Sunday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata could leave the club on loan in January, with Juventus and Atletico Madrid keen on the 25-year-old Spain international.

Full story: Sunday Mirror, external

A deal for Manchester United to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo remains a possibility and could happen after the 2014 World Cup.

Full story: Mail on Sunday, external

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Mata has been largely out of favour at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho

United defender Patrice Evra, 32, looks set to be offered a £150,000-a-week deal by both Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco in the summer.

Full story: Daily Star Sunday, external

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could opt for a lower-profile alternative to the likes of Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Aston Villa's Christian Benteke by moving for Getafe's Romania striker Ciprian Marica, 28, in January.

Full story: Mail on Sunday, external

West Ham are believed to be eyeing a move for ex-Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo, 25 who now plays for Lokomotiv Moscow.

Full story: Sun on Sunday (subscription required), external

France midfielder Yann M'Vila, 23, currently with Rubin Kazan in the Russian Premier League, sparked transfer rumours after being spotted in the Liverpool section at the Merseyside derby.

Full story: Sunday Mirror, external

Portuguese left-back Fabio Coentrao, 25, has dealt a blow to Tottenham and Manchester United by agreeing to stay at Real Madrid.

Full story: Sun on Sunday (subscription required), external

OTHER GOSSIP

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Ferdinand joined Manchester United from Leeds in 2002

David Moyes has suggested that midfielder Ryan Giggs, 39, will be offered a new one-year deal at Manchester United.

Full story: Sunday Telegraph , external

Meanwhile, United defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, says he is considering retiring at the end of the season.

Full story: Metro, external

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has increased the rivalry ahead of Monday night's derby showdown at West Bromwich Albion by declaring: "Aston Villa is a bigger club."

Full story: Birmingham Mail, external

West Brom manager Steve Clarke wants to stay at The Hawthorns after his current deal expires at the end of the season.

Full story: Birmingham Mail, external

AND FINALLY

Argentine defender Federico Rosso has shown off his multi-tasking skills - after taking out two strikers in one challenge.

Full story: Metro, external

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