Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Wednesday's papers
From today's Daily Mirror:
Man City target Sporting Lisbon defensive ace
Villa keeping tabs on Spanish midfield star
Wolves facing a losing battle to keep Doyle
Forest chiefs on collision course over Barnet star
Anelka set for new Chelsea deal
Bendtner: 'We can win the Champions League'
Beckham: 'I'm still scared of Fergie'
Babel reveals Anfield confidence crisis
Wigan owner Whelan dangles Caribbean carrot as survival reward - Exclusive
From today's other papers:
Tottenham midfielder
Wilson Palacios
has stunned manager Harry Redknapp by admitting he is just using the club to get a move to
Real Madrid
. He said: "I am really happy at Tottenham but I will continue working for a future move to a bigger club. I would like to play for Real Madrid." (The Sun)
Manchester City are weighing up a move for Sampdoria midfielder Andrea Poli . City scouts have been tracking the Italy under 21 player and could bid for him this summer. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle are targeting Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara as their first summer signing as they prepare for life back in the Premier League. The Championship leaders see the 23-year-old, currently on loan at Portsmouth, as the ideal type of player to help them survive next season. (Daily Star)
Meanwhile AC Milan are reported to be interested in City striker Emmanuel Adebayor , but in a rare show of loyalty the Togo forward has insisted he is happy to stay at Eastlands. (Daily Mail)
Nicolas Anelka's new contract at Chelsea could mean the end of Joe Cole's Stamford Bridge career as he has yet to agree a new deal and Manchester United are waiting to snap him up in the summer. (Daily Mail)
Benfica winger Angel Di Maria has admitted he will be ready to discuss a move to the Premier League this summer, after enjoying the rest of the season with his current club. The 22-year-old is one of the most in-demand players in Europe with Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid all tracking him. (Daily Mail)
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