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Martinez would be a great buy for both Barcelona and City. I reckon he'd play defence for Barca and would be perfect for that role, he's great on the ball.
Aye, I can see Martinez to Barcelona particularly as Puyol is getting old, and the defense of Barcelona has been shaky this season.
Hughes is a bit of a numpty
True.
Why is everyone known as a *insert region here*' answer to Cristiano Ronaldo. At this rate I'll be South Manchester's Cristiano Ronaldo!
In a lot of ways Martinez would be good for Barcelona's backline yes. But I think they'd have to rebuild it almost completely to use him there.
The reason being pace and Dani Alves. Martinez is not very mobile and while that shouldnt be a problem normally, Puyol, Pique and Mascherano who he'd be playing next to cant really make up for it. Plus with Alves continuing to rampage down the right, the RCB will always need to cover ground to go from protecting the space he's left unoccupied to lining up next to his CB partner.
Perhaps if Barcelona were to sign him and use him as a CB, it might be because there's something to the stories about Pique's situation not being great at the club. And Martinez plus a fast CB might come in to be bedded in as their new central defence over the next few seasons.
The reason being pace and Dani Alves. Martinez is not very mobile and while that shouldnt be a problem normally, Puyol, Pique and Mascherano who he'd be playing next to cant really make up for it. Plus with Alves continuing to rampage down the right, the RCB will always need to cover ground to go from protecting the space he's left unoccupied to lining up next to his CB partner.
Perhaps if Barcelona were to sign him and use him as a CB, it might be because there's something to the stories about Pique's situation not being great at the club. And Martinez plus a fast CB might come in to be bedded in as their new central defence over the next few seasons.
Erm, yes, they do.
07/08 was the last time Chelsea didn't change home strip after one season. Utd last did it in 08/09. You're full of shit.
Can I be weightwatchers answer to cristiano ronaldo?
Sunday's SHITE column
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben, 28, is considering a return to English football and could join Chelsea, Tottenham or Arsenal for as little as £10m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Radja Nainggolan, right, has three Belgium caps
Cagliari midfielder Radja Nainggolan, 23, has emerged as a surprise summer transfer target for Manchester City.
Full story: Metro
Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay is planning an £8m summer bid for 24-year-old Leeds midfielder Robert Snodgrass.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham's Kyle Walker, 21, and Liverpool's Glen Johnson, 27, are on a list of full-back targets drawn up by Real Madrid.
Full story: Metro
Cardiff have started a scramble for former Manchester United trainee Tom Heaton's signature by not offering the 25-year-old goalkeeper a new deal.
Full story: the Sun
Arsenal will break the bank in a bid to persuade 28-year-old striker Robin van Persie to sign a new contract.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday
Alex McLeish is in pole position to sign Peterborough's 24-year-old goalkeeper Joe Lewis - with Brad Guzan, 27, set to quit Aston Villa this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Cristian Tello is a Spain Under-23 international
Arsenal will look to lure Barcelona youngster Cristian Tello to the Emirates Stadium this summer after a series of scouting missions on the 20-year-old attacker.
Full story: Caught Offside
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 23, has been advised that he should take any chance he gets to sign for Real Madrid - by his father-in-law Diego Maradona.
Full story: Insidefutbol
Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is on the brink of replacing Andre Villas-Boas as Chelsea manager and could be in place for Tuesday's FA Cup fifth-round replay against Birmingham.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday
The Chelsea boss is "doomed" and Benitez could be a viable short-term replacement, but owner Roman Abramovich is poised to turn to Barcelona's Pep Guardiola in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will reject any approach from the Football Association to succeed Fabio Capello as England manager as he is only interested in taking on a Premier League job.
Full story: The Sunday Times
Mourinho has emerged as Harry Redknapp's most serious rival for the job of the next England boss and both men have strong support within the FA.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday
Everton manager David Moyes says that everyone in the Premier League should take a 20% cut to make fotball more affordable for fans and put football finances in order.
Full story: Sunday Express
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is to give Stephane Sessegnon a free role in Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini has said he is determined to be the next Magpies captain to get his hands on silverware.
Full story: Evening Chronicle
Wolves midfielder Karl Henry has revealed that a summit held by players after Mick McCarthy's sacking has galvanised players for a survival fight.
Full story: Express and Star
Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 30, has revealed Arsene Wenger gave him a Arsenal number nine shirt with his name on to try and tempt him to London in 2000, but the Swede refused a trial and instead chose Ajax.
Full story: the Sun
Former England and Manchester United full-back Gary Neville has picked his "winning England squad" and named Kyle Walker at hs old position of right back.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday
AND FINALLY
Tottenham striker Louise Saha coped with restless nights in his London Docklands apartment caused by noisy trains by wrapping bandages around his head and eyes to get some sleep.
Full story: the Sun
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben, 28, is considering a return to English football and could join Chelsea, Tottenham or Arsenal for as little as £10m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Radja Nainggolan, right, has three Belgium caps
Cagliari midfielder Radja Nainggolan, 23, has emerged as a surprise summer transfer target for Manchester City.
Full story: Metro
Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay is planning an £8m summer bid for 24-year-old Leeds midfielder Robert Snodgrass.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham's Kyle Walker, 21, and Liverpool's Glen Johnson, 27, are on a list of full-back targets drawn up by Real Madrid.
Full story: Metro
Cardiff have started a scramble for former Manchester United trainee Tom Heaton's signature by not offering the 25-year-old goalkeeper a new deal.
Full story: the Sun
Arsenal will break the bank in a bid to persuade 28-year-old striker Robin van Persie to sign a new contract.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday
Alex McLeish is in pole position to sign Peterborough's 24-year-old goalkeeper Joe Lewis - with Brad Guzan, 27, set to quit Aston Villa this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Cristian Tello is a Spain Under-23 international
Arsenal will look to lure Barcelona youngster Cristian Tello to the Emirates Stadium this summer after a series of scouting missions on the 20-year-old attacker.
Full story: Caught Offside
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 23, has been advised that he should take any chance he gets to sign for Real Madrid - by his father-in-law Diego Maradona.
Full story: Insidefutbol
Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is on the brink of replacing Andre Villas-Boas as Chelsea manager and could be in place for Tuesday's FA Cup fifth-round replay against Birmingham.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday
The Chelsea boss is "doomed" and Benitez could be a viable short-term replacement, but owner Roman Abramovich is poised to turn to Barcelona's Pep Guardiola in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will reject any approach from the Football Association to succeed Fabio Capello as England manager as he is only interested in taking on a Premier League job.
Full story: The Sunday Times
Mourinho has emerged as Harry Redknapp's most serious rival for the job of the next England boss and both men have strong support within the FA.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday
Everton manager David Moyes says that everyone in the Premier League should take a 20% cut to make fotball more affordable for fans and put football finances in order.
Full story: Sunday Express
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is to give Stephane Sessegnon a free role in Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini has said he is determined to be the next Magpies captain to get his hands on silverware.
Full story: Evening Chronicle
Wolves midfielder Karl Henry has revealed that a summit held by players after Mick McCarthy's sacking has galvanised players for a survival fight.
Full story: Express and Star
Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 30, has revealed Arsene Wenger gave him a Arsenal number nine shirt with his name on to try and tempt him to London in 2000, but the Swede refused a trial and instead chose Ajax.
Full story: the Sun
Former England and Manchester United full-back Gary Neville has picked his "winning England squad" and named Kyle Walker at hs old position of right back.
Full story: The Mail on Sunday
AND FINALLY
Tottenham striker Louise Saha coped with restless nights in his London Docklands apartment caused by noisy trains by wrapping bandages around his head and eyes to get some sleep.
Full story: the Sun
Glen Johnson to Real Madrid?
I hope to God Robben leaves Bayern.
How come, and to go where?
What's so funny? He'd thrive there.Glen Johnson to Real Madrid?
Spurs for Wembley is even more shite than you would expect from the People.
Oh its not in your list, Spurs get Wembley whilst they "redevelop" WHL if England take Harry according to the Sunday People.
Oh its not in your list, Spurs get Wembley whilst they "redevelop" WHL if England take Harry according to the Sunday People.
I can't stand the player and he has begun to poison the dressing room atmosphere. I hope he just goes. As long he don't end up at United he can end up any where else.
God knows he had a bandage or two lying around.
Glen Johnson to Real Madrid?
Almost as funny as Anton Ferdinand apparently taking spanish lessons because he thought that Barcelona was after him.
Oops. MON shouldn't have done that.
Shite On Sunday 11/03/12
Manchester City are set to launch a bid for Real Madrid's 24-year-old striker Gonzalo Higuain. Manager Roberto Mancini wants the £35m-rated Argentinian as part of a new-look front line that also includes Arsenal's Robin van Persie.
Full story: the People
City will face competition for Higuain's signature from Chelsea with the Blues strikers Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba struggling against poor form and advancing years respectively.
Full story: Metro
Arsenal are set to snatch Ajax's £10m-rated centre-back Jan Vertonghen , 24, from under Tottenham's noses.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Bundesliga club Hannover are ready to offer Sunderland's on-loan Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner a chance to kickstart his career with a £4m move to Germany this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool are keeping an eye on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski with a view to making a concrete offer for the Poland international in the summer.
Full story: Footy Latest
OTHER GOSSIP
Terry Connor's caretaker spell in charge of Wolves could be over after just three games with club owner Steve Morgan keen to install a younger man such as Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman or Brighton's Gus Poyet.
Full story: the People
Mark Hughes has labelled as laughable the Football Association's claim that it wants to implement goal-line technology as soon as possible.
Full story: talkSPORT
Owen Coyle has vowed not to gamble on the fitness of South Korea international Chung-Yong Lee during Bolton's fight against Premier League relegation.
Full story: Bolton News
West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson has dropped the biggest hint yet that he wants to stay at the Hawthorns, amid speculation linking him with the vacant England role.
Full story: Express and Star
Manager Alan Pardew has challenged Newcastle to show their Champions League credentials by beating Arsenal on Monday.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Jack Wilshere has posted a video of his six-month-old son Archie on the internet, in which the youngster shows off some impressive ball skills.
Full story: Metro
Arsenal striker Gervinho could have been playing for, rather than against, Newcastle on Monday evening. The then Lille attacker started sending text messages during a contract meeting with the Magpies last summer, convincing club officials that the deal was a bad idea.
Full story: the People
Manchester City are set to launch a bid for Real Madrid's 24-year-old striker Gonzalo Higuain. Manager Roberto Mancini wants the £35m-rated Argentinian as part of a new-look front line that also includes Arsenal's Robin van Persie.
Full story: the People
City will face competition for Higuain's signature from Chelsea with the Blues strikers Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba struggling against poor form and advancing years respectively.
Full story: Metro
Arsenal are set to snatch Ajax's £10m-rated centre-back Jan Vertonghen , 24, from under Tottenham's noses.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Bundesliga club Hannover are ready to offer Sunderland's on-loan Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner a chance to kickstart his career with a £4m move to Germany this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool are keeping an eye on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski with a view to making a concrete offer for the Poland international in the summer.
Full story: Footy Latest
OTHER GOSSIP
Terry Connor's caretaker spell in charge of Wolves could be over after just three games with club owner Steve Morgan keen to install a younger man such as Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman or Brighton's Gus Poyet.
Full story: the People
Mark Hughes has labelled as laughable the Football Association's claim that it wants to implement goal-line technology as soon as possible.
Full story: talkSPORT
Owen Coyle has vowed not to gamble on the fitness of South Korea international Chung-Yong Lee during Bolton's fight against Premier League relegation.
Full story: Bolton News
West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson has dropped the biggest hint yet that he wants to stay at the Hawthorns, amid speculation linking him with the vacant England role.
Full story: Express and Star
Manager Alan Pardew has challenged Newcastle to show their Champions League credentials by beating Arsenal on Monday.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Jack Wilshere has posted a video of his six-month-old son Archie on the internet, in which the youngster shows off some impressive ball skills.
Full story: Metro
Arsenal striker Gervinho could have been playing for, rather than against, Newcastle on Monday evening. The then Lille attacker started sending text messages during a contract meeting with the Magpies last summer, convincing club officials that the deal was a bad idea.
Full story: the People
SHITE on 18/03/12
Argentina striker Lionel Messi has ruled out ever moving to the Premier League by revealing he wants to stay with Barcelona for the rest of his career.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United are ready to pay £25m for Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao. The 22-year-old has been the subject of interest from Tottenham.
Full story: Metro
Italian legend Alessandro del Piero looks set to leave Juventus when his contract expires this summer, with Arsenal and QPR reportedly interested. The 37-year-old has spent 20 years at Juve scoring more than 200 goals in 700 appearances.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk
Arsenal have added Birmingham's 19-year-old goalkeeper Jack Butland to their wanted list. Butland is currently on loan at League Two side Cheltenham.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Germany striker Lukas Podolski has given a further indication that he is far from certain to sign for Arsenal in the summer. The 26-year-old Cologne forward has hinted he would be interested in a move to Lazio.
Full story: Metro
OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester United keeper David de Gea has said manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told the players they must win their 10 remaining games this season if they want to win the Premier League title.
Argentina striker Lionel Messi has ruled out ever moving to the Premier League by revealing he wants to stay with Barcelona for the rest of his career.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United are ready to pay £25m for Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao. The 22-year-old has been the subject of interest from Tottenham.
Full story: Metro
Italian legend Alessandro del Piero looks set to leave Juventus when his contract expires this summer, with Arsenal and QPR reportedly interested. The 37-year-old has spent 20 years at Juve scoring more than 200 goals in 700 appearances.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk
Arsenal have added Birmingham's 19-year-old goalkeeper Jack Butland to their wanted list. Butland is currently on loan at League Two side Cheltenham.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Germany striker Lukas Podolski has given a further indication that he is far from certain to sign for Arsenal in the summer. The 26-year-old Cologne forward has hinted he would be interested in a move to Lazio.
Full story: Metro
OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester United keeper David de Gea has said manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told the players they must win their 10 remaining games this season if they want to win the Premier League title.
Never been that impressed with Damiao when I've had the chance to see him play.
Shites looking especially thin today.
My thoughts too.
Must be Muamba, they all have something to actually report on and fill the pages with rather than fill it with any old bollox as normal.
Somehow I doubt Ferguson has said that - I am PRETTY certain we will win the title if we win 9 and draw against City
Updated
Argentina striker Lionel Messi has ruled out ever moving to the Premier League by revealing he wants to stay with Barcelona for the rest of his career.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United are ready to pay £25m for Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao . The 22-year-old has been the subject of interest from Tottenham.
Full story: Metro
Italian legend Alessandro del Piero looks set to leave Juventus when his contract expires this summer, with Arsenal and QPR reportedly interested. The 37-year-old has spent 20 years at Juve scoring more than 200 goals in 700 appearances.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk
Arsenal have added Birmingham's 19-year-old goalkeeper Jack Butland to their wanted list. Butland is currently on loan at League Two side Cheltenham.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Germany striker Lukas Podolski has given a further indication that he is far from certain to sign for Arsenal in the summer. The 26-year-old Cologne forward has hinted he would be interested in a move to Lazio.
Full story: Metro
OTHER GOSSIP
Celtic are prepared to play in League One, with the radical plan set to be put to Football League clubs this summer.
Full story: the People
Arsenal or Tottenham face missing out on the Champions League if Chelsea win it this season while finishing outside the top four - because Uefa have ruled only four English teams will play in the tournament next season.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
There are rumours of negativity engulfing Tottenham and their players, according to former goalkeeper Ian Walker.
Full story: talkSPORT
Louis van Gaal has emerged as a leading contender to take over as Chelsea manager.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Frank Lampard says that former manager Andre Villas-Boas lost sight of the present while trying to move older players out.
Full story: the Sun
Manchester United keeper David de Gea has said manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told the players they must win their 10 remaining games this season if they want to win the Premier League title.
Full story: the Sun
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez are starting to click.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
AND FINALLY
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has poked fun at his own appearance by describing his forehead as being "as big as the moon".
Full story: Metro
Argentina striker Lionel Messi has ruled out ever moving to the Premier League by revealing he wants to stay with Barcelona for the rest of his career.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United are ready to pay £25m for Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao . The 22-year-old has been the subject of interest from Tottenham.
Full story: Metro
Italian legend Alessandro del Piero looks set to leave Juventus when his contract expires this summer, with Arsenal and QPR reportedly interested. The 37-year-old has spent 20 years at Juve scoring more than 200 goals in 700 appearances.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk
Arsenal have added Birmingham's 19-year-old goalkeeper Jack Butland to their wanted list. Butland is currently on loan at League Two side Cheltenham.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Germany striker Lukas Podolski has given a further indication that he is far from certain to sign for Arsenal in the summer. The 26-year-old Cologne forward has hinted he would be interested in a move to Lazio.
Full story: Metro
OTHER GOSSIP
Celtic are prepared to play in League One, with the radical plan set to be put to Football League clubs this summer.
Full story: the People
Arsenal or Tottenham face missing out on the Champions League if Chelsea win it this season while finishing outside the top four - because Uefa have ruled only four English teams will play in the tournament next season.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
There are rumours of negativity engulfing Tottenham and their players, according to former goalkeeper Ian Walker.
Full story: talkSPORT
Louis van Gaal has emerged as a leading contender to take over as Chelsea manager.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Frank Lampard says that former manager Andre Villas-Boas lost sight of the present while trying to move older players out.
Full story: the Sun
Manchester United keeper David de Gea has said manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told the players they must win their 10 remaining games this season if they want to win the Premier League title.
Full story: the Sun
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez are starting to click.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
AND FINALLY
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has poked fun at his own appearance by describing his forehead as being "as big as the moon".
Full story: Metro
25 million for Damiao
Who's this Damiao fella?
The over pricing of young Brazilian players is getting English ridiculous.
Get some wheat in your diet.
Had a nasty bug a few weeks ago, it was practically water.
25/03/12 shite
Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Luka Modric is expected to delay signing a new deal at White Hart Lane until the uncertainty surrounding Harry Redknapp is resolved and he knows who will be Spurs manager next season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea have opened talks with Napoli striker Edinson Cavani. The Uruguay international is also wanted by Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid after helping himself to 26 goals this season.
Full story: the Sun on Sunday
Manchester City have watched Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez seven times and want to snap up the versatile Spain international for £25m.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Dimitar Berbatov has already rejected overtures from Sunderland and Fulham after he decided he would only leave Manchester United for a club which have qualified for the Champions League.
Full story: Sunday Express
Matias Suarez has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season
Rivals Manchester United and Manchester City are likely to do battle for the signature of 24-year-old Benfica winger Nicolas Gaitan, who is expected to cost around £25m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham have joined Chelsea in the race to land Newcastle United striker Demba Ba for £7m this summer.
Full story: Sunday Express
Liverpool technical director Damien *Comolli has watched 23-year-old Anderlecht striker Matias Suarez in recent months and the Reds are contemplating a summer move for the Argentinian, who is also wanted by West Brom and another unnamed Premier League club.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Spurs look set to miss out again on strikers Leandro Damiao and Giuseppe Rossi, both of whom they targeted last summer and who appear to favour moves to Italy.
Full story: Metro
Newcastle are tracking PSV Eindhoven midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as they look at options should star pair Cheikh Tiote and Yohan Cabaye be tempted to move away from the Sports Direct Arena.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
OTHER GOSSIP
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has admitted he would relish the opportunity to become England manager.
Full story: talkSPORT
Hodgson is determined to resolve the future of on-loan goalkeeper Ben Foster as soon as possible.
Full story: Express and Star
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists his team have not yet done enough to be sure of a top-four place in the Premier League.
Full story: talkSPORT
Arsenal have won their last seven Premier League games
Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland is determined to become a regular in the first team, while manager Alex McLeish has dismissed reports linking the 25-year-old with a move to American Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
QPR owner Tony Fernandes launched a furious attack on his team on Twitter following their 3-1 defeat at Sunderland.
Full story: talkSPORT
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says the club have identified a number of summer transfer targets he believes will "excite the fans".
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Burnley are expected to thwart interest in youth prospect Cameron Howieson, the New Zealander who is thought to have been watched by Liverpool and Newcastle, by offering the 17-year-old a professional contract.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph
AND FINALLY
The Belgian FA is considering whether to look into an unusual incident during a second division match between Royal Antwerp and FC Tubize, after the visiting manager gestured as if to kick opposition striker John Cofie in a "delicate place".
Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Luka Modric is expected to delay signing a new deal at White Hart Lane until the uncertainty surrounding Harry Redknapp is resolved and he knows who will be Spurs manager next season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea have opened talks with Napoli striker Edinson Cavani. The Uruguay international is also wanted by Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid after helping himself to 26 goals this season.
Full story: the Sun on Sunday
Manchester City have watched Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez seven times and want to snap up the versatile Spain international for £25m.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Dimitar Berbatov has already rejected overtures from Sunderland and Fulham after he decided he would only leave Manchester United for a club which have qualified for the Champions League.
Full story: Sunday Express
Matias Suarez has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season
Rivals Manchester United and Manchester City are likely to do battle for the signature of 24-year-old Benfica winger Nicolas Gaitan, who is expected to cost around £25m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham have joined Chelsea in the race to land Newcastle United striker Demba Ba for £7m this summer.
Full story: Sunday Express
Liverpool technical director Damien *Comolli has watched 23-year-old Anderlecht striker Matias Suarez in recent months and the Reds are contemplating a summer move for the Argentinian, who is also wanted by West Brom and another unnamed Premier League club.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Spurs look set to miss out again on strikers Leandro Damiao and Giuseppe Rossi, both of whom they targeted last summer and who appear to favour moves to Italy.
Full story: Metro
Newcastle are tracking PSV Eindhoven midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as they look at options should star pair Cheikh Tiote and Yohan Cabaye be tempted to move away from the Sports Direct Arena.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
OTHER GOSSIP
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has admitted he would relish the opportunity to become England manager.
Full story: talkSPORT
Hodgson is determined to resolve the future of on-loan goalkeeper Ben Foster as soon as possible.
Full story: Express and Star
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists his team have not yet done enough to be sure of a top-four place in the Premier League.
Full story: talkSPORT
Arsenal have won their last seven Premier League games
Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland is determined to become a regular in the first team, while manager Alex McLeish has dismissed reports linking the 25-year-old with a move to American Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
QPR owner Tony Fernandes launched a furious attack on his team on Twitter following their 3-1 defeat at Sunderland.
Full story: talkSPORT
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says the club have identified a number of summer transfer targets he believes will "excite the fans".
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Burnley are expected to thwart interest in youth prospect Cameron Howieson, the New Zealander who is thought to have been watched by Liverpool and Newcastle, by offering the 17-year-old a professional contract.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph
AND FINALLY
The Belgian FA is considering whether to look into an unusual incident during a second division match between Royal Antwerp and FC Tubize, after the visiting manager gestured as if to kick opposition striker John Cofie in a "delicate place".
always love those "and finally" bitsFM leg-end
John Cofie's on loan from us isn't he?
That is correct.
April fool shite
Manchester United have lined up a £15m deal for PSV Eindhoven midfielder Kevin Strootman, who has been dubbed "the new Roy Keane".
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Kevin Strootman has made 10 senior appearances for the Netherlands
Tottenham are in pole position to land Argentinian defender Julian Velazquez in a £4m summer transfer.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool are ready to make summer moves for Barcelona's young striker Cristian Tello, Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha and Atletico Madrid defender Alvaro Dominguez.
Full story: Caughtoffside
Arsenal have clinched the signing of German striker Lukas Podolski for a fee of £10m, with the 26-year-old agreeing a five-year contract at around £80,000-a-week.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City are ready to sanction the sale of Mario Balotelli this summer after manager Roberto Mancini finally lost patience with the striker during the 3-3 draw with Sunderland.
Full story: The Sunday Times
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp thinks his Swansea counterpart Brendan Rodgers should have a big role to play in the future of England's national team.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson plans to give Michael Owen, who has made six league starts in almost three years at Old Trafford, a pivotal role in Manchester United's title push.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says Kenny Dalglish deserves more patience in his rebuilding efforts at Liverpool.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney can reach 40 goals before the end of the season. The Manchester United striker currently has 31 for club and country.
Full story: The Observer
Former Manchester United defender Paul McGrath claims Manchester City could pay the price after getting 'cocky' when they were five points clear at the summit.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will stay at the club, and is booked in for talks over a lucrative new contract in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Express
Preston manager Graham Westley has accused four of his players of leaking sensitive team and tactical information to Sheffield Wednesday on the eve of the League One game between the sides which North End lost 2-0.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Roberto Mancini says he contemplated replacing unpredictable striker Mario Balotelli after just five minutes against Sunderland.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
David Beckham, who played on loan for Preston before making it big at Manchester United, will pay tribute by video to North End legend Sir Tom Finney at his 90th birthday celebrations next week.
Manchester United have lined up a £15m deal for PSV Eindhoven midfielder Kevin Strootman, who has been dubbed "the new Roy Keane".
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Kevin Strootman has made 10 senior appearances for the Netherlands
Tottenham are in pole position to land Argentinian defender Julian Velazquez in a £4m summer transfer.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool are ready to make summer moves for Barcelona's young striker Cristian Tello, Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha and Atletico Madrid defender Alvaro Dominguez.
Full story: Caughtoffside
Arsenal have clinched the signing of German striker Lukas Podolski for a fee of £10m, with the 26-year-old agreeing a five-year contract at around £80,000-a-week.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City are ready to sanction the sale of Mario Balotelli this summer after manager Roberto Mancini finally lost patience with the striker during the 3-3 draw with Sunderland.
Full story: The Sunday Times
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp thinks his Swansea counterpart Brendan Rodgers should have a big role to play in the future of England's national team.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson plans to give Michael Owen, who has made six league starts in almost three years at Old Trafford, a pivotal role in Manchester United's title push.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says Kenny Dalglish deserves more patience in his rebuilding efforts at Liverpool.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney can reach 40 goals before the end of the season. The Manchester United striker currently has 31 for club and country.
Full story: The Observer
Former Manchester United defender Paul McGrath claims Manchester City could pay the price after getting 'cocky' when they were five points clear at the summit.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will stay at the club, and is booked in for talks over a lucrative new contract in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Express
Preston manager Graham Westley has accused four of his players of leaking sensitive team and tactical information to Sheffield Wednesday on the eve of the League One game between the sides which North End lost 2-0.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Roberto Mancini says he contemplated replacing unpredictable striker Mario Balotelli after just five minutes against Sunderland.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
David Beckham, who played on loan for Preston before making it big at Manchester United, will pay tribute by video to North End legend Sir Tom Finney at his 90th birthday celebrations next week.