All the latest football gossip from Wednesday's newspapers.Adrian Mutu wants showdown talks with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho over his Stamford Bridge future. (The Guardian)
Newcastle have signed 18-year-old Charles N'Zogbia - one of Europe's brightest talents - from French club Le Havre. ( The Times)
Birmingham midfielder Aliou Cisse has agreed a one-year loan deal with Crystal Palace. (Daily Mirror)
Blackburn boss Graeme Souness is lining up a loan move for Liverpool defender Steve Finnan. (Daily Mirror)
Bolton boss Sam Allardyce is worried his squad is not strong enough despite having signed seven players over the summer. (The Sun)
Chelsea's Claude Makele has taunted Arsenal by saying they will lose 40% of their force if Patrick Vieira joins Real Madrid. (Daily Express)
Newcastle want to sign Bologna defender Christian Zaccardo. (The Sun)
West Brom and Portsmouth are chasing Anderlecht's Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane. (Daily Express)
Glasgow Rangers have pulled out of a move to sign Darren Anderton after the former England midfielder failed a fitness test. (Daily Record)
Ayr have offered former Queen's Park defender Allan Dunning a one-year deal after his impressed at trials at Somerset Park. (Daily Record)
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