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Sunday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has renewed his interest in Brazilian midfielder Douglas Costa, a player he originally tried to sign 18 months ago.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Barcelona right-back Dani Alves has been offered to Manchester City after failing to agree a new contract with the Spanish giants.
Full story: News of the World (subscription)

Liverpool's Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina has dropped his biggest hint yet he will quit Anfield this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

The Anfield club will make an audacious £10m bid to sign left-back Leighton Baines from city rivals Everton.
Full story: News of the World (subscription)

Arsenal are considering letting captain Cesc Fabregas rejoin Barcelona this summer, but the Gunners would want around £45m for the World Cup-winning midfielder.
Full story: Sunday Express

Aston Villa's Ashley Young could be on his way to Liverpool with Kenny Dalglish keen to sign wide players to make the most of striker Andy Carroll - Matt Jarvis of Wolves is also on the wanted list.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

OTHER GOSSIP

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is wanted by Manchester City and is the club's number one target to replace Roberto Mancini, although the former Chelsea boss still wants to manage Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson's eventual departure.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Mancini fears that the on and off-field behaviour of striker Mario Balotelli could get him the sack.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is desperate to sign a new contract to keep him at Old Trafford for the rest of his career. Talks between the 30-year-old striker's agent and United have hit problems over the length of the deal, with the club offering only a two-year extension on a deal that expires in 2012.
Full story: News of the World (subscription)

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has promised an investigation after nightclub photos of three players - striker Leon Best on-loan midfielder Stephen Ireland and reserve team player Stephen Folan - were posted on the internet.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he wants Spurs to win the league next season, but his concern this year is for a top four finish.
Full story: talkSPORT

Sunderland owner Ellis Short will reaffirm his commitment to the club in an address to the Black Cats supporters on Sunday.
Full story: News of the World (subscription)

AND FINALLY

Jermain Defoe squandered numerous chances in Tottenham's 0-0 draw at home to West Ham on Saturday. The England striker has netted 99 times for Spurs but perhaps tempted fate by wearing a T-shirt under his jersey with words "100 GOALS" printed on in.
Full story: News of the World (subscription)

Striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who has had his curls chopped off, hopes his new haircut will help him land a permanent deal at Real Madrid.
Full story: Sunday Mirror



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