Pompey ‘interested in signing Derry’
Portsmouth are interested in taking Shaun Derry back to Fratton Park, according to The People.
Pompey are expected to be given the green light by the Football League to make signings and are said to be ready to offer a deal to the midfielder, who played for the south-coast club between 2000 and 2002.
The People also say QPR are planning a £6m bid for Celtic’s Korean star Ki Sung-Yeung as well as competing with Liverpool for the signing of Barcelona’s Spain Under-19 striker Gerard Deulofeu.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Fulham’s Moussa Dembele and believe they can land the Belgium star before the start of the season, The People suggest.
Dembele has been consistently linked with a move from Craven Cottage. It is claimed that Fulham will demand at least £15m for him.
The People also say Whites boss Martin Jol is keen on Marseille’s Alou Diarra, 31, but only if he can sign the France midfielder on a free transfer.
The Sun on Sunday say Fulham have clinched the signing of striker Romelu Lukaku on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
Gabby Agbonlahor has told The Sun he will definitely shake John Terry’s hand when Aston Villa play Chelsea and believes all players will do the same.
The Villa forward was reacting to speculation that some black players may snub the Chelsea captain in the wake of Terry’s clash with Anton Ferdinand.
Terry was cleared in court of racially abusing the QPR defender during last October’s west London derby at Loftus Road.
“Players like me have to set a good example to kids,” said Agbonlahor.
“A lot of kids love their football and watch us all the time — that’s why we have to be good role models. That’s definitely more important than political points-scoring over an opponent
“I don’t think there will be players who won’t shake his hand. I think they’ll all do it. When thousands and thousands are watching, you’re not going to refuse someone’s hand easily.”
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