Monday's gossip column

TRANSFER GOSSIP

New Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will attempt to beat AC Milan to the loan signing of David Beckham. (Daily Star)

Birmingham are set to sign Togo midfielder Souleymane Mamam. (Various)

Yokohama Marinos aim to re-sign Celtic's Shunsuke Nakamura in the January transfer window. (Various)

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OTHER GOSSIP

QPR co-owner Flavio Briatore is trying to convince his business partners to appoint caretaker boss Gareth Ainsworth in the role permanently. (The Times)

Sam Allardyce is thought to be keen to become the new Portsmouth boss, with Avram Grant and Alan Curbishley also in the running. (Daily Star)

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright held talks with football power-broker Chris Nathaniel on Saturday about a takeover of the club. (The Sun)

Hearts manager Csaba Lazslo could be given a touchline ban after clashing with the fourth official during the recent 1-1 draw with Aberdeen at Tynecastle. (Daily Record)

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AND FINALLY

It seems the credit crunch is hitting the Premier League's wealthiest. Manchester City's £92,000-a-week forward Robinho spent £700 on clothes in Harvey Nichols but then queued up for 25 minutes to sign up for a store card that gave him 50% off those buys. (Mirror)

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