SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Wednesday)

Richard Dunne's recent off-field spat with Aston Villa's coaching staff has made the Republic of Ireland centre-back a target for both Liverpool and Manchester United.

Full story: Metro

On-loan Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani is likely to sign a permanent deal for Juventus at the end of the season, the Italian's agent has revealed.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Matt Jarvis's call-up to the senior England squad has sparked interest in the 24-year-old Wolves winger from Newcastle and Liverpool.
Full story: Metro

The father of Ajax's highly-rated 19-year-old midfielder Christian Eriksen has insisted the Dane will not be joining an English club, despite reported interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.

Full story: Metro

River Plate midfielder Erik Lamela, considered one of South America's hottest young prospects, is set to become the subject of a summer bidding war after Tottenham and Liverpool joined Barcelona in a race for the 19-year-old Argentine's signature.
Full story: Metro

Fulham are favourites ahead of Bolton and Everton to sign Plymouth's hotly-tipped 17-year-old defender Jack Stevens.
Full story: Daily Mail

OTHER GOSSIP

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has tightened the club's disciplinary code following the controversy over defensive duo James Collins and Richard Dunne's outbursts at Villa coaching staff a fortnight ago.
Full story: Daily Mail

Jim Magilton has accused Ipswich of engaging in a "long and unnecessary dispute" after the Northern Irishman won his court case to be paid compensation over his managerial dismissal by the Suffolk club in April 2009.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Rafael van der Vaart has admitted his growing frustration at being regularly substituted by Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, but added he expected the storm to blow over during his 10 days away from White Hart Lane on international duty with the Netherlands.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City's hopes of signing Barcelona full-back Dani Alves appear to have been dashed after the Brazilian, 27, agreed a new three-year contract at the Nou Camp.
Full story: Daily Mirror

AND FINALLY

Sports Minister Hugh Robertson says the Government will consider reintroducing standing areas at top-level football matches, 21 years after Lord Justice Taylor recommended terracing be outlawed in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster.
Full story: The Guardian

Ganso Eyes Europe Move

Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro has revealed that the club's highly coveted playmaker Ganso has requested a move to Europe. With both Inter and Milan heavily linked with the attacking midfielder, a move to Serie A may well be on the cards for the free-scoring young Brazilian...

Alves Re-Signs With Barca

After months of speculation regarding the Brazilian's future, Barcelona full-back Daniel Alves has finally signed a contract extension with the Catalan club. The 27-year-old put pen to paper for a deal that sees him tied to Camp Nou until 2015, warding off any possible interest from Manchester City...

No Qualms Over Captaincy

John Terry has given his first press conference since being reinstated as England captain and claims none of the other players have any issue with the decision. The Chelsea star also admitted he spoke with Rio Ferdinand, but says he's delighted to be the Three Lions' skipper again...

Four More Years

Michel Platini, who was the only candidate who ran, was today re-elected as the president of UEFA for another four-year term. The 55-year-old former France international thanked friends old and new after his appointment, before vowing to crack down on fan violence and match fixing...

Inter's Report Card

With the season nearing its end, Goal.com's Adam Scime assesses how the Nerazzurri's new signings fared in their first season, and whether the club got it right or wrong in the transfer market. Each addition is given a grade, before a final overall mark is awarded for the club...

One Of Spain's Best

Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente believes Barcelona midfielder Xavi is one of the best Spanish footballers of all-time. The 31-year-old is set to claim his 100th international cap and has won both the European Cup and World Cup, marking a historic era for the Spanish side.

English Not As Good

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes that the top teams in the English Premier League have lost some of their earlier sheen this season and former Chelsea manager is also confident of getting past the challenge of Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.