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Tuesday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United are considering a fresh attempt to lure Benfica's £20m-rated winger Angel di Maria to Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Mail

Chelsea are lining up a bid to sign Benfica central defender David Luiz. The Premier League leaders hope to sign Luiz in time for the 2010/2011 season.
Full story: IMScouting

Juventus are close to signing Liverpool target Kevin Kuranyi from Schalke. The 28-year-old striker is out of contract at the end of the season.
Full story: IMScouting

Aston Villa, Sunderland and Blackburn are eyeing up Wolves defensive midfielder and captain Karl Henry, 27.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool are offering key Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano a two-year contract extension with a pay rise to keep him out of Barcelona's clutches.
Full story: The Sun

Blackburn are eager to sign Aruna Dindane - on loan at Portsmouth this season - in £2.5m deal from Lens.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb is desperate for a return to the Premier League, with Manchester City and Aston Villa standing by to sign him.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Michael Owen has dismissed the prospect of leaving Manchester United this summer by insisting he is happy to accept a reduced role at Old Trafford in exchange for silverware.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

OTHER GOSSIP

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson made a personal phone call of support to Ryan Shawcross after the Stoke defender's tackle broke Aaron Ramsey's leg.
Full story: Daily Mirror

England boss Fabio Capello will turn to Tottenham's injury-plagued defender Ledley King as he attempts to solve his centre-back crisis. King, 29, won his last England cap almost three years ago.
Full story: Daily Mail

Neil Warnock joined Queens Park Rangers as manager after the club agreed a £400,000 compensation deal with Crystal Palace. Warnock will be paid £15,000 a week at Loftus Road.
Full story: Daily Mail

Meanwhile, Steve Coppell has turned down the chance of an emotional return to replace Warnock at Selhurst Park, leaving the manager's door open for Paul Hart to take charge.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has urged club manager Rafael Benitez to stop fretting about his fitness while he is away on international duty with Spain.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is to undergo treatment - but not surgery - for a bruised bone in his knee which he sustained against Blackburn on Sunday. The centre-back left Anfield on crutches after the match.
Full story: The Independent

Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell will escape FA action for a lunge that took out a Wigan player, corner flag and linesman after referee Anthony Taylor cleared him.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes he can answer the question at the heart of Fabio Capello's bid to win the World Cup.
Full story: Daily Express

Craig Bellamy's international future is in doubt after John Toshack, the Wales manager, refused to confirm that the Manchester City striker was part of his plans for the future.
Full story: The Guardian

Deco has told Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti he is keen to leave the club. The 32-year-old Portugal international is eager for a move to a club in Brazil to be closer to his family.
Full story: The Sun

AND FINALLY

Crisis-club Portsmouth are offering financial advice to supporters on their website. Pompey, who are in administration and have huge debts, are advertising PFC Financial Services division, which claims to bring everyday financial solutions to fans' families. One supporter said: "It's got to be a sick joke."
Full story: Daily Mirror

England legend Alan Shearer thinks every fan in the country should keep their fingers crossed for the next few months to help keep Wayne Rooney fit for the World Cup.
Full story: The Sun

Spain's 23-man World Cup squad will earn a bonus of nearly £500,000 each if they win the World Cup in South Africa later this year.
Full story: El Mundo



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