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On Monday, the English press writes about the interest of an Israeli club in David Beckham, Leeds' desire to loan Sam Sodje, Birmingham's sale of defender Matthew Upson, Sheffield United's possible signing of Jorge Nunez, Louis Saha's belief that Wayne Rooney can help win the English Premier League title, Chelsea's compensation to Leeds club, and Liverpool coach's statement that he will never sell Steven Gerrard.
Israel's Netanya Maccabi club claims they are seriously considering acquiring Real Madrid's defender David Beckham, as they have made a £5 million offer for the former England captain. ("The Sun")
New Leeds coach Dennis Wise wants to loan Reading defender Sam Sodje. (Various)
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce admits that the club will sell defender Matthew Upson for £6 million if they fail to extend his contract, with Liverpool and Newcastle being the most likely contenders to buy the player. (Various)
Paraguay national team left-back Jorge Nunez was told that Sheffield United will sign a contract with him if he impresses in the reserve match against Man Utd. ("Daily Mail")
Chelsea strategist Jose Mourinho warned his team stars to beware of any Barcelona players' antics in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match. (Various)
Former Portsmouth owner Milan Mandaric promised to revive Leicester if he manages to buy the club for £25 million this week. (Various)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, whose contract expires in 2008, says he has "no plans to talk about the contract in the near future." ("Daily Mail")
Louis Saha believes that his Man Utd teammate in the attack, Wayne Rooney, is the player who can lead the team to the Premier League champions title this season. ("The Sun")
Former West Brom coach Bryan Robson will fly back from the Middle East to England to discuss becoming Sheffield Wednesday's new coach. (Various)
Chelsea paid Leeds over £5 million after Leeds president Ken Bates accused the club of illegally approaching youth academy players Tom Taiwo and Michael Woods before their contracts expired. ("Daily Express")
Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez says he will never sell team captain Steven Gerrard after Real Madrid expressed interest in the England national team's defender. (Various)
