Transfer rumours

Tottenham boss Martin Jol says they would not sell striker Dimitar Berbatov for £40m. (The Sun)

Real Madrid will make a £20m bid this summer for Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho. (Daily Star)

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is to pledge the rest of his career to the club for £6m a year. (The Sun)

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is ready to smash their transfer record with a £7m swoop for Tottenham's Jermain Defoe. (Daily Star)

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants £20m England defender Micah Richards. (Daily Mirror)

Matthew Upson has given West Ham a massive boost by agreeing to stay even if they are relegated. (The Sun)

Albert Luque is to end his Newcastle hell by joining PSV on loan. (The Sun)

The Premiership's big spenders are on alert after Alan Pardew admitted Darren Bent is for sale. (Daily Star)

Charlton will also sell defender Luke Young if they go down. (Daily Express)

Birmingham manger Steve Bruce is to run the rule over Hibernian stars Steven Whittaker, Steven Fletcher and David Murphy. (The Express)

AC Milan vs Man.Utd. - 2nd tie of the Champions League.

AC Milan 3 Man. Utd 0

Manchester United's dream of a second treble has been comprehensively shattered by a rampant AC Milan.
Kaka tormented United in the first meeting of the sides at Old Trafford and the Brazil playmaker was again at the heart of all the home side's attacking moves as they roared out of the starting blocks.

Watch the goals by AC Milan.

AC Milan 1 - 0 Man Utd - Kaka

AC Milan 2 - 0 Man Utd - Seedorf

AC Milan 3 - 0 Man Utd - Gilardino

Champions League semi-finals- Liverpool vs Chelsea.

Liverpool 4 Chelsea 1 ( on penalties )

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to advance to the finals of the Champions League.
Daniel Agger's equalised on the 22 minute to give Liverpool an aggregate score 1-1.

The closing minutes of the half saw no more chances at either end, with the game still a stifling midfield battle.

After a tense start to the extra-time period, Liverpool thought they had gained a two-goal lead when Alonso's 25-yard shot was parried by Cech and Kuyt was on hand to blast the rebound home. But his celebrations soon turned to despair when the strike was ruled out by a linesman's flag after the Dutchman was narrowly adjudged to be offside.

It came down to a penalty shoot-out, and Liverpool romped home.

PENALTY SHOOT-OUT
Zenden scored 1-0
Robben missed 1-0
Alonso scored 2-0
Lampard scored 2-1
Gerrard scored 3-1
Geremi missed 3-1
Kuyt scored 4-1

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1st May Latest football news.

Manchester City have suspended Joey Barton for the rest of the season after he hit team-mate Ousmane Dabo in training, BBC Sport understands.

Former Thailand prime  minister Thaksin Shinawatra has step up his bid for Manchester City.
City has granted  him access to the club accounts.

In the Champions league, AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso will be available but defender Paolo Maldini (knee) is a possible absentee. Manchester United duo Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand are fit after recovering from collarbone and groin injuries. Louis Saha could be on the bench, despite his recent hamstring problems, but Gary Neville misses out again.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has turned up the heat on Chelsea and their boss Jose Mourinho for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final.

Benitez claims Mourinho's team choices "cost him the league title" on Saturday and that Chelsea are now under massive pressure to be crowned kings of Europe.

Extracts from bbc sports.

Football gossips from various media.

Transfer rumors

Chelsea want to sign Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov in the summer. (Various)

Liverpool are favourites to beat Chelsea in the race to sign Manchester City defender Micah Richards. (The People)

Everton are close to agreeing a new deal with teenage star Victor Anichebe. (Sunday Mirror)

Arsenal are interested in PSV's Ivorian striker Arouna Kone, who is rated at around £4m. (News of the World)

Sunderland are ready to make a £4m bid for disgruntled Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton. (The People)

Aston Villa will spend £12.5m this summer on Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy and Polish goalkeeper Artur Borac. (Sunday Mirror)

Other gossips

And if the Hammers do manage to stay up, the clubs that are relegated from the Premiership could start legal proceedings as West Ham escaped a points deduction over the Tevez/Javier Mascherano affair. (Sunday Express)

Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he is determined to turn Manchester City into a world force. (News of the World)

Meanwhile, City bidder Ray Ranson wants to bring former chairman Francis Lee into his camp as he tries to gain control of the club. (The People)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that he may not renew his contract in 2008 if his side fail to win any trophies next season. (Various)

Leeds, set to drop into League One, are being targeted by consortium led by former Sheffield United chairman Mike McDonald. (Sunday Express)

Former Spurs striker Jurgen Klinsmann could leave America and coach in England next season. (Daily Mail)

Delighted Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he would give Sam Allardyce a kiss or "maybe two" after Bolton held title rivals Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. (Various)

A dejected Jose Mourinho admitted the title race is almost over Chelsea side after they went five points behind United, adding that Ferguson's squad "won't feel any pressure now". (Various)