Thursday's gossip column: Ozil, Lewandowski, Mourinho
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Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, 26, could be in line for a new deal, as boss Arsene Wenger prepares for a major review of first-team contracts. (Mirror)
But Ozil could join Turkish club Fenerbahce in the summer, according the Germany international's agent. (Radyospor - in Turkish)
Arsenal will make a £13m bid for Juventus' Italy defender Daniele Rugani, 21, in January. (Calciomercato via Independent)

The agent of Bayern Munich's Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 27, was asked about the player's future after his five goals in nine minutes against Wolfsburg. "Manchester? It always rains there. Barcelona or Madrid? They are nice places," said Cezary Kucharsk. (TVN24 via AS)
Arsenal made discreet enquiries about signing Lewandowski in the summer but were told he was not for sale. (Mail)
Former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton has urged Reds manager Brendan Rodgers to stop changing his starting XI. (Talksport)
Women in Football says it will be "extremely surprised" if Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is not charged after sending the Football Association video footage of his touchline disagreement with team doctor Eva Carneiro.(Express)
Birmingham City winger Demarai Gray, 19, has a contract clause allowing him to leave for £3m in the January transfer window, with Liverpool interested. (Mirror)
Liverpool's Belgium striker Christian Benteke, 24, is unlikely to recover from a hamstring injury in time to face former side Aston Villa on Saturday. (Times - subscription)
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, 25, is happy at Old Trafford, according to his agent. (Radio Kiss Kiss)
Arsenal could face a Football Association investigation after fans pulled down hoardings at White Hart Lane during their 2-1 League Cup win over Tottenham. (Mail)

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, 21, has been backed by team-mate Gareth Barry to be as big for England as Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. (Guardian)
Sunderland defender John O'Shea, 34, has told team-mates to cut out schoolboy errors or they will stay rooted at the bottom of the Premier League. (Sun - subscription required)
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 32, believes the attacking power of new signings Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne allow him to concentrate on a more defensive role. (Daily Star)
Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren is under "immense pressure", according to former Magpies striker Mick Quinn. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Leicester City keeper Kasper Schmeichel, 28, says he is constantly asked about team-mate Jamie Vardy in his native Denmark. (Leicester Mercury)
Manchester City full-back Bacary Sagna, 32, says he never considered quitting the club, despite a difficult first season.(Manchester Evening News)
The £2.5m Reading paid to sign Watford striker Matej Vydra, 23, on loan was "too much", according to his agent. (Brighton Argus, via Watford Observer)
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And finally...
Cardiff City are giving fans the chance to select the songs played at games by introducing a 'Bluebirds Jukebox'. (Wales Online)
Tottenham forward Christian Eriksen upset a young fan - by showing him a few tricks. (La Gazzetta)