Latest transfers speculations Thursday 21.11.07

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Latest transfers speculations Tuesday 07.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Tuesday 07.08.07

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Tuesday's gossip column

Gabriel Heinze told Sir Alex Ferguson on Monday he wants to move to Liverpool - Fergie told him that would never happen.

Real Madrid's £40m bid to sign both Michael Ballack and Arjen Robben has collapsed.

However, Ballack has told Chelsea he will only join Real if they help pay for his switch to Spain. Real are offering him just £91,000-a-week.

Antonio Cassano, the Real Madrid forward, has been offered to West Ham and Bolton.

Man City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson will sign Australian midfielder Mark Bresciano from Palermo for £4m.

Fulham have agreed a £3.5m deal to sign Watford winger Hameur Bouazza.

Aston Villa have launched an £8m bid for West Brom defender Curtis Davies.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane will find out on Tuesday if he has won the race to sign Hearts' keeper Craig Gordon.

Wigan have stepped up their £3m bid for West Brom left-back Paul Robinson after Leighton Baines' exit to Everton.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce will step up his £2.5m pursuit of Serbia defender Ivica Dragutinovic from Sevilla.

Fulham hope to add to their Northern Ireland contingent with a £2m move for Burnley's Kyle Lafferty.

Southampton defender Pele, 29, is close to joining West Brom for £900,000.

West Ham are desperately trying to revive their interest in Newcastle's Kieron Dyer by offering £6m up front.

Sheffield Wednesday hope to lure striker Geoff Horsfield from city rivals United with a £400,000 bid.

Soulemayne Diawara is expected to complete a move from Charlton to Bordeaux for about £3m.

Manchester United have rejected Hull's bid to take striker Frazier Campbell, 19, on loan.

West Brom are close to finalising deals worth almost £3m for Stoke's Carl Hoefkens and Middlesbrough's James Morrison.

Blackburn's Francis Jeffers is expected to join Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday in a £600,000 deal.

Crystal Palace will sign West Ham striker Hogan Ephraim, 19, on loan before the first game of the season.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has targeted Leeds midfielder Eddie Lewis as his next signing.

Swansea are set to sign Liverpool reserve keeper David Martin, 21, on a season-long loan.

Bolton have rejected a bid from West Brom for Portuguese striker Ricardo Vaz Te.

Yeovil boss Russell Slade is preparing a £100,000 bid to tempt midfielder Ian Craney away from Swansea.

French club Strasbourg have stepped up their bid to sign Hearts star Ibrahim Tall.

Celtic striker Derek Riordan has told the club he is not interested in a move to the Championship as he is convinced he can make the grade at Celtic Park.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell is in line for a shock England recall for the crucial September Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Reading defender Nicky Shorey says he is not leaving the club despite turning down their £20,000-a-week offer.

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has set his sights on a Premier League and Champions League double this season.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba may miss the first two weeks of the season with a knee injury.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso says the Reds will adopt a more aggressive approach in their hunt for the title.

Leeds fans have written to every League club pleading with them to back Ken Bates' appeal against their 15-point penalty.

Preston defender Liam Chilvers will sign an improved four-year deal this week.

Rangers boss Walter Smith believes Uefa are one more offensive chant away from having Ibrox Park shut down.

David Beckham was jeered by LA Galaxy fans after sitting out yet another game with his troublesome ankle injury.

Lee Cook has given his cash-strapped former club QPR a major boost by handing over his £250,000 signing-on fee at Fulham as a parting gift.

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Latest transfers speculations Wednesday 08.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Wednesday 08.08.07

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Wednesday's gossip column

Everton manager David Moyes is set to capture Middlesbrough striker Yakubu and Portuguese playmaker Manuel Fernandes for up to £19m.

West Ham will make another bid for Derby youngster Giles barnes after having an offer of £2.5m rejected.

Manchester City have slapped a £4m price tag on want-away striker Giorgios Samaras, which appears to have ended Middlesbrough's interest.

And City's squad is likely to be further swollen by the arrival of Palermo midfielder Mark Bresciano in a £3m deal.

Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy is wanted by Leicester.

Manchester United are considering making a move for Lens goalkeeper Charles Itandje, who is also being tracked by Real Betis, Lyon and Aston Villa.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes wants to sign Liverpool's FA Youth cup double winner Charlie Barnett.

Liverpool's Florent Sinama-Pongolle and Anthony Le Tallec are set to end their spells at the club by joining Spain's Recreativo Huelva.

Chelsea's Arjen Robben could finally be on his way to Real Madrid after his father and agent, Hans, said a deal may be sealed on Wednesday.

Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez has failed with a £2m approach for Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty.

Birmingham, Middlesbrough and Reading are all chasing Monaco's veteran Czech striker Jan Koller.

Fulham hope they can finalise a £3.5m deal for Watford winger Hameur Bouazza in the next 24 hours.

Tottenham and Aston Villa both want West Brom defender Curtis Davies but are not prepared to enter into a bidding war to get him.

Wigan remain optimistic they can complete a deal for West Brom left-back Paul Robinson.

Blackburn striker Francis Jeffers is thought to be a target for Sheffield United.

Celtic midfielder Thomas Gravesen could quit the club in January, according to his agent. John Sivebaek said the Dane may leave in the transfer window if he is not restored to the first team.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

David Beckham says he has no regrets about taking the controversial painkillers which may have cost him his England place.

Sir Alex Ferguson will send two Manchester United teams to play against Glentoran and Dunfermline on Wednesday night but has been banned from watching either of them by his wife, who has insisted he helps her move house. "I told her I had a match but she wasn't having any of it," said Ferguson. "She said it was a friendly and I had to help her."

Reading striker Leroy Lita looks set to miss the start of the season after pulling a leg muscle while in bed.

Zenit St Petersburg manager Dick Advocaat rates Celtic's chances of beating Champions League opponents Spartak Moscow as 50-50. The former Rangers boss said Celtic should expect a stern test in their first game in Russia.

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Latest transfers speculations Thursday 09.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Thursday 09.08.07

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Thursday's gossip column

Aston Villa have pipped Manchester City to the season-long loan signing of Liverpool keeper Scott Carson.

Chelsea winger Arjen Robben has been told to explain to the Stamford Bridge fans that he wants to leave before the club will sell him to Real Madrid. The Blues have also demanded that the Dutchman asks for a transfer if he wants to leave the club.

Birmingham are still hopeful of signing Tottenham striker Mido.

Aston Villa are set to make a £3m bid for Bolton keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen after Sunderland beat them to Craig Gordon's signature.

Middlesbrough striker Yakubu has demanded a transfer - and that could pay the way for a £10m move, with Everton leading the chase for him.

West Ham hope to complete a deal for Eidur Gudjohnsen before the end of the month after agreeing a £6.7m fee for him with Barcelona.

And the Hammers still want Nicky Shorey but Reading will not sell until they have found a replacement.

Everton target Manuel Fernandes says he is happy at Benfica.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is interested in Real Madrid's Brazilian full-back Cicinho.

Arsenal are set to offer £5m for Chelsea's French under-21 international midfielder Lassana Diarra.

Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has held talks with Real Madrid over a cut-price move for striker Antonio Cassano.

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce is hoping to secure Arsenal defender Johan Djourou on a year's loan.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is ready to make a £4m bid for Fulham midfielder Papa Bouba Diop.

But Allardyce has pulled out of a deal for Ivica Dragutinovic after being shocked by the 31-year-old Seville defender's wage demands.

Juventus are planning to lure Brazilian midfielder Gilberto Silva from Arsenal in a £4m deal.

West Ham could land Palermo's Mark Bresciano after his move to Manchester City fell through.

Derby are hoping to complete a deal for SV Hamburg midfielder Benny Feilhaber but face work permit problems for the US international.

Seville's 24-year-old Brazilian right-back Daniel Alves has reiterated his desire to join Chelsea.

Rangers are closing in on Lens striker Daniel Cousin after the French club said he no longer has to play in their home matches.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is unwilling to allow unsettled striker Shaun Maloney return to Celtic - until the January transfer window at the earliest.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Newcastle have been the subject of a new takeover bid from a group of Chinese investors - only a month after Mike Ashley's £131m buy-out.

Chelsea captain John Terry has made a quickfire recovery from a knee injury and hopes to face Liverpool on 19 August and be involved in England's Euro 2008 qualifiers in September.

Manchester United's new signing Nani will have some explaining to do to manager Sir Alex Ferguson after performing his trademark celebratory somersault following a stunning goal in the 3-0 win against Glentoran on Wednesday. Ferguson, who missed the friendly and another against Dunfermline because his wife forced him to help with a house move, had banned the winger from such a performance because of injury fears.

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Latest transfers speculations Saturday 11.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Saturday 11.08.07

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Saturday's gossip column

Chelsea will not break the bank to bring Seville's £20m-rated Daniel Alves to the club.

Newcastle's Nolberto Solano wants to leave the club and join West Ham.

Derby have agreed terms with Finnish midfielder Mika Vayrynen over a possible move from PSV Eindhoven.

The Rams and Everton are also interested in Palermo's Polish striker Radoslaw Matusiak.

Middlesbrough have beaten Sunderland, Birmingham and Fulham to the £6m signing of Tottenham's Egyptian striker Mido.

Portsmouth striker Lomano LuaLua is poised to join Greek side Olympiakos for £2.8m.

Stoke are considering signing ex-Everton defender David Unsworth, who is now a free agent.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

David Beckham has told England manager Steve McClaren he will be fit for this month's friendly against Germany.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez admits his £50m spending spree may not be enough for the club to end their title drought.

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed his interest in buying Arsenal.

Renault managing director Flavio Briatore has played down claims he is on the verge on taking over QPR.

Or, Briatore has confirmed he is in the early stages of talks to buy the Loftus Road club.

Premier League stars are heading for £200,000-a-week wages before the end of the decade.

Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez has written off Arsenal in the title race.

Bolton's Kevin Nolan has revealed how Sam Allardyce's decision to leave the club last season drove him to drink.

Chelsea's new fluorescent yellow kit has been voted this year's ugliest by fans.

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan upset Match of the Day host Gary Lineker by drunkenly asking him to manage Leicester City.

Chelsea's Claudio Pizarro was so keen to watch his new horse race at Haydock on Thursday that he took a 200-mile helicopter trip after training.

Rangers' new French signing Daniel Cousin has promised to go on a crash course to master English.

Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan is working on a film about legendary music producer Joe Meek.

Wigan boss Chris Hutchings says he may have a cheeky bet on himself to be the first Premier League manager to be sacked after being told he was favourite.

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Latest transfers speculations Monday 13.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Monday 13.08.07

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Monday's gossip column

Everton boss David Moyes wants to sign Sheffield Wednesday left-winger Chris Brunt, but he will cost £3m.

West Ham are set to join the battle for Middlesbrough's Yakubu after the striker's £10m price tag scared off Portsmouth.

Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen wants £100,000-a-week from any of the Premier League clubs - West Ham, Middlesbrough, Blackburn - chasing him.

Derby boss Billy Davies will smash their transfer record with the £5.5m signing of Southampton striker Kenwyne Jones.

Wigan boss Chris Hutchings is ready to move for Preston's left-back Matt Hill.

MK Dons boss Paul Ince is set to snatch Wycombe striker Jermaine Easter from under the noses of Swindon and Millwall.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is ready to snatch Manchester City forward Ishmael Miller for £500,000.

Spurs striker Lee Barnard will be loaned out to Crewe until January.

David Unsworth will sign a one-year deal with Burnley on Monday.

Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Yoan Gouffran after watching the Caen forward in their past two matches.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney faces a lay-off of about two months after suffering a hairline fracture of his left foot against Reading.

Rooney is set to miss England's Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia in September because he faces a spell out of the game of six to eight weeks.

The 21-year-old is facing three months on the sidelines following his latest injury problem.

United star Rooney, who was forced off at half-time in his side's Premier League opener, will be out for about two months.

Rooney will be out of action for at least six weeks.

Forward Rooney is set to be out for six weeks after suffering the third metatarsal injury of his career.

Further tests on Monday are set to reveal more about Rooney's recovery time.

Rooney will be out for at least two months.

The official line is that Rooney faces a six-week lay-off but it could conceivably be longer.

In other news, Bolton striker El Hadji Diouf wants showdown talks with chairman Phil Gartside and boss Sammy Lee after being left on the bench for the opening game.

Swindon are set for a £10m takeover by mystery Portuguese investors this week.

Reading striker Dave Kitson rowed with Sky pundit Ruud Gullit in the Old Trafford tunnel after his 37-second red card against Manchester United.

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Latest transfers speculations Tuesday 14.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Tuesday 14.08.07

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Tuesday's gossip column

West Ham have offered Barcelona's Eidur Gudjohnsen an £80,000-a-week deal but want an answer from the striker, who wants £100,000, on Tuesday.

Tottenham are set to make an offer for West Brom's Curtis Davies.

Portsmouth are stepping up their bid to sign £4m-rated Real Mallorca winger Jonas Gutierrez.

Derby are pursuing their interest in Finland midfielder Mika Vayrynen.

Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson wants to sign a keeper before Wednesday. Jussi Jaaskelainen and Marco Amelia are the targets.

West Ham are to make an official inquiry about Palermo midfielder Mark Bresciano after his move to Manchester City collapsed.

Everton have bid £6m for Benfica's 50% share in Manuel Fernandes. A private investor owns the other 50%.

Everton have not given up hope of signing Middlesbrough striker Yakubu.

Daniel Alves will not play in Sevilla's Champions League qualifier on Wednesday as he seeks a move to Chelsea.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is prepared to pay up to £8m for Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen.

Middlesbrough hope to tie up a £6.8m deal for Spurs striker Mido on Tuesday.

Tottenham have been alerted that Real Madrid midfielder Guti will be available for £5m if Arjen Robben joins the Spanish giants.

West Brom have confirmed their interest in Manchester City striker Ishmael Miller.

Sheffield United are set to win the race for Plymouth's £600,000 midfielder David Norris.

Leicester are to offer former Chelsea and Middlesbrough striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink a deal worth £1m.

Derby are considering a move for prolific Watford striker Marlon King.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is considering a £4m swoop for Everton skipper Phil Neville.

Sunderland are ready to sell goalkeeper Martin Fulop.

Everton are set to bid £3m for Sheffield Wednesday winger Chris Brunt.

Nottingham Forest are poised to sign Southampton striker David McGoldrick on loan.

Derby are set to hold on to Giles Barnes after slapping a £6m price tag on the midfielder.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has had a showdown with manager Rafael Benitez after being omitted from the squad for the Premier League opener against Aston Villa.

West Ham striker Dean Ashton has told England boss Steve McClaren, who has been rocked by Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney's two-month lay-off, that he can be his country's new number one striker.

Everton manager David Moyes says that Goodison Park striker Andy Johnson could be the answer to England's problems up front.

Rooney should be fit for England's Euro 2008 qualifer against Russia in Moscow on 17 October.

England and Chelsea defender John Terry is back in training.

The League Managers Association says Carlisle's sacking of boss Neil McDonald after one game of the season is "deplorable".

Gilberto has revealed he only found he had missed out on the Arsenal captaincy via the club website. "I was surprised," he said. "But I'm not upset."

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Latest transfers speculations Thursday 16.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Thursday 16.08.07

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Thursday's gossip column

West Brom have told Tottenham they will have to shell out £10m if they want to land defender Curtis Davies.

Kieron Dyer is set to move to West Ham after Newcastle finally accepted a £6m bid.

Chelsea are adamant they will not pay more than £17m for Daniel Alves. Sevilla want £25m.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is heading for Cardiff after his move to Leicester fell through.

Newcastle midfielder Nolberto Solano is considering a move to Portsmouth.

Blackburn are planning contract talks with Morten Gamst Pedersen - to ward off interest from Arsenal.

Liverpool have signed 17-year-old keeper Peter Gulacsi from MTK Budapest on a one-year loan, according to reports in Hungary.

Southampton will pay £1.2m for Burnley defender Wayne Thomas.

West Ham are still waiting to hear if Eidur Gudjohnsen will join them after Barcelona accepted their £7m bid.

Chelsea's negotiations with Real Madrid over Arjen Robben have reached an impasse. The Blues are demanding £27m.

Cash-strapped Leeds are poised to sell Eddie Lewis and Jonathan Douglas.

Juan Sebastian Veron could join David Beckham in the MLS. He is considering an offer from DC United.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Spurs boss Martin Jol's future may be in jeopardy after he had crisis talks with chairman Daniel Levy about the losing start.

Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov may need surgery on a groin injury, putting him out for six weeks.

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor will be called into the England squad for the friendly against Germany.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could miss the England game with a toe injury.

England boss Steve McClaren has not decided whether to pick David Bentley - who pulled out of an Under-21 squad claiming he was tired.

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside and his former manager Sam Allardyce have held peace talks following their war of words.

Aston Villa keeper Thomas Sorensen wants showdown talks with manager Martin O'Neill. He is unhappy at the arrival of Scott Carson.

Former QPR defender Rufus Brevett is part of the consortium who have taken over Swindon.

QPR will go into administration in two weeks unless a rescue package is agreed.

Teddy Sheringham's ex-girlfriend Danielle Lloyd agrees with Roy Keane that most Wags make their partners join clubs where the best shops are. "I can imagine most Wags would want their other halves to be somewhere like London," says Lloyd. "It's different for girls like me, Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham who make their own money."

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Latest transfers speculations Friday 17.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Friday 17.08.07

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Friday's gossip column

Real Madrid are trying to hijack Chelsea's bid for Sevilla full-back Daniel Alves.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is insisting any deal for Alves is financed by Arjen Robben's move to Real Madrid.

Chelsea have offered Alves protective security after the Brazilian was barracked by Sevilla fans.

West Ham will see off competition from Portsmouth in the £10m battle for Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is ready to splash out £5m on Southampton striker Kenwyne Jones.

Everton will finally complete the signing of Benfica's Manuel Fernandes on Friday for a fee of £6m, which could rise to £8m.

Middlesbrough misfit Fabio Rochemback is on his way to Benfica.

West Brom are preparing to make a shock £3m bid for Aston Villa striker Luke Moore.

Middlesbrough are poised to sign Egypt striker Emad Moteab for £2m, paving the way for Yakubu to join Everton.

Everton will make a club-record £11m bid for Yakubu.

Wigan are looking at Preston's Matt Hill or Scunthorpe's Marcus Williams as replacement for Leighton Baines.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Tottenham boss Martin Jol has been given the dreaded vote of confidence - two games into the season.

Alan Curbishley could sue Paul Konchesky after the ex-West Ham defender claimed most players do not like the Hammers boss.

Curbishley has six weeks to establish West Ham as European contenders or he will be sacked.

England boss Steve McClaren is still considering a recall for much-maligned striker Emile Heskey.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has told McClaren he cannot pick Steven Gerrard, even though he will play for the Reds on Sunday.

Michael Owen will be on the bench when Newcastle take on Aston Villa on Saturday.

Keeper Thomas Sorensen will be fined by Aston Villa for complaining about the signing of Scott Carson.

Chelsea are in talks with former Bolton performance director Mike Forde as they look to boost their backroom team.

Flavio Briatore, boss of F1 team Renault, will seal a £22m takeover of QPR early next week.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be fined £90,000 by Manchester United for his sending-off against Portsmouth.

David Beckham says he will be able to play for England on Wednesday and then turn out for LA Galaxy a day later.

West Ham are threatening to counter-sue Sheffield United over "repeated slurs".

Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson says Nacho Novo merits a first-team place in the Ibrox side after his Champions League heroics against Red Star Belgrade.

Hibernian manager John Collins says he will use Steven Fletcher sparingly this season to avoid "burn-out".

Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson will end his feud with Sir Alex Ferguson by giving him a £415 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon red wine when Manchester United visit Eastlands on Sunday.

Rio Ferdinand has revealed Manchester United team-mate Paul Scholes is the only player never to have received the famous hairdryer treatment from Ferguson because he is "too good."

New Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce padlocks the training ground at 9.45 every morning so latecomers cannot get in.

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Latest transfers speculations Saturday 18.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Saturday 18.08.07

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Saturday's gossip column

Fulham defender Liam Rosenior has been told he can leave the club.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is preparing a £6m bid for Heerenveen's 26-year-old Brazilian striker Afonso Alves.

Everton are close to signing striker Yakubu from Middlesbrough for a fee in the region of £11m.

Everton midfielder Andy van der Meyde is likely to be released by Everton next week.

Portsmouth boss Hary Redknapp is considering a late bid to sign Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka.

Reading boss Steve Coppell says Nicky Shorey and Leroy Lita "would have to tell him 100% they did not want to play for him any more" if they want to leave.

Coventry want to sign former Liverpool midfielder David Thompson and former Manchester City striker Paul Dickov.

Hull want to sign Middlesbrough defender Andrew Davies for £1m.

Derby boss Billy Davies is hoping to sign USA international Eddie Lewis from Leeds.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

New West Ham signing Craig Bellamy has already had his first stand-up row with manager Alan Curbishley after their opening day loss to Manchester City.

Derby's former England U21 goalkeeper Steven Bywater has told Paul Robinson he wants his place in the senior side.

Rangers boss Walter Smith wants Kris Boyd to sign a new contract, despite the player going through his worst goal drought since joining the club.

There is a split in Tottenham's dressing room with foreign players saying they spend too much time on ball work and not enough on fitness.

Michael Owen has pledged his future "100%" to Newcastle and says the only reason he did not say it earlier was because he did not want to be "bullied" into speaking.

Joseph Yobo says he believes Everton could be serious title contenders in the near future.

Sevilla's Juande Ramos is top of Tottenham's list to replace Martin Jol as manager if their poor start to the season costs him his job.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks says the Kop is "a symphony stage" and the new stadium will be built around trying to preserve its spirit.

Mido says he chose Middlesbrough over Sunderland as they have more chance of qualifying for Europe.

A statue of Sir Alf Ramsey is to be placed in the tunnel at Wembley to inspire England's players.

Two foreign consortia are locked in a £50m battle to take over Charlton.

Former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock says he does not give "two hoots" about the club's legal challenge against West Ham but may take action himself if the Blades win.

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett ended up sitting in with Chelsea fans at the 2006 Community Shield.

Everton's Mikel Arteta lives next door to boyhood friend and Liverpool rival Xabi Alonso.

Birmingham's majority share holder Carson Yeung says he will set up 10 football schools in China and wants to make the city the world's best place for Chinese food.

Geremi's father had five wives and the Newcastle player has 17 brothers and sisters.

Dundee Utd official Derek Robertson claims if referee Brian Winter had sent a player off in an Old Firm derby in the same way he did to Utd defender Christian Kalvenes he would have sparked a riot.

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Latest transfers speculations Sunday 19.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Sunday 19.08.07

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Sunday's gossip column

Manchester City will move for Real Madrid's Spanish international Guti later in the week.

Sol Campbell, whose Portsmouth deal expires next summer, says "the clock is ticking" and it is in the club's hands whether or not he stays.

Everton want Portsmouth left back Matt Taylor.

But the Toffees look set to miss out as Taylor is will join Tottenham this week in a £5m deal.

Pompey will use that cash to help fund a move for Nicolas Anelka. Bolton want £9m for the France striker.

Bolton will bring in Thomas Gravesen to boost their ranks. Middlesbrough are also interested in the midfielder, who is out of favour at Celtic.

A £12m price tag has put Aston Villa off making a bid for Porto right-back Jose Bosingwa. They are now looking at Liam Rosenior and Justin Hoyte.

Middlesbrough have rejected Sunderland's attempt to re-sign Julio Arca.

But the Black Cats look set to land Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini for £10.8m.

Birmingham will raid Wolves for midfield duo Seyi Olofinjana and Darren Potter.

Left-back Nicky Shorey looks set to walk out on Reading after failing to agree terms on a new deal.

Manchester United have offered Gabriel Heinze to Lyon, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus, but he is only interested in going to Liverpool.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are in a £10m battle for Croatian midfielder Luka Modric.

Newcastle will offer Emre to Barcelona in an attempt to sign Deco.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann could be the London club's new manager if Martin Jol leaves.

Spurs representatives met Sevilla boss Juande Ramos in Spain on Friday.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has scoffed at speculation suggesting there will be an escape clause in any contract he signs.

England boss Steve McClaren is angry because so many players have to play on a Sunday only days before the friendly with Germany.

Newcastle's Sam Allardyce, who was snubbed by England last year, thinks the national team's present injury crisis will cost McClaren his job.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has stumped up £30m of his own money to cut the club's debts.

New Leicester boss Martin Allen has already had a major bust-up with owner Milan Mandaric after failing to sign Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

Renault Formula One boss Flavio Briatore's takeover of QPR should be completed by the end of the week.

Sunderland have registered goalkeeping coach Raimond van der Gouw as an emergency back-up player - at the age of 44.

After their loss at Wigan, Sunderland boss Roy Keane has vowed never again to "cross the line between loyalty and stupidity" over team selection.

Manager Alan Curbishley has denied he and striker Craig Bellamy have had a bust up and claims there's a "hidden agenda" against West Ham.

The Carlos Tevez affair refuses to die. In the latest twist, Tevez's agent Kia Joorabchian has joined forces with Sheffield United.

Reading boss Steve Coppell says the top sides are treated more leniently by referees, with his side already having players sent off against Manchester United and Chelsea this season.

Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe is thought to be willing to discuss the return of safe standing areas in stadia in the top two divisions.

The father of Manchester City's Micah Richards has only missed one game of his son's career - his debut.

Fulham had to make a public address announcement on Saturday to find an extra official after fourth official Andy D'Urso was called into action.

Italy defender Marco Materazzi has revealed the words he used to rile Zinedine Zidane in the World Cup final. He provoked France's talisman by saying: "Preferisco la puttana di tua sorella." Translation: "I prefer the whore that is your sister."

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Latest transfers speculations Monday 20.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Monday 20.08.07

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Monday's gossip column

Manchester United rebel Gabriel Heinze will have crunch talks about his future but is determined to go to Liverpool.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is set to abandon his move for West Brom's Curtis Davies after being told he will cost £15m.

Villa defender Olof Mellberg will sign a new three-year contract this week tying him to the club until 2010.

West Brom's Nathan Ellington is being chased by Championship rivals Watford and Charlton.

Sunderland are making a £5m bid to bring back Julio Arca from Middlesbrough.

Black Cats boss Roy Keane is also close to signing Stoke defender Danny Higgingbottom for £2m.

Derby boss Billy Davies is set to complete a £2m deal for Southampton midfielder Jhon Viafara, but has been told he will have to pay £6m for Kenwyne Jones.

Leeds boss Dennis Wise is trying to sign Manchester City's Shaleum Logan.

Wigan boss Chris Hutchings wants to sign former Tottenham star Erik Edman.

Rangers will this week step up their bid to sign Portsmouth left-back Dejan Stefanovic for about £1m.

Leicester City are set to make a £1m bid for Celtic forward Derek Riordan after missing out on Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink.

Out-of-favour Leicester goalkeeper Rab Douglas is poised to join Motherwell on trial.

Falkirk head coach John Hughes says he will re-enter the transfer market after the 7-2 thrashing by Rangers.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer says he will return to Thailand to face trial, but not under the present government.

Glenn Roeder is being lined up for a shock return to management at Leicester.

Liverpool accused Chelsea of putting pressure on referee Rob Styles during their game at Anfield on Sunday.

Spurs boss Martin Jol fears he is being knifed in the back at White Hart Lane.

Jol is cracking under the strain of a whispering campaign and launched an F-word storm after their win over Derby.

The Dutchman has demanded a meeting with Daniel Levy after the club held talks with Seville coach Juande Ramos.

Former Hull and Bradford captain Greg Abbott will be confirmed as Carlisle's new boss today.

Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is facing a 10-game touchline ban after he was sent to the stands following a bust-up with a steward.

But Gordon Strachan will appeal against the red card he was shown during Sunday's victory over Aberdeen.

Dundee United winger Craig Conway should learn on Monday the extent of the foot injury suffered on Saturday following x-rays.

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Latest transfers speculations Tuesday 21.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Tuesday 21.08.07

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Tuesday's gossip column

Manchester United have made an inquiry about Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to up his bid for want-away Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka.

Derby boss Billy Davies is ready to make a shock move for Portsmouth striker David Nugent.

Sevilla defender Daniel Alves has hinted that he may join Real Madrid after his club snubbed Chelsea's £21.5m bid.

Yakubu's move to Everton is set to collapse as Middlesbrough are demanding £12m for the striker.

Birmingham are set to sign 6ft 7ins Czech international striker Jan Koller.

Newcastle will sign Abdoulaye Faye from Bolton for £2m this week - with Brazilian defender Juliano Belletti to follow.

Middlesbrough are favourites to sign £6.5m hotshot Afonso Alves from Dutch side Heerenveen.

Carlo Cudicini wants to leave Chelsea by the end of the month - but has missed out on the chance to join Man City.

Cudicini has been told he cannot leave Stamford Bridge as he is needed as Petr Cech's understudy.

Sunderland are to snap up Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham for £2.4m.

Roy Keane's Black Cats are also closing in on former England striker Andrew Cole.

Man City are ready to make a £7.5m bid for Italian keeper Marco Amelia this week.

Striker John Hartson is fed up at West Brom and wants manager Tony Mowbray to rip up his £1m-a-year contract.

Watford's Jay DeMerit says he will leave Vicarage Road if his £10,000-a-week wage demands are not met.

Leicester are poised to make a £700,000 offer for out-of-favour Celtic forward Derek Riordan.

Plymouth are planning a £200,000 bid for Kilmarnock winger Willie Gibson.

Norwich boss Peter Grant wants to sign the versatile Ian Murray on loan from Rangers.

Swindon boss Paul Sturrock expects to sign Derby winger Lee Holmes on loan and Wycombe striker Jermain Easter.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Tottenham manager Martin Jol is on the brink of the sack after he stunned chairman Daniel Levy by saying he wanted to sell star striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Jol could be forced out of White Hart Lane before Sunday's trip to Manchester United.

Tottenham have drawn up a three-man shortlist to replace Jol - with Italy's World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi and Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp joining Sevilla manager Juande Ramos as candidates.

Former Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock says he would be interested in the managerial vacancy at Inverness Caley Thistle.

Inverness Caley Thistle will ask Aberdeen for permission to approach striker Craig Brewster to return as head coach.

Celtic and Scotland defender Steven Pressley has been lined up as a potential successor to Charlie Christie at Inverness.

Charlie Christie has recommended Derry boss John Robertson as his successor as Inverness head coach.

Referee Rob Styles may not take charge of a Premier League match for another month following his performance at Anfield on Sunday.

New Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is ready to sell the club to an Icelandic entrepeneur, just two months after taking over.

American-based whizz-kid Dan Williams is eyeing a £45m bid to take over Blackburn Rovers.

Former Hull owner Adam Pearson is planning a shock £30m takeover of Leeds.

Germany's players hope to take 'revenge' for England's 5-1 World Cup qualifying win in Munich five years ago in Wednesday's friendly.

German keeper Jens Lehmann says England struggle at major football tournaments because they cannot handle the pressure.

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves says the club cannot use the absence of Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo as an excuse for their poor start to the season.

Hibernian, Hearts and Falkirk face an anxious wait to find out if they will be fined for poor disciplinary records by the SFA.

Celtic striker Kenny Miller fears losing the title if manager Gordon Strachan suffers a 10-game touchline ban.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown will take German chancellor Angela Merkel to Wembley on Wednesday to watch the England-Germany friendly. And Scottish-born PM Brown will be rooting for England.

Under-fire ref Rob Styles is on the board of the firm which paved the driveway of Chelsea's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich - although referees' chiefs have cleared him of any conflict of interest.

Man City's billionaire owner Thaksin Shinawatra will have to wait four years to earn membership to the exclusive golf course near his £4.5m home in Surrey.

Red Star Belgrade midfielder Ognjen Koroman says Alan Hutton is in for the beating of his life in the second leg after the Rangers full-back complained of being constantly kicked in their Champions League qualifier.

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Latest transfers speculations Wednesday 22.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Wednesday 22.08.07

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Wednesday's gossip column

West Ham want to offer Gabriel Heinze, whose proposed move to Liverpool has been blocked by his club Manchester United, an escape route.

After losing his attempt to force United to allow him to move to Liverpool, Heinze said: "I am not anti-United but I have to consider that my stay at United is finished."

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will tell Heinze he can languish in the reserves if the Argentine refuses to move abroad.

Portsmouth have failed in a bid to land Yakubu, despite offering fellow striker David Nugent to Middlesbrough, plus £5m.

Pompey want to hijack Everton's bid to sign Yakubu by selling David Nugent to Derby for about £4.5m and using the cash, plus £7m-rated Gary O'Neil, to buy the Boro star.

Yakubu has not trained with his Middlesbrough team-mates for two days, increasing speculation that he will leave the club.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has denied that he has offered two of his players - Gary O'Neil and Matthew Taylor - as makeweights in swap deals.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun "will think about moving to a medium-sized team" if his chances at Anfield remain restricted, says his agent Ronen Katzav.

Blackburn striker Aaron Mokoena would love to play for Celtic or Rangers.

Rangers are poised to send out-of-favour striker Filip Sebo on loan to French club Valenciennes.

Celtic are close to sealing the £450,000 signing of 18-year-old Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Khaleem Hyland from San Juan Jabloteh.

West Brom are keen to offload striker John Hartson, who wants to join Swansea, before the transfer window closes on 31 August.

Espanyol may bid for Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras.

Chelsea hope to seal a deal for Sevilla defender Daniel Alves, even though they face competition from Real Madrid, because the Blues have upped their original offer of £21.5m by £3m.

Reading contract rebels Nicky Shorey, who has been linked to West Ham, and Leroy Lita, who is wanted by Portsmouth, will not be leaving before the transfer deadline.

Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka has claimed the club could sell him before the transfer deadline because they need the money.

Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson wants to take Anelka back to Manchester City.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce will allow striker Obafemi Martins to join Manchester United or Arsenal - if they table a £13m bid.

Liverpool midfielder Anthony Le Tallec is being targeted by Sochaux.

Tottenham are chasing Juan Roman Riquelme, with Villarreal wanting £10m for the playmaker.

Celtic are poised to sign 16-year-old Inter Milan defender Luca Santonocito.

Hibernian have put a £1m price on the head of wantaway defender Rob Jones, with Leeds only willing to pay £400,000.

Leeds are closing in on Hibernian defender Rob Jones.

Southampton are poised to hijack Manchester City defender Danny Mills' move to Hull.

Newcastle striker Albert Luque is being targeted by Feyenoord.

PSV Eindhoven have rekindled their interest in Luque.

Sunderland are targeting Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham.

Manchester City are set to revive their bid for Palermo midfielder Mark Bresciano and are also weighing up Livorno keeper Marco Amelia.

Sheffield United are poised to make an improved £2m bid for Wigan winger Kevin Kilbane.

Midfielder Seol Ki-Hyeon is staying at Reading, despite buying a house near Fulham's training ground.

Southampton want Derby defender Darren Moore.

Hibernian have agreed to release 16-year-old Austrian midfielder Elias Wagner - only months into his two-year contract.

Dundee United have missed out on signing Cedric Roussel, the striker having joined Mons.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Martin Jol will remain in his role as manager of Tottenham after Sevilla boss Juande Ramos turned down the offer of a £3m three-year deal to take over at White Hart Lane.

Ramos, who is still in talks with Spurs, is unlikely to replace Jol because the Sevilla coach wants to eventually become Chelsea boss.

Tottenham have agreed a £4m compensation package with Jol - should they terminate his contract.

Spurs striker Robbie Keane has called for perspective at the club, adding: "You cannot judge anything until about 10 games in."

England boss Steve McClaren will turn to Newcastle for the friendly against Germany because he has run out of fit strikers - so Michael Owen, who is short of match practice, and Alan Smith, who has also been used as a midfielder, are set to be in the team.

McClaren has pinned his hopes on midfielder David Beckham saving England's Euro 2008 qualification hopes and the England manager's job.

England keeper Paul Robinson is facing a battle to keep his place for the Euro 2008 qualifiers in September, with the Tottenham player coming under pressure from recalled veteran David James.

BBC sports presenter Gary Lineker says England must turn the Wembley arch into a symbol of fear for opponents when they take on fierce rivals Germany.

Germany and Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann would like England to qualify for Euro 2008 because a tournament without them "would not be as interesting".

Robbie Keane believes the Republic of Ireland could benefit from his battle to hold down a place in the Tottenham forward line.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is relishing the chance to captain Scotland in the friendly against South Africa, with Barry Ferguson being rested.

Chris Baird believes Lawrie Sanchez can still have a positive effect on Northern Ireland, even though he is managing Fulham and Nigel Worthington has taken over as national boss, because a number of the players set to face Liechtenstein ply their trade at Craven Cottage.

Injury-hit Tottenham defender Gareth Bale will be given the chance to kick-start his season by being in Wales' starting line-up for the friendly against Bulgaria.
Louis Saha will answer Manchester United's strike-force problems by returning to action against Tottenham on Sunday following knee problems.

Manchester United keeper Edwin Van der Sar is doubtful for the match against Spurs after suffering a leg injury in a training session with the Netherlands.

Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko is not fit enough to play for 90 minutes in the friendly against Uzbekistan because the Blues keep leaving him on the bench, according to his national coach Oleg Blokhin.

Thomas Sorensen has been warned his Denmark career is under threat is he is not Aston Villa's regular keeper.

Chelsea's Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien has admitted that losing players for the African Cup of Nations will be a "massive blow" for the Blues.

Fulham captain Brian McBride must undergo surgery after dislocating his knee against Middlesbrough.

Bobby Williamson and Partick Thistle's Ian McCall are the latest names to be interested in the managerial vacancy at Inverness CaledonianThistle.

The Scottish Football Association has set an end-of-August deadline to find a sponsor for the Scottish Cup or fund it itself.

West Ham captain Lucas Neill is fit to face Wigan on Saturday after a knee ligament problem.

Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate hopes to be available for the game against Birmingham on 1 September following knee surgery.

Arsenal captain William Gallas fears he will be out of action until October after suffering a groin injury against Blackburn.

American businessman Dan Williams is in talks with the Blackburn board about a potential £20m takeover.

Derby full-back Tyrone Mears looks set to be sidelined for a couple of games after suffering a thigh strain.

Sunderland's Anthony Stokes failed to link up with the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad but then claimed that Black Cats boss Roy Keane should have informed the Football Association of Ireland the striker had picked up a knock.

Former West Brom striker Lee Hughes will have to wait to make his Oldham debut because he was sent off when playing for prison side Featherstone FC, while serving a dangerous driving sentence, and was banned for 35 days, with another week still to serve of the suspension.

John Rooney, the 16-year-old brother of Manchester United striker Wayne, is beginning to make an impact at Macclesfield - where he is on a scholarship as a forward.

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Latest transfers speculations Thursday 23.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Thursday 23.08.07

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Thursday's gossip column

Real Madrid have targeted Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov and are willing to meet the troubled White Hart Lane outfit's £20m price tag.

Chelsea are targeting Barcelona defender Juliano Belletti.

Birmingham want to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Peter Luccin.

Aston Villa are trailing Porto right-back Jose Bowswinga.

Watford's Darius Henderson, whose club turned down a £1.5m offer from Fulham for the striker, has put in a request for a transfer.

West Ham could give El Hadji Diouf a way out of Bolton by making a £10m bid for the Senegal international.

Wigan will hold talks with Celta Vigo left-back Diego Placente as they try to lure the Argentine to the JJB Stadium.

Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson wants a striker and two midfielders before the transfer window closes.

Birmingham and Portsmouth are vying to sign Fulham midfielder papa Bouba Diop.

Sunderland offered more cash and midfielder Graham Kavanagh for defender Danny Higginbotham but had their offer rejected by Stoke.

Aston Villa will step up their bid to sign West Brom defender Curtis Davies by bidding an increased £8m.

Arjen Robben's expected move to real Madrid will give Chelsea the fund to finally complete the signing of Sevilla right-back Daniel Alves.

Fulham will make a £1.5m move for Celtic midfielder Thomas Gravesen.

Celtic striker Maciej Zurawski may return to former club Wisla Krakow on a loan deal.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

England are investigating Manchester City keeper Kasper Schmeichel's international status to see if there is any chance of him forsaking Denmark for Steve McClaren's side.

Everton defender Leighton Baines, who joined the Toffees from Wigan earlier this month, is back in training after a hamstring problem and could make his debut against Blackburn on Saturday.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is on the brink of signing a new contract after agreeing a three-year deal.

Paul Scholes has told his Manchester United team-mates they need to end their goalscoring woes against fellow strugglers Tottenham.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is to voice concerns over his prospects at the club to manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Neil Warnock, Craig Brewster and Owen Coyle are in the running to manage Inverness Caley thistle.

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Latest transfers speculations Friday 24.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Friday 24.08.07

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Friday's gossip column

Manchester City and Manchester United are battling it out for £12m-rated Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka.
Aston Villa are considering making a £15m bid for out-of-favour Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe.

Villa have made an improved £8m bid for defender Curtis Davies but West Brom are holding out for £12m.

Manchester City have offered Micah Richards a contract worth £10m to prevent him leaving.

Reading have joined Aston Villa in the chase for Fulham defender Liam Rosenior, who is available for around £2m.

Newcastle's flop £9.5m striker Albert Luque is joining Ajax on a free transfer.

Sunderland have offered Andy Cole a one-year deal.

Manchester City will snap up 31-year-old Benfica striker Nuno Gomes on a free transfer.

City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is also considering a £7m move for Celta Vigo midfielder Borja Oubina.

Dynamo Kiev are trying to Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko on loan.

West Ham striker Bobby Zamora is being targeted by Spanish club Real Betis.

Osasuna have confirmed that they are interested in signing Rangers midfielder Brahim Hemdani.

Rangers will launch a fresh bid for Kilmarnock striker Stevie Naismith before the transfer window closes.

Kilmarnock have signed Norwich City striker Ryan Jarvis on loan until January.

Rangers will hold signing talks with Portsmouth defender Dejan Stefanovic's agent on Monday.

Derby will move for Man City's Paul Dickov or Portsmouth summer signing David Nugent if their bid for City striker Darius Vassell fails.

Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg may turn down a new contract and leave the club on a free next summer.

Leicester and Sheffield United have joined Fulham in the race for Watford striker Darius Henderson, who has handed in a transfer request.

Sunderland are set to sign Roma defender Sammy Kuffour on a free transfer.

Wigan have turned down Sheffield United's £1.4m bid for Kevin Kilbane.

Thomas Gravesen is set to snub an attempt by Fulham to take the midfielder on loan from Celtic.

Aberdeen striker Craig Brewster is odds-on to return to the manager's post at Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

Aberdeen will not stand in the way if Craig Brewster wants to become Caley Thistle boss.

Motherwell have launched a bid to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Lee Barnard on loan.

Motherwell are to hold signing talks with Leicester goalkeeper Rab Douglas after a successful trial.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

FA Cup winners will qualify for the Champions League under new proposals to be considered by Uefa.

Rio Ferdinand has been given two games to prove his commitment to England or he will be dropped in favour of Micah Richards.

Fuming England boss Steve McClaren will drop Paul Robinson, Michael Carrick and Alan Smith for the Euro 2008 qualifer against Israel.

Ivan Campo says everyone at Bolton misses Sam Allardyce and fears they will be relegated.

New Chelsea right-back Juliano Belletti is a big fan of U2 and plans to impress his new team-mates with a rendition of one of their hits.

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Latest transfers speculations Saturday 25.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Saturday 25.08.07

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Saturday's gossip column

Manchester United are willing to wait in order to complete the signing of Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Chelsea full-back Glen Johnson has been told that he can leave the club following the signing of Juliano Belletti.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has closed his cheque book after signing Barcelona full-back Juliano Belletti.
Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe could be on his way out of White Hart Lane as he refuses to sign a new contract while manager Martin Jol is in charge.

Middlesbrough striker Jason Euell is set for a move to Sheffield Wednesday for around £200,000.

Southampton striker Kenwyne Jones, who is refusing to play for the club after handing in a transfer request, is expected to join Sunderland next week.

Fulham are increasing their efforts to sign Watford's Darius Henderson following the sickening injury to striker Brian McBride last weekend.

Goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has promised Aston Villa that he will stay until January at least and fight for his place with new signing Scott Carson.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has all but given up hope of signing Hearts striker Roman Bednar on loan.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is considering selling his stake in the club to launch a bid for Tottenham.

Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann stormed out of the club's training ground and travelled to Germany on Thursday after being told he was not going to play against Manchester City.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger reckons England will be the best team in the world - but not until 2018.

Tottenham boss Martin Jol said he could have left them for a Champions League club.

Rangers manager Walter Smith has called in the police to sort out abusive supporters.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has urged his players to "go easy on referees" ahead of the home game with Liverpool. "That might sound harsh coming from me and I certainly know that I made mistakes," he added.

Keane predicted that the story would be accompanied by a photo of his infamous rant at referee Andy D'Urso during his Manchester United days. The papers duly obliged.

Keane has also banned his players from swapping shirts with their opposition.

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Latest transfers speculations Sunday 26.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Sunday 26.08.07

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Sunday's gossip column

Arsenal have made a bid £9m move for Newcastle's Nigerian striker Obefami Martins.

Leicester have launched a £1.5m bid to sign unsettled Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy.

Liverpool have targeted Gremio midfielder Carlos Eduardo, dubbed 'the new Ronaldhino'.

Cardiff and Sheffield United are set to make a shock bid for Oldham striker Craig Davies, who only joined the club in the summer.

West Ham are set to sign Blackburn midfielder Tugay.

Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is wanted by Major League Soccer chiefs in America.

Birmingham are poised to sign Senegal star Amdy Faye.

Tottenham want Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen.

Newcastle are set to land Atletico Madrid's Peter Luccin in the next 48 hours.

Birmingham are also closing in on midfielder Luccin.

Middlesbrough could offload midfielder Jason Euell to Premiership rivals Sunderland.

Preston want to sign Coventry marksman Dele Adebola.

Watford have targeted West Brom forward Nathan Ellington to replace Darius Henderson.

Bristol City have made an inquiry about unsettled Millwall striker Darren Byfield.

Birmingham are interested in signing Marseille's star midfielder M'Bami.

Sunderland are ready to swap striker Stern John in a deal to bring Kenwyne Jones from Southampton.

Fulham are lining up a bid for Monaco's Czech striker Jan Koller.

Bolton's 29-year-old Senegalese defender Abdoulaye Faye claims Newcastle have offered him a £40,000-a-week contract.

Crystal Palace boss Peter Taylor wants to snap up out of favour Leicester striker Matty Fryatt.

West Ham manager Alan Curbishley is ready to revive their interest in Fenerbahce's Ghanaian midfielder Stephen Appiah.

Arsenal are trailing Ajax left-back Urby Emanuelson.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann is to lead an American bid to buy the club.

Micah Richards is set to sign a new four-year deal at Man City that will eventually send his wages soaring to £50,000 a week.

Carlisle are considering moving for ex-Newcastle player Lee Clark to take over at Brunton Park.

David Beckham's team LA Galaxy want German legend Jurgen Klinsmann as their new manager.

Leicester will axe manager Martin Allen this week.

Boss Simon Grayson could quit Blackpool as the Championship side stall over a new contract.

Leicester owner Milan Mandaric wants ex-Wigan boss Paul Jewell to replace Allen is he is sacked.

Manchester United are enlisting the help of scientists and Nike to manufacture a special protective boot for Wayne Rooney.

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Latest transfers speculations Monday 27.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Monday 27.08.07

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Monday's gossip column

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will break the bank to sign Barcelona's Brazilian forward Ronaldinho after having two meetings with his brother and agent.

Watford are poised to make a £3.5m move for West Brom striker Nathan Ellington.

Everton have been stunned by Manuel Fernandes' decision to join Valencia - just 24 hours after he was a guest at their game with Blackburn.

Aston Villa have offered £7m for Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker.

Newcastle have agreed a £2m-plus deal to sign Abdoulaye Faye from Bolton - and will pay him £40,000-a-week.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane will sign Stoke's Danny Higginbotham and Southampton striker Kenwyne Jones, while also offering a contract to Ian Harte.

Portsmouth are set to sign Bolton's Nicolas Anelka for £9m and Fulham's Papa Bouba Diop for £3m.

Harry Redknapp will try to sell striker David Nugent to Derby or Middlesbrough to fund his new signings.

Ipswich's George O'Callaghan is joining Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday.

Ajax are to sign Newcastle's Spanish striker Albert Luque.

MK Dons boss Paul Ince is flying in prolific French striker Mikel Antoine Courier for talks.

West Ham are mulling over a fresh £8m offer for Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy.

Aston Villa are tracking Chelsea defender Glen Johnson.

Fulham have bid £1.3m for Derby County striker Steve Howard.

Clubs including Everton, Fulham, Man City and Derby are scrambling to sign Celtic striker Kenny Miller.

Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson has ruled out selling striker Rob Hulse.

Fulham have had a £250,000 bid for Port Vale keeper Joe Anyon, 20, rejected.

St Johnstone boss Owen Coyle is on the verge of concluding a move to bring back former Dundee United midfielder Karim Kerkar to Scotland.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

LA Galaxy are lining up Jurgen Klinsmann as their new coach as Frank Yallop cannot handle the pressure of coaching David Beckham.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admits he may have to make an emergency signing after being hit by a series of injuries to defenders.

Southampton striker Kenwyne Jones has been told to return to training after going on strike.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate hit out at Newcastle fans for their sick taunts to Egyptian striker Mido.

Peter Schmeichel has revealed his son Kasper, of Manchester City, will play for Denmark and not England.

Ashley Cole has described England fans who jeered Frank Lampard before kick-off at Wembley last week as "disgraceful".

Craig Brewster will be paraded as the new Inverness manager for the second time on Monday.

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Latest transfers speculations Tuesday 28.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Tuesday 28.08.07

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Tuesday's gossip column

Barcelona have insisted they do not want to sell Ronaldinho as the prospect him joining Chelsea fades away.

But Chelsea will offer £50m to clinch a deal for the Brazilian when officials of both clubs meet at Thursday's draw for the Champions League group stages.

A pay rise has kept striker Dimitar Berbatov happy at Spurs for the moment with Manchester United lurking.

Bolton are trying to use the same tactic to keep forward Nicolas Anelka at the Reebok as Manchester United, West Ham and Portsmouth chasing him.

Everton want midfielder Kevin Nolan from Bolton after missing out on Manuel Fernandes, although Middlesbrough are also interested in the midfielder.

West Ham have stepped up their bid for Reading left-back Nicky Shorey by bidding £5m for his services.

Aston Villa are set to seal a deal for Fulham central defender Zat Knight after refusing to pay £10m for West Brom's Curtis Davies.

But Villa will splash out £20m to land Spurs striker Jermain Defoe and Davies.

Inter Milan forward Adriano has rejected a loan move to Manchester City, who will have to fork out £10m to sign him permanently.

Real Sociedad boss Chris Coleman is lining up a bid for Liverpool winger Harry Kewell.

Fulham want to give Stuttgart striker Daniel Luboja a trial.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says he has no problem if midfielder Steven Gerrard plays for England in the upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers - as long as the doctors say he is fit.

Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann has had showdown talks with boss Arsene Wenger after he did not play against Manchester City.

Chelsea star Ashley Cole bought his wife Cheryl a £150,000 Bentley but she turned it down because she felt she didn't earn it.

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Latest transfers speculations Thursday 30.08.07

Latest transfers speculations Thursday 30.08.07

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Thursday's gossip column

Chelsea are trying to sign winger Ricardo Quaresma from manager Jose Mourinho's former club Porto.

An unhappy Dynamo Kiev president, Igor Surkis, wants to give Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko the chance of first-team football by signing him on loan.

Aston Villa have agreed a £9m deal for West Brom defender Curtis Davies with the move initially being on a season-long loan.

Derby have turned their attentions to Wigan striker Henri Camara after missing out on David Nugent.

Sunderland's injury problems will lead them to sign midfielder Thomas Gravesen on loan from Celtic.

Sheffield United are planning a double raid on Bolton to land Ivan Campo and Stelios Giannakopoulos.

Portsmouth will try to sign Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe if they fail to lure Nicolas Anelka from Bolton.

But the race is on for Defoe as he is also wanted by Chelsea and Aston Villa.

Pompey are doing all they can to land a striker and have targeted Barcelona's Eidur Gudjohnsen.

Other gossip other than transfer news..............

Manchester United striker Louis Saha may make a return to action in a reserve game against Everton on Thursday.

Shevchenko is doing double training sessions to get back up to full fitness and force his way into Chelsea's team.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone will buy a stake in QPR but has not ruled out attempting a takeover of Arsenal at a later date.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney could return sooner than expected as he is already saying he wants to play.

Joe Cole had a row with Chelsea boss Mourinho over his lack of first-team football.

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