By IANS
London : Here’s a sample of some of the gossip and transfer rumours from England’s newspapers Wednesday about Premier League clubs:
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will send two teams to play against Glentoran and Dunfermline Wednesday night but has been banned from watching either of them by his wife, who has insisted he helps her move house. “I told her I had a match but she wasn’t having any of it,” said Ferguson. “She said it was a friendly and I had to help her.” (Independent)
Manchester United considering making a move for Lens goalkeeper Charles Itandje, who is also being tracked by Real Betis, Lyon and Aston Villa. (Daily Mirror)
David Beckham says he has no regrets about taking the controversial painkillers that may have cost him his England place. (The Times)
Chelsea’s Arjen Robben could finally be on his way to Real Madrid after his father and agent, Hans, said a deal may be sealed Wednesday. (Daily Star)
Liverpool’s Florent Sinama-Pongolle and Anthony Le Tallec are set to end their spells at the club by joining Spain’s Recreativo Huelva. (Mirror)
Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes wants to sign Liverpool’s FA Youth cup double winner Charlie Barnett. (Daily Mirror)
Blackburn striker Francis Jeffers is thought to be a target for Sheffield United. (The Independent)
Everton manager David Moyes is set to capture Middlesbrough striker Yakubu and Portuguese playmaker Manuel Fernandes for 19 million pounds. (The Sun)
Birmingham, Middlesbrough and Reading are all chasing Monaco’s veteran Czech striker Jan Koller. (The Times)
Manchester City has slapped a 4 million pound price tag on want-away striker Giorgios Samaras, which appears to have ended Middlesbrough’s interest. (The Sun)
City’s squad is likely to be further swollen by the arrival of Palermo midfielder Mark Bresciano in a 3 million pound deal. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Danny Murphy is wanted by Leicester City. (The Sun)
Tottenham and Aston Villa both want West Brom defender Curtis Davies but are not prepared to enter into a bidding war to get him. (The Times)
West Ham United will make another bid for Derby County youngster Giles Barnes after having an offer of 2.5-million pound rejected. (The Sun)
Reading striker Leroy Lita looks set to miss the start of the season after pulling a leg muscle while in bed. (Daily Star)
Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez has failed with a 2 million pound approach for Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty. (Daily Express)
Fulham hope they can finalise a 3.5 million pound deal for Watford winger Hameur Bouazza in the next 24 hours. (The Times)
Wigan remain optimistic they can complete a deal for West Bromich Albion left-back Paul Robinson. (The Times)