Sunday's gossip column

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

AC Milan have opened the door to a possible January move for David Beckham by revealing that they would have no problem if the midfielder wished to train with them once his season with Los Angeles Galaxy comes to an end. (The Observer)

Manchester United are holding their breath over talks to determine the fee to make Carlos Tevez's loan move permanent, with manager Sir Alex Ferguson anxious the Argentina striker stays at Old Trafford after reported interest from Real Madrid. (Sunday Express)

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari says he wants to sign two new players in the January transfer window to bolster his injury-hit squad. (Various)

Lionel Messi has urged Barcelona to break the bank to lure Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas back to the Nou Camp. (Sunday Express)

Aston Villa are set to battle Liverpool in their bid to sign Wigan striker Emile Heskey. (Sunday Express)



OTHER GOSSIP

Roy Keane is on a collision course with Sunderland over his new contract. The Irishman's current deal with the Black Cats ends in the summer and a new offer worth £3m-a-year is on the table, but Keane has been slow to commit. (Sunday Express)

Legend Diego Maradona admits he would love to manage Argentina following the resignation of Alfio Basile. His first job would be to reinvigorate the country's underperforming superstars ready for a friendly in Scotland next month. (Mail on Sunday)

England veteran David Beckham and former Liverpool winger John Barnes have been named as ambassadors for the Football Association's bid to bring the World Cup to England in 2018. (The Observer)

Under pressure Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has seven days to save his job. (Mail on Sunday)

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says only one man could replace current manager Sir Alex Ferguson: ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. (Mail on Sunday)



AND FINALLY

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says he wishes he had punched Nemanja Vidic in the Champions League Final when he was sent off. (Daily Star)

Rangers manager Walter Smith admits Kris Boyd is the "biggest enigma" he has seen in his career and has told the striker he must understand how managers view the best way to utilise his services. (Various)