TRANSFER GOSSIP Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen, 27, says he would consider leaving the Gunners in January to improve his chances of playing at the World Cup for Belgium. Thomas Vermaelen Thomas Vermaelen has played just 10 minutes for Arsenal in the Premier League this season Full story: The Times (subscription only) Manchester United are ready to activate the £16m release clause of Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, 21, who is also a target for Barcelona. Full story: Daily Star Manchester United are winning the race to sign Brazilian Bruno Gomes with Real Madrid, Udinese and Sao Paolo all chasing the 17-year-old Desportivo Brazil forward. Full story: Daily Express Manchester United boss David Moyes could send Wilfried Zaha, 20, out on loan because he is unsure the winger is ready to play for the club. Full story: Daily Mirror Championship side Wigan Athletic are struggling to afford to take South Korean striker Park Chu-Young, 28, on loan from Arsenal because of his wages - even with the Gunners paying some of the cost. Full story: Daily Mirror Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, denies he is planning to join Barcelona next summer upon completion of his year-long loan in Italy with Napoli. Full story: Daily Star Arsenal target Karim Benzema, 25, could be sold by Real Madrid to fund a move for 27-year-old Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, the Spanish clubs president Florentino Perez has admitted. Full story: London Standard Benzema remains high on Arsenal manager Arsene Wengers radar ahead of the January transfer window though, with the Frenchman confident he can sign the Real Madrid striker for £30m. Full story: The Sun OTHER GOSSIP Forward Gareth Bale, 24, looks set to return to La Liga action on Saturday, in preparation for Real Madrids Champions League match with Juventus next week, after an injury-hit start to life in Spain. Full story: Daily Mail Darron Gibson Darron Gibson was taken off on a stretcher in the Republic of Irelands win over Kazakhstan Everton midfielder Darron Gibson, 25, faces a lengthy spell out injured after he suffered suspected knee ligament damage during the Republic of Irelands World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan. Full story: Daily Mail Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has reached an agreement to sell 70% of the club to the Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir for a price of around £300m. Full story: The Guardian A Manchester United fans group opposed to the clubs US owners, the Glazer family, has attracted more than 200,000 members and has now set its sights on reaching one million. Full story: Manchester Evening News Former Derby County boss Nigel Clough has refused to apply for another managerial role until he has sorted his pay-off with Derby County after his dismissal a fortnight ago. Full story: The Sun Scottish League One side Dunfermline were saved from going out of business with just 15 minutes to spare. Full story: Daily Record Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany may return to Premier League action at West Ham after missing Belgiums two World Cup qualifiers because of a thigh injury. Full story: Daily Express Former Newcastle and Peru midfielder Nolberto Solano, 38, has applied to become the new boss of League Two Bury. Full story: Daily Express WORLD CUP GOSSIP Poland coach Waldemar Fornalik believes England will be among the contenders for the title at next years World Cup in Brazil after his side lost 2-0 to Roy Hodgsons men on Tuesday. Full story: The Guardian World footballs player union has denied that its vice-president had threatened a boycott of the 2022 World Cup if the tournament was not moved from the summer. Full story: Daily Telegraph Wales gave a debut to Liverpools 16-year-old striker Harry Wilson late in their 1-1 draw with Belgium to end any hope England might have had of capping him. Full story: Daily Telegraph AND FINALLY Italy players will be banned from using social media at the World Cup after AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, was labelled an imbecile by an anti-mafia campaigner over a tweet. Wayne Rooney rose to the occasion to book Englands place at the World Cup. David Moyes could send Wilfried Zaha on loan because he does not feel he is ready to play for Manchester United. Championship side Wigan Athletic are struggling to afford to take South Korean striker Park Chu-Young, 28, on loan from Arsenal because of his wages - even with the Gunners paying some of the cost. the sun Wayne Rooney sent the country Brazil nuts as he headed England into the World Cup finals. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a fresh move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema in January. Chelsea will fight it out with Inter Milan and Bayer Leverkusen for 22-year-old Barcelona right-back Martin Montoya. daily star Manchester United are ready to activate the £16m release clause of 21-year-old Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, who is also a target for Spanish champions Barcelona. Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, denies he is planning to join Barcelona next summer after completing a year-long loan with Napoli. daily mail Gareth Bale looks set to return to La Liga action for Real Madrid against Malaga on Saturday. daily express It is full steam ahead for Brazil after Wayne Rooney - minus his headband - and Steven Gerrard fired England into the 2014 World Cup finals. Scotland rounded off their qualifying campaign with a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Croatia. Manchester United are winning the race to sign Brazilian Bruno Gomes with Real Madrid, Udinese and Sao Paolo all chasing the 17-year-old Desportivo Brazil forward. the times England booked their place at next summers World Cup finals in Brazil last night with a 2-0 win over Poland amid raucous scenes at Wembley. the independent Steven Gerrards brilliant 88th minute goal last night sealed Englands qualification for next summers World Cup in Brazil - a result he dedicated to the fans. Scotland completed the double over Croatia last night to demonstrate the progress they have made under Gordon Strachan, as they finally picked up a home win in this World Cup qualifying campaign.
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