Joey Barton: Courting controversy again, claim the papers.
It's the time of year that club after club jostles for position in the transfer market in the annual free-for-all - especially now that the fixture list has been announced!
Mikael Silvestre has snubbed a move to Newcastle because he refuses to play with Joey Barton. It's all because Silvestre is best mates with Ousmane Dabo, who Barton scrapped with during a notorious training room ruck. (The Sun)
Do some clubs have more money than sense? Tottenham have joined West Ham in showing interest in Newcastle 'star' Kieron Dyer. We bet the Tottenham physio will be delighted. (The Mirror)
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will look to finally get his wallet out of his pocket. The Pizza Hut star will resume the Boro's chase of Man Utd's Alan Smith this week. (The Sun)
The emerald isle continues to dazzle Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez. After topping up his squad with no less than five Northern Ireland stars, he's now chasing Republic of Ireland 'B' star Roy O'Donovan. (Mirror)
Everton have offered £4m plus a squad player for Wigan's Leighton Baines. (Mirror)
Carlos Tevez's controversial move to Manchester United will finally go through next week. (Star)
Hull are poised to sign striker Richard Cresswell from Leeds in a £700,000 deal. (The Sun)
28 July 2007
