NEWCASTLE GOSSIP
Want-away Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is lining up a sensational return for former manager Kenny Dalglish. The ex-Scotland and Liverpool striker took charge at St James' Park after Kevin Keegan left the club for the first time back in 1997. (Daily Star)
Ashley's "week from hell" continued when he lost £300m after a gamble on faltering HBOS shares went wrong. (Daily Telegraph)
Defender Steven Taylor is the latest player looking for an exit at St James's Park in protest at the treatment of former boss Keegan. (The Sun)
Michael Owen, Alan Smith, Joey Barton, Shay Given, Nicky Butt, Damien Duff, Mark Viduka, Obafemi Martins, Charles N'Zogbia and Shola Ameobi all want to leave as well. (Sun)
A Nigerian businessman says he is leading a bid to buy Newcastle United. "The consortium has raised £350m," said the chief executive of NVA Management Chris Nathaniel. (The Times)
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Manchester City's multi-billionaire new owners - who will formally complete their takeover on Tuesday - have pencilled Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez and Lyon's Karim Benzema on their dream shopping list. (Daily Star)
Hull are in talks with Stelios. The Greece midfielder is a free agent after being released by Bolton. (Sun)
Leyton Orient want to sign Kevin Kyle on loan from Coventry. (Sun)
MY SPORT: DEBATE
Birmingham could take out-of-favour midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng off Tottenham's hands on a loan spell. (Daily Mirror)
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OTHER GOSSIP
Stuart Atwell - the referee who gave Reading the goal that never should have been given in their 2-2 draw with Watford - will escape severe punishment. (Daily Mail)
The Uefa Cup will be re-named the Europa League next season as Uefa believes it needs a new identity. (Sun)
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AND FINALLY
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos insists he is loving life in London and is not homesick, contrary to reports. "I am having a marvellous experience," said the Spaniard. (The Times)
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