© EuroFootball.com
The Thursday English press writes about "Portsmouth" plans to acquire "Man City" goalkeeper David James, "Fulham" defender Steed Malbranque's unwillingness to move to "Middlesbrough", "Newcastle" target from "Empoli", "Liverpool" renewed offer for Dirk Kuyt, Ashley Cole's inclusion in the "Arsenal" team, Scott Parker's chance to get into the England national team, the photo of Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, and the serious injury of "Celtic" forward Shaun Maloney.
"Portsmouth" is planning to offer £2 million for "Man City" goalkeeper David James. ("The Sun")
"Newcastle" may try to disrupt "Middlesbrough's" £3 million acquisition of Real Madrid defender Thomas Gravesen. ("Daily Star")
"Wigan" is ready to try to acquire "West Brom" player Nathan Ellington, who they sold a year ago for £3 million. ("The Sun")
"West Brom" defender Jason Koumas hopes to be sold to "Cardiff" for £2 million before the start of the Championship season this weekend. ("Daily Mirror")
"Derby" is preparing a £1 million offer for "Nottingham Forest" forward Nathan Tyson. ("The Sun")
"Wolves" forward Carl Cort has rejected the opportunity to move to Crystal Palace, where he could play alongside his brother Leon. (Various)
"Fulham" defender Steed Malbranque has refused to negotiate a transfer to "Middlesbrough", despite an agreed £4 million release clause. ("Daily Mirror")
"Newcastle" are aiming to acquire "Empoli" forward Francesco Tavano for £7 million. ("The Sun")
"Liverpool" are prepared to renew their offer for Dutch and "Feyenoord" forward Dirk Kuyt. ("The Sun")
"Dumferline" failed to sign "Leicester" forward Mark de Vries due to the player's demanded salary. ("Daily Express")
"Hearts" have informed "Dumferline" and "Motherwell" clubs that they will not loan out Calum Elliot until they themselves acquire another forward. ("Daily Express")
"Arsenal" will include departing defender Ashley Cole in the team for the UEFA Champions League qualifying matches, but if he plays, having moved to "Chelsea", he will no longer be able to participate. (Various)
American billionaire Randy Lerner may take over the management of "Aston Villa" club. (Various)
"Newcastle" defender Scott Parker could be included in the England national team led by Steve McClaren. (Various)
S.McClaren wants to strengthen the England youth team and find a long-term coach for them, but it definitely won't be Peter Taylor. ("The Guardian")
"Everton" defender Tony Hibbert will miss the start of the season - the player was sidelined by a mysterious illness. ("Daily Mirror")
"Liverpool" defender Luis Garcia warned "Chelsea" coach Jose Mourinho that he will regret "writing off" his team's chances of winning the Premier League title. ("The Sun")
"Celtic" forward Shaun Maloney is unlikely to recover by September, when the UEFA Champions League group stage matches begin, as he will undergo double hernia surgery on Friday. ("Daily Record")
"Southampton" manager George Burley will not allow technical director Clive Woodward to train the first team this season. ("Daily Express")
