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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Georgina Turner

Wednesday's rumours

Claudio Ranieri is a man in demand. Valencia are apparently sending out the suits to convince Ranieri to return as coach. And we've heard talk of a two-hour meeting with Tottenham's Daniel Levy and Frank Arnesen at the Heathrow Hilton.

Spurs clearly aren't too hopeful about their chances though - France coach Jacques Santini's advisors have been discussing a possible post-Euro 2004 move to the Lane.

We reported yesterday that West Brom are keen to pick up Arsenal outcast Kanu. He has designs on a big money move to Qatar, however, as has Paul Ince. Mmm. Hawthorns, untold wealth. Hawthorns...

Blackburn are looking to muscle in on Manchester City's move for Daniel van Buyten, though if he's got any sense he'll ignore both of them.

Paul Sturrock has told Sir Bobby to stick his James Beattie-pestering ways somewhere dark and warm, while Portsmouth have decided there's no better way to spend £100,000 than on bringing in Ben Thatcher.

Coventry boss Peter Reid has hopped on the first flight to Spain in an attempt to convince Dion Dublin to return. We'll wager pitching up halfway through a family holiday in Marbella is not going to be the best negotiation tool.

And Brian Deane, 72, could be heading back to Sheffield United. Can't say we didn't warn you.

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