Paper talk: Redknapp targets James, Wise and Hasselbaink return to football and the rest of Monday's gossip

By Mirror Football in Football Spy

Published 08:19 12/10/09

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Not content with buying most of Portsmouth's good players, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp wants to complete the set in January when he will make a £1m move for David James . ( The Sun )

Dennis Wise and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink are set to return to football - but don't worry Newcastle fans, Wisey is not returning to St James' Park, but has taken a job with non-league Chalfont St Peter . Hasselbaink is weighing up an offer from Blue Square Premier side Woking to return to paying. ( The Sun )

Another day, another story about the protracted takeover of Newcastle United . Proposed new owner Barry Moat will hold talks with Magpies chiefs on Tuesday when managing director Derek Llambias will have returned from holiday. ( The Sun )

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has told big-spending Manchester City that money won't buy them everything. The Ivorian hitman said he never thought their money would tempt John Terry to sign for the Eastlands club. ( Daily Express )

Jamie Carragher has warned Michael Owen to expect a hostile reaction from the crowd when he returns to Anfield with Manchester United in a fortnight. "Our fans are usually brilliant with former players but he might get a cool reception," said the Liverpool defender. ( Daily Express )

Despite persistent rumours that he is set to leave, Notts County director of football Sven Goran Eriksson insists he is going nowhere. ( Daily Star )

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