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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday March 1

Stoke boss Mark Hughes hopes to sign Wolfsburg's Croat forward Ivica Olic in the summer.
Aston Villa and Scotland defender Alan Hutton is set for talks with Bolton today about a loan move until the end of the season.
Arsenal have put plans to unveil manager Arsene Wenger's new deal on hold.
Manchester United plan high-profile friendlies to rake in the cash if they miss out on Europe next season.
David Moyes flew to Germany on Friday to check on Freiburg's highly-rated defensive midfielder Matthias Ginter.
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling is wanted by Nike as an England World Cup poster boy.
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is desperate for Manchester City to "fail" at Wembley on Sunday.
Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi wants a move at the end of the season after a meeting with boss Mark Hughes.

Manchester United manager David Moyes was in germany on Friday night to watch £10,-rated centre-half Matthias Ginter play for Freiburg against Hertha Berlin.
Arsenal have resurrected their interest in young Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
Roberto Soldado could be offered an escape route from Tottenham after just one disappointing season. Atletico Madrid are considering the misfiring Spurs striker as a cut-price summer replacement for in-demand Diego Costa.
Jack Colback could be a Wembley hero for Sunderland - and still end up leaving this summer as Everton lead the chase for the 24-year-old midfielder.
Manchester United are preparing a move for Fiorentina's former Manchester City defender Stefan Savic, according to a report in Italy.

Santi Cazorla is ready to sign a new deal that will keep him at Arsenal until 2017
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes victory in the Capital One Cup final will kickstart the club's quest for a hat-trick of trophies.
David Moyes flew to watch Freiburg's centre-back Matthias Ginter on Friday night at Hertha Berlin.
Arsenal want to bolster their Spanish connection with a move for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata and a new deal for Santi Cazorla.

Arsene Wenger says March will define Arsenal's trophy-chasing season.
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart insists he is man enough to accept being axed for the Capital One Cup final.
Jose Mourinho claims Roy Hodgson should take Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole to the World Cup because they helped England get there.
French striker Loic Remy has been urged to join Newcastle permanently when his loan spell from QPR ends in the summer.

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels could snub Manchester United's interest if they fail to reach next season's Champions League.
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend admits to having been down in the dumps after hitting the "form of his life".
West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka is expected to get details of his FA ban on Monday.
Grant Holt says he is not at Aston Villa because he is manager Paul Lambert's mate - he is there to keep the club safe, starting by beating Norwich on Sunday.

Cardiff striker Craig Bellamy has hinted that he could retire at the end of the season if they avoid Premier League relegation.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday March 2

Liverpool have joined Manchester City in the race for Feyenoord wonderkid Rodney Kongolo.
Hull manager Steve Bruce is lining up a £2.6million summer swoop for Arsenal outcast Johan Djourou.
Fulham kids Ryan Tunnicliffe and Larnell Cole have been told they have futures at Craven Cottage.
Manchester United will consider a managerial dream team of Dutch duo Louis Van Gaal and Frank de Boer if they pull the trigger on David Moyes.
Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam may FA face action after appearing to stamp on Arsenal's Olivier Giroud.

Former managers Alan Shearer and Graeme Souness both think Alan Pardew should leave Newcastle following his 'touchline madness'.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is offering Gareth Barry an £8million deal to sign on permanently.
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Colombian defender Santiago Arias with Rafael's Old Trafford future in doubt.
QPR will lose chief scout Ian Broomfield to Arsenal once his contract at Loftus Road expires.

Bacary Sagna has told his Arsenal pals he will quit on a free transfer this summer.
Turkish club Trabzonspor have offered Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic a lucrative salary in order to fend off interest from Inter Milan.

Manchester United manager David Moyes will look to improve the partnership between Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie in a bid to get the club's season back on track.

Manchester City want the new Sergio Aguero - £10 million-rated striker Angel Correa.
Manchester United are plotting an £8m bid for PSV Eindhoven defender Santiago Arias, having identified the 22-year-old Colombian as a cheaper alternative to Everton's Seamus Coleman.
Former Everton manager Joe Royle says David Moyes should be given until the end of next season to prove himself as Manchester United boss.

Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 28, is taking Spanish lessons in order to improve his communication with Spanish-speaking team-mates including David Silva.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday March 3

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, has been targeted by Turkish side Besiktas. His contract expires at the end of the season.
Swansea skipper Ashley Williams, 29, is wanted by Napoli boss Rafael Benitez after the defender impressed when the two teams met in the Europa League last month.
Stoke and Southampton target Aaron Hunt tells his suitors he will decide his future this month.
Struggling Blackpool are set to bring in experienced assistant to help rookie boss Barry Ferguson

Manuel Pellegrini grabbed his first trophy as Manchester City boss and then told his stars to go on and win the lot.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will look to take anger management classes in a bid to clean up his touchline act.
Aaron Hunt has told Southampton and Stoke he will decide on his future in the coming weeks.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed his interest in Real Sociedad's 22-year-old French winger Antoine Griezmann, who is reportedly valued at £25m.
Liverpool owner John Henry is sure the Reds will qualify for the Champions League.

Alan Pardew could yet lose his job as Newcastle manager if the FA hit him with a lengthy stadium ban for headbutting Hull's David Meyler.
Liverpool owner John Henry has revealed Luis Suarez did have a £40million buy-out clause in his last contract - but the club decided it counted for nothing

Manuel Pellegrini has challenged his Manchester City players to clean up in the domestic trophy hunt this season following yesterday's Capital One Cup victory.
Alan Pardew faces a minimum five-game stadium ban for head-butting David Meyler in Saturday's extraordinary touchline bust-up.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday March 4

Inter Milan have lined up a summer move for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, whose current contract at the Etihad expires in 2015.
Fulham manager Felix Magath is thinking of re-signing midfielder Mahamadou Diarra.
Dutch defender Jos Hooiveld is ready to quit Southampton at the end of the season after failing to hold down a regular Premier League place.
Samir Nasri claims Manchester City are not scared of Chelsea in the title race and is confident his side will overhaul the current Premier League leaders.
Manchester United manager David Moyes has reportedly identified PSV defender Santiago Arias for a summer switch to Old Trafford, after cooling his interest in Everton's highly-regarded Seamus Coleman.
Adam Lallana claims the four Southampton players in the England squad is testament to how far the club has come in recent years.
Alan Pardew is set to be exiled from any match-day involvement with his Newcastle players for the rest of the season.

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hopes to earn a place on Roy Hodgson's plane to Brazil - and insists he has learned a lesson from his last visit to Rio.
Southampton captain Adam Lallana reckons defender Luke Shaw will be an England regular for years to come.

Striker Sergio Aguero has hailed Manuel Pellegrini as the mastermind behind Manchester City's silverware assault.
England Under-21s boss Gareth Southgate has vowed to put an arm around Ravel Morrison's shoulder after his West Ham snub.
Ex-Man United forward Andy Cole has backed Shinji Kagawa to return to the squad stronger then ever, but will always face fighting for his place in the team.

Cardiff City face a Premier League investigation after owner Vincent Tan offered his players a £3.7million bonus before Sunday's defeat by Tottenham.
Manchester City forward Samir Nasri has claimed that powerhouse midfielder Yaya Toure would receive more acclaim if he wasn't from Africa.
Stoke have released a statement saying they are 'surprised and disappointed' by the news that the FA have charged Charlie Adam with violent conduct after television cameras caught him stamping on Arsenal's Olivier Giroud.
The seriousness of Alan Pardew's headbutt was highlighted by the FA when they declared that the offence was a 'non-standard' case.

Arsenal and Manchester United have been handed a boost in the race to sign Remy Cabella as Montpellier admit they won't sell to Newcastle.
Magpies boss Alan Pardew escaped criminal charges yesterday for head butting Hull City's David Meyler, but was charged by the FA with improper conduct.
Skipper John O'Shea insists his Sunderland team-mates should take heart in the "perfect" first half display they delivered against Manchester City in the Capital One Cup final.
Artificial pitches are on their way back to high-level English football for the first time in 20 years after a ground-breaking meeting of the FA board unanimously agreed to embrace the new technology.

Owner Vincent Tan reportedly offered Cardiff City's players a bonus of £3.7m to share if they stayed in the Premier League.

England midfielder Adam Lallana claimed his Southampton team-mate Luke Shaw compares favourably with the world's most expensive player Gareth Bale.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has been charged with improper conduct by the FA following his head-butt on Hull City player David Meyler.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday March 5

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner says his reputation as a ''psychopath'' is damaging his chances of leaving the club.
Kim Kallstrom is set for his Gunners loan debut after recovering from a fractured vertebrae.
Germany coach Joachim Loew has warned struggling Arsenal midfielder Mezut Ozil that he could miss this summer's World Cup unless his form improves.
Ashley Cole and Luke Shaw face a World Cup showdown in tonight's Wembley clash against the Danes.
Andy Cole's son Devante is at the centre of a UEFA probe after suffering alleged racial abuse during a match in Spain.
Uruguay defender Diego Godin has warned England that it's not just Luiz Suarez they need to fear in Brazil.

Arsenal are preparing to offer midfielder Aaron Ramsey a £26 million contract to keep him at the Emirates.
Spain defender Carles Puyol calls time on his illustrious career with Barcelona after 15 years at the Catalan club.
Robin van Persie could miss Manchester United's lunchtime trip to West Brom on Saturday as the Dutch striker was reported to be "sick in bed".

Inter Milan are weighing up a summer move for Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski.
Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea cannot wait to set the record straight after his side were drawn to face the Germans in Euro 2016 qualifying.
David Moyes has growing concerns about the form and attitude of Robin Van Persie.
Gareth Bale will be asked to do a 90 minute shift for Wales tonight to help launch Chris Coleman's Euro 2016 campaign.
Luis Suarez insists his Liverpool future is not dependent on the club qualifying for the Champions League.

Manchester United manager David Moyes is growing increasingly concerned about Robin van Persie's erratic contribution to the club's season.
Glen Johnson has revealed Liverpool are yet to open discussions with him over a new contract. His deal expires next summer.
Roy Hodgson hit back at more than 10,000 England fans who are backing an online petition to oust Tom Cleverley from the World Cup squad.
Gerard Pique paid tribute to Carles Puyol following the Barcelona defender's announcement that he will leave the club at the end of the season.
Lionel Messi does not need a World Cup winners' medal to be considered among the all-time greats, according to fellow Argentine Diego Maradona.

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho believes his long-term future lies at the club.
UEFA are investigating reports that Man City striker Devante Cole, son of former England forward Andrew, was racially abused by players and fans of Atletico Madrid's youth team - then spat at.
Germany great Lothar Matthaus has suggested Mesut Ozil could struggle to make the World Cup squad.
Per Mertesacker Tomas Rosicky gave Arsenal a much-needed boost by signing contract extensions at the club.

Barcelona are preparing to make a £25 million offer for David Luiz with Carlos Puyol due to leave the club in the summer.
Jordan Rhodes is set to sign a new contract at Blackburn Rovers.
Swansea boss Garry Monk is set for a considerable bonus if he avoids the drop but has not yet been given any assurances about his long-term future.
Martin O'Neill has revealed he has struggled without the adrenalin buzz of club management as he looks forward to steering Republic of Ireland towards European Championship qualification in 2016.

Aaron Ramsey will become Arsenal's second highest earner signing a deal worth over £100,000 a week.
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates branded the Football Association's decision to charge Charlie Adam with violent conduct as "appalling".
Luis Suárez says Liverpool will qualify for Champions League but adds his future does not depend on it.
Carles Puyol has announced he will be leave Barcelona at the end of the season, two years earlier than planned

Both Ashley Cole and Luke Shaw will feature for England against Denmark tonight, but only one will join Leighton Baines on the plane to Brazil this summer.
Arsene Wenger is 'delighted' after Per Mertesacker and Tomas Rosicky signed new deals to commit to the Gunners, but the future of Bacary Sagna remains in doubt.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday March 6

Jack Collison is determined to fight for his future at West Ham despite being linked with moves to Nottingham Forest and Leeds.
Sunderland are lining up a summer bid for in-demand Nottingham Forest defender Jamaal Lascelles.

Arjen Robben has branded Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger a 'sore loser' after being branded as a diver.

Wayne Rooney could become Manchester United's captain next season after confirmation Nemanja Vidic is leaving the club to join Inter Milan.
Liverpool will not have to comply with UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules to compete in the Champions League next season if they manage to finish in the top four.
Former Spurs defender Ghoerghe Popescu has been jailed for three years for tax evasion and money laundering in Romania.
Southend hope to sign QPR midfielder Hogan Ephraim on loan.

Jose Mourinho has dropped a hint he would like to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane this summer.
Hull boss Steve Bruce hopes to offer new deals to Matty Fryatt and Robert Koren once the club's Premier League future is assured.
Sunderland are looking to Brendan Rodgers' friend Lee Congerton to become their new director of football.
West Ham have put all contract talks on hold until their Premier League future is confirmed.

The proposed takeover of Leeds United remains in some doubt with Massimo Cellino set to face tax evasion trial in Sardinia later this month.

Stoke are eyeing a move for Wolfsburg striker Ivica Olic in the summer.
Sunderland could lose Jack Colback, Craig Gardner, Seb Larsson and Phil Bardsley in the summer with all four in contract disputes.

Ajax boss Frank de Boer reportedly turned down the Tottenham job in January.
West Brom's Nicolas Anelka will accept his five-match ban for his controversial quenelle gesture.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday March 7

Manchester United will break the bank to make Southampton and England left-back Luke Shaw the highest-paid teenager in Premier League history. They are prepared to pay him £75,000 a week.
Sunderland face a fight to keep hold of loan stars Fabio Borini, Ki Sung-Yueng and Marcos Alonso next season, with Gus Poyet keen to have them all back at the Stadium of Light.
Roy Hodgson last night hailed Raheem Sterling as a man of steel for England.
Steven Gerrard has tipped striker Daniel Sturridge to be king of the world in Brazil this summer.

Furious Arsenal are demanding £600,000 in insurance from England after ruling Jack Wilshere out for at least six weeks - they are concerned he may not play again this season.
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski is a summer target for Inter Milan.
QPR face a fine of £50m if they win promotion back to the Premier League this summer after announcing huge losses for the last financial year.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is deeply upset with Liverpool and Denmark defender Daniel Agger after his challenge on Jack Wilshere caused a hairline fracture.
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is set to miss another three weeks with the calf injury he suffered last month.
Manchester United watched striker Antoine Griezmann make his France debut on Wednesday and will look to sign him from Real Sociedad over the summer.
Inter Milan have made enquiries about Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski and are interested in a summer move.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is facing a revolt from his English players this summer.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hinted he will move for Real Madrid's Raphael Varane this summer.
Liverpool are keen on Valencia midfielder Dani Parejo, who is valued at £20million by his club.
Everton are ready to activate a £6million clause in Valencia midfielder Carles Gil's contract.
Aston Villa hope to sign Chelsea loanee Ryan Bertrand on a permanent basis this summer.

Manchester City will look to sell Micah Richards this summer after he told the club he will not be signing a new five-year deal.
QPR may be forced to sell as many as 26 players in the summer because of their £65.4million financial loss. Most of their high-wage stars will be under threat, promotion or not.
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard looks like being fit for the London derby with Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Liverpool are hopeful of striking a deal for Marseille teenage prospect Maxime Lopez in the summer despite ongoing interest from Arsenal.

Jack Wilshere is facing a battle to be fit for the World Cup after fracturing his foot as Roy Hodgson warned he will not gamble on the fitness of his players by taking crocks to Brazil.
QPR's wage bill is higher than Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund and their losses are bigger than Manchester City's.
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis has called for an end to international friendlies, claiming matches such as England's 1-0 win over Denmark on Wednesday are a waste of time.

Majority shareholder Dermot Desmond is sure Celtic are the best performing club on and off the pitch in Britain as he prepares to celebrate 20 years with the club.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday March 9

Inter Milan are poised to offer Chelsea £20m for striker Fernando Torres this summer with Jose Mourinho set to make a big splash by signing Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa, Radamel Falcao from Monaco or AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli.

Manchester City will open talks with Samir Nasri over a new deal in the near future. He has 16 months remaining on his current contract.
Arsenal are one of three clubs who have made contact with the agent of AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo, 29, about a possible summer transfer.

Chelsea fans have been warned they will face the 'full wrath of the law' if found guilty of making racist taunts towards Tottenham fans during Satuday's clash at Stamford Bridge.
Celtic are looking to Millwall keeper David Forde as a possible replacement for Fraser Forster, appearing to be resigned to losing their England squad member this summer.
Danny Wilson could see his tenure as Barnsley boss come to an end this weekend if they are unable to get a result against Nottingham Forest.

Swansea are hoping to sign Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero and would like to get a deal done with Mexican side Monarcas Morella before the World Cup finals.
Blackburn are keen on signing Millwall midfielder Liam Feeney.

Liverpool could make a summer move for 24-year-old Valencia midfielder Dani Parejo.

Manchester United manager David Moyes insists Robin van Persie, 30, is settled at the club despite claims the Dutch striker might want to leave Old Trafford.

Albion Rovers' players will reportedly earn a three-month wage bonus of around £1,000 a man if they beat Rangers in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
Emilio Izaguirre is ready to pledge his long-term future to Celtic despite plenty of interest from the Premier League.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday March 9

Robin van Persie is ready to quit Manchester United and is looking for a move to Juventus after becoming disillusioned with life at Old Trafford.
Pepe Mel is facing the sack as West Brom boss after yesterday's defeat by Manchester United.
Alan Pardew faces a 'total' ban from football over his headbutting incident with Hull's David Meyler but Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will stand by his manager.
Manchester United are poised to announce a £600m kit deal with current providers Nike, setting a world record in the process.
Manuel Pellegrini has warned Barcelona that striker Sergio Aguero will not be leaving Manchester City this summer.
Roy Hodgson's decision to select just four strikers in his World Cup squad could mean heartbreak for Toronto's Jermain Defoe, who appears unlikely to make the cut after leaving Spurs for the MLS club.

David Moyes has targeted out of favour Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen to replace Nemanja Vidic, who will leave Manchester United for Inter Milan this summer.
Tottenham are hoping to sign Manchester City and England midfielder James Milner, with City yet to start talks with him over a new contract.
Sunderland are set to offer Gus Poyet a new deal - after just five months in charge.
Jermain Defoe last night revealed it was Andre Villas-Boas who forced him out of the country.
Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Red Bull Salzburg's Austria defender Martin Hinteregger but face competition from Inter Milan and Barcelona.
Moyes is also credited with an interest in Turkey midfielder Salih Ucan, 20, who Fenerbahce rate in the £7m bracket.
Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi has revealed he almost signed for FA Cup quarter-final rivals Manchester City on three occasions, one of those because of visa problems.

Germany coach Joachim Low insists he is not interested in taking over from under-pressure David Moyes as Manchester United manager.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has England's young stars Ross Barkley and Luke Shaw at the top of his shopping list this summer.
Crystal Palace are planning to loan captain Paddy McCarthy out to a Championship side after he returned to fitness after nearly two years out with a groin injury.
Tottenham are keen on Valencia defender Jeremy Mathieu with Jan Vertonghen an apparent target for Barcelona.
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher intends to go into management when he hangs up his boots.
Bournemouth are in talks with highly-rated midfielder Eunan O'Kane over a new deal to try and stave off interest from rival clubs in the Championship and Premier League.
Swansea striker Michu should make his comeback this week after three months out through injury.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has intervened to stop bitter rivals Arsenal landing chief talent spotter Ian Broomfield, offering him a lucrative deal to join the club from QPR, where he was working alongside Harry Redknapp.
Pepe Mel faces an uncertain future after watching his West Brom side slip to a heavy defeat against Manchester United.

Tom Cleverley is set to sign a massive new deal with Manchester United despite seemingly having been made a scapegoat for their troubles this season, and being castigated by England supporters as well.
Liverpool will give Brendan Rodgers a £60million summer war chest to spend on new players if he gets the Reds into the Champions League next season. Dnipro's Yevhen Konoplyanka, Cardiff defender Steven Caulker and Switzerland left-back Ricardo Rodriguez are on his shopping list.
Robin van Persie's future at Manchester United remains up in the air.

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer Chelsea £41.5m to sign Brazil midfielder Oscar before the World Cup.

Manchester United will let Robin van Persie leave Old Trafford this summer - if they can land Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani.
Arsene Wenger's new deal with Arsenal remains unsigned as he is waiting for guarantees he will remain in full control of the club's signing policy.
Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in Hoffenheim midfielder Roberto Firmino.
Javier Hernandez is being targeted by Inter Milan as they prepare a double swoop on Manchester United this summer.
Arsene Wenger will use an £8million clause in Loic Remy's contract to gazump Newcastle United for the forward's signature this summer.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday March 3

Manchester United's red-faced stars held a crisis meeting after their Champions League defeat to Olympiakos.
Stoke City ace Matthew Etherington is quitting the club after just five starts this term.
Georgios Samaras could make a Premier League return as he stalls on a new Celtic deal.
Malky Mackay says he hopes to return to Premier League management in the summer.

Tim Sherwood's future as Tottenham boss was cast into fresh doubt on Sunday night after he took a swipe at his chairman.
Bacary Sagna will give Arsenal one last chance to persuade him to stay after demanding a three-year deal worth £120,000 a week plus a £6m signing-on free and a testimonial.
David Moyes believes Manchester United duo Phil Jones and Chris Smalling will be England's next big central defensive partnership.

Manchester United will sign 16-year-old attacking midfielder Dimitri Oberlin Mfomo when his current deal at FC Zurich expires at the end of the season.
Southampton are plotting a cut-price £2m bid for Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella.
Georgios Samaras could make a Premier League return as he continues to stall on a new Celtic deal.
Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy has been warned by the club's money-men to cut his budget by £3m.
Joey O'Brien hopes to boost West Ham's Premier League run-in despite shoulder surgery in January.

Felix Magath will hammer his squad with a week of defensive drills after Cardiff put three goals past his Fulham side.
Tim Sherwood admits the boardroom 'silence is deafening' at Tottenham and fears he will be ousted from his job in the summer.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini accused his players of complacency after they crashed out of the FA Cup to Wigan.

Manchester United manager David Moyes will bid £30m to sign Southampton pair Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw.

Ally McCoist denied that Rangers being taken to a Scottish Cup replay by League Two side Albion Rovers at Ibrox was an embarrassment.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday March 11

Roberto Martinez will offer Jack Rodwell a chance to resurrect his career with a return to Everton in the summer.
Spurs insist Tim Sherwood's job is safe - despite his claim that the "silence is deafening" over his long-term prospects.
Pepe Reina will activate a £4.5million release clause to end his long Liverpool tenure this summer.
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes wants Burnley goal-machine Danny Ings to fire his side next season.
Aston Villa will attempt to make Ryan Bertrand's loan move from Chelsea a permanent deal in the summer.

David Moyes has opened talks with Sporting Lisbon over a £30million swoop for William Carvalho.
Barcelona midfield ace Alex Song wants to return to the Premier League.
West Ham have joined the hunt for Charlton's young midfield ace Diego Poyet.
Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song says he will to return to the Premier League after his two-year stint at Barcelona.

Manchester United are looking to rival Arsenal's bid for Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata.
Swindon could offer Tim Sherwood an immediate route back into management if he parts company with Tottenham this summer.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has decided against signing defender Aly Cissokho on a permanent deal in the summer.

Pepe Reina can leave Liverpool for as little as £4million this summer due to a clause in his contract.
Charlton manager Chris Powell has fallen out with the club's Belgian owner Roland Duchatelet and is close to losing his job.

Manchester United remain keen on Toni Kroos, who has said he is open to a move from Bayern Munich to the Premier League.
Mauricio Pochettino is in advanced talks over a new Southampton contract as the South Coast club attempt to kill off potential interest from Tottenham.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday March 12

Inter Milan are plotting a summer raid for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.
Neil Taylor admits he may have to leave Swansea in the summer if he wants regular first-team football.
Andros Townsend wants more first-team football at Spurs to help secure his place in England's World Cup squad.

Arsenal keeper Lukasz Fabianski is a transfer target for Basel.
Wayne Rooney says it is painful watching Manchester United's arch-rivals Liverpool battling for the title.
Chris Powell was sacked by Charlton for refusing to play the new owner's players.
Andre Villas-Boas believes Chelsea will edge out their rivals to lift the Premier League title this season.

Samuel Eto'o is ready to extend his stay at Chelsea beyond his current one-year deal.
Manchester United will allow Javier Hernandez to leave the club at the end of the season.
Gary Mabbutt has told Spurs boss Tim Sherwood to get used to speculation about his job.
Gus Poyet has welcomed the imminent arrival of Lee Congerton as Sunderland's new director of football.
Feyenoord manager Ronald Koeman is keen on taking the Swansea job when he leaves the Eredivisie club at the end of the season.

Southampton will name former ice hockey professional Ralph Krueger as chairman today.

Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben told Arsene Wenger he should act with more class after being described as a 'great diver' by the Arsenal boss.
The FA are considering an appeal against an independent disciplinary commission for the second time in a week after Alan Pardew's seven-match ban.
Gedion Zelalem, 17, is set to sign his first professional contract at Arsenal.

Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has hinted he would be open to a summer move to Manchester United.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday March 13

Arsene Wenger has held heart-to-heart talks with Mesut Ozil - and reassured him that he is central to Arsenal's plans.
Manchester City's Champions League exit was compounded by a potentially serious injury to star striker Sergio Aguero.
Spurs' players had a furious dressing-room bust-up after their defeat at Chelsea last weekend.
Wigan boss Uwe Rosler is ready to sign Manchester City's forgotten man Jack Rodwell in an emergency loan deal.
Arsene Wenger is keeping close tabs on young Valencia striker Francisco Alcacer.
Fitness coach Raymond Verheijen has savaged Arsene Wenger's training methods, claiming they are to blame for Arsenal's latest injury crisis.

Patrice Evra is set to join Manchester United team-mate Nemanja Vidic at Inter Milan.
Mesut Ozil will miss at least five Premier League games which will make or break Arsenal's bid for the double.
New Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger has already held "positive" talks with boss Mauricio Pochettino and rubbished claims owner Katharina Liebherr wants to sell up - but admits they may not be able to keep Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw.
Swansea are chasing Vitesse Arnhem winger Renato Ibarra, who will be a free agent in the summer and has been recommended by Wilfried Bony.
Matt Taylor is targeting a new deal at West Ham following his recent starring role in the side.

Pablo Zabaleta was left raging after some 'shocking decisions' from referee Stephane Lannoy in their Champions League clash with Barcelona.
Sandro has revealed Tottenham's players were locked in a furious two-hour crisis meeting on the back of the heavy defeat at Chelsea.
Spurs boss Tim Sherwood insisted the club should prepare themselves for yet another squad overhaul this summer.
Manchester United have joined Arsenal and Tottenham in a three-way fight for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
Manchester City have appointed former Barcelona and Liverpool coach Rodolfo Borrell as the club's new Global Technical Director.
Wayne Rooney has stoked up the fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool ahead of Sunday's highly-anticipated clash at Old Trafford by admitting that it hurts to see Brendan Rodgers's team in contention for the title.

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen says he's unsure over what the future holds for him at the club but is determined to stay positive.
Javier Hernandez's agent has denied claims his client is planning to leave Manchester United for Inter Milan this summer and insists there are no plans to hold talks with David Moyes.
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech's future is in doubt after young stopper Thibaut Courtois claimed he was in line to take his starting berth.
Mikel Arteta claims winning a first trophy in nine years would transform Arsenal.

Thomas Vermaelen has admitted that he does not know what the future holds for him at Arsenal.
Newly appointed Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger says owner Katharina Liebherr has "zero" intention of selling the club.
Marouane Fellaini is determined to repay the faith of 'father figure' David Moyes by helping Manchester United finish a traumatic season with a flourish.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti reveals strong interest in Juventus and former Manchester United man Paul Pogba.

QPR will consider offering Gianfranco Zola a route back into management if Harry Redknapp calls it quits at the end of the season.

 

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Friday March 14

Roberto Martinez has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
Robin van Persie insists he won't quit Manchester United and has denied reports of a bust-up with boss David Moyes.
Chelsea and Manchester United are watching Sheffield United centre-back Harry Maguire.
Sam Allardyce has told England boss Roy Hodgson that Andy Carroll is back in shape and ready to explode if he picks him for the World Cup.
Celtic will play any Champions League qualifier they are involved in during July at Murrayfield with Celtic Park being used for the Commonwealth Games.
Yaya Toure has accused Jose Mourinho of not showing other clubs enough respect.

Robin van Persie insists he is happy with David Moyes and wants to spend the rest of his career at Manchester United.
Yaya Toure has told Jose Mourinho to keep quiet.
Tim Sherwood had a furious bust-up with Benfica boss Jorge Jesus as Spurs slumped to a heavy Europa League defeat.
Craig Bellamy insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be a long-term hit at Cardiff.
Everton and Costa Rica midfielder Bryan Oviedo is on course to play in the World Cup - just seven weeks after shattering his leg in two places.
Chelsea have joined the hunt for Sheffield United's £7million-rated Harry Maguire.
Swansea boss Garry Monk has hit back at Ronald Koeman, blasting: "Show me some respect".
The FA will not fight Nicolas Anelka's five-match ban, but the player's West Brom career is in the balance.
Everton lead the chase for Bayer Leverkusen ace Karim Bellarabi.
Marko Marin is ready to quit Chelsea this summer.

Roma have emerged as front-runners for Newcastle full-back Mathieu Debuchy, according to reports in Italy.
Dutch legend Ronald Koeman is desperate to manage Swansea - but the Welsh club have so far shown no interest.
Manchester City's Yaya Toure claims Chelsea are now favourites to win the Premier League.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce backs Andy Carroll as England's wild-card for the World Cup because he'll be much fresher after making just six appearances so far this season.
Pepe Mel admits he could be sacked if his West Brom side fail to win away to Swansea this weekend.
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge reveals he has nicknamed his club and England captain Steven Gerrard 'James Bond' because he can do everything, football-wise.
Andre Villas-Boas could be pipped by Dick Advocaat to the Zenit St Petersburg manager's job.

Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood accused Jorge Jesus of lacking class after the Benfica boss's touchline histrionics during Tottenham's 3-1 Europa League defeat.
Robin van Persie has dismissed speculation he could leave Manchester United this summer and says he could spend the rest of his top-flight career at Old Trafford.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew will go on business leader and anger-management courses with City experts as part of his self-imposed punishment for headbutting Hull midfielder David Meyler.
The Football League expect to make a decision on Massimo Cellino's takeover of Leeds in the next 10 days.
Chelsea have contacted Galatasaray as Turkish fans are trying to get tickets in home area's for next week's clash.

Robin van Persie has dismissed suggestions he is unhappy with David Moyes' management and is looking to quit troubled Manchester United this summer.
Tottenham, West Ham, Fulham, Barcelona and Inter Milan are all keen on signing Charlton midfielder Diego Poyet.
Paul Lambert is convinced his Aston Villa team can hurt Chelsea when they bring their Premier League title bid to Villa Park on Saturday.
Pepe Mel has no idea if he will keep his job should West Brom fail to beat Swansea.
Gus Poyet would not still be Sunderland's head coach if he did not think the club could beat relegation.

 

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Saturday March 15

Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois wants to extend his loan spell at Atletico Madrid for next season.
Manchester United set to offer David de Gea a bumper new deal to see off interest from Real Madrid.
Manchester City have won the race to sign 16-year-old Feyenoord midfielder Rodney Kongolo, who has been compared to former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira.
Chelsea's Nemanja Matic says it took him ''a minute'' to agree to his Stamford Bridge return.
West Brom sack French striker Nicolas Anelka after he announced that he had quit club on Twitter.
Alan Pardew free to telephone in instructions to his Newcastle team despite stadium ban.

Nicklas Bendtner has been fined £104,000 following his alleged drunken rampage in Copenhagen.
Brendan Rodgers has cranked up the pressure on Man United by warning: Miss out on the top four and you're doomed.
Wayne Rooney believes Luis Suarez is the best player in the world right now.
Feliz Magath will see his £1.5million-a-year salary slashed in half if Fulham are relegated from the Premier League.
Lukas Jutkiewicz wants to make his loan stay at Bolton from Middlesbrough into a permanent deal.
Charlton are lining up Fulham flop Derek Boateng.
Sam Allardyce has warned West Ham that no one gets a new contract until the Hammers have confirmed their Premier League survival.

PSG striker Jeremy Menez, 26, boosts talk of move to Liverpool by reportedly admitting he is unsure of his future with his contract due to expire in the summer.
Manchester United have been given a boost in their pursuit of Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos with the news Real Madrid have cooled their interest in the 24-year-old Germany international.

Questions have been raised over Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud's future at Arsenal following a secret meeting with a top agent.

Newcastle striker Luuk de Jong, 23, wants to sign a permanent deal at St James Park when his loan from Borussia Monchengladbach expires at the end of the season.
Chelsea could let Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois, 21, extend his loan at Atletico Madrid, if he signs new contract with the Blues.

Tottenham Hotspur will look to make three quality additions to their squad this summer, with several of the club's disappointing recent arrivals expected to depart.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday March 17

Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel's agent has opened the door for a fairy-tale move to Manchester United - the club where his father Peter Schmeichel was a star keeper.
Bacary Sagna is set for make-or-break contract talks which will decide his Arsenal future. The Frenchman is set out of contract this summer and Inter Milan of Italy, France's Monaco and Galatasaray of Turkey are all keen.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are set to pip Manchester United in the race to sign highly-rated 20-year-old Freiburg central defender Matthias Ginter.
Southampton's French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is considering switching allegiances to England. He qualifies under the five-year residency rule.

Atletico Madrid are plotting a bid for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, who left the Spanish club to join Liverpool in 2007.
Meanwhile, the Blues are considering offloading striker Romelu Lukaku when he returns from his loan spell at Everton

Manchester United could dash Arsenal's hopes of landing long-term target, 20-year-old Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler, by launching a £37m bid.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez could land Espanyol striker Sergio Garcia for for as little as £3m in the summer, when the 30-year-old enters the last year of his contract.
Liverpool have stepped up their interest in the Costa Rica keeper Keylor Navas.

Manchester City are still eyeing Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes as he prepares to leave the Nou Camp at the end of the season
Galatasary and Inter Milan are interested in signing Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna if he fails to agree a new deal at the Emirates
Arsenal and Spurs lead a host of clubs tracking Charlton midfielder Diego Poyet, the 18-year-old son of Sunderland boss Gus.

Spanish giants Real Madrid are the latest club to express an interest in 26-year-old Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Manchester United will have to bend the rules for Dutch striker Robin van Persie to be offered a lucrative new contract.
Brendan Rodgers is happy to put off talks on his Liverpool future until the summer.
MLS side LA Galaxy want Chelsea's Frank Lampard to follow in the footsteps of David Beckham and head to America.
Chelsea want to tie 21-year-old goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois - on loan at Atletico Madrid - to a new contract with his current deal expiring in 2016.

Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood hinted at a summer clear out after saying he has too few world class players in his squad.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday March 18

David Moyes has three games to prove he should carry on as Manchester United boss.
Jose Mourinho reckons ref Chris Foy triggered the red mist that got Ramires sent off at Aston Villa.
Steve Bruce has won the fight to land whizkid Johan Ter Horst from Ryman Division One South outfit Folkestone Invicta.
Joe Hart will face no further punishment over his apparent headbutt on Hull City's George Boyd.
Debt-ridden QPR have signed a five-year kit deal with Nike worth a whopping £45m.
Cardiff will ward off interest in goal machine Rhys Healey with a new three-year deal.
Everton are tracking Sheffield United goalkeeper George Long, who has lost his place in the League One team to Mark Howard.
Javi Garcia admits he is finally happy and settled at Manchester City - despite talk of a summer move.
Tomas Rosicky has committed the rest of his career to Arsenal because he is convinced they can finally win trophies.

Ryan Giggs has denied reports of a furious bust-up with Manchester United boss David Moyes.
Dnipro president Igor Kolomoyskyi claims he is in talks with Spurs over a summer deal for 24-year-old Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, who saw a move to Liverpool fall through in January.
Steven Gerrard has urged Liverpool to hand Brendan Rodgers a new deal as soon as possible.
Didier Drogba insists he will not celebrate if he scores against Chelsea tonight.
Danny Rose believes Tottenham should start planning for next season - with Tim Sherwood in charge.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet wants to keep on-loan Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 22, beyond the end of this season.

Chris Smalling is out with a hamstring injury strain for up to a month, leaving David Moyes reeling from a new blow at Old Trafford.
Fellow United defender Rafael da Silva only had a few hours sleep before the Liverpool shocker - as he was at the birth of his latest child.
Tottenham are set to shatter Liverpool's hopes of landing long-time target Yehven Konoplyanka.
Liverpool are plotting a £25m summer swoop for Benfica striker Rodrigo.

Tim Sherwood's Tottenham future will be decided by the club's Bahamas-based owner Joe Lewis.
West Ham midfielder Jack Collison is set for a loan switch to FA Cup semi-finalists Wigan until the end of the season and could be in line to face Arsenal at Wembley next month.
Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain should be fit to face Chelsea on Saturday despite fears he suffered a calf injury in the victory over Tottenham.
Everton legend Kevin Sheedy has launched a scathing attack on David Moyes, condemning the Manchester United manager's attitude and tactics.

Napoli are set to rival a host of Premier League clubs for Porto's 20-year-old forward Juan Iturbe, who has been likened to Lionel Messi.
Meanwhile, Barcelona star Messi, 26, has played down a move to Manchester City by stressing that he wants to finish his career in Spain.

The Qatar World Cup was plunged into fresh controversy on Monday night after allegations that a senior FIFA official and his family were paid almost £1.2m from a Qatari firm linked to the country's successful bid for the 2022 tournament.

Jose Mourinho has confident predicted that Didier Drogba will rejoin Chelsea.
FIFA has imposed worldwide lifetime bands on two English players convicted of match-fixing in Australia.

David Moyes' precarious grip on his position as Manchester United manager rests in the hands of the club's supporters, with senior figures at Old Trafford standing by the Scot in the wake of the club's humiliation by Liverpool on Sunday.
Arsenal will have a £100m transfer budget this summer but it is now expected that Arsene Wenger will wait until the end of the season before signing a new contract.

Brazil's sports minister has promised highly expensive flights and hotel rooms will come in price before the World Cup and says street protests will be "very small" compared with those that gripped the Confederations Cup last year.

Jackie McNamara insists Dundee United deserve a 50-50 ticket split to make their Scottish Cup semi-final with Rangers fairer.
Derk Boerrigter is planning to seek showdown talks unless he is restored to the Celtic starting line-up.
Jonny Hayes is set to miss a chunk of Aberdeen's push for Europe after suffering a shoulder injury in the League Cup final.
Dave King has accused the Rangers board of treading hedge fund firm Laxey Partners better than it plans to treat season ticket holders.

 

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Wednesday March 18

Patrice Evra says Manchester United are not used to losing and will make the fans proud when they face Olympiacos in the Champions League this evening.
Arsenal's on-loan Olympiacos winger Joel Campbell insists he is not just out to impress Arsene Wenger tonight when he lines up at Old Trafford.
Aaron Ramsey has become one of Arsenal's top earners after signing a new £100,000-a-week deal, while Santi Cazorla has also pledged his future to the Gunners.
Abou Diaby is set to return to full-time training with Arsenal on April 1 after a devastating knee injury.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has told Chelsea and Manchester City he can match their success without having to spend billions of pounds.
Man City reckon strike duo Sergio Aguero and Stevan Jovetic can return in time for a vital week in their title push, including games against Man United and Arsenal.

The future of Leeds and their manager Brian McDermott has been thrown deeper into chaos after prospective owner Massimo Cellino was found guilty of tax evasion.
Liverpool's on-loan forward Fabio Borini claims he will emerge from Sunderland's survival dogfight a more battle-heartened footballer.
David Moyes has vowed to fully return Manchester United to its status as one of the world's leading clubs following the humbling 3-0 defeat against bitter rivals Liverpool.
Asmir Begovic claims he is happy to risk blowing a mega-money move and his World Cup dream to lay it on the line for Stoke.
Vincent Kompany has been cleared to play in the derby against Manchester United as he will face no further action for his explosive KC Stadium exit.
Everton defender Leighton Baines thinks manager Roberto Martinez has to spend big in the summer in order to keep the pace with the Premier League's big boys.
Manchester United midfielder Joe Rothwell, 19, is joining League Two promotion chasers Fleetwood on loan.

Everton are planning a new long-term contract for full-back Seamus Coleman, to fend off interest from Arsenal and the two Manchester clubs.
Liverpool are running the rule over Sporting Lisbon and Argentina defender Marcos Rojo ahead of a potential summer move, according to a Portuguese report.
Arsenal misfit Nicklas Bendtner, who is out of contract in the summer, is looking for a staggering £104,000-a-week from his next club.
Standard Liege striker Michy Batshuayi has put Premier League clubs on notice by revealing that he expects to leave his current club this summer - and that Arsenal is his preferred destination.
Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin will reportedly kill off any potential move to Chelsea by signing a new deal with the Serie A club, according to a report in Italy.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is happy his side have reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League and hopes Manchester United join them.
Fernando Torres could be heading to Italy, after Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio was at Stamford Bridge last night to watch the Spanish striker.
Everton duo John Stones and James McCarthy will be offered new deals at Goodison Park.
Jack Wilshere is still wearing a protective boot, two weeks after breaking his foot against Denmark.

Standard Liege's Michy Batshuayi believes he will ply his trade outside of Belgium next season and has singled out Arsenal as his preferred team, with Everton also interested.
David Moyes insists his job will not be under threat even if Manchester United's disastrous season hits a new low tonight with an exit from the Champions League.
Liverpool have targeted PSV's Belgian forward Zakaria Bakkali, but face competition from Arsenal.
Hull owner Assem Allam has accused the FA of prejudicing his bid to change the club's name.
The future of Leeds has been thrown into more chaos after prospective owner Massimo Cellino was found guilty of tax evasion.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho denied a third triumph in the Champions League is a particular motivation after his side reached the quarter-finals.
Arsenal midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Santi Cazorla follow Tomas Rosicky and Per Mertesacker in extending their contracts with the North London club.
Rangers striker Jon Daly has rejected the complaints of his former club, Dundee United, that holding their William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final at Ibrox is a huge advantage to Ally McCoist's side.

Scott Vernon hopes his Scottish League Cup final display will earn him a new Aberdeen contract.
Celtic full-bacl Adam Matthews admits he was jealous over Aberdeen's Scottish League Cup final victory at Parkhead.

Massimo Cellino, the businessman seeking to take over Leeds, has been ordered to pay a €600,000 fine.

Dundee United chief Stephen Thompson has accused the SFA of being 'economical with truth' as Scottish Cup ticket row escalates

 

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Thursday March 20

Manchester City ace Sergio Aguero is the prime summer transfer target for Barcelona.
Manchester United manager David Moyes said his side thoroughly deserved their 3-0 comeback victory against Olympiacos.
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus says rows between coaches are normal in England as the benches are too close.
Adam Johnson blasted England manager Roy Hodgson for picking players based on the club they play for - not on form.

Manchester United have been rocked by the news that Edinson Cavani has snubbed a move to Old Trafford.
But United moved a step closer to signing William Carvalho last night after bidding £25m for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder.
Hat-trick hero Robin van Persie will have scans on his knee injury this morning to reveal the full extent of the damage.
Spurs boss Tim Sherwood is refusing to take a step backwards in his row with BenIfca boss Jorge Jesus ahead of tonight's clash.

Manchester United are pushing ahead with a £15million summer swoop for Everton full-back Seamus Coleman, and the move is already at an advanced stage.
United and Liverpool are both in the hunt for Bayern Munich's Xherdan Shaqiri, according to the midfielder's brother.
The agent of Liverpool target Keita Balde Diao claims they will have to fork out £12.5million to land the Lazio forward.
Arsenal are lining up young Toulouse defender Serge Aurier as a possible replacement for soon to be out-of-contract full-back Bacary Sagna.
Tottenham approach Porto about signing teenage midfielder Moreto Cassama, who has previously interested Manchester City.
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has said current boss Roberto Martinez is a better tactician than predecessor David Moyes.
Tottenham will try to beat Benfica and qualify for the Europa League's quarter-finals using a squad containing not a single recognised centre-back because of injuries and suspensions.

Robin van Persie was carried off on a stretcher against Olympiacos but manager David Moyes insists the injury is not as serious as first feared.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes is eyeing a move for QPR's 18-year-old Canadian winger Michael Petrasso.
FIFA's chief investigator Michael Garcia is to interview all the remaining members of the executive committee who took part in the controversial vote for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after going on to the pitch during the defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday.
David Moyes's tactical nous has come in for serious scrutiny this season - and now one of his former players Ross Barkley has claimed his successor at Everton, Roberto Martinez, is better.
Hull winger George Boyd will appeal against an FA misconduct charge arising from his clash with Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart on Saturday.
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus has insisted he has 'no quarrel' with Tim Sherwood after the Tottenham manager accused him of 'lacking class'.

Chelsea are ready to hand Eden Hazard a bumper new £200,000-a-week deal this summer to ward off interest from Europe's big spenders.
Manchester United boss David Moyes has downplayed talk of a rift with Ryan Giggs and instead labelled the 40-year-old a 'freak' for his performance against Olympiakos on Wednesday.
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has given his backing to under-fire manager Harry Redknapp - and told the club's fans to do the same.
Having already secured the signing of Nemanja Vidic, Inter Milan are also targeting his Manchester United team-mate Javier Hernandez.
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has backed Aaron Ramsey to develop into the next Steven Gerrard.

The Qatar World Cup organising committee denied being aware of any alleged payments to a Fifa official and his family.
Adam Johnson has spoken out about his two-year hiatus from the England team and claimed that Roy Hodgson's selection criteria is based less on form than on "who you play for".
Jose Mourinho is facing a £10,000 fine after being charged with improper conduct by the FA for going on to the pitch during the Barclays Premier League defeat away to Aston Villa on Saturday.

Spurs boss Tim Sherwood says he must be given full control of the club's transfer policy if he remains in charge next season.

The FA will not appeal to extend Alan Pardew's stadium and touchline ban for head-butting.
David Moyes said Man Utd are dark horses for the Champions League after their 3-0 victory over Olympiakos.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has called on football to harmonise its approach to tackling doping.

 

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Friday March 21

Wayne Rooney insists Manchester United can win the Champions League - despite their dismal domestic campaign.
Spurs boss Tim Sherwood last night blasted Gary Lineker for his Twitter dig at Roberto Soldado.
David Silva is backing City to prove they are top dogs in Manchester by sealing a hat-trick of wins at Old Trafford next week.
Fernando Torres has refused to rule out a summer return to boyhood club Atletico Madrid.
Sam Allardyce has challenged Joe Cole and West Ham's other limbo men to prove they are value for money.

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has pledged his future to the club - even if they are relegated to the Sky Bet Championship.
Fernando Torres has hinted he would be open to a move back to former club Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool will offer full-back Jon Flanagan a new deal in the summer.
Star midfielder David Silva insists Manchester City are in pole position to become Premier League champions again.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has revealed planning for a summer overhaul of his squad has already started.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers feels improving full-back Jon Flanagan will save him a fortune in the summer transfer window.
Ex-Tottenham manager Glenn Hoddle says Spurs have squandered the £86m they got from the sale of Gareth Bale.
Wayne Rooney has told how Manchester United's players held crisis talks after their humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to arch-rivals Liverpool.

Benfica boss Jorge Jesus has admitted Liverpool's interest in £25million-rated striker Rodrigo, who has also attracted interest of Manchester United and Chelsea.
Chelsea's on-loan goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will be eligible to play for Atletico Madrid if the Spanish team are draw against his parent club.
Glenn Hoddle accused Tottenham of wasting the £86million earned from the sale of Gareth Bale as the club were knocked out of the Europa League on Thursday night.
Wayne Rooney believes Chelsea are playing the best football in the country as Manchester United head in to a derby game next Tuesday with neighbours City.

Gary Lineker joked that Tottenham flop Roberto Solado 'makes him realise he wasn't that s***' during his former side's European exit last night.
Wayne Rooney has admitted he and his team-mates "owed" David Moyes and the Manchester United fans the big performance that saw them into the Champions League quarter-finals.
Everton's Roberto Martinez, Jurgen Klopp of Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal assistant Steve Bould are among the contenders to replace Arsene Wenger at the Emirates.
Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o has left the door open for a return to Inter Milan when his contract at Stamford Bridge runs out.
Man United defender Marnick Vermijl is aiming to make the step up to the first-team next season or will consider leaving Old Trafford, claims his agent.

Newcastle United are set to abandon their short-lived experiment with a director of football after Joe Kinnear's calamitous second spell at St James' Park.
Everton manager conceded that new sponsorship deal will not allow them to compete financially with the Premier League's powerhouses.

Talks have started to keep John Terry at Stamford Bridge beyond the end of this season although the former England captain may have to take a pay cut.
Young Jon Flanagan's emergence has saved us a fortune - he reminds me of Steve Nicol and deserves new deal, says Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.

Wayne Rooney has urged Manchester United to remember their attacking DNA ahead of the Premier League run-in.
Alan Pardew will view Newcastle's next game on Saturday from an office at their training ground.
Prime Minister David Cameron said he believed the result of the 2018 World Cup bidding process was 'sorted' in advance.