TRANSFER GOSSIP Tottenham are hoping to beat north London rivals Arsenal to the signing of Mario Balotelli, 23, by offering misfiring striker Eric Lamela, 21, as part of a £40m deal. Full story: Daily Express Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, will not return to Anfield when his loan spell with Serie A side Napoli ends at the end of the season. Full story: Telegraph French midfielder Steven Nzonzi, 25, wants to leave Stoke City as he is unhappy with his lack of playing time at the Britannia Stadium. Full story: Sun (subscription only) Manchester United defender Michael Keane, 21, is a target for Championship side Blackburn as a replacement for injured skipper Grant Hanley, 22. Full story: Daily Mirror Fiorentina defender Stefan Savic, 23, formerly of Manchester City, is a candidate to replace Nemanja Vidic, 32, when he leaves Manchester United at the end of the season. Full story: Talksport AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong spent three-and-a-half seasons at Man City AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong spent three-and-a-half seasons at Man City Inter Milan are hoping to do a deal with Tottenham for French midfielder Etienne Capoue, 25, who has failed to hold down a place since joining from Toulouse. Full story: Daily Mirror Manager Alan Pardew expects a substantial transfer kitty in the summer after Newcastle posted a £9m profit. Full story: Daily Mirror AC Milans former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong, 29, is ready to snub Liverpool and stay in Italy. Full story: Daily Star Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster, 25, is wanted by a host of top European clubs, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and Juventus all interested. Full story: Sun (subscription only) OTHER GOSSIP Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says midfielder Mesut Ozil, 25, is feeling the pressure at Emirates Stadium, but has backed the Germany midfielder to return to top form. Full story: London Evening Standard Former Watford and Northampton manager Aidy Boothroyd, 42, will be appointed the new England Under-20 coach later today. Full story: Daily Express Former Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is one of five candidates that Barcelona are considering to replace Tata Martino next season. Full story: Daily Mail Gerard Houllier Gerard Houllier led Liverpool to the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup treble in 2001 Arsenals on-loan striker Joel Campbell, 21, who scored for Olympiakos against Manchester United in midweek, has a big future with the Gunners, says manager Arsene Wenger. Full story: Metro Everton right-back Seamus Coleman, 25, believes the Toffees can finish fourth in the Premier League and qualify for next seasons Champions League. Full story: Liverpool Echo Sunderland boss Gus Poyet ranks Capital One Cup success ahead of Premier League survival. Full story: Guardian Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, wants the Premier League to help English teams in Europe by moving those clubs weekend fixtures. Full story: Daily Mail Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier believes Brendan Rodgerss side can win the Premier League title this season. Full story: Daily Express AND FINALLY Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has kept the belt he was beaten with by the school teacher he claims inspired him to greatness. Full story: Times Educational Supplement Manchester City team-mates Samir Nasri, 26, and Sergio Aguero, 25, warmed up for Sundays Capital One Cup final by attending a Beyonce concert.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:01:54 +0000