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On Saturday, the English press writes about "Man Utd" desire to acquire Jermaine Defoe, the possible Fabio Cannavaro and "Chelsea" deal, the fight for Liliano Thuramo, "Blackburn" negotiations for Mido, "Tottenham" interest in Luca Toni, Freddy Adu's interest in "Celtic" team, and Wayne Rooney's request for Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at the club.
Former England national team coach Terry Venables confirmed that he agreed to work in the new England strategist Steve McClaren's coaching staff. ("Daily Express")
"Manchester United" has made an official £15 million offer to the "Tottenham" club for striker Jermaine Defoe - after agreeing to sell Ruud van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid last night. ("Daily Mirror")
World Cup winner with the Italian national team, Fabio Cannavaro, may move to London's "Chelsea" club. ("Daily Mail")
Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock has been given permission to submit a £1.4 million offer to "West Bromwich Albion" for Jason Koumas. ("Daily Express")
"Tottenham" is interested in Juventus defender Lilian Thuram, but will have to fight with Barcelona for the Frenchman. ("The Times")
Liverpool's coach Rafa Benitez is convinced that he will succeed in completing a deal to acquire Brazilian star defender Daniel Alves. ("Daily Mirror")
Verona's Chievo confirms that "Arsenal" has offered £5.5 million for full-back Franco Semioli, but the latter would like to move to "Roma". ("The Times")
"Tottenham's" attempt to purchase "Man City" player Micah Richards was prompted after the player refused an improved offer to extend his contract with the club. ("Daily Express")
"Blackburn" is close to an agreement with "Roma" for the £3.5 million acquisition of Egypt national team striker Mido. ("The Sun")
"Portsmouth" is considering an attempt to acquire "Chelsea" defender Robert Huth. ("Daily Mirror", "The Sun")
"Pompey" will also try to increase the offer for "Blackburn" team defender Ryan Nelson, as the previous £4 million bids were rejected. ("Daily Express")
However, "Blackburn" has stated that R. Nelson will stay at the club. ("Daily Mail")
Wigan's coach Paul Jewell is ready to shock everyone and acquire Edinburgh Hearts midfielder Andy Webster. ("Daily Mirror")
Danny Shittu's move to "Watford" may collapse, as "Q.P.R." owner Gianni Paladini insists on a £3 million transfer fee. ("Daily Express")
American star 17-year-old Freddy Adu has expressed interest in a move to Glasgow Celtic. ("Daily Express")
"West Brom" coach Bryan Robson is close to reaching an agreement with free agent defender David Thompson. ("Daily Mail")
James Milner has shattered "Aston Villa" hopes by stating that he would like to continue his career at Newcastle. ("The Sun")
Wayne Rooney has asked Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at "Man Utd" club and said "he is my friend".
Ashley Cole said that the "Arsenal" club scandal over the illegal "Chelsea" attempt to sign him "misled him to the sharks". ("The Sun")
"Tottenham" club is interested in Italian national team striker Luca Toni. ("The Sun")
