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Rumour Mill: £10m Wanyama bid | Hearts | Celtic fan ban
SOUTHAMPTON could make a record-breaking bid for Victor Wanyama, reaction to Hearts’ troubles continues to pour in, and the makers of the Killie Pie wade into the row at Kilmarnock, plus the latest from Rangers, Ross County and Aberdeen in Wednesday’s Rumour Mill.
584 commentsMourinho says first match at home will be emotional
Jose Mourinho has admitted his first match back at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea manager will be an emotional occasion – even though visitors Hull City have vowed to spoil his return party.
Pardew quiet as Kinnear’s Newcastle job confirmed
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was keeping his own counsel after the club finally confirmed Joe Kinnear’s arrival as director of football.
Rumour Mill: Hooper ‘leaving Celtic’ | Hearts | Higdon
GARY Hooper reportedly tells Celtic he wants to leave, another defender is linked with Neil Lennon’s side, and Hearts prepare for administration. All those stories, plus the latest from Rangers, Motherwell and Kilmarnock in Tuesday’s Rumour Mill.
457 commentsManuel Pellegrini promises ‘offensive play’ at City
Manuel Pellegrini has been appointed Manchester City manager with a clear instruction to win trophies and produce better football.
2 commentsSir ‘Chips’ Keswick takes the reins as Arsenal chairman
Arsenal have broken a bond which went back 86 years after announcing that Sir Chips Keswick has been appointed as their new chairman.
Laudrup staying with Swansea, insists agent
Michael Laudrup’s agent Bayram Tutumlu has stressed there is “no problem” between the Dane and Swansea.
Steven Pressley boost as bid accepted for Coventry
FORMER Falkirk manager Steven Pressley says he is not fazed by the problems he is facing at Coventry City, although he received a boost last night when a bid was accepted for the club.
Ross County announce Manchester United glamour tie
ROSS County have announced a glamour home friendly against Manchester United on Saturday, 20 July.
‘Calmer’ Jose Mourinho happy at Chelsea return
JOSE Mourinho has promised there will be far fewer tantrums and fireworks during his second spell as Chelsea manager after he heralded the dawn of a successful new era at the place he calls home.
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Derby tie up Johnny Russell on four-year deal
DERBY County have confirmed the signing of Dundee United striker Johnny Russell.
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Man City seal £34m Fernandinho deal
MANCHESTER City have confirmed the signing of Brazil international Fernandinho from Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Everton: Roberto Martinez eyes Champions League
New Everton manager Roberto Martinez is confident he can retain the club’s in-demand stars so they can help him fulfil his dream of qualifying for the Champions League.
City move was never in doubt for Jesus Navas
Jesus Navas insists he never had any second thoughts about choosing to join Manchester City – a decision he says he made some time ago.
Andros Townsend is banned after betting breach
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend has been banned from all football and football activity for four months, three of which are suspended, after breaching betting regulations.
Jose Mourinho: English league still strong
Jose Mourinho insists he is returning to a strong Barclays Premier League, despite the failure of English clubs in Europe’s elite competition this season.
1 commentNo Wigan bargains for Roberto Martinez, says Whelan
Everton have been warned they will have to pay the full market value if prospective manager Roberto Martinez wants any of his former Wigan players.
Neil Lennon learned from Brendan Rodgers video
NEIL Lennon and Brendan Rodgers have come together on summer friendly duties before, when Celtic visited Swansea City two years ago.
Jose Mourinho returns to Chelsea as ‘fan’
JOSE Mourinho feels he returns to Chelsea as much a fan as he does the club’s eighth manager since he left in 2007.
Rumour Mill: Wanyama | Rangers | Tudur Jones
ARSENAL, Stoke and Newcastle join the chase for Celtic’s highly-rated midfielder Victor Wanyama, Walter Smith keen to stabilise Rangers, and Hibs new boy Owain Tudur Jones reveals his Euro hopes.
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Rumour mill: Wanyama| Goodwillie| Forster| Hooper
In today’s Scotsman rumour mill: Victor Wanyama is a wanted man; Walter Smith and the Rangers boardroom; John Brown’s Dundee takeover disappointment; Fraser Forster a target for Sunderland; Barry Robson and Willo Flood in talks with Aberdeen.
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Celtic’s Fraser Forster interests Sunderland
Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster could be on his way back to England with Premier League side Sunderland interested in making him their No. 1.
Suarez future unclear as Liverpool exit hinted
STRIKER Luis Suarez admits he does not know what his future holds and, while he insists he is very happy to be at a “spectacular” club like Liverpool, he also considers the time may be right for a “change of environment”.
Roberto Martinez to hold Everton talks
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said last night he intends to speak to Wigan boss Roberto Martinez in the “next 48 hours” over the managerial vacancy at Goodison Park.
Mark Hughes looks favourite for Stoke job
Mark Hughes could be confirmed as the new manager of Stoke City before the end of the week.
Kolo Toure and Liverpool agree terms
Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to sign Manchester City defender Kolo Toure.
Rafa Benitez now free to take Napoli manager job
Rafael Benitez’s tenure as Chelsea manager is officially over after the club announced they had released him from his contract last night.
Michael Laudrup ‘will stick with the Swansea’
Michael Laudrup’s agent claims the Dane has snubbed offers from elsewhere and will remain at Swansea next season.
Watford to go on attack in play-off final
There is no chance of Watford ditching their commitment to attacking football if they get promoted to the Barclays Premier League, according to their longest-serving player, Lloyd Doyley.
David Moyes hands Rio Ferdinand new United deal
Rio Ferdinand has set his sights on winning more silverware under David Moyes after signing a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.
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