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Monday's gossip column

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TRANSFER RUMOURS

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is set to swoop for Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen, who is out of contract in the summer. O'Neill is unwilling to pay Liverpool �10m for on-loan Scott Carson, so he has turned his attention to the 32-year-old Finn instead. (Daily Mirror)

AC Milan plan to hold talks with Chelsea over re-signing Andriy Shevchenko. The Italian giants are also confident they will land Ronaldinho from Barcelona. (Daily Mail)

However, Ronaldinho's impending transfer from Barcelona to AC Milan could be hijacked by city rivals Inter, who are considering an audacious bid for the Brazilian forward. (Daily Mirror)

606: DEBATE

Steven Pienaar's permanent move to Everton should be completed in the next 48 hours once Borussia Dortmund confirm receipt of a �2m offer for the South Africa midfielder. (Daily Mail)

Wigan are ready to move for the West Brom's Zoltan Gera after the Hungarian winger was watched by Latics boss Steve Bruce in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Watford. (Daily Mirror, Daily Star)

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxley has told Everton they are wasting their time chasing goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey and in-form striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland and Blackburn are leading the hunt for Crewe goalkeeper Owain fon Williams, while Bolton, Derby and Swansea are also showing an interest in the Wales Under-21 international. (Daily Mail)

Aberdeen, Hearts and Dundee United are leading the chase to sign Rangers striker Alan Gow. (Daily Record)

If Crewe avoid relegation they are likely to snap up Hibernian flop Clayton Donaldson. (Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez feels his job is under threat because of the Anfield boardroom split. The Spaniard is said to be furious after learning that chief executive Rick Parry met with Jurgen Klinsmann in November to discuss the managerial position. (Various)

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, who was expected to be out for the season after a freak training-ground accident left him needing 50 stitches and reconstructive surgery on his chin, is set for a shock return against Wigan on Monday night. (Various)

The season may be over for Philippe Senderos with the Swiss centre-half said to be "mentally shattered" having broken down in tears after Arsenal's 4-2 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals. (Sun)

Kevin Keegan will dip into the transfer market this summer for up to five "top, top quality" signings but the Newcastle manager says no player will be worth as much as re-signing Michael Owen on an extended contract. (Daily Mirror)

Having seen his side lose further ground on Liverpool in the race for the final Champions League spot, Everton boss David Moyes has admitted he should never have sold James McFadden to Birmingham in January. (Daily Record)

AND FINALLY

Ajax's crucial league game at Groningen was postponed after supporters set fire to toilet rolls in the stands. (Various)

Queen of the South chairman David Rae celebrated his club's historic Scottish Cup semi-final victory over Aberdeen with one pint of lager and an early night. (Daily Record)




see also
Sunday's gossip column
13 Apr 08 |  Gossip
Saturday's gossip column
12 Apr 08 |  Gossip
Friday's gossip column
11 Apr 08 |  Gossip
Thursday's gossip column
10 Apr 08 |  Gossip
Transfers - April 2008
01 Apr 08 |  Gossip


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