Paper Talk
Rio Ferdinand will put his emotions to one side when he goes back to Manchester Untied with QPR on Sunday.
Manuel Pellegrini has warned Joe Hart that Willy Caballero is ready to fight him for Manchester City's No 1 shirt.
An American investment firm is considering a takeover of Tottenham.
Gary Neville has tweeted old pal Rio Ferdinand ahead of his Old Trafford return, telling him: 'Falcao's coming for you!'
Toronto FC's president says he does not expect injured Jermain Defoe - a transfer-window target for QPR - to play for the club again.
Aston Villa's new chief executive faces a battle to keep defender Ron Vlaar, who is in the final year of his deal.
Tottenham have been targeted for a sensational cash takeover by an American investment firm.
Joe Hart's position as number one goalkeeper at Manchester City is under threat.
West Ham co-owner David Gould has poured cold water on Tottenham's chances of playing any matches at the Olympic Stadium.
New Aston Villa chief executive Tom Fox faces a battle to keep captain Ron Vlaar.
Sheffield United want to re-sign Hull defender Harry Maguire on loan - two months after selling him.
Lucas Piazon could give up his Chelsea dream to seal a permanent move to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Tottenham are lined up for a sensational £1billion takeover.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal insists they can still win the title.
Mike Ashley insists no amount of money can persuade him to hand over control of Newcastle.
Steve Bruce admits he fears for his job if owner Assem Allam quits Hull.
Tottenham's suitors Cain Hoy are backing by funding running into billions of pounds, although their valuation of the club remains unknown.
Brendan Rodgers has promised to protect Raheem Sterling from burnout even if it is not in Liverpool's short-term interest.
Gareth Bale has encouraged more British players to follow his lead and move abroad.
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TRANSFER GOSSIP
FC Toronto president Tim Leiweke does not expect Jermain Defoe to play for the club again, increasing the likelihood that the 31-year-old striker will return to the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)
England centre-half Gary Cahill is expected to commit his long-term future to Chelsea, with the 28-year-old in talks over a new deal. (Evening Standard)
Aston Villa face a battle to keep Dutch captain Ron Vlaar, 29, as the defender, who is in the final year of his contract, has not begun detailed negotiations to extend his current deal. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal are set to face competition from Roma to sign 19-year-old midfielder Adrien Rabiot from Paris St-Germain in January. (Evening Standard)
OTHER GOSSIP
West Ham United have the power to prevent their Olympic Stadium home being shared with Tottenham Hotspur for the 2017-18 season. (Guardian)
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has encouraged any British player to take the opportunity to play abroad. (Independent)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says integrating his new signings Radamel Falcao, Angel Di Maria and Daley Blind into his side will be "easy". (Daily Mirror)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp says restrictions forced by Financial Fair Play regulations mean his side will never be able to compete with the seven clubs who are on "another planet". (Daily Telegraph)
Joe Hart's place as Manchester City's first-choice goalkeeper could be under threat as manager Manuel Pellegrini says he is prepared to give Willy Caballero, 32, a chance. (Manchester Evening News)
Lazar Markovic, 20, is ready to show why Liverpool paid £20m for his services as the winger prepares to make his home debut against Aston Villa. (Liverpool Echo)
Former European Footballer of the Year Marco van Basten, 49, is to step down as coach of AZ Alkmaar as his health issues persist. (Independent)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said he will safeguard Raheem Sterling's long-term career despite the growing importance of the 19-year-old for the Reds and England. (Guardian)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says QPR defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, is a great player but he left Old Trafford at the right time. (Daily Mail)
Celtic announce a pre-tax profit of £11.17m for the year ending June 2014, but tells supporters they will not spend money they do not have. (Daily Record)
BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Tom Cleverley impressed his new Aston Villa team-mates by giving them a rendition of "Stand By Me" as part of his initiation. Fabian Delph shared the moment on his Instagram page.
AND FINALLY
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, 26, stunned an eight-year-old fan by joining his birthday celebrations at a Chinese restaurant. (Liverpool Echo)
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Allardyce explains Amalfitano move
Nick Wright
Morgan Amalfitano (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Sam Allarydce says new signing Morgan Amalfitano can bring creativity and goals to West Ham.
The French midfielder joined the Hammers from Marseille on transfer deadline day after Mo Diame’s departure to Hull City.
Allarydce was delighted to sign Amalfitano, who scored four goals in 28 appearances on loan at West Brom last season, and the West Ham boss hopes the 29-year-old will make a big impact at Upton Park.
“He’s played Champions League football and been in and around the top of the French league with Marseille,” Allardyce said.
“I spoke to [former West Brom manager] Steve Clarke about the player. He’s a creator with a few goals to add to that, and if we can get a few more goals out of him that would be fine.
“Last season goals were a struggle, not the performances, that’s why at times we didn’t win as many games as we should have.
“He’s a creative player and can play in a number of positions. For him to get better than four goals, that would be a great addition to our overall total.
“Him and Alex Song were two exceptionally good signings late in the transfer window.”
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West Ham duo Mauro Zarate and Adrian enjoy day out at Thorpe Park ahead of clash at Hull on Monday
The West Ham duo were pictured together at the theme park in Surrey
Mauro Zarate and Adrian have featured regularly for West Ham this season
They were enjoying a rare day off before a Saturday as they prepare to travel to Hull on Monday night
By Sean Gallagher
West Ham have endured a rollercoaster start to the season and Mauro Zarate and Adrian sampled a bit more of that off the pitch as they enjoyed a day off at Thorpe Park.
Argentine striker Zarate posted pictures of the day out at the theme Park on his Twitter account with Adrian, as well as friends and family.
The duo took advantage of a rare Friday off with no game on the Saturday, as they travel to Hull over the weekend ahead of their Monday night clash on Sky.
West Ham team-mates Mauro Zarate and Adrian pose for a selfie before going on a ride at Thorpe Park
Zarate and Adrian pose with family and friends for a photo at Thorpe Park
Mauro Zarate celebrates his debut goal at Crystal Palace with team-mate Aaron Cresswell
Both players have featured prominently for the Hammers so far this season, with Allardyce's side picking up three points from their opening three fixtures.
Zarate, one of a host of summer signings, has already endeared himself to the West Ham faithful as he scored on his debut in a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace on the opening day of he season.
Adrian has been an ever present this season after enduring a stop start first season at Upton Park, but is Allardyce's No 1 keeper this campaign.
The east Londoners travel to the KC Stadium in the hope of overtaking Steve Bruce's side with a win, with the hosts currently a point above the Hammers.
