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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday August 30

Manchester United may not ever be able to play Marcos Rojo due to issues with third-party ownership still not being resolved. The Argentine has also not yet had his work permit approved.
Micah Richards, Scott Sinclair, John Guidetti and Matija Nastasic have all been told to find another club before Monday's transfer deadline of 11pm.
Leicester are trying to complete an £8million deal for Ipswich striker David McGoldrick.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is now set to swoop for Roma marksman Mattia Destro after Fernando Torres finally agreed to join AC Milan.
Real Madrid have asked about taking Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo on loan but Manuel Pellegrini wants to keep him.
Aston Villa have made a £7million bid for Manchester United's unwanted midfielder Tom Cleverley. A number of other Premier League clubs are interested.
Tottenham have agreed a £6million fee for Montpellier midfielder Benjamin Stambouli.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is talking to former club Tottenham about signing Brazilian midfielder Sandro and is also interested in West Ham's Mo Diame.
And Hoops chairman Tony Fernandes has put a new offer on the table for the former Spurs chief Redknapp.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is ready to offload SIX first-team stars before Monday's transfer deadline.

Marcos Rojo's move to Manchester United is under threat due to work permit and third party issues concerning the 24-year-old.
Chelsea have agreed a deal for Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy after matching his £8million release clause.
Manchester United have agreed a £14million deal to sign Ajax and Netherlands defender Daley Blind, who will provide Luke Shaw with competition at left-back.
United could also capture Juventus star Arturo Vidal before the transfer window shuts at 11pm on Monday if they come up with the right money.
The Reds are also battling with Arsenal for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho.
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger looks set to return to his former club Brondby in Denmark for £3m after falling down the pecking order in defence at Anfield.
Arsenal were locked in talks with Borussia Dortmund trying to agree a fee for central defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
Crystal Palace have made a bid for Queens Park Rangers defender Armand Traore, as new manager Neil Warnock attempts to sign four players before the transfer window closes.
Leicester City have had a bid accepted for Queens Park rangers right back Danny Simpson.

Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of winger Alessio Cerci after Torino's president Urbano Cairo revealed the forward would be sold for the right price.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has told striker Alvaro Negredo he is not for sale this summer. Real Madrid are just one club who have been linked with the forward, who is currently out with a minor injury.
Chelsea are also discussing a move for QPR's wantaway striker Loic Remy as well as Roma's Mattia Destro.
Darren Bent is back in from the cold at Aston Villa and is set to stay at the club despite being advertised to other clubs all summer.

Aston Villa's £7million move for Manchester United's Tom Cleverley could collapse because they cant afford his wages.
Manchester United want to sign 16-year-old defender Timothy Fosu Mensah from Ajax.
Southampton are resigned to missing out on Andros Townsend after manager Ronald Koeman confirmed the Tottenham winger is unlikely to join Saints.
Frustrated Virgil Van Dijk has rocked Celtic by telling them he wants to leave.
Harry Redknapp is set to sign a two-year extension to stay on as QPR manager and says he won't even glance at the small print.

Chelsea have opened talks with forward Loic Remy after striker Fernando Torres joined AC Milan.

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday August 31

Arsenal could be about to sign Torino striker Alessio Cerci, 27, after he was left out of the Italian side's squad to face Inter Milan today.
Manchester United could see as many as 11 players either leave or arrive at Old Trafford before Monday's transfer window closes.
Birmingham are ready to offer Hatem Ben Arfa a surprise loan escape from Newcastle.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is weighing up a loan move for Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel.
Manchester City striker John Guidetti is in talks over a move to Fiorentina.
Crystal Palace are poised to beat Leicester to the signing of Wigan's James McArthur.

Tottenham are confident of tying up a loan move for Manchester United and England striker Danny Welbeck.
Sunderland are trying to sign 26-year-old Manchester City defender Micah Richards on a season-long loan.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are ready to test City by making a move to re-sign 29-year-old striker Alvaro Negredo.
Norwich boss Neil Adams wants to sign Manchester United defender Michael Keane on loan.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman wants to tie up a £9million deal for Norwich winger Nathan Redmond before tomorrow's deadline.
West Ham are hoping to tie up a £5million deal for Chile World Cup midfielder Marcelo Diaz.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers wants to offer legendary former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes a way back into the game.
Manchester City are ready to snap up Swedish starlet Sead Haksabanovic ahead of rivals Liverpool and Chelsea.
Liverpool want a huge loan fee from Sunderland for Fabio Borini after the Italian asked to go for just one season.

Burnley are poised to make a £3m move for Hull City's Scotland international George Boyd.

Everton expect to complete a loan deal for Spurs midfielder Lewis Holtby.
Newcastle are chasing Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld but face stiff competition from Monaco, Southampton and local rivals Sunderland.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is lining up a reunion with Lassana Diarra and has been in talks over a move for the Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder.

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday September 1

Manchester City could pull off a stunning transfer deadline day deal for Monaco's £50m-rated striker Radamel Falcao if they are able to sell currently-injured forward Alvaro Negredo to Valencia.
Real Madrid are in talks with Manchester United over a season-long loan deal for striker Javier Hernandez.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is plotting an audacious deadline day swoop for Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe, who played for him at West Ham and Tottenham, as a replacement for Loic Remy.
Redknapp is also looking at Spurs midfield duo Aaron Lennon and Sandro, West Ham midfielder Mo Diame and Ajax striker Kolbeinn Sigthorsson.
Leicester are set to sign Ipswich striker David McGoldrick in an £8m deal.
Newcastle misfit Hatem Ben Arfa is a loan target for Birmingham.

Manchester United will demand a fee of £5m from any club hoping to take 23-year-old England forward Danny Welbeck on loan - with Sunderland one of the clubs willing to pay it.
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has lined up moves for Norwich winger Nathan Redmond and Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk.
Millwall are eyeing a deadline-day move for QPR starlet Michael Petrasso.
MK Dons youngster Dele Alli is being tracked by Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool.

Manchester United are still interested in Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman - but they will now have to wait until January to seal the deal.

Championship side Fulham want to sign Cardiff City defender Mark Hudson and Leeds United striker Matt Smith.

Italian giants Roma have beaten Arsenal have been pipped to the signing of 19-year-old Paris St-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
Celtic will look to sign a striker after Stefan Scepovic turned down a move from Sporting Gijon.

Louis van Gaal will launch a £25m move for Kevin Strootman - a move that would take Manchester United's summer spending past the £150m mark.
Meanwhile, Tom Cleverley's £8m move to Aston Villa from United is under threat because of the 25-year-old England midfielder's wage demands.
Morgan Schneiderlin is "99 per cent" certain to stay at Southampton, according to his manager Ronald Koeman despite interest from Spurs.

Newcastle hope to convince Toby Alderweireld to join on loan from Atletico Madrid, allowing them to release Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.
Porto defender Rolando has been offered to Burnley, Everton and Sunderland.
Crystal Palace are leading the race for James McArthur after the midfielder's proposed move to Leicester City was called off.
Aston Villa have cooled interest in Bologna striker Robert Acquafresca.

Manchester City and Arsenal have been offered 28-year-old Monaco striker Radamel Falcao - but it could cost them £55m.
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 31, is wanted by former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp at Queens Park Rangers.

Tottenham will make a move for Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez, with winger Andros Townsend going as part exchange in a £14m deal.

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday September 3

Jack Wilshere urged England team-mate Danny Welbeck to snub Tottenham in favour of a move to Arsenal.
Tom Cleverley 'begged' Paul Lambert for a second chance to join Aston Villa on deadline day.
Tottenham will make a fresh move for Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez in January.
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini's demands scuppered a move to Queens Park Rangers.

QPR midfielder Joey Barton is set to be offered a new contract despite the signing of Sandro.
Benfica and Joel Campbell's agent are fuming at Arsenal after a deadline-day move fell through.
New England captain Wayne Rooney has been "awful" for Manchester United this season and should be dropped, says former Red Devils defender Paul Parker.

Manchester United are lining up a move for Roma's Netherlands midfielder Kevin Strootman.
Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi claims Argentina winger Angel Di Maria wanted to join the Ligue 1 club before his move to Manchester United.
Chelsea will look to secure the long-term future of Thibaut Courtois this month, with the club eager to conclude discussions over a new contract.
Robin van Persie has rubbished claims that his knee problems prompted Manchester United to sign Radamel Falcao.
Wayne Rooney says the signing of Radamel Falcao is a statement of Manchester United's intent but admitted he does not know his role in the team.
Barcelona have stood firm in their defiance that Liverpool only received £65million for the sale of Luis Suarez

Liverpool have agreed personal terms on a one-year deal with 32-year-old former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes.
QPR have not given up on former England forward Jermain Defoe and will make another bid in January.
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Ajax to sign teenage prodigy Timothy Fosu-Mensah.
Arsenal offered Sporting Libson £12.5m AND Joel Campbell for William Carvalho on deadline day.

Queens Park Rangers will try again to sign Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe in January.

Micah Richards rejected an improved contract at Manchester City in an effort to revive his career in Serie A at Fiorentina.
French winger Hatem Ben Arfa is likely to have played his last game for Newcastle United after joining Hull City on loan.
Manchester United are trying to fast-track Radamel Falcao's clearance so the striker can face QPR on September 14.
Fabio Borini faces being frozen out at Liverpool after failing to move on deadline day.
Huddersfield are set to confirm the appointment of Chris Powell as manager today.

Manchester United's transfer spending could continue in January, with Roma's Kevin Strootman a likely target.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has two games to save his job at St James' Park.

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday September 4

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, is set to sign a new contract at Chelsea after becoming the club's No1 ahead of Petr Cech.
England are set to host two European Championship Finals in the space of just eight years - in 2020 and 2028 - after reaching an outline deal with Germany.
Championship side Wolves are lining up a loan bid for Sunderland flop Danny Graham.

Liverpool and England full-back Jon Flanagan, 21, will sign a new four-year with the Reds.
Manchester City right-back Bacary Sagna claims he has "boosted" his career by leaving Arsenal.
New Hull City signing Hatem Ben Arfa was snubbed by Besiktas because they had fears about his temperament.

Joel Campbell's agent has criticised Arsene Wenger after the Arsenal manager rejected an offer for the 22-year-old forward to join Benfica on deadline day.
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has welcomed the arrival of Radamel Falcao at Old Trafford.
Stoke winger Brek Shea has been told he has no future at the club.
Oxford will sign Peterborough striker Tyrone Barnett on loan next week after failing to make a move permanent on deadline day.

Manchester United are set to bid £60m to bring Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, back to Old Trafford next summer.
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini is being lined up by Inter Milan for a move during the January transfer window.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo would like to "come back" to Manchester United one day because the club remains in his heart.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto's future is in doubt after the 30-year-old defender was left out of Tottenham's Premier League squad.

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday September 5

Manchester United insist they remain committed to promoting youth players they have raised themselves - despite this summer's £150m, six-player spending spree.
Former Manchester United No 2 Carlos Queiroz has emerged as a shock contender to take over as manager of their bitter rivals Leeds.
Former Bolton and Aston Villa defender Zat Knight is poised to join MLS side Colorado Rapids.
Scottish champions Celtic have signed Manchester City striker John Guidetti on a season-long loan almost three days after the transfer window closed following a successful appeal to world governing body FIFA.
Conference South side Basingstoke Town make ambitious bid for Brazil legend Ronaldinho.

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard would have stayed at Stamford Bridge if he had been offered a new contract.
Victor Valdes has been given the green light to take his medical at Liverpool next month.
Ian Culverhouse has emerged as the shock favourite for the Leeds job.
Mapou Yanga-Mbawa has labelled Newcastle a bunch of long-ball merchants.
Newcastle's new signing Siem de Jong will be out for four months because of injury.

Newcastle wonderkid Rolando Aarons is a target of Liverpool and Manchester City after just 39 minutes of Premier League football.
Manuel Pellegrini warns Eliaquim Mangala he has to fight for his place at Manchester City.
Mo Diame accuses West Ham boss Sam Allardyce of wrecking his career.
Arsenal could offer a short-term deal to Colombia's free agent 38-year-old centre-back Mario Yepes as a replacement for Thomas Vermaelen.

Former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 32, will join Liverpool next month once is fit enough for a medical after a serious knee injury.
Roy Hodgson is raging over criticism of England after a lacklustre 1-0 win over Norway.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is planning on giving several of his homegrown stars the chance to play in the first team.

PSV Eindhoven's 18-year-old Belgian midfielder Zakaria Bakkali has rejected a new deal, putting Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United on alert.
Stoke star Peter Odemwingie could be out for up to a year after suffering his serious knee injury.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is set to continue spending in the January transfer window with Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman and Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels on his wanted list.

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal admits he will not be able to sign Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels for at least two more transfer windows.

Angry Kilmarnock players have called in union bosses to settle a pay dispute with chairman Michael Johnston.
John Guidetti says he cannot wait to get going after finally joining Celtic.

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday September 6

Nikola Zigic claims he was in talks to join Arsenal but they signed Danny Welbeck instead.
Victor Valdes has got the green light to take his Anfield medical next month.

Thibaut Courtois wants to kill off any hopes of Petr Cech playing for Chelsea again.
Manchester United may have been lucky to miss out on signing Arturo Vidal after he aggravated a long-standing knee problem.
Louis van Gaal will make a £30m move for Kevin Strootman in January but Manchester United look likely to miss out on Mats Hummels.
Juan Mata is thought to be on the radar of Juventus.
Arsenal are lining up a swoop for Colombia captain Mario Yepes.
Liverpool and Manchester City are already targeting Newcastle starlet Rolando Aarons.

Manchester United are set to snap up Marco Reus in the January transfer window.
Arsenal and Chelsea are looking to land PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
Juventus are planning a raid for Liverpool defender Glen Johnson.
Nigel de Jong has hinted he is open to a move to Manchester United.

Arsenal are monitoring Celtic's Virgil van Dijk ahead of a potential January move.
Thibaut Courtois has revealed he is close to signing a new contract with Chelsea after ousting Petr Cech as Jose Mourinho's first-choice goalkeeper.

Jack Wilshere has hit back at Jamie Redknapp's criticism of his performances for Arsenal and England.
Arsenal have targeted Mario Yepes on a short-term deal.
Louis van Gaal could bring Paul Pogba back to Manchester United next summer.
Fabio Borini could be a target for Inter Milan.

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday September 7

Aaron Lennon is heading for the exit at Spurs - after it emerged the club were frantically trying to sell the winger on deadline day.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is on Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti's radar.
Harry Redknapp reckons Glenn Hoddle deserves another chance as England manager.
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino is in no rush to appoint a new manager.
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has ordered an overhaul of the club's scouting system.
Derby County striker Chris Martin is set to sign a new four-year contract.
Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams is wanted on loan by four Championship clubs.
Stoke City and Wolves are keeping tabs on Peterborough centre-back Ricardo Santos.
Marcus Rashford has signed a four-year deal at Manchester United to end Manchester City's hopes of getting the 16-year-old midfielder.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp is eyeing a move for Portuguese free agent Hugo Almeida.
Sunderland have been linked with a transfer for free agent Brazilian striker Jonas.
Tottenham technical director Franco Baldini's position is in doubt after Spurs failed to land new striker in the transfer window.
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has called for fans to stick behind Louis van Gaal.
Former Norwich boss Chris Hughton is itching to get back in the managerial hotseat.
New Huddersfield Town manager Chris Powell has called on football's chiefs to address the lack of management opportunities for black coaches.
Theo Walcott is set to make his Arsenal comeback against Tottenham on September 27.

Manchester City and Arsenal are preparing to go head-to-head in a bid to sign £25m-rated Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus.
Juventus are weighing up a January move for Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata.
Tottenham and Real Madrid are in competition to sign Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin.

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at suggestions he questioned Real Madrid's transfer dealings following the departures of midfielders Xabi Alonso and Angel Di Maria, claiming he was misinterpreted.
Manchester United's new signing Radamel Falcao has revealed he is now feeling spectacular and ready to show he can play at the top level.
Arturo Vidal, Mats Hummels and Sami Khedira remain top targets for Manchester United in January while they are expected to sell Juan Mata.

Manchester City are planning a move to sign Southampton forward and Tottenham target Jay Rodriguez as manager Manuel Pellegrini looks to buy more English players.
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand "cannot believe" former club Manchester United sold striker Danny Welbeck to Arsenal.
Newcastle have told Papiss Cisse that he won't be allowed to leave for a club in Qatar this month.
Ipswich are interested in signing Sunderland striker Danny Graham on loan.
Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough is keen to re-sign Cardiff full-back John Brayford.
Leicester want £5million for striker Chris Wood.
Swansea City's summer signing Bafetimbi Gomis has an £8million release clause in his contract.

England manager Roy Hodgson says he can't understand why his swearing outburst should "provoke a fit of moral indignation" and that he swears all the time - even in front of his wife.

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday September 8

Paris St-Germain are poised to offer cash plus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, in a bid to sign Roma's defensive midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, who is also a target for Manchester United.
Manchester United and Manchester City attempted to sign Benfica's highly-rated midfielder Andre Gomes, 21, for £14m during the summer.

Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock will send defenders Paddy McCarthy, 31, and Peter Ramage, 30, and midfielders Jimmy Kebe, 30, and Owen Garvan, 26, out on loan to balance the books.
Former Bolton and Wigan boss Owen Coyle is in line to return to management with Blackpool.
Sheffield United want to sign Blackpool striker Steven Davies is on loan.

Manchester United have rubbished claims that new signing Radamel Falcao, 28, lied about his age, after reports surfaced that the Colombian striker was actually 30.
Wolves, who made a £1.25m bid for Leicester's Premier League striker Chris Wood, 22, last month, are now making a fresh move to sign the striker on loan.

Manchester City could join the race for Southampton's Jay Rodriguez, with Tottenham also interested.
Hull boss Steve Bruce believes new signing Abel Hernandez could be a big hit among fans at the KC Stadium.
Former Red Devils manager David Moyes says the extra responsibility of captaincy could make Wayne Rooney an even better player.