That Was The Week That Was

MONDAY
The agent of Brazilian superstar Kaka has admitted that his client would consider a move from AC Milan to Manchester City in the future... Manchester City new boy Robinho's agent has said that his client would not have stayed at Real Madrid for all the money in the world... Croatia head coach Slaven Bilic has again stated that he would turn down any approaches from West Ham United or Newcastle United at the present time... Bolton Wanderers centre-back Gary Cahill is frustrated at having to wait for a return to action, as he completes a three-match suspension... Liverpool's veteran central defender Sami Hyypia has hit out at being omitted from his club's 25-man squad for the group stages of the Champions League... Rio Ferdinand will travel to Croatia with the rest of the England squad for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier after returning to training on Monday... Assistant manager Terry McDermott and reserve-team coach Adam Sadler have followed Kevin Keegan through the exit door at Newcastle United... Captain Phil Neville believes Everton's capture of Louis Saha will prove to be one of the most astute pieces of business in the summer transfer market...

TUESDAY
Gianfranco Zola has emerged as the favourite for the West Ham United job with the Italian set to hold a further round of talks with club officials over becoming their new manager... Brazilian coach Zico has thrown his hat into the ring to become the new manager of Newcastle United... Xabi Alonso's Liverpool future remains uncertain after his agent suggested the Spain midfielder could leave Anfield when the transfer window reopens in January... Joe Cole claims that no member of the England squad is certain of their starting place under coach Fabio Capello...