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On Monday, the English press writes about the possibility of Ruud van Nistelrooy staying at "Man Utd,” Amdy Faye's desire to represent "Portsmouth” and "Milan” and "Chelsea” strengthening their squads.
"Man City” is ready to challenge "Liverpool” in the battle for £3.6 million-rated "Fulham” defender Steed Malbranque. ("Daily Express”)
"Newcastle” defender from Senegal Amdy Faye, valued at £2m, cannot wait to return to "Portsmouth”. ("The Sun”)
"Milan” will have to delay plans to sign a contract with "Chelsea” defender William Gallas until next summer. ("Daily Telegraph”)
"Middlesbrough” chairman Steve Gibson intends to appoint Gareth Southgate as the new club manager, but it will require bypassing a number of "Premier” League requirements for coaches. ("Daily Express”)
"Chelsea” will have to delay signing a contract with Roberto Carlos for a month. ("The Sun”)
Ruud van Nistelrooy's future with "Man Utd” will only become clear once he returns from the World Cup and speaks with Sir Alex Ferguson. ("Daily Express”)
Wigan forward Jason Roberts has refused to extend his current contract and stay with "JJB,” which has particularly interested "Blackburn Rovers.” ("The Times”)
Jens Lehmann categorically denied any rumors that he plans to return to the Bundesliga after the World Cup. ("Daily Express”)
"Everton” is closely monitoring "Marseille” defender Abdoulaye Meite. ("The Times”)
Best "Clyde” player Alex Williams has decided to leave the team and seek happiness in Malaysia. ("Daily Record”)
"Partick Thistle” is actively preparing for the upcoming campaign in the first division and is considering the possibility of acquiring former "Livingston” player Jason Dair. ("Daily Record”)
Weekend Review of the English Press
Over the weekend, the English press writes about the reasons for Ruud van Nistelrooy's departure from "Man Utd", the ambitious plans of the "Red Devils” in the player market, even bigger records at "Chelsea”, Ashley Cole's desire to play alongside David Beckham, and significant changes in the remaining "Premier” clubs.
Next week, Sir Alex Ferguson will pay £8 million for "Chelsea” player Eidur Gudjohnsen, who will become "Man Utd's” first major summer signing. ("Mail on Sunday”)
Martin Jol is prepared to offer £7 million to attract "St Etienne” star Didier Zakora to "Spurs”. ("News of the World”)
"Blackburn” manager Mark Hughes is preparing for the upcoming UEFA Cup campaign and hopes to sign a contract with former England striker Emile Heskey. ("Sunday Express”)
"Liverpool” has decided to reduce the asking price for "Fulham” player Steed Malbranque to £3.8 million. ("News of the World”)
John Terry has signed a new five-year contract with the "Premier” League champions, which will see him earn an extra £40,000 per week. ("Sunday Mirror”)
David Thompson, whose services were rejected by "Wigan”, hopes to fulfill his dream of representing "Everton”. ("Star on Sunday”)
Mark Hughes is closely monitoring former "Spurs” striker Mido, who would play alongside Craig Bellamy. ("News of the World”)
"Arsenal” and "Tottenham” are battling over £4 million-rated Italian Aimo Diana. ("Daily Mirror”)
If Ashley Cole decides to leave the "Gunners”, Arsene Wenger will try to replace him with Turin "Juventus” defender Giorgio Chiellini. ("Daily Star”)
Alongside the record salary at "Chelsea”, Andrei Shevchenko could receive an extra £1.5 million in bonuses. ("News of the World”)
"Fulham” is considering the possibility of acquiring "Lyon” striker Sidney Govou. ("Daily Star”)
This summer, "Watford” coach Aidy Boothroyd's first signing could be "Tottenham” defender Calum Davenport. ("Daily Mirror”)
"Bolton” manager Sam Allardyce wants to rent out Nicolas Anelka. ("News of the World”)
Ashley Cole is eager to play alongside David Beckham in Madrid's "Real” squad. ("Daily Mail”)
In the next three days, "Middlesbrough” will announce Gareth Southgate as their new coach. ("The Sun”)
Ruud van Nistelrooy's name is on the list of future signings for "Fiorentina”. ("The Sun”)
Steven Reid has refused to sign a new £6 million contract with "Blackburn”, causing a rift between "Man Utd” and "Spurs”. ("Daily Star”)
Charlton coach Iain Dowie's first signing could be "Tottenham” winger Wayne Routledge. ("The Sun”)
In the coming days, Niall Quinn will officially become the owner of "Sunderland”, with the deal amounting to £80 million. ("Daily Express”)
Sam Allardyce has urged Ivan Campo to reduce his demanded £30,000 per week salary, or forget about a new contract with "Bolton”. ("The Times”)
On Monday, Jim Magilton will be officially announced as the new coach of "Ipswich”. ("Daily Express”)
This summer, "Chelsea” plans to lighten their wallet by £20 million and acquire "Arsenal” defender Ashley Cole. ("Daily Star”)
Wayne Rooney has hinted to Prince William that he hopes to appear in the World Cup. ("The Sun”)
"Man Utd” has warned "AC Milan” that if they want to replace Andriy Shevchenko with Ruud van Nistelrooy, they must be prepared to pay at least £20 million. ("Daily Express”)
For the first time, Cristiano Ronaldo suggested that Ruud van Nistelrooy had to leave "Old Trafford" due to ongoing conflicts. ("Daily Mail”)
French giants "Marseille” and "Lyon” are in a duel to sign a contract with "Liverpool” striker Djibril Cisse. ("Daily Star”)
"Valencia” has warned "Liverpool” that they are prepared to sell Argentine striker Pablo Aimar, but for no less than £5 million. ("The Times”)
"Portsmouth” wants to keep their striker Lomana LuaLua, so they plan to offer him a lucrative three-year contract. ("Daily Express”)
"Man City” captain Sylvain Distin has refused to sign a new three-year contract. "Man City" manager Stuart Pearce has offered "Birmingham” £2 million for Dutch defender Mario Melchiot. ("Daily Star”)
Wigan coach Paul Jewell intends to sell Jason Roberts, who is actively sought after by "Birmingham” and "Besiktas”, and acquire "West Brom” striker Nathan Ellington. ("Daily Mirror”)
Negotiations between "Middlesbrough” and Lisbon's "Sporting” for Rudolphe Douala are nearing completion. By the way, last year "Middlesbrough” also tried to acquire this player, but unsuccessfully. ("The Times”)
Paul Gascoigne has attacked the "Rangers” players, implying that Alex McLeish lost his coaching job because of their fault. ("Daily Record”)
Quinton Fortune is looking for a home in Glasgow, thereby demonstrating his desire to represent "Celtic”. ("Daily Record”)
