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ROMA are close to signing out-of-favour Bayern Munich and Italy striker Luca Toni, who has been linked with both West Ham and Chelsea.

CRAIG BELLAMY has rubbished claims he wants to quit Manchester City and denies he led a player rebellion in the wake of Mark Hughes' sacking.

BOLTON boss Gary Megson is attempting to sign veteran Real Madrid midfielder Guti.

HARRY REDKNAPP has paved the way for Roman Paviyuchenko's Tottenham exit and says he would not necessarily need a replacement if the Russian quit White Hart Lane in January

PORTSMOUTH goalkeeper David James has refused to rule out a January switch to Spurs as he attempts to ensure he is England's No 1 at the World Cup.

MANCHESTER CITY are on the brink of signing Inter Milan defender Ivan Cordoba, 33, who has fallen out with boss Jose Mourinho.

NEW Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini wants record signing Robinho to remain at Eastlands, despite the 25-year-old Brizilian striker being linked with a move away from the club next month. Mancini said: "The important thing for me he can earn a place in the history of the club."

PORTSMOUTH are being sued by French side Lens over alleged unpaid transfer fees for striker Aruna Dindane and defender Nadir Belhadj.

MANAGER Carlo Ancelotti has admitted for the first time Chelsea are low on confidence, despite his side still heading the Primier League table.

SOUTH KOREAN playmaker Ki Sung Yueng has told his new Celtic teammates to just call him Dave to avoid confusion when calling his name. "Communication is so important if players are to be confortable with each other," the 20-year-old said helpfully.