Monday Paper Talk

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Ars*nal are confident of beating Manchester United in the race to sign highly-rated Freiburg centre-back Matthias Ginter, 20.
Full story: Daily Mirror
However, Manchester United are considering a bid to steal £37m-rated Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler, 20, a long-term Ars*nal target.
Full story: Daily Star
Roma want to sign Newcastle's 28-year-old French full-back Mathieu Debuchy, who is valued at £8.5m and also wanted by Bayern Munich.
Full story: Talksport
Atletico Madrid are plotting a bid for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, 29, who left the Spanish club to join Liverpool in 2007.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal and Spurs lead a host of clubs tracking Charlton midfielder Diego Poyet, the 18-year-old son of Sunderland boss Gus.
Full story: Daily Mail

Midfielder Diego Poyet, son of Sunderland boss Gus Poyet, has impressed for Charlton this season
Everton boss Roberto Martinez is hoping to secure Espanyol striker Sergio Garcia for a knockdown price of £3m in the summer, when the 30-year-old enters the last year of his contract.
Full story: Daily Star
Real Madrid are the latest club to express an interest in Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 26.
Full story: Daily Express
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, 22, insists he has no interest in leaving the Spanish club, despite being scouted by Manchester United for the past 12 months.

The Football Association will write to Fifa in a bid to ensure striker Nicolas Anelka, 35, serves his five-game 'quenelle' suspension if he joins another club after being sacked by West Brom on Friday.
Full story: Guardian
Norwich boss Chris Hughton says Canaries fans had the right to focus their anger on him during Saturday's 4-2 defeat at Southampton - but insists he will not quit.

Norwich have won just two of their last 15 league matches under manager Chris Hughton
Full story: Eastern Daily Express
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey says Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho should not face further disciplinary action after being sent to the stand during Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal keeper Wojciech Szczesny, 23, pulled out his phone and snapped a 'selfie' with team-mates Kieran Gibbs, 24, and Lukas Podolski, 28, on the pitch at White Hart Lane following Sunday's 1-0 derby win over Tottenham.
Full story: Metro
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 31, scored twice on his Major League Soccer debut as Toronto FC beat Seattle Sounders 2-1.
Full story: Guardian
Midfielder Samir Nasri, 26, believes Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany's furious response to his red card against Hull inspired his side to win the match for the 27-year-old.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville described the 3-0 loss to Liverpool on Saturday as "unacceptable".
Full story: Daily Express
Fulham manager Felix Magath has placed photographs of fans in the Craven Cottage dressing room in a bid to inspire his players in their relegation battle.

Bayern Munich's 25 year-old German defender Jerome Boateng has caught the eye of Manchester United following a string of strong performances.

Jerome Boateng joined Bayern from Manchester City for £11.2m in 2011.
Full story: Bild (in German)
Italian champions Juventus are considering matching a £25m buyout for Bayern Munich's 27-year-old Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic but could face stiff competition from Ars*nal and Real Madrid.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)
Former Ars*nal defender William Gallas hopes to return to French club Marseille to supervise the development of young talent. The 36 year-old is currently playing in Australia for Perth Glory.
Full story: L'Equipe (in French)
Juventus are ahead of AS Monaco and Villarreal in the race to sign the "new Gareth Bale" Andrija Vukcevic, 17, of Montenegrin club Buducnost Podgorica.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)
The contract negotiations between Barcelona and 26-year-old striker Lionel Messi are likely to be extended due to unresolved salary issues.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, 32, says the 'El Clasico' against Barcelona will be "very important but not decisive", as they already hold a sizeable lead in La Liga.
Full story: AS (in Spanish)
Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, says the club will go to into the crucial derby match with the "sole idea of winning".

Ars*nal striker Olivier Giroud's reason for wanting to quit London and return to France is that his wife, Jennifer, has told the 27-year-old it is the only way to save their relationship.

Olivier Giroud has played 26 times for France, scoring five goals.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United player Robin van Persie and coach Phil Neville are happy for their sons to train with arch-rivals Manchester City's youth set-up. Shaqueel van Persie, 7, and Harvey Neville, 11, are both rated as promising prospects.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
West Ham fan and Pirates of the Caribbean actress Keira Knightley, 28, has revealed her love for Gary Neville's "amazing" football punditry.
Full story: Daily Mail

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Former Chelsea winger Salomon Kalou, 28, has revealed he turned down the chance to join Ars*nal from his current club Lille in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Express

Red Bull Salzburg's Senegal winger Sadio Mane is wanted by Tottenham
Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood wants to sign Red Bull Salzburg's Senegalese winger Sadio Mane, 21, but faces competition from Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United will be offered the chance to buy Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao for £10m this summer, having come close to signing the 26-year-old Portuguese last year.
Full story: Daily Star
Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio has denied reports the Serie A club are set to sign Ars*nal's 31-year-old France defender Bacary Sagna during the summer transfer window.
Full story: Evening Standard
Bayern Munich have dropped out of the race to sign Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler. The 20-year-old Germany international is believed to be a key summer transfer target for Ars*nal.
Full story: Guardian
Neil Warnock is in line to take over from Billy Davies as manager of Nottingham Forest after Kuwaiti owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi held talks with the former Leeds United boss.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is set to drop goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 23, in favour of 28-year-old Lukasz Fabianski for the visit of Swansea City on Tuesday.
Full story: Daily Star
Ars*nal's 20-year-old midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain twice told referee Andre Marriner he had mistakenly sent off Kieran Gibbs, 24, in Saturday's 6-0 Premier League defeat at Chelsea.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, 29, believes his side's "exciting brand of football" makes them the neutrals' pick for this season's Premier League title.
Full story: Times (subscription required)

Stoke boss Mark Hughes believes Peter Crouch deserves an England recall
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says Potters striker Peter Crouch, 33, has the "international class" to make a return to the England squad.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Hughes is also hopeful of convincing midfielder Stephen Ireland, 27, to extend his contract beyond the end of this season.
Full story: Sky Sports
Manchester United manager David Moyes has hinted that striker Wayne Rooney, 28, will be his captain next season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 26, feels he is still fighting for his place in the team despite winning his starting spot back from 27-year-old Costel Pantilimon.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
Manchester City's Spain midfielder David Silva, 28, says Manchester United have failed to get the best out of his former Valencia team-mate Juan Mata, 25, since he signed from Chelsea for a club-record £37.1m.
Full story: Independent
Midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, is mature enough for start for England in the World Cup in Brazil, says Everton boss Roberto Martinez.

Sporting Lisbon's 21-year-old midfielder William Carvalho is on the wish-list of several major European clubs, including Real Madrid and Manchester United.

Paul Pogba left Manchester United to join Juventus on a free transfer in 2012
Full story: Bild (in German)
Juventus's 21-year-old midfielder Paul Pogba says he wants to concentrate on playing and not pay too much attention to growing speculation about him moving to French club Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)
Atletico Madrid striker David Villa, 32, says he would consider a playing future in the United States.
Full story: AS (in Spanish)
England captain Steven Gerrard, 33, is leaving his wife Alex and three daughters at home during the World Cup in Brazil because he does not want any distractions, despite boss Roy Hodgson allowing partners to accompany the squad.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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Real Madrid are ready to offer Chelsea's 33-year-old defender Ashley Cole £8m in wages over a two-year deal in the Spanish capital. Cole's contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of this season.

Ashley Cole has not played for Chelsea since January
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Liverpool are preparing a summer bid for Southampton's 24-year-old centre-back Dejan Lovren after missing out on the Croatia international last year.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 25, could be on his way back to former club Borussia Dortmund on loan, despite the Japan international's impressive display in the 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror
United are ready to part with Wilfried Zaha, 21, for a cut-price £5m this summer, despite having signed the forward in a £10m deal from Crystal Palace in January 2013.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Nuremberg's 21-year-old Swiss striker Josip Drmic has denied a move to Ars*nal has been agreed, but says he dreams of one day playing for the Gunners.
Full story: Sky Sports
Manchester United are targeting Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, 54, as a potential replacement for David Moyes, should they decide to part with the 50-year-old Scot.
Full story: Daily Star
United player-coach Ryan Giggs, 40, could quit his boyhood club at the end of the season after falling out with Moyes.
Full story: Daily Express
Everton defender Leighton Baines, 29, was spotted making a purchase from an ice-cream van outside Craven Cottage as reward for his side's 3-1 victory at Fulham on Sunday.
Full Story: Daily Express

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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is ready to challenge Chelsea's attempts to sign Benfica's 20-year-old Serbia international Lazar Markovic.
Full story: Metro 
West Ham and Hull are leading the chase for AC Milan's £3m-rated Ghana international midfielder Sulley Muntari, 29, the former Portsmouth player.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sevilla's Spain international defender Alberto Moreno, 21, is reportedly at the centre of a Premier League transfer war involving Ars*nal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Full story: Metro
West Ham are planning to bring back Michael Carrick, 32, and Rio Ferdinand, 35, from Manchester United.
Full story: Caught Offside
Chelsea scouts watched Toulouse defender Serge Aurier at the weekend, but the 21-year-old Ivory Coast international has revealed a desire to join Ars*nal.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Owner-elect Massimo Cellino is set for major input in Leeds United's signings, with Brian McDermott's future as manager in doubt.

Lukaku joined Chelsea in 2011 but spent the 2012-13 season with West Brom and is now at Everton
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Ars*nal striker Kevin Campbell says the Gunners should move for Chelsea's 20-year-old Belgium international striker Romelu Lukaku, currently enjoying a successful season-long loan at Everton.
Full story: Talksport
Chris Hughton's sacking by Norwich has been called ''bonkers and deluded'' by Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Ars*nal midfielder Stephen Hughes believes manager Arsene Wenger will remain in charge next season.
Full story: Talksport
Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood says even his friends and family fell for the false rumours on Twitter about him punching one of his players after the defeat at Liverpool last month.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £50m deal for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25, to join them on 30 June.
Full story: Metro

Tottenham signed midfielder Christian Eriksen from Dutch champions Ajax for £11.5m in August
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 22, has hinted he could leave Tottenham despite recently expressing his desire to stay this summer.
Full story: Daily Express
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster, 31, is top of Tottenham's wanted list, with the north London club resigned to losing Frenchman Hugo Lloris, 27, to Paris St-Germain this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Rio Ferdinand wants to continue "living the dream" at Manchester United, but the 35-year-old defender, who is out of contract this summer, has hinted his future may lie elsewhere.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea captain John Terry, 33, says he told referee Phil Dowd to send off Swansea defender Chico Flores, 27, on Sunday after it appeared the Spaniard was going to escape a second yellow card.
Full story: Guardian
West Brom have reprimanded striker Saido Berahino, 20, after he was recorded inhaling nitrous oxide in his car after the Baggies' 3-0 defeat by Manchester United last month.
Full story: Eurosport
Furious Barcelona fans surrounded the team's bus and hurled insults when the players arrived back at the Nou Camp following the 1-0 defeat at lowly Granada in La Liga.
Full story: Marca
Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, 21, was booed by rival fans throughout the 4-0 win at Sampdoria on Sunday because he is now living with the ex-wife of former team-mate Maxi Lopez, who plays for the Genoa side.

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Despite their transfer ban, Barcelona are confident they will be able to sign players this summer, and have reignited their move for Chelsea defender David Luiz, 26.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Lallana is tipped for a move away from Southampton
Tim Sherwood fears Tottenham could lose winger Christian Eriksen, 22, in the summer after the Dane put in another superb performance against Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United have been told that a transfer for Southampton winger Adam Lallana, 25, will not come cheap due to a 25% sell-on clause the Saints have with Bournemouth for the Championship side's former academy player.
Full story: Daily Mirror 
Hertha Berlin will look to make the loan deal for Norwegian midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred, 26, permanent at the end of the campaign.
Full story: Sky Sports
On-loan Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 21 has been warned by team-mate Tiago to watch out for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's mind games ahead of the Champions League semi-final.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has shrugged off talk of a multi-million-pound takeover at the club and intends to discuss his and the club's future with owner Randy Lerner at the end of this season.
Full story: Birmingham Mail

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Liverpool are eyeing the midfielder dubbed the "new Michael Ballack of German football" in Emre Can, 20, and his Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Heung-Min Son, 21, who is a South Korea international striker.
Full story: Daily Star
Former England captain Paul Ince has been in Athens to meet Olympiakos officials for the possible transfer to the Greek champions of his son Tom from Blackpool this summer. The 22-year-old winger has spent the second half of the season on loan at Crystal Palace.
Full story: Channel News Asia
Schalke's 20-year-old left-back Sead Kolasinac - one of the hottest prospects in the Bundesliga - has emerged as a target for Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Express

Shelvey has scored six league goals for Swansea this season
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has identified midfield as his top transfer priority if he takes over at Manchester United this summer and will target Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos, 24, and Roma's Dutch international Kevin Strootman, 24.
Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is ready to bid for Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 22.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is hopeful he will sign Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi on a permanent deal at the end of the season when the 25-year-old's loan stint at the Britannia Stadium comes to an end.
Full story: Daily Express
Liverpool are the latest club to show an interest in Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 22, who has been watched by Ars*nal, Everton, Newcastle and Juventus after scoring 17 goals this season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Rio Ferdinand, 35, is pondering offers from Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Besiktas, MLS outfit LA Galaxy and Al Gharafa of Qatar but the Manchester United defender says he would prefer to agree a new contract to stay at Old Trafford.
Full story: The Guardian
Ars*nal are said to be considering a move for United midfielder Maraoune Fellaini, 27, a year after his move to Old Trafford from Everton.

Ryan Giggs insists that Manchester United have the right players to make a concerted challenge for the Premier League title next season.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)

Van Gaal, 62, has previously managed Barcelona twice and Bayern Munich
Former United defender Henning Berg says Giggs has the qualities to become a top manager but appointing him at Old Trafford would be a gamble as someone with experience is needed.
Full story: Goal.com
Meanwhile, United forward Juan Mata, 25, says interim boss Giggs is the perfect man to lead the club as manager.
Full story: Metro
But Louis van Gaal - who remains the favourite for the job - wants United to name him as manager now so he can concentrate on his World Cup campaign as Netherlands boss.
Full story: The Sun (subscription required)
United are coming under increasing pressure from Nike and Adidas to finalise a new kit deal, thought to be worth around £600m, before the start of the World Cup in June.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Newcastle United have played down talk that midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, 27, has been banished from the squad but the Frenchman could still leave St James' Park this summer.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle

Allardyce, 59, could be set to leave West Ham
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says their managerial situation will be discussed in the summer following fans' angry protests against Sam Allardyce during Saturday's loss to West Brom.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood is getting frustrated with other managers who he believes are touting themselves for his job.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane regrets his disrespect to former team-mates Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes for not including them in in his 'greatest Manchester United XI' in a recent documentary.
Full story: Daily Mail

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France striker Loic Remy, 27, was in the crowd for Ars*nal's 1-0 win over West Brom on Sunday, fuelling rumours he is set to join the Gunners from QPR after spending the season on loan with Newcastle.

Nice youngster Timothée Kolodziejczak can play at left-back or on the left wing
Full story: Daily Mail
Southampton are lining up rising French star Timothée Kolodziejczak, 22, from Nice as a potential replacement for defender Luke Shaw, 18, who is wanted by a number of clubs this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsene Wenger's plans to revitalise his Ars*nal squad include a £40m spending spree to bring in Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 25, Swansea striker Wilfried Bony, 25, and Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Liverpool and Tottenham are locked in £10m battle for Lazio midfield starlet Ogenyi Onazi, 21.
Full story: Daily Star
Arsene Wenger has hinted heavily that he is ready to agree a new deal to remain as Ars*nal boss - and wants defender Bacary Sagna, 31, to stay too.
Full story: Metro

Garry Monk captained Swansea in all four league divisions before becoming manager
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is determined to turn around the club's fortunes next year and win back the fans.
Full story: Daily Star
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has warned Manchester City the title race is "not over by a long way".
Full story: Daily Express
Garry Monk, 35, is set to sign a two-year deal to stay on as Swansea City manager.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post
Tottenham could turn to Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino if they fail to agree terms with Frank de Boer.
Full story: Metro
Norwich caretaker boss Neil Adams has shrugged off Twitter comments by on-loan winger Jonas Gutierrez, who responded to Sunday's 0-0 draw with Chelsea by commenting: "Sad to see a not experienced manager in charge".

Phil Jones has sympathy for Manchester United's fed-up fans after a frustrating season
Full story: Eastern Daily Press
Manchester United defender Phil Jones, 22, says the club's fans have a right to be angry because they have had a tough time this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Sunderland midfielder Nicky Summerbee is confident the Black Cats' great escape from relegation can be the start of great things for the club.

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, 33, broke down in tears after what looks like his final home game for the club on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mail

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Newcastle manager Alan Pardew wants to sign midfielder Fabian Delph, 24, and striker Andreas Weimann, 22, from Aston Villa in a double deal that could cost the Magpies £15m.
Full story: Daily Star
Patrice Evra, 32, could follow fellow defender Nemanja Vidic to Inter Milan from Manchester United this summer.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester City, Ars*nal and Manchester United are eyeing 34-year-old Barcelona playmaker Xavi, despite him still having two years left on his contract.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham are considering making an approach for Napoli's former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez as they step up their hunt for a new manager. Chairman Daniel Levy is expected to formally announce the sacking of Tim Sherwood in the coming days.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United interim boss Ryan Giggs is confident striker Danny Welbeck will not leave Old Trafford in the summer, despite the 23-year-old attracting interest from Ars*nal and Spurs.
Full story: Daily Express
Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave his acceptance speech in French after winning the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award for the second year in a row. Though the Swede is fluent in five languages, his team-mates' laughter showed French is not yet one of them.
Full story: Yahoo

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Atletico Madrid's on-loan goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, still does not know whether he will return to Chelsea and challenge Petr Cech for a starting place next season.

James Milner started only 17 League games for Manchester City this season
Full story: talkSPORT
England midfielder James Milner, 28, is ready to quit Manchester City in a bid to get more first-team football, with both Everton and Tottenham interested in signing him.
Full story: Metro
Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi, 32, and Sunderland's Seb Larsson, 28, are both on Hull's summer wish list ahead of their debut in the Europa League.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger will sign a new three-year £7.5m-a-year contract at the Emirates and be given £100m transfer kitty.
Full story: the Telegraph
Louis van Gaal will have the Manchester United stars on a tight leash if he arrives at Old Trafford, according to Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan.
Full story: talkSPORT

Paul Lambert's Villa finished only five points above the Premier League relegation zone
Paul Lambert is set to remain as manager of Aston Villa, despite owner Randy Lerner putting the club up for sale.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, has committed himself to a renewed title challenge with the club by enrolling his four-year-old daughter in a Merseyside school.
Full story: Daily Express
Wayne Rooney, 28, has described the English media as "disgusting" for being in Portugal to report on the England striker while he is on holiday with his family.
Full story: the Guardian
Rennes striker Paul-Georges Ntep rubbed salt into the wounds of rivals Reims on the final day of the Ligue 1 season by stopping the ball on the line and heading over while on his hands and knees.
Full story: Metro

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Striker Didier Drogba, 36, has been advised to reject a return to Chelsea and instead join Italian champions Juventus when he leaves Galatasaray.
Full story: Daily Express
West Ham agree a three-year deal with Argentine forward Mauro Zarate, 27.
Full story: Daily Star
Tottenham midfielder Alex Pritchard, 21, is wanted on loan by Wigan boss Uwe Rosler.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Turkish side Besiktas are keen on Chelsea striker Demba Ba, 29, after cooling interest in Blues forward Samuel Eto'o.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea have made an enquiry about signing Paris St-Germain winger Ezequiel Lavezzi, 29, during the negotiations over the transfer of David Luiz to the French champions.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Liverpool have been told they must increase their offer to £25m for Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, if they want him to move to Anfield.
Full story: Metro
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is poised to try to sign his nephew and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, while the Premier League new boys also want former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, 35.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)
Liverpool are set to make a £40m double move on Southampton with right-back Nathaniel Clyne, 23, joining midfielder Lallana as a major target.
Full story: Daily Star

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone faces lengthy touchline ban after bust-up with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane during the Champions League final.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 24, is in line for personal promotional tour of Indonesia after their Champions League success.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Real Madrid's highly rated assistant manager Paul Clement has given West Brom hope that he could be lured away from the European champions.
Full story: the Sun (subscription required)

Midfielder Luka Modric celebrated Real Madrid's Champions League win by cutting off his long hair.
Full story: Daily Mail

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Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is considering signing AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli after the 23-year-old Italy striker was told he was surplus to requirements at San Siro. Daily Mirror
Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur could also be interested in Balotelli after Milan president Adriano Galliani agreed the forward could leave. Daily Express
Ars*nal have turned down the chance to buy former midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, from Barcelona even though the player is available for £30m. Daily Mail
Mario Balotelli linked with Ars*nal
Mario Balotelli may have several English suitors if AC Milan offload him
Manchester City have emerged as the leading club to sign Fabregas, with Liverpool also interested, but Manchester United have gone cold on the midfielder, whom they pursued last summer. Daily Mirror
Liverpool's attempt to sign midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, has stalled with Southampton refusing to lower their £30m valuation. Times (subscription)
Chelsea's Frank Lampard, 35, has reached an impasse in negotiations over a new contract. Daily Express
Manchester City will offer England midfielder a short-term contract before his move to their New York City franchise club in 2015. Daily Mirror
Inter Milan want to take Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez, 26, on loan as the Italian club also eye up 30-year-old Chelsea striker Fernando Torres. Daily Mail
Swansea have agreed a fee of £6.5m with FC Twente for Netherlands Under-21 striker Luc Castaignos. Sky Sports
Liverpool are closing in on a £16m deal for 21-year-old Spanish left-back Alberto Moreno. Daily Mirror
Swansea captain Ashley Williams, 29, is ready to leave the Liberty Stadium for newly promoted QPR in a £4m deal. Daily Mail
Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United are interested in signing 22-year-old Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij after he revealed he was ready to leave the Netherlands. Daily Star
Spain striker David Villa, 32, has quit La Liga champions Atletico Madrid for new US side New York City. Sun (subscription)

France midfielder Franck Ribery, 31, could miss the World Cup as he is struggling to recover from a back injury. Metro
Franck Ribery of France
Franck Ribery could miss France's World Cup campaign through injury
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill expects assistant Roy Keane to make a decision over whether he wants to take over the Celtic manager's job by Wednesday. Times (subscription)
England coach Roy Hodgson is planning to give Raheem Sterling his chance to stake a claim for a starting place in the World Cup by playing him in an experimental line-up in their penultimate warm-up match against Ecuador. Guardian
Former Brazil defender Cafu thinks England have the potential to win the World Cup. Independent
Ronald Koeman could be handed a £50m transfer fund if the former Netherlands captain takes over as Southampton manager. Daily Express
Comedian Simon Brodkin infiltrated England's World Cup squad by dressing in their official attire as they prepared to fly off from Luton Airport. Metro

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Netherlands winger Arjen Robben, 30, reacted furiously to a robust challenge from team-mate Bruno Martins Indi, 22, during a training session at their World Cup base in Rio. Daily Mail
Striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, is a major doubt for Belgium's World Cup opener against Algeria on 17 June after injuring his ankle in a friendly against Tunisia. Daily Star
Argentina and Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles believes that striker Lionel Messi, 26, is now "happier" playing for his country than Barcelona. Goal.com
Lionel Messi
Rumours have circulated about Lionel Messi being unhappy at Barca despite signing a new deal in May
England assistant coach Gary Neville had strong words for journalists after his walk on Rio de Janeiro's Sao Conrado beach was disturbed. Guardian
Frank Lampard believes Chelsea made a mistake by allowing his England team-mate Daniel Sturridge, 24, to join title rivals Liverpool for £12m in January 2013. Evening Standard
Belgium captain Vincent Kompany, 28, organised a kick-about with young members of the country's royal family when King Philippe came to visit the national squad ahead of their flight to Brazil . Daily Mail

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has laughed off speculation linking Ars*nal with a £20m move for winger Lorenzo Insigne, 23. Evening Standard
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has rejected Real Madrid's interest in signing Brazil midfielder Ramires, 27. Daily Star
Ars*nal are lining up a move for Southampton right-back Calum Chambers, 19, after accepting Bacary Sagna, 31, will leave on a free transfer. Daily Mirror
Jordi Alba
Manchester United target Jordi Alba is focusing on the World Cup with Spain
Aston Villa are ready to renew their interest in Norwich midfielder Wes Hoolahan, with the 32-year-old Republic of Ireland star willing to move now Roy Keane has arrived at Villa Park. Eastern Daily Press
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has revealed his £32m move to Chelsea is nearly complete in a TV interview. Metro
Manchester United's move for Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 19, is in doubt with Louis van Gaal looking at a move for Barcelona's Jordi Alba, 25. Daily Express
Newly promoted Queens Park Rangers are considering making Manchester United central defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, the highest paid player at the club with a salary of up to £80,000 a week. Guardian
New Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is happy for the club to try to sign Juventus striker Mirko Vucinic, 30. insidefutbol.com

Sir Alex Ferguson believes it was his ruthless streak that ensured his long years of success at Manchester United. Daily Express
Jordi Gomez
Spanish midfielder Jordi Gomez has joined Sunderland after three years with Wigan
Qatar will not be able to mount a legal challenge to Fifa if football's governing body strips it of the right to stage the 2022 World Cup, having signed away any rights as part of the bidding process. Independent
Former Sunderland midfielder Francesc Arnau says his old Barcelona B team colleague Jordi Gomez, 29, can provide the creative spark for the Black Cats next season. Newcastle Chronicle
World football freestyle champion Sean Garnier amazed a Brazilian crowd by joining in a local five-a-side match disguised as an old man. Metro

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has warned Roy Hodgson that Wayne Rooney, 28, is less effective when he plays out wide. Daily Mirror
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Wayne Rooney fears he could be dropped for England's next game against Uruguay
Rooney has conceded that he is facing a battle to keep his place in England's starting line-up for Thursday's vital World Cup clash with Uruguay. The Times (subscription only)
Hodgson claims Liverpool and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, still has much to do to be considered a world great. Daily Telegraph
England could be sanctioned by Fifa after it emerged its 2018 bid team had been quizzed about paying for a £35,000 dinner organised by disgraced former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner. Daily Telegraph
Spain Coach Vicente del Bosque is ready to make big changes to his line-up for Spain's next game against Chile. The Sun (subscription only)
Arsene Wenger will give striker Joel Campbell, 21, the opportunity to establish himself at Ars*nal after he impressed in Costa Rica's shock win over Uruguay at the World Cup. The 21-year-old has had loan spells at Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiakos. Independent
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 36, says his Ivory Coast team-mate Serge Aurier, 21, who set up his country's two goals in the win over Japan, has the capacity to step up seamlessly to the Premier League if he leaves Toulouse. Guardian 

Prospective Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has lined up Celtic's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, 22, for £8m as his first signing. Daily Mirror
Ars*nal could be set to miss out on striker Alvaro Morata after Wolfsburg submitted a £15.9m offer for the Real Madrid 21-year-old. Independent
Athletic Bilbao are interested in a cut-price move for Spanish defender Nacho Monreal, 28, who joined Ars*nal for £8m in 2013. Daily Express
Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Aston Villa are showing interest in Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano, 29, who impressed on loan at West Brom last season. Daily Mail
Sunderland are close to signing Romania goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, 27, who was recently told that his contract would not be renewed at Manchester City. The Times (subscription only)
Croatia players are refusing to talk to World Cup reporters after photos were published of them bathing nude in the team's swimming pool. Guardian

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Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal says Fifa is guilty of a lack of "fair play" over the scheduling of World Cup fixtures. Daily Mail
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says he thinks of everyone, while players only think of themselves, after his argument with Cesc Fabregas over the 27-year-old Chelsea midfielder's role at the World Cup. Marca (in Spanish)
Fifa is looking into photographs of fans wearing black make-up at Germany's World Cup game against Ghana. FourFourTwo
Barcelona are no longer interested in Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, but the 23-year-old remains a target for Chelsea and Manchester United. Daily Star
Tottenham are set to make a £5m bid for Divock Origi after the 19-year-old Lille striker scored Belgium's winning goal against Russia at the World Cup. Daily Mail
Mexican striker Carlos Vela, 25, will not return to Ars*nal and has signed a new contract with Real Sociedad. Daily Express
Swansea have beaten Newcastle to the signing of free agent Bafetimbi Gomis, 28. Daily Express
Barcelona are no longer interested in Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, but the 23-year-old remains a target for Chelsea and Manchester United. Daily Star
Tottenham are set to make a £5m bid for Divock Origi after the 19-year-old Lille striker scored Belgium's winning goal against Russia at the World Cup. Daily Mail
Mexican striker Carlos Vela, 25, will not return to Ars*nal and has signed a new contract with Real Sociedad. Daily Express
Swansea have beaten Newcastle to the signing of free agent Bafetimbi Gomis, 28. Daily Express
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson says Roy Hodgson only retained his job as national coach because he is English. Daily Telegraph