by Marc Roseblade

After defeating Machester City to finish 4th in the Prem, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp wants to sign Spain’s veteran striker Raul from Real Madrid in a bid to strengthen Spurs’ Champions League chances. Spurs will also sign Craig Bellamy in a £6million deal after he fell out with Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini.

Roberto Mancini is set to stay at Manchester City, though the owners are seeking to acquire England boss Fabio Capello in 2012.

Fabio Capello has made it clear that he will exclude Rio Ferdinand from the World Cup roster if the captain is unfit. Carragher, King, and Terry have all been penciled in to join the 23-man squad. Capello’s provisional 30-man World Cup roster will also include Fulham striker Bobby Zamora.

Fulham may invite Steven Sidwell to Craven Cottage after the midfielder was (basically) laid-off by Aston Villa. Villa are also eager to sign Croatia coach Slaven Bilic should current coach Martin O’neill depart.

Aware of O’neill’s failed relationships at Aston Villa, Liverpool is courting the Irishman to replace current manager Rafa Benitez.

Meanwhile, Manchester City are eager to sign Fernando Torres away from Liverpool. In other City news, goalkeeper Shay Given is expected to return from his shoulder injury in time for the start of Ireland’s Euro 2012 qualifying campaign in September.