Paul Gascoigne was yesterday threatened with legal action by his Chinese
club Gansu Tianma, where he is a player-coach.

Gascoigne has not been seen in China since the league was suspended and
the area effectively quarantined following the Sars epidemic.

"If he doesn't come back, we'll take action under international legal norms," said a spokeswoman. "The team wants him to return."

The midfielder's representative claims he has not returned because of a pay dispute that has still to be resolved. He is almost six months into a one-year contract. "There are issues that need to be sorted," the spokesman added.

Gascoigne has recently returned to the UK with his former wife Sheryl and
the children after a holiday in the United States which followed his 35 days in an Arizona rehabiliation clinc which started in late April and where he was treated for alcoholism.

Bolton have aborted their bid to sign the versatile Ivan Campo, who played
31 times when on loan at the Reebok last season. "Unfortunately, because
we can't get past the agent, I've decided to withdraw our offer. It is a shame because I believe we resurrected Ivan's career," said the manager Sam Allardyce.

West Ham will face Rushden & Diamonds at home in the first round of the
English League Cup. Sunderland travel to Mansfield.