SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Monday)

TRANSFER WINDOW

Chelsea are preparing to smash the British transfer record with a £50m offer for Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

The Merseysiders will only allow Torres to join Chelsea if they can secure the services of Nicolas Anelka in return.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet

As the Reds prepare for life without Torres, the men from Anfield are ready to bid £18m for Aston Villa's Ashley Young - as well as finalising the transfers of Luis Suarez and Charlie Adam.
Full story: The Guardian

Spurs have had a staggering £38.5m bid for Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero rejected.
Full story: Sky Sports

Manchester United have emerged as favourites to sign Sunderland's emerging England international Jordan Henderson.
Full story: Daily Express

Robbie Keane believes he can play at the highest level for "another four or five years" after joining West Ham on loan from Spurs until the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mail

Aston Villa are closing in on a loan deal for United States midfielder Michael Bradley on Monday.
Full story: ESPNsoccernet

OTHER GOSSIP

Chelsea are taking a "huge gamble" on Fernando Torres, says former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore.
Full story: talkSPORT

Former Manchester United number two Carlos Queiroz has reportedly agreed to take over as manager of Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.
Full story: Daily Mail

 

Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn is prepared to use Premier League and Football League rules to stop both West Ham and Tottenham playing at the Olympic Stadium.
Full story: talkSPORT

AND FINALLY

Burnley defender Clarke Carlisle says that appearing on BBC Question Time was far more nerve-racking than marking Wayne Rooney.
Full story: Daily Mail

Citizens Almost Embarrassed

After shocking everyone with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the last round of the FA Cup, Notts County held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw in the fourth round to earn a replay after Edin Dzeko canceled out Neal Bishop's lead for the hosts.

Suarez Passes Reds Medical

Liverpool have confirmed that striker Luis Suarez has passed his medical with the club and the player has also agreed personal terms they expect the move to go through on Monday. Liverpool's public pursuit of the Uruguayan striker has been a long drawn out affair...

Falling Behind

Real Madrid have suffered a shock loss to Osasuna and are now a full seven points back of La Liga rivals Barcelona. A second-half goal from Camunas decided the match despite plenty of pressure from los Blancos that was to no avail. Jose Mourinho's men now face a mammoth task...

From Bad To Worse

Juventus' slide in 2011 has continued with a 2-1 loss on home soil against Udinese. Marchisio opened the scoring with a beautiful bicycle kick, but Zapata equalised soon after and Alexis Sanchez struck five minutes from the end to give Udinese three points. Bonucci was sent off for the hosts.

Dream Debut For Pazzini

Giampaolo Pazzini rescued Inter from an embarrassing defeat at home to Palermo as he scored twice on his debut and then earned the penalty that Samuel Eto'o successfully converted to help his side to a 3-2 victory. This after Palermo had gone 2-0 up after 36 minutes.

Arsenal Suffer Nasri Blow

Samir Nasri limped out of Arsenal's 2-1 win against Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup fourth round after just 31 minutes and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed the problem is a "serious hamstring injury". Nasri could miss the Champions League clash with Barcelona.