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Sunday, 2 February, 2003, 00:00 GMT
The gossip column
All the football speculation from Sunday's newspapers

Liverpool were offered the services of Leeds striker Harry Kewell and goalkeeper Nigel Martyn for �9m just 48 hours before the sale of Jonathan Woodgate. (Sunday People)

Gossip you've heard
Andrew, Scotland

Rangers are set to table a bid for Manchester City striker Shaun Goater

Leeds striker Alan Smith is preparing to walk out of Elland Road unless the club can come up with an improved pay deal. (Sunday Mirror)

He could be joined by Mark Viduka, Kewell and Paul Robinson, who have all threatened to quit in the wake of Woodgate's sale. (Sunday Express)

Newcastle are lining up West Ham midfielder Michael Carrick as their next major signing. (Sunday Mirror)

Newcastle have beaten Leeds in the chase to sign Brazilian star Kleberson. He is set to join the club for �5m at the end of the season. (News of the World)

Dietmar Hamann could make a shock move from Liverpool at the end of the current campaign, after being targeted by a number of Serie A sides. (Sunday Express)

Shaun Wright-Phillips is another player on the move in the summer, with Arsenal keen on the services of the Manchester City midfielder. (Sunday Mirror)

City boss Kevin Keegan could use the money to sign Barcelona duo Marc Overmars and Phillip Cocu, who have been linked with moves to the Premiership. (Daily Star)

Barca's bid to sign Sunderland striker Tore Andre Flo on loan until the end of the season has been rejected. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester City striker Darren Huckerby is being targeted by Coventry boss Gary McAllister. (Sunday People)

Juventus have failed in their bid to sign Sheffield United's Michael Tonge. The player was the subject of a �3m bid by the Serie A giants. (Various)

Italian striker Beppe Signori could be on his way to Stamford Bridge in the summer as he battles to quit Serie A. (Daily Star)

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