Wednesday's gossip column

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Brazil striker Ronaldo, nearing full fitness after a serious knee injury, has pleaded with Manchester City to make another move for him, saying: "If City make their offer again, I'll consider it." (The Sun)

England striker Emile Heskey is looking for an £80,000-a-week deal elsewhere as he plays out his current Wigan contract, which may mean he could prove too expensive in the January window. (Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill plans to use Marlon Harewood as bait to sign Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz in an £18m deal. (Daily Mirror)

Barnsley have been forced to abandon plans to sign Bolton's Portuguese striker Ricardo Vaz Te on loan because he is suffering from a knee injury. (Daily Express)


OTHER GOSSIP

Atletico Madrid directors have placed under-pressure Tottenham boss Juande Ramos at the top of their list to replace much-criticised Javier Aguirre. (Daily Star)

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has branded Blues striker Didier Drogba a diver. The Inter Milan manager said: "I am no longer Chelsea coach and I do not have to defend them any more but I think it is correct if I say Drogba is a diver." (Various)

Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr have signalled that they are ready to sell their stake at Anfield after engaging investment bank Merrill Lynch to find a buyer for the club. (The Times)

Meanwhile, Liverpool's owners reportedly intend to use the club's profits to service interest on the loans they have incurred to buy the club. (Daily Telegraph)

Bolton manager Gary Megson has claimed it will take a record low points total to survive in the Premier League this season. (Daily Mirror)

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan has promised to score against Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday - and dedicate the goal to his former club Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City hope to agree terms over a new double-your-money four-year contract with goalkeeper Joe Hart by the end of the week. (Daily Mail)


AND FINALLY
Swindon boss Maurice Malpas has asked a sports hypnotherapist to aid his side, who are currently struggling in the bottom half of League One. (Daily Star)