All the latest football rumours from today's newspapers.
- West Ham are to launch a £4m bid for Manchester United winger Kieran Richardson. (The Sun)
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Sunderland boss Roy Keane is poised to make a £2m bid for old Manchester United team-mate Paul Scholes. (Various)
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Chelsea have left Frank Lampard out of their new kit launch, fuelling speculation that he will leave Stamford Bridge. (The Sun)
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Everton have pulled out of the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton because they can't match his wage demands. (Daily Mail)
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Middlesbrough are poised to secure the transfer of Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere. (Various)
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Real Madrid have made a last-gasp effort to sign Arjen Robben before he commits his future to Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
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Released Newcastle defender Titus Bramble is on the brink of signing for Wigan. (Daily Mail)
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is willing to use all of his £35m transfer kitty to land Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o. (The Independent)
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Juventus are planning a £10m bid for Liverpool's Momo Sissoko. (Daily Express)
OTHER GOSSIP
- Cristiano Ronaldo is convinced his new team-mates Anderson and Nani will make an instant impact in the Premiership. (The Sun)
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West Ham's Nigel Reo-Coker has accused the club of trying to force him out of Upton Park. (Various)
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Juventus are set to poach Manchester City target Claudio Ranieri as their new manager. (Various)
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Owen Coyle, Stephen Kenny and Joe Miller are on the shortlist for Motherwell's new manager. (Daily Record)
AND FINALLY...
- Nicolas Anelka has stumped up £60,000 to fly his Bolton mates to his wedding in Morocco next week. (The Sun)