CITY BOLLOX
Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed that he regrets his stamp
http://www.4thegame.com/club/manchester ... stamp.html
Manchester City forward Robinho, who broke a bone in his ankle six weeks ago on international duty, is targeting a return to action against Fulham on 25 October, a month ahead of schedule.The Sun http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... -City.html
Richard Dunne will give Aston Villa steel and leadership, says Shay Given http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/footba ... Given.html
Manchester City progress report: Sportsmail takes a look at the story so far for the Premier League's big spenders http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... l?ITO=1490
TRANSFER BOLLOX
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has urged Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti to sign French midfielder Patrick Vieira from Inter Milan in January.The Sun
Another Inter player in demand is midfielder Sulley Muntari, who is being tracked by Tottenham.The Sun
Former Liverpool winger Bolo Zenden is keen to join Sunderland and will train with Steve Bruce's side in a bid to win a deal.Daily Mirror
European champions Barcelona are believed to be weighing up a January move for Arsenal full-back Emmanuel Eboue.The Sun
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is wanted by Italian side Juventus, who are preparing a £3m bid.Daily Star
OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster and manager Sir Alex Ferguson were involved in a dressing-room bust-up after the draw with Sunderland, after the Scot pointed the finger at the England man for his part in Kenwyne Jones's goal for the Black Cats.Daily Star
Portsmouth manager Paul Hart is facing the axe, as new owner Ali Al Faraj is keen on installing a bigger name in charge at Fratton Park. Daily Mirror.
In addition, new Pompey owner Al Faraj has promised a spending spree in the January window to save the club from relegation.Daily Mirror
Mike Ashley's long running quest to sell Newcastle United has taken a new twist after City sources confirmed that a new South African bidder had emerged.Daily Mirror
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has been left stunned by quotes attributed to Reds' co-owner George Gillett, who says any failures on the pitch are down to the Spaniard and not himself and American co-owner Tom Hicks.The Sun
David Sullivan will step up his efforts to buy West Ham next week when he gets the £25m from Carson Yeung's buyout at Birmingham.Daily Mirror
Iain Dowie is being lined up as Director of Football at Notts County so Sven Goran Eriksson can move higher up on the Meadow Lane board.The Sun
WAG OF THE DAY
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AND FINALLY
Manchester United's French midfielder Gabriel Obertan has taken up gardening in a bid to help him cope with his injury hell. He has yet to play since signing from Bordeaux in a £3m deal in July because of a back problem.[strike][/strike]