudio Ranieri. (Sun)

Sunderland boss David Moyes, 53, has the support of owner Ellis Short and chief executive Martin Bain despite the Black Cats being seven points from safety at the bottom of the Premier League. (Sunderland Echo)

Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley, 27, is one game away from triggering a clause in his deal to sign permanently for Watford this summer. The England international joined the Hornets on loan for the season in January. (Watford Observer)

Spurs and Liverpool will battle to sign Porto forward Moussa Marega, currently on loan at Vitoria Guimaraes. The 24-year-old has been nicknamed 'the Malian Jamie Vardy' and has a £35m release clause. (Sun)

Barcelona are lining up Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho, 24, and Paris St-Germain's Marco Verratti, 24, as replacements for 32-year-old midfielder Andres Iniesta, whose current contract expires at the end of next season. (Daily Mirror)

Championship side Norwich City have ruled out making former England boss Roy Hodgson, 69, their new sporting director. (Norwich Evening News)

Bournemouth want Ars*nal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere beyond this season. Wilshere, 25, has been on loan at the Cherries since the end of August. (Daily Echo)

Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy says he understands the growing number of dissenting voices after a seven-match winless run. Ipswich are five points above the Championship relegation zone. (East Anglian Daily Times)

Coventry City face being relegated to League Two before their EFL Trophy final at Wembley on 2 April. The Sky Blues are 17 points from safety with eight games remaining. (Coventry Telegraph)

Plymouth Argyle striker Jake Jervis, 25, wore a top with a 'get well soon Joe' message on it before Saturday's 1-0 League Two win over Morecambe in reference to Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson, who has been diagnosed with cancer for the second time. (The Herald)
Title: Re: Monday Paper Talk
Post by: Chelmsford_yid on March 27, 2017, 07:15:26 AM
Eden Hazard's representatives have held "positive talks" over a potential switch to Real Madrid, but Chelsea want playmaker James Rodriguez, 25, in exchange for the 26-year-old forward. (Marca, via Daily Mail)

Liverpool are interested in bringing Colombia international Rodriguez to Anfield, but the Real Madrid midfielder wants to play Champions League football next season. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea forward Diego Costa, 28, says he would be open to a move to France in the future and has praised Marseille, Monaco and Paris St-Germain. (Telefoot - in French)

Blues boss Antonio Conte has told owner Roman Abramovich he wants to sign 24-year-old Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata. (AS)

Barcelona will offer midfielder Ivan Rakitic, 29, to Liverpool as part of a deal for 24-year-old Reds midfielder Philippe Coutinho. (Don Balon, via Liverpool Echo)

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hopes to sign midfielder Marcelo Brozovic from Inter Milan and will pay up to £43m for the 24-year-old. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

United and Chelsea target Antoine Griezmann, 26, says he is happy at Atletico Madrid, with the France striker adding there is "no need to change". (Telefoot, via Daily Mirror)

Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 22, has agreed personal terms ahead of a £35m move to Chelsea in the summer. (Tuttomercato, via Metro)

Ars*nal will rival Atletico Madrid for the signing of Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 25. (Marca, via Daily Star)

Italy forward Andrea Belotti, 23, will reject a move to Ars*nal or Chelsea this summer to stay at Torino. (Tuttosport, via Goal)

Gunners midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, says he will "talk soon" to the club regarding a new contract. (Die Welt, via Sun)
Barcelona are no longer interested in signing Ars*nal defender Hector Bellerin, with the Gunners wanting at least £45m for the 22-year-old. (Marca, via Metro)

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 29, is keen to stop team-mate Jordi Alba joining Manchester United. The 28-year-old defender has a £130m buy-out clause. (Diario Gol, via Daily Star)

Manchester City winger Jesus Navas, 31, wants to return to former club Sevilla after enrolling his five-year-old son in a school in the Spanish city. (AS, via Manchester Evening News)

Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim says he is focused on his current club, rather than thinking about replacing Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger. (O Jogo, via Daily Express)

Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long used breathing techniques from his wife's pregnancy to comfort captain Seamus Coleman after his horrific leg break against Wales. (Irish Independent)

Former Tottenham, Wolves and Fulham midfielder Jamie O'Hara, 30, missed his best friend's wedding in Las Vegas on Saturday to make his debut for Ryman League Premier Division side Billericay Town. (Independent)