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Wednesday's gossip column

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BREAKING GOSSIP

2157 BST: Liverpool are interested in signing Middlesbrough striker Tuncay.

"Yes, I've heard something about that, but nothing official has arrived to me," Tuncay told the Daily Mirror. "Of course I would like to play for a big club. (Full story: Daily Mirror website)

1709 BST: Chelsea make £73.5m bid for AC Milan's Brazilian playmaker Kaka. (Sky Sports News)

1512 BST: Red Star Belgrade's Serbian midfielder Nenad Milijas is close to joining Premier League new boys Wolves, according to the player's agent.
(Full story: Sky Sports News)

1447 BST: Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has played down rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.
(Full story: Setanta Sports)

1441 BST: Tottenham defender Vedran Corluka says Harry Redknapp is lining up a swoop for his Croatia team-mate Darijo Srna, who currently plays for Shakhtar Donetsk.
(Full story: Sportske Novosti)

1148 BST: Brazilian midfielder Ze Roberto, 34, says Manchester City is "high on the list" of clubs he could join after deciding to leave Bayern Munich. (German newspaper TZ)

1132 BST: Real Madrid are set to launch a £30m bid to lure Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic to the Bernabeu.
(Full story: The Independent)

1102 BST: AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato has ruled out a summer move to Chelsea.
(Full story: Gazzetta dello Sport)

1025 BST: Bayern Munich say winger Franck Ribery will not be sold this summer despite interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid. (Press Association)

1011 BST: Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung has denied rumours he is to quit the Premier League champions.
(Full story: Sky Sports News)

1009 BST: Hull are preparing a bid for Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan.
(Full story: The Shields Gazette)

1001 BST: Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is definitely staying with the club, ending talk of a move to Inter Milan, according to his agent.
(Full story: Setanta Sports)

0956 BST: Hull City are set to reignite their interest in Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell. (Hull Daily Mail)

0945 BST: Manchester City midfielder Elano has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Serie A champions Inter Milan. (Setanta Sports)

0916 BST: Brazilian club Santos are preparing a bid to bring Manchester City forward Robinho back to the club.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Barcelona are preparing a £50m bid for Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas but could face competition from Chelsea and Real Madrid. (Daily Star)

Real Madrid have signed AC Milan's Brazilian playmaker Kaka for a world record fee of £62m.
(Full story: The Sun)

Chelsea had come into the bidding for Kaka but failed with a late bid for the AC Milan forward.
(Full story: The Times)

However, Kaka's signature may not yet be completed and Chelsea could yet land the AC Milan forward if they improve on Real's offer. (Daily Star)

If Chelsea do miss out on Kaka then they will prepare a £45m deal for AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato.
(Full story: The Times)

Chelsea will also look to sign Manchester City's highly rated 19-year-old striker Daniel Sturridge who is out of contract at Eastlands.
(Full story: The Times)

The Blues have also told striker Andriy Shevchenko, who is on loan at AC Milan, that he is needed back at Stamford Bridge next season.
(Full story: Daily Star)

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez is to reject the chance of staying at Manchester United, despite the Premier League champions looking set to meet the £32m asking price.
(Full story: The Sun)

Manchester City appear to be the favourites to land Tevez, with the 25-year-old's representative Kia Joorabchian claiming his client feels "humiliated" by United.
(Full story: The Guardian)

City will also target Barcelona forward Samuel Eto'o, Everton defender Joleon Lescott and Arsenal centre-back Kolo Toure. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes will also prepare a £15m bid for Didier Drogba, if the Chelsea striker turns down the offer of a new contract.
(Full story: Daily Express)

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is ready to commit his long-term future to the club, having said in January he was ready to leave if he continued playing a bit part at the club. (The Sun)

However, Benayoun could yet turn his back on Anfield, with Manchester City, West Ham, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal believed to be interested in the Israeli.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has pleaded with the club to bring Newcastle striker Michael Owen back to Anfield. (Daily Express)

However, Merseyside rivals Everton are weighing up a move for the former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker. (The Times)

But Owen would have to take a 50% pay cut if he joined the losing FA Cup finalists. (Daily Telegraph)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has launched a £15m bid to sign Valencia forward David Silva. (Daily Mirror)

But the Anfield boss faces a fight to hang on to midfielder Javier Mascherano, who is wanted by Real Madrid. (Daily Mirror)

Despite appearing to have won the race to sign Kaka, Real Madrid will still go after Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo and will pay £75m for the Portugal star.
(Full story: The Sun)

Steve Bruce will sign Tottenham striker Darren Bent for £10m once he is confirmed as Sunderland manager. (Daily Mirror)

Bruce will be given £50m to spend on new players at the Stadium of Light.
(Full story: The Times)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is tracking St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi, who is valued at about £5m. (Daily Mirror)

Bolton are preparing a £6m bid for Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone and are also keen on Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin.
(Full story: The Sun)

Manchester United reserve goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak is attracting interest from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg. (Full story: Daily Mail)

Bolton hope to beat Blackburn to the signature of Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Portsmouth striker John Utaka is being tracked by French clubs Rennes and Bordeaux. (Daily Star)

Rangers midfielder Pedro Mendes is ready to finish his career at the double winners. (Daily Record)

Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura is edging closer to a move to Spanish side Espanyol. (Scottish Sun)

Falkirk and St Johnstone are vying for midfielder Richie Foran, who has rejected the chance to stay at Inverness. (Daily Express)

Kilmarnock will move for Donovan Simmonds, who spent five months on loan at Rugby Park, now the striker has been released by Coventry. (Scottish Sun)

Middlesbrough captain Emanuel Pogatetz says he will quit the recently relegated club unless they go straight back up to the Premier League next season.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Meanwhile, Middlesbrough forward Tuncay Sanli is being tracked by Fulham.
(Full story: The Times)

Peterborough are leading the chase to sign West Ham striker Freddie Sears on loan. (The Sun)

Sheffield United have joined the chase for transfer-listed striker Jermaine Beckford. (Daily Star)

However, Newcastle United are also keen on £2m-rated Beckford.
(Full story: The Sun)

OTHER GOSSIP

Former Portsmouth manager Tony Adams has claimed that Celtic are lining him up to become their new boss following Gordon Strachan's departure.
(Full story: The Independent)

However, Celtic officials have reacted with astonishment to claims by Adams that he'll become their new boss. (Daily Record)

Wim Jansen has firmly denied recommending Tony Adams for the post of Celtic manager, as the former England captain claimed. (Various)

In-demand Swansea manager Roberto Martinez is set to chose Wigan over Celtic. (Scottish Sun)

Steve Bruce will insist that his assistants at Wigan, Eric Black and Nigel Spink, are offered contracts at the Stadium of Light, before he agrees to become Sunderland manager.
(Full story: Daily Express)

Swansea will ask for £3m compensation if manager Roberto Martinez leaves the club. Celtic and Wigan are reportedly interested in the Spaniard. (Daily Mirror)

Port Vale look set to name Micky Adams as their new manager. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba looks set to commit his future to the Blues and sign a new three-year contract at Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)

Anxious SPL clubs will hold crisis talks about their TV deal with Setanta, with growing fears the plug will be pulled on their £31m-a-year deal. (Daily Record)

Shamrock Rovers boss Michael O'Neill is a serious candidate to take over at his former club Hibernian. (Scotsman)

AND FINALLY

Former Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry has written an open letter to the club's supporters apologising for his departure to Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)



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