Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly believes Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has flirted with a move to the Blues this summer in order to get a new deal at the Old Trafford club.
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Brighton are targeting a loan move for Tottenham striker Jonathan Obika, 23, who is currently recovering from an ankle injury.
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West Ham striker Andy Carroll, 24, hopes a trip to a specialist in Belgium will see him avoid surgery on the heel injury that has prevented him from playing this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has offered encouragement to former captain Lee Cattermole that he can have a fresh start at the club after the pair held talks. Di Canio had been unconvinced the 25-year-old midfielder – who is recovering from a knee injury – would fit in under him.
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Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar, 31, is to be ruled out for a month after suffering a hamstring injury.
Full story: Daily Mail