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Last updated: 9th February 2010  

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We bring you all the football gossip from the national newspapers. Please note that these are the views published in the print media.

Tuesday 9th February

Hughes in-line for Turkey - Various

Mark Hughes is competing to become the new coach of Turkey, although Guus Hiddink is also in contention. Will Hughes get the job?

Barca eye Madjid - Daily Record

Barcelona are lining up a shock bid for Rangers star Madjid Bougherra in the summer. Will Barca make a bid?

Simpson battle - Daily Mirror

Jay Simpson is set for showdown talks with QPR boss Mick Harford after being dropped at the weekend. Should Simpson have been dropped?

Windass set for Bantams - Daily Mirror

Former Bradford star Dean Windass is in line to replace Stuart McCall as manager of the League Two club. Will Windass be a good appointment?

Dyer set for pay-off - Daily Mail

West Ham are set to cancel the contract of Kieron Dyer. Should Dyer leave Upton Park?

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Comments (2265)

John Sweeney (Everton fan) says...

I really hope the rumours about Senderos coming to Everton are not true, from what i've seen one of the worst defenders in the premier league would not even want him on a free transfer. Kilgallon would be a much better signing for Everton

Posted 08:28 21st January 2010

Connor Irwin (Everton fan) says...

Jermaine Beckford would be a great signing for Everton, as Everton have already showed they take players who they think have potential and turn them into Premier league class footballers. Jermaine has already prooved recently in the game against United that he has premier league class as he didnt give the United defence a minutes peace. He would be a key signing for Everton and could have the potential to be a world class footballer.

Posted 22:13 19th January 2010

Glyn Thomas (Liverpool fan) says...

I hate to say this but I wouldnt like to see stevie leave liverpool but I wouldn't blame him. How long can he go on keep carrying poor players, you can see his game is starting to suffer. I know liverpool supporters wouldnt like it, but would you be happy in a day to day job carrying people and the boss keep saying we are united ? ( The only difference is he get's a big pay packet) go for it stevie you have been good for Liverpool now put yourself first. Liverpool & the fans will miss you for sure!!!!!!!!!

Posted 09:17 17th January 2010

Max Valentine (Manchester United fan) says...

Aston Villa are speaking to Lukas Podolskis agent about a possible move to Villa Park in January.

Posted 09:20 13th January 2010

Chris Swann (Newcastle United fan) says...

Is Steve Bruce for real, ¿40m for Jones?????? he isnt even worth ¿15m, Bent is far and away a better player Jones hasnt been a prolific scorer for Sunderland, 6 goals in 20 games, compared to the likes of drogba, van persie and torres

Posted 09:18 12th January 2010

Michael Howes (Leeds United fan) says...

If Beckford wants to leave, just let him leave, £2 million is a great deal for someone whos contract runs out at the end of the season. Find a quick solution and replacement to Jermaine, such as Gary Hooper from Scunthorpe. Talented goalscorer and is still only 21.

Posted 12:55 10th January 2010

James Tinsley (Liverpool fan) says...

I am NOT happy with that statement that rafa benitez has to consider any big money offers for steven gerrard or fernando torres, it is unacceptable we can not let 1 or 2 of our best players go when next season our main aim is to win the league without world class player we will never win the league, what rafa really needs to do is sell the not so good players around them and replace them with good players or world class players and then we will start winning trophies and the league. Manchester made that mis-take selling ronaldo and not replacing him with another world class player owen has been and gone and beckford could do a better job than owen upfront for united! Rafa if you see this message DO NOT SELL THOSE TWO PLAYERS WE NEED THEM MORE THAN ANYTHING!!!!!!

Posted 12:15 10th January 2010

Callum Pratt (Birmingham City fan) says...

Ben Foster to sign for Birmingham sometime this transfer window for £5 million on a 3 and a half year contract.

Posted 12:11 10th January 2010

Frankie Killick (West Ham United fan) says...

im a very worried west ham fan , i believe that we have strong confidence in zola and the players to get us out of trouble but if we sell the likes green , upson , parker , behrami and cole who has developed into a world class striker we are bound to go down , its like admitting to defeat. And regarding of finding out would be best to takeover west ham why dont the current owners ask the fans who they think should takeover we know who would be best. and dont wait untill next year to sell we need to sell now so we dont have to sell our players. west ham to win 3-1 sunday and to finish the season 10th.

Posted 10:47 6th January 2010

Matthew Babbs (Manchester United fan) says...

As a Man Utd fan, i can't help but be a little relieved about the position we are in at the moment; i.e. 2 points off the top, progressed nicely in the champions league and semi-final of the carling cup. This is despite playing poorly throughout the season. It is imperative that Fergie buys some players in the January transfer window as our lack of depth was shown against Leeds (which they thoroughly deserved to win) In my opinion Berbatov and Nani should get 6 months to prove their worth or else they're out, Berbatov could be forgiven for lack of goals if he put in the effort which he doesn't and Nani just has no end product and needs to bulk up. I think Hulk would be a great signing, although cup tied in the Champions League he has great attributes for the Premiership. Also sadly looks like Nemanja will be on his way out in the summer, he is a quality defender BUT can be replaced without too much hassle. In my opinion if £30 million comes in, then sell and buy a cheaper younger version such as Chiellini. As for January Hulk could be a shout but i get the feeling Fergie will stick with his squad but expect some big changes in the summer if the next 5 months are like the last 5 months. Come on you REDS P.S. Congratulations to Rochdale F.C. Looking good for promotion and playing some quality football.

Posted 09:46 6th January 2010

Nigel Heathcote (Leeds United fan) says...

Had a call this morning from a contact, he is a football agent saying that Beckford wants to sign again for Leeds bit will wait till his contract runs out, by doing so Leeds will have to pay him a transfer fee and he will know what LEAGUE Leeds are playing in next year, he wants to stay as he does not want to be sat on the benck like Delph is, Leeds Utd know he wants to stay and he they are just drumming up the clubs profile by saying he wants to leave, by doing this they get the PR publicity to attract other players to the club

Posted 09:35 6th January 2010

Ben Stanbury (Arsenal fan) says...

i think arsenal need someone like carlton cole, then our wingers can run off the big man, we also need upson to bolster our defence as if gallas or vermeallen get injured we have no one who is a capable defender, maybe even shawcross, if not carlton cole its got to be chamakah or kalou, we need some fire power!!! gttuso would be an amazing buy but i cant see it happening

Posted 09:22 6th January 2010

Sanjeev Banik (Arsenal fan) says...

I would still try and get the great legend Thierry O Henry back but thats not going to happen. I have seen some displays of Chamakh and he is just brilliant, although still not available in January. Mr Wenger has not done a bad job with Arshavin and Vermalen so I still trust his instinct but yes a strong TALL centre forward would do us a lot of good, maybe even Van Nistlerooy.

Posted 09:22 6th January 2010

Simon Davidson (Manchester United fan) says...

A friend of mine who works in Manchester heard at Old trafford today United are going to swap Berbatov for Ribery. Would be a great deal to get rid of Berbaflop

Posted 20:35 5th January 2010

Loz Wayte (Stoke City fan) says...

Ryan Shawcross is the most promising central defender in the Premiership and if Jolean Lescott is worth £24M then Shawcross is worth £30M+. He will be at the heart of England's defence eventually and Stoke must keep him if they intend to progress.

Posted 16:42 5th January 2010

Richard Lowes (Arsenal fan) says...

Im a Gooner through and through and think that talk of Hleb, Viera, Flamini coming back to the club will be a bad move for us. Ok they were all amazing players for us back in the day but we have a damn good team now (injury free) and i feel that we need just 1 or 2 more additions and none of them are ex-gooners either. We shud go after either Agbonlahor, Milner or Bellamy as they are experienced in the premiership an know what to expect in the english game. If we are gunna look abroad, look @ Madrid in Van Nistlerooy, Van Der Vaart or Wesley Sneijder or in Italy for Huntelaar. We need some quality up-front with VP when he comes back and a proven premier league player or duthman would foil VP well i feel. If Mr Wenger really wants to be a cheeeky chappy he should look @ Malouda or Kalou as they are out of favour @ Chealski and think they would both love the oppertunity to prove Ancelotti wrong!!

Posted 17:25 2nd January 2010

Jody Roads (Arsenal fan) says...

Arsenal only need one player this january and for me its a striker we have players in midfield and defence grabbing goals left right and centre and yes the forwards are contributing but i just feel we need a different sort of striker someone who has pressence but can play the unique way we play i think someone very similar to wiltord "the super sub" someone who can do that like sit on a bench when asked to but step up when asked to as well thats someone we need right now. for all those arsenal fans who think we need more all i have to say to you is.... RAMSEY that boy is incredible he is a terrier when not in possession and when hes got the ball he has the perfect pass he has good technical ability and my favorite he can kick a ball into the back of the net oh so sweetly him playing regularly i think will be the biggest boost for us hes a welsh zidane lol

Posted 15:34 2nd January 2010

Tom Rowland (Sheffield United fan) says...

I do not think that Newcastle will pay £4 million for Matthew Kilgallon so he looks like staying at Bramall lane and signing a new contract with the Blades. That is unless a premiership team can streach there budget for that price tag. Although I love watching Kilgallon playing at the Lane I think that if he want to go to the world cup, which is likely in my eyes, he will need to play in the premier league to catch Fabio Capello's viewing! Also I think that Manchesters United would never sell their two best players to the same club in just over six months.

Posted 14:51 2nd January 2010

Ali Khan (Liverpool fan) says...

Arda Turan is a quality player. He'd be a good asset in the Liverpool ranks!

Posted 12:51 29th December 2009

Martin Deng (Arsenal fan) says...

Wenger must to buy a striker like Bellamy and Chamack not his weak usual France men like Pierre to Emirates. I think such people will not help him in his silver ware search unless, he think more. thanks

Posted 09:27 28th December 2009

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