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Thursday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho will temper his disappointment at not signing Chelsea striker Didier Drogba by making a January move for Manchester City forward Emmanuel Adebayor. (Daily Star)

Borussia Dortmund are interested in offering midfielder Steven Pienaar a return to Germany if he fails to sort out his future with Everton.
Full story: talkSPORT

Atletico Madrid are keeping tabs on Manchester City winger David Silva as the Spanish international tries to adjust to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mail

Ambitious Championship side Doncaster want to sign Sunderland striker David Healy on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror

But Nottingham Forest are also interested in Northern Ireland international Healy.
Full story: talkSPORT

Stoke's loan signing Jermaine Pennant says he hopes he can earn a permanent move to the Potters from Spanish side Real Zaragoza.
Full story: the Sun

Leeds boss Simon Grayson could sign former Senegal international Amdy Faye, who is a free agent, as he looks to bulk up his midfield.
Full story: Daily Mirror

OTHER GOSSIP

England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been the subject of allegations concerning his private life and he can expect some "stick" if he plays against former club Everton on Saturday, according to Goodison Park centre-back Phil Jagielka.
Full story: the Independent

England striker Jermain Defoe could be out for up to eight weeks with the ankle injury he picked up against Switzerland on Tuesday. Full story: Daily Mirror

Newcastle's 35-year-old defender Sol Campbell says he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson says he fears striker Dirk Kuyt could be out for longer than the predicted four weeks with his shoulder problem.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

England keeper Joe Hart's sparkling form could result in the 23-year-old tripling his wages to £90,000 a week as he discusses a new contract with Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United striker Michael Owen has refused to give up on his chances of earning an England recall.
Full story: the Sun

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he will have to "try to have a good season" after the disappointment of missing out on a move to Barcelona during the summer. (Daily Mirror)

Former Hull manager Phil Brown has met Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese as the League One club continue their search for a new manager.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson does not agree with Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni that his lack of first-team football at Manchester United is holding him back.
Full story: the Guardian

AND FINALLY

Manchester City's Argentine striker Carlos Tevez says he may quit international football before the next World Cup in 2014 as he is "tired and old" - at the age of 26.
Full story: Daily Mirror



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see also
Thursday's Scottish gossip
09 Sep 10 |  Scotland
Wednesday's gossip column
08 Sep 10 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
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Tuesday's gossip column
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Tuesday's Scottish gossip
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