#TUESDAYS GOSSIP COLUMN via #bbc TRANSFER GOSSIP Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, 30, has emerged as a January transfer target for Juventus. (Daily Mirror) Former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong, 29, is set to reject a move to Manchester United after asking AC Milan to renew his contract. (Daily Express) Johnson is out of contract at Liverpool next summer Hull defender Harry Maguire, 21, is a loan target for six Championship sides including Reading, Blackburn and Bolton. (the Sun - subscription required) Sheffield Wednesday boss Stuart Gray is hopeful of making further additions to his squad when the loan window opens for clubs outside the Premier League. (Sky Sports) Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is to hold talks with Adnan Januzaj after the midfielder, 19, became concerned over his future at Old Trafford. (Daily Star) Former Middlesbrough defender Emanuel Pogatetz, 31, has signed for Major League Soccer outfit Columbus Crew. (MLS) Chelsea are on the trail of Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, 18. (Daily Star) Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger turned down the chance to sign Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 26, over the summer. (Talksport) Lazio are ready to hand midfielder Antonio Candreva, 27, a lucrative contract in a bid to ward off interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham. (Daily Express) Newcastle United and Republic of Ireland back-up goalkeeper Rob Elliot, 28, says the time has come to make regular football his ambition for club and country. (the Times - subscription required) OTHER GOSSIP Manchester United and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie, 31, wants to play on until he is 40, including at the 2018 World Cup. (the Sun - subscription required) Manchester City are facing a striker crisis after Stevan Jovetic, 24, limped out of training with international side Montenegro with a hamstring injury. (Daily Star) New Chelsea signing Cesc Fabregas, 27, says former club Arsenal will always have a place in his heart. (Independent) The Blues are hopeful of having Diego Costa, 25, fit for Saturdays game against Swansea, despite the striker withdrawing from Spain duty last week. (Guardian) Caretaker boss Neil Redfearn has forced his way into the reckoning for the permanent managers role at Leeds United. (Daily Mirror) Former Premier League referee Graham Poll has backed Fifas plan to introduce video replay reviews to football. (Daily Mail) Ex-Celtic striker John Hartson, 39, has emerged as a serious contender to become the new manager of Ross County. (Daily Express) Scotland manager Gordon Strachan says he cannot believe winger Ikechi Anya, 26, has not been signed by a Premier League club. (Daily Record) Birmingham City failed in an ambitious bid to sign former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda, 34, over the summer. (Birmingham Mail) Fulham striker Bryan Ruiz, 29, admits he expected to leave Craven Cottage this summer, but insists he will now give his all for the Whites. (Sky Sports) Manchester United are expected to announce this week that David Moyess ill-fated stint as manager cost the club £50m. (Daily Telegraph) Tuesdays Daily Telegraph back page Everton have cancelled a supporters day trip package to Russian outfit Kuban Krasnodar because of a lack of interest in Octobers Europa League tie. (Daily Mail) Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola believes his old club have improved considerably thanks to their clever transfer dealings over the summer. (Evening Standard) Striker Robin van Persie says he cannot wait to train with the new world-class arrivals at Manchester United. (Manchester Evening News) Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo, 21, admits he is struggling to adapt to life in the Premier League. (Daily Star) Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar, 29, faces a fitness test later this week ahead of Saturdays match with Liverpool, while fellow defender Jores Okore, 22, could return from long-term injury. (Birmingham Mail) Lukas Podolski, 29, has conceded that Danny Welbecks £16m move from Manchester United has moved him down the pecking order at Arsenal. (Independent) Midfielder Juan Mata, 26, believes Manchester United have an extraordinary player in 28-year- old striker Radamel Falcao. (the Sun - subscription required) BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 24, took to Instagram on Monday to post a video message in which he offered advice and good luck to children starting their first day at school. Marcelo, Willian, Fernandinho & Robinho played a game on Instagram Balotellis Liverpool team-mate Daniel Sturridge, 25, meanwhile, has taken to social media in response to the injury he suffered on England duty, posting a picture on Instagram alongside the comment be back soon. Former Manchester City forward Robinho, 30, indulged in a game of spot the difference on Instagram alongside Brazil team-mates Marcelo, Willian and Fernandinho. AND FINALLY ITVs pitch-side punditry team got a little too close to the action when a sprinkler gave them a soaking in the build-up to Englands Euro 2016 qualifier in Switzerland. (Daily Mirror)
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