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Last Updated: Thursday, 7 July, 2005, 04:37 GMT 05:37 UK

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Thursday's gossip column

All the latest football gossip from Thursday's papers.
Wednesday's gossip

Arsenal have opened talks with Juventus about the �12m sale of skipper Patrick Vieria. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea have set their sights on Lyon's Michael Essien after being turned down by Steven Gerrard. (The Times)

Everton's Champions League place is likely see Craig Bellamy prefer them to Aston Villa, even if they fall short of his �50,000 weekly demand. (The Times)

Real Madrid are eyeing Rio Ferdinand, who has not yet signed a �100,000-a-week offer from Man Utd. (Daily Mail)

Champions League hero Jerzy Dudek could leave Anfield now Liverpool have sign Jose Reina. (The Sun)

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren will offer Stewart Downing a much-improved contract after the England international's camp dismissed the club's first offer was "unacceptable". (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City have set their sights on Crystal Palace's England striker Andy Johnson to make up for the anticipated loss of Shaun Wright-Phillips. (Daily Mail)

Australian Rene Aufhauser has joined Everton's pre-season camp, prompting talk he could snub Fulham. (The Guardian)

Spurs and Newcastle are both in the hunt for Argentine striker Javier Saviola, who can leave Barcelona on a free transfer. (The Sun)

Celtic have denied claims they were interested in signing new Rangers recruit Jose-Karl Pierre-Fanfan. (Daily Record)

Hearts manager George Burley says he is confident both Paul Hartley and Andy Webster will stay at the club for the coming season. (Daily Record)

West Ham are interested in bringing Porto's South African striker Benni McCarthy to Upton Park. (The Sun)

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