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Saturday's gossip column

Transfer rumoursOther gossipAnd finally ...News image

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is lining up a summer bid for Tottenham defender Michael Dawson. (Daily Mirror)

Blackburn are planning a move for Valenciennes defender Rudy Mater. (Daily Mail)

Barnsley's highly-rated keeper Heinz Muller is being tracked by several leading Premier League clubs. (Daily Mail)

OTHER GOSSIP

Everton manager David Moyes has insisted that despite not signing a new contract, he will not walk away from Goodison Park in the summer. (Various)

But Moyes will seek assurances on transfer funds available to him in the summer before committing to the club. (Guardian)

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is already drawing up a secret hit-list of potential managers to replace Avram Grant. Turkey boss Fatih Terim is reported to be one target. (Daily Mirror)

Abramovich is also reported to be reaching 'breaking point' in his determination to keep Avram Grant at the club. (The Independent)

Manchester City are desperate to make a big-name signing in an attempt to curb dwindling crowds at the club. (Various)

Francis Jeffers faces being shown the exit door at Sheffield Wednesday unless he can prove his fitness before the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)

AND FINALLY

Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has taken a swipe at Dimitar Berbatov's agent Emile Dantchev who has reportedly been talking to AC Milan about his client. (Daily Mail)

David Beckham has a clause in his contract which allows him to buy an MLS club after 2011. (The Times)

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan, without a win since he returned to the club, has insisted that he still has plenty to offer English football. (Various)

Mikael Forssell has a triple platinum hit to his name in his homeland of Finland and may pursue a career in rap music once his playing days are over. (Daily Star)

Manchester City midfielder Elano says the condition of pitches are to blame for his recent dip in form. (The Independent)

The Gretna mascot, Rocky the Rooster, was almost called upon to play in goal at Aberdeen last week, such is the player crisis at the club. (The Sun)



see also
Friday's gossip column
21 Mar 08 |  Gossip
Thursday's gossip column
20 Mar 08 |  Gossip
Wednesday's gossip column
19 Mar 08 |  Gossip
Tuesday's gossip column
18 Mar 08 |  Gossip
Transfers - March 2008
19 Mar 08 |  Gossip


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