Wednesday's gossip column: Football transfers and rumours
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TRANSFER GOSSIP
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, is considering his future with the Spanish club after Manchester United made a second bid for him.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 27, would consider signing for Arsenal if a transfer to Chelsea falls through.
Real Madrid have warned United off Cristiano Ronaldo, with president Florentino Perez insisting the 28-year-old forward will sign a new deal to end his career at the Bernabeu.
But Tottenham have urged Real Madrid to "back off" as the Spanish side continue their chase for forward Gareth Bale, 24.
Valencia have told Tottenham that striker Roberto Soldado, 28, can leave, but only if his 30m euros (£26m) release clause is met.
Striker Jackson Martinez, 26, a target for Spurs and Liverpool, has ruled out a move from Porto.
Manchester United striker Angelo Henriquez, 19, is wanted on loan by Spanish side Real Zaragoza.
Liverpool are considering a £10m bid for Palermo midfielder Josip Ilicic, 25.
West Brom are considering a £2m bid for Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner, 26.
West Ham are hopeful of agreeing a deal with QPR to sign 26-year-old striker Loic Remy.
Benfica want 40m euros (£34m) for winger Eduardo Salvio, 23, as they attempt to ward off interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham.
French league club Monaco have made a new move for 26-year-old Manchester United winger Nani.
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Tunisia international striker Saber Khelifa, currently with French side Evian, is a possible transfer target for Celtic.
But Celtic will only move for Khelifa if a bid for Hamburg forward Artjoms Rudnevs proves unsuccessful.
OTHER GOSSIP
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has pledged to help England qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Mourinho has also suggested Manchester City will be under greater pressure to win the title than his own Chelsea side having out-spent their rivals in the transfer market this summer.
English clubs' earnings from the Champions League last season were dwarfed by those in Italy, Spain and Germany, Uefa figures have revealed.
Manchester United manager David Moyes has a week left to sign Marouane Fellaini, 25, for £22m before the buy-out clause in the Everton midfielder's contract expires.
Chelsea are set to end speculation linking playmaker Juan Mata, 25, with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer as they prepare to offer the Spaniard a lucrative new contract.
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has described his spending spree as a "revolution", predicting midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini, 28, signed for £7m from Juventus, will be "one of the best" players in the Premier League.
AND FINALLY
Monaco's £53m striker Radamel Falcao, 27, has denied reports in Colombia that he may be two years older than claimed. The striker has responded on Twitter, saying: "I've been surprised by news in the media about my age that is totally ridiculous. I want to flatly deny it and end this issue once and for all."
Bournemouth fan Charlie Silverwood, 11, was given a signed Real Madrid shirt after a Cristiano Ronaldo free-kick hit him and broke his wrist in two places during Sunday's pre-season friendly.
