Robbie Fowler's failed �7m move to Manchester City means Leeds may have to listen to offers for their "crown jewels" - Paul Robinson, Jonathan Woodgate and Alan Smith (The Guardian).

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Red Star Belgrade claim they have received an approach from Manchester United for defender Nermanja Vidic - but they do not want to sell (The Times).

Manchester City will turn to Derby striker Malcolm Christie after failing to sign Robbie Fowler (The Independent).

Brazilian World Cup midfielder Kleberson still wants to sign for Leeds, even though his club Atletico Paranaense have turned down a �3.5m bid for him (Daily Mail).

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has given Tottenham seven days to come up with the �6m needed to sign striker Michael Ricketts (The Sun).

Newcastle head the queue of top European clubs checking on French club Bastia's young Ghanaian midfielder Mickael Essien (Daily Star).

Blackburn have given Spanish side Celta Vigo a deadline of Saturday to make up their minds on a deal for left-back Garcia Juanfran (Daily Mirror).

Bernard Diomede has called time on his unhappy stay at Liverpool by joining Corsican club Ajaccio on loan for the final months of his contract (The Times).

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