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Rumours on Monday 22nd October 2007

last updated Monday 22nd October 2007, 9:32 AM

All the latest football rumours from today's newspapers.

  • Tottenham are interested in Wolves' England Under-21 international winger Michael Kightly. (Daily Mirror)


  • Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy could join Wolves on loan. (Daily Mirror)
OTHER GOSSIP
  • David O'Leary says he would jump at the chance to become the next Republic of Ireland manager. (Various)


  • Sunderland manager Roy Keane has ruled himself out of replacing Steve Staunton as Republic boss, with Staunton expected to be sacked on Tuesday. (Various)


  • Real Sociedad boss Chris Coleman has insisted Bolton have not asked him to fill their managerial vacancy. (Various)


  • Bolton chairman Phil Gartside is set to make a fresh move for Leicester boss Gary Megson after his initial bid for talks - following the exit of manager Sammy Lee - was turned down. (Various)


  • Former Aston Villa and Leicester boss Brian Little is the favourite to take over at Lincoln following the sacking of John Schofield and John Deehan. (Daily Mirror)


  • Steve Bruce has reiterated he has no idea if he will remain as manager of Birmingham, with prospective owner Carson Yeung failing to give him any reassurances. (Daily Mirror)


  • Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has insisted that there is no rift with midfielder Steven Gerrard, despite the Reds captain's shock substitution against Everton on Saturday. (The Sun)


  • The SPL could grant Scotland manager Alex McLeish his wish of having domestic games postponed ahead of the Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy. (Daily Record)


  • AC Milan goalkeeper Dida has apologised to his club's fans for feigning injury against Celtic. (Daily Record)


  • Celtic could risk Stephen McManus against Benfica despite the defender being knocked out during Saturday's defeat by Rangers. (Various)


  • Ronaldhinho was dropped on Saturday by Barcelona after being disciplined for his late return from international duty with Brazil. (Daily Mail)


  • Barcelona midfielder Deco will miss Tuesday's Champions League meeting with Rangers through injury. (Various)


  • Dundee United will be forced to give 19-year-old Ewan McLean his debut against Rangers as their other goalkeepers are injured or suspended. (Daily Express)


  • Former Palermo boss Francisco Guidolin is set to be unveiled as the new QPR manager, leading to the exit of caretaker boss Mick Harford. (Daily Mirror)


  • Former England Under-21 boss Peter Taylor, who was axed as Crystal Palace manager this month, is in the frame to take over at Stevenage. (The Sun)


  • Sheffield Wednesday striker Francis Jeffers faces a two-month lay-off after breaking an ankle against Stoke. (Various)


  • Dave Kevan has left his role as assistant boss at Burnley for the same position at Notts County. (The Sun)


  • Defender Glen Johnson hopes his first goal for Portsmouth - against Wigan on Saturday - will boost his chances of an England recall. (Daily Express)
AND FINALLY...
  • Chelsea striker Didier Drogba must be far too busy thinking about his club future to sort out the smaller details in life - he was spotted driving his Porsche with an out-of-date tax disc. (Daily Mirror)
























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