Paper Talk - 21 August 2010

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is planning a £20million bid for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, while Fulham want Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic.

Harry Redknapp has responded to criticism of his move for William Gallas by saying: "I've not signed the Yorkshire Ripper, I've signed a footballer."
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has launched an astonishing attack on Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes, branding him "dirty".
Stephen Ireland has slammed Roberto Mancini for failing to develop relationships with Manchester City's players.
The PFA picked up £1million in commission from James Milner's move to Manchester City.
Kenny Huang has pulled out of the battle to buy Liverpool.
Fulham boss Mark Hughes has blasted Arsenal for their "disturbing" pursuit of goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is still another five weeks away from returning to action.

Stephen Ireland has warned James Milner he faces a nasty shock at Manchester City.
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is claiming victory with Inter Milan over Javier Mascherano and Dirk Kuyt.
Fulham are in the hunt for Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic - as an emergency replacement for Mark Schwarzer.
West Ham's bid for Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo has collapsed over personal terms.
Everton boss David Moyes wants to offload Joseph Yobo.
Coventry have offered to make Marlon King their best-paid player after his release from jail.
Blackpool may move for Birmingham goalkeeper Maik Taylor.
Blackpool remain keen on Bournemouth's Brett Pitman - despite the striker rejecting their first contract offer.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is planning a £20million offer for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
David Moyes has warned Steven Pienaar that Everton's current contract offer is as good as it gets.

Javier Mascherano could be forced to stay at Liverpool after Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti offered Roy Hodgson his personal assurance that they would not bid for the Argentina captain.

Tottenham will have to spend £8.5million to bring Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra to White Hart Lane.
David Moyes has piled the pressure on Steven Pienaar by describing Everton's contract offer as "brilliant" and insisting there are no plans to sell him.
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has urged Alberto Aquilani to accept a loan move back to Italy.
West Brom have lined up a £2.5million move for Celtic striker Marc-Antoine Fortune.
Aston Villa have rejected an approach from Blackpool to take Barry Bannan back on loan.
Fulham are ready to offer Paul Konchesky a new contract.
Everton, West Ham and Tottenham were back on alert last night after Loci Remy's £12million move to Marseille was called into question after the discovery of a heart problem.

The Liverpool takeover saga is set to rumble on after Kenny Huang, the Hong Kong-based businessman, withdrew his bid to buy the club last night.

Rangers boss insists Nikica Jelavic will be worth his wait in goals after he completed his move to Ibrox.
Celtic and Rangers have both been alerted to the possibility of signing Everton defender Joseph Yobo on a season-long loan.