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Monday's gossip column

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BREAKING GOSSIP

Juventus are interested in Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda. (Sky Sport News 1853 GMT)

Manchester City are preparing a final offer for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz. (Manchester Evening News 1816 GMT)

Portsmouth are set to sign AC Milan midfielder Emerson. (dailymail.co.uk 1740 GMT)

Manchester City defender Micah Richards has pledged his future to the club despite being linked to Arsenal. (www.micahrichards.com 1720 GMT)

Bolton Wanderers are in talks with Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso. (guardian.co.uk 1647 GMT)

Harry Redknapp has declared his interest in bringing Liverpool striker Robbie Keane back to White Hart Lane. (PA Sport 1616 GMT)

Claudio Pizarro wants to convert his loan move from Chelsea to Werder Bremen into a permanent transfer. (PA Sport 1523 GMT)

AC Milan would be willing to negotiate the permanent transfer of David Beckham from Los Angeles Galaxy, according to club lawyer Leandro Cantamessa. (PA Sport 1452 GMT)

Reading boss Steve Coppell says Wigan have not made an official bid for Stephen Hunt. (Evening Post 1443 GMT)

Newcastle will sign Toulouse's 24-year-old defender Albin Abondo within the next 24 hours. (goal.com 1332 GMT)

Arsenal have been told they will have to pay �8m for Charles N'Zogbia with the Newcastle midfielder keen for a "dream" move. (fansfc.com 1320 GMT)

Reports in Germany say Portsmouth have been unable to secure the services of Bayer Lerverkusen's Tranquillo Barnetta. (skysports.com 1318 GMT)

Arsenal have moved a step closer to signing Andrei Arshavin from Zenit St Petersberg following talks between the two clubs on Sunday. (dailymail.co.uk 1257 GMT)

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Liverpool striker Robbie Keane is getting plenty of attention in Monday's papers after he stayed away from Anfield for the 1-1 FA Cup draw against Everton.
Match report: Liverpool 1-1 Everton

The future of the �20m Republic of Ireland star is increasingly uncertain and on Sunday he endured the humiliation of Frenchman David Ngog replacing him on the bench. (The Sun and Daily Mail)

And guess who's back in town for showdown talks with manager Mark Hughes? Manchester City star Robinho flew into Manchester on Sunday after his controversial exit from Tenerife training to fly home. (The Sun and Daily Star)
Robinho to hold talks with City

With the January transfer deadline looming, Sunderland's Pascal Chimbonda is set to complete a �3m return to Tottenham. (The Sun)

Meanwhile, Spurs are ready to exchange Mexican star Giovani Dos Santos for Brazilian Fred. (Daily Mirror)

And keeper Carlo Cudicini may yet still move to Tottenham if Chelsea can find a replacement number two. (The Guardian)

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is on the verge of a �4m offer for Newcastle's Joey Barton. (The Sun)

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is ready to write a cheque for �6m for Cardiff City's Joe Ledley. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham's Hayden Mullins is about to join Portsmouth for �1m. (The Sun)

Newcastle keeper Shay Given is set for a �10m move to Man City with officials meeting on Monday to tie up the deal. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland are up against the Premier League's top clubs in a race to sign Leeds midfield star Fabian Delph. (Various)

Martin O'Neill is keen to splash the cash with Aston Villa ready to offer �10m for Man City's Michael Johnson and Daniel Sturridge. (Daily Mirror)

Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is keen on Derby midfielder Paul Green with �1.5m a possible fee. (Various)

Celtic are also closing in on signing Cardiff City's midfielder Willo Flood from from under the noses of Dundee United, where he is currently on loan. (Various)

And Spartak Moscow's Czech defender Radoslav Kovac could also be on his way to Celtic, which could pave the way for a �4m switch for Stephen McManus to Newcastle. (Daily Record)

OTHER FOOTBALL GOSSIP

David Beckham does not have to do much to get in the headlines but he's produced the goods on the field for on-loan club AC Milan. He was on target in the 4-1 win over Bologna and the speculation rumbles on over whether he will ever return to LA Galaxy. (Various)
Beckham off the mark

Hull City are demanding compensation from Millwall after fans ripped up seats at the KC Stadium during their FA Cup fourth-round tie on Saturday. (Various)

AND FINALLY

The son of Liverpool legend Ian Rush, 18-year-old John, has signed up with Welsh Premiership outfit Newi Cefn Druids. Apparently he's 'lightning over the first 10 yards' - a chip off the old block. (The Sun)



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