Saturday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Roman Abramovich is still set to wield the axe this summer, with stars including striker Didier Drogba, 34, and defenders Ashley Cole and John Terry, both 31, likely to be under threat.

Full story: the Sun, external

Tottenham will do everything possible to bring in Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho as manager if Harry Redknapp takes the England job.

Full story: Daily Mirror, external

Italian giants Juventus have set aside a £30m transfer war-chest to acquire a world-class striker, with Liverpool's Luis Suarez, 25, and Arsenal's Robin van Persie, 28, topping their wanted list.

Full story: Metro, external

Manchester United will offer around £19.1m to Ajax for their young Denmark stars, 20-year-old attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen, external and 17-year-old forward Viktor Fischer., external

Full story: Caughtoffside, external

Fulham manager Martin Jol has ruled out any chance of making a move for Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov, 31, because he believes he will only leave for another top side.

Full story: talkSPORT, external

Sheffield Wednesday want former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler, 36, to spearhead their League One promotion push.

Full story: Daily Mail, external

Alessandro del Piero's agent says the 37-year-old striker could be set for a summer move away from Juventus, with Arsenal reportedly interested.

Full story: Sky Sports, external

Manchester United face a battle with Bayern Munich and mega-rich Russian club Anzhi to land 23-year-old Brazilian defender Dede, external from Vasco da Gama.

Full story: talkSPORT, external

Tottenham are ready to meet a reported £35m buyout clause to sign Lille's 21-year-old playmaker Eden Hazard and help their bid to stay in the top four over the coming seasons.

Full story: Daily Mirror, external

Southampton and Derby County are tracking Everton striker Conor McAleny,, external 19, who is available on a free transfer at the end of the season after failing to agree new terms with the Merseysiders.

Full story: Daily Mail, external

OTHER GOSSIP

World Player of the Year Lionel Messi, 24, says he has no ambitions to move to the Premier League because he wants to stay at Barcelona for the rest of his career.

Full story: Sky Sports, external

Tottenham's Gareth Bale, 22, misses playing in the Champions League but believes Spurs will qualify as their losing run is just a blip.

Full story: the Guardian, external

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Papiss Demba Cisse scored twice in his first three games for Newcastle

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure, 30, "can't wait" for controversial striker Carlos Tevez, 28, to return to action.

Full story: Manchester Evening News, external

Senegal striker Papiss Demba Cisse, 26, has told Newcastle fans and manager Alan Pardew that he can handle the pressure of wearing the number nine shirt after he was dropped for their last game at Arsenal.

Full story: Daily Mail, external

Michael Essien's future at Chelsea depends on who they appoint as the next Stamford Bridge manager, according to the 29-year-old midfielder's agent.

Full story: talkSPORT, external

Wolves players will be shown a 'secret' exit door out of Molineux - if there is another hostile reaction from fans.

Full story: Daily Mirror, external

AND FINALLY

Arsenal striker Park Chu-Young, external, 26, will not have to join the South Korean army to complete his compulsory military service.

Full story: Metro, external

West Bromwich Albion manager Roy Hodgson has revealed he has turned down a job at Euro 2012 - after promising his wife a holiday.

Full story: Express & Star, external

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