Gossip column: Ramos, Balotelli, Adebayor, Mourinho, Borini
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Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 25, will
reject the chance to join Lazio and Sampdoria on loan as he is due a
six-figure loyalty bonus if he is still at Anfield when the transfer
window closes.
(Daily Mirror)
Juventus are considering a move for Liverpool's Brazil midfielder Lucas, 28, who was omitted from Brendan Rodgers' match-day squad for last weekend's game against Stoke. (Daily Express)
Manchester United's pursuit of Sergio Ramos, 29, is over, with the Spain defender poised to extend his contract at Real Madrid next week. (Guardian)
United manager Louis van Gaal has backed England striker Wayne Rooney, 29, to score more than 20 goals this season. (Independent)
Friday's Guardian focuses on the future of Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea
Spurs's Emmanuel Adebayor, 31, and Manchester United's Javier Hernandez, 27, are two of a dozen strikers West Ham are considering signing. (London Evening Standard)
Everton want Dynamo Moscow's former Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner, 26, as a replacement for the injured Leighton Baines. (Daily Mail)
Toffees manager Roberto Martinez has warned young English players against moving abroad on loan. (The Sun - subscription required)
Leicester City have beaten Schalke to the signing of Napoli midfielder Gokhan Inler, 31, after agreeing a £3m deal. (Daily Express via Sky Italia)
Fifa has criticised Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for his treatment of club doctor Dr Eva Carneiro and physiotherapist Jon Fearn. (Daily Telegraph)
Sunderland have held talks with Liverpool about re-signing striker Fabio Borini, 24, on loan - a year after he turned down a move to the Stadium of Light. (Sunderland Echo)
