Gossip column: Ings, Sherwood, Campbell, Cavani, Warburton

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Burnley striker Danny Ings, 22, is heading to Spain for talks with Real Sociedad boss David Moyes about a possible move to La Liga. (Sun - subscription required), external

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Danny Ings has scored five goals in his last six Premier League appearances for Burnley

Roberto Mancini has told Inter Milan's sporting director Piero Ausilio to "put his hand in his pocket" and sign Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 31. (Daily Mirror), external

Manchester United are planning a £60m move for Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, 27, after deciding against a permanent move for Radamel Falcao, 29. (Daily Star), external

Juventus are lining up a summer move for Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar, 23. (Mediaset in Italian), external

OTHER GOSSIP

Aston Villa are closing in on former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood as the replacement for Paul Lambert as manager. (Daily Telegraph), external

Meanwhile, former Aston Villa favourite Stiliyan Petrov claims Villa need to move for a manager currently without a club to come in and make an instant impact. (Talksport), external

Former England international Sol Campbell has expressed an interest in the managerial vacancy at Villa Park. (Daily Mirror), external

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Liverpool chairman Tom Werner is confident forward Raheem Sterling, 20, will sign a new contract at Anfield. (Liverpool Echo), external

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his commitment to the FA Cup may have cost the Gunners in the Champions League. (Daily Mirror), external

Hull City boss Steve Bruce says other teams will need to worry when his former club, Manchester United, finally clicks into gear. (Talksport), external

Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote, 28, could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury sustained playing for the Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations. (Northern Echo), external

Leeds boss Neil Redfearn has angered some of the Italian players at Elland Road who have not been picked for recent games. (Daily Star), external

Brentford manager Mark Warburton will leave the club at the end of the season after refusing to sign overseas players he had not watched. (Sun - subscription required), external

Preston are to increase security at Monday's FA Cup tie against Manchester United over fears that home supporters might confront Sir Alex Ferguson. (Daily Telegraph), external

Stoke City midfielder Steven Nzonzi, 26, has been told to curb his temper by the club's coaching staff. (Daily Mail), external

BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA

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Chelsea's Ramires with old pal Benfica defender Luisao

Chelsea midfielder Ramires has not forgotten his former Benfica team-mate and fellow Brazil international Luisao, who celebrated his 34th birthday yesterday. "One of the greatest friends that football can give me," Ramires said on Instagram., external

Leicester City's New Zealand international striker Chris Wood, 23, tweeted, external his best wishes to the Black Caps ahead of the start of the Cricket World Cup.

Everton goalkeeper and United States international Tim Howard, 35, tweeted, external his congratulations to the USA women's team which beat England 1-0.

AND FINALLY...

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, 26, attributes his return to form to advice from his fiancee. (The Guardian), external

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet banned his players from sideways and backwards passes in training as they prepare for their FA Cup tie at Bradford. (Daily Mirror), external

Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland used to play rugby for his Bristol school and in one match tap-tackled England number eight Billy Vunipola. (Daily Telegraph), external