Sunday Gossip from the UK

Newcastle are planning a £10m move for West Ham striker Dean Ashton should the Hammers drop down to the Championship. (Sunday Mirror)
Unfortunately for West Ham, Dean Ashton has been unavailable through injury for most of this season. He will not limit his opportunities with the England team by going into the second division if West Ham are relegated. I think this is a likely one, even if not to Newcastle.

Antoine Sibierski could be on his way out of Newcastle after a row over a new contract. The Frenchman is demanding a two-year deal, but chairman Freddy Shepherd is intent on offering just one year. (The People)
The Frenchman has performed well for Newcastle and would be a loss if he was allowed to move on - good squad player for next season. They should try to keep him.

Bayern Munich are lining up an end-of-season move for Middlesbrough keeper Mark Schwarzer to replace Oliver Khan. (The People)
I find difficult to believe in this one, but who knows? Stranger things have happened...

Aston Villa are set to make a £1.5m bid for on loan Manchester United right-back Phil Bardsley. (Various)
The Man Utd youngster has already been on loan to Glasgow Rangers in Scotland and is likely to move out in the summer.

Real Madrid have made Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas their number one transfer target with president Ramon Calderon already having made a move for the teenager in January. (News of the World)
Fabregas would be a great addition to Real Madrid, but at 19 and the potential to improve even further, Arsenal would not let him go unless Real Madrid were to offer a substantial amount of money for this player.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is planning a summer clear-out, even if his team win the Premiership, because his squad has expanded to over 60 professionals. (The People)
It would be interesting to look at who would be potentially leaving the club - any guesses???