Middlesbrough might have to shell out an extra £2m in compensation to AZ Alkmaar, as the polygamist Brazilian actually signed contracts with both clubs. (Daily Mail)
The Premier League will meet next week to try and sift through the crazed mess that is the Benjani transfer from Portsmouth to Man City. (Various)
…And although Sven wants to go through with the Benjani transfer, Man City suits are having second thoughts after a medical revealed Benjani’s dodgy knee. (Daily Mail)
…Manchester City’s young starlet Micah Richards has stopped transfer speculation after the defender said that he is itching to sign a new contract that will ensure he stays at Eastlands. (Various)
Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard will be named England captain by Fabio Capello, but he could yet be ousted by someone else for the permanent captain position. (The Sun)
Javier Mascherano will become a permanent Liverpool player next week when the Anfield club sign him for £17.1m. (Daily Mail)
Fat cat Premier League clubs frittered away a record £150m in January, topping the total of all the top-flight leagues in France, Germany, Italy and Spain (Times)
Bolton’s ginger Mourinho, Gary Megson wants to sign Liverpool midfielder Danny Guthrie – currently on loan at the Reebok – on a permanent £2m deal in the summer. (Daily Star)
Fulham are crossing their fingers that Daniel Cousin will still sign from Rangers soon after a Fifa meeting will review the case after the Africa Cup of Nations. (Daily Mirror)