Football Rumours

Spurs keeper Paul Robinson could be used as bait to land Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing.

Fabio Capello has refused to confirm whether David Beckham will win his 100th cap for England next month. Capello is also refusing to commit on whether John Terry will be England captain once he is fit.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has agreed a ?4million deal with AZ Alkmaar to sign Icelandic defender Gretar Steinsson.

Aston Villa defender Gary Cahill is wanted by three Premiership clubs.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has taunted Chelsea by saying that new ?15m signing Nicolas Anelka would rather be playing for the Gunners and not the Stamford Bridge club.

Manchester United could move for Hertha Berlin left-back Gilberto as cover for Patrice Evra.

Tottenham are willing to accept ?12.5m for striker Darren Bent, ?3m less than they paid for him a year ago.

Everton have told Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish that striker James McFadden would cost him ?5m.

Portsmouth will beat Spurs to the signing of Arsenal's ?5.5m Lassana Diarra.

Brazilian defender Coelho's agent has accused Celtic of reneging on an agreement to sign the Corinthians player.