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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Chelsea want to sign Dutch international midfielder Wesley Sneijder, 29, from Galatasaray during the January transfer window, according to Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal.

Full story: Metro, external

Arsenal and Barcelona goalkeeping target Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 21, could extend his stay with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Full story: talkSPORT, external

Manchester City are sending their scouts to watch West Brom's England Under-21 forward Saido Berahino, 20, for the Premier League home game against Stoke.

Full story: The Sun , external

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Sneijder was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in 2011

West Brom manager Steve Clarke has promised that Berahino will be rewarded for his remarkable rise.

Full story: The Telegraph, external

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has dismissed Newcastle United's interest in 20-year-old defender Liam Moore.

Full story: Daily Star, external

Manager Jose Mourinho insists Chelsea are not worried about the prospect of goalkeeper Thibault Courtois competing with Petr Cech for a first-team spot next season, and says the club will not be bullied into selling the Belgian to Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.

Full story: Daily Express, external

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert confirmed Tottenham enquired about signing striker Christian Benteke, 22, but stopped short of making a bid.

Full story: Birmingham Mail, external

Derby manager Steve McClaren is keen to sign striker Simon Dawkins, 25, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

Full story: Daily Star, external

Montpellier manager Jean Fernandez says the club would not turn down a £15m offer for midfielder Remy Cabella, 23, who is said to be a target for Manchester United.

Full story: Daily Express, external

OTHER GOSSIP

Manchester United manager David Moyes says striker Robin van Persie is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League game against Southampton.

Full story: Daily Mail, external

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini challenges Edin Dzeko to produce his best form for the club now the striker has led Bosnia to the World Cup finals.

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Dzeko has scored four goals for Manchester City this season

Full story: Manchester Evening News, external

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes dull coaches are holding back English players.

Full story: The Guardian, external

Manchester United manager David Moyes has admitted that he tried to get Reds striker Wayne Rooney to play for Scotland when he was the manager of Everton.

Full story: The Scotsman, external

AND FINALLY

Giampaolo Mazza quits his role as San Marino coach after his side won just a single point during his 15-year tenure.

Full story: Metro, external