Gerard Houllier is bidding to ease his Liverpool woes with the signature of West Ham striker Freddie Kanoute. The Frenchman is expected to cost �8m. (Daily Express)

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Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is ready to off-load striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and has asked Barcelona to name their price for the Dutch international. (Various)

Speculation is continuing over the future of Robbie Fowler, who remains the subject of a �8m bid from Manchester City. (Daily Star)

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been linked with a move to Welsh football with Total Network Solutions. (Various)

Middlesbrough are on the verge of bringing Derby striker Malcolm Christie to the club. Boro bosses are waiting for an answer from the Rams. (Sun)

Neil Mellor is tipped to sign a long-term deal at Liverpool as a reward for bursting on to the first team following a string of injuries to the club's first choice strikers. (Daily Mail)

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