All the latest gossip from Saturday's newspapers.
Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy fears he is losing his battle to be fit to face AC Milan in three weeks time. (The Sun)
Meanwhile, United are bracing themselves for a fresh round of takeover speculation as Malcolm Glazer returns with a revamped bid, (Various) - a move which angers Old Trafford fans. (Daily Mail, Independent)
Southampton boss Harry Redknapp turned down the offer of bodyguards for Saturday's FA Cup clash with his old club and bitter rivals Portsmouth. (The Sun)
Pompey keeper Shaka Hislop wants to join his former boss Redknapp at St Mary's Stadium. (The Sun)
Edu criticises Arsenal for dragging their heels over his transfer to Valencia. (Various)
Meanwhile, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger insists the Premiership and FA Cup double is still within the club's reach, (Daily Mirror) - but according to the Daily Express he admits his side are in a 'desperate position' in the league.
And staying at Highbury, Wenger will not be offering Jermaine Pennant a new deal at the end of the season but vows to stand by the England Under-21 during his latest court ordeal. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool striker Milan Baros denies he is poised to join Italian club Fiorentina.(Daily Mail)
Chelsea's accounts to be released on Monday will show the club were �60m in the red last season - 'the biggest financial loss in football history' says the Daily Express.
Tottenham have signed Argentine defender Fabricio Coloccini on loan with a view to a permanent �3m switch in the summer and plan several more signings ahead of Monday's transfer deadline. (The Sun)
Wayne Routledge says he is determined to leave Crystal Palace after falling out with chairman Simon Jordan. (The Sun)
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