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Wednesday's English press writes about "West Ham's" possibility to acquire Mauro Camoranesi, "Man City" coach's desire to acquire Colombian defender, Sir Alex Ferguson's most desired player, Harry Kewell's operation, "Aston Villa's" plans to buy a 17-year-old talent from "Dundee", suspicion of Sam Allardyce's bribery, "Reading" club's loss, Didier Drogba's chance to become one of the highest-paid "Chelsea" players and Wayne Rooney's concern about poor form.
"West Ham" is linked with Mauro Camoranesi, who would like to leave "Juventus", as his agent stated that the right-back is most likely to leave Turin in January. ("The Independent")
However, they will have to compete with "Premier" league leaders "Portsmouth" for the player's services. ("Daily Mirror")
Manchester City coach Stuart Pearce will acquire Colombian right-back Jairo Patino to solve the player's injury crisis. ("Daily Mirror")
Sir Alex Ferguson says the player he most desires to acquire is Chelsea defender Claude Makelele, who is second only to Bayern Munich's Owen Hargreaves. ("Daily Express")
Liverpool defender Harry Kewell is likely to postpone his return because he faces another left foot operation. ("Daily Express")
Motherwell manager Maurice Malpas is considering signing a contract with former Rangers defender Marvin Andrews. ("The Sun")
Aston Villa plans to make an offer for Dundee defender Kevin McDonald in January - a 17-year-old player who has already turned down moves to Celtic and Everton. ("Daily Express")
Crystal Palace coach Peter Taylor wants to loan Aston Villa defender Lee Hendrie. ("The Independent")
Sam Allardyce says he will defend his name after being accused of taking bribes from two agents. (Various)
Meanwhile, defending champion Chelsea may lose three points due to a new scandal. (Various)
Arsene Wenger told the team's newcomer Julio Baptista that he must be physically ready if he wants to earn a spot in the starting lineup. ("Daily Express")
Thomas Gravesen's agent says Celtic did not pressure his client to retire from the national team. (Various)
Francesco Totti rejected Italy's national coach Roberto Donadoni's suggestion to reconsider leaving the team. ("Daily Express")
Reading striker Dave Kitson may not play until mid-October due to a knee injury. ("Daily Express")
Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder says he endured terrible abuse upon returning to West Ham. ("Daily Mirror")
After an excellent start to the season, Didier Drogba could become one of the highest-paid Chelsea players as a new four-year contract will be signed with him. ("Daily Mirror")
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admitted he is concerned about his poor form. ("Daily Star")
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez defended his decision to play team captain Steven Gerrard on the wing. (Various)
