Gossip column: Biglia, Ameobi, Balotelli, Bender, Demichelis

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is considering Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia, 29, as a potential summer recruit. (Daily Mirror), external

David Moyes wants to take Newcastle forward Sammy Ameobi, 22, to Real Sociedad as his hopes of signing Burnley forward Danny Ings fade. (Daily Mail), external

Arsenal's planned move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, 25, could be scuppered by Barcelona, with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger turning his attention to Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin, 25.(Metro), external

Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid want to lure former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, away from Juventus. (Manchester Evening News)., external

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has promised 34-year-old defender John Terry a new one-year contract for next season. (Sun, subscription only), external

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has told striker Mario Balotelli, 24, he still needs to work harder to earn a starting place.(Liverpool Echo), external

Meanwhile, former Reds player Jamie Redknapp believes Balotelli's penalty row in the Europa League tie against Besiktas could bring about the end of his Anfield career.(Talksport), external

Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis, 34, is to be offered a new contract at Etihad Stadium when his deal expires at the end of the season.(Daily Mail), external

Hull boss Steve Bruce says the Tigers' loss has been QPR's gain after his side pulled out of a deal to sign striker Charlie Austin, 25, because of concerns over a knee injury.(Daily Express), external

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, 33, is poised to sign a new contract to extend his stay at Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror), external

Southampton striker Graziano Pelle, 29, is confident he will score again soon after failing to net in his past eight Premier League matches. (Daily Telegraph), external

Everton captain Phil Jagielka believes striker Romelu Lukaku is being judged more harshly this season because of the record £28m transfer fee the Toffees paid Chelsea for the forward, 21.(Daily Mirror), external

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman says he will not be sidetracked by the return of former Saints players Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren when his side face Liverpool on Sunday.(Daily Express), external

Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 29, is doubtful for Tuesday's Champions League match against Barcelona at Etihad Stadium after damaging knee ligaments in training. (Daily Star), external

Barcelona forward Neymar paid his respects to the memory of legendary Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna on a visit to the three-time world champion's memorial, sharing the experience via his Instagram, external account.

Newcastle caretaker-manager John Carver says he might try a 2-6-2 formation against Manchester City today on the advice of some youngsters he met at his local golf club. (Shields Gazette), external

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard, 24, wants some specially-made big shin pads after becoming a marked man - literally - in the Premier League.(Daily Mail), external