Paper talk: Becks set for Prem return, and the rest of Sunday's gossip

By Chris Hughes in Football Spy

Published 10:47 11/10/09

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David Beckham could be set for a return to the Premier League , after his proposed loan move from LA Galaxy to AC Milan in January hit a stumbling block over wages. (News of the World)

Micah Richards is desperate to quit Manchester City in January – and boss Mark Hughes is lining up German international Philipp Lahm as his replacement. (The People)

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James is keen on a move to Tottenham to ensure his place as England's number one at next summer's World Cup. (Sunday Telegraph)

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is ready to make a renewed bid for Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy . (The People)

Real Madrid are planning to mount a £16 million bid for Arsenal defender Gael Clichy next summer. (News of the World)

Tranmere want to tempt Robbie Fowler back to Merseyside by appointing him as their player-manager. (The People)

Former Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Bolo Zenden is set to sign for Sunderland this week, having been left out of contract at Marseille. (News of the World)

Wayne Rooney has already started planning for his career after he hangs up his boots – he's started studying for his UEFA B coaching licence. (Sunday Times)

AC Milan want Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko , and plan to offer Dutch forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in exchange. (News of the World)

Bolton manager Gary Megson is lining up a move for former France midfielder Camel Meriem , who is out of contract at Monaco, as a short-term replacement for the injured Sean Davis. (The People)

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