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Manchester United and Newcastle want to lure striker Mark Viduka from Middlesbrough on a free transfer. (The Sun)

 

Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton is hoping a move abroad to either Roma, Atletico Madrid, Hamburg or Bayern Munich will give him the chance of salvaging his career. (The Sun)

 

The summer circus of moves could see Andriy Shevchenko shipped off to Villarreal to fund a move for David Villa from Valencia.

 

But that's only going to go through if Valencia get their mits on ex-Manchester United striker Diego Forlan. (The Daily Star)

 

Southampton's play-off defeat to Derby means Gareth Bale will leave the club this summer with Manchester United and Tottenham leading the chase. (The Daily Star)

 

Derby's sought-after midfielder Giles Barnes is set to show a bit of loyalty as he insists he will stay at the club next season even if they are not promoted to the Premiership. (Various)

 

Charlton want Colchester striker Chris Iwulemo to shoot them straight back into the top-flight. (The Daily Star)

 

El-Hadji Diouf is set to follow in the footsteps of ex-boss Sam Allardyce and leave Bolton. (The Daily Star)

 

Freddie Ljungberg's time may be up at Arsenal, who could let up to 11 players go. (The Daily Mail)

 

Blackburn are ready to make a bid for Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy to bring him back to Ewood Park. (The Daily Mirror)

 

Bolton are racing against former manager Allardyce to sign Swiss midfielder Gelson Fernandes. (The Daily Mirror)

 

Middlesbrough winger Nathan Porritt - dubbed the next Ryan Giggs - is being coveted by Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool. (The Times)

 

 

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OTHER GOSSIP

Chelsea defender John Terry is in a strop. He is ready to hand in a transfer request because he is not being offered the same money as Andriy Shevchenko or Michael Ballack. (Daily Express)

 

Wigan may be regretting winning their Premiership survival battle - Paul Jewell says he would not have quit as manager if the club had been relegated. (Various)

 

Leicester are keen on Neil Warnock after he left his job as Sheffield United manager. (The Daily Mirror)

 

Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez is set for a summer shake-up at Craven Cottage as he aims to head off unrest in his squad. (The Daily Mirror)

 

Arjan de Zeeuw's future at Wigan is in doubt with his contract expiring this summer and no word of a new deal. (The Daily Mirror)

 

West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun is set for showdown talks at West Ham and could hand in a transfer request. (Independent)

 

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd says the club are not for sale. (Various)

 

Celtic duo Teddy Bjarnason and Kjartan Binnbogason have been offered new deals. (Daily Record)

 

 

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AND FINALLY

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes the FA Cup final does not go to the drama of spot-kicks as he says he has a "diabolical" record when it comes to penalties.

 

Jose Mourinho has changed his tune on referee Graham Poll. The Chelsea boss, who has been particularly critical of the soon-to-retire referee, has now said: "It is a great quality to decide when to stop. Only intelligent people can do it. He has stopped at the top and I wish him a great future in his new life."

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Bolton are racing against former manager Allardyce to sign Swiss midfielder Gelson Fernandes. (The Daily Mirror)

any of the foreign legion know anything about the lad?

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david unsworth has been released by Wigan, tough life eh! scores against his old club to keep his new one up then they dump him haha

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he used to be first pick in the fantasy football teams. Defender for a team who didn't really concede that many and took their penalties, him and LeBoeuf :D

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can you see Ferguson tolerating his lazy attitude for long?

 

 

 

Not many bigger stages/better managers to motivate fatty though. I'd have him here for a season or 2 under Fat Sam.

 

 

Poor man's Kevin Davies tbh.

 

:D

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Bombadil might know about the Swiss lad. I don't remember having him ever seen (although he apparently scored in an UEFA-Cup match against Leverkusen last season).

 

The Swiss developed a couple of good youth players in recent years and I guess he wouldn't be too expensive. Maybe worth a try at least as a squad player.

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His nickname is the Swiss Kaka, 21 year old attacking midfielder who can also play on the right, good technique and very fast, supposedly wanted by Milan last year but didn't want to sit on the bench, valued around £2 million.

 

*From N-O.

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As it happens, I went to see Basel vs. Sion last night. Gelson had a quiet game, but Sion were generally poor and didn't really create anything. I'm not sure about him, when he's on form he's creative, but he doesn't score many. He's had a decent season, but there are about five or six other Swiss players that I'd prefer over him.

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As it happens, I went to see Basel vs. Sion last night. Gelson had a quiet game, but Sion were generally poor and didn't really create anything. I'm not sure about him, when he's on form he's creative, but he doesn't score many. He's had a decent season, but there are about five or six other Swiss players that I'd prefer over him.

 

creative enough to supply the kind of ball that would keep both Martins and Owen happy?

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As it happens, I went to see Basel vs. Sion last night. Gelson had a quiet game, but Sion were generally poor and didn't really create anything. I'm not sure about him, when he's on form he's creative, but he doesn't score many. He's had a decent season, but there are about five or six other Swiss players that I'd prefer over him.

 

creative enough to supply the kind of ball that would keep both Martins and Owen happy?

 

I'd say his main strength is running at the opposition with the ball at his feet. He's quite strong and quick, works hard and is quite versatile. It looks like he's on his way this summer, Dortmund were interested in him in January. It may be a bit too early for him though, it's a big step up for a Swiss player to play abroad.

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sounds a bit like Dyer, hope he doesn't share the affinity with the physios table... or the hewers..... or having fights with team-mates....

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sounds a bit like Dyer, hope he doesn't share the affinity with the physios table... or the hewers..... or having fights with team-mates....

First 'haway', then this. You sure you're not a mackem? :D

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sounds a bit like Dyer, hope he doesn't share the affinity with the physios table... or the hewers..... or having fights with team-mates....

 

He's different from Dyer in that he's fairly tall and stronger. He's also played in defensive midfield this season. Had a bit of bother with his knee in the past IIRC.

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sounds a bit like Dyer, hope he doesn't share the affinity with the physios table... or the hewers..... or having fights with team-mates....

First 'haway', then this. You sure you're not a mackem? ;)

:D

 

fat I can handle, bald? sure why not? twat, it's a fair comment... but Mackem?

 

eegads man, I've raped a man for less! :finger:

 

I say it like Hooahs?

 

Do you say Haws?

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sounds a bit like Dyer, hope he doesn't share the affinity with the physios table... or the hewers..... or having fights with team-mates....

First 'haway', then this. You sure you're not a mackem? ;)

:D

 

fat I can handle, bald? sure why not? twat, it's a fair comment... but Mackem?

 

eegads man, I've raped a man for less! ;)

 

I say it like Hooahs?

 

Do you say Haws?

I'd say "Ho-ahs". By the way you spelt it I thought you said it like "sewers". Which is clearly Mackem :finger:

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I'd say "Ho-ahs". By the way you spelt it I thought you said it like "sewers". Which is clearly Mackem :D

Haway man, it's not catchphrase, you can allow me some lee-way, shirley?

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I'd say "Ho-ahs". By the way you spelt it I thought you said it like "sewers". Which is clearly Mackem :D

Haway man, it's not catchphrase, you can allow me some lee-way, shirley?

;)

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I'd say "Ho-ahs". By the way you spelt it I thought you said it like "sewers". Which is clearly Mackem ;)

Haway man, it's not catchphrase, you can allow me some lee-way, shirley?

:finger:

DAMN YOU ALEXANDER! ;)

 

 

:D

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sounds a bit like Dyer, hope he doesn't share the affinity with the physios table... or the hewers..... or having fights with team-mates....

First 'haway', then this. You sure you're not a mackem? ;)

:D

 

fat I can handle, bald? sure why not? twat, it's a fair comment... but Mackem?

 

eegads man, I've raped a man for less! :razz:

 

I say it like Hooahs?

 

Do you say Haws?

 

 

;):finger:;)

 

What exactly is your "breaking point" between not raping and raping a man???

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