Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez will have showdown talks with manager Roberto Mancini on Friday. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ca ... 51259.html
Captain Tevez's transfer request was motivated by promises the playmaker feels the club reneged on when he agreed to stay in the wake of their failure to qualify for the Champions League. Agent Kia Joorabchian has pinned the blame for the dispute on chief executive Garry Cook.the Sun
Manchester City fans wrote "Once a Blue, Always and Blue" in the dirt on the back of Carlos Tevez's Hummer as they attempt to convince him to stay at Eastlands. (Daily Mirror)
Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko could be on his way to Manchester City. The Bosnia international wrote to a City executive earlier in the season to thank them for their efforts in trying to sign him and is still keen on a move to Eastlands. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010 ... ester-city
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Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge is being hunted by Galatasaray, Stoke and Bayern Munich. (The Sun)
City boss Roberto Mancini may choose to strengthen his front line with Ajax striker Luis Suarez as well. http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-a ... rez/12586/
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Manchester United are considering an approach for Everton left-back Leighton Baines as a long-term replacement for Patrice Evra. Metro
Bayern Munich have been warned off any approach for Baines who is a £10m target for the Bavarian club. the Sun
Tottenham may attempt to lure former Arsenal forward Jose Antonio Reyes back to north London. The 27-year-old, now at Atletico Madrid, is valued at a minimum of £8.5m. IMScouting
Manchester United are set to renew their interest in £9m-rated Valencia winger Joaquin. talkSPORT
Tottenham are in a three-way battle with Inter Milan and Valencia to sign £4m striker Luc Castaignos from Feyenoord. Daily Mirror
Everton are lining up a £7m move for Birmingham centre-back Scott Dann. Daily Star
Liverpool are weighing up a move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole and Tottenham winger David Bentley. caughtoffside.com
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is set for a £2m exit after failing to agree a new contract at St James' Park. Everton, Aston Villa and Wolves are all interested in the 24-year-old. Daily Express
Bolton are poised to make a bid of £5m for Celta Vigo midfielder Roberto Trashorras. talkSPORT
Southampton centre-back Jose Fonte could be Alan Pardew's first signing as Newcastle manager. Saints striker Rickie Lambert could also form part of a £3m double swoop. the Sun
Leicester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is ready to sign forward Bernard Parker from FC Twente. Daily Mirror
Spain midfielder Joan Capdevilla shuns Liverpool to sign new deal at Villarreal. talkSPORT
Real Madrid and Arsenal are considering a swap deal involving full-back Gael Clichy going to Spain in exchange for forward Karim Benzema. caughtoffside.com
Wigan have joined the race for Leeds midfielder Bradley Johnson. Bolton and Stoke are already tracking the 23-year-old. Daily Mail
Burnley hope to tie up a £2m deal for 21-year-old Chelsea defender Jack Cork who has impressed on a season-long loan at Turf Moor. the Sun
Hull and Middlesbrough will battle it out for Portsmouth anchorman Michael Brown who is annoyed at being asked to waive an automatic extension clause in his contract at Fratton Park. the Sun
Millwall have turned down a £2m bid for striker Steve Morison from Nottingham Forest. (Daily Mirror)
Reading want to sign Leicester forward Matty Fryatt on loan in January. (the Sun)
Derby boss Nigel Clough is lining up a £1m bid for Burnley striker Martin Paterson. (the Sun)
Chelsea's players believe that manager Carlo Ancelotti has already decided to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
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Blackburn's Indian owners may alternatively give the job to caretaker boss Steve Kean on a permanent basis. the Times (subscription required)
The Premier League is monitoring developments at Blackburn amid concerns that the involvement of sports rights and player agencies may breach the league's rules. (Daily Telegraph)
Former Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce could take up a lucrative managerial post in the Middle East after flying out to Dubai in the wake of his sacking at Ewood Park.Daily Mirror
Or Allardyce could be tempted back to England with West Ham considering him as a replacement for under-pressure boss Avram Grant. the Guardian
New Wales boss Gary Speed said the door is open for the country's retired stars. Midfielders Ryan Giggs and Simon Davies, as well as defender Danny Gabbidon are three players who have quit international football.
talkSPORT
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy insists Harry Redknapp will not be considered for the England job until after the next World Cup in 2014. The Spurs manager's contract runs until 2013.
Daily Mirror
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard defied doctor's orders to come on as a substitute in the Blues' 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Sunday.
the Sun
Arsenal will open a large training complex in the United States in the hope of tapping the unexploited talent that director Stan Kroenke believes exists over the Atlantic.
Daily Express
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny believes that his mind games caused Manchester United's Wayne Rooney to blaze his penalty over the bar in the clubs' clash on Monday.
Daily Mirror
Celtic striker Anthony Stokes paid £600 for a taxi ride back to West Lothian from Celtic's Christmas party in London.
Daily Record