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"Newcastle" promises, Real Madrid's desire to acquire Xabi Alonso, Bolton's attempt to sign Javier Saviola, Portsmouth and Arsenal's battle for Stephen Appiah, Martin O'Neill's chances of becoming Aston Villa manager, Man Utd's reconciliation over Ruud van Nistelrooy's sale and Arsene Wenger's refusal to participate in MUTV show.
"Newcastle United" have already acquired Damien Duff and will try to attract West Ham player Dean Ashton and Werder Bremen striker Miroslav Klose to the club. ("News of the World", "The People")
"Arsenal" defender Ashley Cole will move to "Chelsea" for £16 million when he returns from his honeymoon. ("The People")
"Liverpool" midfielder Xabi Alonso is the main target for Real Madrid after failing to lure Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas. ("Sunday Mirror")
Arsenal's forward Theo Walcott may be loaned to West Bromwich Albion to help the club acquire midfielder Curtis Davies. ("The People")
"Liverpool" will make a £5 million offer for Birmingham right-back Jermaine Pennant after failing to persuade Damien Duff to move to Anfield. ("News of the World")
Atletico Madrid star Fernando Torres is a target for Manchester United, but the team may sacrifice him as they focus on finding a defender. ("News of the World")
If F. Torres stays in Spain, Man Utd will likely try to sign Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe. ("Daily Star Sunday")
Sol Campbell has expressed his desire to move to a foreign club because he has "nothing to prove in England." ("News of the World")
Bolton hopes to lure Argentine national team and Barcelona striker Javier Saviola to the Reebok. ("Daily Star Sunday")
Blackburn Rovers are considering offering £3 million for Ecuador national team right-back Luis Antonio Valencia. ("The People")
West Ham is prepared to spend £9 million for 18-year-old Manchester City right-back Micah Richards. ("The People")
Patrick Vieira will leave Juventus, who have been relegated to a lower league, but does not want to return to the Premier League and is favored to be acquired by Inter Milan. ("The Sunday Times")
Portsmouth would like to buy Ghana national team captain Stephen Appiah from Fenerbahce, but will have to battle Arsenal. ("News of the World")
Pompey also aims to acquire Man City defender Sylvain Distin for £3.75 million. ("The People")
If Steed Malbranque refuses to sign a new contract, Fulham is prepared to let him play only for the reserve team. ("News of the World", "Daily Star Sunday")
Charlton manager Iain Dowie would like to acquire defender Emmerson Boyce from his former club Crystal Palace for £1.75 million. ("Daily Star Sunday")
Man Utd defender Paul Scholes is considering the possibility of returning to the England national team. (Various)
Aston Villa may appoint former Newcastle strategist Graeme Souness as the new club manager, thanks to his good relationship with the club owner Doug Ellis, who enjoys fishing together. ("Sunday Express", "Daily Star Sunday")
Martin O'Neill stated that he is interested in working at Aston Villa only if D. Ellis leaves his position. ("News of the World")
M. O'Neill is actually ready to become the new Aston Villa manager and will meet with D. Ellis on Monday. ("The Mail on Sunday")
Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock is an unexpected candidate to become the Villa manager. ("The People")
Man Utd manager Alex Ferguson stated that the club is willing to sell Ruud van Nistelrroy after the player demanded it in his written request. ("News of the World")
A. Ferguson doubts whether Arsenal can fill their new 60,000-seat Emirates stadium every week. (Daily Star Sunday")
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is the only Premier League manager who refused to participate in a MUTV show celebrating A. Ferguson's 20th anniversary, while leading the United team. ("The People")
Bolton manager Sam Allardyce rejected the opportunity to become the new Sunderland team manager. ("Sunday Mirror")
