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Chigwell Hammer 4Life · Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:41 am Saterday's Gossip

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/7343992.stm

Manchester United are set to hand Cristiano Ronaldo a massive £40m deal to keep him at the club, making him the highest paid player in England on £150,000 a week.

Barcelona are set to bid for Arsenal's Belarus midfielder Alexander Hleb. (Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa are to offer England midfielder Gareth Barry an improved new contract to ward off interest from Chelsea. (Daily Mail)

And boss Martin O'Neill also wants to sign up Villa young guns Gabby Agbonlahor and Ashley Young to long term deals. (The Sun)

Barcelona striker Thierry Henry admits he would love to return to Arsenal in some capacity in the future. (The Sun)

Croatia's Dynamo Zagreb midfielder Luka Modric, 22, is hoping for a summer move to Liverpool. (Times)

Manchester City's quest to sign Ronaldinho this summer has been boosted after the Brazilian admitted he wants to play in the Premier League. (The Sun)

Roy Hodgson admits there is no guarantee he will still be manager of Fulham next season. (The Times)

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has told Charles N'Zogbia he has a future at the club, provided he proves his commitment. (Daily Mail)

Harry Redknapp says he is glad he turned down Newcastle to remain as Portsmouth manager. (Various)

Striker Robbie Keane has declared he is ready to commit his long-term future to Tottenham. (Daily Express)

Rangers boss Walter Smith wants to sign on-loan Fulham midfielder Steven Davis on a permanent basis. (Guardian)

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is unwilling to let Michael Owen leave for Manchester City (Guardian)

After admitting he had a huge gamgling problem when he was younger Blackburn's England winger David Bentley has revealed a new way to keep himself occupied - houswework and DIY.

Chigwell Hammer 4Life · Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:42 am

Hammers target experienced French star
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/westham/westhamnews/display.var.2186955.0.hammers_target_experienced_french_star.php
EXPERIENCED French international defender Willy Sagnol is reportedly a summer target for West Ham.

The 31-year-old Bayern Munich rigth back (pictured) has expressed a desire to play in the Premier League and is being tracked by a number of clubs, including Aston Villa, Spurs and Everton.

It could take as little as £2 million to capture the Champions League winner's signature.

The Hammers have limited options in both full back positions, with George McCartney and captain Lucas Neill featuring in almost every game for the club this season.

And 54-capped star Sagnol, who has made 180 appearance for Bundesliga giants Bayern, clearly fits the bill.

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Chigwell Hammer 4Life · Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:43 am

Liverpool & Hammers in for £8m Lazio star

http://www.fansfc.com/frontpage/frontpagenews.asp?newsid=183605

Valon Behrami is being linked with a move to the Premiership .The Swiss international midfielder has enjoyed an impressive season in Serie A but Lazio would be unable to turn down a big money deal.

Sam1 · Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:06 am

Wouldn't mind Sagno but he is getting old and i doubt he could keep up with the pace of many other wingers in the league though.