#SUNDAYS GOSSIPS COLUMN via #bbc TRANSFER GOSSIP Liverpool captain Steven Gerrards future looks increasingly uncertain as discussions over a new contract drag on. The 34-year-old former England captains deal expires in the summer, when he could leave on a free transfer. (Mail on Sunday) Manchester United face a difficult decision whether to offer striker Javier Hernandez, 26, a new contract after learning Real Madrid will decline a permanent transfer, while Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are among those believed to be interested in the Mexican. (Sunday Express) Arsenal are willing to put in a £16m offer for Evertons Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy with the 24-year-old pinpointed by Arsene Wenger and his coaching staff as a player who is ready-made for their team. (Mail on Sunday) OTHER GOSSIP Premier League bottom side Leicester are considering getting rid of manager Nigel Pearson in favour of Tony Pulis in a bid to keep them in the Premier League. (Sunday Mirror) The uncertainty over Steven Gerrards future makes the back page of the Mail on Sunday Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was forced to tell Italian striker Mario Balotelli, 24, to get to bed just hours before last months Champions League defeat by Basel in Switzerland. (Sunday People) Southampton manager Ronald Koeman believes his sides disappointment at drawing with Aston Villa on Monday proves his players are developing the mentality they will require to maintain their position in the Premier League top four. (Observer) Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has emerged as a target for Wigan if the club are forced to terminate the contract of current manager Malky Mackay. (Sunday People) Oldham Athletic had a meeting with former Sheffield United striker and convicted rapist Ched Evans last week although no deal has been agreed b etween the parties. (Sunday Express) BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Swanseas 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace did not meet with the approval of Swans goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski. For sure we cannot be happy with the draw, he tweeted. But the way we played gives us good confidence to go again all in for a win on Tuesday. AND FINALLY Former Liverpool winger Albert Riera has been sacked by Italian club Udinese after the 32-year- old Spaniard skipped a match to play in a poker tournament. (Sunday Mirror) Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed he is thrilled to be managing Sergio Aguero, 26, - because he has wanted him for 11 years having first spotted him when the striker was a teenager playing in Argentina. (Daily Star)
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