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Wednesday's English press writes about "Portsmouth" asking "Man Utd" to forget their desires to acquire Manuel Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo's wish for the "Red Devils" to sign his compatriot Nani, the possibilities for "Lorient" striker to join "Pompey" next summer, Jamie Carragher's inclusion in England's national team as a third defender, the possible new supporter of the Scottish "Premier" league next year, the favorites to take over the coaching positions at "Hibernian" and "West Brom", Andy Webster's debut in a match against "Man Utd" and "Newcastle" closer to reaching an agreement on the compensation for Michael Owen.
"Portsmouth" has told "Man Utd" to forget all their desires to acquire the star Manuel Fernandes loaned to them. ("The Sun")
"Sheffield Utd" rejected "Tranmere's" request to borrow Danny Webber and Neil Shipperley. ("The Sun")
"Porto" already holds 80 percent rights to Brazilian defender Anderson, who is of interest to "Chelsea", the Premier League champions. ("The Independent")
Cristiano Ronaldo wants "Man Utd" to purchase his compatriot Nani, who plays for Lisbon's "Sporting" club. ("The Times")
"Lorient" forward Pierre-Andre Gignac told "Portsmouth" that he would like to join their ranks next summer. ("The Times")
Jamie Carragher will be included in the three-defender line-up for Wednesday's match against Croatia. (Various)
Didier Drogba is demanding a new contract with "Chelsea", which would make him the highest-paid player in the club. ("Daily Star")
"West Ham" received a takeover bid from an Icelandic businessman. ("Daily Telegraph")
"Clydesdale Bank" plans to acquire the rights from "Bank of Scotland" for £8 million to become the main sponsor of the Scottish "Premier" league next season. ("Daily Record")
Moscow's "Lokomotiv" stated that Garry O'Connor told them personal reasons will force him to miss the 2008 European Championship qualifiers against Ukraine. ("Daily Express")
"Hibernian" coach Tony Mowbray is the first choice on "West Brom's" list of desired coaches, as the club searches for a new manager after Bryan Robson's departure. ("Daily Mirror")
Cowdenbeath's manager Mixu Paatelainen is the favorite to take over the coaching position at "Hibernian" if T. Mowbray moves to "West Brom". ("The Sun")
Jerzy Dudek's chances of replacing the frequently mistaken "Liverpool" main goalkeeper Pepe Reina have worsened as he was removed from the team's substitute bench in recent matches. ("Daily Mirror")
Steve Staunton will be dismissed from his position as head coach of the Irish national team if his team loses to the Czech Republic on Wednesday. ("The Independent")
"Watford" coach Aidy Boothroyd wants to stop playing with a long-ball style, but will only do so if the team avoids relegation from the Premier League. ("The Independent")
New "Wigan" player Andy Webster is expected to make his debut for his new team in Saturday's English Premier League match against "Man Utd". ("The Independent")
"Newcastle" is close to winning an increased compensation from the Football Association (FA) regarding Michael Owen's knee injury. ("The Guardian")
"Dunfermline" defender Stephen Simmons doesn't know when he will be healthy again, as an X-ray revealed that he has strained ligaments in his knee. ("Daily Record")
