Thursday's gossip column round up


A daily round up of the of the Premiership news and gossip stories.
Italian giants Juventus are the latest side to plan a move for Arsenal winger Theo Walcott, 23, in the January transfer window.
The agent of goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 30, has denied claims the Spaniard is seeking an exit from Liverpool.
Real Madrid would be willing to sell Cristiano Ronaldo, 27, for a 200m euros (£160.15m) fee if they cannot resolve his current situation at the club.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is looking at Belgian international Anthony Vanden Borre, 24, as he checks out three free agents.
Arsenal are to offer manager Arsene Wenger a new contract, according to Gunners chief executive Ivan Gazidis.
Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand, 27, is ready to refuse to shake hands with Ashley Cole before Saturday's game against Chelsea at Loftus Road.
Cesc Fabregas, 25, will not be leaving Barcelona on loan in January, according to his team-mate Gerard Pique.
Swansea are to give left-back Neil Taylor, 23, who is sidelined for the season after breaking his ankle against Sunderland, a new four-year deal.
The Football Association is understood to be in negotiations to secure England home games against Germany and Argentina in November 2013
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