Saturday Paper Talk

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Paris St-Germain manager Laurent Blanc has stepped up his pursuit of Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, 23.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba left Manchester United to join Juventus in 2012
Chelsea want to sign either Juventus's Paul Pogba, 21, Atletico Madrid's Koke, 22, or Tottenham's Paulinho, 25, after agreeing to sell David Luiz in a £48m deal.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has made Barcelona's former Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, his main summer target after missing out on Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos, 24.
Full story: Daily Star
However, Ars*nal are set to make a £35m bid for Fabregas after he told Arsene Wenger he wants to return to the club.
Full story: Metro
West Ham are in talks over a £250,000 loan deal for AC Milan forward M'Baye Niang, 19.
Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are close to finalising a surprise £10m deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can, 20.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham are looking to beat Ars*nal to the signing of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 21.
Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea and Ars*nal want to sign Hamburg's attacking midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, 20.
Full story: Daily Express
Leicester have made a £1m offer for Cardiff striker Fraizer Campbell, 26, and hope to seal a deal this weekend.
Full story: Daily Mail
Crystal Palace have opened talks with former Sunderland defender and free agent Carlos Cuellar, 32, over a move to Selhurst Park this summer.
Full story: Talksport

Manager Mauricio Pochettino looks set to sign a new contract with Southampton despite reported interest from Tottenham.
Full story: Metro
Liverpool fear that striker Luis Suarez, 27, will be rushed back too quickly from knee surgery by Uruguay.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Javi Garcia's representative has ruled out the prospect of the Spanish midfielder, 27, leaving Manchester City during the forthcoming summer transfer window.



Former Newcastle and Tottenham winger David Ginola loves England because, unlike in France, people like to 'work hard and play hard'.
Full story: Channel 5

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Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger is ready for a £100m spending spree now he has signed a new three-year contract with the Gunners.
Full story: Daily Mail
Newly-promoted QPR are leading the chase for Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, 31, after he failed to agree terms with West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City Joleon Lescott could be on his way to the capital
Joleon Lescott is a target for QPR
French Ligue 1 club Montpellier have told Newcastle United they must pay £12m if they want to sign 24-year-old attacking midfielder Remy Cabella.
Full story: Guardian
Newcastle have joined the battle to sign Cagliari's £8.25m-rated striker Victor Ibarbo, who is also a target for Barcelona, Stuttgart, Juventus and Napoli.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham's record signing Erik Lamela, 22, is a target for Roma, Napoli, Fiorentina and Perugia, despite the fact he failed to score a single Premier League goal this season.
Full story: Talksport
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has warned would-be suitors, including Ars*nal and Manchester United, that former Gunners midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, is not for sale.
Full story: Metro
Spanish club Valencia will compete with Liverpool and Everton for the signature of Chelsea attacking midfielder Thorgan Hazard, 21, whose older brother Eden is a Stamford Bridge regular.
Thorgan Hazard
Hazard scored 17 goals and provided 20 assists during a loan spell at Belgian club Zulte Waregem last season
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United could beat Liverpool to the signing of Ukraine international midfielder Yevhen Konoplyanka from FC Dnipro.
Full story: Talksport
Liverpool's expected signing of 32-year-old striker Rickie Lambert for £4m from Southampton could lead to Fabio Borini, 23, leaving Anfield for Sunderland, where the Italian forward spent last season on loan.
Full story: Times (subscription required)
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler says Lambert, who is due to complete a medical at the Merseyside club on Saturday, will be a "magnificent" capture.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Hull City are set to make a £5m bid for Sunderland winger Adam Johnson, 26, who arrived at the Stadium of Light for £10m from Manchester City in 2012.
Full story: Daily Mail
Rotherham United have renewed their interest in St Johnstone striker Stevie May, with the English League One club valuing the 22-year-old at £1m.
Full story: The Herald

England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, may consider calling it a day if he fails to agree a new deal at Stamford Bridge after the World Cup.
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard faces some big decisions after his World Cup duty
Full story: Red Magazine
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has vetoed a new one-year deal for Lampard as he wants manager Jose Mourinho to build a younger squad.
Full story: Daily Star
Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has been told the Celtic job is his and the former Manchester United midfielder could be announced as Neil Lennon's replacement as early as next week.
Full story: Times (subscription required)
Keane has until Wednesday to tell Ireland manager Martin O'Neill whether or not he will take over at Celtic.
Full story: Daily Record
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres says his decision to leave Liverpool for Stamford Bridge in 2012 "destroyed" Reds captain Steven Gerrard.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Stoke City forward Peter Crouch, 33, has advised Ashley Cole to join Liverpool when the 33-year-old left-back's contract with Chelsea expires this summer.
Full story: Sun (subscription required)
Managerless West Bromwich Albion have cooled their interest in Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes, who captained the Midlands club during his playing days.
Full story: The Herald
One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson is in takeover talks at Doncaster Rovers, who suffered relegation to League One on the final day of the Championship season.
Full story: Independent

Getting around Brazil during the World Cup finals might be easier with a few basic phrases in Portuguese to hand. England pair Gary Cahill and Adam Lallana have been trying to go native by learning the lingo.
Full story: Metro
Over 700 pet owners in the Spanish region of Catalonia have named their dog or cat after 26-year-old Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, according to a recent survey. By contrast, only 10 pets were named after Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29.
Full story: Independent

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Liverpool, Ars*nal and Manchester United face competition from Paris St-Germain for Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann, 23, with the Basque club keen to sell before the World Cup starts . Daily Star
Real Sociedad and France winger Antoine Griezmann
Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann has won three caps for France
QPR striker Loic Remy, 27, wants to join Ars*nal more than any other teams interested in signing him. Daily Mirror
Sunderland have made an undisclosed bid for 29-year-old Swansea defender Ashley Williams. Sky Sports 
Chelsea are confident of signing ex-Ars*nal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, from Barcelona for less than £30m and will improve his £100,000-a-week wages. Times (subscription)
Blackpool winger Tom Ince, 22, is set to decide between a move to Tottenham, Everton and Newcastle after rejecting a switch to Inter Milan. Daily Express
Aston Villa have sounded out former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand over a possible move to Villa Park - but the 35-year-old free agent would prefer to join a London club. Daily Mail
West Ham are ready to battle Tottenham for the signature of Napoli midfielder Blerim Dzemaili, 28. Talksport
Liverpool are close to completing a deal for Bayern Munich's £15m-rated winger Xherdan Shaqiri, 22, who has been capped 32 times by Switzerland. Daily Star
Midfielder Samir Nasri, 26, is set to sign a new five-year deal at Manchester City. Guardian
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri
Samir Nasri has scored 14 goals in 92 Premier League appearances for Manchester City
Former Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio reckons England have no chance at the World Cup because they are "exhausted" and concede "ludicrous" goals. Daily Mirror
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 20, has told Chelsea that he wants to quit Stamford Bridge this summer. Daily Telegraph
Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, could make his international debut for France at the World Cup finals after Franck Ribery's withdrawal through injury.

Brazilian-born Croatia striker Eduardo will sing the national anthems of both countries when the sides meet in the World Cup opening game. Independent
A Brazilian super fan has worn his country's colours every day since their World Cup victory in 1994. Metro
Nine of the Italy squad which flew to Brazil were forced to downgrade from first class when it emerged their plane was too small. Daily Mail

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England manager Roy Hodgson has told Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 28, to use the World Cup as an opportunity to silence his doubters. Daily Mirror
John Terry of Chelsea
John Terry has not played for England since September 2012
Former England captain Tony Adams says manager Roy Hodgson has made a terrible mistake by not reuniting Chelsea pairing Gary Cahill, 28, and John Terry, 33, in the national team. Telegraph
Former Ars*nal and France striker Thierry Henry has backed Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, 19, to be a star at the World Cup. Sun (subscription only)
Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 23, wants to shake of his 'Mad Mario' nickname earned during his controversial time at Manchester City and be known as the best striker in the world.



Former Netherlands star Ronald Koeman, who left Feyenoord at the end of last season, is set to be appointed as the new manager of Southampton. Daily Mirror
Santi Cazorla
Santi Cazorla joined Ars*nal from Malaga in August 2012
Midfielder Santi Cazorla, 29, has told friends and family he wants to quit Ars*nal and join Atletico Madrid this summer. Metro 
Chelsea are looking to follow up the signing of Barcelona's Spain star Cesc Fabregas with that of his former Ars*nal team-mate Alex Song, 26, despite interest from Manchester United in the midfielder. Daily Express
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign Germany midfielder Sami Khedira. Mourinho signed the 27-year-old for Real Madrid. Daily Star
Liverpool are in danger of missing out on Southampton defender Dejan Lovren, 24, after Barcelona joined the race for the Croatian. Daily Express
Liverpool are set to open talks with German club Hoffenheim over a deal for 22-year-old midfielder Roberto Firmino. Metro
Hordes of Brazilian ants have infiltrated Uruguay's World Cup training camp and found their way into the players' beds. Guardian

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Walter Ferreira, the physio behind Luis Suarez's recovery from knee surgery, suspended cancer treatment to see the 27-year-old Liverpool striker score twice in Uruguay's World Cup win over England. Independent
England captain Steven Gerrard's display against Uruguay was so bad, according to Spanish newspaper AS, they did not give him a rating for his performance. Daily Mail
Barcelona want Liverpool striker Suarez, already a target for Real Madrid, and believe a £70m bid will activate a release clause. Daily Mirror
Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic, 28, is set to reject the chance to join Liverpool, Manchester United, Ars*nal or Chelsea to sign for Wolfsburg. Daily Star
AC Milan have told Ars*nal they must spend £29.5m to sign former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, 23. Daily Express
Crystal Palace will enquire about a deal for Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 21, once manager Tony Pulis returns from media work in Brazil. Daily Mail 
New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is considering a move for Esteban Cambiasso, 33, who is leaving Inter Milan on a free transfer this month. Daily Mirror
Manchester United and Chelsea are set to miss out on Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, who wants to join Real Madrid once his contract expires in 2015. Daily Express
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea's title challenge next season will benefit from Cesc Fabregas's winning mentality and Premier League experience. Daily Star
England midfielder Jack Wilshere apologised to fans after his team failed to progress to the World Cup knockout stages. "Gutted doesn't come close to how I am feeling right now. Sorry to all the fans who came out and supported us, and everyone back home," he tweeted. 
"Loads saying no pride no passion," tweeted  former England defender Rio Ferdinand. "The boys didn't try you saying? Rubbish. We just wasn't up to it. Nothing to do with pride & passion."
Triathlete Jonathan Brownlee  wrote about his World Cup experience on Twitter: "I went to Spain and they lost. Came home and England lost, now in Switzerland and they are losing... where next?! Germany?"
Goals help make a striker popular - and in-form Manchester United and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie has accumulated 10 million fans on Facebook.
One Brazilian family is sending more good fortune than most to their team - by crossing their fingers. All 14 members of the Silva family were born with an extra digit on each hand. Independent 

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Brazil have reacted furiously to what they believe have been pre-match attempts by Chile to put pressure on referee Howard Webb. The English official will take charge of the World Cup last-16 meeting between the sides. Guardian
Aldyr Garcia Schlee, the 79-year-old Brazilian who designed the national team's golden yellow shirt, is exhilarated by Saturday's last-16 clash - not Brazil v Chile but Uruguay v Colombia. Independent
Manchester City's Brazil midfielder Fernandinho, 29, says he owes his World Cup dream to English football. Sun
Netherlands international Dirk Kuyt has warned Mexico's impressive goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa he will be no match for the devastating Dutch strike force in their last-16 match. Daily Star
Greece supporters are united in their belief that midfielder Kostas Katsouranis must not face Costa Rica in the last-16 after a Facebook page set up to promote the 35-year-old not playing has picked up more than 95,000 likes. Telegraph
Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, has signed a five-year £100,000-a-week deal with Liverpool worth £26m in wages to complete his £25m transfer. Sun
Liverpool will not allow Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, to join Barcelona for less than £80m following his four-month ban for biting.Independent
Chelsea are ready to launch a £67m double swoop for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, and Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, 25. Daily Star
Manchester United have approached Feyenoord about defender Daryl Janmaat, 24, who has impressed his Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal at the World Cup. Daily Mail
Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 23, is keen on a move to Ars*nal after his agent Mino Raiola claimed he has been left "sad and desperate" following AC Milan failing to back him after his disappointing World Cup. Daily Mirror
Ars*nal and Tottenham are preparing last-minute bids for Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata after Juventus launched a final offer of £16m for the 21-year-old striker. Daily Express
Ars*nal are to offer a club record £44m to beat off competition from Manchester United for Juventus and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27.Daily Star
Tottenham have made an £8m move for 21-year-old Swansea and Wales defender Ben Davies. Daily Mirror
Tottenham are also closing in on Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso, 33, as new manager Mauricio Pochettino looks to add some experience to his squad. Daily Express
Inter Milan have given up hope of trying to sign Argentine winger Erik Lamela, 22, because Tottenham do not want to sell him. Evening Standard
Liverpool will launch a £25m bid for Benfica's 26-year-old Serb winger Lazar Markovic. Liverpool Echo
Liverpool and Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Mateo Kovacic after Inter Milan revealed the 20-year-old midfielder is not for sale. Talksport
Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero, 24, who has been linked with West Ham, Swansea and Ars*nal, says he will definitely leave his Mexican side Monarcas Morelia this summer and hopes to be playing in Europe next season. Metro
Ryan Giggs has admitted that he was underprepared for his brief tenure as Manchester United manager, but revealed his excitement at his new role as Louis van Gaal's assistant. Guardian
Brazil star Neymar, 22, says the turning point of his life was Pele telling him to snub a move to Chelsea. Daily Mail
Europa League qualifiers Aberystwyth Town have had a cheeky pop at Manchester United about failing to qualify for Europe next season. Metro
Luis Suarez received a hero's welcome when he appeared on the balcony of his home in Uruguay with his kids after being banned from football. YouTube
Paul Pogba joined Juventus from Manchester United in 2012 after his contract expiredManchester United's new signings, Ander Herrera, 24, and Luke Shaw, 18, have received a warm welcome from their new team-mates. Striker Wayne Rooney  tweeted: "@LukeShaw3 welcome to @ManUtd lad. @anderherrera8 welcome to @ManUtd mate." Midfielder Michael Carrick tweeted: "You will love it at this great club. See you soon boys." Winger Ashley Young  wrote on Twitter: "Welcome... to The Biggest Club In The World! Look forward to seeing you boys soon!"
In a Twitter Q&A, former Manchester United defender and BBC World Cup pundit Rio Ferdinand said his former club should re-sign French midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus and buy Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 23.
A Dutch aerospace company have promised to give the Netherlands squad a free trip into space if they manage to win the World Cup. NL Times
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has done his best Robin van Persie impression on a beach in Brazil by recreating his astonishing diving header for the Netherlands against Spain during the World Cup. Independent

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Argentina's 1986 World Cup winner Jorge Valdano said of the pressure surrounding star player Lionel Messi: "If we win the World Cup the people will crown Messi with laurels; if not it will be a crown of thorns." Daily Mail
Germany boss Joachim Low has praised Per Mertesacker's attitude after dropping the 29-year-old Ars*nal defender from the starting XI for the World Cup quarter-final victory over France. London Evening Standard
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has played down his reflex save from France's Karim Benzema in the latter stages of Germany's World Cup quarter-final win. "If it had gone in it would have been a goalkeeper's mistake," he said. Daily Mirror
Germany defender Mats Hummels has said the "next dream has become reality" after his goal earns his country a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Independent
France coach Didier Deschamps described Brazil 2014 as a "very beautiful World Cup". Following his team's exit at the quarter-final stage Deschamps said: "I remember a few years ago some very boring World Cup matches. Not this year. What I've seen is extremely entertaining with a lot of intensity." Daily Telegraph
Premier League champions Manchester City are weighing up a £25m move for Everton's England international midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, using former Toffees midfielder Jack Rodwell, 23, as bait. Daily Mirror
City are keen to keep striker Alvaro Negredo but would let the 28-year-old Spain international leave for £25m. Sun
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is pondering a £12m bid for 25-year-old Ecuador international striker Enner Valencia, who scored all three of his country's goals in the World Cup group matches and hit 18 goals in just 23 games for Mexican club Pachuca. Daily Star
Liverpool are interested in Seattle Sounders star DeAndre Yedlin and could invite the 20-year-old full-back on trial during pre-season. Metro
Barcelona are yet to reach an agreement with Liverpool over the signing of Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, with a deal not expected until next week. Guardian
Daily Express back pageFormer Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole, 33, is in talks with Serie A side Roma about a two-year deal. Daily Mail
Tottenham and Ars*nal are both interested in Netherlands World Cup centre-back Joel Veltman, 22.Daily Mirror
Veltman's fellow Netherlands defender Daryl Janmaat, 24, interests Newcastle and Manchester United. Daily Mail
Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 30, has said he needs to speak to Schalke after being linked with Liverpool. London Evening Standard
France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, is so confident of leaving Southampton this summer he has told his St Mary's team-mates he will not return after the World Cup. Daily Star
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is considering a move for former Ars*nal striker Eduardo, 31. Daily Mirror
Stoke are also monitoring free agent Eduardo, who came to the end of his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk following four years playing in Ukraine.Stoke Sentinel
Chelsea have made a move for 24-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, a target for Real Madrid. Daily Star
Brighton's interest in Australian A-League midfielder Luke Brattan has been dashed by an injury to the 24-year-old. Argus
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi says he came close to selling striker Mario Balotelli to an unnamed Premier League club before the World Cup. Times
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 26, says he does not have to prove himself as a footballer. Independent
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes that Liverpool forward Luis Suarez would be making a 'mistake' by signing for Barcelona and claims he would not gel with star player Lionel Messi.Daily Mail
Former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn believes Everton's Tim Howard, 35, can continue playing in the Premier League into his 40s. Liverpool Echo
Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Browett says there are improvements happening around Selhurst Park but would not reveal exactly what, admitting fellow co-chairman Steve Parish is looking to surprise fans. Croydon Advertiser
Reaction to Brazil's 2-1 victory over Colombia in the World Cup quarter-final, in which Neymar suffered his serious injury:
Neymar's Barcelona team-mate and Argentina star Lionel Messi wrote on his Facebook page: "Neymar, I hope you recover very soon friend!"
Paulinho's Twitter tribute to NeymarTottenham and Brazil midfielder Paulinho on Twitter posted a picture of Neymar celebrating with his team-mates and the message which translates as "Strength, Brother! @neymarjr"
Brazil striker Fred on Facebook: "We have one more reason to play with heart in this cup. Neymar, rest assured that our group loves you and give life to win this title for you. You were and continue to be the ace and the soul of our team. The whole of Brazil is praying for you!"
Match of the Day presenter and former England international striker Gary Lineker on Twitter: "Colombia, you have been an absolute delight at this World Cup. You will be missed. Thank you!"
QPR midfielder Joey Barton on Twitter: "Brazil scrap through again. The best player in the tournament goes home. Great end to end game. Sad to see James exit. I can't have them as WC winners. They have so many vulnerabilities. Yet they are two wins away? Worst Brazil side in a long time that...If that was a Big Sam team they'd be absolutely pillared for that performance. Because it's Scolari and Brazil, everybody has blinkers on..."
Actor, writer and musician Hugh Laurie: "Huge congratulations to Brazil. Ran themselves to butter." Hugh Laurie on Twitter
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva questions criticism of fellow Brazilian David Luiz after the Paris St-Germain defender's brilliant free-kick in the World Cup victory over Colombia, tweeting: "And a few people say David Luiz isn't a good player... what a goal my friend @DavidLuiz_4." Lucas Leiva on Twitter
Some England supporters at the World Cup quarter-final between Germany and France painted their faces with the German flag and held up a banner intended for England manager Roy Hodgson that read: "Look what you've done to us Roy". Daily Mail

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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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Italian Fabio Borini, 23, looks poised to sign for Sunderland after the Black Cats agreed a £14m fee with Liverpool. Sky Sports
After signing Filipe Luis on Friday, Chelsea are in talks over a £20m bid for another Brazilian Atletico Madrid defender - 29-year-old Joao Miranda.Daily Star
Real Madrid are considering a move for Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, as a potential replacement for Juventus-bound Alvaro Morata, 21. Metro
Liverpool tell striker Loic Remy, 27 to lower his wage demands if he wants an £8m Anfield move. Daily Mirror
QPR have been offered 34-year-old former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o but are unlikely to pursue the deal owing to his wages. MailOnline
Ars*nal face last-minute competition for goalkeeper David Ospina, 25, from Valencia. Metro
Everton are closing in on a deal to bring Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, back to Goodison Park in the next 48 hours. Daily Mail
Former Manchester United and Aston Villa defender Paul McGrath believes Netherlands international Ron Vlaar, 29, could replace defender Nemanja Vidic, 32, at Old Trafford. Talksport
Atletico Madrid could take advantage of Liverpool's failure to land Alberto Moreno, 22, by making their own move for the Sevilla left-back. Talksport.
Striker Demba Ba, 29, has been given a fond farewell after his move to Besiktas - by fans of Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. Metro
Paris St-Germain's 32-year-old striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's pre-season regime is already underway with a spot of gym work in front of the mirror. Twitter
Manchester City's Argentine defender Pablo Zabaleta, 29, says he is "filled with joy" after having a stadium named after him in his home town of Arrecifes. Twitter
Defender Joleon Lescott, 31, is unhappy with a lack of transfer activity just 28 days after signing for West Brom. Daily Mirror

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Manchester United are back in the race to sign Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria, 26, after his proposed move to Paris St-Germain hit a snag over the £45m fee. Sun (subscription only)

Morgan Schneiderlin made one appearance for France in the World Cup in a goalless draw against Ecuador
Southampton want to keep France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, and will tell Tottenham and Ars*nal they need to pay in excess of £27m if they want to sign him. Guardian
New Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has also rejected a £3.25m bid for defender Jose Fonte, 30, from Championship side Cardiff City. Daily Mirror
Barcelona are considering a move for Ars*nal central defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28, who is also a target for Manchester United. Sun (subscription only)
Ars*nal have been offered the chance to sign AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, for just £7.9m plus Costa Rica winger Joel Campbell. Metro
QPR are in final negotiations to sign Marseille's France World Cup midfielder Mathieu Valbuena, 29, although Dynamo Moscow are also interested. Daily Mirror
Everton hope to complete the £18m signing of Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, after 36-year-old Didier Drogba's return to Stamford Bridge. Daily Express

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The Toffees are also exploring the possibility of re-signing Monaco forward Lacina Traore, 23, on loan. Times (subscription only)
Roma boss Rudi Garcia says midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, will not be leaving for Manchester United this summer. Sky Sports
Liverpool have made a £14.2m bid for Bayern Munich's Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri, 22. Daily Star
West Ham have held talks with Besiktas striker Hugo Almeida, 30, after Andy Carroll was ruled out for four months. Times (subscription only)
Atletico Madrid want 23-year-old Real Sociedad forward Antoine Griezmann, who is also a target for Tottenham. Daily Express
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 28, wants to be the club's next captain - and believes he could be lifting the title next season. Manchester Evening News
Midfielder Tom Cleverley, 24, is confident he can rediscover his best form under Louis van Gaal after a disappointing time during David Moyes's tenure. ESPN
World Cup-winning captain Philipp Lahm, 30, reveals he made his decision to quit international football months ago and the defender's decision had nothing to do with Germany's success in Brazil. Goal.com
New signing Joleon Lescott has rubbished reports claiming he is frustrated with lack of further additions to the West Brown squad, with the 31-year-old defender insisting he is happy at The Hawthorns. Birmingham Mail

Wojciech Szczesny made 46 appearances for Ars*nal last season
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says the club regret "putting all our eggs in one basket" by signing £15m striker Andy Carroll, 25. Daily Telegraph
Wojciech Szczesny, 24, will remain Ars*nal's first choice goalkeeper despite the arrival of Colombia's 25-year-old David Ospina in a £3m deal from Nice. Daily Express
Striker Fraizer Campbell, 26, has a Twitter message for the owners of Cardiff City as he confirms his transfer to Crystal Palace - urging the Welsh club to revert back to a blue kit.
Defenders Steven Caulker, 22, and Rio Ferdinand, 35, are among the QPR signings filmed singing initiation songs  on the club's pre-season tour in Germany.
Nottingham Forest are poised to announce a sponsorship deal with the Kuwaiti government which will see their home ground become the Kuwait City Ground stadium. Daily Mail

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Barcelona are set to scupper Manchester United's £30m attempt to sign Colombian midfielder Juan Cuadrado, 26, from Fiorentina. Daily Express
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, has not ruled out the possibility of returning to Manchester United. Manchester Evening News
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has been told that £32m Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, will be his last signing this summer. Times (subscription required)

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to rule out a return to Manchester United
Barcelona and Brondby are considering making a move for Liverpool's Danish centre-back Daniel Agger, 29, who is considering his future at Anfield following the arrival of £20m defender Dejan Lovren from Southampton. Daily Mail
Ars*nal may make a move to sign former Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa, 31, from Real Madrid if Thomas Vermaelen, 28, leaves the Emirates Stadium. AS (in Spanish)
Manchester United are ready to sign Vermaelen for about £12m, despite the fact the centre-back is suffering from a minor hamstring injury he picked up with Belgium during the World Cup. Guardian
Liverpool have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Paris St-Germain's 29-year-old forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, with the Argentina international preferring a move to Juventus. Daily Express
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says he has given up his attempt to sign QPR's 27-year-old striker Loic Remy. Newcastle Chronicle
West Ham are lining up a move for Stoke City striker Peter Crouch, 33, as they look to bolster their attacking options after Samuel Eto'o priced himself out of a move to Upton Park. Daily Star
Southampton's Polish goalkeeper Artur Boruc, 34, has emerged as an unlikely transfer target for German champions Bayern Munich. Telegraph
Liverpool are lending Manchester United a helping hand in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 25, with the Reds willing to let 21-year-old Portuguese defender Tiago Ilori move to the Bundesliga on loan to replace the German. Daily Star
Everton and Norwich City are both keen to sign Ostersunds FK's Gambian striker Modou Barrow, 21, according to his agent Willie McKay. Sky Sports
Tottenham are in talks to sign Villarreal's £21m-rated Argentine defender Mateo Musacchio, 23, who has previously been linked with Barcelona. Daily Mirror
QPR are considering a loan move for Juventus's 26-year-old midfielder Mauricio Isla. Daily Mail
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 30, will begin his pre-season training on Saturday but says he was so weak after contracting malaria in June he could not even walk. Sun (subscription required)
Real Madrid coach and former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says Louis van Gaal will find it "difficult" to turn Manchester United into Premier League title winners this season . Guardian
England midfielder Ashley Young, 29, is happy to play at wing-back to resurrect his Manchester United career under new manager Van Gaal. Daily Mirror
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has predicted a tighter title race this season after claiming that Financial Fair Play will have an impact on Ars*nal's rivals. Times (subscription required)
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes current number one Petr Cech, 32, will leave Stamford Bridge this summer if he has to play second fiddle to 22-year-old Belgian Thibaut Courtois. Talksport
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says the club's summer transfer dealings shows the lure of a move to Anfield remains strong despite the departure of 27-year-old striker Luis Suarez. Liverpool Daily Echo
Atletico Madrid's £24m signing from Real Sociedad, Antoine Griezmann, took time out from his own presentation at the Vicente Calderon to tweet  a selfie in front of his new fans .
Ars*nal forward Theo Walcott, 25, took to Twitter  to warn their Premier League rivals to "watch out" after witnessing new signing Alexis Sanchez, 25, in his first training session since joining from Barcelona, adding: "Will be a deadly force!! #afc #COYG #SpeedMatters"
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti put his players through their paces in a game of American Football on Friday, with Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos showing off their skills, or lack of them, at Eastern Michigan's training facilities. Metro
Barcelona's Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 27, is going 'Canarinho' next season, with his yellow boots serving as "a monument to every goal, record and trophy" he has won in his career. Marca

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Manchester United have made a £55m bid for Real Madrid's 26-year-old midfielder Angel Di Maria. (Daily Express)
United will look to sign former Ars*nal midfielder Alex Song, 26, from Barcelona if they fail to land Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27. (Daily Express)
Manchester City are close to announcing the signing of Porto's French defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, for £32m. (Daily Mail)
Borussia Dortmund say they will do all they can to keep midfielder Marco Reus, 25, at the club, despite interest from Ars*nal, Liverpool and Manchester United. (Metro)

Former Ars*nal midfielder Alex Song could move to Manchester United from Barcelona
Alberto Moreno, 22, will complete his move to Liverpool next week, but only after the Spanish left-back plays a last game for Sevilla against Real Madrid in the Uefa Super Cup in Cardiff. (Daily Mirror)
Atletico Madrid want to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Roberto Soldado on loan, but Spurs would prefer a permanent deal for the 29-year-old Spaniard. (Daily Telegraph) 
Tottenham are chasing £2m-rated Nigerian winger Moses Simon, 19, after watching him in both legs of Trencin's Europa League qualifier against Hull City. (Daily Mirror)
Everton have agreed a season-long loan with Chelsea for Christian Atsu, 22, after giving the Ghana international assurances that he would get regular first-team football. (Daily Mail)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez wants to give midfielder James McCarthy, 23, an improved contract after just one season at the club. (Liverpool Echo)

Martinez fears Romelu Lukaku, 21, may miss Everton's first match of the season against Leicester City next weekend as the Belgium striker is still feeling the effects of his World Cup campaign. (Times - subscription required)
Former Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler has backed Daniel Sturridge, 24, to thrive for the Reds this season, despite the departure of strike partner Luis Suarez. (Daily Star)
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 25, says he will use the frustration of last season as a "trigger" to spur him on to gain more first-team appearances in the new campaign. (Daily Star)
New Sunderland signing Jack Rodwell, 23, says he would advise young English players to think carefully before signing for his former club, Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)
Rodwell says he has been at peak fitness for the past 18 months and does not understand why he has been described as "injury prone". (Northern Echo)
West Brom's £10m record signing Brown Ideye, 25, hopes to score in every match he plays for the Premier League club. (Birmingham Mail)
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf says new Paris St-Germain centre-half David Luiz, 27, "forgets a huge amount of things" when he ventures forward. (Daily Mail)

Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been linked with a move to Serie A champions Juventus
Real Madrid are preparing a £10m bid for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, as they seek to persuade the Czech to become Iker Casillas' replacement at the Bernabeu. (Daily Express)
Former Ars*nal captain Tony Adams thinks Jack Wilshere, 22, is in danger of not fulfilling his potential and says the England midfielder should have taken last summer's £42.5m signing of Mesut Ozil as "a personal insult". (Sun - subscription required) 
Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 31, says a final farewell  to Liverpool fans on Twitter after completing his transfer to Bayern Munich.
Coach Ted Lasso, aka Jason Sudeikis, who made such an impression as Tottenham manager  last year, returns for the new advert  for NBC Sports' Premier League coverage.
Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, demonstrated his dedication to fitness by doing 15 clapping press-ups during a training session. (Metro)
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville called Robbie Savage "Railings" after the 'Class of 92' match against Salford City on Thursday because the ball kept bouncing off the BBC Sport pundit. (Daily Mail)

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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has promised to pursue a world-class striker right up until deadline day, with Radamel Falcao, 28, and Edinson Cavani, 27, in the frame. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham are preparing to make a move for Roma's Italy international striker Mattia Destro, 23. (Times - subscription required)
PSG, Monaco and Real Madrid are all keen on signing Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, who has lost the battle for the Chelsea number one jersey to 22-year-old Thibaut Courtois. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid have slashed their asking price for Sami Khedira in an effort to tempt Ars*nal into a move for the 27-year-old midfielder. (Metro)
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher, 27, is the leading candidate to replace Shane Long at Hull City. (Sun - subscription required)

Chelsea are in discussion with Roma over defender Mehdi Benatia
Roma's sporting director has travelled to London to discuss 27-year-old Mehdi Benatia's potential £30m transfer to Chelsea. (Daily Express)
Midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, will not be offered a new contract by Manchester City despite settling his differences with the club. (Daily Mirror)
Boss Louis van Gaal has intensified his efforts to sign Inter Milan's Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin, 28, after Manchester United's intended move for Juventus' Arturo Vidal stalled yet again. (Daily Star)
Paris St-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 19, has refused a new contract at the French club with Ars*nal and Chelsea ready to step in. (Daily Express)
Manager Gus Poyet says Sunderland face a battle to keep hold of striker Connor Wickham, 21, with West Ham waiting to pounce. (Daily Mail)
Harry Redknapp wants Lokomotiv Moscow's Lassana Diarra, 29, at Loftus Road but the former Real Madrid midfielder will have to take a pay cut to join QPR. (Daily Mirror)
A contract dispute over the terms of a new deal on offer was a factor in Tony Pulis's decision to leave as Crystal Palace manager. (Times - subscription required)
Malky Mackay heads the shortlist for the vacant manager's job left by Pulis. (Guardian)
But former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood is also a strong contender for the hot-seat at Selhurst Park. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits he did not tell Robin van Persie he had been snubbed for the captaincy at Old Trafford in favour of Wayne Rooney. (Sun - subscription required)
But former United defender Gary Neville believes Rooney is a "born leader" who will restore the Red Devils to the Premier League top four. (Telegraph)

Tyler Blackett is set for his Manchester United debut against Swansea
Local defender Tyler Blackett, 20, is set to be handed his Manchester United debut against Swansea by Louis van Gaal because of the Red Devils' injury crisis. (Daily Mail)
And Van Gaal has admitted Man Utd's squad is a "little bit below top quality". (Guardian)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says the disruption caused by Yohan Cabaye's attempt to engineer a move to Ars*nal at the beginning of last season was the major reason for the Magpies shaky start. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Returning striker Didier Drogba has thanked Brazilian playmaker Oscar for giving him back his famous number 11 shirt. Oscar has reverted to the number eight worn by Frank Lampard. (chelseafc.com)
Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr played the music at Manchester City's pre-season launch party at Manchester Central with comedian Jason Manford cracking the gags. (mcfc.co.uk)
Manchester City's new signing Bacary Sagna, 31, has apologised to his new team-mate and fellow right-back Pablo Zabaleta, 29, for an angry bust-up between the pair when he was an Ars*nal player in 2011. (Daily Mail)

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England forward Danny Welbeck, 23, has been told he can leave Manchester United as Louis van Gaal continues to reshape his squad - and Tottenham are interested. (Times, subscription required)
Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, has had a medical at Liverpool and will sign a one-year deal. (Daily Mirror) 

Samuel Eto'o has scored 56 goals in 118 appearances for Cameroon
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has not given up on signing Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 23, and wants to bring two more players in on loan too. (Daily Express)
Barcelona made a £48m bid for 26-year-old Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, but it was instantly turned down by Real president Florentino Perez. (sport.es)
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, has turned his back on a return to Old Trafford by signing a new five-year deal with Italian giants Juventus. (Daily Star)
Liverpool have told striker Mario Balotelli, 24, he will lose £2m a year if he misbehaves after he agreed to a significant pay cut to join the club from AC Milan. (Sun, subscription required)
AC Milan are looking at six options to replace Mario Balotelli, including 26-year-old Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, Roberto Soldado, 29, of Tottenham and Chelsea's Fernando Torres, 30. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Ars*nal are closing in on the signing of Olympiakos defender Kostas Manolas, 23, as Arsene Wenger looks for a replacement for Thomas Vermaelen, who has joined Barcelona. (Goal)
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 27, will not move before the end of transfer window, despite Liverpool, Manchester City, Ars*nal and Real Madrid showing interest. (Daily Mirror)
AC Milan want Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel, 21, on a season-long loan. (Inside Futbol)
Crystal Palace are likely to make an approach to Rangers as they consider a move for manager Ally McCoist, 51. (Independent)
Meanwhile, McCoist has expressed his fears for former team-mate Paul Gascoigne. (Scotsman)

Ally McCoist made 61 appearances for Scotland
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he has not spoken to Petr Cech, 32, since dropping the goalkeeper and will not apologise to him. (Daily Telegraph)
Winger Tom Ince, 22, says he does not regret turning down a move to Inter Milan and has "found my home" at Hull City. (Daily Mail)
Dundee United will report Hull City to Fifa today if they do not pay an overdue first instalment for Andy Robertson, the 20-year-old left-back they signed in July. (Daily Record)
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has told the club's fans that their expectations are too high. (Daily Star)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has tipped striker Stevan Jovetic, 24, to impress this season after his first campaign was disrupted by injury. (Manchester Evening News)
Miguel Herrera has decided to leave Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, out of his squad for Mexico's forthcoming friendlies so he can resolve his future. (Sky Sports)
Coach Roy Hodgson believes England can win Euro 2016, despite failing to get out of the group stage at this summer's World Cup. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, clearly enjoyed the BBC's 'Match of the Day at 50' documentary, tweeting:  "Takes me back to when I was a young lad and my parents letting me stay up late to watch the heroes I wanted to be! Humbling."
Aston Villa keeper Shay Given, 38, also enjoyed it, posting:  "Great commentary - 'that goal was good enough to win the League, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the World Cup, and the Grand National' ... MOTD50."
Leicester's Gary Taylor-Fletcher, 33, sounds like a man who has been stuck on a train too long, tweeting:  "How can they plan major line works over Bank Holiday weekends? Surely they will be busier than normal weekends? Shambles."
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 31, has taken to Facebook  after enduring the Ice Bucket Challenge following a nomination by Netherlands team-mate Nigel de Jong.
A Sunday League team has been forced to fold after winning a competition to play at the Cardiff City Stadium but failing to get insurance. (Independent)
West Brom fan Kieran Handley was forced by his Wolves-supporting best men to sing about Steve Bull while standing outside The Hawthorns in their rivals' kit. (Birmingham Mail)

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Chelsea have opened talks with forward Loic Remy, 27, after striker Fernando Torres, 30, joined AC Milan. (Daily Telegraph)
Midfielder Tom Cleverley, 25, is weighing up a £7m offer from Aston Villa following talks with former Old Trafford captain Roy Keane. (Daily Mirror)

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Ars*nal have been given a boost in their pursuit of winger Alessio Cerci, 27, after Torino's president Urbano Cairo revealed the forward would be sold for the right price. (Daily Star)
Manchester United want to sign defender Timothy Fosu Mensah, 16, from Ajax. (Daily Express)
Defender Marcos Rojo's move to Manchester United is under threat due to work permit and third party issues concerning the 24-year-old. (The Sun - subscription only)
The UEFA Champions League seeding system is set for a revamp with the holders and league winners from the top seven nations getting top billing. (Daily Mail)
Former England midfielder Ray Wilkins, 57, has questioned Manchester United's decision to pay £59.7m for midfielder Angel Di Maria, 26. (Talksport)

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Sunderland manager Gus Poyet believes midfielder Lee Cattermole, 26, is good enough to get in the England team. (Guardian)
Defender Vincent Kompany, 28, is the best piece of transfer business Manchester City have done, according to the man who signed him. (Daily Mirror)
Midfielder Mesut Ozil, 25, believes Ars*nal are ready to win the Premier League and tells how he won over the doubters after World Cup glory with Germany. (Daily Telegraph)
Ars*nal defender Per Mertesacker, 29, was pleased with the victory over Besiktas on Wednesday and was especially pleased with the support he received from fans. He tweeted  this picture with the words: "Wednesday was my first game at the Emirates this season - thanks all Gooners for making it feel like coming home!"

Per Mertesacker was happy with a German flag during Ars*nal's win over Besiktas
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, 23, was delighted with his call-up to the Spanish national side. He tweeted:  "Very proud of the @SeFutbol call!! Thanks everyone for the support!! For the victory tomorrow!"
Joey Barton, 31, led the tributes to his fellow QPR midfielder Alejandro Faurlin, 28, after a third cruciate injury ruled the Argentine out for at least six months. He tweeted:  "Devastated for Ale. Know how hard he has worked to get back from his injury. Words fail to capture my feelings for him right now. We are all with him and have the utmost confidence that a man with his strength of personality and character will get through this."
Liverpool's new forward Mario Balotelli, 24, is the best-value signing of the summer at £16m according to Swiss-based experts CIES Football Observatory. (Daily Mail)