Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the club want to keep Bastian Schweinsteiger , but has warned that if the midfielder fails to extend his contract, he'll have to see out his current deal, which runs out in 2012. Full story: Imscouting
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is exploring the possibility of bringing in France striker Karim Benzema on loan from Real Madrid in the January transfer window. Full story: Daily Mail
Redknapp also looks likely to renew his interest in West Ham midfielder Scott Parker who he bid for in the summer. Full story: the Sun
Lille's Ivory Coast winger Gervinho has been linked again with a move to Tottenham. Full story: imscouting
Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson has told friends he expects to join European champions Inter Milan in January. Full story: goal.com
Manchester United are set to sell striker Dimitar Berbatov, in order to fund a move for Athletic Bilbao duo, forward Fernando Llorente and midfielder Javi Martinez. Full story: caughtoffside
Or, United will offer Real Madrid Berbatov as part of a deal to bring Karim Benzema to Old Trafford. Full story: Metro
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is ready to make a £1.2m move for Middlesbrough central defender David Wheater. Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Roma defender Philippe Mexes, as the club look for cover for injured captain John Terry. Full story: caughtoffside
Or, Chelsea will battle Arsenal for the signing of Fulham defender Brede Hangeland. Full story: Metro
Seattle Sounders' Congolese striker Steve Zakuani has agreed to train with Everton and he may be allowed to gain Premier League experience during the Major League Soccer close season. Full story: Daily Mirror
Blackpool can activate a £250,000 clause to sign on-loan striker Luke Varney from Derby County permanently in January. Full story: Daily Mail
Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia is considering his future at the club with Marseille interested in the French international. Full story: Daily Star
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is reportedly interested in Uruguay's World Cup defender Mauricio Victorino who currently plays for Univ de Chile. Full story: imscouting
OTHER GOSSIP
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has challenged the Spurs board to spend big in January and turn his squad into title winners. Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti admits he is not in total control of team affairs at Stamford Bridge. "I have just technical direction. Full stop," he stated. Full story: Daily Mirror
And the former AC Milan manager is believed to be considering his position at Chelsea. Full story: Daily Express
Bolton will offer striker Johan Elmander a new one-year deal this week in order to sort out the Swede's future. Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has forgiven striker Wayne Rooney for the way he dealt with his contract negotiations last month. Full story: Daily Mail
AND FINALLY
One of the first acts of Blackburn's new Indian owners has been to announce plans to rip up 120 years of history by renaming Ewood Park. Full story: Daily Express
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