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"The English press on Sunday write about Stephen Appiah's desire to move to Portsmouth in January next year, Nigel Reo-Coker's annoyance, Watford's attempt to try again to acquire Carlton Cole in January, Andy O'Brien's desire to leave Pompey, Man Utd's attempt to get Johnny Heitinga for 5 million pounds next year, Jonathan Woodgate's belief that David Beckham deserves an invitation to the England national team, and Tottenham's readiness to offer a new contract to Martin Jol. "Arsenal" head coach Arsene Wenger promised Ashley Cole that he could leave Chelsea even if William Gallas does not join. (Sunday Telegraph) Ghana captain Stephen Appiah wants to move to Portsmouth when the player market opens in January. (Daily Star Sunday) Birmingham rejected a 2 million pound offer from Blackburn for defender David Dunn. (Daily Star Sunday) Nigel Reo-Coker is upset with West Ham because they did not inform him about Arsenal's 15 million pound bid. (Sunday Mirror) Watford failed to secure a 2 million pound offer for West Ham forward Carlton Cole - but the club will not give up and will try to acquire the player again in January. (Sunday People) Andy O'Brien is wanted by Derby and Crystal Palace as the player announced he wants to leave Portsmouth. (Sunday People) Real Madrid defender Ivan Helguera was one of eight players pursued by Bolton, but the English club failed to finalize a deal on the last day of the player market. (Sunday People) Man Utd will offer 5 million pounds for highly-rated Dutch defender Johnny Heitinga in January. (Sunday Mirror) Jonathan Woodgate believes that his former Real Madrid teammate David Beckham deserves a call-up to the England national team. (Sunday Telegraph) A group of people looking to take over West Ham is from the Middle East - but not from Russia. (Various) "West Ham" also agreed with "Corinthians" for exclusive rights to acquire any player leaving the club in the next three years. From Brazil, Argentinians Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano have already moved to an English club. (The People) Chelsea failed to attract Danny Blind to work as a youth academy coach at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Star Sunday) Kevin Keegan will watch Doncaster's eleven next Sunday on TV and then decide whether to coach the team. (Sunday Express) Doncaster also offered Keegan a position on the club's board. (Daily Star Sunday) Peter Reid is a favorite to take over Doncaster's club management. (Sunday People) Former Doncaster manager Dave Penny could replace Peter Taylor and become the new England U-21 head coach. (Sunday People) The Football Association (FA) will consider the reasons for England's recent failure in the World Cup - but former coach Sven Goran Eriksson will not be invited to the meeting. (Sunday Express) Tottenham are prepared to offer a new contract to head coach Martin Jol. (Daily Star Sunday) Alan Shearer changed his mind and now wants to work as a coach instead of a career on television. (Daily Star Sunday) Brian Kidd is in talks with Sheffield Utd about joining Neil Warnock's coaching staff. (Sunday People) New Sunderland manager Roy Keane wants former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr to become the youth team coach. (Sunday Mirror) William Gallas, who moved from Chelsea to Arsenal in exchange for Ashley Cole, warned the latter that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is inconsistent with players. (The People)"
