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On Tuesday and Wednesday, the English press writes about record high salaries for Michael Ballack, favorable circumstances for Andrei Shevchenko's transfer to Chelsea, and massive changes in Chelsea, Liverpool, Wigan, and Tottenham teams.
FA decided to play with fate and organized a victory parade for the English national team at the World Cup with a visit to the queen. ("The Times")
"Middlesbrough" gave Mark Viduka a two-day ultimatum to decide whether he wants to lead the team. ("The Sun")
"Liverpool" has entered the battle for Mark Viduka, who mentioned that Steve McClaren's departure from "Middlesbrough" could also prompt him to leave the club. ("Daily Mail")
On the other hand, the captain of the Australian national team hinted that he is also attracted by the possibility of returning to the A league in his homeland. ("Daily Express")
"Feyenoord" rejected a £10 million offer from "Liverpool" for Holland's Dirk Kuyt, but the "Reds" are not giving up. ("The Sun")
"Newcastle" is also competing for the Dutch star. ("The Independent")
"Preston" coach Billy Davis may join the "Charlton" team, and his former club would receive a £250,000 compensation. In addition, B. Davis wants to take Tyrone Mears and David Nugent with him. ("Daily Mirror")
"Wigan" coach Paul Jewell intends to extend his current contract for another five years and thus end discussions about a possible departure. Under the new contract, Paul Jewell would earn £600,000 per year. ("Daily Mirror")
If "Sharks" coach Glenn Roeder keeps his word, Shaun Wright-Phillips, who belongs to Chelsea, will miss out on playing for Newcastle next season. (Daily Mirror")
"Lyon" player Mahamadou Diarra hinted that he would like to play for Real Madrid, but "Man Utd" still hopes to lure him in. (Daily Mail")
"Reading" is ready to pay Steve Sidwell the highest salary among the players just to cool down the interest from "Charlton", "Everton", and "Aston Villa". ("Daily Star")
"Liverpool" defender Djimi Traore has requested to be sold. ("Daily Mail")
In the "Chelsea" club, Michael Ballack will earn £25,000 a week, but the "Blues" are willing to pay an additional £25,000 each week for the right to use his image. ("Daily Mirror")
"Ajax" is convinced that Edgar Davids, who missed the previous injury-filled season at Tottenham, will return to their team. ("The Times")
Carlton Cole could move from "Chelsea" to "Tottenham" this week. This deal could reach £2 million. ("The Sun")
Didier Zekora's agent stated that after the World Cup, Saint-Etienne's guard will move to Tottenham ("The Times")
Graham Rix is named as one of the contenders for the vacant position of "Ipswich" coach. ("Daily Telegraph")
FA representatives agreed to appoint Terry Venables as the assistant to the new England national team coach Steve McClaren. ("Daily Mail", "The Times")
Southampton Football Club director and former England rugby team coach Clive Woodward received an offer to train a team in the premier football league. ("Daily Mirror")
Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan is considering the possibility of replacing coach Iain Dowie with Graeme Souness.("Daily Mirror")
Wigan closely monitors West Brom defender Zoltan Gera. ("The Times")
Fulham coach Chris Coleman hopes that the remaining £7.5 million will be enough to rent Robert Huth and Wayne Bridge from the Premier League champions. ("The Sun")
Interest from Milan in Didier Drogba may accelerate Andrei Shevchenko's transfer to Chelsea, valued at £45 million. ("Daily Mirror")
It is speculated that Wigan will agree to a new £5 million offer from Tottenham for Pascal Chimbonda. ("The Independent")
It is likely that Jonathan Woodgate, who is recovering from injuries, may return from Real Madrid to Leeds. ("Daily Express")
Sheffield United wants to acquire Villa player Lee Hendrie. The deal could be worth £1.6 million, and the player would earn £18,000 per week. ("The Sun")
Wigan offered £7 million along with Damien Francis in exchange for Crystal Palace forward Andrew Johnson. ("The Independent")
Tottenham are confident that they will successfully acquire Carlton Cole from Chelsea for £2 million, but they may not be able to acquire Glen Johnson, who is interested in the possibility of joining Lyon. ("The Times")
Lyon defender Mahamadou Diarra, valued at £18 million, rejected that he is more attracted by the opportunity to play for Real Madrid than "Man Utd."("Daily Mail")
Liverpool intends to sell forward Fernando Morientes to Betis for £2 million and accept a loss of £5 million. ("Daily Mirror")
Derby must decide whether they want to sell their 17-year-old, £3 million-valued guard Giles Barnes, who is actively being pursued by Everton, Man Utd, and Newcastle. ("The Independent")
Wolves rejected a £3 million offer from Aston Villa to lease Joleon Lescott, so Birmingham will have to find an additional £2 million. ("Daily Mirror")
Portsmouth is closely watching Red Star Belgrade forward Nikola Zigic. ("The Times")
New Stoke City chairman Peter Coates wants to bring back former club coach Tony Pulis from Plymouth Argyle. ("The Times")
Middlesbrough and Fulham are battling over £1.5 million-valued Crystal Palace guard Ben Watson. ("The Times")
Nigel Spackman could become the new coach of Millwall. ("The Times")
Everton and Wigan lead the fight for German defender Roberto Huth, for whom Chelsea is asking for £5.5 million. ("Daily Mirror")
Chelsea rejected Tottenham's £5 million offer for Wayne Bridge, as they believe the player has a bright future at Stamford Bridge. ("Daily Mirror")
