1721: Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has criticised Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's pursuit of striker Marouane Chamakh.
"What I do not like in the behaviour of Arsene Wenger, who is doing this again today, is that at the beginning, he declared his interest in Chamakh, a long time before calling me," Triaud told Gold FM. "Then he ended up doing so.
"And now, Mr Wenger is starting again, again starting to put doubt in the mind of the player. And I don't find that very correct.
"That said, in January, Marouane will not leave. Even less so on a free transfer."
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Tottenham striker Giovani Dos Santos is being offered a move to Deportivo La Coruna as he pursues a bid to play for Mexico in the World Cup. (Daily Mirror) Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa are keen to loan striker Marlon Harewood to Newcastle for three months. (Daily Mirror) Full story: Daily Mirror
OTHER GOSSIP
Former Tottenham and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has quit Notts County after only one game, having agreed a £40,000-a-week deal at the end of August. Full story: Daily Mail
Former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is on track to win his legal battle with Magpies owner Mike Ashley, which could net the ex-England boss £8m compensation. Keegan is seeking constructive dismissal after quitting his St James' Park role a year ago. Full story: Daily Star
Everton are furious after Blackburn's El Hadji Diouf, in an interview on Senegalese radio, claimed their fans hurled bananas at him on Sunday. Police are investigating the striker for alleged racial abuse of a ball-boy in Rovers' 3-0 defeat. Full story: The Sun
Former Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton has emerged as favourite for the Rotherham managerial post. (Daily Mirror) Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster may be dropped for Saturday's match at Stoke City, with Tomas Kuszczak set to be given a starting place. (The Sun)
AND FINALLY
The football "yob" look of the 1980s is making a big comeback following the release of hooligan flick The Firm, with sales of sportswear brands such as Fila and Sergio Tacchini soaring. Full story: Daily Star
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