TRANSFER GOSSIP Arsenal are moving closer to a deal for Barcelona playmaker Pedro, 27, after he handed in a transfer request at the Nou Camp. (Daily Express) (external) The Gunners also remain keen to bring West Ham defender Winston Reid, 26, to the Emirates Stadium in January. (Daily Mirror) (external) However, Arsenal are set to miss out on Andre-Pierre Gignac with the 28-year-old France striker close to agreeing an extension with Marseille. (Metro) (external) Manchester United will attempt to prise Wales forward Gareth Bale, 25, away from Real Madrid and offer 26-year-old Mexico striker Javier Hernandez to sweeten the deal. (Caughtoffside) (external) Bayern Munich are in discussions to sign 32-year-old former Brighton and Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak. (Daily Mail) (external) United States captain Clint Dempsey, 31, is ready to make a Premier League loan return from MLS outfit Seattle Sounders in January, with Aston Villa, QPR and Stoke all interested in the midfielder. (Daily Mirror) (external) OTHER GOSSIP In an extract from his new book former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez maintains his use of the word negro in his row with ex-Manchester United defender Patrice Evra was misunderstood by people who do not speak Spanish. (Guardian) (external) Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claims Daniel Sturridge, 25, will never become one of the best strikers in Europe unless he can overcome his constant injury problems. (Daily Express) (external) American businessman Josh Harris proposed takeover of Crystal Palace will enter its final stages this week, with a deal close to completion. (Daily Mail) (external) Sunderland boss Gus Poyet says there is a culture of mistakes at club which he has been unable to halt in his year at the helm. (Sunderland Echo) (external) Striker Robin van Persie rescued Manchester United with last-ditch goal, but then got called stupid by Red Devils boss Louis Van Gaal for getting booked for his celebration. (Daily Star) (external) Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has responded claims he left an ageing squad at Old Trafford by insisting that it was an insult to suggest he left the club in anything other than rude health. (Guardian) (external) BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Newcastle gave an insight into what the clubs players use to prepare for matches with a Vine on their Twitter account of a table full of items including cereal bars, chewing gum, toilet roll, vapour rub and a carton of apple juice. (external) (external) AND FINALLY Aston Villa starlet Jack Grealish says he is proud to be known as a home grown talent after it transpired his club became the first in the Premier League to own an allotment. (Daily Mail #caesart
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