
| Posted: Tuesday November 21, 2006 10:17AM; Updated: Tuesday November 21, 2006 1:13PM
USA international Clint Dempsey is a player that interests Chris Coleman, the Fulham manager has confirmed. Frank Rijkaard could leave Barcelona at the end of the season for Milan, according to speculation in Italy. Arsenal is plotting a summer swoop for French left back Eric Abidal as they seek a long-term replacement for Ashley Cole. Michael Essien's agent has confirmed that he is in talks over an improved contract for the Ghanaian international. Chelsea has invited 15-year-old Chilean wonderkid Nicolas Millan for a trial but have infuriated the manager of Colo Colo. If Millan does impress on his trial with the reigning Premiership champions then Jose Mourinho could be tempted to pounce before other clubs are able to make a move. Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has expressed an interest in signing Manchester United striker Alan Smith. Philipe Flavier, agent of the Lyon midfielder, Florent Malouda, denied in an interview that his client will be joining Inter in June. Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has poured cold water on reports linking star striker Nwankwo Kanu with a return to Ajax. Zaragoza center half Gerard Pique would consider staying at the club beyond his one-year loan deal. Pique, 19, contracted to Manchester United, has now cemented his place at the heart of Zaragoza's defense and helped them climb to third in the Liga table. With his definitive transfer to Corinthians transforming into a long-running soap opera, it looks like Nilmar doesn't figure in the plans of Olympique Lyon Coach Gerard Houllier. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||