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On Saturday and Sunday, the English press writes about M. Glazer's refusal to sell C. Ronaldo, "Bayern" negotiations for M. Schwarzer, internal disagreements in the "Barcelona" club, the uncertain "West Ham" coach A. Curbishley's seat, and other news.
David Nugent will leave "Preston" in the summer if this club does not climb to the Premier League ("The Times").
"Man Utd" owners the Glazers reassure that they are not tempted by any offer to sell Cristiano Ronaldo ("Sunday Express").
"Man Utd" may extend the contract with Henrik Larsson, which ends on March 12, as the Swede will become a free agent ("Sunday Mirror").
If "West Ham" falls to the Championship, their striker Dean Ashton is planned to be bought by "Newcastle" for £10 million ("Sunday Mirror").
"Tottenham" is ready to pay £10 million for the Swede Kim Kallstrom from "Lyon", who wants to play in the Premier League ("Sunday Mirror").
Antoine Sibierski may leave "Newcastle" due to uncertainties about extending his contract. The player wants a two-year contract, but is offered only one ("The People").
"Cardiff" wants to loan James Collins until the end of the season, as there are rumors that the defender could leave "West Ham" ("The People").
Bayern Munich is finishing negotiations with Middlesbrough to acquire goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer after the season, who would replace Oliver Kahn ("The People").
"Portsmouth" has called Nigerian striker Chinedu Obguke for a second trial, and will offer Marlon Harewood £3 million to come and play at Fratton Park ("The People").
"Aston Villa" will try to loan "Man Utd" defender Phil Bardsley for £1.5 million ("Various").
Real Madrid has set Cesc Fabregas as their main transfer target ("News of the World").
"Chelsea" wants to bring in "Reading" defender Steve Sidwell in the summer, but "Celtic" is also seriously interested in the player ("Sunday Express").
One of Birmingham's co-owners, David Sullivan, promised not to spend money on new players if the team climbs to the Premier League, but to invest in a new stadium ("News of the World").
If "Man Utd" win the Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson plans to "cleanse" the team in the summer, as there are currently about 60 professional players in the club ("The People").
"Chelsea" assistant manager Steve Clark has not been offered a contract renewal at the club ("Daily Express").
Iain Dowie will be appointed as the manager of "Coventry" on Monday ("Various").
Michael Essien believes that "Chelsea" can win all the trophies this season - the FA and League cups, the Premier League, and the Champions League ("Daily Star").
Steven Gerrard says he has no intention of playing for any other Premier League club than Liverpool ("The Times").
"Sheffield Utd" will offer Keith Gillespie a new contract ("Daily Mail").
The FA will not allow England to bid for hosting the 2018 World Cup because they failed to obtain this right last year ("The Observer").
Jerzy Dudek, Jermaine Pennant, and Robbie Fowler are suspected of drinking alcohol at the Liverpool training camp in Portugal last week ("Mail on Sunday").
Jose Mourinho will talk to Roman Abramovich about the future of the club's players and his own future ("The Sunday Times").
Michael Essien has agreed to extend his £12 million contract with Chelsea for four years ("News of the World").
Portuguese players Jose Mourinho, Paulo Ferreiros, and Ricardo Carvalho of Chelsea may have their Portuguese champions medals revoked due to allegations of bribery involving former Porto president Nuno Pinto da Costa ("News of the World").
Barcelona forward Javier Saviola admitted that there are cooled relationships in the team due to some players' selfishness and confirmed a previous conflict between S. Eto'o and Ronaldinho ("News of the World").
However, Barcelona's coach Frank Rijkaard stated that despite internal disagreements, he will not leave the club ("The Independent on Sunday").
Official representatives of Tottenham have announced that while White Hart Lane stadium is being reconstructed, Spurs plan to play their home matches at Wembley stadium ("The Independent on Sunday").
Wembley Stadium will not be ready to host this year's FA Cup final participants, as there is not enough time to complete the stadium according to all safety requirements ("News of the World").
Cesc Fabregas has apologized to Blackburn manager Mark Hughes for rude criticism after Saturday's FA Cup match ("The People").
England's national team manager Steve McClaren asked his players if they want David Beckham to return to the national team ("Sunday Mirror").
Steve McClaren's assistant Terry Venables is considered the main candidate to replace Alan Curbishley if he is dismissed from the West Ham manager's position ("Sunday Mirror").
A. Curbishley has three games to prove he can continue in this job ("News of the World").
Ricardo Fuller (Stoke) and Sol Davis (Luton) were questioned by the police after a fight between them ("Sunday Express").
Internet magnate Peter Wilkinson is considering buying struggling Leeds club ("Sunday Express").
Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho admitted he might cry if he scores the winning goal against his former club Porto in the Champions League quarterfinals ("News of the World").
Man City defender Micah Richards is asking coach Stuart Pearce to let him play in attack and help solve the goal crisis ("Sunday Express").
Real Betis plans to ban Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido from their stadium after he insulted one of Betis' executives Javiera Paez by saying his face looks like that of an alcoholic ("The Observer").
Before the Champions League match with Arsenal, Jefferson Farfan from PSV will travel to his homeland Peru to undergo a DNA test as he is suspected of being the father of a girl ("The Observer").
