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On Sunday, the English press writes about contradictory reports regarding A. Cole's transfer to "Chelsea," "Arsenal's" interest in J. Woodgate, O. Hargreaves' desire to move to England, R. Keane's early coaching career, S. Malbranque's savior for "Everton," "Newcastle's" battles for O. Martins, "Man City's" search to replace S. Distin, new targets for R. Benitez and "Middlesbrough," "Celtic's" approaching J.V. of Hesselink, animosity between "Liverpool" and "Man Utd," S. McClaren and W. Rooney's indignation, and the impending trials for the latter.
This week, "Chelsea" will finally acquire Ashley Cole from "Arsenal" for £19 million. ("Mail on Sunday")
However, other sources claim that "Chelsea" is no longer planning to purchase the English national team's full-back. ("Sunday Mirror")
Elsewhere, it is said that the "Gunners," in an attempt to reduce their £30 million deficit, even offered A. Cole to "Newcastle" club. ("News of the World")
"Arsenal" is in talks with Madrid's "Real" regarding the possibility of acquiring defender Jonathan Woodgate. ("The People")
Owen Hargreaves told his teammates at Munich's "Bayern" team that he wants to move to "Man Utd." ("News of the World")
Former "Man Utd" and "Celtic" midfielder Roy Keane rejected offers from "Premier" league clubs to become their coach and instead decided to learn the trade at lower levels. ("Sunday Express")
"Fulham" midfielder Steed Malbranque, who has not extended his contract with the club, could be saved by "Everton." ("Sunday Mirror")
"Newcastle" is back in the battle for Inter Milan forward Obafemi Martins. ("News of the World," "Sunday Mirror")
Peter Reid could be lured back to "Sunderland" by president Niall Quinn to take on the role of sporting director. ("News of the World")
"Man City" wants to replace Sylvain Distin with Dutch national team defender Joris Mathijsen. ("Sunday Mirror")
Former England national team coach Glenn Hoddle could replace "Leeds" manager Kevin Blackwell if he loses his position. ("News of the World")
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is interested in Blackburn defender Lucas Neill. ("The People")
Arsenal defender Pascal Cygan is attracting interest from Italian club "Genoa." ("News of the World")
"Middlesbrough" are targeting Fiorentina defender Tomas Ujfalusi. ("The People")
Glasgow "Celtic" are prepared to acquire PSV Eindhoven forward Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink. ("Sunday Mirror")
England national team coach Steve McClaren was angered by the FA's decision to suspend Wayne Rooney for three matches. (Various)
Rooney himself threatened to boycott promotional events related to the national team in protest of his suspension. (Various)
Steven Gerrard revealed the animosity between "Liverpool" and "Man Utd." ("News of the World")
"Everton" manager David Moyes is preparing to take Wayne Rooney to court for his comments in the player's book. ("The People")
