All the latest football talk from Friday's newspapersNewcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson is preparing a �7m bid for Southampton striker James Beattie. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard sent a text message to new Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho saying he wanted to move to Stamford Bridge. (The Sun)
Liverpool are poised to sign Dutch star Edgar Davids, who is a free agent after leaving Juventus. (The Sun).
Manchester United are still hoping to pair Wayne Rooney with Ruud van Nistelrooy next season. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool striker El Hadji Diouf has attracted interest from Malaga and could leave in a �3m deal. (The Guardian)
Youri Djorkaeff has rejected Bolton's offer of a new 12-month contract. (The Guardian).
Arsenal are set to sign Celta Vigo goalkeeper Manuel Almunia as understudy to Jens Lehmann. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea signing Arjen Robben has hit back after being labelled a diver following Holland's Euro 2004 defeat to Portugal. (Daily Mirror)
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