Wednesday Paper Talk

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Ars*nal defender Bacary Sagna, 31, wants to stay in England when his contract runs out this summer with Chelsea and Manchester City leading the chase to sign the Frenchman.
Full story: Daily Star

Defender Raphael Varane has made 21 appearances for Real Madrid this season
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to bring Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 21, to Stamford Bridge next season as back-up to John Terry, 33.
Full story: Daily Express
Tottenham are planning a double swoop for Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall, 29, and Bluebirds defender Steven Caulker, 22.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Serie A side Cagliari's sporting director Nicola Salerno says that 23-year-old Colombian striker Victor Ibarbo's move to Championship side Leeds United is far from a done deal with other clubs likely to bid if he has a good World Cup.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Liverpool have emerged as surprise suitors for Chelsea's Ashley Cole, 33, next season.
Full story: Daily Express
Serie A side AC Milan want want to sign on-loan midfielder Adel Taarabt, 24, but are not prepared to meet QPR's £4m asking price.
Full story: Daily Mail 
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, 25, has ended talk of a summer move to Ars*nal by claiming that he is happy in Germany and not ready to leave.
Full story: The Sun (subscription required)
Burnley have opened talks over a new contract for highly-rated right-back Kieran Trippier, 23, who is attracting interest from Ars*nal, Newcastle and Southampton.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has agreed a new Liverpool contract and could put pen to paper on a new four-year deal before the end of the week.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Ravel Morrison has been on loan at Birmingham City and QPR since joining West Ham in January 2012
Midfielder Ravel Morrison, 21, has vowed to return to parent club West Ham from QPR next season after scooping the Hammers' goal of the season prize in Tuesday night's end of year awards.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed he was on the verge of signing Eden Hazard, 23, before London rivals Chelsea's financial power won the battle for his signature from French side Lille in August 2012.
Full story: Daily Mail
Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the backing of former Manchester United team-mate pal Gary Neville to bounce back next season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City are ready for a fight with Uefa over a £50m fine for breaking Financial Fair Play rules.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
The parents of Manchester United debutant James Wilson, 18, used their mobile phones to film a replay of the striker's two goals against Hull City on Tuesday through a television screen from the stands.
Full story: Metro

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Chelsea want to sign Hoffenheim attacker Roberto Firmino, 22, this summer to team up with Diego Costa, 25.
Full story: Daily Express
Swansea striker Wilfried Bony scored 16 Premier League goals in his debut season
Swansea boss Garry Monk warns Ars*nal and Everton that striker Wilfried Bony, 25, will only be sold for an 'astronomical' fee.
Full story: Daily Express
Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, may have to put in a transfer request if he wants to complete a move to Liverpool before the World Cup.
Full story: Guardian
Ars*nal and Manchester City are eyeing up a £29m move for Real Madrid's Angel di Maria, 26.
Full story: Daily Star
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says Raheem Sterling, 19, will be a star of the World Cup if he is given the freedom to perform for England as he does for his club side.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former England midfielder Joe Cole, 32, says he will take his time to think over his next move after being released by West Ham.
Full story: Talksport
Louis van Gaal may ask Ryan Giggs, 40, to stay on as a player and as his assistant manager should the Dutchman, as expected, be appointed as Manchester United boss.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane thinks defenders Chris Smalling, 24 and Phil Jones, 22, have regressed over the last two years.
Full story: Guardian
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is keen to offer midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mail 

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke had an operation on his ruptured Achilles in April
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 22, hopes to return to action at the start of next season despite fears that a ruptured Achilles could keep the Belgian sidelined until 2015.
Full story: Birmingham Mail
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner will provide manager Paul Lambert with money to strengthen his squad this summer even though he has put the club up for sale.

Djibril Cisse's eight-year-old son, Cassius, has rejected Liverpool, Manchester United and Everton in favour of Crewe Alexandra.
Full story: Daily Express

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Everton and Newcastle United are set to compete to sign Manchester City's ex-Toffees midfielder Jack Rodwell, 23, this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 24, is "open to all proposals" including a possible move, according to his agent.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Jack Rodwell
Jack Rodwell featured just 10 times for Manchester City in the 2013-14 season
Ashley Cole, 33, could be poised to join Real Madrid after the Spanish giants reportedly offered the out-of-contract Chelsea defender a two-year deal worth £10m.
Full story: Metro
Southampton's 18-year-old left-back Luke Shaw is set to become the first signing of the Louis van Gaal era at Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Star
Meanwhile, United have agreed a deal to sign attacking midfielder Toni Kroos from Van Gaal's former club Bayern Munich, with an agreement in principle for the 24-year-old.
Full story: Daily Express
Van Gaal has highlighted only four players he believes are good enough to be certain of their places at Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Star
The new United manager could make PSV Eindhoven's Netherlands striker Memphis Depay, 20, one of his first signings.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Toni Kroos
Toni Kroos was a target for ex-Manchester United boss David Moyes
Swansea City want to sign Sunderland's out-of-contract Jack Colback, with the 24-year-old midfielder keen on the move.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton and Hull are targeting QPR striker Charlie Austin, 24, who has scored 17 goals in the Championship this season.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Tom Ince says it would be a dream to follow in his father Paul's footsteps and play for Inter Milan. Ince, 23, who finished the season on loan at Crystal Palace, is out of contract at Blackpool and is also wanted by Monaco and Swansea.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)

Chelsea veteran Frank Lampard, 35, is close to agreeing a new one-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Express
Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez admits there is uncertainty among the club's players over the future of manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is a reported target for Tottenham.
Full story: Talksport
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert will give striker Darren Bent, 30, another chance next season. Bent has been on loan at Fulham, but will be needed as up-for-sale Villa look to make the most of the players they have got.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Portugal star Luis Figo says he doubts Spain can successfully defend the World Cup this summer and expects host nation Brazil to triumph.
Full story: Guardian
Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade is a surprise candidate for the West Brom job. Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia is also in the running.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Jack Colback
Jack Colback will be out of contract at Sunderland this summer
Glenn Hoddle, who has not worked as a manager since he left the Baggies' rivals Wolves in 2006, is also being considered.
Full story: Daily Star 
Denmark coach Martin Olsen says Liverpool defender Daniel Agger, 29, could be a "frustrated and irritated captain" because of his lack of first-team football at Anfield this season.
Full story: Inside Futbol
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka will not need to oversee a clearout of players as he prepares for his first full season in English football.
Full story: Northern Echo
Every Premier League club could receive a share of the £50m fine Uefa has handed Manchester City for breaching financial fair play rules.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Sunderland forward Connor Wickham is targeting a place in the England squad next season and the 21-year-old hopes manager Gus Poyet gives him the chance to play first-team football every week.
Full story: Independent

Former Wigan Athletic and Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard believes he received better coaching in non-league football than under ex-England manager Fabio Capello.
Full story: Daily Mail

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New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to make his former Southampton captain Adam Lallana, 26, his first signing at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Guardian
Raphael Varane
Raphael Varane won the Champions League with Real Madrid
Chelsea want Real Madrid's French defender Raphael Varane, 21, to fill the hole left in the squad by the imminent departure of David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain.
Full story: Daily Star
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, 23, has played down reports of him following Luiz to PSG this summer.
Full story: Metro
Manchester United are interested in PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, who has also been linked with Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester City in recent months.
Full story: Daily Mail
QPR manager Harry Redknapp has admitted defeat on keeping former Newcastle loanee Loic Remy, who wants a move to a Champions League club. Liverpool, Ars*nal and Chelsea are all interested in the 27-year-old France striker.
Full story: Daily Express
Redknapp also says there is a "very slim" chance of signing Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard or Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, both 35.
Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger could return for Swedish midfielder Kim Kallstrom after the 31-year-old's loan spell was disrupted by a back injury.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool have told Stoke City they want £7m for Morocco international winger Oussama Assaidi. The Reds bought the 25-year-old for £3.5m in 2012.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Nicklas Bendtner, 26, is wanted by four Premier League clubs after being ditched by Ars*nal. Newly-promoted Leicester City and Burnley want the Danish striker along with Crystal Palace and Hull City.
Full story: The Sun (subscription only)

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, has warned his Liverpool team-mates in Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad that he will be fit to face England next month.
Full story: The Times (subscription only)
Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson has fought back from a difficult start at Liverpool and is in England's World Cup squad
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson says proving Sir Alex Ferguson wrong has made him stronger after the former Manchester United manager questioned the 23-year-old's gait and running style.
Full story: Daily Mirror
World Cup chiefs may have a new concern on their hands with the playing surface at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in a bad state.
Full story: Daily Mail
The Football League is to present an alternative proposal to Greg Dyke's controversial League Three plan that would incorporate Premier League B teams in an expanded Johnstone's Paint Trophy to include a group stage.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

A new book has revealed that Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has an extra bone in his right ankle, which helps with his free-kicks.
Full story: The Sun (subscription only)

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Manchester City are closing in on Fernando from Porto. The 26-year-old midfielder will cost the Premier League champions £15m.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal midfielder Santi Cazorla has urged fellow Spaniard Cesc Fabregas to rejoin the Gunners. Midfielder Fabregas, 27, looks set to leave Barcelona this summer.
Full story: Metro
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard has been given the number 10 shirt for Chelsea next season
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer £61m to prise away Eden Hazard from Chelsea. But the 23-year-old winger says he is happy after being given the number 10 shirt at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mail
Only a medical stands between Diego Costa and Chelsea. The 25-year-old striker is set to join the Blues for £32m.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Wales midfielder Jonny Williams says Swansea City want to sign him. The 20-year-old is currently with Crystal Palace but said: "I spoke to my agent who said Swansea were interested."
Full story: Wales Online

Louis van Gaal believes Holland could have David Moyes to thank for turning Robin van Persie back into their World Cup lethal weapon.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Roy Keane
Roy Keane is currently Republic of Ireland assistant manager
Roy Keane has pulled out of his role as a pundit for the World Cup so he can take the assistant manager's job at Aston Villa.
Full story: Daily Mail
Former Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has ruled himself out of the Southampton and West Brom jobs by revealing he will only consider an offer from a "big club".
Full story: Talksport
Thirteen British football matches are among those thought to have been fixed last season, according to a leading organisation of betting companies.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia is in talks with Brighton over the vacant manager's job at the Amex Stadium.
Full story: Daily Star

Edy Reja is to have talks with president Claudio Lotito to discuss whether he will remain as manager of Lazio.
Full story: Sky Sports

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The 2014 World Cup is made for Wayne Rooney, according to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who thinks England could win the trophy if they survive a difficult group. The Sun (subscription)
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney has scored one goal in eight World Cup appearances
England manager Roy Hodgson could deploy Liverpool's Raheem Sterling in a number 10 role when his side face Italy in Manaus in their World Cup Opener on Saturday. Daily Mirror
New Aston Villa and ex-England midfielder Joe Cole says Wayne Rooney will deliver match winning performances for the Three Lions at the World Cup. Talksport
England would be wise to move for Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers or Everton's Roberto Martinez as successor to manager Roy Hodgson, according to Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp. Talksport

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has identified Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez as a £20m transfer target. The Guardian
Inter Milan are ready to test Manchester City's resolve to keep striker Stevan Jovetic, just a year after the Premier League champions bought the 24-year-old from Fiorentina for £22m. The Mirror
Ars*nal will welcome striker Carlos Vela back to the Emirates next season as Real Sociedad's president confirmed the Gunners have expressed their desire to take up a £3.2m buy-back clause on the 25-year-old Mexican. Daily Express
Micah Richards
Micah Richards only made 10 appearances for Manchester City in 2013-14
Atletico Madrid defender Miranda, 29, could be set to leave the Spanish capital after stating he has had offers to move to England. InsideFutbol
West Ham are believed to be pursuing a move for Micah Richards, with the 25-year-old defender poised to reject a new contract at Manchester City. Metro
Tottenham and Liverpool are tracking Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow, 23. Daily Mail
Liverpool's attempt to sign 21-year-old left-back Alberto Moreno from Seville for £16.2m has reached a halt because the La Liga side have reportedly demanded the bulk of the transfer fee up front. The Independent

Southampton are closing in on appointing a new manager following Mauricio Pochettino's exit to Tottenham, according to the club's executive director Les Reed. FourFourTwo
Hull City boss Steve Bruce is the Saints' number-one target to fill their vacant manager's role. Daily Mirror
Netherlands striker Robin van Persie may want to stay away from the beach after being hit by a stray kite surfer while strolling on the Rio water front on Monday. Metro

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Roy Hodgson is preparing to return forward Wayne Rooney, 28, to a central role for England's crunch match against Uruguay on Thursday. Times (subscription required)
QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes Uruguay will have "no chance" of beating England if striker Luis Suarez, 27, is not fit. Evening Standard
Daniel Sturridge's goalscoring World Cup debut came as no surprise to the 24-year-old Liverpool striker's first coach at Cadbury Athletic, Pete Evans, who watched him net 50 goals in a season aged eight. "If I was a gambling man I would have put money on him playing and scoring for England, but sooner than he has," Evans said. Birmingham Mail
Rubin Kazan's France international midfielder Yann M'Vila, 23, is set to reject Liverpool and Ars*nal in favour of a move to Inter Milan. Daily Star

Ochoa ended a three-year spell with French club Ajaccio in May after their relegation to Ligue 2
Ars*nal and Liverpool also want Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, 28, who is keen to play in the Champions League after becoming a free agent. Daily Express
The agent of Chelsea target Sefa Isci says the 18-year-old Anderlecht defender has rejected the chance of a move to Benfica. Daily Star
Manchester City are unlikely to pursue their former youth-team goalkeeper Keiren Westwood, 29, who left Sunderland at the end of last season. City are looking to provide competition for first-choice Joe Hart after Costel Pantilimon joined the Black Cats. Manchester Evening News
Newcastle United have offered a deal to Hertha Berlin's 22-year-old striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga. Newcastle Chronicle

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Manchester United are likely to bid for Sami Khedira, who has also been a target for Ars*nal, after Real Madrid told the 27-year-old midfielder he could leave. Daily Express
Another of new United manager Louis van Gaal's targets, Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 25, says he is staying with the German club for the immediate future. Daily Star
Crystal Palace are moving closer to a £1.5m deal for former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, 29, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Anzhi Makhachkala from Spartak Moscow. Croydon Advertiser
Middlesbrough are keeping tabs on Sammy Ameobi, with Newcastle open to offers for the 22-year-old forward. Newcastle Journal
Turkish side Besiktas want to take Fulham striker Kostas Mitroglou, 26, on a one-year loan deal. GetWestLondon
Premier League newcomers Leicester City are interested in Port Vale's out-of-contract defender Joe Davis, 20, who has been offered a new deal by the Valiants. Stoke Sentinel
New Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, says he told Barcelona to let him leave, and claims they tried to stop him departing. Sky Sports
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has returned from holiday keen to resolve the future of 25-year-old midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who has again hinted at a move. Stoke Sentinel
Brazil legend Pele had to listen to the first half of the World Cup hosts' 0-0 draw with Mexico on the radio because of traffic jams in Sao Paulo. Yahoo

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Liverpool will discuss the future of striker Luis Suarez, 27, at a special meeting on Wednesday after the Uruguay international appeared to bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during their 1-0 World Cup victory.Daily Mirror
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says Suarez is a "wonderful footballer" but needs help. Liverpool Echo
Little attention is being paid to the swollen cheekbone Suarez suffered in an earlier clash with an Italy defender. Uruguay's UNoticias (in Spanish)
The English media have begun a campaign against Suarez according toUruguay's El Observador (in Spanish)
One of Suarez's personal sponsors reveals on Twitter it is to review its relationship with the player in light of Tuesday's events.
England broke a number of their records at the 2014 campaign - but for all the wrong reasons. Goal.com
Ghana's government has sent a plane carrying more than $3m (£1.7m) in cash to Brazil to pay the World Cup appearance fees owed to the national soccer team. Bloomberg
Brazilian fans claim legendary Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger is to blame for for Italy's early exit from the World Cup. Guardian 
The Greek press are revelling in the national side's progression to the last 16 - when traditional European powers such as Spain, Italy and England are already heading home. Greece's Ekathimerini
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, is looking forward to facing new club manager Louis van Gaal when Mexico take on Netherlands in the last 16 on Sunday. Guardian
Football Association chairman Greg Dyke believes Prince Harry could have inspired England to better results if he had attended games against Italy and Uruguay, as well as the final fixture against Costa Rica.Independent
Cesare Prandelli's resignation has opened the door for former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, 49, to become Italy coach.Daily Telegraph
The USA's draw with Portugal was the most-watched football match ever in the United States, with 24.7 million people tuning in - more than for the NBA finals. Daily Mail
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque, 63, says the future of the national team is safe no matter who succeeds him as manager. Marca (in Spanish)
Honduras manager Luis Fernando Suarez, 54, wants to resign after failing to take the national side beyond the group stage at the World Cup. Bild  (in German)
Chelsea have joined a host of clubs attempting to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, and have offered him a five-year deal worth £125,000-a-week. Metro
Hull City hope to follow up their signing of Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore, 24, by signing his former Spurs team-mate, defender Michael Dawson, 30. Hull Daily Mail
Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are all tracking Juan Bernat, 21, amid reports the Valencia winger is stalling on a new contract . Talksport
West Brom have rejected a transfer request from defender Craig Dawson, 24. Express & Star
Midfielder Ander Herrera, 24, has passed a medical ahead of his £28.7m move from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester United. Metro
Atletico Madrid have joined Ars*nal in the race to land Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, 28, who is a free agent after leaving French second division side Ajaccio. Daily Star
Tottenham defender Michael Dawson could be reunited with Jake Livermore at HullParis St-Germain are planning a move for Manchester City's Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 31. Daily Mirror
Manchester United are refusing to pay over the odds for England left-back Luke Shaw, 18, after Southampton upped his price tag to £40m. Manchester Evening News
Swansea are close to signing forward Bafetimbi Gomis, 28. The France international was released by Lyon at the end of last season. South Wales Evening Post
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce wants to sign at least five more players as he seeks to rebuild his squad this summer. Clubcall
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, expects to return to Liverpool after his loan spell at Napoli ended. Guardian
Manchester United are preparing a £30m move for Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, 27. Bild  (in German)
Udinese have signed Chievo Verona's French forward Cyril Thereau, 31.Tuttosport (in Italian)
Social media users have predictably had a field day with the latest controversy to engulf Luis Suarez. The Daily Mail has pulled together many of the viral gags.
Costa Rica midfielder Diego Calvo, 23, made sure he got some photographs with the England players after the goalless draw between the teams in Belo Horizonte.
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield - who had his ear bitten by Mike Tyson during a fight - has sympathy for Chiellini, tweeting: "I guess any part of the body is up for eating."
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 24, says he cannot wait to play football on Welsh soil again as he looked ahead to August's Uefa Super Cup, which will be held in his home city of Cardiff. Wales Online. 

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United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann paid tribute to Tim Howard's "phenomenal" performance in the extra-time defeat against Belgium. The 35-year-old Everton goalkeeper produced 16 saves, the most in a World Cup match since 1966, according to statistics. Sky Sports
Former Germany international Klinsmann says he expects to still be United States coach at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Goal.com
Colombia's James Rodriguez is the leading scorer at the World Cup with five goalsBrazil and Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho, 29, fears Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez, 22, could end the hosts' World Cup hopes. Sun (subscription required)
Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle, 23, who scored in Germany's second-round victory over Algeria, says his country are expected to win the World Cup. Daily Telegraph
Midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 28, has warned his France team-mates they must not get carried away with their own success before their quarter-final against Germany on Friday. Guardian
Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, who is thought to be part of the Catalan club's attempts to sign Luis Suarez, is set to refuse to join Liverpool in favour of a move to Ars*nal. Daily Mail
Brazil international defender Filipe Luis is trying to force through a transfer to Chelsea by urging his club Atletico Madrid not to demand the full £19m release clause in his contract is met. Evening Standard
Fabio Borini's agent has reiterated that the 23-year-old Italian is returning to Liverpool this summer following his loan spell at Sunderland and that he is not looking to leave. Sky Sports
Marseille have joined the chase for Newcastle's in-demand right-back Mathieu Debuchy, who the club fear will push for a move when he returns from the World Cup. The 28-year-old is also wanted by Ars*nal and Paris Saint Germain. Newcastle Journal
However, Ars*nal are confident of signing France international Debuchy after the World Cup. Daily Star
Swansea are holding out for an improved offer from Tottenham for full-back Ben Davies, 21, and are keen for Gylfi Sigurdsson, 24, who played for them on loan in 2012, to be part of the deal. South Wales Evening Post
On-loan AC Milan playmaker Adel Taarabt will be forced to return to QPR if no club will pay the 25-year-old's £65,000-a-week wages. Get West London
Burnley are set to hold talks with free agent Steven Reid, 33. The former Republic of Ireland international is weighing up his options after coming to the end of his contract with West Brom. Lancashire Telegraph
Sunderland will have to activate Jordon Mutch's £5m release clause if they are to prise the 22-year-old away from Cardiff. Newcastle Chronicle
Crawley are considering whether to make a second bid for Leyton Orient's former Brighton winger Dean Cox, 26. The Argus
Liverpool are considering a bid for AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli, 23, if striker Luis Suarez joins Barcelona. Daily Express
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants Croatia defender Dejan Lovren, 24, to become the third Southampton player to move to Anfield this summer after signing Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana.Times (subscription only)
Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez is set for a £40m move from Monaco to Real Madrid if the Champions League winners can sell Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, 26. Daily Mail
Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 27, admits he would relish the chance to join Ars*nal after revealing he supported the Gunners as a child. Daily Express
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Roma centre-back Mehdi Benatia, 27, but must wait for the Serie A side to find a replacement.Daily Mirror
Serb Dusan Tadic, 25, is set to become new Southampton manager Ronald Koeman's first signing after the Saints agreed a £9m deal with FC Twente for the midfielder. Daily Mail
Costa Rica's Keylor Navas, 27, could be set for a move to the Premier League this summer after Ars*nal joined Liverpool in the race for the Levante goalkeeper. Daily Star
Forward Michu, 28, is ready to tell Swansea City he wants to return to Spain and join Atletico Madrid. Daily Mirror
Incoming Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is hoping to follow up his impending deal for Ars*nal captain and defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28, with a swoop for 22-year-old Feyenoord centre-back Stefan de Vrij. Daily Star[size=78%] [/size]
Tottenham may choose to play home matches at Brighton's Amex Stadium or Ipswich's Portman Road during the final season before their planned move to their new stadium, which they hope to be in for the 2017-18 season. Club officials are thought to have decided it would not be possible to continue playing at White Hart Lane whilst building work on the adjacent new site is completed. Evening Standard
The beautiful game seems to have finally been embraced stateside, with the New York Times carrying an article entitled "Wild Ride by U.S Comes to End, but Soccer Is the Winner". The website even carries a video explaining the offside rule. NY Times
Atletico Madrid say they will not release Chelsea-bound Filipe Luis, 28, until the £19m termination clause for the 28-year-old defender is paid for. Marca
Ars*nal's 32-year-old midfielder Mikel Arteta will not replace Manchester United-bound Ander Herrera, 24, at Athletic Bilbao. Marca
Veteran Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 36, has renewed his contract with Juventus until 2017. As.com
Paris St-Germain are chasing Penarol's 18-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Kevin Mendez, who is also being tracked by Inter Milan and Barcelona. Le Figaro
Argentina playmaker Lionel Messi posted a picture of himself with his jubilant team-mates after their 1-0 extra-time win against Switzerland in the last 16 of the World Cup, adding: "Nobody said it was an easy game. Another big step. #VamosArgentina"Lionel Messi Facebook
Belgium captain Vincent Kompany paid tribute to USA goalkeeper Tim Howard after his team's narrow win over the Americans. "Two words.. TIM HOWARD #Respect." Vincent Kompany Twitter
Kompany's fellow Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham, wrote: "Hard work pays off!! Credits to the USA as well for this amazing game!"Jan Vertonghen Twitter
Some high profile response from the USA. The White House Twitter account posted: "Very proud of @ussoccer. We'll win it all sooner than the world thinks." White House Twitter
Former president Bill Clinton wrote: "I am proud of @ussoccer for a hard-fought effort today and a great #2014worldcup run." Bill Clinton Twitter
Actor and singer Justin Timberlake wrote: "HEART BREAKER. Proud of how our guys battled at the end. Tim Howard... WOW. #BeastMode #USMNT Justin Timberlake Twitter
Brazil defender David Luiz in good spirits under waterUSA reserve goalkeeper Brad Guzan said: "So proud to have been part of this team in this unbelievable journey! The support back home has been unreal & as players we say thank u." Brad Guzan Twitter
Exuberant Brazil defender David Luiz posted an underwater picture as he prepares for Friday's quarter-final with Colombia. David Luiz Facebook
Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o - who left Stamford Bridge after his contract expired - posted on Twitter: "Thank you to the Amazing @chelseafc fans for having given me the opportunity to be a blue. It was a honour to me!!!" Samuel Eto'o Twitter
Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong, ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a groin injury, wrote on Twitter: "Devastated with the news about my injury. Sadly enough this is part of the sport as well. Will work hard on my recovery now and keep hope." Nigel de Jong Twitter
Aberystwyth Town have poked fun at Manchester United by tweeting a picture of their players travelling to a Europa League fixture with the caption: "Hey Man Utd, we are all off to Europe, are you?"
Aberystwyth Town play Derry City in the Europa League on ThursdayThe latest tattoo of Chile forward Mauricio Pinilla, 30, has been revealed on Twitter. It is the moment his last-minute shot during their penalty shootout defeat by Brazil struck the crossbar.
Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, 29, was forced to delete a picture from his Twitter page - after he accidentally captured team-mate and Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta naked in the shower in the background. Ezequiel Lavezzi Twitter
Former Tottenham maestro Ossie Ardiles makes a confident prediction that Luis Suarez will leave Liverpool to join Barcelona. "He will go to Spain, I bet my house on it!" he says. Talksport
New Liverpool signing Adam Lallana, 26, has taken out a full-page advert in Southampton's local paper to say thank you to the Saints fans. Southern Daily Echo 

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The Rio de Janeiro-based Lance newspaper described Brazil's 7-1 defeat by Germany as the "biggest shame in history". Lance
How the Daily Star saw Germany's rout of BrazilSome in the Brazilian media have blamed Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger for the host nation's humiliating defeat. The rock star backed Brazil - and every time he has announced his support for a team, that team went on to lose.Daily Mirror
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella had to persuade Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 27, not to quit international football three years ago.Daily Telegraph
World Cup winner Ricky Villa - a member of Argentina's triumphant 1978 squad - has backed Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero to fire his country past the Netherlands and into the World Cup final.Talksport
English referee Howard Webb has defended his performance in the 2010 World Cup final by saying he was unsighted when he failed to send off Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong for a kung-fu kick on Spain's Xabi Alonso. Sun (subscription required)
Not one England player has performed well enough to make the the 2014 World Cup dream team, according to a tournament sponsor. Daily Telegraph
Argentina defender Martin Demichelis says the Netherlands' Arjen Robben is "not a fighter" and has vowed to get under the Dutch forward's skin in tonight's semi-final. Guardian
Ars*nal will complete the signing of Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 25, from Barcelona on Wednesday, manager Arsene Wenger has revealed. Talksport
Tottenham have made a fresh bid to hijack Liverpool's move for Belgium midfielder Divock Origi, 19. Daily Mirror
Juventus are pressing ahead with a £2m bid for Manchester United and France left-back Patrice Evra, 33. Daily Mail
Evra's move to the Turin club will see Chilean defensive midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, heading in the opposite direction for a fee of £32m. Daily Express
Manchester City will not sell Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, despite claims that he wants to leave. Daily Mirror
Lucas Leiva missed out on Brazil's World Cup squad despite recovering from a mid-season knee injuryLiverpool will sell Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva, 27, to fund their bid for Southampton's Croatian centre-back Dejan Lovren, 25. Daily Express
West Brom are interested in 23-year-old Australia left-back Jason Davidson, who is a free agent after leaving Dutch Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo. Birmingham Mail
Former Ars*nal striker Eduardo, 31, has said his goodbyes to Shakhtar Donetsk amid reports he is set to join Brazilian club Flamengo. Sky Sports
Italian giants Roma and Napoli and Belgian champions Anderlecht have made offers for 21-year-old United States right-back DeAndre Yedlin, who played in Major League Soccer for Seattle Sounders last season. Sky Sports
Paris St-Germain are ready to make a £60m bid for Juventus's 21-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba. Le Figaro
Juventus are on the verge of signing 21-year-old striker Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid. Marca
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 36, is waiting for an offer from Juventus after the Ivory Coast international ended his contract with Turkish side Galatasaray. Tuttosport
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj, 19, has received death threats over his decision to play for Belgium instead of Albania or Kosovo, according to reports in Serbia. Daily Mail
Liverpool will have all of their England World Cup contingent - including captain Steven Gerrard, striker Daniel Sturridge and winger Raheem Sterling - on show for their tour of the United States later this month. Liverpool Echo
Germany's thrashing of Brazil was the most discussed single sports game ever on Twitter with 35.6 million tweets.
There were more than 200 million Facebook interactions by 66 million people as wellFormer newspaper editor and talk show host Piers Morgan gave £5,000 to two charities after an exchange on Twitter withQPR midfielder Joey Barton, because Morgan had predicted that Brazil would beat Germany.
Germany defender Per Mertesacker said: "DIE MANNSCHAFT! I really enjoy this moment... now let's go all in for the final."
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand said: "I hope the Brazilians don't look for a scapegoat here... it's a team effort and they weren't good enough as a group."
The Scottish FA said: "Just a quick reminder that our first #EURO2016 qualifier is vs #GER in Dortmund in September. Good. #naeborra."
Romelu Lukaku cannot believe the scoreline in Belo HorizonteChelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has shown his shock at the ease of Germany's World Cup semi-final win over Brazil with acheeky photo on Twitter and the message: "Oooh myyyy goood."
Germany and Chelsea striker Andre Schurrle tweeted a selfie of him with several of his team-mates out on the pitch following full-time in Belo Horizonte.
"Come oooon Germany!! One last step!!! Rio we come!!!"Costa Rica goalkeeper Kaylor Navas and midfielder Bryan Ruiz took a ride in the cockpit as they flew home from their World Cup adventure.
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascheranotweeted a photo of a few mates on the team coach as they head to Sao Paulo for their World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands.
Brazil striker Neymar has tweeted his thanks for the messages of support he has received since suffering a serious back injury towards the end of his country's quarter-final victory over Colombia.
And with Brazil trailing 5-0 at half-time, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen - on the wrong end of an Ashes whitewash in Australia last winter - tweeted: "I've seen 5-0 a few times before... it's not the end of the world, Brazil!"
Former Wales international striker Craig Bellamy has turned down the chance to appear on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing because he wants to be taken seriously in his bid to become a manager.Daily Mirror
A football fan decided it would be hilarious to get a Luis Suarez 'bite mark' tattooed on his shoulder - only to spell the 27-year-old Uruguay striker's name wrong. ESPN FC
Injured Brazilian striker Neymar had to put up with an image mocking him on Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez's website - after it was targeted by hackers.Metro
Former Netherlands midfielder Edgar Davids, 41, has turned down a move to non-league minnows Greenwich Borough. Daily Star

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Liverpool defender Kolo Toure, 33, is wanted by Turkish side Trabzonspor. Daily Mail

West Brom previously rejected an offer from Burnley in June in excess of £1m for Craig Dawson
Chelsea and Manchester United's prospective deals for midfielders Paul Pogba, 21, and Arturo Vidal, 27, look to be more likely following Antonio Conte's resignation from Juventus. Daily Express
Besiktas want Chelsea striker Demba Ba, 29, on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal next summer but the Blues would prefer to sell the Senegal striker now. Daily Mirror
Swansea City have rejected Liverpool's £8m offer for Wales defender Ben Davies, 21. Daily Telegraph
West Brom have turned down a £1.5m bid from Burnley for Craig Dawson, 24, with Baggies' manager Alan Irvine saying that he wants the defender to stay at The Hawthorns. Birmingham Mail
Newcastle are on the verge of completing the £6.3m signing of Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere, 24, who was also a target for West Brom and Stoke . Daily Mail
AC Milan have made an approach to sign Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani, 27. Football Italia
Manchester United have taken highly-rated Benfica youngsters Joao Filipe, 15, who has been dubbed 'the new Cristiano Ronaldo', and goalkeeper Joao Virginia, also 15, on trial. Skysports.com
Barcelona's new striker Luis Suarez, 27, nearly left Liverpool last summer to join Real Madrid. Daily Star
Germany's World Cup winning star and Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gotze, 22, almost joined Ars*nal in 2011 . Daily Express
Manchester City tweet  a picture of Spanish duo Javi Garcia and Alvaro Negredo trying their hand at a spot of gardening before training.
Leroy Fer is taking it easy in Curacao after the Netherlands' World Cup campaign
Hull City captain Curtis Davies posts  a picture of swimming legend Michael Phelps to celebrate winning silver in a relay race at Hull Swimming Club.
Newcastle youngster Adam Campbell tweets  'What a start for the big man!" in reference to Siem de Jong's goalscoring debut for the Magpies in their 2-1 pre-season friendly at Oldham Athletic.
Norwich midfielder Leroy Fer tweets  a picture from his holidays in Curacao after helping the Netherlands to third place at the World Cup.
Former BBC Sport football analyst Alan Hansen says the biggest mistake of his media career was suggesting that Ars*nal and England forward Theo Walcott did not have a 'football brain'. Daily Telegraph
Lukas Podolski shouted out 'Ars*nal' when Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, was asked which club he would play for next season at a public reception for Germany's World Cup win. Daily Mirror
Pop star Nicole Scherzinger changed the lyrics of the Pussycat Dolls' hit single 'Don't' Cha', to praise Manchester United striker Robin van Persie. Daily Star

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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers wants to land Ars*nal target, right-back Javier Manquillo, 20, on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid. Sun (subscription required)
Ars*nal have rekindled their interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, 22, after talks with Real Madrid's Sami Khedira stalled. Daily Star

The Sun say striker Sergio Aguero is to be offered a big money deal by Manchester City
Striker Divock Origi, 19, is on his way to the United States to seal his £10m move to Liverpool - but he will remain at Lille for another season. Daily Express
Ars*nal are reportedly closing in on a £9m deal to sign Manchester United winger Nani, 27, as Arsene Wenger looks to strengthen the Gunners attack. Caught Offside
Southampton are set to launch a second bid for Celtic keeper Fraser Forster, 26, after having an initial offer turned down. Daily Echo
Everton are reported to be closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Belgian striker David Henen from Anderlecht. Liverpool Echo
Inter Milan are keen on a move for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, after being told Manchester City's Stevan Jovetic, 24, is not for sale. Sun (subscription required)
Hull City are in talks to sign Cameroon international defender Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, 25, from French club Rennes. Sky Sports
Fulham boss Felix Magath has not ruled out selling goalkeeper David Stockdale, 28, to Championship rivals Brighton this summer. Talksport
Forward Lionel Messi, 27, sounded out Ars*nal last season about a move while he was negotiating with Barcelona over a new contract. Daily Mail
Manager Jose Mourinho says he wants Chelsea to dominate the new season - and to stay at the top for the next decade. Daily Mirror
Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore, 24, is confident Europa League football can be a help and not a hindrance as Hull City prepare to make their European debut next week. Hull Daily Mail
Luis Suarez, 27, has fled Barcelona to avoid the media circus surrounding his arrival from Liverpool. Daily Star
Manchester City will never be as popular as United because of the way they "buy trophies" and "shut the door" on youth players, according to former Red Devils defender Mikael Silvestre. Daily Mail
Fifa boss Sepp Blatter is "like Kim Jong-Un", says FA chairman Greg Dyke. Daily Mirror
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli,  23, has posted a video of himself reading Zlatan Ibrahimovic's autobiography while ironing.
Rio Ferdinand seems pleased Steven Caulker has joined him at QPR, tweeting:  "I've only been here a few days myself but a warm welcome to Caulker, quality signing."
Meanwhile, Tottenham's Andros Townsend seems pretty impressed with QPR's new-look defence, posting:  "Wow Caulker and Rio Ferdinand in the same team! Not many centre-back partnerships better than that."
Andreas Weimann has snuck into the locker room  of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders on Aston Villa's US tour.
Roma left-back Ashley Cole gets things off his chest on Twitter,  saying in a series of messages: "Before I signed at Roma people were killing me about (possibly) playing (in the USA), saying it's for the money and easy lifestyle, I choose to play in a more demanding place and team and people still feel the need to moan. How about you just worry about your team and I'll worry about mine."
Manchester City goalkeeper David De Gea posted   a photograph of him and David Beckham, with the caption: "With a legend!"
Former West Brom defender Cameron Gayle - now at Shrewsbury - tweeted:  "I swear I lose my ear-rings at least once every two months."
With a pre-season friendly against the New York Red Bulls looming, Ars*nal's players attempt to blend in with the locals by having a go at their best "New Yoick" accents. ESPN FC
Sir Alex Ferguson is set to reveal his true feelings about David Moyes's 10-month reign at Manchester United in an updated autobiography to be released later this year. Daily Express

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could be forced to sell goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, because of the club's failure to offload Spain striker Fernando Torres, 30, or Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi, 27. Daily Star
Aston Villa central defender Ron Vlaar, 29, will hold talks with manager Paul Lambert this weekend amid interest from Southampton. Daily Mirror
QPR are considering a £4m move for Elche's Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez, 28. Daily Mirror
Sunderland are in talks with Lazio over Belgium defender Luis Pedro Cavanda, 23, after failing to reach an agreement with Fiorentina's Marcos Alonso, also 23, who spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light. Daily Mail
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, 34, says he has had the worst three months of his life, losing out on the Premier League title, exiting the World Cup early with England and retiring from international football. Daily Telegraph

Manager Louis van Gaal has warned Manchester United supporters his side may struggle for the first three months of the season as the players adjust to his methods. Times (subscription only)
Meanwhile Van Gaal says if United can beat neighbours Manchester City to the title next season, the triumph will be all the more special. Manchester Evening News
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, says he could stay at the club for the rest of his career. Guardian
New Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, 27, who is banned from all footballing activities for four months, has moved to the Pyrenees to begin his pre-season regime with a personal trainer. Daily Mail
Striker Didier Drogba, 36, has backed his new Chelsea team-mate Diego Costa, 25, to make an instant impact in the Premier League after his £32m move from Atletico Madrid. Sun (subscription only)
After Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger said midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, would not be sold, former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan tweeted:   "Just seen Morgan Schneiderlin in our hotel in Southampton....Looks rather grumpy..."
Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge, 24, showed off his singing skills with a performance of Drake's Too Much,  accompanied by team-mate Jordan Ibe.
Chelsea are refusing to print shirts with the names of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, or striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, on the back as neither player has been given a squad number. Daily Star

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Manchester United want to buy Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado, 26, from Fiorentina but fear the Italian club may raise the asking price beyond their offer of £29m. Daily Star
The Old Trafford club's interest in Juventus's Arturo Vidal, 27, may wane over concerns about the Chilean midfielder's knee problems. Daily Express 

Arturo Vidal has helped Juventus to three straight Serie A titles
England goalkeeper Fraser Forster, 26, will leave Celtic for Southampton in an £8m move if the Scottish side fail to overturn their 4-1 deficit to Legia Warsaw and are knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday. Daily Mirror
West Ham have had a £7m offer for Bosnia-Hercegovina striker Vedad Ibisevic, 29, rejected by German club Stuttgart as manager Sam Allardyce seeks back-up for injured forward Andy Carroll. Daily Star
Nottingham Forest manager Stuart Pearce is determined to keep Burnley midfield target Henri Lansbury, 23, at the City Ground. Nottingham Evening Post
Middlesbrough are poised to sign midfielder Adam Clayton, 25, from Championship rivals Huddersfield Town. Northern Echo

Jay Rodriguez shared 28 goals with Rickie Lambert in the Premier League last season
Sheffield Wednesday have made a bid for St Johnstone striker Stevie May in an effort to beat South Yorkshire rivals Rotherham to the signing of the 21-year-old. Daily Express
Ars*nal are preparing to make a bid to buy Liverpool's 29-year-old defender Daniel Agger. Daily Star
Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger insists midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, and striker Jay Rodriguez, 25, will be staying at St Mary's, with the summer sales at the south coast club now over. Daily Telegraph
UAE club Al Jazira have rejected talk of a bid for AC Milan's former Manchester City and Brazil striker Robinho, 30. Sport 360 
Barcelona made their initial approach for Luis Suarez, 27, before the Liverpool striker's biting incident at the World Cup, which ended with him moving to the Nou Camp. Daily Mirror
Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, 24, is determined to re-establish himself in the starting line-up at Old Trafford under new manager Louis van Gaal after getting booed by fans last season. Sun (subscription required)
Midfielder Jack Rodwell, 23, hopes his move from Manchester City to Sunderland will help to resurrect his England career. Daily Star

Usain Bolt is a Manchester United supporter but has been invited to watch Millwall
Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback, 24, is unconcerned about the prospect of a backlash from Sunderland fans after his move to St James' Park from the Stadium of Light. Daily Mail
New Millwall striker Ricardo Fuller, 34, says he has invited friend and fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt, the six-time Olympic champion, to watch a game at The Den. Independent
New Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna, 31, delighted dozens of the club's fans  by posing for photos while joining them on a tour of Etihad Stadium.
Sepp Blatter, president of governing body Fifa, claims it is difficult to find places for women in senior roles because football is such a macho sport. Guardian
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino says new signings are not allowed to stay in a certain hotel in the city because the establishment's colour scheme is purple, a colour he believes is bad luck. Daily Mail

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Manchester United are set to spend £80m on Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria, 26, Sporting defender Marcos Rojo, 24, and Ajax utility man Daley Blind, 24, as manager Louis van Gaal builds a team to challenge for the Premier League title. (Daily Mail)

England wingers Andros Townsend, 23, and Aaron Lennon, 27, are among 11 players who new Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is willing sell. (Telegraph)
Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Javi Garcia, 27, is set to join Zenit St Petersburg for £13m after falling behind new-signing Fernando, 27, in the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium. (Guardian)
Southampton have agreed a £12m fee with Hull for Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long, 27, after Manchester United's Javier Hernandez, 26, rejected a move to St Mary's. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 21, could rejoin his former club Crystal Palace on loan this season. (London Evening Standard)
Ars*nal boss Arsene Wenger is readying an £8m bid to land 28-year-old Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote. (Caughtoffside)
The Gunners also want Olympiakos defender Kostas Manolas, 23, as cover for Per Mertesacker, 29, and Laurent Koscielny, 28. (Daily Mail)
Everton and Southampton are both keen on £6m-rated Parma winger Jonathan Biabiany, 26. (Daily Express)
Colombia international Carlos Sanchez, 28, is set to fly to Birmingham today to have a medical at Aston Villa prior to a £4.5m transfer from Elche. (Birmingham Mail)
Artur Boruc, 34, is likely to quit Southampton after being replaced by £10m signing Fraser Forster, 26, as the club's first-choice goalkeeper. (Daily Star)
Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, is set to be omitted from Manchester City's Champions League squad, because Manuel Pellegrini can only include 16 of his 17 foreign players. (Daily Mirror)

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Leicester City striker David Nugent, 29, is hoping to add to his solitary England cap now he is back in the Premier League. (Independent)
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, who spent three years on loan at Atletico Madrid, has been told he could be dropped from the Belgium team unless he becomes first choice at Stamford Bridge. (Sun - subscription required)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew thinks his new Dutch forward, Siem de Jong, 25, is the new Teddy Sheringham. (Daily Star)
Former Tottenham chairman Lord Sugar says the club blew the £85m they received from Real Madrid for Gareth Bale "like a kid in a sweet shop". (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says 19-year-old Raheem Sterling's pre-season form has reminded him of Barcelona great Lionel Messi. (Liverpool Echo)
French club Metz are ready to lodge a complaint with Uefa after their proposed £3.5m deal with West Ham for Diafra Sakho, 24, collapsed. (Daily Mail)
The Secret Footballer has tweeted a video on Vine  of Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi taking out his frustrations on a bin bag in the corridor.
Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez posted a clip of his training regime  in his rehabilitation after knee surgery, and says he is "feeling really strong now!"
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has donated £30,000 to help Sweden's learning difficulties national team travel to the World Cup. (Daily Mail)
Cristiano Ronaldo's match-winning brace in Real Madrid's Uefa Super Cup victory over Sevilla clearly impressed Uefa president Michel Platini, who tried to give the Portuguese two medals for his efforts. (Metro)