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Latest Paper Talk
Friday October 16

David Moyes could be in contention for the Aston Villa job if current boss Tim Sherwood is fired.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has dropped a big hint that his lengthy reign will come to an end in 2017.
Manchester United transfer target Aymeric Laporte is set to join Barcelona from Athletic Bilbao next summer.
Jose Mourinho has lashed out at the FA, labelling his latest punishment 'an absolute disgrace' and claiming he feels lucky not to have been fitted with an electronic tag.
Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores has told big-money predators to keep their claws off in-form striker Odion Ighalo.
Roberto Martinez is eyeing Everton's next John Stones in Bury's rookie defender Matt Foulds .

Barcelona are considering signing Robin van Persie from Fenerbahce. Barca are looking for a back-up option as they are short of senior forwards in their current first team squad.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has rubbished reports of a player mutiny at Chelsea, after it was claimed an unflattering nickname is being used to refer to the manager by some of the first team players.
Manchester City are to ask their fans if they want to change the club's badge.

Memphis Depay faces the axe for Manchester United's trip to Everton.
Spain's all-time record goal scorer David Villa could be set for a loan move to the Premier League in January before returning to MLS duty with New York City FC in March.
Tim Sherwood has set the clock ticking on his future as Aston Villa boss.

Corinthians would be willing to let striker Alexandre Pato leave for around £18.5m in January, which could be of interest to Manchester United and Arsenal.
Alexis Sanchez has played down talk of him moving to Real Madrid from Arsenal next summer.
According to reports in Spanish newspaper AS, Chelsea are trying to complete a stunning four-way deal for Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, plus the Atletico players Antoine Griezmann, Diego Godin and Koke.

Newcastle manager Steve McClaren thinks goalkeeper Tim Krul's injury is a devastating blow because he is worth "18 or 20 points" a season.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has revealed that Chelsea have made a four-year bid to land Wembley as their temporary home at a meeting with Spurs supporters.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday October 17

New Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has banned wives from the training ground and cut back on days off for the squad.
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has suffered a setback in his hopes to get back to playing football for Marseille.

Louis van Gaal has challenged Wayne Rooney to improve on his poor goal scoring record against Everton.
Tony Pulis has left FA bosses fuming after demanding answers over how they spend managers' fines.

Neymar's father says Manchester United made an offer for the 23-year-old Barcelona forward in the summer.
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has been lamenting the sales of key players in the summer, saying: "Christian (Benteke) wasn't worth selling for any money. No money can guarantee you Premier survival - but that player could."

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says even the club's canteen chef Mike has an influence on how the team performs.
Co-owner David Sullivan believes West Ham are benefitting from overhauling their transfer policy.

Chelsea youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be drafted in against Aston Villa to try to ignite the defending champions' season.
Sky Sports football pundit Jamie Carragher says Everton midfielder Ross Barkley will become crucial to England's creativity.

Jurgen Klopp's pressing game will be hard to adapt to, but Liverpool's youth will have no problem buying into it, says his friend Paul Lambert.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday October 18

David Moyes would be interested in leaving Real Sociedad to manage Aston Villa if the job became available.
Louis van Gaal has told Memphis Depay to adapt to his philosophy or risk going the same way as Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao at Manchester United.
West Ham are watching Ivory Coast international striker Gohi Bi Zoro Cyriac of Belgian club Oostende.
Huddersfield lead Everton and Crystal Palace in the race to sign Ballymena whizz-kid Matthew Shelvin.
Tottenham have made an offer for Valencia midfielder Sofiane Feghouli.
West Ham are watching Ivory Coast international striker Gohi Bi Zoro Cyriac.

Jose Mourinho is chasing Valencia's £50m striker Paco Alcacer.
Arsene Wenger wants to launch a second bid for striker Aleksandr Kokorin.
Chelsea are in a battle with Arsenal to land teenage Swiss flier Nishan Burkart.
Manchester City are ready to sign Australia midfielder Luke Brattan.
Derby are ready to snap up Bury's teenage starlet Matty Foulds.

Brendan Rodgers has told pals he has no interest in the Aston Villa job.
Newcastle boss Steve McClaren wants Manchester United misfit Victor Valdes to solve his goalkeeping crisis.

Bayern Munich have identified Carlo Ancelotti as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola as fears grow the Spaniard could leave for Manchester City in the summer.
City want to add 6,000 more seats to the Etihad Stadium, taking the capacity to 61,000.
Jurgen Klopp has told Liverpool to scrap a potential move for Barcelona's Martin Montoya, a target for previous boss Brendan Rodgers.
David Ospina could consider his Arsenal future if he is dropped from the Champions League line-up against Bayern Munich this week.
Player of the Year Eden Hazard faces a long period on the sidelines after falling out with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
QPR striker Charlie Austin will turn down all Premier League interest in January - to move on a free transfer next summer.
Swansea keeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt plans to leave in January to safeguard his place with Sweden ahead of Euro 2016 - if they get there in the play-offs.
Liverpool have ditched a bid to bring in Barcelona right-back Martin Montoya in January following Jurgen Klopp's arrival at Anfield.

David Beckham's son Romeo is set to follow older brother Brooklyn in leaving Arsenal's academy.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday October 19

Manchester United and Tottenham are set to battle it out for the services of West Brom striker Saido Berahino in the January transfer window.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has called James Milner "perfect". The German said: "He's the complete football player, the perfect professional, a machine, everything is there."
Jose Mourinho has criticised the media for treating striker Diego Costa unfairly by not showing how defenders wind him up.
Arturo Vidal has warned the Gunners that Bayern Munich will end Arsenal's Champions League dreams when they meet tomorrow night.

David Beckham is set to play seven matches on seven continents in seven days to celebrate 10 years with international charity UNICEF.
Aston Villa are on alert as Real Sociedad fans have called for David Moyes to be sacked. The former Manchester United boss is in line to replace Tim Sherwood if the Villa boss is shown the door.
Radamel Falcao could be ready to quit Chelsea in January. Falcao, 29, is frustrated by a lack of chances at Stamford Bridge after joining Chelsea on a season-long loan from Monaco.

Chelsea are looking into signing Sevilla's Yevhen Konoplyanka, with Jose Mourinho reported to have told a fellow manager that he was checking on his transfer target in Ukraine earlier this week.
Thomas Muller believes England are struggling at major tournaments because of the amount of foreigners in the Premier League.
Slaven Bilic insists Andy Carroll is finally over his injury hell and ready to propel West Ham to even higher climbs this season. Carroll came off the bench to help West Ham beat Crystal Palace.
Arsene Wenger claimed his side have to go all out in attack if they are to stand any hope of resurrecting their Champions League dream with victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Jose Fonte believes that fatigue is responsible for Southampton's second-half collapse during Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Leicester.
Ander Herrera insists there has never been a better English footballer than Wayne Rooney. The duo both scored as Manchester United beat Everton 3-0 at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Barcelona are pondering a shock swoop for former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie.

Jose Mourinho is chasing Valencia's £50m striker Paco Alcacer. Chelsea spies watched the new sensation of Spanish football against Malaga last night.
Roy Hodgson has begged Premier League managers to help England win Euro 2016.
Arsene Wenger wants to launch a second bid for striker Aleksandr Kokorin. The Arsenal boss is ready to make a £7m move for the Dynamo Moscow hitman in January.

Louis van Gaal has warned Ander Herrera his star turn against Everton does not guarantee him a regular place in Manchester United's midfield.
New Chelsea goalkeeper Marco Amelia showed plenty of confidence by phoning Blues boss Jose Mourinho as soon as he heard first-choice 'keeper Thibaut Courtois would be out until Christmas with a knee injury.

Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony has confirmed that he did contract malaria in the summer. Bony was unable to travel on City's pre-season tour of Australia and Vietnam because of the disease.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday October 20

Manchester United made a incredible £139m attempt to sign Barcelona superstar Neymar in the summer. Louis van Gaal's men offered the Brazilian £280k-a-week to join them - a staggering £14.65m a year to swap the Nou Camp for Old Trafford.
Sunderland will not be making a move for Kevin Nolan as Sam Allardyce turns his attentions to a new striker instead.
Jermain Defoe could be sold by Sunderland in January to free up funds with Bournemouth considering a move for their former striker.

Liverpool are scouting Paris St-Germain youngster Odsonne Edouard. The Reds were understood to be watching the teenager in action in the UEFA Youth League against Malmo recently.
Arsenal target Lorenzo Insigne's agent has dismissed any rumours over a potential move, claiming the striker wants to stay at Napoli for the rest of his career.
Gus Poyet is being lined up for a return to management with League One Swindon Town.
Danny Ings, who is having surgery on a torn anterior cruciate ligament on Tuesday, is confident of playing for Liverpool again before the end of the season.

Manager Ronald Koeman hints he would be happy to sign new contract at Southampton. His current deal runs out in the summer of 2017.
Former Red John Arne Riise says striker Daniel Sturridge will 'need to step up his work rate' if he wants to be Liverpool's first choice striker under new manager Jurgen Klopp.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has come out fighting saying: "I'm entitled to one bad season. There are guys who have one good season out of 20. I'm entitled. I don't need to prove." But he adds: "I don't have many friends in the football world."

Juventus claim they turned down an offer from Liverpool for Claudio Marchisio, and formal bids for Paul Pogba.

Neil Lennon is ready to hijack Celtic's bid for Carlton Cole. The 32-year-old striker has been training in Glasgow in an attempt to win a deal with the Scottish champions.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday October 21

Liverpool have had a bid for Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio turned down, Juve's CEO Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed.
Former Liverpool star John-Arne Riise has criticised Daniel Sturridge and Roberto Firmino.
Memphis Depay has been criticised for misbehaving and his dress sense at Manchester United. Former Ajax coach Co Adriaanse said: "He must realise he is a member in a football team - not just an individual, a 100m sprinter like Usain Bolt."
Regarding Depay's fashion sense on international duty last week, the coach added: "He arrived as a Peruvian pan flute player. Do not play dress up as you report to the coach. [Cristiano] Ronaldo does that, but at least he is proven."

It's reported there is a possibility that a member of England's 2018 World Cup bid could be named today when FIFA's Ethics Committee reveal more officials under suspicion of wrongdoing.
New Leeds boss Steve Evans says 'the axeman' isn't frightening him, referring to owner Massimo Cellini who has sacked five bosses in 18 months at Elland Road.
Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal has revealed an insight to his team's preparation for the weekend's derby at the Etihad. The Dutchman said: "We have cold baths, we have warm baths, less training sessions so the freshness is good enough."

One of the members of the FA panel that decided Jose Mourinho's recent punishment was an Arsenal fan.
Wembley will have to make more than £1m worth of repairs to the roof of the national stadium.
Bayern Munich's team bus crashed into a parked car outside the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
The plan to demolish Upton Park by councillors has been scrapped, potentially allowing Tottenham to use the stadium for their season away in 2017-18.
Real Madrid have voted to ban club doctor Jesus Olmo from the dressing room.

Chelsea have refused to accept the FA's reasons for Jose Mourinho's fine and maintain an argument of double standards.
David Moyes has backed Wayne Rooney to set all the future Manchester United and England goalscoring records.
Bournemouth are ready to make a January move for Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is considering recalling Lazar Markovic from his Fenerbahce loan.
English clubs are 30 years away from seeing the number of black players on the pitch properly reflected in coaching and management, according to a new report.

Chelsea flop Juan Cuadrado is set for a permanent £16m switch to Juventus.
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he wanted to sign Roberto Lewandowski for Chelsea.
PSG boss Laurent Blanc has called former Manchester United flop Angel Di Maria 'average'.

Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Monaco's Portugal international playmaker Bernardo Silva.

Human rights campaigners have called on acting FIFA president Issa Hayatou to bar Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa from standing for the presidency.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday October 22

Patrick Vieira could launch his managerial career with New York City after failing to find a suitable job in England.
Belgium manager Marc Wimots fears Eden Hazard will suffer from burnout at Chelsea and is understood to be keen on him joining Real Madrid.
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is poised to stick with under-fire goalkeeper Brad Guzan as he prepares for this Saturday's game against Swansea.

Aston Villa Supporters' Trust claim the uncertainty surrounding their under-pressure boss has turned the club into a laughing stock.

Belgium boss Marc Wilmots believes Real Madrid would be a good move for Eden Hazard.

Garry Monk's job as Swansea manager is under review and club chiefs are keen for the manager to hire an experienced coach to help him halt the alarming slump in form at the Liberty Stadium.
Arsenal must wait to assess the full extent of Aaron Ramsey's hamstring injury but they fear he will be out for at least a month after he came off injured in the 2-0 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday October 23

Italian side Fiorentina are chasing on-loan Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao and he could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge in January.
Lee Cattermole is raring to go under Sam Allardyce as he starts work under his sixth boss at Sunderland.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is risking dressing room unrest over his treatment of Vincent Kompany, who has been on the subs bench for the last two games after he went against his manager's wishes a nd played during the international break.
Everton have made the first moves to secure John Stones' future at the club after they almost lost him to Chelsea in the summer.
Aleksandar Mitrovic says he is ready for the derby with Sunderland as he prepares for his first taste of the Stadium of Light.

The FA has told Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp it was given no choice from UEFA but to play three England U19s games in the space of six days.

Former Manchester United centre-back Gary Pallister believes Chris Smalling has what it takes to lead club and country after seeing a dramatic improvement from his this season.

Harry Redknapp says the top four Premier League clubs should looking to give British managers a chance instead of dreaming about enticing the likes of Pep Guardiola.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has described the winter Premier League schedule as "evil".

Kevin De Bruyne is happy to lead Manchester City's attack in Sunday's derby with United after scoring the Champions League winner against Sevilla.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday October 24

Lionel Messi has pointedly refused to rule out a move from Barcelona to the Prem.
Tim Sherwood faces D-day against Swansea - with the axe set to fall if he fails to win.
Bolton boss Neil Lennon has gone back for Shola Ameobi in a bid to fire-up his failing side.
Jose Mourinho is unhappy with Belgium boss Marc Wilmots for suggesting his midfielder Eden Hazard should join Real Madrid.
Liverpool have been hit with fresh injury concerns over the fitness of striker Daniel Sturridge.

Manchester United and Arsenal could swoop for Argentine forward Paulo Dybala after his former president urged him to leave Juventus.
Louis van Gaal has confirmed he wants to add one more new signing to his Manchester United squad.

An England international and another Premier League star are set to become the first players to come out as gay publicly while playing in the top flight.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has told skipper Vincent Kompany he is not guaranteed his first-team spot and his days of being an "untouchable" at the Etihad are over.

Pep Guardiola is ready to leave Bayern Munich this summer with his eye on Arsenal or Chelsea.
Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes is hoping to move to a rival Premier League club in January, according to his agent Gines Carvaja.
Tony Pulis has revealed he has had secret bonding sessions with Saido Berahino to stop him from leaving West Brom.
Chelsea are considering a move for Boca Juniors star Jonathan Calleri in the January transfer window.

Chelsea are confident of deflecting interest from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain to sign Red Star Belgrade and Serbian midfielder Marko Grujic.

Manchester United have to double their summer offer for Sadio Mane to have any chance of buying him next year following the Southampton forward's outstanding start to the season.

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is keen on residing in London and is set to look for new employers in the Premier League at the end of the season if he does not sign a new deal to stay at the German club.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday October 25

Chelsea fear midfielder Eden Hazard could be tempted by a £75million move to PSG.
Manager Jose Mourinho is clinging to his job after Chelsea went into meltdown at West Ham.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has revealed he tried to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane four years ago when he was in charge of Burnley.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini insists his team are the biggest in the city, claiming "In the last seven years it has changed".
Alan Pardew accused Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri of goading his Crystal Palace players and not shaking his hand.

Arsenal are preparing a new contract for Arsene Wenger to keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2019.
The Gunners are also hoping to entice Patrick Vieira back to north London and groom him to succeed Wenger.
Rio Ferdinand says Anthony Martial is the only Manchester United star the big teams fear.
Tottenham are plotting a surprise January swoop for Leicester City hotshot Jamie Vardy.
Arsenal are eyeing a transfer for Leroy Sane after Gunners scouts watched the Schalke teen score in the Europa League.
Liverpool could go back in for Fiorentina midfielder Mario Suarez in January.
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Agent Mino Raiola has handed Chelsea and Manchester City a boost by confirming Paul Pogba has not entered negotiations with Barcelona.
Jose Mourinho could be set for another showdown with the Football Association as he appeals against a £50,000 fine and a potential stadium ban given for criticising referees.

Jose Mourinho's future at Chelsea hangs by a thread after an extraordinary 2-1 defeat at London rivals West Ham on Saturday, where he was sent to the stands for confronting referee Jon Moss at half-time.
Tim Sherwood's future as Aston Villa manager was looking bleak following defeat at home to Swansea - his sixth successive Premier League loss. To make matters worse, a tunnel bust-up involving Micah Richards and Federico Fernandez will be investigated by the FA.
Lionel Messi has refused to rule out an eventual move to the Premier League.
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been reported anonymously to police for drinking champagne out of a bottle on the pitch during celebrations after Poland qualified for Euro 2016.
West Brom manager Tony Pulis claims his prized striking asset Saido Berahino is still overweight as a consequence of his failed move to Tottenham in the summer transfer window.
Liverpool are to open contract talks with right-back Connor Randall.
Charlton are looking for their fifth manager in less than 20 months after Guy Luzon was sacked following Saturday's humbling at the hands of Brentford.
Southampton midfielder Gaston Ramirez is wanted by Italian clubs ahead of the January transfer window, according to his agent.
Swansea are watching Burnley defender Michael Keane.

Tottenham have stepped up their interest in £10million Belgium international striker Laurent Depoitre.
Tim Sherwood is unsure over his Aston Villa future after the Swansea defeat left the club "in a hole".

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is set to discuss Mario Balotelli's future with the Italian striker's agent Mino Raiola.
Eden Hazard's rift with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has alerted Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Serbia Under-21 midfielder Marko Grujic of Red Star Belgrade.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is likely to face another FA sanction after refusing to speak to the media following this side's 2-1 defeat to West Ham.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday October 26

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will be encouraged to try for a second time to convince Pep Guardiola to accept the job as manager at Stamford Bridge if Jose Mourinho cannot quickly turn around the club’s alarming slump.
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis wants countries to pay the wages of players when they are away on international duty.

Paul Pogba made the correct decision to turn down a move away from Juventus in the summer, according to the midfielder's agent Mino Raiola.
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has urged Pep Guardiola to prolong his stay at the Bundesliga giants.
Real Sociedad manager David Moyes has suggested his job is safe despite his team's struggles in La Liga this season.

Louis van Gaal admitted he was 'sick' of answering questions about Wayne Rooney's form following the goalless Manchester derby.
Aston Villa are in advanced talks to make Remi Garde their new manager after Tim Sherwood was sacked.
But Villa also want to speak to David Moyes, while Sherwood could be set to take over at Swindon Town.

Arsenal have sent scouts to watch highly-rated Schalke 04 winger Leroy Sane who has already said “no” to Liverpool and Tottenham.
The Gunners are keen to bring former captain Patrick Vieira back to the club with a view to making the 39-year-old manager in the future.

Jose Mourinho could be dismissed in the aftermath of Chelsea's next match against Liverpool if his side do not win.
Dwight Yorke wants to succeed Tim Sherwood: “I know what is expected of Aston Villa.”
Sherwood is expected to collect around £2m in compensation following his sacking.

Former Lyon boss Remi Garde is the front runner to succeed the sacked Tim Sherwood at Ascot Villa.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday October 27

Paris Saint-Germain are lining up a move for Tottenham and England starlet Dele Alli, according to reports in France.
Tottenham will allow Andros Townsend to leave on loan in January and could once again make a move for Crystal Palace's Yannick Bolasie.
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is the overwhelming favourite to replace Jose Mourinho if he is removed from his position at Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho is on the brink of leaving Chelsea with his senior players believing it is a case of 'when not if' the manager is sacked.
Mourinho is facing a five-game touchline ban as FA charge piles pressure on Chelsea boss.
The Blues, meanwhile, are facing a £30m pay out if they choose to sack 'The Special One'.

Victor Valdes' agent has reiterated the desire of the Spanish goalkeeper to leave Manchester United in January.
Arsenal and Chelsea in transfer boost as Real Madrid star Isco asks to leave Real Madrid.
Jose Mourinho faces the sack if Chelsea lose to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday - a match which he could be banned from the dugout.
Liverpool will struggle to land Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the transfer window after the in-form striker revealed he would prefer a move to Spain.
Pep Guardiola has added fuel to the fire that he could be moving to Chelsea by claiming his Bayern Munich contract is "not important".

Radamel Falcao could be handed a Premier League escape route by former boss Andre Villas-Boas at Zenit St Petersburg.
Stoke manager Mark Hughes has given his support to Jose Mourinho, saying Blues owner Roman Abramovich would be making a mistake if he sacked him.

Chelsea are preparing for Jose Mourinho's departure following Saturday's implosion at West Ham with Carlo Ancelotti interested in returning.

Roman Abramovic would face a major battle to convince Carlo Ancelotti to return to Chelsea, with the Italian expected to reject any part-time SOS call.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is understood in signing Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Greizmann.
Zenit St Petersburg manager Andre Villas-Boas wants to end 29-year-old Radamel Falcao's nightmare at Stamford Bridge by taking him on loan at the Russian club.

Jose Mourinho's representatives are already investigating a move to Paris Saint-Germain or a return to Internazionale if the beleaguered manager is sacked by Chelsea.

 

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Wednesday October 28

Carlo Ancelotti would consider a sensational return to Chelsea if Jose Mourinho leaves the club - but only if they offered him a permanent contract.
Barcelona great Xavi has told Wayne Rooney to play deeper to prolong his Manchester United career.
Newcastle target Victor Valdes says he wants to remain in Premier League when he leaves Manchester United.
Swindon are ready to hand their manager's job to first-team coach Luke Williams.
West Brom defender Sebastien Pocognoli is ready to join Championship leaders Brighton on loan.
Former Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes part of the reason his ex-club may want Frenchman Remi Garde as their new manager is to get the best out of the French players at the West Midlands outfit.

Barcelona are ready to double Neymar's wages to derail Manchester United's chances of signing the Brazil star.
Jamie Vardy will not be allowed to quit Leicester City in the January transfer window unless Real Madrid make an offer too good to refuse.
Gus Poyet is set to become the new manager of Greek side AEK.
Everton, Swansea and Sunderland all want Bordeaux midfielder Wahbi Khazri.
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce has joined the race for Sion's Swiss centre-half Leo Lacroix.
Matthew Etherington has warned of the dangers of after admitting he lost a month's wages in just a fortnight when he was playing in the Premier League.

Chelsea and Arsenal are on alert after Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti revealed he dreams of one day playing in the Premier League.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe believes Jurgen Klopp's arrival at Liverpool makes it even harder for British bosses to land a top job.

Isco wants to leave Real Madrid with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are set to battle it out for the 23-year-old Spain midfielder.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set for a long awaited return to Old Trafford - but only to take part in Wayne Rooney's testimonial in August next year.
Marco Verratti's agent has told Europe's elite clubs, including Manchester United, they can sign the Paris St-Germain star if they stump up £72m.
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola refused to answer questions on his future with the German champions after further speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League.
Former Manchester United youngster Ravel Morrison has been told to forget about leaving Lazio.

Christian Benteke is a doubt for Liverpool's weekend trip to Chelsea after suffering a knee injury.
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has stepped up his rehabilitation from injury ahead of his comeback next month.
Alexandre Pato could sign for West Ham with Corinthians president Roberto de Andrade understood to be looking to offload the 26-year-old forward.
Barcelona are planning to give Lionel Messi, 28, a new contract, which will see him finish his career at the Nou Camp.

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has said he is willing to offer Barcelona a place in Ligue 1 next season if the Champions League winners are kicked out of La Liga ahead of a potential referendum to decide whether Catalonia remains part of Spain.
Nigel Clough could follow in his father Brian's footsteps by becoming the next Nottingham Forest manager - if Dougie Freedman cannot turn his side's fortunes around.

Jose Mourinho's representatives are finding out about the Portuguese moving to Paris St-Germain or back to Inter Milan if the 52-year-old is sacked by Chelsea.
Tottenham have been criticised by environmentalists for taking an 'unnecessary' 20-minute flight to play Bournemouth at the weekend when a coach trip would have taken just over three hours.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday October 29

Romelu Lukaku's agent claims Roberto Martinez told him that Everton are willing to sell the striker for a 'good offer' amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain with rumours of a £40m move.
Jose Mourinho will speak with Chelsea medical staff on Thursday before deciding whether Diego Costa is fit enough to face Liverpool after damaging his ribs against Stoke City.
Chelsea want Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann to reinvigorate their attack if Diego Costa returns to Spain.
Former Chelsea forward Samuel Eto'o has backed Jose Mourinho to keep his job at Chelsea and turn the club's season around following a stuttering start to their title defence.
Manuel Pellegrini has branded himself a failure for Manchester City's inability to defend their Premier League title last season.

Loic Remy insists Jose Mourinho has the backing of the whole Chelsea squad ahead of the weekend's Liverpool clash.
Gianfranco Zola has confirmed his interest in taking John Terry to the Middle East and his Qatar club Al Arabi.
Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, could join David Beckham's new Miami-based MLS franchise at the end of the season.

Diego Costa is ready to defy damaged ribs to help Jose Mourinho in the most important match of his Chelsea career on Saturday.
Chelsea winger Pedro has told friends he regrets ever leaving Barcelona for Manchester United.

Guus Hiddink has turned up the heat on Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who is sweating on Diego Costa's fitness against Liverpool. Hiddink, who is out of work after being sacked by Holland in June, said: "Top class football is always attractive."
Everton midfielder James McCarthy insists the club's top-four hopes are still alive.
Manchester United are ready to challenge Liverpool for Sassuolo forward Domenico Berardi, according to Italian reports.

Jose Mourinho is just one humiliating defeat away from the likely end of his Chelsea reign.
Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu who is rated at £32m by the German side.
Meanwhile, United's hope of signing Barcelona forward Neymar will be thwarted by the Spanish club offering the Brazilian a staggering £500,000-a-week deal
West Ham are set to make a £5m January move for AC Milan forward Keisuke Honda, 29, with Spanish side Valencia also interested.
Dortmund ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will snub the Premier League insisting Spain is his goal.

The Football Association will attempt to persuade Premier League clubs to adopt a voluntary version of American football's 'Rooney rule' under which at least one non-white candidate must be interviewed for every managerial vacancy.
Diego Costa is confident he will be fit for Chelsea's home game against Liverpool on Saturday despite damaging ribs on Tuesday when the holders were knocked out of the Capital One Cup at Stoke.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday October 30

Manchester United will step up their bid to sign Harry Kane after firing blanks against Middlesbrough, although Louis van Gaal knows it would take a British record transfer fee to land the Tottenham and England striker.
West Ham plan to rev up their top-four charge in January with a £5million move for AC Milan star Keisuke Honda.
Remi Garde has cancelled TV appearances with his French employers as Aston Villa close in.
Sunderland star Duncan Watmore is being watched by up to 15 clubs.

Chelsea have made an offer to Shakhtar Donetsk over a potential January deal for Alex Teixeira, the player has claimed.
Felipe Anderson's representatives have rubbished rumours that Manchester United have agreed to sign the Lazio star.
Juventus superstar Paul Pogba could make a mega-money move this summer, according to his agent.
Romelu Lukaku's agent Mino Raiola has revealed Everton are willing to sell the Belgian if they receive a 'good offer'.
Nicolas Gaitan is desperate to pen a new Benfica contract amid interest from Manchester United.
Arsene Wenger could recall Serge Gnabry from his loan spell at West Brom. Gnabry has played just 12 minutes of top-flight football and boss Tony Pulis claims the player is not up to it.
Manchester United have joined Arsenal in the hunt for Barcelona's 20-year-old defensive midfielder Sergi Samper.
Slaven Bilic has refused to deny reports linking West Ham with a double swoop for Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato and AC Milan midfielder Keisuke Honda.

Paul Scholes has firmly placed the blame of Manchester United's Capital One Cup exit at the door of boss Louis Van Gaal, adding he would not enjoy playing for the Dutchman.
Neven Subotic could be one of Jurgen Klopp's first Liverpool signings from his old club Borussia Dortmund, according to German football expert Raphael Honigstein.
Felipe Anderson has not agreed a deal with Manchester United or any other club, according to his representatives.
Paul Pogba's agent has stoked up the speculation surrounding the Juventus star by hinting at a summer auction for the much sought after midfielder.

Barcelona legend Xavi believes that Jack Wilshere possesses enough quality to be one of Arsenal and England's best players, if he can recover from his injury problems.
Thibaut Courtois has taken another step towards full fitness as the Chelsea goalkeeper started running for the first time since suffering knee ligament damage.
West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan is dreaming of winning the Premier League and FA Cup double this season.

Arsene Wenger is considering using left-back Kieran Gibbs as an emergency winger to help Arsenal through their injury crisis.
Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno has promised to dance the Flamenco on the pitch if his side lift the Capital One Cup trophy.

The Premier League has no plans to follow the Football League's example by implementing a voluntary version of American football's Rooney rule next season.
Paul Pogba could still join Barcelona from Juventus, according to his agent. The 22-year-old was strongly linked with the Catalan club over the summer but no deal was agreed.

France and Real Madrid great Zinedine Zidane has suggested Anthony Martial can emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon by silencing doubters over his huge transfer fee.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday October 31

Real Madrid are willing to bring Jose Mourinho back to the Bernabeu if he is sacked by Chelsea.
Remi Garde has been encouraged to bite the bullet and take over at Aston Villa – with or without his trusted allies.
Chelsea loanee Patrick Bamford admits he is "upset" and frustrated by his failure to break into the Crystal Palace first team.
Mauricio Pochettino has laughed at fresh speculation linking Harry Kane to Manchester United.
Troubled Chelsea striker Diego Costa is a transfer target for Barcelona.
Supporters group Leeds Fans Utd says they have reached "an agreement in principle" to purchase president Massimo Cellino's stake in the Championship club.

Real Madrid are plotting a sensational double raid of Premier League champions Chelsea in Jose Mourinho and Eden Hazard, according to Los Blancos' former president Ramon Calderon.
Jose Mourinho says he is worried about results, but not the sack and says people are too excited at the prospect of him losing his job.
Arsene Wenger has told Remi Garde he’d be a fool to turn down Aston Villa.

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald has indicated Remi Garde could be appointed as Tim Sherwood's replacement in time to sit in the stands at Tottenham on Monday - and Arsene Wenger has urged him to take the job.

Jose Mourinho claims he football world is "excited" that he could soon be sacked.
Caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald believes Frenchman Remi Garde is coming to Aston Villa.
Massimo Cellino's turbulent 18-month reign as Leeds owner is almost certainly over.
Emmanuel Adebayor, released by Tottenham last month, is wanted by clubs in Turkey, Brazil and Qatar.
Kevin Nolan is not a target for Rangers. The midfielder, 33, has been searching for a new club since his release from West Ham earlier this season.
Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed he came close to snubbing Manchester City - as he had set his heart on a move to Porto.

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has set the record straight on his time at Manchester United and aims to prove they were wrong to ditch him.

Randy Learner has flown out to France to meet Aston Villa’s No 1 target Remi Garde and is keen to make an appointment next week.

Jose Mourinho is being lined up for a sensational return to Real Madrid.

 

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SUNDAY EXPRESS

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola is in advanced talks with Manchester City about taking over from Manuel Pellegrini next season.

A defiant Jose Mourinho insisted after Chelsea's 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool: "This team is together - and I'm not going anywhere."

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Manchester City and Manchester United are set to battle for the signature of Belgium's latest young star, Anderlecht's £30m-rated midfielder Youri Tielemans.

Manchester City will fight to keep hold of Elite Development Coach Patrick Vieira, who has been linked with a place on the Arsenal staff and the manager's role with New York City.

Leicester will demand £15m for in-form striker Jamie Vardy, who has attracted interest from Tottenham, Liverpool, West Brom and Borussia Dortmund.

Sunderland are targeting £8m-rated Bordeaux midfield Wahbi Khazri.

Former Swindon boss Mark Cooper is among the names in the frame as League One strugglers Barnsley consider changing their manager.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester United are planning to make another move for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale in January and United are also preparing a £40m bid for Felipe Anderson in an attempt to beat Bayern Munich to the signing of the Lazio star.

Paul Scholes has destroyed his chances of being part of '92 reunion at Manchester United after his outspoken views on Louis van Gaal's style of play wrecked any chances of a return.

West Ham want loan star Manuel Lanzini, 22, on a permanent basis.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is facing the axe as owner Roman Abramovich prepares a £9.5m pay-off.

Tottenham are to offer Christian Eriksen a new contract that will keep the Danish star at White Hart Lane for the next four years.

Potential Aston Villa manager Remi Garde is looking to follow in the footsteps of his old boss Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.

Liverpool are facing a fight to keep hold of Jordan Rossiter as interest mounts in the 18-year-old midfielder.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is willing to fire manager Jose Mourinho if results do not improve.

Franz Beckenbauer has been hit by new claims of corruption with the German legend, head of Germany's 2006 World Cup organising committee, alleged to have been a key player in Malta cash 'bribe'.

THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

Jose Mourinho is likely to be given at least a month to turn Chelsea's season around.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Jose Mourinho has a week to save his job after another humiliation.

Harry Kane is the shock name on Bayern Munich's wanted list.

Everton and Swansea are ready to go head-to-head for Burnley defender Michael Keane.

Hatem Ben Afra wants to sign a permanent contract with a Premier League club in January.

SUNDAY TIMES

Roy Hodgson will decide on Monday whether to bring Andy Carroll in from the cold amid an England striker crisis.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday November 2

Fabio Capello has joined the list of big-hitters keen on the Chelsea job.
Jose Mourinho has been given a week to save his job at Chelsea by owner Roman Abramovich.
West Ham target Alexandre Pato is set to spark a transfer rush in January after confirming he will leave Paulo at the end of his loan spell with parent club Corinthians keen to sell the former AC Milan star.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated his happiness at Real Madrid but refused to rule out leaving the Spanish giants.
Roman Abramovich is agonising over the prospect of sacking Jose Mourinho.

Gerard Houllier has backed Remi Garde to shine at Aston Villa, saying: "He's got a task on his hands to save them from relegation but I fully expect him to be a success in the Premier League."

Jose Mourinho has been stunned by allegations that moral is so low in the Chelsea dressing room that one of his players would 'rather lose than win' for the under-pressure Blues boss, while Eden Hazard wants to leave the club.

Jose Mourinho's Chelsea future is in the balance and Roman Abramovich "doesn't know what to do".

Manchester United teenager Callum Gribbin has rejected a contract worth £11,000 a week at Manchester City, hoping to force his way up the ranks under Louis van Gaal.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he will give everyone a chance before considering any new signings.
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is weighing up a loan move from Montreal Impact to Serie A side Bologna.
Southampton flop Gaston Ramirez is being targeted by Serie A club Lazio as his contract runs down.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday November 3

Inter Milan are willing to offer Radamel Falcao an escape from his Premier League struggles in January with another loan for Chelsea's borrowed forward - but only if the striker takes a pay cut.
Jose Mourinho has been banned by the FA from the match expected to determine if he survives as Chelsea manager.
Chelsea and Manchester City have been handed a Paul Pogba transfer boost with news that the Juventus star has not signed a pre-agreement.
Charlton Athletic could offer former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro an immediate route back into football at the conclusion of her legal battle with her old employers and manager Jose Mourinho.
Real Madrid are worried Chelsea will demand a record fee for attacker Eden Hazard.

Chelsea's 'mini-revolt' against Jose Mourinho is allegedly being led by Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Kevin Mirallas is growing increasingly concerned with his lack of minutes for Everton hindering his hopes of going to Euro 2016 with Belgium.
Manuel Lanzini has a £5.5m buy-out clause in his contract which West Ham will look to trigger to make his loan move permanent.

Stevenage manager and ex-Manchester United and Tottenham striker Teddy Sheringham has registered himself as a player aged 49 and could play on Wednesday in the Herts Senior Challenge Cup match against Welwyn Garden City.
Emmanuel Adebayor could have route back into football at Watford in January.
Manchester City are looking to boost their firepower win an £8m swoop for Atletico Madrid's exciting centre-forward Angel Correa.
Joe Allen is determined to fight for his Liverpool future, despite Jurgen Klopp currently favouring Emre Can.

Former Manchester United winger Andrei Kanchelskis claims Louis van Gaal is the wrong boss for the club.

Jose Mourinho will be sacked if Chelsea's fans turn against him.
Newcastle are ready to pin their faith in teenager Freddie Woodman to solve their goalkeeping crisis.

Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini says the threat of being fired is driving him to succeed.

Jose Mourinho will be permitted to work for another English club if he is sacked by Chelsea under the terms of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday November 4

Steven Gerrard is in line for a remarkable return to Liverpool following several telephone discussions with manager Jurgen Klopp.
Former Aston Villa player Thomas Hitzlsperger has revealed his thoughts on reports that two gay Premier League players are considering coming out.

Monaco made an incredible approach for Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho on Tuesday but had their £35m bid rejected, according to a shareholder.
Jurgen Klopp does not require the approval of a transfer committee says Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre, after the Reds' transfer policy came under criticism during Brendan Rodgers' tenure.
Former Manchester United winger Nani has revealed a 'space shuttle' treatment has helped the Fenerbahce star recover after games.
Pep Guardiola once harboured ambitions to play for Arsenal, Arsene Wenger has claimed. The Bayern Munich coach enjoyed a glittering career as a player at Barcelona before a spell in Italy.

Chelsea have agreed to the sale of Juan Cuadrado to Juventus for £15.75m.
Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly believes Jose Mourinho's team do have a problem in the dressing room - and insists it's the reason for their poor form.

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has taunted Arsenal by labelling Arsene Wenger's side a "long ball" team ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League showdown.
Leicester are keeping tabs on Ajax striker Arkadiusz Milik. The 21-year-old Poland international would cost around £10m.
Wojciech Szczesny has admitted he would welcome a return to Arsenal next season after his season's loan at Roma.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has ruled out the possibility of Barcelona signing his client next summer.
Aston Villa's new manager Remi Garde has banned the club's foreign players from speaking French.
The Premier League is ready for a player to come out, insists Britain's only openly gay footballer Liam Davis.

Andros Townsend could quit Tottenham in January after a bust-up with a coach. Monday night's 3-1 win against Aston Villa was soured by a clash between the winger and fitness guru Nathan Gardiner.
Gianfranco Zola has a 'dream' he will one day return to London and manage Chelsea. The Blues legend left the club in 2003 just as it was taken over by Roman Abramovich.

Jose Mourinho claims he has three years and seven months to turn things around at Chelsea.
PSG president Nasser El-Khelaifi has increased speculation that a summer move for Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the cards.

Andros Townsend is plotting an exit from Tottenham in January after a bust-up with a coach at the weekend and a lack of action on the pitch.

New Aston Villa manager Remi Garde is set to return to his former club next summer for the services of his trusted assistants Gerald Baticle and Bruno Genesio.