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' ALL TODAYS FOOTBALL NEWS OF ALL CLUBS '

Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:46 am

" ALL TODAYS FOOTBALL NEWS OF ALL CLUBS '


Wednesday 8th February 2017



' DAILY EXPRESS '

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is plotting a double swoop for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku and Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo.


Jose Mourinho is still the 'Special One' to Chelsea players past and present - but Branislav Ivanovic says most of them would rather play under Carlo Ancelotti.


Former Chelsea boss Avram Grant is eyeing a return to the Premier League after leaving Ghana following last week's African Nations Cup semi-final exit to Cameroon.


Arsenal have agreed a deal for Nigerian wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jr, according to reports.


' THE SUN '

Jurgen Klopp will take on Pep Guardiola in the battle to sign Borussia Dortmund hotshot Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.


Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has ruled out a move for former strikers Sergio Aguero and Diego Costa.


Southampton will pay Martin Caceres £850,000 for four months' work in a desperate bid to halt their dramatic slide.


Argentinian midfielder Lucas Mugni, 25, has flown to Blackburn ahead of a possible move.


William Gallas has stuck the boot into Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, accusing him of not having the same winning mentality as Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.


Brazil legend Rivaldo's son has joined Dinamo Burcharest.


Barcelona are set to bid for Monaco's young midfielder Bernardo Silva.





' DAILY STAR '

Chelsea's attacking midfielder Willian has announced he's going to China....but Blues fans shouldn't worry too much as it's just for a pre-season tour.


Meanwhile, Antonio Conte's side appear to have missed out on £22m-rated Atalanta star Franck Kessie after the midfielder's teammate Alejandro Gomez claimed he had already been sold to Roma but would remain with the Bergamo club.




Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has played down the chances of them re-signing Chelsea striker Diego Costa, but admitted he'd love the Spain international to return.



Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye has admitted he is "flattered" by interest from Marseille.


Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has revealed how he got the unusual but fitting middle name Happy - and how his first name is because of a character in a Jean-Claude Van Damme movie.


Jaap Stam's future as Reading boss has been thrown into doubt after club chiefs put contract talks on hold until the end of the season.







' DAILY TELEGRAPH '


Sunderland's survival instinct should scare our relegation rivals, Seb Larsson says.

Watford captain Troy Deeney has accused Aaron Ramsey of having "bottled it" for their first goal against Arsenal last week.
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' DAILY MAIL '

David de Gea has welcomed Eric Bailly back to Manchester United following the defender's return from the Africa Cup of Nations with a touching message on Instagram.


Liverpool's slide in the Premier League has left Jurgen Klopp's record to this point identical to that of predecessor Brendan Rodgers in his first 54 games.



Toby Alderweireld has revealed how he couldn't move his toes or walk for three days following the knee injury he sustained against West Brom in October.


Marcel Desailly has told John Terry it is "time to go" at Chelsea having watched him fall out of favour - saying it's just like when Terry ousted him 13 years ago.

England boss Gareth Southgate will check on Andy Carroll on Saturday as he prepares to have his squad for next month's friendly in Germany and the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.

Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed when he was at Tottenham he would party until 6am, weighed 15st, due to drinking and bad food, and once bought three cars in a day.

Crystal Palace players and staff face having their wages slashed by 50 per cent if they fail to stay in the Premier League.




THE TIMES '


Steve McClaren believes Leicester City should build a statue of Claudio Ranieri rather than sack him.

Liverpool were offered to Bill Gates in an exhaustive attempt to find a buyer and end the regime of Tom Hicks and George Gillett.






THE GUARDIAN '

Derby County striker Darren Bent wants one more crack at the Premier League.





Daily Record

Rangers' Barrie McKay has admitted the turbulent return to the top flight has left him feeling the pressure.

Celtic are set for another windfall with a Champions League cheque for £6.2m on the way at the end of the season.

Davie Provan believes Mark Warburton's reign at Ibrox could end on Sunday if Rangers are sunk by Morton.
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Re: ' ALL TODAYS FOOTBALL NEWS OF ALL CLUBS '

Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:49 am

RANIERI HAS 'UNWAVERING SUPPORT'

Leicester, who sit just one point above the relegation zone, have released a statement giving manager Claudio Ranieri their "unwavering support"...

"In light of recent speculation, Leicester City Football Club would like to make absolutely clear its unwavering support for its First Team Manager, Claudio Ranieri.

"While there is a collective appreciation from everyone at the Club that recent form needs to improve, the unprecedented success achieved in recent seasons has been based firmly on stability, togetherness and determination to overcome even the greatest of challenges.

"The entire Club is and will remain united behind its manager and behind its players, collectively and firmly focused on the challenges ahead."