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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday February 18

Tottenham are tracking Benfica's £20m-rated winger Eduardo Salvio, 24, and could also move for Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez in the summer.
Sam Allardyce held crunch talks with West Ham yesterday - and it looks increasingly likely he is on his way out of Upton Park.
Former Cardiff, QPR and Coventry striker Jay Bothroyd, 32, aims to be big in Japan after signing a three-year deal with Jubilo Iwata.
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, who scored 228 goals in 376 appearances with the Gunners, has been offered the chance to start his coaching career at the club.
Millwall's former Everton winger Magaye Gueye, 24, has been told he will not play for the Sky Bet Championship club again unless he loses weight after failing a routine body fat ratio test.

Real Madrid will sacrifice either Pepe or Raphael Varane with Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United keen on the central defensive duo.
Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Nene, 33, has had a medical at West Ham ahead of a free transfer.
Full-back Nathaniel Clyne, 23, has been told to forget about Manchester United and stay at Southampton by Saints chairman Ralph Kreuger.
Newcastle defender Paul Dummett is awaiting the results of a knee scan but fears he could be sidelined until April.
West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans is set to join Norwich City on a one-month loan deal.
Sheffield United's Italy U20 striker Diego De Girolamo will leave in the summer after rejecting a new contract.

Wayne Rooney has apologised for the 'dive' that landed him in a cheat storm during Monday's FA Cup tie at Preston.
Swansea will move for Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, 20, in the summer as Wilfried Bony's replacement.
David Beckham has backed Luis Figo's bid to become the next Fifa president.

Free agent Jermaine Pennant did not turn up at Millwall for training yesterday as expected and has been offered a trial by fellow Sky Bet Championship
strugglers Wigan Athletic.
Norwich City have beaten Bournemouth to sign West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans on loan and will make the move permanent in the summer for a fee of around £3.5m.
Former Norwich coach Mark Robson is set to join Tim Sherwood's new-look backroom team at Aston Villa after Scott Marshall left the club.

Liverpool are believed to have struck a deal for Marseille winger Andre Ayew who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Italian side Bologna are planning to revive their interest in Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 23, after a deal collapsed in January.
Manchester United's £285,000-a-week striker Radamel Falcao is running out of time to prove he can cut it in the Premier League after just four goals in 19 appearances.
In-demand midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, has been encouraged to leave Juventus for Chelsea by former Blues striker Nicolas Anelka.

Former Paris Saint-Germain winger Nene, 33, reportedly had a medical at West Ham yesterday ahead of signing a deal until the end of the season.

West Ham will check on the availability of David Moyes and Slaven Bilic as they line up possible replacements for manager Sam Allardyce.

Nigel Hasselbaink is in line to make his second debut for Hamilton this weekend against Celtic after the club finally received international clearance for the 24-year-old striker.
Inverness are giving a trial to 29-year-old Dutch-born Curacao striker Prince Rajcomar.

Latest Paper Talk
Thursday February 19

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has added Tottenham defender Kyle Walker to his list of potential summer targets. United are also looking at Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne, Seamus Coleman of Everton and Barcelona's Dani Alves.
Manchester City's Micah Richards will seek a return to England this summer in attempt to get his career back on track. West Ham, Everton, Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan are showing interest in the defender, currently on loan at Fiorentina.
Swansea defender Kyle Bartley has been ruled out for six weeks after tearing a knee cartilage.
Barnsley are considering a move for Oldham boss Lee Johnson after being rebuffed in a bid to tempt Mark Cooper from Swindon Town.
Norwich will pay £3million plus add-ons for Graham Dorrans after an initial loan period.
Arsenal fans face travel chaos after their FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester United after it was scheduled for Monday night. They will be unable to catch the last train to London unless they leave at half-time.
There is no sign of a thaw between Roy Keane and Sir Alex Ferguson, who blanked each other on a flight from Paris to Manchester following the Chelsea game at PSG.

John Terry wants talks over a new contract at Chelsea.
Chris Ramsey will keep the QPR job if he leads the club to Premier League safety.
Andrea Pirlo has urged Paul Pogba to ignore interest from the Premier League and stay at Juventus.
Slaven Bilic has refused to be drawn about taking over from Sam Allardyce at West Ham.
Hull boss Steve Bruce insists Tom Ince will not be allowed to stay at Derby next season.
Connor Wickham admits Sunderland are still floored by their FA Cup defeat to Bradford.
Brendan Rodgers is ready to unleash the "real Liverpool" on Europe tonight - six months later than planned.
Mike Jedinak is ready to give Crystal Palace a fitness boost by returning from an ankle injury against Arsenal this weekend.
Youngsters at top Premier League clubs have been branded "spoilt" by Hartlepool boss Ronnie Moore.

Manchester United are weighing up a swoop for Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker.
West Ham have completed the free signing of Brazilian winger Nene despite boss Sam Allardyce's reservations.

John Terry is confident he will sign a new deal with Chelsea at the end of the season.
Luis Figo will introduce his campaign to be elected president of FIFA at Wembley with the support of David Beckham.
Chris Coleman has said that Hull defender James Chester is "touch and go" to be fit to play for Wales against Israel next month.

West Ham's signing of Nene may fuel rumours about Sam Allardyce's future. There has been speculation he was not as keen to sign the player as the club's owners.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez sought the advice of Harry Redknapp on how to deal with a plastic pitch ahead of their clash with Young Boys. Spurs played there in 2010 under Redknapp.
Middlesbrough midfielder Emmanuel Ledesma is set to join Brighton on loan.
Wilfried Bony hopes he can hit the ground running at Manchester City.

Police are investigating two Belarus clubs over a potential betting scam. Both clubs, FC Slutsk and Shakhter Soligorsk, posted match reports on their websites - but the game never even took place.

Latest Paper Talk
Friday February 20

Chelsea are ready to open talks with Jose Mourinho about a new long-term contract.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman plans a £9million summer raid to capture Benfica winger Ola John.
Adam Lallana regrets that his Southampton exit turned sour - but denies claims he threatened to go on strike to force a move to Liverpool.
Everton's John Stones was pelted by missiles after he was sent off at Young Boys in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has warned Manchester City that he is back to his best ahead of their Champions League showdown.
Wigan have confirmed they plan to sign Jermaine Pennant.

Manchester City are keen to sign Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld, who is currently on a season-long loan at Southampton from Atletico Madrid.
Michael Carrick is in line for a new 12-month contract at Manchester United.
Millwall are in talks over a loan deal for Leicester's Gary Taylor-Fletcher.
Ipswich are close to agreeing a loan deal for Blackburn's Luke Varney.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is facing competition from Barcelona for German midfielder Lars Bender of Bayer Leverkusen.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is watching Brazil midfielder Casemiro who is currently on loan at Porto from Real Madrid.
Mario Balotelli was branded "disrespectful" by Steven Gerrard by snatching the ball off Jordan Henderson to take a penalty.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is preparing to spend in excess of £150million on five new players.

Liverpool are preparing a bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Ciro Immobile in the summer and reports suggest the German side will let him go.
Sergio Aguero reckons the title race will go right down to the wire.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is certain in-demand striker Danny Ings is still committed to the Clarets' cause.
Brighton have signed Middlesbrough winger Emmanuel Ledesma on a month's loan.

Manchester City are monitoring Southampton defender Toby Alderweireld ahead of a potential summer move. Alderweireld is on loan from Atletico Madrid.
Newcastle boss John Carver has revealed that Manchester City are also tracking their forward Ayoze Perez.
Stephanie Roche, who became an internet sensation for the stunning goal she scored for Peamount United, has agreed to join American side Houston Dash.

Jose Mourinho is expected to sign a new contract with Chelsea in the summer. Chelsea are eager to secure his long-term future by offering him a new four-year package.
Arsenal duo Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere could return from injury against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Jeremy Peace, the West Brom chairman, is prepared to sell the club for £125m.

Liverpool intend to reward Jordon Ibe's impressive impact with a new long-term contract.

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Louis van Gaal reckons he is still the man to lead Manchester United back to the big time.
Phil Jagielka reckons Romelu Lukaku has been unfairly judged by his £28m price tag.
Steve Bruce admits he regrets not signing QPR hitman Charlie Austin.

Martin Demichelis is on the brink of signing a new Manchester City deal - as he prepares for Tuesday's rematch with Barcelona.
Jose Mourinho has promised skipper John Terry a new one-year deal for next season.
Sam Allardyce admits he would like to carry on as West Ham manager.

Michael Carrick is set for a new 12-month deal to keep him at OId Trafford.
Nigel Adkins could be set for a return to management with Barnsley.

John Carver has hit back at the critics who have questioned his credentials to lead Newcastle.
Sam Allardyce has defended his record as West Ham manager amid growing speculation he will depart this summer.

St Mirren have handed Bulgarian defender Viktor Genev the chance to win a deal in Paisley.

Latest Paper Talk
Sunday February 22

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal "rejected the chance" to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford after being offered the Real Madrid star, according to a Spanish journalist.
Manchester City could sell Yaya Toure this summer. The champions have made a world-class midfielder a top priority, with £60m-rated Juventus star Paul Pogba on their wishlist - with Stevan Jovetic the sweetener in the deal.
Rio Ferdinand is keen to play on for another year.
Real Sociedad boss David Moyes wants to start a British revolution with Danny Ings.
Arsenal target Nabil Fekir wants first-team guarantees if he is to swap Lyon for the Emirates.
Liverpool are keeping tabs on Barcelona defender Adriano as the Brazilian ponders life after the Nou Camp.
A new David de Gea contract at Manchester United could rest on the Red Devils slashing a buy-out clause.
STAR ON SUNDAY
Manchester City are tracking Chelsea reject Kevin de Bruyne but a major stumbling block to a Premier League return for the Wolfsburg winger is the Bundesliga club's valuation on him of £40m.
Nigel Pearson goes into Leicester's match at Everton today with his future still in doubt.
Vincent Kompany has taken charge of Manchester City's back four and is now conducting weekly defensive masterclasses.
Liverpool, Napoli and Roma are weighing up offers for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Manchester City are ready to fight bitter rivals United for PSV Eindhoven's 21-year-old Dutch forward Memphis Depay.
Manchester United are sweating on Robin van Persie's fitness after the Dutch ace limped away from the 2-1 defeat at Swansea on crutches.
Sunderland will attempt to lure Paul Clement away from Real Madrid this summer to replace Gus Poyet.
Southampton want Ross Wilson from Huddersfield to replace Les Reed as their director of football.
Roberto Martinez is looking at former Manchester United winger Nani - now at Sporting Lisbon - as a possible loan target.
Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman has his eye on Bolton's centre-half Matt Mills who would be available on a free this summer.

Sunderland's embattled boss Gus Poyet could be a shock contender to take over at West Ham if Sam Allardyce is ditched by the Upton Park club.
Celtic manager Ronny Deila has made landing a dominant centre-half a priority as he battles to keep hold of Virgil van Dijk and Jason Denayer.
Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are all tracking £30m-rated Palermo striker Paulo Dybala who has been labelled the new Sergio Aguero.

West Ham are drawing up a 'long list' of potential new managers to replace Sam Allardyce in the summer including Frank Rijkaard, Slaven Bilic, Michael Laudrup, David Moyes and Marcelo Bielsa.
Thierry Henry is being groomed as a potential successor to Arsene Wenger.
Edinson Cavani has been touted as a summer target for Arsenal in a £64m deal from PSG to make way for the French club signing Angel di Maria from Manchester United.
Real Madrid will battle PSG for Tottenham's £25m-rated goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in the summer.
Andy Carroll could be sold by West Ham in the summer - that is if he can prove his fitness to another club.

Latest Paper Talk
Monday February 23

Tottenham are eyeing the transfer of Sporting Lisbon's Under-19 whizzkid Bubacar Djalo.
West Brom are planning a summer transfer swoop for Wolves winger Bakary Sako.
Luis Suarez warns Manchester City they will face the real Barcelona this week in the Champions League following their shock 1-0 La Liga loss to Malaga.
Fuming Jose Mourinho has accused Burnley's Ashley Barnes of a "criminal tackle" on Nemanja Matic at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez accuses Chelsea of intimidating officials at Stamford Bridge.
QPR bad boy Joey Barton could be offered anger management to curb his temper following his weekend red card at Hull City.
Sky Bet Championship clubs Ipswich, Wigan and Wolves want to take Leicester City striker Chris Wood on loan.
Blackpool want to sign Bolton's on-loan Niall Maher on a permanent deal.

England forward James Milner has been linked with Liverpool and Arsenal in recent months and looks set to become a free agent in the summer, with no new Manhester City deal on the horizon.
QPR striker Charlie Austin insists he can beat Tottenham's Harry Kane and be England's top goalscorer in the Premier League this season.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman believes that referees should be given more help on big decisions after claiming Kevin Friend turned down three penalty claims in Southampton's 2-0 defeat at home to Liverpool on Sunday.
Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim claims Manchester United did not need striker Radamel Falcao after paying a £9m loan fee to the French club.

Palermo forward Paulo Dybala will be in demand this summer with Manchester United are the latest club linked with a move for the Argentine.
Former Chelsea winger Kevin De Bruyne has been in superb form for Wolfsburg and has caught the eye of Manchester City, with Edin Dzeko a makeweight in any possible deal.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, 28, says teams like Stoke City can be "tougher" to play than Barcelona, who they face in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Radamel Falcao has had a frustrating time at Manchester United so far and could be set for pastures new in the summer, with Real Madrid considering a move for the Colombian striker.

Manchester United could make a summer move for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski who is valued at over £30m.
Meanwhile, United's 2-1 defeat at Swansea on Saturday was a "blow" to their ambitions of returning to the Champions League, says their captain Wayne Rooney who also says the Red Devils "need to hit back next week".

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has accused Chelsea of trying to influence referees at Stamford Bridge.
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattemole has pleaded with the club's fans to be more patient with under-fire boss Gus Poyet.

QPR captain Joey Barton, 32, could be sent on an anger management course after receiving the ninth red card of his career during Saturday's 2-1 Premier League defeat at Hull City.

Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday February 24

Arsenal are lining up an £80m bid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, while Barcelona are targeting Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin.
Manchester United forward Robin van Persie is doubtful for Saturday's clash with Sunderland because of the foot injury that saw him leave Swansea on crutches last weekend.
Nigeria will try to persuade Liverpool starlet Jordon Ibe, 19, to commit his international future to them rather than England.

Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling says he is on the verge of signing a contract extension at Anfield.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is looking to upset Chelsea and Manchester United by jumping in and signing Real Madrid midfielder Koke.
Burnley are weighing up a move for 22-year-old Norway international midfielder Fredrik Ulvestad who is a free agent.
Rotherham boss Steve Evans is Peterborough United's number one choice to replace Darren Ferguson.
Former Wigan and Brentford boss Uwe Rosler has spoken to Barnsley about becoming their new manager.

The Premier League's match delegate Steve Greaves reported after the Chelsea and Burnley match that under-fire referee Martin Atkinson got all his decisions correct. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was left fuming after Nemanja Matic was sent off for reacting to a tackle by Ashley Barnes and the Blues had two penalty appeals turned down.
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen, 24, claims Brendan Rodgers's side may actually have improved since the departure of striker Luis Suarez.

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has laid into Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal by claiming his Dutch compatriot instils fear into the United team.
Newcastle manager John Carver blocked the sale of striker Papiss Cisse to Al Ahli in the United Arab Emirates two weeks ago.
Chelsea are tracking Valencia's Spanish under-16 ace Carlos Badal.
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen insists Brendan Rodgers' team have been boosted this season on the back of striker Luis Suarez moving to Barcelona.
Charlton have signed West Ham midfielder Alou Diarra, 33, for the rest of the season after an injury-hit two seasons at Upton Park.
Sheffield United want to sign Blackpool striker Steven Davies - who played under Blades boss Nigel Clough at Derby - on loan with view to a permanent deal in the summer.
Meanwhile, Blades teenage striker Diego De Girolamo, 19, is wanted by Sunderland after rejecting a new deal with the Sky Bet League One club.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has played down a visit by Lionel Messi and team-mate Gerard Pique to a casino prior to their Champions League trip to Manchester City.
David Beckham's 15-year-old son Brooklyn has been left disappointed after failing to secure an Arsenal scholarship although the youth coaches still feel he can make the professional grade at another club.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has refused to defend Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique who are reported to have visited a late-night casino before their flight to Manchester in Monday.

Manchester City's Samir Nasri says they have nothing to fear as they prepare to face Barcelona in the Champions League tonight.
FIFA's 2022 taskforce, in charge of recommending dates for the World Cup in Qatar, is set to recommend the tournament be held in November and December.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has accused Manchester United counterpart Louis van Gaal of ruling by fear.

Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday February 25

Burnley striker Danny Ings, 22, has rejected a move to Spanish side Real Sociedad and is closing on a deal with Liverpool this summer.
Real Madrid have cooled their interest in Manchester United keeper David De Gea and he is now likely to sign a new deal at Old Trafford.
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner wants £150m for his club with a number of prospective buyers expressing an interest on the back of the new Premier League TV rights deal.
Dave Jones and James Beattie are on the list of favourites being considered for the vacant managerial job at Sky Bet League One side Coventry City following Steven Pressley's sacking.

Brazilian legend Ronaldo has revealed he will come out of retirement at the age of 38 and will play for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
Newcastle are delaying on plans to bring Argentine midfielder Jonas Gutierrez, 31, back into the first team after his 12-month fight against testicular cancer.
Ipswich have signed Leicester City midfielder Anthony Knockaert, 23, on loan until the end of the season.
Rotherham chief Tony Stewart insists manager Steve Evans is going nowhere after the Scot was linked with the Peterborough United job.

Real Sociedad boss David Moyes is keen to go back to his old club and and sign Everton midfielder Bryan Oviedo.
Non-league Kingstonian have launched an investigation after goalkeeper Rob Tolfrey brawled on the terraces with opposition fans after Monday's defeat by Bognor Regis in the Ryman League Premier Division.

Manchester United's David de Gea is set to commit himself on a long-term contract with Real Madrid appearing to be looking elsewhere for a new goalkeeper.
Barcelona forward Neymar was involved in a row with a Manchester City fan after being substituted during his side's Champions League round of 16 first-leg victory at Etihad Stadium.
The frustrations of former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen continue after the 29-year-old picked up a new injury to knock his hopes of making his Barcelona debut before the end of the season.
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino will not return to the club when his Football League ban ends in April. Instead the 58-year-old Italian intends to appeal and clear his name in order to return to the Sky Bet Championship club in the long term.

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has accused Uefa of failing to stand up for European club football over the plan to move the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to winter.

The Premier League is considering legal action against Fifa over the decision to play the World Cup in the middle of the English domestic season.

Latest Paper Talk
Thursday February 26

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is under mounting pressure after his side's no-show against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Raheem Sterling has dropped the biggest hint yet that he is prepared to sign a new deal with Liverpool.
Manchester United are preparing to move for Nathaniel Clyne as soon as the transfer window reopens.
Brazilian defender Danilo has turned down a new contract at Porto - and that has alerted Liverpool and Manchester United.

Paul Pogba has told Andreas Pereira to turn his back on Manchester United and join Juventus - just like he did.
Gladiator Russell Crowe has asked Leeds United fans to give him a thumbs up or down over buying the club.
Paul Scholes is the man Oldham Athletic want to lead them into the Championship.
Carson Yeung has launched a legal bid to stop Birmingham from being sold - from his Hong Kong prison cell.
Lee Johnson checked in as Barnsley's new boss and promised: I am here for years.

England are set to fast-track Liverpool starlet Jordan Ibe into the senior set-up to persuade him not to play for Nigeria.
Manchester United are facing a nightmare repeat of the saga that saw Paul Pogba reject a new deal at the club and go on to join Juventus. Andreas Pereira has been encouraged by Pogba to follow him to Italy.
Gladiator star Russell Crowe has been urged to buy Leeds United by a fans' group hoping to take over the club.

Tyler Blackett was on the verge of agreeing a new two-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester United last night.
Paul Scholes, the former Manchester United midfielder, is likely to rebuff an ambitious approach from Oldham Athletic to become the Sky Bet League One club's manager.

Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe is interested in buying Leeds United.

Latest Paper Talk
Friday February 27

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szcesny has been told by Poland manager Adam Nawalka that he will not be selected for the national side while he is on the bench for the Gunners.
Arsene Wenger refused to give his Arsenal flops the hairdryer despite their Champions League humiliation.
Chelsea have signed a huge £200m shirt sponsorship deal - the second biggest in history.
Sadio Mane will return to the Southampton starting line-up after being dropped for the defeat to Liverpool because he turned up late to a team meal.
Swansea City's players were rewarded for their win over Manchester United with extra training in a bid to maintain high standards.
Manchester City will offer Roma £25m for Serbian winger Adem Ljajic in the summer.

Liverpool teenager Jordan Ibe will be rewarded for his impressive first-team performances with a new contract and wage increase from £6,000 to £25,000 per week.
Former Real Madrid boss Carlos Queiroz has emerged as a contender to be QPR's next manager.
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne, who is also a target for Manchester United.
Oldham caretaker boss Dean Holden would not be surprised if the club make former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes their new manager.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa insists he will not change his combative style

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be given a £50m transfer fund in the summer and Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin could be a target.
Manchester United will listen to offers for full-back Rafael this summer with manager Louis van Gaal maintaining interest in Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne. Anders Lindegaard and Javier Hernandez are both also likely to be sold.
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes a winter World Cup in Qatar in 2022 will benefit England's chances of winning the tournament.
Tim Sherwood thinks six wins will be enough to secure Aston Villa's Premier League status.
Alan Shearer believes Tottenham forward Harry Kane has all the atttributes to become one of the all-time great English strikers.

Dimitar Berbatov says Monaco set a tactical trap for Arsenal which worked to perfection and caused 'no surprises' for the French side in their 3-1 win at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino defended his decision to rest Harry Kane for the defeat to Fiorentina after his replacement Roberto Soldado spurned a goalscoring opportunity in the Europa League exit.
English clubs could be denied a place in next season's Europa League if the clubs still in the Champions League accrue the bookings and red cards that sees the league slip out of the top three in the Fair Play rankings.
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has told striker Christian Benteke 'some home truths' in a bid to get him back to form.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has told striker Ashley Barnes to ignore the criticism from Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho about his physical style.
Manchester City's James Milner says his preferred position is as an attacking central midfielder - the role Brendan Rodgers is believed to have pencilled him in for at Liverpool as a replacement for Steven Gerrard.
Per Mertesacker admits Arsenal need a miracle to overcome their 3-1 Champions League first-leg defeat to Monaco in the return fixture in France.

Manchester City want to offer midfielder Yaya Toure an extension to his current contract, which runs until 2017, to keep him at the club for the rest of his career.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has told Manchester United to forget about taking him back to Old Trafford.
Hull City are expected to be fined for breaching UEFA financial fair play rules.

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday February 28

Stoke boss Mark Hughes is keen to make on-loan Victor Moses a permanent signing next season - and he hopes Chelsea will sell him for around £7million.
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has warned West Ham they 'may lose the special atmosphere of Upton Park' when they make the move to the Olympic Stadium in August 2016.

Recently appointed Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood says his squad have become too scared to lose.
Sky Sports football pundit Jamie Carragher thinks Manchester's City's ageing squad has become too reliant on Yaya Toure.
Roberto Martinez has jumped to the defence of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger who has been heavily criticised in recent days.

Ledley King, who captained Tottenham to League Cup success in 2008, believes the current squad are well placed to build on this season's achievements.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez says his team has played with more freedom and enjoyment in Europe than in the Premier League.

Despite being linked with a move to Real Madrid, goalkeeper David de Gea is hinting he wants to remain at Manchester United.
Chelsea skipper John Terry has told Tottenham's rising star Harry Kane 'you've achieved nothing yet.' The teams meet at Wembley on Sunday in the Capital One Cup final.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce believes England manager Roy Hodgson should pick James Tomkins for next month's Euro qualifier against Lithuania.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Juan Mata wants to fight for his place at Old Trafford rather than head back to Spain where he is attracting interest from a number of La Liga clubs.

Wigan’s 78-year-old owner Dave Whelan is in talks to sell the Latics to a group in Thailand.

Newcastle remain interested in signing Anderlecht defender Chancel Mbemba.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Real Madrid are ready to splash £80million on taking Juventus star Paul Pogba to the Bernabeu next season – and from under the noses of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United who are all keen to sign the Frenchman.

Liverpool are showing an interest in Manchester City’s out of favour forward Steven Jovetic who is also wanted by Italian giants Inter Milan and Juventus.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has told James Millner to ‘stay and fight for your place’ with the 29-year-old England midfielder yet to sign a new contract at the Etihad.

DAILY MAIL

Everton boss Roberto Martinez says he enjoys facing Arsenal because they do not employ ‘parasite’ tactics. The Spaniard has also told Kevin Mirallas to remain patient over a new contract.

SUNDAY TIMES

Juan Mata believes misfiring Manchester United ‘need to play quicker to create more’ but he says it will eventually click for the Reds.

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Liverpool would be interested in signing James Milner, providing the Manchester City man is prepared to accept a pay cut.

Arsene Wenger is said to be keen on signing Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin for £20million this summer – although Spanish giants Barcelona are also interested in securing the Frenchman’s signature.

Latest Paper Talk
Sunday March 1

Juan Mata wants to fight for his place at Old Trafford rather than head back to Spain where he is attracting interest from a number of La Liga clubs.
Wigan's 78-year-old owner Dave Whelan is in talks to sell the Latics to a group in Thailand.
Newcastle remain interested in signing Anderlecht defender Chancel Mbemba.

Real Madrid are ready to splash £80million on taking Juventus star Paul Pogba to the Bernabeu next season - and from under the noses of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United who are all keen to sign the Frenchman.
Liverpool are showing an interest in Manchester City's out of favour forward Steven Jovetic who is also wanted by Italian giants Inter Milan and Juventus.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has told James Millner to 'stay and fight for your place' with the 29-year-old England midfielder yet to sign a new contract at the Etihad.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez says he enjoys facing Arsenal because they do not employ 'parasite' tactics. The Spaniard has also told Kevin Mirallas to remain patient over a new contract.

Juan Mata believes misfiring Manchester United 'need to play quicker to create more' but he says it will eventually click for the Reds.

Liverpool would be interested in signing James Milner, providing the Manchester City man is prepared to accept a pay cut.
Arsene Wenger is said to be keen on signing Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin for £20million this summer - although Spanish giants Barcelona are also interested in securing the Frenchman's signature.

Latest Paper Talk
Monday March 2

Manchester City are considering a £100million bid to buy Barcelona striker Luis Suarez.
Mauricio Pochettino is convinced his young Spurs side has many Wembley visits to look forward to despite their Capital One Cup final defeat at the hands of Chelsea.
FA chairman Greg Dyke has called for a public debate between the four candidates for FIFA president and wants to hold the event at Wembley Stadium.

Valencia have emerged as shock contenders to sign Radamel Falcao in the summer with Manchester United stalling on whether to convert the striker's loan deal from Monaco into a permanent move.
Everton are interested in Brazilian playmaker Diego, who will be allowed to leave Fenerbahce this summer. Aston Villa are also credited with an interest in the 30-year-old.
Newcastle are leading the race to sign Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca, who could be available for a good deal less than the £25million price tag placed on him by the Spanish club.
Alan Irvine could make a quick return to football management after speaking to Sky Bet League 1 side Oldham about their vacancy.
Manuel Pellegrini fears Manchester City are feeling the strain.

Jose Mourinho toasted his "Perfect Day" as Chelsea clinched the Capital One Cup and Manchester City were beaten at Liverpool.
Radamel Falcao is heading for crunch talks with Manchester United over his future with the club.
Manuel Pellegrini admitted Manchester City have "a lot of problems" after defeat at Liverpool dented their title defence.
Furious Stoke manager Mark Hughes claims it will be "an absolute joke" if Hull's Maynor Figueroa is not banned for his horror tackle on Stephen Ireland.

Manuel Pellegrini has refused to throw in the towel on Manchester City's Premier League title scrap with Chelsea.
Crystal Palace midfielder Mile Jedinak faces a four-game ban for elbowing West Ham's Diafra Sakho on Saturday - he could be punished under the FA's retrospective action guidelines if referee Mike Dean did not see the incident.
Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto admits he would consider a move to Liverpool.

Liverpool and Arsenal are both Keen on Juventus forward Alvaro Morata.
Jordon Ibe is set to be sidelined for up to four weeks with a knee injury, placing further strain on Liverpool's resources as they endeavour to ensure their season does not implode for the second successive campaign.
A bad week for Manchester City has left Manuel Pellegrini facing the prospect of a trophy-less season and under increasing pressure to save his job.
Radamel Falcao's agent is set for showdown talks with Manchester United over his clients future.
Tottenham saw a £15million bid for PSV star Memphis Depay rejected last summer, but the player has been told he can leave at the end of the season.

THE SUN

Former referees chief Keith Hackett feels Martin Atkinson should 'spend seven days at a holiday camp' after his recent controversial decision not to send Ashley Barnes off in Burnley's clash with Chelsea.

Juan Mata believes March will be a pivotal month in Manchester United's season.

Tony Mowbray is poised to be named as Coventry City's new manager.

Watford loan pair Gianni Munari and Daniel Toszer will not be affected by the financial crisis at their Serie A employers Parma.

David Ospina wants to convince Arsene Wenger the No 1 shirt belongs to him.

DAILY STAR

Manchester City will look to Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti if they decide to ditch under-fire manager Manuel Pellegrini at the end of the season.

Inter Milan have ruled out selling striker Mauro Icardi, who is attracting interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.

John Terry has hinted he might quit football completely if he does not get a new contract at Chelsea.

Swansea boss Garry Monk wants to see the best of Gylfi Sigurdsson now he is over a hamstring injury and free of suspension.

Wolves are considering a loan move for Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater.

David Beckham's 15-year-old son Brooklyn could follow his father's example and play for Manchester United once he is released by Arsenal at the end of the season.

DAILY MIRROR

Manuel Pellegrini is fighting to save his Manchester City job and the club is already drawing up a list of possible replacements.

DAILY EXPRESS

Liverpool are ready to sell Mario Balotelli to Sampdoria and sign Villarreal forward Luciano Vietto as a £12m replacement.

Middlesbrough will take no action against Grant Leadbitter and Jose Semedo after they had to be separated during the 2-0 defeat by Sheffield Wednesday.

DAILY MAIL

Jordan Henderson feels Liverpool need 10 more wins to catch Manchester City and claim another second placed finish in the Premier League.

New information has forced the FA to delay their verdict on Malky Mackay and Iain Moody's exchange of abusive text messages.

Francis Coquelin could be fit to face QPR on Wednesdat despite breaking his nose against Everton in a collision with team-mate Olivier Giroud.

INDEPENDENT

The FA is planning to enter men's and women's teams in football at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Greg Dyke is plotting to have Premier League 'B' teams play in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy after receiving support from League One and Two teams.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea could move for Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who will be 44 in the summer.

THE TIMES

Howard Webb has defended the competence and professionalism of Premier League referees after a series of high-profile incidents were missed.

DAILY RECORD

Dave King could take over Rangers within 48 hours with remaining directors Derek Llambias and Barry Leach set to quit the Ibrox club.

Stuart McCall believes Celtic new-boys Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong should be in Scotland's squad for the double-header against Northern Ireland and Gibraltar.

Former referees chief Keith Hackett feels Martin Atkinson should 'spend seven days at a holiday camp' after his recent controversial decision not to send Ashley Barnes off in Burnley's clash with Chelsea.
Juan Mata believes March will be a pivotal month in Manchester United's season.
Tony Mowbray is poised to be named as Coventry City's new manager.
Watford loan pair Gianni Munari and Daniel Toszer will not be affected by the financial crisis at their Serie A employers Parma.
David Ospina wants to convince Arsene Wenger the No 1 shirt belongs to him.

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Daily Star

Manchester City will look to Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti if they decide to ditch under-fire manager Manuel Pellegrini at the end of the season.
Inter Milan have ruled out selling striker Mauro Icardi, who is attracting interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.
John Terry has hinted he might quit football completely if he does not get a new contract at Chelsea.
Swansea boss Garry Monk wants to see the best of Gylfi Sigurdsson now he is over a hamstring injury and free of suspension.
Wolves are considering a loan move for Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater.
David Beckham's 15-year-old son Brooklyn could follow his father's example and play for Manchester United once he is released by Arsenal at the end of the season.

Daily Mirror

Manuel Pellegrini is fighting to save his Manchester City job and the club is already drawing up a list of possible replacements.

Daily Express

Liverpool are ready to sell Mario Balotelli to Sampdoria and sign Villarreal forward Luciano Vietto as a £12m replacement.
Middlesbrough will take no action against Grant Leadbitter and Jose Semedo after they had to be separated during the 2-0 defeat by Sheffield Wednesday.

Daily Mail

Jordan Henderson feels Liverpool need 10 more wins to catch Manchester City and claim another second-placed finish in the Premier League.
New information has forced the FA to delay their verdict on Malky Mackay and Iain Moody's exchange of abusive text messages.
Francis Coquelin could be fit to face QPR on Wednesday despite breaking his nose against Everton in a collision with team-mate Olivier Giroud.

Independent

The FA is planning to enter men's and women's teams in football at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Greg Dyke is plotting to have Premier League 'B' teams play in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy after receiving support from League One and Two teams.

Daily Telegraph

Chelsea could move for Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who will be 44 in the summer.

The Times

Howard Webb has defended the competence and professionalism of Premier League referees after a series of high-profile incidents were missed.

Daily Record

Dave King could take over Rangers within 48 hours with remaining directors Derek Llambias and Barry Leach set to quit the Ibrox club.
Stuart McCall believes Celtic new-boys Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong should be in Scotland's squad for the double-header against Northern Ireland and Gibraltar.

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Thursday March 5

Athletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, 44, is stalling on a new contract with the Spanish champions in the hope of landing the Manchester City job.
Liverpool could turn to Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho after being told Roma's £37m-rated Miralem Pjanic is not for sale.
Porto right-back Danilo, 23, will snub a summer move to the Premier League and join Real Madrid for £27m.
Atletico Madrid are keen on Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, who is also on the shortlist of Arsenal.
Southampton could make a move for Rayo Vallecano striker Alberto Bueno who is available on a free transfer in the summer.
Former Chelsea player Winston Bogarde has thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant manager's job at Sky Bet League One side Oldham Athletic.
Swansea's Bafetimbi Gomis asked to play on after his frightening collapse in last night's loss to Tottenham.
Jordan Henderson is becoming a 'real leader' for Liverpool, insists boss Brendan Rodgers.
Chelsea star Nemanja Matic suffered injury in Sunday's Capital One Cup Final celebrations, reveals boss Jose Mourinho.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal sayshe 'cannot imagine' Jonny Evans spitting at Papiss Cisse duirng last night's game on Tyneside.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that the race for the top four is 'hotting up' after his side's 2-1 win at QPR.
Manuel Pellegrini has claimed that the decision to drop Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany was not a difficult one.

Right-back Dani Alves, 31, is close to walking out on Barcelona - with Manchester United hot on his trail.
Liverpool and Real Madrid are just two of the clubs interested in £12m-rated Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto, 21, who has hit 11 La Liga goals this season.
West Ham have seen off London rivals Arsenal and Spurs with a £19.5m deal to keep defender Winston Reid at the club until 2021.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are set to end Abou Diaby's injury-plagued spell at the club and either Mikel Arteta or Mathieu Flamini could also follow him to make way for a major summer signing.

Chelsea plan to boost their Belgian contingent with summer swoops for Anderlecht midfielders Youri Tielemans and, 17, and fellow teenager Leander Dendoncker, 19.
Sky Bet League One side Bradford City want to open contract talks with manager Phil Parkisnon in the summer after leading them to the FA Cup quarter-finals after wins over top-flight sides Chelsea and Sunderland.

Lille want to keep Manchester City attacking midfielder Marcos Lopes, 19, on loan for another season.
Chelsea are watching Anderlecht midfielders Youri Tielemans, 17, and Leander Dendoncker,19.

Arsenal have been told to cough up £29.2m to sign Borussia Dortmund ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Paul Pogba has urged Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira to join him at Juventus after the 19-year-old coaimed to haved turned down a new Old Trafford contract.

Striker Radamel Falcao, 29, will have to wait until May to discover whether Manchester United are to make his loan move from Monaco permanent.

Latest Paper Talk
Friday March 6

Newcastle are furious at Manchester United defender Jonny Evans' spitting denial.
Roy Hodgson wants to take England to the next World Cup - and the FA are willing to give him a new deal.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has hit out at suggestions of a rift with his assistant Ryan Giggs.

Papiss Cisse has apologised for his part in the spitting storm - but is fuming that Jonny Evans is in denial.
Roy Hodgson wants to stay as England boss beyond his current contract and lead the country to the 2018 World Cup.
Joe Hart is backing Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany to regain his form and confidence.
Southampton are ready to break the bank to stop Morgan Schneiderlin going to Arsenal.
Tottenham have made an approach for Malaga midfielder Ignacio Camacho.
Millwall insist manager Ian Holloway will remain in charge for the rest of the season.

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic has been rewarded with an improved £93,000-a-week contract.
Roy Hodgson has told the FA he wants two more years as England boss.
Papiss Cisse last night accused Jonny Evans of sparking the spitting shame which has led to both players being charged by the FA.
Swansea are confident Bafetimbi Gomis will be give the all-clear to carry on playing following his horror on-pitch collapse against Tottenham.

Papiss Cisse has accepted a Football Association charge for allegedly spitting at Manchester United's Jonny Evans and faces a possible seven-match ban.
Chelsea have called for an end to sexism in football after footage emerged of fans directing abuse at their club doctor Eva Carneiro.
Paul Pogba's agent has revealed that the French midfielder could yet decide to stay at Juventus despite interest from the biggest clubs in Europe.
Liverpool are watching Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello.

Nemanja Matic has been handed a new £4.8million-a-year contract by Chelsea.
Roy Hodgson wants to remain as England manager beyond his current contract and lead the country to the World Cup in Russia in 2018.

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday March 7

Bacary Sagna, 32, is considering his future at Manchester City, with Roma keen on signing France's former Arsenal defender.
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio is a summer target for 'top Premier League clubs'. Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are believed to be monitoring his progress.
Manchester City have beaten Liverpool to the signing of Watford's England Under-15 star Jadon Sancho.
West Ham are ready to move for Derby full-back Cyrus Christie, 22, if the Rams miss out on promotion to the top flight.
Bolton are to sign Crystal Palace defender Paddy McCarthy for the rest of the season.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been impressed by Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez and Spurs are ready to make a £7m move for the 24-year-old.
Newcastle are eyeing up a move for Marseille free agent and Ghana front man Andre Ayew.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to stay at Anfield beyond the end of his current deal, which expires in 2018.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, has agreed to join Paris St Germain at the end of the season, despite interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Liverpool will attempt to sign Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Vazquez, 23 - currently on loan at Espanyol - in the summer.
Chelsea have offered defender Branislav Ivanovic, 31, a £90,000-a-week deal in line with the club's policy of only giving players over 30 one-year contracts.

Brazilian right-back Rafael Da Silva seems set to leave Manchester United in the summer after falling out of favour at Old Trafford.

Brendan Rodgers has ruled out leaving Liverpool for another Premier league club, amid rumours he is on Manchester City's shortlist of potential replacements for Manuel Pellegrini.

Tottenham Hotspur want to sign central defender Toby Alderweireld, 26, on loan at Southampton from Atletico Madrid, after missing out on Winston Reid.
Former Germany centre back Per Mertesacker, 30, is playing for his future at Arsenal with manager Arsène Wenger weighing up whether to make an end-of-season move for another defender.

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday March 7

Bacary Sagna, 32, is considering his future at Manchester City, with Roma keen on signing France's former Arsenal defender.
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio is a summer target for 'top Premier League clubs'. Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are believed to be monitoring his progress.
Manchester City have beaten Liverpool to the signing of Watford's England Under-15 star Jadon Sancho.
West Ham are ready to move for Derby full-back Cyrus Christie, 22, if the Rams miss out on promotion to the top flight.
Bolton are to sign Crystal Palace defender Paddy McCarthy for the rest of the season.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been impressed by Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez and Spurs are ready to make a £7m move for the 24-year-old.
Newcastle are eyeing up a move for Marseille free agent and Ghana front man Andre Ayew.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to stay at Anfield beyond the end of his current deal, which expires in 2018.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, has agreed to join Paris St Germain at the end of the season, despite interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Liverpool will attempt to sign Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Vazquez, 23 - currently on loan at Espanyol - in the summer.
Chelsea have offered defender Branislav Ivanovic, 31, a £90,000-a-week deal in line with the club's policy of only giving players over 30 one-year contracts.

Brazilian right-back Rafael Da Silva seems set to leave Manchester United in the summer after falling out of favour at Old Trafford.

Brendan Rodgers has ruled out leaving Liverpool for another Premier league club, amid rumours he is on Manchester City's shortlist of potential replacements for Manuel Pellegrini.

Tottenham Hotspur want to sign central defender Toby Alderweireld, 26, on loan at Southampton from Atletico Madrid, after missing out on Winston Reid.
Former Germany centre back Per Mertesacker, 30, is playing for his future at Arsenal with manager Arsène Wenger weighing up whether to make an end-of-season move for another defender.