THE SILLY SEASON HAS BEGUN

Last updated : 27 October 2002 By Editor

This gem from Planet Football:

Juan Sebastian Veron remains hellbent on fulfilling his dream of returning to Lazio.

"I am very well in Manchester United, even better than last year but I have never abandoned the idea of returning some day to Lazio.

"It's my dream, I don't know when I will be able to do it but I would like to go back for the people of Lazio.

"In February, I went to the Olympic Stadium in Rome and I had never imagined that the people were going to be so kind with me.

"They made me feel that I left a good image so I expect to return to Rome in the future, I want to give something more to all those people."

The Sunday Mirror:

Liverpool have launched an £8million bid for former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam as Gerard Houllier looks to complete the team that will end the Anfield club's 12-year quest for the title.

The Mirror also say that Fergie will be back in for Boca Juniors centre back, Nicolas Burdisso