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Saturday's gossip column

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TRANSFER RUMOURS

Andrei Arshavin could finally be on his way to Tottenham after Zenit St Petersburgh agreed to lower their �20m price tag. (The Times)

Everton are poised to sign Espanyol's �12m Spain winger Albert Riera from under the noses of Liverpool. (Daily Mirror)

606: DEBATE

Everton are also in pole position to sign Valencia's Serbia striker Nikola Zigic on loan. (Times)

Reading have called off a �2.5m move for Southampton defender Andrew Surman because they cannot strike a deal to sell James Harper to Middlesbrough. (The Sun)

Alan Curbishley insists Anton Ferdinand is still part of his plans at West Ham, despite reports he was on his way to Sunderland. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is still working on bringing Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov to Old Trafford, despite admitting he is less optimistic about the deal than two weeks ago. (Various)

Robinho took a step closer a move to Chelsea after the Brazilian urged Real Madrid to allow him a move to London. (Daily Express)

Mikael Silvestre's arrival at Arsenal could hasten the exit of centre-back Philippe Senderos to either AC Milan or Newcastle. (Daily Express)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill insists Arsenal are not interested in signing England midfielder Gareth Barry. (Times)

Manchester City are lining up a move for Brazil midfielder Thiago Neves from Fluminese after seeing him impress at the Olympic Games. (Times)

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has left the door open for bids for Shaun Wright-Phillips by admitting he sees no problem in the club further trimming his squad. (Guardian)

Middlesbrough striker Mido is considering a loan move to Wigan, knowing boss Steve Bruce tried to sign him when he was at Birmingham. (Various)

Sweden under-21 captain Mattias Bjarsmyr claims he's a �2m target for Rangers (Express)

OTHER GOSSIP

Everton boss David Moyes admits he may struggle to field a strong enough team this season if he fails to make any decent signings before the transfer window closes. (The Times)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits his side could stuggle to make a Premier League title push if they suffer as many injuries as they did last season. (Various)

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan says the club could lose Michael Owen unless they soon tie him down to a new contract. (Daily Telegraph)

AND FINALLY

Sunderland defender Pascal Chimbonda did not get off to the best start after his switch from Tottenham - he pulled up in boss Roy Keane's parking spot. (Guardian)

Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller says his best pal from Jamaica - Olympic 100/200m king Usain Bolt - is welcome to join him in a tour of the City's nightclubs.




see also
Friday's gossip column
22 Aug 08 |  Gossip
Thursday's gossip column
21 Aug 08 |  Gossip
Premier League ins and outs
15 Aug 08 |  Premier League
SPL ins and outs
21 Aug 08 |  Scottish Premier
Transfers - August 2008
19 Aug 08 |  Gossip


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