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Friday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Craig Bellamy has taken a step closer to making a return to Liverpool after Manchester City agreed to let him leave for nothing.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is planning a £16m swoop for Brazil striker Leandro Damiao.
Full story: The Sun

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has tabled an offer of only £6m, plus extras, for England international defender Gary Cahill, roughly a third of Bolton's valuation of the player.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal could be dealt a further setback in their aim to rebuild their side, as Tomas Rosicky is reportedly thinking of moving away from Emirates Stadium amid interest from Wolfsburg.
Full story: Metro

West Ham are mulling over a move for former Fulham midfielder Papa Bouba Diop.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is back on the trail of Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago.
Full story: The Sun

Arsenal have entered the race to sign France's latest teenage sensation M'Baye Niang. The 16-year-old striker is already in Caen's first team and has attracted interest from Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mail

Blackburn will sign Hoffenheim's Vedad Ibisevic on Friday for £6m - provided the striker proves his fitness.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Bolton want to tie up a £3m deal for Liverpool striker David Ngog after calling time on moves for Daniel Sturridge and Jefferson.
Full story: Daily Express

Newcastle are to sign highly rated Lens centre-back Darnel Situ after a successful trial and are also closing in on a £6m deal for PSV Eindhoven left-back Erik Pieters.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Bromwich Albion want to beat Queens Park Rangers and Everton to the signing of Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha after missing out on his team-mate Dedryck Boyata, who has opted to join Bolton.
Full story: Daily Mail

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez claims Liverpool have left it too late to sign striker Hugo Rodallega, even though the Colombian can leave the DW Stadium for nothing at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Kilmarnock have made a move for Belgium defender Mark De Man, with the 28-year-old having arrived in Scotland for talks after his departure from Germinal Beerschot. (Daily Express)

Scotland international Barry Bannan is set to remain at Aston Villa after manager Alex McLeish told Blackpool that the midfielder is not for sale despite a £1m offer. (Daily Record)

Former Motherwell and Rangers goalkeeper Graeme Smith has signed a one-year contract with Gabala in Azerbaijan after impressing on trial following his release by Hibernian. (Daily Express)

OTHER GOSSIP

Darron Gibson's proposed departure from Manchester United has been placed in doubt after the midfielder damaged ankle ligaments in training, an injury that could sideline him for at least four weeks.Full story: the Guardian

The England and Ghana football associations are battling to land Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong. The 19-year-old - called up to England's Under-21 squad - has played for England Under-16 and 17s but was born in the Ghanaian capital Accra.
Full story: Daily Mail

The Scottish Football Association has appointed former Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia as their under-17 coach. (Various)

AND FINALLY

Joey Barton's agent Willie McKay could receive more than £600,000 if his client signs the three-year deal that he has been offered at QPR.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Rod Stewart paid homage to his beloved Celtic by sporting a club tracksuit at the launch of his two-year residency at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Full story: Metro



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see also
Friday's Scottish gossip
26 Aug 11 |  Scotland
Thursday's gossip column
24 Aug 11 |  Gossip
Thursday's Scottish gossip
25 Aug 11 |  Scotland
Wednesday's gossip column
23 Aug 11 |  Gossip
Wednesday's Scottish gossip
24 Aug 11 |  Scotland
Tuesday's gossip column
22 Aug 11 |  Gossip
Tuesday's Scottish gossip
23 Aug 11 |  Scotland
Transfers - August 2011
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