Take a look at the gossip in the Sports pages this morning. I will bring you the team stats for todays games shortly.... Real Madrid have made the first move to secure Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea as the long-term successor to Iker Casillas, contacting the 24-year-olds representatives about a possible £30m summer move. De Gea signed for Manchester United from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011. Manchester United will offer De Gea a £140,000-a-week contract to convince him to turn down any interest from the European champions. Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne is also interesting Manchester United again with the club looking to coax the 23-year-old out of his current deal at St Marys. Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has backed owner Tony Fernandess decision to restrict the QPR manager to loan signings in the January transfer window. Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo, 21, is set to sign for Crystal Palace on loan in January, turning down a rival offer from Hull. Liverpool are weighing up allowing midfielder Lucas to leave for Inter Milan, with the Italian side set to offer £7m for the 28-year-old. Newcastle are considering cancelling their season-long loan of Facundo Ferreyra, 23, from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk - before the striker has even played a game for the Magpies. West Brom have made an approach for Watford striker Troy Deeney, 26, increasing speculation that fellow striker Saido Berahino could be heading out of the Hawthorns. Celtic manager Ronny Deila is considering a move for Wigan midfielder Shaun Maloney, 31, whose contract at the Championship club expires in the summer. Tottenham have switched their sights to Juventus 27-year-old Italy international Sebastian Giovinco in their search for a January striking recruit. Sunderland are hoping agree a fee for out-of-form striker Jozy Altidore, 25, to return to the United States before the end of the January transfer window with three MLS clubs said to be interested in signing him. Southampton have offered a new contract to midfielder Jack Cork, 25, whose current deal expires in the summer. OTHER GOSSIP Former Brighton boss Oscar Garcia is a surprise candidate to replace Barcelona boss Luis Enrique if he is ousted from the Nou Camp. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says that goalkeeper Simon Mignolets biggest problem is his lack of confidence with the ball at his feet rather than with his hands. On-loan Derby striker Darren Bent, 30, does not believe he has any future at parent club Aston Villa while Paul Lambert is manager. Newcastle caretaker manager John Carver has told the clubs managing director Lee Charnley they cant afford to wait much longer for a new permanent boss. New West Brom boss Tony Pulis says 21-year-old striker Saido Berahino starts on a clean slate with him but needs discipline to make it to the top of the game. Brendan Rodgers believes 20-year-old winger Raheem Sterlings mid-season break in Jamaica will mean he is recharged and ready to spearhead Liverpools pursuit of glory in the second half of the season. Tottenham can keep beating the Premier Leagues best after stunning Chelsea, says manager Mauricio Pochettino. BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA West Ham will publish a special retro edition of their programme for the FA Cup third-round replay against Everton on Tuesday. Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has some educational advice. Being the coolest kid at school doesnt mean much. Youre cool by being clever, listening in class and achieving in life, he tweeted. Team-mates Jordan Henderson and Jose Enrique looked geared up for Liverpools Premier League trip to Sunderland on Saturday as this Instagram picture of the pair on their team flight shows. AND FINALLY... Chelsea boss Jose Mourinhos decision to send assistant Steve Holland to do his media duties on Friday almost backfired spectacularly with the entire Blues squad apparently being put up for sale with a slip of the tongue.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 09:45:25 +0000
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