Kaladze: Milan defender Kakha Kaladze has been given a boost ahead of his side's match with Catania in Bologna. "Kaladze, like all the other top players at Milan, is absolutely untransferable," vice-president Adriano Galliani said after press rumours that the Georgian was up for sale. "All the top Milan players are confirmed here and we have never been in negotiations to sell them."

Saha: Man. United striker Louis Saha faces further cup disappointment with a knee injury expected to rule him out of the FA Cup final against Chelsea. Saha, 28, missed United's FA Cup final appearances in 2004 and 2005 as he was cup-tied for the win over Millwall and injured for Man. United's defeat by Arsenal 12 months later.

Schalke: Schalke coach Mirko Slomka is calling for cool heads when his side play away to Borussia Dortmund in a derby that could end with them being crowned champions. "It's in our hands," Slomka said. "We have to stay cool and keep a sense of perspective."

Peruzzi: Lazio keeper Angelo Peruzzi is expected to return for the visit to Inter, with his side on the brink of a Champions League qualifying spot. Peruzzi missed last week's win over Livorno because of a fever having reversed his decision to retire immediately from the sport.

Woodgate: Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate will miss England's Euro 2008 qualifier in Estonia next month due to knee surgery. Woodgate will play Boro's final game of the season against Fulham tomorrow and then have "exploratory surgery on his left knee" on Monday.

Duff: Newcastle's Ireland winger Damien Duff has had surgery on a foot injury suffered in their 2-1 Premier League defeat at Portsmouth on April 14. The operation has been a success, the club said, and Duff is recuperating in Dublin.

League One: Play-off SF (first leg) - Yeovil vs Notts Forest 0-2.

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