1902: The agent of Antonio Candreva has denied the Italian midfielder is close to a move to West Ham. Andrea Moretti said: "It's true that (West Ham boss Gianfranco) Zola knows Antonio well having coached him in the Italy under-21 squad, but to infer from this that we are in negotiations, is a long way away." (TuttoPremier.it)
1858: Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud says West Ham were the only Premier League club in the running for the signature of Marouane Chamakh. Arsenal and Sunderland had also been linked with the Morocco striker. (So Foot)
1840: Brazil international Adriano says he would only play for Inter Milan if he ever returned to Serie A. The striker has scored 15 goals in 22 games for Flamengo and has been linked with a return to the San Siro. (Press Association)
1828: Tottenham Hotspur defender Gareth Bale's agent believes the Wales international would be interested in a move to Italy, but has denied a deal is on the table from AC Milan as part of a swap deal involving Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
1548: Saudi Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah says that talks over his F6 company buying a major stake in Liverpool are nearing conclusion.
1545: Spanish side Sevilla are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida who impressed for Spain at the Under-20 World Cup.
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Tottenham are prepared to listen to Italian club AC Milan about a potential swap deal involving Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko and Dutch forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. Full story: Daily Mirror
Meanwhile, Pavlyuchenko's agent has dismissed reports that the Russia striker has already signed a contract with Zenit St Petersburg. Full story: The Independent
Manchester City forward Robinho will ask for a January move if he fails to win first-team football at Eastlands. Barcelona are ready to make a £32.5m offer. Full story: The Sun
Barcelona could offer centre-back Carles Puyol or midfielder Yaya Toure as part of the deal. Full story: Daily Star
Or, Manchester City may use Robinho as bait to land Barcelona defender Eric Abidal. Full story: The Times
Manchester City and Spanish side Real Madrid will battle it out in the summer for Bayern Munich's £65m-rated Franck Ribery. Full story: The Sun
Blackburn and Sunderland are both keen on Stromgodset's £2m-rated Norwegian striker Marcus Pedersen. Full story: The Sun
West Brom have failed in a bid to sign former Notts County defender Sol Campbell, who is now a free agent after walking out on the club in September. Full story: The Sun
Portsmouth have reiterated their desire to keep hold of keeper David James, who is a reported target for Manchester United and Tottenham. (Daily Express)
Wigan are weighing up a move for Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey, who left the Latics last January. Heskey is keen to secure first-team football in order to cement his England World Cup place. Full story: The Independent
OTHER GOSSIP
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is likely to seek an explanation from midfielder Steven Gerrard as to why he remained on international duty despite aggravating a groin problem against Ukraine on Saturday. Full story: Daily Telegraph
Notts County director of football Sven-Goran Eriksson is being lined up to manage North Korea at the 2010 World Cup finals. Full story: The Sun
Eriksson is tempted by the move and has flown out to east Asia to hold final talks with North Korea football bosses. Full story: The Guardian
In other reports, Eriksson has turned down the opportunity to manage North Korea and is not interested in another national role. Full story: The Times
Meanwhile, Notts County fans are begging Eriksson not to bring in former England midfielder David Platt as manager to replace Ian McParland. Full story: The Sun
North Queensland Fury have dismissed reports linking striker Robbie Fowler with a move to League One side Tranmere as player-coach. Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri says he is ready for a return to first-team football having been out injured since July with a broken leg. Full story: The Sun
Former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson has revealed it will be a "dream" to return to the club as manager one day. (Daily Record)
Newcastle United midfielder Nicky Butt has urged owner Mike Ashley to give temporary manager Chris Hughton the job full time. Full story: The Sun
Meanwhile, the American consortium aiming to buy Newcastle expect an answer on the success of their bid from Ashley this week. Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will be protected by his own team of bouncers when he returns to old club Portsmouth on Saturday. Full story: Daily Mirror
Meanwhile, Spurs defender Jonathan Woodgate could be close to a return to action following a groin injury after coming through a practice match on Tuesday. Full story: Daily Mail
AND FINALLY
England manager Fabio Capello has held crisis talks with Rio Ferdinand about his defensive nightmare against Ukraine on Saturday. Full story: Various
Ruthless Capello also told midfielder David Beckham he was too tired to play in Saturday's game and banished him to the stands. Full story: Daily Mail
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