Coach Jon Gruden said yesterday that he would explore the possibility of signing a receiver.
He also sounded pessimistic about the possibility of signing outfielder KENNY LOFTON, saying discussions were not progressing.
AC Milan are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
The Yankees are still expected to explore the possibility of signing the slugger Manny Ramirez, even after O'Neill is signed.
They investigated the possibility of signing Internazionale's Júlio César, who is available at a fraction of Lloris's price.
The White House left open the possibility of signing a short-term debt limit extension separate from any broader budget deal.
Asked whether there was any possibility of signing Diouf, Martinez added: "No, I don't think we ever considered that.
With a payroll that will again exceed $90 million, Phillips, as a matter of policy, will at least investigate the possibility of signing any elite free agent.
We've had Virgil in our system for a long time and have explored the possibility of signing him in previous transfer windows.
With two exhibition games remaining, the Yankees continue to seek improvements: they are exploring the possibility of signing Lance Johnson, the veteran center fielder released by Cleveland today.
Asked about the possibility of signing Mitrovic after the 1-0 win over Sacramento Republic on Sunday, McClaren said: "We are very close to something.
