Sunday rumours

• The Sunday Mirror says we're looking at Brad Friedel. Costing £1.5million, he would have a part time coaching role which would eventually become full time. So he would not be a replacement for Joe Hart, but a tutor for him. This strikes me as exactly the sort of thing we ought to do, but until Hart's signed his new deal we shouldn't threaten him with potential rivals. Why be number two at City when he can be number two at Spurs for more money?

• Gazzetta dello Sport claims that we're still interested in Dejan Stankovic. Inter are desperate to get rid of him (especially if they sign Lampard), as they could receive €10-12million for him, whilst also no longer having to pay his €4million/year - on a deal with three years left to run. There is interest from Juventus, but Inter would rather sell abroad. Apparently Atletico Madrid are favourites, although City and Everton are both in the frame.

• Marca has a piece about Real Madrid reserve Roberto Soldado. Despite interest from City (and Sampdoria), he's set to sign a three year deal with Getafe, according to Getafe President Angel Torres.

• The big news about Ronaldinho is an interview AC Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani did with Italian daily La Stampa. When asked about the prospect of Ronaldinho joining Milan on loan, he replies that the player has rejected an offer from Manchester City, which is twice the value of Milan's offer. There are two pieces in the Catalan paper Sport about the potential transfer. This claims that Ronaldinho has demanded €15million tax-free per year. That's £11,870,000 annually, or £228,000 per week. This says that Milan is his much preferred destination, because of the chance to link up with his Brazil teammate Kaka'.