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Last Updated: Sunday, 19 August 2007, 07:35 GMT 08:35 UK
Sunday's gossip column
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TRANSFER RUMOURS

Manchester City will move for Real Madrid's Spanish international Guti later in the week. (Sunday Express)

Sol Campbell, whose Portsmouth deal expires next summer, says "the clock is ticking" and it is in the club's hands whether or not he stays. (News of the World)

Everton want Portsmouth left back Matt Taylor. (Sunday Mirror)

But the Toffees look set to miss out as Taylor is will join Tottenham this week in a �5m deal. (Sunday Express)

Pompey will use that cash to help fund a move for Nicolas Anelka. Bolton want �9m for the France striker. (News of the World)

And the deal has been agreed (Sunday Mirror).

Bolton will bring in Thomas Gravesen to boost their ranks. Middlesbrough are also interested in the midfielder, who is out of favour at Celtic. (News of the World)

A �12m price tag has put Aston Villa off making a bid for Porto right-back Jose Bosingwa. They are now looking at Liam Rosenior and Justin Hoyte. (News of the World)

Middlesbrough have rejected Sunderland's attempt to re-sign Julio Arca. (News of the World)

But the Black Cats look set to land Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini for �10.8m. (Sunday Mirror)

Birmingham will raid Wolves for midfield duo Seyi Olofinjana and Darren Potter. (Various)

Left-back Nicky Shorey looks set to walk out on Reading after failing to agree terms on a new deal. (New of the World)

Manchester United have offered Gabriel Heinze to Lyon, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus, but he is only interested in going to Liverpool. (Sunday Express)

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are in a �10m battle for Croatian midfielder Luka Modric. (Mail on Sunday)

Newcastle will offer Emre to Barcelona in an attempt to sign Deco. (News of the World)

OTHER GOSSIP

Former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann could be the London club's new manager if Martin Jol leaves. (Mail on Sunday)

Spurs representatives met Sevilla boss Juande Ramos in Spain on Friday. (Various)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has scoffed at speculation suggesting there will be an escape clause in any contract he signs. (Sunday Mirror)

England boss Steve McClaren is angry because so many players have to play on a Sunday only days before the friendly with Germany. (Independent on Sunday)

Newcastle's Sam Allardyce, who was snubbed by England last year, thinks the national team's present injury crisis will cost McClaren his job. (Various)

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has stumped up �30m of his own money to cut the club's debts. (News of the World)

New Leicester boss Martin Allen has already had a major bust-up with owner Milan Mandaric after failing to sign Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. (News of the World)

Renault Formula One boss Flavio Briatore's takeover of QPR should be completed by the end of the week. (Sunday Times)

Sunderland have registered goalkeeping coach Raimond van der Gouw as an emergency back-up player - at the age of 44. (Sunday Express)

After their loss at Wigan, Sunderland boss Roy Keane has vowed never again to "cross the line between loyalty and stupidity" over team selection. (Observer)

Manager Alan Curbishley has denied he and striker Craig Bellamy have had a bust up and claims there's a "hidden agenda" against West Ham. (Express)

The Carlos Tevez affair refuses to die. In the latest twist, Tevez's agent Kia Joorabchian has joined forces with Sheffield United. (Observer)

Reading boss Steve Coppell says the top sides are treated more leniently by referees, with his side already having players sent off against Manchester United and Chelsea this season. (Sunday Express)

Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe is thought to be willing to discuss the return of safe standing areas in stadia in the top two divisions. (Observer)

AND FINALLY

The father of Manchester City's Micah Richards has only missed one game of his son's career - his debut. (News of the World)

Fulham had to make a public address announcement on Saturday to find an extra official after fourth official Andy D'Urso was called into action. (Sunday Express)

Italy defender Marco Materazzi has revealed the words he used to rile Zinedine Zidane in the World Cup final. He provoked France's talisman by saying: "Preferisco la puttana di tua sorella." Translation: "I prefer the whore that is your sister." (Various)



SEE ALSO
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