Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Wednesday's papers
From today's Daily Mirror:
Real Madrid target Ashley Cole
Davenport seeks clean break from West Ham
Blades set for sweeping cuts if promotion bid fails - Exclusive
Arsenal given Fab fitness boost - Exclusive
Hull appoint Dowie as new manager - Exclusive
Beckham feeling 'positive' after surgery - but doc says World Cup return unlikely
Portsmouth set for Premier League points penalty
What's wrong with Steven Gerrard? And could he be about to leave Liverpool?
From today's other papers:
Arsenal
target
Felipe Melo
could be a step closer to joining the Gunners after he got involved in a spat with supporters of his current club Juventus. The Brazil midfielder's move to Juve has not worked out as the club had hoped and they are considering letting him go, despite spending £21m on him in the summer. (Daily Mail)
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has told David Beckham he can still have a future at the San Siro. Beckham’s second loan spell with the Italian side has been brought to an end by his Achilles injury, but Galliani says Beckham will be welcome to return for a third stint next year. (Daily Star)
Roberto Mancini is expecting to be at Manchester City for some time, as he has been watching the under 11 and under 14 sides, has moves out of a hotel into a flat and has become a regular at a local church. (Daily Mail)
Brian Laws is already on the verge of the sack at Burnley after he has managed just one win in ten games in charge, since he took over from Owen Coyle. (The Sun)
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