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On Friday the English press writes about the impending migration of coaches in the Premier League, Roy Keane's story with Real Madrid, and future team acquisitions.

Sir Clive Woodward mentioned to Southampton club that he would like to take Harry Redknapp's place as the head coach, as Redknapp is preparing to move to Portsmouth ("The Sun").

However, before that, Portsmouth president Milan Mandaric will have to pay £250,000 for Redknapp's services ("Daily Express"). On the other hand, a smaller sum of £200,000 was also mentioned ("Daily Star").

The migration of coaches that has begun in the Premier League threatens to move to other clubs. Bolton, in order to retain their current head coach Sam Allardyce, face fierce competition from Newcastle ("The Sun").

The current head coach of Newcastle, Graeme Souness, risks being fired if he fails to defeat Aston Villa on Saturday ("Daily Express").

This mentioned evening could be the last not only for him. Villa head coach David O'Leary is also fighting for survival at the club ("Daily Express").

Another unhappy coach, Peter Taylor, admitted that after a short dispute with the Football Association, he is considering the possibility of leaving his post as coach of the England U-21 team (Various).

Speaking of players, Roy Keane's manager Michael Kennedy visited Madrid, where he discussed the possible transfer of former Manchester United defender ("Daily Star").

Chelsea head coach Jose Mourinho rejected the possibility of acquiring a player who was previously named as Roy Keane's successor at Manchester United - Bayern Munich star Michael Ballack ("Daily Mirror").

Charlton rejected the offer from Ipswich's head coach in January to rent out a duo of players: Matt Holland and Jonatan Johansson ("Daily Express").

Rochdale advised West Ham's head coach to forget about any hopes of signing striker Grant Holt ("Daily Star").

QPR's head coach refuses to discuss a new contract until he receives assurances about new player acquisitions ("Daily Star").

Real Betis plans to rent Liverpool player Florent Sinama-Pongolle or Porto player Helder Postiga until the end of the season (Various).

Norwich head coach Nigel Worthington asked Tottenham to name a price for renting defender Calum Davenport, as his three-month rental agreement will expire next week ("Daily Mail").

Celtic and Manchester City are leading the race for Ajax star Steven Pienaar ("Daily Record").

St Johnstone head coach Owen Coyle is considering the rental of two Polish stars - Dariusz Zjawinski and Marcin Smolinski - recommended by former Celtic star Dariusz Wdowczykas ("Daily Record").