STEVEN Ireland fears he could be on his way out of Mnchester City if Roberto Mancini is successful in the transfer market this summer.

ASTON VIlla are lining up a summer bis for Scott Parker from West Ham United.

FORMER Burnley manager John Benson is to leave his job as general manager of Wigan Athletic after 11 years in the post.

EX-Accrington skipper Phil Cavanagh, who was banned from football for betting infringements, could be on his way to Droyslden. Cavanagh is currentlyu with Fleetwood Town.

OWEN Coyle claims he will not be signing Jimmy Bullard from Hull because he will not add anything to Bolton’s squad.

IPSWICH want to sign Cardiff City striker Michael Chopra for £500,000.

FORMER Morecambe goalkeeper Steven Drench is wanted by Blue Square Premier outfit Barrow. Drench played for Garry Flitcroft at Leigh Genesis last season and has been linked with a host of clubs.

ROTHERHAM United striker Tom Pope is a target of newly-promoted Rochdale - and will move across the Pennines if the Millers miss out on promotion this weekend.

BRENDAN Rogers and former Burnley boss Steve Cotterill are the front-runners to take over as manager of Portsmouth - but goalkeeper David James still wants the job.

LIVERPOOL are ready to make a £7m bid for Brazilian Diego Tardelli, who plays for Belo Horizonte.

NIGERIAN billionaire Aliko Dangote has denied he wants to buy Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith’s Arsenal shares. She currently owns 15.9 per cent of the Gunners.