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Last Updated: October 22, 2013 8:09am

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Patrice Evra is set to leave Manchester United in the summer and return to France.
Nigel Clough is set to be installed as Sheffield United boss in the next 48 hours.
Steven Nzonzi now says he wants to stay at Stoke.
Juventus are trying to set up a loan deal for unsettled Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo.
Birmingham boss Lee Clark has been told his job will be safe if Gianni Paladini takes control at the club.
England will meet Denmark on March 5 in a Wembley friendly.
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Alex Ferguson aims to keep the peace between Wayne Rooney and Manchester United.
Arsene Wenger has put contract talks on ice until the New Year.
Patrice Evra is poised to quit Manchester United due to personal reasons.
Neil Warnock could become director of football at Birmingham.
Rickie Lambert, left on the bench by Southampton on Saturday, has been told he is still in the club's plans.
Tony Mowbray was last night sacked by Middlesbrough.
daily mail
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson starts the search for a new manager today after sacking Tony Mowbray late last night - with Graeme Souness one of the names in the frame.
Arsenal plan to offer a contract extension to goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
Manchester City are battling Barcelona to sign Malaga teenager Brahim.
Millwall are signing Wigan striker Nouha Dicko, 21, on loan.
Jose Mourinho last night launched a stinging attack on Cardiff City, accusing their manager Malky Mackay of deploying time-wasting tactics which ripped off Chelsea fans.
Dangerous flares and smoke bombs advertised as explicitly for football and 'ideal for hooligans' are being sold online for as little as £1.70 each.
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Manchester City have had a bust-up with Champions League rivals CSKA Moscow after being banned from their pitch.
Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway was left fearing for his job last night after their 4-1 defeat to Fulham.
Barcelona have put Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 21, on their list of potential replacements for Xavi and Andres Iniesta.
Liverpool hope the decision to loan Derby 20-year-old defender Andre Wisdom will help them beat a number of Premier League clubs to the signing of Rams midfielder Will Hughes, 18.
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Tony Mowbray was sacked last night as manager of Middlesbrough.
Patrice Evra has suggested he will leave Manchester United in the summer.

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Last Updated: October 23, 2013 8:08am

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Sir Alex Ferguson was accused of lacking loyalty by Roy Keane, who joined David Beckham, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Wayne Rooney among those criticised in the former Manchester United manager's new autobiography.
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Former Manchester United star Roy Keane has launched a furious attack on Sir Alex Ferguson's integrity after comments in the former Old Trafford manager's explosive book.
Jose Mourinho wants Chelsea to buy a big-name striker in January - with £35m-rated Atletico Madrid frontman Diego Costa - a former Liverpool target -top of the list.
Juventus striker Fernando Llorente, 28, is keen on a January move to Arsenal to save his World Cup hopes with Spain.
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Roy Keane has launched his own hairdryer-style attack on Sir Alex Ferguson for lacking loyalty.
Former Aston Villa boss Ron Atkinson, 74, is being lined up as Birmingham City's director of football.
Juventus are eyeing a January move for Fulham's Switzerland international midfielder Pajtim Kasami.
Spurs are giving trials to young Danish strikers Soren Andreasen, 17, and Kasper Nissen, 16, who play for Esbjerg.
daily star
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned England they have fat chance of winning the World Cup if Wayne Rooney gets out of shape again.
Tottenham are planning to offer Aston Villa £28m for 22-year-old striker Christian Benteke.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool target Jorginho, 21, says he is happy to see out the season at Italian Serie A side Hellas Verona.
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has told the club he will happily see out his career at Villa Park.
daily mail
Sir Alex Ferguson has sensationally settled a string of old scores with a release of his controversial autobiography.
Arsene Wenger insisted Robert Lewandowski was lucky not to be sent off before he hit a late winner to leave Arsenal's Champions League hopes in the balance last night.
Midfielder Fabian Delph, 23, has opened the way for fresh contract talks at Aston Villa by revealing he wants to stay for the rest of his career.
Striker Shane Long's future at West Brom is in doubt as he has not discussed a new contract for six months.
daily express
Robert Lewandowski showed his real talent by scoring the winner for Borussia Dortmund against Arsenal.
Fernando Torres continued his knack of scoring goals in cup competitions by notching a brace to hand Chelsea victory over Schalke in the Veltins Arena last night.
Arsenal and Tottenham target Adrien Rabiot, 18, says he will not hesitate to leave Paris St-Germain if he feels his progress is being hampered by a lack of first-team football.
Russia manager Fabio Capello claims Manchester United offered Tottenham £100m to sign Gareth Bale, 24, before the Welsh winger's eventual transfer to Real Madrid.
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Sir Alex Ferguson claims that he "mellowed a long time ago", instructing any doubters to consult those who played under him. It might be wise to wait for them to cool off first.
Roy Keane has accused Sir Alex Ferguson of not knowing the meaning of the word "loyalty" after the Scot criticised many of his former players in his memoirs.
Ian Holloway will have his position as Crystal Palace manager reviewed after their next three Premier League games.
the guardian
Roy Keane has accused Sir Alex Ferguson of not knowing the meaning of loyalty after the former Manchester United manager criticised him and other former players at Old Trafford in his new book.
the independent
The most withering criticism in Sir Alex Ferguson's book is reserved for the man who once embodied his will: Roy Keane. And, as Ferguson anticipated, Keane did not take it well.
It was 12 games in all competitions without defeat and, quite frankly, if you are going to lose then the Borussia Dortmund of 2013 are a far more palatable alternative than Norwich City or Crystal Palace, although that will be of no consolation to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

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Last Updated: October 24, 2013 8:14am

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Manchester City will make a formal complaint to UEFA after Yaya Toure told how he was racially abused by opposition fans during the 2-1 win against CSKA Moscow in Russia.
Crystal Palace are expected to speak to Tony Pulis about their vacant managerial position after Ian Holloway stepped down last night, saying he had run out of energy to perform the job.
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Yaya Toure has demanded UEFA shut down CSKA Moscow's stadium after suffering sickening racist abuse.
Tony Pulis has emerged as red-hot favourite to replace his best mate Ian Holloway at Crystal Palace.
Wayne Rooney last night brushed off Sir Alex Ferguson's criticism.
Nigel Clough will use the anger of his Derby axing to inspire him in his new job.
Southampton will step up their bid for £10million-rated Cagliari defender Davide Astori in January.
Michael Laudrup says Sir Alex Ferguson has betrayed the dressing-room bond of trust.
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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish will ask Tony Pulis if he wants to replace "worn-out" Ian Holloway and lead the Selhurst Park survival fight.
Former Manchester United assistant boss Mike Phelan has criticised the club for failing to make a marquee signing this summer.
Derby's Scottish star Craig Bryson is wanted by Celtic - and will be tempted with a lucrative move in the next window.
Forgotten Stoke winger Brek Shea wants to go out on loan to force his way back into Mark Hughes' plans.
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Crystal Palace will approach Tony Pulis as they begin hunting for a new manager.
William Gallas has joined Perth Glory on a one-year deal.
Everton could try again in January to land £10million-rated Feyenoord defender Bruno Martins Indi.
QPR have signed USA centre-back Oguchi Onyewu.
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Crystal Palace will turn to Tony Pulis after Ian Holloway last night quit the Premier League strugglers.
West Brom boss Steve Clarke insists Shane Long will not be leaving in January.
Middlesbrough have finally landed Norwich defender Daniel Ayala on loan.
New Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough plans to prove a point to Derby after his "shocking" sacking.
daily express
Crystal Palace will today offer Tony Pulis the chance to take over from Ian Holloway.
William Gallas has ended his 12-year Premier League stint to join Perth Glory.
Fulham owner Shahid Khan has reiterated his support for manager Martin Jol.

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Last Updated: October 25, 2013 7:57am


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Manchester United are prepared to play a risky waiting game over Wayne Rooney's future, leaving the England forward to make the first move before negotiations over a new contract.
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Yaya Toure warns there could be a World Cup boycott by black players at Russia 2018.
Manchester United are close to agreeing a world record £300million five-year kit deal with Nike.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says Sir Alex Ferguson's new book has ruined his legacy.
Manchester United are confident of tying Wayne Rooney to a new four-year contract.
Jose Mourinho has been hit with an £8,000 fine after his sending-off against Cardiff.
Steve Sidwell is stalling on a one-year contract extension at Fulham.
Cardiff's Kevin McNaughton wants to extend his loan at Bolton.
Inter Milan want Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen.
Nottingham Forest want West Brom striker Shane Long on loan.
Arsenal will battle Inter Milan and Napoli to land Genoa defender Sime Vrsaljko.
Fulham and Stoke want Poland midfielder Mateusz Klich from Dutch side Zwolle.
daily mirror
Brendan Rodgers has warned that Sir Alex Ferguson's literary sniping could backfire and damage his legacy.
Yaya Toure has warned that black players could boycott the 2018 World Cup if Russia does not tackle its racism problem.
Crystal Palace caretaker boss Keith Millen says Tony Pulis is the strong man needed to sort out the Eagles dressing room.
Carlton Cole is begging Sam Allardyce to give him a West Ham comeback.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has ruled out handing England hopeful Fabian Delph a new deal as he does not want to 'disrupt' him.
Watfod's bid for West Brom's George Thorne has collapsed.
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Tony Pulis will meet Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish for talks over the vacant manager's job.
Brendan Rodgers has accused Sir Alex Ferguson of harming his legacy as the Liverpool manager demanded he apologise to Jordan Henderson.
Yaya Toure has warned Russia they face a World Cup boycott by black players unless more is done to combat racist abuse.
daily star
Out--of-favour defender Thomas Vermaelen will be offered an escape route from Arsenal by Inter Milan in January.
Yaya Toure has warned that black players will boycott the 2018 World Cup finals if Russia fails to stamp out racist fans.
Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Sir Alex Ferguson for slamming his Liverpool stars.
daily express
Tony Pulis has been contacted and wants face-to-face talks with Crystal Palace chairman Steve PArish before making his mind up about the manager's job.
Brendan Rodgers has delivered a withering riposte to Sir Alex Ferguson's criticism of Liverpool by claiming the former Manchester United manager has damaged his legacy.
Yaya Toure has warned that black players and fans could boycott the 2018 World Cup finals if Russia fails to stamp out racist behaviour among fans.
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Cesc Fabregas admits that he would like to return to Arsenal one day as a coach but says that his departure was good for the club and for Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere in particular.
the independent
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has responded to Sir Alex Ferguson saying he is "bitterly disappointed" about the disparaging remarks about Jordan Henderson in his autobiography.

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Last Updated: October 26, 2013 7:29am


UEFA are to launch an investigation into why referee Oviduiu Hategan did not follow the European football governing body's guidelines on racist abuse during Manchester City's game in Moscow.
Former Liverpool coach Steve Clarke, now in charge at West Brom, has warned the Reds that they will only make the top four if they keep Luis Suarez.
The Football Association of Ireland is being kept waiting by Martin O'Neill as they step up their search for a successor to Giovanni Trapattoni.

UEFA want to put 'racism spotters' in grounds to identify abusive fans.
Manuel Pellegrini has told Jose Mourinho: 'You won't get to me.'
David Moyes has hammered rumours of a rift with Robin van Persie.
Arsene Wenger is not convinced he has seen the last of Alex Ferguson.
Sepp Blatter wants to reduce England's chances of future World Cup glory.
Jose Mourinho has been branded a hypocrite by furious Cardiff chief Malky Mackay.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says he sold Mesut Ozil to Arsenal because Angel Di Maria has more character.

Patrice Evra fears football will never win the war on racism.
Struggling Sunderland have recruited the Pope in a desperate bid to escape relegation.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says the world is about to see the best of Gareth Bale.
Jose Mourinho says Manchester City should face the same "bought the title" jibes he suffered in his first spell at Chelsea.
Mark Hughes reckons Manchester United's dodgy home form has nothing to do with Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
Barcelona are trying to hammer out a new deal for wonderkid Antonio Sanabria to stop him joining Arsenal.

Yaya Toure last night hit back at accusations he 'dreamt' the racist abuse he suffered in Moscow.
The police horse that took a punch to the face will return to action at the Wear-Tyne derby.
Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal are still trying to remedy Jack Wilshere's long-running ankle problem.
Cesc Fabregas insists he never had any plans to leave Barcelona in the summer.

Mark Hughes believes Manchester United have lost their aura.
Arsene Wenger believes Sir Alex Ferguson may yet return to football at the end of the season.
Manuel Pellegrini could not disguise his distaste for Jose Mourinho as they prepared for their first Premier League head-to-head.
David Moyes has denied any rift with Robin van Persie.
Juventus have been told to forget about signing Fulham's Pajtim Kasami for now.
Luis Suarez believes his partnership with Daniel Sturridge can blossom into the most effective of his career.

Jose Mourinho has cranked up the pressure on Manuel Pellegrini by insisting Manchester City's spending spree means they should win the title.
Manuel Pellegrini has told Jose Mourinho his mind games won't work on him.

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Last Updated: October 27,, 2013 08:08am

Paper Talk: Blues plot renewed Roo swoop
Chelsea are set to continue their pursuit of Wayne Rooney, while Stephan El Shaarawy and Robert Lewandowski are nearing Premier League moves.

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Stoke boss Mark Hughes was left fuming by Javier Hernandez's dramatic winner for Manchester United.
Meanwhile, United manager David Moyes may be willing to let £15m summer signing Wilfried Zaha go out on loan in January.
Liverpool's Luis Suarez fired the Premier League's first hat-trick of the season as West Brom lost 4-1.
Tony Pulis wants £2m a year to become the new manager of Crystal Palace.
Owen Hargreaves wants face-to-face talks with Sir Alex Ferguson over allegations in his book that he was one of the former United manager's worst signings.
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Gus Poyet hopes to return as Newcastle's hoodoo man today in the Wear-Tyne derby.
Javier Hernandez was Manchester United's supersub hero in a fightback 3-2 win over Stoke.
Zinedine Zidane has told Sir Alex Ferguson that his negative verdict about Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is wrong.
Former England U21 manager Stuart Pearce has confirmed his interest in the vacant Crystal Palace job.
Arsenal are plotting a £7m January bid for West Brom's 26-year-old midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu.
Everton are poised to make a £6m bid for Feyenoord's 21-year-old defender Bruno Martins Indi.
Daily Star Sunday
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will make a £35m swoop for Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney in the New Year.
Liverpool are ready to battle Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal to sign AC Milan's out-of-favour 20-year-old striker Stephan El Shaarawy.
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher has spoken out about the "weird" world of Paolo Di Canio ahead of today's derby clash with Newcastle.
Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 25, is being offered to Premier League clubs for a cut-price £7m to prevent him joining rivals Bayern Munich on a free transfer next summer when he will be out of contract - Man United, Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea are all interested.
Newcastle and Spurs are leading the chase for 24-year-old Basel keeper Yann Sommer who will be available for around £3.5m in January.
Sunday Express
Manchester United boss David Moyes will successfully end his £15million pursuit of Everton's England star Leighton Baines in the January transfer window. The Toffees will turn to Swansea's Ben Davies and Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand as possible alternatives.
Brendan Rodgers hailed hat-trick hero Luis Suarez for a "wonderful" display as Liverpool breezed past West Brom.
Mail On Sunday
Manchester United are not thought to have offered Wayne Rooney a new contract because they do not want to commit £70m on keeping him at Old Trafford.
Tottenham are working on secret plans for a new 65,000-seat multi-purpose stadium that would allow them to share with a London-based NFL franchise.
Former Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has been linked with a return to management at League One strugglers Bristol City.
Manchester City star Yaya Toure has been invited to talks with FIFA's anti-racism chief today over the row that has raised the prospect of a boycott of the 2018 World Cup by black players.
Sunday Telegraph
Manchester United have issued an unreserved apology and opened an internal investigation following the publication of a swastika-style club logo on a weekly email sent to supporters.
Paris St-Germain are planning to test Chelsea's resolve with a January bid for 25-year-old Spain international Juan Mata.
Independent
Manchester United manager David Moyes declared last night that an extraordinary late victory reminiscent of the Sir Alex Ferguson era could finally launch the club into a new era of success, despite a performance against Stoke City which at times was desperate.
The Observer
The head of FIFA's anti-racism task force will meet Yaya Toure today to hear at first hand his experience of being racially abused by CSKA Moscow fans.
On the day Manchester United showed they still have the ability to come from behind and turn losing situations into winning ones at Old Trafford, the executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, has spoken for the first time about the club's activity, or lack of it, in the summer transfer window - explaining that the perceived failure to land Cesc Fabregas had to be conducted in public because of how Barcelona operate, and claiming United dealt with the Wayne Rooney situation in "absolutely the right way".
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Sir Alex Ferguson is wanted by both ITV and the BBC as a pundit for their coverage of the World Cup in Brazil.\.

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Last Updated: October 28, 2013 8:29am


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UEFA chief Michel Platini wants the World Cup finals expanded to 40 teams from 2018 to allow more African and Asian countries into the tournament.
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has played down criticism from Sir Alex Ferguson after his style of running was ridiculed in the former Manchester United's manager's autobiography
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Manchester United's Robin van Persie was involved in two bust-ups with Stoke's Ryan Shawcross during Saturday's win at Old Trafford
Angry Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini snubbed Jose Mourinho at the end of his side's defeat to Chelsea
Gus Poyet described Sunderland's win over Newcastle as like a cup final.
Tottenham's Andros Townsend needed oxygen after being knocked out during Sunday's win over Hull City
Cesc Fabregas has backed Gareth Bale to recover from his El Clasico disappointment and be a star for Real Madrid
Louis Saha could come out of retirement to move to India's I-League
Danny Wilson is the favourite to succeed Chris Kiwomya
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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini blasted his players after their late defeat to Chelsea.
Alan Pardew admits he faces a testing time as Newcastle boss following Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby defeat to Sunderland
Robin van Persie had a verbal bust-up with Stoke's Ryan Shawcross following Manchester United's win on Saturday.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is not worried about the prospect of Luis Suarez leaving Anfield in January.
Crystal Palace hope to appoint former Stoke boss Tony Pulis as Ian Holloway's successor this week
Wigan are lining up a move Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton
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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini was unhappy with Jose Mourinho's antics after his side's defeat at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas claimed his side had to battle a "difficult atmosphere" during the win over Hull City
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud after his display in the win at Crystal Palace
daily star
Stoke boss Mark Hughes revealed Ryan Shawcross was booked in the dressing room following a scuffle with Manchester United's Robin van Persie.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini refused to publicly back Joe Hart after another error in the defeat to Chelsea.
Gus Poyet was delighted to be the scourge of Newcastle again after guiding Sunderland to victory in the Wear-Tyne derby
daily express
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has called on Spurs fans to stop creating a negative atmosphere at White Hart Lane.
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart came under fire after his late howler in the defeat to Chelsea.
Robin van Persie was involved in a furious tunnel bust-up with Ryan Shawcross during Manchester United's win over Stoke
the guardian
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini refused to publicly back Joe Hart after his error for Chelsea's winning goal.
the independent
Joe Hart's difficult season plunged to new depths after his mix-up allowed Chelsea to score a late winner at Stamford Bridge
Southampton's Dejan Lovren can see no reason why they cannot qualify for Europe this season

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Last Updated: October 29, 2013 7:48am

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England goalkeeper Joe Hart is likely to be dropped by Manchester City for their Premier League game against Norwich City on Saturday amid growing concerns about his form.
daily mirror
Andre Villas-Boas faces a backlash from Tottenham fans tomorrow night against Hull City after claiming they gave his players "no help".
Keeper Joe Hart is set to be axed by Manchester City following his blunder at Chelsea on Sunday.
Israel winger Yossi Benayoun, 33, has verbally agreed a two-year deal with Queens Park Rangers.
New Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough will make 22-year-old Leeds United defender Aidy White his first loan signing.
the sun
Arsenal star Emmanuel Frimpong, 21, has sparked an amazing race storm at the Emirates by claiming on Twitter that "sometimes I wish I was white & English" after being left out of the Gunners' Capital One Cup squad.
Meanwhile, Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski could be the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in January.
Defender Daniel Agger will seek to leave Liverpool if he fails to win his place back.
Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Ramires, 26, insists he has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge to join Real Madrid.
Sir Alex Ferguson has defended his controversial autobiography, saying: "I wrote it for the fans."
Sunderland loanee Fabio Borini insists he has not given up on his Liverpool career after his winner in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday.
Brighton want to land loan signing striker Leroy Lita, 28, on a permanent deal from Swansea.
daily star
Out-of-favour striker Emmanuel Adebayor could be set to leave Tottenham in January - with Turkish side Besiktas set to renew their interest.
David Moyes has told Manchester United flop Anderson that he can leave the club in the next transfer window.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp has offered former Liverpool, Chelsea and West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun, 33, a trial.
Hull City fans will meet owner Assem Allam on Friday to discuss his proposal to rename the club Hull Tigers.
Fulham winger Tue Na Bangna, 20, is a loan target for League One side Stevenage.
Wigan boss Owen Coyle will step up his bid to sign Aston Villa midfielder Marc Albrighton on loan.
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Liverpool are rivalling Tottenham for FC Basel's Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah, 21, and could also make a move for Derby's 18-year-old midfielder Will Hughes.
Everton are one of a host of clubs tracking Nantes' Serbia striker Filip Djordjevic, 26, who has scored seven goals in 13 games this season.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche wants Brighton striker Ashley Barnes, a free agent next summer, to bolster his side's bid to reach the Premier League.
Blackpool want to sign Aston Villa midfielder Daniel Johnson, 21, on loan after training with the Seasiders for the past week.
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Monaco are interested in Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany and could make a move for the 27-year-old Belgium international in January.
Danish defender Daniel Agger, 28, has hinted he could leave Anfield if he does not win his place back in Liverpool's starting line-up.
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Joe Hart is likely to be dropped by Manuel Pellegrini and the Manchester City goalkeeper is facing an anxious wait to discover if he will reclaim his place this weekend.
Ajax players had a lucky escape when a building they were training in blew over in strong winds minutes after they had left it.

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UEFA will decide today whether to punish CSKA Moscow over their supporters' alleged racist abuse of Yaya Toure during the Champions League tie against Manchester City last week.
daily mirror
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign midfielder Xabi Alonso on a free transfer next summer from former club Real Madrid.
Southampton are ready to keep it in the family by snapping up Victor Wanyama's brother - Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga, 26, in January.
Wales coach Chris Coleman has emerged as a contender to be the new manager of Crystal Palace, for whom played nearly 200 games in the 1990s, after the Londoners went cool on initial first choice Tony Pulis.
Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer wants striker Craig Davies from Bolton as cover for the suspended DJ Campbell.
Juan Mata sent out a glorious message to Jose Mourinho as the Blues boss extended his personal hoodoo over Arsene Wenger.
Grovelling Sepp Blatter has apologised to Cristiano Ronaldo after being caught lampooning him.
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Controversial striker Mario Balotelli wants to be reunited with Jose Mourinho at Chelsea after playing for the "Special One" at Inter Milan.
Meanwhile, England left-back Ashley Cole wants to sign a new one-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 25, has hinted he is ready to pen a new deal after claiming he wants to spend the next decade at the Etihad.
League One side Wolves have taken former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara, 27, off the transfer list.
Reading could make a January swoop for 24-year-old Rotherham United midfielder Ben Pringle.
daily star
Real Madrid are plotting a January move for striker Luis Suarez by offering Liverpool £20m plus French international forward Karim Benzema.
Celtic and Everton are on alert after Spartak Moscow revealed they will listen to offers for 27-year-old Irish winger Aiden McGeady.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Sepp Blatter have been caught up in an extraordinary spat after the FIFA president claimed to prefer Lionel Messi in a speech to the Oxford Union.
Liverpool and Spurs are in the running for Basel winger Mohamed Salah, 21, but the Swiss club are likely to demand £15m for him in January.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are maintaining their interest in Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina, 31, who is on loan in Italy with Napoli.
Chelsea will battle it out with Real Sociedad to sign Real Madrid's 31-year-old former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso in January.
Turkish giants Galatasaray are set to make a bid for Southampton star Gaston Ramirez.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has suffered a set-back in his rehabilitation from a groin injury and could miss a further three matches.
Martin O'Neill, 61, has emerged as a shock contender to replace Ian Holloway as Crystal Palace boss.
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan is talking to Nottingham Forest about a loan move, but is also wanted by Blackpool.
daily express
Alan Pardew has put his Newcastle squad through a crash course in anger management in a bid to banish their derby blues.
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, could be reunited with his former Inter boss Jose Mourinho in a shock move to Chelsea.
Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet believes the Reds have the squad this season to maintain their fine start to the campaign.
Championship side Blackpool hope to seal a loan move for Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan, 30, who is also wanted by Nottingham Forest, QPR, Leicester City and Derby County.
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Manchester United finally remembered why they spent £15million on Wilfried Zaha and were reminded once more why Adnan Januzaj is the most exciting forward to have emerged from their academy since Paul Scholes as they breezed past Norwich City.
Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Jones is fighting to save his job and could be sacked if his side fail to beat Reading on Saturday.
David Beckham has decided to try and set up an MLS team in Miami.

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A senior UEFA official has been stripped of his duties after failing to act on the referee's instructions during the Yaya Toure race row.
David Beckham has laughed off criticism from Sir Alex Ferguson in the former Manchester United manager's autobiography.
Jurgen Klopp's new contract at Borussia Dortmund will keep Premier League suitors waiting.
the sun
Alex Ferguson has talked himself out of a job... after slagging off David Beckham in his new book!
Alex McLeish wants the Crystal Palace job.
Andros Townsend is determined to play for Spurs on Sunday despite having broken bones in his hand.
Andrey Arshavin says Arsenal's quiet fans are hindering the club's quest for a trophy.
Yaya Toure has written off Manchester United's title chances.
Ashley Young, Anderson, Nani and Rafael are playing for their Manchester United futures after disappointing starts to the season.
Liverpool have been linked with Steaua Bucharest defender Iasmin Latovlevici and Ghanaian prodigy Daniel Amartey.
Chelsea want to bring Xabi Alonso back to the Premier League.
Arsenal, Inter and Galatasaray are eyeing Cerezo Osaka midfielder Yoichiro Kakitani.
Galatasaray will look to sign Southampton's Gaston Ramirez in January.
Jurgen Klopp will not manage in England until 2018 after penning a two-year contract extension at Borussia Dortmund.
daily mirror
Jermain Defoe has received a whopping £5million-a-year offer to quit Spurs for Toronto in January.
Alan Pardew is a surprise name on Crystal Palace's list of managerial targets.
Ryan Giggs has re-emerged as the man Wales want to replace Chris Coleman.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers wants to snap up young Ghanaian midfielder Daniel Amartey in January.
Steve Sidwell wants a three-year Fulham contract like fellow midfielder Scott Parker.
Aiden McGeady is set to quit Spartak Moscow, prompting a Premier League scrap for his signature.
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UEFA's bid to clamp down on CSKA Moscow's racist fans has fallen flat.
Jose Mourinho nabbed Mesut Ozil's shirt for his son after Chelsea's 2-0 win over Arsenal on Tuesday.
Swansea's Angel Rangel reckons Cardiff paid over the odds for Gary Medel.
Scottish whizzkid John Souttar has snubbed Sunderland, despite Dundee United agreeing to sell him.
Ashley Young is desperate to prove he can be a big star at Manchester United.
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Fulham will give manager Martin Jol time to improve the club's faltering form.
Blackpool could lose Tom Ince for as little as £155,000 if he considers a move abroad.
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David Beckham has refused to get into a war of words with ex-boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Ashley Young is hoping he can force his way back into David Moyes' plans at Manchester United.
Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool can hammer out a statement of their intent this season by adding to Arsenal's woes on Saturday.