Thursday’s gossip column
Tottenham near in on £15m Connor Wickham, as well as other rumours

Mario Balotelli: getting at Manchester City is ‘great experience’
Manchester Metropolis striker dismisses speculation he is sad at the club, saying it is “a great experience” at Eastlands.

MANCINI TELLS BALOTELLI TO Support HIMSELF
Balotelli – warning from Mancini. Manchester Metropolis supervisor Roberto Mancini has ordered striker Mario Balotelli to reduce out the “mistakes” he is producing, or risk ruining his career in England.