Emile contract talks

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Manchester City will open talks to secure Emile Mpenza's future in the next fortnight. Blues boss Sven Goran Eriksson admits he has been surprised by the impact the Belgian has made this season after the arrival of Rolando Bianchi and Valeri Bojinov.

Green a Gunner

Arsene Wenger has decided he needs a new goalkeeper to cement his team’s Premier League challenge - and Robert Green is the name at the top of his list. Manuel Almunia has been deputising for the crocked Jens Lehmann but the German’s accident-prone form prior to his injury means that his return to the first team is by no means guaranteed.

Kallon to Pompey

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Portsmouth will run the rule over striker Mohamed Kallon after taking the former Inter Milan player on trial.

Neville finally fit

Gary Neville is set to end his seven-month injury nightmare against Liverpool reserves in Northwich on Thursday. Manchester United skipper Neville, 32, has been sidelined with ankle and calf injuries since being crocked during the Premiership clash against Bolton on March 17.

Hands off Wayne

Wolves’ manager Mick McCarthy has issued a “hands off” warning to Aston Villa, Fulham and Manchester City after they targeted his £5m rated goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.

Mellberg in new contract talks

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has opened contract talks with Swedish international central defender Olof Mellberg.

Give me Evans Sir Alex

Leicester manager Gary Megson wants Sir Alex Ferguson to answer an SOS and send defender Jonny Evans out to Leicester on loan. Megson has made a bid to land Manchester United starlet Evans as he desperately attempts to boost his new Foxes squad.

Derby release Todd

Struggling Derby County are ready to release Andy Todd, a £750,000 signing from Blackburn Rovers.

Ipswich shoot for Marlet

Ipswich Town are poised to sign former France international Steve Marlet on a free transfer.

Micah: Johnson for England

Micah Richards believes it is only a matter of time before he is joined in the England squad by Michael Johnson.