I was once told that the tabloids have a limited pool of words that they are allowed to use and that the reason so many of the stories read as badly as they do.
Sunday's gossip
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From the Daily Star.
Meanwhile, it is understood the United superstore is no longer printing Antonio Valencia on the back of new shirts with “7” attached.
Anyone know if this is true???
Meanwhile, it is understood the United superstore is no longer printing Antonio Valencia on the back of new shirts with “7” attached.
Anyone know if this is true???
It was still available on the online store last time I checked.
Just checked online and still available...
Wayne Rooney, twenty seven years of age,...Maybe they get paid by the word.
Sounds a little weird.
I'm pretty sure that'd be bollocks, and we don't announce our transfer activity by the medium of the Megastore.
And when I say pretty, I mean 100%.
That rumour popped up in Twatter a few days ago - some bloke saying his mate, who works there, told him they couldn't print Valencia 7 shirts anymore.
Heard nothing more about it so assuming it was nonsense.
Heard nothing more about it so assuming it was nonsense.
Thing is, the squad numbers for next season won't be confirmed for a while so anyone buying a new shirt with name and number printed is relying purely on last seasons squad numbers. There's no way they'd allow something like an incoming transfer to be suggested or leaked because of refusing to print a certain players expired squad number.
Arsenal have made a £20m offer for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, which will spark a rival bid from Chelsea.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Belgium striker Christian Benteke scored 19 Premier League goals for Aston Villa last seasonBut new Manchester United manager David Moyes, who officially starts his job on Monday, has already had a secret meeting with Rooney and wants the England international to stay at Old Trafford.
Full story: The Sun
Chelsea have made a £45m bid for Napoli forward Edinson Cavani, although the offer does not meet the 26-year-old's £52m buy-out clause with the Serie A side.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City's interest has switched from signing Uruguay international Cavani to bringing in 29-year-old Brazil attacker Fred, who plays for Fluminese, and Benfica forward Oscar Cardozo, 30.
Full story: Daily Mail
New City boss Manuel Pellegrini will attempt to sign Sevilla's 27-year-old striker Alvaro Negredo, who has an £18m buy-out clause in his contract with the Spanish club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
A new-look Arsenal frontline could feature 29-year-old Chelsea striker Fernando Torres partnering Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain, 25, if Gunners manager Arsene Wenger gets his way.
Full story: Sunday People
Aston Villa have placed a £25m price tag on 22-year-old Belgium striker Christian Benteke to put off interested clubs.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Villa have yet to receive a bid for out-of-favour forward Darren Bent, despite Newcastle, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Hull having been linked with the 29-year-old.
Full story: The Sun
Newcastle have said it would take £25m for them to sell midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27, as they seek to fend off interest in the France international from Arsenal, Manchester united, Monaco and Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Daily Star
Alan Pardew has been in charge of Newcastle since December 2010.Liverpool are willing to sell Jonjo Shelvey, 21, with West Ham, Norwich and Swansea keen on signing the midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail
Yossi Benayoun's agent says West Bromwich Albion are among several clubs interested in the 33-year-old midfielder, who is a free agent after being released by Chelsea.
Full story: Skysports.com
The Baggies are also keen on recruiting Chelsea striker Demba Ba on a season-long loan.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
Wolves winger Bakary Sako, 25, wants the League One club to lower their asking price so he can move to Fulham, who are unwilling to pay £4m for the Frenchman.
Full story: The Observer
OTHER GOSSIP
Wayne Rooney will seek assurances about his prospective role in the Manchester United team when he meets this week with manager David Moyes.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Newcastle United's contingent of French players face being ordered to take intensive English lessons by manager Alan Pardew.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
AND FINALLY
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says he will quit football management within a decade - and then take part in the Dakar Rally.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Mexico striker Jesus Escoboza has shown he is a true predator in front of goal after running on and scoring against Mali at the Under-20 World Cup - despite losing his boot.
Full story: Metro
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Belgium striker Christian Benteke scored 19 Premier League goals for Aston Villa last season
Full story: The Sun
Chelsea have made a £45m bid for Napoli forward Edinson Cavani, although the offer does not meet the 26-year-old's £52m buy-out clause with the Serie A side.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City's interest has switched from signing Uruguay international Cavani to bringing in 29-year-old Brazil attacker Fred, who plays for Fluminese, and Benfica forward Oscar Cardozo, 30.
Full story: Daily Mail
New City boss Manuel Pellegrini will attempt to sign Sevilla's 27-year-old striker Alvaro Negredo, who has an £18m buy-out clause in his contract with the Spanish club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
A new-look Arsenal frontline could feature 29-year-old Chelsea striker Fernando Torres partnering Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain, 25, if Gunners manager Arsene Wenger gets his way.
Full story: Sunday People
Aston Villa have placed a £25m price tag on 22-year-old Belgium striker Christian Benteke to put off interested clubs.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Villa have yet to receive a bid for out-of-favour forward Darren Bent, despite Newcastle, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Hull having been linked with the 29-year-old.
Full story: The Sun
Newcastle have said it would take £25m for them to sell midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 27, as they seek to fend off interest in the France international from Arsenal, Manchester united, Monaco and Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Daily Star
Alan Pardew has been in charge of Newcastle since December 2010.
Full story: Daily Mail
Yossi Benayoun's agent says West Bromwich Albion are among several clubs interested in the 33-year-old midfielder, who is a free agent after being released by Chelsea.
Full story: Skysports.com
The Baggies are also keen on recruiting Chelsea striker Demba Ba on a season-long loan.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
Wolves winger Bakary Sako, 25, wants the League One club to lower their asking price so he can move to Fulham, who are unwilling to pay £4m for the Frenchman.
Full story: The Observer
OTHER GOSSIP
Wayne Rooney will seek assurances about his prospective role in the Manchester United team when he meets this week with manager David Moyes.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Newcastle United's contingent of French players face being ordered to take intensive English lessons by manager Alan Pardew.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
AND FINALLY
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says he will quit football management within a decade - and then take part in the Dakar Rally.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Mexico striker Jesus Escoboza has shown he is a true predator in front of goal after running on and scoring against Mali at the Under-20 World Cup - despite losing his boot.
Full story: Metro
Benteke 25mn; Rooney 20mn.
Wenger's transfer market dealings haven't always been fantastic but he has way more sense than to consider buying Torres.
What the feck is that AVB nonsense?
Didn't notice that. Wtf?!?not sure. Torres & Higuin looks great on paper. I think Torres did well last season and did not get the credit he deserved.
I disagree.
He boosted his goal tally scoring against the likes of Steaua Bucharest, Rubin Kazan and Nordsjaelland (yes you can only score against what's in front of you) but he did nothing of note against bigger teams. Arsenal need that next level of player now, not another flop to replace the ones Wenger has just let go.
He's going to be set up for life after 10 years, well he probably already is with a severance package of £20m or so he'd received from Chelsea.
I do remember hearing a couple of years back that AVB had the intention of not going much further than a decade before calling it a day. Still, lots of football managers say that but then can't resist making a return. Even though it's nonsense it's probably more credible than half the stuff reported.
Benteke 25mn; Rooney 20mn.
You have to put it in context of either being media bollocks or the traditional arsenal way, talk big about signings just before the season ticket bills go out then make offers they know wont be accepted so dont have to spend money.
The sunday shite has always been mostly bollocks, but unbelievably i think the standard is actually getting worse! That AVB line simply beggars belief!
We are only after him because he has hair like Fellaini, naturally.
The sunday shite has always been mostly bollocks, but unbelievably i think the standard is actually getting worse! That AVB line simply beggars belief!
Premier League: Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas dreams of Dakar Rally
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has revealed that he expects to quit coaching in the next five to ten years and pursue his lifetime ambition of competing in the Dakar Rally.
Villas-Boas began his managerial career at a young age and became the youngest boss to win a European club trophy, at 33, when he guided Porto to Europa League success in 2011.
Now 35 and in charge at White Hart Lane, Villas-Boas is focused on leading Spurs to a bright future and he is relishing another Premier League campaign.
He will work closely with Franco Baldini this season after the Italian was brought in as the club's new technical director, and is in no doubt that the appointment will reap rewards.
Baldini's main role will be to help with transfers and Villas-Boas believes that having such a structure could help Tottenham challenge the bigger spenders for the title.
He explained: "I am used to working with a technical director and it is something I proposed because it is complicated to concentrate on the current squad and search for new players.
"With the arrival of Franco Baldini, I believe our organisational structure will be improved.
"He will allow me to dedicate myself entirely to the current team and training.
"We must grow something better at Tottenham because our reality is different from some of the other top clubs.
"There are four or five fighting for the title and the story of the achievements of Tottenham recently is short.
"We have the sixth-highest budget in the Premier League.
"Budgets do not always define the table, but we have to fight against clubs who spend more."
While he is loving his role at Tottenham, Villas-Boas does not think he will remain in football beyond the next decade and he would like to explore other interests.
"My passion for football makes me live it very intensively over 11 months and dedicate myself to that, but I think life allows you to enjoy other things," he is quoted as telling Portuguese newspaper O Jogo.
"For me, there is a limit and, in the next five to 10 years, I will quit coaching.
"To compete in the Dakar Rally is a lifetime ambition for me and is something I know I have to do.
"It went from a passion to an obligation, a destination of life, but I can only do it when I leave football. I will do it."
Villas-Boas added: "I just want to be proud of my career. I try to play good football with the teams I join and this is the recognition that fulfils me.
"I do not know where my career will take me. What I do know is that it will not last too long."
http://www1.skysports.com/football/...-boss-Andre-Villas-Boas-dreams-of-Dakar-Rally
Villas-Boas began his managerial career at a young age and became the youngest boss to win a European club trophy, at 33, when he guided Porto to Europa League success in 2011.
Now 35 and in charge at White Hart Lane, Villas-Boas is focused on leading Spurs to a bright future and he is relishing another Premier League campaign.
He will work closely with Franco Baldini this season after the Italian was brought in as the club's new technical director, and is in no doubt that the appointment will reap rewards.
Baldini's main role will be to help with transfers and Villas-Boas believes that having such a structure could help Tottenham challenge the bigger spenders for the title.
"I am used to working with a technical director and it is something I proposed because it is complicated to concentrate on the current squad and search for new players."
Andre Villas-Boas
Andre Villas-Boas
He explained: "I am used to working with a technical director and it is something I proposed because it is complicated to concentrate on the current squad and search for new players.
"With the arrival of Franco Baldini, I believe our organisational structure will be improved.
"He will allow me to dedicate myself entirely to the current team and training.
"We must grow something better at Tottenham because our reality is different from some of the other top clubs.
"There are four or five fighting for the title and the story of the achievements of Tottenham recently is short.
"We have the sixth-highest budget in the Premier League.
"Budgets do not always define the table, but we have to fight against clubs who spend more."
While he is loving his role at Tottenham, Villas-Boas does not think he will remain in football beyond the next decade and he would like to explore other interests.
"For me, there is a limit and, in the next five to 10 years, I will quit coaching. To compete in the Dakar Rally is a lifetime ambition for me and is something I know I have to do."
Andre Villas-Boas
Andre Villas-Boas
"My passion for football makes me live it very intensively over 11 months and dedicate myself to that, but I think life allows you to enjoy other things," he is quoted as telling Portuguese newspaper O Jogo.
"For me, there is a limit and, in the next five to 10 years, I will quit coaching.
"To compete in the Dakar Rally is a lifetime ambition for me and is something I know I have to do.
"It went from a passion to an obligation, a destination of life, but I can only do it when I leave football. I will do it."
Villas-Boas added: "I just want to be proud of my career. I try to play good football with the teams I join and this is the recognition that fulfils me.
"I do not know where my career will take me. What I do know is that it will not last too long."
http://www1.skysports.com/football/...-boss-Andre-Villas-Boas-dreams-of-Dakar-Rally
I've now officially decided to stop hating AVB.
I guess United fans are lucky SAF never dreamed of the Gumball 3000.
He'd have won if he had.
Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara, 22, has a "good chance" of signing for Manchester United this week for about £17m on a five-year deal.
Full story: The Observer
Thiago Alcantara is the son of the Brazilian 1994 World Cup winner MazinhoArsenal and Chelsea remain interested in Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, while both have also made enquiries about Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham are planning to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke for £20m and are prepared to wait until after the new season has started before completing the deal for the 22-year-old.
Full story: The Sun
Manchester United winger Nani, 26, could join Roma this summer, his agent Jorge Mendes has revealed.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool's no over-30s policy could scupper a move for Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso, 31, but manager Brendan Rodgers may bend the rules to land the former Reds midfielder for £10m.
Full Story: Mail on Sunday
Sunderland have agreed a fee with Velez Sarsfield for defender Gino Peruzzi, 21, according to the Argentine club's chairman.
Full story: Shields Gazette
Stoke City are interested in Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 30, as Mark Hughes looks to reunite the England striker with Peter Crouch.
Full story: Sunday People
Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo, 27, is expected to complete his £20m move to Manchester City this week but manager Manuel Pellegrini has missed out on Napoli forward Edinson Cavani, 26.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Norwich City want to sign Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell, 19, on loan.
Full story: The Sun
Crystal Palace are set to offer former Chelsea and West Ham United striker Carlton Cole, 29, a chance to stay in the Premier League following his release by the Hammers.
Full story: Sunday Express
OTHER GOSSIP
Arsenal have begun talks with manager Arsene Wenger, 63, over a new contract as the board look to secure the Frenchman's long-term future.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Darren Fletcher made 10 appearances for Manchester United in the 2012-13 seasonMidfielder Darren Fletcher, 29, has undergone a final make-or-break operation that will determine whether he plays for Manchester United again. The Scotland international has bowel disease ulcerative colitis.
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester City are confident that defender Micah Richards, 25, will sign a new contract despite the England international requiring assurances about regular playing time.
Full story: The Observer
West Brom's new striker Nicolas Anelka, 34, has two targets for his West Brom career - to get them into Europe and then quit playing.
Full story: The Sun
Manager Jose Mourinho claims Chelsea were unknown to the rest of the world before he first arrived at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
AND FINALLY
Between the end of last season and the beginning of the 2013-14 campaign, Manchester United's 29-year-old striker Robin van Persie will have clocked up 50,000 miles in flights playing exhibition games.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
Borussia Dortmund have launched their new kit in spectacular style - by revealing the chosen design in a huge plantation of over 80,000 flowers.
Full story: Metro
Full story: The Observer
Thiago Alcantara is the son of the Brazilian 1994 World Cup winner Mazinho
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham are planning to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke for £20m and are prepared to wait until after the new season has started before completing the deal for the 22-year-old.
Full story: The Sun
Manchester United winger Nani, 26, could join Roma this summer, his agent Jorge Mendes has revealed.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool's no over-30s policy could scupper a move for Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso, 31, but manager Brendan Rodgers may bend the rules to land the former Reds midfielder for £10m.
Full Story: Mail on Sunday
Sunderland have agreed a fee with Velez Sarsfield for defender Gino Peruzzi, 21, according to the Argentine club's chairman.
Full story: Shields Gazette
Stoke City are interested in Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 30, as Mark Hughes looks to reunite the England striker with Peter Crouch.
Full story: Sunday People
Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo, 27, is expected to complete his £20m move to Manchester City this week but manager Manuel Pellegrini has missed out on Napoli forward Edinson Cavani, 26.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Norwich City want to sign Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell, 19, on loan.
Full story: The Sun
Crystal Palace are set to offer former Chelsea and West Ham United striker Carlton Cole, 29, a chance to stay in the Premier League following his release by the Hammers.
Full story: Sunday Express
OTHER GOSSIP
Arsenal have begun talks with manager Arsene Wenger, 63, over a new contract as the board look to secure the Frenchman's long-term future.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Darren Fletcher made 10 appearances for Manchester United in the 2012-13 season
Full story: Sunday People
Manchester City are confident that defender Micah Richards, 25, will sign a new contract despite the England international requiring assurances about regular playing time.
Full story: The Observer
West Brom's new striker Nicolas Anelka, 34, has two targets for his West Brom career - to get them into Europe and then quit playing.
Full story: The Sun
Manager Jose Mourinho claims Chelsea were unknown to the rest of the world before he first arrived at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
AND FINALLY
Between the end of last season and the beginning of the 2013-14 campaign, Manchester United's 29-year-old striker Robin van Persie will have clocked up 50,000 miles in flights playing exhibition games.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
Borussia Dortmund have launched their new kit in spectacular style - by revealing the chosen design in a huge plantation of over 80,000 flowers.
Full story: Metro
Mourinho > Chelsea
"Liverpool's no over-30s policy"
Hello!
Hello!
Norwich would be good for Powell I reckon.
Interesting kit reveal by Dortmund.
I agree, I'd prefer that than a Championship loan for him.
I agree, I'd prefer that than a Championship loan for him.
- Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers wants to make a hat-trick of signings, with the Reds targeting midfielder Christian Eriksen, 21, and 24-year-old centre-back Toby Alderweireld of Ajax as well as Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertrand, 23.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City are close to completing the £27m signing of forward Stevan Jovetic, 23 from Fiorentina, with only personal terms needing to be agreed.
Full story: the Sun
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini's buy-out clause of £23.5m expires on 14 August and, if Arsenal and Manchester United want to sign the 25-year-old Belgium international for that amount, they have one month left to do so.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham are struggling to offload striker Emmanuel Adebayor as they seek to find the funds to make a bid for Aston Villa's 22-year-old striker Christian Benteke.
Full story: Sunday People
Jose Mourinho wants former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 35, to return to Stamford Bridge from Galatasaray.
Didier Drogba, who worked with Jose Mourinho during the Portuguese's first spell at Chelsea, could return to Stamford Bridge
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Arsenal have told Gonzalo Higuain, 25, to hurry up and decide if he wants to join them after growing frustrated with the Real Madrid striker delaying his proposed move to north London.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea are now favourites to sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United this summer but the battle for the 27-year-old striker's signature could run until the end of the transfer window, with the England forward costing £25m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
However, Manchester United themselves have no plans to sit down with Rooney over a new contract and want to assess the England international's form and fitness before discussing his future.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Striker Edin Dzeko, 27, will stay at Manchester City and be a "very important player", according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Everton and Newcastle have been told they will have to pay £5m for Porto defender Rolando, 27, if they want to sign the Portugal international.
Full story: Sunday Express
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, 25, is being lined up for a move to Premier League newcomers Hull and a reunion with Tigers boss Steve Bruce, who signed the Denmark international when in charge at Birmingham and Sunderland.
Full story: Daily Star
Harry Redknapp is set to beat Premier League opposition in the race to sign £5m-rated Celtic striker Gary Hooper, 25, for Queens Park Rangers.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
OTHER GOSSIP
Papiss Cisse is being forced to train on his own after Newcastle got tough with the 28-year-old striker, who is reported to have refused to wear a shirt bearing the logo of their new sponsor, a pay-day loans company, on religious grounds.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Former Liverpool forward Robbie Keane, now with Los Angeles Galaxy, says Luis Suarez's position at Liverpool is untenable after comments the 26-year-old striker made earlier in the summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Defender Rio Ferdinand says David Moyes has injected intensity into training at Manchester United as the new manager's approach begins to take hold on the club's Far East tour.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker says the Gunners need to show the consistency of Manchester United and Manchester City to challenge for the title and have a chance of ending the club's eight-year trophy drought.
Full story: the Observer
Manchester United winger Ashley Young, 28, has suffered an injury setback after picking up an ankle knock during training.
Full story: the Sun
AND FINALLY
Mohamed Al Fayed has told new Fulham owner Shahid Khan that the controversial statue of Michael Jackson must stay at Craven Cottage - or the Pakistan-born businessman's moustache will get the chop. "You can't change. Otherwise I will come and take your moustache in public," said Al Fayed.
Mohamed Al Fayed says the Michael Jackson statue must stay at Fulham, or he will shave off Shahid Khan's moustache
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Gary White is one of the world's 16 highest qualified football coaches - but he cannot get a job in England.
Full story: Sunday People
You been having a lie in Gunnar.
- Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers wants to make a hat-trick of signings, with the Reds targeting midfielder Christian Eriksen, 21, and 24-year-old centre-back Toby Alderweireld of Ajax as well as Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertrand, 23.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester City are close to completing the £27m signing of forward Stevan Jovetic, 23 from Fiorentina, with only personal terms needing to be agreed.
Full story: the Sun
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini's buy-out clause of £23.5m expires on 14 August and, if Arsenal and Manchester United want to sign the 25-year-old Belgium international for that amount, they have one month left to do so.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham are struggling to offload striker Emmanuel Adebayor as they seek to find the funds to make a bid for Aston Villa's 22-year-old striker Christian Benteke.
Full story: Sunday People
Didier Drogba, who worked with Jose Mourinho during the Portuguese's first spell at Chelsea, could return to Stamford Bridge
Jose Mourinho wants former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 35, to return to Stamford Bridge from Galatasaray.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Arsenal have told Gonzalo Higuain, 25, to hurry up and decide if he wants to join them after growing frustrated with the Real Madrid striker delaying his proposed move to north London.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea are now favourites to sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United this summer but the battle for the 27-year-old striker's signature could run until the end of the transfer window, with the England forward costing £25m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
However, Manchester United themselves have no plans to sit down with Rooney over a new contract and want to assess the England international's form and fitness before discussing his future.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Striker Edin Dzeko, 27, will stay at Manchester City and be a "very important player", according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Everton and Newcastle have been told they will have to pay £5m for Porto defender Rolando, 27, if they want to sign the Portugal international.
Full story: Sunday Express
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, 25, is being lined up for a move to Premier League newcomers Hull and a reunion with Tigers boss Steve Bruce, who signed the Denmark international when in charge at Birmingham and Sunderland.
Full story: Daily Star
Harry Redknapp is set to beat Premier League opposition in the race to sign £5m-rated Celtic striker Gary Hooper, 25, for Queens Park Rangers.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
OTHER GOSSIP
Papiss Cisse is being forced to train on his own after Newcastle got tough with the 28-year-old striker, who is reported to have refused to wear a shirt bearing the logo of their new sponsor, a pay-day loans company, on religious grounds.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Former Liverpool forward Robbie Keane, now with Los Angeles Galaxy, says Luis Suarez's position at Liverpool is untenable after comments the 26-year-old striker made earlier in the summer.
Full story: talkSPORT
Defender Rio Ferdinand says David Moyes has injected intensity into training at Manchester United as the new manager's approach begins to take hold on the club's Far East tour.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker says the Gunners need to show the consistency of Manchester United and Manchester City to challenge for the title and have a chance of ending the club's eight-year trophy drought.
Full story: the Observer
Manchester United winger Ashley Young, 28, has suffered an injury setback after picking up an ankle knock during training.
Full story: the Sun
AND FINALLY
Mohamed Al Fayed says the Michael Jackson statue must stay at Fulham, or he will shave off Shahid Khan's moustache
Mohamed Al Fayed has told new Fulham owner Shahid Khan that the controversial statue of Michael Jackson must stay at Craven Cottage - or the Pakistan-born businessman's moustache will get the chop. "You can't change. Otherwise I will come and take your moustache in public," said Al Fayed.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Gary White is one of the world's 16 highest qualified football coaches - but he cannot get a job in England.
Full story: Sunday People
Some interesting stuff in there. What do you think of the Keane's going to Middlesbrough?Gunnar, you slacker, we're over half way through Sunday!
News is from about Wednesday last.
Manchester United are prepared to double 26-year-old Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas's current wages in a bid to lure him to Old Trafford.
Roberto Soldado scored 33 goals last season for La Liga side Valencia in all competitions
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea are ready to offer £40m for striker Wayne Rooney, 27, as the Blues look to convince United to sell the England international.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Rooney is close to signing for Chelsea in a deal which is expected to be worth around £200,000-a-week to the former Everton striker.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
United will only allow Rooney to leave if they pull off ambitious plans to sign Fabregas and Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale, 24, this summer.
Full story: Sunday Express
Tottenham are preparing an £18m bid for Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, 28, that would break the club's record transfer fee.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 31, has warned Manchester City that spending big will not guarantee trophies.
Full story: the Sun
Arsenal have told Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar, 33, he will have to take a pay cut if he wants to move to the Emirates Stadium.
Full story: Metro
The Gunners are also back in the race to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, as Napoli are unwilling to match the £35m price tag set by the Spanish club.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Premier League pair Sunderland and Aston Villa are monitoring Inter Milan midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic. The Serbian international, 25, has been told he can leave the San Siro this summer.
Full story: Sunday People
Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis , 27, wants to join several of his French international team-mates at Newcastle - which could signal the end of Papiss Cisse's time at St James' Park.
Bafetimbi Gomis has scored 110 goals for Lyon and St Etienne over the past eight seasons
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Chelsea have rejected an enquiry from Liverpool about the availability of 23-year-old left-back Ryan Bertrand.
Full story: the Observer
Sunderland appear to have ended their interest in Greek winger Charis Mavrias , 19, following the arrival of Italy international and 28-year-old midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton admits he wants to sign another striker after being linked with moves for Juventus forward Fabio Quagliarella, 30, and Sampdoria's Maxi Lopez, 29, as the Canaries bid to add fresh forward options.
Full story: Norwich Evening News
Premier League newcomers Hull City are close to signing Ivory Coast striker Yannick Sagbo from French side Evian. Tigers boss Steve Bruce hopes a bid of £1.6m will be enough to capture the 25-year-old.
Full story: Hull Daily Mail
OTHER GOSSIP
Luis Enrique made more than 200 appearances for Barca in an eight-season spell between 1996 and 2004
Chelsea will offer former striker Didier Drogba, 35, a player-coach role in order to tempt him back to Stamford Bridge from Turkish side Galatasaray.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United are set to reintroduce the words "Football Club" to their crest as part of a rebranding process. The words were removed in 1998.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has described reports linking him to the vacant job at former club Barcelona as "pure speculation".
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
But the Spanish champions have targeted another ex-Barca player - Luis Enrique - instead. The ex-Spain attacking midfielder, 43, only took charge of their La Liga rivals Celta Vigo last month.
Full story: the Observer
AND FINALLY
Manchester United have moved around 60 season ticket holders from their seats at Old Trafford - in order to replace them with television cameras.
Full story: Metro
Roberto Soldado scored 33 goals last season for La Liga side Valencia in all competitions
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Chelsea are ready to offer £40m for striker Wayne Rooney, 27, as the Blues look to convince United to sell the England international.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Rooney is close to signing for Chelsea in a deal which is expected to be worth around £200,000-a-week to the former Everton striker.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
United will only allow Rooney to leave if they pull off ambitious plans to sign Fabregas and Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale, 24, this summer.
Full story: Sunday Express
Tottenham are preparing an £18m bid for Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, 28, that would break the club's record transfer fee.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 31, has warned Manchester City that spending big will not guarantee trophies.
Full story: the Sun
Arsenal have told Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar, 33, he will have to take a pay cut if he wants to move to the Emirates Stadium.
Full story: Metro
The Gunners are also back in the race to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, as Napoli are unwilling to match the £35m price tag set by the Spanish club.
Full story: Mail on Sunday
Premier League pair Sunderland and Aston Villa are monitoring Inter Milan midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic. The Serbian international, 25, has been told he can leave the San Siro this summer.
Full story: Sunday People
Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis , 27, wants to join several of his French international team-mates at Newcastle - which could signal the end of Papiss Cisse's time at St James' Park.
Bafetimbi Gomis has scored 110 goals for Lyon and St Etienne over the past eight seasons
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle
Chelsea have rejected an enquiry from Liverpool about the availability of 23-year-old left-back Ryan Bertrand.
Full story: the Observer
Sunderland appear to have ended their interest in Greek winger Charis Mavrias , 19, following the arrival of Italy international and 28-year-old midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini.
Full story: Sunderland Echo
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton admits he wants to sign another striker after being linked with moves for Juventus forward Fabio Quagliarella, 30, and Sampdoria's Maxi Lopez, 29, as the Canaries bid to add fresh forward options.
Full story: Norwich Evening News
Premier League newcomers Hull City are close to signing Ivory Coast striker Yannick Sagbo from French side Evian. Tigers boss Steve Bruce hopes a bid of £1.6m will be enough to capture the 25-year-old.
Full story: Hull Daily Mail
OTHER GOSSIP
Luis Enrique made more than 200 appearances for Barca in an eight-season spell between 1996 and 2004
Chelsea will offer former striker Didier Drogba, 35, a player-coach role in order to tempt him back to Stamford Bridge from Turkish side Galatasaray.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Manchester United are set to reintroduce the words "Football Club" to their crest as part of a rebranding process. The words were removed in 1998.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has described reports linking him to the vacant job at former club Barcelona as "pure speculation".
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
But the Spanish champions have targeted another ex-Barca player - Luis Enrique - instead. The ex-Spain attacking midfielder, 43, only took charge of their La Liga rivals Celta Vigo last month.
Full story: the Observer
AND FINALLY
Manchester United have moved around 60 season ticket holders from their seats at Old Trafford - in order to replace them with television cameras.
Full story: Metro
What has football become when Arsenal can't afford the same wages as QPR?
Also what high horse is Petr Cech on to be telling City what spending big will/won't achieve? They've done the same thing every season in the Abramovic era ffs.
Also what high horse is Petr Cech on to be telling City what spending big will/won't achieve? They've done the same thing every season in the Abramovic era ffs.
35mil for Higuain? Tidy player, sure, but Real are taking the piss with that fee.