All the latest football talk from Saturday's newspapersManchester United have received good news after Real Madrid announced that they are calling off their pursuit of striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. (The Times)
Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan is bidding to sign Portugal's Euro 2004 left-back Nuno Valente in a �2m deal from Porto. (The Independent)
Gerard Houllier's sacking as Liverpool manager has cost Arsenal's Jermaine Pennant a move to Anfield. Houllier was lining up a �3m swoop. (The Sun)
Mark Viduka is set to join Middlesbrough within the next week after Leeds agreed a �4m deal. (Daily Mirror)
England will block any attempt by Everton to hold contract talks with striker Wayne Rooney during Euro 2004. (The Sun)
Tottenham's new boss Jacques Santini is keen to recruit Croatia keeper Stipe Pletikosa from Shakhtar Donetsk as cover for Paul Robinson. (Daily Mirror).
Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy wants to sign Frank Sinclair after he was axed by Leicester. (Daily Mirror)
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