The People reveal that Johnnie 5 turned down a move to the Knuckle Draggers of Horwich:
Ronny Johnsen has turned down a dramatic return to the Premiership - with Manchester United's neighbours Bolton
The injury-jinxed Norwegian met Sam Allardyce four weeks ago in secret and had been discussing a move to the Reebok until his agent pulled the plug.
Bolton wanted Johnsen on a free after his shock release by Sir Alex Ferguson, but there was a snag over personal terms
The Mirror reckon that Steve Bruce is trying to tempt Denis Irwin to Birmingham if he can't get Kenny Cunningham. Wolves have denied bidding for Denis – assistant boss, John Ward: "It's all speculative at the moment. There are no new developments on that one."
The NOTW reveals that Fergie got ex-City director, Freddie Pye (yes really) to broker a 10 million pound deal for Eidur Gudjohnsen with Ken Bates (Pye and Bates are mates apparently) but Bates just put the phone down.
Ronaldinho: “People are saying I will be going to Barcelona or United – but I have not been contacted by either club. I'm motivated for the coming season. PSG need me and I have four years left on my contract.”
The NOTW say that Gary Breen is now being offered a contract by Parma.
Uncertainty over Gary Megson's future at West Brom has prompted the People to claim that Bryan Robson may take over. This is from a local journo who lives around the Hale area.