Here are some of the top stories from today's football gossip column.

German newspaper Bild, external report that Espanyol goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, 27, is high on the wish-list of Manchester United, who are also keeping an eye on Leicester City's 27-year-old Kasper Schmeichel.

Italian champions Juventus want to sign suspended Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo, 28, in a £8m move before deadline day. (the Sun), external

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre defends the Premier League club's transfer policy after they missed out on Mohamed Salah, who joined Chelsea from Basel. (Liverpool Echo), external

The England men's team, who have had a disappointing time on their tour down under, play the first of their T20 matches at 08:35 GMT.

There will be live commentary on BBC 5 live sports extra from 08:20 and full coverage on the BBC Sport website.

First of all, the news from overnight and England's Women have retained the Ashes in Australia after beating the home side by nine wickets in the first T20 international in Hobart.

Captain Charlotte Edwards hit 92 not out as her side chased down 150-3 with 13 balls to spare.

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