Xabi Alonso set for Liverpool return? Transfer gossip and rumours from Tuesday's papers

24 Sep 2013 06:55

PLUS: Black Cats eye Paul Ince as new boss, but Roberto Di Matteo and Gus Poyet has reservations over taking Sunderland job

Back to Anfield? Liverpool will face competition from Juve for Alonso

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The transfer window may have slammed shut, but that doesn't mean talk of moves has died down.
Find out the latest here in our transfer gossip round-up from all the day's papers and websites.

Transfer news and gossip from today's Daily Mirror

Watford boss Gianfranco Zola is the shock name on Sunderland's managerial shortlist.
Under the sacked Paolo di Canio, one senior pro at Sunderland received a dressing-down for SMILING during a physio session as he worked to return from injury.
Theo Walcott's stomach strain is worse than first thought and the Arsenal winger is now racing the clock to be fit for England's make-or-break World Cup double header next month.
Everton have shelved Leighton Baines' pay-rise but promise Manchester United transfer target's new contract will be sorted.

Former Manchester United and Newcastle winger Keith Gillespie on the gambling addiction that lead to him being declared bankrupt despite career earning of £7million.
Liverpool are ready to offer Glen Johnson, whose current contract expires in June, a new deal - but he'll have to take a pay-cut to stay.
Chelsea are set to field a 'reserve team' worth a combined £137million against Swindon in the League Cup as Jose Mourinho field a completely different XI to the one that beat Fulham on Saturday.
Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs credits yoga with keeping him fit after his early career was marred by injuries.
Fabio Capello's early exit from the England manager's job saved the FA nearly £2m, even though he got a seven-figure pay-off.

Transfer news and gossip from other newspapers and websites

Sunderland may consider Paul Ince for their managerial vacancy

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Sunderland could consider Blackpool boss Paul Ince as their new boss. (Daily Mail)
Juventus will compete with Liverpool to sign Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso if the ex-Red fails to extend his contract at the Spanish giants beyond next summer. (talkSPORT)
Arsenal still have £50million to spend, despite the signing of Mesut Ozil. (The Sun)
Current front-runners for the Black Cats job Roberto Di Matteo and Gus Poyet have serious reservations about taking the job. (Guardian)
Wigan boss Owen Coyle has hit out at TV schedulers as his side will have to play a weakened team against Manchester City tonight just two days after taking on Ipswich. (Daily Mail)
Everton's on-loan Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has said he watches every second of every Premier League match to improve his game. (Metro)

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