Paper Talk - 23 October 2012

Dawson: On Southampton's radar

Paper Talk: Saints prepare Dawson bid

Southampton are lining up a £7.5m bid for Tottenham defender Michael Dawson, while Liverpool are monitoring Real Mallorca striker Tomer Hemed.

Daily Mirror
  • Rio Ferdinand won his race-row battle with Sir Alex Ferguson after the Manchester United boss was forced to back down.
  • John Terry will mark the anniversary of the day that destroyed his reputation by wearing an anti-racism armband tonight, with Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo insisting: 'He's still our leader.'
  • Bolton are paying a £500,000 transfer fee to take boss Dougie Freedman from Crystal Palace.
  • Southampton boss Nigel Adkins wants to bolster the Premier League's worst defence by beating QPR to Tottenham's Michael Dawson in a £7.5million swoop.
  • Sheffield Wednesday are ready to sell centre-half Mark Beevers to Millwall - but want Liam Trotter as part of the deal.
  • Steven Pressley is the shock name in the final frame for the Burnley job - as part of a new-look management team.
  • Leicester boss Nigel Pearson is determined to bring in new players to strengthen their Premier League push.
The Sun
  • Sir Alex Ferguson has done a U-turn on his decision to discipline Rio Ferdinand.
  • John Terry will be expected to wear an anti-racist armband when Chelsea face Shakhtar Donetsk tonight.
  • Ian Wright has called for Kick It Out chief Herman Ouseley to resign.
  • Carlton Cole has vowed to stay and fight for his place at West Ham.
  • Southampton plan to bolster their defence by signing Michael Dawson from Tottenham in a £7.5million deal.
  • Liverpool are checking out Real Mallorca striker Tomer Hemed.
  • Crystal Palace have given boss Dougie Freedman permission to speak to Bolton.
  • Birmingham are fighting with Middlesbrough to land Blackpool midfielder Barry Ferguson on loan.
  • David Bentley could soon be back at Tottenham after an ankle injury in Russia.
  • Tony Pulis has insisted he wants to be Stoke's manager for life.
  • Carlos Edwards has claimed some Ipswich players cannot wait to see the back of manager Paul Jewell.
Daily Star
  • Sir Alex Ferguson has kissed and made up with Rio Ferdinand - and will even offer him a new contract.
Daily Mail
  • Rio Ferdinand is planning to revolutionise English football with the launch of a breakaway union to protect the interests of black players.
  • Real Madrid are eyeing Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea as a long-term replacement for Iker Casillas.
  • Bolton have offered Dougie Freedman a three-year deal worth £1.5million to become their new manager.
  • Liverpool are keen on HJK Helsinki striker Joel Pohjanpalo.
  • Manchester United are battling Manchester and Real Madrid for Croatia starlet Alen Halilovic.
  • Fulham are watching FC Cologne youngster Mikael Ishak.
  • Cardiff are set to offer a short-term contract to Danish trialist Ibrahim Mansaray.
  • Middlesbrough and Birmingham want Blackpool midfielder Barry Ferguson after he was told he can leave on loan.
Daily Express
  • Sir Alex Ferguson last night backed down in his row with Rio Ferdinand - and even went as far as to say he will extend the Manchester United defender's contract.
  • John Terry will wear a 'Unite Against Racism' armband tonight on his return to Chelsea's starting line-up.
  • Crystal Palace boss Dougie Freedman has been offered a three-year contract to manage Bolton worth £1.5million.
The Times
  • Emmanuel Adebayor could ask to sit out Tottenham's match at Maribor this week as he becomes increasingly unhappy about his chances of winning a place in the starting XI.
  • Bolton are expected to confirm the appointment of Dougie Freedman as their new manager this week.
Daily Telegraph
  • Real Madrid have identified David De Gea as a potential long-term successor to Iker Casillas amid claims in Spain that the Manchester United goalkeeper is unhappy at Old Trafford and keen to return to La Liga.
  • David Silva will miss Manchester City's Champions League clash with Ajax after being granted permission to return to Spain for treatment on his hamstring injury.

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