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Saturday's gossip column

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BREAKING GOSSIP

1852: Bulgarian side Litex Lovech have agreed to sell defender Stanislav Manolev, who has been linked with Aston Villa, to Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. (Reuters)

1548 BST: David Trezeguet's agent Antonio Caliendo claims the Juventus striker is ready to take a pay cut in order to join AC Milan.
Full story: Corriere Dello Sport

0933 BST: Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has spoken to Real Madrid target Xabi Alonso and urged him to stay at Anfield, telling his fellow Spaniard that the fans love him. (AFP)

0842 BST: Bolton will sign Lee Chung-Yong, 21, from FC Seoul for £2.1m once the South Korean international has been issued a work permit. (FC Seoul statement)

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor wants former Arsenal team-mate Kolo Toure to join him at Eastlands in order to strengthen City's defence.
Full story: The Independent

Another Arsenal defender, Emmanuel Eboue, is a £9m target for Fiorentina and several Spanish clubs. (Daily Express)

Liverpool's Spanish defender Alvaro Arbeloa, 26, is expected to join Real Madrid next week in a £4.5m move.
Full story: The Sun

606: DEBATE

Meanwhile, Liverpool are in talks with Napoli to offload Italian defender Andrea Dossena.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp still wants to sign Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, however, the Dutchman will have to drop his £90,000 a week pay demands.
Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham have made a £6m bid for Newcastle's French defender Sebastien Bassong. (Daily Express)

Everton boss David Moyes is considering a move for Hull defender Michael Turner.
Full story: Daily Mail

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has said forward Ashley Young is "not going anywhere" amid reports linking the 24-year-old with moves to Liverpool and Tottenham.
Full story: The Sun

However, Aston Villa defender Zat knight is set to complete a £4m move to Bolton.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart is on the verge of completing a double signing with Espanyol defender Steve Finnan joining for free while Hajduk Split striker Nikola Kalinic, 21, could sign for £6m.
Full story: The Sun

Hull are interested in defender Sol Campbell but Portsmouth want £2m for the 34-year-old. (The Sun)

And Hull boss Phil Brown wants Cardiff striker Ross McCormack, 22, for £2m.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Fulham will enter the race for Swedish midfielder Rasmus Elm, but the £3m-rated 21-year-old is also attracting interest from Everton.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Bristol City want to sign USA striker Kenny Cooper from FC Dallas for £2m. (The Sun)

Ipswich boss Roy Keane has handed trials to AC Milan teenagers Alessandro Marazzi and Alessio Maneti.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Meanwhile, Ipswich striker Pablo Counago is in talks with Swansea over a £300,000 move. (Daily Star)

Doncaster have offered a trial to former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune. (Daily Star)

OTHER GOSSIP

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola unveiled the club's latest 'wonderkid' last night with his son Andrea Zola, 18, a left midfielder, making his debut in the reserve team's 3-2 win over Thurrock.
Full story: The Sun

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is refusing to get drawn into the mind games favoured by some Premier League managers: "I have respect for all of the Premier League managers, but I don't care about these mind games. Little things worry little minds." (Ancelotti following Chelsea's 2-1 victory over AC Milan in Baltimore)

Former Chelsea boss Avram Grant could be in line for a return to football - as director of football at Hearts.
Full story: Guardian

AND FINALLY

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he has been enjoying sampling English cuisine since moving from Italy. "English food is roast beef, and you have very, very, very good breakfasts. I also had a Yorkshire pudding the other day - it was really good," he said.
Full story: The Sun



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