Todays Gossip

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Manchester City are preparing to smash their transfer record on CSKA Moscow's Brazilian forward Jo, 21, in a move that could cost close to £20m. (The Guardian and Daily Mirror)

 

Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson could have a mouthwatering attacking line-up next season as City believe they can successfully re-enter the race to sign Ronaldinho after a breakdown in negotiations between Barcelona and AC Milan. (Daily Telegraph)

 

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger fears the Gunners could lose Alexander Hleb after the midfielder - who can buy out his contract for a knockdown fee - had a secret meeting with Inter Milan. (Daily Mirror)

 

Emmanuel Adebayor could also be on his way to Italy after the Arsenal striker was linked with AC Milan and Juventus. "Milan have looked at him and so have Juventus," said the player's agent Vincenzo Morabito. (The Independent)

 

 

 

 

Tottenham are set to make a £3m offer for Getafe defender Daniel Diaz, 29. (Daily Mirror)

 

Spurs boss Juande Ramos is eager to boost his defensive options and is ready to end Tal Ben Haim's Chelsea nightmare. The 26-year-old has made only 17 starts for the Blues since his summer move from Bolton. (Daily Mail)

 

Japanese club Yokohama Marinos are in Glasgow for talks with Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura. (Daily Record)

 

Manager Rafael Benitez wants Newcastle's Steve Harper to battle with Pepe Reina for the number one goalkeeping spot at Liverpool. The 32-year-old could cost as little as £500,000. (The Sun)

 

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is ready to offer Fulham £5m for Jimmy Bullard if the Londoners are relegated. (The Sun)

 

Derby could sign Everton midfielder Lee Carsley as manager Paul Jewell prepares for the Championship. (The Independent)

 

Bayern Munich, Juventus and Fiorentina are interested in goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, who is set to leave Middlesbrough in the summer. (The Sun)

 

West Brom have agreed a £150,000 deal with Livingston to sign Graeme Dorrans, 20. (Daily Star).

 

St Johnstone will hold talks with Jody Morris to secure the former Chelsea midfielder on a long-term contract. (Daily Record)

 

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OTHER GOSSIP

 

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins is on the verge of signing the biggest boot deal for an African player. Adidas will pay him £1.7m for a three-year deal. (The Sun)

 

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted he cannot believe his class of 2005 won the Champions League, saying: "A surprise, eh? I have seen this squad 20 times and I still wonder how we did it. The squad now is much better." (The Sun)

 

Watford captain Jay DeMerit claims his team are too nervous to play at Vicarage Road. "You're so desperate to do well in front of your home fans and they are so keyed up that it can create a tough atmosphere," he said. (Daily Express)

 

Crystal Palace midfielder is ready to don a leotard in a bid to cure persistent hamstring problems. "I am thinking about Pilates," he said. "The staff at Palace recommended it." (Daily Express)

 

Allan McGregor's season is over after the Rangers goalkeeper injured his ankle in last week's Old Firm defeat. (Daily Record)

 

 

 

AND FINALLY

 

Wolves fans might get more than they bargained for if Sylvan Ebanks-Blake scores against Cardiff on Tuesday night. The striker, who celebrated scoring against Ipswich on Saturday by tearing off his shirt, said: "We need three points, if I score and we win I might take off all my clothes!" (Various)

 

Oh and according to the SMB Sunderland are signing Ronaldinho

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Is Harper that good?

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Is Harper that good?

 

He's conceded less than Reina this season.

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Is Harper that good?

 

He's conceded less than Reina this season.

 

 

So have I.