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The Tuesday English press writes that Arsenal rejected Chelsea's offer for Ashley Cole, Birmingham accepted Liverpool's offer of 6 million pounds for Jermaine Pennant, Portsmouth wants to add two players, Reading is trying to acquire Steed Malbranque, Middlesbrough and Sunderland promise player exchanges, John Barnes is ready to become the new coach of Jamaica and English star Wayne Rooney criticizes Everton coach.
Arsenal rejected Chelsea's offer of 16.5 million pounds for England national team defender Ashley Cole and would want 25 million pounds for the player. ("The Times", "Daily Mirror")
Arsenal would like Chelsea defender William Gallas as part of the deal for A. Cole, but Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho will not allow the Frenchman to leave the team. ("The Sun")
Birmingham accepted Liverpool's offer of 6 million pounds for full-back Jermaine Pennant. ("Daily Mirror")
Portsmouth wants Chelsea defender Geremi and is also willing to pay 4 million pounds for Manchester City defender Sylvain Distin. ("The Times")
West Ham manager Alan Pardew is looking to acquire Newcastle full-back James Milner. ("Daily Mirror")
Paul Ince wants to find out if he has a future at Wolves. ("The Sun")
Portsmouth and Bolton are interested in Villarreal defender Juan Pablo Sorin, who costs only 2 million pounds. ("The Times")
Pompey coach Harry Redknapp still desires Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson. ("Daily Mirror")
H. Redknapp also asked the club management to offer a new contract and keep Lomana LuaLua in the team. ("The Sun")
Looking to leave Fulham, Steed Malbranque is a target for Reading - the club offers 4 million pounds for the player. ("The Sun", "Daily Mirror")
Middlesbrough is prepared to pay 2.5 million pounds for Blackburn full-back Brett Emerton, but Fulham and West Ham are not backing down, as they also want the services of this Australian. ("Daily Express")
Sunderland defender Julio Arca is close to a move to Middlesbrough for 2 million pounds. ("Daily Mail")
Boro offered to loan out full-back Adam Johnson as part of the deal for J. Arca. ("The Times")
Inter Milan is getting closer to acquiring Juventus defender Patrick Vieira for 13.5 million euros. ("The Guardian")
American tycoon Randy Lerner, who owns the Cleveland Browns team, is ready to take over the management of Aston Villa. (Various)
Former Liverpool and England full-back and Celtic coach John Barnes is likely to become the coach of the Jamaican national team. ("Daily Mail")
Manchester United and former Everton star Wayne Rooney criticizes Everton's manager David Moyes in his autobiography. ("Daily Mail")
Everton defender Alan Stubbs believes that his teammates James Beattie and Andy Johnson will make it into the England national team. ("Daily Express")
