Monday's gossip column

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Tottenham are closing in on Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano, who is the top scorer in Spain. (Daily Mirror)

However, Manchester City, Manchester United, Roma and Real Madrid are also keen on the Brazilian. (Daily Mail)

But Spurs striker Darren Bent has hinted he may to leave the club this summer if he cannot force his way into the starting line-up. (Various)

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has pleaded with the club to offer Michael Owen a new deal immediately. (Various)

Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda remains hopeful of agreeing a new deal - but has also refused to rule out a move to Newcastle. (Daily Mail)

Birmingham have been told on-loan Al Sadd striker Mauro Zarate will cost £20m to sign permanently. ( Daily Mirror)

Cardiff and Leeds are bidding to hijack Swansea's move for Stockport skipper Ashley Williams. (Daily Mail)

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OTHER GOSSIP

Bolton striker El-Hadji Djouff has been criticised by his team-mates and told to start performing. (Various)

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano faces an FA disciplinary hearing after being sent off for dissent against Manchester United. He could be banned for five games. (Various)

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AND FINALLY

QPR are set to launch their new kit on Tuesday and club owner Flavio Briatore has lined up his supermodel friend Naomi Campbell to show it off.

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