What The Sports Pages Say

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday September 6

Nikola Zigic claims he was in talks to join Arsenal but they signed Danny Welbeck instead.
Victor Valdes has got the green light to take his Anfield medical next month.
THE STAR
Thibaut Courtois wants to kill off any hopes of Petr Cech playing for Chelsea again.
Manchester United may have been lucky to miss out on signing Arturo Vidal after he aggravated a long-standing knee problem.
Louis van Gaal will make a £30m move for Kevin Strootman in January but Manchester United look likely to miss out on Mats Hummels.
Juan Mata is thought to be on the radar of Juventus.
Arsenal are lining up a swoop for Colombia captain Mario Yepes.
Liverpool and Manchester City are already targeting Newcastle starlet Rolando Aarons.

Manchester United are set to snap up Marco Reus in the January transfer window.
Arsenal and Chelsea are looking to land PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
Juventus are planning a raid for Liverpool defender Glen Johnson.

Latest Paper Talk
Sunday September 7

Aaron Lennon is heading for the exit at Spurs - after it emerged the club were frantically trying to sell the winger on deadline day.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is on Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti's radar.
Harry Redknapp reckons Glenn Hoddle deserves another chance as England manager.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp is eyeing a move for Portuguese free agent Hugo Almeida.
Sunderland have been linked with a transfer for free agent Brazilian striker Jonas.
Tottenham technical director Franco Baldini's position is in doubt after Spurs failed to land new striker in the transfer window.
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has called for fans to stick behind Louis van Gaal.
Former Norwich boss Chris Hughton is itching to get back in the managerial hotseat.
New Huddersfield Town manager Chris Powell has called on football's chiefs to address the lack of management opportunities for black coaches.

Manchester City and Arsenal are preparing to go head-to-head in a bid to sign £25m-rated Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus.

Manchester City are planning a move to sign Southampton forward and Tottenham target Jay Rodriguez as manager Manuel Pellegrini looks to buy more English players.
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand "cannot believe" former club Manchester United sold striker Danny Welbeck to Arsenal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at suggestions he questioned Real Madrid's transfer dealings following the departures of midfielders Xabi Alonso and Angel Di Maria, claiming he was misinterpreted

England manager Roy Hodgson says he can't understand why his swearing outburst should "provoke a fit of moral indignation" and that he swears all the time - even in front of his wife.

Latest Paper Talk
Monday September 8

Paris St-Germain are poised to offer cash plus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, in a bid to sign Roma's defensive midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, who is also a target for Manchester United.
Manchester United and Manchester City attempted to sign Benfica's highly-rated midfielder Andre Gomes, 21, for £14m during the summer.

Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock will send defenders Paddy McCarthy, 31, and Peter Ramage, 30, and midfielders Jimmy Kebe, 30, and Owen Garvan, 26, out on loan to balance the books.
Former Bolton and Wigan boss Owen Coyle is in line to return to management with Blackpool.
Sheffield United want to sign Blackpool striker Steven Davies is on loan.

Manchester United have rubbished claims that new signing Radamel Falcao, 28, lied about his age, after reports surfaced that the Colombian striker was actually 30.
Wolves, who made a £1.25m bid for Leicester's Premier League striker Chris Wood, 22, last month, are now making a fresh move to sign the striker on loan.

Former Red Devils manager David Moyes says the extra responsibility of captaincy could make Wayne Rooney an even better player.

Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday September 9

Neil Warnock is ready to bring in Kevin Blackwell as his No 2 at Crystal Palace.
Blackpool are ready to turn to Burton boss Gary Rowett after Owen Coyle pulled out of the chase for the manager's job.
Loic Remy has promised to prove Liverpool were wrong to pull the plug on his switch to Anfield.
Hull defender Harry Maguire is a loan target for Reading, Blackburn, Bolton, Wolves, Fulham and Middlesbrough.
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie says he is determined to play in the next World Cup and beyond, possibly until he is 40.
Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has told new signing Danny Welbeck that he is in for a fight for a starting place.

Juventus are targeting a January move for Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson.
Fabio Borini has insisted he is ready to fight for a Liverpool future.
Robin van Persie says Manchester United will be back to their best following the biggest overhaul in their history.
Cesc Fabregas has claimed he is fully committed to Chelsea - even though he will always have Arsenal in his heart.

David Moyes' spell as Manchester United manager is expected to have cost the club £50million.
Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic limped out of training with Montenegro with a hamstring injury on Monday.
Chelsea are on the trail of Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish.

Chelsea are hopeful striker Diego Costa will not be a long-term casualty after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty with Spain.
Mehdi Benatia has revealed he turned down Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea to join Bayern Munich.
Watford winger Ikechi Anya has emerged as a £1.5million transfer target for Celtic.

Premier League trio Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are all set to miss out on Lazio's Antonio Candreva with the club ready to hand the winger a new contract.
Nigel de Jong is set to snub a potential move to Manchester United in January after asking AC Milan to renew his contract.
Hull winger Robert Snodgrass has all but given up hope of playing again this season due to his "sickening injury".
Hull are refusing to comment on speculation that owner Assem Allan is planning to step down as chairman.

Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday September 10

Barcelona's 31-year-old Brazil right-back Dani Alves is wanted by both Liverpool and Manchester United.
German side Schalke are to offer striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 31, a new contract to ward off interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is personally drawing up a £10m four-year contract offer for 24-year-old England midfielder Fabien Delph.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has told Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 26, that he plans to make him an important part of the team.
Bolton want to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Owen Garvan on loan.

Arsenal's Arsene Wenger has gone back in to try to sign Barcelona starlet Sergi Samper, 19, after failing to land the midfielder three years ago.
West Ham striker Andy Carroll has started running for the first time since his ankle surgery at the end of July. He is understood to be quietly confident of being back in action ahead of his scheduled return at the end of November.
Morgan Schneiderlin admits he was desperate to leave Southampton for another club this summer before Saints bosses 'blocked' his move.
Hull owner Assem Allam will seek £60m for the club if he decides to bail out later this week.
New West Ham striker Diafra Sakho insists his minimum target for the club is to score once in every home game.
Wayne Rooney has revealed he has been plotting England's recovery from World Cup humiliation in private, players-only meetings.
Jack Wilshere has been given "homework" to learn how to become England's midfield anchorman.
Roy Hodgson has predicted Liverpool's Champions League campaign will give Raheem Sterling the chance to fulfill his potential.
Brentford will try to sign Swindon midfielder Massimo Luongo in January.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is close to signing a double-your-money deal to stay until 2019.
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph is set for a bumper £10million pay day.
Blackpool are ready to offer the manager's job to former Huddersfield boss Mark Robins.
Hull City owner Assem Allam wants £60million if he decides to sell.

Chelsea are interested in Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish, even though the 19-year-old has been offered a new four-year deal

QPR's wage bill is bigger than Italian giants AC Milan.

Latest Paper Talk
Thursday September 11

Chelsea will bid £60m next summer to try and tempt 29-year-old Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo to Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has two games to save his job after failing to win in their opening three games.
Chelsea are interested in Barcelona wonderkid Xavier Simons - who is only 11 years old

Spurs owner Joe Lewis is ready to sell up - with the 77-year-old businessman understood to want a staggering £1billion for the club he bought from Alan Sugar in 2001 for around £22m.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has admitted his Sports Direct retail giants are making millions in revenue from their association with the St James' Park club.
Midfielder Aaron Ramsey expects to be fit for Arsenal's huge clash with champions Manchester City this weekend despite picking up an ankle injury playing for Wales against Andorra on Tuesday.
Gabriel Agbonlahor has urged his best pal Fabian Delph to emulate him by signing a new contract at Aston Villa.
Liverpool chief exec Ian Ayre has revealed that the club sold £50,000-worth of Mario Balotelli shirts on the day he signed from AC Milan last month.
Stoke are leading a clutch of top flight clubs who want the Premier League to take on the Football League over Financial Fair Play.
Adam Lallana is ready to make his Liverpool debut against Aston Villa this weekend following a knee injury suffered on the Reds' pre-season tour in the USA.

Tottenham could make a shock move to Milton Keynes while their new stadium is built.
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny, 29, believes team-mate Olivier Giroud, 27, will come back even stronger when he returns from injury.

Chelsea striker Loic Remy, 27, cannot understand Liverpool's decision to pull the plug on his move to Anfield this summer.
Arsenal skipper Mikel Arteta and vice captain Per Mertesacker played key roles in helping to seal the £16m signing of striker Danny Welbeck from Manchester United.

Nottingham Forest defender Greg Halford, 29, is to join Championship rivals Bolton Wanderers on loan.
Barcelona have obtained first rights to 18-year-old Santos forward Gabriel.
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has invited England boss Roy Hodgson to come and watch him - as he believes he is the man to anchor the national side's midfield.

Mike Ashley is poised to end his seven-year reign at St James' Park as he aims to increase his stake at Glasgow Rangers.
Liverpool sold £50,000 worth of Mario Balotelli replica shirts on the day that the 24-year-old striker signed from AC Milan.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has been told that he is expected to finish no lower than third in the Premier League this season.

New signing Danny Welbeck has pleaded with Arsene Wenger to be given an extended run at centre forward in the Arsenal team.
The future of Blackpool manager Jose Riga, 57, looks doubtful after his behaviour was condemned by chairman Karl Oyston.

Latest Paper Talk
Friday September 12

Manchester United are reportedly ready to offer Cristiano Ronaldo a £300k-a-week pay packet in an attempt to lure him back to Old Trafford.
Louis van Gaal last night explained that his controversial decision to sell Danny Welbeck to Arsenal was because he was not good enough for Manchester United.
Radamel Falcao finally wants to put down some roots and in doing so help Manchester United back to the top of the football tree.
Lucas Piazon admits that he could leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis.

Louis van Gaal has stuck the knife into Danny Welbeck claiming that he didn't have the record to meet Manchester United's high standards.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he only wanted to sign Danny Welbeck on loan.
Nigel de Jong will snub Manchester United to sign an extension to his AC Milan contract.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet could go back in for Fabio Borini in January despite the Liverpool forward's transfer-window snub.
Ronald Koeman says keeping Morgan Schneiderlin was Southampton's best piece of business in a hectic transfer window.

Daniel Sturridge is fuming at England over his thigh injury after Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers said it would never have happened on club duty.
Tom Cleverley is glad to get away from the Manchester United boo-boys after joining Aston Villa on loan.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed the key role the Pope played in Danny Welbeck's 11th-hour transfer from Manchester United to the Gunners.
Radamel Falcao is on loan at Manchester United, but wants "to stay many years ... and make history in this club."

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has hit out at England boss Roy Hodgson over Daniel Sturridge's latest injury.
Arsene Wenger has blamed the Pope for Arsenal splashing out £16m on Danny Welbeck.
Roberto Martinez says Manchester United were too scared of Everton to loan them Tom Cleverley.
Radamel Falcao is on a mission to become the next Manchester United legend.

Louis van Gaal insists that Danny Welbeck was sold to Arsenal because he was not good enough for Manchester United and denied that the club have ditched their vaunted youth policy.
Radamel Falcao hopes that Manchester United sign him permanently at the end of his £6million loan, saying that he wants to 'stay many years and make history' at Old Trafford.
Brendan Rodgers has hit out at England's treatment of Daniel Sturridge, blaming them for the Liverpool striker's thigh injury and saying it could have been avoided.
Phil Jones could be sidelined for up to three weeks with the hamstring injury that he suffered in England's Euro 2016 qualifying victory over Switzerland.
Alan Pardew has questioned Hatem Ben Arfa's 'love and passion' for Newcastle after insisting he hasn't taken a risk in showing the Frenchman the door.
Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gotze would be open to a move abroad.
Micah Richards left Manchester City for Fiorentina after becoming frustrated at his lack of playing time under Manuel Pellegrini.

Tottenham have received a preliminary approach from an investment group aiming to buy the club on behalf of a group of American businessmen.

Manchester United and Chelsea are to be told publicly that they have no chance of signing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday September 13

Rio Ferdinand will put his emotions to one side when he goes back to Manchester Untied with QPR on Sunday.
Manuel Pellegrini has warned Joe Hart that Willy Caballero is ready to fight him for Manchester City's No 1 shirt.

Gary Neville has tweeted old pal Rio Ferdinand ahead of his Old Trafford return, telling him: 'Falcao's coming for you!'
Toronto FC's president says he does not expect injured Jermain Defoe - a transfer-window target for QPR - to play for the club again.
Aston Villa's new chief executive faces a battle to keep defender Ron Vlaar, who is in the final year of his deal.

Brendan Rodgers has promised to protect Raheem Sterling from burnout even if it is not in Liverpool's short-term interest.

Tottenham's suitrs Cain Hoy are backing by funding running into billions of pounds, although their valuation of the club remains unknown.

Gareth Bale has encouraged more British players to folow his lead and move abroad.

Latest Paper Talk
Sunday September 14

Rio Ferdinand is already being groomed as Harry Redknapp's successor as QPR manager, although owner Tony Fernandes is convinced he can carry on playing for at least another two seasons.
Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson is a January target for Roma, where he would link up with former England team-mate Ashley Cole.
Tottenham will make a fourth attempt to prise midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton in the January transfer window.
Louis Van Gaal is expected to win the Premier League in his first season in charge of Manchester United, contrary to earlier talk that a top-three finish would suffice.
Crystal Palace will be without skipper Mile Jedinak for three crucial weeks in January as he will be needed by Australia for their Asia Cup campaign.
Gary Cahill is expected to sign a new contract with Chelsea in the next fortnight.
Roy Hodgson expects John Stones and Calum Chambers to drop down to Under-21 level again for the European Championships next summer.

Newcastle fans are calling for the club to fire assistant manager John Carver after he clashed with travelling supporters before the 4-0 defeat by Southampton.
Christian Benteke could make his Aston Villa return later this month after being put through his paces by Belgium's physio Lieven Maesschalck.
Neil Warnock wants Motherwell boss Stuart McCall to become part of his backroom staff at Crystal Palace.
Watford are fighting to keep hold of Scotland international Ikechi Anya, placing a £2.5m price tag on the striker who scored against Germany last week.
West Ham will watch Basel striker Marco Streller in the Champion League ahead of a January move.
Dany Ings could leave Burnley in January with the England Under-21 striker stalling on signing a new deal at Turf Moor.
Philippe Coutinho is ready to sign a new deal with Liverpool which will pay him £100,000 per week.

Alan Pardew could learn his fate as Newcastle manager very soon with Mike Ashley lining up a team of Steve Bruce and Alan Shearer to take over.
Norway's 15-year-old sensation Martin Odegaard is prepared to wait rather than jump into a move to Liverpool or Manchester United.
Everton risk losing Scotland midfielder James McCarthy as they stall over talks about a new deal.
Rene Meulensteen is mulling over an offer from MLS side Philadelphia Union to take over as their new coach.
James Milner could be on his way out of Manchester City in January as he continues to stall over signing a new contract.
Sunderland have made securing the future of striker Connor Wickham their No 1 priority, while another forward Danny Graham could be on his way to Charlton on loan.

Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to leave Real Madrid next summer but it could be Manchester City rather than United that turns out to be his destination.
Steve Bruce believes new signing Abel Hernandez can be the 'new Luis Suarez'.

Everton hope to announce a breakthrough over a new 50,000 capacity stadium next week.

Tottenham technical director Franco Baldini is not facing the axe despite failing to secure a new striker for the club during the summer transfer window.

Nottingham Forest and Derby fans will mark the 10th anniversary of Brian Clough's death with a minute's applause during Sunday's game at the City Ground.

Latest Paper Talk
Monday September 15

Roma are preparing to launch a £2m bid for 30-year-old Liverpool and England full-back Glen Johnson.
Manchester City face losing James Milner in January - and are lining up Southampton's James Ward-Prowse or Saints team-mate Jay Rodriguez to replace the England winger.
Mike Ashley will not bow to fan pressure to sack manager Alan Pardew after a poor start to the season.
Arsenal are set to be without full-back Mathieu Debuchy for two months with an ankle ligament injury.

Alan Pardew has one game, at home to Hull City on Saturday, to save his job as Newcastle boss.
Ben Foster has dubbed West Brom fans 'pathetic' for their abuse of the club's skipper Chris Brunt.
Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy, 29, could be out for up to three months after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
Stuart Pearce slammed Nottingham Forest supporters who invaded the pitch during their 1-1 draw with rivals Derby on Sunday, calling them 'pathetic and embarrassing'.
Jonny Williams has been blocked from making a loan move to Ipswich by Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock.
Bolton boss Dougie Freedman wants free agent pair Max Clayton and Paddy Kenny to bolster his struggling squad.
Manuel Pellegrini could find out today whether he will face an FA rap for his criticism of referee Mark Clattenburg.

Chelsea and Arsenal's interest in 21-year-old Valencia striker Paco Alcacer - who has a release clause of about £15m - has been re-ignited after the player made a blistering start to the season.
Carl Jenkinson hopes to improve his England claims while on loan with West Ham.
David Moyes has been installed as favourite to take over from Alan Pardew, should he be relieved of his duties as Newcastle boss.
Vincent Kompany believes Manchester City should have nothing to fear from Champions League group foes Bayern Munich.
Championship sides Charlton, Middlesbrough and Wolves want to take striker Danny Graham, 29, on loan despite him failing to score in 13 appearances for Sunderland since joining them for £5m in January 2013.

Manchester United will get Angel Di Maria to convince close friend Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Real Madrid and make an Old Trafford return next summer.
Meanwhile, United boss Louis van Gaal is still hoping to sign 25-year-old Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels.
Tom Huddlestone believes Roy Hodgson should look to Hull City for additions to his England squad, backing the likes of Curtis Davies, Tom Ince and Harry Maguire to force themselves into the international picture ... as well as himself.

Former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres played a key role in convincing Raheem Sterling, 19, to join the Anfield club.

Rio Ferdinand has slammed former Manchester United manager David Moyes, claiming some of his tactics to be 'embarrassing'.

Celtic midfielder James Forrest faces a month out with a hamstring injury.

Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday September 16

Eden Hazard is close to signing a £50m contract with Chelsea.
Tino Asprilla has blasted Newcastle owner Mike Ashley over the club's lack of ambition.
Alejandro Sabella has emerged as a surprise front-runner to take over as Leeds United boss.
Steve Lomas is in talks with League Two side Carlisle over their managerial vacancy.

A fed-up Cristiano Ronaldo wants to quit Real Madrid and return to Manchester United. He is unhappy with the club's transfer policy and the departures of Angel di Maria and Xabi Alonso.
Meanwhile, Adnan Januzaj offered United boss Louis van Gaal a timely reminder of his precocious talent, with a superb hat-trick for the U21s as they beat Sunderland 4-0 at Old Trafford.
Central defender Martin Demichelis wants a new deal from Manchester City and claims he can play on until at least the age of 36 - the 34-year-old's current deal expires in the summer.
Belgian ace Eden Hazard is close to agreeing a new £50million five-year Chelsea deal.
Nicklas Bendtner has hit out at Arsenal, declaring that they caused him to waste a year of his career.
Aston Villa are trying to get teenage midfielder Jack Grealish to sign a new four-year deal.

Liverpool could move for Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, 29, who has been a substitute in all three of Paris St-Germain's league games this season.

Eden Hazard's potential new deal with Chelsea is expected to pay him £200,000 per week.
Manchester United are interested in Feyenoord's teenage midfielder Tahith Chong.
Chelsea have opened talks with Romanian side Viitorul Constanta over a deal for 17-year-old international right-back Cristian Manea.

Manchester United's hopes of re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid have been boosted by Paris St-Germain ruling out a move for the forward.
Newcastle's problems have deepened with news that starlet Rolando Aarons will miss six weeks with a hamstring injury.

Nicklas Bendtner has criticised Arsenal, claiming his last year at the Emirates Stadium was a waste of his time.
Leicester City are hopeful keeper Kasper Schmeichel will be back for their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

Didier Drogba will not face Schalke in the Champions League on Wednesday as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini, 32, will be a surprise contender for the role of manager should club owner Mike Ashley fire current boss Alan Pardew.
Liverpool hope to receive the go-ahead for their proposed £75m upgrade of Anfield later this month.
Diego Costa and Philippe Senderos have avoided retrospective punishment for their clashes with opponents in the Premier League last weekend.
Tottenham are moving closer to a takeover offer from American investment firm Cain Hoy.
Fabrizio Coloccini could be a surprise contender to take over as Newcastle boss if Alan Pardew is dismissed.

Campbell Ogilvie is confident Scotland will host games during Euro 2020 despite UEFA branding their bid 'inadequate'.

Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday September 17

Wayne Rooney has buried the hatchet with former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and thanked him for all the help he offered.
Aaron Ramsey issued a grovelling apology after sorry Arsenal's defeat at Borussia Dortmund last night.
Brendan Rodgers hailed Mario Balotelli after his first Liverpool goal set up a hard-fought win on the Reds' Champions League return.
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino is lining up Slovenian boss Darko Milanic to be the next manager at Elland Road.
Pep Guardiola has launched a stinging attack on Manchester United by claiming their complacency stopped them qualifying for the Champions League this season.

In-form midfielder Jack Wilshere turned his troublesome right ankle to round off a bad night for Arsenal as Borussia Dortmund thoroughly outclassed them.
Pep Guardiola has taunted Manchester United by claiming none of his Bayern Munich stars wanted Old Trafford moves.
Jose Mourinho has lauded Eden Hazard as potentially a 'great of his generation' as the Chelsea star is set to sign new deal.
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has conceded the club are still a long way from realising their new stadium dream.
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole says he has cleaned up his act and has vowed to do his best to avoid the suspension problems that have dogged his career.

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has stuck the boot into Manchester United by claiming their fall from grace is a warning to other clubs.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho yesterday cut Eden Hazard down to size by claiming he can't fill a number10 shirt like Zinedine Zidane.
Wolfsburg midfielder Luiz Gustavo has ruled out a move to Arsenal or Manchester United.

Wayne Rooney has buried the hatchet with Sir Alex Ferguson over the fallout that almost led to him quitting Manchester United a year ago.
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester United they can't afford his best players and claimed the likes of Arjen Robben, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Thomas Muller don't want to leave for the Barclays Premier League anyway.
Chelsea hope manager Jose Mourinho will remain in charge for the next 10 years.
Southampton made more money from selling players than any other club in Europe during the summer.

Arsenal face a nervous wait to find out the extent of Jack Wilshere's ankle injury suffered against Borussia Dortmund last night.
Everton have been given renewed hope of bringing back their former loanee winger Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona.
West Brom and England goalkeeper Ben Foster has revealed he is playing through the pain of a broken thumb as he looks to avoid surgery.

Felix Magath could be ousted as Fulham manager if they lose to Nottingham Forest tonight.

THE SUN
Cristiano Ronaldo is 'fed-up' at Real Madrid and could be in for a shock return to Manchester United.
Chelsea have bagged Romanian right-back Christian Manea in a £2.3m deal.

DAILY MAIL
Arsene Wenger is ready to recruit Jospeh Yobo and Diego Lugano to help ease Arsenal's defensive crisis.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is et to leave Cardiff on Thursday with Dundee's Paul Hartley a leading candidate to replace him.

DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal are planning a move for Lassana Diara after he left Lokomotiv Moscow.
Juventus have cooled their interest in Manchester United's Juan Mata.

DAILY STAR
Chelsea and Arsenal are set to miss out on Valencia striker Paco Alcacer after he was offered a new contract by the Spaniards.
Liverpool are keen to sign Marco Reus but face competition from Arsenal and Manchester United.
Arsenal are leading the race to sign PSG hitman Edinson Cavani.
Brendan Rodgers says Mario Balotelli can become a Liverpool hero id he continues to work hard.
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DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea and Liverpool are both keen to sign teenage German midfielder Julian Brandt from Bayer Leverkusen.
Jose Mourinho has admitted that Diego Costa's hamstrong problem won't allow him to play in every match.
Juventus have joined in the race with Liverpool and Arsenal to land Barcelona's Pedro.
Manchester United's pursuit of Kevin Strootman could see Juan Mata offered to Roma in an exchange.

THE TIMES
Tony Pulis is ready to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Cardiff.

THE GUARDIAN
Dundee manager Paul Hartley has emerged as a surprise front-runner to be the next manager of Cardiff.

DAILY MIRROR
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has targeted new deals for Fabian Delph and Ron Vlaar after committing his own future to the club.
Cardiff offered Dundee boss Paul Hartley their manager's job, but he turned down the £250,000-a-year gig.
Fans' choice Tony Pulis is not on the Bluebirds' shortlist.
Alan Pardew says he is facing "mass hysteria" from Newcastle fans who are campaigning to get him the sack.
Hull City are leading a nine-club chase for 21-year-old Middlesbrough winger Adam Reach.

THE SUN
Hatem Ben Arfa could cancel his loan move to Hull and return to Newcastle if Alan Pardew is sacked.
Neil Lennon is leading the race for the Fulham job after Felix Magath was sacked.
Place your bets on Sky Bet's transfer specials

DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool and Arsenal are set to bid for Real Madrid star Isco in January.
The Gunners could also move for PSG striker Edinson Cavani.
Angel Di Maria, 26, says he is "grateful" to Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal for giving him his chance at Old Trafford.

DAILY MAIL
Stoke have had no contact from QPR boss Harry Redknapp over Peter Crouch.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp has told Adel Taarabt to lose weight if he wants to become a Premier League star.

DAILY STAR
Bolton want Crystal Palace defender Paddy McCarthy on loan.

THE TIMES
Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon has expressed an interest in taking charge of Cardiff City.

THE SUN
Louis van Gaal wants to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United but is convinced Real Madrid will not sell.
Jose Mourinho believes clubs who flout UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules should have points deducted.
Fulham are picking up the pieces in the wake of Felix Magath's 'blinking mad' regime.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has called on fans to lay off Yaya Toure as the midfielder still recovers from the death of his brother.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is ready to gamble on Diego Costa's fitness against Manchester City tomorrow.
Place your bets on Sky Bet's transfer specials

DAILY MIRROR
Louis van Gaal has admitted Manchester United want to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.
Manchester United are ready to open the chequebook again in January with Roma's Kevin Strootman a top target.
Arsenal are sounding out PSG teenager Adrien Rabiot ahead of a possible January move.
Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund are interested in Basel midfielder and Arsenal target Fabian Schar.

DAILY MAIL
Yaya Sanogo is not worried about increased competition for places at Arsenal following the arrival of Danny Welbeck.

THE TIMES
Steve Bruce has played down suggestions he could leave Hull to replace Alan Pardew at Newcastle.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Arsenal's wage bill is higher than Chelsea's for the first time in a decade.

Latest Paper Talk
Sunday September 21

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will have to spend £60m if he is to secure Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman in January.
West Ham are keen on tempting Jermain Defoe back to Upton Park and are ready to compete with QPR for the 31-year-old Toronto FC forward's signature.
Everton eyeing January move for Tottenham midfielder Moussa Dembele.
Tottenham could have signed Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for just £1m.
Sir Alex Ferguson admits Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey 'the one that got away'.
Joe Hart in the dark over a new Manchester City contract.
Jose Mourinho reveals shock at Barcelona's willingness to sell Cesc Fabregas.
Louis van Gaal hits back at Pep Guardiola: 'Everyone wants to play for Manchester United'.

Newcastle are interested in signing West Ham striker Andy Carroll during the January transfer window and bringing the 25-year-old back to the club where he started his career.
Arsenal keeping tabs on 'new Samuel Eto'o', Lyon striker Clinton N'Jie.
Kevin Mirallas set to extend his contract until 2019 and sign a new deal at Everton
Chelsea and Arsenal join Crystal Palace in the race for Ipswich Town full-back Tyrone Mings.
Darren Fletcher battling to save Manchester United career with Villa, Hull and Stoke on alert.

Yaya Toure wants to stay at Man City and win the Champions League.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has ruled out a loan switch for winger Charis Mavrias.
Stoke are chasing Middlesbrough winger Adam Reach.
Schalke and Lokomotiv Moscow are chasing free-agent Lassana Diarra.
Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois and Liverpool rivals Simon Mignolet have sparked a war of words as they battle for the Belgium No 1 spot.
Leeds are set to appoint Sturm Graz boss Darko Milanic.
Arsenal and Tottenham are set for a battle in the January transfer window with the north London rivals both weighing up a move for Basel defender Fabian Schar.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is continuing to monitor the fitness of free agent and former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes as he warned current custodian Simon Mignolet to be more aggressive with his performances.

Louis Van Gaal has denied claims from Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola that players from the German club did not want to move to Old Trafford during the summer.

Manchester United are cautious over a move to sign former winger Cristiano Ronaldo, especially after the 29-year-old opted against a move to them last year and signed a new deal with current club Real Madrid instead.

Manchester United defender Rafael insists he wants to remain at the club for the rest of his career.

Joe Hart has revealed that nobody at Man City has contacted him over a new contract.
man Utd will not spend £120m on Cristiano Ronaldo because of the way he treated the club last year.
Man Utd risk losing Brazil Under-20 star Andreas Pareira, having not held contract talks with the youngster.
QPR want Leicester full-back Ritchie de Laet.
Everton are in talks over a new contract for striker Kevin Mirallas.
Liverpool and Manchester City are among the clubs watching Real Madrid starlet Jack Harper.

Greek midfielder Giorgos Karagounis is reported to be interested in a move back to Fulham following the departure of Felix Magath as manager.

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Monday September 22

Under-fire Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will not be shown the door yet by Mike Ashley, after surviving a fan protest during the home game with Hull on Saturday. Pardew has time things to turn things around, despite the mood on the terraces.
Manchester City and Manchester United are among the Barclays Premier League club keeping tabs on 17-year-old Fulham forward Patrick Roberts.
Cardiff have asked for permission to speak to Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade.
Wigan striker Marc-Antoine Fortune is wanted on loan by Blackpool.

Manuel Pellegrini insisted Frank Lampard was kicked out of Chelsea as the Manchester City manager engaged in another fiery exchange with Jose Mourinho at the Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has urged his side to prove they can cope with the pressure of being back among Europe's elite.

Alan Pardew's job has never been under threat this season, according to Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.
Manuel Pellegrini labelled Chelsea a small team after Frank Lampard came back to haunt Jose Mourinho at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester United will tear up their loan deal for Radamel Falcao and send the Colombian back to Monaco if he suffers a recurrence of his knee problems.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino accused his players of showing "a lack of passion" during their 1-0 Premier League defeat by West Bromwich Albion.
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QPR boss Harry Redknapp wanted to sign Stoke striker Peter Crouch for a fifth time on transfer deadline day but Potters boss Mark Hughes vetoed the move.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has urged striker Danny Welbeck, 23, to use former Gunners forward Thierry Henry as his inspiration to succeed at the club.

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Tuesday September 23

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal questioned the role of Wayne Rooney as a striker and Juan Mata in midfield ahead of the game at Leicester.
Former Newcastle and West Ham manager Glenn Roeder could return to football by becoming sporting director at Cardiff.

Manchester City are ready to launch a fresh bid for Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley next summer after the Toffees' £50million valuation drove them away in the last window.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is chasing Chelsea midfielder Ramires, who he previously signed for the Stamford Bridge club in August 2010.
Gianfranco Zola is the shock name on Fulham's five-man managerial shortlist, alongside Chris Hughton, Tim Sherwood, Steve Clarke and caretaker boss Kit Symons.
Stewart Downing is hopeful of an England recall AND European football next season with West Ham after impressing since being moved from the wing to a more central midfield position.
Abou Diaby will begin another Arsenal comeback against Southampton in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday. The midfielder has suffered an incredible 40 injuries during his eight years at the club.
Sacked Fulham manager Felix Magath has dismissed reports he suggested a player treat an injury by rubbing the affected area with cheese as "nonsense", adding "I have absolutely no objection against criticism but I categorically refute abusive polemic and slander, mixed with stories of alleged insiders."

Manchester United players were unhappy with manager Louis van Gaal's substitution of winger Angel Di Maria during their shock 5-3 defeat at Leicester.
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand is being considered as the Football Association's candidate for British vice-president on FIFA's executive committee.
Cardiff want to sign West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison on loan - but will send him back to Upton Park when his January court case gets underway.
Manchester City will target Ross Barkley again next summer after their first bid for the England star failed.

Roma want 15-year-old Stromsgodset midfielder Martin Odegaard, who is also a target for Manchester United and Liverpool.
Manchester United will battle it out with Arsenal for Holland defender Ron Vlaar, who is out of contract at Aston Villa at the end of the season.

Arsenal and Liverpool midfield target Isco will not be sold by Real Madrid in January, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says he was "hurt badly" when right-back Phil Bardsley left the club to join Stoke last summer.

Liverpool could have nearly £7million of Champions League money withheld as UEFA looks into whether the Anfield club breached Financial Fair Play rules
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor is trying to get parliamentary support for a plan that will mean Premier League clubs having to field a minimum of four homegrown players.

Despite being sent off against Leicester at the weekend, Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett, 20, is set to be fast-tracked into the England team.
Daniel Agger says he left Liverpool during the summer to join Brondby as he did not feel appreciated by Reds boss Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester City are ready to make a fresh bid for Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley next summer.

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Wednesday September 24

Liverpool are among the clubs keeping an eye on Real Madrid youngster Jack Harper, who was born in Spain to Scottish parents.
Arsenal will talk with Paris Saint-Germain over a January deal for midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is out of contract next summer.
Cardiff are considering an offer to Glenn Roeder to become part of their management team. They want Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade to take over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
West Brom are on the trail of Rayo Vallecano striker Alberto Bueno.

Diego Poyet has been given permission to leave West Ham on loan - he has played just once since joining from Charlton in the summer.
Arsenal and Chelsea could fight it out to sign Rochdale's rookie goalkeeper Jonathan Musangu, 16. He has already represented England at youth level.
Sturm Graz midfielder Anel Hadzic could become Darko Milanic's first signing at Leeds.
Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy hopes to sign Jack Collison, who has been on trial at Portman Road.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has made Liverpool and England winger Raheem Sterling his No 1 transfer target.
James Milner has reiterated he will only commit his future to Manchester City if he is getting enough game time.
Ron Vlaar has told Aston Villa he is ready to talk about a new contract.
Louis van Gaal has been snubbed by Wesley Sneijder after the Dutch star revealed he would not be joining him at Manchester United.
Stuart Pearce has urged Ross Barkley to remain at Everton, amid interest from Manchester City.
West Brom are keeping tabs on Rayo Vallecano striker Alberto Bueno and could sign him for £2m in January.
QPR are keeping tabs on Atletico Clube de Portugal striker Bjorn Johnsen.
MK Dons are set to sign former Coventry midfielder Carl Baker, who recently had his contract cancelled.

James Milner will only commit to a new Manchester City contract if he is given assurances about playing time.
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson says his team-mates remain firmly behind under-pressure manager Alan Pardew.
Arsenal are set to fight it out with Manchester United for Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar.

Alan Pardew has warned striker Sammy Ameobi that his future with Newcastle is on the line ahead of the Capital One Cup clash with Crystal Palace.

UEFA is planning a crackdown on third-party ownership of players across the European leagues.

The chaotic reign of Vincent Tan at Cardiff City took yet another twist when the West Ham United player Ravel Morrison announced on Twitter that he was moving to the club on a three-month loan.

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson feels Celtic keeper Craig Gordon will end up back in the Premier League if his fine form continues.

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Thursday September 25

Sam Allardyce questions why Manchester United didn't give David Moyes the £150million that they've given Louis van Gaal to buy new players.
Andy Carroll has been warned by Sam Allardyce that the 25-year-old West Ham striker is at a crossroads in his career and needs to work hard to stay injury-free.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he hopes to "transform" Abou Diaby into a defensive midfielder to prolong his career.
Michael Essien is enjoying having former Chelsea team-mate Fernando Torres at AC Milan.

Southampton are close to agreeing a new five-year contract with 19-year-old left-back Matt Targett, seen as the long-term successor to Luke Shaw.
Arsenal target Adrien Rabiot will be sold by Paris Saint-Germain in January if he doesn't sign a new contract before then. Roma are also interested in the 19-year-old midfielder.
Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade has offered his resignation - to try to land the Cardiff job.
Chris Hughton has held positive talks with managerless Fulham and is keen on the Craven Cottage hot-seat.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has not ruled out keeping Frank Lampard at the Etihad Stadium beyond the terms of his loan from sister club New York City FC.
Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal faces an anxious wait to hear if his defensive crisis has worsened with worries over a thigh injury to Chris Smalling in training.
Liverpool are being investigated by UEFA for possible breaches of financial fair play rules because their accounts show a £49.8million loss for the 2012-13 season.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are locked in a battle to sign 15-year-old Anderlecht goalkeeper Mile Svilar, who is tipped to be the next Thibaut Courtois.
Rickie Lambert has asked Liverpool's conditioning team to step up his training regime as he bids to sharpen up his performances.
Arsenal want talks with PSG about midfielder Adrien Rabiot who is out of contract this summer and can speak to foreign clubs from January.

Marco Reus is refusing to enter into contract negotiations with Borussia Dortmund as Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal prepare to make bids at the end of the season.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has identified Valencia's former Chelsea and Manchester City target Nicolas Otamendi as the man he wants to reinforce the Red Devils' defence in January.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has urged Roy Hodgson to give Saints star Nathanial Clyne a chance to play for England.
Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert says he wasn't happy with his own performance in the League Cup win over Middlesbrough, which overshadowed the honour of being named captain for the night.
Manchester City midfielder James Milner has hinted that he could leave next summer if he does not get enough playing time this season.