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Harry Redknapp will step up his bid for Richard Dunne with a £3million offer for the Manchester City defender. The Spurs boss believes Dunne, 29, could be sacrificed by City in their January shake-up - despite only signing a new fouryear deal in July. Dunne was pursued by Redknapp, then at Portsmouth, last summer - as well as his White Hart Lane predecessor Juande Ramos. And Redknapp is still keen to sign Dunne as he wants stronger back-up for Ledley King, who regularly misses games ... Read More

EVERTON have started moves to bring Lukas Podolski to Goodison Park. David Moyes has been monitoring Podolski’s situation since Euro 2008 amid whispers that he is unhappy at Bayern Munich. Podolski, 23, has confirmed he will be leaving the German giants by handing in a transfer request. That has alerted a string of Premier League clubs — but it is Everton who plan to be first out of the traps. Boss Moyes suggested last week that he will have little or no money to spend in ... Read More

ARSENE WENGER wants to add another ‘Young Gun’ to his youthful Arsenal side – flying Dutchman Eljero Elia. The 21-year-old, who can play as a winger or a striker, is in fine form for Steve McClaren’s FC Twente side. Elia is so desperate for a move to the Premier League he has already turned down a move to top Spanish outfit Valencia because his dream is ‘to play in England’. That has alerted a host of clubs including Manchester City, Everton, Blackburn and Hull. But ... Read More

Sir Alex Ferguson defended Cristiano Ronaldo over the red card incident that has soured the week in which his expected to be crowned European Footballer of the Year. Ronaldo seems certain to pick up the prestigious Ballon d'Or on Tuesday but will do so having been dismissed after picking up two bookings in Manchester United's 1-0 win over Manchester City at Eastlands. The Portugal winger had already been cautioned when he leapt for Wayne Rooney's corner midway through the second-half, then stuck his hands ... Read More

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is considering a sensational swoop for defender William Gallas from North London rivals Arsenal, when the transfer window reopens in January, according to The Mirror. Since ‘Gallasgate’, French International Gallas’ future at the Emirates Stadium has been shrouded in doubt, with clubs in France and Italy being linked with a move for the Gunners defender. While, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has publicly declared that 31-year-old Gallas still has a future at the Premier League side, despite stripping the defender ... Read More

Chelsea Football Club have reportedly identified their replacement for Didier Drogba. Reports suggest the Blues have decided to finally offload their controversial Ivory Coast international, with his likely destination set to be Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan. It is believed Luiz Felipe Scolari has identified Rennes striker Jimmy Briand as a replacement, and an offer of £15million should be enough to land the 23-year-old. Source - Fansfc. Read More

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed how his teammates keep him grounded and level-headed despite the high praise he receives from critics, players and managers-alike. Ronaldo has a trophy room in his house filled with the growing collection of medals, gongs and of course his player of the year award which he won after votes from teammates and United's coaching staff: Speaking to The Sunday Times, Ronaldo said: “The one I like best is the one from the staff. I like being with my ... Read More

Liverpool star Steven Gerrard has said how Fernando Torres' move has set the benchmark for future foreign signings, as they will no longer be given the time to adapt to English football given Torres' 33 goals in his debut season in spite of the suggestions from critics that he would take months to become comfortable in the Premier League. Speaking to The People he said: "Fernando has made life tough for the foreign boys who come over to England," ."When you look at the impact ... Read More

According to The News of the World, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is rumoured to be considering bringing Michael Owen back to Anfield in January with a £2million signing. Although Newcastle star Owen is also being considered by Spurs and Manchester City, it is likely that the 28 year old would prefer a Liverpool move. Owen is currently in the final 6 months of his contract with Newcastle United, and although interim manager Joe Kinnear has stated he intends to keep Owen at the ... Read More

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken out on when he intends to leave the club: “I think the time, if you’re going to retire, would be at the end of a summer. I say to players, don’t retire at the end of the season,” Speaking about former Celtic Captain Billy McNeill he continued: “Billy retired at the end of the season and he got through the summer and he found he was ready to go again. You get a break, you are freshened ... Read More

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry was chased by Liverpool three times over the Summer period but manager Rafa Benitez was unable to get the Liverpool board to agree to an £18million transfer fee, and it now looks increasingly unlikely that Barry will be making the move to Anfield any time soon after he stated his intention to remain at Villa for the rest of the season. Speaking on the official Aston Villa website, manager Martin O'Neill said: “This news will lift me, the players and ... Read More

Spurs' manager Harry Redknapp has spoken out about left-back Gareth Bale and has backed the defender to become a top player in the Premiership, despite telling him to improve his defensive skills. Bale moved from former club Southampton to Tottenham in 2007, and has recently been linked to the Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United. However, despite receiving this attention, Redknapp insists the 19 year old must improve in order to become the club's first-choice: "He has everything to be a top player," "He ... Read More