Tuesday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Zaha has been named in England manager Roy Hodgson's squad after impressing for Crystal Palace
Zaha has been named in England manager Roy Hodgson's squad after impressing for Crystal Palace
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, who has been called up to the England squad.
Fulham are interested in Molde defender Vegard Forren, 24, who has been linked with Manchester United and Everton.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has scouted Porto winger James Rodriguez, 21, for the seventh time as he eyes him up as a possible replacement for Nani.
Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool are among the clubs considering bidding for highly-rated Derby midfielder Will Hughes, 17.
Espanyol and Valencia want to take Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu, 21, back to Spain.
Internacional's Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao, 23, a long-term Tottenham target, has delivered a blow to Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas by admitting he wants to play for Real Madrid when he eventually makes the move to Europe.
Newcastle are set to renew their interest in Lille defender Mathieu Debuchy, 27, in the January transfer window after failing with a long summer pursuit.

OTHER GOSSIP

Ferdinand's existing deal at Old Trafford runs out in the summer
Ferdinand's existing deal at Old Trafford runs out in the summer
Defender Rio Ferdinand, 34, has told Manchester United there is no guarantee he will sign a new contract to continue playing next season.
Former Derby, Hull and Preston boss Phil Brown, 53, is set to be installed as the new manager of Hartlepool.
John Terry has told friends of his relief after a scan confirmed no serious damage to the knee he injured against Liverpool, and the Chelsea captain hopes he could be fit in time to lead the Blues into their first Fifa Club World Cup next month.

AND FINALLY

Everton midfielder Leon Osman admits he had to persuade his seven-year-old son that his England call-up was not a joke.