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ENGLAND

Real Madrid are closing in on a £5 million deal for Manchester United left-back Gabriel Heinze. They want him to replace Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos, 34, who is being released after 10 years at the Bernabeu. Heinze said: "I am convinced that if a good offer arrives then Manchester United will let me go."
Tottenham are planning a cheeky bid for Manchester United favourite Ryan Giggs. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insisted Giggs stayed. And both he and the player said at the end of the season that Giggs would remain for 2007-08.
Chelsea risk losing stars John Terry and Frank Lampard after news that club owner Roman Abramovich is putting away his chequebook. The two England stars have failed to agree new deals with the Blues and Abramovich has laid down the law that there has to be a wage cap.
Mike Ashley is ready to commit a staggering £270 MILLION to Newcastle United in order to win the Premiership inside the next three years. The sports retail tycoon has budgeted an incredible £270 million for winning the Premiership within three years and challenging for the Champions League within five years.
Rafa Benitez says there's no chance of him walking away from Liverpool, despite his frustration with the slow progress over transfer deals. "I am really pleased with the club and the supporters, but I just think that maybe the owners don't know the football market. It is a different market to what they understand in sports in the United States. I say that because if we don't start signing players - and I mean in the next week - then finishing in the top four will be a big challenge for us. "The owners want to finish as high as possible because they are winners - that is what I like about them - but they need to understand the situation here.
Manchester United remain favourites for Sporting Lisbon winger Nani.
Barcelona are ready to move for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.
Inter Milan offer Adriano for Arsenal skipper Henry
Chelsea chief Kenyon plans Kaka bid
Arsenal favourites as Marseille admit Ribery sale
Aston Villa to bid for Hamburg's De Jong
Juventus to pounce for Liverpool's unsettled Sissoko
Fiorentina eyeing Chelsea's Geremi
Chelsea's Crespo confident of Inter Milan stay
Peterborough swoop for Arsenal striker Simpson
Chelsea plan opening bid for Valencia ace Villa
Man Utd boss Ferguson still keen on Kightly
Newcastle rival Everton for Sheffield Utd's Jagielka
Fulham boss Sanchez moving for Villa's Hughes
Egypt star Zidan wanted by Spurs, Fulham
Liverpool won't stand aside for Chelsea in Mellis battle
West Ham boss Curbishley wants Zamora stay
Wigan move for Rennes defender Melchiot
Solano to miss out on Newcastle testimonial
West Ham's Benayoun: I thought I was goner
Hammill unsure of Liverpool future
Crouch: Rafa wants me at Liverpool
Arsenal join race for West Ham's Reo-Coker
Newcastle to bid for Tottenham striker Defoe
Spurs eyeing Auxerre fullback Sagna
Toulouse fight to keep Emana from Portsmouth, Villa
African Nations Cup may keep Shevchenko at Chelsea
Berger ready to pen new Villa deal
Sheffield Wednesday, Hearts set for talks with Sunderland's Miller

SPAIN

Barcelona management are furious over threats made by ref Alfonso Perez Burrell to Leo Messi during Saturday's 1-0 victory over Getafe.
Deportivo La Coruna players were still furious last night - 24 hours after their defeat against Real Madrid. Depor are convinced they were "robbed" after Ruud van Nistelrooy handled the ball for Real's opener - which was scored by Sergio Ramos.
Valencia to bid big for Villarreal striker Forlan. The Uruguay international is a favourite of Valencia coach Quique Sanchez Flores and the Los Che board are prepared to spend big to land the striker. Forlan's buyout clause is £16 million and AS says he'd welcome a move to the Mestalla next season.
Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Doll has confirmed defender Christoph Metzelder is joining Real Madrid this summer. The Germany international will arrive at Real on a Bosman in June and Doll said: "Metzelder will play for Real Madrid. We will have to look for a central defender to replace him."
Albelda blasts his Valencia fans
Barcelona not panicking over B team relegation
Espanyol chief reveals rejected Wolfsburg offer for Pandiani
Mallorca keen to offload Delibasic
Real Sociedad risk losing Savio
Sao Paulo seek Espanyol talks over Fredson
Stoichkov convinced his Celta Vigo can beat drop

ITALY

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted they're trying to prise Daniele De Rossi away from Roma.
Ibra tests Inter Milan patience with more Moggi praise
Recoba confirms Inter Milan exit: I won't stay in Italy
Deschamps: Pressure too great at Juventus
Totti: Roma must buy