Latest football rumours from today's newspapers.
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Brazil striker Ronaldo, nearing full fitness after a serious knee injury, has pleaded with Manchester City to make another move for him, saying: "If City make their offer again, I'll consider it." (The Sun)
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England striker Emile Heskey is looking for an £80,000-a-week deal elsewhere as he plays out his current Wigan contract, which may mean he could prove too expensive in the January window. (Daily Mirror)
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Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill plans to use Marlon Harewood as bait to sign Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz in an £18m deal. (Daily Mirror)
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Barnsley have been forced to abandon plans to sign Bolton's Portuguese striker Ricardo Vaz Te on loan because he is suffering from a knee injury. (Daily Express)
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OTHER GOSSIP
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Atletico Madrid directors have placed under-pressure Tottenham boss Juande Ramos at the top of their list to replace much-criticised Javier Aguirre. (Daily Star)
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Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has branded Blues striker Didier Drogba a diver. The Inter Milan manager said: "I am no longer Chelsea coach and I do not have to defend them any more but I think it is correct if I say Drogba is a diver." (Various)
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Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr have signalled that they are ready to sell their stake at Anfield after engaging investment bank Merrill Lynch to find a buyer for the club. (The Times)
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Meanwhile, Liverpool's owners reportedly intend to use the club's profits to service interest on the loans they have incurred to buy the club. (Daily Telegraph)
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Bolton manager Gary Megson has claimed it will take a record low points total to survive in the Premier League this season. (Daily Mirror)
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Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan has promised to score against Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday - and dedicate the goal to his former club Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
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Manchester City hope to agree terms over a new double-your-money four-year contract with goalkeeper Joe Hart by the end of the week. (Daily Mail)
AND FINALLY
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Swindon boss Maurice Malpas has asked a sports hypnotherapist to aid his side, who are currently struggling in the bottom half of League One. (Daily Star)