After failing to sign Jonathan Woodgate, Marseille's �8m-rated defender Daniel van Buyten has emerged as Sir Bobby Robson's second-choice solution to Newcastle's defensive problems. The 24-year-old Belgian is reported to be keen on a move to England. (Daily Mail)

Gossip you've heard

Matthew 'The Cheeky Boy' Baker According to very close sources, Steve Bruce labelled some of his players 'school boys' after the Blues' disgraceful defeat at Fulham; Clinton Morrison took offence and a war of words broke out Send in your gossip

Manchester United are set to capture Sunderland striker David Bellion. The 20-year-old Frenchman is expected to cost �1.5m. (The Sun and The Times)

Blackburn and Birmingham are leading the chase for Monaco left-back Philippe Leonard. The Belgian, 28, is available for �500,000. Birmingham boss Steve Bruce is also still trying to tempt Matthew Upson away from Arsenal. (Daily Mirror)

Harry Redknapp is close to completing the transfer of Nigerian striker Yakubu Ayegbeni from Maccabi Haifa. The 21-year-old will cost Portsmouth a club record fee of �4.5m. (The Sun and Daily Mail)

Sergei Rebrov's hopes of escaping his Spurs nightmare with a switch to Fenerbahce appear to have vanished after the Turkish club swooped for Russian star Vladimir Beschastnykh instead. (The Guardian)

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