All the latest football rumours from today's newspapers.
- Real Madrid believe they will succeed in snatching Steven Gerrard away from Liverpool for £50m at the end of this season. (News of the World)
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Ashely Cole faces an uncertain future at Chelsea after missing out on selection for the Carling Cup final against Spurs. (Mail on Sunday)
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Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba may also leave Stamford Bridge to join up with Jose Mourinho, who is now strong favourite to manage Barcelona. (Mail on Sunday)
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Everton manager David Moyes plans to sign Steven Pienaar on a permanent deal next season after agreeing terms with Borussia Dortmund. (Sunday Telegraph)
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Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is interested in Argentine left-back Emiliano Insua after watching him play against his reserves for Liverpool. (Sunday Express)
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Brazilian full-back Rafinha is interested in a move to Liverpool. The Schalke defender is under contract until 2011 but would relish a summer switch to Anfield. (Sunday Mirror)
OTHER GOSSIP
- Wes Brown is holding out for £80,000 per week after turning down a £55,000 offer from Man Utd. (News of the World)
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Arsene Wenger fears for Eduardo's career after a late challenge from Martin Taylor broke his leg. (Mail on Sunday)
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Tottenham Hotspur have pledged to provide support for troubled former player Paul Gascoigne (Sunday Telegraph)
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Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood is unhappy with his new "super sub" role at the club. (Observer)
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Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will not be eligible to play for his club when they visit Liverpool because of the conditions of his bail. (Sunday Telegraph)
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Positive feedback means a pilot scheme that would allow only the captain to talk to the referee could be introduced from next season. (Sunday Express)
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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina denies there is any sort of dressing room split at Anfield. (News of the World)
AND FINALLY...
- Warming up for Spurs before their Uefa Cup clash with Slavia Prague, recalled keeper Paul Robinson was goaded by the away fans to sing them a song. He belted out a verse of "Stand up if you hate Arsenal", which went down a storm. (News of the World)