Review of English Press on Monday and Tuesday © EuroFootball.com

On Monday and Tuesday, the English press writes about the rivalry between A. Ferguson and J. Mourinho, that S. Allardyce left "Bolton", R. Keane will continue to coach "Sunderland" and other football news.

"Blackburn" is interested in "Hibernian" right-back Steven Whittaker ("Daily Mirror").

"Everton" goalkeeper Richard Wright may join "Ipswich Town" after this season ("Daily Mirror").

"Serie B" club "Genoa" wants to acquire "Hibernian" forward Chris Killen ("Daily Record").

"Man City" is prepared to pay £3.5 million for "Liverpool" player and "Marseille" forward Djibril Cisse ("Daily Mirror").

If "Sheffield Utd" stays in the Premier League, manager Neil Warnock will receive £20 million to buy new players this summer ("Daily Mirror").

"Middlesbrough" will pay £1 million for "Crewe" forward Luke Varney ("Daily Mirror").

If South Africa is not ready for the 2010 World Cup, England is a realistic contender to replace them ("The Sun").

"Liverpool" goalkeeper Scott Carson may stay at "Charlton" for a longer period ("The Sun").

"Portsmouth" defender Sean Davis is being pursued by "Middlesbrough", "Sunderland", "Bolton" and "Birmingham" ("Daily Mail").

"Wolves" are interested in "Stockport" defender Ashley Williams ("Daily Star").

"Sheffield Utd" are in a battle with "Wigan" and "Aston Villa" for "Hull City" goalkeeper Boaz Myhill ("Daily Star").

"Newcastle" and "Man City" clubs are interested in former "Bolton" manager Sam Allardyce (Various sources).

However, Sam Allardyce is unwilling to negotiate with "Man City" ("Daily Mail"), and if he does not receive a suitable offer, he may end his coaching career ("The Times").

Sam Allardyce left "Bolton" because the club's management did not want to provide him with guarantees in the upcoming transfer market this summer ("The Sun").

"Chelsea" accused Michael Ballack of being more dedicated to his country than to the club ("Daily Express").

Manager Roy Keane will sign a new 4-year contract worth £25 million with "Sunderland" ("Daily Mail").

After Sir Alex Ferguson attacked Jose Mourinho for calling Cristiano Ronaldo a liar, the "Chelsea" manager said he understands that the "Man Utd" manager is defending his own. However, Mourinho says he still respects the Scottish strategist despite his criticism of Jose (BBC).

Jose Mourinho says that the anger and hostility of "Liverpool" fans will improve his mood and lift his spirits ("Daily Mirror").

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to soon acquire "Man City" ("Daily Mirror").

"Bolton" will demand £5 million compensation from Sam Allardyce if he becomes the manager of "Man City" or "Newcastle" ("The Sun").

If "Leeds" reconstructs "Elland Road" stadium, they will play their home games at the rugby team "Hunslet" stadium "South Leeds Stadium" ("Daily Mail").

Regardless of the results achieved, Lawrie Sanchez will leave his position as the "Fulham" manager after this season ("The Sun").

It appears that Fabien Barthez's career at "Nantes" club is likely over, as he was attacked by a group of angry supporters after losing 0-2 to "Rennes" (Various sources).