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On the move?: West Ham's Robert Green celebrating the play-off final victory
Baggies in for England's Green as Hammers contract nears its end
England's Rob Green could be unsettled as West Brom try to sign him.
His West Ham deal expires next month and contract talks have stalled over his wage demands, allowing Albion to step in.
Green, 32, has 12 senior caps for England and is in the squad for Euro 2012.
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Dost joins Wolfsburg
Dutch striker Bas Dost, a reported target of Premier League new boys West Ham, has joined VFL Wolfsburg.
The 23-year-old, the Eredivisie's top scorer with 32 goals for Heerenveen last season, was linked with a £7million switch to Upton Park.
However, Dost has opted to move to German side Wolfsburg where he has signed a five-year contract.
"Bas has in the last few years taken a great development," head coach Felix Magath told the club's official website.
"He is eminently prepared to take risks, a strong penalty box player who knows where the opponent's goal is."
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Elmohamady Admits He's Close To West Ham Move
Sam Allardyce is looking to raid his old club for Ahmed Elmohamady, and a deal could be done this week.
It's been speculated for a while now that Ahmed Elmohamady would be departing the Stadium Of Light this summer as part of Martin O'Neill's rebuilding work, and following his part in Egypt's 2-0 win over Mozambique in a 2014 World Cup Qualifier, he spoke about a move South.
In a brief phone interview following the game, Elmohamady told leading Egyptian Sports Broadcaster "Modern Sport";
West Ham are in talks with me. There could be something next week.
Elmohamady has never shied away from questions about his future, and earlier in the season admitted he was probably on the way out of the North East, which comes as little surprise really.
The 24-year old right back-come-right winger has never really found a great run of form or even managed to hold on to a position in the team with any great security, and if the rumoured fee of anywhere between £1.5m and £2.5m can be met, it would be a good bit of business from our side of things, and for him personally as he's likely to get much more of a game at West Ham.
Much maligned by fans, he could never be accused of not trying, just lacking in quality. Perhaps it will come for him in time, he's still young enough, he just doesn't seem to fit with us, and there's even less chance of him fitting in if we move to O'Neill moves us into more of a 4-3-3 formation as is expected.
The newly promoted Hammers have been linked with Elmohamady from the moment the season ended pretty much, and have also been linked with moves for George McCartney who was on loan there last season as well as Kieran Richardson. Take McCartney, but please stay away from Richardson!
Elmo is currently on international duty with Egypt until June 10th when the Pharaohs play Guinea on that day, but he could be a West Ham player by then if all goes as well as he himself seems to think it is.
He’s over here, Roy
England’s narrow friendly victory in Oslo over Norway, threw up injury doubts over the nation’s most talented defensive midfielders, Gareth Barry and Scotty Parker, which sparked calls from East London for our very own Mark Noble to step into the fray for his country.
The decision to crown the Canning Town born midfielder the Hammer of the Year only three weeks earlier had been met with mixed opinions from various contingents of West Ham fans, with some believing James Tomkins to be more deserving of the award.
Noble himself has no doubt enjoyed one of his finer seasons under Sam Allardyce’s tutorage, amassing 8 goals with 7 from the penalty spot, goals that have made a huge impact on our end of season points tally.
Two games completely stick out in memory however, reminding the Upton Park faithful of the young energetic teenager that burst on the scene in aid to fight relegation towards the end of the 2006/07 season. The two home games to our friendly neighbours across the water and Southampton in the first half of February proved to be exhilarating games with both providing a sending off for Sam’s men in the first 25 minutes of the game. Both matches resulted in the Hammers losing a crucial midfielder to their ranks in Kevin Nolan and Matty Taylor, requiring Mark Noble to almost treble his running ground throughout the 90 minutes. Sam certainly wasn’t let down by the club’s longest serving player with dynamic passing, tackles timed to complete perfection and a range of leadership qualities largely unseen whilst playing under the shadow Scotty Parker or Kevin Nolan.
However, on being present as a spectator during all the frustrating home draws to Watford, Doncaster Rovers and Middlesbrough, it cannot be denied that Noble was one of the primary guilty candidates for giving the ball away and the negative ideas in attacking possession. Something was certainly not right either in the midfield’s formation or psychology, possibly taking for granted attacking quality and talent in thinking gaps may eventually appear in below-par defences such as that of relegated Doncaster Rovers. Dropped points that in reality ruined our chances of automatic promotion with Reading’s surge up the top half of the table.
Form was certainly recaptured by Noble in April, enough to claim the Hammer of the Year prize, with impressive performances by the defensive midfielder in the Brighton game and all the play off fixtures when it really, really mattered.
A last minute call up is certainly unlikely, with Jordan Henderson’s last minute call up earlier in the week, but by no means to not be ruled out for the future with a return to the elite stage of domestic football beginning in August, if performances to the standard of the Milwall and Southampton games are to be replicated, a call up will be deserved!
Sir Alex Ferguson has been told that Manchester United will have to pay a combined £72m to land his top targets - but he will not splash out that amount on the three players. They are Tottenham's Luka Modric, 26, Everton's Leighton Baines, 27, and Newcastle's Cheick Tiote, 25.
Mail on Sunday
Manchester United are aiming to sign Valencia's Jordi Alba, 23, with a cash-plus-player deal involving their Brazilian midfielder Anderson.
Caught Offside
The exit of Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt, 31, could be as part of a swap deal with Fiorentina for £12m-rated wing-back Juan Manuel Vargas, 28.
Metro
Juan Manuel Vargas
Juan Manuel Vargas is understood to have been on Liverpool's radar for the past year
New Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed his intention to make Gylfi Sigurdsson, 22, his first Anfield signing after the midfielder's £6.8m move to Swansea stalled.
Sunday Telegraph
Liverpool are also rumoured to be chasing Fulham's Clint Dempsey.
: Daily Star Sunday
Manchester City will begin their summer spending with a £25m offer for Athletic Bilbao's 23-year-old midfielder Javier Martinez.
Sunday Mirror
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis will meet 300 fans on Wednesday to explain the club's transfer policy.
Daily Star Sunday
QPR are set to offer Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, 31, the chance to resurrect his career by making the switch to Loftus Road.
Metro
Arsenal are interested in signing Crewe's £10m-rated, 18-year-old striker Nick Powell.
Sunday Mirror
Southampton are plotting a £2m raid for Millwall's 23-year-old midfielder Liam Trotter, who has also been linked with Fulham and Sunderland.
Sun on Sunday
Roy Hodgson may have a 100% England record but his team look unlikely to strike the fear of God into their main Euro 2012 rivals.
Sun on Sunday
England were often careless in possession and their best department was the game's least beautiful, defending. But, for a second match under Hodgson, England wore down more expressive opponents and won 1-0. If they keep it going, they could make an impact at Euro 2012.
Sunday Times (subscription required)
The real tests await Hodgson's England far away in the east of Europe but they will travel with a measure of serenity. At this stage, and with this team, it is the most we can reasonably expect.
Mail on Sunday
Hodgson has two wins from two and while there is a lot of work to do, England have at least a solid platform to work from.
Sunday Telegraph
Wembley paid homage to their heroes - it is just a pity they were Sir Bobby Charlton, Peter Shilton and David Beckham.
Sunday Express
The Manchester United boys appear to be taking out their title frustration on England's opponents. For now, England will settle for a winning - if largely unimpressive - send-off to Euro 2012.
Daily Star Sunday
This was hardly a performance to return all the public confidence that has eroded in the preceding months and, at times, it was galling once again to see the absence of care that was applied to the ball, the lack of movement in advanced positions and the shortage of activity in the opposition penalty area.
the Observer
Lee Clark was sacked as Huddersfield Town manager in February, leaving the Terrriers fourth in League One
Maybe, just maybe, there is life for England without Wayne Rooney for the first two matches of Euro 2012.
Sunday Mirror
Patrice Evra claims the best thing about facing England in France's opening Euro 2012 game is the absence of his Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney.
Sun on Sunday
England's players stand to earn more than £100,000 each if they manage to pull off an unlikely championship win at Euro 2012.
Mail on Sunday
Former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder Roy Keane says England cannot win Euro 2012.
Sun on Sunday
Former Huddersfield manager Lee Clark, 39, is on the Norwich shortlist to replace Paul Lambert, who has taken over at Aston Villa, at Carrow Road.
Sunday Mirror
But Cardiff manager Malky Mackay, 40, and Birmingham's Chris Hughton, 53, were installed as favourites for the Norwich vacancy.
the Observer
Managerless Swansea will move for Blackpool manager Ian Holloway, 49, if Wigan number two Graeme Jones opts to stay at the DW Stadium.
Sunday Mirror
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is stalling over a new deal for manager Harry Redknapp, 65, who wants a new three-year contract including a significant pay increase.
Sun on Sunday
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, 38, has set his sights on the Tottenham job as Redknapp tries to sort out his White Hart Lane future.
Sunday Mirror
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic, 30, has received the all-clear to rejoin full training at the start of next month.
Sun on Sunday
TIME magazine has done little to raise England fans' hopes for Euro 2012 after dubbing the national side "the world's most disappointing team".
PAUL LAMBERT IS NEW VILLA BOSS
Paul Lambert has been named as the new manager of Aston Villa.
RANGNICK 'AGREES BAGGIES DEAL'
Ralf Rangnick has agreed to become West Brom's new manager, according to reports.
RODGERS: ROYALS EXPERIENCE MADE ME
Brendan Rodgers believes the defining moment in his career was losing his job at Reading.
NANI PONDERS HIS FUTURE
Manchester United winger Nani says he will "study opportunities" regarding his future.
VERTONGHEN 'CLOSE' TO SPURS MOVE
Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen has revealed he is close to joining Tottenham.
RAMIREZ VALUED AT OVER £20m
Bologna have put a price tag of over £20million on coveted playmaker Gaston Ramirez.
BERIA SIGNS NEW DEAL
Lille defender Franck Beria has signed a new contract with the club.
HODGSON LOOKED AT HAZARD
Roy Hodgson has revealed he scouted Eden Hazard as a potential signing for Liverpool.
LEDLEY KING MULLS RETIREMENT
Ledley King will take a decision in the pre-season as to whether to call an end to his playing career.
RODGERS WANTS TO BE ANFIELD GREAT
Brendan Rodgers hopes his achievements as Liverpool allow him to "walk beside" the greats.
SWANSEA PROTECTED FROM RODGERS RAID
Huw Jenkins says Swansea have a "12-month respite" on Brendan Rodgers signing players.
NORWICH FOCUS ON MANAGER SEARCH
Norwich chief executive David McNally says the club are looking for a new manager.
HOLT CONFIRMS NORWICH EXIT PLANS
Norwich captain Grant Holt has reaffirmed his intention to leave Carrow Road.
LAMBERT LOOKS SET FOR ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa are said to be hopeful of naming Paul Lambert as their boss within 24 hours.
RUDDY HAILS 'FANTASTIC' LAMBERT
John Ruddy claims Norwich fans should not bear any resentment toward Paul Lambert.
JONES SET FOR SWANSEA TALKS
Wigan assistant manager Graeme Jones has been given permission to talk to Swansea.
McKAY STAYING WITH INVERNESS
Billy McKay has agreed a new deal with Inverness, but Thomas Piermayr is off to Germany.
CELTIC AGREE TO RELEASE O'DEA
Celtic have agreed to terminate the contract of Republic of Ireland defender Darren O'Dea.
DE CANIO NETS NEW GENOA DEAL
Luigi De Canio has been rewarded for saving Genoa from relegation with a new one-year deal.
MOURINHO 'VERY HAPPY' FOR RODGERS
Jose Mourinho says friend Brendan Rodgers will have plenty of ideas at new club Liverpool.
CLAROS WON'T QUIT HIBS
Defender Jorge Claros intends to remain at Hibernian for the remainder of his loan deal.
BARCA TERMINATE HENRIQUE CONTRACT
Barcelona have agreed to cancel the remainder of Brazilian defender Henrique's contract.
LUCIANO PENS CHIEVO EXTENSION
Luciano has signed a one-year contract to continue his playing career with Chievo.
SEASIDERS MAKE BEDNAR OFFER
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston says an offer remains on the table for Roman Bednar to stay.
FRESH TWIST IN RANGERS SAGA
The SFA have referred Rangers' disrepute charge back to their internal appeals process.
FRANK LAMPARD OUT OF EURO 2012
Frank Lampard has been ruled out of Euro 2012 because of a thigh injury.
LEDESMA COMMITTED TO LAZIO - AGENT
Reported Man City target Cristian Ledesma will stay at Lazio, according to his agent.
WHELAN PLEDGES TO SATISFY MARTINEZ
Dave Whelan has pledged to do all he can to keep manager Roberto Martinez happy at Wigan.
BAYERN WON'T RUSH DZEKO DEAL
Bayern Munich feel no pressure to press ahead with a move for Edin Dzeko.
LEVERKUSEN OUT OF BERBATOV RUNNING
Bayer Leverkusen have ruled out re-signing Man United striker Dimitar Berbatov this summer.
UNITED AGREE DEAL FOR MARK MILLAR
Dundee United have announced the signing of Falkirk midfielder Mark Millar on a pre-contract agreement.
LUKAKU PLANNING MANAGER TALKS
Romelu Lukaku will speak with whoever is manager at Chelsea next season over his role.
MAN CITY INTERESTED IN RAMIREZ - AGENT
Juventus and Man City are among the clubs chasing Gaston Ramirez, claims his agent.
VERMAELEN PLEDGE TO GUNNERS
Thomas Vermaelen would be happy to spend the rest of his career at Arsenal.
AQUILANI WAITING ON REDS TALKS
Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani is keen to know where he will be playing in 2012/13.
ROMA CLOSE IN ON ZEMAN
Roma are expected to announce Zdenek Zeman as their new coach by the end of this week.
MAZZARRI STAYING PUT AT NAPOLI
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri will remain in charge of the club next season.
OWOMOYELA EXTENDS DORTMUND STAY
Borussia Dortmund have given former Patrick Owomoyela a one-year contract extension until 2013.
KJAER RULES OUT WOLFSBURG RETURN
Wolfsburg defender Simon Kjaer claims he will not return to the Bundesliga club this summer.
RENSING FREE TO MOVE ON
Michael Rensing has been told he can find himself a new club by Cologne.
BREST TURN TO CHAUVIN
Landry Chauvin has been appointed as the new coach of Ligue 1 Brest, leaving Nantes.
WEST BROM HOLD RANGNICK TALKS
West Brom are understood to have held talks with former Schalke boss Ralf Rangnick.
PAUL SCHOLES SIGNS NEW ONE-YEAR DEAL
Paul Scholes has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester United.
SHANGHAI UPBEAT ON DROGBA DEAL
Shanghai Shenhua remain hopeful of signing former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
MANCINI DENIES IBRAHIMOVIC INTEREST
Man City boss Roberto Mancini has ruled out a summer move for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
DEMPSEY EYES CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Clint Dempsey is aiming for the Champions League, but says he'll stay focused on Fulham.
KUYT HAS OPTIONS ACROSS EUROPE
Dirk Kuyt claims a number of clubs from Europe's major leagues want to sign him.
DJOUROU CONSIDERS ARSENAL EXIT
Johan Djourou admits he'd consider his future at Arsenal if he got an "interesting offer".
ANDY JOHNSON PONDERS UAE MOVE
Fulham striker Andy Johnson is mulling over a move to the UAE, according to his agent.
VIDIC TARGETS OPENING DAY
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic hopes to be fit for the start of the season.
Hird makes Spireites switch
Chesterfield have signed former Doncaster defender Sam Hird on a two-year deal.
POOLS ROUND-UP
Details of Saturday's Australian pools.
DENMARK WIN, PORTUGAL BEATEN
A review of Saturday's major international friendly action not involving the home nations.
O'NEILL: IT WAS A MISMATCH
Post-match reaction to Holland's 6-0 victory over Northern Ireland.
SIX OF THE BEST FOR HOLLAND
Holland completed their Euro 2012 preparations with a 6-0 win over N Ireland.
DROGBA AND KALOU ON TARGET
A review of Saturday's World Cup qualifying action.
ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS
We rate England's players in the 1-0 victory over Belgium at Wembley.
HODGSON ADMITS GARY CAHILL CONCERN
England coach Roy Hodgson fears defender Gary Cahill will be ruled out of Euro 2012.
HODSGON ADMITS CAHILL CONCERN
Post-match reaction to England's 1-0 victory over Belgium.
DANNY WELBECK GIVES ENGLAND VICTORY
Danny Welbeck scored the only goal as England beat Belgium at Wembley.
Holland 6 Northern Ireland 0
International friendly at the Amsterdam ArenA.
Platt explains Coventry exit
Northampton's new signing Clive Platt has revealed the reasons behind his decision to leave Coventry and choose to drop down the divisions.
NEGREDO LOOKS TO STAKE A CLAIM
Alvaro Negredo aims to press his claims for a Euro 2012 starting spot when Spain face China.
SCHWEINSTEIGER RETURNING TO FITNESS
Bastian Schweinsteiger looks set to hand Germany a Euro 2012 fitness boost.
England 1 Belgium 0
International friendly at Wembley.
England vs Belgium
England welcomed a youthful Belgium side to Wembley for the Three Lions final warm up game before Euro 2012.
NEW GILLS DEAL FOR ESSAM
Gillingham defender Connor Essam has signed a new three-year contract ahead of the new season.
LATICS ACE AGREES GLOVERS DEAL
Oldham striker Reuben Reid has agreed a free transfer to League One rivals Yeovil.
FABREGAS FITNESS BOOST FOR SPAIN
Cesc Fabregas may yet be fit for Spain's Euro 2012 Group C opener against Italy on June 10.
Rangers and the Scottish FA are ready to cut a deal to prevent Scottish football suffering.
The SFA have been told by the Court of Session to reconsider the 12-month transfer ban imposed on the club for a disrepute charge, with alternative punishments including suspension and expulsion.
Daily Record
Meanwhile, a 10-page report by Lord Glennie, who ruled on the Rangers case at the Court of Session, warns the Ibrox club they could be thrown out of football.
Herald
Dunfermline chairman John Yorkston believes the only option for the SFA is to expel Rangers from the Scottish game as a Scottish Cup ban would be too soft a punishment.
Daily Record
Meanwhile, Rangers could be hit with an extended European ban over their decision to challenge the transfer ban at the Court of Session.
Daily Express
Former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is ready to invest in Rangers if they settle their tax debts.
Daily Record
Celtic will hand manager Neil Lennon an improved contract after he clinched the Scottish Premier League last season.
Daily Express
Hearts hope to make an announcement next week about the future of manager Paulo Sergio, who is out of contract this summer. (Various)
Rangers have accepted an invitation to join hosts Southampton and Arsenal in the Markus Liebherr Memorial Cup next month. (Various)
And Southampton could have Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon in their ranks by then.
Sun
Dundee United have told Stuart Pearce winger Gary Mackay-Steven will not be available for Team GB selection at the London Olympics this summer.
Sun
Hibernian have opened talks with Coventry City over a permanent transfer for James McPake, a deal likely to cost the Easter Road club £100,000. (Various)
St Johnstone midfielder Jamie Adams has signed a new one-year contract at McDiarmid Park after two injury-hit years. (Sun)
Kilmarnock are close to completing the signing of St Mirren's out-of-contract full-back Jeroen Tesselaar.
Daily Record
Defender Ross Tokely claims Inverness made him a "disrespectful" contract offer, prompting his decision to leave the Highlanders. (Various)
Hamilton manager Billy Reid could become assistant manager at Swansea if they land Wigan assistant Graeme Jones as their new boss.
Sun
Aston Villa are attempting to avoid paying compensation for Norwich City manager Paul Lambert - because they believe there is a clause in the Scot's contract allowing him to talk to interested parties in the Premier League if the Norfolk club are approached.
: Daily Mail
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