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The English press writes on Monday that "Real" will make a better offer than R. van Nistelrooy, four clubs are interested in J. Sorin, "Barcelona" and "Inter" are competing for P. Vieira, "Liverpool" coach denies X. Alonso leaving the team and "Aston Villa" owner's intention to appoint M. O'Neill as the new manager.
Madrid's "Real" will make a better offer for "Man Utd" forward Ruud van Nistelrooy. ("The Sun")
"Villarreal" has accepted the 2.5 million pound offer from "Bolton" for Argentine national team captain Juan Pablo Sorin, but "Portsmouth," "Stuttgart," and Milan's "Inter" have not given up hope of acquiring this defender. ("The Sun," "Daily Mail")
"Barcelona" and "Inter" will fight for the right to acquire "Juventus" star Patrick Vieira, which greatly complicates "Man Utd" club's chances of bringing the player to "Old Trafford." ("The Sun")
Newcastle coach Glenn Roeder would like to purchase German Miroslav Klose, but fears that not qualifying for the Champions League will jeopardize his chances of signing the forward. ("The Sun")
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told Madrid's "Real" to forget about their desires to lure Xabi Alonso to their team. ("Daily Mail")
Rangers will find out on Monday afternoon whether Arsenal's 18-year-old forward Nicklas Bendtner will be loaned out for a season. ("The Herald")
Dunfermline will compete with Nottingham Forest for former "Aberdeen" and "Livingston" forward Noel Whelan. ("Daily Mail")
Aberdeen hopes to acquire Zambia national team midfielder Chris Katongo from "Jomo Cosmos" club, despite interest from Rangers and Southampton. ("Daily Express")
Niall Quinn is ready to appoint himself as the new manager of "Sunderland" since he failed to persuade either Martin O'Neill or Sam Allardyce to take the position. Quinn will appoint Peter Reid as his assistant. (Various)
Aston Villa owner Doug Ellis will expedite efforts to appoint Martin O'Neill as the team's manager, as the latter returns from vacation on Monday. ("Daily Mail")
