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Thursday's English press writes about Lionel Scaloni's move to "Racing Santander", Danny Mills's possible loan to "Hull", Roy Keane's refusal to release his striker Jonathan Stead, Sven-Goran Eriksson's desire to return to coaching, Rafa Benitez's refusal to shake hands with Jose Mourinho, Chelsea's coach defending Frank Lampard, the new Middlesborough captain, ambitious plans by Tottenham, and a Sheffield Utd coach assistant wanting to leave the club's ranks.
Former West Ham defender Lionel Scaloni has moved to Racing Santander in Spain. ("The Sun")
Manchester City defender Danny Mills may be loaned to Hull for two months, as he is no longer part of the main team. ("The Times")
Aberdeen has not given up on acquiring Hibernian forward Deane Shiels, despite their rejected offer in the last transfer window. ("Daily Record")
Coventry has signed a four-year contract with Spanish goalkeeper Rafael Gonzalez Robles. ("Daily Star")
It is believed that Sunderland manager Roy Keane rejected Jonathan Stead's request to loan him out. ("The Independent")
Scottish national team player Garry O'Connor confirmed that Celtic was among the clubs interested in acquiring him from Lokomotiv Moscow during the player's transfer market. ("Daily Record")
Former England national team manager Sven-Goran Eriksson wants to return to coaching and says he will consider every club offer. ("The Sun")
Tottenham is considering the ambitious option of acquiring Wembley Stadium and loaning it to the Football Association - in case the dispute between the builder Multiplex and FA pushes the latter into a financial crisis. ("The Guardian")
Midfielder Michael Ballack says Chelsea doesn't care if the team wins the Champions League playing "ugly football." ("The Sun")
Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez has warned Steven Gerrard and Craig Bellamy to get used to being on the bench, as the coach plans to continue rotating the team. ("Daily Star")
Meanwhile, R. Benitez also stated that he would gladly shake hands with Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho after Sunday's match at Stamford Bridge. The "Blues" coach did not shake hands with Benitez after last year's FA Cup semi-final defeat. (Various)
William Gallas has been warned that due to Arsenal's Gael Clichy injury, he may have to play as a center-back for two more months. ("The Sun")
Micah Richards may miss Man City's match against Blackburn on Sunday due to his actions in the match against Reading when he threw his shirt on the ground. ("Daily Star")
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho insists that Frank Lampard can still take penalty kicks. ("The Sun")
Crystal Palace defender Tom Soares may have to rest for a long time due to a foot injury. (Various)
Defender Jonathan Woodgate, currently on loan at Middlesbrough, may be appointed captain as the team's captain George Boateng needs rest due to a knee injury. ("The Sun")
Sheffield Utd coach assistant Stuart McCall wants to leave Bramall Lane at the end of this season and is preparing to seek a head coach position. ("The Times")
