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BBCs Website headline for rumours is Chelsea planning £60m double swoop for Modric and Mata.

How the hell are they getting Mata on a free???????

 

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FRIDAY AUGUST 5

DAILY MIRROR

New Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas is set to keep £50m striker Fernando Torres on the bench for the start of the season after the Spaniard endured a poor pre-season.

Liverpool could be without striker Luis Suarez for next week's Premier League opener with Sunderland at Anfield as he only returns to training on Monday after helping Uruguay win the Copa America.

Manchester City could allow Carlos Tevez to leave as part of a swap with Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o, who has reportedly had a row with the Italian club's new coach, Gian Piero Gasperini.

Bolton are in talks with Manchester City over winger Shaun Wright-Phillips. The Trotters could also turn to Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome as Liverpool will not come down on their £4.5m valuation of David Ngog.

Liverpool are eyeing Anderlecht's Argentine midfielder Lucas Biglia as a posssible replacement for Lucas.

West Brom are weighing up a club record bid of £7m for Reading striker Shane Long.

THE SUN

Paris St Germain, who are already tracking Manchester United frontman Dimitar Berbatov, want to sign Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole.

Newcastle's players have been issued with legal letters ordering them not to criticise the club on social networking sites following Joey Barton's outbursts on Twitter.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish admits his club cannot afford Joey Barton's £70,000-a-week wages.

West Ham have made a £2million bid for Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United have set Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder a two-week deadline to join them.

Blackburn have slapped a £12m price tag on defender Chris Samba with Arsenal and Spurs both interested.

DAILY EXPRESS

Cesc Fabregas will tell Arsenal he does not want to play in their Champions League play-off, with the draw taking place today.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has warned neighbours City that the champions intend to start the season with a "bang" in Sunday's Community Shield.

Sunderland want to sign Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips on loan following Steed Malbranque's move to St Etienne.

DAILY MAIL

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has turned to Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson for advice following the Joey Barton Twitter fiasco.

Newcastle are considering a move for Manchester United's French winger Gabriel Obertan, who has failed to make an impact since signing for £3m from Bordeaux in 2009.

Stoke have joined Spurs and Chelsea in the race to sign West Ham midfielder Scott Parker, who is valued at £8m.

Wigan have made a late bid to sign Julio Arca, who has left Middlesbrough.

West Ham have had a bid for Nice striker Eric Mouloungui turned down, while the Hammers are also looking at free agent John Carew, Fulham's Andrew Johnson and Newcastle keeper Fraser Forster.

DAILY RECORD

Craig Whyte raked through the wreckage of Rangers' Champions League disaster – then absolved himself of any blame for the £15million crash.

Celtic skipper Scott Brown is set to hand the club a massive boost by signing a bumper new deal to keep him at Parkhead.

ADO Den Haag have told Rangers they will not consider a new £1.5million bid for Wesley Verhoek until Monday at the earliest.

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov revealed he warned Jim Jefferies at the end of last season that a foreign coach would be installed at Tynecastle.

 

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MONDAY AUGUST 22

THE SUN

Luka Modric went on strike yesterday as Chelsea lodged an official £30million bid for the wantaway Tottenham star.

Gary Neville has lifted the lid on the gambling 'cancer' that hit England's chances of winning two World Cups and three European Championships.

Roberto Mancini warned the deal to sign Samir Nasri will be under threat if he plays for Arsenal on Wednesday.

Tottenham star Benoit Assou-Ekotto has told dodgy David de Gea to expect another test of nerve at Old Trafford tonight.

Arsene Wenger insists life at Arsenal is 'great' - because he has the fight of his life on his hands.

Kenny Dalglish reckons only time will tell whether he has been bold or stupid in the transfer market.

Neil Warnock says Arsene Wenger messed up by failing to sign Phil Jagielka for Arsenal.

Fabio Capello has told Arsene Wenger to start spending before Arsenal's season goes up in smoke.

Tony Pulis revealed he is bidding to sign "three or four" new players before the transfer window closes.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsene Wenger has finally been pushed into trying to make a dramatic splash in the transfer market. Wenger has got bids of £15million and £20m-plus respectively in for Rennes midfielder Yann M’Vila and Lille forward Eden Hazard. And the Arsenal boss is also going back for another crack at Everton defender Phil Jagielka.

Wantaway star Luka Modric has been axed from the Spurs team – with boss Harry Redknapp admitting he is mentally unfit to play.

Samuel Eto'o will become the highest paid player in the world today when he completes his £25m transfer to Russian club Anzhi. And Inter Milan will now use the fee to try and sign Carlos Tevez or Diego Forlan.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish admits he may offload £6million flop Jean Makoun.

Blackburn's under pressure boss Steve Kean is on the verge of two signings. Rovers are in talks with striker Vedad Ibisevic, 26, over a £6million deal while midfielder Simon Vukcevic, 25, was in England for a medical at the weekend.

DAILY STAR

Chelsea last night landed Juan Mata in a £25million deal.

Kenny Dalglish is considering a shock £10million move for Wolves striker Kevin Doyle.

Fabio Capello has urged Arsene Wenger to splash the cash at Arsenal.

Roberto Mancini last night warned Manchester City that their title bid could be derailed by stupid defending.

DAILY EXPRESS

Roberto Mancini threatened to pull the plug on Man City’s interest with Samir Nasri if Arsenal play him in the Champions League on Wednesday.

“Bold or stupid” is how Liverpool’s transfer business will be assessed at the end of the season says manager Kenny Dalglish.

Chelsea are poised to pay £57million in deals for Valencia’s Juan Mata and Tottenham’s Luka Modric.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini last night hinted the club may abandon their bid to sign Samir Nasri if the French midfielder plays in the Champions League with Arsenal.

Luka Modric told Tottenham he does not want to play at Manchester United this evening on a day when Chelsea tabled a new £30million bid for the midfielder.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew watched PSV Eindhoven defender Erik Peters yesterday as he tries to revive a £6million deal.

Rennes director of football Pierre Dreossi last night said Arsenal target Yann M’Vila, 21, would not be sold this summer.

Olympiakos are trying to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jean Makoun on loan.

Tottenham are considering a fresh swoop for Bolton defender Gary Cahill as talks over Chris Samba have stalled.

THE GUARDIAN:

Roberto Mancini is threatening to end Manchester City's long pursuit of Samir Nasri if the Frenchman becomes ineligible for the Champions League by playing for Arsenal in their play-off second leg match at Udinese on Wednesday.

Arsene Wenger has responded to Arsenal's troubled start to the season by making a bid for the Rennes holding midfielder Yann M'Vila.

THE INDEPENDENT:

Roberto Mancini raised the stakes in the Samir Nasri transfer saga yesterday when he warned that Manchester City could turn their attentions elsewhere if the Arsenal midfielder plays in Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Udinese and is cup-tied for the competition this season.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH:

Roberto Mancini has warned Arsene Wenger that he risks wrecking Samir Nasri's £23million transfer to Manchester City if the Arsenal manager creates a "big problem" by selecting the midfielder for the Champions League play-off against Udinese on Wednesday.

THE TIMES:

Roberto Mancini has warned Arsene Wenger that Manchester City are likely to abandon their pursuit of Samir Nasri if the Arsenal manager elects to play him against Udinese in the Champions League this week.

 

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TUESDAY AUGUST 23

DAILY MAIL:

Sir Alex Ferguson beamed with pride after seeing his Manchester United youngsters - inspired by Danny Welbeck - rip Tottenham apart with three second-half goals at Old Trafford last night.

Arsenal face having Arsene Wenger banned from the touchlines for two European games and are furious after their chance to appeal was delayed. As of last night, UEFA had failed to send through the relevant document required for the club to act.

Manchester City have made an enquiry for West Ham's Scott Parker.

Fulham have been told they must double their offer for FC Twente's Nacer Cahdli.

Leeds wantaway forward Max Gradel has confirmed Fulham are rivalling West Ham and Leicester for his signature.

THE SUN:

Alex Ferguson gave his United kids the hairdryer treatment at half-time. And the boys came out as men to blow away Tottenham.

Arsene Wenger is going into battle over his new two-match touchline ban from UEFA.

Udinese star Antonio Di Natale says Arsenal are in crisis heading into tomorrow's Champions League showdown.

Kevin Nolan wants Joey Barton to join him at West Ham United.

Read Madrid expect Lassana Diarra to join Tottenham within the next 24 hours.

Newcastle may be reported to UEFA in their bid for Modibo Maiga.

Chelsea new boy Juan Mata turned down Arsenal and Tottenham to join the Andre Villas-Boas revolution at Chelsea.

Florent Malouda says Roman Abramovich was wrong to sack Carlo Ancelotti last season.

THE INDEPENDENT:

Arsene Wenger's attempts to recruit desperately needed reinforcements to bolster his faltering side may rest on Arsenal's abilities to reach the Champions League.

THE TIMES:

Manchester United offered a tantalising glimpse of what the future may hold in store as one of the youngest teams in the club's history brushed aside Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford last night.

Arsene Wenger is planning to defy Roberto Mancini and name Samir Nasri in his squad for Arsenal's Champions League play-off second leg against Udinese tomorrow evening.

DAILY MIRROR:

Sir Alex Ferguson hailed match-winner Danny Welbeck as United demolished Tottenham with a stunning second-half performance.

Arsenal are demanding UEFA hear their appeal to Arsene Wenger's touchline ban before tomorrow's Champions League play-off crunch with Udinese.

Emmanuel Adebayor wants Spurs to spell out their ambition before moving back to the London club.

Samir Nasri's £23million move to Man City could collapse if Arsene Wenger picks him against Udinese tomorrow night.

Chelsea's new signing Juan Mata will return to Spain today to say farewell to his former Valencia team-mates.

THE GUARDIAN:

The season is barely begun but Manchester United set off in pursuit of a 20th league title with the familiar persistence.

DAILY STAR:

Danny Welbeck took centre stage for Manchester United at Old Trafford last night.

Arsene Wenger has astonishingly told new skipper Robin van Persie he is happy with his Arsenal squad.

Shaun Wright-Philips will join Bolton for £2.5million this week - if the stumbling block over his wages can be overcome.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy insists Wolves' star Kevin Doyle is not for sale.

Swansea winger Nathan Dyer ended speculation about his future by signing a new three-year deal with the club.

DAILY EXPRESS:

Sir Alex Ferguson's fledgling stars grew up last night at Old Trafford.

Juan Mata jetted into London yesterday to complete his £26million move to Chelsea from Valencia.

John Carew has told West Ham they need to keep Scott Parker and Carlton Cole if they want to return to the Premier League.

Mick McCarthy is weighing up a move for Hull midfielder Jimmy Bullard, who is a free agent.

Kenny Dalglish has accepted some of the responsibility for Andy Carroll's underwhelming start to life at Liverpool.

DAILY TELEGRAPH:

Ominous, very ominous. The kids are more than all right. Sir Alex Ferguson put his faith in youth last night was rewarded with a fine goal from Danny Welbeck, good shifts from Tom Cleverley and particularly Phil Jones and a clean sheet for David De Gea.

DAILY RECORD:

Ally McCoist was stunned last night when UEFA booted out Steven Whittaker's three-game ban - because he was red-carded for Scotland nearly a year ago.

 

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24

THE SUN:

Arsene Wenger suffered double trouble ahead of tonight's vital Champions League tie with Udinese.

Samir Nasri has been blasted by a current Gunner after ditching Arsenal for Manchester City's millions.

Samuel Eto'o has become the world's best paid player - on £336,000-a-week AFTER tax.

El-Hadji Diouf has slammed Blackburn boos Steve Kean for freezing him out at Ewood Park.

Neil Warnock has launched an ambitious bid to sign Jermaine Jenas on loan.

Bolton hope to make defender Dedryck Boyata a season-long loan signing from Man City.

DAILY MIRROR:

Arsene Wenger faces the biggest test of his 15-year Arsenal career tonight.

Tottenham last night sealed the season-long loan signing of Emmanuel Adebayor from Manchester City.

Jamie Carragher has hailed tonight's tie with Exeter a "massive" encounter to launch an assault on a trophy.

Jose Mourinho last night insisted he has no intention of quitting Real Madrid.

Alan Pardew has insisted Newcastle's battle with FIFA won't hamper his transfer plans.

Liverpool hope to hold off interest from Man City to complete the signing of Uruguayan defender Sebastian Coates.

Steve Bruce wants to take forgotten striker Roque Santa Cruz to Sunderland.

Ian Holloway is launching a double swoop for Aston Villa's Barry Bannan and Southampton's Jason Puncheon.

DAILY STAR:

Arsenal were hit by another blow last night after Jack Wilshere was ruled out for a month.

Chelsea are still determined to land Luka Modric. from Tottenham - despite splashing £23.5m on Valencia star Juan Mata.

Chris Smalling has warned the rest of the Premier League that Man United's current crop of youngsters are destined for greatness.

Steve Kean claims he has found the next Phil Jones in America - George John of FC Dallas.

Louis Saha has waged war on Everton fans insulting him on social networking site Twitter.

Newcastle have refused to meet FC Twente's £7million asking price for left-back Erik Peters.

DAILY EXPRESS:

Arsene Wenger suffered a crushing blow on the eve of one of his biggest games as Arsenal manager after he was forced to fly to Italy without Samir Nasri and Jack Wilshere.

The Premier League's new boys - Norwich, QPR and Swansea - were all given a stark reminder of their frailties in the Carling Cup last night as they crashed out to lower league opposition.

Newcastle's interest in Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga looks dead after the French club reported them for tapping up the player.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is understood to be lining up a move for Joey Barton.

DAILY MAIL:

Samir Nasri was in the north west last night having a medical after Arsenal finally accepted a £24 million bid from Manchester City.

Chelsea have been told their £30million offer for Luka Modric will be rejected - and have been warned off any future bids by Tottenham.

Chelsea have made an opening £15million bid for Porto's Alvaro Pereira.

QPR are stepping up their efforts to sign Joey Barton from Newcastle and have made a new £5million bid for Scott Parker.

Fabio Capello says he did not advise Scott Parker to leave West Ham for a Premier League club to keep his place in the England team.

DAILY TELEGRAPH:

Arsenal play more than a game tonight in Udinese's Stadio Friuli, a genteel relic of Italia '90.

Manchester United hope that their fractious relationship with the Football Association will ease after holding a disciplinary Q and A session between the governing body and Sir Alex Ferguson's players at the Carrington training ground.

THE GUARDIAN:

Jose Mourinho stood at the centre of yet another controversy on Tuesday when the Portuguese manager was forced to deny he was about to leave Real Madrid despite his official spokesman supposedly suggesting he was unhappy and planning to quit.

Romelu Lukaku attempted to stay grounded, even saying at one stage that he keeps reminding himself "I'm not just a fan any more", but this is a teenager whose dreams and reality have long since become blurred.

THE INDEPENDENT:

Arsene Wenger revealed yesterday that Jack Wilshere has been diagnosed with a long-term ankle problem that will rule him out of action until well into next month, on the day that Samir Nasri's transfer to Manchester City finally went through.

To Romelu Lukaku, being called "the new Didier Drogba" is no lazy cliche, but the highest praise.

THE TIMES:

Arsenal's depressing start to the season got worse yesterday when Jack Wilshere was ruled out for an indefinite period amid fears of a stress fracture and Samir Nasri left the club to complete a £24million move to Manchester City.

Samuel Eto'o will become the highest-paid player in the sport's history if, as expected, he signs a three-year deal worth £18million a year with Anzhi Makhachkala, of Russia.

DAILY RECORD:

Maribor last night slapped a protest into UEFA insisting Carlos Bocanegra was ineligible to play for Rangers in the first leg of their Europa League clash.

 

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THURSDAY AUGUST 25

DAILY MIRROR:

Samir Nasri aimed a bitter parting shot at Arsenal and their fans after finally completing his £24million move to Manchester City.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp fears Luka Modric could be left pining for the Champions League if he does not get his move to Chelsea.

Florent Malouda has been offered a way out of Chelsea by Juventus - and could go for just £5million.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean is trying to sign Ajax striker Mounir El Hamdaoui.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is chasing Inter Milan full-back Davide Santon.

Owen Coyle has talked Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata into joining Bolton on loan.

Inter Milan want Diego Forlan to replace Samuel Eto'o.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is ready to sign MK Dons striker Sam Baldock in a £1.1million swoop today.

Ipswich will today complete the signing of Jimmy Bullard on a two-year deal.

THE SUN:

Joey Barton was last night on the verge of joining QPR - but is still hopeful of a last-minute offer from Newcastle.

Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley are to be rewarded with double-your-money five-year deals at Manchester United.

Samir Nasri has revealed how Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira persuaded him to quit the Gunners to join Manchester City.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp wants to sign Joe Cole.

Blackburn's £5million bid for striker Vedad Ibisevic has been accepted by Hoffenheim.

Liverpool have sent striker Daniel Pacheco on loan to Atletico Madrid.

Blackburn are releasing winger Brett Emerton so he can join Sydney.

Leicester striker Martyn Waghorn wants to leave the Foxes.

DAILY MAIL:

Arsenal have had a loan bid rejected for Real Madrid midfielder Kaka.

QPR are willing to make Joey Barton the best paid player in their history as they moved closer to the signing of the Newcastle midfielder last night.

Sebastian Coates will arrive on Merseyside in the next 48 hours to complete his £7million move to Liverpool.

Harry Redknapp last night urged Luka Modric to turn his mind back to football after Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy reinforced his stance that the playmaker will not be sold.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp last night opened the door to the idea of a reunion with Joe Cole.

Florent Malouda is set to be the high-profile victim of Juan Mata's £29million arrival at Chelsea, with Juventus interested in signing the winger.

Blackburn are closing in on deals for Ajax striker Maounir El Hamdaoui and Hoffenheim's Vedad Ibisevic.

Manchester City winger Vladimir Weiss has held talks with Wigan after stalling on a £3.5million move to Dynamo Kiev.

Fulham have entered the race to sign Freiburg striker Papiss Demba Cisse.

West Ham have had a £1.4million bid for MK Dons striker Sam Baldock rejected byt are ready to make an improve offer.

Ipswich are giving a trial to Kaiserslautern midfielder Jiri Bilek.

DAILY STAR:

Joey Barton is on the brink of signing a £100,000-a-week deal with QPR.

Harry Redknapp last night urged Joe Cole to get his priorities right and join him at Totetenham.

Arsenal face competition from Malaga and Valencia in the battle to sign Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta.

DAILY EXPRESS:

Joey Barton edged closer to a move from Newcastle to QPR by insisting that his "hands are tied".

DAILY RECORD:

Furious Rangers chiefs last night slammed the "pathetic mischief makers" who sparked a UEFA probe into Carlos Bocanegra's Europa League eligibility.

Celtic skipper Scott Brown will pledge his future to the club by signing a new four year-deal after tonight's Europa League clash against Sion.

 

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FRIDAY AUGUST 26

THE SUN:

Harry Redknapp insists Spurs have won their £30million battle with Chelsea over Luka Modric.

Samir Nasri has launched another bitter attack on Arsenal, claiming they lack ambition and didn't try hard enough to keep him.

Harry Redknapp is planning a £16million swoop for Brazil strike star Leandro Damiao.

QPR boss Neil Warnock is planning a £2million swoop for Middlesbrough's Seb Hines.

Steve Kean has told El Hadji Diouf he should be on his way from Blackburn before the transfer window shuts next week.

Andre Villas-Boas was last night snubbed by his old club Porto over a £15million bid for Alvaro Pereira.

Blackburn will give Hoffenheim striker Vedad Ibisevic until today to decide on a move to Ewood Park.

Roberto Mancini is back on the trail of Real Madrid's Fernando Gago.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is mulling over a move for ex-Portsmouth star Papa Bouba Diop.

DAILY MIRROR:

Craig Bellamy last night took a step closer to a shock Liverpool return after Manchester City said he can leave for nothing.

Chelsea target Luka Modric was nowhere to be seen at White Hart Lane as Spurs moved into the Europa League group stages.

Arsene Wenger has made a bargain-basement £6million bid for Gary Cahill - but was derided by Bolton for the paltry offer.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez claims Liverpool and Tottenham have left it too late to sign striker Hugo Rodallega.

Fulham will increase their offer for Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome after their initial bid was rejected.

Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers is running the rule over Paraguay midfielder Victor Caceres.

DAILY MAIL:

QPR were last night made to sweat on their attempts to sign Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

Tottenham have signed highly-rated winger Yago Falque on loan.

Bolton have made an offer to take Real Madrid outcast Pedro Leon on loan for the season.

Arsenal have entered the race for France's katest teenage sensation M'Baye Niang.

Darron Gibson's chances of a move to Aston Villa have been hit by an ankle ligament injury.

West Brom want to beat QPR and Everton to Man City defender Nedum Onuoha after missing out on his team-mate Dedryck Boyata.

Newcastle are to sign highly-rated Lens defender Darnel Situ.

DAILY EXPRESS:

Cesc Fabregas has cited Arsenal's passionless stadium as one of the main reasons why he had to quit English football.

Bolton want to tie up a £3million deal for Liverpool striker David Ngog after calling time on moves for Daniel Sturridge and Jeffren.

Lassana Diarra yesterday all but ruled out a move from Real Madrid with Harry Redknapp turning instead to Juventus starlet Iago Falque.

Craig Bellamy is seeking a pay-off before drawing a line under his Man City career, as Liverpool and Tottenham wait to battle for his signature.

DAILY STAR:

Manchester United will not be trying to push through a deal for Wesley Sneijder - or anybody else - ahead of next week's transfer deadline.

Roberto Martinez is refusing to cash in on Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega before the transfer deadline.

Joey Barton was last night weighing up a move to QPR after talks with the west London club.

THE INDEPENDENT:

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has made fresh inquiries over a loan move for Marseille's Argentina international Lucho Gonzalez and Sochaux's Marvin Martin.

DAILY RECORD:

Celtic target Craig Bellamy last night took a step closer to making a shock return to Liverpool after Man City agreed to let him go for nothing.

 

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MONDAY AUGUST 29

THE SUN:

Arsene Wenger refuses to quit as Arsenal boss despite feeling humilated after Man Utd beat Arsenal 8-2.

Luka Modric was forced to play for Spurs against his will yesterday.

Arsenal want Chelsea's Brazilian defender Alex.

Tony Pulis will sign Wilson Palacios from Spurs for £6million today.

Tottenham are closing in on Scott Parker after putting in an improved offer of £6million.

Andre Villas-Boas has stepped up his Chelsea rebuilding with a £5m swoop for Mexican Ulises Davila.

DAILY MIRROR:

Bolton boss Owen Coyle wants Liverpool striker David Ngog to sign in a £4million deal today.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean is facing a crisis after his bosses scrapped a £6m swoop for Vedad Ibisevic.

Owen Coyle has told Arsenal he won't cave in and sell them Gary Cahill on the cheap.

DAILY MAIL:

Tottenham are ready to rival Arsenal with a bid for Bolton defender Gary Cahill.

Espanyol are trying to negotiate a deal to take out of favour Liverpool midfielder Christian Poulsen on a season-long loan.

Olympiakos have re-opened talks with Aston Villa about taking midfielder Jean Makoum on loan.

Fulham are finalising a £3million move for Juventus defender Zdenek Grygera.

Shaun Wright-Phillips is ready to join QPR.

Leeds United are keen on QPR defender Clint Hill.

Newcastle last night agreed a £5million deal for Inter full-back Davide Santon.

Coventry's cash problems could be eased if centre half Ben Turner becomes Chris Hughton's first cash signing at Birmingham.

DAILY RECORD:

Celtic are heading for a bidding war with Blackburn Rovers over AIK Stockholm's £2million hitman Mohamed Bangura.

Scotland midfielder Kevin Thomson has finally been given the green light to kick-start his career at Middlesbrough

 

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TUESDAY AUGUST 30

THE SUN

Arsenal's £6.2million bid for Fenerbahce left-back Andre Santos has been accepted and Arsene Wenger has also lined up an £8million move for Chelsea winger Florent Malouda.

Ian Wright last night blamed Arsene Wenger's obsession with buying untried youngsters for Arsenal's 8-2 defeat at Manchester United.

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is a shock £25million target for Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala.

Scott Parker's dream move to Tottenham has hit the rocks.

Fulham are close to landing Juventus defender Zdenek Grygera.

Aston Villa are prepared to offer a deal to Owen Hargreaves.

Newcastle have opened talks with Inter Milan full-back Davide Santon.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is making a shock move for Celtic striker Georgios Samaras.

Swansea are hoping to sign ADO Den Haag midfielder Jens Toornstra.

Leicester have bid a club-record £6million for Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsene Wenger stunned Arsenal's players by refusing to speak after the 8-2 defeat to Manchester United.

Tottenham's players believe the Luka Modric transfer saga is holding the club back.

A deal for Bolton defender Gary Cahill is still a possibility for Arsenal.

Manchester City have put a 'hands off' sign on Adam Johnson - despite massive interest in the winger.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is making a club-record £14million move for Freiburg striker Papiss Demba Cisse.

Shaun Wright-Phillips is set for talks today over a £2million switch to QPR.

Inter Milan defender Davide Santon is in talks over a £5million move to Newcastle.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is stepping up his bid to sign Tottenham defender Alan Hutton on loan.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is set to secure a £7million deal for Wilson Palacios and revive his bid to sign Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce will sign Nice striker Eric Mouloungui in a £1.5million deal.

Hull striker Jay Simpson is signing for Millwall in a £300,000 deal.

Cardiff want Coventry defender Ben Turner.

Leicester have tabled a club-record £6million offer for Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard.

DAILY STAR

Arsene Wenger reacted to Arsenal's worst defeat in 114 years by heading to France yesterday.

Sergio Aguero has begged Carlos Tevez not to walk out on Manchester City.

Aston Villa are considering a move for Owen Hargreaves.

Stoke's £10million move to sign Tottenham striker Peter Crouch has hit the rocks.

Newcastle have swooped for Inter Milan defender Davide Santon after their move for PSV's Erik Pieters collapsed at the weekend.

Sunderland could make a loan move for Manchester United striker Federico Macheda.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean is in a race against time to seal the £5million signing of striker Vedad Ibisevic from Hoffenheim.

Swansea are ready to rekindle their interest in Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates after Alan Tate's leg break.

DAILY MAIL

Angry Arsenal fans heaped more pressure on Arsene Wenger last night as they insisted they would rather the club started spending money on players than on free tickets.

Owen Hargreaves is attracting interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is considering a surprise move for Celtic striker Georgios Samaras.

Leicester have made a £4million bid for Fulham striker Andrew Johnson.

Sevilla want Fulham forward Clint Dempsey but Martin Jol will not accept less than £8million.

Aston Villa are considering a move for Hamburg full-back Guy Demel should they fail to sign Alan Hutton from Tottenham.

Swansea are ready to make an improved £2million offer for Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates.

Craig Bellamy is poised to stay at Manchester City after the club refused to offer him a package to cover the final year of his contract.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez could swoop for Tottenham forward Giovani dos Santos.

West Ham are back in for Nice forward Eric Mouloungui.

Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Leeds winger Max Gradel.

Crystal Palace and Charlton are lining up bids for Crawley striker Matt Tubbs.

Sheffield Wednesday have tabled a £500,000 bid for Bury striker Ryan Lowe.

DAILY EXPRESS

Craig Bellamy is ready to stay at Manchester City after club bosses refused to offer him a financial settlement to cover the final year of his contract.

Chelsea are ready to make a renewed approach for Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles as an alternative to Luka Modric.

Sunderland are hoping to seal a season-long loan move for Manchester United striker Federico Macheda.

Stoke have sealed a £6million move for Wilson Palacios and remain keen to recruit Tottenham team-mate Peter Crouch in a statement of their ambition.

Aston Villa are hoping to sign Tottenham defender Alan Hutton on loan.

Everton hope to raise much-needed funds by offloading Yakubu and Joseph Yobo.

Cardiff and Birmingham could be set to fight it out for Coventry defender Ben Turner.

THE GUARDIAN

Arsene Wenger has been reassured that he retains the full support of Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke and the board of directors as he fights to complete new signings before tomorrow's transfer deadline and lift the club from its crisis.

THE INDEPENDENT

Tottenham are prepared to test Owen Hargreaves' claim that he can play 40 games a season again by giving the former England midfielder a medical test this week as they investigate the possibility of taking on the injury-racked midfielder.

THE TIMES

Arsene Wenger will bow to mounting pressure from the Arsenal board and the fans, and make a last-gasp attempt to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes tomorrow.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic last night closed in on a transfer deadline-busting £4million swoop for Maritimo striker Papa Babacar Diawara.

Ally McCoist will discover today if Rangers will stump up the cash to allow him to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Theofanis Gekas.

 

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31 - DEADLINE DAY
THE SUN


* Chelsea made a £30million swoop for French star Franck Ribery yesterday.


* Owen Hargreaves has agreed a shock move to Manchester City - after playing just 11 minutes in two years.


* Arsene Wenger was panicking last night as he tried to splash £45million on new players.


* Joleon Lescott insists he is now a better player after being given the runaround by Manchester City's superstars.


* Fabio Capello has been so wowed by Ashley Young since his move to Manchester United that he has already put him in Friday's team.


* Scott Parker handed West Ham a written transfer request last night in a bid to seal his dream move to Tottenham.


* Joe Cole will today decide whether to end his Liverpool nightmare by going on loan to Lille.


* QPR boss Neil Warnock is trying to wrap up a £10million swoop for Anton Ferdinand and Shaun Wright-Phillips.


* Peter Crouch is at the centre of a £12million tug of war between Sunderland and Stoke.


* Birmingham expect late bids from Bolton and Blackburn for defender Scott Dann.


* Wigan are in talks with Celtic over signing Shaun Maloney.


* Leeds last night agreed a deal to sell Max Gradel to St Etienne.

DAILY STAR


* Manchester United reject Owen Hargreaves was last night closing in on a sensational switch to bitter rivals Manchester City.


* Arsene Wenger yesterday acted to boost his ailing squad with three new signings.


* Tottenham have made a shock £10million bid for Bolton's England defender Gary Cahill.


* Wesley Sneijder has slammed the door shut on a last-minute switch to Manchester United.


* Joleon Lescott reckons dealing with around £130million worth of striker talent in training every day has helped make playing for England far less daunting.


* Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale have been spared a ribbing for their Premier League nightmares - because their Wales team-mates are too scared to bring up the subject in the dressing room.


* Joe Cole was close to ending his Liverpool nightmare last night by signing for French champions Lille.


* Davide Santon last night vowed to be a hit at Newcastle - with a little help from his Mama.


* Armand Traore has pleaded with QPR fans not to judge him on his Old Trafford horror show.


* Sunderland will today try to seal an £8million deal for striker Peter Crouch.


* Leeds forward Max Gradel will sign for St Etienne today after passing a medical.


* Rangers have rejected a £6.5million bid from Leicester for striker Nikica Jelavic.

DAILY MIRROR


* Owen Hargreaves will go from the Internet to Inter-City today by crossing the Manchester divide.


* Tottenham last night made a cheeky move for Bolton's England star Gary Cahill after Arsenal pulled out of the bidding.


* Wayne Rooney last night claimed the "stress" of going bald forced him into his summer hair transplant.


* Joe Cole has been handed a chance to relaunch his flagging career with a surprise switch to Lille.


* Blackburn boss Steve Kean wants to sign Italian World Cup winner Luca Toni, Everton striker Yakubu and Birmingham's Scott Dann.


* Porto star Alvaro Pereira is set to complete his dream move to Chelsea later today.


* Stoke boss Tony Pulis is throwing a fortune at Tottenham striker Peter Crouch to persuade him to move north.


* QPR boss Neil Warnock has continued his spending spree with a double swoop for Shaun Wright-Phillips and Anton Ferdinand.

DAILY EXPRESS


* Peter Crouch could kick-start a frantic deadline day of wheeler-dealing as QPR boss Neil Warnock hopes to sign him for £10million.


* Wayne Rooney thinks Owen Hargreaves will struggle to recapture his best form as his former Manchester United team-mate prepared to seal a shock move to rivals Manchester City.


* Arsene Wenger hit the Arsenal panic button by performing two transfer U-turns and casting his net far and wide in a desperate hunt for a new midfielder before tonight's 11pm transfer deadline.


* Joe Cole could be on his way to France after Lille expressed an interest in a season-long loan.


* Juventus have released Czech Republic defender Zdenek Grygera ahead of a move to Fulham.


* Liam Ridgewell stunned Birmingham last night by putting in a transfer request.


* Leicester boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is battling to seal a £4.5million deal for Everton striker Jermaine Beckford.

DAILY MAIL


* The transfer window exploded into a frenzy of activity yesterday. Manchester City made a shock move for Owen Hargreaves, Tottenham completed the £5million signing of Scott Parker and made a fresh bid - believed to be in the region of £9million, for Gary Cahill - while Sunderland launched a £10million approach for Peter Crouch.


* Luka Modric appears to be coming to terms with the fact he may have to stay at Spurs, according to the midfielder's international team-mate Ivan Klasnic.


* Samir Nasri has launched a stinging attack on Arsenal by claiming they are now a selling club.


* Newcastle were last night trying to tie up a £10million move for Freiburg's Papiss Cisse.


* Leicester are thinking of a return for Everton striker Yakubu after being rebuffed in a £6.5million bid for Rangers' Nikica Jelavic.

DAILY RECORD


* Celtic boss Neil Lennon is ready to launch a deadline-busting raid for a left-back - with English pair Liam Ridgewell and Nicky Shorey top of his wanted list.


* Aston Villa have made a late enquiry to ask Rangers if they will sell Steven Davis before the end of the transfer window tonight.

 

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January 2012 Transfer Window is now open


SUNDAY JANUARY 1

MAIL ON SUNDAY

* Wayne Rooney was sensationally axed from Manchester United's squad for yesterday's Premier League clash with Blackburn after a bust-up with manager Sir Alex Ferguson that throws the controversial Old Trafford striker's future into doubt.

* Robin van Persie has given the biggest hint yet that he wants to stay at Arsenal when his contract ends in 2013.

* Arsenal are ready to bid £10million for Germany star Lukas Podolski.

* Premier League stars and their clubs are being investigated by the taxman over the secret perks enjoyed by players and their families.

* Steve Kean last night called for a truce with the fans who have been calling for his head all season.

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

* Theo Walcott and Arsenal are at WAR over his demand for a new £85,000-a-week four-year deal.

* Arsene Wenger will offer Arsenal legend Thierry Henry the job as his new assistant at the Emirates.

* Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will snap up Daniele De Rossi if Roma put him up for sale.

* Doncaster have turned down a bid from Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson for striker Billy Sharp.

* Newcastle are monitoring Montpellier's France Under-21 international defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, but are no longer interested in his team-mate Olivier Giroud.

* Everton boss David Moyes is keen on a move for Catania striker Maxi Lopez.

* Chelsea were foolish to force Jose Mourinho out of the door, says former Stamford Bridge ace Joe Cole.

* Petr Cech says Andre Villas-Boas must be given an entire season to prove himself at Chelsea.

SUNDAY MIRROR

* Harry Redknapp and Fabio Capello are being linked in an incredible job swap.

* Chelsea can terminate John Terry's contract without paying a penny in compensation - if he is found guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

* Luis Suarez has been branded as an "unreliable" and "inconsistent" witness by an FA tribunal.

* If Harry Redknapp had his way the January transfer window would be abolished.

* Andre Villas-Boas apologised to irate Chelsea fans after their team's shock 3-1 home defeat against Aston Villa.

* Robin van Persie set an Arsenal goalscoring record - then took a volley of abuse from QPR boss Neil Warnock.

* Manchester City have asked police to keep Manchester United's travelling fans locked in the Etihad Stadium when the two teams face each other in the FA Cup next week.

* David Moyes admits he had sympathy for Roy Hodgson when he was sacked by Liverpool.

* Roberto Mancini has warned Sir Alex Ferguson that the Premier League title will not be won by mind games.

* Martin O'Neill has revealed his desire to mastermind a Manchester City-style revolution at Sunderland - but admits it will have to be done without the riches at Roberto Mancini's disposal.

* Unsettled Sunderland midfielder Stephane Sessegnon is a target for French side Marseille.

* Jordan Rhodes has been rocked by an injury that dents Huddersfield's promotion charge and shatters West Ham's hopes of signing him for £3million this month.

* Bolton will use the £8million they receive from Chelsea for defender Gary Cahill to make a bid for Fulham striker Bobby Zamora.

* Everton are set to take up an option to keep Sylvain Distin at Goodison until the summer of 2013.

* Manchester City's £17.5million misfit Roque Santa Cruz is wanted by Brazilian club Cruzeiro.

* Manchester United are in danger of losing teenage attacking sensation Ravel Morrison to Europe's biggest clubs for just £300,000 in compensation.

* Qatar-based Al-Sadd are ready to match QPR's £15million valuation of unhappy midfielder Adel Taarabt.

* Sir Alex Ferguson has predicted another January transfer window spending bonanza as the recession shows no signs of hitting football hard.

* Inter Milan boss Claudio Ranieri is involved in a battle to keep Wesley Sneijder at the San Siro.

* Sevilla are hoping to finalise a move for Tottenham midfielder Giovani dos Santos in the next few days.

* Clubs hoping to take Manchester United's fringe players on loan must wait until the end of the transfer window for a decision from Sir Alex Ferguson.

* Alan Curbishley has named Scott Parker as the bargain of the season - and is backing his former charge to fire Tottenham into the Champions League for the second time in three seasons.

SUNDAY PEOPLE

* Liverpool are ready to test Aston Villa's resolve to hang onto their England striker Darren Bent.

* Luka Modric will seek a clause in his next Tottenham contract insisting he has pay parity with any future big-money signings at White Hart Lane.

* Andy Johnson is on a collision course with Fulham after neighbours QPR lodged a £1.3million bid for the striker.

* Mario Balotelli was the worst room-mate in the world - according to the poor bloke he used to bunk down with.

* Juan Sebastian Veron has given a fascinating insight into the mind of Roberto Mancini - and revealed how the Manchester City boss once tried to knock him out after a game.

* Carlo Ancelotti will step up PSG's interest in AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato after being installed as the club's new manager.

* Andre Villas-Boas is keeping tabs on Valencia star Roberto Soldado as he prepares to revamp his Stamford Bridge strikeforce.

* Blackburn boss Steve Kean is making an ambitious bid to sign Real Madrid's unwanted star Esteban Granero on loan for the relegation battle.

* Billy Sharp is available in a cut-price January deal, as a £1.85million release clause kicks in today.

* Nedum Onuoha is facing decision time as he looks for first-team Premier League football. Blackburn and Bolton are interested with QPR and West Brom also waiting in the wings.

* Manchester United superkid Will Keane is wanted on loan by Carling Cup conquerors Crystal Palace - with Dougie Freedman desperate on a deal.

* Stoke are plotting a move for Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell. He's rated at £3million.

* Bolton boss Owen Coyle will be given his pick of a Chelsea youngster to take on loan next season - as Gary Cahill heads the other way.

* Newcastle will only be making one signing this transfer window - at best. United plan to bring in a replacement for injured centre-back Steven Taylor.

* Danny Rose is in line for January loan move from Tottenham - to keep alive his Olympic dream.

* Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio has played in Rome and Milan - and now he pretends he is in charge of Barcelona.

* QPR face a crunch decision over Adel Taarabt - with Al-Sadd ready to meet his £15million valuation.

* Jason Roberts admits he is frustrated by a lack of football at crisis-hit Blackburn - and insists he is nowhere ready to swap football for a career in broadcasting.

* Premier League stars John Obi Mikel and Peter Odemwingie have been threatened with international exile - for wearing the wrong earrings.

* Sunderland are being linked with a move for Tottenham midfielder Stephen Pienaar.

* Blackburn's unwanted man Keith Andrews could price himself out of a move with his wage demands.

* Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to send midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong to Wolves - to the fury of Bolton.

* Sir Alex Ferguson was choking on his birthday cake last night as Manchester United did their best to hand the title to great rivals City.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

* John Terry is a target for China's top two clubs, who will offer him an escape route from the unsavoury row overshadowing his season.

* Roberto Mancini has vowed not to become a victim of Sir Alex Ferguson's mind games in the title race.

* Andre Villas-Boas last night appealed to Chelsea fans to save him from the sack.

THE OBSERVER

* Luis Suarez called Patrice Evra "negro" seven times and gave "unreliable" and "inconsistent" evidence to the Football Association independent commission that banned the Liverpool striker for eight matches.

* Andre Villas-Boas admits he has fallen short of the minimum requirement expected at Chelsea and dismissed the team's chances of challenging for the title as fantasy, with the manager left to target the more humble objective of finishing in the top four.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

* The Football Association last night delivered a damning written verdict on the race-abuse case against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

* Sir Alex Ferguson demanded an immediate response from his Manchester United players at Newcastle on Wednesday after his side slipped to an unexpected defeat to relegation-threatened Blackburn on an excellent day for title rivals Manchester City.

SUNDAY TIMES

* Sir Alex Ferguson's 70th birthday celebrations went awry yesterday.

* Liverpool's Luis Suarez gave "unreliable" and "inconsistent" evidence to the independent regulatory commission investigating claims that he racially abused Manchester United's Patrice Evra.

SUNDAY MAIL

* Ally McCoist last night admitted Scotland star Graham Dorrans could figure highly on Rangers' winter window wishlist.

* Atletico Madrid are considering making a move for Nikica Jelavic.

* Hearts are set to end their media ban at tomorrow's Edinburgh derby with Hibernian.

* Swedish club Hacken last night beat the Old Firm in the race to sign Emilio Izaguirre's Honduran superkid team-mate - 20-year-old Eddie Hernandez.

 

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MONDAY JANUARY 2

DAILY MIRROR:

Wayne Rooney was axed by Sir Alex Ferguson after the Manchester United boss deemed he wasn't fit to train.

Roberto Mancini openly questioned Manchester City's title credentials in a ruthless inquest after Ji Dong-won's last-gasp winner.

Andre Villas-Boas reckons his Chelsea squad is not good enough to challenge for the title and wants reinforcements - starting with Porto striker Hulk.

Tottenham are set to bid £8million for Blackburn defender Chris Samba.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is ready to hand Robbie Keane a shock return to the Premier League.

Everton have joined the race for Huddersfield hot shot Jordan Rhodes.

Newcastle, Sunderland, West Brom and QPR are monitoring 6ft 2in striker Ederzito.

Arsenal and Chelsea are battling it out for Crewe sensation Nick Powell.

Unsettled Sunderland defender Craig Gardner is tipped to sign for West Brom.

Aston Villa have quoted Sunderland £6-8million for defender James Collins.

Billy Sharp is set to quit Doncaster.

THE SUN:

Chelsea stars are in open mutiny over Andre Villas-Boas' management.

Alex Ferguson will smooth his bust-up with Wayne Rooney - by telling him to get Manchester United's title charge back on track.

Manchester City are set to make Daniele de Rossi their first signing of the January window.

Bolton are looking to League Two for a Gary Cahill replacement by bidding £1million for Crawley's Kyle McFadzean.

Luis Suarez could follow John Terry into the courts to face a racism charge.

Robin van Persie says Thierry Henry has made a "brave" decision to return to Arsenal.

DAILY STAR:

Angry Roberto Mancini last night questioned Manchester City's title credentials.

Wayne Rooney was axed and fined £200,000 by Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson because he was not in a fit state to train after a night out.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is still prepared to back under-fire boss Andre Villas-Boas with transfer funds.

DAILY EXPRESS:

Roberto Mancini questioned Manchester City's title credentials as they became the latest victims of a crazy weekend in the Premier League with defeat at Sunderland.

Wayne Rooney was fined and dropped from Manchester United's team by Sir Alex Ferguson because he was not in a fit state for a training session after a night out.

Chelsea are locked in talks with Real Madrid over a £25million move for Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain.

DAILY MAIL:

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini questioned his players' title credentials after they blew their chance to open up a three-point gap over rivals Manchester United at Sunderland.

Wayne Rooney was fined more than £200,000 and dropped by Manchester United because he was thought to be the worse for wear and unable to train properly after a night out.

Andre Villas-Boas has been hit with an injury crisis for the Premier League clash at Wolves.

Liverpool are interested in a deal for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he would love to see Carlos Tevez join AC Milan.

Stoke are ready to offload Jermaine Pennant as they target Blackburn's Junior Hoilett.

Federico Macheda is poised to complete a loan move from Manchester United to QPR.

Everton are tracking Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson.

Arsenal are considering a loan move for AC Milan left-back Taye Taiwo.
Wolves want West Ham striker Frederic Piquionne.

THE INDEPENDENT:

Liverpool were under mounting pressure last night to issue an apology for Luis Suarez's conduct towards Manchester United's Patrice Evra.

THE TIMES:

Wayne Rooney was fined a week's wages and dropped by Manchester United when a furious Sir Alex Ferguson accused him of being unfit to train after a Boxing Day night out.
Roberto Mancini tore into his players for their reckless naivety as the Manchester City manager appeared to question his team's title credentials.

DAILY TELEGRAPH:

Wayne Rooney was fined a week's wages and dropped from the Manchester United team for Saturday's defeat against Blackburn after angering Sir Alex Ferguson with a 'lethargic' display in training following a Boxing Day night out with team-mates Darron Gibson and Jonny Evans.

THE GUARDIAN:

Roberto Mancini was left reflecting, ruefully, on what might have been last night.

Liverpool have been urged to abandon any thoughts of appealing against the eight-match ban and £40,000 fine that Luis Suarez received for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra, with a leading anti-racism campaigner warning the club that their vehement support of the Uruguayan is damaging their reputation.

DAILY RECORD:

Ally McCoist will attempt to strike a bargain-basement deal to bring Nacho Novo back to Rangers.

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson insists Graham Dorrans will not be joining Rangers.

 

[JerryGarcia]

Funny about Chelsea, if they're in "open mutiny" wouldn't the players have said something in the press? If there's the slightest bit of truth in there then it's good for us though.

 

[tototoner]

Funny about Chelsea, if they're in "open mutiny" wouldn't the players have said something in the press? If there's the slightest bit of truth in there then it's good for us though.

I think there is a lot of truth in it, the likes of Terry, Lampard , Cole and Drogba no longer running things and they don't like it.

Time for Roman to stick or twist, I think he'll stick with AVB and move Lampard and Drogba on , if not in Jan certainly in the summer

Cannot see Cole and Terry moving on but you never know

 

[RichieS]

I think there is a lot of truth in it, the likes of Terry, Lampard , Cole and Drogba no longer running things and they don't like it.

Time for Roman to stick or twist, I think he'll stick with AVB and move Lampard and Drogba on , if not in Jan certainly in the summer

Cannot see Cole and Terry moving on but you never know

Terry's career could be as good as over after the racism thing comes to its conclusion. I think Cahill's being signed as a replacement.

 

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Breaking News - Villa want Robbie Keane on loan - http://www.sportinglife.com/footbal...AME=soccer/12/01/03/SOCCER_Villa.html&BID=165

TUESDAY JANUARY 2

THE SUN

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas sensationally blanked Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard after his late winner at Wolves.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger faces a certain FA rap after an astonishing attack on referee Lee Probert.

AC Milan are plotting a move for Manchester City duo Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli after cashing in on Alexandre Pato.

West Ham are set to sign Tottenham defender Vedran Corluka on loan.

Ipswich want to complete a deal for Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith.
DAILY MIRROR

QPR midfielder Joey Barton last night accused Norwich winger Bradley Johnson of conning the officials to get him sent off.

Chelsea players gave Andre Villas-Boas a group hug to show their faith as the Blues finally got back to winning ways.

Sunderland's Kieran Richardson has emerged as a shock target for Arsenal.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has made an opening bid of £1million for Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard - but has been told to increase his offer.

Ipswich are hoping to complete a deal for Alan Smith, who is being released by Newcastle.

Carlo Ancelotti has personally called David Beckham in a bid to sign the former England captain for PSG.
DAILY STAR

Chelsea's match-winner Frank Lampard admitted he was lucky not to get sent off at Wolves.

Arsene Wenger last night astonishingly accused Fulham players of getting Arsenal defender Johan Djourou sent off.

Roma are to offer Daniele De Rossi a bumper new deal in a bid to keep him out of the clutches of Manchester City.
DAILY MAIL

Aston Villa have joined the race for Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar.

Everton are ready to step up their interest in PSG striker Guillaume Hoarau and also keen on his team-mate Mevlut Erding.

Manchester City are showing interest in Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol.

Chelsea defender Alex is due to hold talks over a possible move to QPR today.

Lukas Podolski has ruled out a January transfer to Arsenal.

Huddersfield are interested in a loan deal for Bristol City striker Jon Stead and are also keen on Leicester defender Sean St Ledger.
DAILY EXPRESS

Didier Drogba has finally given up hope of being offered the contract he wants at Chelsea and is ready to leave the club.

Fulham manager Martin Jol and goal hero Bobby Zamora could not offer any guarantees the striker will stay during the transfer window after last night's 2-1 win over Arsenal.
DAILY RECORD

Rangers manager Ally McCoist last night pleased with Craig Whyte to pay for the firepower that will keep his side's transfer hopes alive.
THE TIMES

Chelsea's hopes of signing Hulk have been boosted by the Brazil forward refusing to rule out leaving Porto this month.

 

[SugarRay]

Why would Corluka be open to such a move? He would walk into the majority of prem sides and would instantly become the best player in the championship by a mile.

Strange.

 

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4

THE SUN

Liverpool will not appeal against Luis Suarez's eight-game ban - but still refuse to accept he is guilty of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra.

QPR midfielder Joey Barton has threatened to become the first Premier League star to sue a referee after his red card against Norwich on Monday.

Aston Villa will have to sort out insurance and personal terms to sign striker Robbie Keane on loan from LA Galaxy.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he has no intention of leaving Old Trafford.

Bolton midfielder Mark Davies is a £4m target for Premier League rivals West Brom.

Fulham have joined Newcastle in the race to sign 18-year-old Sheffield United defender Harry Maguire who is rated by the Blades at £3m.

West Ham will turn to Doncaster striker Billy Sharp after Conference side Fleetwood rejected a bid for Jamie Vardy.

DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool have accepted Luis Suarez's eight-match ban but have again questioned the credibility of the FA.

Fulham have tabled a £10m bid for Catania's Argentine striker Maxi Lopez, 27, which could mean a Craven Cottage exit for Bobby Zamora.

Newcastle are tracking Swansea central defender Ashley Williams - with the Welsh club slapping an £8m asking price on the 27-year-old.

West Brom hope to sign Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell.


Olympiakos and Marseille have joined French club Dijon in the bid to sign Chelsea midfielder Gael Kakuta.

DAILY STAR

Liverpool have accepted Luiz Suarez's eight-match ban - but the striker still insists he has done nothing wrong after being found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra.

Manchester United star Nani says they cannot afford any more slip ups like the 3-2 home defeat by Blackburn if they are to win the title.

DAILY MAIL

Spurs are considering a move for West Ham central defender James Tomkins, 22.

QPR have made an initial enquiry for Blackburn defender Chris Samba.

Stoke are the latest club to show an interest in Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, 24, who is also wanted by Bolton, Blackburn and Sunderland.

Newcastle are believed to have been offered Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta on loan.

QPR have added Scotland and Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor to their list of transfer targets.

Computer giants Apple are showing an interest in joining the battle for the next set of live Premier League TV rights when the tender goes out before the end of the season.

DAILY EXPRESS


Bolton defender Gary Cahill will have to drop his wage demands by £50,000 a week if he is to seal a January move to Chelsea.

THE GUARDIAN

Liverpool will not appeal against Luis Suarez's eight-match ban for calling Patrice Evra "negro", a decision that was followed by a remarkable and inflammatory statement from Anfield accusing the Manchester United defender of in effect making up his story and the Football Association of putting together a "highly subjective" case in favour of the Frenchman.

THE INDEPENDENT

Liverpool last night accused the Football Association of systematic bias and effectively accused Patrice Evra of lying, in an extraordinary statement which saw them begrudgingly accept Luis Suarez's eight-match ban for the abuse of the Manchester United defender.

THE TIMES

Liverpool and Luis Suarez grudgingly accepted the Uruguay striker's eight-match ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra last night, but club and player struggled to conceal their contempt for the ruling.

DAILY RECORD

Aston Villa are considering a £6m bid for Celtic playmaker Ki Sung-Yueng.

Hibs are set to beat SPL rivals Dunfermline, Dundee United and Hearts to the loan signing of Coventry defender James McPake.

Dundee United striker Jon Daly has laughed off rumours of a potential move to West Brom or Wigan.

 

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THURSDAY JANUARY 5

THE SUN

Manchester United are monitoring Gary Cahill's on-off move to Chelsea.

Arsenal are on the trail of Swansea defender Neil Taylor.

Nedum Onuoha is a £4m target for QPR.

Inter Milan are trying to hijack AC's move for Carlos Tevez.

Genk star Kevin De Bruyne claims Chelsea still want to buy him.

Blackburn defender Michel Salgado is wanted by four Chinese clubs.

West Ham are ready to offer James Tomkins a five-year deal worth £25,000 per week.

Newcastle have had a £4.5m bid for Dijon's Benjamin Corgnet rejected.

Wigan are stalling on a new deal for Victor Moses.

Burnley, Ipswich and Leeds all want Tottenham full-back Adam Smith on loan.

DAILY MIRROR

Portsmouth are close to announcing their seventh owner in three years.

QPR last night bid £3m for Aston Villa centre-half James Collins.

Robinho has urged AC Milan to sign Carlos Tevez.

Sam Allardyce is ready with a new £4m bid to bring Jordan Rhodes to West Ham.

Crystal Palace are lining up a £250,000 bid for Derby's James Bailey.

Blackburn may be ready to let Junior Hoilett go in the transfer window in a bid to fund a move for Fulham's Andy Johnson.

Hull have signed Arsenal 'keeper Vito Mannone on loan again.

Roman Abramovich is ready to sanction a Chelsea transfer window refit for Andre Villas-Boas.

DAILY MAIL

West Ham have offered £4m for Huddersfield striker Jordan Rhodes after a £3m bid was rejected.

QPR have made the opening move to sign Wayne Bridge on loan from Manchester City. They face competition from Wolves.

Mauro Formica has been denied a loan move to Newell's Old Boys by Blackburn.

Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic says he is flattered by reported interest in him from Liverpool.

Chelsea defender Alex is ready to turn his back on offers from Brazil to help QPR's battle for Premier League survival.

Arsenal are scrambling to complete the loan signing of Thierry Henry before this weekend's FA Cup deadline.

Crystal Palace are hoping to sign Fulham centre back Rafik Halliche on a month's loan.

Chelsea scouts have been running the rule over Napoli striker Edinson Cavani.

DAILY STAR

Luis Suarez is ready to walk out on English football.

Doubts have arisen over the future of Neil Warnock as QPR boss.

Newcastle have tabled a £4m bid for West Ham defender James Tomkins.

DAILY RECORD

Nikica Jelavic has denied he has set his heart on quitting Rangers.

Hearts have found the cash to pay their players the missing wages.

Nice have emerged as front-runners to land Chelsea's Gael Kakuta.

Fran Sandaza's agent says he will turn down a new deal at St Johnstone as he eyes a move to a bigger club.

 

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FRIDAY JANUARY 6

DAILY MAIL

Sir Alex Ferguson is considering a sensational move for unsettled Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has told the club they must try to back him in the January transfer window.

Newcastle have had an improved £4million bid for West Ham defender James Tomkins rejected.

Swansea have emerged as favourites to sign Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran on loan.

Liverpool are interested in Birmingham winger Nathan Redmond.

Southampton are keen on Celtic forward Kris Commons.

Wigan are looking to sign Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf on loan.

Carlos Tevez wants to join AC Milan rather than Inter.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United are preparing an amazing swoop for Frank Lampard.

Petr Cech is ready to commit his future to Chelsea by signing a new deal at Stamford Bridge.

Brendan Rodgers has told his Premier League rivals not to waste their time with a January raid on Swansea.

Alan Pardew last night revealed he sees his long-term future at Newcastle.

THE SUN

Harry Redknapp reckons two new signings would boost Tottenham's title charge.

Roberto Mancini has urged his board to give him the cash to finish off Manchester United.

Federico Macheda is set to have a summer showdown with Sir Alex Ferguson over his Manchester United future.

Steve Kean has flatly rejected QPR's bid for in-form striker Yakubu.

Arsenal are hoping to complete Thierry Henry's loan signing by this morning - otherwise he will not play against Leeds.

Owen Coyle has told Chelsea that Gary Cahill is theirs to lose - despite interest from other clubs.

DAILY MIRROR

Harry Redknapp is planning a £12million double swoop on Blackburn pair Christopher Samba and Junior Hoilett to fuel Tottenham's shock title charge.

Wesley Sneijder has ruled out a move to Manchester United this month, despite renewed interest from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Petr Cech is poised to agree a four-year extension to his Chelsea deal - to keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2017.

Wigan are making a shock swoop on relegation rivals Blackburn for midfielder Keith Andrews.

Glenn Whelan is poised to sign a new contract at Stoke.

Bolton target Tim Ream gets married in America tomorrow - but Owen Coyle wants him to honeymoon in Horwich.

Alex McLeish reckons Robbie Keane is eager to join Aston Villa.

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson is trying to beat local rivals Wolves in the race for Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard.

DAILY EXPRESS

Roberto Mancini has urged Manchester City's mega-rich Abu Dhabi owners to open the chequebook again this month.

QPR have made a £6million bid for Blackburn defender Chris Samba.

Steve McClaren has signed a two-and-a-half year deal as coach of FC Twente.

Roy Hodgson will plead with West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace for funds after losing Chris Brunt for two months with a broken ankle and having Zoltan Gera out for the season.

DAILY RECORD

Aberdeen captain Richard Foster has quit Pittodrie for Bristol City in a £250,000 deal.

Rangers have pulled out of the race to sign Dundee United starlet Scott Allan.

Rangers' desperate bid to bring in a new striker last night hit fever pitch as it emerged Kyle Lafferty could be out for two months.

John Sutton has been told he can leave Hearts on loan.