Latest football rumours from today's newspapers.
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Dimitar Berbatov has handed Tottenham a transfer request in a bid to force through his dream move to Manchester United. (Sun)
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And Spurs are ready to clinch the signing of Russian star Andrei Arshavin this weekend to allow Berbatov to head to Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror)
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Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has not yet given up his pursuit of Croatian defender Vedran Corluka from Manchester City. (Daily Mail)
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Arsenal have opened talks with Liverpool on taking Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso to the Emirates. (Daily Mirror)
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Everton boss David Moyes wants Manchester City's midfielder Michael Johnson to become his first signing of the summer. (Daily Mirror)
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Sunderland have launched another bid to bring Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy to the Stadium of Light for £8.5m. (Daily Mail)
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Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has turned down Aston Villa's £9m bid for James Milner. (Daily Mirror)
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Newcastle have given striker Shola Ameobi permission to speak to Ipswich Town. (Independent)
OTHER GOSSIP
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West Ham have not ruled out a sensational return for their old manager Harry Redknapp if the Hammers make a bad start to the season. (Sun)
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Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has threatened to quit over the club's decision not to buy Gareth Barry. (Daily Star/Daily Mirror)
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Chelsea boss Big Phil Scolari accepts he will be axed if he doesn't win the Premier League this season. (Daily Star)
AND FINALLY...
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Coventry boss Chris Coleman has revealed new signing Clinton Morrison used to clean his boots at Crystal Palace - and he always gave him a good tip. (Daily Mirror)