I sometimes wonder whether it could ever get to the point that Abramovich had to leave because it was impossible to get a half decent manager to come to Chelsea. But then I remember Abramovich's bank account and realise there will always be someone willing to earn a lifetime's wages for half a season's work.
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I sometimes wonder whether it could ever get to the point that Abramovich had to leave because it was impossible to get a half decent manager to come to Chelsea. But then I remember Abramovich's bank account and realise there will always be someone willing to earn a lifetime's wages for half a season's work.
Yeah, I highly doubt the Madrid fans would put up with his "tactics" too much. That bunch wants to win, and win "Barca" style every match
Now with Guardiola gone to Bayern, I do wonder who else Roman could bribe to manage at the bridge. Mourinho again?
Have a feeling Mourinho will ultimately end up back there again
It would be glorious to see them sink back to their rightful level, mid table, and London's 3rd biggest club.
Jose will be back. He'll leave madrid and he has nowhere else to go after Pep agreed to go to Bayern.
Shite on 03/02/2013
Swansea fear they could lose star player Michu at the end of the season even though the 26-year-old forward has signed a new contract until 2016.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Kaka will stay with Read Madrid until at least June after the 30-year-old failed to find a move in the transfer window. The midfielder's 25m euro (£22m) price tag put off buyers AC Milan and LA Galaxy.
Full story: Marca.com
Striker Carlos Tevez, 28, will be allowed to leave Manchester City as the Premier League champions plan a massive summer clear-out.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari owners hope to use their connection with new signing David Beckham to purchase an American soccer franchise. Beckham is understood to favour the option of buying a 25% stake in his old club LA Galaxy.
Full story: The Times (requires subscription)
Interim Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez has told his players he expects to stay at Stamford Bridge next season in an attempt to raise morale.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva had heads scratching when he wore a pair of boots stitched with his twin brother Fabio's name against Fulham. Fabio is on loan at QPR from United, so did Rafael pop up to Loftus Road to borrow a pair of boots?
Swansea fear they could lose star player Michu at the end of the season even though the 26-year-old forward has signed a new contract until 2016.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Kaka will stay with Read Madrid until at least June after the 30-year-old failed to find a move in the transfer window. The midfielder's 25m euro (£22m) price tag put off buyers AC Milan and LA Galaxy.
Full story: Marca.com
Striker Carlos Tevez, 28, will be allowed to leave Manchester City as the Premier League champions plan a massive summer clear-out.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari owners hope to use their connection with new signing David Beckham to purchase an American soccer franchise. Beckham is understood to favour the option of buying a 25% stake in his old club LA Galaxy.
Full story: The Times (requires subscription)
Interim Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez has told his players he expects to stay at Stamford Bridge next season in an attempt to raise morale.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva had heads scratching when he wore a pair of boots stitched with his twin brother Fabio's name against Fulham. Fabio is on loan at QPR from United, so did Rafael pop up to Loftus Road to borrow a pair of boots?
Rafael or Fabio? 
Rafael and Fabio did a quick switcheroo? 
Updated :-
Swansea fear they could lose star player Michu at the end of the season even though the 26-year-old forward has signed a new contract until 2016.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Striker Carlos Tevez, 28, will be allowed to leave Manchester City as the Premier League champions plan a massive summer clear-out. Edin Dzeko, Samir Nasri, Joelon Lescott, Scott Sinclair, Aleksandar Kolarov and Maicon could all leave the club.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
The sale of Mario Balotelli to AC Milan will allow Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini to sign a big-name striker in the summer - with Napoli's Edinson Cavani, Athletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao and Liverpool's Luis Suarez his main targets.
Carlos Tevez has scored nine goals in 31 appearances this season.
Full story: Sunday Express
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 25, will join Manchester United in a £9m move this summer - but current United keeper David De Gea will stay at the club.
Full story: Sunday People
Kaka will stay with Read Madrid until at least June after the 30-year-old failed to find a move in the transfer window. The midfielder's 25m euro (£22m) price tag put off buyers AC Milan and LA Galaxy.
Full story: Marca.com
Tottenham will move for Braga 25-year-old forward Eder - if they miss out on striker Leandro Damiao, 23, of Internacional, who they were chasing in January.
Full story: Sunday People
Barcelona striker David Villa, 31, wants a £14m summer move to Arsenal after deciding to quit the Nou Camp.
Full story: The Sun
But Arsenal are not going to pursue Villa in the summer - Arsene Wenger has indicated he will look for younger options after missing out on Spain striker in January.
Full story: Sunday People
OTHER GOSSIP
Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari owners hope to use their connection with new signing David Beckham to purchase an American soccer franchise. Beckham is understood to favour the option of buying a 25% stake in his old club LA Galaxy.
Full story: The Times (requires subscription)
Interim Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez has told his players he expects to stay at Stamford Bridge next season in an attempt to raise morale.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool defender Martin Kelly, 22, has stunned the club by demanding £45,000 a week to stay at Anfield.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Paolo Di Canio is being considered for the vacant managers' post at Huddersfield Town, after he said this week he may quit at Swindon. The Terriers will turn to him if they fail in their bid to get ex-Southampton manager Nigel Adkins.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva had heads scratching when he wore a pair of boots stitched with his twin brother Fabio's name against Fulham. Fabio is on loan at QPR from United, so did Rafael pop up to Loftus Road to borrow a pair of boots?
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Hartlepool beat Notts County 2-1 in League One on Saturday - and their goal scorers were Peter Hartley and James Poole.
Full story: The Sun
Swansea fear they could lose star player Michu at the end of the season even though the 26-year-old forward has signed a new contract until 2016.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Striker Carlos Tevez, 28, will be allowed to leave Manchester City as the Premier League champions plan a massive summer clear-out. Edin Dzeko, Samir Nasri, Joelon Lescott, Scott Sinclair, Aleksandar Kolarov and Maicon could all leave the club.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
The sale of Mario Balotelli to AC Milan will allow Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini to sign a big-name striker in the summer - with Napoli's Edinson Cavani, Athletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao and Liverpool's Luis Suarez his main targets.
Carlos Tevez has scored nine goals in 31 appearances this season.
Full story: Sunday Express
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 25, will join Manchester United in a £9m move this summer - but current United keeper David De Gea will stay at the club.
Full story: Sunday People
Kaka will stay with Read Madrid until at least June after the 30-year-old failed to find a move in the transfer window. The midfielder's 25m euro (£22m) price tag put off buyers AC Milan and LA Galaxy.
Full story: Marca.com
Tottenham will move for Braga 25-year-old forward Eder - if they miss out on striker Leandro Damiao, 23, of Internacional, who they were chasing in January.
Full story: Sunday People
Barcelona striker David Villa, 31, wants a £14m summer move to Arsenal after deciding to quit the Nou Camp.
Full story: The Sun
But Arsenal are not going to pursue Villa in the summer - Arsene Wenger has indicated he will look for younger options after missing out on Spain striker in January.
Full story: Sunday People
OTHER GOSSIP
Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari owners hope to use their connection with new signing David Beckham to purchase an American soccer franchise. Beckham is understood to favour the option of buying a 25% stake in his old club LA Galaxy.
Full story: The Times (requires subscription)
Interim Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez has told his players he expects to stay at Stamford Bridge next season in an attempt to raise morale.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool defender Martin Kelly, 22, has stunned the club by demanding £45,000 a week to stay at Anfield.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Paolo Di Canio is being considered for the vacant managers' post at Huddersfield Town, after he said this week he may quit at Swindon. The Terriers will turn to him if they fail in their bid to get ex-Southampton manager Nigel Adkins.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva had heads scratching when he wore a pair of boots stitched with his twin brother Fabio's name against Fulham. Fabio is on loan at QPR from United, so did Rafael pop up to Loftus Road to borrow a pair of boots?
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Hartlepool beat Notts County 2-1 in League One on Saturday - and their goal scorers were Peter Hartley and James Poole.
Full story: The Sun
They seem pretty confident that we are buying Begovic.
That'll really raise morale at Chelsea. I mean, the fans there must be breathing a huge sigh of relief that Rafa's staying.
I suppose that Lindegaard's on his way out if this happens.
How is that news?
Monaco are poised to make a £35m offer for Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, 25, and forward Carlos Tevez, 29.
Full story: Goal.com
Manchester City are lining up a £20m bid for 22-year-old Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.
Full story: The Sunday People
Everton manager David Moyes is being targeted by Manchester City - if the club part ways with Roberto Mancini. Moyes is also said to be on Chelsea's managerial short-list.
Full story: The Mirror
Moyes has a contract at Everton until the end of the season
Moyes has, however, been ruled out as a potential successor for Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm of Manchester United.
Full story: Sunday Express
Sir Bobby Charlton says Ferguson will not stand down at the end of the season, even if he leads Man Utd to another Premier League title.
Full story: Daily Star on Sunday
West Ham are in no hurry to hand manager Sam Allardyce a new contract and are already eyeing up Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio as a potential replacement.
Full story: The Mirror
Wayne Rooney has sent a message of support to his childhood hero Paul Gascoigne as the former England and Everton star continues his battle with addiction. "I used to dream of being like him," said the Manchester United striker. "I hope he can get himself out of this."
Full story: The Mirror
The Labour Party is trying to recruit *Liverpool's Jamie Carragher after the Liverpool defender announced he will retire at the end of the season.
Full story: The Mirror
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says England manager Roy Hodgson went back on an understanding not to play Jack Wilshere for 90 minutes in the midweek friendly against Brazil. Wilshere limped off in the second half of Arsenal's 1-0 win at Sunderland on Saturday.
Full story: The Sun
Full story: Goal.com
Manchester City are lining up a £20m bid for 22-year-old Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.
Full story: The Sunday People
Everton manager David Moyes is being targeted by Manchester City - if the club part ways with Roberto Mancini. Moyes is also said to be on Chelsea's managerial short-list.
Full story: The Mirror
Moyes has a contract at Everton until the end of the season
Moyes has, however, been ruled out as a potential successor for Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm of Manchester United.
Full story: Sunday Express
Sir Bobby Charlton says Ferguson will not stand down at the end of the season, even if he leads Man Utd to another Premier League title.
Full story: Daily Star on Sunday
West Ham are in no hurry to hand manager Sam Allardyce a new contract and are already eyeing up Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio as a potential replacement.
Full story: The Mirror
Wayne Rooney has sent a message of support to his childhood hero Paul Gascoigne as the former England and Everton star continues his battle with addiction. "I used to dream of being like him," said the Manchester United striker. "I hope he can get himself out of this."
Full story: The Mirror
The Labour Party is trying to recruit *Liverpool's Jamie Carragher after the Liverpool defender announced he will retire at the end of the season.
Full story: The Mirror
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says England manager Roy Hodgson went back on an understanding not to play Jack Wilshere for 90 minutes in the midweek friendly against Brazil. Wilshere limped off in the second half of Arsenal's 1-0 win at Sunderland on Saturday.
Full story: The Sun
Has does Monaco have that kind of cash anyway? Do they have a sugar daddy too?
Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev has bought them
I know a lot on here like him but I'd be happy if the Moyes being ruled out of being our manager thing was true.
Though the source in that article was: "The source, who will have a say in who steps into Ferguson’s shoes"
Though the source in that article was: "The source, who will have a say in who steps into Ferguson’s shoes"
Of course its not true. We dont even know when he's stepping down yet
Yeah, the speculation about future United Manager is pointless. Doubt the board has even discussed that seriously yet and it's a dynamic situation unless they know exactly when Sir Alex is stepping down.
Jamie Carragher MP!
This is the man who bought his daughter an $88m apartment in New York.
Todays gossip
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Real Madrid have asked Tottenham to inform them if £50m-rated winger Gareth Bale, 23, becomes available for transfer.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Liverpool have been told they can sign Anderlecht attacker Lucas Biglia, 27, for £4.5m in the summer despite the Argentine being valued at £8m.
Full story: The Sun
The Reds are fearing players like star striker Luis Suarez, 26, could leave the club in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is planning to bring his captain from Swansea, Ashley Williams, to Anfield. The 28-year-old centre-back could be a replacement for Jamie Carragher, 35, who retires at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Post
Rodgers plans to sell 30-year-old goalkeeper Pepe Reina, centre-back Martin Skrtel, 28, left-back Jose Enrique, 27, winger Stewart Downing, 28, and midfielder Jordan Henderson, 22, in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang, 20, says he is flattered to be linked to Premier League champions Manchester City.
Full story: skysports.com
Manchester United and Chelsea are competing to land versatile Hamburg attacker Son Heung-Min, 20.
Full story: Sunday People
Arsenal, Stoke, Liverpool and Everton are competing with big spending Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala to land Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta, 27.
Full story: Izvestia (in Russian)
Liverpool have targeted Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, 31, after being priced out of a deal for Stoke's £15m-rated shot-stopper Asmir Begovic, 25.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Following the season-ending injury to Diego Milito, Italian giants Inter are planning to tempt former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, 36, out of retirement.
Full story: Sport Mediaset (in Italian)
Free agent James McFadden is expected to complete a return to Motherwell and may even feature in Tuesday's match against Dundee United.
Full story: The Sun
Celtic manager Neil Lennon expects "one or two" of his current squad to seek a move this summer but is hopeful Gary Hooper will not be one of them.
Full story: Sunday Herald
OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester United top scorer Robin van Persie, 29, has told manager Sir Alex Ferguson he does not want to be rested for Monday's FA Cup fifth round game against Reading despite the club's packed fixture list.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez had a dressing room row with captain John Terry, 32, after the Blues' defeat by Newcastle on 2 February.
Full story: The Sun
However, Benitez is set to recall Terry for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Brentford according to other reports.
Full story: Observer
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 25, admits he could be dropped from their starting line-up.
Full story: Sunday Express
Manchester City will only offer a 12-month contract extension to Yaya Toure, 29, if he promises to quit playing international football. The midfielder has missed parts of the last two seasons because of competing in the Africa Cup of Nations for Ivory Coast.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Championship strugglers Wolves will not offer new deals to soon-to-be out of contract quartet striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, 29, midfielder David Edwards, 27, winger Stephen Hunt, 31, and defender Christophe Berra, 28, unless results start improving.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, 39, is Everton's first choice to replace David Moyes if the 49-year-old declines to agree to stay at the club beyond this summer when his deal expires.
Full story: Sunday People
Former Southampton manager Nigel Adkins could replace Neil Warnock as Leeds boss.
Full story: Sunday Express
League One Oldham's FA Cup replay with Everton will be worth more than £500,000 to the cash-stricken club.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
AND FINALLY
Liverpool's Pepe Reina has struggled for form as a goalkeeper this season, but he could mix it as a striker judging by a video showing him scoring a stunning overhead kick in training.
Full story: Metro
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Real Madrid have asked Tottenham to inform them if £50m-rated winger Gareth Bale, 23, becomes available for transfer.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Liverpool have been told they can sign Anderlecht attacker Lucas Biglia, 27, for £4.5m in the summer despite the Argentine being valued at £8m.
Full story: The Sun
The Reds are fearing players like star striker Luis Suarez, 26, could leave the club in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is planning to bring his captain from Swansea, Ashley Williams, to Anfield. The 28-year-old centre-back could be a replacement for Jamie Carragher, 35, who retires at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Post
Rodgers plans to sell 30-year-old goalkeeper Pepe Reina, centre-back Martin Skrtel, 28, left-back Jose Enrique, 27, winger Stewart Downing, 28, and midfielder Jordan Henderson, 22, in the summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang, 20, says he is flattered to be linked to Premier League champions Manchester City.
Full story: skysports.com
Manchester United and Chelsea are competing to land versatile Hamburg attacker Son Heung-Min, 20.
Full story: Sunday People
Arsenal, Stoke, Liverpool and Everton are competing with big spending Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala to land Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta, 27.
Full story: Izvestia (in Russian)
Liverpool have targeted Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, 31, after being priced out of a deal for Stoke's £15m-rated shot-stopper Asmir Begovic, 25.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Following the season-ending injury to Diego Milito, Italian giants Inter are planning to tempt former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, 36, out of retirement.
Full story: Sport Mediaset (in Italian)
Free agent James McFadden is expected to complete a return to Motherwell and may even feature in Tuesday's match against Dundee United.
Full story: The Sun
Celtic manager Neil Lennon expects "one or two" of his current squad to seek a move this summer but is hopeful Gary Hooper will not be one of them.
Full story: Sunday Herald
OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester United top scorer Robin van Persie, 29, has told manager Sir Alex Ferguson he does not want to be rested for Monday's FA Cup fifth round game against Reading despite the club's packed fixture list.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez had a dressing room row with captain John Terry, 32, after the Blues' defeat by Newcastle on 2 February.
Full story: The Sun
However, Benitez is set to recall Terry for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Brentford according to other reports.
Full story: Observer
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 25, admits he could be dropped from their starting line-up.
Full story: Sunday Express
Manchester City will only offer a 12-month contract extension to Yaya Toure, 29, if he promises to quit playing international football. The midfielder has missed parts of the last two seasons because of competing in the Africa Cup of Nations for Ivory Coast.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Championship strugglers Wolves will not offer new deals to soon-to-be out of contract quartet striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, 29, midfielder David Edwards, 27, winger Stephen Hunt, 31, and defender Christophe Berra, 28, unless results start improving.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, 39, is Everton's first choice to replace David Moyes if the 49-year-old declines to agree to stay at the club beyond this summer when his deal expires.
Full story: Sunday People
Former Southampton manager Nigel Adkins could replace Neil Warnock as Leeds boss.
Full story: Sunday Express
League One Oldham's FA Cup replay with Everton will be worth more than £500,000 to the cash-stricken club.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
AND FINALLY
Liverpool's Pepe Reina has struggled for form as a goalkeeper this season, but he could mix it as a striker judging by a video showing him scoring a stunning overhead kick in training.
Full story: Metro
I hope Liverpool sign Al Hamsi and Ashley Williams
Al Habsi ? He is seriously more dodgy than Reina.
Ashley Williams is OK, but nothing great. Would do a job though, i guess but will probably not be worth what he will cost.
Ashley Williams is OK, but nothing great. Would do a job though, i guess but will probably not be worth what he will cost.
His routine seems to involve one world class reaction save then a couple of basic mistakes. Technically a ropey keeper imo.
Shite on 24/02/2013
Manchester City have accepted that striker Radamel Falcao, 27, is likely to join either Chelsea or Real Madrid and are to press ahead with a bid for Napoli forward Edinson Cavani instead.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
City are set to meet the £54m buy-out clause required to sign the 26-year-old Uruguayan international.
Full story: Sunday Express
Chelsea have been offered a cut-price £6m deal for Bayer Leverkusen striker Stefan Kiessling, 29, as the German international plots a summer move to the Premier League.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has scored 15 goals in 26 appearances this season
Real Madrid are monitoring Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez with the Mexican striker, 24, frustrated at not playing enough big games for the Premier League leaders.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Turkish side Galatasaray are ready to offer striker Darren Bent an escape from his Aston Villa nightmare. The 29-year-old has been targeted by the club in the past and they are expected to launch a new bid this summer.
Full story: The Sun
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, admits he still has a burning desire to join Chelsea.
Full story: Sunday People
Liverpool, Everton and Tottenham are hoping to sign Feyenoord central defenders Stefan de Vrij, 21, and Bruno Martins Indi, 20, as part of a £25m package.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says he wants to stay at the club for the rest of his career. The 29-year-old has two years left on his contract and feels manager Roberto Mancini has worked out the best way to use him.
Full story: The Sun
OTHER GOSSIP
Former England manager Fabio Capello fancies a return to English football. The 66-year-old has struggled to adapt to being Russia boss - despite four wins from four in World Cup qualifiers - and has said he would love a job in the Premier League.
Full story: The Sun
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes expects manager Harry Redknapp to stay at Loftus Road whatever their fate at the end of the Premier League season.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Redknapp has pinned the club's survival hopes on strikers Bobby Zamora, 32, and Loic Remy, 26.
Full story: Fulham Chronicle
Ex-Liverpool defender Alan Kennedy believes his former club's Europa League exit should provide the perfect motivation for them to deliver in the Premier League.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
French striker Thierry Henry, 35, is set for an emotional return to Arsenal - as a member of Wenger's coaching staff.
Full story: Sunday People
AND FINALLY
Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, may be one of the best players in world football but it seems the Real Madrid forward still dreams of being something else - a pilot.
Full story: Metro
Manchester City have accepted that striker Radamel Falcao, 27, is likely to join either Chelsea or Real Madrid and are to press ahead with a bid for Napoli forward Edinson Cavani instead.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
City are set to meet the £54m buy-out clause required to sign the 26-year-old Uruguayan international.
Full story: Sunday Express
Chelsea have been offered a cut-price £6m deal for Bayer Leverkusen striker Stefan Kiessling, 29, as the German international plots a summer move to the Premier League.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has scored 15 goals in 26 appearances this season
Real Madrid are monitoring Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez with the Mexican striker, 24, frustrated at not playing enough big games for the Premier League leaders.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Turkish side Galatasaray are ready to offer striker Darren Bent an escape from his Aston Villa nightmare. The 29-year-old has been targeted by the club in the past and they are expected to launch a new bid this summer.
Full story: The Sun
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, admits he still has a burning desire to join Chelsea.
Full story: Sunday People
Liverpool, Everton and Tottenham are hoping to sign Feyenoord central defenders Stefan de Vrij, 21, and Bruno Martins Indi, 20, as part of a £25m package.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says he wants to stay at the club for the rest of his career. The 29-year-old has two years left on his contract and feels manager Roberto Mancini has worked out the best way to use him.
Full story: The Sun
OTHER GOSSIP
Former England manager Fabio Capello fancies a return to English football. The 66-year-old has struggled to adapt to being Russia boss - despite four wins from four in World Cup qualifiers - and has said he would love a job in the Premier League.
Full story: The Sun
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes expects manager Harry Redknapp to stay at Loftus Road whatever their fate at the end of the Premier League season.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Redknapp has pinned the club's survival hopes on strikers Bobby Zamora, 32, and Loic Remy, 26.
Full story: Fulham Chronicle
Ex-Liverpool defender Alan Kennedy believes his former club's Europa League exit should provide the perfect motivation for them to deliver in the Premier League.
Full story: Liverpool Echo
French striker Thierry Henry, 35, is set for an emotional return to Arsenal - as a member of Wenger's coaching staff.
Full story: Sunday People
AND FINALLY
Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, may be one of the best players in world football but it seems the Real Madrid forward still dreams of being something else - a pilot.
Full story: Metro
Cheers, Gunnar.
I hope Javier Hernandez doesn't leave for Madrid. Not only because he is a very good player for us but because Javier Hernandez is the type of striker that Real Madrid fans don't really appreciate. I'd hate to see Manchester United's Javier Hernandez leave and lose his smile.
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has scored 15 goals in 26 appearances this season
Real Madrid are monitoring Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez with the Mexican striker, 24, frustrated at not playing enough big games for the Premier League leaders.
And he will get to start all Real's matches.
Real Madrid are monitoring Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez with the Mexican striker, 24, frustrated at not playing enough big games for the Premier League leaders.
And he will get to start all Real's matches.
Why would Hernandez would trade our bench for theirs?
If he's leaving it will be for a team that offers him a guaranteed starting spot.
If he's leaving it will be for a team that offers him a guaranteed starting spot.
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez wouldn't leave us, Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez loves it here, and has grown us a player under us. There's no chance of Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez leaving for Madrid now or in a few years if they come knocking. You can see it in some players, the pure love of football, and you can definitely see it in Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.
Who does he play for?
Hugo Sanchez was his idol
Sunday's bolloxs
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, is willing to take a massive pay cut to rejoin former side Manchester United.
Full story: the Sun
Manchester City will try to sign Real Madrid's Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, and Borussia Dortmund's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski, 24.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Stoke could sign Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey to replace another former Anfield player, Charlie Adam, 27, although the Reds are thought to want £7m for the 21-year-old.
Full story: Sunday People
Liverpool target Keisuke Honda is a regular Japan international
Liverpool are set to hold talks with CSKA Moscow attacker Keisuke Honda over a pre-contract deal. The 26-year-old Japan international's deal with the Russians expires this summer and he will not sign a new contract.
Full story: Metro
Real Madrid want 22-year-old Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker but Spurs are seeking £15m for the England international.
Full story: Sunday People
Paris St-Germain want to recruit manager Jose Mourinho and 28-year-old forward Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
A powerful Middle Eastern investment group is planning a £1.5bn takeover bid for Arsenal. It proposes to clear the club's £250m debts and put separate funds aside for transfers, as well as stopping the sale of star players.
Full story: the Sun
Chelsea are considering hiring Russia boss Fabio Capello as their short-term manager until the end of the season if they sack Rafael Benitez.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Juventus boss Antonio Conte, 43, is keen to manage Chelsea when Rafael Benitez leaves Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, 49, wants to manage an English club. Schmeichel retired from playing in 2003.
Full story: The Sunday Times (subscription required)
Manchester City's players have worn wigs and fake facial hair to look like several 1980s footballers in an attempt to raise money for Comic Relief.
Full story: Metro
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, is willing to take a massive pay cut to rejoin former side Manchester United.
Full story: the Sun
Manchester City will try to sign Real Madrid's Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, and Borussia Dortmund's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski, 24.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Stoke could sign Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey to replace another former Anfield player, Charlie Adam, 27, although the Reds are thought to want £7m for the 21-year-old.
Full story: Sunday People
Liverpool target Keisuke Honda is a regular Japan international
Liverpool are set to hold talks with CSKA Moscow attacker Keisuke Honda over a pre-contract deal. The 26-year-old Japan international's deal with the Russians expires this summer and he will not sign a new contract.
Full story: Metro
Real Madrid want 22-year-old Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker but Spurs are seeking £15m for the England international.
Full story: Sunday People
Paris St-Germain want to recruit manager Jose Mourinho and 28-year-old forward Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
A powerful Middle Eastern investment group is planning a £1.5bn takeover bid for Arsenal. It proposes to clear the club's £250m debts and put separate funds aside for transfers, as well as stopping the sale of star players.
Full story: the Sun
Chelsea are considering hiring Russia boss Fabio Capello as their short-term manager until the end of the season if they sack Rafael Benitez.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Juventus boss Antonio Conte, 43, is keen to manage Chelsea when Rafael Benitez leaves Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Star Sunday
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, 49, wants to manage an English club. Schmeichel retired from playing in 2003.
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Manchester City's players have worn wigs and fake facial hair to look like several 1980s footballers in an attempt to raise money for Comic Relief.
Full story: Metro
I want Keisuke Honda !!!
Sign ALL the Far East Asians !!!!
Sign ALL the Far East Asians !!!!
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