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Last Updated: Wednesday, 19 April 2006, 01:29 GMT 02:29 UK
Wednesday's gossip column

Arsenal star Thierry Henry says he won't be rushed into making a decision on his Gunners future. (various)

England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson expects to find a new job in the next few weeks and is likely to take charge of either South Africa or Real Madrid. (The Sun)

Michael Ballack is stalling over Chelsea's �25m offer because he wants a guaranteed first-team place at Stamford Bridge next season. (Daily Express)

Racism among players or fans could cost teams three points in the World Cup under new Fifa regulations. (various)

World Cup referees will earn $40,000 (�22,690) at this year's tournament, a rise of 100%. (various)

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has played down rumours that Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is top of their shopping list. (Daily Telegraph)

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd could reward caretaker boss Glenn Roeder with the position of director of football if another manager is signed for next season. (Daily Star)

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is interested in taking on the Newcastle manager's job. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool frontman Florent Sinama-Pongolle is set to quit Anfield if boss Rafa Benitez signs any more strikers. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland chairman Bob Murray is confident the club will not have to sell players to cope with the financial repercussions of relegation. (The Independent)

Everton defender Matteo Ferrari hopes his loan move from AS Roma will be extended by another season. (The Times)

Liverpool are expected to finalise a pre-contract agreement with Valencia full-back Fabio Aurelio. (The Times)

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe's position is under threat following another share-buying spree from property magnate Michael Wilde. (Daily Star)

Pascal Chimbonda has revealed he has a verbal agreement with Wigan boss Paul Jewell he can leave next month. (Daily Mirror)

Santos defender Zvenyika Makonsese is interested in joining Wigan. (The Independent)

Derby are to offer wonderkid Giles Barnes, 17, a new contract to fend off the approaches of Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton and Newcastle. (Daily Star)

Mick McCarthy could become the new Derby boss if a new consortium completes a successful takeover. (Daily Mail)

Former Sunderland star Niall Quinn will know by the end of the week if his consortium can take over the Black Cats. (The Sun)

Premiership-bound Sheffield United are lining up a summer move for Leeds reserve keeper Ian Bennett. (The Sun)

Sheffield Wednesday boss Paul Sturrock has been promised �2m to spend for keeping the Owls in the Championship. (various)

Nantes midfielder Jeremy Toulalan has decided to join French champions Lyon instead of Rangers in the summer. (Daily Express)

Shunsuke Nakamura hints he is keen to extend his deal with Celtic. (various)

Aberdeen will decide this week on the future of defender Danny Griffin and midfielder Neil Macfarlane. (various)

Cash-strapped Dundee want to pay off Scotland defender Lee Wilkie, whose career is under threat after suffering a third cruciate ligament injury in as many years. (The Sun)




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