SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Monday)

Blackburn want to start their rebuilding process by signing Blackpool's Scottish midfielder Charlie Adam.
Full story: Daily Mirror


Nottingham Forest are keen to keep Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey on loan as he continues his recovery from long-term injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea have put a possible £15m move for Blackburn's Phil Jones on hold after his season-ending knee injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Bayern Munich are lining up a £9m move for Everton defender Leighton Baines.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool's Serbian striker Milan Jovanovic could be allowed to leave in the January transfer window, having failed to make an impact since joining in the summer. Teams in Germany and Italy are interested.
Full story: Daily Mail

OTHER GOSSIP

Tottenham's Roman Pavlyuchenko has been told to get himself an English teacher as people still have to speak slowly for him to understand.
Full story: Daily Mail

Former Blackburn hero Alan Shearer has declared himself out of the running to be the club's next manager.
Full story: Daily Express

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas has admitted they suffer from a fear of losing big matches which is counter-productive.
Full story: Guardian


Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier says he wants any new signings to move closer to Birmingham as he takes a reluctance to do so as a sign of a lack of commitment.
Full story: Daily Mail

Rafa Benitez's reign at Inter Milan could come to a swift end after his public criticism of club owner Massimo Moratti - just after Inter had won the world club championship.
Full story: Daily Mail

 

A Belgian league game had to be suspended when Club Brugge fans pelted Anderlecht players with snowballs.
Full story: Guardian

Arsenal sign Japanese midfielder Ryo Miyaichi

Arsenal have confirmed that 18-year-old Japanese forward Ryo Miyaichi will be joining the club in January. The player, who has represented Japan at Under-17 level, impressed Gunners manager Arsene Wenger during a trial spell with the club earlier this year. "He trialled with us in the summer and has raw ability which has attracted many clubs around the world," Wenger told the club's official website. Angel Saves Ten-Man Madrid With Barcelona having won on Saturday, the onus was on Real Madrid to cut the gap at the top and they defeated Sevilla 1-0 with a cheeky goal from Angel Di Maria after Ricardo Carvalho was sent off on 64 minutes. Sevilla were also reduced to ten-men in injury time when Dabo was dismissed... No Love In Verona Sergio Pellissier's 92nd minute goal stunned Juventus and robbed the Bianconeri of a win as it finished 1-1 between the two sides in Verona. Fabio Quagliarella was on target for the visitors in the first-half. Juve are now five points behind Serie A leaders Milan. Super Mario Hat-Trick Bayern Munich marched on to a thrilling 5-3 victory over Stuttgart with hat-trick hero Mario Gomez the star of the show. Thomas Mueller and Franck Ribery also netted a goal apiece. Meanwhile, Martin Harnik scored twice for the hosts at the Mercedes-Benz Arena... Back Me Or Sack Me Inter coach Rafael Benitez has issued a message to the board to back him with transfer funds in January in order to boost his squad, or else relieve him of his duties. The former Liverpool and Valencia boss stated that his squad needs to be strengthened. €100M For Cesc & Torres Barcelona are reportedly plotting a €100 million splurge to sign Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Liverpool forward Fernando Torres. The Spanish champions are thought to have received a significant boost in flexing their financial muscle through their recent shirt sponsorship deal. Atleti Bounce Back Atletico Madrid recovered from their disappointing Europa League exit in midweek with a 3-0 win at Malaga. Midfielder Tiago was in good form as he bagged a brace for the mattress-makers, while Alvaro Dominguez also got on the scoresheet in a convincing victory in Simao's farewell...