Newcastle have targeted £8m Villarreal midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme. - Sun

The Magpies are also chasing £8m-rated Russia skipper Andrei Arshavin. - Mirror

David Beckham may train with Watford in a bid to keep up his fitness ahead of England's upcoming games. - Mail

Ruud Gullit has been given a multi-million dollar three-year contract to coach David Beckham's club LA Galaxy. - Telegraph

Beckham's management company helped recruit Gullit and will supplement his wages. - Times

Chelsea are in talks with £8m Brazilian striker Lulinha - the 17-year-old has been dubbed the new Ronaldinho. - Independent

Derby are looking to sign un-popular Celtic defender Bobo Balde in January. - Star

Mexican keeper Guillermo Ochoa is interested in a £7m move to Manchester United. - Star

Dimitar Berbatov's brother says the Bulgarian striker has "outgrown" Tottenham and would like to join Manchester United. - Sun

West Ham will make a £5m bid for Brazilian midfielder Marcelo. - Sun

Atletico Madrid want to sign Manchester United defender Gerard Pique on loan in January ahead of a permanent deal. - Mirror

Reading will make Nicky Shorey their highest-paid player to stop West Ham making a bid. - Star

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