TRANSFER RUMOURS

Birmingham will try to sign Portsmouth striker Andy Cole on loan until the end of the season. (The Sun)

Jlloyd Samuel will quit Aston Villa in the summer after not being given a "fair" chance. (Daily Mirror)

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder is planning a summer clear-out with Emre, Titus Bramble and Celestine Babayaro some of those at risk. (The Daily Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is set to make the first conciliatory move in his feud with manager Jose Mourinho as he is willing to hold peace talks. (The Sun)

Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate says Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is not a diver. (The Sun)

But fellow Boro team-mate George Boateng says Ronaldo risks being "hurt" if he shows disrespect by showboating. (Daily Express)

Luton fans have turned on ex-boss Mike Newell after finding out he allegedly bagged 10% of transfer fees received during his tenure. (Various)

Charlton want a change to the way money from television for the Premiership is distributed to make it more even. (The Daily Telegraph)

Australia striker Mark Viduka is set to quit International football. (The Daily Mirror)

West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon reckons the player have only themselves to blame for their current predicament as relegation looms. (Daily Star)

Real Madrid are planning to lure Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez to the Bernabeu with an offer he cannot refuse. (The Times)

Rangers are battling with Chelsea for promising 14-year-old German keeping prospect Lars Babich. (Daily Record)


AND FINALLY...

Going, going, gone. A dinner for 16 at Claridge's - cooked by Gordon Ramsay and hosted by Sir Alex ferguson - went for a cool £45,000 at the charity HMV Football Extravaganza on Tuesday evening



Cheers'
Jamaican Steve