The latest gossip about who is going where

Defoe 'receives' threat from fans

PORTSMOUTH striker Jermain Defoe said yesterday he had received threats from Portsmouth fans furious about him seeking a return to Tottenham Hotspur one year after leaving the club.

The 26-year-old England striker said: I have absolutely no idea how they got hold of my number but some of the calls have made me feel sick to my stomach. I have reported it to officials at the club, but cannot accept that it is coming from people with a balanced state of mind. It has infuriated and upset my family and left me wondering what on earth possesses people to do things like that."

Downing to request transfer

MIDDLESBROUGH'S resolve to hang on to midfielder Stewart Downing will be tested to the full today when he hands in a written transfer request. Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has already dismissed a bid - thought to be in the region of €6million from Tottenham as "derisory". However, Downing's decision to submit a transfer request could force their hand.

Tevez unhappy over speculation

MANCHESTER United striker Carlos Tevez has revealed his disappointment over speculation suggesting he had rejected a new contract to stay at the club. Tevez was keen to stress that he will sit down and discuss a new deal with United at the "appropriate time". "We have not started talks with Manchester United yet, though I am keen to stay," declared Tevez.

City expect to splash the cash

MANCHESTER City expect to conclude another €30 million worth of transfer business this week, and possibly within 48 hours, after responding to their FA Cup exit at the hands of Nottingham Forest by lodging bids for Scott Parker of West Ham United and, as widely foreshadowed, a long-time target Roque Santa Cruz of Blackburn Rovers. A €12 million deal for Parker was close to being finalised last night.

Cicinho move to Chelsea denied

THE agent of Roma wing-back Cicinho insists he has had no contact from Chelsea and that his client is happy to remain in the Italian capital.

Chimbonda deal is 'dead'

PASCAL Chimbonda's possible move from Sunderland to Lyon is now "dead", according to the player's agent.

N'Zogbia still wants out

UNSETTLED Charles N'Zogbia (22) has confirmed he is still hoping to leave Newcastle in the transfer window after labelling The Magpies season a disaster.

Smith denies bid for Ferguson

RANGERS boss Walter Smith claimed Newcastle United have not been in contact with the club regarding the availability of skipper Barry Ferguson. Smith said the Premier League club had not inquired about Ferguson, contrary to comments made by Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear.