All the latest football rumours from today's newspapers.
- Coventry are interested in signing Fulham defender Ian Pearce. (The Times)
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Manchester United have targeted £15m-rated Sporting Lisbon defender Miguel Veloso. (Daily Mirror)
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Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is set to bid for Crystal Palace left-back Lee Hills. (Daily Mirror)
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However, the player said he will not leave the south London club. (Daily Star)
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Sunderland are planning a move for Southampton's Andrew Surman in the summer.
Hull are poised to sign Neil Clement on loan from West Brom. (Daily Star)
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Chelsea face a battle with CSKA Moscow to sign FC Brno midfielder Lubos Kalouda. (The Independent)
OTHER GOSSIP
- Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has slammed Arsenal for dirty play. (various)
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Everton are rewarding Lee Carsley with a new contract. (The Sun)
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Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has described Carson Yeung's plan to get him voted on the on to Birmingham's board as "a mistake". (Daily Mirror)
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Reading have put their stadium expansion plans on hold because of the threat of relegation. (various)
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The FA is expected to grant a stay of execution to the Premier League's '39 steps' proposal. (Daily Mail)
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Tottenham's Paul Robinson is in line for a recall to the first team for the Uefa Cup match against Slavia Prague. (Daily Mail)
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Gretna chief executive Graeme Muir says the club faces an uncertain future. (Daily Record)
AND FINALLY...
- Portsmouth keeper David James has credited mind exercises for his improving performances.
"I do them in the hotel room before the game, do them on the bus and on the pitch," he said.