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On Friday, the English press writes about changes and intrigues in the Premier League clubs - the efforts of "Man Utd" and "Chelsea" to lift the team spirit, the battle between Steve McLaren and Felipe Scolari for the position of the England national team coach, Madrid's "Real" efforts to sign Thierry Henry, and the future budgets of "Wigan" and "Tottenham".
Although the FA board does not agree on who will succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson, various sources claim that next Friday it could be Steve McClaren. ("The Sun", "Daily Star", "Daily Mail")
The FA chairman has contacted representatives of Middlesbrough to find out how much it would cost to buy out the four-year contract of the "Boro" coach. ("Daily Mirror")
The FA has acknowledged that Luiz Felipe Scolari's CV was the most impressive, so he remains a real contender for the England national team coach position. ("Daily Express")
Madrid's "Real" is still hopeful of attracting "Arsenal" star Thierry Henry and has stated that "the doors will always be open" for this player. ("Daily Mirror")
In the summer, "Chelsea" and "Liverpool" will clash over "Tottenham" striker Jermain Defoe, valued at 8 million pounds. ("Daily Mail")
Michael Ballack's agent denied rumors that Bayern Munich defender had already signed a contract with London's Chelsea. ("Daily Mail")
In the summer, Blackburn striker Paul Dickov may leave the team and return to his former club, Manchester City, as a free agent. ("The Sun")
Liverpool is interested in the possibility of acquiring Barcelona defender Ludovic Giuly if he fails to extend his contract with his current club. ("Mirror")
At the end of the season, Milan will make a specific offer for Chelsea defender William Gallas. ("Daily Mirror")
West Ham may move to the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Olympics, as the chairman of the organizing committee, Lord Coe, has changed his mind. (Various)
In the summer, Wigan coach Paul Jewell will have 20 million pounds to spend on players in the transfer market. ("The Times")
Alain Goma has become unnecessary at Fulham, so he plans to leave the team in the summer. ("Daily Star")
Tottenham is delaying negotiations for a shirt sponsorship deal, as if the club plays in the Champions League next season, the amount will significantly increase. ("Daily Mail")
Bolton coach Sam Allardyce is closely monitoring Spanish defender Alberto Lopo and plans to make him an offer in the summer. ("The Independent")
Manchester United players were photographed participating in a team-building paintball game. ("The Sun")
Meanwhile, John Terry spent the whole day with his teammates to improve communication among Chelsea players. ("Daily Mirror")
John Terry described the rumors about his passion for gambling as "insulting", and dismissed the betting odds as a "joke". ("The Times", "Daily Mirror")
