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tommorows mirror has us signing him FFS

Yes Gemmill its died, well about to....

Werder Bremen striker Boubacar Sanogo has told the club that he is willing to leave if he does not get more first-team football. Sanogo has made just one start in the Bundesliga this season, while coming off the bench seven times and scoring one goal in the process. The Ivory Coast international has been linked with a move to French giants Marseille while Newcastle, Portsmouth and Blackburn are all said to be monitoring the situation. The 26-year-old joined Bremen from fellow German side Hamburg in 2007 but has failed to nail down a regular position during his time at the club. "If they do not want me any more, they should be fair and tell me," Sanogo told reporters. "I don't feel any trust in me since coming back from the African Cup of Nations last year and I need to get more playing time. "I would love to stay on, but if I do not get my games I have to move on. I would even join a smaller club." Despite the striker threatening to walk out on the club, Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs has stated that they have not received any bids for the Ivorian. Allofs even stated that the club would not sell their man anyway despite his current stance. "We are unhappy about his progress, but we are positive on his abilities," said Allofs. "That is why we are not going to put him up for sale. We are still in Europe and we are going to need four strikers for that. We are not keen on letting him leave." Allofs also pointed out that the club were willing to let Austrian international Martin Harnik and Bosnian youngster Said Husejinovic go out on loan in order to get regular first-team football.

I'm still conflicted. You're only as ambitious as your last transfer window, and there's only been one complete transfer window since the current scouting system was set up. In it we broke our transfer record for a defender, got some quality at knock down prices and pulled in £12M for a non-international. Ashley is a lying twat bag, who's got a lot of stuff badly wrong, but I'm still not as pissed off with his transfer dealings as many seem to be. The £12m was good business, if you get 50% of success with your signings you do well, I will not argue with any of that, but he is a liar, and he did say at some point early on that he wanted young european players as the foundation of the team and then he goes and sells Milner. He wants to move the club forward etc etc, and we can quote forever the lies he has told, but things like 3 year contract for shola, and the management saying they're all up for sale at a price just makes you wonder. Even if he had the most important and best player that won you games every week he would still be up for sale at a price. Let's face it we're a selling club! I am pissed off at turning up at SJP with no real ambition that we will win a game, and then after 90 minutes feeling so fed up. THe day normally starts ok with a few beers and meeting mates and family, turns sour for 90 minutes, but get a welcome pickmeup with afew more beers. It's only the bit in the middle that has the potential of spoiling a good day. The guy will continue to run it his way, sell, sell, and sell with no real ambition for success on the field, simply a feeder club for whoever bids the highest. He will continue to tell his customers sod all and will get away with it all because the majority will continue with their support. Apart from Milner who have we sold that we have not replaced?

I'm still conflicted. You're only as ambitious as your last transfer window, and there's only been one complete transfer window since the current scouting system was set up. In it we broke our transfer record for a defender, got some quality at knock down prices and pulled in £12M for a non-international. Ashley is a lying twat bag, who's got a lot of stuff badly wrong, but I'm still not as pissed off with his transfer dealings as many seem to be. I'm with HF on this one.

And no matter how hard I try I cant see the fun in getting knocked out in the Quarter finals while bottom of the League. Am I correct in saying that we could actually get to the quarters and not be bottom of the league?

BREAKING GOSSIP Bolton manager Gary Megson claimed he has ended his interest in Joey Barton after the club had a £2m bid rejected for the Newcastle midfielder. (0915GMT, Press Association) TRANSFER GOSSIP Zenit St Petersburg forward Andrei Arshavin will sign for Arsenal in the January transfer window, despite the Russian club turning down a £10m bid. (The Sun) Wigan striker Emile Heskey has agreed a pre-contract deal to join former club Liverpool as a free agent in the summer. (Daily Mail) Manchester City are closing in on a £12m deal to sign West Ham striker Craig Bellamy. (Independent) Portsmouth will offer Manchester City £6m for striker Benjani, who they sold to the Eastlands club, and midfielder Michael Johnson. (The Sun) Portsmouth manager Tony Adams could also offer Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton a chance to get his career back on track by taking him to Fratton Park. (Daily Star) Portsmouth are also interested in signing Real Madrid forward Javier Saviola in a bid to fill the gap left by the departure of Jermain Defoe. (Daily Mirror) But the latest player to be heading out of Portsmouth could be defender Herman Hreidarsson, with Reading thought to be his preferred destination. (Various) Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones is a target for Aston Villa but manager Martin O'Neill will have to pay £12m for the Trinidad and Tobago international. (Daily Mirror) Newcastle are giving a trial to Danish winger Peter Lovenkrands - the former Rangers man is a free agent after his release by Schalke. (The Sun) The Magpies are also interested in taking Manchester City's Brazilian striker Jo on loan until the end of the season at St James' Park. (Daily Mail) Olivier Dacourt can leave Inter Milan on a free transfer and has been offered to Newcastle United. (The Times) Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas could be on his way out of White Hart Lane after he was stripped of his role as vice-captain by manager Harry Redknapp. (Daily Mirror) Redknapp has received an offer for goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes but has rejected it as he wants to keep the goalkeeper in light of his improved form. (Independent) Everton and Fulham are checking on £2m-rated Norway winger Trond Olsen, who plays for Bodo Glimt. (Daily Mail) Benfica defender Marco Zoro joined up with Blackburn on Sunday to start a trial with the Ewood Park outfit. (Various) Manchester City boss Mark Hughes wants to sign Chelsea's second-choice goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini for £3m. (Various) Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has lined up a £1m bid for Doncaster defender Matthew Mills. (Daily Mirror) Stoke are setting a deadline of Monday for striker James Beattie to complete his £3m move from Sheffield United. (Daily Mirror) Fulham have entered the race to sign Watford midfielder John-Joe O'Toole, who has scored eight goals this season. (Times) OTHER FOOTBALL GOSSIP Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has continued his tirade against Manchester United by questioning David Gill's dual role as United chief executive and a key player at the Football Association. (Various) Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp blasted his players after their 1-0 defeat at Wigan, claiming he needs "more men" to help Spurs avoid relegation. (Various) Former QPR, Plymouth and Leicester boss Ian Holloway is in the frame to make his return to management with Walsall, who sacked Jimmy Mullen on Saturday. (Daily Mirror) But John Ward, dismissed by Carlisle in September, is also understood to be in the running to take over at the Bescot Stadium. (Daily Mail) Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist claims he would walk away if he felt the Ibrox club were handing the title to Celtic by selling some of their top players. (Daily Mirror) With Andy Anson taking over on Monday as the head of England's bid to stage the 2018 World Cup, Spain and Portugal are planning to pip the English Football Association with an attractive joint bid. (Daily Mirror) Fulham are considering installing undersoil heating at Craven Cottage after their postponed Premier League match against Blackburn on Saturday cost them £100,000. (Daily Express) The Cottagers and Portsmouth, who were due to face Manchester City, may face sanctions from the Premier League if it is found they did not take sufficient action to prevent the postponement of their games. (Various) Agent Willie McKay says Rangers did ask him to seek potential buyers for a number of the Ibrox squad despite claims to the contrary from chairman Sir David Murray. (Daily Record) AND FINALLY Argentina manager Diego Maradona set off a fire alarm at the Radisson Edwardian hotel in Manchester at 1700 GMT on Sunday by puffing on a Havana cigar. The alert led to 200 guests being evacuated, among them the Chelsea squad ahead of their trip to Manchester United. (The Sun) Bolton striker Kevin Davies has branded Arsenal an embarrassment, claiming they "scream" when challenged and tried to con referee Chris Foy into booking him during his side's 1-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. (Various)

And Stevie going by this it looks like you were right, dunno when he changed from John Viola though...

Newcastle have confirmed they are handing a trial to Danish forward Peter Lovenkrands. The former Rangers forward is on the lookout for a new club following his release from Schalke and he has pitched up on Tyneside. Magpies chief Joe Kinnear is eager to bring in fresh blood and Lovenkrands will be given the chance to win a contract at St James’ Park. “He's out of contract but he is coming in for us to have a look at,” said Kinnear’s assistant Chris Hughton. "He is an experienced player with pace. So I think it gives us an opportunity to look at him. "There is work going on behind the scenes to bring in the two or three players we need."

I think Carroll has a better strike record. 53 appearances for CSKA scoring 30 goals in total and having played in the Champions League. Aye some will argue that their league is inferior but Carroll and Shola couldn't even score in the Championship. Yet both can in the premiership. Aye they are both quality players, what was I thinking? Isn't Jo on 100k a week?? Dunno, but if he is its a bargain. Only 30k more than Duff

I think Carroll has a better strike record. 53 appearances for CSKA scoring 30 goals in total and having played in the Champions League. Aye some will argue that their league is inferior but Carroll and Shola couldn't even score in the Championship. Yet both can in the premiership. Aye they are both quality players, what was I thinking?

I think Carroll has a better strike record. 53 appearances for CSKA scoring 30 goals in total and having played in the Champions League. Aye some will argue that their league is inferior but Carroll and Shola couldn't even score in the Championship.

Jo or Andy Carroll? Let me think....

Aye every player has his price but I do not think its as clear cut as Ashley will let anyone go for peanuts. He got 7 for Parker, 7 for Dyer, 12 for Milner, 2.9 for Rozenhal etc. The one thing he has not been is a mug when selling players. Aye like everyone else I have huge question marks over if the money would actually be reinvested and I realise how fucked we would be if he didn't, however give or take 5 maybe 6 players if you are lucky in our squad I couldn't care less if the others went. Players like Duff on 70k, Butt on 40k, Geremi on 45k Viduka..... etc etc even Barton although he is one of our better players is a joke at 60k. We have very average players (arguably one of the worst midfields in the league) on top team money. Again though as I said the real proof will be if any money or players brought in (as the like of Bassong has shown you do not alwyas have to have the big name players) and how they perform.

I can see Spurs offering him to us in exchange for Owen tbh. We were talking about this in the pub yesterday. I think Harry would be up for it and in the longer term would be a great deal for us...

Top quality as always dude...

Might not be that bad a buy. Is he not meant to be the next Alan Shearer...

Fuck me who is left in the Rangers squad that we will next be linked to? Davie Weir and Christian Dailly....

TRANSFER GOSSIP Manchester United have lined up Lyon striker Karim Benzema as their main summer transfer target, which means the end of Carlos Tevez's time at Old Trafford. (News of the World, Sunday Express) Arsenal's attempt to sign Andrei Arshavin could be hijacked by Manchester City, who have agreed an £18m deal with Zenit St Petersburg. (Sunday Mirror) Manchester City have also targeted Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso. (Sunday Mirror) Manchester City will turn their attention to Chelsea's Carlo Cudicini should they fail to lure Newcastle's Shay Given to Eastlands. (News of the World) And City manager Mark Hughes has been told he needs to offer £20m if he wants Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz. (News of the World) Tottenham will offer winger David Bentley to Middlesbrough in an attempt to seal the signing of Stewart Downing. (Sunday Mirror) And Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is lining up a £10m swoop for Wigan midfielder Wilson Palacios. (The People) Everton are pondering a loan bid for Real Madrid's Javier Saviola - but the Argentine's wages could prevent any deal from happening. (News of the World) And Everton could face competition from Portsmouth for Saviola, as boss Tony Adams looks to replace Jermain Defoe. (Sunday Telegraph) Adams is also interested in VfL Wolfsburg's Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko. (The People) Arsenal will strengthen their midfield with the signings of Jimmy Bullard from Fulham and West Ham's Jack Collison. (Sunday Mirror) However, Bullard is soon to be the subject of a £5m bid from Middlesbrough. (The People) Newcastle are closing in on Rangers midfielder Pedro Mendes (Sunday Express) and Porto midfielder Raul Meireles. (News of the World) The Magpies also want Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey, and are willing to offer Charles N'Zogbia as part of a swap deal. (The People) And Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear is considering a £4m bid for Coventry goalkeeper Kieran Westwood, should Shay Given leave the club. (Sunday Express) Wigan striker Emile Heskey will not leave the club in the January transfer window - but will go in the summer. (Sunday Mirror) Portsmouth manager Tony Adams has received a boost after hearing that striker Peter Crouch, who interests Tottenham and Aston Villa, intends to stay at Fratton Park. (News of the World) Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has spoken to fellow Argentine Gabriel Heinz about a possible move to Real Madrid in the summer. (The People) Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant is wanted by Spanish club Sevilla. (News of the World) Aston Villa head the list of clubs chasing Reading striker Kevin Doyle, although the Royals will not settle for anything less than £8m. (Sunday Express) Blackburn and Newcastle are battling it out for Sheffield United striker James Beattie, after his move to Stoke fell through. (The People) Rangers are interested in signing John Utaka from Portsmouth, should the Scottish club sell Kris Boyd. (News of the World) Arsenal face competition from two Italian sides in the race to sign Boca Juniors £4m-rated midfielder Sebastian Battaglia. (News of the World) Lucas Neill's future at West Ham is under threat after the Hammers offered the defender a cut-price new contract. (The People) Tottenham have offered £4m to Sunderland for former full-back Pascal Chimbonda. (Sunday Express) Everton will make a £500,000 bid for Bristol City defender James Wilson. (Sunday Mirror) Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt is keen on a move to the Premier League, with Everton, Middlebrough and maybe Tottenham all interested. (News of the World) Stoke want Lens and Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane, who is rated at around £6m. (Sunday Mirror) Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler is wanted by Australian side North Queensland Fury. (Independent on Sunday) OTHER FOOTBALL GOSSIP Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has continued his war of words with Liverpool counterpart Rafa Benitez, dismissing the Anfield club's title ambitions. (Sunday Mirror) David Beckham is set to turn his back on LA Galaxy after convincing AC Milan that he is worth a permanent contract. (Sunday Express) Elton John and Graham Taylor are being lined up to make a comeback at Watford. (Sunday Mirror) Liverpool's players gave manager Rafa Benitez their blessing before the Spaniard's tirade against Ferguson on Friday. (Sunday Mirror) It does not get any easier for Benitez. After an eventful week, the Spaniard is set to return to hospital for another operation on his kidney stone problem. (News of the World) Agent Pini Zahavi is heading a consortium which is lining up a Premier League club and make former Chelsea boss Avram Grant as manager. Newcastle and Portsmouth are the main targets. (Sunday Express) Zahavi is already smiling following Wayne Bridge's move from Chelsea to Manchester City, as he pocketed £900,000 in commission. (Sunday Mirror) Sunderland are still considering appointing a big-name manager in the summer, despite handing Ricky Sbragia an 18-month deal at the end of last year. (Sunday Express, The People) AND FINALLY Never one for hiding his light under a bushel, former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has given a typically forthright assessment of his time at the club. Mourinho, who will be at Old Trafford to watch his old club take on Manchester United, believes he "would have won the Champions League at Chelsea" and says former boss Grant "got the money, got the job but he did nothing". (News of the World)

That whisper was doing the rounds alot last night but if there had been anything in it I am sure it would be getting reported by now tbh...

Sorry but thats a fucking joke mate...