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Latest Paper Talk
Friday September 19

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has targeted new deals for Fabian Delph and Ron Vlaar after committing his own future to the club.
Cardiff offered Dundee boss Paul Hartley their manager's job, but he turned down the £250,000-a-year gig.
Fans' choice Tony Pulis is not on the Bluebirds' shortlist.
Alan Pardew says he is facing "mass hysteria" from Newcastle fans who are campaigning to get him the sack.
Hull City are leading a nine-club chase for 21-year-old Middlesbrough winger Adam Reach.

Hatem Ben Arfa could cancel his loan move to Hull and return to Newcastle if Alan Pardew is sacked.
Neil Lennon is leading the race for the Fulham job after Felix Magath was sacked.

Liverpool and Arsenal are set to bid for Real Madrid star Isco in January.
The Gunners could also move for PSG striker Edinson Cavani.
Angel Di Maria, 26, says he is "grateful" to Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal for giving him his chance at Old Trafford.

Stoke have had no contact from QPR boss Harry Redknapp over Peter Crouch.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp has told Adel Taarabt to lose weight if he wants to become a Premier League star.

Bolton want Crystal Palace defender Paddy McCarthy on loan.

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon has expressed an interest in taking charge of Cardiff City.

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday September 20

Louis van Gaal wants to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United but is convinced Real Madrid will not sell.
Jose Mourinho believes clubs who flout UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules should have points deducted.
Fulham are picking up the pieces in the wake of Felix Magath's 'blinking mad' regime.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has called on fans to lay off Yaya Toure as the midfielder still recovers from the death of his brother.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is ready to gamble on Diego Costa's fitness against Manchester City tomorrow.

Louis van Gaal has admitted Manchester United want to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.
Manchester United are ready to open the chequebook again in January with Roma's Kevin Strootman a top target.
Arsenal are sounding out PSG teenager Adrien Rabiot ahead of a possible January move.
Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund are interested in Basel midfielder and Arsenal target Fabian Schar.

Yaya Sanogo is not worried about increased competition for places at Arsenal following the arrival of Danny Welbeck.

Steve Bruce has played down suggestions he could leave Hull to replace Alan Pardew at Newcastle.

Arsenal's wage bill is higher than Chelsea's for the first time in a decade.

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday September 21

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will have to spend £60m if he is to secure Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman in January.
West Ham are keen on tempting Jermain Defoe back to Upton Park and are ready to compete with QPR for the 31-year-old Toronto FC forward's signature.
Everton eyeing January move for Tottenham midfielder Moussa Dembele.
Tottenham could have signed Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for just £1m.
Sir Alex Ferguson admits Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey 'the one that got away'.
Joe Hart in the dark over a new Manchester City contract.
Jose Mourinho reveals shock at Barcelona's willingness to sell Cesc Fabregas.
Louis van Gaal hits back at Pep Guardiola: 'Everyone wants to play for Manchester United'.

Newcastle are interested in signing West Ham striker Andy Carroll during the January transfer window and bringing the 25-year-old back to the club where he started his career.
Arsenal keeping tabs on 'new Samuel Eto'o', Lyon striker Clinton N'Jie.
Kevin Mirallas set to extend his contract until 2019 and sign a new deal at Everton
Chelsea and Arsenal join Crystal Palace in the race for Ipswich Town full-back Tyrone Mings.
Darren Fletcher battling to save Manchester United career with Villa, Hull and Stoke on alert.

Yaya Toure wants to stay at Man City and win the Champions League.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has ruled out a loan switch for winger Charis Mavrias.
Stoke are chasing Middlesbrough winger Adam Reach.
Schalke and Lokomotiv Moscow are chasing free-agent Lassana Diarra.
Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois and Liverpool rivals Simon Mignolet have sparked a war of words as they battle for the Belgium No 1 spot.
Leeds are set to appoint Sturm Graz boss Darko Milanic.
Arsenal and Tottenham are set for a battle in the January transfer window with the north London rivals both weighing up a move for Basel defender Fabian Schar.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is continuing to monitor the fitness of free agent and former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes as he warned current custodian Simon Mignolet to be more aggressive with his performances.

Louis Van Gaal has denied claims from Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola that players from the German club did not want to move to Old Trafford during the summer.

Manchester United are cautious over a move to sign former winger Cristiano Ronaldo, especially after the 29-year-old opted against a move to them last year and signed a new deal with current club Real Madrid instead.

Manchester United defender Rafael insists he wants to remain at the club for the rest of his career.

Joe Hart has revealed that nobody at Man City has contacted him over a new contract.
man Utd will not spend £120m on Cristiano Ronaldo because of the way he treated the club last year.
Man Utd risk losing Brazil Under-20 star Andreas Pareira, having not held contract talks with the youngster.
QPR want Leicester full-back Ritchie de Laet.
Everton are in talks over a new contract for striker Kevin Mirallas.
Liverpool and Manchester City are among the clubs watching Real Madrid starlet Jack Harper.

Greek midfielder Giorgos Karagounis is reported to be interested in a move back to Fulham following the departure of Felix Magath as manager.

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday September 22

Under-fire Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will not be shown the door yet by Mike Ashley, after surviving a fan protest during the home game with Hull on Saturday. Pardew has time things to turn things around, despite the mood on the terraces.
Manchester City and Manchester United are among the Barclays Premier League club keeping tabs on 17-year-old Fulham forward Patrick Roberts.
Cardiff have asked for permission to speak to Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade.
Wigan striker Marc-Antoine Fortune is wanted on loan by Blackpool.

Manuel Pellegrini insisted Frank Lampard was kicked out of Chelsea as the Manchester City manager engaged in another fiery exchange with Jose Mourinho at the Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has urged his side to prove they can cope with the pressure of being back among Europe's elite.

Alan Pardew's job has never been under threat this season, according to Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.
Manuel Pellegrini labelled Chelsea a small team after Frank Lampard came back to haunt Jose Mourinho at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester United will tear up their loan deal for Radamel Falcao and send the Colombian back to Monaco if he suffers a recurrence of his knee problems.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino accused his players of showing "a lack of passion" during their 1-0 Premier League defeat by West Bromwich Albion.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp wanted to sign Stoke striker Peter Crouch for a fifth time on transfer deadline day but Potters boss Mark Hughes vetoed the move.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has urged striker Danny Welbeck, 23, to use former Gunners forward Thierry Henry as his inspiration to succeed at the club.

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday September 23

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal questioned the role of Wayne Rooney as a striker and Juan Mata in midfield ahead of the game at Leicester.
Former Newcastle and West Ham manager Glenn Roeder could return to football by becoming sporting director at Cardiff.

Manchester City are ready to launch a fresh bid for Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley next summer after the Toffees' £50million valuation drove them away in the last window.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is chasing Chelsea midfielder Ramires, who he previously signed for the Stamford Bridge club in August 2010.
Gianfranco Zola is the shock name on Fulham's five-man managerial shortlist, alongside Chris Hughton, Tim Sherwood, Steve Clarke and caretaker boss Kit Symons.
Stewart Downing is hopeful of an England recall AND European football next season with West Ham after impressing since being moved from the wing to a more central midfield position.
Abou Diaby will begin another Arsenal comeback against Southampton in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday. The midfielder has suffered an incredible 40 injuries during his eight years at the club.
Sacked Fulham manager Felix Magath has dismissed reports he suggested a player treat an injury by rubbing the affected area with cheese as "nonsense", adding "I have absolutely no objection against criticism but I categorically refute abusive polemic and slander, mixed with stories of alleged insiders."

Manchester United players were unhappy with manager Louis van Gaal's substitution of winger Angel Di Maria during their shock 5-3 defeat at Leicester.
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand is being considered as the Football Association's candidate for British vice-president on FIFA's executive committee.
Cardiff want to sign West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison on loan - but will send him back to Upton Park when his January court case gets underway.
Manchester City will target Ross Barkley again next summer after their first bid for the England star failed.

Roma want 15-year-old Stromsgodset midfielder Martin Odegaard, who is also a target for Manchester United and Liverpool.
Manchester United will battle it out with Arsenal for Holland defender Ron Vlaar, who is out of contract at Aston Villa at the end of the season.

Arsenal and Liverpool midfield target Isco will not be sold by Real Madrid in January, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says he was "hurt badly" when right-back Phil Bardsley left the club to join Stoke last summer.

Liverpool could have nearly £7million of Champions League money withheld as UEFA looks into whether the Anfield club breached Financial Fair Play rules
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor is trying to get parliamentary support for a plan that will mean Premier League clubs having to field a minimum of four homegrown players.

Despite being sent off against Leicester at the weekend, Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett, 20, is set to be fast-tracked into the England team.
Daniel Agger says he left Liverpool during the summer to join Brondby as he did not feel appreciated by Reds boss Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester City are ready to make a fresh bid for Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley next summer.

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday September 24

Liverpool are among the clubs keeping an eye on Real Madrid youngster Jack Harper, who was born in Spain to Scottish parents.
Arsenal will talk with Paris Saint-Germain over a January deal for midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is out of contract next summer.
Cardiff are considering an offer to Glenn Roeder to become part of their management team. They want Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade to take over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
West Brom are on the trail of Rayo Vallecano striker Alberto Bueno.

Diego Poyet has been given permission to leave West Ham on loan - he has played just once since joining from Charlton in the summer.
Arsenal and Chelsea could fight it out to sign Rochdale's rookie goalkeeper Jonathan Musangu, 16. He has already represented England at youth level.
Sturm Graz midfielder Anel Hadzic could become Darko Milanic's first signing at Leeds.
Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy hopes to sign Jack Collison, who has been on trial at Portman Road.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has made Liverpool and England winger Raheem Sterling his No 1 transfer target.
James Milner has reiterated he will only commit his future to Manchester City if he is getting enough game time.
Ron Vlaar has told Aston Villa he is ready to talk about a new contract.
Louis van Gaal has been snubbed by Wesley Sneijder after the Dutch star revealed he would not be joining him at Manchester United.
Stuart Pearce has urged Ross Barkley to remain at Everton, amid interest from Manchester City.
West Brom are keeping tabs on Rayo Vallecano striker Alberto Bueno and could sign him for £2m in January.
QPR are keeping tabs on Atletico Clube de Portugal striker Bjorn Johnsen.
MK Dons are set to sign former Coventry midfielder Carl Baker, who recently had his contract cancelled.

James Milner will only commit to a new Manchester City contract if he is given assurances about playing time.
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson says his team-mates remain firmly behind under-pressure manager Alan Pardew.
Arsenal are set to fight it out with Manchester United for Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar.

Alan Pardew has warned striker Sammy Ameobi that his future with Newcastle is on the line ahead of the Capital One Cup clash with Crystal Palace.

UEFA is planning a crackdown on third-party ownership of players across the European leagues.

The chaotic reign of Vincent Tan at Cardiff City took yet another twist when the West Ham United player Ravel Morrison announced on Twitter that he was moving to the club on a three-month loan.

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson feels Celtic keeper Craig Gordon will end up back in the Premier League if his fine form continues.

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday September 25

Sam Allardyce questions why Manchester United didn't give David Moyes the £150million that they've given Louis van Gaal to buy new players.
Andy Carroll has been warned by Sam Allardyce that the 25-year-old West Ham striker is at a crossroads in his career and needs to work hard to stay injury-free.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he hopes to "transform" Abou Diaby into a defensive midfielder to prolong his career.
Michael Essien is enjoying having former Chelsea team-mate Fernando Torres at AC Milan.

Southampton are close to agreeing a new five-year contract with 19-year-old left-back Matt Targett, seen as the long-term successor to Luke Shaw.
Arsenal target Adrien Rabiot will be sold by Paris Saint-Germain in January if he doesn't sign a new contract before then. Roma are also interested in the 19-year-old midfielder.
Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade has offered his resignation - to try to land the Cardiff job.
Chris Hughton has held positive talks with managerless Fulham and is keen on the Craven Cottage hot-seat.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has not ruled out keeping Frank Lampard at the Etihad Stadium beyond the terms of his loan from sister club New York City FC.
Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal faces an anxious wait to hear if his defensive crisis has worsened with worries over a thigh injury to Chris Smalling in training.
Liverpool are being investigated by UEFA for possible breaches of financial fair play rules because their accounts show a £49.8million loss for the 2012-13 season.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are locked in a battle to sign 15-year-old Anderlecht goalkeeper Mile Svilar, who is tipped to be the next Thibaut Courtois.
Rickie Lambert has asked Liverpool's conditioning team to step up his training regime as he bids to sharpen up his performances.
Arsenal want talks with PSG about midfielder Adrien Rabiot who is out of contract this summer and can speak to foreign clubs from January.

Marco Reus is refusing to enter into contract negotiations with Borussia Dortmund as Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal prepare to make bids at the end of the season.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has identified Valencia's former Chelsea and Manchester City target Nicolas Otamendi as the man he wants to reinforce the Red Devils' defence in January.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has urged Roy Hodgson to give Saints star Nathanial Clyne a chance to play for England.
Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert says he wasn't happy with his own performance in the League Cup win over Middlesbrough, which overshadowed the honour of being named captain for the night.
Manchester City midfielder James Milner has hinted that he could leave next summer if he does not get enough playing time this season.

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday September 26

Manchester City have an option to keep ex-Chelsea star Frank Lampard for the rest of the season.
Manchester United would have to fork out around £79m to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sam Allardyce insists David Moyes was given a raw deal at Manchester United because the club didn't sign his top targets.
Louis van Gaal has just one fit centre-back for Manchester United's clash with West Ham and plans to hand 19-year-old Paddy McNair a debut.

The full cost to Manchester United of re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid - including transfer fee and wages for a 4-year contract is a staggering £200million.
Frank Lampard has hinted he is willing to extend his loan spell at Manchester City with the champions set to lose Yaya Toure to Africa Cup of Nations duty in January.
Jan Vertonghen will not sign new Tottenham deal despite insisting he's ''very happy'' at the club.
Liverpool are plotting a £31million Gonzalo Higuain move in January.

Manchester United will have to pay an astonishing £160million to bring Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are preparing to battle for the signature of Paris St-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot after the 19-year-old rejected a new £50,000-a-week contract.
Indian club Pune want to sign Manchester United midfielder Anderson before the start of the Indian Super League in less than three weeks' time.

Louis van Gaal admits an on-going injury crisis has made the Manchester United job the toughest of his managerial career.
Manchester Untied are keen on signing former Chelsea target Miranda from Spanish Champions Atletico Madrid and could offer Juan Mata in part exchange.
Rio Ferdinand has all the qualities to be 'another Michel Platini' and take up a role running the game, according to Harry Redknapp.
Filipe Luis insists he is happy with his decision to join Chelsea this summer despite limited opportunities at the club so far.
Jose Angel Pozo dismissed comparisons with Lionel Messi as 'crazy' after marking his Manchester City debut with a goal.
Arsenal want talks with PSG about midfielder Adrien Rabiot who is out of contract this summer and can speak to foreign clubs from January.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed transfer speculation linking Raheem Sterling with a move to Real Madrid.
Roberto Martinez has revealed that Everton have received no enquiries from either Manchester City or Chelsea for coveted starlet Ross Barkley.

New York City FC will oppose any move from Manchester City to keep Frank Lampard at the Etihad Stadium for longer than his agreed loan spell.
Brendan Rodgers has dismissed rumours linking Raheem Sterling with a move away from Liverpool stating the talented midfielder could be linked with every club in the world.
The true cost of trying to lure Cristiano Ronaldo back to the Premier League can be revealed to be more than £140million after it emerged that the former Manchester United star's advisors have been asking for astonishing wages of £20m a year.
Liverpool are expected to turn a near-£50million loss reported in 2013 into a profit last season - figures that the club are confident will mean they avoid any sanctions from UEFA.

Manchester United would need to pay out a total package of £140m to get Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford
Frank Lampard has said it is up to Manchester City's owners as to whether he continues playing for them.
Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has said some of his players hid $100,000 bonuses in their dressing room.
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Brendan Rodgers admits "broken" Liverpool need rapid repairs ahead of Merseyside derby.

Manchester United's hopes of resigning Cristiano Ronaldo have suffered a blow after it emerged that a deal for the World Player of the Year would cost an English club £80m In wages alone.
UEFA president wants publication of an investigation into alleged corruption surrounding the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals bidding process.

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday September 27

Arsenal are preparing to make a move in January for Malaga's left back Vitorino Antunes, who has a buy-out clause of only £2.5m.
Manchester United will have to pay £40million for Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi.
Samir Nasri will be out for at least a month for Manchester City following groin surgery.
Andre Schurrle has warned teams intent on poaching him from Chelsea that he is fully committed to the Blues.
Nile Ranger is being paid a basic wage of £150 a week at Blackpool.
Nigel Pearson says his Leicester players urged him to sign Leonardo Ulloa.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet believes the club's season could be defined by their next two games.

Jamie Carragher asks: "Where are the Liverpool of last season?"
Martin Keown says the Premier League is becoming more like Spain's La Liga.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has reignited his feud with Manchester City counterpart Manuel Pellegrini by claiming he "killed" referee Mark Clattenburg.
Louis van Gaal has revealed he is grooming Ryan Giggs to replace him as boss at Manchester United.
Mike Ashley's lawyers have insisted the Newcastle owner had been joking when he told a journalist he was ready to sack manager Alan Pardew.

Liverpool are keen to bolster their attacking options and are set to offer £40m for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema in January.
Jose Mourinho has accused Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini of being a hypocrite.
Neil Warnock admits he tried to sign Leicester striker Jamie Vardy a year ago.
Man City's Samir Nasri will miss the next month with a groin problem.
Nathaniel Clyne is hoping his stunning start to the season will get him into the England squad.

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has labelled the critics saying striker Luis Suarez is fat and chubby as silly.
Wayne Rooney has been calling impromptu team meetings in a bid to drag Man Utd out of a crisis.
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has blasted the snipers calling Luis Suarez fat.
Rafa Benitez has two games to save his job at Napoli.
Eden Hazard want to emulate Frank Lampard and become a Chelsea legend.

Jose Mourinho is powerless from preventing Spain from picking striker Diego Costa in their squad next month as fears mount over his injury problems.
Leicester boss Nigel Pearson signed striker Leonardo Ulloa on the recommendation of his players.
Arsene Wenger has warned Spurs they have no chance of matching Arsenal unless they sell the club.
Details have emerged that Chelsea tried to sign Lionel Messi during the transfer window with Jose Mourinho's club wanting to pay up to £118m for the Barcelona and Argentina forward.

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says he is running out of patience with his disappointing side.
Samir Nasri needs groin surgery and could be out for a month at Man City.
Louis van Gaal is confident he can eradicate the injury problems of Jonny Evans, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling.
Everton manger Roberto Martinez has rubbished claims that Manchester City will sign Ross Barkley.
Jose Mourinho says it is out of his powers to prevent Spain from calling on Diego Costa for next month's internationals, despite the injury niggles that have troubled the striker this season.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley insists comments about manager Alan Pardew being sacked if he loses Monday' Premier League game at Stoke were a joke.

West Ham's Stewart Downing is delighted to be at Upton Park and says he would be good enough to get into Liverpool's current team.
Roberto Martinez will not abandon his attacking philosophy, regardless of Everton's defensive problems.
England boss Roy Hodgson will make a personal check on Luke Shaw today.

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday September 28

David Moyes is being lined up as the frontrunner to take over the top jop at Newcastle if results don't improve and owner Mike Ashley sacks Alan Pardew.
Arsenal and Everton are closely watching Fabian Delph who has yet to sign a new bumper contract at Aston Villa and could leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Mauricio Pochettino has been watching Valencia hitman Paco Alcacer as he scours Europe to bring a new frontline striker to Tottenham.
Manchester United will only bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford if Real Madrid and the Portugal star drop their asking price.
Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne looks set for an England call-up this week as Roy Hodgson sends Arsenal's Calum Chambers and Manchester United's Luke Shaw to beef up the Under-21s.

Paris Saint-Germain's highly-rated midfielder Adrien Rabiot is set to disappoint a clutch of English admirers - and move to Serie A. The French star has been on the radar of the Premier League's top clubs, with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal, champions Manchester City and current league leaders Chelsea all linked with a big-money bid for the 19-year-old.
Arsenal are monitoring Dinamo Zagreb playmaker Marcelo Brozovic.

Liverpool are finally set to open wage rise contract talks with Raheem Sterling despite boss Brendan Rodgers' wariness of paying young stars too much too soon.
Chelsea are plotting to bring Everton's Seamus Coleman to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season as their next number one right-back.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has opened the door on a £100,000-a-week new contract being offered to goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Valencia are to test Manchester United's resolve by making a January loan bid tied to a £30million summer transfer package to bring former playmaker Juan Mata back.
Stoke manager Mark Hughes has told fans to just sit back and wait for Barcelona signing Bojan Krkic to sparkle.
Teddy Sheringham says he is ready to go into management after helping West Ham as part-time attacking coach and transforming their style of play.
Richard Allen has quit as QPR's academy boss - opening the door for Les Ferdinand to make a Loftus Road return.

Chelsea are having talks with rugby chiefs about playing for a season at Twickenham while the Stamford Bridge stadium is redeveloped.

Liverpool are poised to make a £40m offer for Real Madrid star Karim Benzema.
Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Juan Cuadrado.
Arsenal are weighing-up a move for Valencia outcast Vitorino Antunes.

West Ham will put Andy Carroll up for sale in January.
Liverpool are analysing the strange situation with regard to Joe Hart and Manchester City and coul make a bid in January.