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Monday's gossip column

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

David Bentley could be off to Atletico Madrid in a loan deal, with the 25-year-old winger desperate for a move away from Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Or Bentley will stay closer to home after Sunderland manager Steve Bruce declared his interest in securing the services of the former England man.
Full story: The Sun

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Jermaine Beckford could have played his last game for Leeds with Newcastle United top of the list to sign the striker who scored the winner at Old Trafford on Sunday to dump Manchester United out of the FA Cup. A fee of £2.5m is being discussed for the 26-year-old.
Full story: Daily Star

Everton boss David Moyes wants to bring Lyon striker Frederic Piquionne, who is currently on loan at Portsmouth, to Goodison Park, with Blackburn, Liverpool and Aston Villa waiting in the wings.
Full story: Daily Mail

American star Freddy Adu, who once had a trial at Manchester United, is considering a move to Hull City after the Portuguese side Belenenses told the 20-year-old he can look for other employers.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Stoke City boss Tony Pullis wants to beat Liverpool in the race to sign Real Madrid and Holland striker Ruud van Nistelrooy by using a regular starting spot as bait in the build-up to the World Cup.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester City have joined the list of clubs who want to sign Crystal Palace striker Victor Moses. The 19-year-old is tipped to leave the cash-strapped Championship club with West Bromwich, Everton, Liverpool and Birmingham all keen on a transfer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Stoke City could make a shock loan move for Barcelona's 18-year-old midfielder Oriel Romeu.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Birmingham are closing in on a £3.5m move for Aston Villa's 23-year-old midfielder Craig Gardner.
Full story: Daily Mirror

OTHER GOSSIP

Former Newcastle United boss Alan Shearer wants to become Sheffield Wednesday's new manager following the sacking of Brian Laws last month. The England legend is believed to want Gary Speed as his number two.
Full story: The Sun

AND FINALLY

How well do parents know their kids? According to Pep Guardiola's dad, the Barcelona coach may leave at the end of the season. Despite the 38-year-old winning six trophies in his first year at Camp Nou, Guardiola senior said: "I don't know if he will stay or take a break from football and relax. The dad is always the last to know about these things."
Full story: The Independent



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see also
Transfers - January 2010
27 Jan 10 |  Football
Sunday's gossip column
03 Jan 10 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
03 Jan 10 |  Scottish Premier
Saturday's gossip column
02 Jan 10 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
02 Jan 10 |  Scottish Premier
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01 Jan 10 |  Gossip


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