Manchester United are "interested" in signing Inter Milan's Brazilian defender Maicon.
"United's interest in my client is not something new," agent Antonio Caliendo told Tuttopremier.it. "They have been following him for a while.
"Now it seems to me that they are pressing for him but I don't think there has been any concrete offers yet." Full story: Sky Sports
1643 BST: Adriano's agent denies reports the former Inter Milan star is set for a return to Italy in January to link up with AC Milan.
"Will Adriano go to Milan? I categorically deny that," agent Gilmar Rinaldi told Sky Italia. (Press Association)
1308 BST: Bristol City defender James Wilson has played down speculation linking him with a move to Everton as a result of his standout performances while on loan at Brentford last season. Full story: Sky Sports
1256 BST: Argentina coach Diego Maradona has announced he might quit his role after the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Argentina have struggled under the former international midfielder and currently lie fifth in the South American qualifying group, from which four qualify automatically. Full story: Sky Sports
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has urged Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti to sign French midfielder Patrick Vieira from Inter Milan in January. Full story: The Sun
Another Inter player in demand is midfielder Sulley Muntari, who is being tracked by Tottenham. Full story: The Sun
Former Liverpool winger Bolo Zenden is keen to join Sunderland and will train with Steve Bruce's side in a bid to win a deal. Full story: Daily Mirror
European champions Barcelona are believed to be weighing up a January move for Arsenal full-back Emmanuel Eboue. Full story: The Sun
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is wanted by Italian side Juventus, who are preparing a £3m bid. Full story: Daily Star
OTHER GOSSIP
Five different consortia are competing to complete a takeover at Newcastle, including one led by Tyneside businessman Barry Moat. The four others are believed to be based overseas, with one from South Africa. (PA Sport)
Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster and manager Sir Alex Ferguson were involved in a dressing-room bust-up after the draw with Sunderland, after the Scot pointed the finger at the England man for his part in Kenwyne Jones's goal for the Black Cats. Full story: Daily Star
Portsmouth manager Paul Hart is facing the axe, as new owner Ali Al Faraj is keen on installing a bigger name in charge at Fratton Park. Full story: Daily Mirror.
In addition, new Pompey owner Al Faraj has promised a spending spree in the January window to save the club from relegation. Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has been left stunned by quotes attributed to Reds' co-owner George Gillett, who says any failures on the pitch are down to the Spaniard and not himself and American co-owner Tom Hicks. Full story: The Sun
However, Benitez will be given a £12m transfer kitty this January by his American bosses in an attempt to salvage the club's title bid. Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou is set to become an unlikely beneficiary of Chelsea's transfer ban, with the 23-year-old set to sign a new contract. Full story: The Times
Manchester City forward Robinho, who broke a bone in his ankle six weeks ago on international duty, is targeting a return to action against Fulham on 25 October, a month ahead of schedule. Full story: The Sun
David Sullivan will step up his efforts to buy West Ham next week when he gets the £25m from Carson Yeung's buyout at Birmingham. Full story: Daily Mirror
The outgoing Blues chief has also taken a swipe at Birmingham fans, who he claims have forced him out of the club. Full story: Daily Mirror
Hull midfielder Geovanni has revealed he snubbed a return to Brazil in favour of pledging the rest of his career to the Tigers, with whom he recently signed a new three-year deal. Full story: Daily Mirror
Iain Dowie is being lined up as Director of Football at Notts County so Sven Goran Eriksson can move higher up on the Meadow Lane board. Full story: The Sun
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has finally admitted he was wrong to stamp on Robin van Persie. Full story: Daily Mirror
Stephen Ireland would not play for Republic of Ireland even if they qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Full story: Daily Mirror
AND FINALLY
Manchester United's French midfielder Gabriel Obertan has taken up gardening in a bid to help him cope with his injury hell. He has yet to play since signing from Bordeaux in a £3m deal in July because of a back problem. Full story: Daily Mirror.
Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has joked that in-form Blues striker Craig Bellamy is so demanding of high standards from his team-mates that he "probably moans in his sleep". Full story: Daily Mirror.
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