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Football Discussion => Other English Football => Topic started by: Chelmsford_yid on January 06, 2010, 09:37:31 AM
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger will launch a £9m move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole if Nicklas Bendtner fails a fitness test on Friday. "If Bendtner is out for another two months we will need to buy someone, absolutely," admitted Wenger.
However, Ars*nal are set to lose highly-rated Spanish midfielder Fran Merida, who has snubbed a new deal at the Emirates and is set to join Atletico Madrid.
The Gunners are battling it out with Manchester United for Cardiff City's 17-year-old defender Adam Matthews, who is seen as one of the best prospects outside the Premier League.
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has played down suggestions he will leave the club for Real Madrid, insisting he has "a marvellous understanding" with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Bolton are prepared to cash in on £15m-rated defender Gary Cahill in order to provide prospective new manager Owen Coyle with substantial funds during the transfer window.
Tottenham have renewed their interest in Miguel Veloso after seeing the Sporting midfielder score in the Portuguese Cup win over Braga.
Spurs have joined Chelsea and Manchester City on the trail of Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini, who is valued at £22m by his club.
Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron, who plays for Estudiantes, has been linked with a shock £7m move to Manchester City.
Andrea Dossena's agent claims a deal to take the Liverpool defender to Napoli is all but done. "I believe the player will arrive in Napoli tomorrow," Roberto La Florio told Tuttomercatoweb.
(Press Association)
Liverpool have turned down Birmingham's £9m bid for winger Ryan Babel, as the price falls short of their £12m valuation.
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is ready to swoop for Sporting Gijon left-back Roberto Canella - and open the door for Maynor Figueroa to be sold.
Midfielder Kevin Kilbane and striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink are heading out of Hull as the Premier League strugglers attempt to cut costs.
Blackburn are prepared to listen to offers for striker Benni McCarthy who has told Rovers manager Sam Allardyce he would like to leave Ewood Park.
Wolves are on the trail of £2m-rated Derby winger Kris Commons
Derby boss Nigel Clough wants Bolton's out of favour right back Nicky Hunt on loan.
Burnley have put manager Owen Coyle on gardening leave until Bolton agree to pay them £3m in compensation to take him to the Reebok. The Clarets released a statement yesterday saying Coyle had requested to leave Turf Moor to join the Trotters.
Hibernian's John Hughes is an early candidate to replace Burnley manager Owen Coyle, who is poised to take over at Bolton.
Portsmouth will have to sell some of their stars to avoid becoming the first club in Premier League history to go into administration, with defender Younes Kaboul likely to be the first to leave in a £5m switch to French side Lyon.
West Ham and Millwall face the threat of ground closures when the two clubs answer Football Association charges on Wednesday brought after violence marred a Carling Cup clash between the sides last August.
Manchester City are set to hand goalkeeper Joe Hart a double-your-money pay rise, even though they intend to send him out on loan again next season. The England man is currently on a season-long loan at Birmingham.
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is putting in up to five hours extra training a day in order to boost his fitness so he can last the season. "One of the reasons I'm working really hard is because I know in this situation Liverpool need every player fit," said Torres.
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Ive been watching aot of Serie A football this season and that Sampodoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini is on fire he has great technique and a thundering strike on him but i do not reckon this is a target for us and it is just paper speculation, i can see him moving to a bigger club soon though.
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Liverpool have beaten off their rivals by securing the signature of striker Marouane Chamakh for £25m. Ars*nal, Inter Milan and Juventus were all after the Bordeaux man, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is keeping a close eye on Stamford Bridge following reports that Joe Cole's contract negotiations at Chelsea are stumbling. The England midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season.
Chelsea may be about to lose out to AC Milan in the battle to sign Wolfsburg forward Edin Dzeko but the London club are about to turn their attentions to Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini. Fellaini's father said: "Marouane belongs at a really top club and will only get better."
Tottenham forward Roman Pavlyuchenko looks set to end his White Hart Lane nightmare by joining Zenit St Petersburg, who have tabled a £10.2m bid for the Russia striker.
Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Internacional's 20-year-old midfielder Sandro and are set to complete a £6m deal for the Brazilian.
Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood is being lined up for a move to Leeds United, with boss Simon Grayson looking for a short-term replacement for Jermaine Beckford, who looks set to depart Elland Road.
Tottenham are set to make a shock move to bring former Ars*nal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, who is currently at AC Milan, back to north London.
Ars*nal look to have beaten Everton to the signing of Real America's Bolivian attacking midfielder Samuel Galindo.
Portsmouth have rejected Sunderland's bid of £5m, plus Anton Ferdinand, for French defender Younes Kaboul.
Galatasaray have tabled an £800,000 offer for defender Lucas Neill who joined Everton on a free transfer less than four months ago.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has received assurances that he will be able to reinvest some or all of the money raised by the potential sale of forward Ryan Babel.
Newcastle United want to sign Bolton defender Danny s**ttu - after missing out on Sheffield United's Matthew Kilgallon.
Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan is keen on QPR winger Wayne Routledge.
Routledge's arrival could signal the departure of Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson to Sunderland.
Kilmarnock want Tommy McLean to take over as interim boss following the departure of Jim Jefferies.
England manager Fabio Capello is set to give a full international debut to Joe Hart in the friendly against Egypt at Wembley on 3 March. The Manchester City goalkeeper is currently on loan at Birmingham.
England's 2018 World Cup bid team will tread cautiously when they set off on a mission to Angola to lobby African football officials after tensions were raised by the instant reaction of figures in the English game to the gun attack on the Togo team that resulted in the death of three people.
Liverpool are set to ditch Anfield's heritage and sell naming rights for the new stadium in Stanley Park.
Former Birmingham City owners David Sullivan and David Gold are closing in on a £50m takeover of West Ham.
Under-fire Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has two games to save his job, with growing unrest from the fans and the club's board.
Former Ars*nal defender Martin Keown has backed his Gunners team-mate Sol Campbell to win an England recall. Campbell is set to return to Ars*nal on a free transfer after leaving Notts County in September after only one game.
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West Ham's new owners could try to lure Fulham striker Bobby Zamora back to Upton Park, 18 months after he left the club.
And Tottenham full-back Alan Hutton could also be on his way to West Ham, with Bordeaux's Mathieu Chalme his replacement in the Spurs defence.
Portsmouth defender Younes Kaboul could be in line for a return to Tottenham as Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate's injury troubles continue.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will move for Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy - but only if he can offload misfit Roman Pavlyuchenko.
Chelsea could be forced to go back on their "no transfer window signings" pledge if midfielder Michael Essien's knee injury rules him out for an extended period of time.
Manchester United and Chelsea are battling it out to sign 18-year-old Spanish attacking midfielder Sergio Canales, who can leave Racing Santander in the summer when his contract runs out.
Blackburn want to take Uruguay international midfielder Sebastian Eguren on loan from Spanish club Villarreal, where he has fallen out of favour.
But striker Benni McCarthy could be heading out of Blackburn, with Turkish side Galatasaray keen to sign him.
Galatasaray are also monitoring Ryan Babel's situation at Liverpool after the winger fell out with manager Rafael Benitez.
Liverpool's Fernando Torres has urged Benitez to sign either of the striker's international colleagues David Villa or David Silva from Valencia to partner him in attack.
Midfielder Mathieu Flamini could become yet another ex-Ars*nal player to join Manchester City - on loan from AC Milan.
AC Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar could also be heading to England in a bid to get regular first-team football ahead of the World Cup, with Ars*nal, Liverpool and Tottenham likely to be interested.
Fulham and Hull are weighing up former Tottenham striker Mido, who is still officially a Middlesbrough player but is on loan at Zamalek where he has been since last summer.
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has tabled a £4m bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil.
Middlesbrough may use some of that cash to sign striker Leon Best from Coventry.
Bristol City are close to signing Barnsley winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce.
West Ham technical director Gianluca Nani will be sacked on Wednesday, only 24 hours after David Sullivan and David Gold took over the club. (Daily Star)
Football Association director of football development Sir Trevor Brooking has warned England does not have enough depth of young talent and he does not know where the next Frank Lampard or Steven Gerrard will come from.
Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith has called on owner Mike Ashley to splash the cash this month to bolster the club's promotion bid.
Brazil legend Pele has tipped Spain to win this year's World Cup, saying they are the best team in the world at the moment, and he predicts that Argentina will struggle.
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill says the current crop of players at the club is the best for 20 years.
Ars*nal new boy Samuel Galindo has been caught up in an elaborate spoof, when a Bolivian TV station claimed it had a copy of his passport stating he was 20 years old and not 17 as was said when the midfielder joined the Gunners. (Daily Mirror)
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Tottenham are set to usurp West Ham's bid for Monaco's Icelandic forward Eidur Gudjohnsen after meeting him at Stansted Airport on Monday.
Ars*nal teenager Jack Wilshere's proposed loan move to Bolton is back on, despite the two clubs' managers falling out after their fiery match last week.
Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara will be Avram Grant's first loan signing following the Premier League's decision to lift Portsmouth's transfer embargo, although the south-coast club will only be able to acquire players on free or loan deals.
David Bentley also looks set to leave Spurs, with West Ham interested in taking the midfielder, who scored in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Fulham, on loan for the rest of the season.
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy is set to make a third and final offer of £3.5m for Hull winger Stephen Hunt.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is set to renew his interest in Liverpool's out-of-favour Dutch forward Ryan Babel.
Fulham plan to pip Sunderland and Celtic to sign Egypt's attacking midfielder Mohamed Gedo, who plays for Al-Ittihad Al-Sakndary.
The Cottagers are also trying to resurrect a loan deal for Roma striker Stefano Okaka. Stoke manager Tony Pulis is also monitoring developments concerning the 20-year-old, whose original switch to Fulham fell through because Roma were demanding a £250,000 loan fee.
West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo is preparing a £750,000 bid for Stoke defender Leon Cort. The Baggies will face competition from Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Ipswich for the 30-year-old.
Crystal Palace defender Matt Lawrence has revealed the players found out the club is in administration via the social networking site Twitter.
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reckons Carlos Tevez and Manchester United's Gary Neville are good friends, despite their much-publicised rift last week. Mancini also urged his players "don't look back in anger" - in reference to a song written by City-supporting band Oasis - as they prepare to take on United in Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final second leg at Old Trafford.
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Liverpool are on the verge of a deal to sign Milan Jovanovic on a free transfer in the summer after further talks with the Standard Liege and Serbia striker.
Full story: The Times
Ars*nal are set to beat Tottenham in the race to sign centre-half Stefan Savic from BSK Borca after the 19-year-old Serb completed a 10-day trial with the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Barcelona vice-president Alfons Godall has stepped up the pressure on Ars*nal by insisting that Gunners midfielder Cesc Fabregas will end up at the Nou Camp "sooner or later".
Full story: The Sun
Manchester United are still interested in Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Canales, who is also wanted by Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mail
Birmingham did not sign striker Roman Pavlyuchenko during the January transfer window because Tottenham increased their asking price to £12m at the last minute.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester City are lining up a summer bid for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez.
Full story: imscouting.com
Cash-strapped Portsmouth have replaced Tottenham-bound Younes Kaboul with former Spurs defender Ricardo Rocha.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Pompey are also closing in on deal for Serbia defender Dusko Tosic.
Full story: Daily Mail
England manager Fabio Capello is expected to retain Chelsea defender John Terry as his captain when the pair meet on Friday, unless there are more allegations about his private life.
Full story: Daily Mirror
However, Capello is concerned that more revelations will come out this weekend and will delay making a decision on Terry's captaincy until Sunday at the very earliest.
Full story: The Independent
And senior officials at the Football Association have told Capello that Terry should not continue as England skipper.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Chelsea are ready to give Terry some time off to get him out of the media firing line, while the club employed extra security to control members of the paparazzi outside the team hotel for the Premier League match with Hull on Tuesday evening.
Full story: The Times
Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr have less than six months to secure the £100m investment demanded by their creditors or they run the risk of being forced to put the club up for sale.
Full story: The Times
And Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has been asked about his future plans by Real Madrid.
Full story: imscouting.com
Former Portsmouth owner Alexandre Gaydamak will not force the cash-strapped club into administration despite Pompey missing a deadline to pay a £9.5m instalment on the £30m he claims he is owed.
Full story: The Guardian
Manchester United defender Gary Neville has been frozen out at Old Trafford following his touchline gesture to Manchester City's Carlos Tevez during last month's Carling Cup semi-final first leg.
Full story: The Sun
Stoke midfielder Matthew Etherington insists he is winning his fight to overcome a gambling addiction and has been given a pay rise by the club to help him pay off debts that spiralled to £800,000.
Full story: Daily Mail
Burnley boss Brian Laws says he felt like X-Factor judge Simon Cowell as he auditioned new players to come to the club during the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Carlos Tevez says the infamous 'Welcome to Manchester' poster, which caused so much controversy following his move from United to City over the summer, is now on a wall at his home in Argentina.
Full story: The Sun
Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate is concerned that he may have to quit football as he battles to overcome the long-term groin injury that has restricted him to only three Premier League games this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves, who has been out injured since September 2008, could make a return to the squad for the Champions League tie with AC Milan if he completes a week of full training.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Chelsea's first summer target will be Barcelona's £30m-rated right-back Dani Alves.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona to join the Catalan club from next season.
Full story: Cadena Ser radio
Manchester United are on the hunt for Roma's 15-year-olds Valerio Verre and Filippo Cipriani.
Full story: Daily Mail
Wigan and Sunderland will renew their interest in Paraguay international Cristian Riveros over the summer. The midfielder currently plays for Mexican side Cruz Azul.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal have beaten Liverpool to the signature of Marouane Chamakh. The Bordeaux striker is set to agree a five-year, £50,000-a-week deal with the Gunners.
Full story: The Mirror
Serbian striker Milan Jovanovic has ignored interest from Manchester City and Birmingham and has agreed to join Liverpool this summer.
Full story: The Mirror
Millwall are on the verge of signing Crawley Town forward Charles Ademeno in a bargain £120,000 deal.
Full story: The Mirror
Out-of-favour Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland has admitted he may be forced to look for a new club after failing to force his way into new manager Robert Mancini's plans.
Full story: The Times
Indian businessman Subrata Roy is to step up his pursuit of a takeover of Liverpool. Fellow Indian Mukesh Ambani is also a potential investor, despite issuing a denial on Tuesday.
Full story: The Times
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola is facing the axe if his side fail to beat Birmingham on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal defender William Gallas is set to quit Ars*nal over a row about the length of his contract extension at the Gunners.
Full story: The Mirror
Meanwhile, Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that when it comes to signing the world's best players, the Gunners cannot afford the top stars.
Full story: The Times
Queens Park Rangers' former majority shareholder Antonio Caliendo has asked the Football Association to investigate the sale of the club to Flavio Briatore.
Full story: The Daily Telegraph
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says getting Spurs into the Champions League would be his greatest achievement as a manager.Full story: The Mirror
Bolton are seeking a second opinion in the case of Gary Cahill's blood clot - a condition that could end the defender's World Cup dream.
Full story: The Mirror
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is scenting blood. He has described Ars*nal as a "wounded animal" and believes the Reds will soon catch them up in the Premier League table.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has claimed that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson tried to sell winger Cristiano Ronaldo to Barcelona and has also said the Scotsman "is no friend of Real Madrid."
Full story: Spanish Eurosport
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^^No chance of that after last night.
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger will not stand in the way of captain Cesc Fabregas if he wants to leave England and join Spanish side Barcelona, according to Spanish newspaper Sport.
Full story: imscouting.com
Ars*nal midfielder Andrey Arshavin says he would understand if team-mate Cesc Fabregas leaves the Gunners for Barcelona in the summer, but hopes the midfielder will stay at the Emirates.
Full story: Daily Mail
Nadir Belhadj is an unlikely target for Barcelona after the Portsmouth defender was singled out for praise from Barca midfielder Xavi Fernandes.
Full story: Daily Mirror
AC Milan will use striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar as bait to land Manchester United's wantaway defender Nemanja Vidic.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City and Chelsea are on alert after Sevilla's Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano refused to rule out a move to the Premier League.
Full story: The Sun
Chelsea are plotting a £70m spending spree this summer to rejuvenate their squad with Borussia Dortmund's Serbia centre-back Neven Subotic, winger Angel Di Maria, of Benfica, Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger their main targets.
Full story: Daily Express
Tottenham's Jamie O'Hara is ready to quit the club in a bid to further his career. The midfielder is currently on loan at Portsmouth.
Full story: Daily Mail
Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock will ask the FA to take into account the stress he is under working for a club in administration when investigating the comments he made about assistant referee Trevor Massey after the FA Cup match against Aston Villa last Sunday. Warnock labelled Massey a "disgrace" after the decision to wrongly award Villa a corner from which they scored a late equaliser at Selhurst Park.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Crystal Palace striker Ian Wright says he would be tempted to return to Selhurst Park as a coach if Ron Noades takes over the cash-strapped Championship club.
Full story: The Sun
Wolves chairman Steve Morgan believes Liverpool would be debt-free had his 2004 bid for the Merseysiders been accepted.
Full story: The Times
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has offered Birmingham chief Carson Yeung £500,000 to end their dispute - but the Hong Kong billionaire has rejected it.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Hull manager Phil Brown is ready to gamble on midfielder Jimmy Bullard to play in his side's crunch relegation clash at West Ham on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo is officially the highest paid player in the world, according to a recent list published by Portuguese marketing agency Futebol Finance. The former Manchester United star picks up a basic gross salary of £11.3m. Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is the Premier League's highest earner on £7.4m, according to the list.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who is now managing Inter Milan, says the Blues would have won more trophies under him had he not left the club in 2007.
Full story: Daily Mail
Burnley boss Brian Laws has scotched rumours of a bust-up with Clarets midfielder Joey Gudjonsson, insisting the player still has a role to play in the club's battle against relegation.
Full story: The Sun
Liverpool's Glen Johnson has won every major trophy with the Reds - on Championship Manager. The right back has become a big fan of the computer game while recovering from his knee injury. "I'm sick of TV now," he admits. "When you're confined to the couch you'll look at anything. Thankfully, Championship Manager got me through."
Full story: Daily Mail
Queens Park Rangers are on the verge of signing reality TV star Hicham Abdellah. The 17-year-old striker has made it through to the semi-finals of Football's Next Star, whose winner gets a place at the Inter Milan academy.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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I really hope O'Hara doesnt go anywhere i rate him highley.
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Manchester United are ready to make a fresh move for Spain striker David Villa if his club Valencia put him up for sale this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Barcelona right-back Dani Alves has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea, claiming he wants to stay at the Nou Camp.
Full story: IMScouting
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock hopes to take Eagles trio Darren Ambrose, Neil Danns and Nathaniel Clyne with him when he becomes Queens Park Rangers' new manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is eyeing up giant striker Marc Janko, who has scored 67 goals in 92 games for Red Bull Salzburg.
Full story: Daily Mail
England manager Fabio Capello will read the riot act to his squad because he is so furious at the recent off-field exploits of some of his players.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Capello says he will select defenders John Terry and Wayne Bridge and expects them to settle their differences after Terry was alleged to have had an affair with Bridge's ex-girlfriend.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea and England left-back Ashley Cole flew to Spain on Monday for warm-weather recuperation on his broken ankle amid controversy surrounding his split from wife Cheryl. (Daily Telegraph)
Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke admits that South Africa is not yet ready to host the World Cup finals but added that a series of hiccups will be overcome before the tournament starts on 11 June.
Full story: The Times
Premier League clubs owe more money - £3.5bn - than all the others in Europe's top divisions put together, according to a Uefa report.
Full story: The Guardian
Former Notts County director of football Sven-Goran Eriksson drew up a plan to sign former England captain David Beckham as part of the League Two club's ill-fated dream of reaching the Premier League. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has banned academy players from doing interviews on the club's in-house television station as part of crackdown on attitudes of youngsters at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has turned down a new contract with the Eastlands club because he felt he was not being offered enough money.
Full story: The Guardian
Portsmouth will go into administration with a nine-point penalty - but earn an £11m lifeline when the Premier League gives them an advance of the parachute payment for relegated clubs.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Spain coach Vincente del Bosque insists there is no rift between himself and Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez over the use of striker Fernando Torres.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Benitez will turn down any move by Real Madrid to become coach at the Bernabeu.
Full story: IMScouting
Crystal Palace's FA Cup fifth-round replay against Aston Villa on Wednesday is almost certain to be Neil Warnock's last game in charge of the Championship club, with Queens Park Rangers thought to be close to appointing the former Sheffield United manager as their new boss. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry says the sight of Stoke City is driving him round the bend. His team face the Potters on Wednesday for the third time in 11 days and Barry said: "We know each other inside out now. The guy who does our research has virtually gone through it all before."
Full story: The Sun
The World Cup plans for the England players' wives and girlfriends are in disarray after Cheryl Cole's split from husband Ashley. On Cheryl's advice, the WAGs were all booked into the exclusive £1,600-a-night Anahita resort on the island of Mauritius, a five-hour flight from South Africa. But Cheryl's decision to part from Ashley has caused the rest of the women to rethink their summer plans. (Daily Express)
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Real Madrid are close to sealing a £30m move for Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole, 29, according to Real's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who said: "I am confident he can be a Real Madrid player next year".
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3053057/Ashley-Cole-set-for-30million-Real-deal.html)
Meanwhile, Chelsea have pulled out of the race to sign Werder Bremen's Mesut Ozil, 21, with the Stamford Bridge outfit instead keen on fellow German midfielder Sami Khedira, 23, who plays for Stuttgart.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3052998/Chelsea-pull-out-of-race-to-sign-Mesut-Ozil.html)
Chelsea will challenge Manchester United and Manchester City to sign Italian striker Mario Balotelli from Inter Milan but they will have to outbid United, who are willing to pay £28m - £2m more than City have offered for the 19-year-old.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/144159/Man-Utd-and-Man-City-in-Mario-Ballotelli-tug-of-love/)
Robinho and Craig Bellamy are expected to lead an £80m exodus from Manchester City this summer, with Brazilian forward Robinho's likely destination being AC Milan following his spell on loan at Santos. Tottenham are interested in Wales striker Bellamy and his City team-mate, defender Micah Richards. (the Times)
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is eager to join former Anfield boss Rafael Benitez at Inter Milan next season, with the Argentina captain's agent claiming a move to the Italian side would be a "dream" for the former West Ham man.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Agent-Mascherano-open-to-move-article526315.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is planning a £6m bid for Monaco's 25-year-old South Korean forward Park Chu-Young.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3052970/Liverpool-eye-South-Koreas-Chu-Young-Park.html)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is ready to launch ­an £8m bid to lure Liverpool's Dutch forward Ryan Babel to St Andrew's.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/144284/Alec-McLeish-s-ready-to-launch-new-8m-bid-for-Ryan-Babel/)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has has made a second bid to sign Paraguay striker Nelson Valdez from Borussia Dortmund.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sunderland-transfer-news-Steve-Bruce-makes-second-bid-for-Paraguay-striker-Nelson-Valdez-article526531.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle is set to sign Real Madrid left-back Marcos Alonso in a £2.2m deal, with the club ready to fly him straight to the club's training camp in the United States.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-transfer-news-Owen-Coyle-closes-in-on-2-2m-deal-for-Real-Madrid-defender-Marcos-Alonso-article526547.html)
Huddersfield have approached Leicester with a £300,000 offer for 34-year-old striker Steve Howard.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1294502/Huddersfield-boss-Lee-Clark-makes-300k-Leicester-striker-Steve-Howard.html)
Lee Trundle has rejected offers from League One sides Yeovil and Swindon to make a surprise switch to Welsh Premier League outfit Neath AFC. The 33-year-old striker was released by Bristol City at the end of last season.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1294504/Lee-Trundle-snubs-Yeovil-Swindon-making-surprise-non-league-Neath.html)
England manager Fabio Capello will tell the Football Association he wants Italian coaches Mauro Tassotti and Walter Zenga added to his backroom staff to replace Stuart Pearce and Ray Clemence.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/144332/Fabio-Capello-s-answer-to-World-Cup-chaos/)
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs is considering ending his career in Major League Soccer in the United States, with the 36-year-old likely to retire from playing in the Premier League once his contract runs out at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3053023/Ryan-Giggs-ponders-joining-David-Beckham-in-Major-League-Soccer.html)
Portsmouth will withdraw their offer of a player-coach role to England goalkeeper David James unless he can give them an answer in the next 24 hours.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1294500/Portsmouth-tell-David-James-Decide-offer-player-coach-24-hours-withdrawn.html)
Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva has been thrown an Anfield lifeline after new manager Roy Hodgson assured him he still has a future at the club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1294486/Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-tells-Lucas-You-future-Anfield.html)
Everton manager David Moyes insists South Africa winger Steven Pienaar is not for sale, despite the player being linked to several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-transfer-news-David-Moyes-warns-Tottenham-off-Steven-Pienaar-article526657.html)
Former Bayern Munich manager Otmar Hitzfeld is in informal talks with Fulham over their vacant managerial role, although the 62-year-old has two years left on his contract as manager of Switzerland. (the Independent)
Manchester City have given a trial to the son of one of the former stars of The A-Team. Roland Benedict, 20, whose father, Dirk, played Templeton 'Faceman' Peck in the 1980s television show, has been training with City's development squad. (the Times)
Former star of rock band Oasis, Noel Gallagher, claims more top players are on their way to Manchester City after he had discussions over lunch with chief executive Garry Cook.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Oasis-star-Noel-Gallagher-Fans-will-be-blown-away-by-the-stars-on-Manchester-City-s-secret-transfer-hitlist-article526517.html)
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The main one of of Interest for me was Babel, yes he plays for Pool but so what, doesn't make a difference, I am not going to be popular for saying it, really I don't care, but I see him as a decent acquisition, young with loads of potential, and a big lad who is strong enough to hold the ball, a good partner for Defoe to run off, I would like to see him at the Lane, if Pav isn't happy then straight swap, if only it were that simple........I love Pav, but I'm just hoping he isn't getting cold feet again.
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Manchester City are in talks to sign Brazil's £30m-rated World Cup midfielder Ramires from Benfica after a deal for Aston Villa's James Milner stalled.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-transfer-news-City-in-talks-with-30m-Brazil-World-Cup-star-Ramires-after-James-Milner-deal-stalls-Exclusive-article532017.html)
City are confident of clinching the £23m signing of Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli to take their summer spending towards the £100m mark.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296392/Manchester-City-strike-23m-deal-Mario-Balotelli.html)
But Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will reject Manchester City to stay at Spanish champions Barcelona.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3061396/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-will-snub-Man-City-interest.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is back on the trail of Werder Bremen's German World Cup star Mezut Ozil. Ferguson missed out on signing midfielder Ozil as a teenager.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3060567/Alex-Ferguson-after-Mesut-Ozil.html)
Chelsea have had a £16.9m offer for 18-year-old Brazilian forward Neymar turned down by Santos.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296313/Chelsea-make-17m-Santos-starlet-Neymar--wanted-West-Ham-Manchester-City.html)
Blues chairman Bruce Buck has warned left-back Ashley Cole against a summer move to Real Madrid.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/20/ashley-cole-chelsea-move-abroad)
Barcelona star Xavi has warned Ars*nal they only have midfielder Cesc Fabregas "on loan" and that the Gunners captain will eventually return to the Nou Camp, where he started his career.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/188221/Cesc-Fabregas-is-only-on-loan-Xavi-warns-Ars*nal)
Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has been offered a player-coach role to join Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/188221/Cesc-Fabregas-is-only-on-loan-Xavi-warns-Ars*nal)
Liverpool want to sell David Ngog for £6m as they try to raise funds for new signings.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Reds-demand-6m-for-West-Brom-Newcastle-and-Bolton-target-David-N-Gog-article531177.html)
Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is on the verge of a season-long switch to Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296370/Tottenham-striker-Roman-Pavlyuchenko-rubbishes-reports-linking-Sporting-Lisbon.html)
Spurs are at the head of the queue to sign Real Madrid striker Raul, who is available on a free transfer.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3062125/Spurs-lead-Toon-in-race-for-Raul.html)
West Ham are set to finalise a move for Lyon defender Francois Clerc, who is available on a free transfer having seen out his contract with the French club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-transfer-news-Hammers-close-in-on-Lyon-defender-Francois-Clerc-article531331.html)
But Tal Ben-Haim's proposed move to West Ham and a reunion with former Portsmouth manager Avram Grant is on the verge of collapse after the defender failed a medical. (the Times)
And Nice have rejected the Hammers' £12.5m bid for Loic Remy as the London club battle with Liverpool and another unnamed Premier League side to sign the striker.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-talk-Ars*nal-recoup-1636m-by-moving-on-eduardo-2031169.html)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is plotting a raid on former club Chelsea to sign defender Ricardo Carvalho, who he brought to Stamford Bridge from another of his former clubs Porto in 2004.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-transfer-news-Real-Madrid-boss-Jose-Mourinho-plots-bid-for-Blues-star-Ricardo-Carvalho-article531237.html)
Wolves, West Ham and Blackburn are locked in three-way tussle to sign striker Benjani, who is a free agent after leaving Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-West-Ham-and-Blackburn-in-three-way-fight-for-ex-Man-City-star-Benjani-article531225.html)
Wolfsburg boss Steve McClaren has failed in an attempt to take Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy to Germany on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296353/Wolfsburg-boss-Steve-McLaren-fails-bid-sign-Manchester-City-misfit-Craig-Bellamy-loan.html)
Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra has committed himself to the Spanish, club despite an approach from Newcastle.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-talk-Ars*nal-recoup-1636m-by-moving-on-eduardo-2031169.html)
Wigan centre-back Titus Bramble is set to complete a £1m move to Sunderland, where he will be reunited with ex-Latics boss Steve Bruce.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/sunderland/7901512/Titus-Bramble-to-be-reunited-with-Steve-Bruce-at-Sunderland.html)
Everton striker Lukas Jutkiewicz is joining Coventry City on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296358/Coventry-City-sign-Evertons-Lukas-Jutkiewicz-loan-Leicester-City-step-pursuit-free-agent-Andrea-Orlandi.html)
Blackpool are leading the race to sign former West Brom midfielder Robert Koren on a free transfer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1296336/Blackpool-lead-race-sign-Slovenia-captain-Robert-Koren.html)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has confirmed that Portsmouth goalkeeper David James is high on his list of targets to replace Artur Boruc, who has joined Fiorentina. (Daily Record)
Goalkeeper Joe Hart has cut short his summer holiday to begin pre-season training early in a bid to secure the number one spot for both Manchester City and England.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3060491/My-Harts-set-on-two-No1-jobs.html)
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech could be ruled out for the champions' Premier League opener against West Brom in August after suffering a calf injury in training on Tuesday.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/cech-a-doubt-for-chelsea-opener-after-injuring-calf-in-training-2031093.html)
Argentine news agency Telam is reporting that Diego Maradona will remain in charge of the national side, a decision he is expected to announce next week after meeting with Argentine Football Association president Julio Grondona. (Associated Press)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes striker Wayne Rooney can put his World Cup misery with England behind him to become the complete player this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-s-Wayne-Rooney-can-become-the-complete-footballer-this-season-says-Alex-Ferguson-article531205.html)
Ferguson has accused the Football Association of handicapping the England team by refusing to introduce a winter break during the domestic season.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-talk-Ars*nal-recoup-1636m-by-moving-on-eduardo-2031169.html)
West Ham's bid to move into the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games received a boost after the company behind the huge shopping centre that will dominate the entrance to the site said it would back the idea.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/20/west-ham-olympic-stadium-2012)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi laid down the law to new coach Massimiliano Allegri at a press conference by demanding that he play two strikers. Berlusconi fell out with former coach Leonardo because of his lone striker tactics last season.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/20/milan-silvio-berlusconi)
Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is aiming to hit the ground running next season after being given a motivational talk from legendary American sprinter Carl Lewis. The Olympic gold medallist visited City at their training camp in Portland, Oregon.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-s-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-aims-to-be-quick-out-of-the-blocks-after-motivational-speech-from-Carl-Lewis-article531195.html)
A ban may be imposed on vuvuzelas at Wembley in time for the Community Shield and England's friendly against Hungary in August. (Daily Telegraph)
Striker Andy Carroll says he can handle the "spine-tingling" burden of following Alan Shearer, Malcolm Macdonald and Jackie Milburn by wearing the number nine shirt for Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Andy-Carroll-Being-given-Alan-Shearer-s-Newcastle-No-9-shirt-sends-shivers-down-your-spine-article531173.html)
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Benfica have slapped a £33m price tag on Brazilian central defender David Luiz, who is wanted by Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298178/Chelsea-told-pay-33m-Benfica-defender-David-Luiz.html)
And it is City who are believed to be leading Real Madrid in the bidding war for Luiz.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-City-lead-Real-Madrid-in-bidding-war-for-defender-David-Luiz/9043/)
Meanwhile, the Eastlands club will end their pursuit of Aston Villa midfielder James Milner and concentrate on offloading Craig Bellamy, Stephen Ireland and Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/146516/Man-City-to-dump-Craig-Bellamy-Stephen-Ireland-and-Roque-Santa-Cruz/)
City are ready to sell Santa Cruz to Marseille for less than half of the £18m they bought him for.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-transfer-news-Roque-Santa-Cruz-set-for-cut-price-exit-to-Marseille-article538473.html)
Or the French side will try to sign striker Emmanuel Adebayor from Manchester City.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Marseille-in-surprise-move-for-Manchester-City-striker-Emmanuel-Adebayor/9041/)
Striker Jo could also be on his way out of Eastlands, with Blackburn eager to snap up the City striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-transfer-news-Rovers-eye-cut-price-deal-for-Manchester-City-striker-Jo-article538351.html)
Chelsea and Manchester United look set to miss out on Sami Khedira, with the Stuttgart midfielder on the verge of a Real Madrid move.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Chelsea-and-Manchester-United-target-Sami-Khedira-on-verge-of-Real-Madrid-move/9040/)
Former Real Madrid striker Raul will disappoint Tottenham and Newcastle by joining German side Schalke 04.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Raul-to-disappoint-Tottenham-and-Newcastle-with-Schalke-transfer-imminent-/9042/)
Maxi Rodriguez is ready to join the exodus from Liverpool, with his old club Espanyol keen to take the winger back to Spain in a bargain deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Maxi-Rodriguez-ready-to-join-Anfield-exodus-with-Espanyol-keen-on-the-Argentine-winger-article538333.html)
Luke Young's exit from Aston Villa is a step nearer after the defender was omitted from the club's latest touring squad, putting Liverpool on alert.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Young-nears-Aston-Villa-exit-as-Liverpool-prepare-to-swoop-Exclusive-article538489.html)
Ex-Portsmouth keeper David James is to meet Celtic this weekend to discuss a move to the Scottish giants, with Fulham also interested in the England player.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ex-Portsmouth-keeper-David-James-to-meet-Celtic-this-weekend-to-discuss-SPL-move-with-Fulham-also-interested-Exclusive-article538381.html)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is ready to snap up Dutch right-back Ronnie Stam in a £2m deal from champions Twente Enschede.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wigan-transfer-news-Latics-set-to-snap-up-2m-Dutch-right-back-Ronnie-Stam-from-champions-Twente-Enschede-article538413.html)
Blackpool are losing their fight to sign Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley on loan - but boss Ian Holloway will make Maccabi Haifa defender Dekel Keinan his first summer signing.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackpool-transfer-news-Ian-Holloway-to-snap-up-Dekel-Keinan-but-will-miss-out-on-Manchester-United-starlet-Tom-Cleverley-article538499.html)
Monaco striker Eidur Gudjohnsen, who was on loan at Tottenham last year, is a target for Birmingham and Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Birmingham-and-Fulham-ready-to-swoop-for-Eidur-Gudjohnsen-after-Tottenham-move-stalls-article538497.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger will turn his attentions to German international central defender Per Mertesacker after being beaten to Sol Campbell's signature by Newcastle. The Gunners are confident a £10m offer can persuade Werder Bremen to part with the 25-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-transfer-news-Gunners-turn-to-10m-Germany-star-Per-Mertsacker-to-solve-defensive-crisis-after-Sol-Campbell-opts-to-join-Newcastle-article538459.html)
West Bromwich Albion have had a £3m bid for midfielder Cheick Tiote rejected by the Ivorian international's Dutch club FC Twente.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298188/FC-Twente-reject-West-Broms-3m-bid-Cheick-Tiote.html)
Ars*nal are poised to move for Italy's first-choice goalkeeper Federico Marchetti after Cagliari put the 27-year-old up for sale.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3071183/Gunners-eye-Marchetti-swoop.html)
Several Premier League sides are tracking New York Red Bulls striker Macoumba Kandji after he played impressively against Tottenham and Manchester City in pre-season friendlies. (Daily Star)
Queens Park Rangers are set to make a bid for Reading winger Jobi McAnuff, with the Royals hoping to get £1.45m for the 28-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298165/QPR-set-swoop-wantaway-Reading-midfielder-Jobi-McAnuff.html)
Leeds striker Luciano Becchio could be on his way out of Elland Road after the Championship club opted not to offer the Argentine an extension to his deal, which runs out next summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298183/Luciano-Becchio-set-Elland-Road-exit-Leeds-pull-contract-negotiations.html)
Derby boss Nigel Clough is ready to battle Bristol City and Burnley to sign Wigan striker Jason Scotland on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Derby-to-battle-Bristol-City-and-Burnley-for-Wigan-striker-Jason-Scotland-article538397.html)
Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell is set to sign French right-back Jean Calve from French side Nancy.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sheffield-United-transfer-news-Blades-set-to-snap-up-free-agent-right-back-Jean-Calve-from-French-side-Nancy-article538375.html)
Italian Roberto Donadoni has emerged as a surprise contender for the vacant Fulham manager's post.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/146510/Roberto-Donadoni-in-contention-for-Fulham-job/)
Sam Allardyce wants to end his managerial reign at Blackburn in two years' time and finish his career in charge of a national team.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/146516/Man-City-to-dump-Craig-Bellamy-Stephen-Ireland-and-Roque-Santa-Cruz/)
West Ham have offered midfielder Scott Parker a new contract worth £20m over five years in a bid to keep their prize asset at the club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1298169/West-Ham-offer-Scott-Parker-20m-deal.html)
Kanu's agent is claiming Portsmouth want to give the veteran Nigerian forward a deal for another three years.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Portsmouth-want-Kanu-for-three-more-years-claims-agent-article538503.html)
In a list of unusual baby names over the last 10 years, Rooney is the 13th most popular, with parents choosing to pay tribute to Manchester United striker Wayne.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/146467/Chav-s-curse-children-with-odd-names/)
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Manchester City are ready to snap up £34m-rated Barcelona midfielder Gai Assulin for nothing after the Israeli teenager cancelled his contract with the Catalan club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-transfer-news-Barcelona-midfielder-Gai-Assulin-set-for-City-move-article544321.html)
Manchester United are poised to bid for Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra. His arrival could result in Tom Cleverley being sent on loan to Bolton.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-poised-to-bid-for-Lassana-Diarra-of-Real-Madrid-transfer-news-article543971.html)
United could also offer midfielder Anderson and about £12m to land Werder Bremen's Germany World Cup star Mesut Ozil.
Full story: caughtoffisde.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/07/31/manchester-united-consider-offering-12m-exchange-deal-to-seal-mesut-ozil-deal/)
Liverpool have opened talks with Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen, paving the way for Javier Mascherano to leave Anfield.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3080492/Liverpool-are-looking-to-sign-Denmarks-Christian-Poulsen.html)
Poulsen's agent - Joern Bonnesen - has denied any kind of agreement has been made between the Danish midfielder and Liverpool.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Agent-of-Juventus-midfielder-Christian-Poulsen-denies-Liverpool-agreement/9249/)
Birmingham have lined up an ambitious bid to land Italian World Cup-winning left-back Fabio Grosso on a season-long loan deal from Juventus.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300080/Birmingham-eye-loan-deal-Juventus-World-Cup-winning-defender-Fabio-Grosso.html)
Tottenham have opened talks over the £4m signing of Portugal striker Yannick Djalo from Sporting Lisbon but Newcastle are also reported to be interested.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-transfer-news-Portuguese-striker-Yannick-Djalo-in-talks-with-Spurs-article544331.html)
James Milner hopes his proposed move from Aston Villa to Manchester City will finally be approved by this weekend with fellow midfielder Stephen Ireland set to move in the opposite direction.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/James-Milner-transfer-news-Milner-closes-in-on-Manchester-City-move-as-Aston-Villa-eye-cash-plus-Stephen-Ireland-deal-article544297.html)
Sources in Barcelona say the family of Ars*nal captain Cesc Fabregas are upset at the Catalan outfit's failure to sign the midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300074/Ars*nal-skipper-Cesc-Fabregas-feels-let-Barcelona-transfer-tussle.html)
Fabregas is set to have talks with Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger on Thursday to discuss his future.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3080466/Ars*nal-boss-Wenger-set-for-Cesc-talk.html)
Barcelona's world player of the year Lionel Messi says he is confident Fabregas will join him at the Nou Camp before the current transfer window closes.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/191035/Lionel-Messi-still-keen-to-land-quick-deal-for-Cesc-Fabregas)
Defender Per Mertesacker, who has been linked to Ars*nal, is staying at Werder Bremen, according to the Bundesliga outfit's general manager Klaus Allofs.
Full story: imscouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Ars*nal-target-Per-Mertesacker-staying-put-anything-possible-on-Mesut-Ozil-say-Werder-Bremen/9251/)
Chelsea winger Scott Sinclair is set to reject interest from Ipswich and Swansea to join Premier League new boys Blackpool.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3080440/Scott-Sinclair-joins-Blackpool-to-be-near-Coronation-Street.html)
Birmingham are hoping to sign Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf on loan.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/147527/Sam-Allardyce-wants-Mame-Biram-Diouf-at-Blackburn/)
Tottenham look set to let Morocco international midfielder Adel Taarabt leave White Hart Lane for QPR in a deal that could be worth up to £1m.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300017/Tottenham-allow-Adel-Taarabt-join-QPR.html)
West Ham have been offered Cagliari keeper Federico Marchetti if current number one Robert Green leaves for Fulham. (the Times)
But new Fulham manager Mark Hughes has wrecked keeper Mark Schwarzer's dream move to Ars*nal by telling the Australian he is staying at Craven Cottage.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Mark-Schwarzer-transfer-news-Fulham-boss-Mark-Hughes-crushes-Schwarzer-s-Ars*nal-dream-telling-him-You-re-going-nowhere-article544299.html)
Leeds United boss Simon Grayson is set to sign Tottenham's young England centre-back Steven Caulker on a season-long loan deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Leeds-transfer-news-Tottenham-s-young-England-star-Steven-Caulker-joins-Leeds-on-loan-Exclusive-article544327.html)
Kilmarnock have handed a trial to former Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Sissoko. (Daily Record)
Celtic winger Aiden McGeady's proposed £9.5m move to Spartak Moscow could now be back on.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/03/aiden-mcgeady-celtic-neil-lennon)
Indian ty**** Ahasan Ali Syed is interested in buying Blackburn Rovers and is prepared to invest £300m into the club.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/04/blackburn-takeover-ahasan-ali-syed) West Ham players and coaching staff have been hurling abuse at goalkeeper Robert Green in a bid to prepare him for the World Cup backlash expected from crowds this season following his error in the match against the United States.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/04/blackburn-takeover-ahasan-ali-syed)
Hull owner Russell Bartlett has denied claims the club is heading for administration because of money owed on transfers.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1300094/Hull-chief-Russell-Bartlett-denies-Tigers-verge-administration.html)
Manchester United's Portuguese winger Nani has upstaged his team-mates by showing up to training in a limited edition Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni - costing £150,000. It is one of only 250 made in the world.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1299962/Wayne-Rooney-upstaged-Nanis-Lamborghini-Gallardo.html)
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Tottenham are looking to sign former Ars*nal defender William Gallas. The 33-year-old France international is a free agent after being released by the Gunners at the end of last season.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/tottenham/7937780/Tottenham-look-to-sign-former-Ars*nal-defender-William-Gallas.html)
However, Gallas's demand for a two-year deal could scupper any attempt to join the White Hart Lane outfit.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301996/Tottenham-William-Gallas-Ars*nal-defenders-contract-demands.html)
Spurs have opened talks with Aston Villa's Ashley Young over a potential £20m move that would see £11m-rated Robbie Keane move in the opposite direction. Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/08/11/2064991/tottenham-hotspur-open-talks-with-aston-villa-over-20m)
Fulham's new manager Mark Hughes will make Algeria defender Rafik Halliche his first signing. The 23-year-old Benfica centre-back, who played for his country against England at the World Cup, will arrive in a £1.8m deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://spursnetwork.com/forums/hhttp://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Fulham-set-to-sign-Algerian-World-Cup-defender-Rafik-Halliche-Exclusive-article549129.html)
But Hughes faces a struggle to hold on to goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, who has handed in a transfer request after being linked with a move to Ars*nal.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3090051/Schwarzer-Let-me-join-Ars*nal.html)
West Ham are closing in on Marseille midfielder Benoit Cheyrou, 29, who is the brother of former Liverpool striker Bruno.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-close-in-on-Marseille-midfielder-Benoit-Cheyrou-article549107.html)
And Hammers midfielder Scott Parker is to end speculation about a possible move to Tottenham or Liverpool by signing a new four-year deal this week.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3089967/West-Ham-win-Scott-Parker-war.html)
Former West Brom midfielder Robert Koren will reject Premier League newcomers Blackpool for Championship side Hull City. The 29-year-old Slovenia captain, who is a free agent, may be given a three-year deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1301997/Robert-Koren-set-snub-Blackpool-Leicester-join-Hull.html)
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic will demand to leave the club if he does not get the number one shirt this season, with Chelsea thought to be interested.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-target-Asmir-Begovic-will-quit-Stoke-if-he-doesn-t-get-No-1-jersey-next-season-Exclusive-article549147.html)
Stoke and Italian side Brescia are both interested in West Ham midfielder Radoslav Kovac.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/148595/Radoslav-Kovac-wanted-by-Stoke-and-Brescia/)
Celtic will not move to re-sign Manchester City's Craig Bellamy on loan unless the Welsh striker is willing to take a huge pay cut. Bellamy had a spell on loan at the Scottish club in 2005.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2010/08/11/celtic-insist-they-will-not-break-the-bank-for-transfer-target-craig-bellamy-as-they-set-30k-wage-cap-86908-22479642/)
Aston Villa board member General Charles C Krulak, a friend of chairman Randy Lerner, has hit out at former manager Martin O'Neill for thinking he was bigger than the club. O'Neill made a shock exit from Villa Park on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Martin-ONeill-thought-he-was-bigger-than-Aston-Villa-and-he-was-wrong-blasts-board-member-General-Charles-C-Krulak-article549341.html)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is on a collision course with chairman Karl Oyston over the club's cautious approach to finances. The Bloomfield Road outfit has a rigid wage structure and moves for strikers Rob Hulse, Jon Stead and Marlon Harewood have been rejected.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackpool-boss-Ian-Holloway-has-not-quit-but-is-on-collision-course-with-chairman-over-lack-of-transfer-funding-article549347.htmll)
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard says it will take "years" for England to sort out the mess after their World Cup failure but it would make no sense to get rid of coach Fabio Capello.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/10/steven-gerrard-england-fabio-capello)
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy says he is "probably more unwanted than I've ever been" and is seriously questioning his future in football.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3089961/Bellamy-Mancini-never-speaks-to-me-or-Tevez.html)
Fulham striker Bobby Zamora, who could make his England debut against Hungary on Wednesday, considered playing for Trinidad and Tobago because at one point it was his "only option" of getting international football. The 29-year-old qualifies for the Caribbean team because of his father's nationality.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-v-Hungary-preview-Bobby-Zamora-I-could-have-been-playing-for-Trinidad-Tobago-rather-than-Three-Lions-tonight-article549361.html)
An addiction to computer games is affecting the performance of some Premier League players, says a sports psychologist who has treated stars from several big clubs.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/148581/Football-stars-hooked-on-video-games/) England rugby union international Danny Cipriani has been told he has the potential to make it as a professional footballer by Tottenham coach Tim Sherwood. Cipriani played for Spurs reserves in July and is training with QPR before going to play rugby in Australia for two years.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-1301928/Danny-Cipriani-told-cut-pro-footballer.html)
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Crystal Palace will attempt to lure former Ajax and Juventus midfielder Edgar Davids to Selhurst Park. The Dutchman, 37, has been without a club since 2008 but is keen to settle in London. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Crystal-Palace-make-move-for-Dutch-superstar-Edgar-Davids-exclusive-article557089.html)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has fuelled speculation that he may be preparing a bid for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell after he picked the 19-year-old out for praise.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303932/Chelsea-express-Evertons-Jack-Rodwell.html)
Former England manager Steve McClaren will offer midfielder Ryan Babel a way out of Liverpool after lodging a £9m bid to take the Dutchman to German side Wolfsburg.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolfsburg-line-up-shock-9m-deal-for-Liverpool-midfielder-Ryan-Babel-exclusive-article556969.html)
Manchester United may bid for CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev as a long-term replacement for 39-year-old Edwin Van der Sar.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/08/17/manchester-united-consider-move-for-12m-rated-keeper-highly-rated-goalie-on-ferguson-radar/)
Everton are close to sealing a £4m deal for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Marat Izmailov.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303847/Everton-close-signing-Sporting-Lisbons-Marat-Izmailov.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Ajax financial director Jeroen Slop has admitted that the club may have to sell stars such as striker Luis Suarez, centre-back Jan Vertonghen and goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg to balance the books. All three have been linked with moves to the Premier League.
Full story: Sport.co.uk (http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/42323/Ajax_admit_Stekelenburg_Van_der_Wiel_and_Suarez_could_leave.aspx)
Fulham manager Mark Hughes has turned his attentions to Monaco striker Eidur Gudjohnsen after his attempts to land Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy were foiled by Cardiff. Gudjohnsen, who made his name with Bolton and Chelsea, spent the second half of last season on loan at Tottenham.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2010-08-17/fulham-plotting-swoop-gudjohnsen-after-bellamy-snub)
Middlesbrough striker Mido has wrecked a possible loan move to Turkish side Kayserispor after he made an unannounced visit to inspect their training facilities.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303800/Mido-upsets-Turkish-club-rocking-invitation.html)
Despite sending him on a loan to Cardiff for the whole campaign, Manchester City will still pay striker Craig Bellamy £2.5m in wages this season.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits that he had never seen new striker Bebe play before the £7.4m recruit arrived at Manchester United's Carrington training ground.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303878/Manchester-United-boss-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-admits-Ive-watched-Bebe-play.html)
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Liverpool's 3-0 drubbing by Manchester City on Monday has prompted manager Roy Hodgson to make a shock move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole, with the Reds prepared to offer £6m up front for the 26-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Reds-make-shock-bid-for-England-and-West-Ham-striker-Carlton-Cole-article563007.html#ixzz0xZ3iJeos)
Hodgson is desperate to sort out the future of Javier Mascherano, who wants to move for family reasons, and has told Barcelona they will need to pay £18m in cash by the end of the weekend to secure the Argentine midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1305867/Liverpool-misift-Javier-Mascherano-cost-18m-cash-Barcelona-told.html)
Barcelona may offer midfielder Alexander Hleb and defender Martin Caceres in part exchange as they look at ways to tempt Liverpool to sell Mascherano.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/24/barcelona-bid-liverpool-javier-mascherano)
If Liverpool do finally offload Mascherano, they may attempt to secure Marseille's £7m-rated midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/150719/KOP-TARGET-NEW-MASCH/)
West Brom have made a £3m bid for Getafe midfielder Derek Boateng. The Ghanaian was voted the Spanish club's player of the season for the 2009-2010 campaign and was named in his country's World Cup squad.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/7592/west-brom-launch-%C2%A33million-bid-boateng)
West Ham manager Avram Grant is intent on signing both a striker and right-back before the close of the transfer window next Tuesday.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/24/west-ham-kevin-gameiro-transfer)
Everton have been put off Tottenham striker Peter Crouch after being quoted what they consider to be an exorbitant fee of £10m.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/7521/everton-set-end-interest-crouch-after-%C2%A310million-quote)
Coventry are set to sign striker Marlon King, who was released from prison in July, on a three-year contract. Sky Blues boss Aidy Boothroyd wants to snap up King on a Bosman transfer for a weekly salary of £10,000, plus bonuses.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Coventry-transfer-news-Sky-Blues-set-to-make-ex-jailbird-Marlon-King-their-highest-earner-article562913.html#ixzz0xZ2w3cuf)
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar looks likely to remain at Goodison Park for one more season and see out the final year of his contract, despite Tottenham's ongoing interest in the South African.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1305859/Steven-Pienaar-set-reject-Tottenhams-contract-Everton.html)
Chelsea could be set to make a shock bid for Inter Milan defender Nicolas Burdisso, with the Blues needing cover for Ricardo Carvalho, who recently moved to Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-transfer-news-Blues-plot-shock-move-for-Inter-Milan-defender-Nicolas-Burdisso-article562905.html)
eal-broker Keith Harris, who has assisted in the sales of West Ham, Aston Villa and Manchester City, says he is representing a mystery overseas buyer for Liverpool, with an offer of up to £500m set to be tabled to take over from the current American owners.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/195304/Keith-Harris-claims-mystery-500m-buyer-for-Liverpool) England manager Fabio Capello has come under fire from Real Madrid's new manager. Jose Mourinho said: "He has a one-track relationship with players. You cannot go around just shouting at players. They need to feel special. Capello will not work for England. He does not know the players. They are frightened of him and they can't play for him."
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Real-Madrid-boss-Jose-Mourinho-launches-stinging-attack-on-Capello-and-says-England-are-in-a-mess-and-playing-with-fear-Exclusive-article562969.html)
What a spectacle! You can make up your own headline as Edgar Davids struggled with his glasses on his debut for Crystal Palace. The Dutch midfielder, 37, played at left-back as his new side lost to Portsmouth in the Carling Cup.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1305870/Edgar-Davids-makes-Crystal-Palace-debut-Eagles-crash-Portsmouth.html)
Portuguese forward Bebe, who Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson recently signed for £7m without watching him play, failed to make Tuesday's 16-man reserve squad to face local rivals Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1305825/Manchester-Uniteds-7m-man-Bebe-fails-make-reserve-squad-mini-derby.html)
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Liverpool are believed to have offered Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva and Dutch forward Ryan Babel in exchange for West Ham striker Carlton Cole but neither player wanted to leave Anfield for Upton Park.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/31/liverpool-carlton-cole)
Liverpool also failed in a late attempt to sign Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.
Full story: talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/8754/liverpool-fail-last-ditch-bid-tottenham-striker)
Ars*nal missed out on signing Mark Schwarzer for £4m after Fulham were denied a move for Crystal Palace's £1.5m-rated goalkeeper Julian Speroni. The Cottagers were also thwarted when they tried to land Brazilian keeper Alexander Doni from Roma, but a season-long loan deal could not be arranged in time before the end of the transfer window.
Full story: Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-transfer-news-Gunners-miss-out-on-Mark-Schwarzer-after-Fulham-fail-to-sign-replacement-article569201.html)
Stoke boss Tony Pulis says he was advised to make a move for Eidur Gudjohnsen by Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, who had signed the Iceland international striker on loan from Monaco last season.
Full story: Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-transfer-news-Potters-boss-Tony-Pulis-Tottenham-boss-Harry-Redknapp-told-me-to-sign-Eidur-Gudjohnsen-article569319.html)
Striker Roque Santa Cruz faces being frozen out at Manchester City after a deadline-day move to Italian club Lazio collapsed.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3119904/Roque-Santa-Cruz-is-in-limbo-after-his-move-to-Lazio-collapsed.html)
The £250m spent in the 2010 summer transfer window was the lowest total since 2006, according to research by financial analysts Deloitte.
Full story: Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-window-shuts-on-lowest-last-day-spending-for-years-down-100m-from-last-year-article569257.html)
West Ham have signed Blackburn's Denmark international full-back Lars Jacobsen for a nominal fee but manager Avram Grant rejected a swoop for Rovers team-mate Pascal Chimbonda.
Full story: Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-transfer-news-Hanmers-sign-Blackburn-s-Lars-Jacobsen-after-missing-out-on-Pascal-Chimbonda-article569217.html)
England coach Fabio Capello was forced to use Ars*nal's fifth-choice goalkeeper James Shea to make up the numbers at his squad's first training session ahead of the Euro 2012 qualifiers because of injuries to Ben Foster and Scott Carson.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/31/james-shea-england-Ars*nal-goalkeeper)
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has urged the club to find new owners fast so they can compete with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City financially. (The Sun)
Chelsea captain John Terry has revealed the hamstring injury that will see him miss the start of England's European Championship qualifying campaign dates all the way back to the summer's World Cup.
Full story: The Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1307705/John-Terrys-hamstring-injury-hampering-World-Cup.html)
Manchester United and Rangers have launched an unprecedented security operation to prevent crowd trouble when they meet in the Champions League at Old Trafford on 14 September.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1307847/Manchester-United-Rangers-prepare-major-security-plans-Champions-League-clash.html)
An ankle injury has forced Newcastle striker Andy Carroll to pull out of the England Under-21 squad to face Portugal and Lithuania.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1307789/Injured-Newcastle-United-striker-Andy-Carroll-withdraws-England-U21-squad.html)
Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald says he wants to the job permanently.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3119661/Kevin-MacDonald-will-apply-for-the-managers-job-at-Aston-Villa.html)
Newcastle defender Sol Campbell was taunted by Sunderland supporters for being overweight as he made his debut on Tuesday night, playing only the first half of a reserve match at the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1307837/Heavyweight-Sol-Campbell-enjoys-run-Newcastle-reserves-mini-derby.html)
Jorge Larrionda, the Uruguayan referee who refused England a legitimate goal in their quarter-final World Cup defeat by Germany, said he had no idea the ball was in - until he was told by David Beckham. "As we left the pitch, David came up to us very politely, explaining the pain he felt and asking what had happened," he said.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3119920/Ref-Id-no-idea-until-Beckham-told-me.html)
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has played down their disappointing opening day draw with Real Mallorca, and says he is the man to bring long-term stability to the club. "I am a coach not Harry Potter. He is a magician. Magic is fiction and I live for football which is real," he said. (Reuters)
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Tottenham will renew their attempts to sign Aston Villa and England winger Ashley Young when the January transfer window opens. The 25-year-old was close to a move this summer until Martin O'Neill resigned as manager at Villa Park, which meant any transfer activity was put on hold.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9883/tottenham-line-january-bid-aston-villa-star)
PSV Eindhoven's Dutch winger Ibrahim Afellay, 24, claims he turned down a move to Everton this summer because he did not like "the feel" of the Goodison Park club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ibrahim-Afellay-rejected-a-move-to-Everton-because-he-didn-t-like-the-feel-of-the-club-article573855.html)
Fiorentina's Italian international playmaker Riccardo Montolivo has played down speculation linking him with a move to Ars*nal, saying he is "fine in Florence".
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-transfer-news-Italian-international-playmaker-Riccardo-Montolivo-rules-out-Emirates-move-article573853.html)
Veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer hopes to sign a pre-contract agreement with a European club in January in a bid to leave Fulham on a free transfer when his contract expires next June. Cottagers boss Mark Hughes denied the 37-year-old Australian the chance to move to Ars*nal in the summer transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Fulham-keeper-Mark-Schwarzer-to-join-European-club-on-free-after-missing-out-on-Ars*nal-chance-article573985.html)
West Brom striker Simon Cox could return to Reading on loan. The 23-year-old began his career at the Madejski Stadium but only made nine substitute appearances during a three-year spell.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1309910/Simon-Cox-eyes-Reading-return-falling-favour-West-Brom.html)
Yuri Zhirkov will consider his future at Chelsea if he remains a bit-part player. Zenit St Petersburg and Spartak Moscow could move for the left-sided 27-year-old, who joined the Blues for £18m from CSKA Moscow in July 2009. (Full story: Daily Mail)
Inter Milan are set to launch a January bid to sign Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill, although the 25-year-old could cost £17.5m after his England debut led to an increase in the value of his buy-out clause.
Full story: IMScouting (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
Carlo Ancelotti hopes to still be managing Chelsea as he approaches his 80s, saying he wants to stay in his current job for another 25 years. The former Juventus and Milan boss turned 51 in June.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9861/exclusive-ancelotti-i-want-manage-chelsea-25-years)
Portsmouth have accused the Football Association of giving Tottenham preferential treatment on transfer deadline day. Spurs' £8m signing of Rafael van der Vaart from Real Madrid was only ratified a day later, while Portsmouth's move for Stoke City's Liam Lawrence failed after they missed the deadline by a minute. (Full story: Daily Star)
Aston Villa's delay in appointing former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier as their new manager is because of fears of a player backlash over the potential demotion of caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald. Houllier wants Phil Thompson, the man he worked alongside at Anfield, as his number two. However, the Villa squad are keen that MacDonald retains some role in first-team affairs.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-delaying-appointing-Gerard-Houllier-as-he-may-alienate-Kevin-MacDonald-by-making-old-Liverpool-assistant-Phil-Thompson-his-number-two-article573003.html)
Houllier has agreed a three-year contract to be Martin O'Neill's full-time successor but Merseysider Thompson will not be his assistant. The former Kop favourite has, instead, decided to continue with his television punditry work.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/sep/07/gerard-houllier-aston-villa-manager)
Brian Flynn has emerged as the favourite to be the next Wales manager if, as expected, John Toshack steps as he is thought to feel he has taken the side as far as he can. Flynn would be a popular choice, having come close to taking the under-21s to the European Championship. (Full story: Daily Telegraph)
The Red Knights - the group hoping to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family - is willing to play a waiting game. With the club £716.5m in debt for the year ending June 2009, the group believes a dreaded double-dip recession could force a sale. (Full story: the Times)
Manchester United summer signing Bebe, who joined the Old Trafford club for £7.4m from Vitória de Guimaraes, claims he was shocked by his inclusion in manager Sir Alex Ferguson's Champions League squad. "I never thought I would have made it," said the 20-year-old Portuguese striker.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1309833/Bebe-shocked-inclusion-Manchester-Uniteds-Champions-League-squad.html)
Merseyside police could step up security for Wayne Rooney's return with Manchester United to former club Everton on Saturday, with the possibility the England striker could be the subject of heightened abuse from Toffees fans in the wake of newspaper allegations about his private life.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-will-be-forced-to-face-the-wrath-of-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-after-the-call-girl-revelations-article574625.html)
Defender Kolo Toure, who lost the Manchester City captaincy to Carlos Tevez on Roberto Mancini's arrival as manager, believes the Argentine was given the armband to boost his popularity within the squad.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3128995/Kolo-Toure-Carlos-Tevez-is-becoming-the-new-Diego-Maradona.html)
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is considering an £18m move for Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/158046/Manchester-United-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-s-going-for-Yoann-Gourcuff/)
Manchester United are poised to make a bid for Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard in January. Seen as a potential successor to Edwin van der Sar, the 26-year-old currently plays for Norwegian side Aalesunds.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Anders-Lindegaard-has-confirmed-Manchester-United-s-interest-in-him-is-real-article599649.html)
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is ready to submit a transfer request - unless he is guaranteed regular first-team football by City boss Roberto Mancini.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/chopper-harris-mourns-death-of-oncerespected-art-of-tackling-2104840.html)
Three Italian clubs are chasing Tottenham's out-of-favour striker Giovani Dos Santos - Genoa, Fiorentina and Roma.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1731/2/serie-trio-chase-tottenham-outcast)
Blackpool forward Luke Varney, who is on loan from Derby, is set to be sold elsewhere by the Rams in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackpool-could-lose-striker-sensation-Luke-Varney-should-parent-club-Derby-accept-a-bid-from-another-club-in-January-article599707.html)
Former Bolton defender Bernard Mendy is hoping to return to English football. The 29-year-old Frenchman is currently without a club.
Full story: skysports.com (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_6441926,00.html)
Brighton manager Gus Poyet is ready to sign Northern Ireland striker David Healy on loan from ­Sunderland.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Brighton-are-ready-to-snap-up-David-Healy-from-Sunderland-on-loan-article599713.html)
Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun will travel to Finland for an operation on his torn Achilles tendon. He will be operated on at the clinic where former England captain David Beckham received treatment.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319973/Yossi-Benayoun-set-visit-doctor-David-Beckham-Finland.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has received a treble boost ahead of Saturday's match against Birmingham, with captain Cesc Fabregas, forward Nicklas Bendtner and winger Theo Walcott declaring themselves fit. (Daily Express)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says claims that Fernando Torres's body language betrays the striker's discontent at Anfield are "completely over the top".
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8059418/Liverpool-captain-Steven-Gerrard-defends-Roy-Hodgson-and-Fernando-Torres.html)
Manchester City are to punish Manchester United fans for persistent standing by withholding part of their ticket allocation for November's derby match at Eastlands.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319972/Manchester-City-stand-ban-Manchester-United-fans-won-t-sit-down.html)
Aston Villa's Luke Young insists he and team-mate Emile Heskey were right to retire from England duty.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aston-Villa-s-Luke-Young-has-backed-Emile-Heskey-s-decision-to-retire-from-England-duty-article599571.html)
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni says striker Robbie Keane could lose his place in the team because of his lack of first-team action with his club Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/republic-of-ireland/8060488/Giovanni-Trapattoni-admits-Robbie-Keane-could-lose-Ireland-place-due-to-club-snub.html)
Former Doncaster Rovers manager Dave Penney has emerged as a shock candidate to take over at Hibernian following the departure of John Hughes on 4 October. (Daily Record)
Wigan Athletic fans are unhappy the local council added congratulations to the Warriors Super League rugby club on road signs approaching the town.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/oct/12/super-league-champion-sign-wigan)
Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson may have spent much of their time as Premier League rivals sniping at each other but the Real Madrid manager has revealed that he now considers his Manchester United counterpart to be his "best friend" in football. (Daily Telegraph)
Even England's 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore, who turned tackling into an art form, would fall foul of modern referees, according to former Chelsea defender Ron Harris.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/chopper-harris-mourns-death-of-oncerespected-art-of-tackling-2104840.html)
Bolton striker Johan Elmander has criticised the style of former Trotters manager Gary Megson, saying: "It doesn't help to stare and scream at me. I got tired the more of it I heard."
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1319981/Johan-Elmander-slams-ex-Bolton-manager-Gary-Megson.html)
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'A LACK OF RESPECT': Manchester United are already preparing for Wayne Rooney's possible exit in January and have made inquiries about unsettled Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sir-alex-ferguson-a-lack-of-respect-2111205.html)
'BETRAYAL': Ferguson said United have "always been a harbour" for Rooney, helping him with personal problems and with the manager even offering him financial advice.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/19/wayne-rooney-ferguson-manchester-united)
'CHELSEA TO OFFER £20m FOR UNITED'S TALISMAN': Chelsea could make a £20m move for Rooney in January. Their offer would be well below Manchester City's expected bid of £35m but they believe Ferguson would be more willing to do business with them (Daily Telegraph).
'STARS HAVE TOO MUCH CLOUT': Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp joked that he would like to take advantage of Rooney's spectacular fall-out with Ferguson and buy the striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-move-for-Wayne-Rooney-not-impossible-insists-Harry-Redkanpp-who-confirms-his-interest-in-the-Manchester-United-striker-article605513.html)
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, Schalke keeper Manuel Neuer and Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff could all be on Manchester United's shopping list if they sell Rooney.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/19/manchester-united-plan-55m-triple-raid-in-attempt-to-rebuild-after-likely-rooney-exit/)
Tottenham will be forced to spend £10m if they want to sign Dinamo Zagreb youngster Mateo Kovacic.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1895/9/tottenham-warned-hands-croatian-messi)
Spurs are two players away from being serious challengers for the Premier League title, says manager Harry Redknapp.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1321952/Tottenham-need-world-class-players-win-title-insists-Harry-Redknapp.html)
Palermo striker Javier Pastore has tried to silence reports linking him to Manchester City, Ars*nal and Barcelona by insisting he is in no rush to leave the Sicilian club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1321813/Manchester-City-Barcelona-shunned-Javier-Pastore-says-rush-leave-Palermo.html)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has dismissed suggestions the club could re-sign Real Madrid playmaker Kaka.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=833676&sec=transfers&cc=3888&cc=3888)
Despite setting Chelsea on the road to victory in Russia on Tuesday night after a stunning strike in Moscow, Yuri Zhirkov had to dismiss claims he wants to leave Chelsea after failing to establish himself in the first team.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=833645&sec=england&cc=3888&cc=3888)
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed that he was on the verge of signing for Bayern Munich before his switch to Real Madrid in 2006.
Full story: Bild.de (http://www.bild.de/BILD/sport/fussball/bundesliga/vereine/hsv/2010/10/19/ruud-van-nistelrooy/verraet-ich-war-schon-fast-bei-bayern.html)
Liverpool are keeping tabs on Barcelona striker Nolito - but the Anfield outfit face a battle with some of Europe's top clubs.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1897/7/liverpool-face-five-way-fight-barcelona-forward)
Everton are interested in re-signing Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan on loan following his successful spell at Goodison Park last season. (Daily Mail)
Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel, who has not yet been offered a new contract by the club, says he may consider a move abroad to revive his career.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1321965/Bolton-defender-Jlloyd-Samuel-ponders-abroad.html)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has urged his players to concentrate on getting the Reds back on the road to recovery before looking at the future under new owner John W Henry.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2010/10/19/on-field-recovery-is-roy-hodgson-s-priority-at-liverpool-fc-100252-27498353/)
But if things do not work out with Hodgson, former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard could take over at Anfield following his departure from Turkish side Galatasary.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/20/liverpool-to-make-move-for-frank-rijkaard-as-dutchman-quits-galatasaray/)
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has started the difficult task of searching for a new manager to replace Gordon Strachan, with former Celtic manager Tony Mowbray reportedly leading the list.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1321829/Steve-Gibson-starts-search-Gordon-Strachans-successor-blank-piece-paper.html)
Gary Megson is a shock contender to be Middlesbrough's new boss, having been out of work since being sacked by Bolton last December.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Gary-Megson-is-top-of-Middlesbrough-s-shortlist-to-replace-Gordon-Strachan-as-manager-article605469.html)
Chelsea captain John Terry has conceded that Manchester City can now finally be considered as genuine title contenders.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1883/6/terry-fears-city-title-challenge) Real Madrid's 2-0 Champions League win over AC Milan on Tuesday means Jose Mourinho became the first coach in his club's history to remain unbeaten in their first 10 games.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/19/cristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid-milan)
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Ha Ha Ha Another Croatian!?
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Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz intends to leave the club in January - and suggests fellow City forward Carlos Tevez could follow him through the exit door.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/26/homesick-carlos-tevez-manchester-city)
Fulham manager Mark Hughes will try to bring Santa Cruz to Craven Cottage during the January transfer window. Hughes signed the Paraguay frontman while in charge of Manchester City and Blackburn. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1324013/Fulham-Manchester-City-striker-Roque-Santa-Cruz.html)
Manchester City may make a move for Lazio's Romanian defender Stefan Radu, who is eager to leave the Italian club in the January transfer window.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2079/3/man-city-target-hold-showdown-lazio-talks)
The Eastlands outfit are also interested in Sporting Lisbon defender Daniel Carrico. Juventus and Atletico Madrid are among those eyeing the Portugal Under-21 star.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-confirm-their-interest-in-Sporting-Lisbon-defender-Daniel-Carrico-article614049.html)
Manchester United target Steven Defour says he is willing to move to Old Trafford. The 22-year-old Standard Liege star is regarded as one of the best midfielders in Belgium and has been tracked by the Red Devils for more than a year.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2079/5/defour-ready-make-manchester-united-move)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is considering a cut-price move for Shakhtar Donetsk's Croatian full-back Darijo Srna in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-weighing-up-a-cut-price-swoop-for-Darijo-Srna-of-Shakhtar-Donetsk-article613917.html)
Queens Park Rangers are hoping to boost their defence by acquiring Sean Morrison of Swindon but face a battle with Newcastle and Sunderland for the highly rated 19-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1324028/Championship-leaders-QPR-Swindons-teenage-defender-Sean-Morrison.html)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has spoken out for the first time over the fury surrounding his contract wrangle, insisting: "I was never going to leave Man United".
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3198147/Celebrity-big-bluffer-Wayne-Rooney-was-never-going-to-leave-Manchester-United.html)
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stepped up his plan to get the club's key players to commit to the Old Trafford outfit by offering John O'Shea a new £16.5m contract.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3198293/John-OShea-to-be-offered-a-165million-contract-at-Manchester-United.html)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson will not target any marquee signings in the January transfer window as New England Sports Ventures, the club's new owner, looks to put a stop to the profligate spending the company believes has hampered the club's progress in recent years.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8088587/Liverpool-to-stay-clear-of-big-money-signings-in-January-transfer-window.html)
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce and chairman John Williams are likely to keep their jobs when the expected £46m takeover by Indian group Venky's goes through in November.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/26/blackburn-rovers-takeover-india)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he is under pressure to bring the club's five-year wait for a trophy to an end this season.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/207835/Arsene-feeling-heat-from-Ars*nal-s-trophy-drought)
Gunners winger Theo Walcott has played down his side's title chances, despite the 3-0 win at Manchester City on Sunday. Walcott is urging fans not to get carried away by his team's impressive start to the season.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2078/8/exclusive-%E2%80%93-walcott-plays-down-Ars*nal-title-talk)
Walcott's team-mate Andrey Arshavin is set to begin talks with Ars*nal over a new £80,000-a-week deal. The forward's current contract expires in 19 months' time.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3197937/Andrey-Arshavin-in-line-for-new-deal-with-Ars*nal.html)
Everton manager David Moyes insists Jermaine Beckford will adapt to the Premier League, despite the striker's poor start to the season. Moyes signed the 26-year-old from Leeds on a free transfer in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1324014/Everton-boss-David-Moyes-urges-patience-misfiring-Jermaine-Beckford.html)
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has denied whipping up the frenzy that led referee Willie Collum to receive death threats following Sunday's Old Firm defeat by Rangers. (Daily Record)
Fans of Paul the psychic octopus who are in mourning after his death can take comfort from the news that his spirit will live on - in clothing lines and mobile phone applications. The creature, who correctly predicted the outcome of all Germany's matches - as well as the final - at the 2010 World Cup, also features in a documentary.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1323842/Paul-octopus-psychic-World-Cup-predictor-extraordinaire-passes-away-Oberhausen.html)
Manchester United fans flocked to the club's Old Trafford megastore on Tuesday. However, it was not striker Wayne Rooney's name they wanted on the back of their replica jerseys - it was that of Mexican forward Javier Hernandez, the new United hero who has his nickname Chicarito emblazoned across his number 14 shirt.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/160105/Wayne-Rooney-Manchester-United-fans-getting-shirty/)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has warned his players there is no place for nightclubs and alcohol in a modern footballer's life.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/8088281/Gerard-Houllier-implores-Aston-Villa-players-to-avoid-alcohol-and-nightclubs.html)
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Stoke still want to sign Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva after the Potters failed to land the Brazilian in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Stoke-to-revive-their-Lucas-Leiva-bid-in-January-after-being-thwarted-by-Liverpool-in-the-summer-article619641.html)
Anderlecht midfielder Jonathan Legear expects Newcastle United to come in for him in January with a £3m bid.
Full story: the Times - subscription required (http://www.timesplus.co.uk/tto/news/?login=false&url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/)
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is set to make Bundesliga side Energie Cottbus a £2m offer for their Germany Under-21 striker Nils Petersen.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325865/Blackburn-Rovers-weigh-2m-young-German-hotshot-Nils-Petersen.html)
Manchester City are open to offers for their winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, who is seeking a deal in the region of £100,000 a week.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/wrightphillips-put-up-for-sale-by-city-2123405.html)
City manager Roberto Mancini could also allow defender Wayne Bridge to leave Eastlands after losing patience with the former Chelsea player.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/8105350/Manchester-City-manager-Roberto-Mancini-to-sell-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-and-Wayne-Bridge.html)
Blackpool goalkeeper Matthew Gilks has been lined up by Manchester City as a possible replacement for the unsettled Shay Given.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-are-chasing-Blackpool-keeper-Matty-Gilks-as-a-replacement-for-the-outbound-Shay-Given-article619631.html)
Birmingham hope to capture in-form Cardiff striker Jay Boothroyd on a cut-price deal as the 28-year-old continues to stall on a new contract with the Bluebirds.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325965/Birmingham-plotting-cut-price-January-Cardiff-striker-Jay-Bothroyd.html)
Napoli are not interested in a rumoured £35m bid for their midfielder Marek Hamsik and striker Edinson Cavani by Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/209210/Napoli-s-no-to-United)
West Ham defender Holmar Orn, 20, could be heading out on loan after joining up with Steve McClaren's Wolfsburg for a four-day trial.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326007/West-Ham-youngster-Holmar-Orn-Eyjolfsson-joins-Steve-McClaren-Wolfsburg-day-trial.html)
Aston Villa striker John Carew looks set to be offloaded by boss Gerard Houllier, who axed the player while the two were at Lyon. (Daily Express)
Manchester United are in talks to bring Mexico international striker Humberto Suazo to Old Trafford from Monterrey. The 29-year-old is valued at £10m by his current club.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2275/2/man-united-step-bid-%C2%A310m-striker-suazo)
Ars*nal have moved ahead of Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham and into pole position to sign Werder Bremen playmaker Marko Marin.
Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/Ars*nal-join-the-chase-for-the-german-messi/17679)
Manchester City have made Renato Augusto, Bayer Leverkusen's attacking midfielder, a £15m target in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326004/Mancini-wants-new-Kaka-Manchester-City-plotting-15m-Renato-Augusto.html)
Even before his man-of-the-match performance on Tuesday, Inter Milan were keen to secure an option on Tottenham star Gareth Bale. The Italian side believe a deal worth between £20m and £30m may persuade Spurs to sell the Wales international.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2269/8/inter-lead-real-madrid-and-ac-milan-race-tottenham-star)
Anderlecht midfielder Lucas Biglia is attracting interest from West Ham, Napoli and Bordeaux.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2276/0/west-ham-tracking-anderlecht-ace-baglia)
Juventus defensive midfielder Claudio Marchisio has caught the eye of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who may bid for the 24-year-old either in January or at the end of the season.
Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/man-utd-linked-with-paul-ince-and-roy-keane-style-midfielder/17683)
Blackburn and Everton are poised to swoop if midfielder Charlie Adam's Blackpool contract is cancelled because of a dispute over bonus payments.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-and-Everton-will-slug-it-out-for-Charlie-Adam-if-his-Blackpool-contract-is-cancelled-over-a-breach-of-bonus-payment-agreement-article619637.html)
West Ham will cash in on out-of-favour striker Carlton Cole in January, with the Hammers hoping Liverpool revive their interest.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325977/Avram-Grant-cash-favour-Carlton-Cole-January.html)
Former Manchester United forward Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be lured away from his job as the club's reserve team boss by the offer of management with Norwegian side Molde.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325999/Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-wanted-manager-Norwegian-club-FC-Molde.html)
Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott, who watches DVDs of former Gunners striker Thierry Henry in a bid to emulate his hero, is not far off from becoming the club's main target man, according to his manager Arsene Wenger.
Full story: Various (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326009/Theo-Walcott-Formula-One-footballer-Super-fast-fragile-like-Red-Bull.html)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has frozen out teenage midfielder Fabio Borini after the Italy Under-21 player rejected the club's contract offer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326019/Chelsea-starlet-Fabio-Borini-frozen-ruthless-manager-Carlo-Ancelotti.html)
Manchester City forward Emmanuel Adebayor may have had an on-pitch row with colleague Vincent Kompany during their 2-1 loss to Wolves on Saturday - but the former Ars*nal man insists they have a "really good friendship".
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326005/Emmanuel-Adebayor-insists-problems-Vincent-Kompany.html)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is expected to make his return from injury against Liverpool on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325687/Frank-Lampard-set-return-Chelsea-Liverpool.html)
Sunderland midfielder David Meyler has played for the first time since a double knee ligament injury at the end of last season. He turned out in a reserve team match against Liverpool on Monday. The 21-year-old is two months ahead of schedule in his recovery.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326008/Sunderland-boss-Steve-Bruce-handed-needed-boost-return-midfielder-David-Meyler.html)
Nottingham Forest striker Robert Earnshaw is eager to sign a new four-year deal at the City Ground.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Robert-Earnshaw-is-keen-to-sign-a-new-four-year-deal-at-Nottingham-Forest-article619747.html)
Liverpool owner John W Henry has warned manager Roy Hodgson that he will have to focus on developing fresh talent rather than big-name signings.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1325916/Liverpool-develop-young-players-splash-cash-warns-owner-John-W-Henry.html)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway says captain Charlie Adam was so keen to play against West Bromwich Albion on Monday that he overcame his fear of needles and had a painkilling injection on his ankle. "We had to hold him down," Holloway declared.
Full story: Various (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackpool-hero-Charlie-Adam-overcame-his-fear-of-injections-to-stick-it-to-West-Brom-in-2-1-win-article619433.html)
A re-education programme is on the cards for stewards at Aston Villa after they ejected a teenage fan who accidentally tumbled on to the pitch after heading the ball back into play during Villa's derby match with Birmingham on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1326006/Aston-Villa-warning-stewards-complaints-ejected-teen.html)
Newcastle anchorman Joey Barton believes his side's inconsistent form has foiled accumulator bets all over the country.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Joey-Barton-reckons-Newcastle-are-the-coupon-busters-of-the-Premier-League-after-their-inconsistent-form-has-probably-cost-betting-punters-hundreds-article619439.html)
Carlo Ancelotti insists there will be life for him after Chelsea. The 51-year-old Blues boss says he would like to coach a national team.
Full story: Various (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-boss-Carlo-Ancelotti-wants-to-try-his-hand-at-international-level-after-finishing-his-second-contract-at-Stamford-Bridge-article619611.html)
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Chelsea are looking at Bayern Munich centre-back Vinicius Borges Breno as he returns from a cruciate ligament injury. The German club signed him for £11m from Sao Paulo in 2008.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1328232/Chelsea-keeping-tabs-Bayern-Munichs-Brazilian-centre-Vinicius-Borges-Breno.html#ixzz14rLlbz20)
Roque Santa Cruz is a £3m Wolfsburg target, while Fulham also want the striker who cost Manchester City £14m from Blackburn.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3219608/Fulham-and-Wolfsburg-want-Roque-Santa-Cruz.html#ixzz14rGYUNxa)
Inter Milan manager Rafael Benitez is planning to raid former club Liverpool for Danish centre-back Daniel Agger as a replacement for Walter Samuel, who is out for the season with knee ligament damage.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Inter-Milan-boss-Rafa-Benitez-is-planning-to-raid-former-club-Liverpool-for-Daniel-Agger-as-he-hunts-a-replacement-for-injured-defender-Walter-Samuel-article625135.html)
Liverpool are ready to take on AC Milan in the race to sign £9m-rated Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda from CSKA Moscow.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2465/8/liverpool-take-ac-milan-%C2%A39million-honda)
Ars*nal are pondering a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic. The Serbian has helped the team rise to the top of the Bundesliga and has been rated at £20m.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/09/Ars*nal-ready-to-spend-big-to-land-20m-rated-centre-back/)
Manchester City have sent scouts to watch Porto's Brazilian striker Hulk, who has scored nine goals this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-have-sent-scouts-to-check-on-Porto-s-Brazilian-striker-Hulk-article625139.html)
Bolton are keen on £2m-rated Argentinos Juniors defender Santiago Gentiletti.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3219603/Bolton-want-Santiago-Gentilleti.html)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has earmarked France striker Bafetimbi Gomis as the man he wants to replace forward John Carew, with whom he had a row at the club's training ground on Monday.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/162291/John-Carew-s-early-Baf/)
FC Nurnberg fear they will lose Manchester United target Ilkay Gundogan in the summer. The £7m-rated Germany Under-21 midfielder has been watched several times by United's scouts.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1328236/FC-Nurnberg-fear-Manchester-United-target-Ilkay-Gundogan-depart-summer.html#ixzz14rMScjiO)
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez could miss Wednesday's derby against Manchester United. The Argentine will have a late fitness test on his injured thigh and rates his chances of playing as "50-50 at best".
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1328254/Manchester-City-striker-Tevez-miss-crunch-showdown-United.html)
Newcastle right-back Danny Simpson is in line for a surprise England call-up as cover for Glen Johnson, who has had injury problems this season.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2475/4/newcastle-star-set-shock-england-call-and-its-not-carroll)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will ask veteran playmaker Paul Scholes, 35, to put any retirement plans on hold for another year. United are ready to offer the former England international a 12-month contract extension.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/162320/No-stopping-Scholes/)
England manager Fabio Capello has finally been given the green light to pick Andy Carroll by Football Association bosses after a four-man panel decided that the Newcastle striker's recent misdemeanours should not result in him being banned from representing his country.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/210689/Fabio-Capello-gets-OK-to-pick-Andy-Carroll-for-England)
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy says experiences with therapists through his career help keep tough results, like the late 2-1 defeat at Manchester United, in perspective. "We have a sports therapist," he said. "I was asked to see the psychologist when I went to Lyon. I came out with my arm around him, telling him not to worry! I was 30 with a mortgage, three kids, 400 league games and in a new country. I ended up coming out of there telling him not to worry. I didn't see him again!"
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/162293/Mick-McCarthy-You-won-t-see-me-shrink/)
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Chelsea are considering a January swoop for Benfica's £25m-rated defender David Luiz with Alex and John Terry both facing spells on the sidelines with injuries.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-consider-bid-for-David-Luiz-to-cover-the-crocked-John-Terry-and-Alex-article630607.html)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is set to do battle with Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson as they attempt to land the services of Sunderland's 20-year-old midfielder Jordan Henderson.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/163299/Alex-Ferguson-and-Roberto-Mancini-in-Jordan-Henderson-battle/)
Mancini is also set to cut his losses on striker Emmanuel Adebayor and offload the striker to Italian club Juventus.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/163285/Manchester-City-boss-Roberto-Mancini-Juve-got-to-leave-Ade)
Liverpool are lining up a player-plus-cash offer for Borussia Dortmund hitman Lucas Barrios.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2706/4/liverpool-poised-launch-player-plus-cash-bid-barrios)
The Reds are also believed to be closing on a £7m deal for Real Sociedad's highly rated winger Antoine Griezmann.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1330234/Liverpool-set-win-race-sign-7m-Real-Sociedad-star-Antoine-Griezmann.html)
Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer says Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner would be a perfect fit for the German club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Nicklas-Bendtner-billed-as-a-perfect-fit-for-Bayern-Munich-by-Franz-Beckenbauer-article630473.html)
Blackburn are poised to make a move for Standard Liege striker Mohammed Tchite when the January transfer window opens.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2701/3/blackburn-poised-make-move-standard-liege-striker)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has talked about the possibility of taking Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1330200/Aston-Villa-sign-Robert-Pires--Gerard-Houllier-wants-Karim-Benzema-too.html#ixzz15WMeE5Cb)
England coach Fabio Capello is using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to monitor players' fitness levels after the team's World Cup failure last summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-boss-Fabio-Capello-to-use-space-age-gadgets-to-monitor-fitness-of-his-players-to-avoid-another-World-Cup-fiasco-article630287.html)
Blackpool's Charlie Adam is set to win his £25,000 contract dispute with the club this week over his fight for a 'survival bonus'.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1330319/Blackpool-midfielder-Charlie-Adam-set-win-25k-contract-dispute.html)
Karren Brady has promised West Ham fans the club will spend in the January transfer window in a bid for Premier League survival.
Full story: talkSport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2691/6/exclusive-brady-promises-january-spending-west-ham)
Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart thinks life under manager Harry Redknapp is much more exciting than the time he spent under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. "There are no long and boring speeches about tactics," said the Dutchman.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3231309/Rafael-van-der-Vaart-Harry-Redknapp-is-better-than-Jose-Mourinho.html#ixzz15WDQeNhD)
Although Cardiff City forward Jay Bothroyd was delighted to have been a surprise inclusion in the England squad for Wednesday's friendly against France, the 28-year-old's call-up actually came three years later than he had aimed for.
Full story: fourfourtwo.com (http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/68282/default.aspx) The mooted appointment of Tottenham manager Redknapp as manager of the Great Britain football team for the London 2012 Olympics is being seen as the best way of persuading Wales to join England in providing players, such as midfielder Gareth Bale.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-1330321/Charles-Sale-World-Cup-blow-high-risk-Russia.html#ixzz15WNd02Cf)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has arrived back at Old Trafford half a stone lighter after his American boot camp experience to help him recover from an ankle injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-returns-to-Manchester-United-half-a-stone-lighter-after-American-boot-camp-article630613.html)
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Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has set aside £42m in a bid to sign Ars*nal captain Cesc Fabregas.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-transfer-gossip-Inter-Milan-set-aside-50m-in-cash-for-Cesc-Fabregas-raid-article634867.html#ixzz169IhbQPi)
Espanyol midfielder Javi Marquez says he is flattered by the interest shown by Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic but wants to stay with the Catalan-based club.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332289/Javi-Marquez-flattered-Tottenham-Wigan-January-switch-edges-closer.html#ixzz169KCUaCL)
Liverpool are heading the queue to sign Stoke's Ryan Shawcross, with Potters boss Tony Pulis eyeing Uruguay defender Mauricio Victorino as a replacement centre-back.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/23/liverpool-set-to-swoop-for-england-international-defender/)
Manchester City are ready to offer £20m for Porto's Brazil striker Hulk, real name Givanildo Vieira de Souza, to ease the burden on Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-target-20m-Hulk-to-ease-the-scoring-burden-on-Carlos-Tevez-article635585.html#ixzz169KikZX9)
French media have reported that Ars*nal have begun negotiations to sign Lorient striker Kevin Gameiro, who has also attracted the interest of north London rivals Tottenham.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2952/6/Ars*nal-rival-tottenham-young-french-forward/)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is weighing up a move for Tottenham midfielder David Bentley but faces competition from Everton.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332452/Sunderland-boss-Steve-Bruce-plans-Tottenhams-David-Bentley.html#ixzz169T2a2j3)
Everton are monitoring the availability of Porto's Cristian Rodriguez, nicknamed 'the onion' because he has reduced his opponents to tears. The Uruguay midfielder is valued at £7m.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/2956/7/everton-chasing-%C2%A37million-porto-star-rodriguez)
Manchester United are battling it out with Bayern Munich for the signature of Croatian midfielder Dino Spehar, 16, who plays for Osijek.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332459/Alex-Ferguson-fights-Bayern-Munich-Dino-Spehar.html#ixzz169Sbpjhi)
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor claims he has secured a move to Italian giants Juventus ahead of the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/164368/Adebayor-Juve-got-to-let-me-quit/)
Midfielder Lewis McGugan's form for Nottingham Forest is attracting attention from Premier League clubs such as Fulham and West Brom.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1332474/Fulham-West-Bromwich-Albion-eye-Nottingham-Forest-midfielder-Lewis-McGugan.html#ixzz16BHjyQlL)
West Ham boss Avram Grant is fighting to save his job following the departure of his number two Zeljko Petrovic.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-manager-Avram-Grant-faces-the-sack-after-his-No-2-Zeljko-Petrovic-was-axed-article635143.html#ixzz169Lax9W1)
Gordon Taylor, a vice-president of England's 2018 World Cup bid committee, says the three other bids competing to host the finals cannot compare with his country's package.
Full story: ESPN Soccernet (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/58634.html)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale believes Spurs can beat anyone at White Hart Lane ahead of their home Champions League clash against Werder Bremen on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Gareth-Bale-hails-Tottenham-s-Champions-League-pedigree-and-insists-they-can-beat-anyone-at-White-Hart-Lane-article635111.html#ixzz169LBaq4j)
Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge believes he can break into Fabio Capello's England squad - but wants boss Carlo Ancelotti to play him in his favoured role up front, rather than on the wing.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/2976/7/exclusive-sturridge-im-keen-prove-im-good-enough-international-recognition)
Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 19, has made his Ars*nal comeback for the reserves against Wolves after a nine-month lay-off following February's nasty leg break. Manager Arsene Wenger may let him go out on loan for a short period to help improve his fitness.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Aaron-Ramsey-made-a-successful-Ars*nal-comeback-in-the-reserves-after-his-horror-leg-break-article635363.html#ixzz16BJ70YPY)
Sacked West Ham assistant manager Zeljko Petrovic has labelled the Premier League "shocking", claiming that every team has "just three good players" and that the German Bundesliga is far better.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3242824/Zeljko-Petrovic-says-the-Premier-League-is-c.html#ixzz16BAnJpb4)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway admits he subbed Stephen Crainey by accident in the 2-1 win against Wolves on Saturday, having wanted to replace Luke Varney with David Carney. "We got it mixed up," he said. "Varney, Carney, Crainey is a tongue-twister."
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3243450/Its-a-muddle-in-the-Crainium.html#ixzz16BCAoEGA)
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Liverpool are lining up a £10m January raid for Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/165409/Bolton-s-Gary-Cahill-is-top-Liverpool-target/)
The Reds want Lille's French defender Adil Rami and could pay £12m for the 24-year-old's services.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3254099/Liverpool-eye-swoop-for-Adil-Rami.html)
David Beckham has turned down the chance to join Everton on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy. The 35-year-old midfielder played with Toffees manager David Moyes at Preston in 1995.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3206/6/beckham-rules-out-everton-loan-move)
But LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan, who spent time on loan at Everton last season, wants the club to take him back to Goodison Park in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/David-Beckham-rules-out-Everton-switch-but-Landon-Donovan-wants-a-return-to-Goodison-Park-article641261.html)
Fulham are weighing up a January bid for Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, 28, who is currently on loan at Wigan. He is valued at about £5m.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1334529/Fulham-consider-5m-January-Boltons-loan-ranger-Ali-Al-Habsi.html)
Manchester City are keeping tabs on Benfica's Uruguayan wing-back Maxi Pereira, 26, who could cost about £6m.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3203/0/bolton-rival-giants-juve-%C2%A35m-schalke-midfielder)
Bolton will vie with Italian giants Juventus in January for the signature of Schalke's out-of-favour 22-year-old Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-eyeing-Benfica-full-back-Maxi-Pereira-article641251.html)
Newcastle have moved to head off interest from Tottenham by offering contract rebel Steven Taylor, 24, improved £40,000-plus-a-week terms to stay.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/165388/Newcastle-Taylor-made-deal-on-table/)
Everton boss David Moyes is keeping tabs on FC Twente's Austrian striker Marc Janko, 27, though he may cost more than £5m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Everton-hoping-to-pip-Blackburn-to-FC-Twente-striker-Marc-Janko-article641163.html)
Tottenham are facing a fight to keep hold of defender William Gallas, with Major League Soccer clubs queuing up to make him an offer to play in the United States.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/214731/Spurs-facing-fight-to-keep-hold-of-William-Gallas)
Manchester United winger Park Ji-Sung has emerged as a shock target for Spanish club Sevilla.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-United-s-Ji-Sung-Park-has-emerged-as-a-prime-target-for-Sevilla-article641169.html)
Manchester City are monitoring 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder Zezinho, who only joined Santos in January.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1334531/Manchester-City-time-Ars*nal-target-Zezinho.html)
City keeper Shay Given's dream of signing for Celtic may have suffered a blow, with Newcastle keeper Fraser Forster, 22, set to stay at Parkhead after his loan spell finishes in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Shay-Given-s-Celtic-dream-could-be-shattered-by-Newcastle-keeper-Frazer-Foster-article641269.html)
Liverpool are preparing a bid for Colombia striker Teofilo Gutierrez and are willing to pay £6m for the 25-year-old, who plays for Trabzonspor.
Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/liverpool-preparing-to-make-a-move-for-colombian-hit-man/18352)
Blackpool's bid to keep midfielder David Vaughan is being hit by a contract snag - and their insistence he takes a relegation pay cut.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackpool-could-lose-David-Vaughan-over-a-relegation-wage-clause-in-his-contract-article641271.html)
Serie A side Bari are stepping up their bid to sign Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand for a possible £3m.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3199/1/bari-step-bid-land-sunderland-star)
Fulham have their eyes on Freiburg frontman Demba Cisse and could stump up £5m for the Senegal international to help bolster their attack.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3171/5/fulham-eye-%C2%A35million-cisse-solve-striker-woes)
Manchester United have joined the race to sign 17-year-old Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Anderlecht, though he will cost at least £16.7m.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/30/manchester-united-enter-race-to-sign-16-7m-teenage-goal-machine/)
Middlesbrough insist Jason Steele is not for sale after the England Under-21 goalkeeper was linked with a £4m move to Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1334474/Jason-Steele-sale-Middlesbrough-dismiss-reports-keeper-joining-Ars*nal-4m.html)
Liverpool and Newcastle are both considering a bid for Aston Villa's unhappy midfielder Stephen Ireland, who only joined from Manchester City in August.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/11/30/liverpool-and-newcastle-united-ready-to-swoop-for-unhappy-aston-villa-playmaker-stephen-ireland/)
Leicester are considering a £500,000 bid for Everton striker James Vaughan, who was on loan at the Walkers Stadium last season.
(Full story: Daily Star)
Ars*nal are closely monitoring Hajduk Split striker Ante Vukuic, 19, currently the leading scorer in the Croatian championship.
Full story: footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/Ars*nal-set-their-sights-on-croatian-whiz-kid/18348)
Spanish side Real Zaragoza have tabled a bid for Ars*nal's 21-year-old Mexican striker Carlos Vela.
Full story: imscouting.com (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Zaragoza-table-bid-for-Ars*nal-striker-Carlos-Vela/12374/)
England's hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup have rapidly improved after a day of lobbying in Zurich from three lions Prince William, David Cameron and David Beckham.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1334543/World-Cup-2018-England-roar-contention-help-lions.html)
Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola will turn down any move to Chelsea because he wants to work with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-target-Pep-Guardiola-keen-to-become-the-new-Manchester-United-manager-article640535.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has stunned the club's board by insisting he will not sign any new players in the January transfer window.
Full story: The Sun (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will ease the blow of Jamie Carragher's injury by returning to first-team action at Newcastle on 11 December.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=)
Former Sweden and Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback is the new favourite to get the Wales job.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Lars-Lagerback-is-the-new-favourite-to-become-Wales-boss-article641435.html)
Premier League clubs have reduced spending on agents by £3m in the last year, but the figure still tops £67m.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1334481/Premier-League-clubs-reduce-spending-agents-fees-3m--figure-tops-67m.html)
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has been told by manager Gerard Houllier to lay off lifting weights. The 24-year-old was told by previous boss Martin O'Neill to bulk up but Houllier said: "Sometimes players do too much. He's not in the gym now. The fact is, I think he should stop, he's too stocky."
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Gabriel-Agbonlahor-told-to-lay-off-the-weights-by-Aston-Villa-boss-Gerard-Houllier-article641191.html)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce fears that "mollycoddled" Premier League stars are in danger of losing their hunger to succeed.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/165397/Sunderland-gaffer-Steve-Bruce-Stars-get-it-easy/)
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Wolves boss Mick McCarthy wants Tottenham's Robbie Keane to make a sensational return to Molineux and fire the club to Premier League safety.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Mick-McCarthy-wants-Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane-to-make-a-sensational-6m-return-to-Wolves-and-fire-his-first-pro-club-to-safety-article646573.html)
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce could leave Ewood Park unless he is allowed to bid for targets such as Keane and former Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3265044/Sam-Allardyce-on-a-collision-course-with-Blackburns-new-owners.html)
Liverpool are mulling over a move to sign Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho from AC Milan, with Los Angeles Galaxy also interested in buying him at the end of the season.
Full story: IM Scouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-mull-move-for-AC-Milan-striker-Ronaldinho/12482/)
West Ham are planning to lure Shaun Wright-Phillips from Manchester City in a cut-price deal in January. (Daily Star)
Man City have been encouraged to step up their interest in Benfica defender David Luiz after he indicated he would prefer a move to Eastlands over Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336604/Chelsea-target-David-Luiz-prefer-Manchester-City-move.html#ixzz17TOse8BY)
Juventus are prepared to let Momo Sissoko go to Aston Villa - but the Italian giants will demand £6m.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336430/Juventus-prepared-let-Momo-Sissoko-Aston-Villa-Italians-ask-6m.html)
Meanwhile, Villa and Wigan are both interested in out-of-favour Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3496/2/aston-villa-and-wigan-chasing-man-united-outcast)
Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks admits he may have to quit the club after talks over a new contract broke down.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackpool-keeper-Matt-Gilks-admits-he-may-have-to-quit-the-club-after-talks-over-a-new-contract-broke-down-article646803.html)
West Ham and Bolton are both in the frame to land Real Madrid's out-of-favour midfielder Sergio Canales.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3497/3/west-ham-and-bolton-battle-land-real-madrid-starlet)
Real Madrid are looking to sign Liverpool target and France midfielder Yann M'Vila, according to the Spanish press.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3496/9/real-madrid-ready-trump-liverpool-french-midfield-star)
Ars*nal are closing in on a deal for Dinamo Zagreb's teenage full-back Sime Vrsaljko.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336599/Sime-Vrsaljko-set-join-Ars*nal-Arsene-Wenger-closes-Dinamo-Zagreb-teenager.html#ixzz17TOUhTra)
Martin Jol has ruled himself out of the running to become Newcastle manager because of his friendship with Chris Hughton, who was sacked from the job on Monday.
Full story: The Times (subscription required) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/newcastleunited/article2836720.ece) Jol has been put off the job by the offer of a results-based contract and next to nothing to spend.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/216166/Martin-Jol-rejects-cut-price-Toon)
Jol's decision means former West Ham and Charlton boss Alan Pardew is likely to be named Magpies boss by the weekend.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336637/Newcastle-line-Alan-Pardew-replace-Chris-Hughton.html)
Newcastle top scorer Andy Carroll could lead a dressing room revolt over the club's decision to sack Hughton.
Full story: The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/newcastle-face-loss-of-carroll-after-shock-hughton-sacking-2153083.html)
Ars*nal star Samir Nasri is to be rewarded for his brilliant form with a new five-year contract worth £21 million.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3265008/Samir-Nasri-prepares-for-a-bumper-pay-rise.html)
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could quit the club if he is shunted back out to right-back, the Serbia defender's agent has warned.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1336397/Branislav-Ivanovic-doesnt-want-Chelsea-wide-boy.html)
Meanwhile, Ivanovic's Stamford Bridge team-mate Didier Drogba is expecting an emotional return to former club Marseille on Wednesday.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/07/didier-drogba-marseille-chelsea)
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has once again distanced himself from stories linking him with the England manager's position.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3436/9/exclusive-redknapp-im-not-thinking-about-managing-england-moment)
Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admits he is in deep water at Inter Milan after crashing to a 3-0 Champions League defeat at Werder Bremen.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Former-Liverpool-boss-Rafa-Benitez-goes-into-the-Fifa-Club-World-Cup-with-Inter-Milan-this-week-knowing-he-may-have-to-win-it-to-save-himself-from-the-chop-article646435.html)
Les Murray, a Australian member of Fifa's ethics committee, has described the decision to award to the 2022 World Cup to Qatar as "lunacy".
Full story: The Times (subscription required) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/international/article2836705.ece)
Aston Villa fans have expressed their fury at manager Gerard Houllier over his "love-in" with his former club Liverpool at Anfield on Monday night. Supporters sent online messages to Villa director Charles Krulak complaining that the Frenchman ignored travelling fans but applauded the Kop after the match.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3264947/Gerard-Houllier-branded-a-disgrace-by-fans.html)
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Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko could be on his way to Manchester City. The Bosnia international wrote to a City executive earlier in the season to thank them for their efforts in trying to sign him and is still keen on a move to Eastlands.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/15/edin-dzeko-manchester-city)
City boss Roberto Mancini may choose to strengthen his front line with Ajax striker Luis Suarez as well.
Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Report-Manchester-City-bid-35-million-for-Ajax-striker-Luis-Suarez/12586/)
Manchester United are considering an approach for Everton left-back Leighton Baines as a long-term replacement for Patrice Evra.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/850481-leighton-baines-and-gareth-bale-eyed-as-evra-stand-ins-at-united)
Bayern Munich have been warned off any approach for Baines who is a £10m target for the Bavarian club.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3276946/Everton-warn-Bayern-over-Baines.html)
Tottenham may attempt to lure former Ars*nal forward Jose Antonio Reyes back to north London. The 27-year-old, now at Atletico Madrid, is valued at a minimum of £8.5m.
Full story: IMScouting (http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Tottenham-want-to-sign-former-Ars*nal-man-Jos-Antonio-Reyes-from-Atletico-Madrid/12584/)
Manchester United are set to renew their interest in £9m-rated Valencia winger Joaquin.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3716/4/manchester-united-make-new-move-%C2%A39m-valencia-star)
Tottenham are in a three-way battle with Inter Milan and Valencia to sign £4m striker Luc Castaignos from Feyenoord.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-in-three-way-tussle-for-teen-star-Luc-Castaignos-from-Feyenoord-article650717.html)
Everton are lining up a £7m move for Birmingham centre-back Scott Dann.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/167519/Scott-Dann-the-man-for-David-Moyes/)
Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge is being hunted by Galatasaray, Stoke and Bayern Munich. (The Sun)
Liverpool are weighing up a move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole and Tottenham winger David Bentley.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/14/liverpool-plan-january-raid-to-sign-22m-tottenham-and-west-ham-pair/)
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is set for a £2m exit after failing to agree a new contract at St James' Park. Everton, Aston Villa and Wolves are all interested in the 24-year-old.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/217512/Taylor-set-for-2m-exit-from-Newcastle)
Bolton are poised to make a bid of £5m for Celta Vigo midfielder Roberto Trashorras.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3716/5/bolton-bid-%C2%A35million-celta-vigo-midfielder)
Southampton centre-back Jose Fonte could be Alan Pardew's first signing as Newcastle manager. Saints striker Rickie Lambert could also form part of a £3m double swoop.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3276901/Alan-Pardew-eyes-Jose-Fonte-swoop.html)
Leicester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is ready to sign forward Bernard Parker from FC Twente.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Leicester-City-manager-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-is-ready-to-sign-South-Africa-s-Bernard-Parker-article651181.html)
Spain midfielder Joan Capdevilla shuns Liverpool to sign new deal at Villarreal.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3715/2/capdevila-shuns-liverpool-sign-new-villarreal-deal)
Real Madrid and Ars*nal are considering a swap deal involving full-back Gael Clichy going to Spain in exchange for forward Karim Benzema.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/14/Ars*nal-linked-with-35m-player-plus-cash-move-for-real-madrid-star/)
Wigan have joined the race for Leeds midfielder Bradley Johnson. Bolton and Stoke are already tracking the 23-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1338647/Wigan-join-Bolton-Stoke-chase-land-Leeds-star-Bradley-Johnson.html)
Burnley hope to tie up a £2m deal for 21-year-old Chelsea defender Jack Cork who has impressed on a season-long loan at Turf Moor.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3276851/Burnley-hope-to-sign-2m-Jack-Cork.html)
Hull and Middlesbrough will battle it out for Portsmouth anchorman Michael Brown who is annoyed at being asked to waive an automatic extension clause in his contract at Fratton Park.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3276911/HULL-and-Middlesbrough-aim-to-sign-Portsmouths-Michael-Brown.html)
Millwall have turned down a £2m bid for striker Steve Morison from Nottingham Forest. (Daily Mirror)
Reading want to sign Leicester forward Matty Fryatt on loan in January. (the Sun)
Derby boss Nigel Clough is lining up a £1m bid for Burnley striker Martin Paterson. (the Sun)
Chelsea's players believe that manager Carlo Ancelotti has already decided to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3277007/Chelsea-players-fear-Carlo-Ancelotti-is-heading-for-the-exit-door.html)
Blackburn's Indian owners may alternatively give the job to caretaker boss Steve Kean on a permanent basis.
Full story: the Times (subscription required) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/blackburnrovers/article2844687.ece)
The Premier League is monitoring developments at Blackburn amid concerns that the involvement of sports rights and player agencies may breach the league's rules. (Daily Telegraph)
Former Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce could take up a lucrative managerial post in the Middle East after flying out to Dubai in the wake of his sacking at Ewood Park.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Sacked-Blackburn-manager-Sam-Allardyce-will-head-to-the-Middle-East-in-search-of-a-new-job-article651099.html)
Or Allardyce could be tempted back to England with West Ham considering him as a replacement for under-pressure boss Avram Grant.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/14/avram-grant-sam-allardyce-west-ham)
Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez will have showdown talks with manager Roberto Mancini on Friday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Carlos-Tevez-has-returned-to-training-with-Manchester-City-after-handing-in-a-transfer-request-article651259.html)
Captain Tevez's transfer request was motivated by promises the playmaker feels the club reneged on when he agreed to stay in the wake of their failure to qualify for the Champions League. Agent Kia Joorabchian has pinned the blame for the dispute on chief executive Garry Cook.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3277027/Tevez-angry-at-Citys-broken-promises.html)
New Wales boss Gary Speed said the door is open for the country's retired stars. Midfielders Ryan Giggs and Simon Davies, as well as defender Danny Gabbidon are three players who have quit international football.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/3721/0/exclusive-%E2%80%93-speed-wales-door-open-retired-stars)
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy insists Harry Redknapp will not be considered for the England job until after the next World Cup in 2014. The Spurs manager's contract runs until 2013.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-chairman-Daniel-Levy-insists-Harry-Redknapp-will-not-be-offered-England-manager-job-until-2012-article651229.html)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard defied doctor's orders to come on as a substitute in the Blues' 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Sunday.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3276971/Frank-Lampard-defied-doctors-orders-to-face-Spurs.html)
Manchester City fans wrote "Once a Blue, Always and Blue" in the dirt on the back of Carlos Tevez's Hummer as they attempt to convince him to stay at Eastlands. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal will open a large training complex in the United States in the hope of tapping the unexploited talent that director Stan Kroenke believes exists over the Atlantic.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/217490/American-dream-for-Gunners)
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny believes that his mind games caused Manchester United's Wayne Rooney to blaze his penalty over the bar in the clubs' clash on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-goalkeeper-Wojciech-Szczesny-claims-he-psyched-out-Manchester-United-s-Wayne-Rooney-into-missing-a-penalty-article651087.html)
Celtic striker Anthony Stokes paid £600 for a taxi ride back to West Lothian from Celtic's Christmas party in London.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2010/12/15/celtic-ace-anthony-stokes-600-christmas-taxi-fare-86908-22785022/)
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will have £50m to spend in the January transfer window with strikers Edin Dzeko of Wolfsburg and Porto's Brazilian star Hulk top of the list along with Barcelona full-back Dani Alves.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Roberto-Mancini-will-be-handed-50million-in-January-to-sign-strikers-Edin-Dzeko-and-Hulk-and-get-Manchester-Citys-title-challenge-back-on-track-article655507.html)
Championship promotion chasers Norwich have insisted that their £2m-rated striker Grant Holt is not for sale after he was linked with a number of Premier League sides including West Ham, Wigan, Bolton and Blackpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Championship-promotion-chasers-Norwich-have-slapped-a-Not-for-sale-sign-on-2m-rated-striker-Grant-Holt-who-has-been-linked-with-Premier-League-sides-including-Wigan-West-Ham-Bolton-and-Blackpool-article655543.html)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is looking to pull off a sensational double swoop for Manchester City pair Adam Johnson and Nedum Onuoha.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340626/Sunderland-plot-double-deal-Manchester-Citys-Adam-Johnson-Nedum-Onuoha.html)
Chelsea and Real Madrid are set to battle it out to land 20-year-old Independiente striker and Colombian international Cristian Nazarit - dubbed the South American Samuel Eto'o.
Full story: talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/3893/4/chelsea-and-real-madrid-go-head-head-south-american-star)
West Ham are planning to make a loan move for Manchester United striker Michael Owen in the January transfer window.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/21/west-ham-plan-shock-move-to-take-manchester-united-striker-michael-owen-on-loan/)
Fulham manager Mark Hughes wants to sign former Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland, who played under the Welshman at Eastlands but has fallen out of favour at Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Fulham-boss-Mark-Hughes-wants-a-January-reunion-with-his-former-Manchester-City-midfielder-Stephen-Ireland-but-Everton-and-West-Ham-are-also-after-the-8m-rated-player-article655527.html)
Lverpool midfielder Jamie Carragher has been earmarked as an England manager of the future and is set to be offered the chance to work with one of England's youth teams and then be given the chance to work his way up through the ranks.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-defender-Jamie-Carragher-has-been-earmarked-as-an-England-manager-of-the-future-after-being-offered-a-fast-track-route-into-the-Three-Lions-coaching-set-up-article655495.html) Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate is on course to make a shock first-team return after making a successful comeback in training following 13 months out.
Full story: talksport.co.uk (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/3896/4/woodgate-set-shock-spurs-comeback)
Richard Dunne's Aston Villa career has hit a new low after being told he is now the club's fourth-choice centre-back.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Richard-Dunne-s-Aston-Villa-career-has-hit-a-new-low-after-being-told-he-is-now-the-club-s-fourth-choice-centre-back-article655399.html)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has claimed Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is the only player in the world who is better than him.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-striker-Mario-Balotelli-has-claimed-Barcelona-superstar-Lionel-Messi-is-the-only-player-in-the-world-who-is-better-than-him-article655505.html)
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Celtic manager Neil Lennon is eager to bring out-of-favour Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne and midfielder Stephen Ireland to Parkhead on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Celtic-ready-ambitious-double-deal-for-Aston-Villa-outcasts-Richard-Dunne-and-Stephen-Ireland-article659025.html)
Liverpool have rejected a loan offer from Birmingham City for 24-year-old striker Ryan Babel, who has also attracted interest from West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur.
Full story: Football365 (http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6620157,00.html)
Stoke are close to signing on-loan winger Jermaine Pennant, 27, on a permanent contract from Spanish side Real Zaragosa.
Full story: TalkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/4082/3/pulis-stoke-are-close-permanent-deal-pennant)
German side Werder Bremen are interested in Aston Villa's 25-year-old defender Curtis Davies, who is currently on loan with Leicester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Werder-Bremen-join-the-chase-for-Aston-Villa-s-Curtis-Davies-with-Leicester-Wolves-Everton-and-Stoke-City-also-in-the-running-article659117.html)
Mick McCarthy wants to bring Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane back to Wolves, the club the Republic of Ireland forward first joined in 1997.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-confirm-their-interest-in-old-boy-Robbie-Keane-article659471.html)
West Ham look set to sign Dieumerci Mbokani on loan from Monaco if they can get a work visa for the Congolese striker.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342295/West-Ham-want-make-Mbokani-January-signing.html)
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has revealed why John Carew was late to report for his club's Christmas programme - the striker was stuck in snow in his native Norway.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Unhappy-John-Carew-claims-snow-stopped-him-making-Aston-Villa-s-Christmas-programme-article659411.html)
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Gazzetta dello Sport claims AC Milan forward Ronaldinho has decided to join Brazilian club Gremio. That means Blackburn must look elsewhere for their first signing of the transfer window.
Full story: Gazzetta dello Sport (http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/04-01-2011/mancini-dzeko-city-712359539539.shtml)
However, Blackburn manager Steve Kean would like to meet Ronaldinho face to face to ascertain whether the player wants to join the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-boss-Steve-Kean-wants-to-speak-to-Ronaldinho-face-to-face-to-find-out-if-the-Brazilian-legend-really-fancies-a-shock-move-to-Ewood-Park-article663641.html)
Rovers have identified Fulham winger Damien Duff and Manchester City forward Roque Santa Cruz as two players they would like to bring back to Ewood Park.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1344095/Blackburn-line-Damien-Duff-Roque-Santa-Cruz-sensational-Ewood-return.html)
But Blackburn's hopes of signing Barcelona prospect Oriol Romeu have been dashed after the 19-year-old midfielder suffered a serious knee injury.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4261/0/injury-scuppers-blackburns-bid-barcelona-starlet)
In addition, Blackburn defender Chris Samba has reiterated his desire to leave after claiming he does not want to be part of the club under new owners, Venky's, who he accused of disrespecting the Rovers players.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-captain-Chris-Samba-has-repeated-his-desire-to-quit-Ewood-Park-after-claiming-he-does-not-want-to-be-part-of-the-club-under-new-owners-he-accused-of-disrespecting-the-players-article663623.html)
Manchester United are considering a move to sign Real Madrid defender Pepe, with the Portuguese international's contract renewal problems continuing.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/04/manchester-united-consider-move-for-real-madrid-contract-rebel/)
Tottenham have told David Beckham it is now or never if the midfielder wants to move to White Hart Lane on a nine-week loan deal from Los Angeles Galaxy. "It can't go on too long because otherwise it would be a waste of time," said Spurs boss Harry Redknapp. "By the time David comes here, settles in, and then he is only here for five or six weeks - it's a waste isn't it?"
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Harry-Redknapp-has-told-David-Beckham-its-now-or-never-if-he-wants-to-join-Spurs-on-loan-for-the-next-nine-weeks-article663701.html)
Tottenham will attempt to persuade Newcastle United to sell their young striker Andy Carroll by offering forward Robbie Keane, winger David Bentley and midfielder Niko Kranjcar or a straight cash offer of about £22m.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/04/tottenham-make-tempting-triple-player-swap-or-22m-cash-offer-for-newcastle-united-striker-andy-carroll/)
Spurs have also joined the race for Southampton's 17-year-old midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4254/8/tottenham-join-Ars*nal-and-liverpool-chase-southampton-starlet)
And the north London club are also lining up a bid for £17m-rated Ajax striker Luis Suarez.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-transfer-gossip-Spurs-line-up-17m-bid-for-Ajax-striker-Luis-Suarez-report-article663203.html)
Italian club Juventus are planning a big-money summer move for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/04/juventus-plan-big-money-move-for-tottenham-winger-gareth-bale/)
Liverpool and Tottenham have asked about the availability of FC Utrecht forward Ricky van Wolfswinkel, who has been compared to Dutch great Marco van Basten.
Full story: sport.co.uk (http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/48711/Agent_confirms_contact_for_Next_Van_Basten.aspx)
Liverpool are also considering a swoop for 6ft 8in FC Cluj striker Lacina Traore.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-gossip-Reds-target-6-8-FC-Cluj-target-man-Lacina-Traore-report-article663205.html)
And the Merseysiders have made an inquiry for Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor but an immediate deal remains unlikely until City have wrapped up the signing of Wolfsburg front-man Edin Dzeko.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1344097/Liverpool-make-Emmanuel-Adebayor-inquiry-know-chances-slim-securing-deal.html#ixzz1A6ttIaQV)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has told winger Daniel Sturridge he will not be allowed to join Liverpool on loan.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4256/2/chelsea-rule-out-sturridge-loan-liverpool)
Japanese international forward Keisuke Honda has issued a come and get me plea to Liverpool boss Hodgson.
Full story: sport.co.uk (http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/48723/Agent_Honda_eager_to_seal_Liverpool_switch.aspx)
Barcelona will continue their pursuit of Ars*nal captain Cesc Fabregas and will also bid for his Gunners midfield partner Samir Nasri.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/04/Ars*nal-set-for-astonishing-70m-barcelona-bid-for-emirates-pair/)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is considering granting Bolton's request to take Gunners reserve striker Carlos Vela on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-has-revealed-he-is-considering-granting-Bolton-s-request-to-take-reserve-striker-Carlos-Vela-on-loan-article663481.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has told England centre-half Gary Cahill to stick with him and the club until the summer - then make a big-money move with his blessing.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Bolton-boss-Owen-Coyle-has-told-England-centre-half-Gary-Cahill-to-stick-with-him-until-the-summer-then-make-a-big-money-move-with-his-blessing-article663741.html)
Birmingham are set to sign Boca Juniors striker Pablo Mouche on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1344098/Birmingham-Boca-man-Pablo-Mouche-club-offer-loan-deal-minimal-fee.html)
The Midlands club are also hoping to finalise a deal for Boca Juniors striker Pablo Mouche.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4261/0/injury-scuppers-blackburns-bid-barcelona-starlet)
Reading striker Shane Long has rubbished rumours linking him with a switch to West Ham this month.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4258/0/reading-striker-rubbishes-west-ham-link)
Italian side Roma's bankers have pulled the plug on the signing of West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami, which has stalled Steve Sidwell's move from Aston Villa to the Hammers.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Italian-side-Romas-bankers-have-pulled-the-plug-on-signing-West-Hams-Valon-Behrami-and-that-has-stalled-Steve-Sidwells-signing-at-Upton-Park-article663959.html)
French club Monaco are prepared to swap striker Dieumerci Mbokani for Aston Villa's out-of-favour midfielder Stephen Ireland.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1344096/Monaco-prepared-swap-striker-Dieumerci-Mbokani-Aston-Villa-misfit-Stephen-Ireland.html)
Aston Villa are lining up a £1.5m bid for Huddersfield's England Under-21 goalkeeper Alex Smithies.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-are-lining-up-a-1-5million-bid-for-Huddersfields-England-Under-21-goalkeeper-Alex-Smithies-article664059.html)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has dismissed a suggestion from striker Mauro Boselli's agent that the ineffective Argentine striker is set to go out on loan to either Italy or Spain.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wigan-manager-Roberto-Martinez-has-dismissed-a-suggestion-from-striker-Mauro-Boselli-s-agent-that-the-ineffective-Argentinian-striker-is-set-to-go-out-on-loan-to-either-Italy-or-Spain-article663595.html)
Wigan want Coventry goalkeeper Keiren Westwood to replace Chris Kirkland as their long-term number one.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4254/5/wigan-want-coventry-keeper-be-new-no1)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is planning an £8m raid on former club Wigan for midfielder Charles N'Zogbia.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3331431/Steve-Bruce-eyes-8m-Charles-NZogbia-deal.html)
Championship side Leicester City are ready to make an ambitious bid for Everton striker Yakubu to spearhead their push for the play-offs.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1344101/Leicester-City-eyeing-shock-bit-Everton-striker-Yakubu.html#ixzz1A6tBVCg3)
Leeds are hoping to secure a loan deal with Newcastle to bring midfielder Alan Smith back to Elland Road.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/04/leeds-united-hope-to-secure-newcastle-united-midfielder-alan-smith-in-homecoming-loan-deal/)
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he is "lucky" the Chelsea board has not run out of patience with him after a run of 10 points from a possible 30.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Carlo-Ancelotti-has-admitted-he-is-lucky-the-Chelsea-board-have-not-run-out-of-patience-with-him-after-a-run-of-10-points-from-a-possible-30-saw-the-champions-slip-from-first-place-to-fifth-article663643.html)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean will be offered a new long-term deal to manage the club by owners Venky's. His current contract runs until the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/170422/Snubbed-But-Steve-Kean-handed-new-Blackburn-deal/)
Everton manager David Moyes has insisted he will not turn his back on the club, despite their slide down the table and lack of funds for signings in the winter transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-manager-David-Moyes-has-insisted-he-will-not-turn-his-back-on-the-club-despite-their-slide-down-the-table-and-lack-of-funds-for-signings-in-the-winter-transfer-window-article663703.html)
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has told manager Roy Hodgson that he will quit the club if he is not granted more first-team football.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1344139/Daniel-Agger-tells-Roy-Hodgson-play-hell-quit-Liverpool.html)
Aston Villa midfielder Robert Pires reckons boss Gerard Houllier has two games left to save his job - despite the team clinching a point at Chelsea last Sunday.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3330998/Robert-Pires-reckons-Gerard-Houllier-is-just-two-games-from-the-sack.html)
Former Leeds boss Dennis Wise is the favourite to take over as manager of Charlton following Phil Parkinson's sacking on Tuesday.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3331151/Dennis-Wise-is-favourite-to-take-over-as-boss-of-Charlton-Athletic.html)
Avram Grant has revealed the secret of West Ham United's upturn in recent form... his lucky scarf.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/04/avram-grant-lucky-scarf-west-ham)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew insists he holds no bitterness towards West Ham over his 2006 sacking and believes he would still be Hammers manager today but for the injury that sidelined striker Dean Ashton.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-boss-Alan-Pardew-insists-he-holds-no-bitterness-towards-West-Ham-over-his-2006-sacking-and-believes-he-would-still-be-Hammers-manager-now-but-for-the-injury-that-sidelined-one-key-player-article663699.html)
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Liverpool have joined Ars*nal in the race to sign £10m-rated Southampton teenager Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-are-ready-to-take-on-Ars*nal-in-the-race-to-sign-10million-Southampton-wonderkid-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-article670933.html)
Genoa are keen to sign Wigan's Argentine striker Mauro Boselli, who has scored only once for the Latics since they broke their club record to bring him to the DW Stadium in a £6m move from Estudiantes in the summer of 2010.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3344905/Genoa-eye-up-swoop-for-Wigans-Mauro-Boselli.html)
Manchester United are lining up a bid for Lyon's Brazilian wing-back Michel Bastos.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/11/manchester-united-preparing-move-for-22m-rated-brazilian-bale/)
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has made a £4m bid for West Ham midfielder Mark Noble and is also keen on Hammers striker Carlton Cole.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Stoke-boss-Tony-Pulis-has-made-a-4m-bid-for-West-Ham-midfielder-Mark-Noble-and-is-also-keen-on-Hammers-striker-Carlton-Cole-while-Glenn-Whelan-Adboulaye-Faye-Eidur-Gudjohnsen-Tom-Soares-could-be-on-their-way-from-Potters-article670849.html)
West Ham are poised to make a move for Udinese striker Antonio Floro Flores, who is keen to leave the Italian club.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4403/8/west-ham-want-udinese-striker-boost-survival-hopes)
West Ham are confident they will complete the loan signing of Manchester City and England left-back Wayne Bridge in time for him to face Ars*nal on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-are-confident-they-will-complete-the-loan-signing-of-Manchester-City-and-England-left-back-Wayne-Bridge-in-time-for-him-to-face-Ars*nal-on-Saturday-article670955.html)
Bolton are hoping to finalise a deal to sign Argentine defender Santiago Gentiletti from Argentinos Juniors.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4411/4/bolton-chasing-argentine-defender-amid-doubts-over-cahills-future)
Chelsea will make a renewed attempt to sign 20-year-old Lyon midfielder Miralem Pjanic, who they see as the perfect long-term replacement for Frank Lampard.
Full story: caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/11/chelsea-prepare-15m-bid-for-perfect-frank-lampard-replacement/)
Aston Villa are interested in Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko but the Russian striker is expected to sign a new contract at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1346293/Aston-Villa-want-Spurs-Roman-Pavlyuchenko-Galatasaray-eye-Nigel-Reo-Coker.html)
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has pulled off a major coup by persuading Everton striker Yakubu to join the club on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Leicester-manager-Sven-Goran-Eriksson-has-pulled-off-a-major-coup-by-persuading-Everton-striker-Yakubu-to-join-his-promotion-charge-article670919.html)
Everton have bluntly told Tottenham that veteran midfielder Phil Neville is going nowhere, despite the London club's willingness to pay up to £2m for the 34-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Everton-have-bluntly-told-Spurs-that-veteran-midfielder-Phil-Neville-is-going-nowhere-despite-their-attempts-to-sign-him-for-around-2m-article670923.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is aiming to bring in at least one of his three top targets this month - Bolton's Gary Cahill, Werder Bremen's Per Mertesacker or Emir Spahic of Montpellier - after defender Thomas Vermaelen suffered another setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon injury.
Full story: metro.co.uk (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/852433-gary-cahill-per-mertesacker-and-emir-spahic-top-Ars*nal-transfer-targets#ixzz1Aln5uTAv)
AC Milan look set to scupper Tottenham and Manchester City's moves for Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel by taking the Dutch international to Italy.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-AC-Milan-look-set-to-scupper-Tottenham-and-Manchester-Citys-moves-for-Bayern-Munich-midfielder-Mark-van-Bommel-by-taking-the-Dutch-international-to-Italy-article670873.html)
Aston Villa have had a bid rejected for Peterborough's England Under-21 goalkeeper Joe Lewis. (Daily Mail)
Leeds and Leicester are interested in taking midfielder Michael Johnson on loan from Manchester City following his recovery from long-term injury.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3345606/Leicester-and-Leeds-battle-for-Michael-Johnson.html)
Tottenham have agreed a deal in principle to sign Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar, having seen off competition from Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/11/steven-pienaar-everton-tottenham?INTCMP=SRCH)
Birmingham still hope to persuade Rangers striker Kenny Miller to move to England, despite him rejecting two deals since the clubs agreed a fee and being close to joining Fiorentina instead. (Daily Record)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has blamed the rush of managerial sackings on foreign club owners. "I don't think they have the patience of older generations," he said. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is determined to make up for what has been an injury-ravaged season so far by scoring the goals to help the club win major silverware.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/4411/7/defoe-ready-make-lost-time-and-fire-spurs-silverware)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted ahead of the Carling Cup semi-final, first leg against Ipswich on Wednesday that he is feeling the pressure of having to win a trophy after six years without silverware.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-has-admitted-ahead-of-the-Carling-Cup-semi-final-against-Ipswich-that-he-is-feeling-the-pressure-of-having-to-win-a-trophy-after-six-years-without-silverware-article670917.html)
Ars*nal midfielder Tomas Rosicky says he began to study physiotherapy during his 18-month absence with a knee injury in an effort to sort out his own problems.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3345582/Tomas-Rosicky-admits-he-has-become-a-medical-boffin.html)
Chelsea captain John Terry concedes his side's recent poor form has been "unacceptable" and they have to think about winning games before they can think about winning trophies.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/171611/Chelsea-s-title-dream-is-dying-John-Terry/)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway says Liverpool caretaker manager Kenny Dalglish was "the skeleton in the closet" who meant former Reds boss Roy Hodgson never stood a chance of success at Anfield.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/222632/-Skeleton-in-closet-Kenny-Dalglish-gave-Roy-Hodgson-no-chance)
Celtic hope Georgios Samaras will stay at Parkhead, despite the striker turning down a 12-month contract offer because he wants a longer deal.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-hopeful-samaras-will-agree-new-deal-2182008.html)
There is only one Torres left in this season's FA Cup - and it is not Liverpool's Fernando. Sergio Torres, Crawley Town's match-winner in their shock third round win over Derby, used to stack the shelves at Boots in Basingstoke and worked at his father's brick factory in his native Argentina.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/The-last-man-called-Torres-left-in-this-seasons-FA-Cup-used-to-stack-the-shelves-at-Boots-and-worked-at-his-fathers-brick-factory-in-his-native-Argentina-article670895.html)
Former Foreign Secretary David Milliband, an Ars*nal fan and the MP for South Shields, has been offered a position of vice-chairman at Sunderland.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1346271/David-Miliband-signs-Sunderland-New-VC-position-leadership-defeat.html)
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Chelsea are closing to sealing a deal for Benfica defender David Luiz after making an improved offer of £21m for the Brazilian. (Daily Telegraph)
Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti has already been put off any approach for Bolton's Gary Cahill after the Trotters placed a £25m valuation on the defender.
Full story: the Times (requires subscription) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/article2879816.ece)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has made Blackburn defender Christopher Samba his top target as he tries to patch up his injury-hit back four.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Ars*nal-manager-Arsene-Wenger-has-made-Blackburn-defender-Christopher-Samba-his-top-transfer-target-as-he-tries-to-patch-up-his-injury-hit-back-four-article676207.html)
Liverpool have been told that only an "obscene" offer will be enough to land Uruguay striker Luis Suarez from Ajax. The Reds are now likely to make Anderlecht's Romelu Lukaku their primary target.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4577/8/ajax-tell-liverpool-only-obscene-offer-will-get-you-suarez)
The Reds hoped to use the proceeds from the proposed sale of Ryan Babel to Hoffenheim to fund a move for Suarez but midfielder Babel is ready to turn down the transfer in the hope of securing a loan move to former club Ajax.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-want-to-sell-winger-Ryan-Babel-to-German-club-Hoffenheim-for-6million-to-fund-a-bid-for-World-Cup-star-Luis-Suarez-but-Babel-wants-to-go-to-former-club-Ajax-on-loan-instead-article676165.html)
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is ready to sign Barnsley's Adam Hammill in a £500,000 deal, despite late interest from the midfielder's old club Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-boss-Mick-McCarthy-is-ready-to-sign-Barnsleys-exciting-Adam-Hammill-in-a-bargain-500-000-deal-despite-late-interest-from-the-midfielders-old-club-Liverpool-article676215.html)
West Ham are proving their "commitment" to manager Avram Grant by selling midfielder Valon Behrami to Fiorentina to fund an £8m move for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-are-proving-their-commitment-to-manager-Avram-Grant-by-selling-midfielder-Valon-Behrami-to-Fiorentina-to-fund-an-8m-move-for-Spurs-striker-Robbie-Keane-article676297.html)
Alternatively the Hammers may recruit Paris St Germain striker Peguy Luyindula.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/west-ham-promise-transfers-to-help-reprieved-grant-beat-drop-2187801.html)
Blackburn have made a £500,000 bid for Birmingham winger Sebastian Larsson, hoping Blues will decide to sell now rather than lose the player on a free transfer when he is out of contract in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-have-made-a-bargain-500-000-bid-for-contract-rebel-Birmingham-winger-Sebastian-Larsson-hoping-Blues-will-decide-to-sell-now-rather-than-lose-the-player-on-a-free-when-hes-out-of-contract-in-the-summer-article676223.html)
Blackburn are set to sign Argentine forward Mauro Formica from Newell's Old Boys in a £3m deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1348418/Argentine-hitman-Mauro-Formica-swap-Newells-Old-Boys-Blackburn-3m-deal.html)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is preparing a substantial bid for Ars*nal striker Robin Van Persie as he looks to address his lack of effective attacking options.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/18/Ars*nal-set-for-25m-real-madrid-bid-for-emirates-star/)
Mourinho has set his sights on luring Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez to the Bernabeu. Madrid officials believe an offer of between £37.6m and £41.8m may be enough to prise City's talisman away from Eastlands. (Daily Telegraph)
Fulham are ready to swoop for Southampton's highly rated teenage midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with his proposed £10m switch to Ars*nal on the verge of breaking down.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/01/18/2312042/fulham-emerge-as-surprise-favourites-to-land-alex-oxlade)
Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is in advanced talks over a switch to Fulham. (the Guardian)
Sunderland are set to spend some of the money brought in by the sale of striker Darren Bent on Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon.
Full story: InsideFutbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/01/19/sunderland-send-offer-to-paris-saint-germain-for-stephane-sessegnon/35860/)
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is a £5m target for Chelsea as manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes to bring in a deputy to first-choice Petr Cech. (Daily Express)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has earmarked Peterborough playmaker George Boyd as Charlie Adam's replacement - if the Scottish midfielder leaves Bloomfield Road this month.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3358645/Buy-George-Holloway-Boyd-up-for-deal.htmll)
Tottenham are locked in a battle with Benfica to clinch the signing of Marseille defender Taye Taiwo. The Nigerian international, valued at £5m, has also been targeted by Everton.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4580/8/tottenham-battle-benfica-%C2%A35m-marseille-ace)
Newcastle and Tottenham are believed to be interested in Italian World Cup winner Mauro Camoranesi, with Stuttgart having confirmed the 34-year-old midfielder is surplus to requirements.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/853010-mauro-camoranesi-up-for-transfer-as-newcastle-and-spurs-express-interest#ixzz1BQgCJMe3)
Middlesbrough defender David Wheater is expected to make the switch to Premier League Bolton in a £4m move. (Daily Telegraph)
Everton striker James Vaughan is joining Celtic on loan for the rest of the season in a shock move that includes a £250,000 'rental' payment.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Everton-striker-James-Vaughan-is-joining-Scottish-giants-Celtic-on-loan-for-the-rest-of-the-season-in-a-shock-move-that-includes-a-250-000-rental-payment-article676227.html)
Rangers striker Kenny Miller is set to seal a £300,000 switch to Turkish side Bursaspor, which will earn him a tax-free £50,000 a week.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2011/01/19/rangers-striker-kenny-miller-set-to-pick-up-50k-a-week-after-agreeing-switch-to-turks-bursaspor-86908-22860143/) Aston Villa's club record £24m swoop for Sunderland striker Darren Bent looks set to trigger a flurry of transfer window activity that propels top-flight spending past the £100m mark.
Full story: City AM (http://www.cityam.com/sport/premier-league%E2%80%99s-january-spending-set-top-%C2%A3100m)
West Ham manager Avram Grant's family begged the Israeli to quit Upton Park before Saturday's defeat by Ars*nal following reports that Martin O'Neill was set to be appointed in his place.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3358826/Avram-Grant-says-his-family-begged-him-to-walk-before-the-Ars*nal-game.html)
Manchester United are to offer 37-year-old midfielder Ryan Giggs a new one-year deal at Old Trafford. The Welshman has made 600 league appearances for the club. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea will attempt to tie defender Branislav Ivanovic to Stamford Bridge with a new four-year deal. (Daily Express)
Midfielder David Beckham's first proposed run-out in a Tottenham shirt, a reserve match against QPR behind closed doors, was thwarted by Los Angeles Galaxy after the United States side raised concerns over security at the London club's training ground.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3358781/Security-fears-scupper-David-Beckham-Spurs-debut.html) Tottenham striker Robbie Keane has branded Birmingham's failed £6m bid to buy him a publicity stunt, expressing bemusement at a statement released by Blues explaining why the deal had failed.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1348378/Tottenham-striker-Robbie-Keane-brands-Birmingham-publicity-stunt.html#ixzz1BQkHW2QU)
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has made a return to football as director of soccer at New York Cosmos. The Frenchman described the club as "a mix between football and art".
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3359030/Eric-Cantona-returns-to-football.html)
Former Chelsea and Newcastle boss Ruud Gullit has reportedly been hired as head coach of Terek Grozny, a team in Russia's Chechen Republic.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Former-Chelsea-and-Newcastle-boss-Ruud-Gullit-has-reportedly-been-hired-as-head-coach-of-Terek-Grozny-a-team-in-Russias-Chechen-Republic-article676315.html)
Leeds manager Simon Grayson has banned his players from wearing snoods in their FA Cup third round replay against Ars*nal this evening. "During a game they should be running around to keep themselves warm," he said. (Daily Telegraph)
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Blackpool have put a £12m price tag on their want-away captain Charlie Adam, while Seasiders boss Ian Holloway is eyeing Derby midfielder Paul Green as a possible replacement.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackpool-have-told-Liverpool-Charlie-Adam-will-cost-them-12million-and-the-proposed-move-could-now-collapse-article681935.html)
Real Madrid are ready to make an offer for Manchester United defender Patrice Evra as his future at Old Trafford looks increasingly uncertain. (the Times)
Sunderland are set to make a £3.5m offer for West Ham forward Frederic Piquionne.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Sunderland-boss-Steve-Bruce-is-ready-to-snatch-striker-Freddie-Piquionne-from-West-Ham-as-a-replacement-for-Darren-Bent-for-3-5m-after-becoming-fed-up-waiting-for-Stoke-to-agree-to-sell-him-Ricardo-Fuller-article681665.html)
Aston Villa have asked Tottenham to name their price for midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3371381/Aston-Villa-to-launch-a-bid-for-Jermaine-Jenas.html)
Chelsea have offered midfielder Nemanja Matic to Benfica as part of the deal to sign defender David Luiz.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8282107/Chelsea-offer-Benfica-Nemanja-Matic-as-makeweight-in-25.5m-deal-for-David-Luiz.html)
Celtic are set to beat Rangers in the race to sign Derby winger Kris Commons.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2011/01/26/celtic-move-in-for-derby-scotland-star-kris-commons-as-rangers-are-priced-out-of-deal-86908-22876527/)
Ajax striker Luis Suarez wants the Dutch club to lower their £30m asking price so that he can join Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8281997/Liverpool-target-Luis-Suarez-keen-to-convince-Ajax-to-reduce-their-30m-asking-price.html)
Newcastle want to complete the loan signing of Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland before the end of the transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Newcastle-are-trying-to-sign-unwanted-Aston-Villa-midfielder-Stephen-Ireland-on-loan-but-will-have-to-agree-to-pay-a-large-chuck-of-his-65k-per-week-salary-to-get-their-man-article681619.html)
Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari could be on his way to Sunderland after earlier rejecting a move to the north east.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3371575/Sulley-Muntari-in-Sunderland-U-turn.html)
Sunderland are also closing in on a deal for Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon but will abandon plans to sign strikers Jay Bothroyd from Cardiff and Ricardo Fuller from Stoke. (the Times)
West Ham have made a new attempt to sign Tottenham striker Robbie Keane, agreeing to a £6m fee if the Hammers avoid relegation.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/west-ham/8282041/Birmingham-City-v-West-Ham-Avram-Grant-makes-fresh-bid-to-sign-Robbie-Keane-from-Tottenham.html)
Southampton insist they will not sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain cheaply. Ars*nal are interested in signing the 17-year-old striker, with the Saints valuing him at about £10m.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/173519/Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-for-sale-but-it-ll-cost-you/)
The Saints are waiting to find out what Manchester United will offer for Oxlade-Chamberlain when the Premier League leaders visit St Mary's in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/225327/Now-Manchester-United-eye-Alex-Oxlade)
Wigan have made a £1m bid for Coventry goalkeeper Keiren Westwood.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3371397/Keiren-Westwood-is-wanted-by-Wigan.html)
However, Coventry have told Wigan that the 26-year-old will cost £2m.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1350513/Wigan-eyeing-2m-Coventry-keeper-Kieren-Westwood.html)
Wigan are keen on Hearts and Scotland full-back Lee Wallace.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2011/01/26/wigan-set-to-move-in-for-hearts-full-back-lee-wallace-86908-22876524/)
Blackburn are looking to sign striker Ruben Rochina from Barcelona for £1m and are also hoping to secure the signature of forward Ronieli dos Santos from Brazilian club Sao Paolo.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-are-closing-in-on-a-1m-deal-for-young-Barcelona-striker-Ruben-Rochina-and-are-also-trying-to-land-striker-Ronieli-dos-Santos-from-Brazilian-side-Sao-Paolo-article681673.html)
Bolton have offered £5m to sign Benfica forward Rodrigo Moreno on a permanent deal. (the Times)
Stoke have turned down a bid from Birmingham to sign Turkey international Tuncay, while Newcastle have rejected Blues' bid for striker Shola Ameobi.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1350530/Stoke-snub-Birmingham-bid-Turkey-international-Tuncay.html)
Manchester United could lose out in their attempt to sign goalkeeper David de Gea because the 20-year-old says he is very happy at Atletico Madrid.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3371375/Manchester-United-face-a-battle-for-David-de-Gae.html)
Ars*nal are lining up a £12m offer for Paris St Germain's central defender Mamadou Sakho.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/853653-mamadou-sakho-Ars*nal-transfer-revived-with-12m-offer-considered)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will not sell Peter Crouch this month but the striker could be on his way out of the club in the summer. (the Times)
QPR manager Neil Warnock has warned other clubs not to make a bid for playmaker Adel Taarabt. Newcastle have been linked with a £5m offer for the 21-year-old. (the Sun)
Dulwich Hamlet duo Quade Taylor, who plays in midfield, and Paul McCallum, who is a striker, have been watched by scouts from Manchester United, Liverpool, Ars*nal and West Ham.
Full story: Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_6699959,00.html)
West Ham owners David Sullivan and David Gold will not be at St Andrew's for their club's Carling Cup semi-final, second leg at Birmingham on Wednesday because they fear they might jinx the result. The Hammers won the first leg 2-1.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1350560/David-Sullivan-David-Gold-stay-away-St-Andrews-fear-jinxing-West-Ham.html)
Real Madrid playmaker Kaka, who is back in action after seven months out because of injury, has been left out of the Brazil squad for the friendly against France next month.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/real-star-kaka-omitted-from-brazil-squad-for-france-friendly-2194365.html)
England manager Fabio Capello says he had no problems with women officiating at games when he was a player.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-boss-Fabio-Capello-has-weighed-into-the-Andy-Gray-sexism-row-by-insisting-he-had-never-seen-a-bad-woman-official-article681841.html)
Capello does, however, say that Manchester City keeper Joe Hart has to cut mistakes out of his game if he is to remain as England's first-choice keeper.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-boss-Fabio-Capello-has-told-Manchester-City-keeper-Joe-Hart-to-cut-out-the-mistakes-hes-making-at-club-level-article681731.html)
Real Madrid and former Manchester United winger Ronaldo has offered some words of advice to Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli. He said: "He should talk less and play more - that way he would become a great player."
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3371335/Cristiano-Ronaldo-has-a-pop-at-Mario-Balotelli.html)
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Real Madrid defender Pepe is stalling on a new deal in Spain as he is aware Chelsea are interested in him.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4942/4/reals-pepe-eyeing-summer-move-chelsea)
Zoltan Gera is ready to leave Fulham on a free transfer in the summer, with Newcastle, Stoke and Birmingham all interested in the 31-year-old Hungarian midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352657/Gera-gears-free-Fulham-exit-Newcastle-Stoke-wait-pounce.html)
Ars*nal are keeping tabs on Omar Salgado, a 17-year-old Mexican striker at Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-transfer-news-Nasri-close-to-five-year-contract-Keeping-tabs-the-new-Chicharito-Omar-Salgado-Vancouver-Whitecaps-striker-article687441.html)
The Gunners are also interested in Paris Saint Germain defender Mamadou Sakho who is in talks over a new contract in the French capital.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/02/02/Ars*nal-interest-leaves-paris-saint-germain-with-uphill-mamadou-sakho-contract-battle/36754/)
Chelsea may add 23-year-old Napoli striker Edinson Cavani to their squad in the summer as manager Carlo Ancelotti seeks to bring in younger players to an ageing squad.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/01/chelsea-prepared-to-offer-22m-for-serie-a-hotshot-edinson-cavani/)
Leicester hope to sign Chelsea defender Jeffrey Bruma on loan following the Blues' deadline day capture of Benfica centre-back David Luiz.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3384954/Sven-Goran-Eriksson-targets-Chelsea-starlet-Bruma.html)
The timing of former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres' request for a move - three days before the end of the transfer window - was dictated by Liverpool. The Reds wanted to tie up the signing of Luis Suarez before allowing the Spaniard, who has joined Chelsea, to depart.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3384939/Fernando-Torres-has-wanted-to-join-Chelsea-since-last-summer.html)
Liverpool tried and failed to get a gentleman's agreement included in the contract of Torres stating that the Spaniard would not play against them on Sunday when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/01/fernando-torres-liverpool?CMP=twt_gu)
Liverpool have denied seeking any such arrangement and instead are concentrating on getting striker Luis Suarez's paperwork in order in time for the Uruguayan to play against Stoke on Wednesday evening. (the Independent)
Manchester City's Mario Balotelli could be fit for the derby with Manchester United on 12 February, having overcome the knee injury that has kept him out since Christmas.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352408/Mario-Balotelli-looking-good-Manchester-derby.html)
Ars*nal playmaker Samir Nasri, who has 18 months to run on his current contract, will accept a five-year extension, guaranteeing him a weekly wage of £75,000.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3384916/Samir-Nasris-after-new-five-year-deal-at-Ars*nal.html)
Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric is likely to miss Tottenham's next two matches - away to Blackburn and at home to Bolton - after undergoing surgery for an appendicitis.
Full story: Four Four Two (http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/72778/default.aspx)
Spurs defender William Gallas is close to agreeing a new two-year deal with the White Hart Lane side.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3384939/Fernando-Torres-has-wanted-to-join-Chelsea-since-last-summer.html)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew concedes his team are "vulnerable" after the sale of Andy Carroll to Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-Andy-Carroll-sale-Andy-Pardew-admits-players-disillusioned-disappointed-but-says-35m-fee-will-be-spent-on-new-faces-article687347.html)
The Premier League says there is no likelihood of the transfer window being scrapped, despite criticism by the League Managers' Association.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/8296679/Premier-League-insist-there-are-no-alternatives-to-transfer-window-despite-record-spending.html)
Wolves striker Steven Fletcher may have played his last game for Scotland after reportedly rejecting a call-up to the latest squad in a text message.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352682/Wolves-Steven-Fletcher-snubs-Scotland-Craig-Levein.html)
West Ham striker Benni McCarthy has turned down the offer of a £1m pay-off in return for tearing up his contract. The South African has made 14 appearances since arriving at Upton Park in January 2010.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/west-ham/8297209/West-Hams-unwanted-striker-Benni-McCarthy-rejects-1m-pay-off-as-club-try-to-clear-the-decks.html)
Fernando Torres's father Jose says he sympathises with disillusioned Liverpool fans following his son's move to Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-Fernando-Torres-Strikers-father-Jose-has-defended-50m-move-but-admits-feeling-sorry-for-Liverpool-fans-article687707.html)
Former Liverpool midfielder Ryan Babel, who was punished for unflattering comments on Twitter about referee Howard Webb, used the social networking site to say thank you to Liverpool fans after his move to Hoffenheim.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352511/Ryan-Babel-tweets-thanks-Liverpool-fans-transfer.html)
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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina says he could follow Fernando Torres out of Anfield if the club do not qualify for the Champions League.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/08/pepe-reina-fernando-torres-liverpool)
Marseille are poised to tempt Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to move away from London with a £5m-a-year offer.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/228015/Marseille-set-to-tempt-Didier-Drogba-with-5m-a-year)
Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel says he would be open to a move to Tottenham when his short-term deal with AC Milan ends in the summer. (the Times)
Barcelona have ruled out signing Ars*nal skipper Cesc Fabregas at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/227999/Ars*nal-ace-Cesc-Fabregas-dream-move-to-Barca-is-dead-)
Bolton striker Johan Elmander is ready to quit the club if a new contract is not sorted out.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-transfer-news-Rovers-plotting-sensational-raid-for-Luis-Fabiano-10m-rated-Sevilla-and-Brazil-striker-article693759.html)
Newcastle want to sign Finland forward Shefki Kuqi to cover their shortage of numbers in the striking department. The 34-year-old is a free agent after cancelling his contract with Swansea by mutual consent.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1355012/Shefki-Kuqi-wanted-Newcastle-boss-Alan-Pardew.html)
Newcastle are in talks over possible moves for two unemployed strikers - former Middlesbrough and Ars*nal man Jeremie Aliadiere and Brazilian Ewerthon, who was released by Sao Paulo-based club Palmeiras in January.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/854976-jeremie-aliadiere-and-ewerthon-in-talks-with-newcastle-united#ixzz1DOilzQAO)
Blackburn are keen on signing Sevilla and Brazil striker Luis Fabiano.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-transfer-news-Rovers-plotting-sensational-raid-for-Luis-Fabiano-10m-rated-Sevilla-and-Brazil-striker-article693759.html)
Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner says he could leave the club in the summer as he looks for more first-team opportunities.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/09/nicklas-bendtner-Ars*nal)
And Italian sides AC Milan and Lazio are interested in signing the 23-year-old Dane.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/02/09/ac-milan-and-lazio-ponder-nicklas-bendtner-swoop/37100/)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will attempt to prise Roman Pavlyuchenko away from Tottenham this summer after the Russian striker said he was unhappy with his bit-part role at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/08/newcastle-united-place-8m-tottenham-man-at-top-of-summer-wish-list/)
Spurs have told Pavlyuchenko to wait until the end of the season for a move, despite Russian clubs - whose transfer window is open until mid-March - wanting to sign the 29-year-old now.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1354999/Roman-Pavlyuchenko-told-wait-end-season.html)
Serie A's Roma, too, are lining up a move for Pavlyuchenko as they prepare to offload attacking pair Mirko Vucinic and Adriano in the off-season.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/854903-roman-pavlyuchenko-linked-with-summer-transfer-from-spurs-to-roma#ixzz1DPNh6ijo)
Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese has criticised Liverpool and Ars*nal for the way they have tried to sign their midfield star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/175984/Big-guns-get-Alex-Chamberlain-rap/)
Manchester City will make another bid for Gent winger Yassine El Ghanassy in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1354993/Manchester-City-Yassine-El-Ghanassy-summer.html)
Manchester United have been linked to Barcelona's former Liverpool player Javier Mascherano, with Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson keen to add a defensive midfielder to his ranks.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/08/manchester-united-linked-with-surprise-swoop-for-18m-barcelona-midfielder/)
West Ham say the Olympic Stadium would become "predominantly scrap" if Tottenham won the right to move to the venue. (the Times)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reached an agreement with Serbia that central defender Nemanja Vidic will not play in the friendly against Israel on Wednesday.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/08/nemanja-vidic-friendly-manchester-united)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has issued a downbeat assessment of his club's title hopes, saying the home loss to Liverpool last weekend has "cut away our legs".
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/175984/Big-guns-get-Alex-Chamberlain-rap/)
Manchester City are putting striker Mario Balotelli through an intensive training schedule in an attempt to get the Italian fit for the derby clash with Manchester United this weekend. (The Times)
Everton chief executive Robert Elstone has denied reports the club are in financial trouble and insists they will not have to sell their best players to balance the books. (the Times)
Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen says England are underachievers and are no longer regarded as big scalps because of their recent failures in major competitions.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-Thomas-Sorensen-delivered-a-double-whammy-to-under-achieving-England-claiming-they-are-well-behind-likes-of-Brazil-and-Spain-and-labelling-their-World-Cup-failure-inexcusable-article693579.html)
Everton are poised to offer midfielder Marouane Fellaini a new contract in a bid to fend off interest from Chelsea.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/5127/9/everton-move-tie-down-fellaini-chelsea-circle)
Manchester United skipper Rio Ferdinand is unlikely to recover from the calf sprain that ruled him out of the defeat at Wolves in time for this weekend's derby against Manchester City.
Full story: the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ferdinand-to-miss-derby-through-injury-2208439.html)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says the death threats he has received will not force him out of the job.
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2011/02/09/neil-lennon-death-threats-are-price-worth-paying-to-be-manager-of-celtic-86908-22910005/)
Everton goalkeeper Jan Mucha wants to speak to manager David Moyes about his future after making only two appearances since signing from Legia Warsaw in July 2010.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1355016/Jan-Mucha-vows-quit-Everton-Tim-Howard-pens-new-deal.html)
Barcelona's director of football Raul Sanllehi has revealed he was shocked by the £50m Chelsea paid Liverpool for Spanish striker Fernando Torres. "Barcelona would not make that signing," said Sanllehi. "We would not even consider it."
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/854972-fernando-torres-transfer-fee-shocks-barcelona-chief#ixzz1DOiukNHt)
Scotland skipper Kenny Miller says he is the right choice to lead the side in the Nations Cup game against Northern Ireland on Wednesday because he is "bossy, moaning and demanding".
Full story: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/scotland/2011/02/08/being-handed-scotland-captaincy-is-a-massive-honour-says-kenny-miller-86908-22908822/)
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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's interest in bringing £20m-rated Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Goetze to Old Trafford has intensified.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-transfer-news-Fergie-interest-in-20m-rated-Borussia-Dortmund-teenage-playmaker-Mario-Gotze-has-intensified-article699323.html)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba could move to Turkish side Galatasaray in the summer after growing increasingly unsettled in west London.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/855623-didier-drogba-to-quit-for-galatasaray-as-chelsea-favour-torres#ixzz1E3Lpxwns)
Ars*nal skipper Cesc Fabregas would only move away from the Emirates to sign for boyhood club Barcelona, according to the midfielder's father. Chelsea had been linked with a £50m move for the player.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-transfer-news-Cesc-Fabregas-will-only-leave-Gunners-to-sign-for-Barcelona-and-would-not-join-Real-Madrid-or-Chelsea-according-to-his-father-article699241.html)
French side Lille have admitted they may be open to approaches for playmaker Eden Hazard with Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United all thought to be interested. A bid of £21m could be enough to secure the 19-year-old.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/5276/0/Ars*nal-chelsea-and-man-united-told-belgian-ace-will-cost-them-%C2%A321m)
Chelsea could tempt playmaker Adel Taarabt from Championship leaders QPR with a £9m move.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/15/chelsea-consider-move-to-sign-9m-rated-qpr-playmaker-adel-taarabt/)
Sheffield United hope to recruit Blackpool striker Marlon Harewood to their cause as they attempt to stave off relegation from the Championship.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1357351/Sheffield-United-target-loan-deal-Blackpool-striker-Marlon-Harewood.html)
Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano has decided he will leave the Spanish club. The Brazil international could now be back on Tottenham's radar.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/5281/8/tottenham-alert-fabiano-tells-seville-i-want-leave)
Felipe Caicedo's miserable time at Manchester City could be at an end with Levante keen to convert their loan deal for the striker into a £1m permanent switch.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1357334/Levante-launch-1million-bid-forgotten-Manchester-City-striker-Felipe-Caicedo.html)
The Football Association is looking for a new venue for the 2012 Community Shield after Wembley was confirmed as the location for the 2012 Olympic men's football final.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1357233/Community-Shield-needs-new-home-Wembley-ruled-2012-Olympics-clash-confirms-FA.html)
New West Brom manager Roy Hodgson has warned the Baggies fans that the team will not survive in the Premier League if they attempt to emulate the attacking style of Barcelona.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/5276/1/exclusive-hodgson-%E2%80%98we-won%E2%80%99t-stay-playing-barcelona%E2%80%99)
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling will become the club's youngest player if he takes the field in the club's Europa League match against Sparta Prague. The winger, who turns 16 years and 79 days old on the day of the game, scored five goals in a 9-0 win for the Merseysiders' youth team over Southend earlier this week.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-Midfield-starlet-Raheem-Sterling-could-become-their-youngest-ever-player-at-16-years-79-days-in-Europa-League-away-leg-against-Sparta-Prague-article699251.html)
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Daniel Sturridge has hinted he could try to make his loan move from Chelsea to Bolton permanent. The striker has scored four goals in as many league games and says he is revelling in the freedom given to him by Trotters boss Owen Coyle.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/856929-daniel-sturridge-hints-at-chelsea-to-bolton-move-for-regular-starts#ixzz1FMuZ8Gce)
Juventus are preparing a £17m summer bid for Barcelona midfield misfit Javier Mascherano, who used to play for Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1361745/Former-Liverpool-star-Javier-Mascherano-leave-Barcelona-Juventus.html)
Ars*nal are hoping to arrange a swap deal that would result in Brazilian midfielder Denilson moving to Juventus and his compatriot Felipe Melo Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/5610/9/Ars*nal-ready-ditch-denilson-juventus-star)
Tottenham are considering a move for Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner who is frustrated at the lack of first-team opportunities at the Emirates.
Full story: CaughtOffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/28/tottenham-consider-surprise-move-for-Ars*nal-bench-warmer/)
Liverpool are leading Tottenham and Manchester United in the race for France and Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1361987/Liverpool-set-win-race-sign-Moussa-Sissoko.html)
Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Napoli's Slovakian playmaker Marek Hamsik, sending scouts to watch the 23-year-old in his side's 3-0 defeat by AC Milan.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/5604/7/chelsea-step-chase-napoli-playmaker)
Former Celtic winger Aidan McGeady, now playing for Spartak Moscow, has been linked to a big-money move to Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg. The 24-year-old could treble his wages to £120,000 a week. (Daily Record)
Manchester United are close to agreeing a £600,000 compensation package for Anderlecht winger Adnan Januzaj. The 16-year-old, dubbed the Belgian David Beckham, will sign a four-year deal at Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)
England manager Fabio Capello is considering calling up Celtic striker Gary Hooper, who has scored 15 goals in 22 games for the Bhoys since his summer move from Sc*nthorpe.
Full story: the Times (requires subscription) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/international/article2930425.ece)
Fifa's executive committee will begin a two-day meeting on Wednesday to decide on the number of berths each continent will be allocated for the 2014 World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Football-s-most-powerful-men-will-tomorrow-begin-the-jousting-to-decide-the-number-of-2014-World-Cup-berths-for-each-continent-with-Africa-felt-to-be-at-risk-of-losing-one-of-its-five-places-article709703.html)
Wolves forward Kevin Doyle believes his side, who are third from bottom in the table, require four more wins to ensure their Premier League survival this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wolves-Kevin-Doyle-believes-they-need-four-wins-from-their-last-10-games-to-avoid-relegation-article709630.html)
Liverpool are hopeful £35m January signing Andy Carroll will make his debut for the club in Sunday's Premier League home game against leaders and bitter rivals Manchester United.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/mar/01/liverpool-andy-carroll-manchester-united)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is losing his race to be fit for the second leg of his side's Champions League last-16 tie against AC Milan on 9 March at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Gareth-Bale-is-losing-his-battle-to-overcome-a-back-injury-and-face-AC-Milan-after-being-ruled-out-of-weekend-clash-at-Wolves-article709577.html)
Leyton Orient midfielder and boyhood West Ham fan Jimmy Smith has admitted that he laughed as Ars*nal succumbed to a farcical late winner against Birmingham in Sunday's Carling Cup final. Orient face the Gunners in an FA Cup reply on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/leyton-orient/8355698/Leyton-Orient-midfielder-Jimmy-Smith-admits-he-laughed-when-Ars*nal-lost-Carling-Cup-final.html)
Carling Cup winners Birmingham will not open talks with midfielders Lee Bowyer and Sebastian Larsson until the end of the season, when they hope their Premier League status will have been secured.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Birmingham-are-refusing-to-bow-to-pressure-from-Carling-Cup-heroes-Lee-Bowyer-and-Roger-Johnson-to-hand-out-new-contracts-now-rather-than-in-the-summer-article709591.html)
Ars*nal striker Marouane Chamakh has revealed his team's Carling Cup final defeat by Birmingham was met by a silence in the losers' dressing room, with not even manager Arsene Wenger uttering a word to his deflated players.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/856933-marouane-chamakh-no-one-stood-up-to-speak-after-Ars*nals-cup-final-loss#ixzz1FN0eebdP)
The Gunners, meanwhile, are planning to sell off more land around their Emirates Stadium after announcing a £2.5m half-yearly loss on Monday.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3438351/Gunners-plot-Emirates-sell-off.html)
The world's most expensive season ticket has gone on sale at Peterborough United. For £15,000, a well-heeled Posh fan can watch their team from the directors' box and eat as many meat pies as they like.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1361869/Worlds-POSHEST-season-ticket-goes-sale-15-000--Peterborough.html)
West Ham co-owner David Gold is recovering well after being admitted to hospital on Sunday night suffering from cholangitis - an internal inflammation - and blood poisoning condition septicaemia.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1361813/West-Ham-owner-David-Gold-recovering-hospital.html)
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Wesley Sneijder will sign for Manchester United in the next 48 hours for a fee believed to be around £32m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-move-Wesley-Sneijder-to-be-thrashed-out-next-48-hours-with-star-set-seek-Inter-Milan-permission-to-talk-terms-article783334.html)
Lassana Diarra is a step closer to a move to Spurs after Real Madrid cut their asking price for the midfielder.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9718/8/diarra-closer-spurs-move-real-cut-asking-price)
Ars*nal have told Manchester City they can buy Samir Nasri for an initial fee of £22m after conceding the midfielder will not sign a new contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-set-land-Samir-Nasri-for-22m-after-Ars*nal-finally-concede-will-never-sign-new-contract-article783332.html)
Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala will step up their interest in Ars*nal's Andrey Arshavin this week.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9713/2/big-spending-anzhi-makhachkala-step-chase-Ars*nal-star) Stoke have joined the race for Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips and are also in talks with Spurs midfielder Wilson Palacios.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Stoke-target-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-of-Manchester-City-face-opposition-from-Everton-in-pursuit-Peter-Crouch-Tottenham-article783331.html)
New Ars*nal signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes everything is in place for the club to win trophies, saying that is the reason he joined the Londoners.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9733/0/oxlade-chamberlain-everything-place-Ars*nal-win-trophies)
Rafael van der Vaart has urged team-mate Luka Modric to stay at Spurs for one more year before making his dream move to Chelsea.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/871805-luka-modric-can-join-chelsea-next-year-says-rafael-van-der-vaart#ixzz1UYPDmG3P)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has told clubs interested in Gary Cahill either to make an offer or leave the defender to concentrate on his career at the Reebok Stadium.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9706/8/exclusive-coyle-tells-cahill-suitors-put-or-shut)
Hollywood actor Gerard Butler turned out for a Celtic legends XI as they won 5-2 against a Manchester United legends team, featuring Roy Keane and Teddy Sheringham.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/871898-gerard-butler-draws-crowds-to-celtic-v-manchester-united-charity-match)
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Ars*nal midfielder Samir Nasri is close to joining Man City and claims £23m deal is 'nearly done'
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2026695/Samir-Nasri-set-Manchester-City.html)
Manchester City will block any attempts by Aston Villa to take midfielders James Milner and Adam Johnson on loan.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3755955/James-Milner-and-Adam-Johnson-to-stay-at-Manchester-City.html)
Lille have put a £26m price tag on Eden Hazard as Ars*nal step up their pursuit of the Belgian midfielder, according to reports in France.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9923/3/lille-slap-%E2%82%AC30m-price-tag-Ars*nal-target-hazard)
Ars*nal are monitoring Wolves striker Kevin Doyle as a possible replacement for Nicklas Bendtner, should the Denmark international leave the Emirates.
Full story:Times (subscription required)
And Paris Saint-Germain have also enquired about Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner. The Gunners want £11m for the 23-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2026807/Nicklas-Bendtner-wanted-PSG.html#ixzz1VEYWkavB)
Championship club West Ham have revived their interest in Newcastle's controversial midfielder Joey Barton.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/West-Ham-reignite-interest-Joey-Barton-but-Newcastle-star-would-have-to-accept-big-pay-cut-article786170.html)
Everton boss David Moyes is in talks with Manchester City about signing out-of-favour defender Nedum Onuoha.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Everton-want-Nedum-Onuoha-on-loan-Manchester-City-could-buy-him-if-Ars*nal-buy-Phil-Jagielka-article786178.html)
Blackburn Rovers are looking to bring Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta to Ewood Park but face competition from Spanish side Real Betis for the 31-year-old.
Full story: footie-online (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/08/blackburn-rovers-interested-in-juventus%20striker/4631/)
Chelsea target Kevin De Bruyne, a 20-year-old midfielder who plays for Genk, has revealed he is confident that a deal can be struck with the west Londoners before the end of the month.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/08/16/kevin-de-bruyne-confident-of-eventual-chelsea-switch/47128/)
Chelsea will offer midfielder Yossi Benayoun and forward Salomon Kalou as makeweights in a deal for Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/16/chelsea-tottenham-hotspur)
Tottenham are closing in on a season-long loan deal for Manchester City's unsettled striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/)
Newcastle have been told it will cost around £2m to take defender Wayne Bridge on loan from Manchester City.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3755963/Manchester-City-tell-Newcastle-to-pay-2million-to-loan-Wayne-Bridge.html)
Wigan are to make an improved bid for West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie, while Tottenham are also monitoring the situation.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Wigan-plan-improved-offer-for-Peter-Odemwingie-8m-rated-West-Brom-striker-article786174.html)
Midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips is negotiating a pay-off from Manchester City that would clear the way for him to move to Bolton.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-negotiating-pay-off-with-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-to-clear-way-for-Bolton-move-article786177.html)
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle believes Manchester City have a lot of work to do before they are ready to topple local rivals Manchester United.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9912/2/exclusive-%E2%80%93-hoddle-%E2%80%98man-city-have-still-got-lot-work-do%E2%80%99)
Despite missing key parts of pre-season through injury, Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta is ready to face Premier League newcomers QPR at Goodison Park this weekend after he played 67 minutes of a friendly with Bohemians in Ireland on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2026476/Mikel-Arteta-continunes-Everton-comeback.html#ixzz1VEVqkW4R)
Ex-Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out the possibility of managing French side Paris Saint-Germain this season.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/9924/7/ex-chelsea-boss-ancelotti-rules-out-taking-psg-job)
Spurs' plans for their Europa League clash with SPL side Hearts have been hit by a failure to find a hotel in Edinburgh. Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3755979/Tottenham-struggle-to-find-a-hotel-in-Edinburgh-for-Hearts-clash.html)
Barcelona star Lionel Messi vomited against Real Madrid before scoring during their Spanish Super Cup first-leg match.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/872551-lionel-messi-vomits-during-super-cup-then-scores-against-real-madrid#ixzz1VD5nnYZs)
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Tottenham agree a loan deal for Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3770744/Tottenham-agree-a-loan-deal-for-Manchester-Citys-Emmanuel-Adebayor.html)
Manchester United are hoping to lure Samir Nasri to Old Trafford despite Manchester City agreeing a deal with Ars*nal for the midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2029396/Ars*nal-agree-24m-Samir-Nasri-fee-Manchester-City.html)
QPR are stepping up their efforts to sign unsettled Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton and have made a new £5m offer for West Ham's Scott Parker.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2029393/QPR-Newcastles-Joey-Barton-West-Hams-Scott-Parker.html#ixzz1VvImRmdL)
Forward El-Hadji Diouf has criticised Blackburn manager Steve Kean for freezing him out at Ewood Park.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3770111/El-Hadji-Diouf-Steve-Kean-is-killing-Blackburns-team-spirit.html)
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli says he fancies a move to Serie A side Palermo - the city where he was born.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-Mario-Balotelli-fancies-joining-Palermo-Italian-city-where-was-born-but-they-cannot-afford-him-article789478.html)
But Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini insists the club have little chance of signing Balotelli because he is too expensive.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873195-luka-modric-needs-a-pay-rise-to-fix-spurs-fall-out-says-harry-redknapp#ixzz1VrvjpfSM)
Aston Villa are set to make a £3.5m bid for Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2029392/Aston-Villa-want-Manchester-Uniteds-Darron-Gibson.html#ixzz1VvIDgqdY)
QPR have launched a bid to sign Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas on loan.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3770065/QPR-want-Jermaine-Jenas-on-loan.html)
Midfielder Luka Modric needs a pay rise to fix Spurs 'fall out' and prevent him from leaving, says manager Harry Redknapp.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873195-luka-modric-needs-a-pay-rise-to-fix-spurs-fall-out-says-harry-redknapp#ixzz1VrvjpfSM)
Meanwhile, it has also been reported that Tottenham will reject a £30m bid from Chelsea for Modric.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2029391/Tottenham-reject-30m-offer-Luka-Modric-Chelsea.html)
Ars*nal target Eden Hazard has once again reaffirmed his commitment to Lille by ruling out a move to the Emirates this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1013/97/lille-star-hazard-rules-out-joining-Ars*nal-summer)
Sunderland want frozen-out Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz - but so do Scottish giants Celtic.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Sunderland-target-Roque-Santa-Cruz-misfit-Manchester-City-striker-but-also-wanted-by-Celtic-exclusive-story-article789397.html)
Misfit Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole wants a permanent move away from Anfield - and fancies joining Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Wantaway-Liverpool-midfielder-Joe-Cole-targeting-Spurs-switch-article789370.html)
Arsene Wenger will look to sign Everton pair Phil Jagielka and Mikel Arteta as he looks to strengthen his Ars*nal side before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/23/Ars*nal-prepare-28m-bid-for-everton-pair-as-news-of-toffees-firesale-alerts-wenger/)
Joe Cole, Christian Poulsen, David N'Gog and Alberto Aquilani are all strongly linked with Anfield exits.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/23/liverpool-to-offload-quartet-as-clear-out-gathers-momentum/)
AC Milan have accepted Liverpool's terms for former Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani, according to sources in Italy.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/08/23/ac-milan-accept-liverpools-alberto-aquilani-terms/47592/)
Lyon have told Newcastle to up their bid for Aly Cissokho or forget about signing him before the window shuts.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1014/16/lyon-tell-newcastle-stump-%C2%A310m-or-forget-about-cissokho)
Chelsea are close to signing promising Mexico striker Ulises Davila in a deal that would result in him being loaned to affiliate club Vitesse for a season.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1014/13/chelsea-close-young-mexican-striker)
Meanwhile, Chelsea have lodged a bid of around €20m [£16.6m] for the highly rated Porto wing-back Alvaro Pereira.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/23/chelsea-bid-porto-alvaro-pereira)
Jose Mourinho denies he is set to quit as coach of Real Madrid despite his official spokesman supposedly suggesting he was unhappy and planning to leave the Bernabeu.
Full story: the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/23/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-agent)
Rumours that striker Andy Carroll was leaving Liverpool erupted on Twitter after he was 'spotted' outside Manchester City's stadium. But thankfully for Kopites, it was just a case of mistaken identity after his namesake's tiling firm rocked up outside City's club shop.
Full story: Metro (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/23/liverpool-to-offload-quartet-as-clear-out-gathers-momentum/)
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Ars*nal are preparing to break their transfer record with a £25m bid for French international Yann M'Vila, the 21-year-old Rennes holding midfielder.
Full story: Goal.Com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/08/30/2643516/Ars*nal-prepare-club-record-25m-deadline-day-bid-to-land)
Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik could be on Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger's wish list, according to reports, as the Gunners seek to try and replace Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/30/Ars*nal-prepare-25m-bid-to-sign-serie-a-playmaker-as-samir-nasri-replacement/)
Wenger has also reportedly enquired about Everton's Mikel Arteta and Marouane Fellaini as the rumours surrounding transfers at Ars*nal reach fever pitch.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-deadline-day-deals-Eden-Hazard-Marvin-Martin-Mario-Gotze-Florent-Malouda-Chris-Samba-article793359.html)
Tottenham have emerged as favourites to sign Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill after Ars*nal pulled out of the running, and the Lilywhites are planning to offer cash plus Sebastien Bassong and David Bentley, although the Trotters are thought to want a cash-only deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-Gary-Cahill-offer-cash-plus-Sebastian-Bassong-David-Bentley-Ars*nal-Bolton-article793372.html)
Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra, a long-term target for Tottenham, is thought likely to join AC Milan on a season-long loan instead.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1035/39/spurs-blow-diarra-set-ac-milan-move)
Tottenham and Fulham are monitoring Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari, according to reports.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/30/tottenham-and-fulham-battle-it-out-for-inter-milan-star/)
Stoke could turn their attention to Liverpool striker David N'gog if Spurs forward Peter Crouch continues to reject their attempts to bring him to the Britannia Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Stoke-Peter-Crouch-Tottenham-break-the-bank-Liverpool-David-Ngog-article793379.html)
Liverpool are rumoured to be planning a bid for Tottenham's Croatian duo Vedran Corluka and Niko Kranjcar.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/30/liverpool-plan-last-ditch-15m-double-tottenham-raid/)
Reds boss Kenny Dalglish could be prepared to negotiate a swap deal with Chelsea for midfielder Raul Meireles, but only if striker Daniel Sturridge and not former player Yossi Benayoun is the player to move to Anfield.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/873869-liverpool-want-daniel-sturridge-as-part-of-chelseas-raul-meireles-bid#ixzz1WWn0pBmg)
Chelsea have agreed a £20m deal to sign Porto wing-back Alvaro Pereira.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-sign-Porto-Alvaro-Pereira-20million-article793377.html)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is poised to sign Birmingham's Chilean forward Jean Beausejour in a £3.5m deal. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Wigan-Birmingham-Jean-Beausejour-3-5million-EXCLUSIVE-article793397.html)
German club Freiburg are thought to have demanded £13m for striker Papiss Demba Cisse, reportedly wanted by both Newcastle and Fulham.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1035/76/freiburg-demand-%C2%A313m-newcastle-and-fulham-target)
Blackburn are rumoured to be favourites to sign Birmingham defender Scott Dann, despite interest from other Premier League clubs. Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1035/53/blackburn-pole-position-sign-blues-star-dann)
An Ars*nal supporters' group named 'Where Has Our Ars*nal Gone?' have paid for a billboard near Emirates and are planning a protest to the club's board at the match against Swansea on Saturday week.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-turmoil-angry-fans-hire-billboard-protest-direction-Where-Has-Our-Ars*nal-Gone-article793351.html)
Ars*nal's new striker Chu Young-Park has described his move as a 'dream' after completing his £3m switch from Monaco.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1036/25/park-honoured-make-Ars*nal-switch)
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Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Old Trafford for the Bernabeu in an £80m world-record deal in 2009, has refused to close the door on a potential return to Manchester United.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/874634-cristiano-ronaldo-opens-the-door-to-shock-manchester-united-return)
QPR have denied rumours that former England captain David Beckham is set to join the London club in November when his LA Galaxy contract expires.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/874607-david-beckham-wont-be-trading-la-galaxy-for-qpr-says-club-chief)
But the Daily Mail insists QPR have opened talks with the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2034456/QPR-make-David-Beckham.html)
Former Blackburn forward El Hadji Diouf has been invited to train with League One side Preston - but North End boss Phil Brown claims he cannot afford to sign him.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Free-agent-EL-Hadji-Diouf-training-with-Preston-after-being-released-by-Blackburn-article795505.html)
Blackburn are poised to make another move for Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard in the January transfer window. Rovers boss Steve Kean had reportedly refused to match City's £6.5m asking price over the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2034235/Blackburn-Rovers-resurrect-Nicky-Maynard.html)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle wants England defender Gary Cahill to sign a new deal at the club. The former Aston Villa centre-back, who is rated at £17m, is a target for both Tottenham and Ars*nal.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3796374/Owen-Coyle-wants-Gary-Cahill-to-sign-a-new-deal.html)
Tottenham midfielder Sandro is not ruling out a move to Italy in the future. The Brazil international was targeted by Serie A giants Roma over the summer.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/09/05/2652126/tottenham-midfielder-sandro-reveals-transfer-window-interest)
Brazil striker Neymar has dismissed talk of a move to Chelsea, with the 19-year-old Santos frontman saying his future lies in Spain.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1059/66/brazil-star-rules-out-chelsea-switch)
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has reiterated his desire to return to Argentina and to end his career at Boca Juniors.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1060/09/tevez-wants-boca-juniors-return)
Sunderland are set to rival Ars*nal for highly-rated Norway international striker Mohammed Abdellaoue.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/06/sunderland-to-rival-Ars*nal-for-hannover-striker-mohammed-abdellaoue/48618/)
Young players Josh McEachran and Romelu Lukaku will be allowed to leave Chelsea on loan if they do not play enough games this year.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3798913/Chelsea-may-send-Josh-McEachran-and-Romelu-Lukaku-out-on-loan.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will look to tempt Everton into selling midfielder Ross Barkley with an offer of £10m plus two squad players when the transfer window reopens in January.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/06/man-united-prepare-tempting-10m-cash-plus-double-player-swap-deal-for-everton-starlet-ross-barkley/)
Ars*nal are facing midfield problems in January after Emmanuel Frimpong opted to turn his back on England in order to play for Ghana. He is now in contention to be selected for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/874640-emmanuel-frimpongs-ghana-pledge-leaves-Ars*nal-facing-midfield-crisis)
Ars*nal attacker Andrey Arshavin has revealed his frustration at the club missing out on Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila during the final moments of transfer deadline day.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/874503-Ars*nals-failed-yann-mvila-bid-disappoints-andrey-arshavin)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has revealed he failed in a bid to sign England midfielder Scott Parker from West Ham on transfer deadline day. The Hammers' skipper chose to sign for London rivals Tottenham instead.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2034259/Stoke-failed-sign-Scott-Parker-West-Ham.html)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Italian striker Federico Macheda still has a future at Manchester United, but feels he needs more time to improve.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1061/03/macheda-assured-he-still-has-future-manchester-united)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Robert Pires has questioned Arsene Wenger's recruitment policy at the club and says his masterplan is not working, but stopped short of questioning the Gunners manager's position.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/874617-robert-pires-arsene-wengers-Ars*nal-master-plan-is-not-working#ixzz1XBpjKtNc)
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane's possible appointment as the national coach of Iceland is in doubt after he failed to show up for a meeting with the Icelandic Football Association.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2034098/Roy-Keane-gives-Iceland-cold-shoulder.html) The son of former France World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane's trained with Real Madrid's senior team this week.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/06/enzo-zidane-trains-with-real-madrid-first-team/48626/)
Newcastle United have launched a new line of lingerie for their female supporters, which features French knickers in a tribute to Yohan Cabaye, Mehdi Abeid, and Sylvain Marveaux - the trio of stars they signed from Ligue 1 clubs in the summer.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/874611-newcastle-united-launch-sexy-lingerie-range-for-that-special-geordie-lass#ixzz1XBq5jNSN)
The England Under-21 squad warmed up for Monday's 4-1 win over Israel with a singing contest, won by Newcastle United's Dan Gosling.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3798938/Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-is-a-singing-superstar.html)
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Manchester United and Chelsea are weighing up January transfer window bids for Juventus winger Milos Krasic.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/13/manchester-united-and-chelsea-prepare-bids-for-juventus-ace/)
Bolton have reportedly flown in right-back Stefano Magnasco to train with them for two weeks. They hope to agree a deal to sign him from Chile's Universidad Catolica in January - but face opposition from Germany's Bayer Leverkusen.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Bolton-fly-Stefano-Magnasco-teen-right-back-Universidad-Catolica-Chile-in-for-training-but-also-target-Bayer-Leverkusen-article798597.html)
Ars*nal, Liverpool and Chelsea are on high alert after hearing Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic has delayed signing a new contract with the club.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/13/liverpool-Ars*nal-and-chelsea-in-transfer-battle-for-serie-a-forward/)
Ars*nal target Marvin Martin has signed a new deal with French side Sochaux, but revealed he has an end of season get-out clause, which could finally pave his move to the Gunners.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/875295-Ars*nal-target-marvin-martin-inserts-get-out-clause-into-new-sochaux-deal#ixzz1XqbV9vFB)
Tottenham face a battle with AC Milan to clinch the signing of Sporting Lisbon defender Joao Pereira.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1091/07/tottenham-want-sporting-lisbon-defender)
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to rule out a move to big-spending Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala in the future.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1091/54/ronaldo-open-anzhi-offer)
Italian sides AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan are tracking Chelsea striker Fernando Torres. The 27-year-old has failed to shine for the Stamford Bridge club following his £50m move from Liverpool.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1091/08/ac-milan-juventus-and-inter-milan-tracking-chelsea-flop-torres)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has ruled out a move for wantaway Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1091/58/allardyce-rules-out-move-bridge)
Barcelona are rumoured to be keen on Chelsea defender David Luiz as Pep Guardiola looks to freshen up his defence and, according to some Spanish sources, is a big admirer of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/13/barcelona-keen-on-chelsea-and-liverpools-south-american-stars/)
Out-of-favour Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov has become a transfer target for Juventus.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/13/juventus-ready-to-offer-manchester-city-defender-aleksandar-kolarov-serie-a-return/49043/)
Liverpool are reportedly locked in a battle with Serie A giants AC Milan to sign Ajax teenage midfielder Christian Eriksen.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/09/liverpool-lead-chase-to-sign-europes-best-teenager/)
Stoke have dropped defender Jonathan Woodgate from their Europa League squad because they fear long-haul trips to Ukraine, Israel and Turkey will aggravate his injury problems.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Stoke-Jonathan-Woodgate-left-out-Europa-League-squad-as-fears-long-flights-Ukraine-Israel-Turkey-could-aggravate-injury-problems-admits-Tony-Pulis-article798525.html)
Liverpool's director of football Damien Comolli has hit back at Raul Meireles, claiming the club were forced to sell because he did not want to play for them - just like Fernando Torres.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/875284-raul-meireles-is-like-fernando-torres-he-didnt-want-to-play-for-liverpool#ixzz1XqbmWbpA)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger claims mega-rich clubs like Man City, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid have the power to poach whatever players they want, and as a result are playing a significant role in the downfall of European football.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/875282-Ars*nal-boss-accuses-chelsea-manchester-city-and-barcelona-of-killing-europe#ixzz1Xqc6qOCf)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has billed his top scorer Wayne Rooney as "the white Pele."
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3812618/Alex-Ferguson-Wayne-Rooney-is-the-white-Pele.html)
Blackburn fans are planning a 1,000-strong march at Saturday's match against Ars*nal to demand the removal of manager Steve Kean.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-fans-plan-1-000-strong-march-calling-for-Steve-Kean-sacking-as-manager-at-weekend-match-with-Ars*nal-article798559.html)
Roberto Mancini is desperate for his Manchester City side to put on a show against Napoli on Wednesday night and impress his biggest critic - his dad Aldo.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2037053/Roberto-Mancini-Manchester-City-win-dad.html)
FC Torpedo Zhodino goalkeeper Artem Gomelko found out that trying to be cool and casual on the football pitch isn't always the best approach after his nightmare blooper cost his side victory.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/875303-fc-torpedo-zhodino-goalkeeper-artem-gomelko-has-cool-guy-moment-fail#ixzz1XqcHQMuU)
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Serie A giants AC Milan are targeting a move for Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1120/35/ac-milan-target-tottenham-ace-van-der-vaart) Inter Milan winger Ricky Alvarez, who Ars*nal missed out on in the summer, could be set for a loan move to the Gunners in January.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876046-ricky-alvarez-lined-up-for-Ars*nal-loan-switch-in-january#ixzz1YVXPXdWF)
Ars*nal and Liverpool will battle it out to sign 18-year-old striker Paco Alcacer from Spanish side Valencia.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1119/80/valencia-move-tie-down-starlet-liverpool-and-Ars*nal-circle)
Brazil international Neymar has offered a glimmer of hope to interested clubs Chelsea and Manchester City after denying he has already signed a pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876017-neymar-gives-chelsea-and-manchester-city-transfer-hope-after-madrid-snub#ixzz1YVXYsBhh)
Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is rumoured to be a transfer target for Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/20/lokomotiv-moscow-eye-roman-pavlyuchenko-swoop/49428/)
Newcastle look set to miss out on Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga after the 24-year-old pledged his future to the French club.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1119/44/maiga-set-shun-january-move-newcastle-after-sochaux-truce)
Nottingham Forest are to sign QPR defender Clint Hill following a knee injury to Chris Cohen, who was hurt in Saturday's 2-1 home defeat against Derby County.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2039680/Nottingham-Forest-sign-Clint-Hill-QPR.html#ixzz1YYycq7LU)
Fulham striker Bobby Zamora is hoping to force his way into England manager Fabio Capello's plans in time for Euro 2012.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3823748/Bobby-Zamora-aims-to-force-his-way-back-into-the-England-reckoning.html)
Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam says that captain Steven Gerrard's Reds return cannot come soon enough.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Steven-Gerrard-s-Liverpool-comeback-after-a-six-month-layoff-cannot-come-too-soon-admits-Charlie-Adam-article801911.html)
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly ordered manager Andre Villas-Boas to field the club's youngsters in the Carling Cup match against Fulham on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-owner-Roman-Abramovich-has-ordered-Andre-Villas-Boas-to-pick-kids-in-the-Carling-Cup-article801914.html)
Everton are confident of holding onto youth system product Ross Barkley, with assistant manager Steve Round dismissing talk of the midfielder, 20, joining Chelsea for £20m as nonsense.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/876068-ross-barkley-link-with-chelsea-is-just-speculation-insist-everton#ixzz1YVzYNPov)
Owen Hargreaves has tried to prove he is fit for his Manchester City debut by clattering striker Carlos Tevez in a training match.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Owen-Hargreaves-shows-he-is-fit-for-his-Manchester-City-debut-by-clattering-Carlos-Tevez-in-training-article801894.html)
Arsene Wenger has insisted he wants to stay at Premier League club Ars*nal for another 14 years.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1121/93/wenger-i-want-stay-Ars*nal-another-14-years)
Everton owner Bill Kenwright will move to safeguard David Moyes' future by offering his manager a new long-term contract. The Scot has two years to run on his current contract. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2039771/David-Moyes-offered-new-Everton-contract.html#ixzz1YYxQFJBp)
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has given a rare insight into Roman Abramovich's character, painting him as a footballing anorak who was naively surprised by the attention he got after buying the club.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8777697/Chelsea-owner-Roman-Abramovich-is-a-football-anorak-reveals-chairman-Bruce-Buck.html)
Joey Barton has been caught by QPR team-mate Jay Bothroyd reading manager Neil Warnock's autobiography.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/876058-joey-barton-caught-swotting-up-on-neil-warnock-during-qpr-coach-trip#ixzz1YVYqQxIy)
Fernando Torres's horror miss for Chelsea against Manchester United at the weekend has been recreated for the digital age by a meticulous video-gamer.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/876025-fernando-torres-miss-for-chelsea-v-manchester-united-is-recreated-on-fifa-11#ixzz1YVYO7xWa)
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Ars*nal face going head-to-head with Real Madrid next summer over teenage Lille forward Eden Hazard.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-make-Lille-star-Eden-Hazard-their-No-1-target-for-summer-2012-but-he-also-tops-Real-Madrid-s-hit-list-article804851.html)
Midfielder Luka Modric is reportedly ready to give up his dream of joining Chelsea or Manchester United, and sign a lucrative new £100,000-a-week contract with Tottenham.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876793-luka-modric-ready-to-forget-chelsea-and-sign-new-bumper-spurs-contract#ixzz1ZAWHlydD)
Liverpool and Stoke are being linked with German striker Jeffrey Schlupp, who currently plays for Championship side Leicester.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-and-Stoke-are-linked-with-German-wonderkid-striker-Jeffrey-Schlupp-of-Leicester-City-article805027.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has tried to play down fears over skipper Robin Van Persie's contract situation, but hinted the Dutchman is stalling over signing a new deal.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876780-robin-van-persie-keeping-Ars*nal-waiting-over-new-contract-wenger#ixzz1ZAWRLLSg)
Bundesliga side Hamburg are rumoured to be interested in signing Stoke defender Robert Huth.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/09/27/hamburg-think-stoke-city-defender-robert-huth-to-bolster-backline/49925/)
Unattached striker James Beattie says he would "love" a second spell with former club Southampton but is also in talks with Sheffield United.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Southampton-target-free-agent-striker-James-Beattie-for-a-return-to-the-club-but-he-s-also-wanted-by-Sheffield-United-article804855.html)
Inter Milan could swoop to sign Liverpool midfielder Dirk Kuyt in the January transfer window.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/27/inter-milan-plan-13m-january-move-for-liverpool-star/)
Former Manchester City player Gary Owen has slammed the behaviour of striker Carlos Tevez.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1146/88/exclusive-%E2%80%93-owen-any-other-job-tevez-would-be-sacked)
Tottenham's injury-plagued defender Ledley King has hinted that he will retire next summer if he does not play enough games to earn a new deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Injury-plagued-Ledley-King-has-hinted-he-will-retire-if-Tottenham-do-not-hand-him-a-new-contract-article804878.html)
QPR captain Joey Barton has revealed he had consider a move abroad in a bid to boost his chances of one day becoming a manager.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876798-joey-barton-eyes-foreign-move-to-boost-management-chances#ixzz1ZAXS1SOo)
Serie A side Napoli have revealed that Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas was a summer target to take over at the Stadio San Paulo before he joined the Stamford Bridge club.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1144/99/napoli-admit-villas-boas-interest)
Michael Owen's locker was defaced with a 'boring' sticker after his United team-mates got their hands on a magazine clipping that revealed the striker enjoyed completing 1,000 piece jigsaws.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/876791-michael-owen-mocked-by-manchester-united-team-mates-over-his-love-of-jigsaws#ixzz1ZAm8RwW8)
Stoke striker Peter Crouch is searching for inspiration after losing a dance-off to England goalkeeper Joe Hart and reality star Louis Spence is prepared to offer him advice on how to regain his magic.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/876777-peter-crouch-offered-dance-tips-from-louis-spence#ixzz1ZAmSb9BC)
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American Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire are reportedly keen to sign Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2045341/Chicago-Fire-want-Rio-Ferdinand-David-Beckham.html) Unsettled Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez could be set to join fellow Argentine Diego Maradona, who manages Al Wasl in Dubai.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1166/10/maradona-plots-shock-move-take-tevez-dubai)
Tottenham are attempting a last-minute bid to sign Bradford's 15-year-old wonderkid George Green, who was thought to have opted to join Everton.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-set-to-gazump-Everton-for-Bradford-s-15-year-old-sensation-George-Green-EXCLUSIVE-article808132.html)
Manchester United are set to go head-to-head with AC Milan for Benfica's £10m-rated midfielder Javi Garcia.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877506-javi-garcia-targeted-by-manchester-united-and-ac-milan-in-january-swoop#ixzz1ZpWXdP2b)
Aston Villa are tracking 21-year-old Serbian striker Nemanja Milic, who plays for OFK Beograd.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Aston-Villa-track-cut-price-Serbian-striker-Nemanja-Milic-article808086.html)
Lille striker Moussa Sow, thought to be a target for Spurs and Ars*nal, claims he is unsure where his future lies beyond the end of the current season, with contract negotiations seemingly at a standstill.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1165/40/Ars*nal-and-spurs-alert-lille-star-admits-future-air)
Newcastle United have joined the race for Leicester's versatile 18-year-old Jeffrey Schlupp, who is also attracting interest from Stoke City and Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2045311/Newcastle-join-Liverpool-Stoke-chase-Leicesters-Jeffrey-Schlupp.html)
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admits he would not rule out a move away from Emirates Stadium, particularly to Barcelona.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877541-wojciech-szczesny-admits-hed-consider-leaving-Ars*nal-for-barcelona#ixzz1ZpV31Uri)
Scotland international and former Birmingham attacker James McFadden finally looks set to sign for Wolves after a spell training with the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Wolves-close-in-on-free-signing-James-McFadden-article808101.html)
Millwall hope to persuade Swansea striker Stephen Dobbie to join them in a three-month loan move.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2045308/Millwall-look-seal-month-loan-deal-Swansea-striker-Stephen-Dobbie.html#comments)
Doncaster have expressed an interest in Dan Gosling after Newcastle decided to send the midfielder out on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Doncaster-want-Newcastle-starlet-Dan-Gosling-on-loan-article808149.html)
Derby are keen to take versatile Leeds player Aidan White on loan, with a view to a permanent move.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Derby-make-move-on-Leeds-utility-man-Aiden-White-article808148.html)
Martin O'Neill is top of the list to replace Blackburn manager Steve Kean should the Scot be axed from Ewood Park.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/214370/Blackburn-Rovers-so-keen-to-grab-Martin-O-Neill/)
Spurs playmaker Rafael van der Vaart has admitted he was surprised to be used on the right side of midfield in the victory over Ars*nal at the weekend.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2045306/Rafael-van-der-Vaart-puzzled-Harry-Redknapps-choice-play-position-Ars*nal.html)
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez says the club should focus on a cup this season after admitting winning the Premier League is "very difficult".
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Luis-Suarez-admits-Liverpool-are-out-of-the-title-race-already-as-Manchester-United-City-and-Chelsea-are-unreachable-but-wants-to-win-a-Cup-instead-article808136.html)
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has revealed he would like to captain the Gunners.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1165/17/szczesny-i-can-be-Ars*nals-field-leader)
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has been warned by Spain boss Vicente del Bosque that he risks losing his place in the national team ahead of Euro 2012 if he fails to discover his best form.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fernando-Torres-warned-he-could-miss-out-on-Euro-2012-place-by-Spain-boss-Vincent-Del-Bosque-article808090.html)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is fully expecting another cauldron-like atmosphere when his team visit Liverpool on 15 October. "Every time we go there it is as if it's the biggest game of the century," he said.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/877528-man-united-boss-alex-ferguson-lauds-liverpool-fans-for-anfield-atmosphere#ixzz1ZpVVq6fT)
Unhappy Chelsea fans are organising a campaign to save Stamford Bridge after the club launched a proposal to buy back the parts of the stadium sold to supporters in the 1990s. That would enable the west London club to redevelop the site if it finds a new location.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2045326/Chelsea-fans-campaign-save-Stamford-Bridge.html)
Fulham boss Martin Jol has apparently fined himself in the follow-up to the Carling Cup defeat by Chelsea, after which he reportedly fined rookie Swiss midfielder Pajtim Kasami for missing a penalty.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fulham-boss-Martin-Jol-has-fined-HIMSELF-over-Chelsea-Carling-Cup-penalty-kick-row-EXCLUSIVE-article808141.html)
Sao Paulo supporters have demanded on-loan Ars*nal midfielder Denilson never plays for the club again, after he allegedly branded them "very, very annoying" on Twitter.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/877560-sao-paulo-fans-demand-denilson-out-after-Ars*nal-man-sparks-twitter-row)
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Liverpool, Manchester United and Ars*nal are interested in Plymouth's 16-year-old winger Matt Lecointe, who is rated as "the next Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain".
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Liverpool-Manchester-United-and-Ars*nal-circling-round-Plymouth-teenager-Matt-Lecointe-the-next-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-article810699.html)
Manchester City are targeting Marek Hamsik and Ezequiel Lavezzi, both of Napoli - who are in the same Champions League group as the Eastlands club.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-target-Napoli-stars-Marek-Hamsik-and-Ezequiel-Lavezzi-article810688.html)
Everton are being rivalled by Bayern Munich in the bid to sign Valencia midfielder Ever Banega.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1182/54/bayern-munich-ready-rival-everton-valencia-midfielder)
Stoke City defender Robert Huth is attracting interest from Wolfsburg as the German looks to catch the eyes of national team selectors.
Full story: FootyOnline (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/10/huth-set-to-return-to-homeland/6962/)
Manchester United have joined Ars*nal in the chase for Fiorentina playmaker Riccardo Montolivo.
Full story: InsideFutbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/11/manchester-united-ready-to-rival-Ars*nal-for-riccardo-montolivo/50706/)
Villarreal's tough-tackling midfielder Bruno Soriano is wanted by Manchester United, who will have to pay more than €10m (£8.7m) for the Spaniard.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/11/manchester-united-told-more-than-e10m-needed-for-bruno-soriano/50712/)
Tottenham and Liverpool are battling each other for £12m-rated Lille striker Moussa Sow.
Full story: CaughtOffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/11/tottenham-and-liverpool-battle-for-12m-lille-goal-machine/)
Spurs are also planning a £15m January raid for Chelsea pair Didier Drogba and Alex.
Full story: CaughtOffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/11/tottenham-plan-15m-january-bid-to-sign-chelsea-pair/)
Ars*nal are facing competition for Lille midfielder Eden Hazard from Real Madrid, according to the Belgian's agent.
Full story: FootyOnline (http://www.footie-online.co.uk/2011/10/Ars*nal-to-lose-out-on-hazard/6879/)
The Gunners are also looking to sign Porto striker Hulk but his agent says that the north London club will have to pay more than £23m.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1182/36/agent-claims-Ars*nal-contact-over-porto-star-hulk)
Newcastle United are keeping an eye on European pair Eren Derdiyok of Bayer Leverkusen and Luuk de Jong of FC Twente.
Full story: FootyBunker (http://www.footybunker.com/newcastle-united-keeping-tabs-on-european-pair/12462)
Ars*nal are watching Tunisian defender Aymen Abdennour, who plays for Toulouse, according to the player himself.
Full story: FootyOnline (http://www.footylatest.com/ligue-1-defender-confirms-Ars*nal-are-watching-him/24324)
Fulham manager Martin Jol is planning to raid his former club Ajax with a bid for Mounir El Hamdaoui, a player that he has signed and managed twice before.
Full story: FootyLatest (http://www.footylatest.com/fulham-looking-to-land-ajax-hit-man-for-as-little-as-3-million/24330)
Liverpool were "on the brink" and could have gone bust under former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett, according to the club's managing director Ian Ayre.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-were-on-the-brink-and-could-have-gone-bust-under-Tom-Hicks-and-George-Gillett-says-MD-Ian-Ayre-article810468.html)
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez could find out on Wednesday that the club want him suspended for another four weeks.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3866581/Carlos-Tevez-faces-four-week-City-ban.html)
West Ham could still end up owning the £486m Olympic Stadium despite the Government's announcement on Tuesday that the deal for the club to buy it had collapsed.
Full story: the Times (subscription required) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/football/)
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has indicated he will retire from international football after Serbia's failure to qualify for Euro 2012.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2048099/Manchester-Uniteds-Nemanja-Vidic-quit-Serbia.html)
Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham says he would relish a return to Old Trafford in a sporting director role.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3866581/Carlos-Tevez-faces-four-week-City-ban.html)
Leeds chairman Ken Bates is backing Chelsea fans who are opposing the club's ground move.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-ground-move-Ken-Bates-backs-Blues-fans-opposing-move-article810473.html)
Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa could be rewarded for his early season form with a new contract before the end of the year.
Full story: FootyBunker (http://www.footybunker.com/revived-chelsea-star-set-to-pen-contract-extension/12465)
Ars*nal will attempt to open contract talks with their top players in November amid fears rival clubs are already eyeing moves for the likes of striker Robin van Persie in January.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/276977/Ars*nal-s-Robin-van-Persie-offer)
Fabio Capello has consulted with England players over the team's likely Euro 2012 base in Cracow in the hope of avoiding the problems that flared up at the 2010 World Cup finals.
Full story: the Times (subscription required) (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/football/)
Steve Cotterill is the leading candidate to become the next manager of Nottingham Forest.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2048030/Nottingham-Forest-want-Steve-Cotterill-manager.html)
Chelsea fans fighting the club's bid to buy back the freehold of Stamford Bridge have been given a shareholders' register by the club that is so out-of-date it lists fans who are dead - including the former Labour minister for sport, Tony Banks.
Read more: Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/deceased-fans-still-listed-as-chelsea-pitch-owners-2369066.html)
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech has decided to take up the sticks instead of standing in-between them after making his live performance debut as a drummer for Czech band Eddie Stoilow.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/878243-chelseas-petr-cech-plays-drums-for-czech-band-eddie-stoilow-in-prague#ixzz1aUPVKhac)
James Collins is ready to 'steak' a claim for an Aston Villa starting berth - after putting meat in his boot to recover from injury.
Read more: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3866438/James-Collins-plays-game-of-high-steaks.html)
Chelsea fan and EuroMillions lottery winner Dave Dawes, who scooped £101m on Friday, says he quite fancies living near Stamford Bridge so he can invite Blues midfielder Frank Lampard round for tea!
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/878264-euromillions-winner-wants-to-have-tea-with-chelseas-frank-lampard#ixzz1aY717abw)
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Boca Juniors have ruled out re-signing unsettled Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez on loan because they cannot afford his wages. They would need Tevez to accept a massive pay cut or City to subsidise his salary.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Boca-Juniors-rule-out-signing-Manchester-Citys-Carlos-Tevez-on-loan-article815141.html)
Barcelona defender Eric Abidal, who is in contract talks with the Spanish giants, claims Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan are interested in signing him.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3880027/Barcelona-ace-Eric-Abidal-Man-City-want-me.html)
Manchester United are set to pip Ars*nal to the signing of the 'new Luka Modric', Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Mateo Kovacic.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/878947-mateo-kovacic-favours-manchester-united-over-Ars*nal-transfer#ixzz1b9NWhJ7W)
Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott has become a surprise transfer target for Serie A giants Juventus.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1202/89/juventus-plan-test-Ars*nals-resolve-walcott-bid)
The news that veteran Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero will not be offered a new contract at the end of the season has put a number of Premier League clubs on alert.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2050588/Premier-League-clubs-offer-Alessandro-del-Piero-swansong.html)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Robert Pires, 38, is hoping to extend his playing career in Qatar or Russia.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3879406/Robert-Pires-gunning-for-more-football.html)
Newcastle are on the brink of sealing an £8m deal to sign Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Newcastle-set-to-sign-striker-Modibo-Maiga-from-Sochaux-in-January-article815087.html)
Tottenham are rumoured to be interested in two of Barcelona's most promising youngsters, right-back Martin Montoya and centre-back Marc Bartra.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/18/tottenham-hotspur-eye-two-emerging-barcelona-talents/51110/)
Real Madrid could tempt Ars*nal into selling skipper Robin van Persie next summer by making a £30m offer for the striker.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/10/18/real-madrid-plan-tempting-30m-bid-for-Ars*nal-striker-robin-van-persie/)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard feared his recent groin injury would end his career.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/)
Portsmouth are keen to recruit former Cardiff manager Dave Jones to fill the gap left by boss Steve Cotterill's move to Nottingham Forest.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3880031/Portsmouth-line-up-David-Jones-as-boss.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has pledged his commitment to the Gunners and promised to see out the three seasons left on his contract.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/)
Porto striker Hulk says he does not know which team he will be playing for after the January transfer window, with Chelsea favourites to sign the 25-year-old.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1203/27/chelsea-target-unsure-where-his-future-lies)
West Ham's on-loan goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is hoping to extend his stay at the Boleyn Ground from Ars*nal.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3877802/Manuel-Almunia-wants-to-continue-his-loan-at-West-Ham.html)
Former England captain David Beckham was reportedly approached by 15 clubs regarding his future but will either sign a new deal with LA Galaxy or join Paris St Germain.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-David-Beckham-will-either-re-sign-for-LA-Galaxy-or-join-Paris-St-Germain-article815060.html)
Ars*nal skipper Robin van Persie has urged defender Thomas Vermaelen to ditch his beloved retro Nissan Figaro now that he has signed a new contract with the Gunners.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/878976-thomas-vermaelen-urged-to-ditch-his-old-banger-by-Ars*nal-captain-robin-van-persie#ixzz1b9OJ4400)
Fifa bosses were left shocked after more than 100 players at this summer's Under-17 World Cup in Mexico failed drugs tests - because of contaminated meat.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3879877/World-Cup-kids-in-taco-hell.html)
Former England striker Gary Lineker has revealed he writes love poems for wife Danielle, leaving romantic notes with them on around the house.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/216461/Alas-poor-Gary-Lineker-his-poems-are-bard-/)
Manchester United are top of the league again - as Britain's most hated club. The 19-time champions pulled in more almost a third of the total vote in a survey of fans. Chelsea - three-times Premier League champions - got 10% of the hate vote, with Ars*nal just behind them with 9.3%.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/216447/Manchester-United-are-most-detested-club)
Former Everton striker Duncan Ferguson has been back at the club, learning coaching skills with Academy boss Alan Irvine, and is working to secure his qualification badges.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-folk-hero-Duncan-Ferguson-returns-to-club-to-pursue-coaching-career-article815089.html)
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Manchester United are considering an £18m move for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2053444/Manchester-United-consider-bid-Jabi-Martinez.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Newcastle are ready to renew their interest in Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2053435/Newcastle-want-Birminghams-Liam-Ridgewell.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Tottenham are eyeing a move for FC Twente and Bulgaria international goalkeeper Nikolay Mihaylov.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-transfer-gossip-Nikolay-Mihaylov-FC-Twente-keeper-could-replace-Heurelho-Gomes-article820476.html)
Andre Villas-Boas has ordered Chelsea scouts to watch Portuguese midfielder Vitor Gomes.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-transfer-gossip-Vitor-Gomes-of-Rio-Ave-targeted-as-competition-for-Jose-Bosingwa-article820484.html)
Ars*nal are bracing themselves for yet another battle with Barcelona for one of their stars, as winger Theo Walcott has apparently caught the eye of Barca boss Pep Guardiola.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/879634-Ars*nal-braced-for-theo-walcott-bid-from-barcelona#ixzz1boJvEOOX)
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure says he would leave Eastlands to join French giants Paris Saint-Germain.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3891434/Manchester-City-news-Kolo-Toure-eyes-PSG-transfer.html)
Ars*nal and Liverpool look set to miss out on the signing of teenage striker Andy Polo from Universitario de Deportes in Peru after his agent revealed he is set for a move to Germany.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1224/88/Ars*nal-and-liverpool-set-miss-out-south-american-starlet)
Everton are pondering a January transfer move for Young Boys midfielder David Degen.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Everton-transfer-news-David-Degen-twin-brother-of-Liverpool-flop-Philipp-is-January-target-article820487.html)
Chelsea are believed to be lining up a January move for Parma midfielder Sebastian Giovinco, according to reports in Italy.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1225/30/chelsea-considering-january-move-parma-midfielder)
Inter Milan's interest in Ars*nal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has strengthened with the Italian giants rumoured to be considering making a bid as early as January.
Full story: Footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/inter-milan-lining-up-sensational-20-million-raid-on-Ars*nal/24799)
Juventus are weighing up a move for Manchester City full-back Aleksandar Kolarov, with City considering Barcelona's Maxwell as a replacement.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/879682-man-city-consider-maxwell-move-as-juventus-eye-aleksandar-kolarov#ixzz1boK1u3Ma)
Chelsea are believed to be favourites to sign 17-year-old Partizan Belgrade forward Lazar Markovic.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/10/25/new-stevan-jovetic-dreams-of-chelsea-switch/51485/)
A warm-up for the Great Britain men's and women's football teams could see a Saturday double-header before next year's London Olympics.
Full story: The Times (subscription) (http://www.timesplus.co.uk/tto/news/?login=false&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetimes.co.uk%2Ftto%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F)
Martin O'Neill has emerged as the first-choice target to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson at Leicester City.
Full story: The Times (subscription) (http://www.timesplus.co.uk/tto/news/?login=false&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetimes.co.uk%2Ftto%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F)
MK Dons boss Karl Robinson is a surprise contender for the Leicester job.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3893911/Karl-Robinson-is-in-running-for-the-Leicester-job.html)
Tottenham coach Joe Jordan has sent a get well message to AC Milan's Gennaro Gattusso - who is fighting to overcome an eye injury. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2053448/Joe-Jordan-wishes-AC-Milans-Gennaro-Gattuso-well.html)
Everton manager David Moyes says Jack Rodwell's red card in the Merseyside Derby has helped his game.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/25/jack-rodwell-everton-david-moyes?newsfeed=true)
Steve Kean is modelling plans for a Blackburn revival on Alan Pardew's work at Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2053439/Steve-Kean-looking-model-Blackburn-Alan-Pardews-Newcastle.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Chelsea centre-back John Terry could be stripped of the England captaincy again if he is found guilty of racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/John-Terry-racism-row-Chelsea-star-will-lose-England-captaincy-if-found-guilty-of-racial-slurs-article820572.html)
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has hit out at critics who said he left former club Sunderland for more money at Villa Park.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3892908/Aston-Villa-striker-Darren-Bent-insists-he-didnt-leave-Sunderland-for-money.html)
Mario Balotelli went shopping for his mum to buy an iron - but the Manchester City striker returned with a trampoline, a Scalextric, two Vespas and a ping pong table.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3894390/Mum-asked-Balotelli-to-pop-out-for-an-iron-he-came-back-followed-by-a-lorry-with-a-trampoline-Scalextric-two-Vespas-and-a-table-tennis-set.html)
Peter Reid will receive a replacement FA Cup medal after selling one of his own to help pay Plymouth staff.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/279755/Peter-Reid-gets-replacement-medal)
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt is on the verge of making an unwanted piece of Reds history - the most appearances in the modern era without winning a trophy.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-Dirk-Kuyt-on-brink-of-unwanted-history-as-personal-trophy-drought-continues-article820441.html)
Manchester City fan Noel Gallagher took time out at the Q Awards to mock Manchester United by sticking six fingers in the air, following the Red Devils' 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the Blues on Sunday.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/879664-man-city-fan-noel-gallagher-sticks-six-fingers-up-at-man-united#ixzz1boLGWOrj)
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Ars*nal midfielder Abou Diaby has suffered a setback in his bid for fitness - prompting Arsene Wenger to order a move for Real Madrid's Esteban Granero.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/880355-new-abou-diaby-injury-prompts-Ars*nal-to-launch-esteban-granero-bid#ixzz1cTSIEolX)
Liverpool are interested in signing Spurs midfielder Tom Huddlestone. The 24 year-old, who is out until December following ankle sugery, has found Luka Modric, Sandro and Scott Parker all in front of him in the first-team pecking order.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://spursnetwork.com/forums/ttp://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Exclusive-Liverpool-are-interested-in-signing-Tottenham-midfielder-Tom-Huddlestone-article825512.html)
Liverpool are also keeping tabs on Inter Milan full-back Cristian Chivu - but face competition from Manchester City, according to Italian reports.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1242/83/liverpool-and-man-city-considering-swoop-inter-milan-defender)
Stoke are to hold talks with 21 year-old VVV Venlo striker Michael Uchebo over a potential move to the Britannia Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2056317/Stoke-close-VVV-Venlos-Michael-Uchebo.html)
Fulham are set for battle it out with Italian side Atalanta as they bid to sign winger Mervan Celik from Swedish team GAIS.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Fulham-face-battle-with-Atalanta-to-sign-GAIK-winger-Mervan-Celik-article825528.html#ixzz1cWuq86Il)
After acknowledging that Rio Ferdinand is no longer an automatic choice, Sir Alex Ferguson is lining up a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/880377-neven-subotic-lined-up-as-rio-ferdinand-replacement-at-man-united#ixzz1cTSOwwXN)
Meanwhile, Manchester United target Mehdi Benatia has said: "I have signed a deal with Udinese but I think I will leave at the end of the season."
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1242/91/benatia-expecting-udinese-exit-next-summer)
Newcastle have joined the race for 20-year-old Argentine forward Facundo Ferreyra, who currently plays for Banfield.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/01/newcastle-united-join-admirers-of-facundo-ferreyra/51901/)
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has hit out at pundits who criticised Lionel Messi for a supposed goal drought last month, saying they were trying to "destabilise and harm" the Argentine star. Messi went three games without scoring before notching hat-tricks in successive games against Mallorca and Viktoria Plzen.
Full story: Marca (http://www.marca.com/2011/11/01/futbol/equipos/barcelona/1320186853.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says Carlos Tevez can play for the club again if the striker says sorry and apologises for the actions that have made him an outcast at the club.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/8862063/Roberto-Mancini-says-Carlos-Tevez-can-play-for-Manchester-City-again-if-he-apologises-for-conduct.html)
Midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has criticised his Bolton team-mates after their defeat to Swansea.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2056183/What-load-rubbish-Nigel-Reo-Coker-slams-Bolton-team-mates.html)
Manchester City will offer Tottenham a cut-price deal to turn Emmanuel Adebayor's loan into a permanent move in January.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/#ixzz1cWhxABxh)
Spurs playmaker Rafael van der Vaart has warned Ars*nal not to get carried away with their win over Chelsea, insisting Spurs are still the best team in north London.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/880305-rafael-van-der-vaart-super-spurs-are-stronger-than-Ars*nal#ixzz1cTSbFm3m)
Lille star Eden Hazard says Lionel Messi lacks the elegance of players like France legends Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/01/lionel-messi-lacks-elegance-of-past-legends-believes-eden-hazard/51907/)
Ars*nal's Jack Wilshere called on his Twitter followers to decide whether to let in his electrician - after the workman revealed a large Spurs tattoo.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/880411-jack-wilshere-gives-spurs-supporting-electrician-trial-by-twitter#ixzz1cTSlDipQ)
Sheffield Wednesday chief Milan Mandaric has laughed off claims he could sell the club to a Playboy model, after Sybil Danning was linked with a takeover bid for the Owls.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2056306/Sheffield-Wednesday-sold-says-Milan-Mandaric.html)
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Mexican side Xoloitzcuintles Tijuana have unveiled an ambitious bid to sign former England captain David Beckham for the first half of 2012, and are reportedly willing to provide him with private jets to and from matches as well as a cool £6m for his short stay.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1264/53/mexican-club-plotting-ambitious-bid-beckham)
Tottenham are expected to miss out on Brazilian target Leandro Damiao after Internacional revealed they had received a £34m offer for him from a team in the Ukrainian league.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881096-spurs-target-leandro-damiao-headed-to-the-ukraine-in-34m-deal#ixzz1d8py2XJ8)
Spurs could turn their attention to out-of-favour Juventus striker Amauri, which could force Jermain Defoe to join QPR in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Jermain-Defoe-linked-with-QPR-switch-as-Spurs-line-up-Juventus-star-Amauri-article828624.html)
Inter Milan are set to test Ars*nal with a bid for striker Robin van Persie in the January transfer window.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1263/37/inter-milan-ready-test-Ars*nals-resolve-bid-van-persie)
AC Milan are considering a January bid for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, who is out of contract at Stamford Bridge in the summer.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1264/17/ac-milan-eyeing-january-swoop-chelsea-striker)
Defensive midfielder Yann M'Vila is likely to join Ars*nal or Real Madrid, his Rennes team-mate Kader Mangane has said.
Full story: Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/11/08/2747261/yann-mvila-is-likely-to-join-Ars*nal-or-real-madrid-next)
Chelsea are contemplating an £8m bid for Bolton defender Gary Cahill, a target for Spurs and Ars*nal in the summer transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2059179/Chelsea-line-8m-bid-Gary-Cahill.html)
Chelsea manager Andres Villas-Boas has identified Genk winger Kevin De Bruyne as his number one January transfer target.
Full story: footylatest (http://www.footylatest.com/chelsea-closing-in-15-million-rated-belgian-winger/25234)
Former QPR midfielder Dani Parejo, now out-of-favour at Valencia, is thought to be a loan target for Everton and Fulham in the January transfer window.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1263/36/valencia-outcast-january-loan-target-fulham-and-everton)
Liverpool are planning a £34.2m bid for Barcelona striker David Villa but will face competition from Chelsea to land his signature.
Full story: caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/08/liverpool-make-34-2m-bid-for-barcelona-star-david-villa/)
Liverpool will also contact Barcelona regarding the signing of Mali midfielder Seydou Keita, according to Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1264/09/liverpool-make-approach-barcelona-midfielder)
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cotterill is set to raid former club Portsmouth with a £1.5m offer for Liam Lawrence.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Nottingham-Forest-boss-Steve-Cotterill-boss-set-to-raid-old-club-Portsmouth-for-Liam-Lawrence-article828630.html)
Brazil legend Pele believes Santos striker Neymar has the potential to match Barcelona's Lionel Messi. Pele said: "They talk about Maradona and Messi, but we have Neymar".
Full story: AS (In Spanish) (http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/hablan-leo-messi-tenemos-neymar/20111108dasdasftb_10/Tes)
Manchester City's Slovakian winger Vladimir Weiss, on loan this season at Espanyol, believes Spanish football is more sophisticated than in England, where "many teams play using the long ball."
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/EXCLUSIVE-Manchester-City-winger-Vladimir-Weiss-says-Spanish-football-is-more-sophisticated-than-long-ball-obsessed-England-article828618.html)
Former Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez was left out of Mexico's squad for the friendly against Serbia on Friday after picking up a three-game MLS ban for kicking a ball at Landon Donovan. Coach Jose Manuel De La Torre said: "Marquez has been an exemplary person with a glorious career, but everyone can make mistakes."
(AP)
The new 2012 official team GB football shirt has received a lukewarm welcome from a leading fans group. The shirts, made by adidas, retail at £52. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/olympics/article-2059122/London-2012-Olympics-Team-GB-kit-fans-balk-52-price.html#ixzz1dBprJLf5 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/.[url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/olympics/article-2059122/London-2012-Olympics-Team-GB-kit-fans-balk-52-price.html#ixzz1dBprJLf5)]
Full story: Daily Mail[/url]
Joey Barton has become involved in a Twitter war of words with the cast of ITV reality programme The Only Way Is Essex, who he encountered at a launch for a new video game.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/881051-mark-wright-and-towie-cast-trade-twitter-blows-with-joey-barton#ixzz1d8qX2X5l)
Manchester United officials were left embarrassed after a letter 'S' on the new Sir Alex Ferguson stand was revealed to be upside down.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/881085-manchester-united-make-s-error-with-sir-alex-ferguson-tribute-stand#ixzz1d8qe9U8Z)
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Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has told Tottenham that their highly-coveted midfielder Gareth Bale is not worth £34m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Barcelona-president-Sandro-Rosell-Tottenham-s-Gareth-Bale-not-worth-35m-article830476.html)
Lazio have joined Ars*nal in pursuit of Cologne's German international striker Lukas Podolski.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881766-lukas-podolski-transfer-race-hots-up-as-lazio-join-Ars*nal-in-the-running#ixzz1dnKXI93M)
Fulham want to take Tottenham's young midfielder Tom Carroll on loan in January.
Full story: Daily Express
Spurs target Leandro Damiao could be set for a move to Ukraine, with Shakhtar Donetsk prepared to pay Internacional £40m for the 22-year-old striker.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1283/90/shakhtar-ready-bid-%C2%A340m-land-brazil-star-ahead-spurs)
Paris St Germain are ready to test QPR with a hefty £20m bid for playmaker Adel Taarabt.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/QPR-transfer-gossip-Adel-Taarabt-to-be-subject-of-20m-bid-from-Paris-Saint-Germain-in-January-article830626.html)
Stoke boss Tony Pulis is ready to fight Newcastle and West Brom for Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/283991/Stoke-s-tug-of-war-for-Liam-Ridgewell)
AC Milan have confirmed their interest in Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka after reportedly ruling out a move for his Stamford Bridge team-mate Didier Drogba because of the Ivorian's excessive wage demands.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881761-nicolas-anelka-lined-up-as-didier-drogba-alternative-by-ac-milan#ixzz1dnKds4hb)
Ars*nal are preparing a £10m bid for Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger wants the France Under-21 star after being priced out of his top target - £25m-rated Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila. Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3937421/Transfer-news-Etienne-Capoue-is-a-target-for-Ars*nal.html)
Celtic and Fulham are thought to be competing with Espanyol to sign Sweden right-back Mikael Lustig, whose contract with Rosenborg expires in November.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1283/97/celtic-fulham-and-espanyol-three-way-fight-swedish-defender)
West Ham are hopeful of signing former Real Madrid centre-half Francisco Pavon. The 31-year-old is a free agent after leaving French side Arles-Avingon.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2061962/West-Ham-look-free-agent-Francisco-Pavon.html)
Out-of-favour Sunderland defender Matt Kilgallon is set to be loaned out to a Championship side. Doncaster boss Dean Saunders is keen to take the former Sheffield United player but six other clubs are also thought to want the 27-year-old.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1283/92/sunderland-outcast-set-championship-loan-move)
Sunderland are eyeing £3m rated Spanish defender Jordi Figueras. The 24-year-old has impressed at Rayo Vallecano on a season-long loan from Russian side Rubin Kazan.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3937438/Wearsiders-eye-a-Jordi.html)
Paris St Germain sporting director Leonardo claims it is 50-50 that David Beckham will join the Ligue 1 leaders next season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Leonardo-Deal-to-bring-David-Beckham-to-Paris-Saint-Germain-is-50-50-article830458.html)
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has given Real Madrid president Florentino Perez his word that he will not leave the club this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/champions-league/1284/00/reports-mourinho-continue-real-madrid)
Bordeaux president Jean Louis Triaud has admitted he has had several attempts to re-sign striker Marouane Chamakh ignored by Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-transfer-gossip-Marouane-Chamakh-is-January-target-for-former-club-Bordeaux-and-Sevilla-article830635.html)
Bradford City have withdrawn a Christmas calendar after a printing error showed former player Dele Adebola on the front cover, wearing a Hull City kit.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2061764/Bradford-Christmas-calendar-Dele-Adebola-Hull-kit.html)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly hired a team of award-winning architects to help him design a garden shed.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/881805-wayne-rooney-hires-top-notch-architects-to-build-his-shed#ixzz1dnKDge4Q)
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Borussia Dortmund have ruled out a January move to Ars*nal for 19-year-old forward Mario Gotze.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Ars*nal-transfer-gossip-Teen-ace-Mario-Gotze-will-not-join-Gunners-in-January-say-Borussia-Dortmund-article833662.html)
LA Galaxy are prepared to pay Chelsea striker Didier Drogba £5m-a-year to replace David Beckham as their big-name import.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-transfer-gossip-Didier-Drogba-wanted-by-LA-Galaxy-who-will-pay-him-5m-per-year-article833522.html)
Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott is now a top target for Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola as the coach looks to add more wide options to his side.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/22/barcelona-to-make-audacious-30m-offer-for-Ars*nal-winger-theo-walcott/)
AC Milan have agreed terms with Carlos Tevez as the striker closes in on his Manchester City exit.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1306/42/ac-milan-agree-tevez-terms-striker-closes-man-city-exit)
Liverpool are monitoring £5m-rated Norwich City winger Anthony Pilkington with a view to making a move for the player in January.
Full story: Footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/liverpool-looking-to-raid-norwich-for-5-million-rated-ace/25530)
QPR are lining up a £10m swoop for out-of-favour Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2064688/QPR-lining-10m-swoop-Jermain-Defoe.html)
Everton are poised to take £18m Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2064932/Romelu-Lukaku-wanted-Everton.html)
Nicolas Anelka will be offered a big-money deal to leave Chelsea and join Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in January.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1306/18/anelka-lined-lucrative-switch-chinese-side)
While Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has told Anelka that he is free to leave Stamford Bridge in January.
Full story: The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/anelka-will-go-as-chelsea-target-napoli-ace-6266259.html)
Chelsea and Liverpool are tracking 24-year-old Dijon midfielder Benjamin Corgnet, having scouted him.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/22/chelsea-and-liverpool-track-goalscoring-dijon-midfielder/53139/)
Roberto Di Matteo is considering his Chelsea future just five months after being appointed assistant to Andre Villas-Boas.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/222096/Roberto-Di-Matteo-in-Chelsea-quit-threat/)
Chelsea and Manchester City have been linked with a move for winger Milos Krasic in January, after his agent name-checked both clubs while saying the player wants to leave Juventus.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/882538-chelsea-and-man-city-lead-chase-for-juventus-winger-milos-krasic#ixzz1eSR4CLgt)
Everton are going to have to battle off reported interest from Italy for midfielder Tim Cahill who is wanted by Juventus.
Full story: Footylatest.com (http://www.footylatest.com/juventus-ready-to-stun-everton-with-audacious-bid/25550)
David Beckham has given his support for Spurs boss Harry Redknapp to be the next England manager.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3952651/Harry-for-England.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says Emmanuel Adebayor's loan spell at Tottenham is unfair, as he is allowed to play - and score - against all the top sides except parent club Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ars*nal-Arsene-Wenger-attacks-unfair-Emmanuel-Adebayor-loan-to-Tottenham-from-Manchester-City-article833487.html)
Midfielder Safiq Rahim, could become the first Malaysian in English football if his trial with Cardiff City is successful.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3953057/Safiq-special-for-Bluebirds.html)
David Luiz adopted an unusual tactic to respond to criticism from Gary Neville, who compared the Chelsea defender's style to a 10-year-old playing PlayStation - telling the former Manchester United captain that he loves him, via Twitter.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/882537-david-luiz-tweets-gary-neville-i-love-u-after-playstation-jibe#ixzz1eSQoO3sA)
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Newcastle have been linked with a £1.5m January transfer move for Celtic midfielder and captain Scott Brown, who will be a free agent in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-transfer-gossip-Scott-Brown-Celtic-midfielder-and-captain-targeted-for-January-move-article836199.html)
Liverpool are planning a £12m move for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Jadson.
Full story: Caughtoffside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/11/28/liverpool-plan-12m-move-for-brazilian-goal-scoring-playmaker/)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is eager to keep his transfer targets a closely-guarded secret after being informed of his January budget by the club's owners.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9390745.Steve_Kean_keeps_quiet_on_Blackburn_Rovers__January_transfer_targets/)
United States international defender Tim Ream, a reported target for Bolton and West Brom, is unlikely to move to the Premier League unless he is guaranteed first-team football.
Full story: Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wanderers/wanderersnews/9391166.US_star_wants_Wanderers_guarantees/)
Chelsea are monitoring Palermo's £25m-rated attacking midfielder Josip Ilicic.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2067853/Chelsea-watch-Palermo-midfielder-Josip-Ilicic.html#ixzz1fAZWOzeg)
Ars*nal have joined Newcastle in the hunt for 25-year-old Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/11/29/Ars*nal-join-newcastle-in-olivier-giroud-hunt/53466/)
Manchester United and Chelsea have been joined in the pursuit of Udinese centre-back Mehdi Benatia by Juventus.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1327/53/juventus-join-man-united-and-chelsea-eyeing-udinese-defender)
Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel, who has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea, says he plans to stay at Sporting Lisbon.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ricky-Van-Wolfswinkel-will-snub-Manchester-United-and-Chelsea-to-stay-at-Sporting-Lisbon-PLUS-watch-video-of-his-goals-article836094.html)
Manchester United are reportedly chasing Schalke midfielder Christian Fuchs. (Kicker Magazine - in German)
Italian giants Inter Milan are prepared to pay a huge asking price to beat Liverpool and Ars*nal to the signing of Lille midfielder Eden Hazard.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1328/32/inter-milan-ready-splash-out-over-%C2%A340m-win-hazard-race)
QPR captain Joey Barton claims he quit Newcastle because of a row over bonuses.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3967686/Newcastle-news-Joey-Barton-quit-after-bonus-row.html)
Sunderland legend Gary Bennett believes fan power means manager Steve Bruce's departure is now "inevitable".
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/sunderland-afc/safc-news/2011/11/29/gary-bennett-fears-sunderland-axe-for-steve-bruce-72703-29859932/)
Meanwhile, the Wearside club are believed to be making contingency plans after the club's poor start to the Premier League campaign.
Full story: Sunderland Echo (http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/chris-young-column/sunderland_consider_bruce_options_1_4012734)
Tottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini feels his side can win the title by taking advantage of their rivals' Champions League commitments.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-have-everything-they-need-to-challenge-for-Premier-League-title-says-keeper-Carlo-Cudicini-article836183.html)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has suggested top clubs should field schoolboy teams in the Carling Cup in a bid to highlight the fixture pile-up in the football schedule this season.
Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1466299_madcini-manchester-city-boss-vents-his-anger-over-fixture-pile-up-ahead-of-carling-cup-showdown)
Norwich winger Anthony Pilkington insists helping secure the Canaries' Premier League status is more of a focus for him than gate-crashing the Republic of Ireland's European Championship squad.
Full story: Eastern Daily Press (http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city-fc/premier_league_first_for_norwich_city_s_pilkington_1_1139658)
Everton manager David Moyes has backed midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov to put a "difficult" period behind him after he praised the Russian's professionalism at Goodison Park.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2011/11/29/everton-fc-boss-david-moyes-backs-diniyar-bilyaletdinov-to-put-difficult-period-behind-him-as-he-praises-russian-s-professionalism-100252-29859890/)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is eager for veteran keeper Thomas Sorensen to sign a new deal at the club.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel (http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Pulis-eager-strike-new-deal-Sorensen/story-13987497-detail/story.html)
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson says fielding Manchester United's kids in the Carling Cup can help him find the next David Beckham.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-Playing-kids-in-Carling-Cup-can-help-unearth-new-David-Beckham-says-Alex-Ferguson-article836189.html)
Master engraver Graham Short has successfully engraved all of England's World Cup goalscorers between 1950 and 2010 in a tiny football stud.
Full story: Humans Invent (http://www.humansinvent.com/#%21/3686/metal-work-2-the-world%e2%80%99s-smallest-engravings/)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the club should erect a bronze statue to celebrate the amazing career of team-mate Ryan Giggs, who turned 38 on Tuesday.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3965824/Manchester-United-news-Wayne-Rooney-wants-a-Ryan-Giggs-statue.html)
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Roma will have to go head-to-head with Real Madrid in the race to sign Tottenham and England defender Kyle Walker.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1352/52/roma-join-queue-spurs-starlet)
Manchester City have stepped up their pursuit of 17-year-old Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia Under-21s midfielder Mateo Kovacic, dubbed the "Croatian Lionel Messi".
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3981133/Manchester-City-transfer-news-Mateo-Kovacic-in-talks-with-City.html)
AC Milan will offer to pay all of Carlos Tevez's £200,000-a-week wages to take the striker on loan from Manchester City in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-transfer-gossip-AC-Milan-agree-to-pay-all-Carlos-Tevez-wages-while-on-loan-article840151.html)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed he would bring Santos's Brazil international Neymar, 19, to Emirates Stadium if he were handed sufficient transfer funds.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/883996-neymar-interest-confirmed-by-Ars*nal-boss-arsene-wenger#ixzz1fmJ9VGiJ)
Tottenham are believed to have offered Roman Pavlyuchenko to Marseille in a player-plus-cash deal for fellow striker Loic Remy, 24. Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-transfer-gossip-Loic-Remy-Marseille-striker-targeted-in-swap-for-Roman-Pavlyuchenko-article839976.html)
Chelsea will let midfielder Josh McEachran, 18, join Bolton on loan to smooth their move for £8m-rated defender Gary Cahill, 25.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/#ixzz1fpOLwtOe)
Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua are confident of signing Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka in January.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/12/06/shanghai-shenhua-edge-closer-to-nicolas-anelka-capture/53981/)
Swansea City face a battle with Liverpool over the signing of 19-year-old Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/search/brendan%20rodgers/)
French defender Sylvain Distin, 33, is close to signing a one-year contract extension at Everton.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2011/12/06/sylvain-distin-close-to-new-everton-fc-deal-100252-29901710/)
Juventus are considering a £15m move for Chelsea defender David Luiz, having already offered the Blues £2m for team-mate and fellow centre-back Alex.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-transfer-gossip-David-Luiz-and-Alex-both-targets-for-Juventus-article839951.html)
Stuttgart and Serbia international midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic has said that being linked with a move to Serie A giants Juventus is an 'honour'.
Full story: Bild (in German) (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/zdravko-kuzmanovic/kuzmanovic-schon-im-winter-zu-juve-21394398.bild.html)
Meanwhile, Juve are believed to be lining up a January offer for Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou, 26.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1352/40/juventus-eye-january-move-chelsea-striker)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy believes a healthy Premier League position can help entice new players to Molineux in January.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2011/12/06/wolves-mick-mccarthy-targets-loan-deals-97319-29904195/)
Blackburn owners Venky's are believed to be ready to back manager Steve Kean financially in the January transfer window - as well as doing their utmost to keep the club's star players.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburn_rovers/news/9403255.Venky___s_prepared_to_give_Steve_Kean_cash_following_Blackburn_Rovers_board_meeting/)
Rovers may also look to move on fringe players such as defender Michel Salgado and midfielder Keith Andrews to generate funds for January signings.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Blackburn-transfer-gossip-Salgado-Grella-Andrews-face-being-sold-to-create-funds-for-signings-article840127.html)
QPR, Swansea and Wigan are in the running to sign Barcelona B striker Jonathan Soriano, 26, who has suggested he is open to a move abroad.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2070559/QPR-Swansea-Wigan-interested-Jonathan-Soriano-Barcelona.html)
Former England captain David Beckham has ruled out a career in management after admitting that he did not enjoy his time as an assistant to England manager Fabio Capello at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Full story: Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24018349-david-beckham-role-with-england-put-me-off-management.do)
Ex-Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng - now at Bayern Munich - says he has no regrets about leaving the club in the summer.
Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1467147_jerome-boateng-insists-he-has-no-regrets-about-leaving-manchester-city)
Sunderland defender Wes Brown has backed new boss Martin O'Neill to bring back a "feel-good factor" to the Stadium of Light. Full story: Sunderland Echo (http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/chris-young-column/sunderland_defender_brown_backs_o_neill_1_4034241)
Wolves captain Roger Johnson will benefit from being dropped, manager Mick McCarthy insists.
Full story: Express & Star (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2011/12/06/roger-johnson-backed-to-recover-from-axing/)
West Brom defender Steven Reid has no plans to return to international football despite the Republic of Ireland's qualification for Euro 2012.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2011/12/06/west-brom-steven-reid-admits-quitting-international-football-helped-his-albion-career-97319-29904169/)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has said he is looking forward to seeing the 'new' Callum McManaman when the England Under-20s striker returns from his loan spell at Championship side Blackpool in January.
Full story: Wigan Evening Post (http://www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-athletic/bobby_excited_over_new_callum_1_4034543)
Manchester City frontman Mario Balotelli may be in sweet form on the field, but it seems his Christmas cake making skills could do with some polishing after he was defeated by marzipan icing and a little plastic Santa.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/884050-mario-balotelli-throws-a-strops-after-manchester-city-christmas-cake-fail#ixzz1fmKAYVQQ)
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is plotting a £20m offer for Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3997125/Transfer-news-Tottenham-want-Carlos-Tevez.html)
Chelsea are ready to cut their losses on out-of-form striker Fernando Torres and will accept an offer of £20m for the 27-year-old Spaniard in January. Their valuation represents a loss of £30m on the fee they paid Liverpool in January of this year.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2073746/Fernando-Torres-sale-Chelsea-20m-January-flop-striker.html)
QPR manager Neil Warnock has launched a bid to sign Manchester City outcast Nigel de Jong, 27, on loan for the rest of the season.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/225521/Neil-Warnock-swoop-for-De-Jong/)
Juventus are ready to loan 27-year-old Serbia winger Milos Krasic to injury-hit Manchester United until the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-transfer-gossip-Milos-Krasic-Juventus-winger-in-line-for-loan-move-to-Reds-article842593.html)
Atletico Madrid are keen on bringing in out-of-favour Chelsea winger Florent Malouda, 31, once they have offloaded former Ars*nal forward Jose Antonio Reyes to Turkish side Galatasaray.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/12/13/atletico-madrid-keen-on-florent-malouda-to-boost-campaign/54378/)
AC Milan's Taye Taiwo, 26, has emerged as the potential answer to Ars*nal's full-back shortage.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/884756-taye-taiwo-alerts-Ars*nal-with-rant-over-ac-milan-first-team-chances#ixzz1gRdLQwrg)
Manchester City are ready to pounce for Chelsea's England Under-16 international Conor Hunte, who could leave Stamford Bridge for a nominal fee in the summer.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1373/37/manchester-city-ready-raid-chelsea-midfield-starlet)
Juventus are keen to sell reserve striker Amauri to Tottenham in January. The 31-year-old can leave on a free transfer in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Juventus-keen-to-offload-Amauri-to-Tottenham-article842493.html)
Spurs midfielder Sandro, 22, could be on his way out of White Hart Lane, with his agent refusing to rule out the possibility of one of "many" expressions of interest in his client turning into a move to Italy.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1373/56/agent-refuses-rule-out-serie-switch-sandro)
Newcastle are reportedly interested in 20-year-old Guingamp winger Anthony Knockaert and could make a move in January.
Full story: Footylatest (http://www.footylatest.com/newcastle-interested-in-making-a-move-for-french-u20-winger/25937)
Bolton are already preparing for life after 25-year-old Gary Cahill with New York Red Bulls' American international Tim Ream, 24, lined up as a replacement for their much-coveted centre-back.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2073779/Bolton-set-gazump-West-Brom-New-York-Red-Bulls-defender-Tim-Ream-replace-Gary-Cahill.html)
West Ham are eyeing £5m-rated Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 19, after Matt Taylor and Sam Baldock picked up injuries.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3994544/West-Ham-target-Wilfried-Zaha.html)
Newcastle full-back Danny Simpson, 24, has turned down an improved contract offer but will not be allowed to move to QPR or Aston Vila during the transfer window.
Full story: Evening Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/12/13/danny-simpson-snubs-nufc-contract-deal-72703-29942862/)
Talented Everton youngster Ross Barkley, 18, has admitted he is frustrated with his lack of first-team opportunities at Goodison Park but says he still has faith in manager David Moyes to oversee his development.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2011/12/13/everton-fc-prospect-ross-barkley-trusts-david-moyes-to-guide-him-into-efc-first-team-when-time-is-right-100252-29942967/)
Manchester City have agreed special dispensation to delay the departure of a "guilty and confused" Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure to the Africa Cup of Nations in January so he can play against Manchester United and Liverpool.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/dec/13/yaya-toure-manchester-city-africa-nations?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Ffootball%2Frss+%28Football%29)
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic's former doctor confirms the Serb will be sidelined for "9-12 months" with his knee injury.
Full story: Sport360 (http://sport360.com/article/man-utds-fletcher-out-months-vidic-year-says-doc)
Manchester City players enjoyed a fancy-dress Christmas party just hours after losing their unbeaten Premier League record at Chelsea, visiting a London nightclub as popular cartoon characters including Batman, Iron Man and Where's Wally.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/884723-manchester-city-celebrate-christmas-party-hours-after-chelsea-defeat#ixzz1gRcLetQN)
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Manchester United face a fight to keep two of their brightest young stars from the hands of cross-town rivals City. Teenagers Ravel Morrison and Paul Pogba, key figures in United's FA Youth Cup-winning team last season, are both out of contract at the end of the current season.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/292255/United-fear-a-City-raid)
Bayer Leverkusen are desperate to take Dimitar Berbatov back to the Bundesliga and have been in contact with the Manchester United striker.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2079073/Dimitar-Berbatov-contacted-Bayer-Leverkusen-Manchester-United.html)
Andrey Arshavin appears to be closer than ever to leaving Ars*nal after dropping behind Yossi Benayoun and Tomas Rosicky in the pecking order, with Chelsea among the clubs who could be keen on him.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/885879-andrey-arshavin-closer-to-Ars*nal-exit-after-dropping-down-pecking-order#ixzz1hkaAdEdT)
Arsene Wenger has refused to confirm or deny rumours that Ars*nal legend Thierry Henry could make a return to the club on a short-term loan deal.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1412/04/wenger-refuses-be-drawn-henry-rumours)
Manager Arsene Wenger is set to consider offers for Ars*nal trio Marouane Chamakh, Andrey Arshavin and Sebastien Squillaci as he looks to make way for possible additions to his squad next month.
Full story: Caught Offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/12/27/Ars*nal-ready-to-listen-to-offers-for-under-performing-trio/)
Ars*nal will only make loan signings this January but are preparing a £30m summer spending spree on Lukas Podolski, Juan Vargas and Yoann Gourcuff.
Full story: Footy Bunker (http://www.footybunker.com/Ars*nal-preparing-30m-summer-shopping-spree/)
AC Milan say they will wait until the end of the January window to sign Carlos Tevez from Manchester City. They want the striker on loan but are resisting City's demands for a clause vowing to buy Tevez at the end of the loan period.
Full story: The Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-transfer-gossip-Carlos-Tevez-saga-could-drag-on-throughout-January-as-AC-Milan-try-to-sign-him-on-loan-only-article846730.html)
Tottenham will consider a move for Blackburn defender Chris Samba when the transfer window opens next week.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2079192/Tottenham-Christopher-Samba.html)
Blackburn set to make Fulham striker Andy Johnson the first signing of the winter transfer window in a £2m deal.
Full story: The Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-exclusive-Andy-Johnson-set-to-make-2m-move-from-Fulham-to-Blackburn-article846720.html)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean's hopes of making January signings look forlorn after the club posted an annual pre-tax loss of £18.6m.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4023542/Blackburn-news-Steve-Kean-wants-new-faces-despite-no-cash.html)
Blackburn are lining up a bid for £5m-rated Watford striker Marvin Sordell.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/227370/Steve-Kean-s-set-on-Marvin-Sordell/)
Alex McLeish fears an Aston Villa striker shortage with Darren Bent and Emile Heskey both doubts for the New Year's Eve trip to Chelsea, meaning Gabriel Agbonlahor could be the only experienced senior forward available.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/12/27/mcleish-fears-striker-shortage-at-aston-villa-97319-30017775/)
Florent Malouda will leave Chelsea in January after telling Andre Villas-Boas he is not getting enough game time.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/885881-florent-malouda-i-will-quit-chelsea-if-i-dont-play-more-games#ixzz1hkh54p3A)
FC Porto striker Hulk would welcome the chance to work under Andre Villas-Boas once again, the Brazilian's agent has revealed.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/12/27/hulk-would-relish-andre-villas-boas-reunion/55193/)
Bolton boss Owen Coyle will swoop for New York Red Bulls and USA defender Tim Ream as a replacement for Chelsea-bound Gary Cahill.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/227371/Bolton-swoop-for-Tim-Ream/)
Stefan Savic's agent has claimed the Montenegro defender will be leaving Manchester City on loan next month.
(The Times)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp thinks Gareth Bale has "got the lot" after the winger scored a brace to beat Norwich 2-0 at Carrow Road.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1413/09/redknapp-%E2%80%98bale-has-got-lot%E2%80%99)
Bolton will give manager Owen Coyle the January transfer window to turn their fortunes around before deciding on their manager's future.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2079127/Bolton-Owen-Coyle-month-save-job.html)
Didier Drogba could soon be lining up against former Chelsea team-mate Nicolas Anelka in the Chinese Super League.
Full story: Talksport (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1411/24/chinese-champions-lining-bumper-final-pay-day-drogba)
Manchester City star Mario Balotelli enjoyed another late night before a big game - but this time it was at a Christmas midnight mass, where he left a £200 donation after enjoying a booze-free trip to a local pub and treating everyone to a round of drinks.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/885872-mario-balotelli-buys-entire-pub-a-drink-before-200-midnight-mass-donation#ixzz1hkaSFRnN)
Rio Ferdinand loves a bit of grime and garage music before games to get himself in the mood to play.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4021734/Rio-Ferdinand-loves-his-life-of-Grime.html)
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Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard says he will not leave Chelsea, and warns the club it would be a big mistake to get rid of too many senior players.
Full story: London Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24024857-i-dont-want-to-leave-chelsea-insists-frank-lampard.do)
Meanwhile Gary Cahill's proposed move to Stamford Bridge could be jeopardised by his wage demands. Bolton and Chelsea have agreed a £7m transfer fee but the England defender has reportedly asked for £120,000 per week, the same salary as Ashley Cole, but some £50,000 per week higher than Chelsea's valuation.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/293474)
Newcastle will not be making a move for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll on loan - despite reports linking him with a move back to the club.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/03/talk-of-nufc-bid-for-andy-carroll-dismissed-72703-30054021/)
However, the Magpies are believed to be tracking the progress of Brighton and England under-21 defender Lewis Dunk.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/03/newcastle-united-monitoring-u21-defender-72703-30049981/)
QPR have added Scotland and Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor to their list of transfer targets.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2081931/Queens-Park-Rangers-want-Allan-McGregor.html)
Galatasaray are ready to test Liverpool's resolve to hang on to forward Dirk Kuyt, as the Dutchman continues to battle for a place in Kenny Dalglish's new-look side.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886266-dirk-kuyt-to-be-offered-galatasaray-switch-to-save-his-euro-2012-chances#ixzz1iQ08Y51m)
Olympiakos and Marseille have joined French club Dijon in the bid to sign Chelsea midfielder Gael Kakuta.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-transfer-gossip-Gael-Kakuta-wanted-on-loan-by-Olympiacos-Marseille-as-well-as-Dijon-article848773.html)
Serie A side Roma look set to offer midfielder Daniele de Rossi a bumper new deal in a bid to keep him out of the clutches of Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/228254/Daniele-De-Rossi-bid-hits-a-bump/)
Ars*nal and Liverpool have been handed a boost in their bid to sign Lukas Podolski after the Cologne and Germany international striker stalled on talks over a new contract at the Bundesliga club.
Full story: Bild (in German) (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/podolski/laesst-koeln-im-vertragspoker-zappeln-21885234.bild.html)
Ars*nal's next defender may herald from the Oman second division, with 24-year-old Saad al-Mukhaini offered a two-day trial this week.
Full story: The Times (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/Ars*nal/article3275523.ece)
Newcastle are believed to have been offered Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2081877/Newcastle-offered-Juventus-Vincenzo-Iaquinta.html)
Everton could be ready to offer Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson a way out of Old Trafford.
Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1469445_david-moyes-on-alert-to-give-reds-outcast-an-exit)
Manchester United are ready to go head-to-head with Hamburg for FC Basel teenager Granit Xhaka, as manager Sir Alex Ferguson contemplates alternatives to Wesley Sneijder.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886259-granit-xhaka-targeted-by-manchester-united-as-wesley-sneijder-alternative#ixzz1iQ00pZdC)
United are also believed to be watching CSKA Moscow and Russia international midfielder Alan Dzagoev, with Sir Alex Ferguson pondering a January move.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1430/94/manchester-united-eyeing-moscow-midfield-star)
Fulham are believed to have made a £10m approach for Argentina striker Maxi Lopez of Italian club Catania.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-exclusive-Fulham-make-10million-move-for-Maxi-Lopez-of-Catania-article848777.html)
Meanwhile Bolton boss Owen Coyle has denied making an approach for Fulham and England forward Bobby Zamora.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1431/09/coyle-no-bolton-approach-zamora)
Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart says he will not be leaving White Hart Lane during the January transfer window.
Full story: Foxsports (http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/story/van-der-vaart-rules-out-tottenham-exit-west-brom-preview-premier-league-010312)
Spurs have also not ruled out a move for out-of-favour Real Madrid playmaker Kaka.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/tottenham-lining-up-bid-for-ballon-dor-winner/)
The Lilywhites are considering a bid for West ham centre-back James Tomkins. The 22-year-old has already been the subject of two rejected bids from Newcastle, the last of which was thought to be around £2.5m.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2081845/Tottenhham-James-Tomkins.html)
One player likely to leave White Hart Lane is Steven Pienaar, who is expected to go out on loan for the remainder of the season. Pienaar is thought to favour a return to Everton, but Sunderland and Aston Villa are also interested.
Full story: The Times (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/Ars*nal/article3275523.ece)
Former Rangers boss Alex McLeish is planning a £6m bid to bring Celtic's Ki-Sung Yueng to Aston Villa.
(Daily Record)
Ars*nal's attempts to field Thierry Henry in a reserve fixture on Wednesday have been scuppered as they are still to receive the necessary paperwork from his club New York Red Bulls regarding the two-month loan deal. The 34-year-old is now expected to make his second Ars*nal debut as a substitute in Monday's FA Cup tie with Leeds.
Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4036627/Thierry-Henry-move-Ars*nal-hit-hitch.html)
Norwich striker Steve Morison believes QPR midfielder Joey Barton can have few complaints over his controversial red card, as Rangers appeal against the decision.
Full story: Eastern Daily Press (http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city-fc/steve_morison_says_joey_barton_s_red_was_right_qpr_lodge_appeal_1_1167523)
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he has no intention of leaving Old Trafford.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4036432/Man-Utd-news-David-De-Gea-vows-to-be-long-term-No1.html)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has insisted none of his star names is up for sale in January.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9447525.Rovers_boss_Kean_insists_his_stars_are_not_for_sale/)
Everton captain Phil Neville believes the Toffees can still clinch a European spot this season.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2012/01/03/phil-neville-says-everton-fc-can-still-clinch-a-european-spot-100252-30050250/)
Computer giants Apple are showing an interest in joining the battle for the next set of live Premier League TV rights when the tender goes out before the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2081869/Apple-want-Premier-League-TV-rights-Charles-Sale.html)
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny hit trendy nightclub Mahiki with his injured team-mate Jack Wilshere, just hours after taking the blame for conceding a soft goal in the Gunners' 2-1 reverse at Fulham.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/886297-wojciech-szczesny-parties-at-mahiki-with-jack-wilshere-hours-after-owning-up-to-blunder#ixzz1iQ0cEtjS)
Rangers players were sent home from training on Tuesday after storms ripped eight panels off the roof of their indoor pitch at the Auchenhowie base.
(Daily Record)
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Striker Mario Balotelli has dismissed reports he wants to quit Manchester City.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1450/92/balotelli-dismisses-talk-move-ac-milan)
New QPR manager Mark Hughes has made Chelsea striker Didier Drogba his number one transfer target.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/229436/Mark-Hughes-targets-Didier-Drogba/)
Everton are believed to be looking at Egyptian striker Mohamed Nagy, who plays for Al Ahly in Cairo.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2012/01/10/everton-fc-rumour-mill-efc-in-for-egypt-star-mohamed-nagy-and-newcastle-s-demba-ba-100252-30093763/)
Sochaux striker Modiba Maiga, whose proposed move to Newcastle fell through last month when he failed a medical, is now hoping to join Stoke.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Modibo-Maiga-Sochaux-striker-could-join-Stoke-after-being-rejected-by-Newcastle-article851967.html)
Liverpool are understood to be interested in Inter Milan striker Luc Castaignos on a loan deal.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2084883/Liverpool-loan-Luc-Castaignos-Inter-Milan.html)
Out-of-favour Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong has reiterated he could leave the club after growing increasingly frustrated by his lack of playing time.
Full story: Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/7422379/Bassong-keen-to-resolve-future)
Newcastle say they have not received any bids for striker Demba Ba.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/10/nufc-have-not-received-any-demba-ba-bids-72703-30090781/)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti says the club are "serious" about signing wantaway Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.
Full story: London Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24026738-inter-milan-serious-about-carlos-tevez.do)
Qatar outfit Al-Sadd have pulled out of a deal for QPR striker Adel Taarabt, after baulking at his £15m price tag.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886931-adel-taarabt-set-for-qpr-stay-after-al-sadd-baulk-at-15m-valuation#ixzz1j5RqK0Yk)
Liverpool have reportedly moved to allay their goalscoring woes with a loan move for Inter Milan striker Luc Castaignos - a transfer target for Merseyside rivals Everton.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1451/33/liverpool-plot-loan-move-everton-transfer-target)
Stoke's proposed £1.5m signing of VVV Venlo striker Michael Uchebo is in danger of collapse over work permit issues.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2084898/Stoke-City-Michael-Uchebo-collapse.html)
Manchester United are believed to be targeting Celtic's 22-year-old midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung in a bid to ease their midfield crisis.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/manchester-united-join-the-hunt-for-asian-star/14674)
Fulham have joined the clubs watching Jamie Vardy, non-League Fleetwood's £1m-rated striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tranfer-gossip-Fulham-join-race-for-Jamie-Vardy-1m-rated-striker-at-non-League-Fleetwood-article851974.html)
Aston Villa midfielder Ciaran Clark insists he has never contemplated going out on loan to boost his hopes of playing for the Republic of Ireland at the Euro 2012 Championship.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2012/01/10/aston-villa-ciaran-clark-reveals-his-thoughts-on-a-loan-move-97319-30092313/)
Blackburn manager Steve Kean's agent has questioned the motives behind the protests at Rovers and has suggested the fans involved are not "true supporters".
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9462245.Agent_Jerome_Anderson_questions_Blackburn_Rovers_supporters/)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp already has a plan to stop Thierry Henry - by re-signing Glenn Hoddle and Ossie Ardiles.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4051445/Ars*nal-v-Tottenham-news-Redknapps-plan-to-stop-Thierry-Henry.html)
Former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona will not be in the running to become the president of France.
Full story: London Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-24026511-ooh-aah-cantona-manchester-united-legend-wants-to-become-french-president.do)
Paul Ince is set for a return to management this week - with League Two side Bristol Rovers.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Paul-Ince-set-to-return-to-management-at-Bristol-Rovers-also-wanted-by-Rochdale-article852003.html)
Sir Richard Branson has ruled out bidding to rename Newcastle's ground St James' Park after his takeover of Northern Rock.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/10/branson-rules-out-renaming-st-james-park-72703-30092553/)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere has achieved a personal goal - snaps of himself with two football legends.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/4050770/David-Beckham-news-Becks-poses-for-snap-with-Jack-Wilshere.html)
David Beckham's son Romeo may have broken his daddy's heart after seemingly deciding to support Manchester United's Premier League rivals Ars*nal.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/886938-david-beckhams-son-romeo-prefers-Ars*nal-over-man-united#ixzz1j5Svee6b)
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Manchester United have been dealt a blow in the transfer market following the news that the agent of Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder, 27, reportedly said that his client will see out the winter transfer window in Italy.
Full story: Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/7439350/Sneijder-staying-at-Inter)
Meanwhile, striker Dimitar Berbatov, 30, has emerged as a transfer target for Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1469/76/mega-rich-anzhi-enter-race-berbatov)
United frontman Mame Biram Diouf, 24, is a target for German side Hannover 96, with talks reportedly already at an advanced stage between the club and the player's representatives.
Full story: Bild (in German) (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/el-hadji-diouf/diouf-muss-nur-noch-ja-sagen-22126756.bild.html)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has told Liverpool that they will have to make an 'attractive' offer for Darren Bent if they wish to prise the striker away from Villa Park.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/887620-darren-bent-will-cost-liverpool-big-money-suggests-aston-villa-boss#ixzz1jjcqM5PD)
Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones, 27, is a shock £5m target for super-rich Saudi side Al Hilal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Stoke-transfer-gossip-exclusive-Kenwyne-Jones-is-5m-target-for-Al-Hilal-of-Saudi-Arabia-article854766.html)
Liverpool and Ars*nal have been put on alert as defender Scott Dann, 24, seeks urgent talks with manager Steve Kean over Blackburn future.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2088051/Scott-Dann-join-Chris-Samba-Blackburn-exit.html)
The agent of Eric Abidal, 32, has says that the veteran defender "will never sign with Ars*nal" following news that the Frenchman has extended his contract at Barcelona.
Full story: International Business Times (http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/282940/20120117/exclusive-eric-abidal-will-never-sign-Ars*nal.htm)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle is keeping his fingers crossed that red tape does not get in the way of his plans to sign New York Red Bulls and United States defender Tim Ream, 24.
Full story: Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/9474703.Whites_wait_for_Ream_all_clear/)
Wanderers have also been reportedly ordered to stump up £8m for want-away Spurs forward Giovani Dos Santos, 22.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2088067/Bolton-told-pay-8m-Giovani-dos-Santos.html)
Defender John Heitinga believes Everton have got no chance of bringing Steven Pienaar, 29, back to Goodison Park this month - despite the playmaker looking likely to leave Tottenham in search of first-team football.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2012/01/17/everton-fc-s-john-heitinga-says-blues-have-no-chance-of-landing-steven-pienaar-return-100252-30136892/)
Newcastle target, defender Aly Cissokho, 24, wants to leave Lyon and admits he is just waiting for the "green light" to exit the Ligue 1 club.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/16/cissokho-newcastle-and-lyon-are-talking-about-me-72703-30134743/)
Lazio striker Mauro Zarate, 24, is being hunted by Mark Hughes as the new QPR boss seeks to kickstart his Loftus Road revolution.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1470/51/qpr-lead-chase-lazio-star)
And QPR are also believed to be eyeing a move for 30-year-old Tottenham keeper Heurelho Gomes.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-transfer-gossip-exclusive-Heurelho-Gomes-is-target-for-QPR-article854763.html)
Blackburn are confident of completing a loan move for Bordeaux striker Anthony Modeste, 23, by the end of the week.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9475101.Blackburn_Rovers_close_to_Modeste_deal/)
Greece goalkeeper Stefanos Kapino, 27, who plays for Panathanaikos, is believed to be a transfer target for Ars*nal, as Arsene Wenger seeks new competition for Wojciech Szczesny, 21.
Full story: Caught offside (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/01/17/Ars*nal-consider-greek-wonderkid-bid-to-increase-competition-at-club/)
Sir Alex Ferguson has earmarked Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as his potential Old Trafford successor.
Full story: Manchester Evening News (http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1470887_sir-alex-ferguson-tips-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-as-potential-manchester-united-boss)
Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of introducing a safe-standing area at Villa Park.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2012/01/17/aston-villa-set-to-bring-back-terrace-standing-area-at-villa-park-97319-30138906/)
Lille remain hopeful of hanging onto playmaker Eden Hazard, 21, during the January transfer window, amid speculation that Chelsea are closing in on a £25m deal.
Full story: Metro (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2012/01/17/aston-villa-set-to-bring-back-terrace-standing-area-at-villa-park-97319-30138906/)
Liverpool have reverted to their original nine-year-old stadium plans for a new Anfield - and ditched ones drawn up by the previous owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
Full story: Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2012/01/17/liverpool-fc-reject-tom-hicks-and-george-gillett-stadium-plans-and-return-to-original-new-anfield-designs-100252-30139849/)
Goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen, 35, is targeting Stoke's last 17 Premier League games to ensure he's on top form for Euro 2012.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel (http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Sorensen-reveals-Euro-ambition/story-14446775-detail/story.html)
Striker Robin Van Persie's son may become the latest 'prospect' to snub Ars*nal, but instead joining a better team, he may be ready to take up a whole different sport - golf.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/887646-robin-van-persie-s-super-son-shaqueel-could-snub-Ars*nal-for-golf#ixzz1jjhC15dW)
Swansea midfielder Leon Britton, 29, is Europe's most accurate midfielder - better even than Barcelona maestro Xavi.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4065285/Forget-Xavi-Leon-Britton-is-Europes-most-accurate-passer-of-the-ball.html)
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Sunderland have taken 19-year-old Enoch Balotelli, brother of Manchester City striker Mario, on trial.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Sunderland-take-Mario-Balotelli-s-brother-Enoch-on-trial-article857120.html)
Chelsea are set to sign Racing Genk winger Kevin de Bruyne, 20, (http://www.krcgenk.be/en/squad/players/de-bruyne/412) for £8.5m after talks in London between the two clubs.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/297842)
Blackburn are asking for at least £3.5m for Argentine playmaker Mauro Formica - with Olympiakos's attempts to get the 23-year-old on the cheap set for failure.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9488445.Greeks_fall_short_of_Formica_asking_price_as_Flamengo_join_the_race/?ref=mr)
United States international defender Tim Ream, 24, should be a Bolton player by the end of the week.
Full story: Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wanderers/wanderersnews/9488687.Wanderers_confident_of_quick_conclusion_to_Ream_deal/)
Aston Villa may release 34-year-old striker Emile Heskey on a free in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Aston-Villa-to-release-Emile-Heskey-on-a-free-in-the-summer-article857153.html)
Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott's 19-year-old cousin Jacob, currently with Reading, could be set for a move to Holland if he impresses in a trial game for Utrecht.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1486/89/theo-walcotts-cousin-set-move-dutch-top-division)
Liverpool have reportedly made an offer for £15m-rated Udinese and Chile international midfielder Mauricio Isla, (http://www.footballitaliano.co.uk/p6_66_5973_mauricio-isla-%E2%80%93-udinese%E2%80%99s-second-chilean.html) 23. Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/231992/Liverpool-target-15m-Mauricio-Isla/)
The Reds are also believed to have opened talks with FC Groningen over 20-year-old striker David Texeira, (http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/texeira/profil/spieler_143182.html) as manager Kenny Dalglish steps up his transfer activity in the closing stages of the window.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/888241-liverpool-open-talks-over-fc-groningen-striker-david-texeira#ixzz1kOhaabLo)
Esteban Granero is "100%" committed to Real Madrid and will not be joining Liverpool this month, according to the 24-year-old's management team.
Full story: International Business Times (http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/286561/20120124/exclusive-liverpool-link-refuted-esteban-granero-100.htm)
Wolves' 23-year-old winger Adam Hammill has emerged as a shock transfer target for Wigan.
Full story: Wigan Evening Post (http://www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-athletic/latics_have_eye_on_wolves_winger_hammill_1_4163006)
Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega, 26, has confirmed he wants to leave the Premier League strugglers and is considering his options.
Full story: Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11682/7452417/Hugo-prepares-for-Wigan-exit)
Watford boss Sean Dyche has blasted Newcastle for offering "pocket money" for skipper Adrian Mariappa, 25. (http://www.watfordfc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10400%7E33429,00.html) The Hornets boss reckons his son has "got as much in his money box to buy him".
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/232087/Alan-Pardew-s-Mari-bid-blasted/)
Galatasaray have failed in their bid to land Manchester United target Xherdan Shaqiri (http://www.fcb.ch/sport/show/playerDetailByID/-/29351/72/9/36/en-uk/-/25328) - the 20-year-old winger plays for FC Basel.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1487/23/galatasaray-fail-bid-manchester-united-target)
Norwich are telling clubs their 30-year-old striker Grant Holt is not for sale at any price.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4080656/Transfer-news-Grant-Holt-not-for-sale-at-any-price.html)
David Beckham's LA Galaxy are talking to Championship side Leeds United over a move for defender Alex Bruce - son of Beckham's former Manchester United team-mate Steve. Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2091324/LA-Galaxy-want-Alex-Bruce-Leeds.html)
Defender Danny Collins's exit from Stoke may not be signed and sealed after all, with manager Tony Pulis stating that the 31-year-old could remain in his plans.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel (http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Collins-future-Brit/story-15020019-detail/story.html)
Manchester City are believed to be locked in a transfer tussle with Serie A giants Juventus for 16-year-old Willem II striker Jeroen Lumu, who became the club's youngest-ever scorer earlier this season.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2012/01/24/manchester-city-and-juventus-battle-for-record-breaking-dutch-youngster/56850/)
Anton Ferdinand has told friends he will not shake hands with John Terry ahead of QPR's FA Cup tie against Chelsea on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Racism-row-Anton-Ferdinand-set-to-snub-John-Terry-s-handshake-against-clubs-wishes-EXCLUSIVE-article857112.html)
West Ham are reconsidering their plans to move to the Olympic Stadium after London 2012 - and will not submit a formal bid until they get greater clarity from the Olympic Park Legacy Company about what is being asked of potential bidders.
Full story: The Times [subscription required] (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/)
Spanish giants Real Madrid have targeted under-fire Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger to replace Jose Mourinho, who may leave the Bernabeu in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2091343/Arsene-Wenger-wanted-Real-Madrid-EXCLUSIVE.html)
England manager Fabio Capello is set to play his Euro 2012 wild-card - by taking Ars*nal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 18, to Poland and Ukraine in the summer.
Full story: The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/24/england-alex-oxlade-chamberlain-Ars*nal?newsfeed=true)
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has confirmed that "something like 10" of the club's players have been contacted about their possible participation at this summer's Olympic Games.
Full story: ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/132753.html)
New Norwich midfielder Jonny Howson, 23, admits leaving Leeds, the club he loves, was the hardest decision of his life.
Full story: Eastern Daily Press (http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city-fc/update_norwich_city_signing_jonny_howson_on_decision_to_leave_leeds_united_1_1186168)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy says he will continue to get the support he needs from the club's chief executive Steve Morgan to bring in new signings - if the right men become available.
Full story: Birmingham Mail (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolves-fc-news/2012/01/24/wolves-money-is-available-for-the-right-players-mick-mccarthy-97319-30188438/)
Despite going out of the Carling Cup at the hands of Cardiff on Tuesday night, Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman looks set to be offered a new deal at Selhurst Park.
Full story: London Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-24030478-crystal-palace-to-offer-dougie-freedman-a-new-deal.do)
Outgoing German Football Association president Theo Zwanziger has reportedly said it is time for gay footballers to come out. The 66-year-old has called on gay players "to have the courage to declare themselves," although he conceded it was certainly difficult to acknowledge one's homosexuality within a team.
Full story: Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/dcunited/german-soccer-president-says-gay-players-should-come-out-germany-captain-disagrees/2012/01/17/gIQAA3Jk5P_story.html)
Aleksandr Geynrikh was dealt a double dose of embarrassment during Uzbekistan Under-23's friendly loss against Zenit St Petersburg - firstly by bungling a penalty routine, then firing his second attempt over the bar.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/888305-aleksandr-geynrikh-tops-the-thierry-henry-robert-pires-penalty-routine#ixzz1kOhoDOuU)
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler admits he still owns the infamous white suit worn by Reds players before the 1996 FA Cup final. The Anfield club are aiming to seal their first trip to Wembley since that day when they face Manchester City in the Carling Cup semi-final second leg on Tuesday night. Full story: The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4083484/Carling-Cup-semi-final-Liverpool-have-never-been-to-the-new-Wembley.html)
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Ars*nal are set to end their interest in Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha, 20, because 23-year-old Theo Walcott is on the verge of signing a new contract.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is lining up a £3m move for West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie, 31, as a replacement for Demba Ba, 27, who is eyeing a move to Chelsea.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is still interested in Shakhtar Donetsk's attacking midfielder Willian, 24. The Spurs boss also likes Willian's fellow Brazilian Leandro Damiao - the 23-year-old striker plays for Internacional. Both players were linked with moves to White Hart Lane last summer.
Liverpool are close to finalising a deal that will bring Daniel Sturridge, 23, to Anfield from Chelsea for a fee of around £12m.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he would like to see Joe Cole, 31, at Loftus Road if the right deal could be struck with Liverpool for the former West Ham and Chelsea midfielder's services.
Newcastle will move for West Ham striker Modibo Maiga, 25, if a proposed deal for Marseille's 25-year-old Loic Remy fails to go through.
Charlton midfielder Bradley Pritchard, 27, is being assessed by Aston Villa, Fulham and Reading.
Reading are in talks to sign attacking midfielder Tomas Rogic, 20, from Aussie club Central Coast Mariners.
Chelsea are ready to hand German midfielder Marko Marin, 23, to Bayer Leverkusen as a 'sweetener' before bidding for their winger Andre Schurrle, 22, in the summer.
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins is determined to keep hold of 17-year-old full-back Luke Shaw, who has attracted interest from Ars*nal.
Plymouth Argyle's attacking midfielder Luke Young, 19, is being monitored by a number of Premier League clubs, including Ars*nal and West Brom.
Southampton have rejected an offer from West Ham for 30-year-old striker Rickie Lambert, who has scored eight goals in 19 appearances for the south coast club this season.
German side Hannover 96 are interested in signing Ars*nal defender Johan Djourou, 25.
Brazilian side Santos have offered AC Milan £5.7m for striker Robinho, 28, in a deal which will see the former Manchester City player earning £250,000 per week.
Sevilla are the first Spanish side to make a move in the January transfer window, offering around £800,000 for Bosnian midfielder Miroslav Stevanovic, 22, from Serbian club FK Vojvodina.
Sunderland striker Ji Dong-won, 21, has been loaned to German side Augsburg until the end of the season.
Sir Alex Ferguson, 71, has hinted that his 26-year tenure in charge of Manchester United is far from over.
Everton boss David Moyes has revealed that the club's financial plight means he can hope for nothing more than a 'couple of loan deals' in this month's transfer window.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp says Chelsea are making a big mistake in not renewing Frank Lampard's contract which comes to an end this summer.
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini says he is happy to stay at the club for the remaining three-and-a-half years of his contract.
Wolves manager Stale Solbakken has admitted that his side are in a crisis following their loss away to Crystal Palace on New Year's Day, a third consecutive defeat that saw the Molineux club slip to 18th in the Championship.
Former Knight Rider and Baywatch star David Hasselhoff met the Manchester City squad in the dressing room after watching the Premier League champions beat Stoke at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City have been accused of using underhand tactics to help them beat Stoke City - after being caught moving the advertising boards to stop the Potters from using their iconic long throws.
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Liverpool are close to finalising a £6m deal for Blackpool forward Tom Ince, 20, after a breakthrough in negotiations.
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup wants Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones, 28, to replace Danny Graham, who is being chased by Reading and Sunderland.
Laudrup is also lining up another cut-price deal from Spain with a £750,000 move for Real Betis midfielder Jose Canas.
Ars*nal will this week make an improved offer of £25m to Theo Walcott in a bid to resolve the 23-year-old forward's contract saga.
Manchester United's path to signing Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, looks to be clear after Tottenham insisted they would not pursue the youngster.
Rafael Benitez has warned Chelsea's senior players that they must face up to the prospect of their inevitable departures from Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United striker Davide Petrucci, 21, and defender Scott Wootton, 21, are expected to move on loan to Championship side Peterborough United on loan this week.
Blackburn Rovers have identified Gus Poyet as the man to replace Henning Berg as the club's new manager but have been priced out of a move due to the amount of compensation sought by his current club Brighton & Hove Albion.
]Major League Soccer side Toronto FC unveiled new head coach Ryan Nelsen on Tuesday, only to acknowledge they are not sure when the veteran New Zealand defender will be free to lead the club.
A furious North-East car cleaner has taken to Twitter to urge Demba Ba to pay his £40 bill - after the striker apparently ducked out after moving to Chelsea.
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Italian giants AC Milan are interested in signing Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, 24, and full back Davide Santon, 22.
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 31, says he has made no decision over his future amid speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool.
Barcelona are lining up Manchester United keeper David De Gea, 22, to replace Valdes if he leaves the club.
QPR striker Djibril Cisse, 31, is set to move to the Middle East on a six-month loan to make way for £7m Marseille striker Loic Remy, 26
Fulham are considering a move for out-of-favour Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock, 31.
Chelsea's Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 20, says he wants to stay on loan at Atletico Madrid for another year.
Aston Villa are set to beat Sunderland to the signing of Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 22.
Charlton are offering Bolton striker Marvin Sordell, 21, a chance to return south, a year after he left Watford.
Fulham are no longer chasing 19-year-old England goalkeeper Jack Butland as Martin Jol is on the verge of signing Roma's Maarten Stekelenburg, 29.
Fulham have told Norway defender John Arne Riise, 32, that he is free to leave the club this month, after a fall-out with manager Martin Jol.
Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk will consider selling Brazilian playmaker Willian to Chelsea or Tottenham this month but want around £20m for the 24-year-old.
Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola says he wants to manage in the Premier League.
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez says that "real" fans of the club want him to win matches.
Former Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o, 31, has been keeping himself busy while at Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala by creating a comic book.
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Manchester City are set to battle it out with title rivals Manchester United for Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic, 25.
Midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 21, has dealt Liverpool a blow by telling them he wants to stay at Inter Milan.
Manchester City face competition from Hamburg in their pursuit of Al-Ain midfielder Omar Abdulrahman, 21.
Mohamed Diame, 25, is threatening to report West Ham to Fifa over fears the club are trying to renege on his £3.5m release clause.
Chelsea are going to hold talks with Belgium international keeper Thibaut Courtois over his long-term future at Stamford Bridge. The 20-year-old is currently on his second season-long loan at Atletico Madrid and has attracted interest from Barcelona.
New Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino says he will bring in players from La Liga to ensure that his "ambitious project" has every chance of success.
Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says owner Roman Abramovich is happy with the progress he is making at Stamford Bridge.
Ronaldinho, 32, has been named in Brazil's 20-man squad for the friendly against England at Wembley on 6 February.
Tottenham announce a £4.3m loss for 2011-12 after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
Al Nasr technical director Sven-Goran Eriksson says the club would "open the gate" for David Beckham, 37, if he wants to play in the United Arab Emirates.
Brighton boss Gus Poyet says he would like to manage Ars*nal or Chelsea.
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Manchester City have set their sights on Barcelona forward David Villa, 31, to replace Mario Balotelli and have already made an enquiry about the £15m-rated Spaniard.
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is to make one final attempt to sign David Villa after transfer talks with Ars*nal chief Ivan Gazidis
West Ham are eyeing a move for 31-year-old Shakhtar Donetsk left-back Razvan Rat.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp and his Stoke counterpart Tony Pulis are arranging a swap deal involving strikers Peter Crouch, 31, and Jamie Mackie, 27
Redknapp also wants to sign 28-year-old Croatia midfielder Niko Kranjcar for a third time, having managed him at Portsmouth and Tottenham.
Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of 31-year-old Millwall striker Darius Henderson.
New Zealand skipper Ryan Nelsen was given a guard of honour and fans chanted his name as he walked off after his final game for QPR against Manchester City.
Former Ars*nal and Barcelona star Thierry Henry insists docking teams points rather than doling out a fine is the only way to stop racism in football.
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Santos striker Neymar, 21, will move to England following next summer's World Cup with Chelsea ready to bid.
Liverpool will consider a move for Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, 25, in the summer.
Ars*nal will face competition from Atletico Madrid in the summer for 31-year-old Barcelona striker David Villa.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is making plans for life without on-loan striker Andy Carroll by lining up a £12m move for Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Bony, 24.
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 25, has said he expects to be sold in the summer but insists he has not agreed to join Manchester United.
Wolves are set to make a summer bid of around £1m for Blackpool defender Alex Baptiste, despite having a bid rejected in January for the 27-year-old
Chelsea are considering a fresh move for Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp, 45, as they continue their search for a manager.
Manchester City are confident they will not be punished by Uefa over the new Financial Fair Play rules following a warning from a member of European football's governing body.
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, 32, believes he will never be loved by supporters ahead of his 100th cap for England
Brazil forward Neymar believes England rely too much on 27-year-old striker Wayne Rooney.
Ars*nal's head of youth development and former midfielder Liam Brady believes Gunners midfielder Jack Wilshere, 21, will become a renowned England player similar to Paul Gascoigne and Glenn Hoddle.
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Newcastle will buy from France again in the summer with Saint-Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 23, and Valenciennes defender Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, 21, their targets
Striker James McFadden, 29, could re-sign for Sunderland, who he left last month, after the Scot's potential move to Nottingham Forest fell through.
Napoli have earmarked Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao, 23, who Tottenham tried to sign from Internacional in January, as the man to replace Edinson Cavani.
Liverpool are ready to tie up a £1m deal for Viborg goalkeeper Kevin Ray Mendoza Hansen, 18, if he passes a two-week trial at Anfield.
Sampdoria's 19-year-old striker Mauro Icardi will snub a switch to Manchester City and join Italian giants Inter Milan at the end of the season.
Fiorentina could try and sign Southampton striker Gaston Ramirez, 22, if they sell Ars*nal target Stevan Jovetic, 23, this summer
Reading defender Alex Pearce, 24, is ready to snub offers from West Brom and Sunderland to sign a new deal.
]Sir Alex Ferguson says he didn't realise how good his former midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo would become when he sold him to Real Madrid.
Ars*nal left-back Andre Santos, 29, vows to return to Ars*nal, after leaving to join Gremio on loan till the end of the season
Midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 23, has revealed that former Ars*nal player Patrick Vieira was the inspiration behind his switch to Newcastle.
Wolves winger Stephen Hunt, 31, says he has to earn a new contract at the club between now and the end of the season.
Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has used Twitter to hit back at fans who criticised his performance in the Anfield club's home defeat to West Bromwich Albion.
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Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria, 25, is being offered around Europe to top clubs including Manchester United and Paris St-Germain.
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Everton face a battle to keep hold of 25-year-old midfielder Marouane Fellaini this summer after Real Madrid, Chelsea and both Manchester clubs expressed interest in the Belgian.
Former Real Madrid president Roman Calderon has said 28-year-old forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who has two and a half years left to run on his current contract with the Spanish club, will make a decision about his future in the summer.
Barcelona striker David Villa could be on Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger's radar again after the Catalan club admitted they would not keep the 31-year-old Spain international against his wishes.
Manchester United could be set to make a move for Leicester City striker Jeffrey Schlupp after the powerful 20-year-old made a surprise appearance for Sir Alex Ferguson's reserves.
Norway striker John Carew, 33, has spoken of his shock at being signed by Inter Milan for the rest of the season. "I was not expecting this call, life is full of surprises," says the former West Ham player who has not had a club since the summer.
French midfielder Paul Pogba, 19, has pledged his future to Juventus following speculation in the Italian press of a move to another top European club. A representative of the former Manchester United player said: "Everyone at Juventus is helping him to grow and there are no signs that he will be saying farewell at the end of the season."
Sunderland have banned winger James McClean, 23, from Twitter after another sectarian row on the social networking site.
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Liverpool are facing competition from Napoli for the signature of Barcelona's 24-year-old Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez.
The Anfield side are set to invite non-League forward Daniel Carr for a week-long trial. The 18-year-old, who plays for south London side Dulwich Hamlet, has scored 23 goals in 23 games this season.
Arsene Wenger wants to sign Ashley Williams, 28, from Swansea City at the end of the season, having lost faith in his central-defensive partnership of Thomas Vermaelen and Per Mertesacker.
Inter Milan are planning a summer move for Tottenham's 25-year-old winger Aaron Lennon.
Everton are keen to bring in Porto's Ghanaian striker Christian Atsu, 21, this summer
Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara says Rangers face competition in their bid to sign 30-year-old striker Jon Daly.
Juventus could send striker Nicklas Bendtner back to Ars*nal following the on-loan striker's conviction for drink-driving in his native Denmark.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to drop Wayne Rooney, 27, to the bench for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg could suggest his time at Old Trafford is up.
Swansea winger Wayne Routledge, 28, is being considered for a surprise England call-up by manager Roy Hodgson.
Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has refused to be drawn on whether Frank Lampard, 34, will be offered a new contract by the club when the midfielder's current deal expires at the end of this season.
Sergio Busquets has admitted that the Barcelona dressing room is missing the guidance of manager Tito Vilanova, who is having treatment following surgery for throat cancer.
Diego Maradona is willing to negotiate with French club Montpellier over succeeding manager Rene Girard next season.
Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari has named Kaka, Diego Costa, Lucas and Thiago Silva in his squad for upcoming friendlies against Italy and Russia - but Ronaldinho has been dropped.
Coleen Rooney took to Twitter to express her disbelief that husband Wayne had been omitted from Manchester United's starting line-up for Tuesday night's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
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West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke has travelled to the Netherlands to watch 19-year-old Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas, who is on loan at Vitesse.
Birmingham will look to offload striker Nikola Zigic, 32, in the summer as his wages are due to increase from £55,000-a-week to £62,000-a-week
Dean Saunders, manager of struggling Championship side Wolves, is awaiting the go-ahead from two Premier League clubs to move for centre-forwards once those teams have beaten the drop.
Brighton manager Gus Poyet, 45, has emerged as a contender for the vacant job at Reading following Brian McDermott's departure as boss.
Former Southampton boss Nigel Adkins, 48, is taking the club to a Premier League managers' arbitration tribunal in a final attempt to resolve his feud with Saints executive chairman Nicola Cortese.
But Gunners boss Arsene Wenger faces an angry backlash from fans as the Frenchman will field a weakened team in Munich and in doing so prioritising a top-four Premier League finish over Champions League progression.
Ryan Giggs, 39, wants to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United boss, according to former Old Trafford team-mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Non-League Lewes have turned to art to get more fans through the turnstiles. The Ryman Premier League strugglers have designed a series of eye-catching posters advertising games in an attempt to attract supporters.
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Yaya Toure's agent has said he will start negotiating with other clubs if the midfielder does not sign a new contract with Manchester City by Saturday - the 29-year-old Ivorian could even use Fifa rules to buy out his deal and leave this summer.
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Ars*nal and Manchester City are likely to compete for Montenegro international striker Stevan Jovetic, 23, who has scored 12 goals in 24 Serie A games for Fiorentina this season and is valued at £28m by the Italians.
However, Fiorentina striker Luca Toni, 35, has advised team-mate Jovetic to join a 'top club' rather than Ars*nal.
Liverpool will return to Blackpool in the summer in an attempt to sign Tom Ince, 21, the England Under-21 international they tried to buy in January before refusing to match the £6m asking price.
The agent for Aston Villa's 22-year-old striker Christian Benteke says it would be a "dream move" for the Belgian to join Inter Milan - but adds no contact has been made with the Italians and that Benteke could stay at Villa Park.
Mexican forward Carlos Vela, 24, says he would like to stay at Real Sociedad next season, and has not thought about a possible return to Ars*nal
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic, 31, is expected to be a summer target for AC Milan.
Liverpool are keen to sign Barcelona's 16-year-old winger Sergi Canos
West Brom captain Chris Brunt has urged the club to finalise a new deal for in-form defender Gareth McAuley, 33.
Reading owner Anton Zingarevich has vowed to back new manager Nigel Adkins in the summer transfer window.
Jose Mourinho has moved a step closer to a return to Chelsea having reportedly reached a provisional agreement with owner Roman Abramovich.
New Reading boss Nigel Adkins has consulted a World Cup winner on how to save the Royals from relegation - rugby-union hero Jonny Wilkinson.
Newcastle defender James Perch, 27, says the team's large collection of French players will be given a course in Tyne-Wear derby history to prepare them for the "unique" atmosphere ahead of the meeting with Sunderland at St James' Park on 14 April.
A banner from a bookmaking firm poking fun at Fernando Torres that Chelsea won a legal battle to remove, has returned on the side of a van parked outside the club's Stamford Bridge stadium.
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Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway wants to be reunited with 27-year-old Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam, whom he managed at Blackpool, if his Eagles team gain promotion to the Premier League.
Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony, 24, says a summer move to West Ham is "a possibility".
Real Madrid director of football Zinedine Zidane has fuelled speculation they will move for Gareth Bale, 23, in the summer
Newcastle, Ars*nal and Manchester City will battle with Monaco for the signature of Marseille defender Nicolas N'Koulou, 23.
Sebastien Corchia, 22, has opened the door for a big-money move into the Premier League after revealing he could leave Sochaux at the end of the season.
Thibaut Courtois, 20, admits his future at Chelsea is in the balance amid speculation the goalkeeper could be offered in part-exchange for Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao, 27.
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, 29, is due in court today, with his club set to face Manchester United on Monday
Demba Ba, 27, has said that he would rather win the FA Cup or Europa League with Chelsea than qualify for next season's Champions League.
Mark Hughes could replace Neil Warnock for the second time in 15 months after being lined up by Leeds.
Didier Drogba believes his former club Chelsea must restore Jose Mourinho as manager this summer if they are to put an end to the internal strife that has plagued Stamford Bridge since the Portuguese's departure six years ago.
Sunderland were under increasing political pressure on Tuesday night to review their decision to appoint Paolo Di Canio as manager following the Italian's refusal to clarify his controversial views on fascism
Neil Warnock, 64, plans to promote his book and do television work before looking for a new role in football
Britain's most dedicated football fan, who has seen 1,786 consecutive Nottingham Forest games, was left gutted on Monday after he was forced to miss his first match in 40 years following an operation on his foot
Emmanuel Eboue made life difficult for a Turkish television presenter by blowing into his ears while he was on air.
Manchester United have withdrawn Old Trafford as a venue for the 2015 Rugby World Cup
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Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen, who has been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United, has stated that a reported £17m price tag is a matter for clubs interested in him. The Denmark international, 21, has a year left on his contract in Amsterdam.
Ars*nal and Liverpool could move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 31, in the summer.
Swansea hope that the prospect of Europa League football might tempt Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku to join them on loan next season. The Belgium international, 19, has scored 13 Premier League goals during his loan spell at West Brom this season.
Newcastle and Aston Villa are both interested in meeting Loic Remy's release clause if QPR are relegated to the Championship. The French striker, 26, who has also been linked with Tottenham, has scored five goals in seven starts since arriving at Loftus Road from Marseille in January.
Lille defender Aurelien Chedjou is set to reject interest from Newcastle, Ars*nal and Liverpool to join Valencia. The Cameroon centre-back, 27, has indicated he wants to leave the reigning French champions.
Stoke, Aston Villa, QPR and Hull are all interested in Phil Neville, 36, who has announced he will leave Everton this summer.
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner, 26, has dismissed suggestions from new manager Paolo Di Canio that the Black Cats lack fitness.
Aston Villa have told striker Christian Benteke he will have to wait until they have guaranteed their Premier League status before they will open contract talks with the Belgian, 22, who has scored 19 goals since joining from Genk in August.
Russian forward Andrey Arshavin, 31, could retire from football when his Ars*nal contract expires at the end of the season.
The German Football League is considering moving off-season from the summer to the winter in order to make best use of the weather.
Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 21, made light of being likened to a Harry Potter character by West Ham fans in Sunday's goalless draw at Anfield.
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Wayne Rooney is likely to sign a new contract to extend his Manchester United career this summer, despite suggestions from France that Paris St-Germain have concluded a deal for the 27-year-old England striker.
But PSG are convinced they will land Rooney and the Qatari-backed club are ready to make it a £40m double deal by also taking his United team-mate Nani, the 26-year-old Portugal winger.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has put his scouts on alert to find a new left-back - raising doubts over the long-term future of Benoit Assou-Ekotto. The 29-year-old Cameroon international is already trying to line up a move and is hoping to set up a deal in France.
Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 26, says he is ready to leave the club this summer and that a move to England could be on the cards with Manchester City leading the chase.
If Manchester City do not sign Cavani, they could opt to sign Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez, with Bayern willing to listen to offers for the 27-year-old.
Anderlecht and Senegal defender Cheikhou Kouyate claims Ars*nal has been watching him and the £5m-rated 23-year-old says he would love to move to the Premier League.
Borussia Dortmund's 20-year-old German midfielder Mario Gotze is set to stay at the club for another season, despite interest from clubs including Ars*nal and Manchester City.
Athletic Bilbao's Venezuela defender Fernando Amorebieta will be a Fulham player next season, according to sources in Spain. The 28-year-old, who has been a bit-part player this year, had been tipped to join either Ars*nal or Liverpool.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes any attempts to sign 24-year-old striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal from Liverpool might be scuppered following the implementation of next season's Premier League Financial Fair Play regulations.
Swansea have denied goalkeeper Michel Vorm, 29, is set to join Barcelona after reports in Spain said the Dutchman travelled to the Spanish city with his family at the weekend.
Chelsea captain John Terry has told the club that his body can handle playing two games in a week. The 32-year-old missed a chunk of the season with a knee injury and interim manager Rafael Benitez said on Sunday that Terry was unable to play twice in a week.
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere is desperate for the Gunners to win all of their final six games - and stop Manchester United winning the title at the Emirates. It would also help Ars*nal avoid the prospect of having to give former skipper Robin van Persie a guard of honour on 28 April.
Millwall are bracing themselves for the likelihood that those involved in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final violence at Wembley were their own regular supporters, and potentially season-ticket holders, rather than those from other clubs who had gone with the intention of causing trouble.
Manchester City keeper Joe Hart, 25, is devastated after discovering he will not play in the FA Cup final, with 26-year-old Costel Pantilimon the choice of manager Roberto Mancini to face Wigan at Wembley in May.
Blackburn owners Venky's have been offered the chance to make a "managed exit" from Ewood Park by a group of wealthy supporters who admit to being "desperate" to end the Indian family's "disastrous" three-year stewardship of the club.
Manchester City right-back Pablo Zabaleta, 28, will invite his father to the FA Cup final two years after he missed seeing his son lift the trophy having been seriously injured in a car crash in Argentina.
Real Madrid are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 20, and AC Milan forward M'Baye Niang, 18.
Fortuna Dusseldorf goalkeeper Fabian Giefer, 22, will join Schalke 04 next season. He will be replaced by Norway's Rune Jarstein, 28, of Viking FK.
Victor Valdes' agent Gines Carvajal has refused to comment on the 31-year-old Barcelona keeper's future, amid speculation he will leave the Spanish giants in the summer.
Switzerland and Basel legend Alexander Frei, 33, fresh from a memorable win over Tottenham in the Europa League, said farewell to his club in style in Sunday's game against rivals Zurich before leaving over to take over as sporting director at FC Lucerne.
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Sir Alex Ferguson will build on Manchester United's 20th title triumph with a £50m spending spree this summer. Everton left-back Leighton Baines, 28, Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao, 27, and Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 24, are on Ferguson's wanted list.
But Chelsea believe they have won the race to land Falcao.
Manchester City are closing in on 26-year-old forward Edinson Cavani, rated at £60m by his club Napoli, after agreeing in principle terms with the player over a summer move.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, 34, is expected to agree a new one-year deal at Old Trafford.
Outgoing Manchester United chief executive David Gill claims the Premier League champions are bracing themselves for Manchester City to respond after Sir Alex Ferguson's side wrapped up another title.
Ars*nal anticipate providing new champions Manchester United with a guard of honour when they visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday despite the tension sure to be whipped up by Robin van Persie's first return to the London club.
Julio Cesar, the 33-year-old QPR goalkeeper, is facing the prospect of internal club action after pictures of him wearing a Chelsea shirt at a fancy-dress party were posted on the internet by his wife.
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar, 28, has warned his team cannot afford for their battle to beat relegation to come down to goal difference.
A food artist has come up with something football fans might want to sink their teeth into — a pizza with the face of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez on it.
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Liverpool want 22-year-old Barcelona full-back Martin Montoya, but they will face competition from Inter Milan for the Spain Under-21 international, who will command a considerable transfer fee.
Full story: talkSPORT
Tottenham are favourites to sign 23-year-old Brazil and Internacional striker Leandro Damiao, according to the South American club's president Giovanni Luigi.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Alex Pearce has not played for Reading since their 4-1 defeat at Ars*nal in March
Manchester United are interested in signing 27-year-old Italy international midfielder Claudio Marchisio from Juventus.
Full story: talkSPORT
Liverpool are set to sign Republic of Ireland international centre-back Alex Pearce, 24, on a free transfer from relegated Reading at the end of the season.
Full story: Metro
Real Madrid director of football Zinedine Zidane believes Tottenham could command a fee of £60m for forward Gareth Bale, 23, this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
QPR striker Djibril Cisse, goalkeeper Julio Cesar and striker Loic Remy are all plotting their moves away from the club following their relegation to the Championship.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Wayne Rooney, 27, wants assurances from Manchester United over his role with fellow strikers Robert Lewandowski, of Borussia Dortmund, and Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao linked to the club.
Full story: Daily Mail
Malaga could approach Wigan manager Roberto Martinez if Manuel Pellegrini moves to Manchester City or Chelsea this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham have opened negotiations with Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa, 26, to bring him to west London next season.
Full story: Sport24
Paris St-Germain are prepared to pay up to £6m for Sampdoria striker Simone Zaza, 21, outbidding Juventus, Milan and Napoli.
Full story: Sportmediaset (in Italian)
Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti's surgery to treat a ruptured tendon has been "perfectly successful" according to the doctor operating on him. The Argentine is expected to be ready to return to action in six months.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)
Barcelona coach Tito Villanova has confirmed that Javier Mascherano, 28, will not play in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Rapid Vienna fans built a brick wall in front of their club's head office in protest at their team's terrible form. They sit third in the league, 23 points off city rivals Austria Vienna.
Full story: Metro
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As rumours of the 71-year-old's imminent retirement swept Manchester, senior figures at the club failed to respond to repeated attempts to confirm or deny the story, which emerged following United's player versus coaches golf day near Altrincham on Tuesday afternoon.
With United now forced to adhere to the strict regulations of the New York Stock Exchange in terms of the release of significant information relating to the running of the club following last August's partial flotation, any change of management would fall within those requirements.
As of Tuesday night, no statement over Ferguson's future had been issued by United.
Ferguson had appeared to brush aside the prospect of standing down this summer when he insisted in his programme notes prior to Sunday's Old Trafford defeat against Chelsea that "I certainly don't have any plans at the moment to walk away from what I believe will be something special".
Is Fergie set to call it quits? - Daily Express
Ferguson's future was the subject of intense speculation on Tuesday night as rumours circled Manchester that he is set to announce his retirement.
United players were apparently told at a golf day that the club are preparing a major announcement at the final home match of the season, against Swansea on Sunday, when they will receive the Premier League trophy.
'Ferguson to quit' rumour rocks United - Daily Mail
United failed on Tuesday night to quell suggestions inside and outside the club that manager Ferguson is about to announce his retirement.
The speculation is also believed to have been aired among the United first-team squad. The club refused to comment on Tuesday night and, although that is not unusual, the club were not even returning calls on the matter.
Fergie to retire? Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson's future under intense speculation - Daily Mirror
Ferguson's future as United boss was under intense speculation on Tuesday amid claims of a major announcement at Old Trafford on Sunday.
United's players, who were involved in a golf match with Ferguson's coaching staff on Tuesday, were told to expect an announcement on Ferguson's future while MUTV, the club's in-house TV station, was also primed to broadcast a major development on Sunday.
United stunner: Fergie future in doubt - Manchester Evening News
Ferguson is reportedly considering his future as Reds boss as rumours of an imminent retirement announcement swirled on Tuesday night.
Since last August's partial flotation on the New York Stock Exchange, United would be expected to disclose significant information such as a change of manager. And the Reds will likely make a statement soon to avoid uncertainty that could affect investor confidence.
Doubts grow over Alex Ferguson's future at Manchester United - the Independent
Ferguson's future was shrouded in doubt on Tuesday night amid suggestions that the United manager is seriously considering drawing his 26-year reign as manager to a close.
At the end of a day of intense rumours of the 71-year-old's imminent retirement, which included pronounced betting patterns which saw bookmakers slash their odds on Everton manager David Moyes replacing the Scot at Old Trafford, there had been neither confirmation nor denial that Ferguson is ready to deliver a shock announcement
Sir Alex Ferguson 'considers his future at Manchester United' - Metro
Ferguson's United future was shrouded in mystery as rumours gathered pace that the 71-year-old is about to call time on his 26-year reign.
United held a player versus coaches golf day at Dunham Massey on Tuesday afternoon and the manager's future was the hot topic of conversation.
Ars*nal and Liverpool will have to stump up at least £10m if they are to capture Swansea captain Ashley Williams, 28, at the end of the season.
Atletico Madrid are believed to be preparing a £40m bid for 26-year-old Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie, 31, can leave The Hawthorns if a suitable agreement can be reached with another club as the Nigeria international still has 12 months left to run on his current deal.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Former Ars*nal midfielder Alex Song, 25, has insisted that he will not return to England despite failing to hold down a regular first-team place at La Liga giants Barcelona.
Gonzalo Higuain has made 186 appearances for Real Madrid since 2007, scoring 104 goals
Full story: London Evening Standard
Sporting Kansas City boss Peter Vermes has revealed a number of clubs in Europe have already declared their interest in signing former Norwich City loan striker Kei Kamara, 28.
Full story: Eastern Daily Press
Juventus are ahead of Tottenham in the race to sign 25-year-old Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain, after opening talks with the Argentine's representatives.
Full story: talkSPORT
Celtic are believed to be monitoring Burnley's 28-goal striker Charlie Austin, 23.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph
AC Milan are considering an offer for Manchester City's 32-year-old defender Kolo Toure.
Full story: Daily Mail
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he expects 33-year-old goalkeeper Julio Cesar to leave Loftus Road at the end of the season.
Full story: Sky Sports
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United could make bids in excess of £40m for Tottenham and Wales forward Gareth Bale, 23.
Real Madrid are interested in signing Napoli's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, 26, but may be deterred by the price of the release clause in his contract.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Barcelona are looking to sign Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan, 22, although the German club will attempt to keep him with a renegotiated contract.
Full story: Sport.es (in Spanish)
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri is among the contenders to take over at Juventus if Antonio Conte decides to leave after winning his second successive league title with the Turin-based club.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)
A German football fan has put down a beach towel to reserve a seat at Wembley for the Champions League final.
Full story: Daily Star
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Manuel Pellegrini will take Malaga midfielder Isco, 21, with him to Manchester City if he gets the job vacated by the sacked Roberto Mancini.
Full story: Metro
But Pellegrini could face a battle to keep striker Sergio Aguero, 24, who has told team-mates he wants to leave the Etihad Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mail
Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer insist the Bundesliga champions have no interest in signing Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27.
Alvaro Negredo joined Sevilla from Almeria in 2009
Full story: the Guardian
Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca has hinted that he wants to beat Tottenham to the signing of Spain forward Alvaro Negredo, 27, from Sevilla.
Full story: talkSPORT
Aston Villa are ready to make a £4m move to sign former Essex League striker Dwight Gayle, 22, from Peterborough, who are understood to want a bigger offer.
Full story: Peterborough Telegraph
Fulham have agreed a deal to sign Ghana international midfielder Derek Boateng, 29, from Ukrainian club Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk.
Full story: Goal.com
Tottenham and Fulham are on standby to battle it out for Udinese-owned striker Matej Vydra, 21, if Watford fail to win promotion from the Championship.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Liverpool want Spain Under-21 international striker Cristian Tello, 21, from Barcelona as part of any exchange deal involving keeper Pepe Reina, 30.
Paris St-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti - and not David Moyes - was Sir Alex Ferguson's first choice to take over at Manchester United, a French journalist has claimed on Twitter.
Full story: Metro
Midfield veteran Ryan Giggs, 39, will be offered a coaching role at Manchester United by new boss David Moyes.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Gus Poyet's play-off bid was ended by Crystal Palace on Monday
Fulham are considering a bid to bring in Gus Poyet from Championship side Brighton as a replacement for boss Martin Jol.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan insists he has had no approach from Everton for boss Roberto Martinez.
Full story: skysports.com
Midfielder Frank Lampard has revealed that Chelsea have not practised penalties ahead of Wednesday night's Europa League final against Benfica in Amsterdam.
Full story: Daily Mirror
QPR owner Tony Fernandes is prepared for the club to spend two seasons in the Championship to correct mistakes after relegation from the Premier League.
Full story: Fulham Chronicle
Recently promoted French league side Monaco will aim to tempt striker Carlos Tevez, 29, away from Manchester City over the summer.
Full story: Sport 24 (in French)
Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Porto's Colombian forward Jackson, 26.
Full story: Bild (in German)
Interim Chelsea coach Rafael Benitez would consider a move to Napoli next season to replace Walter Mazzarri.
Full story: Corriere della Sera (in Italian)
Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery, 30, was left fuming after team-mate Jerome Boateng showered him with beer following Saturday's match against Augsburg. Ribery's Muslim beliefs forbid him from any contact with alcohol.
Full story: Marca
A group of Everton players heading to Phil Neville's leaving do were left red-faced - when they turned up at Manchester United's end-of-season squad party instead.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has told striker Connor Wickham, 20, to stop acting like "a Playboy model" and has threatened to slap him to ensure he realises his potential.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says that talks have opened with Manchester City over a deal that would see Edinson Cavani, 26, move to the English club with 27-year-old Edin Dzeko heading the other way.
Napoli striker Edinson Cavani has been a long-rumoured target for several top European clubs
Full story: Metro
Malaga's Manchester City target Isco, 21, is now said to be interesting both Chelsea and Real Madrid.
Full story: talkSPORT
Real Madrid and Barcelona are said to be monitoring Chelsea's David Luiz, 26, who may not be wanted by Jose Mourinho if he returns to Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mail
Fiorentina want around £30m for striker Stefan Jovetic, 23, who is a summer target for Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Gareth Bale is "one million per cent" certain to stay at Tottenham according to the club's development coach and former player Tim Sherwood.
Full story: Daily Star
Incoming Manchester United boss David Moyes is keen to beat Chelsea to the signature of Southampton's 17-year-old full-back Luke Shaw.
Southampton's promising full-back Luke Shaw is attracting interesting from Man Utd and Chelsea
Full story: Daily Mail
Andy Carroll, 24, has yet to decide if he will move to West Ham despite the London club having agreed a fee for the 24-year-old Liverpool striker.
Full story: talkSPORT
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident that Luis Suarez will stay at the club even if they receive bids for the 26-year-old striker this summer.
Phil Neville is in the frame for a senior coaching role at Stoke City following the departure of manager Tony Pulis after seven years in charge at the club.
Full story: The Independent
However the former Manchester United and England defender, 36, has told Everton chairman Bill Kenwright he is keen to replace David Moyes as the Toffees' manager.
Full story: The Guardian
Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross took to Twitter to express his shock at the sacking of Tony Pulis.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel
Full-back Gael Clichy says that both Roberto Mancini and the Manchester City players must take the blame for Mancini's dismissal as City manager.
Full story: the Independent
Manchester City will unveil their new Nike kit, part of a deal said to be worth £72m with the American sportswear firm, in a post-season friendly with Chelsea in St Louis, Missouri, on Thursday. The club has also announced a partnership with the New York Yankees to form a new MLS franchise called New York City Football Club.
Full story: Sky Sports
The club that finishes bottom of the Premier League next season is set to collect around £63m in earnings from a new broadcasting deal currently in negotiations, just over £20m more than the current amount.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
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Liverpool and Manchester United are set to miss out on Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen, 21, as he nears a £10m move to Borussia Dortmund.
Full story: talkSPORT
Former Newcastle and Blackburn keeper Given made only nine appearances this season
Hull could move for 37-year-old Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given, who is available for £1m.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid are ready to make Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, the best paid player in the world in order to keep him away from a return to Manchester United.
Full story: Metro
Crystal Palace and West Ham are vying it out to sign Barcelona defender Marc Bartra, 22, on loan.
Full story: talkSPORT
Owen Coyle and Stuart Pearce are among the contenders to replace Roberto Martinez at Wigan after the Spaniard declared his intention to leave the Latics.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton and Norwich counterpart Sebastian Bassong have both posted pictures on the internet of themselves posing with guns.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City are interested in Galatasaray's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo, 29, according to the player's agent.
Full story: turkishfootball.com
Roma general manager Franco Baldini has travelled to London to meet club president James Pallotta amid rumours of his departure from the Italian club. Tottenham are said to be interested in appointing former England assistant Baldini as their new director of football.
Full story: tuttosport.com
Statues of former Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez have been made in the Italian city of Naples following his appointment as manager of Napoli.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho, 28, after reaching a compromise on his buy-out clause of £42.5m.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Fernandinho moved to Shakhtar from Atletico Paranaense in 2005
Tottenham have offered England striker Jermain Defoe, 30 plus cash to Aston Villa in exchange for Christian Benteke, 22. Spurs face competition from Atletico Madrid, who are ready to bid £25m for the Belgium forward.
Full story: Daily Mirror
New Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho hopes to hijack Ars*nal's £23m move for Fiorentina's Montenegro striker Stevan Jovetic, 23.
Full story: The Times [subscription required]
Ars*nal defender Laurent Koscielny, 27, a £15m summer target for Bayern Munich, admits he could leave the Gunners if they fail to show ambition in the transfer market.
Full story: Daily Mail
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says he would let Latics players join manager Roberto Martinez at Everton, with midfielders James McCarthy and Callum McManaman, both 22, the Toffees' targets.
Full story: The Guardian
France international midfielder Etienne Capoue, 24, has admitted he will be looking to leave Toulouse this summer, with Ars*nal and Tottenham both interested.
Full story: Metro
Andy Carroll, 24, wants a pay rise to take his wages to £100,000-a-week to complete his £15.5m move from Liverpool for West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool hope to keep Denmark defender Daniel Agger, 28, at Anfield despite interest from big-spending Monaco.
Full story: The Guardian
Manchester City are lining up a £21m bid for Real Madrid defender Pepe, 30,
Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez, 27, is on the verge of a move to Napoli, but incoming coach Rafael Benitez would reportedly prefer to sign Manchester City's Edin Dzeko, 27.
Full story: TuttoSport (in Italian)
Manchester City signed Edin Dzeko for £27m from Wolfsburg in January 2011
Corinthians' Brazilian midfielder Paulinho, 24, has spoken of his dream of playing for Inter Milan in an interview with Italian media.
Full story: La Gazetta dello Sport (in Italian)
Former France national coach Laurent Blanc, 47, is in discussions with Roma over a two-year contract, although Paris St-Germain are also said to be interested.
Full story: TuttoSport (in Italian)
Liverpool fear captain Steven Gerrard, 33, could be out for longer than expected following shoulder surgery and he is facing a race against time to be fit for the start of next season.
Full story: The Sun
Stuart Pearce will open talks with the Football Association this month after stating a desire to stay on as England Under-21 head coach.
Full story: Daily Mail
Norway's Under-21 squad, who play England on Saturday, tried to get an upgrade on their flight to the European Championship by singing to their Turkish air hostesses. It did not work.
Full story: Metro
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Monaco are ready to make a world record £85m bid for Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and pay the 28-year-old a £17m annual salary.
Bent has been out of favour at Aston Villa
Full story: The Independent
Alan Pardew is considering a £6m bid for striker Darren Bent, 29, who has been told he can leave Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
New Everton boss Roberto Martinez is hoping to sign Wigan's Antolin Alcaraz by the end of the week. The 30-year-old is a free agent but the Paraguay international had an injury-hit spell at the DW Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mirror
But another Latic, Arouna Kone, has distanced himself from a move to Everton with the 29-year-old insisting he is happy to stay at Wigan.
Full story: Metro
West Ham are hopeful of concluding a deal for 36-year-old former AC Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini.
Full story: Daily Mail
Norwich boss Chris Hughton is closing in on PSV Eindhoven's Swedish international forward Ola Toivonen who has scored 59 goals in 125 appearances since moving to the Dutch League. The 26-year-old is also a target for Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Hull City's Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane is on the verge of signing a new three-year deal with the newly promoted Premier League club, a year after the 27-year-old almost quit the game.
Full story: Daily Mail
Queens Park Rangers are hoping to persuade Danny Simpson to drop out of the Premier League. The 26-year-old defender will become a free agent when his Newcastle United contract expires at the end of the month.
Sunderland have signed French midfielder El-Hadji Ba, 20, from Le Havre on a three-year deal.
Full story: L'Equipe
AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani says Stephan El Shaarwy, 20, is not "unsellable". The Egyptian-born striker is interesting Manchester City.
Full story: Gazzetta Dello Sport
Malaga have signed on-loan Portuguese defender Vitorino Antunes, 26, on a four-year deal for £1m.
Full story: El Mundo
Villarreal have announced the departure of veteran midfielder Marcos Senna, 36, for the MLS but it is not yet clear which team he will be joining.
Full story: RTV.es
Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas is set to be offered £40m to become the new manager of Paris St-Germain. The French champions had lined up Guus Hiddink to replace Real Madrid-bound Carlo Ancelotti, after Jose Mourinho snubbed them to return to Chelsea - but Hiddink has decided to stay at Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Incoming Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has already held a strategy meeting with sporting director Txiki Begiristain and chief executive Ferran Soriano before he has been officially announced in the role.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City have lost another member of staff after the death of the club's cat Wimblydon. Wimblydon arrived at the club's Carrington training ground around 13 years ago and is estimated to have eaten 200 mice and 7,000 sachets of food during his time there as well as drinking more than 100 litres of milk.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
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Liverpool are in advanced negotiations to sign Porto's Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu, 21.
Full story: the Guardian
The Reds also expect to complete the £6m transfer of Sevilla attacking midfielder Luis Alberto, 20, by Thursday.
Full story: the Independent
Fulham hope to sign Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom, 20, on loan for next season.
Bent scored three goals in 16 Premier League appearances last season
Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa are looking to sell striker Darren Bent, 29, for a fee in excess of £8m.
Full story: Daily Mail
Crystal Palace, Swansea, Fulham and Norwich have all made £2m offers for Birmingham and England Under-21 winger Nathan Redmond, 19.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton are in talks with Granada to sign Brazilian left-back Guilherme Siqueira, 27.
Full story: Daily Mail
Birmingham have dismissed speculation that Blackpool left-back Stephen Crainey, 31, could join them.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
The 2014 FA Cup final will be played after the end of the Premier League season for the first time since 2010.
Full story: Daily Mail
Joe Kinnear will not take on any scouting duties or negotiate contracts as director of football at Newcastle. His key responsibilities will be to sit in on meetings about the first team and transfers, as well as talking directly to owner Mike Ashley on behalf of the club's football staff.
Kinnear has managed Wimbledon, Luton, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle
Full story: The Journal
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew, 51, will seek clarification from Kinnear about his role at the club before committing to the new set-up.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
The Football Association is in no rush to name a replacement for outgoing England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce.
Full story: The Times [subscription required]
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has promised to meet with representatives of supporters who will protest in London on Wednesday about ticket prices.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Wayne Rooney's agent, Paul Stretford, has branched out from football to help support a nine-year-old tennis player from Moss Side, Manchester.
Full story: Press Association
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Manchester United manager David Moyes will attempt to convince striker Wayne Rooney, 27, to stay at Old Trafford.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored 25 league goals last season for Shakhtar Donetsk
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea have told Napoli they will not pay more than £40m for 26-year-old striker Edinson Cavani.
Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle United are preparing a £12m bid for 27-year-old Marseille striker Andre-Pierre Gignac.
Full story: Daily Mail
Shakhtar Donetsk claim Liverpool target Henrikh Mkhitaryan has failed to report to their pre-season training camp in Austria with the 24-year-old apparently frustrated his £23m deal to the Reds has not been secured.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Carlo Ancelotti's arrival at Real Madrid as manager means the club will sanction 25-year-old striker Gonzalo Higuain's move to Ars*nal or Juventus soon.
Full story: Independent
Everton are interested in signing CSKA Moscow's 27-year-old midfielder Keisuke Honda as interest in their midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, increases.
Full story: Daily Mail
Spanish side Villarreal will compete with Sunderland for Tigre full-back Lucas Orban, 24, after the conclusion of the Argentine league.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Keisuke Honda signed a four-year deal when he signed for CSKA Moscow in 2009
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup is interested in Vitesse Arnhem's Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, 24.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
Stoke have identified Blackburn's Martin Olsson, 25, and PSV Eindhoven's Erik Pieters, 24, as possible solutions to their problem left-back slot.
Monaco midfielder Alexandros Tziolis, 28, has joined Greek side PAOK FC.
Full story: Sport 24
Italian side Genoa have opened negotiations with Sevilla over Spanish defender Alberto Botia, 24.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Paris St-Germain could still appoint Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger next summer despite bringing in Laurent Blanc as their new manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Outgoing England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce will leave behind a detailed analysis of his players' failures at the recent Euro Championship.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former Netherlands great and Barcelona manager Johan Cruyff believes the Spanish club should have considered selling forward Lionel Messi, 26, now they have signed 21-year-old Brazilian attacker Neymar.
Full story: Marca
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A fresh bid from Paris St-Germain for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani could force Chelsea to increase their offer for the 26-year-old to £53m.
Full story: Daily Mirror
However, it is also rumoured that PSG's new offer has put Chelsea off the Uruguayan, with Jose Mourinho intent on pursuing Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, and Borussia Dortmund's 24-year-old forward Robert Lewandowski.
Full story: Daily Mail
AC Milan have insisted that 20-year-old striker Stephan El Shaarawy, linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, will remain at the San Siro.
Henrik Mkhitaryan played against Borussia Dortmund for Shaktar Donetsk in the Champions League last season.
Full story: talkSPORT
Real Madrid are set to battle Chelsea for the signature of Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic. The 24-year-old has blossomed since leaving Stamford Bridge in 2011 as part of the deal that saw David Luiz head to the west London club.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool face competition from Champions League runners-up Borussia Dortmund to sign Armenian midfielder Henrik Mkhitaryan, 24, from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Full story: Goal.com
PSV Eindhoven say Manchester United midfield target Kevin Strootman, 23, has committed himself to spending another season at the Dutch club, according to PSV's technical manager.
Full story: talkSPORT
West Ham and Swansea are battling it out for the signature of Vitesse Arnhem's Wilfried Bony, 24, after the Londoners matched the Welsh club's £10.2m bid for the striker.
Full story: Metro
Cardiff City are poised to make an £11m offer to Celtic for Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanayama, 21.
Full story: Daily Mail
Joe Kinnear marked his first day as Newcastle's director of football by arranging to sell midfielder James Perch, 27, to Wigan for £700,000.
Full story: The Journal
AZ Alkmaar have rejected a bid from Sunderland for American striker Jozy Altidore, 20, who has scored 31 goals in 41 appearances for the Dutch club.
Full story: Shields Gazette
And Sunderland's attempt to sign the Inter Milan trio of Daniel Bessa, Alfred Duncan and Ibrahim Mbaye looks to be on hold until new coach Walter Mazzarri has assessed the players. Bessa and Duncan are 20-year-old midfielders, while Mbaye, 18, plays as a central defender.
Full story: Sky Sports
Chelsea have offered Sporting Lisbon around £12m for Portuguese winger Bruma, 18.
Wayne Rooney still denies that he handed in a transfer request to Sir Alex Ferguson as the England international prepares for more talks with new Manchester United manager David Moyes.
Kevin Phillips's play-off final penalty sent Crystal Palace back into the Premier League
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England manager Steve McClaren, who has joined the coaching team at QPR, has hopes of becoming the England Under-21 boss in the future.
Full story: The Independent
Veteran striker Kevin Phillips, 39, insists that he wants to stay at Crystal Palace for his final season in football after helping the south London club back into the Premier League.
Full story: talkSPORT
Everton left-back Leighton Baines ignored the speculation surrounding his future, which has linked the 28-year-old with a move to Manchester United, by spending the weekend at the Glastonbury festival.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Napoli's 26-year-old striker Edinson Cavani, targeted by Chelsea, has almost completed a move to French champions Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Daily Express
The Stamford Bridge club are also set to battle with Tottenham for the signature of striker Christian Benteke, 22, who has handed in a transfer request at Aston Villa.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Benteke is said to favour a move to Spurs, but Villa feel they would get better value for the player if he was sold to Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sam Allardyce is set to renew West Ham's interest in Graham Dorrans of West Bromwich Albion, three years after previous Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola tried to buy the 26-year-old midfielder.
Full story: the Sun
Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala want to sign Manchester United winger Nani, 26, who reportedly fell out of favour with Sir Alex Ferguson and has not received assurances over his future from new United boss David Moyes.
Lescott joined Man City in August 2009 and has one year left on his current contract
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tom Ince is mulling over an £8m move to Cardiff City after meeting manager Malky Mackay, several days after personal terms and the fee were agreed for the 21-year-old Blackpool winger.
Full story: Daily Mail
New Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has told 30-year-old England defender Joleon Lescott that he is very much part of his plans at Etihad Stadium.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former Ars*nal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, 29, could return to the Premier League despite being offered a new two-year deal at AC Milan.
Full story: the Sun
Sunderland are doubling their efforts to sign Juventus winger Emanuele Giaccherini, 28, in a £8.6m deal.
Full story: Daily Mail
Hull want to sign free agent forward Carlton Cole, 29, and Derby striker Connor Sammon, 26, after a move for Charlie Austin, 24, broke down.
Inter Milan have completed the signing of Argentine midfielder Mauro Icardi, 20, from Sampdoria for an undisclosed fee.
Full story: Ansa news agency (in Italian)
Mexican international midfielder Giovani dos Santos, 24, who used to play for Spurs, is to leave Mallorca for Villarreal on a four-year deal.
Full story: ABC.es (in Spanish)
Wayne Rooney needs to feel loved at Manchester United if the 27-year-old England international remains at Old Trafford, according to former team-mate Michael Owen.
Rooney asked for a transfer towards the end of last season
Full story: talkSPORT
Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup says he was approached about several other managerial positions during the summer but opted to remain at the Welsh club.
Full story: Wales Online
Fulham owner Mohamed al Fayed wants to sell the club and is looking for a fee of between £150m and £200m, 16 years after buying the Craven Cottage outfit.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton manager Roberto Martinez wants to sign Barcelona striker Gerard Deulofeu, 19, on loan.
Full story: Daily Express
An American firm called Club 9 Sports are bidding to buy SPL outfit Hearts, who are currently in administration.
Full story: Daily Record
David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Gary Neville, who all progressed through Manchester United's youth system to great success in the first team, were reunited for a night out in Manchester.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
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Striker Wayne Rooney, 27, feels he is being "driven out" of Manchester United after "five months of negativity" which amounts to "constructive dismissal".
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea will have to spend £80m to land Rooney. The package would include £28m committed to a transfer fee, with his five-year contract on £200,000-a-week wages costing £52m.
Full story: the Sun
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has won 83 caps for England
Barcelona are prepared to sell midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, to Manchester United but the Red Devils must break their club record transfer fee and pay £31m to make it happen.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, will choose Manchester United over Ars*nal should both clubs make a bid for him this summer.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Manchester City are considering whether to raise their offer to nearer £20m for Real Madrid defender Pepe, 30.
Full story: Daily Mail
Luis Suarez's representatives believe Liverpool will only sell the 26-year-old when a £40m clause in the striker's contract is activated. The Uruguayan would prefer a move to Real Madrid, but Ars*nal are the only team to have bid for him.
Full story: the Sun
Liverpool have approached Atletico Mineiro about winger Bernard, 20. The Brazil international has a release clause of approximately £20m, but a number of Champions League sides are believed to be interested in him.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Tottenham are chasing highly rated Real Betis winger Alvaro Vadillo, 18, who has been dubbed the 'new Cristiano Ronaldo'.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea have targeted Bayern Munich's Luiz Gustavo, 25, as a midfield replacement for John Mikel Obi, 26, who is expected to depart Stamford Bridge this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Sochaux and Algeria winger Ryad Boudebouz, 23, says he would be interested in a move to Southampton.
Full story: Southern Daily Echo
Manchester United and Barcelona will go head to head with Chelsea and Manchester City for the signature of Roma's 19-year-old Brazilian defender Marquinhos.
Marquinhos is yet to win a full international cap for Brazil despite playing at youth level
Full story: Daily Star
Lyon could include France midfielder Yoann Gourcuff, 27, in their bid to beat Roma to the signing of 26-year-old Ars*nal winger Gervinho.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former West Ham and Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood, 33, is training with Millwall following his summer exit from Barnsley.
Full story: Daily Star
Andre Moritz wants to join up with his former Crystal Palace manager, Dougie Freedman, at Bolton. The 26-year-old midfielder, who is available on a free transfer, held talks with the Scot prior to Tuesday's friendly with Rotherham.
Full story: Bolton News
West Ham's hopes of landing Morgan Amalfitano, 28, have been dashed after Marseille accepted an offer from Olympiakos for the French midfielder.
Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester City and Chelsea are chasing Sweden forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 31, who has fallen out with new Paris St-Germain boss Laurent Blanc over the signing of 26-year-old Edinson Cavani.
Released by Ars*nal, defender Sebastian Squillaci, 32, is to sign a one-year contract at French side SC Bastia if he passes a medical.
Full story: Eurosport (in French)
Another French side, Montpellier, have reached a deal with Evian Thonon Gaillard to buy Tunisian international Saber Khlifa, 26.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
Also in France, Marseille have had an offer for midfielder Gianneli Imbula, 20, accepted by second-tier side Guingamp.
Full story: Le 10 Sport (in French)
Real Madrid have agreed to sell defender Raul Albiol, 27, to Valencia on a four-season deal for around £10m.
Full story: El Pais (in Spanish)
Roma have beaten Manchester United to the signature of PSV Eindhoven's Kevin Strootman with the 23-year-old midfielder set to complete a £15m deal to join the Italian club.
Full story: Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian)
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan wants to buy Croatian outfit NK Dubrovnik as a feeder team for the Welsh club.
Sol Campbell, 38, could make a shock return to Ars*nal as manager one day, according to the retired England defender's agent.
Full story: Metro
Aston Villa will fine Christian Benteke if the 22-year-old striker fails to report back at Bodymoor Heath on his agreed return date on Thursday.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
A Vietnamese Ars*nal fan ran alongside the team bus for five miles in the humidity of Hanoi before he was invited on by the players to get his shirt signed.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Football fans can bid on auction website Ebay to play in the same team as Paul Scholes after the retired Manchester United star signed up for a charity game to raise money for his son's football team Stalybridge Celtic Juniors.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has starred in a television advert for Uruguayan internet firm Abitab in which he pushes a colleague's keyboard away, shoves the photocopier and dives to the ground under minimal contact.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, is considering his future with the Spanish club after Manchester United made a second bid for him.
Fabregas has scored 20 goals in 60 appearances since joining Barcelona in 2011
Full story: Sky Sports
Real Madrid have warned United off Cristiano Ronaldo, with president Florentino Perez insisting the 28-year-old forward will sign a new deal to end his career at the Bernabeu.
Full story: the Sun
Valencia have told Tottenham that striker Roberto Soldado, 28, can leave, but only if his 30m euros (£26m) release clause is met.
Full story: Daily Express
Striker Jackson Martinez, 26, a target for Spurs and Liverpool, has ruled out a move from Porto.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool are considering a £10m bid for Palermo midfielder Josip Ilicic, 25.
Full story: Daily Express
West Brom are considering a £2m bid for Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner, 26.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham are hopeful of agreeing a deal with QPR to sign striker Loic Remy, 26.
Full story: Daily Star
Benfica want 40m euros (£34m) for winger Eduardo Salvio, 23, as they attempt to ward off interest from Ars*nal, Manchester City and Tottenham.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has pledged to help England qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Mourinho won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and two League Cups in his first Chelsea stint
Full story: the Sun
Mourinho has also suggested Manchester City will be under greater pressure to win the title than his own Chelsea side having out-spent their rivals in the transfer market this summer.
Full story: the Guardian
English clubs' earnings from the Champions League last season were dwarfed by those in Italy, Spain and Germany, Uefa figures have revealed.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Chelsea are set to end speculation linking playmaker Juan Mata, 25, with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer as they prepare to offer the Spaniard a lucrative new contract.
Full story: Metro
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has described his spending spree as a "revolution", predicting midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini, 28, signed for £7m from Juventus, will be "one of the best" players in the Premier League.
Monaco's £53m striker Radamel Falcao, 27, has denied reports in Colombia that he may be two years older than claimed.
Full story: Sky Sports
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Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy values Real Madrid target Gareth Bale, 24, at a "staggering" £125m.
Full story: the Sun
Bale's future is in turmoil after it emerged the Welshman is reluctant to risk his relationship with Tottenham fans by handing in a transfer request.
Full story: Daily Mail
Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid's sporting director, has told Tottenham to let Bale hold talks with them.
Tottenham want Luka Modric as part of any deal that will see Gareth Bale join Real Madrid
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham will reluctantly agree to sell Bale to Real as long as Luka Modric is included in what would be a world-record transfer deal.
Full story: the Times (subscription required)
Levy hopes that his demands of £100m in cash for the club's star player will be enough to ward off Real Madrid's advances - particularly as the Spanish club still owe money on last summer's purchase of Modric from Spurs.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush, who had a failed spell at Juventus, believes Bale would be wise to stay at Spurs until he is 28.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Tottenham could stun north London rivals Ars*nal by entering the race for Liverpool's 26-year-old striker Luis Suarez, should Bale complete his move to Real Madrid.
Chelsea could take advantage of Real Madrid's pursuit of Bale with a £20m offer for 26-year-old Germany midfielder Sami Khedira.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal will have to pay £55m if they still want Suarez after the striker dropped his pursuit of arbitration as a means of leaving for less.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Suarez has not requested Premier League intervention in his contract dispute with Liverpool, one week on from Ars*nal's club record bid of £40m plus £1 for the Uruguay international.
Full story: the Guardian
Tottenham target Roberto Soldado's prospective move to White Hart Lane may not be as close to completion as first thought, with the 28-year-old striker keeping quiet over his future.
Full story: Metro
Joey Barton is keen to join Everton and is willing to take a big pay cut to make it happen
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton, 30, wants to play for his beloved Everton - and will take a 50% pay cut to make the move happen.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool face fierce competition from Borussia Dortmund for the signature of 23-year-old Rubin Kazan forward Salomon Rondon.
Full story: Daily Express
Everton are preparing a £15m offer for Wigan star James McCarthy even after being told the midfielder, 22, will not be allowed to leave for less than £20m.
Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle are intensifying their efforts to secure QPR striker Loic Remy, 26, on a season-long loan deal after being deterred from a move for Lyon forward Bafetimbi Gomis by the French club's demands for a fee in excess of £6.9m for the 27-year-old.
Full story: Chronicle Live
West Ham are still in the market to sign Udinese forward Matej Vydra, 21, as they look to solve their striking problems.
Full story: Metro
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio plans to make Panathinaikos winger Charis Mavrias, 19, his 10th summer signing.
Full story: the Sun
Cardiff are bidding £8m for Tottenham defender Steven Caulker, 21.
Full story: Daily Mail
Striker Fernando Torres, 29, could be offered an exit from Chelsea after Valencia showed interest.
Former England manager Fabio Capello has warned that the Three Lions will never win the World Cup - because the players are always "running on empty" after a long season with no winter break.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Papiss Cisse scored eight Premier League goals last season
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse wore the 'Wonga' strip for the first time as he started and scored in the pre-season friendly at St Mirren.
Full story: Daily Mail
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has denied any interest in Chelsea's David Luiz, 26. "He will not come to Munich. The speculation is not true," the Spaniard said.
Full story: Sueddeutsche (German)
Real Madrid have made contact with representatives of Sevilla's Geoffrey Kondogbia, 20, but are yet to make an offer for the Frenchman.
Full story: Marca (Spanish)
Argentina international Fernando Gago, 27, has completed a move from Valencia to Boca Juniors, the club where he started his professional career.
Full story: Clarin (Spanish)
Standard Liege have signed Wigan defender Ronnie Stam, 29, and goalkeeper Yohann Thuram-Ulien, 24, from Belgian side Troyes.
Full story: Le Soir (French)
Liverpool have given staff a list of unacceptable words and phrases such as 'don't be a woman' and 'play like a girl' in a bid to cut out discrimination at Anfield.
Full story: the Guardian
Former England midfielder David Beckham was offered a game of paper, scissors, stone by old pal Cristiano Ronaldo as he dropped in on Real Madrid training in Los Angeles.
Full story: Metro
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Real Madrid's long-running pursuit of forward Gareth Bale, 24, is close to a conclusion with Tottenham poised to accept an offer of £93m plus 25-year-old Portuguese wing-back Fabio Coentrao.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United will return with an improved £35m joint bid for Everton pair Marouane Fellaini, 25, and Leighton Baines, 28, after an initial offer of £28m for the midfielder and defender was dismissed as "derisory and insulting".
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal could face competition from Monaco and Juventus if they pursue an interest in 20-year-old Sevilla midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia.
Geoffrey Kondogia made his France debut against Belgium on 14 August
Full story: Daily Express
Newcastle intend to spend the proceeds from the possible sale of 27-year-old midfielder Yohan Cabaye to Ars*nal on Blackpool's Tom Ince, 21 - but could face competition from Tottenham for the attacker's signature.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United have turned their attentions to Southampton £10m-rated left-back Luke Shaw, 18, after being rebuffed in their pursuit of Everton's Leighton Baines.
Full story: Daily Express
Southampton could sign Scott Sinclair on a permanent £5m deal with Manchester City keen to sell the 24-year-old winger rather than allow him to join West Brom on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates, 22, could be out for six months after suffering a knee injury on international duty with Uruguay - prompting the Reds to step up their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon's 20-year-old centre-back Tiago Ilori.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool are closing in on a £6m deal for Derby's 18-year-old midfielder Will Hughes after sending chief scout Dave Fellows to assess him in action for England Under-21s.
Full story: Metro
David Vaughan made 28 appearances for Sunderland last season, scoring one goal
Reading have made a £1m move for Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan after the 30-year-old was told he could leave the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal will attempt to strengthen their goalkeeping options with an approach to Valencia for Vicente Guaita, 26.
Full story: talkSPORT
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes his side need another striker and still have not adequately replaced Demba Ba after the 28-year-old's move to Chelsea in January.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Bologna midfielder Saphir Taider, 21, has completed a £4.7m move to Inter Milan.
Former sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe has called on the Football Association to find a role in the women's game for Hope Powell after she was sacked as England boss on Tuesday.
Full story: the Guardian
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has posed as part of lederhosen-clad team photo for the European champions.
Full story: Daily Mail
Peterborough director of football Barry Fry helped deliver his granddaughter when his daughter Amber and her partner - Brighton striker Craig Mackail-Smith - were too late to reach hospital for the birth.
Full story: Metro
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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has lined up Wigan midfielder James McCarthy, 22, to replace Yohan Cabaye should the 27-year-old France midfielder join Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa and Southampton are both considering bids to sign Porto and Senegal defender Abdoulaye Ba, 22, on loan.
Full Story: Daily Mail
Eliaquim Mangala joined FC Porto from Standard Liege for £5.5m in August 2011
Swansea City have reportedly tabled a £2.5m bid for Getafe striker Alvaro Vazquez, 22.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
Manager David Moyes is considering a move for Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, 22, as he looks to strengthen his Manchester United defence before next Monday's transfer deadline.
Full story: Metro
Roma have held discussions over a possible loan switch involving Tottenham left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto, 29, and Italy international Federico Balzaretti, 31.
Full story: Daily Mail
West Ham are close to signing Honduras international striker Roger Rojas, 23, on loan from Club Deportivo Olimpia.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City have agreed a £4m deal in principle with Atletico Madrid to sign Argentina centre-back Martin Demichelis, 32.
Galatasaray are in the race with Ars*nal to sign Real Madrid's midfielder Angel di Maria, 25. Turkish media report that the two clubs have already reached an agreement on the transfer fee.
Full story: Hurriyet (in Turkish)
Ljajic scored 11 goals in 28 appearances for Fiorentina in Serie A last season.
Monaco are willing to pay around £17m for Sevilla midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, 20.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
Roma are considering a move for Fiorentina's Serbian striker Adem Ljajic, 21, to replace Erik Lamela, 21, who is expected to move to Tottenham.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)
Granada are in negotiations with Rennes defender Dimitri Foulquier, 20, with a view to signing him on loan.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Ars*nal target Mesut Ozil, 24, may be closer to a Real Madrid exit after reacting badly to being substituted during the club's 1-0 La Liga win at Granada on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse, 28, whose future at the club was thrown into doubt this summer over his refusal to wear the new Wonga-sponsored shirt, has hosted a barbecue for eight young supporters at his house.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United failed in a bid to sign Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder, 29, according to his Turkish club Galatasaray.
Full story: Metro
Mesut Ozil eventually signed for Ars*nal for £42.4m
A phone call from the multi-lingual Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger convinced attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil, 24, to move to the Emirates from Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy called Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in a bid to stop him selling Ozil to Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United made a last-gasp attempt to pip Ars*nal to the signing of Ozil.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal were left frustrated on transfer deadline night after Chelsea blocked the proposed move of striker Demba Ba, 28, who was set to join the Gunners on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sunderland have lifted Phil Bardsley's club suspension after the 28-year-old defender apologised for mocking the club's opening day defeat to Fulham on Instagram.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Gareth Barry last played for England in May 2012
Midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, agreed to sacrifice £4 million in loyalty bonuses to ensure his move from Everton to Manchester United went through.
Full story: Daily Express
Midfielder Gareth Barry, 32, believes his loan move from Manchester City to Everton on deadline day could help him return to the England squad.
Full story: The Times (subscription required).
England and Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott, 23, has likened Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's head injury to "something out of a horror film".
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has decided to play Luis Suarez, 26, on the wing when he returns from his 10-match suspension.
Full story: The Guardian
In a bid to avoid trouble in their upcoming Champions League games FC Copenhagen have refused to sell home match tickets to any fans with 'non-Danish' sounding names.
Full story: Metro
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Romania striker Ciprian Marica's agent says the 27-year-old is close to joining Ars*nal. Maric is a free agent after leaving Schalke. Shakhtar Dontesk, Lazio and Inter Milan have all been interested.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Middlesbrough are keen to take Norwich striker Luciano Becchio, 29, and defender Daniel Ayala, 22, on loan after missing out on both targets during the transfer window.
Full story: Daily Express
Aston Villa will listen to loan offers for Shay Given from Championship clubs but they have no intention of allowing the 37-year-old former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, whose salary is £3m a year, to leave on the cheap.
Full story: the Guardian
Barcelona forward Cristian Tello, 22, has revealed he rejected advances from Liverpool this summer, instead opting to fight for his place at the Nou Camp.
Full story: Metro
Wayne Rooney is targeting a comeback for Manchester United in the Manchester derby on 22 September. The striker is currently out of action after suffering a gash to his forehead during a training ground clash with team-mate Phil Jones.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool owner John W Henry insists finance will not be an issue once the club receive the green light for their planned £150m redevelopment of Anfield and squad strengthening will not be compromised by the project.
Full story: Liverpool Daily Post
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has unveiled his managerial secrets in an interview with the Harvard Business School professor Anita Elberse which appears in October's Harvard Business Review.
Full story: the Guardian
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Liverpool and Galatasaray will move for Anzhi Makhachkala's Ivory Coast striker Lacina Traore, 23, in January.
Full story: Daily Express
Mathieu Flamini made 102 league appearances scoring seven goals in his first spell at Ars*nal
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed he was reluctant to re-sign Mathieu Flamini, 29, after the way he left the club back in 2008.
Full story: Metro
Aston Villa will return with another offer for Kuban Krasnodar's Bulgaria midfielder Ivelin Popov, 25, in the next transfer window.
Full story: Daily Express
Birmingham want to sign Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard, 20, on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United have written to fans who have expressed concerns over new manager David Moyes and his transfer policy.
Full story: Daily Mirror
New West Brom striker Stephane Sessegnon is set to make his Baggies debut against former club Sunderland on Saturday once he receives a work permit. Black Cats manager Paolo Di Canio questioned the attitude of the Benin international, 29, after allowing him to leave on deadline day.
Fabio Borini made just five league starts for Liverpool
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Fabio Borini made a mistake when he joined Liverpool from Roma last year, according to his agent. The Italy striker, 22, has joined Sunderland on a season-long loan deal.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham's Andros Townsend, who was named in the England squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers with Moldova and Ukraine, has described his loan spell at QPR playing under Harry Redknapp last season as "massive".
Full story: Daily Mirror
FC Groningen defender Timo Letschert did not take his second dismissal in as many games too well, appearing to faint on the pitch following the red card after just 10 minutes of his side's Dutch league match with Heerenveen.
Full story: Metro
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Wales winger Gareth Bale, 24, flew back from Spain and held talks with Manchester United before completing a world record £86m move to Real Madrid.
Pirlo has previously come close to joining Chelsea
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United, Chelsea, Ars*nal and Tottenham could be alerted by uncertainty of Andrea Pirlo's future at Juventus. The Italy midfielder, 34, could be allowed to leave in January if the Turin club decide against extending his current deal beyond this season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea are set to move for Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, 22, in the January transfer window. Monaco are also interested in the France international centre-back.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Azpilicueta made his first start of the season at Swindon
Manchester United defender Rafael is considering a return to Brazil, with Corinthians a possible destination for the right-back, 23.
Full story: Daily Star
Athletic Bilbao could move for Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta in January. The Spanish right-back, 24, has only made one substitute appearance in the Premier League this season.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal and Juventus are both interested in Red Bull Salzburg's Austrian defender Martin Hinteregger, 21.
Former Brighton manager Gus Poyet has held talks with Sunderland owner Ellis Short about replacing Paolo Di Canio at the Stadium of Light. Steve McClaren and Tony Pulis are also in the race for the job.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Uruguayan Poyet, 45, is set to be offered the job, with director of football Roberto De Fanti wanting a young "tracksuit" manager with good man-management skills.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ibrahimovic has scored three goals this season
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is in line to replace Fatih Terim as Galatasaray manager.
Full story: Daily Mail
Norwich manager Chris Hughton could face the sack if the Canaries are beaten at Stoke on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 31, will now earn £12.6m a year, rather than an annual salary of £11.6m, after signing a contract extension at Paris St-Germain.
Full story: L'Equipe (French)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will have no hesitation about using Luis Suarez against rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday following the end of his 10-match suspension.
Full story: Guardian
Gareth Bale is renting Kaka's house in Spain. Real Madrid mediated on a rental agreement between Bale and the Brazilian midfielder, 31, who has returned for a second spell at AC Milan.
Full story: El Mundo Deportivo (Spanish)
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Malmo and Sweden midfielder Jiloan Hamad, 22, is wanted by four Premier League clubs, according to the player's agent.
Full story: Daily Star
Alan Pardew has said financial constraints were behind Newcastle's lack of summer signings
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew, 52, is on borrowed time and believes it is "inevitable" that director of football Joe Kinnear will take over as Magpies boss.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton defender Phil Jagielka, 31, has admitted he tries to steer clear of team-mate Romelu Lukaku, 20, during training because the on-loan striker is such a handful.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has urged his old club to ditch plans to offer striker Luis Suarez, 26, a new contract.
Full story: Metro
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup is excited by the potential of young Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo and claims the 21-year-old can be Swansea City's answer to Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho.
Full story: Wales Online
A cafe on the outskirts of Paris has created a £25 burger in homage to Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Jean-Phillipe Grandin, manager of Doddy's Cafe, has created 'Le Zlatan' burger, which apparently has the 'power and strength' of the 31-year-old Swedish forward.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Labour leader and Cardiff City fan Neil Kinnock, 71, was ejected from his seat during Cardiff's 2-1 victory at Fulham for upsetting fans with his wild celebrations.
Full story: Metro
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Ars*nal and Liverpool must pay £30m if they are to tempt Swansea to sell star striker Michu, 27.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 25, has admitted he may have to leave Old Trafford for regular first-team football after starting just two of David Moyes' 11 games in charge.
Bacary Sagna has been with Ars*nal since 2007
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal are facing a battle to keep hold of key defender Bacary Sagna, with the 30-year-old's current deal due to expire at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal have beaten Aston Villa, Chelsea and Tottenham to the signing of 15-year-old Swedish defender Kristopher Da Graca who currently plays with Swedish division four side Hisingbacka FC and will officially join the Gunners next summer.
Birmingham City manager Lee Clark believes he will be sacked if former QPR chairman Gianni Paladini's buy-out of the Championship club goes ahead.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan, 30, claims he and his Black Cats team-mates have been gagged when it comes to talking about former manager Paolo Di Canio.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United's plans to redevelop their Carrington training ground have come to a halt this week because of a collection of water voles.
Full story: Metro
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert invited the club's 1982 European Cup legends to dinner on Tuesday night to celebrate their famous achievement and underline his interest in the club's history.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
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Ars*nal defender Thomas Vermaelen, 27, says he would consider leaving the Gunners in January to improve his chances of playing at the World Cup for Belgium.
Thomas Vermaelen has played just 10 minutes for Ars*nal in the Premier League this season
Full story: The Times (subscription only)
Manchester United are ready to activate the £16m release clause of Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, 21, who is also a target for Barcelona.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United are winning the race to sign Brazilian Bruno Gomes with Real Madrid, Udinese and Sao Paolo all chasing the 17-year-old Desportivo Brazil forward.
Full story: Daily Express
David Moyes could send Wilfried Zaha, 20, out on loan because he is unsure the winger is ready to play for Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Championship side Wigan Athletic are struggling to afford to take South Korean striker Park Chu-Young, 28, on loan from Ars*nal because of his wages - even with the Gunners paying some of the cost.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, denies he is planning to join Barcelona next summer after completing a year-long loan in Italy with Napoli.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal target Karim Benzema, 25, could be sold by Real Madrid to fund a move for 27-year-old Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, the Spanish club's president Florentino Perez has admitted.
Forward Gareth Bale, 24, looks set to return to La Liga action on Saturday, in preparation for Real Madrid's Champions League match with Juventus next week, after an injury-hit start to life in Spain.
Full story: Daily Mail
Darron Gibson was taken off on a stretcher in the Republic of Ireland's win over Kazakhstan
Everton midfielder Darron Gibson, 25, faces a lengthy spell out injured after he suffered suspected knee ligament damage during the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan.
Full story: Daily Mail
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has reached an agreement to sell 70% of the club to the Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir for a price of around £300m.
Full story: Guardian
A Manchester United fans group opposed to the club's US owners, the Glazer family, has attracted more than 200,000 members and has now set its sights on reaching one million.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Italy players will be banned from using social media at the World Cup after AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, was labelled an 'imbecile' by an anti-mafia campaigner over a tweet.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
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Turkish side Fenerbahce are lining up a new year move to sign Tottenham and Manchester United target Mirko Vucinic, 30, from Juventus.
Full story: talkSPORT
Mexico striker Javier Hernandez has started just two games for Manchester United this season
Ars*nal and Tottenham target Adrien Rabiot, 18, says he will not hesitate to leave Paris St-Germain if he feels his progress is being hampered by a lack of first-team football.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal, Chelsea and Liverpool target Jorginho, 21, says he is happy to see out the season at Italian Serie A side Hellas Verona.
Full story: Daily Star
Manager David Moyes insists striker Javier Hernandez, 25, will not be allowed to leave Manchester United when the transfer window opens in January.
Full story: Metro
Russia manager Fabio Capello claims Manchester United offered Tottenham £100m to sign Gareth Bale, 24, before the Welsh winger's eventual transfer to Real Madrid.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Borussia Dortmund for £11m in the summer from French side St Etienne
Full story: Daily Express
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says in-form winger Andros Townsend, 22, has the potential to become "the new Gareth Bale".
Full story: ESPN
Outgoing PFA chairman Clarke Carlisle, 34, has continued the attack on the diversity of the Football Association's commission despite the inclusion of Rio Ferdinand. Carlisle has called for female, Asian and schools representation.
Full story: International Business Times
Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 24, says will never forgive "weird" Tottenham for scuppering his potential transfer to White Hart Lane.
Full story: Metro
Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell, 30, believes his team-mate Pajtim Kasami's strike against Crystal Palace on Monday will go down as one of the greatest goals in football history.
Full story: talkSPORT
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, has installed a £45,000 cryotherapy ice chamber in his house to help him improve his fitness.
Full story: Metro
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Real Madrid are plotting a January move for striker Luis Suarez, 26, by offering Liverpool £20m plus fellow forward Karim Benzema, 25.
Full story: Daily Star
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, could be reunited with his former Inter boss Jose Mourinho in a shock move to Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea are believed to be targeting a move for Real Madrid's former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 31, when he becomes available for a free transfer next year.
Full story: Metro
Celtic and Everton are on alert after Spartak Moscow revealed they will listen to offers for Irish winger Aiden McGeady, 27.
Full story: Daily Star
Toronto manager Ryan Nelsen, who spent a short spell at Tottenham in the latter stages of his career, has confirmed his interest in bringing Spurs striker Jermain Defoe, 31, to the MLS.
Full story: Sky Sports
Southampton are ready to keep it in the family by snapping up Victor Wanyama's brother - Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga, 26, in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs has indicated that he would welcome the chance to sign Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 24, and Chelsea attacker Kevin De Bruyne, 22.
Full story: Sky Sports
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are in the running for Basel winger Mohamed Salah, 21, but the Swiss club are likely to demand £15m for him in January.
Full story: Daily Mail
Eriksen was one of seven leading players signed by Spurs during the close season following Gareth Bale's departure
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger, 28, insists he has no plans to leave Anfield despite telling a television channel in his native Denmark he would consider an exit if he does not play.
Full story: ESPN
QPR boss Harry Redknapp says he is undecided about signing former Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun, 33, who had been scheduled to have a trial at Loftus Road.
Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen, 21, says they have a genuine chance to win the Premier League for the first time this season.
Full story: London Evening Standard
But Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has admitted the club's £30m record signing Erik Lamela is struggling to settle into English football.
Full story: ESPN
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward admits he is disappointed with the club's summer shopping, and wants to help manager David Moyes bring in more top players.
Full story: Metro
Fraser Forster joined Celtic from Newcastle in 2012
Ars*nal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong, 21, is set to be warned over his future conduct after appearing to claim that his omission from Tuesday's Capital One Cup tie against Chelsea was because he is black.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Celtic and England goalkeeper Fraser Forster, 25, has been backed to make the grade at Barcelona by midfield maestro Xavi.
Full story: Metro
Wales coach Chris Coleman has emerged as a contender to be the new manager of Crystal Palace, for whom played nearly 200 games in the 1990s, after the Londoners went cool on initial first choice Tony Pulis.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Stoke boss Pulis is demanding a £1.5m salary from Palace to replace Ian Holloway as manager.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel
England full-back Ashley Cole, 32, has told Chelsea that he wants to sign a new contract and extend his career at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says the club were correct to ban three local newspapers - the Chronicle, Journal and Sunday Sun.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 25, wants to stay for the next 10 years after celebrating a decade with the club.
Everton keeper Tim Howard credits penalty save against Aston Villa to... his bushy beard.
Full story: Daily Mirror
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Liverpool are set to rival Ars*nal for the signing of 27-year-old Yohan Cabaye as Newcastle brace themselves for renewed interest in the France midfielder in January.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool will battle Inter Milan and Verona to sign 20-year-old Argentine winger Juan Iturbe.
Full story: talkSPORT
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 26, is refusing to rule out a move to Manchester City after revealing he was close to a deal before Roberto Mancini's departure from the Etihad Stadium.
Full story: Metro
Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao has represented Portugal in one World Cup and one European Championship
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas will make another attempt to sign Real Madrid's £100,000-a-week defender Fabio Coentrao, 25, in January. The Portugal international almost joined Manchester United on loan in the summer but the deal collapsed.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Spurs are preparing to step up their interest in Brazilian winger Neilton after the player's agent said that the 19-year-old is no nearer to signing a new contract at current club Santos.
Full story: Daily Express
Former Manchester United player Ray Wilkins hit out at winger Ashley Young, labelling the 28-year-old's actions "pathetic" after the England international won a controversial penalty against Real Sociedad in Tuesday's Champions League draw.
Full story: Independent
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 26, could play in his club's Europa League home tie with Moldova champions Sheriff Tiraspol - despite being knocked unconscious playing against Everton on Sunday.
Full story: Independent
Former Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric, 28, claims that Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris St-Germain all tried to sign him after a difficult first season at Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Star
Midfielder Fabian Delph has won Aston Villa's player of the month award for the third successive time after coming out on top in a vote by supporters
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph, 23, hopes he has done enough to earn a place in Roy Hodgson's England squad for the Wembley friendlies against Chile and Germany later this month.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
But Ars*nal's 21-year-old midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to miss England's final two matches of 2013 as he continues to struggle with a worrying ankle problem.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Norwich boss Chris Hughton, 54, says he still has the support of the boardroom despite seeing his side lose five of their last seven league games.
Uruguayan goalkeeper Juan Obelar, 34 has been forced to retire after losing four fingers in a horrific accident while carrying out repairs at his home. Obelar won the Honduran league with Marathon in 2008.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Chelsea are planning a £60m bid for Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, 27, with boss Jose Mourinho heading to watch him in action for Colombia against Belgium on Thursday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Radamel Falcao would be eligible for the Champions League should Chelsea sign him in January
Ars*nal have stepped up their pursuit of Read Madrid striker Karim Bezema, 25, as Gunners boss Arsene Wenger looks to boost his attacking options.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea are interested in signing promising 18-year-old Schalke midfielder Max Meyer.
Full story: Daily Star
Fiorentina are determined to keep Ars*nal midfield target Juan Cuadrado, 25, at the Serie A club.
Full story: Metro
West Ham have been handed a boost in their pursuit of striking reinforcements with former Manchester City player Felipe Caicedo, 25, ready to quit Lokomotiv Moscow in January.
Full story: Daily Express
Lazio are to open talks with Ars*nal and Tottenham target Hernanes, 28, over a new deal to remain at the Stadio Olimpico.
Full story: Daily Star
David Beckham's son Brooklyn, 14, has taken another step towards following in his father's footsteps as a professional footballer by training with Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mail
Defender Pablo Zabaleta, 28, has conceded that Manchester City's poor away form is threatening to derail their title challenge.
Thomas Vermaelen says he wants to stay at Ars*nal and fight for his place
Full story: Guardian
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, on loan at Atletico Madrid, has told Chelsea he will not open talks on his future at the club until after the World Cup, leaving Jose Mourinho with six months to stew over a choice between the 21-year-old Belgian and Petr Cech.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Manchester United assistant boss Rene Meulensteen is a surprise outsider for the Crystal Palace managerial vacancy.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Fulham's turbulent season is being disrupted by growing tensions between manager Martin Jol and the club's academy over the manager's apparent reluctance to promote youngsters into the first-team set up.
Full story: Daily Mail
Defender Thomas Vermaelen, 27, insisted he is happy to stay at Ars*nal and fight for his place despite rumours linking him with a move.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Defender Phil Jones, 21, has sent a defiant message from Manchester United by stating that the champions are inspired by "everyone hating" them.
Full story: Guardian
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has told the club's fans to enjoy striker Luis Suarez, 26, "while he's here". The Uruguay striker was linked with a move away from Anfield in the summer and is expected to be the subject of further speculation in January.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, has again voiced his frustration at not being a regular part of the starting XI for Barcelona's biggest games.
Fans of Swedish footballing superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic will soon be able to lick the back of his head when he is honoured in a set of stamps.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester City plan to buy a new defender in January. Manuel Pellegrini's side have struggled without injured captain Vincent Kompany in recent weeks.
Full story: Daily Mail
Malaga have told former boss Pellegrini that they are not interested in selling goalkeeper Willy Caballero, 32, and midfielder Sergi Darder, 19, to City.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea midfielder Ramires, 26, says he has little interest in a proposed transfer to Real Madrid.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 23, and forward Jay Rodriguez, 24, could make their England debuts against Chile on Friday after a series of injuries.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Midfielder Michael Carrick, 32, is close to signing a two-year contract extension with Manchester United.
Full story: the Guardian
But Carrick could be sidelined until Christmas after receiving an injection to resolve a persistent Achilles tendon injury.
Petrescu played for Sheffield Wednesday, Chelsea, Bradford and Southampton in England
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish flew out to Russia on Tuesday to hold talks with Dinamo Moscow head coach and former Chelsea defender Dan Petrescu about becoming the Eagles boss.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Roberto Di Matteo, 43, is still being paid £130,000 a week by Chelsea, despite being sacked as manager 12 months ago. The Italian was unable to reach a settlement after being dismissed last November, and will continue to receive the money until June 2014 unless he takes another job.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley, 28, hopes to sign a new contract with the club after being reintegrated into the first team under new head coach Gus Poyet.
Brooklyn Beckham's ongoing trial at Fulham was set up by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. Mourinho's son is already at the club as a goalkeeper, and he helped former England captain David Beckham organise the trial for his 14-year-old son.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Ars*nal, Liverpool and Manchester City are hoping to sign starlet Toni Sanabria, 17, from Barcelona. The Paraguay forward has a £2.7m buy-out clause in his contract.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea's Ramires made his 100th Premier League appearance against Tottenham in September
Barcelona could turn to Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Ramires, 26, at the end of the season if they fail to beat Liverpool and Manchester United to Atletico Madrid youngster Koke, 21.
Full story: Daily Express
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he is willing to let Julio Cesar, 34, leave the club on a free transfer in January, with Manchester City interested in the Brazilian goalkeeper.
Full story: Daily Star
Everton boss Roberto Martinez has identified Portuguese winger Diogo Viana, 23, as a potential January reinforcement.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Lazio's Nigerian midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, 20, is ready to snub interest from Everton and Fiorentina in January after admitting he could see himself playing for Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Express
Swansea hope to pip Cardiff in the January transfer window to the signature of £8m-rated Blackpool striker Thomas Ince, 21.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Xabi Alonso scored 19 goals in 210 games for Liverpool
Chelsea and Manchester United are set to step up the chase to secure Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, 31, on a free transfer.
Full story: Daily Star
Australia's former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill, 33, is hoping to return to the Premier League on a short-term deal in January from MLS side New York Red Bulls to aid his fitness ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini does not regard Liverpool or Tottenham as genuine Premier League title rivals.
Full story: Metro
Ex-Stoke boss Tony Pulis is considering an improved offer from Crystal Palace to become their new manager and could finally take charge of the Premier League's bottom club later this week.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Joachim Low has revealed he is keeping the door open for Ars*nal's Serge Gnabry to force his way into Germany's World Cup squad after admitting he is keeping an eye on the 18-year-old.
Full story: Daily Express
Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Rob Green admits to a dark side by revealing that one of the perks of the job is disappointing opposition fans desperate to see their team score.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
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Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 31, has agreed a £90,000-a-week January switch to Major League Soccer side FC Toronto.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Jermain Defoe has reportedly agreed a move to MLS side FC Toronto
Midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27 has opened the door for a move to Liverpool or Ars*nal by saying he will assess his Newcastle United future in the summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United and Liverpool are preparing bids for £33m-rated Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan, 26, in January.
Full story: Daily Express
New Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis wants Cardiff defender Mark Hudson, 31, to help his side's fight against relegation.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United have switched their attention to Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 25, and Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, 21, after learning Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera, 24, is not interested in a move to Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle's Yohan Cabaye is apparently ready to assess his options in the summer
Fulham are monitoring 28-year-old Phil Bardsley's contract situation at Sunderland as the Cottagers prepare a January bid.
Full story: Daily Mail
Luis Suarez has recommended fellow Uruguay striker Kevin Mendez, 17, to Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Napoli are interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia, 26.
Full Story: Talksport
Bradford are willing to sell striker Nahki Wells, 23, to QPR for £3m in January.
Andre Villas-Boas is on the brink of losing his job as manager of Tottenham Hotspur after spending big in the summer but making an less than impressive start to the season.
Full story: Guardian
Mike Phelan, 51, says he was effectively the manager of Manchester United during his and Sir Alex Ferguson's final five years together at Old Trafford.
Full Story: Daily Mail
Out-of-work Phelan is being lined up as a replacement for Norwich manager Chris Hughton, 54.
Full story: Daily Star
Alloa manager Paul Hartley, 37, is to hold talks with Inverness Caledonian Thistle chairman Kenny Cameron today over taking charge at SPL club.
Full story Daily Record
West Bromwich Albion are no closer to agreeing a new contract with striker Shane Long, 26, whose deal is due to expire in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Notts County boss Shaun Derry, 35, is lining up a loan move for West Ham midfielder George Moncur, 20.
Kolo Toure has started ten of Liverpool's 14 games this season
Full story: Daily Star
Aberdeen chairman Stewart Milne says the club are in good health - despite sitting on debts of £15m.
Full story: Daily Record
Liverpool defender Kolo Toure, 32, has told Manchester City they will "regret" letting him go.
Everton could be about to sign French midfielder Yann M'Vila, 23, from Russian side Rubin Kazan. The Frenchman was spotted at the Merseyside derby on Saturday.
Full story: L'Equipe
Lazio striker Miroslav Klose, 35, is close to signing an agreement to play for LA Galaxy next season.
Full story: Suedeutsche
Barcelona are tracking Paris St-Germain's midfield duo Marco Verratti, 21, and Blaise Matuidi, 26.
Full story: L'Equipe.
Havant & Waterlooville manager Lee Bradbury has emerged as a contender for the Portsmouth job after Guy Whittingham was sacked.
Full Story: Daily Star
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Liverpool are considering a move for 21-year-old Burnley striker Danny Ings as Brendan Rodgers looks to add cover for Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge in January. The England Under-21 forward has scored 15 goals this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United manager David Moyes could include wingers Nani and Antonio Valencia in a potential bid for Galatasaray's Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder, 29.
Full story: Daily Express
Porto will offer France defender Eliaquim Mangala, 22, a pay rise to block interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City.
Full story: Metro
Dimitar Berbatov is keen to leave relegation-threatened Fulham in January. The Bulgarian striker's contract expires in the summer but the 32-year-old wants to move on at the turn of the year, with Turkish side Trabzonspor interested.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Berbatov has scored one league goal this season
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wants the promise of a fair opportunity of first-team football before he will agree to return to Chelsea. Courtois, 21, is in a third season on loan at Atletico Madrid and does not want to return to Stamford Bridge to provide back-up to Petr Cech.
Full story: Daily Mail
Real Madrid have rejected claims that striker Alvaro Morata, 21, could be set for a loan move to Ars*nal or Tottenham in January.
Norwegian left-back John Arne Riise is hoping to prove himself at Fulham under new manager Rene Meulensteen after looking set to leave in January before Martin Jol's departure.
Full story: Sky Sports
Sakho has made eight starts for Liverpool
Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes his team can reach the Champions League if they can get 71 points this season. Martinez said: "To get into the Champions League, I can guarantee what you need to do is get an average of 1.94 points from the last 11 games. That is what we are working towards - getting into that position."
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Mamadou Sakho could be drafted back into the Liverpool defence for the first time in a month against Norwich on Wednesday night. France centre-back Sakho, 23, joined the Reds for £18m from Paris-St Germain in the summer and has not played since the 2-0 defeat at Ars*nal on 2 November.
Full story: Daily Mail
Phil Neville is enjoying life as a Manchester United coach so much he would like to sleep at the club's training ground.
Full story: Guardian
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Monaco are set to test Manchester City's resolve to hold on to Belgian defender Vincent Kompany, 27, in January by making an audacious £17m offer for the player's services.
Full story: Daily Express
Stoke are plotting a January swoop for Dutch striker Luuk de Jong, 23, and manager Mark Hughes has not given up hope of getting a work permit for American forward Juan Agudelo, 21.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Barcelona will attempt to sign Chelsea defender David Luiz, 26, in January for £29m.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham new boy Erik Lamela, 21, could be set to for an early White Hart Lane exit with Atletico Madrid interested in taking the former Roma winger on loan.
Full story: Footy Latest
Barcelona striker Antonio Sanabria, 17, has decided to leave the Nou Camp and commit his future to Roma, even though Ars*nal have made a major offer for him.
Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole, 32, has told Jose Mourinho and Roy Hodgson he is not past his best.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal players have been put on a security lockdown amid major Champions League safety fears and have not been allowed to leave their hotel ahead of the game against Napoli.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 26, says he is desperate to put one over on Ars*nal in the Champions League.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Paul Merson, 45, fears crooks have attempted to fix Premier League matches for 10 years.
Full story: Daily Star
Blackburn must wait to find out if striker DJ Campbell, 32, is guilty of spot-fixing before they can cancel his £25,000-a-week contract.
Full story: Daily Mail
David Beckham reveals he still pines for Manchester despite his jet-set lifestyle - with the 38-year-old describing his spell at Manchester United as the best of his career.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Chelsea captain John Terry, 33, who earns £170,000 a week, has been spotted bargain-hunting in Poundworld.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United are pondering a move for Porto left-back Alex Sandro, 22, as a long-term successor to Patrice Evra.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United are weighing up a move for Porto defender Alex Sandro
Ars*nal and Manchester City are monitoring Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 32, as the Spaniard continues to find himself marginalised at the Bernabeu.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement with Inter Milan for Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin, 27.
Full story: London's Evening Standard
Paris St-Germain are considering an ambitious triple swoop for Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, 22, Juventus' midfielder Paul Pogba, 20, and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 20.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United and Liverpool could miss out on Porto midfielder Fernando, 26, as the Brazilian targets a move to Italy.
Full story: Daily Express
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says the club have received no bids for Ars*nal and Manchester United midfield target Angel Di Maria, 25, despite the player's agent admitting huge interest in his client.
Full story: Daily Star
FC Basel manager Murat Yakin says he has been approached by Tottenham to succeed Andre Villas-Boas as the new first team coach.
Full story: Metro
Murat Yakin's FC Basel currently lead the Swiss Super League
Manchester United are ready to open contract talks with winger Antonio Valencia, 28, to avoid losing him on the cheap.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen insists midfielder Bryan Ruiz, 28, still has a part to play in Fulham's survival fight after he was linked with a move to Anderlecht or PSV Eindhoven.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Roberto Martinez has claimed leading clubs throughout Europe want Everton to take their young players on loan next season following the impact of Romelu Lukaku, 20, and Gerard Deulofeu, 19, at Goodison Park.
Full story: Guardian
Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, 23, must train harder if he is to increase his goal tally, according to boss David Moyes.
Ars*nal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may have been out with a knee injury since the opening day of the season, but he has shown he is getting back to full fitness by showing off some dance moves in the team gym.
Full story: Metro
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Loic Remy, 26, has dealt Newcastle a blow by suggesting he may desert the Toon Army if they fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Loic Remy has scored 10 league goals this season
Full story: Metro
Manchester City could be beaten to the signing of 17-year-old Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho by Sporting Lisbon. Iheanacho was named player of the tournament at the recent U17 World Cup.
Full story: Talksport
West Ham target Leo Baptistao has been told he can leave Atletico Madrid on loan, but the Hammers will face stiff competition to land the 21-year-old Brazilian on a temporary deal.
Full story: Talksport
Meanwhile, West Ham have emerged as surprise contenders to sign £8m-rated Southampton striker Rickie Lambert, 31.
Full story: Mirror
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, 31, could leave the club in the January transfer window, according to his agent.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Manager Arsene Wenger has hinted he will dip into the transfer market to buy a goalscorer after an injury to Olivier Giroud left Ars*nal thin on the ground in attack.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool are keen on signing FC Basel's 21-year-old Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah - but reports suggesting a £7m fee has been agreed are wide of the mark.
Mohamed Salah scored against Chelsea in the Champions League in November
Full story: Liverpool Echo
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has identified Everton centre-back John Heitinga, 30, as the solution to his defensive problems. The Netherlands international, who has not featured for the Toffees in the league this season, could sign this week.
Full story: Sky Sports
Turkish side Besiktas have targeted out-of-favour Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, but the England centre-back wants to stay in England.
Full story: Daily Mail
Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen hopes to buy 20-year-old Sporting Lisbon winger Zakaria Labyad, despite interest from PSV Eindhoven.
Full story: Talksport
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has agreed a "first option" deal for Derby County's highly-rated 18-year-old midfielder Will Hughes.
Full story: Mirror
Tottenham have warned Italian giants Milan and Juventus that attacker Erik Lamela, 21, who signed in the summer from Roma for a club-record £30m, is not for sale.
Chelsea target Luke Shaw is set to line up for Southampton against the Blues on Wednesday - a decade after being rejected by the Stamford Bridge club for being too small.
Full story: Mirror
Tottenham midfielder Sandro sent a chilling message to Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam after his tackle left Paulinho on the sidelines for at least a month.
Full story: Metro
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Erik Lamela's Tottenham career looks all but over after his father revealed the 21-year-old wants to quit White Hart Lane. Forward Lamela joined Spurs in the summer in a club-record £30m deal.
Full story: Metro
Erik Lamela joined Tottenham for a club record £30m last summer
Tottenham Hotspur have been put on alert to reports that Paris Saint Germain have joined their French Ligue 1 rivals Monaco in pursuit of 23-year-old right-back Kyle Walker.
Full story: The Independent
Fulham forward Bryan Ruiz, 28, could be set to leave Craven Cottage for Spanish club Real Betis. Ruiz became Fulham's record signing when he arrived from FC Twente for £10.6m in 2011.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has warned Newcastle that striker Loic Remy's price is rising all the time. Redknapp says Newcastle risk missing out on the 27-year-old Frenchman if they do not make an offer soon.
Full story: Metro
Ars*nal will step up their efforts to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 21, on a season-long loan this week.
Full story: Daily Mail
Norwich will reject an offer from Aston Villa for Wes Hoolahan - and any transfer request from the 31-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder.
Full story: Daily Express
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, has rubbished reports that he could leave the club this month.
Full story: Goal.com
Crystal Palace want Blackpool winger Tom Ince, 21, and Everton striker Nikica Jelavic, 28, to bolster their survival bid.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
West Bromwich Albion want to sign Craig Gardner from Sunderland. The 27-year-old midfielder is out of contract in the summer and could move on a free when his deal expires but Albion chairman Jeremy Peace might look to make a move this month.
Full story: Mirror
Sunderland target Liam Bridcutt is Brighton's reigning player of the year
Hull City have told Nottingham Forest to meet their valuation of Jack Hobbs or risk losing the 25-year-old centre-back to Wigan Athletic.
Full story: Hull Daily Mail
Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt has handed in a transfer request, with Sunderland interested in signing the 24-year-old midfielder.
Full story: Brighton Argus
Russian club Zenit St Petersburg are set to outbid Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham for Basle's 21-year-old winger Mohamed Salah .
Nemanja Vidic is likely to leave Manchester United at the end of the season after his agent ruled out a contract extension. The defender, 32, is in the final six months of his contract but will not discuss a new deal, with a move to Serie A on the cards.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is out of contract at the end of the season
Andrea Pirlo is close to signing a new contract with Juventus. The 34-year-old midfielder is ready to agree a two-year extension to his current deal.
Full story: NBC Sports
Michael Chopra's Twitter rant is set to spell the end of his career at Blackpool. The 30-year-old striker was fined £10,000 after comments he made via social media.
Full story: Daily Star
Former England and Queens Park Rangers striker Jay Bothroyd has signed a £5m deal to join Muangthong United in Thailand.
Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham United fans are hoping Andy Carroll will be their saviour - and the 25-year-old certainly looked the part as he returned to training sporting a 'Jesus-like' beard.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong could find himself in hot water after a cheeky Instagram post about David Moyes following Manchester United's defeat at Sunderland.
Full story: Metro
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger wants to sign Schalke playmaker Julian Draxler, 20, for £35m and then turn him into the new Robin van Persie.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Julian Draxler has earned 10 caps for Germany
Manchester United will not be allowed to re-sign midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus in January, but a deal for the 20-year-old could be revived in the summer.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
But Pogba is bitter about his time at Old Trafford and refuses to return to the club.
Full story: The Independent
Liverpool have joined the race to sign Porto midfielder Fernando, 26.
Full story: Daily Express
Turkish club Galatasaray want to sign Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam, 28, for £5m.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has been told he must pay £6.5m to land Argentine forward Ignacio Scocco, 28, from Internacional.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham Hotspur may be preparing to take a £1.5m loss on Etienne Capoue just six months after signing the 25-year-old French midfielder from Toulouse for £9m.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester City are ready to reignite their interest in £42m-rated defender Eliaquim Mangala, 21, from Porto.
Roman Abramovich has showed his faith in Jose Mourinho by allowing him to decide whether Chelsea offer Frank Lampard, John Terry and Ashley Cole new contracts.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been told he has a job at Cardiff for the next five years by chairman Mehmet Dalman.
Full story: Daily Star
Vitor Pereira, coach of Egyptian champions Al-Ahly, lost his cool with the club's media officer, who tried to restrict his answers during a heated press conference.
Full story: Metro
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Real Madrid plan to make a £25m summer move for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 28, when he enters the final year of his contract.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal hope to sign Benfica striker Rodrigo, 22, from Benfica but face competition from Valencia and Zenit St Petersburg.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been on loan at Atletico Madrid for the last three seasons
Atletico Madrid hope to hijack Manchester United's attempts to sign Juan Mata by offering David Moyes first option on striker Diego Costa, 25, and Brazilian full-back Filipe Luis, 28, if they drop their interest in the Chelsea midfielder, 25.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Republic of Ireland midfielder Wes Hoolahan, 31, has confirmed he wants to leave Norwich City despite the club rejecting his transfer request.
Full story: Eastern Daily Press
Centre-back Joleon Lescott, 31, will be allowed to leave Manchester City before the end of the transfer window if manager Manuel Pellegrini can secure a replacement.
Full story: Guardian
Bayern Munich defender Dante, 30, says Manchester United have shown an interest in signing him in the January transfer window.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Stoke City are closing in on the £5m signing of Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole, 25.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel
Atletico Madrid manager boss Diego Simeone says he is willing to pay whatever it costs to keep Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 21, when his loan spell runs out at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool are considering a loan bid for AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong, 29, as a replacement for the injured Lucas Leiva, 27.
Full story: Independent
Sporting Lisbon and Juventus are interested in signing Nani, 27, from Manchester United with the winger keen on securing more game time ahead of Portugal's World Cup campaign.
Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen is confident midfielder Steve Sidwell, 31, will end speculation about his future by signing a new deal at Craven Cottage.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tomas Rosicky joined Ars*nal from Borussia Dortmund in 2006 in a £6.8m deal
West Brom fear striker Nicolas Anelka, 34, may quit football if he receives a lengthy Football Association ban for his controversial 'quenelle' gesture.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal are set to offer Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky, 33, a new deal to ward off interest from Bayern Munich.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Cardiff City midfielder Gary Medel, 26, knew just what to do after missing the team bus for the trip back home following his side's 4-2 Premier League defeat at Manchester City - he jumped on the train with the fans.
Full story: Metro
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Ars*nal have made a £24.7m bid for Schalke's Julian Draxler and are intent on landing the 20-year-old before Friday's transfer deadline.
Full story: Daily Star
Julian Draxler made his Germany debut in 2012
Manchester United's pursuit of Southampton full-back Luke Shaw will end in disappointment as the 18-year-old hopes to join Chelsea in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool and Cardiff want Blackpool winger Tom Ince, but Stoke and Swansea have already held talks with the 21-year-old.
Full story: Talksport
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has criticised Stoke boss Mark Hughes for his pursuit of midfielder Lee Cattermole, 25, and forward Steven Fletcher, 26.
Full story: Metro
Porto defender Nicolas Otamendi is still open to leaving the club before Friday after seeing a loan move to Valencia collapse. The 25-year-old has been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand hopes regular football at Aston Villa could earn him an England call-up
Greece striker Kostas Mitroglou, 25, is close to completing an £11.5m move from Olympiakos to Fulham.
Full story: Goal.com
Chelsea full-back Ryan Bertrand, 24, has not ruled out joining Aston Villa on a permanent basis after moving to Villa Park on loan earlier this month.
Full story: Evening Standard
Midfielder Alen Halilovic, 17, is set to stay at Dinamo Zagreb despite being a target for Ars*nal and Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Express
Borussia Dortmund will move for unsettled Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby, 23, before the transfer window closes on Friday.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 28, has agreed terms on a new deal which will keep him at the club well into a second decade.
Full story: Talksport
United's next kit deal could smash the British record set by Ars*nal on Tuesday, with current suppliers Nike facing competition from Adidas, Puma and Warrior for the contract, which would start in 2015.
Full story: Times (subscription required)
Wayne Rooney has been linked with Chelsea
West Bromwich Albion manager Pepe Mel says he tried to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 23, when he was in charge at Spanish side Real Betis.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Chelsea's 22-year-old midfielder Gael Kakuta is one of the best players of his generation but is wasting his career, according to the scout who took him to the club.
Full story: Daily Star
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AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, could be helped on his way to Ars*nal with his boot sponsor contracted to make the Gunners' kit from next season and keen to subsidise a £40m deal.
Full story: Metro
Juventus will return with a renewed bid for Manchester United winger Nani, 27, in the summer as they attempt to beat domestic rivals Inter Milan and AC Milan to his signature.
Full story: Talksport
Liverpool's disappointing January transfer window gets worse with Blackpool's Tom Ince, 22, another target to get away according to the winger's father Paul.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea captain John Terry, 33, will agree a one-year extension with the Blues after accepting the club's policy of keeping older players on short-term deals.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov, 33, has hit back at claims that he is lazy saying that he made a deadline day move to Monaco because he does not want to play a style of football that sends people to sleep.
Full story: the Sun
German and European champions Bayern Munich have threatened to cancel fans' season tickets if they fail to show up for matches at the Allianz Arena.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Chelsea attacking midfielder Eden Hazard says he is flattered by reported interest from French champions Paris St-Germain - but insists he has no intention of leaving the Premier League leaders.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has been one of Juventus' star performers this season.
Ars*nal are keen on signing Wolfsburg attacking midfielder Maximilian Arnold, 19, but face competition from Italian champions Juventus for the Germany Under-21 international.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United target Arturo Vidal, 26, has pledged his future to Juventus by agreeing a new deal worth £200,000-a-week until 2018.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has rubbished reports linking him with a move to Ars*nal, insisting the speculation is "embarrassing".
Full story: Metro
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is planning to sign Blues defender Matija Nastasic, 20, for new club Galatasaray this summer.
Full story: Talksport
Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen has conceded defeat in his pursuit of West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison, with the 21-year-old expected to join Championship promotion hopefuls Queens Park Rangers.
England manager Roy Hodgson will clarify on Wednesday whether Chelsea captain John Terry has an international future after a public clamour for the defender's recall.
Full story: the Telegraph
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and midfielder Fernandinho are unlikely to be fit for the Blues' Champions League first-leg match against Spanish champions Barcelona next week.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
But Barcelona are expected to welcome back £50m forward Neymar for the Etihad Stadium clash. The Brazilian, who has been out since 16 January with an ankle injury, has been named in the Catalans' squad for their Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Some Borussia Dortmund fans have reacted angrily to Poland striker Robert Lewandowski's decision to join arch rivals Bayern Munich in the summer - by stealing the tyres from his Porsche outside of his house.
Full story: Metro
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Ars*nal are ready to hijack Newcastle's bid to keep Loic Remy, after reportedly making preliminary contact with the agent of the 27-year-old striker, who is on a season-long loan from Championship side QPR.
Full story: Metro
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has dismissed suggestion of a bid for Schalke's highly rated 20-year-old Germany attacking midfielder Julian Draxler, who is wanted by Ars*nal.
Full story: Talksport
Rubin Kazan are lining up a £9m move for Fenerbahce's 28-year-old Senegal international striker Moussa Sow, who has scored nine goals in 18 league outings this term. Sow is under contract until June 2016 but is thought to have been the subject of interest from Ars*nal and Tottenham.
Full story: Talksport
Ars*nal defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28, has told boss Arsene Wenger that he wants to leave the Emirates this summer, according to the Belgian's agent.
Full story: Metro
Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, 33, is in talks with Championship side Leeds over a loan move.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Marseille's 29-year-old attacking midfielder Mathieu Valbuena, a target for Ars*nal and Liverpool, has revealed his desire to leave the French club in the summer but insists he will not discuss his next destination until after the World Cup.
Brazil star Neymar, 22, says there is no way he would have signed for Manchester City last summer, when he opted for a £50m move to Barcelona.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United paid a club record £37m to sign Mata from Chelsea in January
Manchester United's record signing Juan Mata, 25, reckons the world's biggest stars will still want to come to Old Trafford this summer despite the club currently lying in seventh place, 11 points away from a Champions League place.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former England international Ray Wilkins, sacked as assistant manager by Fulham this week, has revealed he is suffering from the same debilitating illness as Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher, and has been fighting the chronic bowel disease ulcerative colitis since 1990.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists there is no rift between him and 24-year-old defender Matt Lowton, who has been left out of the team in recent weeks.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Brighton are rewarding season ticket holders and club members by covering the cost of a ticket for Monday's FA Cup fifth round replay at Hull.
Full story: The Argus
Crawley's match against Carlisle may have been called off at the weekend, but Red Devils trio Josh Simpson, Kyle McFadzean and Matt Tubbs used the sand-covered pitch to do some sun-bathing at Broadfield Stadium.
Full story: Metro
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Liverpool have emerged as favourites to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes when the 32-year-old's contract expires in the summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Diego Costa has scored 27 goals in 36 matches for Atletico Madrid
The Reds will also make a club-record bid for Real Madrid midfielder Isco, 21, who they view as a long-term replacement for captain Steven Gerrard.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Atletico Madrid's president says the club will not sell striker Diego Costa this summer despite interest in the 25-year-old from a number of Premier League clubs.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal defender Johan Djourou, 27, has dropped a clear hint that he wishes to leave the Gunners and make his loan deal at Hamburg permanent in the summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Real Sociedad's 22-year-old forward Antoine Griezmann, who has interested Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, has been the subject of informal talks between the Spanish side and Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Talksport
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel could leave the club as a result of a lack of first-team opportunity, with Italian side Inter Milan in line to bid over £12m for the 26-year-old.
Olympiakos's on-loan goal-hero Joel Campbell, 21, has signalled his intent to return to Ars*nal next season after downing Manchester United in the Champions League.
Full story: Metro
Pepe Mel has not won a game since taking charge of West Brom
Following Manchester United's defeat against Olympiakos, former captain Roy Keane says the Premier League has "brainwashed" people into thinking it is the best in the world.
Full story: Daily Mail
West Brom manager Pepe Mel, 50, is under pressure from the club's board having not won a game since taking over in January.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Ars*nal's January target Julian Draxler has refused to rule out the possibility of a future move from Schalke to European champions Bayern Munich. The 20-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Arsene Wenger's side.
Full story: Evening Standard
Juventus and Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo - widely regarded as one of the world's best deep-lying midfielders - says Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, 33, has the qualities to be successful in the role.
Full story: Daily Express
Steven Gerrard has scored 10 goals for club and country this season
Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan says the club may need an alternative shopping list this summer if they are to find players willing to not be in the Champions League.
Full story: Talksport
Peter Crouch, 33, says he does not enjoy his role as a lone striker at Stoke City, but is willing to do what is needed to please boss Mark Hughes.
Conference side Wrexham have taken the unusual step of advertising their vacant manager's position on the club's official website following the departure of Andy Morrell.
Full story: Wrexham FC
One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson has trained with Doncaster Rovers ahead of making his debut for the club's reserves against Rotherham tonight. Over 4,000 fans are expected to watch the 22-year-old and his team mates at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Full story: Daily Star
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Striker Nicklas Bendtner, 26, claims his reputation as a "psychopath" is unfair and is hitting his chances of leaving Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Nicklas Bendtner last started a Premier League game for Ars*nal on 4 December
Barcelona have renewed their interest in Chelsea's David Luiz, 26, with the confirmation that veteran defender Carles Puyol will leave the Spanish club this summer.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
David Moyes faces a logistical nightmare this summer as he plans an unprecedented overhaul of Manchester United's under-achieving squad with the manager understood to want up to eight new signings.
Full story: Daily Mail
Moyes has growing concerns about the form and attitude of Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie, 30.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho, 28, believes his long-term future lies at the Etihad.
Full story: Daily Express
Striker Luis Suarez, 27, has calmed fears he will quit Liverpool this summer if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, insisting his future "isn't dependent" on that.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Luis Suarez scored his 24th goal of the season at Southampton on Saturday
Inter Milan are considering a move to sign Ars*nal forward Lukas Podolski, 28, this summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Jordan Rhodes, 24, is poised to sign a lucrative five-and-a-half-year deal in a huge statement of intent from Blackburn Rovers' Indian owners Venky's.
Ars*nal midfielder Kim Kallstrom, 31, is ready to give Arsene Wenger a huge fitness boost as he nears match fitness after a back injury and even has an outside chance of making the squad to face Everton in Saturday's FA Cup tie.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool are not at risk of being prevented from playing in Europe next season despite potentially falling foul of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations by posting losses totalling £90m in the past two financial years.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)
The son of former England star Andy Cole was allegedly racially abused by players and supporters during last week's Uefa Youth League match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in Spain.
Full story: Daily Mail
Garry Monk has failed to win any of his previous six matches as Swansea boss after winning his opener
Head coach Garry Monk will earn up to £500,000 in bonuses if he keeps Swansea City in the Premier League, but has not been given any assurances about his long-term future at the club.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal midfielder Mesut Ozil, 25, has been warned that "the clock is ticking" on his World Cup hopes by Germany coach Joachim Low.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City and Chelsea target Xabi Alonso, 32, says he made the right decision to leave Liverpool in 2009 to join La Liga giants Real Madrid.
Suarez believes he would make the better SAS soldier between himself and fellow Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge.
Full story: FourFourTwo
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Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, 26, says he never wanted to leave Ars*nal but has hinted he would be open to a move to Manchester United if he leaves Spain in the summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal forward Lukas Podolski, 28, denies reports he was a makeweight in a deal to lure Schalke's Julian Draxler, 20, to the Emirates Stadium last January.
Swansea rejected Fulham's £4m January transfer window bid for full-back Neil Taylor.
Full story: London Evening Standard
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 25, will be allowed to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Star
Wales international Neil Taylor, 25, admits he may have to leave Swansea City in the summer if he wants regular first-team football.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Prime Minister David Cameron is under pressure to launch an inquiry into England football racism claims by former Ars*nal defender Sol Campbell, 39.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Andros Townsend has not played a full 90 minutes for Tottenham since his return from injury in early February
Feyenoord manager Ronald Koeman, 50, is keen on taking the Swansea job when he leaves the Eredivisie club at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Star
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says his side must wise up to the cynical tactics of opposition teams.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Andros Townsend, 22, is desperate for more regular first-team action at Tottenham to help him win a place in Roy Hodgson's England squad for the World Cup in Brazil.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal midfielder Gedion Zelalem, 17, is set to sign his first professional contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mail
Bolton Wanderers midfielder Stuart Holden, 28, will be out for six months after a second operation on his right knee.
Full story: Bolton News
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, hints that he is ready to extend his stay at Chelsea beyond his current one-year deal.
Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt, 27, says he would welcome a call-up to Jamaica's national football team.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Standard Liege striker Michy Batshuayi, 20, says he would prefer to join Ars*nal in the summer. He has also been linked to Everton.
Full story: Daily Express
Inter Milan target Fernando Torres has two years left on his Chelsea contract
Liverpool have set their sights on PSV forward Zakaria Bakkali, 18, but the Belgian youngster has been linked with a move to Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Express
Inter Milan's sporting director Piero Ausilio was at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night to watch Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, in action against Galatasaray.
Full story: Daily Mail
Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin, 27, will kill off any potential move to Chelsea by signing a new deal with the Serie A club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United are interested in 16-year-old FC Zurich forward Dimitri Oberlin, who is also a target of Udinese.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Stoke and Cardiff want 26-year-old Hannover striker Mame Biram Diouf, formerly of Manchester United, when his contract ends in the summer.
Full story: Talksport
Tottenham are interested in hiring Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino if they sack Tim Sherwood.
Full story: Talksport
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has tipped Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba, 36, to return to Stamford Bridge in the future as a possible coach.
Full story: Metro
Drogba says he would have extended his stay at Chelsea if he and the club had agreed contract terms in 2012.
Full story: Daily Star
Seamus Coleman signed a new and enhanced long-term deal at Everton in January 2013
Everton plan to offer a new contract to right-back Seamus Coleman, 25, to block transfer interest from Ars*nal, Manchester United and Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Coleman's fellow Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy, 23, and defender John Stones, 19, will also be offered new deals by the Goodison Park club.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United supporters blame former boss Sir Alex Ferguson for the club's current predicament under successor David Moyes.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool coach Mike Marsh has played down any Premier League title talk and says a Champions League spot is still the target for the Reds this season.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, is still wearing a protective boot two weeks after breaking his foot while on England duty against Denmark.
David Moyes hit another low this week after Tesco said it would not even consider hiring the Manchester United manager because he is not a winner.
Full story: Metro
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Ars*nal will weigh up another move for Bayer Leverkusen's Germany international midfielder Lars Bender, 24, after a failed bid last summer.
Full story: Daily Mail
Barcelona are ready to pay Lionel Messi, 26, a world-record £336,000 a week to keep the Argentina forward at the club.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Southampton will make a move for Leeds full-back Sam Byram, 20, if they lose right-back Calum Chambers in the summer. Chambers, 19, is a target for Manchester United and Ars*nal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
England may take part in a new 'Nations League' from the 2018-19 season, which would replace international friendlies.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will make giving right-back Glen Johnson, 29, a new contract a summer priority.
Full story: Metro
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet wants an instant impact from 'new signing' Connor Wickham after the 20-year-old striker's recall from a loan spell at Leeds United.
Full story: Guardian
Alan Pardew insists Newcastle will replace Yohan Cabaye, 28, this summer after the French midfielder was sold to Paris St-Germain
Full story: Evening Chronicle
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster has criticised the sale of striker Shane Long, 27, to Hull in January.
Story: Walesonline
Sheffield Wednesday's 22-year-old midfielder Liam Palmer has signed a contract extension at Hillsborough.
Full story: Sheffield Star
Former Liverpool and Leeds midfielder Harry Kewell, 35, is set to announce his retirement from football.
Full story: Sportal
Beleaguered Manchester United manager David Moyes was confronted by an irate supporter after the home defeat by Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul, 28, is ready to copy Sol Campbell by quitting Spurs to join bitter rivals Ars*nal on a free transfer.
Full story: Daily Star
West Ham have started planning for next season following Monday night's 2-1 win at Sunderland and are looking to make "at least three and a maximum of five" summer signings.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham winger Erik Lamela, 22, will not be quitting Spurs at the end of the season, says his brother.
Full story: The Sun
Real Madrid defender Marcelo, 22, a transfer target for Liverpool, has played down the chances of him leaving the Bernabeu in the summer.
Full story: Talksport
The Dutch Football Federation has launched an investigation into the ownership structure of Vitesse Arnhem after the former major shareholder alleged Chelsea had exerted undue influence at the Eredivisie club.
Full story: Guardian
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic, 32, believes United can "hurt" Bayern Munich in the Champions League second leg after Tuesday's 1-1 draw.
Arsene Wenger has been Ars*nal boss since 1996
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal players want Arsene Wenger as their manager for years to come says defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes their home fortress of Anfield may just give them the edge in the title race.
Full story: Daily Mail
Holland manager Louis van Gaal is said to be willing to work with the current Tottenham squad should he be appointed as Spurs' manager in the summer.
Full story: Independent
West Ham striker Andy Carroll, 25, admitted he is likely to have upset his mother after scoring in the Hammers' win over Sunderland on Monday.
Full story: Daily Star
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Ars*nal have been given a boost in their bid to sign Younes Belhanda, 24, after the Dynamo Kiev midfielder said he was "dreaming" of a move to the Premier League.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United have joined Napoli and Ars*nal in the race to land France midfielder Maxime Gonalons, 25.
Full story: Talksport
Gaston Ramierez has made just 17 Premier League appearances this season, scoring one goal
West Ham want to sign Sunderland full-back Phil Bardsley 28, who is out of contract this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Uruguay international midfielder Gaston Ramirez, 23, wants to quit Southampton and join Italian giants AC Milan, according to his agent.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham are scouting FC Zurich's Swiss Under-21 international left-back Loris Benito, 20.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Costa Rica striker Bryan Ruiz wants to stay with PSV Eindhoven next season, but the 28-year-old admits his future will be decided when he returns to parent club Fulham at the end of his loan this summer.
Full story: London's Evening Standard
Defender Micah Richards, 25, Manchester City's longest-serving player, has reluctantly accepted he needs to leave the club and will turn down their offer of a new contract and pay rise.
Full story: Guardian
Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan tried to convince fellow countryman Luis Suarez, 27, to move to Old Trafford rather than Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Star
Thorgan Hazard has scored 13 times and provided 19 assists this season for Zulte-Waregem
West Ham co-chairman David Gold has hit back at Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard's claims that the London club attempted to disrupt the Reds' preparations before Sunday's match at Upton Park.
Full story: London's Evening Standard
Chelsea midfielder Thorgan Hazard, 21, the younger brother of Blues midfielder Eden Hazard, says he is ready to step up and make his Premier League debut next season having spent the past two seasons on loan at Belgian Pro League outfit Zulte-Waregem.
Full story: Daily Star
Spurs forward Emmanuel Adebayor, 30, has thrown his support behind under-pressure boss Tim Sherwood, and called on Tottenham to stick with their current manager.
Full story: Metro
Former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has revealed how he fought off competition from Manchester United to land the word-record signing of Alan Shearer.
Unwanted by new Fulham owner Shahid Khan, the Michael Jackson statue formerly displayed at Craven Cottage has found a new home at the National Football Museum in Manchester.
Full story: Independent
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers took time out from his club's Premier League title bid to hang backstage with rap star Tinie Tempah after his concert at the city's Echo Arena.
Full story: Metro
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Manchester United will offer Toni Kroos £260,000 a week in an effort to prise the 24-year-old midfielder away from Bayern Munich this summer.
Full story: the Guardian
Jose Mourinho is confident Chelsea have secured a £50million deal for Diego Costa in the summer, while Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says he will not stand in the 25-year-old striker's way.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo has said he came close to joining Chelsea in 2009, but the move was scuppered by AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United are aiming to secure a £30million deal for Southampton defender Luke Shaw before the World Cup after moving ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign the 18-year-old.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Hull boss Steve Bruce is facing a battle with West Ham and Stoke to land midfielder Jake Livermore, 24, on a permanent deal from Spurs.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United players Tom Cleverley, Danny Welbeck and Ashley Young were made to do a second extra training session as punishment after they were photographed on a late night in Manchester following the club's Champions League exit in Munich.
Full story: Daily Mail
Brighton loanee Jesse Lingard, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder, says his confidence will be "sky-high" when he returns to Manchester United at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Express
Gus Poyet has no intention of resigning as Sunderland's manager but will effectively ask owner Ellis Short to back him or sack him this summer.
Full story: the Guardian
Fulham players Scott Parker, Brede Hangeland and Sacha Reither have been phoning supporters who have renewed their season tickets for next season to say thank you.
Full story: the Independent
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Former Nottingham Forest and Netherlands international Bryan Roy believes his old Ajax boss Louis van Gaal has always dreamed about managing Manchester United and would be a "revelation" in the job.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sir Alex Ferguson is said to have been one of a group of Manchester United directors who sealed the fate of David Moyes at a secret hotel meeting on Sunday night.
Full story: Daily Mail
The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) believes it was wrong for the story to leak nearly 24 hours before an official announcement was made, branding the situation as lacking both dignity and class.
Full story: Daily Star
David Moyes will receive no more than £5m in compensation due to a clause in his contract.
Full story: Daily Mail
Moyes will not be short of offers but he might next consider a job abroad.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson will be asked to take a prominent role in deciding Manchester United's next manager despite anointing Moyes as his successor.
Full story: Guardian
Juventus hope to raise £60m in order to fund moves for Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 30, and winger Nani, 27, by selling midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal striker Olivier Giroud, 27, has responded to the talk linking him with a move away from the club this summer by insisting that he wants to stay at the Emirates.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Sandro has made 23 appearances for Spurs this season scoring one goal
Tottenham midfielder Sandro, 25, has been forced to downplay speculation that he could join Ars*nal in the summer after a spat with acting Spurs boss Tim Sherwood over his non-selection against Fulham.
Full story: Daily Express
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, 26, is considering his future at St James' Park, with Premier League rivals Tottenham interested.
Full story: Daily Star
Liverpool target Cristian Tello, 22, will be allowed to leave Barcelona this summer if they are offered around £8m, with Serie A giants AC Milan among those interested in signing the Spanish winger.
Full story: Talksport
Ars*nal and Manchester United are on the verge of missing out on Freiburg Matthias Ginter, 20, with Borussia Dortmund closing in on the talented defender.
Gareth Bale is a major doubt for Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final with German champions Bayern Munich on Wednesday as the 24-year-old winger is suffering from flu.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is set to be handed a bumper £60m summer war chest.
Full story: Daily Star
The David Moyes 'Chosen One' banner is being sold on ebay with the highest bid currently standing at £153,900 with 141 bids. The item, which might not be authentic, has the description: "One previous owner, well used, highly sought after and will soon be a relic".
Full story: Metro
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Bayern Munich will beat several Premier League clubs to land QPR's France striker Loic Remy, 27, in a deal worth £15m.
France striker Loic Remy has scored 13 goals while on loan at Newcastle from QPR
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United's hopes of signing Marco Reus, 24, from Borussia Dortmund have been given a boost with the forward coy over his future.
Full story: Daily Express
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, 26, is a target for Spanish title contenders Atletico Madrid with 21-year-old Chelsea loanee Thibaut Courtois set to return to Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Talksport
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 27, has told friends he wants to move to Manchester United after falling out with Paris St-Germain boss Laurent Blanc.
Full story: Metro
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, has opened talks with Turkish club Besiktas about a move when his contract expires in the summer.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea are preparing to make a £40m bid for 26-year-old Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema in the summer.
Full story: Caughtoffside
Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's job will not be under threat even if the club are relegated from the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left Norwegian club Molde to take over as Cardiff manager in January 2014
Chelsea defender John Terry, 33, wants to sign a new contract with the club and end his career at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Sky Sports
Wayne Rooney, 28, is set to lose out to fellow striker Robin van Persie, 30, as new Manchester United captain if Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal takes over as boss.
Full story: Daily Star
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has made his peace with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho after comments the Northern Irishman made following his side's 2-0 defeat at Anfield.
Full story: Times (subscription)
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is ready to provide funds in the summer to get the club back on track but manager Alan Pardew might not be the man spending them.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester United playmaker Shinji Kagawa, 25, would be welcome back at Borussia Dortmund with "open arms" according to former team-mates.
Full story: Daily Express
Some of Spain's World Cup-winning squad, including Andres Iniesta, Xabi Alonso and Pepe Reina, donned fake beards and wigs and took on everyday jobs for a television advert.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Chelsea and Portugal midfielder Deco is coaching a group of children who are all lookalikes for famous players and will act as mascots for the Champions League final.
Full story: Daily Mirror
German second division club Dynamo Dresden have angered fans by banning a pop hit by TV presenter and singer Helene Fischer because they think it brings bad luck.
Full story: Daily Mail
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Ars*nal defender Bacary Sagna, 31, wants to stay in England when his contract runs out this summer with Chelsea and Manchester City leading the chase to sign the Frenchman.
Full story: Daily Star
Defender Raphael Varane has made 21 appearances for Real Madrid this season
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to bring Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 21, to Stamford Bridge next season as back-up to John Terry, 33.
Full story: Daily Express
Tottenham are planning a double swoop for Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall, 29, and Bluebirds defender Steven Caulker, 22.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Serie A side Cagliari's sporting director Nicola Salerno says that 23-year-old Colombian striker Victor Ibarbo's move to Championship side Leeds United is far from a done deal with other clubs likely to bid if he has a good World Cup.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Liverpool have emerged as surprise suitors for Chelsea's Ashley Cole, 33, next season.
Full story: Daily Express
Serie A side AC Milan want want to sign on-loan midfielder Adel Taarabt, 24, but are not prepared to meet QPR's £4m asking price.
Full story: Daily Mail
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, 25, has ended talk of a summer move to Ars*nal by claiming that he is happy in Germany and not ready to leave.
Full story: The Sun (subscription required)
Burnley have opened talks over a new contract for highly-rated right-back Kieran Trippier, 23, who is attracting interest from Ars*nal, Newcastle and Southampton.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has agreed a new Liverpool contract and could put pen to paper on a new four-year deal before the end of the week.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ravel Morrison has been on loan at Birmingham City and QPR since joining West Ham in January 2012
Midfielder Ravel Morrison, 21, has vowed to return to parent club West Ham from QPR next season after scooping the Hammers' goal of the season prize in Tuesday night's end of year awards.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed he was on the verge of signing Eden Hazard, 23, before London rivals Chelsea's financial power won the battle for his signature from French side Lille in August 2012.
Full story: Daily Mail
Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the backing of former Manchester United team-mate pal Gary Neville to bounce back next season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City are ready for a fight with Uefa over a £50m fine for breaking Financial Fair Play rules.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
The parents of Manchester United debutant James Wilson, 18, used their mobile phones to film a replay of the striker's two goals against Hull City on Tuesday through a television screen from the stands.
Full story: Metro
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Chelsea want to sign Hoffenheim attacker Roberto Firmino, 22, this summer to team up with Diego Costa, 25.
Full story: Daily Express
Swansea striker Wilfried Bony scored 16 Premier League goals in his debut season
Swansea boss Garry Monk warns Ars*nal and Everton that striker Wilfried Bony, 25, will only be sold for an 'astronomical' fee.
Full story: Daily Express
Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, may have to put in a transfer request if he wants to complete a move to Liverpool before the World Cup.
Full story: Guardian
Ars*nal and Manchester City are eyeing up a £29m move for Real Madrid's Angel di Maria, 26.
Full story: Daily Star
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says Raheem Sterling, 19, will be a star of the World Cup if he is given the freedom to perform for England as he does for his club side.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former England midfielder Joe Cole, 32, says he will take his time to think over his next move after being released by West Ham.
Full story: Talksport
Louis van Gaal may ask Ryan Giggs, 40, to stay on as a player and as his assistant manager should the Dutchman, as expected, be appointed as Manchester United boss.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane thinks defenders Chris Smalling, 24 and Phil Jones, 22, have regressed over the last two years.
Full story: Guardian
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is keen to offer midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke had an operation on his ruptured Achilles in April
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 22, hopes to return to action at the start of next season despite fears that a ruptured Achilles could keep the Belgian sidelined until 2015.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner will provide manager Paul Lambert with money to strengthen his squad this summer even though he has put the club up for sale.
Djibril Cisse's eight-year-old son, Cassius, has rejected Liverpool, Manchester United and Everton in favour of Crewe Alexandra.
Full story: Daily Express
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Everton and Newcastle United are set to compete to sign Manchester City's ex-Toffees midfielder Jack Rodwell, 23, this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 24, is "open to all proposals" including a possible move, according to his agent.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Jack Rodwell
Jack Rodwell featured just 10 times for Manchester City in the 2013-14 season
Ashley Cole, 33, could be poised to join Real Madrid after the Spanish giants reportedly offered the out-of-contract Chelsea defender a two-year deal worth £10m.
Full story: Metro
Southampton's 18-year-old left-back Luke Shaw is set to become the first signing of the Louis van Gaal era at Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Star
Meanwhile, United have agreed a deal to sign attacking midfielder Toni Kroos from Van Gaal's former club Bayern Munich, with an agreement in principle for the 24-year-old.
Full story: Daily Express
Van Gaal has highlighted only four players he believes are good enough to be certain of their places at Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Star
The new United manager could make PSV Eindhoven's Netherlands striker Memphis Depay, 20, one of his first signings.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Toni Kroos
Toni Kroos was a target for ex-Manchester United boss David Moyes
Swansea City want to sign Sunderland's out-of-contract Jack Colback, with the 24-year-old midfielder keen on the move.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton and Hull are targeting QPR striker Charlie Austin, 24, who has scored 17 goals in the Championship this season.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Tom Ince says it would be a dream to follow in his father Paul's footsteps and play for Inter Milan. Ince, 23, who finished the season on loan at Crystal Palace, is out of contract at Blackpool and is also wanted by Monaco and Swansea.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Chelsea veteran Frank Lampard, 35, is close to agreeing a new one-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Express
Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez admits there is uncertainty among the club's players over the future of manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is a reported target for Tottenham.
Full story: Talksport
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert will give striker Darren Bent, 30, another chance next season. Bent has been on loan at Fulham, but will be needed as up-for-sale Villa look to make the most of the players they have got.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Portugal star Luis Figo says he doubts Spain can successfully defend the World Cup this summer and expects host nation Brazil to triumph.
Full story: Guardian
Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade is a surprise candidate for the West Brom job. Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia is also in the running.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Jack Colback
Jack Colback will be out of contract at Sunderland this summer
Glenn Hoddle, who has not worked as a manager since he left the Baggies' rivals Wolves in 2006, is also being considered.
Full story: Daily Star
Denmark coach Martin Olsen says Liverpool defender Daniel Agger, 29, could be a "frustrated and irritated captain" because of his lack of first-team football at Anfield this season.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka will not need to oversee a clearout of players as he prepares for his first full season in English football.
Full story: Northern Echo
Every Premier League club could receive a share of the £50m fine Uefa has handed Manchester City for breaching financial fair play rules.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Sunderland forward Connor Wickham is targeting a place in the England squad next season and the 21-year-old hopes manager Gus Poyet gives him the chance to play first-team football every week.
Full story: Independent
Former Wigan Athletic and Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard believes he received better coaching in non-league football than under ex-England manager Fabio Capello.
Full story: Daily Mail
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New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to make his former Southampton captain Adam Lallana, 26, his first signing at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Guardian
Raphael Varane
Raphael Varane won the Champions League with Real Madrid
Chelsea want Real Madrid's French defender Raphael Varane, 21, to fill the hole left in the squad by the imminent departure of David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, 23, has played down reports of him following Luiz to PSG this summer.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United are interested in PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, who has also been linked with Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester City in recent months.
Full story: Daily Mail
QPR manager Harry Redknapp has admitted defeat on keeping former Newcastle loanee Loic Remy, who wants a move to a Champions League club. Liverpool, Ars*nal and Chelsea are all interested in the 27-year-old France striker.
Full story: Daily Express
Redknapp also says there is a "very slim" chance of signing Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard or Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, both 35.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger could return for Swedish midfielder Kim Kallstrom after the 31-year-old's loan spell was disrupted by a back injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool have told Stoke City they want £7m for Morocco international winger Oussama Assaidi. The Reds bought the 25-year-old for £3.5m in 2012.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Nicklas Bendtner, 26, is wanted by four Premier League clubs after being ditched by Ars*nal. Newly-promoted Leicester City and Burnley want the Danish striker along with Crystal Palace and Hull City.
Full story: The Sun (subscription only)
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, has warned his Liverpool team-mates in Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad that he will be fit to face England next month.
Full story: The Times (subscription only)
Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson has fought back from a difficult start at Liverpool and is in England's World Cup squad
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson says proving Sir Alex Ferguson wrong has made him stronger after the former Manchester United manager questioned the 23-year-old's gait and running style.
Full story: Daily Mirror
World Cup chiefs may have a new concern on their hands with the playing surface at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in a bad state.
Full story: Daily Mail
The Football League is to present an alternative proposal to Greg Dyke's controversial League Three plan that would incorporate Premier League B teams in an expanded Johnstone's Paint Trophy to include a group stage.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
A new book has revealed that Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has an extra bone in his right ankle, which helps with his free-kicks.
Full story: The Sun (subscription only)
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Manchester City are closing in on Fernando from Porto. The 26-year-old midfielder will cost the Premier League champions £15m.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal midfielder Santi Cazorla has urged fellow Spaniard Cesc Fabregas to rejoin the Gunners. Midfielder Fabregas, 27, looks set to leave Barcelona this summer.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard has been given the number 10 shirt for Chelsea next season
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer £61m to prise away Eden Hazard from Chelsea. But the 23-year-old winger says he is happy after being given the number 10 shirt at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mail
Only a medical stands between Diego Costa and Chelsea. The 25-year-old striker is set to join the Blues for £32m.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Wales midfielder Jonny Williams says Swansea City want to sign him. The 20-year-old is currently with Crystal Palace but said: "I spoke to my agent who said Swansea were interested."
Full story: Wales Online
Louis van Gaal believes Holland could have David Moyes to thank for turning Robin van Persie back into their World Cup lethal weapon.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Roy Keane
Roy Keane is currently Republic of Ireland assistant manager
Roy Keane has pulled out of his role as a pundit for the World Cup so he can take the assistant manager's job at Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has ruled himself out of the Southampton and West Brom jobs by revealing he will only consider an offer from a "big club".
Full story: Talksport
Thirteen British football matches are among those thought to have been fixed last season, according to a leading organisation of betting companies.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia is in talks with Brighton over the vacant manager's job at the Amex Stadium.
Full story: Daily Star
Edy Reja is to have talks with president Claudio Lotito to discuss whether he will remain as manager of Lazio.
Full story: Sky Sports
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The 2014 World Cup is made for Wayne Rooney, according to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who thinks England could win the trophy if they survive a difficult group. The Sun (subscription)
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney has scored one goal in eight World Cup appearances
England manager Roy Hodgson could deploy Liverpool's Raheem Sterling in a number 10 role when his side face Italy in Manaus in their World Cup Opener on Saturday. Daily Mirror
New Aston Villa and ex-England midfielder Joe Cole says Wayne Rooney will deliver match winning performances for the Three Lions at the World Cup. Talksport
England would be wise to move for Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers or Everton's Roberto Martinez as successor to manager Roy Hodgson, according to Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp. Talksport
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has identified Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez as a £20m transfer target. The Guardian
Inter Milan are ready to test Manchester City's resolve to keep striker Stevan Jovetic, just a year after the Premier League champions bought the 24-year-old from Fiorentina for £22m. The Mirror
Ars*nal will welcome striker Carlos Vela back to the Emirates next season as Real Sociedad's president confirmed the Gunners have expressed their desire to take up a £3.2m buy-back clause on the 25-year-old Mexican. Daily Express
Micah Richards
Micah Richards only made 10 appearances for Manchester City in 2013-14
Atletico Madrid defender Miranda, 29, could be set to leave the Spanish capital after stating he has had offers to move to England. InsideFutbol
West Ham are believed to be pursuing a move for Micah Richards, with the 25-year-old defender poised to reject a new contract at Manchester City. Metro
Tottenham and Liverpool are tracking Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow, 23. Daily Mail
Liverpool's attempt to sign 21-year-old left-back Alberto Moreno from Seville for £16.2m has reached a halt because the La Liga side have reportedly demanded the bulk of the transfer fee up front. The Independent
Southampton are closing in on appointing a new manager following Mauricio Pochettino's exit to Tottenham, according to the club's executive director Les Reed. FourFourTwo
Hull City boss Steve Bruce is the Saints' number-one target to fill their vacant manager's role. Daily Mirror
Netherlands striker Robin van Persie may want to stay away from the beach after being hit by a stray kite surfer while strolling on the Rio water front on Monday. Metro
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Roy Hodgson is preparing to return forward Wayne Rooney, 28, to a central role for England's crunch match against Uruguay on Thursday. Times (subscription required)
QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes Uruguay will have "no chance" of beating England if striker Luis Suarez, 27, is not fit. Evening Standard
Daniel Sturridge's goalscoring World Cup debut came as no surprise to the 24-year-old Liverpool striker's first coach at Cadbury Athletic, Pete Evans, who watched him net 50 goals in a season aged eight. "If I was a gambling man I would have put money on him playing and scoring for England, but sooner than he has," Evans said. Birmingham Mail
Rubin Kazan's France international midfielder Yann M'Vila, 23, is set to reject Liverpool and Ars*nal in favour of a move to Inter Milan. Daily Star
Ochoa ended a three-year spell with French club Ajaccio in May after their relegation to Ligue 2
Ars*nal and Liverpool also want Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, 28, who is keen to play in the Champions League after becoming a free agent. Daily Express
The agent of Chelsea target Sefa Isci says the 18-year-old Anderlecht defender has rejected the chance of a move to Benfica. Daily Star
Manchester City are unlikely to pursue their former youth-team goalkeeper Keiren Westwood, 29, who left Sunderland at the end of last season. City are looking to provide competition for first-choice Joe Hart after Costel Pantilimon joined the Black Cats. Manchester Evening News
Newcastle United have offered a deal to Hertha Berlin's 22-year-old striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga. Newcastle Chronicle
The Sun's back page on Wednesday
Manchester United are likely to bid for Sami Khedira, who has also been a target for Ars*nal, after Real Madrid told the 27-year-old midfielder he could leave. Daily Express
Another of new United manager Louis van Gaal's targets, Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 25, says he is staying with the German club for the immediate future. Daily Star
Crystal Palace are moving closer to a £1.5m deal for former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, 29, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Anzhi Makhachkala from Spartak Moscow. Croydon Advertiser
Middlesbrough are keeping tabs on Sammy Ameobi, with Newcastle open to offers for the 22-year-old forward. Newcastle Journal
Turkish side Besiktas want to take Fulham striker Kostas Mitroglou, 26, on a one-year loan deal. GetWestLondon
Premier League newcomers Leicester City are interested in Port Vale's out-of-contract defender Joe Davis, 20, who has been offered a new deal by the Valiants. Stoke Sentinel
New Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, says he told Barcelona to let him leave, and claims they tried to stop him departing. Sky Sports
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has returned from holiday keen to resolve the future of 25-year-old midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who has again hinted at a move. Stoke Sentinel
Brazil legend Pele had to listen to the first half of the World Cup hosts' 0-0 draw with Mexico on the radio because of traffic jams in Sao Paulo. Yahoo
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Liverpool will discuss the future of striker Luis Suarez, 27, at a special meeting on Wednesday after the Uruguay international appeared to bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during their 1-0 World Cup victory.Daily Mirror
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says Suarez is a "wonderful footballer" but needs help. Liverpool Echo
Little attention is being paid to the swollen cheekbone Suarez suffered in an earlier clash with an Italy defender. Uruguay's UNoticias (in Spanish)
The English media have begun a campaign against Suarez according toUruguay's El Observador (in Spanish)
One of Suarez's personal sponsors reveals on Twitter it is to review its relationship with the player in light of Tuesday's events.
England broke a number of their records at the 2014 campaign - but for all the wrong reasons. Goal.com
Ghana's government has sent a plane carrying more than $3m (£1.7m) in cash to Brazil to pay the World Cup appearance fees owed to the national soccer team. Bloomberg
Brazilian fans claim legendary Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger is to blame for for Italy's early exit from the World Cup. Guardian
The Greek press are revelling in the national side's progression to the last 16 - when traditional European powers such as Spain, Italy and England are already heading home. Greece's Ekathimerini
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, is looking forward to facing new club manager Louis van Gaal when Mexico take on Netherlands in the last 16 on Sunday. Guardian
Football Association chairman Greg Dyke believes Prince Harry could have inspired England to better results if he had attended games against Italy and Uruguay, as well as the final fixture against Costa Rica.Independent
Cesare Prandelli's resignation has opened the door for former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, 49, to become Italy coach.Daily Telegraph
The USA's draw with Portugal was the most-watched football match ever in the United States, with 24.7 million people tuning in - more than for the NBA finals. Daily Mail
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque, 63, says the future of the national team is safe no matter who succeeds him as manager. Marca (in Spanish)
Honduras manager Luis Fernando Suarez, 54, wants to resign after failing to take the national side beyond the group stage at the World Cup. Bild (in German)
Chelsea have joined a host of clubs attempting to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, and have offered him a five-year deal worth £125,000-a-week. Metro
Hull City hope to follow up their signing of Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore, 24, by signing his former Spurs team-mate, defender Michael Dawson, 30. Hull Daily Mail
Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are all tracking Juan Bernat, 21, amid reports the Valencia winger is stalling on a new contract . Talksport
West Brom have rejected a transfer request from defender Craig Dawson, 24. Express & Star
Midfielder Ander Herrera, 24, has passed a medical ahead of his £28.7m move from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester United. Metro
Atletico Madrid have joined Ars*nal in the race to land Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, 28, who is a free agent after leaving French second division side Ajaccio. Daily Star
Tottenham defender Michael Dawson could be reunited with Jake Livermore at HullParis St-Germain are planning a move for Manchester City's Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 31. Daily Mirror
Manchester United are refusing to pay over the odds for England left-back Luke Shaw, 18, after Southampton upped his price tag to £40m. Manchester Evening News
Swansea are close to signing forward Bafetimbi Gomis, 28. The France international was released by Lyon at the end of last season. South Wales Evening Post
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce wants to sign at least five more players as he seeks to rebuild his squad this summer. Clubcall
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, expects to return to Liverpool after his loan spell at Napoli ended. Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/24/pepe-reina-liverpool-napoli)
Manchester United are preparing a £30m move for Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, 27. Bild (in German)
Udinese have signed Chievo Verona's French forward Cyril Thereau, 31.Tuttosport (in Italian)
Social media users have predictably had a field day with the latest controversy to engulf Luis Suarez. The Daily Mail has pulled together many of the viral gags.
Costa Rica midfielder Diego Calvo, 23, made sure he got some photographs with the England players after the goalless draw between the teams in Belo Horizonte.
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield - who had his ear bitten by Mike Tyson during a fight - has sympathy for Chiellini, tweeting: "I guess any part of the body is up for eating."
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 24, says he cannot wait to play football on Welsh soil again as he looked ahead to August's Uefa Super Cup, which will be held in his home city of Cardiff. Wales Online.
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United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann paid tribute to Tim Howard's "phenomenal" performance in the extra-time defeat against Belgium. The 35-year-old Everton goalkeeper produced 16 saves, the most in a World Cup match since 1966, according to statistics. Sky Sports
Former Germany international Klinsmann says he expects to still be United States coach at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Goal.com
Colombia's James Rodriguez is the leading scorer at the World Cup with five goalsBrazil and Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho, 29, fears Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez, 22, could end the hosts' World Cup hopes. Sun (subscription required)
Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle, 23, who scored in Germany's second-round victory over Algeria, says his country are expected to win the World Cup. Daily Telegraph
Midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 28, has warned his France team-mates they must not get carried away with their own success before their quarter-final against Germany on Friday. Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/01/yohan-cabaye-france-stay-humble-germany-showdown-world-cup)
Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, who is thought to be part of the Catalan club's attempts to sign Luis Suarez, is set to refuse to join Liverpool in favour of a move to Ars*nal. Daily Mail
Brazil international defender Filipe Luis is trying to force through a transfer to Chelsea by urging his club Atletico Madrid not to demand the full £19m release clause in his contract is met. Evening Standard
Fabio Borini's agent has reiterated that the 23-year-old Italian is returning to Liverpool this summer following his loan spell at Sunderland and that he is not looking to leave. Sky Sports
Marseille have joined the chase for Newcastle's in-demand right-back Mathieu Debuchy, who the club fear will push for a move when he returns from the World Cup. The 28-year-old is also wanted by Ars*nal and Paris Saint Germain. Newcastle Journal
However, Ars*nal are confident of signing France international Debuchy after the World Cup. Daily Star
Swansea are holding out for an improved offer from Tottenham for full-back Ben Davies, 21, and are keen for Gylfi Sigurdsson, 24, who played for them on loan in 2012, to be part of the deal. South Wales Evening Post
On-loan AC Milan playmaker Adel Taarabt will be forced to return to QPR if no club will pay the 25-year-old's £65,000-a-week wages. Get West London
Burnley are set to hold talks with free agent Steven Reid, 33. The former Republic of Ireland international is weighing up his options after coming to the end of his contract with West Brom. Lancashire Telegraph
Sunderland will have to activate Jordon Mutch's £5m release clause if they are to prise the 22-year-old away from Cardiff. Newcastle Chronicle
Crawley are considering whether to make a second bid for Leyton Orient's former Brighton winger Dean Cox, 26. The Argus
Liverpool are considering a bid for AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli, 23, if striker Luis Suarez joins Barcelona. Daily Express
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants Croatia defender Dejan Lovren, 24, to become the third Southampton player to move to Anfield this summer after signing Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana.Times (subscription only)
Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez is set for a £40m move from Monaco to Real Madrid if the Champions League winners can sell Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, 26. Daily Mail
Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 27, admits he would relish the chance to join Ars*nal after revealing he supported the Gunners as a child. Daily Express
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Roma centre-back Mehdi Benatia, 27, but must wait for the Serie A side to find a replacement.Daily Mirror
Serb Dusan Tadic, 25, is set to become new Southampton manager Ronald Koeman's first signing after the Saints agreed a £9m deal with FC Twente for the midfielder. Daily Mail
Costa Rica's Keylor Navas, 27, could be set for a move to the Premier League this summer after Ars*nal joined Liverpool in the race for the Levante goalkeeper. Daily Star
Forward Michu, 28, is ready to tell Swansea City he wants to return to Spain and join Atletico Madrid. Daily Mirror
Incoming Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is hoping to follow up his impending deal for Ars*nal captain and defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28, with a swoop for 22-year-old Feyenoord centre-back Stefan de Vrij. Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/386732/Manchester-United-Thomas-Vermaelen-Stefan-de-Vrij-summer-deals)[size=78%] (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/386732/Manchester-United-Thomas-Vermaelen-Stefan-de-Vrij-summer-deals)[/size]
Tottenham may choose to play home matches at Brighton's Amex Stadium or Ipswich's Portman Road during the final season before their planned move to their new stadium, which they hope to be in for the 2017-18 season. Club officials are thought to have decided it would not be possible to continue playing at White Hart Lane whilst building work on the adjacent new site is completed. Evening Standard
The beautiful game seems to have finally been embraced stateside, with the New York Times carrying an article entitled "Wild Ride by U.S Comes to End, but Soccer Is the Winner". The website even carries a video explaining the offside rule. NY Times (http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/index.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage®ion=TopBar&module=HPMiniNav&contentCollection=Sports&WT.nav=page)
Atletico Madrid say they will not release Chelsea-bound Filipe Luis, 28, until the £19m termination clause for the 28-year-old defender is paid for. Marca (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/gossip/Atletico%20Madrid%20say%20they%20will%20not%20release%20Chelsea-bound%20Filipe%20Luis%20until%20the%20%C2%A319%20million%20termination%20clause%20for%20the%2028%20year-old%20defender%20is%20paid%20for)
Ars*nal's 32-year-old midfielder Mikel Arteta will not replace Manchester United-bound Ander Herrera, 24, at Athletic Bilbao. Marca (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/gossip/Ars*nal's%2032%20year-old%20midfielder%20Mikel%20Arteta%20will%20not%20replace%20Manchester%20United-bound%20Ander%20Herrera,%2024,%20at%20Athletic%20Bilbao)
Veteran Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 36, has renewed his contract with Juventus until 2017. As.com
Paris St-Germain are chasing Penarol's 18-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Kevin Mendez, who is also being tracked by Inter Milan and Barcelona. Le Figaro (http://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/transferts/actualites/le-journal-du-mercato-01-07-702356)
Argentina playmaker Lionel Messi posted a picture of himself with his jubilant team-mates after their 1-0 extra-time win against Switzerland in the last 16 of the World Cup, adding: "Nobody said it was an easy game. Another big step. #VamosArgentina"Lionel Messi Facebook
Belgium captain Vincent Kompany paid tribute to USA goalkeeper Tim Howard after his team's narrow win over the Americans. "Two words.. TIM HOWARD #Respect." Vincent Kompany Twitter
Kompany's fellow Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham, wrote: "Hard work pays off!! Credits to the USA as well for this amazing game!"Jan Vertonghen Twitter
Some high profile response from the USA. The White House Twitter account posted: "Very proud of @ussoccer. We'll win it all sooner than the world thinks." White House Twitter
Former president Bill Clinton wrote: "I am proud of @ussoccer for a hard-fought effort today and a great #2014worldcup run." Bill Clinton Twitter
Actor and singer Justin Timberlake wrote: "HEART BREAKER. Proud of how our guys battled at the end. Tim Howard... WOW. #BeastMode #USMNT Justin Timberlake Twitter
Brazil defender David Luiz in good spirits under waterUSA reserve goalkeeper Brad Guzan said: "So proud to have been part of this team in this unbelievable journey! The support back home has been unreal & as players we say thank u." Brad Guzan Twitter
Exuberant Brazil defender David Luiz posted an underwater picture as he prepares for Friday's quarter-final with Colombia. David Luiz Facebook
Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o - who left Stamford Bridge after his contract expired - posted on Twitter: "Thank you to the Amazing @chelseafc fans for having given me the opportunity to be a blue. It was a honour to me!!!" Samuel Eto'o Twitter
Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong, ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a groin injury, wrote on Twitter: "Devastated with the news about my injury. Sadly enough this is part of the sport as well. Will work hard on my recovery now and keep hope." Nigel de Jong Twitter
Aberystwyth Town have poked fun at Manchester United by tweeting a picture of their players travelling to a Europa League fixture with the caption: "Hey Man Utd, we are all off to Europe, are you?"
Aberystwyth Town play Derry City in the Europa League on ThursdayThe latest tattoo of Chile forward Mauricio Pinilla, 30, has been revealed on Twitter. It is the moment his last-minute shot during their penalty shootout defeat by Brazil struck the crossbar.
Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, 29, was forced to delete a picture from his Twitter page - after he accidentally captured team-mate and Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta naked in the shower in the background. Ezequiel Lavezzi Twitter (https://twitter.com/PochoLavezzi)
Former Tottenham maestro Ossie Ardiles makes a confident prediction that Luis Suarez will leave Liverpool to join Barcelona. "He will go to Spain, I bet my house on it!" he says. Talksport
New Liverpool signing Adam Lallana, 26, has taken out a full-page advert in Southampton's local paper to say thank you to the Saints fans. Southern Daily Echo
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The Rio de Janeiro-based Lance newspaper described Brazil's 7-1 defeat by Germany as the "biggest shame in history". Lance
How the Daily Star saw Germany's rout of BrazilSome in the Brazilian media have blamed Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger for the host nation's humiliating defeat. The rock star backed Brazil - and every time he has announced his support for a team, that team went on to lose.Daily Mirror
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella had to persuade Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 27, not to quit international football three years ago.Daily Telegraph
World Cup winner Ricky Villa - a member of Argentina's triumphant 1978 squad - has backed Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero to fire his country past the Netherlands and into the World Cup final.Talksport
English referee Howard Webb has defended his performance in the 2010 World Cup final by saying he was unsighted when he failed to send off Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong for a kung-fu kick on Spain's Xabi Alonso. Sun (subscription required)
Not one England player has performed well enough to make the the 2014 World Cup dream team, according to a tournament sponsor. Daily Telegraph
Argentina defender Martin Demichelis says the Netherlands' Arjen Robben is "not a fighter" and has vowed to get under the Dutch forward's skin in tonight's semi-final. Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/08/martin-demichelis-arjen-robben-holland-argentina)
Ars*nal will complete the signing of Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, from Barcelona on Wednesday, manager Arsene Wenger has revealed. Talksport
Tottenham have made a fresh bid to hijack Liverpool's move for Belgium midfielder Divock Origi, 19. Daily Mirror
Juventus are pressing ahead with a £2m bid for Manchester United and France left-back Patrice Evra, 33. Daily Mail
Evra's move to the Turin club will see Chilean defensive midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, heading in the opposite direction for a fee of £32m. Daily Express
Manchester City will not sell Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, despite claims that he wants to leave. Daily Mirror
Lucas Leiva missed out on Brazil's World Cup squad despite recovering from a mid-season knee injuryLiverpool will sell Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva, 27, to fund their bid for Southampton's Croatian centre-back Dejan Lovren, 25. Daily Express
West Brom are interested in 23-year-old Australia left-back Jason Davidson, who is a free agent after leaving Dutch Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo. Birmingham Mail
Former Ars*nal striker Eduardo, 31, has said his goodbyes to Shakhtar Donetsk amid reports he is set to join Brazilian club Flamengo. Sky Sports
Italian giants Roma and Napoli and Belgian champions Anderlecht have made offers for 21-year-old United States right-back DeAndre Yedlin, who played in Major League Soccer for Seattle Sounders last season. Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/9376051/transfer-news-usa-world-cup-star-deandre-yedlin-attracting-european-interest)
Paris St-Germain are ready to make a £60m bid for Juventus's 21-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba. Le Figaro
Juventus are on the verge of signing 21-year-old striker Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid. Marca
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 36, is waiting for an offer from Juventus after the Ivory Coast international ended his contract with Turkish side Galatasaray. Tuttosport (http://www.tuttosport.com/calcio/calciomercato/2014/07/08-300207/Juve%2C+Drogba+si+offre+e+va+alla+presentazione+di+Boka)
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj, 19, has received death threats over his decision to play for Belgium instead of Albania or Kosovo, according to reports in Serbia. Daily Mail
Liverpool will have all of their England World Cup contingent - including captain Steven Gerrard, striker Daniel Sturridge and winger Raheem Sterling - on show for their tour of the United States later this month. Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/liverpool-fcs-england-stars-back-7391221)
Germany's thrashing of Brazil was the most discussed single sports game ever on Twitter with 35.6 million tweets.
There were more than 200 million Facebook interactions by 66 million people as wellFormer newspaper editor and talk show host Piers Morgan gave £5,000 to two charities after an exchange on Twitter withQPR midfielder Joey Barton, because Morgan had predicted that Brazil would beat Germany.
Germany defender Per Mertesacker said: "DIE MANNSCHAFT! I really enjoy this moment... now let's go all in for the final."
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand said: "I hope the Brazilians don't look for a scapegoat here... it's a team effort and they weren't good enough as a group."
The Scottish FA said: "Just a quick reminder that our first #EURO2016 qualifier is vs #GER in Dortmund in September. Good. #naeborra."
Romelu Lukaku cannot believe the scoreline in Belo HorizonteChelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has shown his shock at the ease of Germany's World Cup semi-final win over Brazil with acheeky photo on Twitter and the message: "Oooh myyyy goood."
Germany and Chelsea striker Andre Schurrle tweeted a selfie of him with several of his team-mates out on the pitch following full-time in Belo Horizonte.
"Come oooon Germany!! One last step!!! Rio we come!!!"Costa Rica goalkeeper Kaylor Navas and midfielder Bryan Ruiz took a ride in the cockpit as they flew home from their World Cup adventure.
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascheranotweeted a photo of a few mates on the team coach as they head to Sao Paulo for their World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands.
Brazil striker Neymar has tweeted his thanks for the messages of support he has received since suffering a serious back injury towards the end of his country's quarter-final victory over Colombia.
And with Brazil trailing 5-0 at half-time, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen - on the wrong end of an Ashes whitewash in Australia last winter - tweeted: "I've seen 5-0 a few times before... it's not the end of the world, Brazil!"
Former Wales international striker Craig Bellamy has turned down the chance to appear on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing because he wants to be taken seriously in his bid to become a manager.Daily Mirror
A football fan decided it would be hilarious to get a Luis Suarez 'bite mark' tattooed on his shoulder - only to spell the 27-year-old Uruguay striker's name wrong. ESPN FC
Injured Brazilian striker Neymar had to put up with an image mocking him on Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez's website - after it was targeted by hackers.Metro
Former Netherlands midfielder Edgar Davids, 41, has turned down a move to non-league minnows Greenwich Borough. Daily Star
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Liverpool defender Kolo Toure, 33, is wanted by Turkish side Trabzonspor. Daily Mail
West Brom previously rejected an offer from Burnley in June in excess of £1m for Craig Dawson
Chelsea and Manchester United's prospective deals for midfielders Paul Pogba, 21, and Arturo Vidal, 27, look to be more likely following Antonio Conte's resignation from Juventus. Daily Express
Besiktas want Chelsea striker Demba Ba, 29, on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal next summer but the Blues would prefer to sell the Senegal striker now. Daily Mirror
Swansea City have rejected Liverpool's £8m offer for Wales defender Ben Davies, 21. Daily Telegraph
West Brom have turned down a £1.5m bid from Burnley for Craig Dawson, 24, with Baggies' manager Alan Irvine saying that he wants the defender to stay at The Hawthorns. Birmingham Mail
Newcastle are on the verge of completing the £6.3m signing of Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere, 24, who was also a target for West Brom and Stoke . Daily Mail
AC Milan have made an approach to sign Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani, 27. Football Italia
Manchester United have taken highly-rated Benfica youngsters Joao Filipe, 15, who has been dubbed 'the new Cristiano Ronaldo', and goalkeeper Joao Virginia, also 15, on trial. Skysports.com
Barcelona's new striker Luis Suarez, 27, nearly left Liverpool last summer to join Real Madrid. Daily Star
Germany's World Cup winning star and Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gotze, 22, almost joined Ars*nal in 2011 . Daily Express
Manchester City tweet a picture of Spanish duo Javi Garcia and Alvaro Negredo trying their hand at a spot of gardening before training.
Leroy Fer is taking it easy in Curacao after the Netherlands' World Cup campaign
Hull City captain Curtis Davies posts a picture of swimming legend Michael Phelps to celebrate winning silver in a relay race at Hull Swimming Club.
Newcastle youngster Adam Campbell tweets 'What a start for the big man!" in reference to Siem de Jong's goalscoring debut for the Magpies in their 2-1 pre-season friendly at Oldham Athletic.
Norwich midfielder Leroy Fer tweets a picture from his holidays in Curacao after helping the Netherlands to third place at the World Cup.
Former BBC Sport football analyst Alan Hansen says the biggest mistake of his media career was suggesting that Ars*nal and England forward Theo Walcott did not have a 'football brain'. Daily Telegraph
Lukas Podolski shouted out 'Ars*nal' when Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, was asked which club he would play for next season at a public reception for Germany's World Cup win. Daily Mirror
Pop star Nicole Scherzinger changed the lyrics of the Pussycat Dolls' hit single 'Don't' Cha', to praise Manchester United striker Robin van Persie. Daily Star
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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers wants to land Ars*nal target, right-back Javier Manquillo, 20, on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid. Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal have rekindled their interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, 22, after talks with Real Madrid's Sami Khedira stalled. Daily Star
The Sun say striker Sergio Aguero is to be offered a big money deal by Manchester City
Striker Divock Origi, 19, is on his way to the United States to seal his £10m move to Liverpool - but he will remain at Lille for another season. Daily Express
Ars*nal are reportedly closing in on a £9m deal to sign Manchester United winger Nani, 27, as Arsene Wenger looks to strengthen the Gunners attack. Caught Offside
Southampton are set to launch a second bid for Celtic keeper Fraser Forster, 26, after having an initial offer turned down. Daily Echo
Everton are reported to be closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Belgian striker David Henen from Anderlecht. Liverpool Echo
Inter Milan are keen on a move for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, after being told Manchester City's Stevan Jovetic, 24, is not for sale. Sun (subscription required)
Hull City are in talks to sign Cameroon international defender Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, 25, from French club Rennes. Sky Sports
Fulham boss Felix Magath has not ruled out selling goalkeeper David Stockdale, 28, to Championship rivals Brighton this summer. Talksport
Forward Lionel Messi, 27, sounded out Ars*nal last season about a move while he was negotiating with Barcelona over a new contract. Daily Mail
Manager Jose Mourinho says he wants Chelsea to dominate the new season - and to stay at the top for the next decade. Daily Mirror
Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore, 24, is confident Europa League football can be a help and not a hindrance as Hull City prepare to make their European debut next week. Hull Daily Mail
Luis Suarez, 27, has fled Barcelona to avoid the media circus surrounding his arrival from Liverpool. Daily Star
Manchester City will never be as popular as United because of the way they "buy trophies" and "shut the door" on youth players, according to former Red Devils defender Mikael Silvestre. Daily Mail
Fifa boss Sepp Blatter is "like Kim Jong-Un", says FA chairman Greg Dyke. Daily Mirror
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, has posted a video of himself reading Zlatan Ibrahimovic's autobiography while ironing.
Rio Ferdinand seems pleased Steven Caulker has joined him at QPR, tweeting: "I've only been here a few days myself but a warm welcome to Caulker, quality signing."
Meanwhile, Tottenham's Andros Townsend seems pretty impressed with QPR's new-look defence, posting: "Wow Caulker and Rio Ferdinand in the same team! Not many centre-back partnerships better than that."
Andreas Weimann has snuck into the locker room of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders on Aston Villa's US tour.
Roma left-back Ashley Cole gets things off his chest on Twitter, saying in a series of messages: "Before I signed at Roma people were killing me about (possibly) playing (in the USA), saying it's for the money and easy lifestyle, I choose to play in a more demanding place and team and people still feel the need to moan. How about you just worry about your team and I'll worry about mine."
Manchester City goalkeeper David De Gea posted a photograph of him and David Beckham, with the caption: "With a legend!"
Former West Brom defender Cameron Gayle - now at Shrewsbury - tweeted: "I swear I lose my ear-rings at least once every two months."
With a pre-season friendly against the New York Red Bulls looming, Ars*nal's players attempt to blend in with the locals by having a go at their best "New Yoick" accents. ESPN FC
Sir Alex Ferguson is set to reveal his true feelings about David Moyes's 10-month reign at Manchester United in an updated autobiography to be released later this year. Daily Express
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could be forced to sell goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, because of the club's failure to offload Spain striker Fernando Torres, 30, or Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi, 27. Daily Star
Aston Villa central defender Ron Vlaar, 29, will hold talks with manager Paul Lambert this weekend amid interest from Southampton. Daily Mirror
QPR are considering a £4m move for Elche's Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez, 28. Daily Mirror
Sunderland are in talks with Lazio over Belgium defender Luis Pedro Cavanda, 23, after failing to reach an agreement with Fiorentina's Marcos Alonso, also 23, who spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light. Daily Mail
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, 34, says he has had the worst three months of his life, losing out on the Premier League title, exiting the World Cup early with England and retiring from international football. Daily Telegraph
Manager Louis van Gaal has warned Manchester United supporters his side may struggle for the first three months of the season as the players adjust to his methods. Times (subscription only)
Meanwhile Van Gaal says if United can beat neighbours Manchester City to the title next season, the triumph will be all the more special. Manchester Evening News
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, says he could stay at the club for the rest of his career. Guardian
New Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, 27, who is banned from all footballing activities for four months, has moved to the Pyrenees to begin his pre-season regime with a personal trainer. Daily Mail
Striker Didier Drogba, 36, has backed his new Chelsea team-mate Diego Costa, 25, to make an instant impact in the Premier League after his £32m move from Atletico Madrid. Sun (subscription only)
After Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger said midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, would not be sold, former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan tweeted: "Just seen Morgan Schneiderlin in our hotel in Southampton....Looks rather grumpy..."
Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge, 24, showed off his singing skills with a performance of Drake's Too Much, accompanied by team-mate Jordan Ibe.
Chelsea are refusing to print shirts with the names of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, or striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, on the back as neither player has been given a squad number. Daily Star
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Manchester United want to buy Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado, 26, from Fiorentina but fear the Italian club may raise the asking price beyond their offer of £29m. Daily Star
The Old Trafford club's interest in Juventus's Arturo Vidal, 27, may wane over concerns about the Chilean midfielder's knee problems. Daily Express
Arturo Vidal has helped Juventus to three straight Serie A titles
England goalkeeper Fraser Forster, 26, will leave Celtic for Southampton in an £8m move if the Scottish side fail to overturn their 4-1 deficit to Legia Warsaw and are knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday. Daily Mirror
West Ham have had a £7m offer for Bosnia-Hercegovina striker Vedad Ibisevic, 29, rejected by German club Stuttgart as manager Sam Allardyce seeks back-up for injured forward Andy Carroll. Daily Star
Nottingham Forest manager Stuart Pearce is determined to keep Burnley midfield target Henri Lansbury, 23, at the City Ground. Nottingham Evening Post
Middlesbrough are poised to sign midfielder Adam Clayton, 25, from Championship rivals Huddersfield Town. Northern Echo
Jay Rodriguez shared 28 goals with Rickie Lambert in the Premier League last season
Sheffield Wednesday have made a bid for St Johnstone striker Stevie May in an effort to beat South Yorkshire rivals Rotherham to the signing of the 21-year-old. Daily Express
Ars*nal are preparing to make a bid to buy Liverpool's 29-year-old defender Daniel Agger. Daily Star
Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger insists midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, and striker Jay Rodriguez, 25, will be staying at St Mary's, with the summer sales at the south coast club now over. Daily Telegraph
UAE club Al Jazira have rejected talk of a bid for AC Milan's former Manchester City and Brazil striker Robinho, 30. Sport 360
Barcelona made their initial approach for Luis Suarez, 27, before the Liverpool striker's biting incident at the World Cup, which ended with him moving to the Nou Camp. Daily Mirror
Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, 24, is determined to re-establish himself in the starting line-up at Old Trafford under new manager Louis van Gaal after getting booed by fans last season. Sun (subscription required)
Midfielder Jack Rodwell, 23, hopes his move from Manchester City to Sunderland will help to resurrect his England career. Daily Star
Usain Bolt is a Manchester United supporter but has been invited to watch Millwall
Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback, 24, is unconcerned about the prospect of a backlash from Sunderland fans after his move to St James' Park from the Stadium of Light. Daily Mail
New Millwall striker Ricardo Fuller, 34, says he has invited friend and fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt, the six-time Olympic champion, to watch a game at The Den. Independent
New Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna, 31, delighted dozens of the club's fans by posing for photos while joining them on a tour of Etihad Stadium.
Sepp Blatter, president of governing body Fifa, claims it is difficult to find places for women in senior roles because football is such a macho sport. Guardian
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino says new signings are not allowed to stay in a certain hotel in the city because the establishment's colour scheme is purple, a colour he believes is bad luck. Daily Mail
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Manchester United are set to spend £80m on Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria, 26, Sporting defender Marcos Rojo, 24, and Ajax utility man Daley Blind, 24, as manager Louis van Gaal builds a team to challenge for the Premier League title. (Daily Mail)
England wingers Andros Townsend, 23, and Aaron Lennon, 27, are among 11 players who new Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is willing sell. (Telegraph)
Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Javi Garcia, 27, is set to join Zenit St Petersburg for £13m after falling behind new-signing Fernando, 27, in the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium. (Guardian)
Southampton have agreed a £12m fee with Hull for Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long, 27, after Manchester United's Javier Hernandez, 26, rejected a move to St Mary's. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 21, could rejoin his former club Crystal Palace on loan this season. (London Evening Standard)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is readying an £8m bid to land 28-year-old Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote. (Caughtoffside)
The Gunners also want Olympiakos defender Kostas Manolas, 23, as cover for Per Mertesacker, 29, and Laurent Koscielny, 28. (Daily Mail)
Everton and Southampton are both keen on £6m-rated Parma winger Jonathan Biabiany, 26. (Daily Express)
Colombia international Carlos Sanchez, 28, is set to fly to Birmingham today to have a medical at Aston Villa prior to a £4.5m transfer from Elche. (Birmingham Mail)
Artur Boruc, 34, is likely to quit Southampton after being replaced by £10m signing Fraser Forster, 26, as the club's first-choice goalkeeper. (Daily Star)
Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, is set to be omitted from Manchester City's Champions League squad, because Manuel Pellegrini can only include 16 of his 17 foreign players. (Daily Mirror)
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Leicester City striker David Nugent, 29, is hoping to add to his solitary England cap now he is back in the Premier League. (Independent)
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, who spent three years on loan at Atletico Madrid, has been told he could be dropped from the Belgium team unless he becomes first choice at Stamford Bridge. (Sun - subscription required)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew thinks his new Dutch forward, Siem de Jong, 25, is the new Teddy Sheringham. (Daily Star)
Former Tottenham chairman Lord Sugar says the club blew the £85m they received from Real Madrid for Gareth Bale "like a kid in a sweet shop". (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says 19-year-old Raheem Sterling's pre-season form has reminded him of Barcelona great Lionel Messi. (Liverpool Echo)
French club Metz are ready to lodge a complaint with Uefa after their proposed £3.5m deal with West Ham for Diafra Sakho, 24, collapsed. (Daily Mail)
The Secret Footballer has tweeted a video on Vine of Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi taking out his frustrations on a bin bag in the corridor.
Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez posted a clip of his training regime in his rehabilitation after knee surgery, and says he is "feeling really strong now!"
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has donated £30,000 to help Sweden's learning difficulties national team travel to the World Cup. (Daily Mail)
Cristiano Ronaldo's match-winning brace in Real Madrid's Uefa Super Cup victory over Sevilla clearly impressed Uefa president Michel Platini, who tried to give the Portuguese two medals for his efforts. (Metro)
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Ars*nal are ready to make a £50m bid for PSG striker Edinson Cavani, 27, as Olivier Giroud, 27, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. (Daily Express)
The Gunners want Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, 23, to replace injured Giroud, but United are reluctant to sell. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal is weighing up a £20m move for Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen, 24. (Daily Star)
Real Madrid are to spend the majority of the money they received for Angel Di Maria on 28-year-old Monaco striker Radamel Falcao. (Le Sport 10 - in French)
AC Milan have confirmed they are looking to sign Chelsea duo striker Fernando Torres, 30, and midfielder Marco van Ginkel, 21. (Daily Express)
The Italian club are fed up waiting for Torres to make a decision and have handed him an ultimatum as they prepare to switch their attention to Tottenham striker Robert Soldado, 29. (Inside Futbol)
Manchester United are in talks to sign Daley Blind, 24, with former Old Trafford keeper Edwin van der Sar currently at the club's training facility in Carrington to thrash-out a deal for the Ajax star. (Daily Star)
Tottenham are poised to complete the signing of Sevilla central defender Federico Fazio, 27, after paying his £8m buy-out clause. (Daily Mail)
New Manchester United signing Angel Di Maria, 26, has claimed he did not want to leave Real Madrid but was left no choice by the La Liga club's board. (ESPN)
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne is out of hospital after his latest health scare but facing bleak future after blowing a £14m fortune. (Daily Mirror)
Former Fulham defender John Arne Riise has launched an attack on Felix Magath, claiming the Fulham manager has flushed the club's philosophy down the toilet. (Sun - subscription only)
Former England midfielder Peter Reid took to Twitter to send praise to Manchester City's on-loan midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, who has announced his international retirement. "Some goal scoring record Frank Lampard from the middle of the park," he wrote. "Brilliant."
Ars*nal striker Lukas Podolski, 29, has left fans wondering if he might be leaving after posting a cryptic Instagram message "Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out. Opportunities don't happen, you create them!#StayFocus #NoExcuses #FightForYourGoals #BeStrong #Champs #Victory #Glory #Poldi #aha"
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko joins in the trolling of Manchester United after their 4-0 Capital One Cup defeat at MK Dons with the Twitter message: "Hahahaha."
West Ham's 15-year-old defender Reece Oxford, who was named as a substitute in the Hammers' Capital One Cup tie against Sheffield United on Tuesday night, is already attracting interest from Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
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Manchester United are lining up a move for Roma's Netherlands midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, in the January transfer window . (Daily Mail)
United could make a £60m summer move for their former midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, now with Juventus, who is also thought to be a target for Real Madrid and Chelsea. (Daily Express)
Liverpool have agreed personal terms on a one-year deal with former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, with the free agent set to move to Anfield imminently. (Daily Express)
But the Reds could have to wait until November to sign Valdes, 32, as he is recovering from a knee injury. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal and Tottenham are set to revive their interest in Lazio's attacking midfielder Antonio Candreva in January. The 27-year-old is thought to be unhappy at not being offered a new contract by the Italians. (Daily Express)
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini's demands over wages and a get-out clause in his contract scuppered a move to QPR for the 23-year-old. (the Sun - subscription required)
England international full-back Micah Richards, 26, rejected an improved contract at Manchester City in an effort to resurrect his career in Serie A at Fiorentina. (Talksport)
French winger Hatem Ben Arfa, 27, is likely to have played his last game for Newcastle United after joining Hull City on loan. (Daily Telegraph)
Ben Arfa almost cried at the warm welcome he got when he arrived at Hull. (Daily Mirror)
Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi claims Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, 26, wanted to join the Ligue 1 club before his move from Real Madrid to Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley had to call Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert personally to revive the deal to take him to the Midlands club, who had been angered by the 25-year-old's apparent change of heart when Everton showed an interest in signing him. (Sun - subscription required)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp could revive his interest in Jermain Defoe in January after failing to sign the 31-year-old Toronto FC striker on transfer deadline day. (Talksport)
New England captain Wayne Rooney, 28, has been "awful" for Manchester United this season and should be dropped, says former Red Devils defender Paul Parker. (Eurosport)
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Rooney has also been criticised by Norway captain Vegard Forren, who claimed the striker "looks a bit chubby". (Daily Star)
Meanwhile, Rooney says he has set his sights on winning over disaffected England fans as well as getting some silverware with the national team. (Times - subscription required)
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 31, has rejected claims he requires knee surgery. (Manchester Evening News)
United midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, made a frantic personal call to Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert on Monday evening before the deadline, urging him to secure a loan deal. (Sun - subscription required)
Former Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 30, says he knew his time was up at Stamford Bridge when the Blues signed Diego Costa, 25. (GetWestLondon)
Winger Adel Taarabt, 25, now back at QPR having spent last season on loan at Fulham and AC Milan, is a special talent who can inspire the Londoners to avoid relegation, according to chairman Tony Fernandes. (Daily Mail)
Swansea boss Garry Monk says striker Wilfried Bony, 25, who has been linked with Liverpool, Ars*nal and Tottenham, did not look for a move during the transfer window. (South Wales Evening Post)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew's future at the club could depend on his side's results from the next two games, against Southampton and Hull. (Independent)
Meanwhile, in an open letter to the Newcastle fans, departing winger Hatem Ben Arfa, 27, says the Magpies will "forever" be in his heart and holds no grudges against the club. (Newcastle Chronicle)
The agent of former Sunderland loanee Fabio Borini says the striker, 23, is determined to prove his worth, having returned to Liverpool. (Sunderland Echo)
Swindon boss Mark Cooper, son of former Leeds player Terry, is "flattered" by interest from the Whites who are searching for a new manager. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini tweeted his delight at staying at Anfield after apparent interest from Sunderland and QPR. He said: "Finally the madness is finished! I protected the MAN and the player that I am today… taking all the responsibility of the situation and for people who didn't want it... and I'm VERY happy with myself to have taken such an important decision!"
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, used his YouTube channel to show a day of spectacular driving with former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button.
Spain striker Alvaro Negredo, 29, posted an open letter on his Twitter account thanking Manchester City following his move to Valencia.
A Monaco fan site is urging supporters of the club to demand a refund for their season tickets following the departures of strikers Radamel Falcao, 28, and James Rodriguez, 23. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs, 40, says former Old Trafford team-mate and Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer invited his grandparents into his office for a cup of tea. (Wales Online)
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Ars*nal are looking to sign Barcelona's 19-year-old midfielder Sergi Samper - with manager Arsene Wenger ready to pay his £9.6m release clause in January. (Metro)
Barcelona right-back Dani Alves, 31, has emerged as a shock transfer target for Manchester United and Liverpool. (Daily Express)
Two more clubs are also linked, with Manchester City and Italian giants Juventus interested in Alves too. (Talksport)
France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, says he was desperate to leave Southampton this summer before club bosses "blocked" his move. (Mirror)
Valencia are working on a new contract for promising Spanish striker Paco Alcacer, 21, with Ars*nal and Chelsea reportedly stepping up their interest. (Talksport)
England coach Roy Hodgson is giving his players "homework" to undertake between get-togethers as he tries to speed up his young side's development in time to make an impression at Euro 2016. (The Guardian)
QPR's wage bill is bigger than Italian giants AC Milan. (The Telegraph)
Spanish full-back Jose Enrique, 28, is ready to put his injury nightmare behind him - and wants to get back to the levels he showed during his first season at Liverpool. (Liverpool Echo)
Chelsea defender John Terry won 78 caps for England
Former England centre-back John Terry tells England and Liverpool attacking midfielder Raheem Sterling, 19, to carry on punching above his weight. (The Sun, subscription required)
Newcastle's attacking midfielder Remy Cabella, 24, should show the physical toughness of fellow Magpie Cheick Tiote, says the club's former striker Mick Quinn. (Evening Chronicle)
Midfielder Alex Pritchard, 21, is hoping to catch the eye of Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino during his loan spell at Championship new-boys Brentford. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has told Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 26, that he plans to make him an important part of the team. (Daily Star)
Harry Redknapp was strongly linked with the England job before it was given to Roy Hodgson
Striker Edin Dzeko, 28, says Chelsea represent the biggest threat to Manchester City's Premier League title. (Mirror)
QPR owner Tony Fernandes will not stand in the way of 67-year-old manager Harry Redknapp if England asked him to lead the national team. (Evening Standard)
Rangers legend Arthur Numan urges centre-back Virgil van Dijk, 23, to leave Celtic at the first opportunity to help his international career. (Daily Record)
Forward Danny Welbeck, 23, looks like a great buy for Ars*nal after his England heroics, says former England midfielder Jamie Redknapp. (Sky Sports)
Zinedine Zidane says it will be "a tragedy" if £85m Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 25, does not play at a major international tournament with Wales. (Wales Online)
Scotland coach Gordon Strachan says he is baffled Watford striker Ikechi Anya, 26, plays only in the Championship when he could be at a club in the Premier League or with Celtic. (The Herald)
Real Madrid's new loan signing Javier Hernandez, of Manchester United, shared a picture of himself on Instagram featuring two more of the Spanish giants' recruits, Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez and Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
Javier Hernandez (left) wrote: "Thanks for the great supper."
Ars*nal attacking midfielder Theo Walcott, 25, tweeted a picture of his meeting with another speedy athlete - former Olympic and current World 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu.
His Ars*nal team-mate Lukas Podolski, 29, has tweeted a message of support for fellow German and Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher who left hospital to recover at home from the head injury he suffered during a skiing accident last December.
Ex-Liverpool defender Daniel Agger, 29, has paid to send Denmark's homeless side to World Cup. (Mirror)
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Real Madrid are stepping up their efforts to sign England winger Raheem Sterling, 19, next summer as a new Liverpool deal fails to materialise. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are preparing a £35m bid for Juventus and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27. (Daily Star)
United are also lining up a return for Barcelona and Spain centre-back Gerard Pique, 27, in January. (Daily Express)
Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid will make another attempt to sign Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado, 29, in January. (London Evening Standard)
Manchester United and Ars*nal target Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar, 29, has told Aston Villa he is finally ready to start contract negotiations. (Daily Mirror)
Raheem Sterling's £30,000-a-week deal makes him one of the lowest paid in the Liverpool squad
Everton insist midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, is not for sale amid fresh rumours Manchester City have made him a £30m summer transfer target. (Liverpool Echo)
Argentina and Sampdoria goalkeeper Sergio Romero, 27, has dismissed suggestions that he turned down a summer move to Manchester United. (Manchester Evening News)
Midfielder James Milner, 28, has reiterated he will only commit his future to Manchester City if he is getting enough match time. (Daily Mirror)
Paris St-Germain are ready to sell midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, in January and Ars*nal intend to approach the French club. (Talksport)
Manchester United's defensive mistakes have prompted manager Louis van Gaal to consider using Michael Carrick, 33, as an emergency centre-back. (Daily Mail)
QPR midfielder Sandro, 25, has been injured after sliding on his knees to celebrate a training-ground goal and will miss Saturday's Premier League trip to Southampton. (TalkSPORT)
Michael Carrick has yet to play under new manager Louis van Gaal as he recovers from an ankle injury
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is set to name the teenager billed as "Mini Messi" - 18-year-old Jose Angel Pozo - as a substitute in Wednesday night's League Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday. The Spaniard was bought for £2.4m from Real Madrid in 2012. (The Times - subscription required)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has warned forward Sammy Ameobi, 22, that his future is on the line at Wednesday's Capital One Cup clash with Crystal Palace. (Daily Telegraph)
Brian Clough, who guided Derby and Nottingham Forest to league titles, died on 20 September, 2004
Liverpool's plans for an expanded Anfield stadium will include a 'Memorial Garden' as a tribute to Hillsborough disaster victims. (Liverpool Echo)
Ars*nal's majority shareholder, Stan Kroenke, has taken a payment of £3m out of the club according to the latest company accounts. (Guardian)
Uefa is poised to introduce new rules to tackle what it sees as the scourge of third-party ownership of players in Europe as early as next season. (Guardian)
Liverpool are 'very relaxed' amid suggestions they may have almost £7m of Champions League prize money withheld due to breaches of Uefa financial fair play regulations. (Daily Mail)
Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor, 27, is excited about Christian Benteke's return to the fold - even though it could cost him his place in the side. (Birmingham Mail)
Nottingham Forest fans will pay tribute to former manager Brian Clough at Tottenham on Wednesday night by wearing replicas of his famous green jumper for the League Cup third-round tie at White Hart Lane. (The Sun - subscription required)
A Norwich City fan commissioned a £299 replica of Carrow Road made from more than 2,000 Lego bricks. (Norwich Advertiser)
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Manchester United are set to launch a £51m double bid for the Juventus pair of midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, and defender Angelo Ogbonna, 26. (Metro)
Man Utd could turn to Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic after missing out on Mats Hummels
Meanwhile, the Red Devils look certain to miss out on Germany defender Mats Hummels, 25, but could turn their attentions to his fellow Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic, also 25. (Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, could move to Ars*nal or Liverpool at the end of the season on a free transfer. (Daily Star)
However, another Real Madrid midfielder Isco, 22, has ruled out a January move to Liverpool or Ars*nal. (Daily Express)
Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote, 28, says he wants to leave because he needs "a new challenge". (Sun - subscription required)
Meanwhile, Newcastle are close to agreeing a permanent deal to sell 25-year-old defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa to Roma, where he is currently on loan. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Liverpool are weighing up a £30m move for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain, 26 - a deal which could scupper Ars*nal's hopes of signing 27-year-old Porto striker Jackson Martinez, who Napoli may target as Higuain's replacement. (Daily Express)
Dele Alli was part of the MK Dons that beat Manchester United 4-0 in the League Cup
Southampton forward Dani Osvaldo, 28, says he wants to make his loan switch to Inter Milan permanent. (Sun - subscription required)
Fiorentina midfielder Juan Cuadrado's agent says the 26-year-old is set to agree a contract extension at the Italian club after summer offers from "two top European clubs" failed to match Fiorentina's valuation. (Sky Sports)
Liverpool are close to completing an £8m deal for Milton Keynes Dons midfielder Dele Alli, 18. (Caught Offside)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew needs a significant upturn in results if he is to survive until the clocks go back later this month. (Guardian)
Should Pardew lose his job, former Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes is the clear favourite to replace him. (Daily Star)
David Moyes was sacked by Manchester United in April
Hull City owner Assem Allam has begun his appeal to the Football Association to rebrand the club's playing name as Hull Tigers - after his initial bid was rejected in April. (Hull Daily Mail)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is set to rest midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, for Wednesday's Champions League game with Galatasaray. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 31, says manager Louis van Gaal wants the team to "be more Dutch" to improve their form. (Independent)
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes says Manchester City fans are failing to offer their team the necessary support on big European nights. (Daily Mail)
Swansea have held discussions with a group of wealthy Americans, as well as parties from Russia and Asia, about investment in the club. (South Wales Evening Post)
Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria, 26, says he wants to end his career at Argentine club Rosario Central - along with international team-mates Javier Mascherano and Ezequiel Lavezzi. (Independent)
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Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock says he is worried about how the team will cope when captain Mile Jedinak departs in January to represent Australia in the Asia Cup. (Sky Sports)
West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino, 21, says he is striving to earn an England call-up. (Talksport)
Basel manager Paulo Sousa has warned Liverpool that the Swiss side are in the mood to do some damage in their Champions League meeting on Wednesday. (Liverpool Echo)
A five-man committee in charge of appointing managerless Fulham's next boss could take as long as three weeks to make a decision. (Fulham Chronicle)
Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier has hailed new manager Ronald Koeman as a "revelation" after their strong start to the season. (Southern Daily Echo)
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand took to Twitter to accuse Manchester City fans of staying away from Tuesday night's Champions League game to watch cookery programmes at home.
Ferdinand's QPR team-mate Joey Barton hailed the performance of Paris St-Germain duo David Luiz and Javier Pastore against Barcelona on Twitter.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany suggested that they underperformed in drawing 1-1 at home to Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, posting the message: "We're better than that, no doubt about it. Back to work and back to playing the game our way."
Norwich striker Cameron Jerome called for calm after the Championship leaders lost 1-0 at home to Charlton on Tuesday - tweeting: "No need for panic. Sometimes football goes like that - but Saturday is a great chance to put it right. Keep on supporting the lads as normal."
An Irish airline has offered Jack Grealish and his family free flights if the Aston Villa winger, 19, opts to represent the Republic of Ireland at international level. (Birmingham Mail)
Some live Champions League matches could stay on terrestrial television next season after BT Sport - who are set to take over the exclusive live rights - opened talks with ITV. (Daily Telegraph)
Former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane earns more than Ars*nal legend Thierry Henry at New York Red Bulls. (Daily Mail)
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Liverpool and Ars*nal are monitoring Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas after the 33-year-old hinted he wants to play in England. (Daily Star)
Legendary Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Cassilas is interesting Premier League clubs
However, reports claim Liverpool are closing in on a deal for former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 32, who is set to undergo a medical this month. (Goal.com)
Liverpool midfielder Suso, 20, will leave Anfield to join AC Milan either in January or for free during the summer. (Daily Express)
Real Madrid are set to make a bid for Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Ramires 27, in the January transfer window. (Talksport)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, will look to quit Stamford Bridge in the near future if he remains second choice to 22-year-old Thibaut Courtois. (Sky Sports)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has rejected an approach from Bayern Munich for 25-year-old Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil. (Metro)
Premier League fixtures could be played overseas within five seasons. The possibility of a new plan is on the agenda, six years after chief executive Richard Scudamore's controversial '39th game' proposals were dismissed. (The Times - subscription)
Calum Chambers could start for England against San Marino
England coach Roy Hodgson has cleared the air with Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal and defused their row over the fitness of 19-year-old defender Luke Shaw. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal defender Calum Chambers, 19, is set to make his senior competitive debut for England in Thursday's Euro 2016 qualifier against San Marino and may even earn a surprise start at centre-back . (Guardian)
Manchester United defender Paddy McNair, 19, has added to the Red Devils injury woes, after picking up a hamstring injury that will rule him out for three weeks. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, has rejected suggestions he would have refused to play for Southampton if they had blocked his £25m transfer to Anfield. (Independent)
Brighton manager Sami Hyypia celebrated his 41st birthday on Tuesday and received a reminder of his younger days from current Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren, 25, who took to Twitter to post an old snap of he and Hyypia from 2003 when the Croatian defender was just 14 years old.
Roy Keane has revealed he didn't sign Robbie Savage when he was Sunderland manager because the midfielder's voicemail message was 'Hi, it's Robbie - whazzup!'. (Daily Mail)
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Juventus are considering a January bid for Manchester United's out-of-favour midfielder Juan Mata, 26, who is also wanted by his former club Valencia. (Daily Express)
Cech joined Chelsea from Rennes in 2004
The Italian side could also move for United's Mexico international Javier Hernandez. The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Real Madrid, who have the option to buy him. (Daily Star)
Real Madrid are planning a January swoop for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, who has lost his first-team place to Thibaut Courtois, 22. (Evening Standard)
Former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez, now in charge at Napoli, is eyeing Manchester City's James Milner, 28, and Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, 30. (Daily Mirror)
Meanwhile, Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu, 23, says he will be happy to stay in the Bundesliga with Stuttgart if Jose Mourinho is unable to guarantee him a future at Stamford Bridge. (The Sun - subscription required)
Aston Villa will have to double Ron Vlaar's wages to prevent Manchester United signing the 29-year-old Netherlands defender, who is out of contract in the summer and is also thought to be interesting Tottenham, Everton and Roma. (Daily Star)
The agent of Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 21, claims he will hold talks with Ars*nal in November over a possible move. (Daily Mail)
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, 27, claims Liverpool would never have mounted their unexpected title challenge last season without him. (Daily Mirror)
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Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole says Angel Di Maria's outstanding start at Manchester United is reminiscent of that made by Dwight Yorke. (Manchester Evening News)
Jan Vertonghen, 27, was overlooked for the Tottenham captaincy after head coach Mauricio Pochettino consulted his squad on which player deserved the armband. (Daily Telegraph)
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, believes that former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney, 28, will be pushed onto the next level of his career after being given the captain's armband. Manchester Evening News
Former Swansea midfielder Andrea Orlandi, 30, now at Blackpool, says replacing Michael Laudrup with Garry Monk was the "best decision" his old club have made. (South Wales Evening Post)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 24, used his Instagram account to praise Graziano Pelle, 29, for his winning goal against Malta, despite the Southampton forward taking his place in the Italy squad.
England and Manchester United Wayne Rooney, 28, was delighted for former Old Trafford team-mate John O'Shea after his late equaliser for the Republic of Ireland against Germany. He tweeted: "Delighted for John O'Shea celebrates 100 caps with a great goal. Well done mate."
World number one golfer Rory McIlory tweeted his delighted at Northern Ireland's perfect start to their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign. The 25-year-old wrote: "What a result for @OfficialIrishFA in Greece!"
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, has become the first athlete to have 100m Facebook followers. (Daily Mail)
A young France fan who wanted the shirt of Paul Pogba, 21, rejected the Juventus midfielder's offer of his shorts instead following the Euro 2016 qualifier against Armenia. (Metro)
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Ars*nal and Manchester City are in the market for Leicester's England Under-21 defender Liam Moore, 21. (Sun - subscription required)
Manchester City have earmarked Ars*nal's record signing Mesut Ozil, 26, as the man to replace unsettled playmaker Yaya Toure. (Metro)
Manchester United could renew their interest in midfielder Fredy Guarin after Inter Milan put the 28-year-old up for sale. (Daily Star)
Bundesliga side Schalke are poised for a shock January move for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, who is currently on loan at AC Milan. Schalke boss Roberto Di Matteo is keen to work with the 30-year-old again after his time in charge of the Blues. (Bild)
Ars*nal and Chelsea's hopes of signing Barcelona's teenage attacker Munir El Haddadi are fading with the Spain international, 19, set to commit his future to the Nou Camp. (Daily Express)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini blamed the cold weather as his side threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in their Champions League Group E match against CSKA Moscow played behind closed doors on Tuesday in sub-zero temperatures. (Independent)
Didier Drogba scored in Chelsea's 6-0 Champions League victory over Maribor
Luke Shaw, 19, Manchester United's £27m left-back signing from Southampton, says fans have yet to see the best of him after a slow start to his career at Old Trafford. (Guardian)
Chelsea are running out of strikers to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday after Loic Remy was injured 16 minutes into Tuesday's Champions League win against Maribor. Diego Costa has already been ruled out, leaving veteran Didier Drogba, 36, as manager Jose Mourinho's only recognised front man. (Daily Telegraph)
Swansea boss Garry Monk, 35, has revealed he fines his players for diving - in training. (Daily Mirror)
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has refused to take the blame for Saturday's humiliating 8-0 defeat at Southampton, saying he is not responsible for the strength of the team. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal will try to recruit current Real Madrid boss and former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti if Arsene Wenger accepts a lucrative offer to take charge of Monaco at the end of the season. (Daily Express)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has warned Liverpool fans that booing former Manchester United attacker Cristiano Ronaldo could backfire in the team's Champions League meeting tonight. (Sun - subscription required)
QPR could fine manager Harry Redknapp for his part in a public falling out with playmaker Adel Taarabt, 25. (Daily Telegraph)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is "finished" according to former QPR, Manchester City and England star Rodney Marsh. (Talksport)
After West Brom's ill-fated jibe at Manchester United midfielder Marouane Felliani on Monday evening, Bayern Munich poked fun at the Baggies by writing a similar tweet about their French winger Franck Ribery.
Closer to home, Wolves also riffed on their local rivals' social media pain, adapting West Brom's infamous tweet during their 2-0 win over Middlesbrough...
...only for the Baggies to shoot back with a reference to the division's difference between the two clubs' standings in English football.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has posed for a snapshot in front of Liverpool's famous This is Anfield sign.
Ars*nal are ready to offer £32 million for Mats Hummels but Borussia Dortmund are unlikely to let go of the 27-year-old German defender. (Bild - in German)
Former Ars*nal striker Thierry Henry could return to French football as both Paris St-Germain and AS Monaco are interested in the 37-year-old forward. (Lefigaro - in French)
Tottenham have loaned out their 19-year-old Swiss defender Milos Veljkovic to Middlesbrough until January next year. (L'equipe - in French)
Former Liverpool and current Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa, 31, says a lot has changed at Anfield since he left the club five years ago. (Marca - in Spanish)
Kieron Dyer has revealed that a withering assessment of Lee Bowyer's playing ability started their infamous fist-fight when Newcastle lost at home to Aston Villa in 2005. (Newcastle Evening Chronicle)
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Real Madrid team-mates were drenched by torrential rain as they attempted to warm-up at Anfield ahead of training on Tuesday. (Liverpool Echo)
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Chelsea are considering a £24m January transfer window bid for Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, 27, as a replacement for captain John Terry, 33. (Daily Star)
Manchester United could bring former Ars*nal and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole back to the Premier League from Roma. The 33-year-old is keen on a return to England and would give teenager Luke Shaw competition in the United defence. (Daily Express)
Gareth Bale won the Spanish league and cup double and the Champions League in his first season with Real Madrid
Gareth Bale could be available to Manchester United for £90m as Real Madrid team-mate Isco's impressive recent form has edged the 25-year-old Welshman out of the first XI. United attempted to buy Bale when the attacker left Tottenham for the Bernabeu in a record £85m move in 2013. (Daily Star)
Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino expects Harry Kane to have a long future at White Hart Lane, despite rumours linking the 21-year-old with a move away from the club. (London Evening Standard)
Aston Villa are considering making an offer to local rivals Wolves for winger Bakary Sako. The 26-year-old Mali international has scored seven goals for the Championship side this season, while Villa have managed only four in nine Premier League games. (Daily Mirror)
Nottingham Forest have made a move to sign Hull City's out-of-favour forward Tom Ince, 22, on an emergency loan deal. (Hull Daily Mail)
Ars*nal have stolen a march on Bayern Munich in the race to sign 17-year-old Benfica midfielder Goncalo Guedes, who is also being tracked by AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund. (Daily Express)
The Gunners are also interested in Sevilla and Poland midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak, 24, who has a buy-out clause of £24m. (Sun - subscription required)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is a translator with an over-inflated opinion of himself, according to former France coach Raymond Domenech. (Daily Telegraph)
Everton midfielder Leon Osman, 33, says David Moyes, his former manager at Goodison Park, never expected to be appointed Manchester United boss. (Liverpool Echo)
Hull manager Steve Bruce has been linked with the vacant managerial role at Championship side Fulham. (Daily Mirror)
The odds on Bruce to be the next Premier League manager to leave his job have moved from 66-1 to 6-1 in recent days. (Racing Post)
Hull defender Alex Bruce, 30, says he has "a thick skin" at taunts that he only got the chance to play in the Premier League because of his father. (Hull Daily Mail)
Adel Taarabt was left out of QPR Under-21s fixture against Swansea. The 25-year-old midfielder has been involved in a public row with Harry Redknapp over his fitness but was scheduled to play in the match at the club's Harlington training ground in west London. (Daily Express)
Toronto FC and former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 32, says he wants to keep playing for another eight years. (Guardian)
The average yearly wage of a League Two manager is £50,000, compared with the £3m for a Premier League boss. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini wants to see more of his players challenging to win the Ballon d'Or in future. (Independent)
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone, 26, faces the axe for the Premier League trip to Crystal Palace on Monday. (Sun - subscription required)
Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough says he wants to be drawn against Chelsea or former club Liverpool in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals. (Sheffield Star)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his side are struggling at home because the White Hart Lane pitch is "a little bit tight". (Guardian)
European Club Association chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has urged Fifa to accept the "least painful" option of bringing the 2022 Qatar World Cup forward to April. (Times - subscription required)
Mario Balotelli celebrated scoring against Swansea on Tuesday - his first Liverpool goal in nine games - by tweeting: "Finally!"
Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard took to Twitter to poke fun at reports he did not join his team-mates in watching Real Madrid's match against Barcelona on Saturday.
Ars*nal forward Lukas Podolski, 29, is set to make his acting debut with a role in German comedy Macho Man. (Metro)
A Uruguayan newspaper has claimed that Luis Suarez's Barcelona team-mates did not help him on his debut against Real Madrid. El Observador noted that Lionel Messi did not pass to the former Liverpool striker at any stage during the 3-1 defeat. (Daily Star)
Stoke City have told defender Ryan Shawcross, 27, not to man-mark at set-pieces as they fear he is being targeted by referees for his "grappling". (Daily Mail)
Al Ahly midfielder Walid Soliman has been banned for four months by the Egyptian FA for untucking a referee's shirt after being booked. (Fox Soccer)
Harry Redknapp could have signed Charlie Austin six years ago for free. Austin's grandfather Ozzy has been a friend of the QPR manager for 20 years and recommended that Redknapp sign the striker for Tottenham in 2008. (Daily Telegraph)
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Manchester United are still debating whether to turn Colombia striker Radamel Falcao's loan move into a permanent deal. The Red Devils could sign the 28-year-old, who has scored one goal in five matches since arriving from Monaco, for £46m in the summer. (Sun - subscription required)
Meanwhile, the Old Trafford club are ready to pay midfielder Anderson £1.4m to terminate his contract if they are unable to find a new club for the 26-year-old Brazilian in January. (Daily Telegraph)
Man Utd manager Louis van Gaal wants to sign Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar, 29, in January to help solve his defensive problems. (Daily Mirror)
Southampton must pay more than their club-record £15m fee - spent on Italy striker Pablo Osvaldo in 2013 - if they want to sign Palermo's 20-year-old forward Paulo Dybala. (Daily Star)
West Ham fear defender Winston Reid, 26, may leave despite them preparing to offer him a new £23m contract. (Sun - subscription required)
Unsettled Toronto striker Jermain Defoe, 32, will join Queens Park Rangers in January as Harry Redknapp moves to sign the former Tottenham striker for the third time. (Daily Mail)
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez, 27, admits he is surprised to be left out of Fifa's 23-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or - the annual award given to the world's best player. (Guardian)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho concedes he may have been unfair when he criticised Blues fans for being too quiet at home matches. (Daily Star)
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Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez, 31, wants to return to the Premier League club next month to discuss his future. The Argentina international announced on Monday that he had received a 'medical discharge' after having treatment for testicular cancer. (Daily Mirror)
Newcastle legend Kevin Keegan has praised the club's board for standing by under-fire manager Alan Pardew when some fans were calling for his sacking. (Newcastle Chronicle)
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, has decided not to appeal against the three-match ban given to him by the Football Association for comments he made on Twitter. (Times - subscription required)
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho, 29, insists his recent omission from the Blues team is not because he is struggling to put Brazil's World Cup nightmare behind him. (Daily Express)
Talks between Real Sociedad and David Moyes about the La Liga club's vacant coaching position have hit a snag, with the former Everton and Manchester United manager's wage demands considered too high. (Goal)
Mexico striker Javier Hernandez, 26, says he has realised a dream by joining Real Madrid and is determined to prove he deserves to stay at the Bernabeu when his season-long loan deal from Manchester United ends. (ESPN)
QPR boss Harry Redknapp says midfielder Joey Barton, 32, faces a fight to regain his place after being out with a hamstring injury since September. (Sun - subscription required)
Paris St-Germain did try to sign Angel Di Maria, 26, from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, despite the Argentina winger saying Manchester United were the only side to come in for him. (LeSport10 - in French)
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren, 25, was one of seven regulars 'rested' for the Champions League match at Real Madrid on Tuesday, much to the disappointment of one-year-old daughter Elena, who travelled to the Bernabeu to watch her dad.
Apoel Nicosia defender John Arne Riise, 34, has voiced his frustration on Instagram at having to miss the Champions League game against Paris St-Germain on Wednesday through injury.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, showcased his skills by posting a video on Twitter of him drumming along to the Foo Fighters' hit Walk.
Chat show host Piers Morgan pleaded with Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany, 28, to join his beloved Ars*nal - if he pays him £70m, two Ferraris and the use of his Beverly Hills home whenever he likes.
Tottenham midfielder Nacer Chadli, 25, has posed naked for the December edition of Cosmopolitan, to help raise awareness of male cancer. (London Evening Standard )
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Manchester United are looking to sell midfielder Juan Mata for £20 million, with Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Valencia all keen to snap the Spaniard up.
Barcelona legend Xavi believes Everton's Ross Barkley and Liverpool's Raheem Sterling have the qualities to play at the Nou Camp.
Robin Van Persie to sign for before 3rd September 2015. Click here to bet.
Andre Schurrle is fighting for his Chelsea career with his club keen on off-loading the German World Cup winner because of his poor form this season.
David Moyes will pocket £4.5m for taking on the Real Sociedad job.
Former Tottenham coach Les Ferdinand sympathises with manager Mauricio Pochettino because the club have lost their identity.
Manchester United are lining up former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes with Real Madrid set to swoop for David de Gea.
Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao seems to have rejected claims he is treating his knee with an ice pack after every match and training session.
Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin still wants to join a "big club" with Ars*nal fancying a move for the France international.
Tottenham are planning a move for Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph in January. The 24-year-old's deal at Villa Park is coming to an end.
Meanwhile, Spurs are also eyeing Hector Moreno in what would be a reunion with his old Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Southampton are trying to tie striker Jay Rodriguez, 25, to a new five-year contract, even though he is recovering from a cruciate knee ligament injury.
Newcastle are keen on the transfer of 20-year-old Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
German striker Lukas Podolski is "unsatisfied" with Ars*nal playing time, opening the door on a January move.
Manchester United flop Anderson is set to return to Brazil with Gremio chasing his signature.
Everton midfielder Gareth Barry faces weeks rather than months on the sidelines with ankle injury.
Manchester City will turn to Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone to replace Manuel Pellegrini, should they lose patience with their current manager.
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has targeted Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is lining up Southampton's head of recruitment Paul Mitchell who worked with boss Mauricio Pochettino last season.
Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao is a doubt for the trip to Ars*nal on November 22 because of a calf problem.
England manager Roy Hodgson says his team need to stop being so nice and implement a meaner streak.
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Manchester United plan to beat Ars*nal to the capture of Borussia Dortmund and Germany centre-back Mats Hummels, 25, in a £47m deal next summer. (Daily Star)
Manchester City are tracking Juventus' Swiss international defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, 30, and could let Matija Nastasic go the opposite way. ( Manchester Evening News )
Mats Hummels has been at Borussia Dortmund since 2009
Real Madrid want Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, rather than Spain international David de Gea, who will stay at Manchester United. (Daily Express)
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is among those contemplating a January move for Galatasaray's Portuguese forward Bruma, 20, when the transfer window re-opens in January. (Northern Echo)
Manchester United and Ars*nal are back on the trail of Italian forward Alessio Cerci, 27, who is surplus to requirements at Atletico Madrid despite only signing for the La Liga champions from Torino last summer. (Daily Express)
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is winning his race to be fit to face Ars*nal on Saturday after recovering well from a dislocated finger sustained on international duty with Spain. (Daily Mail)
Malky Mackay has been out of work since being sacked by Cardiff City at the end of December 2013
Wigan are set to interview Malky Mackay about their managerial vacancy, despite an on-going investigation by the Football Association into alleged misconduct by the former Cardiff boss.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes midfielder Gareth Barry, 33, could still be playing for England . ( Liverpool Echo )
Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson, 30, is set to quit Anfield in the summer after being offered a new two-year deal on half of his £120,000 a week wages. (Daily Mirror)
England full-back Nathaniel Clyne shared his joy at being part of England's 3-1 win over Scotland at Celtic Park, saying on Twitter: "It's been a great experience and I've enjoyed every minute of it."
Jack Wilshere enjoyed his night in Scotland, posting a picture on his Instagram account of England's players celebrating Wayne Rooney first goal in their 3-1 win and praising the backing of the travelling supporters with the message: "Unbelievable atmosphere at Celtic Park tonight! Thanks to all the English fans that made it a special night for us....Great win! #ENG #3Lions"
Ars*nal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain appeared to be in a world of his own as he ignored England's pre-match huddle at Celtic Park, but was quickly back on track as he set England on the way to a 3-1 win over Scotland. (Metro)
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Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, 30, is set to join Championship side Brighton on loan with the club's record signing unable to get playing time under manager Paul Lambert . (Daily Express)
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Wesley Sneijder's agent has revealed he will hold talks with Galatasaray chiefs following the 30-year-old Dutch midfielder's recent omission from the Turkish side's squad, and Manchester United could be ready to make a move. (Daily Star)
Hull City are looking to sign Spurs winger Aaron Lennon, 27, in January. A move to the KC Stadium would see him link up with former Tottenham team-mates Tom Huddlestone, Jake Livermore and Michael Dawson. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in the battle to sign Inter Milan's 21-year-old striker Mauro Icardi. (Daily Express)
Liverpool are ready to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 28, and Norwich winger Nathan Redmond, 20, in a £47m triple deal in the January transfer window. (Metro)
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has received a major injury boost after midfielder Ander Herrera and defender Jonny Evans came through a reserve match unscathed on Tuesday night as they come back from injury. (Daily Mail)
Perez has impressed since moving from Tenerife this season
Newcastle's Spanish striker Ayoze Perez, 21, says he is enjoying life at St James' Park but that his rise to stardom has come as a surprise. (Daily Mirror)
Alan Curbishley has turned down an approach to make a return to Fulham as director of football after the two parties were unable to agree on a financial package. (Daily Mail)
After his win over Nathan Cleverly last weekend in their cruiserweight title bout in Liverpool, boxer Tony Bellew is pleased to swap boxing gloves for football boots.
Tony Bellew's new boots
"Time to get these on again tonight!" he tweeted. "I've missed playing footy with the lads so much! Thanks to @RomeluLukaku9."
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Ars*nal are considering a £20m move for German midfielder Christoph Kramer, 23, if they fail to land Sami Khedira, 27, from Real Madrid. (Daily Star)
Roma are weighing up a January move for £7m-rated Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32. (Daily Mail)
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PSG head coach Laurent Blanc has played down talk that the Ligue 1 giants will approach striker Thierry Henry, 37, who left New York Red Bulls this week, with an offer of a short-term deal. (London Evening Standard)
However, Galatasaray are interested in signing the Frenchman. (Talksport)
Liverpool have offered Fiorentina goalkeeper Neto, 25, a £125,000-a-week contract to join them in January as Simon Mignolet's replacement. (Metro)
Forward Lukas Podolski, 29, has opened the door to a move away from Ars*nal, with a return to his boyhood team FC Koln a possibility. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal are weighing up a move for Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches, 24, in January. (Daily Express)
Inter Milan have joined Leicester City and Newcastle in the race to sign Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto, 20. (Talksport)
Tottenham midfielder Paulinho, 26, is a target for Brazilian clubs Sao Paulo and Corinthians. (Daily Mirror)
Buenos Aires club Boca Juniors want to sign Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo, 28, who has scored six goals in 13 games while on loan at Inter Milan. (Daily Mail)
Everton boss Roberto Martinez has stressed he has had no contact from Ars*nal regarding James McCarthy, 24, and that he looks forward to seeing the midfielder stay with the Toffees "for a long, long time". (London Evening Standard)
Suso, 21, is happy to stay at Liverpool despite reports linking the attacking midfielder with a move to AC Milan. (Daily Mail)
Former England striker Emile Heskey, 37, is training with Bolton in an effort to earn a deal at the Macron Stadium. (Bolton News)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says his side could blow the title if they get distracted trying to become the next Invincibles. (Daily Star)
Mourinho also hinted that defender John Terry, 33, who is out of contract at the end of the season, could be offered a new deal. (the Sun - subscription required)
Everton will wait until the summer to offer striker Kevin Mirallas, 27, a new deal, says boss Roberto Martinez. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says the FA Cup, which the club have not won since 2004, is one of his main priorities this season. (Manchester Evening News)
Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Muller, 25, says it would "be almost boring" if Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, were to win the Ballon d'Or again this year. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester City's former Platt Lane training complex has been taken over by Manchester Metropolitan University. (Manchester Evening News)
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker on Twitter: "Went to the same school, played for the same club, and the same country....different tailor though @EmileHeskeyUK."
West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell tweeted : "Another big win from the boys! Ugly but good away win! Happy days" after they beat West Brom 2-1."
The Argentinian town of El Chanar has honoured the country's national football team by naming a number of streets after Lionel Messi, 27, Sergio Aguero, 26, and Angel Di Maria, 26. (Metro)
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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is confident of signing Netherlands midfielder Kevin Strootman - although the move could be delayed until the summer if the 24-year-old helps Roma reach the Champions League knockout stages by beating Manchester City on Wednesday. (Daily Telegraph)
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But Van Gaal has dismissed suggestions that he needs to strengthen his defence in January. (Daily Express)
Manchester United are in pole position to sign Benfica's £25m-rated Argentine midfielder Enzo Perez, 28, because Valencia cannot afford him. (Talksport)
Van Gaal is also hoping to bring Bayern Munich and ex-Chelsea winger Arjen Robben, 30, back to the Premier League in January. (Daily Express)
Liverpool are continuing to look at Chelsea's Petr Cech, 32, and Stoke's Asmir Begovic, 27, as a replacement for keeper Simon Mignolet, 26 - but are set to miss out on Cologne's Timo Horn, 21. (Daily Mail)
Monaco's Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho, 28, could be heading for the Premier League, with agent Jorge Mendes ready to sound out Chelsea, Ars*nal and Manchester United over a £30m deal. (Daily Express)
Crystal Palace are weighing up a January move for Norwich and England keeper John Ruddy, 28. (Daily Mirror)
Palace are also involved in a three-way fight to sign £2m-rated Bournemouth defender Steve Cook, 23. (London's Evening Standard)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says his job would not be in danger if they were eliminated from the Champions League on Wednesday. (Guardian)
And City striker Edin Dzeko, 28, has promised that his recent thigh problem will not prevent him from leading their bid for the knockout stages in the absence of the injured Sergio Aguero. (Daily Star)
Argentine forward Aguero, 26, could be out for as long as eight weeks - rather than the four to six weeks suggested initially by Pellegrini - after straining his medial knee ligament against Everton on Saturday. (Independent)
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Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 31, has warned Liverpool he is at the peak of his powers ahead of Sunday's Premier League match-up at Old Trafford. (Sun - subscription required)
Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan believes Louis van Gaal is partly culpable for the prolonged injury crisis at the club this season. (Manchester Evening News)
Ars*nal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 21, says he needs to improve his scoring record after managing just two goals all season. (Sky Sports)
Former Chelsea defender David Luiz, 27, says he made a "good choice" in leaving Stamford Bridge for Paris St-Germain in June. (Daily Mirror)
Paul Lambert has been let down by his bench at Aston Villa - as only three goals have been scored by substitutes in his 91-match Premier League reign as manager. (Birmingham Mail)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claims Chelsea may as well close the doors on their academy unless youngsters like Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 18, who is set to make his club debut on Wednesday against Sporting Lisbon, start proving their worth. (Daily Star)
Former Ars*nal and England defender Sol Campbell, 40, is being lined up to launch his coaching career with Ajax. (Daily Mirror)
Experts have described the sale of Edward Glazer's stock in Manchester United as a shock, but played down the significance in regards to the overall ownership of the club. (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's cousin Anthony - who plays for Championship side Huddersfield - has offered his solution to improve fortunes at Anfield: "Liverpool need to buy a dynamic midfielder and a world-class striker ASAP!"
Great woolly jumpers of our time, as modelled by Koeman (left) and Edmonds
Times journalist Rory Smith offered his verdict on Liverpool's failure to repeat their Champions League heroics of a decade ago against Basel: "It's almost like football isn't a scripted drama, where what happened 10 years ago will somehow repeat itself just when you want it to."
Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott - now a BBC Test Match Special summariser - has laid into Manchester United's defence on Twitter: "50 years I've supported them and I've never seen a defence so bad."
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman geared up for the club's Christmas party - by posting a photo of himself wearing a Christmas jumper worthy of former BBC host Noel Edmonds.
Many Premier League footballers have been visiting local hospitals to bring some cheer, among them West Brom keeper Ben Foster, who wrote: "Humbling day at Birmingham children's hospital, if you've got kids, give em a hug, cos we don't know how lucky we are."
Mario Balotelli has been made Liverpool's featured player for January in their official 2015 calendar - saving them any embarrassment if he doesn't stay at Anfield for the rest of the year. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs, 41, showed he has lost none of his skills by doing keepy-ups with a potato. (Manchester Evening News)
Germany's shock 7-1 thrashing over World Cup hosts Brazil was the UK's most tweeted about moment of 2014. (London's Evening Standard)
A group of dedicated Merseyside nurses got a festive shock when Everton boss Roberto Martinez gatecrashed their surprise tour of Goodison Park. (Liverpool Echo)
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Real Madrid are prepared to smash the goalkeeping transfer record to sign Manchester United's David De Gea, 24, with a fee that is likely to eclipse the £33m paid for Gianluigi Buffon in 2001. (Daily Express)
Wednesday's Daily Telegraph back page
Crystal Palace are planning a move to sign Roma's former Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole on loan. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United and Manchester City are both ready to launch £20m bids for Barcelona's 26-year-old midfielder Ivan Rakitic in January. (Daily Express)
Liverpool are making an audacious bid to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech on loan. (Daily Mirror)
Newly-appointed Real Sociedad boss David Moyes hopes to agree a loan deal with former club Manchester United for forward Adnan Januzaj, 19. (Daily Star)
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is planning to strengthen his attack in January with a move for 22-year-old Burnley striker Danny Ings. (Daily Star)
Tottenham are considering offloading strikers Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado to fund a move for Porto's Jackson Martinez, 28. (Daily Express)
Burnley and Leicester are eyeing unsettled £5m-rated Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle, 24. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool have agreed a £3m deal to sign 29-year-old Malaga goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. (Metro)
West Ham are planning to sack manager Sam Allardyce despite him guiding the Hammers to fourth place in the Premier League. (Daily Star)
Wednesday's Sun back page
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas believes Chelsea have the "talent, discipline and courage" to win four trophies this season. (London's Evening Standard)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was named coach of the year at Dutch Sports Gala as Robin van Persie picked up award for his stunning World Cup header against Spain. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been criticised by his former AC Milan team-mate Adel Taarabt. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says his cup record at the club has been an "embarrassment" that needs changing. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United defender Phil Jones has defended his injury record, even though Sunday's win over Liverpool was only his fifth club appearance this season. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City will host the first game in their new Academy stadium in Thursday night's FA Youth Cup tie against Oxford United. (Manchester Evening News)
"Watched every single Thierry Henry goal for Ars*nal about 100 times and still get goosebumps," tweeted Southampton defender Jack Stephens after the Frenchman retired from football.
Celtic have shown their thoughtful side ahead of Christmas by offering unemployed fans free tickets to watch the team take on Ross County. (Metro)
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Manchester United are ready to offer £120m to sign 25-year-old winger Gareth Bale, already the world's most expensive footballer, from Real Madrid. (AS)
Paris St Germain coach Laurent Blanc has run out of patience with striker Edinson Cavani, 27, paving the way for a £50m move to Ars*nal in January. (Daily Express)
Manchester City are preparing a £25m bid for Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic, 28. (Daily Star)
Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for a world-record fee of £85.3m in 2013
French Ligue 1 side Nice want to sign Hatem Ben Arfa from Newcastle, after Hull City cut short a loan deal with the 27-year-old midfielder. (Daily Mail)
Petr Cech's agent has confirmed talks have taken place between the Chelsea goalkeeper, 32, and Real Madrid. (Daily Star)
Striker Jermain Defoe, 32, has flown back to London to resolve his future - and is eyeing a move to Queens Park Rangers. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United could face a battle to retain a string of their most highly-rated young players in 2015. (Daily Mail)
Tom Cleverley, 25, the on-loan Aston Villa midfielder, will play a waiting game over his future before he becomes a free agent in the summer. (Times - subscription required)
Exiled Manchester City midfielder Scott Sinclair, 25, could be set for a move to Crystal Palace. (Sun - subscription required)
Besiktas are considering a January loan move for Chelsea's 25-year-old winger Mohamed Salah. (Independent)
Tottenham midfielder Paulinho, 26, looks set for a January loan switch to Inter Milan. (Daily Mirror)
Former Stoke and Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis has said he would be willing to talk to Brighton about their managerial vacancy. (Talksport)
Wednesday's Daily Star back page
Former England striker and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has backed Harry Kane, 21, to become one of the greatest forwards in Tottenham's history. (Evening Standard)
Cardiff City boss Russell Slade has revealed why he let 19-year-old midfielder Mats Daehli leave the club, claiming the Norwegian's "heart wasn't in it". (Wales Online)
Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones, 32, has told the dropped Simon Mignolet, 26, that he won't give up the number one jersey at the club without a fight. (Daily Mirror)
Andy Carroll has told Chelsea that there will be no 19th-century football from West Ham United when the 25-year-old forward's side face the league leaders at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day. (Guardian)
Manchester City are set to confirm a trip to Abu Dhabi in January. (Manchester Evening News)
West Brom manager Alan Irvine says the club are braced for bids for 21-year-old star striker Saido Berahino. (Sun - subscription required)
Arsène Wenger fears that defender Calum Chambers, 19, has "hit the wall," having had too much responsibility forced on to his young shoulders during his fledgling Ars*nal career. (Guardian)
England midfielder James Milner shows he's a good sport as he plays up to his "boring" parody Twitter account on day 23 of Manchester City's online advent calendar. (Manchester City FC, via YouTube)
James Milner flicks through a copy of Avoid Boring People
And on the theme of Christmas fun and games, Grimsby Town have had a lot of fun creating a parody 'advert' featuring the club's top scorer Lenell John-Lewis.
Ars*nal and Chile forward Alexis Sanchez is a demon on the piano, it seems. In an Instagram posting by Ars*nal team-mate Lukas Podolski, the 26-year-old is seen giving an impressive rendition of Richard Marx's 1989 hit Right Here Waiting.
A host of footballers, coaches, managers and officials have joined forces for a poetic tribute to the 1914 Christmas Truce. Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany, Gary Neville and Sir Trevor Brooking are just some of the names who recited lines for a video that will appear on Christmas Day - commemorating 100 years since soldiers on both sides of No Man's Land are said to have taken a festive respite from the horrors of the First World War by playing football. (FootballRemembers.com)
And Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has got into the Christmas spirit by sending 500 parcels to a children's cancer charity back in Uruguay. (Telegraph)
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Manchester United are ready to offer £120m to sign 25-year-old winger Gareth Bale, already the world's most expensive footballer, from Real Madrid. (AS)
Paris St Germain coach Laurent Blanc has run out of patience with striker Edinson Cavani, 27, paving the way for a £50m move to Ars*nal in January. (Daily Express)
Manchester City are preparing a £25m bid for Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic, 28. (Daily Star)
Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for a world-record fee of £85.3m in 2013
French Ligue 1 side Nice want to sign Hatem Ben Arfa from Newcastle, after Hull City cut short a loan deal with the 27-year-old midfielder. (Daily Mail)
Petr Cech's agent has confirmed talks have taken place between the Chelsea goalkeeper, 32, and Real Madrid. (Daily Star)
Striker Jermain Defoe, 32, has flown back to London to resolve his future - and is eyeing a move to Queens Park Rangers. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United could face a battle to retain a string of their most highly-rated young players in 2015. (Daily Mail)
Tom Cleverley, 25, the on-loan Aston Villa midfielder, will play a waiting game over his future before he becomes a free agent in the summer. (Times - subscription required)
Exiled Manchester City midfielder Scott Sinclair, 25, could be set for a move to Crystal Palace. (Sun - subscription required)
Besiktas are considering a January loan move for Chelsea's 25-year-old winger Mohamed Salah. (Independent)
Tottenham midfielder Paulinho, 26, looks set for a January loan switch to Inter Milan. (Daily Mirror)
Former Stoke and Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis has said he would be willing to talk to Brighton about their managerial vacancy. (Talksport)
Wednesday's Daily Star back page
Former England striker and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has backed Harry Kane, 21, to become one of the greatest forwards in Tottenham's history. (Evening Standard)
Cardiff City boss Russell Slade has revealed why he let 19-year-old midfielder Mats Daehli leave the club, claiming the Norwegian's "heart wasn't in it". (Wales Online)
Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones, 32, has told the dropped Simon Mignolet, 26, that he won't give up the number one jersey at the club without a fight. (Daily Mirror)
Andy Carroll has told Chelsea that there will be no 19th-century football from West Ham United when the 25-year-old forward's side face the league leaders at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day. (Guardian)
Manchester City are set to confirm a trip to Abu Dhabi in January. (Manchester Evening News)
West Brom manager Alan Irvine says the club are braced for bids for 21-year-old star striker Saido Berahino. (Sun - subscription required)
Arsène Wenger fears that defender Calum Chambers, 19, has "hit the wall," having had too much responsibility forced on to his young shoulders during his fledgling Ars*nal career. (Guardian)
England midfielder James Milner shows he's a good sport as he plays up to his "boring" parody Twitter account on day 23 of Manchester City's online advent calendar. (Manchester City FC, via YouTube)
James Milner flicks through a copy of Avoid Boring People
And on the theme of Christmas fun and games, Grimsby Town have had a lot of fun creating a parody 'advert' featuring the club's top scorer Lenell John-Lewis.
Ars*nal and Chile forward Alexis Sanchez is a demon on the piano, it seems. In an Instagram posting by Ars*nal team-mate Lukas Podolski, the 26-year-old is seen giving an impressive rendition of Richard Marx's 1989 hit Right Here Waiting.
A host of footballers, coaches, managers and officials have joined forces for a poetic tribute to the 1914 Christmas Truce. Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany, Gary Neville and Sir Trevor Brooking are just some of the names who recited lines for a video that will appear on Christmas Day - commemorating 100 years since soldiers on both sides of No Man's Land are said to have taken a festive respite from the horrors of the First World War by playing football. (FootballRemembers.com)
And Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has got into the Christmas spirit by sending 500 parcels to a children's cancer charity back in Uruguay. (Telegraph)
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Manchester City have made enquiries about signing striker Wilfried Bony, 26, from Swansea in January for £30m. (Telegraph)
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City will face competition for Bony's signature from Chelsea, who are also interested in the Ivory Coast international. (Times - subscription required)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has identified central midfield as the area he will look to strengthen when the January transfer window opens. (Guardian)
The Gunners are submitting a £25.5m bid for 22-year-old Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho. (Daily Star)
AC Milan have told clubs including Ars*nal and Liverpool that striker Stephan El Shaarawy, 22, will cost £11.5m if they want to sign him in January. (Daily Express)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers wants to sign Villarreal's 21-year-old Argentine striker Luciano Vietto, who has been dubbed the "new Sergio Aguero". ( Mirror)
Everton are weighing up a short-term move for Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi, 33, because of an injury to Tim Howard, 35, who has been ruled out for up to six weeks. (Daily Mail)
Promising Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard, 16, will snub Europe's top clubs and sign for Southampton. (Daily Star)
Tony Pulis would be willing to work alongside a director of football at West Brom as long as guarantees of complete control of the club were included in his contract. (Guardian)
Tony Pulis quit as Crystal Palace manager before the start of the season
Pulis has also rejected the chance to replace Alan Pardew as manager at Newcastle because of fears that owner Mike Ashley would pick the team. (Daily Mail)
Ashley is considering giving caretaker boss John Carver the Magpies manager's job on a permanent basis. (Mirror)
Neil Warnock says he is not bitter about his departure from Crystal Palace manager and thinks Pardew would be the ideal choice to succeed him at Selhurst Park. (Talksport)
Pardew returned to Newcastle's training ground to say goodbye to players and staff before his appointment at Palace. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber says the club are hopeful of naming Sami Hyypia's successor as manager in the next few days. (Sky Sports)
Southampton urged one of its supporters to pluck up the courage to ask out a girl he liked on its official Twitter feed. A Saints fan got in touch with the club to try to find out the name of a supporter sat near him. The club tweeted: "Man up and ask if she fancies a drink - no lady can resist a hot Bovril."
Some Chelsea fans put their club allegiance first by refusing to give a Christmas kiss to a model wearing a Tottenham shirt during a social experiment. (Metro)
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Liverpool have earmarked James Milner of Manchester City as a possible replacement for Steven Gerrard who is departing for LA Galaxy in the summer.
Swansea are keeping tabs on Watford striker Matej Vydra.
Chelsea are apparently ready to lure Barcelona’s Lionel Messi to Stamford Bridge on a lucrative six-year deal and pay a £200m contract-release clause.
On-loan Radamel Falcao wants to remain at Manchester United beyond the end of the season.
On-loan Tom Cleverley would prefer to join Everton on a permanent deal rather than remaining with Aston Villa.
Norwich striker Luciano Becchio wants to return to fellow Championship club Leeds United.
Ars*nal have had a £5m bid for 22-year-old Dinamo Zagreb star Marcelo Brozovic rejected, with Everton, Liverpool, Tottenham, AC Milan and Valencia also linked with the midfielder.
Stoke are on the verge of capturing Bayern Munich’s Swiss striker Xherdan Shaqiri for £16m.
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson could miss out on signing 23-year-old Croatian striker Andrej Kramaric who had looked set to join the Foxes from HNK Rijeka for £9.5m.
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend insists he does not want to leave White Hart Lane during the transfer window by saying: “I’m a Spurs boy. I’ve been at the club since the age of eight.”
Crystal Palace will make a club record £9.25m bid to land Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis.
Shola Ameobi could make a shock return to Newcastle after quitting Turkish club Gaziantep.
Swansea are set to swoop for Tottenham full-back Kyle Naughton.
Ars*nal are set to make a £4m move for 17-year-old midfielder Krystian Bielik, after an initial £2.4m bid was rejected by his Polish club Legia Warsaw.
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard reckons fellow midfielder Jordan Henderson, 24, is the perfect choice to become the club's next captain.
Aberdeen will not fine their striker Niall McGinn for being seen sitting among Celtic supporters during the Hoops’ league match against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Monday.
New Charlton signing Tony Watts admits he was frustrated at Belgian club Standard Liege saying: “Glad to get out of Belgium and back in the UK.”
Manchester United are hoping to tie down David de Gea to a new longer deal in a bid to prevent Real Madrid from getting their hands on the 24-year-old Spanish 'keeper.
Luis Suarez faces an uncertain future at Barcelona - which could see him return to England - following the dismissal of sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta.
Sunderland’s Jozy Altidore is attracting interest from three MLS clubs – Toronto, Portland and New York Red Bulls.
West Brom are making plans to sign Blackburn’s Rudy Gestede.
Southampton are looking to buy Dundee's teenage striker Craig Wighton.
Aston Villa are continuing talks with Manchester City over a deal to sign Scott Sinclair.
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi has asked the side's players if they still want manager Stuart Pearce at the club after a run of only two wins in 19 games.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is targeting Dutchman Frank de Boer to replace Alan Pardew who left last week to manage Crystal Palace.
Romelu Lukaku wants Everton to tailor their tactics to suit his own style of play – in other words be more direct.
Tottenham are hoping they can offload Emmanuel Adebayor during the transfer window – possibly to MLS.
Fulham are ready to make a £3m bid for Bournemouth forward Matt Ritchie.
Manchester United have made an offer for German central defender Mats Hummels - but struggling Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund insist the 26-year-old is not for sale.
Greek side Olympiakos have made an attempt to sign Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 24, on loan until the end of the season.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, could leave the club at the end of the season and has been linked with a move across London to Premier League rivals Ars*nal.
Alan Pardew may have left his job as Newcastle United manager after being told by owner Mike Ashley that he intends to sell the North East club.
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Toronto striker Jermain Defoe, 32, has agreed a £14m deal to return to English football permanently with Sunderland. (Sun - subscription required)
Ars*nal remain confident of agreeing a deal for Legia Warsaw midfielder Krystian Bielik, 17, despite Hamburg emerging as major rivals for his signature. (London's Evening Standard)
West Brom boss Tony Pulis wants to offload striker Georgios Samaras, 29 to bring in Blackburn forward Rudy Gestede, 26. (Daily Mirror)
Wednesday's Daily Express back page
Southampton are lining up a move for £15m-rated Braga midfielder Rafa Silva, 21. (Daily Mirror)
Paris St-Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, 29, is set for an £8m switch to Liverpool as PSG line up Nicolas Gaitan, 26, as his replacement. (Daily Express)
Manchester City are considering a £20m move for Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez, 25. (Daily Mail)
West Ham are looking to complete a permanent move for ex-Ars*nal midfielder and Manchester United target Alex Song, 27. (Marca)
Ars*nal are considering launching a £12m bid to sign Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin, 22. (Daily Express)
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is confident striker Danny Ings is not being affected by speculation surrounding his future. The 22-year-old is out of contract in the summer and has been linked with Sunderland and Newcastle. (Sunderland Echo)
Ramon Calderon, the former president of Real Madrid, insists the Spanish club have no need for 24-year-old Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea - because Iker Casillas is better. (Talksport)
Harry Redknapp's future as Queens Park Rangers boss is in the balance with a growing belief he could be sacked if his side lose to Manchester United on Saturday. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal legend Thierry Henry says Gunners fans who have protested against Arsene Wenger are "out of order". (Times - subscription required)
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino fears 21-year-old striker Harry Kane is in danger of burnout. (Daily Express)
Aston Villa fans are being urged to mount a stay-away protest on Saturday - to help force out owner Randy Lerner. (Sun - subscription required)
The Football Association is determined to stop the use of an appeals process to sign the non-European Union players who, the governing body fears, block the progress of young English footballers. (Independent)
Wednesday's Daily Mirror back page
Senior players have urged the Newcastle United board to make their minds up about the identity of Alan Pardew's successor. (Guardian)
Manchester United fans have claimed that they are being ripped off after first Yeovil and then Cambridge United hiked ticket prices for their FA Cup clashes with the Reds. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal have offered Chuba Akpom a new three-year deal as they try to keep the 19-year-old striker at the club. (London's Evening Standard)
West Brom defender Gareth McAuley, 35, says the club need new players in the transfer window. (Birmingham Mail)
Levski Sofia attacking midfielder Bozhidar Kraev, 17, has completed a trial at Manchester City after attracting a number of European clubs including Juventus. (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool central defender Dejan Lovren, 25, posted a picture of his impressive and substantive Kinder Egg toy collection on Instagram.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, 28, tweeted: "Brilliant game. That was crazy!" after watching West Ham beat Everton 9-8 on penalties in a thrilling FA Cup third round tie.
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 23, posted a video on Instagram of him not holding back in taking a penalty against a child during a coaching session. "Had fun coaching my team earlier," he wrote. "Couldn't go easy on the penalty though. #PeopleWatching #Pressure."
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku posted an emotional message on Instagram in tribute to his late friend Junior Malanda, who died in a car crash on Saturday.
He said: "Thank you for your support throughout the game. We did our best but penalties is like gambling you never know what's going to happen. Junior brother I give everything to you. I try to make you proud, for the first time in my life I was sad after scoring. My brother I promise I'll make you proud. I love you and I miss you very much my little brother."
Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini was floored for the second time in three days by a ball launched by one of his own players. (Metro)
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Manchester United have been quoted a world-record £112m for 20-year-old Paris St-Germain and Brazil centre-back Marquinhos, the man they have identified as their top defensive target, who cost £26m from Roma in 2013. (Sun - subscription required)
Wednesday's Daily Mirror back page
United are not the team who made a £26m bid for Valencia's Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi and are more likely to move for Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, also 26, in the summer. (Manchester Evening News)
Tottenham hope to persuade Everton to sell them Belgium winger Kevin Mirallas - who missed a penalty against West Brom on Monday - and are willing to offer Aaron Lennon, also 27, in part exchange. (Daily Mirror)
But the Toffees are thought to have rejected a swap deal involving England winger Lennon. (Sun - subscription required)
Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, 26, has alerted Manchester United by saying he is keen to play in the Premier League. (Bleacher Report)
Barcelona midfielder Xavi wants the Spanish giants to sign fellow Spaniard, Ars*nal midfielder Santi Cazorla, 30. (Metro)
Chelsea want to sign Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado, 26, but may have to sell Germany forward Andre Schurrle, 24, and 22-year-old Egypt winger Mohamed Salah first. (Daily Mirror)
England midfielder James Milner, 29, could leave Manchester City and join an Italian or Spanish club as contract talks stall. (Guardian)
Tottenham want £5m from Swansea for their England Under-21s midfielder Tom Carroll, 22, who has been on loan at the Welsh club this term, having already agreed a deal for the same price for full-back Kyle Naughton, 26. (Independent)
Wednesday's Daily Telegraph sports supplement
Blackburn will not be pressured into selling top-scorer Rudy Gestede, 26, after they turned down an initial offer from Crystal Palace believed to be £3.5m. (Lancashire Telegraph)
However, Palace hope to complete three signings after expressing an interest in Bolton midfielder Lee Chung-yong and Hoffenheim striker Anthony Modeste, also 26, as well as stepping up their attempts to sign Gestede. (Times - subscription required)
Norwich boss Alex Neil has hinted Swansea may have to wait until the end of the transfer window to discover if they can sign Martin Olsson, with the Canaries thought to want £5m for the 26-year-old Sweden international. (South Wales Evening Post)
Cristiano Ronaldo says he would like to play in Brazil when his Real Madrid career comes to an end, which is a blow to Manchester United's hopes of re-signing the 29-year-old Portugal forward. (Metro)
Manchester City's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero, 26, is determined to prove he can recapture the form he was in before his knee injury by scoring the goals to beat Chelsea and Barcelona next month. (Manchester Evening News)
Former Tottenham and Newcastle player David Ginola, 47, is attempting to raise £2.3m to fund his Fifa president campaign but has managed to gather just £5,506 in the first week. (Guardian)
Former striker Michael Owen says Manchester United are "not functioning as a team" and believes 31-year-old Netherlands striker Robin van Persie is no longer living up to his reputation. (Telegraph)
Romelu Lukaku, 21, is not doing the business at Everton and the club need to buy another striker, says former Toffees goalkeeper Neville Southall. (Talksport)
Ghana's myjoyonline criticised former Ars*nal striker Gervinho after the Ivory Coast forward was sent off in his side's draw with Guinea. (Myjoyonline)
"Everything is still to play for," The Ivory Coast's Fratmat.info website said after their draw with Guinea.
Ars*nal target, 26-year-old defender Winston Reid, has denied on Twitter he wants to leave West Ham in the January transfer window.
Mario Balotelli watched Liverpool's game against Chelsea at home while wearing a onesie
For the second game in a row, illness prevented Mario Balotelli, 24, from being included in the Liverpool squad, so the Italy striker donned his onesie to watch Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg.
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, looked to have decided against watching the game, however, as he provided an insight into his musical tastes by tweeting a photo from a Slipknot gig and the words: "Amazing concert."
Arsene Wenger and F1 driver Nico Rosberg attended a glitzy event this week
It was a trip down memory lane for England winger Theo Walcott on Tuesday as he tweeted a picture of himself and Arsene Wenger holding an Ars*nal shirt with the caption "9 years ago today..." Walcott joined Ars*nal as a 16-year-old back in 2006 from Southampton.
Wenger, meanwhile, joined a host of sports stars and celebrities at a gala in Geneva. Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg posted a picture of Wenger, along with the caption: "Met some great people. like every year..."
What do doodles say about players? Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho and Willy Caballero sketched pictures during a news conference in Abu Dhabi with intriguing results. (Manchester Evening News)
A Liverpool fan in Norway has given his daughter the middle name YNWA - the acronym for the Reds' You'll Never Walk Alone motto. (Daily Mirror)
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Real Madrid have rekindled their interest in signing Raheem Sterling from Liverpool. The Spanish club are willing to pay £50m for the 20-year-old England forward. (Daily Star)
Chelsea have contacted the agent of Sergio Ramos as they hope to persuade the 28-year-old Real Madrid defender to move to Stamford Bridge in the summer. (Daily Express)
The back page of Wednesday's Daily Mail
Meanwhile, Chelsea remain in talks with Fiorentina over a move for 26-year-old winger Juan Cuadrado. (London Evening Standard)
Birmingham City winger Demarai Gray, 18, is wanted by Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg. (Daily Mail)
Queens Park Rangers want to sign striker Fraizer Campbell, 27, from Crystal Palace as part of a deal to take midfielder Jordon Mutch, 23, to Selhurst Park. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison, 21, will travel to Rome on Wednesday for a medical with Lazio, and will sign a pre-contract agreement to move to Italy in the summer after seeing out the remainder of his Hammers contract. (Telegraph)
Crystal Palace are closing in on making Wilfried Zaha's loan move from Manchester United permanent. The deal would see Palace pay up to £6m for the 22-year-old winger, who left Selhurst Park for Old Trafford two years ago. (Guardian)
Darren Fletcher's bid to leave Manchester United on a free transfer has hit trouble over a disagreement over the 30-year-old midfielder's pay-off. (Sun - subscription required)
Ars*nal plan to follow up the signing of Gabriel Paulista from Villarreal by adding Italian defender Daniele Rugani, 20, from Empoli. (Talksport)
Midfielder Fabian Delph, 25, has been told he is unlikely to realise his dream of helping Aston Villa reach the Champions League - by the club's own chief executive. (Daily Mirror)
Michel Vorm has made nine appearances for Tottenham this season
Boss Mauricio Pochettino says Wednesday's Capital One Cup semi-final second leg against Sheffield United is "the most important game" of his Tottenham Hotspur tenure so far. (Independent)
Meanwhile, Pochettino has confirmed that Michel Vorm will keep his place in goal for Tottenham in Wednesday's semi-final despite his costly mistake in the FA Cup defeat by Leicester City on Saturday. (Times - subscription required)
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says the Spanish club are considering ending their lucrative shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar because of concerns over social issues in the Gulf state. (Guardian)
The apparent stamping by Chelsea striker Diego Costa against Liverpool has sparked some inventive responses on Twitter.
@papabeats on Twitter: The new stamp released by Royal Mail
The Football Jester on Twitter: "Two more stamps and Diego Costa gets a free coffee."
The Guardian's Barney Ronay on Twitter: "Hope I don't end up sitting next to Diego Costa on the tube home. Imagine sharing an arm rest with him."
Former Leicester and Norwich midfielder Darren Eadie on Twitter: "I love how much of an irritant Costa is. Every quality team needs one. We had Robbie Savage at Leicester - an absolute pest on the pitch."
French club Nice's B team have adopted a novel way of defending free-kicks - by lining up a defensive wall on the goalline behind the keeper. (Metro)
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Manchester City are weighing up a move for Burnley striker Danny Ings, 22, who will be out-of-contract in the summer. (Manchester Evening News)
West Ham were one of two clubs to make a bid for Everton defender Sylvain Distin, 37, on deadline day. (Liverpool Echo)
The Hammers are considering signing Senegal defender Kara Mbodj, 25, from Belgian side Genk in the summer as the club prepare for the departure of New Zealand international Winston Reid, 26, on a free transfer. (Daily Mirror)
The Sun's back page on Wednesday
Aston Villa loan signing Scott Sinclair, 25, says he would "think twice" about joining a top-four club in the future after seeing his career stall at Manchester City. (Birmingham Mail)
Malaga midfielder Ignacio Camacho, 24, says the Spanish club may be forced to sell him this summer, with Liverpool and Ars*nal thought to be keen on signing the Spain international. (Daily Express)
Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero insists Samuel Eto'o, 33, will remain with the Serie A club, despite the Cameroon striker walking out of one of his first training sessions following his move from Everton. (Daily Star)
Everton will pursue a move for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley in the summer. The 25-year-old is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester United, Ars*nal, Liverpool and Tottenham may make a summer move for Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 28, after the Colombian hinted that he would like to move in the next transfer window. (Daily Star)
Wolves are one of several Championship clubs interested in signing Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish, 19, on loan. (Birmingham Mail)
West Ham striker Carlton Cole, 31, has accused manager Sam Allardyce of "wrecking his career" after his planned deadline-day move to West Brom fell through. (Daily Mirror)
Adnan Januzaj has made just five league starts this season under Louis van Gaal
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood, 45, tops QPR owner Tony Fernandes's shortlist to succeed Harry Redknapp as manager. (Guardian)
Redknapp, 67, was angry that QPR's head of football operations Les Ferdinand was given control over signings during the January transfer window. (Independent)
Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj, 19, says he struggles with the defensive demands of Louis van Gaal's system. (Guardian)
Following his free transfer move to Brazilian side Internacional, Anderson, 26, posted a picture on Instagram of all the medals he won at Manchester United. "I have made some amazing friends, all of whom are great players and will continue to do great things," he wrote.
QPR captain Joey Barton, 32, is disappointed that he will no longer get to work with Harry Redknapp, after he resigned as manager on Tuesday. "Wish Harry well. Enjoyed my time working with him. He was great with me," he wrote on Twitter.
Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva, 28, was pleased that compatriot Philippe Coutinho, 22, had signed a new contract with the club. He wrote: "Congratulations my friend on your new deal, you deserve it! I am very happy for you and I have no doubt you will be Liverpool legend."
Reds' striker Mario Balotelli, 24, posted a video of himself knocking a water bottle off a table with a football.
Gerrard's Slip was a 10-1 winner in Tuesday's 3pm race at Southwell. The horse's owner, Bryan Smart, named him after Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's infamous stumble in last season's Premier League title run-in defeat by Chelsea. (Daily Mail)
Crystal Palace have scrapped a plan to introduce a £100 compulsory catering charge for some season-ticket holders after pressure from fans. (Croydon Advertiser)
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 25, says he only started dancing after scoring a goal because he kept getting booked when he used to celebrate by pulling his shirt over his head. (Daily Mail)
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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to make a £12m move for Manchester United and England defender Chris Smalling, 25, who he first tried to buy in 2010. (Daily Mirror)
Daily Mirror back page
Radamel Falcao, 29, wants to end his disappointing spell at Manchester United in the summer - even if Louis van Gaal offers him a permanent deal. (Manchester Evening News)
Southampton defender Toby Alderweireld, 26, has hinted at a switch to Tottenham this summer by admitting he would like to play with former Ajax team-mate Jan Vertonghen again. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea scouts watched Lazio forward Felipe Anderson, 21, who is under contract until 2020, score both goals in the recent 2-0 win at Torino. (London Evening Standard)
Chelsea want £10m for goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, who is thought to be looking for a move this summer after losing his first-team place to Thibaut Courtois, 22. (Daily Mirror)
Everton's Scotland international midfielder Steven Naismith, 28, has refused to rule out a return to Rangers. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester United's hopes of signing Porto full-back Danilo, 23, have been boosted after he denied any knowledge of an impending move to Real Madrid. (Metro)
England manager Roy Hodgson has criticised photographers after pictures emerged of a suspected team line-up which suggests he plans to start Harry Kane in Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania. (Talksport)
Ars*nal will ask record signing Mesut Ozil, 26, to explain his actions after he was pictured in a Berlin nightclub hours after being declared unfit to play, but insist the midfielder was free to go out on a night off. (London Evening Standard)
Raheem Sterling has already made over 100 appearances for Liverpool
Former QPR manager Harry Redknapp says attacker Raheem Sterling, 20, is lucky to play for Liverpool and should sign a new contract. (Talksport)
Winger Gareth Bale, 25, is under pressure at Real Madrid after supporters cast him as a scapegoat for the club's defeat by Barcelona. (Daily Mail)
Former Newcastle striker Mick Quinn has criticised manager John Carver's attack on unnamed ex-Magpies players in the press who have been critical of him and the club. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Aston Villa defender Leandro Bacuna, 23, reckons a jovial training ground since the arrival of new boss Tim Sherwood has helped lift the club away from the bottom three. (Birmingham Mail)
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique, 29, found an unusual alternative to gym work, swimming with dolphins in Dubai, and he tweeted: "Amazing experience. One of the best things ever."
QPR striker Charlie Austin tweeted cryptically: "Ouija time" before clarifying soon afterwards: "It's just the film people, I'm not mad."
Midfielder Nabil Bentaleb acknowledged Tottenham team-mate Ryan Mason's England call and said: "Congrats to Ryan Mason on the call-up, you truly deserved it. #HardWorkAlwaysPaysOff."
England captain Wayne Rooney on Instagram: "Good to be back with the England squad and nice to pick up the Player of the Year award this morning, thanks again to everybody that voted."
Manchester United winger Ashley Young was informed on Twitter he had accidentally broken a Manchester City fan's phone when taking a selfie with them, and responded by offering to pay for a repair. (Metro)
Google is investigating how an abusive message was pinned to its map of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is to be handed an award from the Dutch Judo Association. (Inside Futbol)
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Ars*nal midfielder Santi Cazorla, 30, has played down talk of a summer move to Atletico Madrid. (El Mundo)
The Daily Mirror back page leads on Andros Townsend's goal for England against Italy
Palermo's prolific striker Paulo Dybala, 21, has made Ars*nal his "first choice" should he leave the Serie A club for the Premier League. (Radio Marte)
The Gunners are also awaiting clarification regarding Petr Cech's future at Chelsea before moving for the Czech goalkeeper, 32. (Daily Mail)
Cologne defender Kevin Wimmer, 22, says he is ready to make his "dream" move to Tottenham, but a fee has yet to be agreed with the Bundesliga club. (Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao, 27, says it would be "an honour" to join Manchester United. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will renew his efforts to sign Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian midfielder Douglas Costa, 24, with a £20million bid. (Daily Mirror)
Leeds United manager Neil Redfearn claims the club has "sold its soul", but still believes the future of the club is bright, pointing to the success of emerging young players at Elland Road. (Guardian)
Ars*nal midfielder Abou Diaby, 28, made his first appearance for the club's reserve team on his way back from serious injury. (Daily Telegraph)
Aston Villa's American owner Randy Lerner has flown to England for talks with a view to selling the club. (Daily Mail)
Gary Locke, 39, has been offered the Kilmarnock manager's job, but wants several clauses taken out, including a 'sack clause' before he accepts it. (Daily Express)
In an interview with MUTV, Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says being a "slow player" has made him a better manager. (Independent)
Everton striker Arouna Kone, 31, wants to put his injury-ravaged first two seasons at Goodison Park behind him. (Liverpool Echo)
West Brom's injured goalkeeper Ben Foster, 31, says his side will be in good hands with understudy Boaz Myhill, 32. (Birmingham Mail)
Gareth Southgate is reluctant to include players not involved in the qualifying campaign in his Euro 2015 England Under-21 squad. (Talksport)
Tottenham forward Harry Kane, who started in England's 1-1 draw in Italy on Tuesday, tweeted: "Proud night making my first start for England! Great experience for me and one I can only learn from! Hopefully more to come!"
Southampton's 20-year-old midfielder James Ward-Prowse, who scored the winner in England Under-21's 3-2 victory over Germany on Monday, said on Instagram: "Thanks for all the support guys! Been a great week, now looking forward to being back with the Saints!"
A Twitter user has provided compelling evidence that a picture of himself aged 12 is the inspiration behind a tattoo on England and Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason's arm. (Metro)
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Manchester City want to bring Ars*nal's Jack Wilshere, 23, and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson, 24, to the Etihad Stadium this summer. (Daily Mail)
England team-mates Jordan Henderson and Jack Wilshere could line up at Manchester City next season if reports are to be believed
Manchester United are willing to pay £60m for Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, 28, this summer while Robin van Persie, 31, and on-loan Radamel Falcao, 29, look to be on their way out of Old Trafford. (Daily Star)
Fiorentina are set to turn Chelsea midfielder Mohamed Salah's loan deal into a permanent move this summer despite interest from Juventus and Roma. (London Evening Standard)
Liverpool could move for 27-year-old Barcelona forward Pedro if Raheem Sterling, 20, leaves Anfield this summer. (Daily Mail)
Everton captain Phil Jagielka, 32, expects the club to bring in several new faces this summer following a below-par season. (Liverpool Echo)
Hull City are planning to bid for Leeds United midfielder Alex Mowatt, 20, this summer. (Mirror)
Manchester City are set to part company with manager Manuel Pellegrini, chief executive Ferran Soriano and director of football Txiki Begiristain this summer after a disappointing season. (Sun - subscription required)
City set for summer clear-out, claims The Sun
But Pellegrini is also thought to have some support from the club's owners due to his successful first season in charge, and may be lining up some transfer targets to refresh the City squad. (Daily Express)
Samir Nasri's City career could be in jeopardy following his angry reaction to being left out of the Premier League champions' recent meeting with Leicester City. It is claimed the French midfielder left Etihad Stadium before the end of the game. (Mirror)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 23, says he is ready to play some part in the climax to the Gunners' season after being out with injury since late November. (Ars*nal.com)
Gunners defender Mathieu Debuchy, 29, has admitted he saw his move to Newcastle as a step towards moving towards a bigger Premier League club. (La Voix des Sports)
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is being seriously considered by West Ham to replace current boss Sam Allardyce at the end of this season. (Daily Telegraph)
Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer wants his club's FA Cup replay against Liverpool to give their supporters a reminder of former glories at Ewood Park. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Emmanuel Adebayor has tweeted to say "contrary to reports, I am very happy at Tottenham" and that he plans to fight for his place in the side.
Everton keeper Tim Howard has admitted on Twitter that he "got his butt kicked" in his latest outing - playing against a powered wheelchair team that the American described as an "awesome bunch of boys".
Charlie Adam's long-range goal against Chelsea saw tweets about the Stoke midfielder, 29, rise by 6,000 per cent compared to the same period a week earlier. (Stoke Sentinel)
Non-league Ashington AFC, managed by former England, Durham and Yorkshire fast bowler Steve Harmison, won their seventh game in a row with ex-England captain Michael Vaughan cheekily suggesting on Twitter that Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley might be interested in Harmison.
Carlisle United boss Keith Curle has suggested he might invite 50 fans to meet his under-performing players with his squad languishing near the foot of League Two. (Guardian)
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Manchester City will attempt to sign Liverpool's England winger Raheem Sterling, 20, for over £30m as soon as the summer transfer window opens. The Premier League champions will also get rid of six players to fund new signings and want Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola to replace Manuel Pellegrini. (Daily Mirror)
City could pay as much as £50m to sign Sterling. (Daily Mail)
But Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre says Sterling will not be leaving Anfield in the summer. (Daily Express)
Manchester City's unsettled England midfielder James Milner, 29, is keen on a move to Ars*nal. (Sun - subscription needed)
The Sky Blues, meanwhile, have identified West Ham's Aaron Cresswell, 25, as a possible answer to their troubled left-back position. He would also help to fill their quota of home-grown players. (Times - subscription needed)
Manchester United are ready to use striker Javier Hernandez, 26, on loan at Real Madrid, as bait to sign Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne, 24. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to sign England winger Theo Walcott, with Ars*nal yet to agree a new contract with the 26-year-old. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are confident of signing Germany's World Cup winning midfielder Sami Khedira, 28, from Real Madrid. (Sun - subscription needed)
Atletico Paranaense attacking midfielder Nathan, 19, is set to have a medical at Chelsea ahead of a £4.5m move to Stamford Bridge. (Daily Telegraph)
Swansea have made an offer to sign Marseille's forward Andre Ayew, 25. (Le 10 Sport - in French)
But the Ghana international has admitted he has always been a Liverpool fan. (London Standard)
The South Wales club have also been linked with the Austrian national team skipper Christian Fuchs, 29. The left-back is set to become a free agent at Schalke. (South Wales Evening Post)
Aston Villa want to make Tom Cleverley's loan from Manchester United permanent with a £40,000-a-week contract. Everton are also interested in the 25-year-old England midfielder who is a free agent in the summer. (Daily Telegraph)
Stoke manager Mark Hughes wants to sign 24-year-old Nigeria winger Victor Moses permanently after his loan spell from Chelsea. (Daily Express)
Serie A side Sampdoria want to bring Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 24, back to Italy according to their president. (Gazzetta - in Italian)
West Ham striker Carlton Cole, 31, says he will move abroad if he is not offered a new contract at Upton Park. (Metro)
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 27, has hinted he is ready to sign a new contract with the Potters this summer but will not start talks until the end of the season. (Stoke Sentinel)
New pictures have emerged of Liverpool pair Raheem Sterling and Jordan Ibe holding shisha pipes. (Daily Mail)
But Liverpool team-mate Joe Allen says Sterling does not get distracted by off-field controversy. (Daily Star)
A third of the 92 Premier League and Football League clubs are owned by oversees proprietors, increasing the risk of tax avoidance. (Guardian)
Sunderland have targeted Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement, 43, a former Chelsea youth coach, as they look to appoint a permanent head coach. Current coach d**k Advocaat will also be considered for an extended role. (Northern Echo)
Midfielder Daley Blind says Manchester United can still win the Premier League title. (Daily Star)
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given does not think much of team-mate Charles N'Zogbia's fashion choices. The Republic of Ireland keeper labelled the Frenchman's floral outfit the "worst ever" in a post on Twitter with a picture of the offending fashion crime.
Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper duo David De Gea and Victor Valdes enjoyed a day out at a theme park. De Gea tweeted a picture of their fun in the sun.
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been enjoying the April sun in London. In a post on Instagram the Spanish midfielder wrote "London or the Caribbean."
Ars*nal's Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez has also been making the most of the early summer, tweeting a picture with his dogs.
Robin van Persie's son Shaqueel appears to have inherited his father's eye for goal. The Manchester United striker filmed the youngster scoring a stunning scorpion-kick in his back garden and posted it on Instagram.
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says he cannot remember all of the 32 hat-tricks he has scored. (FC Barcelona)
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Yaya Toure has revealed he is ready to quit Manchester City this summer, insisting: 'I won't stay where I'm not wanted'.
Manchester United are winning the race to sign Memphis Depay - because of his relationship with their manager Louis van Gaal.
Chris Smalling has signed a new deal with Manchester United.
David Moyes is ready to return to the Premier League - but only after completing his managerial rehabilitation in Spain.
Carlo Ancelotti says he is no hurry to return to Italian football because of off-field violence and "fans without brains".
Martin Skrtel is set to follow Jordan Henderson by committing his future to Liverpool.
Chelsea target Paulo Dybala has hinted he wants to join Barcelona.
Roberto Mancini wants to take on-loan West Ham midfielder Alex Song to Inter Milan next season.
Rafa Benitez wants to become the interim boss at Manchester City next season.
Manchester United believe they are still in pole position to sign £25m Dutch sensation Memphis Depay.
Yaya Toure has stunned Manchester City by admitting he is keen to join Paris Saint-Germain or Inter Milan.
Martin Skrtel is on the brink of signing a contract extension at Liverpool.
Ars*nal captain Mikel Arteta is ready to end his career at the Emirates - even though he has still not signed a new contract.
Alan Pardew is ready to launch a £10million raid to grab Tim Krul from old club Newcastle.
Yaya Toure has dropped the biggest hint yet that he might leave Manchester City this summer.
Monaco still do not know if Radamel Falcao is wanted by Manchester United.
Fernando Torres has revealed Steven Gerrard encouraged him to leave Liverpool and join Chelsea.
Adam Federici will be offered a new deal at Reading despite his FA Cup semi-final howler.
Cameron Stewart will demand £800,000 from Leeds at a secret hearing in London tomorrow.
Radamel Falcao has been given a lifeline at Old Trafford after Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev revealed that he has had talks with Manchester United executive chairman Ed Woodward.
Manchester City will not compromise on quality in their search for homegrown players this summer.
Derby County want Real Madrid coach Paul Clement to take over from manager Steve McClaren if, as expected, he replaces Newcastle head coach John Carver next season.
Chris Smalling has signed a three-year contract extension at Manchester United worth in the region of £80,000 a week after turning his career around at Old Trafford.
Rafael may have played his last game for Manchester United after he cracked three ribs in the club's Under 21 clash with Leicester on Monday.
Hugo Lloris will consider his future at the end of the season if and more likely when Tottenham Hotspur do not qualify for the Champions League.
Yaya Toure's Manchester City future is in the balance after he stated he is open to "new challenges", although there is no certainty the midfielder will leave the champions in the close season.
Yaya Toure has signalled his intention to leave Manchester City this summer after claiming he no longer belongs at the club and is ready to seek a new challenge with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain or Inter Milan.
Queens Park Rangers' stark failure to translate their vast spending on player wages into comparable on-field success is laid bare in a new table of Premier League spending.
Tottenham Hotspur are confident of signing the Everton winger Kevin Mirallas after Atletico Madrid dropped their interest in the Belgian.
Ars*nal want to give Abou Diaby a final chance to resurrect his career and will consider a pay-as-you-play deal or an arrangement that allows the French midfielder to continue training at the club even if he does not prove his first-team fitness by the end of the season.
Chelsea face an unexpected battle to convince Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli to give up the Championship for a chance of playing in the Champions League next season.
Manchester United will attempt to secure new contracts for Ashely Young and Phil Jones before the end of the season and focus on resolving David de Gea's future, after signing Chris Smalling to a new four-year deal.
Yaya Toure has cast fresh doubt over his future at Manchester City by claiming that he is open to "new challenges" and would not stay at the club for the money.
Phil Jones is expected to follow Chris Smalling by signing a new contract with Manchester United but the future of another centre half, Jonny Evans, appears increasingly uncertain.
Liverpool are hopeful of following up the long-term deal for Jordan Henderson with another for Jordon Ibe, the 19-year-old who has a year left on his contract to run after this season.
Yaya Toure has thrown his Manchester City future into further doubt after revealing he is open to "new challenges".
Manchester United target Memphis Depay could be as good as Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Ronald de Boer.
Marko Arnautovic wants to stay at Stoke despite a limited number of starts and interest from other clubs.
Veteran St Johnstone defender Frazer Wright is ready to do a a U-turn and extend his stay with the Perth club.
Jamie Reckford has revealed his future lies in Dingwall - and he's hoping the rest of Ross County's in-form squad join him.
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The FA Cup is set to be rebranded as the Emirates FA Cup in a new £30m sponsorship deal. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United are confident they have won their battle to keep goalkeeper David De Gea for at least one more season by offering the 24-year-old an improved contract this summer in the region of £200,000 a week. (Independent)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, 33, wants to join Ars*nal this summer which means the Spanish club will bid to sign De Gea. (The Sun - subscription)
Real Madrid have 48 hours to make a decision on striker Javier Hernandez, 26, as the clock runs down on their first option to buy the Manchester United striker. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj, 20, is set to sign a year-long loan deal with Everton at the end of the season. (The Sun - subscription)
Manchester United are lining up a £29m move for Liverpool transfer target Radja Nainggolan, 26, after scouting the Belgium midfielder at a recent game. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel's agent has failed to dismiss reports of the 28-year-old Nigeria international making a high-profile switch to Real Madrid. (Daily Star)
Everton and Newcastle have made contact with Crystal Palace over a £15m Yannick Bolasie deal, with Stoke also keen to sign the 25-year-old DR Congo winger. (Daily Mirror)
Christian Benteke's agent says there has been no interest in his client and that the 24-year-old striker is only focused on his Aston Villa career. (The Times - subscription)
Chelsea will only allow 21-year-old forward Patrick Bamford to join a Premier League club on loan next season if he is guaranteed regular first-team football. (Evening Standard)
Liverpool and Manchester United have previously been reported to be interested in Benteke
Meanwhile, the Blues are set to become the first Premier League champions in over a decade to have recorded a profit in the transfer market. (Metro)
Manchester United pair Antonio Valencia and Daley Blind got the 'hairdryer' treatment from coach Louis van Gaal at the club's training ground after the side's 3-0 defeat at Everton. (Daily Mirror)
Former United midfielder Paul Scholes believes Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera, 25, has been Van Gaal's best summer signing. (Newstalk)
Bournemouth will need to spend some of the potential £130m for promotion to the Premier League on stadium and ticket office upgrades. (The Times - subscription)
Manchester United fear striker Wayne Rooney could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. (Daily Express)
Former Tottenham and QPR manager Harry Redknapp believes Ars*nal are two or three players away from being serious Premier League title contenders. (Talksport)
Forest Green chairman Dale Vince says the club are the "greenest" in football. (Independent)
A study suggests a 40% of FA Youth Cup winners never play a senior game for the club. (Telegraph)
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea on his team-mate and fellow Spaniard: Team-mate, neighbour, personal driver, cook... You are many things but especially a friend! Happy birthday @juanmata8
A Tomkins brekkie?
West Ham striker Carlton Cole giving advice to his team-mate? Walked into the canteen today to find James Tomkins having his breakfast. He needs to start his day like this.
Hull defender Curtis Davies after the relegation-threatened side defeated Liverpool 1-0: Unbelievable effort from each and every one of the lads! Massive 3 points but the job's not done yet!
A phone call from John Carver inspired a Newcastle fan to back the under-fire Newcastle caretaker coach. (Newcastle Chronicle)
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Manchester United could retain on-loan Monaco striker Radamel Falcao for a second season if goalkeeper David De Gea agrees to sign a new contract with the club, due to the players' agent. (Manchester Evening News)
Jose Mourinho is set for a two-year contract extension - and will then oversee a major overhaul of his title-winning Chelsea squad, with Atletico Madrid winger Antoine Griezmann, 24, Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette, 23, and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 22, among their targets. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal are preparing a summer bid for Monaco centre-back Aymen Abdennour, 25, and Lyon forward Nabil Fekir, 21. (Metro)
Happy Birthday, Cesc!
The agent of Juventus's 22-year-old midfielder Paul Pogba was spotted in Real Madrid's team hotel before their Champions League tie against the Turin side. (AS)
Manchester City are planning a £15m move for Tottenham's 24-year-old full-back Danny Rose. (Daily Star)
Manchester United are targeting Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Bernard Mensah, 20, who has been compared to Manchester City's Ivory Coast international Yaya Toure. (Daily Express)
Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, 30, is open to a move to the Premier League as speculation builds he could replace fellow Frenchman Hugo Lloris if the Tottenham goalkeeper moves to Manchester United. (Talksport)
Sunderland are interested in Manchester City full-back Micah Richards, 26, whose contract expires in the summer. (Sunderland Echo)
Everton could be priced out of a permanent move for on-loan Aaron Lennon, with Tottenham wanting £9m for the 28-year-old winger. (Guardian)
Newly-promoted Bournemouth have made a club-record £5m bid for 27-year-old Sporting Braga striker Eder. (Telegraph)
Newcastle have agreed to pay £15m for 20-year-old Anderlecht and Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. (Daily Mail)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says he has not spoken with former coach Pep Guardiola since the manager departed the Nou Camp. (Marca)
Manager Carlo Ancelotti will not be leaving Real Madrid in the summer and will instead see out the final year of his contract at the Bernabeu. (Marca)
Newcastle have joined West Ham in competition for Real Sociedad manager David Moyes. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea's club television channel has released footage of the Blues' title-winning celebrations in the changing rooms - with veteran striker Didier Drogba drenching manager Jose Mourinho with champagne. (London Evening Standard)
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood wants on-loan Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, to remain at the club beyond the summer. (Daily Star)
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson looks to have passed on the football skills to his young son. The England international uploaded a video of his lad playing football in the back garden - and twice hitting the crossbar - while pretending to be his dad's Anfield team-mate Daniel Sturridge.
Excellent beard, Raul...
Hull goalkeeper Steve Harper tweeted to thank supporters for his player of the month award, then said the team needs all the support they can get against Burnley at the weekend. "We need you all behind us on Saturday," Harper wrote. "No dissent or protests, just 90 minutes of fantastic support to help us get the result we need."
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas suggested there was no better way to mark his 28th birthday than a title win. And a cake, of course.
Former Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles posted a picture of him and his Fenerbahce team-mates at a wedding.
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has used Facebook to deny claims suggesting he had turned his back on his family by outlining everything he has done for his relatives. (Daily Mail)
Austria Vienna's mascot Super Leo the lion allegedly turned up to a match drunk, and consequently fell over on the pitch before trying to fall asleep. (Metro)
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Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, has opened talks with Turkish club Besiktas over a summer move, according to his agent. (ESPN)
Should Cech quit Stamford Bridge this summer, manager Jose Mourinho could try to sign 28-year-old Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy. (Daily Star)
Wednesday's Sun back page
Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to walk out on Real Madrid - and an announcement on the 30-year-old forward's future could come as soon as this week. (Sun - subscription required)
Southampton have launched a fresh bid to keep England full-back Nathaniel Clyne, 24, out of Manchester United's reach. (Manchester Evening News)
Atletico Madrid are reluctant to sell Chelsea target Antoine Griezmann as they look to strengthen this summer. The France forward, 24, has a buy-out clause set at £43.5m and super-agent Jorge Mendes is understood to be poised to enter negotiations on Chelsea's behalf. (Daily Mail)
Former England midfielder Steven Gerrard, 34, admitted that he lost the "buzz" of playing when he learned he was to have a restricted role at Liverpool. (Times - subscription required)
FC Tokyo and Japan striker Yoshinori Muto, 22, is set to reject a move to Chelsea in favour of a transfer to German club Mainz. (Guardian)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 32, has been urged by team-mate Wilfried Bony not to leave the club, with Inter Milan and Paris St-Germain both possible destinations at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)
Winger Jordon Ibe, 19, is one of four Liverpool players refusing to sign an improved contract. (Sun - subscription required)
Liverpool have made a tentative approach to AC Milan regarding the availability of 28-year-old forward Jeremy Menez. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he would would give Chelsea's campaign a "seven or eight" out of 10 after the club secured the Premier League title with four games to spare. (London Evening Standard)
Wednesday's Daily Star back page
Former Ars*nal striker Niall Quinn says his former club must sign a world-class defensive midfielder in the mould of Chelsea's Nemanja Matic if they are to have any chance of winning the Premier League next season. (Talksport)
Former Liverpool defender Phil Thompson believes the Reds' failure to qualify for the Champions League will see England forward Raheem Sterling, 20, quit the club. (Liverpool Echo)
The agent of Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 33, has dismissed reports linking the player with a return to AC Milan this summer. (Daily Express)
Hull City's name change saga is set to rumble on through the summer after a Football Association vote on the issue was shelved until at least July. (Hull Daily Mail)
Everton are on the lookout for a new goal threat this summer - but 25-year-old QPR striker Charlie Austin is not among their targets. (Liverpool Echo)
Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, 23, a target for Sunderland, admits he would consider leaving the Scottish champions this summer. (Sunderland Echo)
Everton defender Phil Jagielka, 32, has labelled 34-year-old John Terry an inspiration after the Chelsea captain's fine season at Stamford Bridge. (Talksport)
Hull City midfielder Robert Snodgrass might be worth a follow on social media if you ever want to have a flutter on the outcome of matches. The Scotland international nailed his prediction for Champions League semi-final second leg between Bayern and Barcelona in a tweet sent before kick-off.
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was full of praise for Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen after the German pulled off a remarkable stop during Tuesday's night's match, tweeting: "What a save! And credit from the commentators too! It must be good! Haha."
Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has not exactly enjoyed a productive season at Manchester City, featuring in just nine league games, so it's good that he has a few sidelines - such as posing for a photoshoot in Paris.
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere had a message for fans of the club after he made his first outing at Emirates Stadium in six months during Monday night's defeat to Swansea: "So happy to be back on the pitch at The Emirates thanks to all the fans for giving me a warm welcome back!!" he wrote.
Jack Grealish's meteoric rise at Aston Villa is to be immortalised by author Lee Child in a future instalment of his best-selling Jack Reacher novels. The surname of Grealish, 19, will feature in Child's 21st Reacher story, due for release next year. "It's a great name - and he's a great kid," said Villa fan Child, who has weaved the names of 20 past and present Villa players into his books. (Birmingham Mail)
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Manchester City are preparing a £40m bid for Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, 20, but the Anfield club remain determined to keep the player. (Daily Mirror)
City will offer Sterling a wage of up to £200,000 a week to convince him to sign, as the club seeks to increase their quota of English players. (Daily Express)
Bayern Munich will consider signing Sterling if he decides to leave Liverpool this summer. (Bild - in German)
The Daily Mirror are reporting Manchester City will bid £40m for Raheem Sterling
Chelsea are prepared to sell winger Juan Cuadrado, 26, and attacking midfielder Oscar, 23, to raise funds for a rival bid for Sterling. (Daily Star)
The Premier League champions are considering taking Radamel Falcao, 29, on a season-long loan in 2015-16. The striker is currently on a season-long loan at Manchester United from Monaco but has only scored four times. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United will offer goalkeeper David De Gea a new contract worth up to £250,000 a week to convince the 24-year-old to commit to the club amid interest from Real Madrid. (Sun - subscription required)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, has emerged as a possible replacement for De Gea should the Spaniard leave. (Daily Telegraph)
Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly says Cech needs to leave the London club as he only has "two years of playing football left". (Daily Express)
Cech's agent says his client would "definitely" like to join one of Ars*nal, Manchester United or Paris St-Germain. (Times - subscription required)
United are also considering Ajax and Netherlands goalkeeper Jesper Cillessen, 26, as a possible replacement for De Gea. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger wants to boost his squad by signing a defensive midfielder. (Guardian)
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24, would be a "great signing" for Liverpool, says former Reds winger John Barnes. (Talksport)
West Brom will offer to make 21-year-old forward Saido Berahino one of the club's top earners when contract talks open at the end of the season. (Daily Mail)
Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has admitted he "does not know" whether 23-year-old forward and Manchester City target Alexandre Lacazette will be at the club next season. (Manchester Evening News)
Sunderland boss d**k Advocaat, 67, will stay as the club's manager for next season only if they avoid relegation from the Premier League. They will secure their survival if they beat or draw against Ars*nal on Wednesday. (Daily Telegraph)
The Daily Express back page
England Under-21 boss Gareth Southgate will risk angering Manchester United and Tottenham by naming Luke Shaw and Harry Kane in the squad for the European Under-21 Championship. (Guardian)
Ars*nal midfielder Francis Coquelin, 24, has played like a £40m player since Christmas, according to Gunners boss Arsene Wenger. (Sky Sports)
Aston Villa are preparing a £15m bid for Queens Park Rangers' 25-year-old striker Charlie Austin, who is also a target for Liverpool and Chelsea. (Daily Star)
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 20, says England can win the European Under-21 Championship, even if Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 21, misses the competition. (Sky Sports)
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber will travel to Miami to meet with members of David Beckham United, the group of investors who were awarded a new franchise for the city but have yet to find a suitable stadium. (NBC Sports)
Leicester's 34-year-old defensive midfielder Esteban Cambiasso is considering extending his stay with the club after being named their player of the year. (Times - subscription required)
Werder Bremen's Ukrainian coach Viktor Skrypnyk, 45, has emerged as a leading candidate to take over at West Ham if Sam Allayrdce does not continue in the role. (Sun - subscription required)
The protest group Ashley Out is encouraging Newcastle fans to remain in the club's stadium for a sit-in protest after Sunday's final league game of the season, as part of its campaign against owner Mike Ashley. (Evening Chronicle)
Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard congratulated his team-mate and fellow keeper David De Gea on winning the club's Player of the Year award. The 31-year-old tweeted: "Big congrats to @D_DeGea. In my eyes the most prestigious award. Very well deserved my friend!"
Blackpool's 24-year-old striker Nile Ranger declared himself baffled by the news his club were releasing 17 players, sharing a screen grab of the BBC Sport website's coverage of the story in an Instagram post and adding: "Face says it all."
Liverpool's 25-year-old striker Daniel Sturridge provided an update on his journey back to full fitness, tweeting: "Two weeks post-op and I'm feeling a lot better. I'm a happy man today."
Barcelona and Brazil right-back Dani Alves showed off his singing voice and guitar skills in an Instagram video. The 32-year-old reprised American singer Nicky Jam's song Travesuras.
Former Blackpool and Southampton striker Brett Ormerod, 38, plans to open up a branch of a well known fast-food restaurant in Blackburn. (Metro)
Newcastle United's new kit, which was launched on Tuesday, is already out of date as it features the old logo of their shirt sponsors, Wonga. (Evening Chronicle)
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Manchester United are preparing to join Ars*nal in the hunt to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, 27, who is valued at around £40m. (Guardian)
United boss Louis van Gaal has also placed Barcelona full-back Dani Alves, 32, on a shortlist of potential defensive recruits this summer. (Daily Telegraph)
But Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, has ruled out a return to Old Trafford because he wants to play in Spain for either Barcelona or Real Madrid. (L'Equipe - in French)
The back page of Wednesday's Sun features a story about Manchester United targeting Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema
Prospective Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez has told Real Madrid president Florentino Perez he plans to build the Spanish club's side around forward Gareth Bale, 25, if he takes over at the club. (Daily Mirror)
Valencia have told Manchester United that they will have to pay at least £35m if they want to sign defender Nicolas Otamendi, 27, from the Spanish outfit. (Daily Star)
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, 24, is so happy at the club he would like to stay for another decade. Hazard has won the Premier League title, League Cup and Europa League since moving to London in 2012. (London Evening Standard)
Meanwhile, Chelsea captain John Terry, 34, has not ruled out following former England team-mates Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard to Major League Soccer - but would prefer to finish his career at Stamford Bridge. (Talksport)
Liverpool are preparing a bid for Aston Villa's 24-year-old forward Christian Benteke, but will not lodge it until after Villa have played Ars*nal in the FA Cup final on Saturday. (Times - subscription required)
Title-winning former Liverpool striker John Aldridge says the club need to sign "leaders, goalscorers and big characters" - yet fears it may not happen. (Liverpool Echo)
Liverpool players had packed their bags for a holiday to Dubai prior to the 6-1 thrashing at Stoke in their final game of the season. The three-day trip was arranged by the squad to mark Steven Gerrard's exit. (Daily Mail)
Out-of-contract Burnley striker Danny Ings remains strongly linked with a move to Liverpool but the 22-year-old is also a target for Tottenham. (Independent)
Meanwhile, Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 21, insists he has no intention of leaving a "big club" like Spurs. (Sun - subscription required)
Ars*nal winger Theo Walcott, 26, will have contract talks with the club next week. (Daily Mirror)
Southampton had a £5m bid for Jordy Clasie rejected in January and will have to pay £12.7m if they want to sign the 23-year-old midfielder from Feyenoord. (Daily Star)
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said "it's going to be a very successful few years for Chelsea" when he presented the Barclays manager of the year award - won by the absent Blues boss Jose Mourinho, who was at his side's player of the year awards ceremony. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle United are prepared to wait "a few weeks" before appointing a new manager - with former England boss Steve McClaren, ex-Lyon coach Remi Garde and former Swansea boss Michael Laudrup on their shortlist. (Guardian)
West Ham striker Andy Carroll, 26, is keen on a move back to his boyhood club Newcastle during the summer. (Sun - subscription required)
Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner will step down this summer, even if he remains as owner. (Times - subscription required)
West Ham United are considering a move for Southend United's 21-year-old goalkeeper Daniel Bentley. (Daily Express)
The back page of Wednesday's Times concentrates on the future of Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner
Meanwhile, Hammers players have been ordered back early to start pre-season training on 22 June - in 26 days' time - after the club qualified for the Europa League by finishing top of the Fair Play table. (Daily Telegraph)
Paraguay international defender Antolin Alcaraz, 32, will leave Everton when his contract expires this summer after two years at Goodison Park. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock says former Blades defender and current coach Chris Morgan, 37, should get the manager's job after Nigel Clough's sacking. (Sheffield Star)
Sunderland expect to learn on Wednesday whether d**k Advocaat intends to remain as head coach, or if he will end his managerial career. (Sunderland Echo)
Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici, 30, is poised to sign a three-year deal with newly promoted Premier League side Bournemouth. (Get Reading)
Meanwhile, Cherries boss Eddie Howe has revealed goalkeeper Artur Boruc, 35, turned down other offers to sign permanently for the club after a loan spell from Southampton. (Bournemouth Echo)
Leicester City's chances of signing on-loan defender Robert Huth, 30, permanently have been boosted with Stoke City believed to be ready to let the former Chelsea player leave. (Leicester Mercury)
Norwich keeper John Ruddy, 28, is ready to stay the the newly promoted Premier League club rather than move to Chelsea to become back-up to Thibaut Courtois. (Daily Express)
Hull City midfielder Robert Snodgrass, who dislocated a kneecap in August, posted a picture of himself building up his fitness. "Let the hard work begin," the 27-year-old tweeted.
Ex-Burnley defender Steven Reid, who retired at the end of the season, is backing the club to return to the Premier League following relegation. "Great night at Burnley awards. Great club which will bounce back soon I'm sure of that. Some special people there," the 34-year-old tweeted.
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster, who is taking part in a charity bike ride from London to Paris next month, tweeted: "Can't wait to get started! 500km. London-Paris. 18th-22nd June."
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal complained in an interview with MUTV about the size of dressing rooms in England, saying he sometimes has to "sit on the toilet" because there is no space to stand. (Manchester Evening News)
Aston Villa fans have been banned from taking a huge flag into Wembley for Saturday's FA Cup final which reads: 'Never mind the Ars*nal, Here's the Aston Villa.' (Birmingham Evening Mail)
Ars*nal trio Aaron Ramsey, Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker appear in a video which is a twist on Mark Morrison's 90s R&B classic Return of the Mack, designed to thank supporters for following the team throughout the season. (London Evening Standard)
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Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is at the top of the Football Association's list of candidates to replace Roy Hodgson as England manager. (Daily Star)
FA chief executive Martin Glenn, the man charged with picking England's next manager, admitted: "I'm no football expert." (Sun)
The FA is set to make the introduction of a winter break a key part of wholesale changes to the structure of the game, in response to England's latest tournament failure. (Times - subscription needed)
England Under-21 boss Gareth Southgate could be in temporary charge of the senior team for up to a year with the FA ready to wait for the right permanent manager to become available. (Mirror)
Former England defender Jamie Carragher picks United States boss Jurgen Klinsmann as his choice to lead the national team. (Daily Mail)
Ex-England skipper Steven Gerrard says he cannot remember being so down as a Three Lions fan but highlights the influence of Australians Trevor Bayliss and Eddie Jones on the national cricket and rugby union sides, adding: "If you have the right man in charge of the talent it can come together quickly." (Daily Telegraph - print edition)
Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus says Wayne Rooney's appearance in the Euro 2016 defeat against Iceland "has to be his last game for the national team". (Sun)
Former England international Paul Merson says the current squad "don't care" and adds he would have instantly retired had he played in the defeat by Iceland because "it's that embarrassing". (Daily Star)
Crystal Palace could miss out on Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi, 22, despite bidding more than £30m, as the Marseille player is holding out for a Champions League club. (Croydon Advertiser)
And Batshuayi will instead sign for London rivals Tottenham, with Marseille needing to sell to avoid a transfer embargo. (Daily Mail)
Alternatively, Chelsea will sign Batshuayi in a deal worth an initial £33.2m, as they seek to begin a busy summer of squad strengthening. (Guardian)
Premier League champions Leicester City are in pole position to sign Republic of Ireland winger Robbie Brady, 24, from Norwich for £12m after "positive" talks. (Sun)
Manchester United have made an improved offer of £35m to Borussia Dortmund for attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27. (Kicker - in German)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will try to push through moves for Everton's England defender John Stones, 22, and Spain and Celta Vigo forward Nolito, 29, now that both players are out of Euro 2016. (Manchester Evening News)
And Nolito, 29, is flying in for talks with City on Wednesday as he closes in on a £13.8m move. (Telegraph)
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 28, will not renew his contract with Napoli, according to his agent. (Radio Continental - in Spanish)
Inter Milan honorary president Massimo Moratti has called on the club to sign West Ham and France playmaker Dimitri Payet, 29, after new Chinese owners handed the club huge transfer funds. (Mirror)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is at the top of the Football Association's list of candidates to replace Roy Hodgson as England manager. (Daily Star)
FA chief executive Martin Glenn, the man charged with picking England's next manager, admitted: "I'm no football expert." (Sun)
The FA is set to make the introduction of a winter break a key part of wholesale changes to the structure of the game, in response to England's latest tournament failure. (Times - subscription needed)
England Under-21 boss Gareth Southgate could be in temporary charge of the senior team for up to a year with the FA ready to wait for the right permanent manager to become available. (Mirror)
Former England defender Jamie Carragher picks United States boss Jurgen Klinsmann as his choice to lead the national team. (Daily Mail)
Ex-England skipper Steven Gerrard says he cannot remember being so down as a Three Lions fan but highlights the influence of Australians Trevor Bayliss and Eddie Jones on the national cricket and rugby union sides, adding: "If you have the right man in charge of the talent it can come together quickly." (Daily Telegraph - print edition)
Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus says Wayne Rooney's appearance in the Euro 2016 defeat against Iceland "has to be his last game for the national team". (Sun)
Former England international Paul Merson says the current squad "don't care" and adds he would have instantly retired had he played in the defeat by Iceland because "it's that embarrassing". (Daily Star)
Crystal Palace could miss out on Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi, 22, despite bidding more than £30m, as the Marseille player is holding out for a Champions League club. (Croydon Advertiser)
And Batshuayi will instead sign for London rivals Tottenham, with Marseille needing to sell to avoid a transfer embargo. (Daily Mail)
Alternatively, Chelsea will sign Batshuayi in a deal worth an initial £33.2m, as they seek to begin a busy summer of squad strengthening. (Guardian)
Premier League champions Leicester City are in pole position to sign Republic of Ireland winger Robbie Brady, 24, from Norwich for £12m after "positive" talks. (Sun)
Manchester United have made an improved offer of £35m to Borussia Dortmund for attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27. (Kicker - in German)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will try to push through moves for Everton's England defender John Stones, 22, and Spain and Celta Vigo forward Nolito, 29, now that both players are out of Euro 2016. (Manchester Evening News)
And Nolito, 29, is flying in for talks with City on Wednesday as he closes in on a £13.8m move. (Telegraph)
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 28, will not renew his contract with Napoli, according to his agent. (Radio Continental - in Spanish)
Inter Milan honorary president Massimo Moratti has called on the club to sign West Ham and France playmaker Dimitri Payet, 29, after new Chinese owners handed the club huge transfer funds. (Mirror)
Dutch goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, 33, could reunite with Koeman after spending last season on loan from Fulham at Southampton.(De Telegraaf - in Dutch)
Sunderland's hopes of bringing midfielder Yann M'Vila, 25, back to the Stadium of Light have been boosted after it was revealed the Frenchman, who spent last season on loan at the Black Cats, has been made to train separately by his club Rubin Kazan. (Chronicle)
Aston Villa are considering making a move for West Brom's former England striker Rickie Lambert, 34. (Birmingham Mail)
Boca Juniors have made a fresh move to bring Sunderland defender Santiago Vergini, 27, back to Argentina.(Sunderland Echo)
Swansea are edging closer to agreeing a permanent deal with QPR for Netherlands midfielder Leroy Fer. The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at the Liberty Stadium. (South Wales Evening Post)
Roma are close to finalising a £2.5m deal for Manchester City and Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta, 31. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Not many households in Iceland missed their shock Euro 2016 victory against England, with 99.8% of the country's TV audience tuning in. It's not clear what the other 0.2% were watching. (AS)
Buenos Aires street signs have displayed the message "No te vayas Lio" which translates as "Do not go" after Barcelona forward Lionel Messi quit the Argentina side. (Marca)
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Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward has held face-to-face talks with Paul Pogba's representatives, as new manager Jose Mourinho seeks to make the 23-year-old his fourth major signing. (Guardian)
Arsene Wenger is prepared to pay £34.2m to trigger France and Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette's release clause. West Ham have already had several bids rejected for the 25-year-old. (Daily Telegraph)
Valencia have rejected a £40m move from Chelsea for 22-year-old midfielder Andre Gomes. (Daily Mirror)
And Chelsea will face competition for Gomes' signature from Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, who will also go head-to-head to secure Palmeiras' 19-year-old forward Gabriel Jesus. (Marca)
Blaise Matuidi has been given time off from France's Euro 2016 campaign to secure a move to Manchester United. The 29-year-old defensive midfielder would follow Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Old Trafford from Paris St-Germain. (Independent)
Tottenham are set to complete the £16m signing of AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen, 22. Spurs had an £11m bid turned down in June.(Sun)
And Mauricio Pochettino will turn his attention to a £17m bid for Newcastle midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum once Janssen's signature is secured. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal are ready to compete with Chelsea to sign Spain forward Alvaro Morata, 23, from Real Madrid - but the European champions must lower their £57m asking price. (London Evening Standard)
Everton are exploring the possibility of signing Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, 29, and are confident of tying up a £28m deal for 27-year-old Belgium and Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel. (Daily Mail)
Napoli were also keen on Witsel and have now turned their attentions to Udinese midfielder Piotr Zielinski, 22. Liverpool are also interested in the Poland international. (Talksport)
Juventus are keen on Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, 27. It is thought the Serb is keen to leave Stamford Bridge but the Blues would want £18m. (Talksport via Sportitalia)
West Ham striker Enner Valencia, 26, is wanted by Lazio. The Serie A side want the Ecuadorian on a season-long loan with a view to a £10m transfer but the Hammers are keen to recoup the £12m they paid for the player. (Daily Mail)
Watford are considering a £20m bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 22. (Daily Telegraph)
The proposed deal for Berahino may include Odion Ighalo, 27, as a makeweight. The Nigerian scored 15 Premier League goals last season. (Daily Mail)
The Hornets are also hopeful of signing Genk midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, 19, for a fee of £6m. (Daily Mirror)
Stoke boss Mark Hughes is in pole position to sign Egyptian striker Ramadan Sobhi. The 19-year-old will cost £3.5m from Al Ahly. (Sun)
Premier League champions Leicester City are interested in Fiorentina striker Nicola Kalinic, 28. (Daily Express)
Serie A side Sampdoria are interested in Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 25. President Massimo Ferrero said that he has "tried to tell" the player to join the club. (Liverpool Echo)
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has called new Celtic signing Moussa Dembele, 19, an "exciting player" and believes Bayern Munich, Monaco and Juventus were all interested in the forward.(Daily Record)
Aston Villa are closing in a £4.1m deal for Hellas Verona goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, 21.(Birmingham Mail)
Bolton captain Darren Pratley, 30, has been given clearance to start talks with QPR over a possible move.(Bolton News)
QPR winger Matty Phillips, 25, has had a medical at West Brom after the clubs agreed a £5.5m fee.(Daily Mail)
Iceland international Johann Berg Gudmundsson could become Burnley's first summer signing after Charlton accepted a £2.5m offer for the 25-year-old winger. (South London Press)
A Wales fan has started a petition to have midfielder Aaron Ramsey's ban for Wednesday's Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal overturned. (Sun)
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Striker Wilfried Bony, 27, is set to leave City, with Galatasaray offering him a loan move. (Sun)
Manchester City target Leroy Sane is yet to tell Schalke he wants to leave, with new City boss Pep Guardiola prepared to spend £40m on the 20-year-old German midfielder. (Bild - in German)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, who played under him at Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
Mourinho will move for Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 26, should he fail to sign Juventus' Paul Pogba, 23. (Le 10 Sport - in French)
The Magpies are willing to listen to offers starting at £20m for Sissoko.(Times - subscription required)
The Red Devils are continuing to monitor 17-year-old West Ham defender Reece Oxford.(Evening Standard)
Former Manchester United player and assistant manager Ryan Giggs, 42, will play in the Indian Premier Futsal League this month.(Daily Mail)
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce met with officials from the Football Association on Tuesday to discuss succeeding Roy Hodgson as England coach. (Daily Mail)
Everton manager Ronald Koeman says Bournemouth counterpart Eddie Howe should get the England job, adding the 38-year-old's "youth and energy" would "freshen up" the side. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal have had a £25m bid for 21-year-old defender Daniele Rugani rejected by Juventus.(Calciomercato - in Italian)
The Gunners are ready to offer 29-year-old French striker Olivier Giroud and £42m for Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain, 28.(Gianluca di Marzio - in Italian)
Ars*nal and Chelsea are monitoring 25-year-old Roma defender Kostas Manolas.(Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
Chelsea fear they will have to pay more than £50m to sign defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 25, from Napoli.(Evening Standard)
Real Madrid have joined Chelsea in declaring an interest in 22-year-old Valencia midfielder Andre Gomes.(Fichajes - in Spanish)
Liverpool and Tottenham have not been put off by Koln wanting £25m for 26-year-old defender Jonas Hector. (Bild)
Middlesbrough are interested in signing Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas, 23, this summer, according to his agent. (Evening Gazette)
Boro are also hoping to complete a deal for 30-year-old Valencia forward Alvaro Negredo, who spent two seasons at Manchester City. (Guardian)
Leicester and France midfielder N'Golo Kante, 25, deserves to be playing for a top club in Europe, says ex-France international Claude Makelele. (Sun)
Swansea want Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa, 29, as they prepare for the departures of forwards Andre Ayew, 26, and Bafetimbi Gomis, 30. (Daily Telegraph)
Marseille will turn their attention to Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez, 30, after missing out on team-mate Idrissa Gueye, 26.(Birmingham Mail)
Thierry Henry, 38, is determined to prove Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger wrong and successfully combine his first steps into coaching with his work in television.(Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea's new £33m signing Michy Batshuayi had a day to forget while on holiday in Ibiza when his £180,000 Lamborghini was towed away after he left it parked in the shade on a street. (Daily Mirror)
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Manchester United are closing in on Juventus' France midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, and have submitted a bid of £86m. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City will move for Leicester City and Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez, 25, if they fail to sign Schalke's Germany winger Leroy Sane, 20. (France Football - in French)
Atletico Madrid may turn their attention to Liverpool's Belgium striker Divock Origi, 21, if they fail to sign Spain international Diego Costa, 27, from Chelsea. (Bleacher Report)
Barcelona are willing to sell £20m-rated Turkey midfielder Arda Turan, 29, with Chelsea and Ars*nal are both said to be interested in the Turkey international. (Sport, via Talksport)
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has confirmed the club have submitted bids for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 22, but they are yet to hear back from their Premier League rivals.(Sky Sports)
The Potters are also keen on striker Jose Angulo, 21. He plays for Independiente del Valle in his native Ecuador.(Guardian)
Manchester City and Manchester United both want 17-year-old West Ham defender Reece Oxford, who is valued at £15m by his club.(Sky Sports)
Crystal Palace are interested in the Hammers' £15m-rated Senegal striker Diafra Sakho, 26. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are considering a £25m bid for Monaco's Brazilian full-back Fabinho, 22.(Daily Mail)
Manchester City are close to bringing Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, 24, for £4m.(Guardian)
Liverpool have had talks with Newcastle over the signing of 25-year-old Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, with the Magpies wanting £27m for the players. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Newcastle may be interested in signing Liverpool's Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva, 29, as part of the deal taking Wijnaldum to Anfield. (Telegraph)
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is willing to let defender Tyler Blackett, 22, and strikers Will Keane, 23, and James Wilson, 20, leave Old Trafford. (Daily Telegraph)
Fulham are hopeful of agreeing a loan deal for England Under-21 international Wilson. (Sun)
Turkish side Besiktas will target Chelsea's France striker Loic Remy, 29, if they fail to agree a deal with Fiorentina for Germany international Mario Gomez, 31. (Evening Standard)
Serie A side Lazio sold just 11 season tickets for the next campaign on the first day of sales. Fans are unhappy with president Claudio Lotito after a poor 2015-16 and earlier this month Marcelo Bielsa quit as head coach after just two days. (Goal)
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Manchester City hope to sign Schalke winger Leroy Sane, 20, and 19-year-old Palmeiras forward Gabriel Jesus for a combined outlay of more than £60m. (Daily Telegraph)
Agent Mino Raiola has cancelled Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba's medical with Manchester United, which the 23-year-old was set to complete in Miami. (AS, via Daily Star)
Lyon have told Ars*nal and West Ham they will have to offer £40m plus bonuses to sign 25-year-old striker Alexandre Lacazette. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool have had a £33.5m bid rejected for Sporting Lisbon's Portugal midfielder Joao Mario, 23. (Sun)
Borussia Dortmund have dismissed rumours linking striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 27, with a move to Manchester City. (Bild, via Manchester Evening News)
Chelsea and Everton will fight for the signature of Sporting Lisbon's £30m-rated Portugal midfielder William Carvalho, 24. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea have warned Juventus that they have no intention of selling 27-year-old defensive midfielder Nemanja Matic. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has ordered some of his first-team stars to train away from the rest of the squad until they get their weight down. (The Times - subscription)
Manchester United target Blaise Matuidi has been told he is allowed to leave Paris St-Germain this summer, with the 29-year-old midfielder available for around £30m. (L'Equipe, via Manchester Evening News)
Ars*nal and Tottenham both want to sign Toulouse forward Wissam Ben Yedder, 25, who scored 17 times in Ligue 1 last season. (Canal+, via Talksport)
Austria forward Marko Arnautovic, 27, is not interested in a move to Everton and will sign a new contract with Stoke City. (Daily Mail)
Manager Pep Guardiola has agreed a deal to bring 19-year-old Atletico Nacional forward Marlos Moreno to Manchester City for around £8m. (Guardian)
Napoli have had a bid for Ajax striker Arkadiusz Milik, 22, accepted as they look to replace new Juventus signing Gonzalo Higuain, 28. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has told 23-year-old winger Jese to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football. (Marca)
Ars*nal and Liverpool are interested in signing Jese, who has played five times for Spain's under-21 side. (Sun)
Everton have met Idrissa Gueye's £7.1m release clause and hope to complete a deal for the 26-year-old Aston Villa midfielder. (Birmingham Mail)
Turkish champions Besiktas want to sign Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli, 25, on loan. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Leicester have increased their offer for 19-year-old Poland international striker Bartosz Kapustka with a new £5.2m approach to Cracovia. (The Times - subscription)
Norwich City have made a bid for 29-year-old Fulham striker Ross McCormack that could rise to £12m with add-ons. (Daily Mail)
Wolfsburg defender Jeffrey Bruma, 24, said he could have re-signed for Chelsea before joining the German side this summer. (Bild, via Daily Star)
Former Everton manager Roberto Martinez is the frontrunner to be the new Hull manager. (Sun)
Bayern Munich's 21-year-old goalkeeper Ivan Lucic could be swapping the Allianz Arena for Cheltenham Town. Lucic is set for a medical ahead of a move to Bristol City, but manager Lee Johnson will send him to his dad Gary's Cheltenham side to gain experience. (Sun)
Liverpool midfielder Cameron Brannagan, 20, remains keen to go out on loan this season despite a proposed move to Wigan Athletic breaking down. (Liverpool Echo)
Indian Super League side Pune FC announced new signing Andre Bikey as if the Cameroon defender - formerly of Reading, Burnley, Middlesbrough and Charlton - was a character from current gaming craze Pokemon Go. (Pune FC)
PSV Eindhoven left-back Jetro Willems, 22, says that he posted a photoshopped image of himself "signing" for Liverpool as a joke. (Metro)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho called his squad in for training at 6:30 BST on Tuesday morning despite the fact that their flight home from their pre-season tour of China had landed only 90 minutes earlier. (Sun)
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Chelsea are willing to offer France striker Loic Remy, 29, plus a British record £65m for Everton's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 23. (Daily Mail)
Everton are holding out for £75m for a player they only signed from Chelsea for £28m two years ago. (Sun)
Lukaku is considering handing in an official transfer request in order to force through a return to Stamford Bridge. (London Evening Standard)
Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez, 25, has agreed a move to Ars*nal, according to reports in his native Algeria. (Le Buteur - in French)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is determined to reach a compromise over £50m-rated Everton defender John Stones, who is his top target, though the Toffees say there remains "a significant gap" between the two clubs over the fee for the England international. (Daily Mirror)
Sunderland manager David Moyes is interested in Burnley striker Andre Gray, 25, as his club look to make their first signing of the summer. (Daily Express)
Wales manager Chris Coleman is still in the frame to become the new Hull City boss, according to BBC Radio Humberside's David Burns. (BBC Radio 5 live)
Former Watford manager Gianfranco Zola and ex-Everton boss Roberto Martinez are also in the frame for the vacant Hull managerial position, with the club hoping to appoint a replacement in time for Saturday's pre-season game against Torino. (Telegraph)
Real Madrid may offer Newcastle two young players - probably Mariano Diaz, 23, and Marcos Llorente, 21 - on season-long loans as part of a deal for France midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 26. (Guardian)
Bastian Schweinsteiger has been told there could be a place for him back at Bayern Munich if the former Germany midfielder, 32, leaves Manchester United. (Sky Sports)
Paris St-Germain have agreed a fee of 25m euros with Real Madrid for Spanish winger Jese Rodriguez, 23. (Marca)
Serie A club Pescara have ended their pursuit of Liverpool's Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 25, who is expected to leave Anfield after being told by manager Jurgen Klopp he has no future at the club. (Talksport)
Sunderland have offered centre-back Lamine Kone, 27, a new deal after interest from clubs including Everton and Leicester City. (ESPN)
Brighton are set to break their transfer record to sign Tottenham midfielder Alex Pritchard. The initial fee for the 23-year-old will be more than the £2.5m they paid up front for Craig Mackail-Smith five years ago. (Argus)
Stoke would consider losing one of Joselu, 26, Mame Diouf, 28, or Peter Crouch, 35, if West Bromwich Albion want a player exchange for Saido Berahino, 22.(Stoke Sentinel)
New England manager Sam Allardyce sent introductory emails to the 23 players his predecessor, Roy Hodgson, took to Euro 2016. (The Times - subscription required)
Hodgson, meanwhile, is being targeted by the Chinese Super League, which is willing to double the pay packet he received as England manager. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told his players to treat Wayne Rooney's testimonial match against Everton on Wednesday like a Premier League game, amid concerns of being under-prepared with only two pre-season fixtures played this summer. (Daily Star)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes England captain Rooney could have excelled "in any era" and has compared the United forward, 30, to club legend Sir Bobby Charlton. (Sky Sports)
Former Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has revealed he nearly signed for Rafael Benitez when he was manager of their arch rivals, Liverpool.(FourFourTwo)
Goal music will be scrapped at Burnley this season after supporters voted in favour of putting an end to the celebratory tunes. More than 1,700 fans voted in a poll on the club's official website, with 57.8% voting for no music after goals. (Lancashire Telegraph)
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Chelsea remain confident of landing Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly, despite having a £42m bid for the defender rejected.
Everton are closing in on a £15m deal for Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony.
Mario Balotelli has been offered an escape route from Liverpool by Serie A side Chievo.
Manchester City had the chance to sign new United defender Eric Bailly for just £6m last summer but rejected him.
David Moyes is aiming to bring Everton's Phil Jagielka to Sunderland on a two-year £75,000 a week deal.
Patrick Bamford is a £3m target for Wigan Athletic.
Norwich have stepped up their bid to land Britt Assombalonga form Nottingham Forest in a £7m deal.
Leicester's title-winning star Riyad Mahrez has reportedly been spotted at Chelsea's team hotel, sparking speculation he could be set to join the Stamford Bridge club.
Christian Benteke's record move to Crystal Palace is back on after the Eagles re-opened talks with Liverpool.
Southampton have had a £6.8m bid rejected for Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Marko Rog.
Manchester City have sold goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli to Real Sociedad less than a month after signing him.
Sunderland are targetting an £8m raid for Norwich striker Steven Naismith
Riyad Mahrez has reportedly told Leicester that he wants a move to Ars*nal.
Borja Baston is set to become Swansea's record signing after the club agreed a £15m fee with Atletico Madrid.
Leicester have reportedly lined up a meeting with Santos for Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa, according to reports.
Leicester City submit £23m bid for Santos striker Gabriel Barbosa.
Everton closing in on £25m move for Yannick Bolasie with Crystal Palace hopeful of signing Liverpool striker Christian Benteke in £29.5m transfer.
West Ham are interested in taking Martin Odegaard on loan.
Sunderland have agreed a £5.5m fee with Manchester United for defensive pair Paddy McNair and Donald Love.
Ars*nal will start the new season with doubts over the long-term futures of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez after failing to agree new deals with the duo over the summer.
Rangers have been linked with a move for 34-year-old former French international defender Rod Fanni - who spent time on loan at Charlton Athletic last season.
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Manchester United will offer Argentina defender Marcos Rojo, 26, to Southampton as part of a deal to sign Saints captain Jose Fonte. Ars*nal also want the 32-year-old Portugal centre-back. (Daily Mirror)
Southampton have offered Fonte a new contract that would put him among their top earners. (Daily Telegraph)
England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, will leave Manchester City this month as they have agreed a £17m deal with Barcelona to sign Chile international Claudio Bravo, 33. (Daily Mail)
Everton and Sevilla are interested in Hart, whose contract runs until 2019. (Sky Sports)
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, will fight for his Chelsea future - despite being left out in favour of new signing N'Golo Kante, 25, by new boss Antonio Conte. (Sun)
Leicester want to keep Ghana left-back Jeffrey Schlupp, and have rejected two bids for the 23-year-old from West Brom. (Guardian)
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, 30, will not be offered a contract extension for at least 18 months. The England striker's contract runs until the summer of 2019 but he must now prove he is worth an increase on his £300,000-a-week wages. (Sun)
Everton and Inter Milan want Newcastle attacking midfielder Moussa Sissoko but the 27-year-old would like to join Real Madrid.(L'Equipe - in French)
Liverpool want a straight £30m for Christian Benteke. They rejected a £30m deal from Crystal Palace because the fee came with add-ons, including Alan Pardew's side qualifying for the Champions League. (Daily Telegraph)
Pardew is facing mounting discontent from a number of players over the handling of his decision to strip Mile Jedinak of the club captaincy and install Scott Dann in the role. (Times - subscription required)
Watford have agreed a £13m deal to sign Juventus and Argentina midfielder Roberto Pereyra, 25. (Sun)
Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 25, would only be tempted leave Leicester for "two or three clubs".(France Football via ESPN )
Manchester City want to sell Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, striker Wilfried Bony, 27, and French defender Eliaquim Mangala, 25. (Daily Mail)
Barcelona are interested in West Brom and Venezuela striker Salomon Rondon, 26. (Mirror)
West Ham are close to signing Palermo's 24-year-old Morocco left-back Achraf Lazaar, who is valued at £2.5m. (Evening Standard)
The Hammers have been unable to increase their capacity to 60,000 for their first home Premier League game at their new stadium against Bournemouth on Saturday. Newham Council has limited the attendance to 57,000 - after too many home fans stood for long spells during the first two matches in the all-seater stadium. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland's 30-year-old French defender Younes Kaboul is close to signing for Watford. (L'Equipe - in French)
Barcelona are close to agreeing a deal with Valencia for 22-year-old Spain striker Paco Alcacer. (Sport - in Spanish)
Former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes he was portrayed as a "traitor" following his controversial departure to Chelsea five years ago and says the team has not progressed since he left. (Liverpool Echo)
A fundraising dinner at Wembley last month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of England's World Cup victory resulted in a financial loss of £220,000. (Times - subscription required)
Uefa is considering changing the format of the Champions League so the top four teams from the top four European leagues would qualify automatically. (Sky Sports)
West Ham captain Mark Noble believes referees need help from video replays before a player is seriously injured. (Sun)
West Ham's shirt sponsors apologised after their Twitter account said Michail Antonio was "an accident waiting to happen" during Monday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea. (London Evening Standard)
Dinamo Bucharest fans played a prank on rivals Steaua Bucharest before the Champions League defeat by Manchester City. They managed to get Steaua to hold a mosaic which read 'Only Dinamo Bucharest'. (101greatgoals.com)
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is prepared to wait until deadline day to sign Southampton defender Jose Fonte, 32, although Saints are unwilling to let him leave. (Manchester Evening News)
Defender Phil Jones, 24, is keen to stay at United, despite interest from Stoke City and Ars*nal. (Guardian)
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, is furious at his treatment by Manchester City, and faces a race to find a new club before the transfer window closes. (Daily Mail)
Meanwhile, Everton are cooling their interest in signing England international Hart. (Daily Express)
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, 26, has been fully exonerated over his drugs ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency opted against appealing Uefa's decision to absolve him. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham may offer midfielder Nabil Bentaleb, 21, in return in their attempt to sign 27-year-old Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal target Alexandre Lacazette, the 25-year-old Lyon forward, will remain with the French club, while winger and team-mate Rachid Ghezzal, 24, has turned down a move to Everton. (RMC - in French)
The Gunners may also be unsuccessful in their bid to sign Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi, 24, with coach Pako Ayestaran confident of keeping the Germany international. (The Independent)
Lamine Kone, 27, has been told he will not be allowed to leave Sunderland for Everton as Black Cats boss David Moyes struggles to find defensive replacements. (Daily Mail)
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka has confirmed goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 34, will miss the next two games with a hamstring injury. (The Sun)
Napoli have offered Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly, 25, a new contract with a 70m euro (£60m) release clause for clubs outside Italy. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
But Napoli are ready to take 25-year-old Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala on loan as they look to replace Koulibaly, should he leave before the transfer deadline. (The Times)
Southampton manager Claude Puel is targeting Lyon forward Rachid Ghezzal, 24, after the Algeria international rejected a move to Everton because he wants to play European football. (Daily Star)
Watford are close to signing Newcastle United right-back Daryl Janmaat, 27, although West Ham are also interested in the Netherlands international. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Chelsea have had a £30m bid for 21-year-old AC Milan centre-back Alessio Romagnoli turned down. (Sky Italia)
Hull have opened talks with Tottenham over signing 25-year-old midfielder Ryan Mason. Spurs striker Clinton N'Jie, 23, is also set to join Marseille on a season-long loan as part of a deal for Tottenham to sign 21-year-old winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou. (Sky Sports)
Hull caretaker manager Mike Phelan wants to make Aston Villa defender Micah Richards, 28, his first signing. (Daily Mirror)
West Brom are chasing 22-year-old Leeds United full-back Charlie Taylor. (Daily Star)
Everton and Hull City are chasing Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu, 29, although Napoli and Sevilla also want to sign the Italian. (Le Parisien)
West Brom are close to signing Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez, 27, on loan. (TalkSport)
Newcastle United keeper Tim Krul, 28, is set to sign a new contract before joining Ajax on a season-long loan. (ESPN)
Wales' free agent Hal Robson-Kanu, 27, will wait until transfer deadline day to decide his next career move after interest from England, Spain, Italy and China. (South Wales Evening Post)
Sunderland have submitted a £3m bid for Barnsley centre-back Alfie Mawson, 22, with Newcastle and Leeds also interested in the ex-Brentford man. (Sheffield Star)
Gareth Bale has signed a new contract with Real Madrid, keeping the 27-year-old at the club until 2021. (Marca)
Queens Park Rangers are hoping to sign 28-year-old former Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner, who is a free agent after being released by Wolfsburg. (ESPN)
Newcastle have offered Ireland goalkeeper Rob Elliot, 30, a new long-term contract as he recovers from injury. (The Times)
Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti is keeping it in the family - by appointing 27-year-old son Davide as assistant coach. (Daily Mirror)
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Paris St-Germain defender David Luiz could be in line for a shock return to Chelsea. The Premier League club have offered £30m plus add-ons for the Brazil international, who left for the French champions two years ago in a £50m deal. (Sky Sports)
David Luiz's return to Stamford Bridge will cost Chelsea £32m. (Daily Mail)
England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 24, is set to complete a season-long loan deal with Crystal Palace. The Gunners received 22 offers from clubs in England and in Europe for Wilshere. (Daily Mirror)
Alternatively, Wilshere could join AC Milan with the Serie A club wanting to complete a season-long loan deal with a £30m option to buy the player. (Sun)
Chelsea will complete a £23m move for Fiorentina's Spanish full-back Marcos Alonso, 25, and will look to the loan market for another central defender. (Telegraph)
Tottenham have offered to take Real Madrid's Spain midfielder Isco, 24, on a season-long loan. (Daily Mirror)
Spurs are also targeting Newcastle United's France midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 27. (Telegraph)
However, Tottenham have given up on signing Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 23. (Sky Sports)
Burnley are close to signing Derby County midfielder Jeff Hendrick, 24. The Republic of Ireland international will cost the Clarets a club record fee in excess of £10m. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is angry with German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32, for rejecting a free transfer to Sporting Lisbon. (Daily Star)
Valencia have made an offer to sign Manchester United's Argentina defender Marcos Rojo, 26, on loan. (Squawka)
Stoke City are targeting Manchester City's 27-year-old Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony. (Telegraph)
West Brom will bid £32m for Watford's Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo, 27. Manager Tony Pulis will use the sale of English striker Saido Berahino, 23 - set to move to Stoke - to part-fund the purchase. (Mirror)
Leicester City are still hopeful of signing two Sporting Lisbon players - Algeria striker Islam Slimani, 28, and Portugal midfielder Adrien Silva, 27, - before the transfer deadline. (Leicester Mercury)
Sunderland could break their transfer record for £17m-rated Lorient and Gabon midfielder Didier Ndong, 22. (Sunderland Echo)
Black Cats boss David Moyes will also offer £6.5m for St Etienne's Guinea defender Florentin Pogba, the brother of Manchester United midfielder Paul. (Sun)
Everton's hopes of signing Ivory Coast defender Lamine Kone, 27, could rest on Sunderland's interest in Liverpool's out-of-favour France centre-back Mamadou Sakho, 26. (Liverpool Echo)
Stoke City are closing in on signing Netherlands defender Bruno Martins Indi, 24, on loan from Porto. (Stoke Sentinel)
Manchester City's France defender Eliaquim Mangala, 25, is on the verge of a two-season loan deal back to Porto. (Manchester Evening News)
Crystal Palace are close to signing Venezuela midfielder Tomas Rincon, 28, from Genoa. (Croydon Advertiser)
Tottenham have rejected Wolfsburg's £24m offer for South Korea winger Son Heung-min, 24.(Sun)
Juventus will sign Zenit St Petersburg and Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel, 27, for more than £15m.(Gazzetta)
Hull City and Lyon will compete to sign Bournemouth's Ivory Coast winger Max Gradel, 28.(Daily Mail)
Cadiz, in Spain's second tier, have signed Sergio Aguero's brother Gaston Castillo and the Argentine bears a striking resemblance to his famous older sibling. (Cadiz official website)
Swansea City's new signing Alfie Mawson will be missed by one Barnsley fan. Mawson struck up a friendship with four-year-old Alfie Ledgeway, who suffers from a variety of illnesses, while at the Yorkshire club. (WalesOnline)
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Ars*nal want Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe to replace Arsene Wenger when the Frenchman's contract at Emirates Stadium expires in the summer. (Sun)
West Brom will look to reappoint former England boss Roy Hodgson if Tony Pulis decides to resign. Hodgson spent 18 months at The Hawthorns before joining England in May 2012. (Mirror)
There will be a crackdown on how Premier League clubs buy players under the age of 16, with families' phone records and bank details to be checked to stop clubs tapping-up youngsters. (Mirror)
New FA boss Greg Clarke has described the clock erected at St George's Park counting down to the Qatar 2022 World Cup by his predecessor Greg Dyke as "a joke". (Telegraph)
Ars*nal and Manchester United are both interested in signing Manchester City's Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, but a move to either club would be "impossible" according to his agent.(Sky Sports)
Chelsea will compete with Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan to sign Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, 22, in January. (Football Italia)
Blues boss Antonio Conte will also attempt to bring in Santos' 19-year-old midfielder Thiago Maia, with the Stamford Bridge club prepared to pay around £15m. (Daily Mail)
But defender Branislav Ivanovic, 32, faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge, with summer signing of Marcos Alonso, 25, threatening his position in the team. (Telegraph)
England manager Sam Allardyce was seen mouthing "well done, boy" in the stands as 18-year-old striker Marcus Rashford scored a hat-trick for the Under-21s against Norway. (Daily Mail)
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke, 25, turned down the chance to move to the Chinese Super League from Liverpool in January, because he wanted to play in one of Europe's big leagues. (Daily Express)
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, has hinted that he will move away from the club next season. The Belgium international turned down Italian champions Juventus in the transfer window to continue under new Toffees manager Ronald Koeman. (Sport Wereld - in Dutch)
Juventus and Italy midfielder Stefan Sturaro was approached by Sunderland and Southampton during the transfer window.(Daily Star)
Crystal Palace have held talks with former Ars*nal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, 32, says manager Alan Pardew. (Croydon Advertiser)
West Brom are ready to offer Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans, 28, a new £75,000 a week contract after Ars*nal's failed attempt to sign him. (Telegraph)
Lorient president Loic Fery has revealed the French club rejected three offers from Sunderland for Gabon midfielder Didier Ndong, 22, before finally accepting a fourth bid hours before the transfer deadline. (Talksport)
New West Ham signing Alvaro Arbeloa, 33, turned down AC Milan in favour of joining the Hammers from Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)
But the Spain full-back said that leaving Madrid was like "falling from heaven". (Cope - in Spanish)
Former England and Chelsea forward Kerry Dixon, 55, is determined to "turn his life around" after serving time in prison for actual bodily harm. (Daily Mail)
New Sunderland signing Javier Manquillo, the 22-year-old full-back on loan from Atletico Madrid, "does not understand" manager David Moyes. (Telegraph)
Saturday's Manchester derby will be the most expensive match ever played, with United and City fielding over half a billion pounds worth of talent between them.(Mirror)
Argentine referee Silvio Ruiz was taken to hospital after being punched by the player he was sending off. Atletico Quilmes defender Leonardo Vera hit the referee several times before being held back by his team-mates.(Mirror)
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan is frustrated at not being played in his favourite position by Manchester United.
Liverpool and Tottenham are involved in a tug-of-war over River Plate's £15.2m striker Lucas Alario.
David Luiz will make an early debut for Chelsea as cover for injured captain John Terry against Liverpool on Friday Night Football.
Sunderland's defenders cannot understand each other as they all speak different languages, according to left-back Patrick van Aanholt.
Steve McClaren, currently studying for a Masters degree in Sporting Directorship, wants to run a club rather than manage it
The future of West Brom boss Tony Pulis remains uncertain after it emerged the club have been looking to replace him since the end of last season, with former manager and ex-England head coach Roy Hodgson having been sounded out as a possible replacement.
West Ham United have launched an investigation into the £6.2m deal that saw Arthur Masuaku move to the club from Olympiakos in the summer.
Jose Mourinho has revealed his private battle with an unnamed manager to sign Manchester United's prized asset Paul Pogba.
Everton boss Ronald Koeman is keen on Juventus wonderkid Grigoris Kastanos.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will block any Chelsea move for defender Matteo Darmian.
Mike Phelan will be named Hull manager on a long-term contract following talks with the consortium set to buy the club.
England left-back Danny Rose is set to become the next player to commit himself to Tottenham.
Stoke have joined the chase for Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto.
Jack Wilshere will have to prove his fitness to Ars*nal during his year-long loan spell at Bournemouth.
Everton's Monday night hat-trick hero Romelu Lukaku plans to give his matchball prize to his mum.
Craig Bellamy has been offered the chance to take his first steps in management at Cardiff City with their U18 side.
Alexis Sanchez is demanding a hefty pay rise during contract negotiations with Ars*nal.
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says watching how hard Cristiano Ronaldo trained during his time at Old Trafford inspired him to succeed in the game.
Algeria international Ryad Boudebouz claims he turned down a move to Manchester United earlier in his career.
Patrick Vieira has revealed he was disappointed not to land a coaching role at Ars*nal.
Former West Ham and Chelsea striker Frank Nouble wants to return to English football.
Tottenham have opened talks with the Qatar Investment Authority over naming rights for the redeveloped White Hart Lane.
Manchester United have suffered a setback in the revamp of their academy set-up after West Brom's chief talent-spotter Steve Hopcroft turned down the opportunity to join them.
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Manchester United will make a £30m bid to bring Leicester's England midfielder Danny Drinkwater, 26, back to Old Trafford in January. (Sun)
United manager Jose Mourinho has blamed Louis van Gaal's legacy for United's run of three straight defeats. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea's Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi, 29, says he will talk to other clubs in January, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. (Goal)
West Ham rejected 29-year-old France winger Dimitri Payet's wish to talk to Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid over a possible move after Euro 2016. (Squawka)
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis is still deciding whether to sign former Ars*nal and Crystal Palace forward Marouane Chamakh, 32, but will not be following up an interest in ex-Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Sissoko, 31, following a trial spell. (Express and Star)
Chelsea's Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 24, has revealed he received a 'get well soon' message from Real Madrid when he was recovering from a knee injury last season. (Marca)
Blues manager Antonio Conte's position is not under threat following their first Premier League defeat of the season. (Bleacher Report)
Stoke forward Bojan Krkic, 26, capped once by Spain, hopes to gain clearance from Fifa to play international football for Serbia. (Calciomercato.com)
Former Nottingham Forest, Derby and Preston boss Billy Davies has held talks with St Mirren about a possible return to the Scottish Championship's bottom club, where the 52-year-old was a player. (Daily Record)
Andy Carroll could add to West Ham's striker problems, with fears the 27-year-old may be out until late October. (Sun)
Aston Villa are looking into allegations midfielder Jack Grealish, 21, was involved in an unruly party in a Birmingham hotel after Saturday's goalless draw with Ipswich. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says 17-year-old attacking midfielder Marcus Edwards reminds him of a young Lionel Messi. (Guardian)
West Ham legend Billy Bonds appears unimpressed with the club's move to their new home, saying the London Stadium pitch is "like an island out in the middle". (KUMB)
Former Uefa president Michel Platini could get a seven-figure pay-out from European football's governing body despite being banned from the sport. (Daily Telegraph)
Torino coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has told former Barcelona forward Maxi Lopez, 32, he needs to lose weight after effectively "carrying a washing machine on his back". (Squawka)
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Former Hull City manager Steve Bruce should become the next England manager following Sam Allardyce's departure, says ex-Ars*nal midfielder Ray Parlour. (Sun)
Burnley centre-back Michael Keane, 23, says he is happy at the club after he was the subject of a £15m bid from Leicester City in the summer and Chelsea were linked with a move for him. (Guardian)
Sunderland manager David Moyes has the full support of the club's board, despite the Black Cats being bottom of the Premier League after failing to win any of their opening six games. (Daily Telegraph)
Wayne Rooney and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are set to start for Manchester United in their Europa League tie against Zorya Luhansk on Thursday in what could be a straight fight for a starting place against Stoke in the league on Sunday. (Manchester Evening News)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be absent for the visit of the Ukrainian side as the 34-year-old has been granted a holiday by manager Jose Mourinho. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United defender Phil Jones hopes to return to training next week following a knee injury which required him to wear a leg brace. (Daily Mail)
Former Ars*nal midfielder Gilberto Silva says the club's fans should look at Manchester United's struggles since Sir Alex Ferguson left before calling for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to be replaced. (Daily Express)
Southampton's 32-year-old defender Jose Fonte, who was linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer, is "waiting" for an improved contract offer from the south coast club. (Daily Echo)
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic allowed his players to get away from their Premier League struggles by going out together on Monday. (Daily Mail)
Norwich face having to increase the pay of 21-year-old twins Jacob and Josh Murphy to £15,000 a week if they want to keep them at Carrow Road. (Daily Mirror)
Basel defender Taulant Xhaka, 25, will face his 24-year-old brother Granit, who plays for Ars*nal, on Wednesday in a Champions League group game - and he claims their parents want the Swiss side to win. (Evening Standard)
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Manchester City tried to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 27, according to the Borussia Dortmund striker.(Onze, via Daily Mail)
Luton Town boss Nathan Jones, 43, is a surprise name under consideration for the Aston Villa job, with owner Tony Xia concerned with how fans would accept former Birmingham manager Steve Bruce. (Daily Mirror)
Former Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov, 37, wants to manage the club - but says the current vacancy after Roberto di Matteo's sacking has come too soon. (Talksport, via Birmingham Mail)
RB Leipzig winger Oliver Burke, 19, says England "tried a little cheeky one" by courting his services as he prepared to play for Scotland, for whom he has now won three caps. (Guardian)
Andre Villas-Boas, who was assistant to Jose Mourinho at Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan, says his relationship with the Manchester United manager is now so bad he does not have his mobile number. (Daily Mirror)
England captain Wayne Rooney, 30, has backed 18-year-old Manchester United team-mate Marcus Rashford to develop into a "superstar" for club and country. (Sky Sports)
Steven Pressley, 42, sacked by League One side Coventry City in 2015, is the bookmakers' favourite to return to take charge of the Sky Blues. (Coventry Telegraph)
Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, 24, says his ambition of playing for England will "take care of itself" and that all his focus is on helping his club. (Daily Echo)
Blackburn Rovers fans unhappy with owners Venky's will stage a demonstration during the televised home Championship game with Wolves on 29 October.(Lancashire Telegraph)
Manager Neil Harris, 39, retains the full support of the Millwall board despite four straight defeats leaving the club 19th in League One. (London Evening Standard)
Manager Pep Guardiola has blocked his Manchester City players from using the internet at the club's training ground as he wants more face-to-face communication and a greater team spirit. (Tyc Sports, via Guardian)
A US TV channel got Swansea City's managerial appointment wrong when they announced new boss Bob Bradley "has been signed to manage Chelsea". (Wales Online)
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planning a new deal for Yannick Carrasco to increase the 23-year-old Belgium forward's £35m buy-out clause and fend off interest from Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
Valencia are set to make a £40m move for 28-year-old Mexico and former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, who plays for German club Bayer Leverkusen. (AS via Daily Express)
Chelsea forward Willian, 28, has been linked him with a move to Paris St-Germain but the Brazil international says he is willing to finish his career at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Express)
Manchester City forward Kevin de Bruyne's hamstring injury is healing faster than thought and the 25-year-old could face Everton on Saturday and be fit for the trip to Barcelona in the Champions League the following Wednesday. (Guardian)
of Manchester-based referee Anthony Taylor for the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on Monday is "grossly unfair", according to former referees' chief Keith Hackett. (You are the ref)
But ex-referee Graham Poll says Taylor is a "senior" official and his appointment for the game "should certainly not raise any eyebrows despite him living and working in the Manchester area". (Daily Mail)
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Atletico Madrid are planning a new deal for Yannick Carrasco to increase the 23-year-old Belgium forward's £35m buy-out clause and fend off interest from Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
Valencia are set to make a £40m move for 28-year-old Mexico and former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, who plays for German club Bayer Leverkusen. (AS via Daily Express)
Chelsea forward Willian, 28, has been linked him with a move to Paris St-Germain but the Brazil international says he is willing to finish his career at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Express)
Manchester City forward Kevin de Bruyne's hamstring injury is healing faster than thought and the 25-year-old could face Everton on Saturday and be fit for the trip to Barcelona in the Champions League the following Wednesday. (Guardian)
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Bruce set to be new Villa manager
The appointment of Manchester-based referee Anthony Taylor for the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on Monday is "grossly unfair", according to former referees' chief Keith Hackett. (You are the ref)
But ex-referee Graham Poll says Taylor is a "senior" official and his appointment for the game "should certainly not raise any eyebrows despite him living and working in the Manchester area". (Daily Mail)
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Manchester United's Juan Mata, 28, Ander Herrera, 27, Daley Blind, 26, Luke Shaw, 21, and Marouane Fellaini, 28, are entering the last 18 months of their deals but the club are in no rush to discuss new ones as each contains a one-year option to extend them. (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool's former director of football strategy Damien Comolli helped sign Jordan Henderson, 26, for the Merseysiders but he says that on the day he was sacked, the club's owners told him he "had made a big mistake on Jordan and he was a waste of money". (Talksport)
Germany and Liverpool midfielder Emre Can, 22, says he has not seen "such a good penalty taker" as Reds team-mate James Milner, 30. (Liverpool Echo)
Tottenham want to rename White Hart Lane train station after the club but could face a £12m cost to do so from Transport for London. (Squawka)
Liverpool's 28-year-old keeper Simon Mignolet, who appears to have dropped to second choice for club and country, has opened a coffee shop in his home town of Sint-Truiden. (Daily Mirror)
Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has made a new signing by treating himself to an £11m yacht. (Leicester Mercury)
Striker Gabriel Jesus, 19, signed for Manchester City in the summer and when he moves to join the club in the New Year, will bring his mother with him. (Manchester Evening News)
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manager Pep Guardiola has denied trying to sign Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, but says he would try to were the 29-year-old to indicate he wanted to leave the Nou Camp. (Guardian)
Chelsea are ready to bid £49m for AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli in January after having a £35m offer for the 21-year-old rejected in the summer. (Sun)
The Blues are interested in Paris St-Germain centre-back Presnel Kimpembe, but face competition for the 21-year-old from Liverpool and Manchester United. (Sun)
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo is keen to see 24-year-old Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho at Real Madrid. (Onda Cero via Daily Star)
Pepe, 33, will consider a move to Chelsea unless he gets the two-year contract he wants from the Spanish club. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger says striker Olivier Giroud, 30, still has a future at the club even though he is yet to start a Premier League game this season. (Daily Express)
Manchester United have been linked with Valencia midfielder Fran Villalba - but the 18-year-old revealed on Twitter he has signed a new four-year contract.
Paris St-Germain centre-back Thiago Silva's contract expires next summer, and his agent says the 32-year-old has had offers from "three or four big teams" but would prefer to stay with the French club. (Le Parisien via Daily Mail)
England striker Wayne Rooney says he still has "a lot of football left" in him, despite the 30-year-old having started Manchester United's past four games on the bench. (Manchester Evening News)
Former England boss Roy Hodgson could be offered a route back into the game at the age of 69 with a potential £8m-a-year contract if he decides to manage in the Chinese Super League.(Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal striker Olivier Giroud jokingly offered to fight UFC star Conor McGregor - then said: "I'm dead." (Ars*nal's YouTube channel)
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captain Wayne Rooney, 31, is determined to stay at the club and break Sir Bobby Charlton's goalscoring record. Rooney needs four goals to pass Charlton's total of 249. (Sun)
Agent Mino Raiola received commission of £24m after 23-year-old midfielder Paul Pogba's world record £89m move from Juventus to Manchester United in the summer. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United and Chelsea representatives were among 90 scouts sent to watch AIK Solna's Swedish striker Alexander Isak, 17, who has been dubbed the new Zlatan Ibrahimovic. (Sun)
Uruguay striker Agustin Davila, 17, is open to a move to Liverpool after completing a two-week trial with the Anfield side. (International Business Times)
Red Bull Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, 21, says he turned down interest from Premier League sides Ars*nal and Liverpool to sign for the Bundesliga club in the summer. (SportNet via Evening Standard)
Wigan are ready to offer Karl Robinson the manager's job to replace Gary Caldwell. Robinson left MK Dons on Tuesday, while Caldwell was sacked by the Latics on Wednesday. (Sun)
However, former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs is also in the frame as he looks to begin his first full-time managerial role. (ESPN)
Wigan's fellow Championship side Wolves are looking at former Olympiakos manager Marco Silva as a possible replacement for Walter Zenga, who was sacked on Tuesday. (Daily Mail)
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves "can't believe" midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27, is out of favour with Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho. (Squawka)
The Portuguese manager claims living in Manchester has been a "bit of a disaster" and is starting to tire of the persistent crowds of paparazzi camped outside his hotel. (Daily Telegraph)
Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis, 31, will decide his future at the end of the season and has not ruled out a permanent move to French side Marseille, where he is currently on loan. (South Wales Evening Post)
Highly rated Port Vale defender Nathan Smith, 20, has received Premier League interest that could mean he leaves in January, says the club's chairman. (Stoke Sentinel)
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes is playing Cupid by launching his own dating app. (Gazette)
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David Moyes faces the sack if he fails to get his first Premier League win as Sunderland manager at Bournemouth on Saturday, when he will be serving a touchline ban. (Mirror)
A Spanish report alleges Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 27, has been accused of tax evasion, after failing to pay tax on 983,443 euros (£888,246) during his time with Barcelona. (El Periodico - in Spanish)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho could have his one-game touchline ban doubled if he contests a Football Association charge for verbally abusing referee Mark Clattenburg. (Independent)
United are concerned their 19-year-old striker Marcus Rashford is suffering from fatigue. (Sun)
Chelsea want to loan out midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, in January. (Times - subscription required)
West Ham will widen the segregation between home and away fans at London Stadium on Saturday, when they host Stoke City, in a bid to prevent further crowd trouble. (Daily Mail)
Staff blamed burned chips after Manchester City's Etihad Stadium was evacuated before Tuesday's Champions League win over Barcelona. (Manchester Evening News)
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie says he and striker Romelu Lukaku speak in Lingala, a language of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, so opposition players cannot understand what they say.(Liverpool Echo)
Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 36, will have played the last match of his career if his LA Galaxy side are knocked out of the MLS play-offs on Sunday. (Independent)
midfielder Charlie Adam is "desperate" to return to Gordon Strachan's Scotland squad, having been overlooked for much of his time in charge. (Talksport)
Manchester City have been scouting Palmeiras' 22-year-old defender Yerry Mina, but Barcelona have first option on the Colombian. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea's 32-year-old right-back Branislav Ivanovic is a target for Crystal Palace. (Mirror)
Ivanovic has vowed to stay at Chelsea and fight for his place. (Sun)
Liverpool, Chelsea and West Brom are interested in signing Schalke's 23-year-old left-back Sead Kolasinac, a Bosnia international. (Bild - in German)
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Chelsea will give manager Antonio Conte a huge transfer fund for the January window and Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, 29, remains his number-one target. (London Evening Standard)
Hector Bellerin, 21, has signed a six-year deal worth over £100,000 a week, making the Spanish full-back one of Ars*nal's top earners. (Daily Mirror)
Meanwhile, Gunners striker Olivier Giroud, 30, is set for key talks with manager Arsene Wenger over his future at the club. (Daily Star)
with Norwegian club Odd BK over 18-year-old forward Rafik Zekhnini and the Norway U21 international has been given permission to talk to the Toffees. (Daily Mail)
Everton's director of football Steve Walsh is keen on signing Charlton youngster Ademola Lookman but the club will face competition for the 19-year-old midfielder from Manchester United and Ars*nal. (Daily Star)
West Ham left-back Aaron Cresswell, 26, has talked of his devastation at being released by Liverpool as a 15-year-old as he celebrates his first England call-up. (Daily Telegraph)
Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi, 29, has been pictured with a bizarre new tattoo on his leg. (Sun)
Daniel Sturridge has revealed manager Jurgen Klopp's training methods hardly involve any five-a-side and that the Reds are also doing double sessions during the season. (Daily Mirror)
Klopp has given his squad time off this week, something he said he would not have been comfortable with before learning about the intensity of the game in England. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester United have been made favourites with the bookmakers to re-sign Burnley defender Michael Keane. The 23-year-old left Old Trafford to sign a permanent deal at Turf Moor in January 2015. (Manchester Evening News)
Paris St-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe, 21, has received a pay rise of over 2,000% as a result of his new contract. (RMC Radio)
Hull City have explained why the official attendance read out at home matches at the KCOM stadium differs from the figure later published. (Hull Daily Mail)
Napoli are keen to sign West Ham's on-loan striker Simone Zaza. The 25-year-old is yet to score for the Premier League club since joining from Juventus on a season-long loan. (Goal)
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka has opened up on his career, including his relationship with Jose Mourinho and the sweeping changes he made to the mentality of the Teesside club. (Teesside Gazette)
Djurgarden celebrated their final win of the season by engaging in a snowball fight with more than 3,000 of their fans standing at one end of the stadium. (Daily Mail)
Brazil and Argentina face one another on Thursday and though the countries share a heated rivalry, it seems the players involved are still willing to be friends and share a private jet to South America. Barcelona's Brazil star Neymar, and Argentines Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano were pictured living the high life aboard their own jet. (101 Great Goals)
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Chelsea captain John Terry is wanted by Andre Villas-Boas for a reunion in China. Former Blues boss Villas-Boas is now in charge of Super League club Shanghai SIPG and hopes to sign the 35-year-old. (Mirror)
Inter Milan are preparing to bid for Chelsea midfielder Oscar. The Serie A club tried to sign the 25-year-old when the London club acquired him for £25m in 2012 and Chelsea will expect to recoup their fee if he is to leave. (London Evening Standard)
Sunderland manager David Moyes has revealed he will not leave the club to coach Scotland if Gordon Strachan leaves the national job. (Daily Star)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is weighing up a January move for Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes, 22. (Sun)
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet says he "won't accept" being a substitute. The 28-year-old last played in the Premier League in September. (Limburg TV via Daily Star)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has been urged to restart his career at Marseille by his brother Kolo. The 33-year-old, who has played just once this season, would benefit from a "change of scenery", according to his older brother. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes he can make a telling contribution this season but, at 35, admits he must be "realistic" on the prospect of leaving the club next summer. (Daily Express)
Vertonghen, 29, is set to sign a new contract at Tottenham but new deals for goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 29, and striker Harry Kane, 23, have been shelved. (Mirror)
Tottenham have considered a move for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 27. Spurs are considering revisiting the move in the January transfer window. (Bleacher Report)
Liverpool are monitoring FC Rostov striker Sardar Azmoun, 21, but his agent says there have been no firm offers yet. Azmoun has been dubbed 'the Iranian Messi' and other Premier League clubs are thought to be showing an interest. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Liverpool great Steve Heighway believes the club's legendary manager Bill Shankly would approve of the way the current side are playing under Jurgen Klopp. (Daily Telegraph)
Wales manager Chris Coleman, 46, is wanted by two Chinese Super League clubs willing to offer lucrative deals. (Sun)
Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong has explained why he was declared absent from international duty and subsequently sent home from Gabon. The 22-year-old says he was caught up in the "euphoria" of his wife giving birth. (Chronicle Live)
Former Ars*nal winger Robert Pires believes Mesut Ozil, 28, is taking on Dennis Bergkamp's role of being the team's attacking "maestro" but must sign a new contract if he is to become a club legend. (London Evening Standard)
Chelsea could recall defender Nathan Ake, 21, from his loan spell at Bournemouth because of a lack of game time. (Daily Star)
Former Manchester United winger Jesper Blomqvist believes out-of-favour midfielder Henrik Mkhitaryan, 27, will settle in at Old Trafford and make an impact. (MUTV via ESPN)
Former Liverpool defender Phil Babb has revealed his tried-and-tested method for nullifying Cristiano Ronaldo - a full-blooded forearm chop. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has dealt Manchester United's hopes of signing him a blow by stating he wants to remain with the La Liga club for the rest of his career. (Le Figaro via Daily Star)
Paris St-Germain full-back Serge Aurier, 23, would start if he was at Manchester United or Ars*nal, according to his former Ivory Coast boss Sabri Lamouchi. The former Toulouse player has been linked with a move away from the French champions.(L'Equipe via Mirror)
girlfriend, actress Meghan Markle, could star as Jamie Vardy's wife in the film of his life. (Leicester Mercury - via The Sun)
Supporters tend to ponder why the unsung hero at their chosen club does not get the England recognition he deserves. A detailed look at the stats from the 2016-17 season has revealed the best England XI available from uncapped players. (Sky Sports)
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign two defensive players in January - Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk, 25, and versatile Bayern Munich player David Alaba, 24. (Daily Mirror)
Southampton are keen to sign Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 27, on loan with a view to a £25m summer move. (Daily Express)
Crystal Palace insist Alan Pardew's job as manager is safe despite the 55-year-old's team having won just once in seven league matches. (London Evening Standard)
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has dismissed reports linking Argentina striker Lionel Messi, 29, with a move to Manchester City. (Guardian)
Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic, 30, is a target for West Ham. (Sun)
Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic, 30, is a target for West Ham. (Sun)
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Chelsea are determined to keep Steve Holland on their backroom staff despite Gareth Southgate wanting the 46-year-old in his coaching set-up if he becomes England boss. (Daily Mail)
Ars*nal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in Atalanta defender Mattia Caldara, 22. (Gazetta dello Sport via Daily Star)
Juventus may move again for Ars*nal target Julian Draxler after it was revealed the 23-year-old playmaker could be sold by Wolfsburg in January. (Talksport)
Leicester have made a £16m bid to sign Genk's 19-year-old Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City defender Jason Denayer, 21, wants to make his season-long loan move to Sunderland a permanent deal, which could cost the Black Cats £10m. (Sun)
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, 36, could continue his playing career after leaving Los Angeles Galaxy, with a move into the Reds' coaching set-up more realistic at the start of next season. (Bleacher Report)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says it is "incredible" winger Victor Moses, 25, was underestimated at the club. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Daily Mirror)
The Blues are now favourites - ahead of Paris St-Germain and Juventus - to sign 17-year-old forward Alexander Isak from Swedish club AIK. (ESPN FC)
Ars*nal have their best chance in recent memory to compete for the Champions League, according to manager Arsene Wenger. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United winger Memphis Depay, 22, tops the list of players Everton fans want their club to sign. Readers have taken part in a game of 'transfer Tinder' to vote on which players they would like to see move to Goodison Park in January. (Liverpool Echo)
agent of Swansea striker Fernando Llorente says Bob Bradley's appointment as manager was "fatal" for the 31-year-old Spaniard.(Daily Star)
Marc Muniesa is prepared to leave Stoke City in January - on loan or permanently - if that is what it takes to play regular first-team football. The central defender, 24, has not started a league game this season. (Stoke Sentinel)
Charlton hope to appoint their new manager this week, with former MK Dons boss Karl Robinson, 36, favourite to take charge. (London Evening Standard)
West Bromwich Albion striker Hal Robson-Kanu, 27, has revealed former Nigeria star Nwankwo Kanu is part of the reason he chose the number four shirt when he joined the Baggies. (Wales Online)
Ars*nal goalkeeper David Ospina, 28, says he relishes challenging 34-year-old Petr Cech for the club's number one jersey. (Four Four Two)
Liverpool defender Joel Matip, 25, has been compared to Alan Hansen, but admits he has never heard of the club legend. (Liverpool Echo)
legend Matt le Tissier recalls how, 20 years ago, the club signed a player they were told was the cousin of AC Milan star George Weah, only for him to run "around the pitch like Bambi on ice." (Daily Mail)
A Gambian side who play in the Nawettan League have changed their name from Fataro Fula Kundaowe to Swansea City after one of their players watched the Swans on television. (South Wales Evening Post)
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keen to sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak, but will not meet the 23-year-old's £85m release clause. (Goal)
Gunners midfielder Mesut Ozil and Paris St-Germain winger Angel di Maria, both 28, want to rejoin Real Madrid. (Marca)
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is having talks with chairman Steve Parish as his position comes under increasing scrutiny. (Evening Standard)
Juventus and Inter Milan could move again for Tottenham's France midfielder Moussa Sissoko, having missed out on the 27-year-old in the summer. (Calciomercato)
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is a target for Juventus. The 32-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season. (Daily Telegraph)
RB Leipzig coach Ralph Hasenhuttl, whose side are top of the Bundesliga, heads Ars*nal's shortlist to succeed Arsene Wenger when he leaves the club. (Sun)
Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio says the Italian club have no interest in signing Chelsea striker Diego Costa, despite being linked with a £50m move for the 28-year-old. (Premium Sport, via Daily Express)
The Blues are monitoring Sampdoria's Luis Muriel, but will wait until the summer before deciding whether to bid for the 25-year-old forward. (Calciomercato - in Italian)
West Ham will make midfielder Dimitri Payet, 29, their highest-paid player as they try to ward off interest from Manchester United. (Sun)
FC Copenhagen midfielder Thomas Delaney, 25, has agreed a move to Werder Bremen despite interest from Everton, according to the German side's director of football. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna, 33, says he does not know whether his contract will be extended beyond June 2017. (Bein Sports)
Leicester will rekindle their interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Adrien Silva, after having a bid rejected for the 27-year-old in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea want to sign 21-year-old Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule in the January transfer window. (ESPN)
United are preparing themselves for transfer bids for up to 10 of their players during the January window. (Manchester Evening News)
Middlesbrough are planning a £6m bid for 23-year-old Hull City defender Harry Maguire. (Daily Mirror)
Marseille are considering a move for 31-year-old Ars*nal defender Mathieu Debuchy. (France Football, via Metro)
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi, 29, is wanted by Turkish side Besiktas. (A Spor, via Daily Star)
West Ham have made a loan offer for Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier, but Fiorentina and Roma are also interested in the 25-year-old. (Canal+, via Talksport)
Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, 22, is attracting the interest of "Europe's biggest clubs", according to his agent. (Fotbollskanalen, via Eurosport)
Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 29, is a target for West Ham. (Bleacher Report)
Ars*nal are ready to loan out 18-year-old midfielder Ismael Bennacer. (Le Buteur, via Talksport)
West Brom manager Tony Pulis will continue to have the final say on transfers, according to Baggies chairman John Williams. (Birmingham Mail)
Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires, 29, says reports he left Stamford Bridge for Jiangsu Suning for financial reasons are "not true". (Goal)
Manchester United have recruited two highly regarded academy scouts from Manchester City - Dave Harrison and Lyndon Tomlinson. (Daily Telegraph)
A Gambian side who named themselves after Swansea City have been sent a full set of official strips by the Premier League club. (Wales Online)
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Ars*nal's Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 27, is using a £400,000-a-week offer from China to try to get the Gunners to break their wage structure to keep him. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino's contract includes an 'anti-Ars*nal' clause, with the 25-year-old Brazil international's £82.6m release clause able to be triggered by any club except the Gunners. (Le Soir, via Independent)
West Ham are planning to move for Manchester United's Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 29, when the transfer window opens next month. (Daily Telegraph)
The Hammers also want 29-year-old Chelsea and Bosnia goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on loan. (Sun)
Former England midfielder Frank Lampard, 38, is expected to become part of the national team's backroom staff following the departure of assistant manager Sammy Lee. (Daily Star)
Chelsea, Manchester City and Ajax all want 13-year-old Celtic forward Karamoko Dembele, with the English and Scottish Football Associations also competing over his international future. (Independent)
Everton held talks with Manchester United over deals for Netherlands winger Memphis Depay, 22, and France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 27, before Sunday's draw at Goodison Park. (Scottish Sun)
The Toffees also want 21-year-old forward Zach Clough from Bolton Wanderers.(Sun)
And they are prepared to sell midfielder Tom Cleverley in January, with several clubs aware of the 27-year-old England international's availability. (Daily Mirror)
Middlesbrough say they want £35m for defender Ben Gibson, 23, as they try to ward off interest from Premier League leaders Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City are interested in signing Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon, 16, who was the subject of a £3m bid from Ars*nal in January. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham are confident they will agree a new contract with defender Toby Alderweireld long before a potential £25m release clause can be triggered in the 27-year-old Belgium international's contract. (Daily Telegraph)
AC Milan will rival Chelsea for the signing of Fiorentina's Croatia midfielder Milan Badelj, 27, who has 18 months left on his contract. (Corriere dello Sport, via Talksport)
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says manager Alan Pardew's job is "totally safe", despite a poor start to the Premier League season. (Talksport)
Ars*nal striker Olivier Giroud will not leave the club in the January transfer window, according to the 30-year-old France international's agent. (Foot Mercato, via Daily Express)
competition from Atletico Madrid for Napoli's Algeria left-back Faouzi Ghoulam, 25.(Calciomercato)
Tottenham's Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen, 29, said the "total picture" of the club convinced him to sign a new deal. (ESPN)
Barcelona rejected the chance to sign Croatia international Luka Modric in 2008, before the 31-year-old midfielder, now at Real Madrid, joined Tottenham. (SER Catalunya, via ESPN)
North side Altrincham are searching for a new manager, but have asked people not to apply based on their achievements on football managem
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Chelsea have accepted a £60m offer from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG, managed by former Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas, for midfielder Oscar. The 25-year-old Brazilian will make the move in January. (Daily Telegraph)
Blues manager Antonio Conte has admitted he cannot guarantee midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, will still be at the club after the transfer window shuts. (London Evening Standard)
Manchester United are reportedly close to signing 15-year-old Ajax forward Daishawn Redan, who has played for Netherlands Under-17s. (Daily Mirror)
United winger Memphis Depay, 22, and midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 27, are free to leave for Everton in January. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich want Rangers midfielder Billy Gilmour, 15. (Sun)
Borussia Dortmund have told Liverpool not to make an approach for 18-year-old United States winger Christian Pulisic in January. (Bild, via Liverpool Echo)
Former Ars*nal and Germany player Jens Lehmann has told Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp not to drop goalkeeper Loris Karius, 23. (Talksport)
Chelsea have added Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, 25, to their list of transfer targets but will not make a decision on 36-year-old captain John Terry's future until the end of the season. (London Evening Standard)
Former Celtic player Van Dijk is also wanted by Manchester City, and his preference is to work with City boss Pep Guardiola. (Daily Record)
Southampton want £40m for Van Dijk, with manager Claude Puel denying there is a £25m buyout clause in the centre-back's contract. (Daily Mirror)
The agent of CSKA Moscow midfielder Alan Dzagoev says the 26-year-old Everton target could move to China. (Sport Express, via Liverpool Echo)
Crystal Palace want to sign Tottenham and Wales defender Ben Davies, 23, on loan. Palace have also been made aware of the potential availability of Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede, 28. (Guardian)
West Ham United and Liverpool are preparing January offers for Sassuolo striker Gregoire Defrel, 25. (Calciomercato, via Football Italia)
Stoke City striker Joselu, 26, is wanted permanently by Deportivo La Coruna, the Spanish club he joined on a season-long loan in August. (Sentinel)
Brighton boss Chris Hughton wants action to increase the number of black managers in England. (Argus)
Former QPR and Burton Albion boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has turned down the chance to manage League One Coventry City. (Coventry Telegraph)
Tottenham's Tom Carroll, 24, is one of the midfielders Swansea City want to sign in January. (Wales Online)
Players from National League side Macclesfield Town missed out on a free king-sized bed each after losing Tuesday's FA Cup second-round replay with Oxford United.(mtfc.co.uk)
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Manchester United have opened talks to sign £60m-rated Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann.
West Ham have pulled the plug on contract talks with Slaven Bilic as fears mount he could be axed after their poor first half of the season.
Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez has been spotted at the British Embassy in Colombia ahead of potential move to Chelsea or Manchester United.
Manchester United's Ashley Young is wanted by six Premier League clubs - including his former side Watford.
Hull are lining up Jefferson Montero to replace wantaway Robert Snodgrass.
West Ham are plotting an ambitious loan move in January for Anthony Martial or Marcus Rashford.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Swedish counterpart Victor Lindelof is ready to make the move from Benfica to join him at Manchester United.
United also have their eye on right-back Nelson Semedo, a team-mate of Lindelof's in Lisbon.
Arsene Wenger is targeting Valencia's highly-promising Jose Gaya as he looks to bolster the Ars*nal squad.
Hull are lining up Swansea winger Jefferson Montero if they need to replace Robert Snodgrass, who is a target for West Brom and Celtic in January.
Nottingham Forest risk losing stars such as skipper Henri Lansbury next month after owner Fawaz al-Hasawi put a block on new contracts until he sells up.
New manager Gianfranco Zola will make Burnley reserve striker Lukas Jutkiewicz his first signing at Championship side Birmingham City when the transfer window opens in January.
Sam Allardyce remains in Crystal Palace's sights as a potential replacement for Alan Pardew.
Jonjo Shelvey is considering an appeal after being found guilty of racially abusing an opponent.
Manchester United owners want Jose Mourinho to stay until 2025.
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has been spotted in Milan ahead of a possible move to Italy in the January transfer window.
Premier League clubs are on red alert with James Rodriguez being offered to sides after Zinedine Zidane told the Real Madrid outcast he can leave.
Manchester United chiefs are convinced that Jose Mourinho is the right man for the job despite their difficult start to the campaign.
Mark Warburton has emerged a s surprise candidate for the England U21 manager's job.
The FA plans to select 13-year-old Celtic midfielder Karamoko Dembele for future England U15 games as the battle to prise him from Scotland's clutches intensifies.
Mark Warburton has stepped up his move to land priority January target Jota Peleteiro by flying to Spain to hold face-to-face talks with the winger.
Robert Snodgrass is set to abandon his lifelong dream of a move to Celtic to commit his future to a club in England's top flight.
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Swansea make 46-year-old Wales manager Chris Coleman their top target to replace Bob Bradley. (Daily Star)
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce could make Ars*nal full-back Kieran Gibbs, 27, his first signing. (The Sun)
Meanwhile, Sunderland boss David Moyes will resist Allardyce's efforts to lure 34-year-old striker Jermain Defoe to Palace. (ESPN)
Chelsea have made a £21.3m bid for 20-year-old Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie. (France Football)
Manchester City's Joe Hart, 29, and Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak, 23, are on Chelsea's list of potential replacements if current goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois leaves for Real Madrid in the summer. (AS.com in Spanish)
Paris St-Germain midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, 29, has refused a loan move to Turkish club Fenerbahce. (L'Equipe in French)
Manchester United defensive target Victor Lindelof, 22, is set to sign a new contract with Benfica that will increase his buy-out clause to more than £50m. (Daily Mail)
Toulouse reject a £8.5m bid from West Ham for their 25-year-old striker Martin Braithwaite. (RMC Sport in French)
Newcastle are interested in signing 24-year-old Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. (The Sun)
Meanwhile, the Magpies might be scuppered in their hopes to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 20, with Chelsea keen to loan the midfielder to a fellow Premier League club. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Juventus and Paulo Dybala, 23, are yet to find agreement over the Argentine striker's contract extension. (Calciomercato.com)
Cardiff striker Marouane Chamakh, 32, has opened talks with Qatar-based club Al-Arabi. (Mirror)
German club RB Leipzig, second in the Bundesliga, are interested in 18-year-old Leeds United midfielder Ronaldo Vieira. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
The Chinese Super League are hoping to lure Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg. (Mirror)
Daniel Sturridge's first Premier League goal of the season for Liverpool, against Stoke, cost former Reds defender Neil Ruddock a £1,500 pay-out. (Liverpool Echo)
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Manchester United are holding out for more than £20m for out-of-favour midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 27, who has been the subject of bids from West Brom and Everton. (Manchester Evening News)
French side Marseille have joined the race to sign Schneiderlin and are willing to meet United's valuation. (Sun)
United midfielder Michael Carrick, 35, is still waiting to be offered a new contract, with his current deal expiring in the summer, and is now free to talk to other clubs. (Sun)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will wait until the summer before making a move for Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez, 20. The Frenchman is valued at £20m by the Spanish club. (Independent)
Guardiola says it will take the club 10 years to catch up to rivals United in terms of European stature. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham will not sell midfielder Dele Alli, 20, at any price after reports emerged that Real Madrid are considering a £50m move for the England international. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United and Manchester City are keeping an eye on defender Jordan Bedeau, 17, and forward Callum Styles, 16, who have broken into League One side Bury's first team this season. (ESPN)
City are also interested in signing Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, 28, for £25m as cover for the injured Ilkay Gundogan. (Sun)
French Ligue 1 side Lille are looking to sign Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, 23, on loan - the Belgian has played just 11 league games since signing for the Blues for £33m in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has made West Ham midfielder Michail Antonio, 26, a surprise inclusion on a list of players he wants to sign in the transfer window. (Sun)
Blues midfielder Jon Mikel Obi, 29, has received offers from four Chinese Super League clubs - the Nigerian's contract at Stamford Bridge ends in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Napoli full-back Faouzi Ghoulam, 25, has rejected a new contract amid interest from Premier League leaders Chelsea. (Evening Standard)
Sunderland have rejected West Ham's bid to re-sign 34-year-old striker Jermain Defoe for £5m. (Mirror)
West Ham striker Simone Zaza, 25, who has failed to score for the club since joining on loan in the summer, will return to Serie A for the rest of the season, according to the Italy international's agent. (Evening Standard)
The Hammers, Everton and Swansea are all interested in signing 21-year-old RB Leipzig striker David Selke, who scored 10 goals to help the club win promotion to the Bundesliga last season. (Daily Mail)
Watford have made an £8m offer for Brentford striker Scott Hogan, 24, who has scored 14 goals in 25 Championship games this season. (Guardian)
Liverpool have rejected approaches from five clubs for midfielder Kevin Stewart, 23, because boss Jurgen Klopp sees him as the perfect squad player. (Liverpool Echo)
Meanwhile, Liverpool want to avoid getting into a club versus country row over Joel Matip's availability for Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations. The 25-year-old has been named in the squad - but his club thought he had retired from international duty. (Guardian)
Rangers have made 21-year-old Ars*nal midfielder Jon Toral, who is currently on loan at La Liga side Granada, their main January transfer target. (Daily Record)
Everton will move to sign Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, 23, if they fail to land manager Ronald Koeman's top target Virgil van Dijk. The 25-year-old defender is valued at £50m by current club Southampton. (Daily Mirror)
Premier League champions Leicester will move to sign Norwich winger Robbie Brady, 24, once they offload Polish international Bartosz Kapustka, 20, who is yet to play for the club. (Daily Mirror)
West Brom are looking to sign Southampton striker Shane Long, 29, and Leeds defender Charlie Taylor, 23, this month. (Sun)
Aston Villa have made a £3m bid to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury, 26, after Derby's £2.5m offer for the player was rejected last week. (Birmingham Mail)
QPR midfielder Tjaronn Chery, 28, is close to joining Chinese Super League side Guizhou Hengfeng Zhicheng for a fee in excess of £4m. (Sky Sports)
Birmingham have made a £4m bid to sign Crystal Palace winger Bakary Sako, 28. The Mali international has made just four appearances for the Eagles this season. (Daily Mail)
Wolves boss Paul Lambert wants to sign Blackburn midfielder Ben Marshall, 25, having worked with the player in his time at Ewood Park. (Daily Mirror)
Former Premier League midfielder Jamie O'Hara, who is currently without a club after being released by Gillingham, has entered Celebrity Big Brother. (Sun)
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Bournemouth are considering a loan move for out-of-favour Chelsea captain John Terry, 36. (Daily Telegraph)
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce is considering selling striker Christian Benteke, 26. Allardyce is reluctant to part with the club-record £30m summer signing but wants to raise funds to strengthen his squad. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants versatile West Ham player Michail Antonio, 26, as well as Swansea striker Fernando Llorente, 31. (Daily Mail)
The Blues also want Fenerbahce defender Simon Kjaer, 27. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Daily Express)
Ars*nal are becoming increasingly concerned midfielder Mesut Ozil and forward Alexis Sanchez, both 28, will not sign new deals and will leave in the summer. (Daily Star)
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho favours a move to Southampton to link up with fellow Frenchman Claude Puel. The 26-year-old also interests Swansea City. (Times)
Saints have made an approach for Porto midfielder Sergio Oliveira. The 24-year-old has fallen out with boss Nuno Espirito Santo and will cost about £4m. (Sun)
West Ham have had a £12.5m bid for Scott Hogan rejected as Brentford want £15m for the 24-year-old striker. (Daily Mail)
Leicester City winger Jeffrey Schlupp will be allowed to leave for £12m, and Crystal Palace, West Brom and Aston Villa all want the 24-year-old.(Guardian)
Paris St-Germain will allow forward Jese Rodriguez, 23, and defensive midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak, 26, to leave. The duo are valued at £55m and news of their availability has alerted Ars*nal, Liverpool, Manchester City and West Ham.(Sun)
Fiorentina are keen to sign West Ham striker Simone Zaza, 25, as a potential replacement for 29-year-old Nikola Kalinic, who is close to a £42m move to Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian.(London Evening Standard)
Lyon have opened talks with Manchester United over winger Memphis Depay, 22, with the move orchestrated by the club's hierarchy rather than manager Bruno Genesio.(Foot Mercato, via Metro)
Liverpool are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen winger Julian Brandt, with manager Jurgen Klopp considering a summer move for the 20-year-old Germany international.(Daily Mirror)
Klopp has been given £40m to invest in his squad in January, with Ars*nal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 23, and Inter Milan forward Gabriel Barbosa, 20, potential targets.(Sport Bild, via Daily Star)
Borussia Dortmund are in talks with Ars*nal over a deal for 19-year-old Germany-born midfielder Gedion Zelalem.(Guardian)
The Gunners, meanwhile, are keen to sign 23-year-old Schalke defender Sead Kolasinac.(Tuttomercatoweb)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, 30, has admitted his situation at the club "is not great", increasing speculation he may leave in January.(Daily Express)
Manchester City were interested in defender Holger Badstuber, 27, who has joined Schalke on loan from Bayern Munich.(Manchester Evening News)
Basketball player Luol Deng, 31, says he would love to buy Crystal Palace if he becomes a billionaire.(Croydon Guardian)
Dagenham striker Oliver Hawkins, 24, could move from the National League to the Championship in January, with Nottingham Forest, Brighton and Ipswich among those following his progress.(London Evening Standard)
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker says Liverpool have more flair than the Red Devils, before the two teams meet on Sunday.(Eurosport)
Liverpool midfielder James Milner, 31, who has played at left-back for most of this season, has been the second-best full-back in Europe, according to research by the CIES Football Observatory. It also names Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne, 25, as the best attacking midfielder on the continent.(CIES Football Observatory)
Manchester United and Ars*nal are out of the FA Youth Cup but Broxbourne Borough Under-18s are still in the tournament. The side, who beat their senior first team 6-1 in pre-season, face Yeovil Town next.(Daily Mail)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has revealed Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger's choice of a dressing-room tune to gee up the Gunners for a recent fixture was by Frank Sinatra.(Kicca.com)
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Manchester United want 35-year-old striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to stay at Old Trafford for another two years. (The Sun)
The Red Devils are also are increasingly confident of completing a summer deal for Atletico Madrid's 25-year-old forward Antoine Griezmann, with full-back Luke Shaw, 21, set to leave. (The Independent)
Memphis Depay, 22, could complete his move from United to Lyon within the next 48 hours. (Mirror)
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has identified Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata, 24, as a long-term successor to 28-year-old striker Diego Costa. (Daily Telegraph)
Leicester City striker and Premier League title winner Leonardo Ulloa has handed in a transfer request, with West Brom, Hull, Sunderland and Swansea interested in signing the 30-year-old. (Daily Express)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 29, will snub interest from the likes of Manchester City to sign a new contract at Barcelona, says former team-mate Xavi.(Manchester Evening News)
Forward Patrick Bamford, 23, had his medical on Tuesday prior to completing his switch from Chelsea to Middlesbrough.(Teesside Gazette)
Manchester United are interested in Monaco's 22-year-old left-back Benjamin Mendy.(tuttomercatoweb.com)
West Ham and Brentford have had a breakthrough in talks over the transfer of 24-year-old striker Scott Hogan. The Hammers have offered about £13.5m in total.(Daily Mail)
Everton will inform AC Milan on Wednesday of their decision on whether to keep winger Gerard Deulofeu, 22, or not. (Daily Express)
Marseille are confident of a deal to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye - even though the Eagles want £16m for the 31-year-old. (Mirror)
Hull City goalkeeper Allan McGregor, 34, is set to join Cardiff City on loan until the end of the season.(Sky Sports)
Tottenham must inform the Football Association by the end of March whether they intend to play Premier League football at Wembley Stadium next season. (Evening Standard)
Watford are set to bid for Bournemouth's 29-year-old winger Max Gradel. (The Sun)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, 45, congratulated his players after their 4-0 defeat by Everton. (Mirror)
West Ham target, 29-year-old forward Nikola Kalinic, is the subject of a €40m (£35m) offer from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian. (calciomercato.com)
Birmingham City are set to sign Middlesbrough wing-back/forward Emilio Nsue, 27, on a permanent deal. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United's Ander Herrera picked up Juan Mata from his house for training... only to discover Coronation Street was being filmed across the road. (Daily Mail)
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Liverpool attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 24, is set to sign a new £200,000-a-week five-year contract with the club. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is keen to extend his contract and sign a new five-year deal. (Sun)
Manchester United are considering expanding the capacity of their home ground, Old Trafford, to 88,000. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool are in negotiations with Sporting Lisbon over their 24-year-old defensive midfielder William Carvalho, who is valued at £26m.(A Bola - in Portuguese)
West Ham's plans for a February training camp in Dubai do not include taking 29-year-old attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet.(Daily Mail)
Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce is keen to sign Rubin Kazan's 26-year-old midfielder Yann M'Vila, whom he used to manage at Sunderland and who has an £11m release clause. (Daily Telegraph)
Palace are considering offering a trial to former Blackburn Rovers and QPR defender Christopher Samba. The 32-year-old is a free agent after leaving Greek club Panathinaikos.(Croydon Advertiser)
Hull are interested in signing Genk's 19-year-old Jamaican winger Leon Bailey, who is valued at £10m. (Daily Mail)
Hull, Swansea, West Ham and Zenit St Petersburg are among a host of clubs interested in signing Inter Milan's 28-year-old defender Andrea Ranocchia.(Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
Fiorentina striker Mauro Zarate's move to Watford is being delayed so that Wednesday's Coppa Italia game with Napoli counts towards the 29-year-old's current suspension.(Hertfordshire Mercury)
Stoke's 31-year-old midfielder Charlie Adam is being targeted by Turkish club Fenerbahce.(ESPN)
West Brom have cooled their interest in 27-year-old Watford striker Odion Ighalo, but Baggies boss Tony Pulis is keen to make one more signing this month. (Express and Star)
Newcastle are leading Aston Villa in the race to sign Modou Barrow from Swansea. The 24-year-old winger does not feature in new Swans boss Paul Clement's plans. (Evening Chronicle)
Scans show Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, 25, is likely to be ruled out for the next three months.(Sun)
Fulham's players have told their manager Slavisa Jokanovic not to sign 30-year-old Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack, because he was a disruptive influence at the club last year.(Sun)
Fulham have agreed a deal to sign Werder Bremen's 25-year-old midfielder Athanasios Petsos on loan.(WestLondonSport)
Everton had an £8m offer for Werder Bremen's 25-year-old midfielder Thomas Delaney rejected before the weekend. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, 31, says he wants to go into management after his playing career ends.(ESPN)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has identified Espanyol's 35-year-old keeper Diego Lopez, on loan from AC Milan, as a potential replacement for Thibaut Courtois, 24. (Sun)
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka regrets criticising the club's fans after Saturday's 3-1 defeat at home to West Ham. (Daily Telegraph)
Italy coach Giampiero Ventura is open to former Liverpool and Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, 26 and now at Nice, returning to the national team. (Italia Uno - via Independent)
Assistant referee Darren Cann has been taken off Crystal Palace's FA Cup match with Manchester City because he used to play for the Eagles. (Daily Mail)
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Jose Mourinho hopes Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young decide to stay at Manchester United until the summer, with the Chinese Super League transfer window open until 28 February. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham have rejected a late move from Turkish club Galatasaray to sign out-of-favour striker Vincent Janssen, 22, on a six-month loan deal. (ESPN)
Chelsea's £26m deadline day bid for Italy international midfielder Antonio Candreva, 29, was rejected by Inter Milan. (La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Metro)
Hull attempted to bring former Manchester United winger Nani, 30, now with Valencia, back to the Premier League. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte missed out on signing Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon, 34, forcing him to block Asmir Begovic's £10m switch to Bournemouth. (Daily Mirror)
Begovic was also the subject of a £10m bid from Watford - plus former Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, 35 - but it was also rejected by Chelsea. (Daily Telegraph)
West Ham were keen to sign Ludogorets winger Jonathan Cafu, 25, with Leicester, Brighton and Stoke also thought to be interested, but no formal bid was made for the £10m-rated Brazilian. (Sport Witness, via Daily Star)
Everton boss Ronald Koeman refused to permit the £15m sale of Republic of Ireland international midfielder James McCarthy, 26, because he sees the midfielder as a key part of his long-term plans. Newcastle were among those interested. (Daily Mirror)
The Toffees discussed the possibility of signing West Ham goalkeeper Adrian, 30, in the January window but will now wait until the summer before deciding on a number one. (Liverpool Echo)
Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 27, says he has to leave the German side in the summer to "reach the next level" and Real Madrid "is still a dream". (Fox Sports)
Rangers boss Mark Warburton says he was pleasantly surprised there were no late offers for winger Barrie McKay and hopes to keep the 22-year-old beyond the 18 months remaining on his contract. (Daily Express)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has identified Leroy Sane, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling as the club's exciting young forward line of the future - but warned all of them to start delivering immediately. (Guardian)
Dimitri Payet will receive a £1m signing-on fee from Marseilles after finally completing his transfer from West Ham. The total potential value of Payet's four-and-a-half-year contract is £32m, depending on performances, but he insists the move is not motivated by money. (Times)
Journalist and TV presenter Piers Morgan has joked about planning a protest march against Arsene Wenger because the Ars*nal manager is "abusing my human rights" after the Gunners conceded two goals in the opening 13 minutes in their home defeat by Watford. (London Evening Standard)
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Chelsea plan to move to bring Everton forward Romelu Lukaku, 23, back to Stamford Bridge and to sign Valencia defender Joao Cancelo, 22, in the summer transfer window. (Yahoo)
Liverpool will rival Manchester City for 27-year-old Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. (Sun)
Thibaut Courtois' agent is in contact with Real Madrid every day in a bid to get the Spanish giants to sign the 24-year-old Chelsea goalkeeper. (Okdiario, via Daily Star)
Striker Daniel Sturridge, 27, will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, while the Reds want to replace goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, 28, with Manchester City's Joe Hart, 29, currently on loan at Torino. (Talksport)
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero, 28, could be a summer target for Inter Milan.(Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
Ars*nal and Chelsea are both interested in 23-year-old Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco.(Sun)
Barcelona are ready to beat Manchester United to the signing of Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, 22.(O Jogo, via Manchester Evening News)
AC Milan will challenge Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United for the signature of 20-year-old Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie. (Calciomercato)
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann "loves life" at the club, and he regularly gives the 25-year-old forward a hug.(COPE, via Goal)
Crystal Palace midfielder Yohann Cabaye, 31, rejected a move to French club Marseille in January. (Le10Sport, via Calciomercato)
Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 23, says anything other than a top-four finish and a winning a trophy will mean it has been a disappointing season for Spurs.(Talksport)
Forward Gabriel Jesus, 19, will take time to settle at Manchester City despite his impressive start, says midfielder Fernandinho, 31.(Independent)
Reading are in no rush to discuss a new contract with manager Jaap Stam.(Reading Chronicle)
Sunderland midfielder Seb Larsson, 31, says there will be "six or seven teams" worried about facing the Black Cats in a Premier League relegation battle.(Daily Telegraph)
Bayern Munich have rejected Barcelona's offer for 18-year-old attacking midfielder Timothy Tillman.(Sport Bild, via Metro)
MK Dons' hopes of building a new training ground have been given a boost, with the local council saying the development is key to producing "the next generation of athletes, such as Greg Rutherford and Dele Alli". (MK Citizen)
Former Tottenham and Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng says Nelson Mandela shook his hand and told him "my daughter wants to marry you". (Guardian)
With 11 players either holding or studying for a degree, are Exeter City the country's smartest football club? (Daily Telegraph)
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Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 28, is to sign a new five-year Chelsea contract worth £220,000 a week after turning down a move to China. (Sun)
Manchester United's hopes of signing Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, 25, have suffered a setback after the France forward said he had "doubts" about moving the England. (Daily Mirror)
Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, 20, says he is flattered by interest from Chelsea. (London Evening Standard)
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, 19, wants to stay at Old Trafford despite a lack of game-time under boss Jose Mourinho. (Manchester Evening News)
Tottenham defender Danny Rose, 26, has turned down a £14.5m-a-year offer from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG. (Sun)
West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble, 29, wants to end his playing career with the Hammers (Daily Mail)
Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens, 27, says he could leave the club in the summer - even if they win promotion to the Premier League. Burnley had six bids turned down last summer for Stephens, who is out of contract at the end of the season .(The Argus)
Blackburn Rovers striker Anthony Stokes, 28, is a target of Polish top-flight club Jagiellonia Bialystok. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Former Rangers boss Mark Warburton, 54, would be a good choice as the next permanent manager of Nottingham Forest, says Forest legend Kenny Burns.(Nottingham Post)
Stoke City defender Philipp Wollscheid, 27, has requested to end his season-long loan at Wolfsburg - by joining their under-23s team in the regional German fourth tier. (The Sentinel)
League One Bolton have taken former Manchester City defender Reece Wabara, 25, and ex-Bulgaria international defender Ivan Bandalovski, 30, on trial. (Bolton News)
MLS side Philadelphia Union have advertised for their first ever tattoo artist, who will be responsible for inking the club's global stars. (Daily Mail)
Cardiff City trained in a local park in the Derbyshire village of Little Eaton ahead of Tuesday's 4-3 Championship win at Derby County. (Derby Telegraph)
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Daley Blind, 26, is set to be part of a summer clearout at Manchester United, with manager Jose Mourinho weighing up Benfica's 22-year-old centre back Victor Lindelof as a possible replacement. (Sun)
Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, is wanted by AC Milan, with Manchester City star Sergio Aguero, 28, and Real Madrid's 24-year-old striker Alvaro Morata also on the Italian side's radar. (Daily Express)
Former Blackburn midfielder Tim Sherwood could succeed the sacked Owen Coyle at Ewood Park. The current director of football at Swindon Town captained Rovers to the Premier League title in 1994-95. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal should consider Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim, 42, as a replacement for Arsene Wenger if the Frenchman leaves the Gunners this summer, French football journalist Julien Laurens says. (BBC Radio 5 live)
Liverpool could face competition from Real Madrid for the signature of highly-rated Germany and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Julian Brandt, 20. (Daily Mail)
Borussia Dortmund are set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Borussia Monchengladbach defensive midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud, 21. (Bild, via Talksport)
Everton and Manchester City are both keen on a summer move for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with the 23-year-old Ars*nal midfielder considering his options due to a lack of playing time. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea will send a scout to watch Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, 28, ahead of a potential £29.5m signing. (Tutto Mercato, via Daily Star)
West Ham midfielder Pedro Obiang, 24, is a target for Liverpool, with the Spaniard impressing Reds boss Jurgen Klopp this season. (Sun)
Meanwhile, Klopp has revealed that he tried to sign Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen while manager of Borussia Dortmund. (Ekstra Bladet, via Daily Star)
Staff at Premier League strugglers Sunderland fear their jobs are at risk as part of cost-cutting measures at the club. (Daily Mail)
Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli, 56, has put Barcelona and Ars*nal on alert by delaying contract talks until the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United have been given a boost in their bid to sign Pepe, 33, after Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane suggested the defender may not be given a new contract in the summer. (Daily Express)
And Pepe will also turn down a move to Hebei China Fortune after new rules limiting the number of foreign stars permitted at Chinese Super League clubs. (Sun)
Barcelona are set to sign Watford right-back Juanfran Moreno, following Aleix Vidal's ankle injury. Juanfran, 28, has never played for the Hornets, having been on loan at Spanish side Deportivo since signing in 2014. (Marca)
Former AC Milan and Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly, 48, is being lined up as the next Ghana manager, following Avram Grant's recent departure. (Sun)
Klinsmann instead, according to former Spurs striker Teddy Sheringham. (Stadium Astro)
Ars*nal scouts were not able to watch FA Cup quarter-final opponents Lincoln City win away to North Ferriby United on Tuesday as there was no room at the hosts' ground. (Daily Mirror)
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Former England manager Roy Hodgson has held talks with Leicester City over their vacant managerial position. (Daily Mail)
Caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare will meet Leicester's owners on Wednesday, with his players backing Claudio Ranieri's former assistant for the job full time. (Daily Mirror)
Foxes full-back Danny Simpson, 30, has praised the stand-in manager, calling Shakespeare a "top coach". (Talksport)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will decide on striker Daniel Sturridge's future in the summer, amid growing fears the 27-year-old England striker is on his way out of Anfield. (Guardian)
Alexis Sanchez, 28, will leave Ars*nal in the summer and return to Spain. The Chile striker has been left frustrated by the Gunners' lack of progress this season. (Daily Star)
Chelsea have submitted a £34m bid for Real Madrid and Spain striker Alvaro Morata, 24. (Diario Gol - in Spanish)
The Blues are also preparing to sell Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi, 23, in the summer. Batshuayi joined Chelsea last summer for £33m from Marseille. (Daily Mirror)
And manager Antonio Conte could face a fight to keep Spain striker Diego Costa amid interest from China which could see the 28-year-old earn £38m a year. (Sun)
Everton are weighing up a deal to encourage Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney, 31, to return to the club, says manager Ronald Koeman. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester City full-back Gael Clichy, 31, wants to continue playing in the Premier League after the Frenchman's contract ends in June. The Blues are not planning to extend his current deal.(Sun)
Juventus have turned down a £25m bid from Ars*nal for Italy centre-back Daniele Rugani, 22. (Calciomercato)
Manchester City are interested in signing Benfica and Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 22, despite local rivals Manchester United preparing to launch a bid in July.(Talksport)
And City expect Europe's big teams to start bidding for Sergio Aguero this summer. But any prospective buyer would have to come up with a near world-record fee for the 28-year-old Argentina striker.(Manchester Evening News)
West Ham have turned down three bids from China for striker Andy Carroll, 28.(Evening Standard)
Meanwhile, the Hammers are expecting to sign Saint-Etienne right-back Kevin Malcuit, 25, for £10m in the summer.(Sky Sports)
Leicester are monitoring Norway and FC Basel winger Mohamed Elyounoussi, 22, as they prepare to lose several key players in the summer.(ESPN)
Southampton are preparing a bid for Leeds and Sweden defender Pontus Jansson, 26.(Daily Express)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that his job is on the line if his side don't improve their form. The Reds have lost five of their past seven matches in all competitions.(Independent)
Klopp will send scouts to watch 19-year-old Juventus striker Francesco Cassata with a view to an £8.5m move.(Daily Star - via ilbianconero)
Romelu Lukaku's agent is in talks with Everton about extending the Belgium striker's contract. Lukaku, 23, is contracted with the club until 2019.(Liverpool Echo)
Manchester United will pay for their fans' visas when the side travel to Russia to play FC Rostov in the Europa League. The club have said they will refund the £118.20 processing fee for 500 travelling supporters. (Daily Mail)
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Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, has agreed a new contract with the club worth £110,000 a week - but the deal, which runs until 2022, includes an exit clause if one of Europe's top clubs wants to buy the Belgium international. (Mirror)
Alternatively, Lukaku's new five-year deal could instead be worth £140,000 a week. (Daily Star)
Real Madrid will move for Chelsea's 26-year-old Belgium winger Eden Hazard if they sell Colombia forward James Rodriguez, 25, and Spain midfielder Isco, 24. (Cope, via Talksport)
However, Manchester City are close to sealing a £30m deal for Isco, despite interest from Juventus and Chelsea. (Sun)
City manager Pep Guardiola is targeting English players in the summer, including 20-year-old midfielder Dele Alli, his Tottenham team-mate Danny Rose, 26, and Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. (Manchester Evening News)
Sunderland are expecting City to make a bid for Pickford, 23, in the summer.(ESPN)
Barcelona are set to bid £25m for Southampton's Portugal right-back Cedric Soares, 25.(Sun)
Chelsea are set to open talks with Serbia midfielder Nemanja Matic, 28, over a new contract this summer. (Mirror)
The agent of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has said there is nothing in rumours linking the 28-year-old Poland international with Manchester United. (ESPN)
Bournemouth defender Steve Cook is a £7m target for West Brom and the 25-year-old could also earn his first England call-up.(Daily Mail)
Pep Guardiola is set to give Brazil midfielder Fernandinho a 12-month contract extension this summer. (Sun)
Former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has turned down an offer to become the new Wolfsburg manager. (Leicester Mercury)
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has said his training ground bust-up with manager Antonio Conte earlier in the season was "nothing".(Daily Mail)
A PE teacher from China has broken the world record for keepy-uppies - with a 25,000 in four hours. (Row Zed)
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Chelsea believe they can persuade Everton striker Romelu Lukaku to rejoin them this summer after the 23-year-old Belgium international rejected a new contract at Goodison Park. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus could also be interested in Lukaku. (Sun)
Marseille midfielder Maxime Lopez, 19, says Liverpool approached him to join the club as 24-year-old Brazil international Philippe Coutinho's long-term successor. (Independent)
Ars*nal's players face losing bonuses worth millions of pounds if they fail to qualify for Champions League. The Gunners are fifth in the Premier League, five points behind fourth-placed Liverpool. (Daily Mail)
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 24, has no plans to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid in the summer. Courtois is reported to be one of four keepers, including Manchester United's David de Gea and Tottenham's Hugo Lloris, on Real's list to replace Keylor Navas, 30. (London Evening Standard)
Striker Wilfried Bony, 28, has questioned his decision to join Stoke City on loan from Manchester City after failing to seal a regular starting place in Mark Hughes' side. (KCTV, via The Sentinel)
back Cohen Bramall, 20, to Ars*nal in a deal worth £40,000 in January. (Birmingham Mail)
Reading boss Jaap Stam says he does not know if he will be at the Championship club beyond his current contract, which expires in the summer of 2018. (Reading Chronicle)
Nottingham Forest's owner Fawaz al Hasawi says his dream is to reach Premier League after the appointment of Mark Warburton as manager. (Talksport)
Newcastle United and Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul, 28, says he will return to the Championship club when his loan spell at Dutch side AZ Alkmaar ends in about two months. (Omroepwest, via Newcastle Chronicle)
Swansea City want a rule change after their 2-1 Premier League defeat at Hull City last Saturday was played less than 24 hours after a rugby league game at the KCOM Stadium. (Wales Online)
Coventry City fans unhappy with the way the League One club is being run are planning a protest before the EFL Trophy final at Wembley on 2 April. (Coventry Telegraph)
A poll of 3,500 Derby County fans showed 80% backed new boss Gary Rowett as the right appointment for the Championship club. (Telegraph)
Paris St-Germain's president has written a letter to Uefa detailing what the French champions believe were mistakes by the referee in charge of their 6-1 Champions League defeat by Barcelona last week. (Marca - in Spanish)
Brighton captain Bruno says the Premier League will be less physical for him if the Seagulls win promotion. The Spanish right-back has signed a new contract that will take him beyond his 37th birthday. (The Argus)
Manchester United's players were stranded at Heathrow Airport after their FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Chelsea - because their plane was still in another country.(Daily Star)
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz will miss Wednesday's Champions League last-16 game away to Atletico Madrid as the 17-year-old has exams at school. Havertz has played 20 senior games this season.(@bayer04_en)
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 31, is likely to return to his boyhood club Everton this summer. (Independent)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger dismissed reports of a contract offer from Paris Saint-Germain as "fake news". (BeInSports - in French)
Turkish club Fenerbahce are interested in signing Ars*nal's 28-year-old attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil. (Daily Telegraph)
West Ham are hopeful of signing Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, 34, on a free transfer this summer. (Sun)
Chelsea have made a £32m offer for Monaco's 22-year-old midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, who is also a target for Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
Barcelona have an option to buy back 23-year-old Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu, currently on loan at AC Milan, for £10m. (Sport)
Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not interested in taking over at Ars*nal. (Daily Express)
The injury suffered by Manchester United defender Phil Jones in England training could rule the 25-year-old out of several games in April. (Times - subscription required)
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 24, dismissed talk of a potential move to Real Madrid, explaining: "I see myself as a key player at Stamford Bridge." (Cadena Ser - in Spanish)
Ars*nal defender Hector Bellerin, 22, says reports of interest from Barcelona are "flattering", but his loyalty lies with the Gunners. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Former Middlesbrough midfielder Paul Ince is a contender to become the club's new manager. (Daily Star)
Real Madrid are interested in signing Chelsea's 26-year-old left-back Marcos Alonso, but the Blues are not willing to sell. (Marca)
Manchester City are competing with Madrid to sign Espanyol's 19-year-old left-back Aaron Martin. (Sun)
A Charlton fan allegedly tried to punch the eagle that Crystal Palace release to fly around their Selhurst Park stadium before matches. (Croydon Advertiser)
Atletico Madrid are confident that their transfer ban will be lifted in May, and have agreed a deal in principle to sign Lyon's 25-year-old forward Alexandre Lacazette. (Cope - in Spanish)
Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks, 21, is on the verge of breaking into Gareth Southgate's England team. (Evening Standard)
West Brom winger James McClean, 27, will pay his respects to Derry City captain Ryan McBride, who was found dead at his home on Sunday, by wearing the number five jersey for the Republic of Ireland against Wales on Friday. (Irish Independent)
Sunderland hope to have striker Victor Anichebe, 28, and midfielder Lee Cattermole, 29, fit for their match with Watford after the international break. (Sunderland Echo)
Goalkeeper Jack Butland, 24, said "my only focus is playing for Stoke" when asked about reports linking him with a move to Ars*nal. (Stoke Sentinel)
Former Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker, 32, and ex-Villa striker Luke Moore, 31, are training with Norwegian club Lillestrom. (Verdens Gang - in Norwegian)
Former England manager Roy Hodgson says he turned down an offer to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. (Big Issue)
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Chelsea have made Ars*nal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, their main summer transfer target. (Guardian)
Ars*nal will demand close to £50m for Sanchez if he does not agree a new contract. (London Evening Standard)
The Gunners are not prepared to let Chile international Sanchez join another Premier League club, with Paris St-Germain, Juventus and Inter Milan possible destinations. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United want to sign 23-year-old Tottenham and England midfielder Eric Dier, who is valued at £40m. (Sun)
Real Madrid are willing to spend £100m on 26-year-old Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, according to the Spanish club's former president Ramon Calderon. (Talksport)
Spanish football writer Pete Jenson says Real moving for Hazard is a very real possibility. (BBC Radio 5 live)
Chelsea will offer Hazard a new contract worth £300,000 per week.(Sun)
The Blues will offer striker Diego Costa, 28, to Paris St-Germain as part of a swap deal for 27-year-old midfielder Javier Pastore.(Tuttomercato, via Daily Express)
Barcelona are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of PSG midfielder Marco Verratti, 24.(Goal)
Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 22, is interested in joining Manchester United, but only if they qualify for the Champions League.(Manchester Evening News)
Bakayoko's brother and agent says the player has "always dreamed of joining Paris St-Germain".(RMC, via London Evening Standard)
Liverpool are prepared to spend £43m to sign Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez, 25.(Don Balon, via Daily Star)
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic will not be offered a new contract this summer, when he enters the last 12 months of his three-year deal.(Daily Telegraph)
And the Hammers may look to Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez as they seek Bilic's successor.(Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are monitoring Celtic's 19-year-old left-back Kieran Tierney.(Daily Mail)
Tottenham midfielders Erik Lamela, 25, and Moussa Sissoko, 27, are both targets for a number of Serie A clubs.(Daily Mirror)
Spurs want 20-year-old Hoffenheim midfielder Nadiem Amiri, but face competition from Atletico Madrid.(Bild, via Talksport)
Barcelona will rival Ars*nal for the signature of 22-year-old Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso.(Sport, via Daily Express)
Ars*nal, Manchester United and Manchester City are all interested in Villarreal winger Samuel Castillejo, 22.(Il Mattino, via Daily Star)
Ars*nal striker Chuba Akpom, 21, is set to reject England in favour of playing for Nigeria.(Independent)
Former Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate, 37, has rejoined the club as a first-team coach.(Yorkshire Post)
Fans vented their feelings about Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger by displaying a 'Wenger Out' banner at a game between New Zealand and Fiji - more than 11,500 miles from Emirates Stadium. (Goal)
Iceland has had a record-breaking baby boom, nine months after the national side beat England at Euro 2016. (Visir, via Independent)
Hull City's under-23 game against Millwall was abandoned after a brawl in the 89th minute. (Hull Daily Mail)