Skip to main contentAccess keys helpA-Z index

[an error occurred while processing this directive]
watch listenBBC SportBBC Sport
Low graphics|Help
---------------
---------------
CHOOSE A SPORT
 
RELATED BBC SITES
Last Updated: Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 06:32 GMT 07:32 UK
Wednesday's gossip column
Transfer rumoursOther gossipAnd finally ...News image

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Jose Mourinho could be set for another bust-up with Chelsea with PSV's Brazilian defender Alex on his way to Stamford Bridge in the summer. (Daily Mirror)

Lyon will make a �6m bid to prise Louis Saha from Manchester United. (Daily Express)

New Bolton boss Sammy Lee is keen to sign Preston striker David Nugent. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has also joined the race for England's newest goalscorer Nugent. (The Sun, Daily Star)

Turkish giants Fenerbahce want to sign Middlesbrough striker Yakubu. (Daily Mirror)

Everton goalkeeper Richard Wright could join Ipswich when his contract at Goodison Park ends in the summer. (Independent)

Watford defender Danny Shittu is a �3m target for West Ham manager Alan Curbishley. (Daily Mirror)

Celtic are also keen on the Nigerian-born 6ft 4in centre-half Shittu. (Scottish Sun)

Sunderland are tracking Celtic duo Artur Boruc and Thomas Gravesen (Daily Star)

Leeds boss Dennis Wise is in talks with Man Utd winger Jamie Mullan about signing for next season's League One campaign. (Daily Mirror)

Ipswich are lining up a move for Tommy Miller, who is no longer needed at Sunderland. (The Sun)

Huddersfield and Tranmere want striker Phil Marsh, 20, who has been released by Manchester United. (The Sun)

Stoke are keen to sign their former striker Chris Iwelumo from Colchester. (Daily Star)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is keen to sign full-back Paul McShane from Championship side West Brom. (Daily Mirror)

Andrew Cole is set to be offered a 12-month deal by Birmingham City. (Daily Star)

Rangers have handed a trial to former Turkish international full-back Erol Bulut. (Daily Record)

Falkirk have invited former Swiss international defender Stephan Keller for a week's trial. (Daily Star)

Motherwell had Curtis McDonald (ex-Cardiff), Jamie McClen (ex-Newcastle), Australian Daniel Severino and released Rangers youngster Scott Agnew playing in a trial game on Tuesday. (Daily Star)

OTHER GOSSIP

Joey Barton's Manchester City career is over after he was allegedly involved in a bust-up with team-mate Ousmane Dabo. (Daily Mirror)

Everton striker Andrew Johnson will miss England's games with Brazil and Estonia after being told he needs an ankle operation. (Daily Express)

Premier League boss Richard Scudamore is doing a tour of the relegation-threatened clubs who were upset that West Ham did not get any points docked. (Daily Mirror)

Though the clubs threatened with relegation may sue the Premier League if West Ham stay up. (Guardian)

Newcastle - who will sack Glenn Roeder in the summer - believe they are favourites to land ex-Bolton boss Sam Allardyce. (The Sun)

Patrick Vieira thinks Arsene Wenger will walk out on Arsenal now vice-chairman David Dein has left the club. (The Sun)

Leeds veteran Gary Kelly is involved in talks with two consortiums interested in buying the club. (Daily Star)

Reading boss Steve Coppell says he will play his reserves if they qualify for the Uefa Cup. (Daily Star)

Chester chairman Stephen Vaughan wants Boston boss Steve Evans to replace sacked Mark Wright. (Daily Mail)

Hearts are poised to put one over rivals Hibernian by stealing their pre-season clash with Barcelona. (Daily Record)

AND FINALLY...

Michael Owen says he has been racked by guilt throughout his 10-month injury nightmare, especially for the Newcastle fans who have longed to see him in action. (Various)



SEE ALSO
Tuesday's gossip column
01 May 07 |  Gossip
Transfers - April 2007
26 Apr 07 |  Gossip


RELATED BBC LINKS:

RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

BBC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Daily and weekly e-mails | Mobiles | Desktop Tools | News Feeds | Interactive Television | Downloads
Sport Homepage | Football | Cricket | Rugby Union | Rugby League | Tennis | Golf | Motorsport | Boxing | Athletics | Snooker | Horse Racing | Cycling | Disability sport | Olympics 2012 | Sport Relief | Other sport...

Help | Privacy & Cookies Policy | News sources | About the BBC | Contact us