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11-11-2006, 12:38 PM
THE SUN
Manchester United are on the brink of a £22million swoop for Atletico Madrid hotshot Fernando Torres. Torres is likely to switch to Old Trafford during the January transfer window. A deal would end United's long pursuit of 'El Nino', which has already produced three failed bids.
Tottenham boss Martin Jol is set to raid the January transfer market to sign a centre-half as cover for Ledley King. The England defender is currently carrying a knee injury.
Southend Carling Cup giant-killer Clint Eastwood says he's ready to move up to the Premiership after his wonder winner against Manchester United. He is said to have said 'Go ahead punks, make my day'.
Frank Lampard says Chelsea have no grudge against controversial ref Graham Poll.
Chelsea will be banned from team paintball games unless they learn to play fair. The shock news comes after Claude Makelele shot Frank Lampard six times from point-blank range during last Monday's bonding session.
Sir Alex Ferguson says the Carling Cup defeat at Southend was a welcome wake-up call for his Manchester United stars, and confirmed his fears that one time England player, Alan Smith - is shite.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal are homing in on England new boy Micah Richards. Arsene Wenger is lining up a mid-winter move for the Manchester City defender.
DAILY MIRROR
David Beckham has revealed he has beeen doing extra fitness sessions in the gym alongside wife Victoria to compensate for his lack of match practice.
Alan Stubbs says he'll never forget how Martin O'Neill helped him through his cancer nightmare.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says his skipper John Terry is so inspirational, a film should be made about him.
Andy Ritchie is heading for showdown talks at Barnsley after the club stalled on giving him a new contract.
James Milner says there is no way Newcastle will emulate Leeds by becoming high-profile relegation victims.
Martin Jol says Spurs haven't been hurt by the departure of Michael Carrick to Manchester United, thanks to the form of replacement Didier Zokora.
DAILY EXPRESS
Everton striker Andy Johnson fears his leg will have to be broken before he wins a penalty.
Jose Mourinho's determination to play both Frank Lampard and Michael Ballack in the same midfield means Joe Cole's Chelsea career once again hangs in the balance.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic fear they have lost the battle to keep Shaun Maloney at Parkhead. He has postponed contract talks until January and the reigning SPL champions now fear he'll quit the club.
Hibs face a mammoth task to keep midfield stars Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson when the January transfer window opens. Charlton are leading the chase for the pair and are preparing a £3million bid which would give Easter Road boss John Collins an unwanted headache. At least 10 other clubs are believed to be interested in the pair.
Rangers chief David Murray has delivered a personal warning to his under-performing Ibrox stars. Hours later he gave manager Paul Le Guen a vote of confidence.
Manchester United are on the brink of a £22million swoop for Atletico Madrid hotshot Fernando Torres. Torres is likely to switch to Old Trafford during the January transfer window. A deal would end United's long pursuit of 'El Nino', which has already produced three failed bids.
Tottenham boss Martin Jol is set to raid the January transfer market to sign a centre-half as cover for Ledley King. The England defender is currently carrying a knee injury.
Southend Carling Cup giant-killer Clint Eastwood says he's ready to move up to the Premiership after his wonder winner against Manchester United. He is said to have said 'Go ahead punks, make my day'.
Frank Lampard says Chelsea have no grudge against controversial ref Graham Poll.
Chelsea will be banned from team paintball games unless they learn to play fair. The shock news comes after Claude Makelele shot Frank Lampard six times from point-blank range during last Monday's bonding session.
Sir Alex Ferguson says the Carling Cup defeat at Southend was a welcome wake-up call for his Manchester United stars, and confirmed his fears that one time England player, Alan Smith - is shite.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal are homing in on England new boy Micah Richards. Arsene Wenger is lining up a mid-winter move for the Manchester City defender.
DAILY MIRROR
David Beckham has revealed he has beeen doing extra fitness sessions in the gym alongside wife Victoria to compensate for his lack of match practice.
Alan Stubbs says he'll never forget how Martin O'Neill helped him through his cancer nightmare.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says his skipper John Terry is so inspirational, a film should be made about him.
Andy Ritchie is heading for showdown talks at Barnsley after the club stalled on giving him a new contract.
James Milner says there is no way Newcastle will emulate Leeds by becoming high-profile relegation victims.
Martin Jol says Spurs haven't been hurt by the departure of Michael Carrick to Manchester United, thanks to the form of replacement Didier Zokora.
DAILY EXPRESS
Everton striker Andy Johnson fears his leg will have to be broken before he wins a penalty.
Jose Mourinho's determination to play both Frank Lampard and Michael Ballack in the same midfield means Joe Cole's Chelsea career once again hangs in the balance.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic fear they have lost the battle to keep Shaun Maloney at Parkhead. He has postponed contract talks until January and the reigning SPL champions now fear he'll quit the club.
Hibs face a mammoth task to keep midfield stars Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson when the January transfer window opens. Charlton are leading the chase for the pair and are preparing a £3million bid which would give Easter Road boss John Collins an unwanted headache. At least 10 other clubs are believed to be interested in the pair.
Rangers chief David Murray has delivered a personal warning to his under-performing Ibrox stars. Hours later he gave manager Paul Le Guen a vote of confidence.