All had been quiet on the Luka Modric front until the end of last week when Spurs midfielder and Everton loanee Steven Pienaar made comments to the press suggesting that Tottenham would have difficulty in holding on to their Croatian genius once the season comes to an end.

It's worth looking at the South African's quotes in full,

"Luka is a top player for Spurs and if he leaves it is hard to say what will happen there," Pienaar told the Sunday Mirror.

Th Sunday Mirror is reporting that Demba Ba will leave Newcastle in the summer. Demba Ba - leaving Newcastle in the summer? The 26-year-old is reported to be ready to leave Tyneside at the end of the season, with many top clubs now interested in the striker, which is hardly surprising since he has smashed in 15 [.

Liverpool have entered the scramble to sign Newcastle's Cheick Tiote in the January transfer window.
Tiote became an instant hit at St James' Park following his £3.5m move from FC Twente in August 2010.
And the Ivory Coast international - valued at £25million - is wanted by Reds boss Kenny Dalglish to inject some momentum in the Anfield club's season.

Former boss Gerard Houllier believes Liverpool will finish in the top four this season and challenge for the title next year.
The Frenchman, who managed Liverpool between 1998 and 2004, feels this year is a season of transition under boss Kenny Dalglish, who returned to the club in January to replace Roy Hodgson.

The Sunday Mirror are reporting today that Liverpool have joined the chase for Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote. Cheick Tiote in action yesterday against Swansea We were wondering when Liverpool would show their interest in the 25 year-old Ivory Coast International, because Kenny Dalglish seems to always take a liking to Newcastle players.

Keisuke Honda's agent has denied claims that Liverpool or Arsenal are pursuing the player.
CSKA Moscow's attacking midfielder was heavily linked with a move to England in the summer transfer window, with both Kenny Dalglish and Arsene Wenger reported to be admirers of the 25-year-old.
However, agent Kees Ploegsma has moved quickly to deny the speculation, insisting there has been no contact over a possible move away from Russia.

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Liverpool 1-0 QPR: Sunday Mirror match report

Suarez hits the headlines again with the winning goal

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Fulham defender John Arne Riise insists that he has no hard feelings towards Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy.
During Bellamy's previous stint at Anfield, he was alleged to have attacked left-back Riise with a golf club. At the time, both players were understood to have been fined two weeks' wages by the Merseyside club.

The People quietly apologises to Andy Carroll and LFC

EVEN with the best of intentions people can make mistakes. And that includes The People, the Sunday tabloid from the same publishers as the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror. Did The People have the best intentions when they made a mistake in a story they ran about Andy Carroll?

News in the Sunday Mirror today that Newcastle United have struck a lucrative new kit deal with existing sponsors Puma. That's a little bit of a surprise since the news is that Nike are in negotiations to get the naming rights to St. James' Park for around £10M a year, and we thought they'd also become the new [.

News in the Sunday Mirror that Chelsea will bid £20M for Newcastle's Cheick Tiote in January. Cheick Tiote will Newcastle sell? On the last day of the transfer window last January Chelsea came in with a bid for Cheick, but the news was he did not want to leave Newcastle and move to London, [..

Newcastle's managing director Derek Llambias has allegedly launched a stunning rant against former managers Kevin Keegan and Alan Shearer and said that Andy Carroll was not worth the £35 million that Liverpool paid for him.
A report in the Sunday Mirror claims that Llambias was caught on tape slamming the Newcastle legends to Toon fans in a bar and former Magpies striker Carroll bore the brunt of the foul-mouthed abuse.

England 1-0 Spain: All the reaction

All the post-match reaction to England's 1-0 win over the World and European Champions at Wembley. Match report: England 1-0 Spain: Sunday Mirror match report News: Lampard proves his leadership credentials in Spain win England rely too much on Rooney, claims former Sweden star Features: Tweet my Goal!

Despite links to Italy, Spain and Russia, as well as Manchester, Robin Van Persie has effortlessly continued with his astonishing form for Arsenal with another stunning performance, goal and pair of assists. In response to the speculation, fellow Dutch legend and former Netherlands manager Marco Van Basten told the Sunday Mirror, "'I still think Arsenal [.

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Newcastle owner Mike Ashley and Managing Directer Derek LLambias are currently in Barbados, but when they return they will make a decision on Nile Ranger's future. Nile Ranger has been charged with three different offenses This news is bring reported in the Sunday Mirror today, and Newcastle will need to do something, since the 20 year-old seems almost out of [.

Liverpool 0-0 Swansea: Sunday Mirror match report

Visitors more than hold their own as Reds fail to convert chances

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West Brom 0-2 Liverpool: Sunday Mirror match report

Luis Suarez sets up both goals to emerge as the new Kop talisman

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Liverpool 1-1 Norwich: Sunday Mirror match report

Grant Holt equalises after Reds miss host of chances

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The press can't stop, won't stop talking bout Luka Modric.

Not again

This time we have the Sunday Mirror reporting that Modric has stalled on signing an improved contract offer from Spurs. Modric, they say, in addition to still casting a loving eye toward Chelsea, wants assurances that Harry Redknapp won't bail for the England job after Euro 2012.

Liverpool 1-1 Manchester United: Sunday Mirror match report

Supersub Hernandez ruins Gerrard comeback

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Video- Wayne Rooney red card vs Montenegro 2011 Dzudovic tackle sent off is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter This Rooney red card vs Montenegro ( see video of red card below) reduced England to ten men during their 2-2 draw on 7 October, 2011.

Manchester United's record breaking coach Sir Alex Ferguson plans to remain in charge of the Red Devils for four more years. This is good news to all Man United fans but terrible news if you have a strong disliking toward the Manchester outfit.

Coming to think about it, Manchester United remains one of the strongest teams in the league because of its long history with the same coach.

Everton 0-2 Liverpool: Sunday Mirror match report

Carroll and Suarez see off 10-man Toffees after Jack Rodwell controversially sent off

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Ferdinand loses kiss-and-tell privacy action against the Sunday Mirror

Justice Nicol said: "Overall, in my judgment, the balancing exercise favours the defendant's right of freedom of expression over the claimant's right of privacy."

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Liverpool 2-1 Wolves: Sunday Mirror match report

Suarez scores as Reds hang on to win but nervy Reds are unconvincing

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Stewart Downing will show the Spurs faithful what they missed out on when they decided against signing him back in the summer of 2008.

Downing has been a huge hit so far since he signed from Aston Villa, providing Liverpool with much needed width down the flanks. But it has been revealed that Tottenham were originally interested in signing Downing back in the summer of 2008 in his Middlesbrough days.

Stewart Downing will show the Spurs faithful what they missed out on when they decided against signing him back in the summer of 2008.

Downing has been a huge hit so far since he signed from Aston Villa, providing Liverpool with much needed width down the flanks. But it has been revealed that Tottenham were originally interested in signing Downing back in the summer of 2008 in his Middlesbrough days.

Stoke 1-0 Liverpool: Sunday Mirror match report

Walters penalty seals Stoke win but Liverpool convinced they should have had spot kicks of their own

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Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is sure that Germany International Per Mertesacker will turn out to be a quality signing for the Gunners. Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, the 41-year old retired goalkeeper explained that the ...

Stewart Downing believes that the future is bright for England, based on the performance put in by the team against Bulgaria.
The Three Lions travelled to Sofia and eased past their opponents by carving out a 3-0 victory, with the left-winger putting in a strong performance on the day.
The 27-year-old also admitted that his summer switch from Aston Villa to Liverpool and the chance to work under manager Kenny Dalglish could only improve him as a player.

Jack Wilshere will be sidelined for up to two months due to his ankle injury. Wilshere has just tweeted: "I can confirm I will be out for around 2-3 months! I am working hard in the gym to stay fit and I am gutted but I will be back stronger!"

Both Sky Sports and the Beeb had been reporting that Arsenal have confiemd the Sunday Mirror story this morning that the 19-year-old will be out for a lengthy spell.

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Liverpool 3-1 Bolton: Sunday Mirror match report

Luis Suarez earns all the plaudits once again

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Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool: Sunday Mirror match report

Frimpong sent off and Koscielny limps off as Emirates misery continues

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Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland: Sunday Mirror match report

Sebastian Larsson strike stuns Kop after Luis Suarez opener

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Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam insists that playing regularly will always trump big wages.
The Reds midfielder began his career with Scottish giants Rangers and remained at Ibrox for six years, during which time he was sent out on loan on three occasions.
The last time the 25-year-old was dispatched on a temporary move elsewhere was to Blackpool in 2009.