Wednesdays Gossip Column WORLD CUP GOSSIP Colombias James Rodriguez is the leading scorer at the World Cup with five goals Brazil and Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho, 29, fears Colombia star James Rodriguez, 22, could end the hosts World Cup hopes.Sun (subscription required) (external) Former Germany international Jurgen Klinsmann says he expects to still be the United States coach at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Goal (external) Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle, 23, who scored in Germanys second-round victory over Nigeria, says his country are expected to win the World Cup.Daily Telegraph (external) Midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 28, has warned his France team-mates they must not get carried away with their own success before their quarter-final against Germany on Friday. Guardian (external) TRANSFER GOSSIP Liverpool considering a bid for AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli, 23, if striker Luis Suarez joins Barcelona. Daily Express (external) Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants Bosnia-Hercegovina defender Dejan Lovren, 24, to become the third Southampton player to move to Anfield this summer after capturing Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana. Times (subscription only) (external) Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez is set for a £40m move from Monaco to Real Madrid if the Champions League winners can off-load Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, 26. Daily Mail (external) Arsenal will confirm the signing of Newcastles France international Mathieu Debuchy, 28, after the World Cup. Daily Star (external) Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 27, admits he would relish the chance to join Arsenal after revealing he supported the Gunners as a child. Daily Express (external) Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Roma centre-back Mehdi Benatia, 27, but must wait for the Serie A giants to sign a replacement.Daily Mirror (external) Serb Dusan Tadic, 25, is set to become new Southampton manager Ronald Koemans first signing after the Saints agreed a £9m deal with FC Twente for the midfielder. Daily Mail (external) Costa Ricas Keylor Navas, 27, could be set for a move to the Premier League this summer after Arsenal joined Liverpool in the race for the Levante goalkeeper.Daily Star (external) Forward Michu, 28, is ready to tell Swansea City he wants to return to Spain and join Atletico Madrid.Daily Mirror (external) Incoming Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is hoping to follow up his impending deal for Arsenal skipper and defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28, with a swoop for 22-year-old Feyenoord centre-back Stefan de Vrij.Daily Star (external) Manchester United will also make a £20m offer for Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 25, this week.Metro (external) Cameroon international Stephane Mbia, 28, is one of seven players released by Premier League newcomers QPR but Rob Green, Armand Traore, Ale Faurlin, Gary ONeil and Wembley hero Bobby Zamora are all in discussions over new deals. Get West London (external) GLOBAL GOSSIP (sourced by BBC Monitoring) Atletico Madrid say they will not release Chelsea-bound Filipe Luis, 28, until the £19m termination clause for the 28-year-old defender is paid for. Marca Arsenals 32-year-old midfielder Mikel Arteta will not replace Manchester United-bound Ander Herrera, 24, at Athletic Bilbao. Marca Veteran Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 36, has renewed his contract with Juventus until 2017. As (external) Paris St-Germain are chasing Penarols 18-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Kevin Mendez, who is also being followed by Inter Milan and Barcelona. Le Figaro (external) BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Lionel Messi celebrates Argentinas win over Switzerland Argentina playmaker Lionel Messi posts a picture of his jubilant team-mates after their 1-0 last-16 win in extra time against Switzerland, adding: Nobody said it was an easy game. Another big step. #VamosArgentina Lionel Messi Facebook Former Chelsea striker Samuel Etoo posts: Thank you to the Amazing @chelseafc fans for having given me the opportunity to be a blue. It was a honour to me!!! Samuel Etoo Twitter (external) Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong, ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a tear in a groin muscle, writes: Devastated with the news about my injury. Sadly enough this is part of the sport as well. Will work hard on my recovery now and keep hope. Nigel de Jong Twitter (external) Aberystwyth Town play Derry City in the Europa League on Thursday Aberystwyth Town have poked fun at Manchester United by tweeting a picture (external)of the players travelling to a Europa League fixture with the caption: Hey Man Utd, we are all off to Europe, are you? The latest tattoo of Chile forward Mauricio Pinilla, 30, has been revealed on Twitter. (external) It is the moment his last-minute strike against Brazil crashed against the crossbar. Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, 29, was forced to delete a picture from his Twitter page - after he accidentally captured team-mate and Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta naked in the shower in the background.Ezequiel Lavezzi Twitter (external) AND FINALLY New Liverpool signing Adam Lallana, 26, has taken out a full-page advert in Southamptons local paper to say thank you to the Saints fans. Southern Daily Echo
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