Saturday's gossip column

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Inter Milan have targeted Manchester City midfielder Elano - and the Brazilian admits he is flattered by coach Jose Mourinho's interest. (Daily Mirror).

England U21 winger Ashley Young is ready to sign a new long-term deal with Aston Villa. (Times)

Morten Gamst Pedersen could be a target for Fulham, West Brom and Middlesbrough in January after hinting he is fed up with being subbed by Blackburn boss Paul Ince. (Daily Mirror)

Wolves will offer Welsh goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey a wage rise to keep him happy at Molineux. (Various)


OTHER GOSSIP

South African businessman Jonathan Cleland said he is "hopeful" of completing a takeover of Newcastle United with a consortium of investors. (Guardian)

Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has not ruled out the option of playing for England one day. (Daily Mail)

Newcastle's interim manager Joe Kinnear insists the club needs to sign at least five new players when the transfer window re-opens in January. (Various)

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has warned Emile Heskey he will put his dream of playing at the World Cup at risk if he returns to Liverpool and becomes a bit-part player. (Various)

Owen Hargreaves is close to a Manchester United recall after his tendinitis problems. (Daily Telegraph)

West Ham signing Diego Tristan will not be available for at least two weeks as he bids to get match fit. (Daily Express)

AND FINALLY

Angry Tottenham players have complained to boss Juande Ramos they are too hungry to perform after being ordered to follow strict dietary rules. (Sun)