Wednesday football highlights

German striker Lukas Podolski is close to joining Arsenal from Cologne. The 26-year-old has apparently already agreed personal terms with Arsenal, although the two clubs are yet to agree a fee. 
Full story: Bild (in German)
 
Cologne striker Luka Podolski
Lukas Podolski could be on his way to Arsenal


Napoli have issued a "hands-off" warning to Manchester City and Chelsea over their pursuit of Ezequiel Lavezzi. The striker has impressed for the Serie A club but president Aurelio De Laurentiis says the club will ignore any offers.
Full story: talkSPORT 
 
Asamoah Gyan is a wanted man in the Middle East. Al-Ain, the club where the striker is currently on loan, want to make the move permanent while at least one other United Arab Emirates-based side are interested in the Sunderland star.
Full story: Evening Chronicle 
 
Spanish giants Barcelona are interested in Chelsea youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The 16-year-old caught the eye of the Spaniards when he scored for England schoolboys against Wales last year.
Full story: Daily Mirror 
 
Chelsea boss Andre Villa-Boas is hoping to lure Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder to Stamford Bridge this summer as he bids to add more creativity to his Blues midfield.
Full story: Caught Offside 
 
Manchester United are the latest Premier League side to be watching Torino's attacking midfielder Alen Stevanovic. Scouts from the Premier League's top six clubs were at a recent match to see the 21-year-old in action.
Full story: Daily Mail 
 
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has admitted he believes Porto star Hulk would be an ideal signing in the summer.
Full story: Metro 


Contract rebels Paul Pogba and Ezekiel Fryers have been told to sign new deals in the next 48 hours or forget about playing for Manchester United again.
Full story: the Sun 
 
Leeds have handed a trial to Swedish midfielder and free agent Dulee Johnson, 27.
Full story: Daily Mirror 

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Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea have been put on alert after reports that ex-Blues boss Jose Mourinho is returning to London.
Full story: Daily Mirror 
 

Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho is looking for a new house in London — fuelling talk of a return to Chelsea.
Full story: the Sun 
 
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is demanding £6m-a-year to stay at Chelsea after talks over a new deal at Stamford Bridge stalled.
Full story: Daily Mail 
 
Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley is set for a quick return to action after scans revealed no serious damage to his ankle.
Full story: Manchester Evening News 
 
Tottenham youngster Adam Smith could make his debut against Manchester United at the weekend after being recalled from his loan spell at Leeds. The defender could come in for Kyle Walker, who was forced to pull out of the England squad for the friendly with Holland.
Full story: talkSPORT 
 
Bolton midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has dubbed the next month as "March Madness" because he believes that could be the spell that decides their Premier League fate.
Full story: The Bolton News 
 
Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy could call time on his Wales career after leading his country in the Gary Speed memorial match against Costa Rica.
Full story: Daily Telegraph 
 
Jose Mourinho is looking for a new house in London — fuelling talk of a return to Chelsea.
Full story: the Sun 

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli could be set to star on the small screen after striking up an unlikely friendship with 'The Only Way is Essex' star Mario Falcone.
Full story: Metro 
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