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Last Updated: Sunday, 18 February 2007, 12:05 GMT
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TRANSFER RUMOURS

The Glazers insist they will not be tempted by any huge offer for in-demand winger Cristiano Ronaldo. (Sunday Express)

Manchester United can extend Henrik Larsson's contract when his temporary deal ends on 12 March because the Swedish striker will be a free agent. (Sunday Mirror)

Newcastle are planning a �10m move for West Ham striker Dean Ashton should the Hammers drop down to the Championship. (Sunday Mirror)

Tottenham are set to make a �10m swoop for Sweden midfielder Kim Kallstrom this summer. The 25-year-old, currently at Lyon is keen for a move to the Premiership. (Sunday Mirror)

Antoine Sibierski could be on his way out of Newcastle after a row over a new contract. The Frenchman is demanding a two-year deal, but chairman Freddy Shepherd is intent on offering just one year. (The People)

Cardiff want to re-sign West Ham defender James Collins on loan until the end of the season after being told he can leave by Alan Curbishley. (The People)

Bayern Munich are lining up an end-of-season move for Middlesbrough keeper Mark Schwarzer to replace Oliver Khan. (The People)

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has handed a second trial to Nigerian striker Chinedu Ogburke. (News of the World) Redknapp is also keen on taking Marlon Harewood to Fratton Park in a �3m deal. (The People)

Aston Villa are set to make a �1.5m bid for on loan Manchester United right-back Phil Bardsley. (Various)

Real Madrid have made Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas their number one transfer target with president Ramon Calderon already having made a move for the teenager in January. (News of the World)

Chelsea want to sign Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell in the summer. (The People)

But the Blues will face competition from Celtic for the in-demand 24-year-old. (Sunday Express)

Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan has pledged to splash out on new players if the club are promoted to the Premiership and wants to invest in a new stadium. (News of the World)

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is planning a summer clear-out, even if his team win the Premiership, because his squad has expanded to over 60 professionals. (The People)

OTHER GOSSIP

The Football Association will not be allowed to run England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup because the of the way they handled the failed attempt to secure last year's tournament. (The Observer)

Liverpool are alleged to have gone on an alcohol-fuelled rampage during a training camp last week in Portugal. Jerzy Dudek, Jermaine Pennant and Robbie Fowler were named by local newspapers as being involved in the drunken spree. (Mail on Sunday)

Jose Mourinho will ask Roman Abramovich for total control of the club's playing side and a pay rise in talks that will determine whether he stays at Stamford Bridge this summer. (The Sunday Times)

Michael Essien has agreed a new four-year deal at Chelsea worth �12m. (News of the World)

Jose Mourinho, Paulo Ferreira and Ricardo Carvalho could all be stripped of their Portuguese championship medals after claims of referee bribing from their former club Porto president Nuno Pinto da Costa. (News of the World)

Barcelona striker Javier Saviola says his team-mates work in a 'cold' dressing room full of big egos and admits the bust-up between Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho has shaken the team. (News of the World)

But coach Frank Rijkaard insists he does not plan to leave Barcelona despite the reported infighting. (Independent on Sunday)

Tottenham officials are considering a plan to make the new Wembley Stadium their temporary home while they rebuild White Hart Lane. (Sunday Mirror)

Government officials insist Wembley will not be ready for this year's FA Cup final because the Football Association will not have enough time to carry out full safety checks on the new stadium. (News of the World)

Cesc Fabregas apologised to Mark Hughes after the Arsenal midfielder made some disrespectful comments to the Blackburn boss after Saturday's FA Cup draw. (The People)

England boss Steve McClaren has asked his players if he should recall former captain David Beckham. (Sunday Mirror)

England's assistant coach Terry Venables is the shock name on West Ham's shortlist - if new owner Eggert Magnusson decides to replace manager Alan Curbishley. (Sunday Mirror)

Curbishley has only three games to save his job at West Ham. (News of the World)

Keith Gillespie is set to triple his wages at Sheffield United with the Blades set to offer the winger a �15,000 a week contract. (The People)

Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller and Luton's Sol Davis were interviewed by police on Saturday after fighting in the players lounge. (Sunday Express)

Internet tycoon Peter Wilkinson could soon make a move to buy struggling Championship side Leeds United. (Sunday Express)

AND FINALLY...

Hearts chief Vladimir Romanov capped an eventful week by having staff hand journalists bananas and monkey nuts at Saturday's draw with St Mirren. (The Observer)

Chelsea are in advanced talks with Disney over a multi-million-pound partnership aimed at generating major marketing opportunities for the club. (News of the World)

Ricardo Carvalho admits he could cry if he scores a winner for Chelsea against his former club Porto in the Champions League this week.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed the secrets behind his managerial success. The Frenchman declared: "If you're dealing with someone who's only wearing his underpants, if you take them off he's naked. You're better off giving him some trousers." (News of the World)

Right-back Micah Richards has pleaded with boss Stuart Pearc to let him solve Manchester City's goal crisis. The England defender is eyeing a place in Pearce's attack. (Sunday Express)

Real Betis plan to ban Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido from their stadium for life after he told board member Javier Paez that he had 'the face of a bender'. (The Observer)

PSV's Jefferson Farfan is being forced to fly to Peru to undergo a DNA test before facing Arsenal this week. He has been accused of fathering a daughter with former fling Mercedes Carrasco. (The Observer)



SEE ALSO
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