The Gossip: November

would enable the coach to realise his dream of replacing Sir Alex, who it suggests will retire, while Ronaldo would appreciate playing again in front of supporters who adore him. The report reckons Sir Alex's successor will be either Mourinho, who is favourite in the Spanish paper's eyes, or Jurgen Klopp.

21/11/12: The Norwegian media are relaying quotes from Joshua King about a possible loan to Blackburn. “It's possible I will join them on loan tomorrow but I won't comment too much since everything's not finalised," he said. "I watched the Peterborough game on TV and Blackburn play attractive football. It's an interesting club.” The deal was confirmed on Thursday.

21/11/12: TV2 Sporten in Norway are reporting that Joshua King is on the brink of joining Blackburn on loan before Thursday's Championship deadline. The striker, who came off the bench against Galatasaray, is said to be poised to link up with ex-Red Henning Berg at Ewood Park.