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Monday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Liverpool are plotting a move for Newcastle left-back Jose Enrique, who was watched by Reds director of football strategy Damien Comolli in Saturday's draw with Blackburn.
Full story: Daily Mirror

New West Brom manager Roy Hodgson is set to recall striker Ishmael Miller from his loan spell at Queens Park Rangers.
Full story: Daily Mirror

OTHER GOSSIP

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is giving serious consideration to dropping striker Didier Drogba for Monday's Premier League trip to Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mail

Ancelotti has warned Blues captain John Terry that he should no longer expect to play in every match.Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is set to take a big risk on Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Rafael van der Vaart by flying the injured midfield trio out for Tuesday's Champions League meeting with AC Milan. Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has urged his team-mates to play "with no fear" when they host "the best team in the world", Barcelona, in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Fabregas's midfield club-mate Jack Wilshere has suggested the Gunners must "get in the faces" of Barca and "be a bit nasty" if they are to gain an advantage at the Emirates Stadium.
Full story: the Guardian

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, cancelled his side's scheduled Sunday training session because his players were too tired.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Ham are expected to receive final approval as preferred bidders for the Olympic Stadium this week after sports minister Hugh Robertson confirmed he is satisfied with the bidding process that resulted in Tottenham being defeated.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

AND FINALLY

The Football Association's plans to revamp the FA Cup have come under fire from the Football Supporters' Federation, which is frustrated at its lack of involvement in the process.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini told his players to "go home and have a drink" after their 2-1 derby defeat at neighbours United on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Jermaine Pennant says his move to Stoke cost him a £406 parking ticket. The winger sealed a loan move to the Potters from Real Zaragoza on transfer deadline day last summer, leaving his Porsche at a Spanish train station for three weeks after dashing to England to sign.
Full story: Daily Mirror



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see also
Monday's Scottish gossip
14 Feb 11 |  Scotland
Sunday's gossip column
12 Feb 11 |  Gossip
Sunday's Scottish gossip
13 Feb 11 |  Scotland
Saturday's gossip column
12 Feb 11 |  Gossip
Saturday's Scottish gossip
12 Feb 11 |  Scotland
Transfers - February 2011
01 Feb 11 |  Football


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