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Sunday's gossip column

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United are reportedly planning a move to lure Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart to Old Trafford.
Full story: caughtoffside

Manchester United want Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder as a replacement for Paul Scholes.
Full story: Daily Mirror

United are also considering an £8m summer swoop for Blackpool's sought-after midfielder Charlie Adam.
Full story: Daily Mail

Striker Danny Wellbeck, who is currently on loan at Sunderland from Manchester United, could be the key as the Red Devils look to secure a move for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell. United will offer the Toffees Wellbeck in a player-plus-cash deal.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool are apparently interested in Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton and may move to sign the youngster this summer.
Full story: caughtoffside

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has added Barcelona winger Jeffren Suarez to his summer transfer wish list.
Full story: Daily Mirror

And Dalglish will battle it out with Chelsea this summer to sign Wigan midfielder James McCarthy.
Full story: the People

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is set to take advantage of defender Wes Brown's falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United by signing the full-back this summer.
Full story: caughtoffside

Brown is also a target for Premier League sides Everton and Sunderland.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Aston Villa and West Ham United are leading the chase to buy Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole.
Full story: caughtoffside

Liverpool, Tottenham and Everton are battling for the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Newcastle are scouting AZ Alkmaar striker Kolbeinn Sigthorsson as a replacement for Andy Carroll, who joined Liverpool for £35m in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Ham are hot on the trail of Newcastle defender Danny Simpson, while Rangers are set to make a summer swoop for Toon midfielder Alan Smith.
Full story: the People

Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has advised Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to sign his former room-mate at Marseille, defender Mehdi Benatia.
Full story: Daily MirrorTony Pulis wants to sign Leeds midfielder Robert Snodgrass as a replacement for Glenn Whelan, who is out of contract in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

OTHER GOSSIP

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to return to the Premier League, even if he has to play as a reserve. The Dutch striker says he will leave current club Hamburg at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is set to ask for £100m summer transfer kitty, despite having already spent around £150m on players during his time at Eastlands.
Full story: the People

Midfielder Marouane Fellaini's dad has upset Everton manager David Moyes by claiming the Toffees are not a big enough club for his son.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Striker Craig Bellamy is considering quitting international football, which will add to the pressure on new Wales manager Gary Speed. "I will see how I am in the summer. I'd love to keep going as much as I can. I enjoy football and it's important to me," said Bellamy, who played in Wales 2-0 Euro 2012 qualifying defeat by England on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Brom defender Abdoulaye Meite will extend his contract if the Baggies avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is losing the support of his chairman Dave Whelan. The Latics are currently bottom of the Premier League table.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Guiding their clubs to survival may not be enough to keep Avram Grant and Gerard Houllier in jobs this summer. There is a growing belief inside West Ham amd Aston Villa that their current bosses will get the boot, even if they avoid the drop.
Full story: Daily Mirror

And Villa have put Everton manager David Moyes top of their short list to replace Houllier this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Sunderland midfielder ­Sulley Muntari believes Black Cats boss Steve Bruce and Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp are the men England should be seeking to ­replace Fabio Capello.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Midfielder Adel Taarabt will discuss an improved deal at QPR. But the Championship player of the season may not put pen to paper until the end of the year.
Full story: the People

Midfielder Steve Sidwell is set to make his loan move from Aston Villa to Fulham permanent in the summer by signing a three-year-deal at Craven Cottage.
Full story: the People

AND FINALLY

Liverpool and Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva believes his country's international friendly against Scotland on Sunday is "very important" but admits that he may have to upset club manager and former Scottish international Kenny Dalglish if he is to secure victory.
Full story: Daily Mail



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see also
Saturday's gossip column
26 Mar 11 |  Gossip
Friday's gossip column
25 Mar 11 |  Gossip
Friday's Scottish gossip
25 Mar 11 |  Scotland
Thursday's gossip column
24 Mar 11 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
24 Mar 11 |  Scotland
Transfers - March 2011
01 Mar 11 |  Football


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