Baggies Eye Campbell Move

Sol Campbell is in talks with West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo about leading their promotion push - and wants to be cleared to make an instant comeback. The former England star met with the Baggies yesterday and will go through a medical ahead of signing a long-term contract with the hope of a return to the Premier League next season. Campbell is now waiting for permission from the football authorities to be treated as a special case and allowed to sign for another club immediately. The experienced defender has called in the PFA to back his case for being allowed to join another club after tearing up his contract with Notts County amid claims of broken promises.

Source: The Mirror

Fabregas Coy Over Barca Rumours

Cesc Fabregas has refused to answer questions about his future amid renewed Spanish press reports that Barcelona intend to sign him at the end of the season. Leading sports paper El Mundo Deportivo says the Arsenal captain and Manchester City star Robinho are Barca's top two targets for 2010, building on reports in the Catalan press on Tuesday that the club were increasingly confident of capturing Fabregas. The 22-year-old midfielder batted away questions from journalists in Madrid, where he has joined his national team ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Armenia and next Wednesday's tie in Bosnia.

Source: Daily Mail

Arsenal and City Fight For Puyol

Arsenal and Manchester City are ready to do battle for the signature of Barcelona veteran Carles Puyol, according to reports in Spain. City have been linked with the Spain international since the summer, and now the Gunners have emerged as rival bidders, reports Catalan newspaper Sport. The 31-year-old is out of contract at the Nou Camp next summer and feels may now be the right time to test himself abroad.

Source: Daily Mail

United Chase Inter Right Back

Maicon's agent believes Manchester United have upped their interest in the Inter Milan defender but insists there are no offers on the table. The Brazil international joined Inter from Monaco in 2006 and has developed into a key player in the Nerazzurri team since Jose Mourinho took over two years ago. Maicon's impressive performances have caught the eye around Europe but Antonio Caliendo insists the 28-year-old is remaining at the San Siro for the time being. "United's interest in my client is not something new. They have been following him for a while."

Source: The Mirror

Roman Wants Russia Return

Roman Pavlyuchenko's agent expects to reopen negotiations over the Tottenham Hotspur striker's proposed moved to Zenit St Petersburg. Oleg Artemov says he knows nothing of interest from Fulham, but insists there will be many suitors in January if Pavlyuchenko fails to break into the Spurs team. The Russia striker came close to returning home in August but was told he was still part of Harry Redknapp's plans.

Source: Daily Mail

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