By IANS
London : Here’s a sample of some of the gossip and transfer rumours from England’s newspapers Tuesday about Premier League clubs:
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez says he has no problem if midfielder Steven Gerrard plays for England in the upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers – as long as the doctors say he is fit. (The Times)
Real Sociedad coach Chris Coleman is lining up a bid for Liverpool winger Harry Kewell. (Mirror)
Chelsea star Ashley Cole bought his wife Cheryl a 150,000-pound Bentley but she turned it down because she felt she didn’t earn it. (The Sun)
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has had showdown talks with manager Arsene Wenger after he did not play against Manchester City. (Daily Star)
Inter Milan forward Adriano has rejected a loan move to Manchester City, who will have to fork out 10 million pounds to sign him permanently. (Mirror)
A pay rise has kept striker Dimitar Berbatov happy at Tottenham Hotspur for the moment with Manchester United lurking. (Mirror)
Bolton Wanderers is trying to use the same tactic to keep forward Nicolas Anelka at the Reebok Stadium as Manchester United, West Ham United and Portsmouth are chasing him. (The Sun)
Everton wants midfielder Kevin Nolan from Bolton after missing out on Manuel Fernandes, although Middlesbrough is also interested in Nolan. (Independent)
West Ham has stepped up its bid for Reading left-back Nicky Shorey by bidding five million pounds for his services. (The Sun)
Aston Villa is set to seal a deal for Fulham central defender Zat Knight after refusing to pay 10 million pounds for West Bromich Albion’s Curtis Davies. (The Sun)
But Villa will splash out 20 million pounds to land Spurs striker Jermain Defoe and Davies. (Daily Star)
Fulham want to give Stuttgart striker Daniel Luboja a trial. (Daily Mail)