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Manchester United are already preparing for Wayne Rooney's possible exit in January and have made inquiries about unsettled Liverpool striker Fernando Torres. the Independent
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson accused Rooney of betraying him and the club after confirming the striker's desire to quit Old Trafford. Daily Mirror
Ferguson said United have "always been a harbour" for Rooney, helping him with personal problems and with the manager even offering him financial advice. the Guardian
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp joked that he would like to take advantage of Rooney's spectacular fall-out with Ferguson and buy the striker. Daily Mirror
Chelsea could make a £20m move for Rooney in January. Their offer would be well below Manchester City's expected bid of £35m but they believe Ferguson would be more willing to do business with them (Daily Telegraph).
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Tottenham will be forced to spend £10m if they want to sign Dynamo Zagreb youngster Mateo Kovacic. talkSPORT
Spurs are two players away from being serious challengers for the Premier League title, says manager Harry Redknapp. Daily Mail
Palermo striker Javier Pastore has tried to silence reports linking him to Manchester City, Arsenal and Barcelona by insisting he is in no rush to leave the Sicilian club. Daily Mail
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has dismissed suggestions the club could re-sign Real Madrid playmaker Kaka. ESPNsoccernet
Despite setting Chelsea on the road to victory in Russia on Tuesday night after a stunning strike in Moscow, Yuri Zhirkov had to dismiss claims he wants to leave Chelsea after failing to establish himself in the first team. ESPNsoccernet
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed that he was on the verge of signing for Bayern Munich before his switch to Real Madrid in 2006. Bild.de
Liverpool are keeping tabs on Barcelona striker Nolito - but the Anfield outfit face a battle with some of Europe's top clubs. talkSPORT
Everton are interested in re-signing Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan on loan following his successful spell at Goodison Park last season. (Daily Mail)
Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel, who has not yet been offered a new contract by the club, says he may consider a move abroad to revive his career.
Daily Mail
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Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has urged his players to concentrate on getting the Reds back on the road to recovery before looking at the future under new owner John W Henry. Liverpool Echo
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has started the difficult task of searching for a new manager to replace Gordon Strachan, with former Celtic manager Tony Mowbray reportedly leading the list. Daily Mail
Gary Megson is a shock contender to be Middlesbrough's new boss, having been out of work since being sacked by Bolton last December. Daily Mirror
Real Madrid's 2-0 Champions League win over AC Milan on Tuesday means Jose Mourinho became the first coach in his club's history to remain unbeaten in their first 10 games. Guardian
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