BREAKING NEWCASTLE GOSSIP
Former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan was in talks in London on Friday with club owner Mike Ashley about a possible return to St James' Park. (The Sun, 2033 BST)

Indian billionaire Anil Ambani, owner of mobile phone company Reliance Communications, has pulled out of a deal to buy the club. (Newcastle Chronicle, 1540 BST)


EARLIER NEWCASTLE GOSSIP
Newcastle caretaker boss Chris Hughton has been told he could be in charge for the next four games - taking the Magpies into October without a permanent manager. (Daily Star)

Owner Mike Ashley will not get special protection if he decides to face the Toon Army at home against Hull on Saturday. (The Sun)

Real Zaragoza coach Marcelinho has ruled himself out of the running to be the new gaffer at St James' Park. (Daily Star)

Ashley will choose between Gus Poyet and Paul Ince to become Newcastle's new manager. (Daily Mirror)


TRANSFER RUMOURS
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has blasted Manchester City's new owners and told them he would not sell midfielder Cesc Fabregas, even for £135m. (The Sun)

Arsenal are being linked with Brazilian midfielder Mineiro, 33, who left Hertha Berlin this summer. (Daily Mail)

Wigan boss Steve Bruce admits he fears losing Emile Heskey for free when the England striker's contract ends next summer. (Various)

Birmingham will delay a decision on signing West Ham's Nigel Quashie on loan while they assess the midfielder's fitness. (Daily Mail)

Coventry are poised to snap up ex-Aston Villa and Reading defender Ulises de la Cruz, 34, on a short-term deal. (Various)

Leeds are set to give former Middlesbrough striker Malcolm Christie, 29, the chance to regain fitness by letting him use their training facilities. (Daily Star)

Birmingham will sign Tottenham outcast Kevin Prince-Boateng, 21, on loan. (Daily Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP
Steve Clarke resigned as assistant first-team coach at Chelsea on Friday, paving the way for him to become Gianfranco Zola's assistant at West Ham. (The Times)

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett will brave protests against the club's American regime by making his first Anfield visit for five months for the game against Manchester United on Saturday. (Daily Express)

New Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov says he will not rest until he has won the European Footballer of the Year award (Ballon D'Or). (The Sun)

Arsenal may leave new England sensation Theo Walcott on the bench for their game against Blackburn on Saturday. (Various)

However, they will also offer him a massive pay increase to fight off the threat of big-money bids. (Daily Express)

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says Stewart Downing was handed a "poisoned chalice" by England coach Fabio Capello after the Italian gave the winger a start against Andorra. (Various)

Everton right-back Lars Jacobsen, yet to play for his new club, faces 12 weeks out with a shoulder injury. (Daily Mail)

Motherwell boss Mark McGhee says he will not feel fulfilled in management until he has worked in England's Premier League. (Daily Record)


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AND FINALLY
Olympic triple gold medallist Usain Bolt is set to train with Spanish giants Real Madrid in a bid to improve the pace of their players. (The Sun)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has mocked Manchester City's signing of Robinho: "What is worrying is that a player signs somewhere and the next day he doesn't know where he has signed." (The Sun)

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