Real Madrid treatment ruined Beckham’s American debut

By IANS

London : Here's a sample of some of the gossip and transfer rumours from England's newspapers Tuesday about Premier League clubs (with the publication(s) quoted in brackets):


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Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Frank Yallop believes Real Madrid's treatment of David Beckham's ankle injury has ruined the start to his American adventure. (Daily Express, Daily Star)

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore could be summoned to the High Court to give evidence over the Carlos Tevez saga. (The Independent)

Barcelona star Deco has told Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho he would like to work with him again. (The Sun)

Chelsea's gruelling pre-season programme has taken its toll, with another six players added to their growing injury list ahead of the Community Shield. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea's Brazilian star Alex was barred from entering Britain by immigration officials. (The Times)

Juventus have joined the race for Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze. (Daily Mail)

Serie A side Napoli have expressed an interest in Manchester United's Giuseppi Rossi. (The Independent)

Sunderland has rejoined the race to sign Manchester United striker Alan Smith. (The Sun)

But Middlesbrough is close to winning the battle after offering Smith a massive 60,000-pounds-a-week contract. (Daily Mirror)

Although Everton is said to be favourites to pip Newcastle to the signing of Smith. (Daily Mail)

West Ham is lining up a 17-million pound move for Barcelona's Eidur Gudjohnsen and Smith. (Daily Express)

The Hammers are also being linked with a 10-million pound double deal for Gudjohnsen and Kieron Dyer. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham manager Alan Curbishley has also inquired about Middlesbrough's Yakubu. (The Times)

Liverpool's Anthony Le Tallec has been offered to Fulham, West Ham and Birmingham. (The Times)

Former Liverpool star Steve McManaman has written off the club's title hopes this season. (Daily Star)

Liverpool manger Rafael Benitez is ready to smash through the 50-million pound barrier in his summer spending spree. (Daily Star)

Wigan has told Everton they must raise the six-million pound bid for left-back Leighton Baines. (The Sun)

Everton has accepted a four-million pound offer from Sheffield United for James Beattie. (The Independent)

Bolton Wanderers will start a bidding war for defender Abdoulaye Faye after deciding to cash in on the contract rebel. (The Sun)

And Newcastle United is leading the chase for the versatile giant. (Daily Mirror)

Newcastle has told striker Obafemi Martins he can leave if they find a suitable buyer. (The Independent)

Paris Saint-Germain defender Boukary Dreme is attracting interest from Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce. (The Times)

Sam Allardyce has held clear-the-air talks with Newcastle chairman Chris Mort over their lack of transfer funds. (The Sun)

Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez is making a three-million pound bid for Newcastle's Charles N'Zogbia. (Daily Mirror)

Winger Seol Ki-Hyeon is ready to leave Reading for Fulham in a million pound switch. (The Independent)

Holland wants Tottenham manager Martin Jol to take over as national boss after Euro 2008. (Daily Express)

Tottenham Hotspur is set to tie up the signing of 4.5-million pound Hertha Berlin midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng this week. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham are in talks about signing Dynamo Zagreb right-back Vedran Corluka. (The Times)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is considering making a three-million pound bid for FC Copenhagen defender Brede Hangeland. (The Independent)

Robert Pires wants Bolton Wanderers forward Nicolas Anelka to join him at Villarreal in Spain. (The Sun)

Southampton is poised to swoop for Norwich's Youssef Safri and could offload John Viafara to West Bromich Albion. (Daily Mirror)

US teenage star Freddy Adu has signed for Benfica for 1.5 million pounds. (Daily Mirror)

Leeds United manager Dennis Wise wants Newcastle's Tim Krul on loan. (Daily Mail)

Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes has joined the race to sign Hibernian right-back Steve Whittaker. (The Independent)

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has played down reports of a major bust-up with striker Andy Cole. (Daily Express)

Middlesbrough star James Morrison has turned his back on England coach Steve McClaren by choosing to play for Scotland. (Various)

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