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Last Updated: Saturday, 23 April, 2005, 04:10 GMT 05:10 UK
The gossip column
All the latest football gossip from Saturday's papers.

Liverpool have targeted Villarreal goalkeeper Jose Manuel Reina. (The Times, Daily Mirror, The Sun)

However, they could face a battle with Manchester United to land his services. (Daily Express)

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has six games to persuade Real Madrid that he has a future in Spain. (The Sun)

Manchester United's board of directors are to tell Malcolm Glazer that they cannot support his takeover bid. (The Guardian)

Southampton manager Harry Redknapp says he will not have a drink with Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric when the sides meet at Fratton Park. (Daily Mail)

Lee Bowyer's long-term future at Newcastle is looking bleak after the Football Association increased his suspension for fighting with Kieron Dyer. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes he should not have attracted so much controversy this season and has also stated his commitment to the club. (Various)

Birmingham chairman David Sullivan has revealed that manager Steve Bruce has clauses in his contract which could see him leave the club next year. (The Sun)

David O'Leary will attend his first board meeting at the club next month to find out when he will get cash for summer signings. (Daily Express)

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will have �5m less to spend on new players this summer if his side fail to finish second in the Premiership. (Daily Mail)

Newcastle manager Graeme Souness says his side must solve their disciplinary problems if they are to win trophies. (Various)

Rangers manager Alex McLeish will step up his bid to bring Brazilian defender Paulo Andre after impressing in training this week. (Daily Record)

Motherwell defender David Partridge insists he is happy at the club and has no plans to leave despite attracting interest in England. (Daily Record)


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