All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news, you can use the links to go to the news paper or media which published the story.

Portsmouth are set to hold talks with Hajduk Split striker Nikola Kalinic on Friday.
Full story: Sky Sports

Diego Maradona's lawyer has claimed the former Argentina midfielder is set to quit his job as coach of the Argentine national side and join Portsmouth as the club's global ambassador.

Pompey's new owner Sulaiman Al Fahim is apparently close friends with Maradona's cousin Remigio.

Liverpool have dismissed claims that a fee has been agreed with Real Madrid for the sale of Xabi Alonso. (Press Association)

Everton have distanced themselves from suggestions that they are in negotiations to sell the club to a Middle East consortium. (Various)

Manchester City will offer Chelsea captain John Terry £1m a month in wages in a final bid to land the defender.

Full story: Daily Mail

JohnTerry will snub a move to Eastlands and sign a new contract to stay at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester City could add yet more fire power to their squad and are lining up an £18m swoop for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young. (Daily Express)

AC Milan are poised to make a £10m bid for Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner. (Daily Express)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is set to battle it out with Aston Villa for the signing of Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin. (Daily Mirror)

AstonVilla are preparing to improve their offer for the 31-year-old to £3m.
Full story: Daily Mail

Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen is thinking over a move to West Ham. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham winger Julien Faubert is wanted by German side Schalke 04. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth have made a £2m offer for Hull defender Sam Ricketts. (Daily Mirror)

Pompey manager Paul Hart is lining up a bid for Reading winger Steven Hunt.
Full story: The Sun

Turkish side Galatasaray are set to launch a bid to sign Chelsea midfielder Deco. (The Times)

Everton are keen on Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Hull boss Phil Brown is lining up a £7m double swoop for Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley and striker Ross McCormack. (Daily Mirror)

Phil Brown will also look to sign Ecuadorian winger Fernando Guerrero from Independiente Della Valle. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is keen on signing Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh and is a lining up a £10m bid.
Full story: The Sun

The Black Cats are also interested in Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. (Daily Telegraph)

Stoke City are poised to sign Sunderland midfielder Dean Whitehead in a £2.5m move.
Full story: The Sun