Gossip: Transfer and rumour - June 17, 2014
England forward Daniel Sturridge is prepared to do
'anything' to help his side beat Uruguay in Thursday's pivotal World Cup
Group D game.
Daily Mirror
Uruguay's players have urged coach Oscar Tabarez to start with striker Luis Suarez against England. Daily Mirror
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet offers an insight into the one-track mind of his compatriot Suarez, 27. Times (subscription required)
Wayne Rooney has been training with England's reserves as he battles to save his World Cup. The 28-year-old striker has also been taking part in extra shooting practice. Daily Mirror
Spain forward Juan Mata, 26, says the defending champions should not change their style, despite suffering a 5-1 defeat by the Netherlands in their opening match. Daily Mail
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque admits that he will make changes as Spain prepare for their vital meeting with Chile.
Guardian
England manager Roy Hodgson risks a rift with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger by recalling Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 20. Times (subscription required)
Belgium's Eden Hazard, 23, has been ordered to put his country before his ego if he wants to become one of the top five players in world football. Sun (subscription required)
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, 26, insists he has no plans to leave Manchester City. Daily Star
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has ruled out trying to take Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina back to the Serie A club. Sun (subscription required)
Everton have bid £10m to beat Arsenal and Manchester United to Torino's 26-year-old forward Alessio Cerci. Daily Express
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 26, is a target for Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
Daily Express
Atletico Madrid want Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, as a possible replacement for Chelsea-bound Diego Costa. Daily Star
Winger Tom Ince, 22, is in talks with Queens Park Rangers over a move to Loftus Road. Sky Sports
Arsenal are ready to make a £25m move to sign Mario Balotelli, 23, from AC Milan. Daily Star
Germany players celebrated their 4-0 win over Portugal by posing with Chancellor Angela Merkel in the dressing room. Daily Mail
Italy striker Mario Balotelli filled a page in his World Cup sticker book with pictures of himself . Guardian
Uruguay's players have urged coach Oscar Tabarez to start with striker Luis Suarez against England. Daily Mirror
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet offers an insight into the one-track mind of his compatriot Suarez, 27. Times (subscription required)
Wayne Rooney has been training with England's reserves as he battles to save his World Cup. The 28-year-old striker has also been taking part in extra shooting practice. Daily Mirror
Spain forward Juan Mata, 26, says the defending champions should not change their style, despite suffering a 5-1 defeat by the Netherlands in their opening match. Daily Mail
England manager Roy Hodgson risks a rift with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger by recalling Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 20. Times (subscription required)
Belgium's Eden Hazard, 23, has been ordered to put his country before his ego if he wants to become one of the top five players in world football. Sun (subscription required)
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson, 26, is a shock target for French side AS Monaco. Sun (subscription required)Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, 26, insists he has no plans to leave Manchester City. Daily Star
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has ruled out trying to take Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina back to the Serie A club. Sun (subscription required)
Everton have bid £10m to beat Arsenal and Manchester United to Torino's 26-year-old forward Alessio Cerci. Daily Express
Atletico Madrid want Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, as a possible replacement for Chelsea-bound Diego Costa. Daily Star
Winger Tom Ince, 22, is in talks with Queens Park Rangers over a move to Loftus Road. Sky Sports
Arsenal are ready to make a £25m move to sign Mario Balotelli, 23, from AC Milan. Daily Star
OTHER GOSSIP
Alan Irvine, the new West Bromwich Albion head coach, is out to prove his critics wrong after his appointment met with a negative reaction from many of the club's supporters. Daily StarAND FINALLY
Coleen Rooney, wife of England striker Wayne, has flown to Brazil with the couple's two sons Kai and Klay and intends to stay until the side is knocked out of the World Cup. Daily TelegraphGermany players celebrated their 4-0 win over Portugal by posing with Chancellor Angela Merkel in the dressing room. Daily Mail
Italy striker Mario Balotelli filled a page in his World Cup sticker book with pictures of himself . Guardian