SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Wednesday)

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Newcastle are in talks over possible moves for two unemployed strikers - former Middlesbrough and Arsenal man Jeremie Aliadiere and Brazilian Ewerthon, who was released by Sao Paulo-based club Palmeiras in January.
Full story: Metro

Jeremy

Toon boss Alan Pardew, meanwhile, will attempt to prise Roman Pavlyuchenko away from Tottenham this summer after the Russian striker said he was unhappy with his bit-part role at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com

Serie A's Roma, too, are lining up a move for 29-year-old Pavlyuchenko as they prepare to offload attacking pair Mirko Vucinic and Adriano in the off-season.
Full story: Metro

Manchester United have been linked with a surprise swoop for Barcelona's former Liverpool player Javier Mascherano, with Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson keen to add a defensive midfielder to his ranks.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com

OTHER GOSSIP

Everton are poised to offer midfielder Marouane Fellaini a new contract in a bid to fend off interest from Chelsea.
Full story: talkSPORT

AND FINALLY

Barcelona's director of football, Raul Sanllehi, has revealed he was shocked by the £50m Chelsea paid Liverpool for Spanish striker Fernando Torres. "Barcelona would not make that signing," Sanllehi said. "We would not even consider it."
Full story: Metro

Ready To Sign On Again

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has agreed terms to stay at Camp Nou until June 2012 and is expected to sign a fresh contract in the coming days. The 40-year-old coach has led la Blaugrana to unprecedented success since taking the reins at the club in 2008.

 

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No Lack Of Commitment

England boss Fabio Capello has rejected claims that some of his top stars are not committed to the jersey, staying cool despite several players pulling out of the forthcoming fixture against Denmark. As a result, the Italian will be forced to shuffle his deck in Copenhagen.

 Green All Over

The inaugural Nations Cup began on Tuesday evening, with hosts Ireland starting the four-team competition with a 3-0 thrashing of Gary Speed's Wales. Darren Gibson, Damien Duff, and Keith Fahey scored the goals for the Boys In Green in a convincing win...

Motta To Debut

Italy new boy Thiago Motta has been thrown in from the start against Germany. Azzurri coach Cesare Prandelli has been happy to show his hand before the Wednesday night fixture, declaring his entire starting XI to the media. Antonio Cassano will start in attack.

Blast From The Past

As we prepare to watch two of world football's heavyweights face-off on Wednesday, Goal.com takes a look back at some of the most memorable moments from Brazil - France clashes of the past. From Pele hat-tricks to World Cup finals, join us in a trip down memory lane.

Racism Still Rife

Barcelona defender Dani Alves has claimed he continues to deal with racial abuse on a regular basis in Spanish football. The Brazilian right-back has lamented the situation, stating that he feels it is "uncontrollable" in the Primera Division.

Inter Can Win Serie A

Looking ahead to Sunday's derby d'Italia against Juventus, Inter's Wesley Sneijder feels that the Nerzzuri can use the clash as a springboard for closing the point gap with Milan at the top of Serie A. The midfielder believes Inter can retain their title as long as the keep up their good form.