Football Rumours

Harry Redknapp will try to sign Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe for Portsmouth this week.

Steve Sidwell is joining Sunderland on loan with a view to a permanent move from Chelsea.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks says he held talks with Jurgen Klinsmann in November about taking over as manager in case Rafael Benitez left the club.

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the ex liverpool midfeilder Salif Diao is ruhmored to be making a move to leage one side stoke city. Diao has not been competitive play for some time now and this move is surly a sine that the former liverpool star has hit hard times.

Reading are hoping to fend off Sunderland's interest in Stephen Hunt by making the midfielder their highest earner at the club.

Villa are set to renew their interest in Valencia defender Miguel and will bid ?10m for the Portuguese star.

Chelsea captain John Terry feels the club have made an inspired signing in striker Nicolas Anelka.
Anelka arrived from Bolton on Friday in a ?15m deal and Terry feels the club have signed a complete player.

Five candidates are vying to become the new Scotland manager, the Scottish Football Association has revealed.
BBC Scotland understands Tommy Burns, Mark McGhee, Graeme Souness, George Burley and Billy Davies are on the SFA's shortlist.

Manchester United striker Louis Saha is out for the season, which could lead Sir Alex Ferguson to act in the transfer window and move for long-term target Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
But Ferguson could have competition for the Dutchman with Manchester City also keen on the ?12m-rated Ajax frontman.