Monday's gossip column

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish could make a surprise move for Tottenham's Egyptian midfielder Hossam Ghaly. (Daily Mail)

Preston are set to sign Derby left-back Jay McEveley on loan today after an injury to Mike Hart and the suspension of Callum Davidson. (The Sun)


OTHER GOSSIP

Bolton will receive an apology from referee Rob Styles for his decision to award a penalty against them at Old Trafford on Saturday. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona says he fears for the future of the club after current boss Sir Alex Ferguson retires. "The philosophy of the club will never change while he is at the club," said Cantona. "After he leaves... that's what makes me worry." (The Sun)

Super-agent Pini Zahavi is in talks with an unnamed Asian billionaire about a takeover of Tottenham. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has previously said he would listen to offers and values the club at about £400m. (Daily Express)

Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies has championed the England credentials of club colleague Ashley Young. "I am sure he is good enough for an England call," he said after the winger helped Villa beat Sunderland 2-1 on Saturday. (Various)

Former Newcastle chairman Sir John Hall thinks the club will never be able to break into the top four of the Premier League. (The Sun)

Motherwell boss Mark McGhee has launched a scathing attack on Uefa Cup opponents Nancy, accusing them of lacking class in their attitude to the side. (Daily Record)


AND FINALLY

British number one tennis player Andy Murray watched West Ham beat Fulham 2-1 in the away end at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Hammers fans sang "Who on earth is Rafa Nadal?" and "Murray's a Hammer!" to the curly-haired Scot who actually supports Hibernian and Barcelona. (Various)

After Chelsea won at Stoke on Saturday, captain John Terry approached Stoke fans in the stands who were shouting abusive chants at him during a TV interview - and shook hands with them and posed for pictures as he clutched a celebratory bottle of lager. (Various)

The last time Hull beat Arsenal in the league prior to Saturday's 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium was in 1915 when beer cost 3p per pint and the Women's Institute was founded. (Daily Mail)

Interim Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has furiously denied that his is part of club owner Mike Ashley's so-called "Cockney Mafia". "How am I a cockney? I was born and reared in Ireland and played for Ireland," he said - in a strong London accent. (Various)