West Ham to sign Adriano? Liverpool in shock swoop for Juan Mata? Bentley on his way out of Tottenham? All Friday's transfer gossip

By Mirror Football in Football Spy

Published 08:46 11/12/09

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From today's Daily Mirror:
Daniel Levy: No cash for Harry Redknapp to spend in January

Boss Grant told he must sell players in January as Portsmouth's financial crisis mounts  

West Ham set to land Brazilian superstar Adriano on loan

Adriano profile: 10 things you need to know about the West Ham target and bad boy of Brazilian football

How Liverpool could make a shock swoop for Juan Mata

Juan Mata profile: 10 things you need to know about the Liverpool target - plus watch him in action

Why Karim Benzema could be heading for Manchester United in January  

Blackburn to snap up French U-21 star midfielder

Roy Keane to beat Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs to young striker

From today's other papers:
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is preparing a move for Stoke City forward James Beattie , despite the insistence of Stoke manager Tony Pulis that he has "drawn a line" under allegations of a physical confrontation between himself and the player. (Daily Mail)

Tottenham will offload David Bentley in January after a bust up between the winger and boss Harry Redknapp. (Daily Express)

Crystal Palace 's entire playing staff are available to offers in a bid to resolve the financial problems which saw the squad having to wait for their November wages. (Daily Mail)

Dean Ashton will finally announce his retirement from football today. The 26-year old has been battling to get fit for three years. (The Sun)

The West Ham striker is considering suing Shaun Wright-Phillips and his then-employers Chelsea for the challenge that he claims ended his career. (Daily Telegraph)

Queens Park Rangers already have a replacement for the suspended boss Jim Magilton lined up. If he is sacked as expected, the club will appoint former Portsmouth boss Paul Hart . (The Sun)