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Sunday's gossip column

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

AC Milan have opened the door to a possible January move for David Beckham by revealing that they would have no problem if the midfielder wished to train with them once his season with Los Angeles Galaxy comes to an end. (The Observer)

Manchester United are holding their breath over talks to determine the fee to make Carlos Tevez's loan move permanent, with manager Sir Alex Ferguson anxious the Argentina striker stays at Old Trafford after reported interest from Real Madrid. (Sunday Express)

And Ferguson is prepared to off-load Owen Hargreaves after becoming fed up with his inconsistency and constant niggling injuries. (News of the World)

606: DEBATE

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari says he wants to sign two new players in the January transfer window to bolster his injury-hit squad. (Various)

Lionel Messi has urged Barcelona to break the bank to lure Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas back to the Nou Camp. (Sunday Express)

And Fabregas himself has rejected �90,000-a-week contract talks - paving the way for him to quit the Emirates at the end of this season. (News of the World)

Aston Villa are set to battle Liverpool in their bid to sign Wigan striker Emile Heskey. (Sunday Express)

Barcelona left-back Sylvinho says he would consider a move to Celtic in January if he fails to force his way into the first-team at the Nou Camp. (Mail On Sunday)

OTHER GOSSIP

Roy Keane is on a collision course with Sunderland over his new contract. The Irishman's current deal with the Black Cats ends in the summer and a new offer worth �3m-a-year is on the table, but Keane has been slow to commit. (Sunday Express)

Legend Diego Maradona admits he would love to manage Argentina following the resignation of Alfio Basile. His first job would be to reinvigorate the country's underperforming superstars ready for a friendly in Scotland next month. (Mail on Sunday)

England veteran David Beckham and former Liverpool winger John Barnes have been named as ambassadors for the Football Association's bid to bring the World Cup to England in 2018. (The Observer)

Under pressure Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has seven days to save his job. (Mail on Sunday)

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says only one man could replace current manager Sir Alex Ferguson: ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. (Mail on Sunday)

Celtic are facing an injury crisis ahead of Tuesday's Champions League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Strikers Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Georgios Samaras are out. Defender Gary Caldwell and midfielder Marc Crosas are rated doubtful. (Various)

AND FINALLY

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says he wishes he had punched Nemanja Vidic in the Champions League Final when he was sent off. (Daily Star)

Rangers manager Walter Smith admits Kris Boyd is the "biggest enigma" he has seen in his career and has told the striker he must understand how managers view the best way to utilise his services. (Various)



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see also
Saturday's gossip column
18 Oct 08 |  Gossip
Friday's gossip column
17 Oct 08 |  Gossip
Transfers - May 2008
09 Jun 08 |  Gossip


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