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Monday's Footy Gossip

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TRANSFER RUMOURS

Tottenham are interested in Wolves' England Under-21 international winger Michael Kightly. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy could join Wolves on loan. (Daily Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP

David O'Leary says he would jump at the chance to become the next Republic of Ireland manager. (Various)

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has ruled himself out of replacing Steve Staunton as Republic boss, with Staunton expected to be sacked on Tuesday. (Various)

Real Sociedad boss Chris Coleman has insisted Bolton have not asked him to fill their managerial vacancy. (Various)

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside is set to make a fresh move for Leicester boss Gary Megson after his initial bid for talks - following the exit of manager Sammy Lee - was turned down. (Various)

Former Aston Villa and Leicester boss Brian Little is the favourite to take over at Lincoln following the sacking of John Schofield and John Deehan. (Daily Mirror)

Steve Bruce has reiterated he has no idea if he will remain as manager of Birmingham, with prospective owner Carson Yeung failing to give him any reassurances. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has insisted that there is no rift with midfielder Steven Gerrard, despite the Reds captain's shock substitution against Everton on Saturday. (The Sun)

The SPL could grant Scotland manager Alex McLeish his wish of having domestic games postponed ahead of the Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy. (Daily Record)

AC Milan goalkeeper Dida has apologised to his club's fans for feigning injury against Celtic. (Daily Record)

Celtic could risk Stephen McManus against Benfica despite the defender being knocked out during Saturday's defeat by Rangers. (Various)

Ronaldhinho was dropped on Saturday by Barcelona after being disciplined for his late return from international duty with Brazil. (Daily Mail)

Barcelona midfielder Deco will miss Tuesday's Champions League meeting with Rangers through injury. (Various)

Dundee United will be forced to give 19-year-old Ewan McLean his debut against Rangers as their other goalkeepers are injured or suspended. (Daily Express)

Former Palermo boss Francisco Guidolin is set to be unveiled as the new QPR manager, leading to the exit of caretaker boss Mick Harford. (Daily Mirror)

Former England Under-21 boss Peter Taylor, who was axed as Crystal Palace manager this month, is in the frame to take over at Stevenage. (The Sun)

Sheffield Wednesday striker Francis Jeffers faces a two-month lay-off after breaking an ankle against Stoke. (Various)

Dave Kevan has left his role as assistant boss at Burnley for the same position at Notts County. (The Sun)

Defender Glen Johnson hopes his first goal for Portsmouth - against Wigan on Saturday - will boost his chances of an England recall. (Daily Express)


AND FINALLY

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba must be far too busy thinking about his club future to sort out the smaller details in life - he was spotted driving his Porsche with an out-of-date tax disc. (Daily Mirror)
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