The gossip column

All the latest football gossip from Friday's papers.

Thursday's gossip

Manchester United stars are unhappy that boss Sir Alex Ferguson has given his number two Carlos Queiroz a bigger say over tactics, team selection and training. (The Sun)

But Ferguson and his assistant are 'at odds' over whether winning the FA Cup would rescue the season for the club - Fergie says it would, but Queiroz insists it will not make amends for failure in Europe. (The Independent)

And staying at Old Trafford, the United board 'may be tempted' by US tycoon Malcolm Glazer's revised £800m takeover bid, (Various), while Ferguson is eyeing young Spanish right-back Sergio Ramos Garcia to be Gary Neville's long-term replacement. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry insists the Reds' Champions League win over Juventus proves they can handle life without Chelsea target Steven Gerrard. (The Sun)

Meanwhile, Gerrard's team-mate Jamie Carragher believes the Anfield skipper will reject a move to Stamford Bridge if Liverpool prevail in the clubs' forthcoming Champions League clash. (Daily Mail)

Juan Sebastian Veron, currently on loan at Inter Milan, admits he is still in the dark over his future at Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)

And Damien Duff reveals he is feeling the pace of chasing the Treble with the Blues. (The Sun)

Tottenham boss Martin Jol says Jermain Defoe deserves to be named PFA Young Player of the Year because all his rivals for the award play for bigger and better clubs. (The Sun)

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes is not convinced fiery midfielder Robbie Savage is fit enough to face Arsenal in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final. (Various)

Hughes also admits he feared Rovers would be relegated this season. (Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis has criticised manager David O'Leary for leaking details about the club's transfer warchest as he reckons it will push up player prices. (The Sun, Daily Mirror.)

Middlesbrough's Joseph-Desire Job admits his season has been prematurely ended by his knee injury. (Daily Mirror, The Sun)

Liverpool star Xabi Alonso tips the Reds, not Chelsea, to make the Champions League final. (The Guardian)

Charlton midfielder Danny Murphy has hit back at fans critical of Addicks boss Alan Curbishley. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric insists Pompey will escape the dreaded drop. (Daily Mirror)

Rangers will attempt to sell out-of-favour Denmark winger Peter Lovenkrands, who has a year left of his contract, during the summer (Daily Express)

Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson wants to play on Dunfermline Athletic's plastic pitch on Sunday, defying club doctors' warnings that he risks aggravating old hernia and knee injuries. (Daily Record)

Birmingham City are willing to pay Craig Bellamy £60,000 per week to sign the Wales international from Newcastle United once his loan ends with Celtic. (Daily Mail)