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Last Updated: Thursday, 26 June, 2003, 01:27 GMT 02:27 UK
The gossip column
All the football talk from Thursday's papers.

Arsenal may have no choice but to sell Patrick Vieira to Manchester United if their deadly rivals offer enough money. (The Mirror/The Guardian)

Real Madrid could also join the race to sign the highly-rated French midfielder. (The Mail)

Arsenal must pay �7m cash for Harry Kewell after Gunners winger Jermaine Pennant rejects a move to Leeds. (The Star/The Sun)

But Elland Road boss Peter Reid has not given up hope of convincing Pennant to be the makeweight in a deal. (The Mirror)

Aston Villa boss David O'Leary will allow frontman Juan Pablo Angel to join Spanish side Real Betis in a cut-price deal. (The Mirror/The Express/The Guardian)

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But the former Leeds manager could be about to make his first signing, with goalkeeper Paul Robinson set for a move to Villa Park next week in a �4m deal. (The Mail)

Blackburn would rather let striker Corrado Grabbi play in their reserves than pay up his �15,000-a-week contract. (The Mirror)

And Rovers boss Graeme Souness is ready to pull the plug on a deal for Parma left-back Vratislav Gresko because of his wage demands. (The Sun)

Defender William Gallas is poised to sign a new deal with Chelsea. (The Mirror)

But Gianfranco Zola could quit Stamford Bridge next week if he does not receive a better contract offer. (The Star)

Bolton are keen to sign Inter Milan defender Gonzalo Sorondo on a season-long deal. (The Star)

And they could make a similar swoop for Nantes striker Pierre-Yves Andre. (The Times)

Charlton are keen to sign Portuguese international midfielder Jose Luis Vidigal from Napoli. (The Mirror)

Roy Keane could become Sir Alex Ferguson's right-hand man in time following the departure of Carlos Queiroz to Real Madrid. (The Express)

Manchester United and Arsenal could be poised to swoop for Patrick Kluivert after the striker threatens to quit Barcelona. (The Star)

Nolberto Solano fears he could be off-loaded by Newcastle following the signing of Lee Bowyer. (The Star)




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