Recent speculations have linked him, like in the summer of 2008, to Chester City.

Previous to this there had been speculation linking him with big money moves to Everton and Celtic.

In June 2004, Rivers was the subject of speculation linking him with a move to Burnley.

After much speculation linking him to the club, Kaká was duly signed for a then world record fee of £57 million on 9 June 2009.

Persistent speculation linked him with a move to Rangers, particularly with his Hearts contract due to expire in 2000.

Later speculation linked him with a return to football with Conference side Grays Athletic.

Messina was frequently the subject of speculation linking him with vacant coaching jobs in the NBA.

In October 2006, speculation linked him with the vacant manager's position at Worksop Town but no appointment was forthcoming.

'I am sure Lennie was quite embarrassed by all the speculation linking him with Spurs,' Henderson said.

The speculation has linked it with other major players in the sector including St. Jude Medical and Medtronic.