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TRANSFER GOSSIP
Forward Adrian Lopez, 24, is uncertain about whether to sign a new contract at Atletico Madrid, just weeks after he was linked with Tottenham and Arsenal.
Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas, 29, looks set to join Leeds on loan, after being told he is not in manager Andre Villas-Boas' plans at Spurs.
OTHER GOSSIP
The ankle injury that has ruled defender John Terry, 31, out of England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday is threatening to keep him out of Chelsea's Premier League match at Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.
Full story: Guardian, external
Ukraine boss Oleg Blokhin wants revenge against England during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier at Wembley after his side were denied a goal against Roy Hodgson's men in their Euro 2012 encounter.
Full story: Daily Mirror, external
England and Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 26, says his Yorkshire grit fuels his determination to succeed.
Full story: Daily Mail, external
Aston Villa centre-back Ciaran Clark, 22, says he cannot understand Giovanni Trapattoni's decision to leave him out of the Republic of Ireland squad.
AND FINALLY
Defender Dani Alves, 29, has called for the Brazilian fans to be patient with their national side, demanding that the fans support their young squad rather than jeer them.
- Published5 September 2012
