Sunday's gossip column

MANCHESTER UNITED GOSSIP

Carlos Tevez broke down in tears as he waved an apparent final farewell to Manchester United supporters, following the goalless draw with Arsenal that clinched their third successive Premier League title. He had earlier told Argentine TV: "I know that I am not going to continue at Manchester United." (Observer) 
Angry supporters hurled bottles and sprayed beer at the entrance to Old Trafford in protest against the club's alleged treatment of Tevez. (News of the World) 
Liverpool are the front-runners to sign the Argentine, in a deal variously reported to be worth between £22m and £26m. (Sunday Express) 
Sir Alex Ferguson is "not contemplating retiring" and has set his sights on at least another five years in football management. (News of the World) 
Ferguson is lining up defender Rio Ferdinand for a coaching role once his current contract expires in 2013, while Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes are both expected to take on some coaching responsibilities at the club this summer. (News of the World) 

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Robin Van Persie could be set to leave Arsenal, who are considering cashing in on the striker after contract talks stalled. (News of the World) 
Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger's summer transfer kitty at Arsenal has been reduced to just £13m. (Mail on Sunday) 
Mark Hughes wants to bring Benfica pair Luisao and Oscar Cardozo to Manchester City. (News of the World) 
Michael Owen will take a 50% drop in pay if it helps him secure a summer move away from Newcastle. (Sunday Express) 
But Alan Shearer has asked Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to make sure the services of defender Sebastien Bassong are secured on a permanent basis, to ward off interest from Arsenal. (Sunday Telegraph) 
Aston Villa have joined Liverpool and Spurs in the queue to sign Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing. (News of the World) 
Fulham are confident they can lure Paul Scharner from Wigan in a £6m deal. (News of the World) 
Bolton boss Gary Megson is keen on a £2m deal to sign Joey Barton from Newcastle, but first has to convince the Bolton board the midfielder is worth the gamble. (News of the World) 

OTHER GOSSIP

New rules could be introduced limiting Premier League clubs to as few as 25 players in their squad for an entire season. (Observer) 
Alan Shearer has placed permanent contract talks with Newcastle on hold after watching his side suffer a potentially catastrophic defeat by Fulham on Saturday. (News of the World) 
Croatia boss Slaven Bilic is the leading candidate to replace Ricky Sbragia at Sunderland, who are keen on a manager with a higher profile. (News of the World) 
Chelsea have made "contingency plans" in case AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti turns down a move to Stamford Bridge this summer. (News of the World) 
Hull City's Premier League survival hopes could rest on Manchester United fielding a heavily-weakened team when the champions line up at the KC Stadium next Sunday. (Sunday Times) 

AND FINALLY 

David Beckham will go head-to-head with Barack Obama on Monday. The England star is launching the nation's bid to host the 2018 World Cup at Wembley, while the US President is backing his country's rival bid. (Sunday Telegraph) 
Culture Secretary Andy Burnham believes England will win the World Cup by 2018. (News of the World)
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