Sunday Evening Gossip Round Up – Magpies in shock swap deal, Liverpool plan swoop for German duo plus more

A daily round up of all the Premiership news and gossip stories.

 

 

 

Liverpool’s bid to swap £35m record signing Andy Carroll for Argentine striker Carlos Tevez has been turned down by Manchester City.
Full story: The Observer

Tevez’s advisor Kia Joorabchian says there is no possibility that the 27-year-old will join Championship club West Ham.
Full story: talkSPORT

Carroll could still be involved in a swap deal for Newcastle forward Demba Ba.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Liverpool are preparing a double swoop on the Bundesliga with moves for Werder Bremen winger Marko Marin and Borussia Dortmund striker Luca Barrios.
Full story: The People

No-nonsense Real Madrid defender Pepe has played down talks that he is set for a move this summer.Full story: FootballFriendsonline.com

Dirk Kuyt  has been told he will not be allowed to leave Anfield during the January transfer window.
Full story: Metro

Wolves are considering making loan moves for Newcastle forwards Leon Best and Peter Lovenkrands.
Full story: Express & Star

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he does not expect to sign anyone before the end of transfer window.
Full story: The Sun

Wolfsburg striker Mario Mandzukic has emerged as a late transfer target for Spurs.
Full story: Metro

Philadelphia Union’s Congo-born forward Danny Mwanga, 20, is on a 10-day trial with Aston Villa.
Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer

Everton defender Johnny Heitinga is wanted by Spanish side Real Mallorca.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes is keen on Danny Murphy.
Full story: Sky Sports

Mourinho is Manchester City’s number one choice to replace ­Roberto Mancini.. Full story: Sunday Mirror

The Professional Footballers’ Association will send a poster out to all 92 Premier League and Football League clubs to raise awareness of homophobia in the game.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Sao Paulo have rejected Chelsea’s £29million bid for gifted midfielder Lucas Moura. Full story: FootballFriendsonline.com

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