All the latest football rumours from today's newspapers.
- Sol Campbell, whose Portsmouth deal expires next summer, says "the clock is ticking" and it is in the club's hands whether or not he stays (News of the World).
- Middlesbrough have rejected Sunderland's attempt to re-sign Julio Arca (News of the World).
- Manchester City could make a move for Real Madrid's Spanish international Guti before the transfer window closes (Express).
- Manchester United have offered Gabriel Heinze to Lyon, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus but he is only interested in going to Liverpool (Express).
- Arsenal and Bayern Munich are in a £10m battle for Croatian midfielder Luka Modric (Mail).
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Newcastle will offer Emre to Barcelona in an attempt to sign Deco (News of the World).
OTHER GOSSIP
- After their loss at Wigan, Sunderland boss Roy Keane has vowed never again to "cross the line between loyalty and stupidity" over team selection (Observer).
- England boss Steve McClaren is angry because so many players have to play on a Sunday only days before the friendly with Germany (Independent).
- Tottenham representatives met Sevilla boss Juande Ramos in Spain on Friday (News of the World).
- Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has stumped up £30m of his own money to cut the club's debts (News of the World).
- New Leicester boss Martin Allen has already had a major bust-up with owner Milan Mandaric after failing to sign Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (News of the World).
- Reading boss Steve Coppell says the top sides are treated more leniently by referees, with his side already having players sent off against Manchester United and Chelsea this season (Express).
- Sunderland have registered goalkeeping coach Raimond van der Gouw as an emergency back-up player - at the age of 44 (Express).
- Former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann could be the London club's new manager if Martin Jol leaves the club (Mail).
- Renault Formula One boss Flavio Briatore's takeover of QPR should be completed by the end of the week (Sunday Times).
AND FINALLY...
- Fulham had to make a public address announcement on Saturday to find an extra official after fourth official Andy D'Urso was called into action (Express).
- Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe is thought to be willing to discuss the return of safe standing areas in stadia in the top two divisions (Observer).
- The father of Manchester City's Micah Richards has only missed one game of his son's career - his debut (News of the World).
- Kasper Schmeichel got his chance as Manchester City goalkeeper after regular back-up keeper Joe Hart dislocated a finger in training when getting a piggy-back ride (Mail).
- Blackburn's season ticket sales have gone up 15% since the prices were cut by an average of 25%, funded by television revenue (Sunday Times).