Wigan Athletic - Monday Back Page Gossip

Vital Wigan takes a quick look at the stories making the headlines of the sports pages this Monday morning

The Mirror

Harry Redknapp will be given the chance to head back to his football home and succeed Alan Curbishley as West Ham manager.

Dimitar Berbatov's move from Spurs to Manchester United will go through this week.

Sir Alex Ferguson has promised Gary Neville a new contract - if the Manchester United fullback can prove he is over his injury problems.

The Sun

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is set to swoop for Southampton defender Andrew Davies for £1.5m.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince claims attempts were made to wreck his managerial career at Ewood Park

Luiz Felipe Scolari hailed his first game in charge of Chelsea as the 'perfect day' after his side thumped Portsmouth 4-0.

ROBBIE FOWLER will return to the Premier League by signing a contract with Blackburn

WEST BROM boss Tony Mowbray is on the verge of a £7million double swoop for midfield duo Borja Valero of Real Mallorca and Charlton`s Zheng Zhi.

The Mail

Zenit St Petersburg claim they have lowered their asking price for striker Andrei Arshavin to clear the path for the Russia forward to make his move to Tottenham.

Tottenham have not yet given up their pursuit of Croatian defender Vedran Corluka - and are even prepared to take over Manchester City`s debt to Dinamo Zagreb to seal the deal.

Portsmouth have accepted £3million bid from Rangers and the Portuguese player is in Glasgow having a medical. Money will be vital to Portsmouth as they continue to try and back Harry Redknapp before the window closes.


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