Wednesday Paper Talk

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Wolves boss Mick McCarthy wants Tottenham's Robbie Keane to make a sensational return to Molineux and fire the club to Premier League safety.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce could leave Ewood Park unless he is allowed to bid for targets such as Keane and former Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz.
 Full story: The Sun
Liverpool are mulling over a move to sign Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho from AC Milan, with Los Angeles Galaxy also interested in buying him at the end of the season.
 Full story: IM Scouting
West Ham are planning to lure Shaun Wright-Phillips from Manchester City in a cut-price deal in January. (Daily Star)
Man City have been encouraged to step up their interest in Benfica defender David Luiz after he indicated he would prefer a move to Eastlands over Chelsea.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Juventus are prepared to let Momo Sissoko go to Aston Villa - but the Italian giants will demand £6m.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Meanwhile, Villa and Wigan are both interested in out-of-favour Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks admits he may have to quit the club after talks over a new contract broke down.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham and Bolton are both in the frame to land Real Madrid's out-of-favour midfielder Sergio Canales.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Real Madrid are looking to sign Liverpool target and France midfielder Yann M'Vila, according to the Spanish press.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Ars*nal are closing in on a deal for Dinamo Zagreb's teenage full-back Sime Vrsaljko.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Martin Jol has ruled himself out of the running to become Newcastle manager because of his friendship with Chris Hughton, who was sacked from the job on Monday.
 Full story: The Times (subscription required) Jol has been put off the job by the offer of a results-based contract and next to nothing to spend.
 Full story: Daily Express
Jol's decision means former West Ham and Charlton boss Alan Pardew is likely to be named Magpies boss by the weekend.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle top scorer Andy Carroll could lead a dressing room revolt over the club's decision to sack Hughton.
 Full story: The Independent
Ars*nal star Samir Nasri is to be rewarded for his brilliant form with a new five-year contract worth £21 million.
 Full story: The Sun
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could quit the club if he is shunted back out to right-back, the Serbia defender's agent has warned.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Meanwhile, Ivanovic's Stamford Bridge team-mate Didier Drogba is expecting an emotional return to former club Marseille on Wednesday.
 Full story: The Guardian
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has once again distanced himself from stories linking him with the England manager's position.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admits he is in deep water at Inter Milan after crashing to a 3-0 Champions League defeat at Werder Bremen.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Les Murray, a Australian member of Fifa's ethics committee, has described the decision to award to the 2022 World Cup to Qatar as "lunacy".
 Full story: The Times (subscription required)
Aston Villa fans have expressed their fury at manager Gerard Houllier over his "love-in" with his former club Liverpool at Anfield on Monday night. Supporters sent online messages to Villa director Charles Krulak complaining that the Frenchman ignored travelling fans but applauded the Kop after the match.
 Full story: The Sun

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Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko could be on his way to Manchester City. The Bosnia international wrote to a City executive earlier in the season to thank them for their efforts in trying to sign him and is still keen on a move to Eastlands.
 Full story: the Guardian
City boss Roberto Mancini may choose to strengthen his front line with Ajax striker Luis Suarez as well.
 Full story: IMScouting
Manchester United are considering an approach for Everton left-back Leighton Baines as a long-term replacement for Patrice Evra.
 Full story: Metro
Bayern Munich have been warned off any approach for Baines who is a £10m target for the Bavarian club.
 Full story: the Sun
Tottenham may attempt to lure former Ars*nal forward Jose Antonio Reyes back to north London. The 27-year-old, now at Atletico Madrid, is valued at a minimum of £8.5m.
 Full story: IMScouting
Manchester United are set to renew their interest in £9m-rated Valencia winger Joaquin.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Tottenham are in a three-way battle with Inter Milan and Valencia to sign £4m striker Luc Castaignos from Feyenoord.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton are lining up a £7m move for Birmingham centre-back Scott Dann.
 Full story: Daily Star
Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge is being hunted by Galatasaray, Stoke and Bayern Munich. (The Sun)
Liverpool are weighing up a move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole and Tottenham winger David Bentley.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is set for a £2m exit after failing to agree a new contract at St James' Park. Everton, Aston Villa and Wolves are all interested in the 24-year-old.
 Full story: Daily Express
Bolton are poised to make a bid of £5m for Celta Vigo midfielder Roberto Trashorras.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Southampton centre-back Jose Fonte could be Alan Pardew's first signing as Newcastle manager. Saints striker Rickie Lambert could also form part of a £3m double swoop.
 Full story: the Sun
Leicester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is ready to sign forward Bernard Parker from FC Twente.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Spain midfielder Joan Capdevilla shuns Liverpool to sign new deal at Villarreal.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Real Madrid and Ars*nal are considering a swap deal involving full-back Gael Clichy going to Spain in exchange for forward Karim Benzema.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com
Wigan have joined the race for Leeds midfielder Bradley Johnson. Bolton and Stoke are already tracking the 23-year-old.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Burnley hope to tie up a £2m deal for 21-year-old Chelsea defender Jack Cork who has impressed on a season-long loan at Turf Moor.
 Full story: the Sun
Hull and Middlesbrough will battle it out for Portsmouth anchorman Michael Brown who is annoyed at being asked to waive an automatic extension clause in his contract at Fratton Park.
 Full story: the Sun
Millwall have turned down a £2m bid for striker Steve Morison from Nottingham Forest. (Daily Mirror)
Reading want to sign Leicester forward Matty Fryatt on loan in January. (the Sun)
Derby boss Nigel Clough is lining up a £1m bid for Burnley striker Martin Paterson. (the Sun)

Chelsea's players believe that manager Carlo Ancelotti has already decided to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
 Full story: the Sun
Blackburn's Indian owners may alternatively give the job to caretaker boss Steve Kean on a permanent basis.
 Full story: the Times (subscription required)
The Premier League is monitoring developments at Blackburn amid concerns that the involvement of sports rights and player agencies may breach the league's rules. (Daily Telegraph)
Former Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce could take up a lucrative managerial post in the Middle East after flying out to Dubai in the wake of his sacking at Ewood Park.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Or Allardyce could be tempted back to England with West Ham considering him as a replacement for under-pressure boss Avram Grant.
 Full story: the Guardian
Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez will have showdown talks with manager Roberto Mancini on Friday.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Captain Tevez's transfer request was motivated by promises the playmaker feels the club reneged on when he agreed to stay in the wake of their failure to qualify for the Champions League. Agent Kia Joorabchian has pinned the blame for the dispute on chief executive Garry Cook.
 Full story: the Sun
New Wales boss Gary Speed said the door is open for the country's retired stars. Midfielders Ryan Giggs and Simon Davies, as well as defender Danny Gabbidon are three players who have quit international football.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy insists Harry Redknapp will not be considered for the England job until after the next World Cup in 2014. The Spurs manager's contract runs until 2013.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard defied doctor's orders to come on as a substitute in the Blues' 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Sunday.
 Full story: the Sun

Manchester City fans wrote "Once a Blue, Always and Blue" in the dirt on the back of Carlos Tevez's Hummer as they attempt to convince him to stay at Eastlands. (Daily Mirror)
Ars*nal will open a large training complex in the United States in the hope of tapping the unexploited talent that director Stan Kroenke believes exists over the Atlantic.
 Full story: Daily Express
Ars*nal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny believes that his mind games caused Manchester United's Wayne Rooney to blaze his penalty over the bar in the clubs' clash on Monday.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Celtic striker Anthony Stokes paid £600 for a taxi ride back to West Lothian from Celtic's Christmas party in London.
 Full story: Daily Record

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will have £50m to spend in the January transfer window with strikers Edin Dzeko of Wolfsburg and Porto's Brazilian star Hulk top of the list along with Barcelona full-back Dani Alves.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Championship promotion chasers Norwich have insisted that their £2m-rated striker Grant Holt is not for sale after he was linked with a number of Premier League sides including West Ham, Wigan, Bolton and Blackpool.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is looking to pull off a sensational double swoop for Manchester City pair Adam Johnson and Nedum Onuoha.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea and Real Madrid are set to battle it out to land 20-year-old Independiente striker and Colombian international Cristian Nazarit - dubbed the South American Samuel Eto'o.
 Full story: talksport
West Ham are planning to make a loan move for Manchester United striker Michael Owen in the January transfer window.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com
Fulham manager Mark Hughes wants to sign former Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland, who played under the Welshman at Eastlands but has fallen out of favour at Aston Villa.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Lverpool midfielder Jamie Carragher has been earmarked as an England manager of the future and is set to be offered the chance to work with one of England's youth teams and then be given the chance to work his way up through the ranks.
 Full story: Daily Mirror Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate is on course to make a shock first-team return after making a successful comeback in training following 13 months out.
 Full story: talksport.co.uk
Richard Dunne's Aston Villa career has hit a new low after being told he is now the club's fourth-choice centre-back.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has claimed Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is the only player in the world who is better than him.
 Full story: Daily Mirror

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Celtic manager Neil Lennon is eager to bring out-of-favour Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne and midfielder Stephen Ireland to Parkhead on loan.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool have rejected a loan offer from Birmingham City for 24-year-old striker Ryan Babel, who has also attracted interest from West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur.
 Full story: Football365
Stoke are close to signing on-loan winger Jermaine Pennant, 27, on a permanent contract from Spanish side Real Zaragosa.
 Full story: TalkSPORT
German side Werder Bremen are interested in Aston Villa's 25-year-old defender Curtis Davies, who is currently on loan with Leicester City.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Mick McCarthy wants to bring Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane back to Wolves, the club the Republic of Ireland forward first joined in 1997.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham look set to sign Dieumerci Mbokani on loan from Monaco if they can get a work visa for the Congolese striker.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has revealed why John Carew was late to report for his club's Christmas programme - the striker was stuck in snow in his native Norway.
 Full story: Daily Mirror

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Gazzetta dello Sport claims AC Milan forward Ronaldinho has decided to join Brazilian club Gremio. That means Blackburn must look elsewhere for their first signing of the transfer window.
 Full story: Gazzetta dello Sport
However, Blackburn manager Steve Kean would like to meet Ronaldinho face to face to ascertain whether the player wants to join the club.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Rovers have identified Fulham winger Damien Duff and Manchester City forward Roque Santa Cruz as two players they would like to bring back to Ewood Park.
 Full story: Daily Mail
But Blackburn's hopes of signing Barcelona prospect Oriol Romeu have been dashed after the 19-year-old midfielder suffered a serious knee injury.
 Full story: talkSPORT
In addition, Blackburn defender Chris Samba has reiterated his desire to leave after claiming he does not want to be part of the club under new owners, Venky's, who he accused of disrespecting the Rovers players.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United are considering a move to sign Real Madrid defender Pepe, with the Portuguese international's contract renewal problems continuing.
 Full story: caughtoffside
Tottenham have told David Beckham it is now or never if the midfielder wants to move to White Hart Lane on a nine-week loan deal from Los Angeles Galaxy. "It can't go on too long because otherwise it would be a waste of time," said Spurs boss Harry Redknapp. "By the time David comes here, settles in, and then he is only here for five or six weeks - it's a waste isn't it?"
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham will attempt to persuade Newcastle United to sell their young striker Andy Carroll by offering forward Robbie Keane, winger David Bentley and midfielder Niko Kranjcar or a straight cash offer of about £22m.
 Full story: caughtoffside
Spurs have also joined the race for Southampton's 17-year-old midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
 Full story: talkSPORT
And the north London club are also lining up a bid for £17m-rated Ajax striker Luis Suarez.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Italian club Juventus are planning a big-money summer move for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com
Liverpool and Tottenham have asked about the availability of FC Utrecht forward Ricky van Wolfswinkel, who has been compared to Dutch great Marco van Basten.
 Full story: sport.co.uk
Liverpool are also considering a swoop for 6ft 8in FC Cluj striker Lacina Traore.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
And the Merseysiders have made an inquiry for Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor but an immediate deal remains unlikely until City have wrapped up the signing of Wolfsburg front-man Edin Dzeko.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has told winger Daniel Sturridge he will not be allowed to join Liverpool on loan.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Japanese international forward Keisuke Honda has issued a come and get me plea to Liverpool boss Hodgson.
 Full story: sport.co.uk
Barcelona will continue their pursuit of Ars*nal captain Cesc Fabregas and will also bid for his Gunners midfield partner Samir Nasri.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is considering granting Bolton's request to take Gunners reserve striker Carlos Vela on loan.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has told England centre-half Gary Cahill to stick with him and the club until the summer - then make a big-money move with his blessing.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Birmingham are set to sign Boca Juniors striker Pablo Mouche on loan.
 Full story: Daily Mail
The Midlands club are also hoping to finalise a deal for Boca Juniors striker Pablo Mouche.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Reading striker Shane Long has rubbished rumours linking him with a switch to West Ham this month.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Italian side Roma's bankers have pulled the plug on the signing of West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami, which has stalled Steve Sidwell's move from Aston Villa to the Hammers.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
French club Monaco are prepared to swap striker Dieumerci Mbokani for Aston Villa's out-of-favour midfielder Stephen Ireland.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa are lining up a £1.5m bid for Huddersfield's England Under-21 goalkeeper Alex Smithies.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has dismissed a suggestion from striker Mauro Boselli's agent that the ineffective Argentine striker is set to go out on loan to either Italy or Spain.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Wigan want Coventry goalkeeper Keiren Westwood to replace Chris Kirkland as their long-term number one.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is planning an £8m raid on former club Wigan for midfielder Charles N'Zogbia.
 Full story: the Sun
Championship side Leicester City are ready to make an ambitious bid for Everton striker Yakubu to spearhead their push for the play-offs.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Leeds are hoping to secure a loan deal with Newcastle to bring midfielder Alan Smith back to Elland Road.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he is "lucky" the Chelsea board has not run out of patience with him after a run of 10 points from a possible 30.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Blackburn boss Steve Kean will be offered a new long-term deal to manage the club by owners Venky's. His current contract runs until the end of the season.
 Full story: Daily Star
Everton manager David Moyes has insisted he will not turn his back on the club, despite their slide down the table and lack of funds for signings in the winter transfer window.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has told manager Roy Hodgson that he will quit the club if he is not granted more first-team football.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa midfielder Robert Pires reckons boss Gerard Houllier has two games left to save his job - despite the team clinching a point at Chelsea last Sunday.
 Full story: the Sun
Former Leeds boss Dennis Wise is the favourite to take over as manager of Charlton following Phil Parkinson's sacking on Tuesday.
 Full story: the Sun
Avram Grant has revealed the secret of West Ham United's upturn in recent form... his lucky scarf.
 Full story: the Guardian
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew insists he holds no bitterness towards West Ham over his 2006 sacking and believes he would still be Hammers manager today but for the injury that sidelined striker Dean Ashton.
 Full story: Daily Mirror

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Liverpool have joined Ars*nal in the race to sign £10m-rated Southampton teenager Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Genoa are keen to sign Wigan's Argentine striker Mauro Boselli, who has scored only once for the Latics since they broke their club record to bring him to the DW Stadium in a £6m move from Estudiantes in the summer of 2010.
 Full story: the Sun
Manchester United are lining up a bid for Lyon's Brazilian wing-back Michel Bastos.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has made a £4m bid for West Ham midfielder Mark Noble and is also keen on Hammers striker Carlton Cole.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham are poised to make a move for Udinese striker Antonio Floro Flores, who is keen to leave the Italian club.
 Full story: talkSPORT
West Ham are confident they will complete the loan signing of Manchester City and England left-back Wayne Bridge in time for him to face Ars*nal on Saturday.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Bolton are hoping to finalise a deal to sign Argentine defender Santiago Gentiletti from Argentinos Juniors.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Chelsea will make a renewed attempt to sign 20-year-old Lyon midfielder Miralem Pjanic, who they see as the perfect long-term replacement for Frank Lampard.
 Full story: caughtoffside.com
Aston Villa are interested in Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko but the Russian striker is expected to sign a new contract at White Hart Lane.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has pulled off a major coup by persuading Everton striker Yakubu to join the club on loan.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton have bluntly told Tottenham that veteran midfielder Phil Neville is going nowhere, despite the London club's willingness to pay up to £2m for the 34-year-old.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is aiming to bring in at least one of his three top targets this month - Bolton's Gary Cahill, Werder Bremen's Per Mertesacker or Emir Spahic of Montpellier - after defender Thomas Vermaelen suffered another setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon injury.
 Full story: metro.co.uk
AC Milan look set to scupper Tottenham and Manchester City's moves for Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel by taking the Dutch international to Italy.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa have had a bid rejected for Peterborough's England Under-21 goalkeeper Joe Lewis. (Daily Mail)
Leeds and Leicester are interested in taking midfielder Michael Johnson on loan from Manchester City following his recovery from long-term injury.
 Full story: the Sun
Tottenham have agreed a deal in principle to sign Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar, having seen off competition from Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid.
 Full story: the Guardian
Birmingham still hope to persuade Rangers striker Kenny Miller to move to England, despite him rejecting two deals since the clubs agreed a fee and being close to joining Fiorentina instead. (Daily Record)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has blamed the rush of managerial sackings on foreign club owners. "I don't think they have the patience of older generations," he said. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is determined to make up for what has been an injury-ravaged season so far by scoring the goals to help the club win major silverware.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted ahead of the Carling Cup semi-final, first leg against Ipswich on Wednesday that he is feeling the pressure of having to win a trophy after six years without silverware.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal midfielder Tomas Rosicky says he began to study physiotherapy during his 18-month absence with a knee injury in an effort to sort out his own problems.
 Full story: the Sun
Chelsea captain John Terry concedes his side's recent poor form has been "unacceptable" and they have to think about winning games before they can think about winning trophies.
 Full story: Daily Star
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway says Liverpool caretaker manager Kenny Dalglish was "the skeleton in the closet" who meant former Reds boss Roy Hodgson never stood a chance of success at Anfield.
 Full story: Daily Express
Celtic hope Georgios Samaras will stay at Parkhead, despite the striker turning down a 12-month contract offer because he wants a longer deal.
 Full story: the Independent
There is only one Torres left in this season's FA Cup - and it is not Liverpool's Fernando. Sergio Torres, Crawley Town's match-winner in their shock third round win over Derby, used to stack the shelves at Boots in Basingstoke and worked at his father's brick factory in his native Argentina.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Foreign Secretary David Milliband, an Ars*nal fan and the MP for South Shields, has been offered a position of vice-chairman at Sunderland.
 Full story: Daily Mail

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Chelsea are closing to sealing a deal for Benfica defender David Luiz after making an improved offer of £21m for the Brazilian. (Daily Telegraph)
Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti has already been put off any approach for Bolton's Gary Cahill after the Trotters placed a £25m valuation on the defender.
 Full story: the Times (requires subscription)
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has made Blackburn defender Christopher Samba his top target as he tries to patch up his injury-hit back four.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool have been told that only an "obscene" offer will be enough to land Uruguay striker Luis Suarez from Ajax. The Reds are now likely to make Anderlecht's Romelu Lukaku their primary target.
 Full story: talkSPORT
The Reds hoped to use the proceeds from the proposed sale of Ryan Babel to Hoffenheim to fund a move for Suarez but midfielder Babel is ready to turn down the transfer in the hope of securing a loan move to former club Ajax.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is ready to sign Barnsley's Adam Hammill in a £500,000 deal, despite late interest from the midfielder's old club Liverpool.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham are proving their "commitment" to manager Avram Grant by selling midfielder Valon Behrami to Fiorentina to fund an £8m move for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Alternatively the Hammers may recruit Paris St Germain striker Peguy Luyindula.
 Full story: the Independent
Blackburn have made a £500,000 bid for Birmingham winger Sebastian Larsson, hoping Blues will decide to sell now rather than lose the player on a free transfer when he is out of contract in the summer.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Blackburn are set to sign Argentine forward Mauro Formica from Newell's Old Boys in a £3m deal.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is preparing a substantial bid for Ars*nal striker Robin Van Persie as he looks to address his lack of effective attacking options.
 Full story: Caught Offside
Mourinho has set his sights on luring Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez to the Bernabeu. Madrid officials believe an offer of between £37.6m and £41.8m may be enough to prise City's talisman away from Eastlands. (Daily Telegraph)
Fulham are ready to swoop for Southampton's highly rated teenage midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with his proposed £10m switch to Ars*nal on the verge of breaking down.
 Full story: Goal.com
Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is in advanced talks over a switch to Fulham. (the Guardian)
Sunderland are set to spend some of the money brought in by the sale of striker Darren Bent on Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon.
 Full story: InsideFutbol
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is a £5m target for Chelsea as manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes to bring in a deputy to first-choice Petr Cech. (Daily Express)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has earmarked Peterborough playmaker George Boyd as Charlie Adam's replacement - if the Scottish midfielder leaves Bloomfield Road this month.
 Full story: the Sun
Tottenham are locked in a battle with Benfica to clinch the signing of Marseille defender Taye Taiwo. The Nigerian international, valued at £5m, has also been targeted by Everton.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Newcastle and Tottenham are believed to be interested in Italian World Cup winner Mauro Camoranesi, with Stuttgart having confirmed the 34-year-old midfielder is surplus to requirements.
 Full story: Metro

 Middlesbrough defender David Wheater is expected to make the switch to Premier League Bolton in a £4m move. (Daily Telegraph)
Everton striker James Vaughan is joining Celtic on loan for the rest of the season in a shock move that includes a £250,000 'rental' payment.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Rangers striker Kenny Miller is set to seal a £300,000 switch to Turkish side Bursaspor, which will earn him a tax-free £50,000 a week.
 Full story: Daily Record Aston Villa's club record £24m swoop for Sunderland striker Darren Bent looks set to trigger a flurry of transfer window activity that propels top-flight spending past the £100m mark.
 Full story: City AM
West Ham manager Avram Grant's family begged the Israeli to quit Upton Park before Saturday's defeat by Ars*nal following reports that Martin O'Neill was set to be appointed in his place.
 Full story: the Sun
Manchester United are to offer 37-year-old midfielder Ryan Giggs a new one-year deal at Old Trafford. The Welshman has made 600 league appearances for the club. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea will attempt to tie defender Branislav Ivanovic to Stamford Bridge with a new four-year deal. (Daily Express)
Midfielder David Beckham's first proposed run-out in a Tottenham shirt, a reserve match against QPR behind closed doors, was thwarted by Los Angeles Galaxy after the United States side raised concerns over security at the London club's training ground.
 Full story: the Sun Tottenham striker Robbie Keane has branded Birmingham's failed £6m bid to buy him a publicity stunt, expressing bemusement at a statement released by Blues explaining why the deal had failed.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has made a return to football as director of soccer at New York Cosmos. The Frenchman described the club as "a mix between football and art".
 Full story: the Sun
Former Chelsea and Newcastle boss Ruud Gullit has reportedly been hired as head coach of Terek Grozny, a team in Russia's Chechen Republic.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Leeds manager Simon Grayson has banned his players from wearing snoods in their FA Cup third round replay against Ars*nal this evening. "During a game they should be running around to keep themselves warm," he said. (Daily Telegraph)
 
 

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Blackpool have put a £12m price tag on their want-away captain Charlie Adam, while Seasiders boss Ian Holloway is eyeing Derby midfielder Paul Green as a possible replacement.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid are ready to make an offer for Manchester United defender Patrice Evra as his future at Old Trafford looks increasingly uncertain. (the Times)
Sunderland are set to make a £3.5m offer for West Ham forward Frederic Piquionne.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Aston Villa have asked Tottenham to name their price for midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
 Full story: the Sun
Chelsea have offered midfielder Nemanja Matic to Benfica as part of the deal to sign defender David Luiz.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph
Celtic are set to beat Rangers in the race to sign Derby winger Kris Commons.
 Full story: Daily Record
Ajax striker Luis Suarez wants the Dutch club to lower their £30m asking price so that he can join Liverpool.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph
Newcastle want to complete the loan signing of Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland before the end of the transfer window.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari could be on his way to Sunderland after earlier rejecting a move to the north east.
 Full story: the Sun
Sunderland are also closing in on a deal for Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon but will abandon plans to sign strikers Jay Bothroyd from Cardiff and Ricardo Fuller from Stoke. (the Times)
West Ham have made a new attempt to sign Tottenham striker Robbie Keane, agreeing to a £6m fee if the Hammers avoid relegation.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph
Southampton insist they will not sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain cheaply. Ars*nal are interested in signing the 17-year-old striker, with the Saints valuing him at about £10m.
 Full story: Daily Star
The Saints are waiting to find out what Manchester United will offer for Oxlade-Chamberlain when the Premier League leaders visit St Mary's in the FA Cup on Saturday.
 Full story: Daily Express
Wigan have made a £1m bid for Coventry goalkeeper Keiren Westwood.
 Full story: the Sun
However, Coventry have told Wigan that the 26-year-old will cost £2m.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Wigan are keen on Hearts and Scotland full-back Lee Wallace.
 Full story: Daily Record
Blackburn are looking to sign striker Ruben Rochina from Barcelona for £1m and are also hoping to secure the signature of forward Ronieli dos Santos from Brazilian club Sao Paolo.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Bolton have offered £5m to sign Benfica forward Rodrigo Moreno on a permanent deal. (the Times)
Stoke have turned down a bid from Birmingham to sign Turkey international Tuncay, while Newcastle have rejected Blues' bid for striker Shola Ameobi.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United could lose out in their attempt to sign goalkeeper David de Gea because the 20-year-old says he is very happy at Atletico Madrid.
 Full story: the Sun
Ars*nal are lining up a £12m offer for Paris St Germain's central defender Mamadou Sakho.
 Full story: Metro
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will not sell Peter Crouch this month but the striker could be on his way out of the club in the summer. (the Times)
QPR manager Neil Warnock has warned other clubs not to make a bid for playmaker Adel Taarabt. Newcastle have been linked with a £5m offer for the 21-year-old. (the Sun)
Dulwich Hamlet duo Quade Taylor, who plays in midfield, and Paul McCallum, who is a striker, have been watched by scouts from Manchester United, Liverpool, Ars*nal and West Ham.
 Full story: Sky Sports
West Ham owners David Sullivan and David Gold will not be at St Andrew's for their club's Carling Cup semi-final, second leg at Birmingham on Wednesday because they fear they might jinx the result. The Hammers won the first leg 2-1.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Real Madrid playmaker Kaka, who is back in action after seven months out because of injury, has been left out of the Brazil squad for the friendly against France next month.
 Full story: the Independent
England manager Fabio Capello says he had no problems with women officiating at games when he was a player.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Capello does, however, say that Manchester City keeper Joe Hart has to cut mistakes out of his game if he is to remain as England's first-choice keeper.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Real Madrid and former Manchester United winger Ronaldo has offered some words of advice to Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli. He said: "He should talk less and play more - that way he would become a great player."
 Full story: the Sun
 

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Real Madrid defender Pepe is stalling on a new deal in Spain as he is aware Chelsea are interested in him.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Zoltan Gera is ready to leave Fulham on a free transfer in the summer, with Newcastle, Stoke and Birmingham all interested in the 31-year-old Hungarian midfielder.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal are keeping tabs on Omar Salgado, a 17-year-old Mexican striker at Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
The Gunners are also interested in Paris Saint Germain defender Mamadou Sakho who is in talks over a new contract in the French capital.
 Full story: Inside Futbol
Chelsea may add 23-year-old Napoli striker Edinson Cavani to their squad in the summer as manager Carlo Ancelotti seeks to bring in younger players to an ageing squad.
 Full story: Caught Offside
Leicester hope to sign Chelsea defender Jeffrey Bruma on loan following the Blues' deadline day capture of Benfica centre-back David Luiz.
 Full story: the Sun
The timing of former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres' request for a move - three days before the end of the transfer window - was dictated by Liverpool. The Reds wanted to tie up the signing of Luis Suarez before allowing the Spaniard, who has joined Chelsea, to depart.
 Full story: the Sun
Liverpool tried and failed to get a gentleman's agreement included in the contract of Torres stating that the Spaniard would not play against them on Sunday when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge.
 Full story: the Guardian
Liverpool have denied seeking any such arrangement and instead are concentrating on getting striker Luis Suarez's paperwork in order in time for the Uruguayan to play against Stoke on Wednesday evening. (the Independent)
Manchester City's Mario Balotelli could be fit for the derby with Manchester United on 12 February, having overcome the knee injury that has kept him out since Christmas.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal playmaker Samir Nasri, who has 18 months to run on his current contract, will accept a five-year extension, guaranteeing him a weekly wage of £75,000.
 Full story: the Sun
Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric is likely to miss Tottenham's next two matches - away to Blackburn and at home to Bolton - after undergoing surgery for an appendicitis.
 Full story: Four Four Two
Spurs defender William Gallas is close to agreeing a new two-year deal with the White Hart Lane side.
 Full story: the Sun
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew concedes his team are "vulnerable" after the sale of Andy Carroll to Liverpool.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
The Premier League says there is no likelihood of the transfer window being scrapped, despite criticism by the League Managers' Association.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph
Wolves striker Steven Fletcher may have played his last game for Scotland after reportedly rejecting a call-up to the latest squad in a text message.
 Full story: Daily Mail
West Ham striker Benni McCarthy has turned down the offer of a £1m pay-off in return for tearing up his contract. The South African has made 14 appearances since arriving at Upton Park in January 2010.
 Full story: Daily Telegraph
Fernando Torres's father Jose says he sympathises with disillusioned Liverpool fans following his son's move to Chelsea.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Liverpool midfielder Ryan Babel, who was punished for unflattering comments on Twitter about referee Howard Webb, used the social networking site to say thank you to Liverpool fans after his move to Hoffenheim.
 Full story: Daily Mail

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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina says he could follow Fernando Torres out of Anfield if the club do not qualify for the Champions League.
 Full story: the Guardian
Marseille are poised to tempt Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to move away from London with a £5m-a-year offer.
 Full story: Daily Express
Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel says he would be open to a move to Tottenham when his short-term deal with AC Milan ends in the summer. (the Times)
Barcelona have ruled out signing Ars*nal skipper Cesc Fabregas at the end of the season.
 Full story: Daily Express
Bolton striker Johan Elmander is ready to quit the club if a new contract is not sorted out.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Newcastle want to sign Finland forward Shefki Kuqi to cover their shortage of numbers in the striking department. The 34-year-old is a free agent after cancelling his contract with Swansea by mutual consent.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Newcastle are in talks over possible moves for two unemployed strikers - former Middlesbrough and Ars*nal man Jeremie Aliadiere and Brazilian Ewerthon, who was released by Sao Paulo-based club Palmeiras in January.
 Full story: Metro
Blackburn are keen on signing Sevilla and Brazil striker Luis Fabiano.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner says he could leave the club in the summer as he looks for more first-team opportunities.
 Full story: the Guardian
And Italian sides AC Milan and Lazio are interested in signing the 23-year-old Dane.
 Full story: Inside Futbol
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will attempt to prise Roman Pavlyuchenko away from Tottenham this summer after the Russian striker said he was unhappy with his bit-part role at White Hart Lane.
 Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Spurs have told Pavlyuchenko to wait until the end of the season for a move, despite Russian clubs - whose transfer window is open until mid-March - wanting to sign the 29-year-old now.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Serie A's Roma, too, are lining up a move for Pavlyuchenko as they prepare to offload attacking pair Mirko Vucinic and Adriano in the off-season.
 Full story: Metro
Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese has criticised Liverpool and Ars*nal for the way they have tried to sign their midfield star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
 Full story: Daily Star
Manchester City will make another bid for Gent winger Yassine El Ghanassy in the summer.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United have been linked to Barcelona's former Liverpool player Javier Mascherano, with Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson keen to add a defensive midfielder to his ranks.
 Full story: Caughtoffside.com
West Ham say the Olympic Stadium would become "predominantly scrap" if Tottenham won the right to move to the venue. (the Times)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reached an agreement with Serbia that central defender Nemanja Vidic will not play in the friendly against Israel on Wednesday.
 Full story: the Guardian
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has issued a downbeat assessment of his club's title hopes, saying the home loss to Liverpool last weekend has "cut away our legs".
 Full story: Daily Star
Manchester City are putting striker Mario Balotelli through an intensive training schedule in an attempt to get the Italian fit for the derby clash with Manchester United this weekend. (The Times)
Everton chief executive Robert Elstone has denied reports the club are in financial trouble and insists they will not have to sell their best players to balance the books. (the Times)
Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen says England are underachievers and are no longer regarded as big scalps because of their recent failures in major competitions.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton are poised to offer midfielder Marouane Fellaini a new contract in a bid to fend off interest from Chelsea.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester United skipper Rio Ferdinand is unlikely to recover from the calf sprain that ruled him out of the defeat at Wolves in time for this weekend's derby against Manchester City.
 Full story: the Independent
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says the death threats he has received will not force him out of the job.
 Full story: Daily Record
Everton goalkeeper Jan Mucha wants to speak to manager David Moyes about his future after making only two appearances since signing from Legia Warsaw in July 2010.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Barcelona's director of football Raul Sanllehi has revealed he was shocked by the £50m Chelsea paid Liverpool for Spanish striker Fernando Torres. "Barcelona would not make that signing," said Sanllehi. "We would not even consider it."
 Full story: Metro
Scotland skipper Kenny Miller says he is the right choice to lead the side in the Nations Cup game against Northern Ireland on Wednesday because he is "bossy, moaning and demanding".
 Full story: Daily Record

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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's interest in bringing £20m-rated Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Goetze to Old Trafford has intensified.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba could move to Turkish side Galatasaray in the summer after growing increasingly unsettled in west London.
 Full story: Metro
Ars*nal skipper Cesc Fabregas would only move away from the Emirates to sign for boyhood club Barcelona, according to the midfielder's father. Chelsea had been linked with a £50m move for the player.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
French side Lille have admitted they may be open to approaches for playmaker Eden Hazard with Ars*nal, Chelsea and Manchester United all thought to be interested. A bid of £21m could be enough to secure the 19-year-old.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Chelsea could tempt playmaker Adel Taarabt from Championship leaders QPR with a £9m move.
 Full story: Caughtoffside
Sheffield United hope to recruit Blackpool striker Marlon Harewood to their cause as they attempt to stave off relegation from the Championship.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano has decided he will leave the Spanish club. The Brazil international could now be back on Tottenham's radar.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Felipe Caicedo's miserable time at Manchester City could be at an end with Levante keen to convert their loan deal for the striker into a £1m permanent switch.
 Full story: Daily Mail
The Football Association is looking for a new venue for the 2012 Community Shield after Wembley was confirmed as the location for the 2012 Olympic men's football final.
 Full story: Daily Mail
 New West Brom manager Roy Hodgson has warned the Baggies fans that the team will not survive in the Premier League if they attempt to emulate the attacking style of Barcelona.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling will become the club's youngest player if he takes the field in the club's Europa League match against Sparta Prague. The winger, who turns 16 years and 79 days old on the day of the game, scored five goals in a 9-0 win for the Merseysiders' youth team over Southend earlier this week.
 Full story: Daily Mirror

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Daniel Sturridge has hinted he could try to make his loan move from Chelsea to Bolton permanent. The striker has scored four goals in as many league games and says he is revelling in the freedom given to him by Trotters boss Owen Coyle.
Full story: Metro
Juventus are preparing a £17m summer bid for Barcelona midfield misfit Javier Mascherano, who used to play for Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal are hoping to arrange a swap deal that would result in Brazilian midfielder Denilson moving to Juventus and his compatriot Felipe Melo  Full story: talkSPORT
Tottenham are considering a move for Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner who is frustrated at the lack of first-team opportunities at the Emirates.
Full story: CaughtOffside
Liverpool are leading Tottenham and Manchester United in the race for France and Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Napoli's Slovakian playmaker Marek Hamsik, sending scouts to watch the 23-year-old in his side's 3-0 defeat by AC Milan.
Full story: talkSPORT
Former Celtic winger Aidan McGeady, now playing for Spartak Moscow, has been linked to a big-money move to Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg. The 24-year-old could treble his wages to £120,000 a week. (Daily Record)
Manchester United are close to agreeing a £600,000 compensation package for Anderlecht winger Adnan Januzaj. The 16-year-old, dubbed the Belgian David Beckham, will sign a four-year deal at Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)
England manager Fabio Capello is considering calling up Celtic striker Gary Hooper, who has scored 15 goals in 22 games for the Bhoys since his summer move from Sc*nthorpe.
Full story: the Times (requires subscription)
Fifa's executive committee will begin a two-day meeting on Wednesday to decide on the number of berths each continent will be allocated for the 2014 World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Wolves forward Kevin Doyle believes his side, who are third from bottom in the table, require four more wins to ensure their Premier League survival this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool are hopeful £35m January signing Andy Carroll will make his debut for the club in Sunday's Premier League home game against leaders and bitter rivals Manchester United.
Full story: the Guardian
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is losing his race to be fit for the second leg of his side's Champions League last-16 tie against AC Milan on 9 March at White Hart Lane.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Leyton Orient midfielder and boyhood West Ham fan Jimmy Smith has admitted that he laughed as Ars*nal succumbed to a farcical late winner against Birmingham in Sunday's Carling Cup final. Orient face the Gunners in an FA Cup reply on Wednesday.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Carling Cup winners Birmingham will not open talks with midfielders Lee Bowyer and Sebastian Larsson until the end of the season, when they hope their Premier League status will have been secured.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Ars*nal striker Marouane Chamakh has revealed his team's Carling Cup final defeat by Birmingham was met by a silence in the losers' dressing room, with not even manager Arsene Wenger uttering a word to his deflated players.
Full story: Metro
The Gunners, meanwhile, are planning to sell off more land around their Emirates Stadium after announcing a £2.5m half-yearly loss on Monday.
Full story: the Sun
The world's most expensive season ticket has gone on sale at Peterborough United. For £15,000, a well-heeled Posh fan can watch their team from the directors' box and eat as many meat pies as they like.
Full story: Daily Mail
West Ham co-owner David Gold is recovering well after being admitted to hospital on Sunday night suffering from cholangitis - an internal inflammation - and blood poisoning condition septicaemia.
Full story: Daily Mail

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Wesley Sneijder will sign for Manchester United in the next 48 hours for a fee believed to be around £32m.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Lassana Diarra is a step closer to a move to Spurs after Real Madrid cut their asking price for the midfielder.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Ars*nal have told Manchester City they can buy Samir Nasri for an initial fee of £22m after conceding the midfielder will not sign a new contract.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala will step up their interest in Ars*nal's Andrey Arshavin this week.
 Full story: talkSPORT Stoke have joined the race for Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips and are also in talks with Spurs midfielder Wilson Palacios.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
New Ars*nal signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes everything is in place for the club to win trophies, saying that is the reason he joined the Londoners.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Rafael van der Vaart has urged team-mate Luka Modric to stay at Spurs for one more year before making his dream move to Chelsea.
 Full story: Metro
Bolton boss Owen Coyle has told clubs interested in Gary Cahill either to make an offer or leave the defender to concentrate on his career at the Reebok Stadium.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Hollywood actor Gerard Butler turned out for a Celtic legends XI as they won 5-2 against a Manchester United legends team, featuring Roy Keane and Teddy Sheringham.
 Full story: Metro

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Ars*nal midfielder Samir Nasri is close to joining Man City and claims £23m deal is 'nearly done'
 Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City will block any attempts by Aston Villa to take midfielders James Milner and Adam Johnson on loan.
 Full story: The Sun
Lille have put a £26m price tag on Eden Hazard as Ars*nal step up their pursuit of the Belgian midfielder, according to reports in France.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Ars*nal are monitoring Wolves striker Kevin Doyle as a possible replacement for Nicklas Bendtner, should the Denmark international leave the Emirates.
 Full story:Times (subscription required)
And Paris Saint-Germain have also enquired about Ars*nal striker Nicklas Bendtner. The Gunners want £11m for the 23-year-old.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Championship club West Ham have revived their interest in Newcastle's controversial midfielder Joey Barton.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Everton boss David Moyes is in talks with Manchester City about signing out-of-favour defender Nedum Onuoha.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Blackburn Rovers are looking to bring Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta to Ewood Park but face competition from Spanish side Real Betis for the 31-year-old.
 Full story: footie-online
Chelsea target Kevin De Bruyne, a 20-year-old midfielder who plays for Genk, has revealed he is confident that a deal can be struck with the west Londoners before the end of the month.
 Full story: Inside Futbol
Chelsea will offer midfielder Yossi Benayoun and forward Salomon Kalou as makeweights in a deal for Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric.
 Full story: Guardian
Tottenham are closing in on a season-long loan deal for Manchester City's unsettled striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
 Full story: Daily Star
Newcastle have been told it will cost around £2m to take defender Wayne Bridge on loan from Manchester City.
 Full story: The Sun
Wigan are to make an improved bid for West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie, while Tottenham are also monitoring the situation.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips is negotiating a pay-off from Manchester City that would clear the way for him to move to Bolton.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle believes Manchester City have a lot of work to do before they are ready to topple local rivals Manchester United.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Despite missing key parts of pre-season through injury, Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta is ready to face Premier League newcomers QPR at Goodison Park this weekend after he played 67 minutes of a friendly with Bohemians in Ireland on Monday.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Ex-Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out the possibility of managing French side Paris Saint-Germain this season.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Spurs' plans for their Europa League clash with SPL side Hearts have been hit by a failure to find a hotel in Edinburgh. Full story: The Sun
Barcelona star Lionel Messi vomited against Real Madrid before scoring during their Spanish Super Cup first-leg match.
 Full story: Metro

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Tottenham agree a loan deal for Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
 Full story: the Sun
Manchester United are hoping to lure Samir Nasri to Old Trafford despite Manchester City agreeing a deal with Ars*nal for the midfielder.
 Full story: Daily Mail
QPR are stepping up their efforts to sign unsettled Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton and have made a new £5m offer for West Ham's Scott Parker.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Forward El-Hadji Diouf has criticised Blackburn manager Steve Kean for freezing him out at Ewood Park.
 Full story: the Sun
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli says he fancies a move to Serie A side Palermo - the city where he was born.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
But Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini insists the club have little chance of signing Balotelli because he is too expensive.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Aston Villa are set to make a £3.5m bid for Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson.
 Full story: Daily Mail
QPR have launched a bid to sign Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas on loan.
 Full story: the Sun
Midfielder Luka Modric needs a pay rise to fix Spurs 'fall out' and prevent him from leaving, says manager Harry Redknapp.
 Full story: Metro
Meanwhile, it has also been reported that Tottenham will reject a £30m bid from Chelsea for Modric.
 Full story: Daily Mail
Ars*nal target Eden Hazard has once again reaffirmed his commitment to Lille by ruling out a move to the Emirates this summer.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Sunderland want frozen-out Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz - but so do Scottish giants Celtic.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Misfit Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole wants a permanent move away from Anfield - and fancies joining Tottenham.
 Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsene Wenger will look to sign Everton pair Phil Jagielka and Mikel Arteta as he looks to strengthen his Ars*nal side before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.
 Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Joe Cole, Christian Poulsen, David N'Gog and Alberto Aquilani are all strongly linked with Anfield exits.
 Full story: Caughtoffside.com
AC Milan have accepted Liverpool's terms for former Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani, according to sources in Italy.
 Full story: Caughtoffside.com
Lyon have told Newcastle to up their bid for Aly Cissokho or forget about signing him before the window shuts.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Chelsea are close to signing promising Mexico striker Ulises Davila in a deal that would result in him being loaned to affiliate club Vitesse for a season.
 Full story: talkSPORT
Meanwhile, Chelsea have lodged a bid of around €20m [£16.6m] for the highly rated Porto wing-back Alvaro Pereira.
 Full story: the Guardian
Jose Mourinho denies he is set to quit as coach of Real Madrid despite his official spokesman supposedly suggesting he was unhappy and planning to leave the Bernabeu.
 Full story: the Guardian
Rumours that striker Andy Carroll was leaving Liverpool erupted on Twitter after he was 'spotted' outside Manchester City's stadium. But thankfully for Kopites, it was just a case of mistaken identity after his namesake's tiling firm rocked up outside City's club shop.
 Full story: Metro