Latest football rumours from today's newspapers.
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Manchester City manager Mark Hughes wants to sign Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Chelsea's Michael Essien in January. (News of the World)
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But City have been told to forget about signing Valencia striker David Villa by the player's agent. (News of the World)
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AC Milan's Brazilian forward Kaka will consider joining City next summer if they can qualify for the Champions League. (The Observer)
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Crystal Palace are hopeful of tying up a loan deal for Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury. (News of the World)
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Ipswich want to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson, 21, and Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross, 20, on loan deals. (News of the World)
OTHER GOSSIP
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Aston Villa will offer midfielder Stiliyan Petrov a two-year contract extension. (News of the World)
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Blackburn will offer midfielder David Dunn a deal that would keep him at the club until 2012. (News of the World)
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Kevin Keegan could be back as Newcastle manager in a matter of days if owner Mike Ashley sells the club. Indian businessman Anil Ambani is interested in buying the Magpies and he is eager to reinstate Keegan. (Various)
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Kevin Keegan could be back as Newcastle manager in a matter of days if owner Mike Ashley sells the club. Indian businessman Anil Ambani is interested in buying the Magpies and he is eager to reinstate Keegan. (Various)
AND FINALLY
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David Beckham has revealed he would like to own a football club when he retires from playing. (Sunday Express)