SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Tuesday)

AFRICAN FOOTBALL

 

Group D
Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Central Africa	3	1	1	1	3	2	1	4
Morocco	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	4
Tanzania	3	1	1	1	3	3	0	4
Algeria	3	1	1	1	2	3	-1	4

 

 

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has hinted he is ready to listen to Manchester United's overtures, possibly paving the way for a record-breaking £30m-plus transfer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Werder Bremen's vastly experienced centre-back Per Mertesacker this summer.
Full story: Caught Offside

Bayern Munich are the latest club to join the race for Arsenal defender Gael Clichy.
Full story: talkSPORT

Palermo have suggested they are expecting bids from a number of English clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea for midfielder Javier Pastore in the summer.
Full story: Metro

A host of Europe's top clubs are gearing up for a summer battle for Gareth Bale after Tottenham made an approach to sign Lyon's Michael Bastos as a replacement, according to reports in the Italian press.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Germany World Cup star Miroslav Klose set to seal free transfer to Tottenham this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is preparing a big money offer for soon to be out of contract Hamburg striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Full story: Caught Offside

Chelsea want to reunite Fernando Torres with his former Atletico Madrid strike partner Sergio Aguero at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: talkSPORT

David Luiz has urged Brazil team-mate Neymar to join him at Chelsea after the striker admitted he wants to move to Europe.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Bosnia striker Vedad Ibisevic wanted by Midlands duo Aston Villa and West Brom.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid to sign young keeper David de Gea this summer, according to reports in the Spanish press.
Full story: Caught Offside

Brazilian playmaker Ganso vows to honour his Santos contract and shun Chelsea, Spurs and Inter Milan.
Full story: talkSPORT

Liverpool's Lucas is being lined up for a £3m move to Napoli as the Reds continue to track Blackpool star Charlie Adam as a central midfield replacement.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool will reportedly attempt to land Inter Milan left-back Davide Santon by offering Alberto Aquilani in return for the talented young Italian international.
Full story: Caught Offside

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has confirmed Rovers want to take Hamburg's Ruud van Nistelrooy on a free transfer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham are lining up a summer move for Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo, according to reports in Spain.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Birmingham are tracking 15-goal Dundee United and Scotland striker David Goodwillie, who is also a target for Rangers.
Full story: Daily Mirror

OTHER GOSSIP

England boss Fabio Capello has claimed he only needs to know a maximum 100 words of English after being grilled over his grasp of the language three years into his reign.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool captain Steve Gerrard admits the players let down Roy Hodgson during his failure-filled six months as manager earlier this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Fernando Torres has told Cesc Fabregas to prepare himself for a backlash if he quits Arsenal for Barcelona having seen himself go from hero to zero on Merseyside after quitting Liverpool for Chelsea in January.
Full story: Daily Mail

AND FINALLY

Andy Carroll will lead England's attack against Ghana at Wembley - after being ordered by boss Fabio Capello to drink less beer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United are the most hated company in the UK, more so than banks, utility companies or budget airlines, it is claimed.
Full story: Metro

Cesc Wants Barca Move Barcelona midfielder Xavi has revealed that Cesc Fabregas wants to leave Arsenal and come to the Camp Nou in the summer. Arsenal are ready to sell the player for a fee of €51.5 million, though at the moment the Spanish giants are unwilling to meet that figure...

I Almost Coached England
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has revealed that he almost took over as the England national team coach in 2007. Admitting that he was mere hours away from replacing Steve McClaren, the Portuguese gaffer claimed he changed his mind due to the lack of international playing time...

Beware Lithuania
Despite Spain being heavily favoured to beat minnows Lithuania in Euro 2012 qualifying on Tuesday evening, star striker David Villa has warned La Furia Roja not to underestimate their opponents. The record-setting goalscorer believes their hosts will be difficult to break down...

Gallas Extends With Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur have announced that defender William Gallas has signed a new deal at White Hart Lane that will keep the former Arsenal man at the Premier League club until June 2013. The 33-year-old has impressed in his first season with Spurs in both the EPL and Champions League...

Selecao's Shining Starlet
After a scintillating two-goal exhibition against Scotland on Sunday, it's not difficult to see why Santos star Neymar is one of the hottest prospects in football today. Looking at the youngster in detail, Daniel Edwards explains why Neymar is crucial to Brazil's Copa America hopes in 2011...