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Paper Talk - 02 August 2012

Sahin: Set to join Arsenal

Paper Talk: Arsenal close in on duo

Arsenal hope to sign Santi Cazorla and Nuri Sahin by the weekend, while FC Copenhagen's Bryan Oviedo could replace Leighton Baines at Everton.

Daily Mirror
  • Brendan Rodgers brought the curtain down on Andy Carroll's Anfield career by withdrawing him from the Liverpool squad that travelled to Belarus.
  • Michael Dawson has jumped to the defence of Tottenham team-mate Gareth Bale, insisting he is no faker.
  • Robin van Persie could snub Juventus after manager Antonio Conte was hit with a ban and fine following match-fixing allegations.
  • Wolves boss Stale Solbakken has hinted that Sunderland target Steven Fletcher will soon be sold.
  • Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has made a fresh bid for France international Mathieu Debuchy.
  • Everton want FC Copenhagen defender Bryan Oviedo as a replacement for Leighton Baines. Manchester United could also make a move for the left-back if they miss out on Baines.
  • Romelu Lukaku wants to join another Premier League club to transform his Chelsea fortunes.
  • West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is trying to hijack his old club Bolton's move for Colombia World Cup midfielder Carlos Sanchez.
  • Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray has made a £2million move for Bristol City striker Albert Adomah - but has been told he must go to £3m.
  • Burnley boss Eddie Howe wants a reunion with two of his former Bournemouth strikers - Brett Pitman and Sam Vokes.
The Sun
  • Andy Carroll moved a step closer to the Anfield exit door when he was left out of the squad for their Euro qualifier.
  • Chelsea have had a £5million bid for Marseille defender Cesar Azpilicueta knocked back.
  • Fulham midfielder Moussa Dembele is a shock £10million target for Real Madrid.
  • Everton are eyeing FC Copenhagen's Costa Rica left-back Bryan Oviedo as cover if Leighton Baines is sold.
  • Romelu Lukaku has told Chelsea he will only go on loan to one of their Premier League rivals.
  • Midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson is poised to sign a new one-year player-coach contract with Reading.
  • Owen Coyle is in talks with Arsenal striker Benik Afobe about a six-month loan deal.
  • Cardiff boss Malky Mackay wants Heidar Helguson on a free.
  • Richard Chaplow will snub Crystal Palace to fight for his Southampton future.
  • Tal Ben Haim and Dave Kitson have given Portsmouth a boost by opening talks over tearing up their big-money deals.
Daily Star
  • Andy Carroll's Anfield future looks bleak after he was left behind for Liverpool's Europa League trip to Belarus.
  • Sunderland have been told they need to increase their bid to £12million if they want to land Wolves striker Steven Fletcher.
  • Southampton midfielder Richard Chaplow will snub a move to Crystal Palace to fight for his future at St Mary's.
  • Nottingham Forest boss Sean O'Driscoll is launching a raid on his old club for £500,000-rated winger Kyle Bennett.
  • Former Everton defender Craig Short is poised to be appointed as the new manager of Crawley.
  • Burnley are weighing up a £600,000 swoop for Doncaster midfielder Brian Stock.
  • Reading midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson is set to sign a new one-year player-coach deal with the Premier League newcomers.
  • Sheffield United are chasing Blackburn striker Nick Blackman.
Daily Mail
  • Andy Carroll's future has been cast into further doubt after he was left out of Liverpool's Europa League squad for tonight's game in Belarus.
  • Aston Villa have criticised the FA of Ireland over Richard Dunne's injury.
  • Scott Parker will have Achilles surgery next Wednesday and miss the start of the season.
Daily Express
  • Andy Carroll's Liverpool future was cast into further doubt when he was left behind as Brendan Rodgers prepared to launch his reign in earnest tonight.
  • Aston Villa have been dealt a double injury blow after it was confirmed Gabriel Agbonlahor and Richard Dunne will miss the start of the season.
  • Romelu Lukaku has said if he is farmed out on loan by Chelsea, he wants to play in the Premier League.
The Times
  • The FA is planning to ask for the mobile phone records of John Terry and Anton Ferdinand as it compiles evidence before a hearing into the racism allegations against the former England captain.
  • Andy Carroll's future has been thrown into yet more doubt after he was left out of the Liverpool squad for a Europa League qualifying match that "means everything" to Brendan Rodgers.
  • Arsenal are hopeful that Santi Cazorla and Nuri Sahin could be added to Arsene Wenger's squad in the next 48 hours.
  • Romelu Lukaku wants to remain in the Premier League if he is given permission to leave Chelsea on loan. He has interested Fulham and Everton in the past.
The Guardian
  • Andy Carroll's Liverpool career has been cast into further doubt after he was omitted from the squad to face FC Gomel in Belarus, a match that "means everything" to their manager Brendan Rodgers.
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