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"The Sunday English press writes about Real's desire to continue fighting for Cesco Fabregaso's signature, Fulham's interest in Levante's security, Man Utd's eye on Sporting's safety, the interest of the Red Devils in Manuel Fernandes, Juventus' preparation to grab West Ham's stars Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano in January, Emre's desperate desire to return to Italy, the interest of three English giants in Man City defender Micah Richards, Sven-Goran Eriksson's chances of becoming West Ham's manager, Jonathan Woodgate's injury, the possible relocation of the Hammers team to another stadium, Emile Heskey's hope of being called up to the English national team, and David Beckham's acknowledgment that his career in the national team is over.
Real Madrid refuses to give in and will continue to try to acquire Arsenal wonderkid Cesc Fabregas. ("Sunday Mirror")
"Fulham" is interested in Levante's security Felix Etienne. ("News of the World")
"Man Utd" wants to attract 19-year-old Lisabon's Sporting safety Nani. ("News of the World")
Portsmouth coach Harry Redknapp, who released a small part of owner Alexandre Gaydamak's supposed 15 million-pound fund for new purchases, is ready to surprise and not buy any players in January. ("Various")
Portsmouth defender Manuel Fernandes is on Man Utd's list of desired players. ("The People")
"Pompey" and "Reading" are competing to get Ghanaian and Rennes defender John Mensah's signature. ("News of the World")
Juventus is ready to acquire West Ham star Javier Mascherano in January. ("Sunday Mirror")
Juventus and Palermo are joining Valencia in wanting to buy Argentine national team striker Carlos Tevez from West Ham in January. ("Sunday Express")
Newcastle may lose defender Emre in January, who desperately wants to return to Italy. ("The People")
Wolves will make a third offer for Newcastle full-back Alan O'Brien and want to loan him for three months. (Various)
Liverpool forward Salif Diao is ready to move to Stoke on a three-month loan. ("News of the World")
Man City defender Micah Richards is a target for Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool in January. ("The People")
Hamburg has been warned not to make another offer to Aston Villa forward Milan Baros in January. ("News of the World")
Tottenham will make a new offer for West Brom captain Curtis Davies in January. ("The People")
Former England national team coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is in talks to become West Ham's manager - if Kia Joorabchian succeeds in buying the club. ("News of the World")
West Ham owner Terence Brown will stop negotiating with Kia Joorabchian this week about club buyout. ("The People")
Newcastle owner Freddy Shepherd wants to ensure that the club's property rights stay in the northeast. ("Sunday Mirror")
Defender Jonathan Woodgate, who is on loan to Middlesbrough, may not play for about three weeks because of a groin strain in training. ("News of the World")
Wales national team coach John Toshack wants West Brom striker John Hartson to join the team for the 2008 European Championship qualifying match against Cyprus on Wednesday after a painful defeat to Slovakia. ("The People")
Former Arsenal and West Ham forward Davor Suker, whose country Croatia will face England in the 2008 qualifying cycle, believes that the English never play successfully when it matters most. ("News of the World")
Croatia coach Slaven Bilic on England's performance at the 2006 World Cup: "It was too bad for a team with such potential." ("The Observer")
England U-21 team captain Nigel Reo-Coker insists that the Football Association (FA), which is looking for a long-term coach, does not dismiss strategist Peter Taylor if the team qualifies for the European Championship. P. Taylor also coaches Crystal Palace. (Various)
West Ham is considering selling Upton Park and relocating to a new Olympic stadium in Stratford. ("Sunday Mirror")
Andrew Johnson reveals that a message from England national team coach Steve McClaren lifted his spirits when the Everton top scorer could not help his national team due to Achilles tendon pain. ("News of the World")
Irish national team full-back Damien Duff wants to end his career at Newcastle. ("Sunday Mirror")
West Ham assistant coach Peter Grant is at the top of the list of desired coaches by Norwich. ("The People")
Striker Djibril Cisse, on loan from Marseille to Liverpool, will likely have to postpone his return after injury for two more months. ("News of the World")
Wigan owner Dave Whelan told coach Paul Jewell that his job is secure - but he won't stand in the way if he ever wants to lead a bigger club. (Various)
Leyton Orient will offer the coaching job to West Ham forward Teddy Sheringham as the current team manager's position at Orient is under review. ("News of the World")
Former Tottenham coach Gerry Francis may become Bournemouth's sports director and help the young team's coach. ("The People")
Wigan veteran forward Emile Heskey still hopes to get a call-up to the English national team - the player last wore the national team jersey two years ago. ("Sunday Express")
West Brom will talk to Cardiff coach Dave Jones about the coaching job at The Hawthorns. ("The People")
Charlton management publicly expressed support for criticized coach Iain Dowie. ("Sunday Express")
Man Utd defender Rio Ferdinand says he plays football not to be famous but because he loves the game. ("Sunday Times")
Real Madrid defender David Beckham has come to terms with the fact that his career in the English national team is over. ("Mail on Sunday")
