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Posted by Dale Johnson on 08/31/2009

Considering we're so close to the end of the transfer window there speculation in the press isn't exactly exciting.

We start off with Spurs, and stories that they will move to sign the last two decent players on Portsmouth's books.

However, the Daily Mirror says signing David James may not be that simple, as there is also interest from Sunderland and Stoke City.

The Daily Mail expects Spurs to bid for Niko Krancjar as well, with a combined fee of £8m suggested.

While two may be going out, the Daily Mail reckons that Paul Hart will complete a deal for Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey while Man City's Tal Ben Haim is also a target.

Could Aston Villa strengthen by tomorrow? The Daily Mail claims Martin O'Neill will move for either Matthew Upson or James Collins from West Ham.

Arsenal have been linked with Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh all summer, though it did look as though West Ham had struck a deal to sign the player. But the Daily Mirror now thinks Arsene Wenger will make one last attempt to sign him, and Patrick Vieira as well.

We were all shocked yesterday to learn that John Terry is set for a bumper new contract. Who'd have thought it? The Sun reports he will become the highest paid player in the country and pocket a cool £8million-a-year. Nice work.

Everton are very much in need of new faces if they are to have success this season, with defenders top of the wanted list. The Daily Mirror, though, thinks their move for Holland right-back Johnny Heitinga is in trouble, because the Atletico Madrid player wants too much cash.

And Everton could move for a player dubbed the best goalkeeper in the Championship. Despite The Sun's report, we don't see how sitting on the bench would aid the career of Coventry's Keiren Westwood.

The Sun also reports that Moyes is ready to wield the axe following Everton's suspect start to the campaign.

Martin Petrov has found himself squeezed out at Manchester City amidst all the new star names. And the Daily Star believes that Stoke City are ready to offer him first team football, through Tottenham could also make a move.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has declared his interest in managing Great Britain (or England) at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. We think it would be a great move. Check out the Daily Mirror.

The Football Association looks set to clamp down on players who goad opposition supporters after scoring a goal, following Junior Stanislas' dubious antics against Millwall last week and some repeat performances at the weekend. Check out The Sun.

Bolton have been woefully short of goals this season, and to rectify this the Daily Mail claims boss Gary Megson will look to sign Nantes’ Croatia striker Ivan Klasnic on a season-long loan deal. However, they face competition from Sunderland.

The Daily Mail reports that Wolves are closing in on Rapid Vienna’s Austria striker Stefan Maierhofer after tabling a £2m bid.

Still with Wolves, and The Sun thinks they are battling with West Ham for giant Valencia striker Nikola Zigic.

Hull City, meanwhile, are on the brink of signing Benjani from Manchester City, according to the Daily Mail.

But Hull look set to lose star defender Michael Turner to Sunderland, which would be a huge blow. In a strange twist it seems Sunderland will offer Frazier Campbell, who they only signed last month, in a part exchange worth £9m. Check out the Daily Star.

The Sun reports that Blackburn have turned down a bid from Olympiakos for midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen.

And finally... The Sun reports that Barnsley have made Tony Adams their number one choice as their new manager. Oh dear,,,

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