This morning’s five hottest soccer scoops & rumours…
1. Sven-Goran Eriksson wants to bring Bayern Munich starlet Lukas Podolski (pictured) to Man City. Not gonna happen, Sven. F365
2. Tom Hicks has no intention of selling his stake in his beloved Liverpool. BBC
3. Alex Ferguson in hot water with FA over ‘gestures’ to Reading fans. Out of character, wouldn’t you say? The Sun
4. Pompey deny that Sol Campbell is off to Newcastle United. ‘Utter rubbish!’ they say. Telegraph
5. Kevin Keegan prepares ‘audacious bid’ for Micah Richards. Good luck with that one, Kev. Guardian