What The Sports Pages Say

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday May 24

Liverpool are close to finalising a surprise £10m deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ordered his scouts to keep tabs on Schalke's Japan international right-back Atsuto Uchida.
Atletico Madrid's Juanfran is also on the Gunners' radar.
Big-spending Monaco are targeting a 'homecoming' for Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly ready to fight it out for Rubin Kazan teenager Sardar Azmoun - dubbed the 'Iranian Messi'.
Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc has confirmed he wants Eden Hazard from Chelsea.
Liverpool fear that Luis Suarez will be rushed back too quickly from knee surgery by Uruguay so he can play in the World Cup this summer.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is waiting for the fate of Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti to be determined as he prepares to kick start the hunt for the club's new manager.

Paris St-Germain manager Laurent Blanc has stepped up his pursuit of Chelsea attacking midfielder Eden Hazard.
David Luiz has quit Chelsea for Paris Saint-Germain in an astonishing £50million deal.
Hull lead the chase to sign Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi.
Patrice Evra has given Louis van Gaal a massive boost by agreeing to stay at Manchester United next season.

West Ham are in talks over a £250,000 loan deal for AC Milan forward M'Baye Niang.
Leicester have made a £1million offer for Cardiff striker Fraizer Campbell and hope to seal a deal this weekend.
Manchester United scouts are watching Dnipro winger Yevhen Konoplyanka. The long-time Liverpool target is available for £12.1million.
Monaco are interested in bringing Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor back to the club in the summer transfer window.
Schalke's Japanese international right-back Atsuto Uchida is emerging as a target to be Bacary Sagna's replacement at Arsenal.

Incoming Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has made Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas his main summer target after missing out on fellow midfielder Toni Kroos of Bayern Munich.
Ian Culverhouse has been sacked as assistant manager by Aston Villa following a club investigation.
Norwich boss Neil Adams has vowed to keep all the club's star players at Carrow Road.
James Milner wants showdown talks with Manuel Pellegrini before deciding his Manchester City future.

Chelsea and Arsenal want to sign Hamburg's attacking midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu.
Tottenham are looking to beat Arsenal to the signing of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
Chelsea are ready to make a £20 million bid for Real Madrid's Raphael Varane

Chelsea want to sign either Juventus' Paul Pogba, Atletico Madrid's Koke, or Tottenham's Paulinho, after agreeing to sell David Luiz to PSG.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday May 26

Didier Drogba has been advised to reject a move back to Chelsea from Galatasaray and join Juventus instead.
PSG are set to sign Chelsea's David Luiz for £50m but are to end their chase for Eden Hazard.
Toni Kroos will not be joining Manchester United this summer after Louis Van Gaal pulled the plug on the move.
Arsenal's Bacary Sagna is poised to pen a bumper contract at Manchester City.
Stoke are hopeful of landing long-standing target Mame Biram Diouf after talks on Sunday.

West Ham have agreed a three-year deal for Argentine forward Mauro Zarate.
Liverpool are set to make a £40m double swoop for Southampton duo Adam Lallana and Nathaniel Clyne.
Arsene Wenger has dropped hints he might be ready to make a move for Real Madrid's Karim Benzema.
Thibaut Courtois could be heading for a Chelsea exit.
Jan Vertonghen has insisted he will remain at Tottenham.
Arsenal and Liverpool are considering making a sensational move for Mario Balotelli.
Chelsea are eyeing Eliaquim Mangala to replace David Luiz.
Marouane Fellaini could be set to leave Manchester United after less than a year at Old Trafford.

Besiktas are keen on a move for Chelsea striker Demba Ba after their interest cooled on Samuel Eto'o.
Atletico Madrid will fight to keep Diego Costa and Thibaut Courtois at the club this summer despite interest at Chelsea.
Harry Redknapp has revealed that QPR striker Loic Remy is available for around £8m.
Frank de Boer and Mauricio Pochettino are locked in a fight to become the next Spurs manager.

Chelsea have asked about signing Ezequiel Lavezzi from PSG during their negotiations to sell David Luiz to the French champions.

Harry Redknapp is keen to bring Frank Lampard to QPR while the Premier League new boys are also interested in Rio Ferdinand.
Real Madrid No.2 Paul Clement has given West Brom hope he can be lured away from the European champions.
Diego Costa has seven days to prove his fitness for Spain ahead of the World Cup after limping out of the Champions League final.
Samuel Eto'o is eyeing a move to Arsenal or Spurs after he was released by Chelsea.
Arsenal are ready to pay £35m to bring Cesc Fabregas back to the Emirates from Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone faces a lengthy touchline ban after his bust-up with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane during the Champions League final.

 

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DAILY MIRROR

Tottenham have offered Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino a three-year contract and are hoping to agree a deal within the next 48 hours.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is ready to make a move to sign Real Madrid's 21-year-old defender Raphael Varane as a replacement for David Luiz.

Paris Saint-Germain target Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris in a second megabucks raid on the Premier League following the signing of Luiz.

Defender Ashley Williams, 29, is heading for a Swansea City exit as contract negotiations break down - Arsenal are interested.

Brendan Rodgers pledges future to Liverpool after being reassured over transfer backing.

QPR manager Harry Redknapp wants to sign 21-year-old West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison on a permanent deal.

Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson wants a new contract which would quadruple his salary after guiding the Foxes into the Premier League.

Championship side Birmingham City face massive cutbacks as Lee Clark's budget slashed to a quarter of last season's level.

Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge will get three chances to forge England's World Cup strike-force, while Manchester United defender Phil Jones returns to full fitness in time for Peru test.

THE SUN

New boss Louis van Gaal has told Manchester United that he does not want Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

Hull boss Steve Bruce will step up his £5m pursuit of Jake Livermore from Tottenham.

Blackpool star Tom Ince is relishing the prospect of following in his father Paul's footsteps at Inter Milan next season.

DAILY STAR

Derby County manager Steve McClaren is the shock name in the frame to replace Tottenham-bound Pochettino as Southampton boss after the Rams were beaten in the Championship play-off final.

Frank Lampard is interested in a move to QPR - but only if he is offered a two-year deal.

Liverpool are tracking Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie, 25, who has just 12 months left on his current Selhurst Park deal.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew wants to sign free agents Steve Sidwell and Jack Colback, Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha and young 20-year-old Tenerife striker Ayoze Perez.

Burnley will fight Brighton to sign Wolves left-back Stephen Ward.

Wolves manager Kenny Jackett is ready to hijack Sheffield United's £1.5m swoop for Liverpool midfielder Conor Coady.

DAILY MAIL

Striker Luis Suarez has told his Liverpool team-mates he plans to stay at Anfield and lead next season's pursuit of the Premier League title.

Juventus have made a rival offer for Arsenal target, Real Sociedad's 23-year-old French winger Antoine Griezmann.

Newly-promoted Leicester City are tracking 31-year-old Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo.

Sunderland are monitoring the situation of 35-year-old Crystal Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni who is a free agent despite discussing an extension to his contract at Selhurst Park.

Manchester United misfit Bebe is wanted by Sporting Braga.

DAILY EXPRESS

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is considering a £30m double swoop for Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie and defender Bruno Martins Indi.

Manchester City face competition from Barcelona for Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero.

West Ham have joined Everton and Arsenal in the hunt to sign former England midfielder Gareth Barry, 33, who is out of contract at Manchester City.

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet, former Chelsea defender Dan Petrescu and ex-Celtic manager Neil Lennon are all contenders to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Southampton with the Argentine set to move to Tottenham.

Shaun Wright-Phillips set to be released by newly-promoted QPR.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arsenal have joined rivals Spurs in the hunt for Cardiff and Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall.

Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal will decide on the future of winger Anderson, 26, following his loan spell at Italian side Fiorentina.

THE GUARDIAN

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand, 35, is considering a move to Queens Park Rangers after being released by Manchester United.

 

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THE GUARDIAN

New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to make his former Southampton captain Adam Lallana his first signing.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could return for Swedish midfielder Kim Kallstrom after the 31-year-old's loan spell was disrupted by a back injury.

Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov is wanted by Monaco with Italian trio AC Milan, Juventus and Roma also keen.

Rio Ferdinand ponders QPR move as boss Harry Redknapp turns on the charm to tempt former England man.

New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been told by chairman Daniel Levy to qualify for the Champions League.

West Brom could make another move for Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella after pulling out of a move for the Italy international last summer.

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson says proving former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and the doubters wrong has made him stronger.

THE SUN

Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner is wanted by Leicester City, Burnley, Crystal Palace and Hull City after being ditched by Arsenal.

Queens Park Rangers will revive their interest in West Brom defender Jonas Olsson.

DAILY STAR

New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino wants Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana to join him at White Hart Lane.

Chelsea want Real Madrid's French defender Raphael Varane, 21, to replace PSG-bound David Luiz.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are interested in 19-year-old PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot who is also being tracked by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Queens Park Rangers are looking at Newcastle defender Steven Taylor in addition to Rio Ferdinand.

Wigan manager Uwe Rosler is emerging as a candidate to be the new Celtic boss.

Arsenal are considering a £6m move for Norwich keeper John Ruddy to provide competition for Wojciech Szczesny.

Chelsea have agreed a deal to bring Atletico Madrid midfielder Tiago back to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer.

Valencia are rivalling Arsenal for the signing of Benfica striker Rodrigo.

River Plate, Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys are all keen on Sunderland striker Ignacio Scocco.

Cardiff City are hoping to sign Reading striker Adam Le Fondre in a £1million deal.

DAILY EXPRESS

QPR manager Harry Redknapp believes striker Loic Remy will leave the club with Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea all interested.

Redknapp also says there is a "very slim" chance of signing Frank Lampard or Rio Ferdinand.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Liverpool have told Stoke City they want £7m for Morocco international winger Oussama Assaidi who was on loan with the Potters last season.

Yaya Toure will be expected to play in Manchester City's pre-season clash with Liverpool in New York at the end of July if the Ivory Coast do not progress to the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

THE TIMES

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has warned his Liverpool team-mates in Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad that he will be fit to face England next month.

Kurt Zouma, who signed for Chelsea in January, could spend next season back on loan at St Etienne.

 

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DAILY STAR

Manchester City are bracing themselves for a £60m bid from Real Madrid for Sergio Aguero, 25, after the Spanish side gave up on Liverpool's Luis Suarez.

THE TIMES

Chelsea are closing in on a triple deal with Spanish champions Atletico Madrid for left-back Filipe Luis, striker Diego Costa and former midfielder Tiago that is set to cost them in excess of £50m.

DAILY MIRROR

Real Madrid DO want Sergio Aguero - but will wait before bidding £60m for the Manchester City striker.

New Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his special relationship with Adam Lallana could help him beat Premier League rivals Liverpool in the race to sign the England midfielder from former club Southampton.

Ex-Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, wants to stay in London and join Arsenal this summer.

Paris Saint-Germain believe Chelsea might be prepared to sell playmaker Eden Hazard this summer.

Jack Wilshere aiming to emulate England heroes after being handed the number seven shirt and also reveals that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger saved his World Cup dream.

England's Glen Johnson hopes Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez is fit for the World Cup - so he can prove his class.

THE SUN

Tottenham have assured new manager Mauricio Pochettino that he will not be sacked if the club fails to earn a Champions League spot next season.

Crystal Palace are hoping to tie up new deals for Marouane Chamakh, Julian Speroni and Kagisho Dikgacoi.

Hull City have joined the chase for Norwich's £4million-rated winger Robert Snodgrass.

Leicester are preparing to lodge a fourth bid for Brighton striker Leonardo Ulloa.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea are set to join the bidding for Toni Kroos, 24, if the Bayern Munich midfielder becomes a free agent next year.

France striker Bafetimbi Gomis, 28, is being tracked by Premier League trio West Ham, Sunderland and Swansea City.

DAILY EXPRESS

QPR boss Harry Redknapp is planning to swoop for Spurs duo Andros Townsend and Michael Dawson

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arsenal have reopened talks with Champions League winners Real Madrid over signing 21-year-old striker Alvaro Morata.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday May 30

Atletico Madrid have rejected a £9million bid from Arsenal for right-back Juanfran, who the Gunners have been lining up as Bacary Sagna's replacement.
Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo is a summer target for Atletico Madrid. They want him as a replacement for Diego Costa, who is expected to join Chelsea.
Liverpool have tabled a £16.2million offer for Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno.
Liverpool are also looking to seal surprise signing of England striker Rickie Lambert for £7million.
Chelsea striker Demba Ba is in talks with Turkish side Besiktas over an £8million deal.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is eyeing a move for Southampton defender Dejan Lovren.
Chelsea's Frank Lampard has vowed to keep on playing - but admits he doesn't know if he will be playing for the Blues next season.
Hull City captain Curtis Davies could be offered a contract extension to stay at the KC Stadium until 2017.

Crystal Palace and West Ham are interested in Rennes defender Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, who is available for £1.8million.
Newcastle are keen on Swansea striker Wilfried Bony and are prepared to sell Sylvain Marveaux for £3million.
Tottenham have identified Celtic keeper Fraser Forster as a possible replacement for Hugo Lloris, and have also watched Tim Krul and David Marshall.
Chelsea are ready to offload defender Sam Hutchinson and midfielder George Saville.
West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame wants to move to a club in the Premier League's top six.
Liverpool are on the brink of signing Rickie Lambert after they launched a shock £4million bid for the England international.
Martin O'Neill says Roy Keane has had an informal chat with Celtic's majority shareholder Dermot Desmond about the vacant Parkhead job.
Fernando Torres has revealed the pain he caused Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard when he told him he was leaving Anfield for Stamford Bridge.
Bacary Sagna says it 'is now a certainty' that he will be leaving Arsenal. The full-back was offered terms of £80,000-a-week to remain at the Emirates.
Jordi Gomez is bound for the Stadium of Light after Sunderland confirmed a three-year deal has been inked for the Wigan midfielder.
Everton have rekindled interest in Atletico Madrid midfielder Josuha Guilavogui.

Angel Di Maria admits he could leave Real Madrid this summer with Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United ready to bid for him.
Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala will keep Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea waiting until after the World Cup before he decides on his future.
West Brom are eyeing a double deal for Ipswich left-back Aaron Cresswell and Leeds defender Sam Byram.

Chelsea have hijacked Manchester City's move for Roma centre-back Mehdi Benatia, after offering the Italian club £18m plus 21-year-old striker Romelu Lukaku.
Liverpool have launched a surprise bid to add Rickie Lambert to their growing contingent of England players.
Brendan Rodgers has explained how he will leave no stone unturned in the transfer window as he seeks to strengthen Liverpool in the summer.

Atletico Madrid want to sign striker Roberto Soldado from Tottenham to replace Chelsea target Diego Costa.

Erik Lamela is to train with River Plate before returning early for pre-season work at Tottenham Hotspur in a bid to start justifying his £30m price tag.
England manager Roy Hodgson says he would not be afraid to drop Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney if he fails to perform at the World Cup.

Yaya Toure has defended his stance regarding his Manchester City future, with the 31-year-old midfielder stating that his recent comments over a move to Paris Saint-Germain were taken "out of context" by the media.

Dundee are ready to unveil new signings Kevin Thomson and Scott Bain today.

Tottenham intend to keep Erik Lamela next season and believe they can get £30million for Paulinho.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday May 31

Liverpool are hoping to sign Alberto Moreno within the next week after Sevilla gave the Reds the green light.
Southampton face losing up to NINE players this summer, with four players almost certain to leave.
Newcastle have joined the race for Colombian striker Victor Ibarbo, who could be an £8.25m replacement for Remy.
Frank Lampard admits retirement is possible if he doesn't agree to new contract terms at Chelsea.
QPR are in the race for Joleon Lescott, after the Man City's talks with West Ham fell through.

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea urges club to sign Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler says Rickie Lambert, who is due to complete a medical at the Merseyside club on Saturday, will be a "magnificent" capture.
Stoke forward Peter Crouch has advised Ashley Cole to join Liverpool when the 33-year-old left-back's contract with Chelsea expires this summer.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready for a £100m spending spree now he has signed a new three-year contract with the Gunners.
Hull are set to make a £5million bid for Sunderland winger Adam Johnson, who arrived at the Stadium of Light for £10m from Manchester City in 2012.
The wait for a new manager has not prevented Celtic from concluding contract business after Mikael Lustig and Emilio Izaguirre both agreed new three-year deals.

Liverpool have submitted an increased bid of around £25million for Adam Lallana and will today seal a deal for his Southampton and England team-mate Rickie Lambert.
Manchester City have warned Real Madrid they would have to smash the world record transfer fee to have any hope of luring Sergio Aguero away from the Etihad Stadium.
Spanish club Valencia will compete with Liverpool and Everton for the signature of Chelsea attacking midfielder Thorgan Hazard.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has vetoed a new one-year deal for Frank Lampard as he wants manager Jose Mourinho to build a younger squad.
Alan Pardew is set to make Remy Cabella Newcastle's second summer signing after agreeing a £6.5m fee for the France midfielder.
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres insists he's got no plans to quit Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool's expected signing of Rickie Lambert for £4million from Southampton could lead to Fabio Borini leaving Anfield for Sunderland, where the Italian forward spent last season on loan.
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.

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.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday June 1

Qatar's top football official, Mohamed bin Hammam, used a covert campaign of bribes to secure the 2022 World Cup for his country, it has been alleged.
The chairman of the Commons culture committee, John Whittingdale, as well as other top football chiefs, politicians and anti-corruption experts, have called for the 2022 World Cup vote to be re-run and the tournament hosted in another country.

Football agent Henry Chukwuma Okoroji has attempted to fix matches at this summer's World Cup.
Leeds are set to name Gianluca Festa as their new manager, following Brian McDermott's recent sacking.
France full-back Bacary Sagna snubbed two big-money deals to sign for Manchester City

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will wait until after the World Cup to choose a striker to partner expected signing Diego Costa.

Frank Lampard has agreed to join New York City - the MLS soccer franchise owned by Manchester City - after being told he would not be offered a new deal at Chelsea.
Lampard will join David Villa at the New York club after both players were at City's Carrington training complex on Saturday to thrash out deals.
Raheem Sterling is set to sign a new deal at Liverpool just 18 months after penning his previous contract extension. He could see his wages rise to £100,000 a week.
Spurs hope to beat Liverpool to the signing of Adam Lallana by offering Andros Townsend to Southampton as part of the deal.
Steven Caulker could be making a shock return to White Hart Lane after leaving Tottenham for Cardiff last summer.
Milan striker Mario Ballotelli is targeting a return to the Premier League but Manchester City are not interested in activating a buy-back clause, which is part of the deal that saw him sold to the San Siro for £20million last year.
Manchester United have made their first moves to complete Louis van Gaal's first signing - by opening talks with FC Dnipro over Yevhen Konoplyanka.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants Cesc Fabregas back - and Barcelona are ready to do business

Liverpool are leading the chase to sign Cesc Fabregas after Barcelona put the midfielder up for sale.
The Spain international will cost around £30million this summer, and both Arsenal and Manchester United are also reported to be interested in bringing him back to the Premier League.
Manchester United have identified five key targets ahead of the summer transfer window and will give new manager Louis van Gaal a budget of £220m to sign Kevin Strootman, Cesc Fabregas, Koke, Mats Hummels and Miranda.
Manchester United defender Michael Keane wants to make himself the new Rio Ferdinand, who is out of contract and looking for club.
Arsenal are poised to make a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Lars Bender.
Tottenham have been told to offer £30m to Southampton if they want to hijack Adam Lallana's move to Liverpool.

Italy could be without star midfielder Riccardo Montolivo for the World Cup after he was stretchered off in a friendly against Republic of Ireland. He has a suspected tibia fracture.
David Beckham has been met with stiff opposition to the proposed building of a stadium for his new Miami-based MLS franchise in the city's port district.

 

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DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is considering signing AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, who is no longer wanted by the Italian club.

Liverpool are closing in on a £16m deal for Sevilla's 21-year-old Spanish left-back Alberto Moreno.

Champions Manchester City will offer England midfielder Frank Lampard a short-term contract before his move to their New York City franchise in 2015.

Meanwhile, City have emerged as Arsenal's biggest rivals to sign £30m Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona.

Louis Van Gaal wants four Manchester United transfers completed by the time he returns from the World Cup finals in Brazil.

Hull City want to sort out defender Curtis Davies' contract extension to fend off interest from Premier League rivals Sunderland.

England players have been told to sing the national anthem loud and proud at this summer's World Cup as manager Roy Hodgson aims to install pride in the national side.

Meanwhile, Hodgson believes Liverpool wideman Raheem Sterling can be the free spirit to change England's dynamic.

England coach Ray Lewington has labelled Hodgson a 'miracle worker'.

DAILY STAR

Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United are interested in signing 22-year-old Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij.

THE SUN

Spain striker David Villa, 32, has quit La Liga champions Atletico Madrid for new US side New York City.

Brighton striker Leonardo Ulloa is wanted by Southampton to replace Liverpool-bound Rickie Lambert.

Swansea have agreed a £6.5million fee for FC Twente striker Luc Castaignos.

Jordon Mutch is set to stay in the Premier League with Sunderland after a £1.5million deal was agreed with relegated Cardiff.

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal have turned down the chance to buy former midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, from Barcelona even though the player is available for £30m.

Inter Milan want to take Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez on loan and are also interested in Chelsea frontman Fernando Torres.

Swansea captain Ashley Williams is ready to leave the Liberty Stadium for newly promoted QPR in a £4m deal.

Hull City are set to bid £3.5m for Tottenham's Michael Dawson and are still trying to seal a permanent deal for Jake Livermore.

Stoke are interested in Sporting Lisbon forward Diego Capel.

DAILY EXPRESS

Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs all want to sign former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli who has been told he can leave AC Milan.

Ronald Koeman could be handed a £50m transfer fund if he takes over as Southampton manager.

Frank Lampard's negotiations over a new contract with Chelsea have stalled.

THE TIMES

Liverpool's attempt to sign midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, has stalled with Southampton refusing to lower their £30m valuation.

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill expects assistant Roy Keane to make a decision over whether he wants to take over the vacant Celtic manager's job by Wednesday.


Latest Paper Talk
Monday June 2

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is considering signing AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, who is no longer wanted by the Italian club.
Liverpool are closing in on a £16m deal for Sevilla's 21-year-old Spanish left-back Alberto Moreno.
Champions Manchester City will offer England midfielder Frank Lampard a short-term contract before his move to their New York City franchise in 2015.
Meanwhile, City have emerged as Arsenal's biggest rivals to sign £30m Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona.
Louis Van Gaal wants four Manchester United transfers completed by the time he returns from the World Cup finals in Brazil.
Hull City want to sort out defender Curtis Davies' contract extension to fend off interest from Premier League rivals Sunderland.
England players have been told to sing the national anthem loud and proud at this summer's World Cup as manager Roy Hodgson aims to install pride in the national side.
Meanwhile, Hodgson believes Liverpool wideman Raheem Sterling can be the free spirit to change England's dynamic.
England coach Ray Lewington has labelled Hodgson a 'miracle worker'.

Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United are interested in signing 22-year-old Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij.

Spain striker David Villa, 32, has quit La Liga champions Atletico Madrid for new US side New York City.
Brighton striker Leonardo Ulloa is wanted by Southampton to replace Liverpool-bound Rickie Lambert.
Swansea have agreed a £6.5million fee for FC Twente striker Luc Castaignos.
Jordon Mutch is set to stay in the Premier League with Sunderland after a £1.5million deal was agreed with relegated Cardiff.

Arsenal have turned down the chance to buy former midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, from Barcelona even though the player is available for £30m.
Inter Milan want to take Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez on loan and are also interested in Chelsea frontman Fernando Torres.
Swansea captain Ashley Williams is ready to leave the Liberty Stadium for newly promoted QPR in a £4m deal.
Hull City are set to bid £3.5m for Tottenham's Michael Dawson and are still trying to seal a permanent deal for Jake Livermore.
Stoke are interested in Sporting Lisbon forward Diego Capel.

Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs all want to sign former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli who has been told he can leave AC Milan.
Ronald Koeman could be handed a £50m transfer fund if he takes over as Southampton manager.
Frank Lampard's negotiations over a new contract with Chelsea have stalled.

Liverpool's attempt to sign midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, has stalled with Southampton refusing to lower their £30m valuation.
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill expects assistant Roy Keane to make a decision over whether he wants to take over the vacant Celtic manager's job by Wednesday.

 

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DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea will try to sign Barcelona's former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas to replace the departing Frank Lampard.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal, Newcastle and West Ham have been told they will have to pay £19m if they want Swansea's 25-year-old striker Wilfried Bony.

Adam Lallana may have to force through his Liverpool switch by handing Southampton a formal transfer request. Saints, who owe the midfielder's former club Bournemouth 25 per cent of any fee they get for him, have rejected a £25m Anfield bid and the Reds say they won't go higher.

Meanwhile, Gaston Ramirez has become the latest Saints star tipped to leave the club, with Italian side Torino keen on the 23-year-old midfielder.

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is keen on signing Valencia's Argentinian midfielder Ever Banega - but new Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has also made enquiries.

Roy Keane is considering a shock move to Aston Villa to become manager Paul Lambert's new assistant, while keeping up his other jobs as Republic of Ireland assistant and a TV pundit.

Meanwhile, owener Randy Lerner is ready to drop his asking price for Villa from £200million to £150m. The American is looking to the Middle East to find a buyer before next season.

Struggling Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado has been dealt a fresh blow with Atletico Madrid fans insisting they do not want him resurrecting his career at their club.

DAILY MAIL

Spurs are tracking 24-year-old Feyenoord defender Daryl Janmaat, who is also wanted by Manchester United and Italian side Napoli.

Arsenal are eyeing up 21-year-old Paris St Germain striker Jean-Christophe Bahebeck who is available on a free transfer.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates expects the club to sign former Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf, 26, from German side Hannover.

Bayern Munich, Juventus and Roma all want to sign Manchester City's 28-year-old defender Aleksandar Kolarov.

Meanwhile, Portland Timbers have made a £1.2m-a-year offer to City central defender Joleon Lescott.

THE SUN

Premier League champions Manchester City have ruled out move for Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas and also insist they will not be selling star striker Sergio Aguero.

DAILY STAR

Atletico Madrid loanee goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, has confirmed he has held talks with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho over his Stamford Bridge future after spending the last season in Spain and winning the title.

Hull City boss Steve Bruce is set to seal a £9.75m double deal for Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand and Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United, Arsenal and Spurs are set to miss out as Real Madrid and Juventus plan a swap deal involving midfielder Arturo Vidal and striker Alvaro Morata.

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has urged manager Brendan Rodgers to sign £30m-rated midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona.

German side Wolfsburg are the latest team to declare an interest in Chelsea 's 21-year-old striker Romelu Lukaku, who spent last season on loan at Everton.


Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday June 3

Chelsea will try to sign Barcelona's former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas to replace the departing Frank Lampard.

Arsenal, Newcastle and West Ham have been told they will have to pay £19m if they want Swansea's 25-year-old striker Wilfried Bony.
Adam Lallana may have to force through his Liverpool switch by handing Southampton a formal transfer request. Saints, who owe the midfielder's former club Bournemouth 25 per cent of any fee they get for him, have rejected a £25m Anfield bid and the Reds say they won't go higher.
Meanwhile, Gaston Ramirez has become the latest Saints star tipped to leave the club, with Italian side Torino keen on the 23-year-old midfielder.
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is keen on signing Valencia's Argentinian midfielder Ever Banega - but new Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has also made enquiries.
Roy Keane is considering a shock move to Aston Villa to become manager Paul Lambert's new assistant, while keeping up his other jobs as Republic of Ireland assistant and a TV pundit.
Meanwhile, owener Randy Lerner is ready to drop his asking price for Villa from £200million to £150m. The American is looking to the Middle East to find a buyer before next season.
Struggling Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado has been dealt a fresh blow with Atletico Madrid fans insisting they do not want him resurrecting his career at their club.

Spurs are tracking 24-year-old Feyenoord defender Daryl Janmaat, who is also wanted by Manchester United and Italian side Napoli.
Arsenal are eyeing up 21-year-old Paris St Germain striker Jean-Christophe Bahebeck who is available on a free transfer.
Stoke chairman Peter Coates expects the club to sign former Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf, 26, from German side Hannover.
Bayern Munich, Juventus and Roma all want to sign Manchester City's 28-year-old defender Aleksandar Kolarov.
Meanwhile, Portland Timbers have made a £1.2m-a-year offer to City central defender Joleon Lescott.

Premier League champions Manchester City have ruled out move for Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas and also insist they will not be selling star striker Sergio Aguero.

Atletico Madrid loanee goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, has confirmed he has held talks with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho over his Stamford Bridge future after spending the last season in Spain and winning the title.
Hull City boss Steve Bruce is set to seal a £9.75m double deal for Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand and Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Spurs are set to miss out as Real Madrid and Juventus plan a swap deal involving midfielder Arturo Vidal and striker Alvaro Morata.
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has urged manager Brendan Rodgers to sign £30m-rated midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona.
German side Wolfsburg are the latest team to declare an interest in Chelsea 's 21-year-old striker Romelu Lukaku, who spent last season on loan at Everton.

 

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DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City are closing in on 26-year-old Porto midfielder Fernando who is valued at £15m.

Liverpool have been told by Sevilla to stump up £16.2million for left-back Alberto Moreno.

Harry Redknapp admits free-agent former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand's credentials would make him a perfect signing for his newly-promoted QPR side this summer.

Tottenham are battling to hold on to Brazilian midfielder Sandro as Napoli want him to boost their Champions League bid. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Napoli midfielder Blerim Dzemaili is understood to be keen on a move to Spurs.

Hull boss Steve Bruce is making a £5million swoop for Swansea skipper and centre-back Ashley Williams - in a bid to beat promoted Queens Park Rangers to his signature.

Arsenal will watch Colombia keeper David Ospina at the World Cup - as Arsene Wenger puts the Nice star on his signing short-list after seeing Lukasz Fabianski leave the Gunners for Swansea.

Italian giants Roma are chasing Tottenham's Belgian midfielder Mousa Dembele.

Louis van Gaal believes Holland could have David Moyes to thank for turning Robin van Persie back into their World Cup lethal weapon.

THE SUN

Everton are ready to pay £11m to bring Gareth Barry to Goodison Park permanently after his loan spell from Manchester City last season.

Arsenal are ready to re-sign Mexican forward Carlos Vela, 25, for just £3.25m - two years after selling him to Spanish club Real Sociedad.

DAILY STAR

Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia is in talks with Brighton over the vacant manager's job at the Sky Bet Championship club.

DAILY MAIL

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer Chelsea £61m for 23-year-old playmaker Eden Hazard, but he insists he is happy at Stamford Bridge after being given the number 10 shirt.

Southampton want Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez in part-exchange for England left-back Luke Shaw.

Swansea are lining up a £5m offer for West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison.

Roy Keane has pulled out of his role as a TV pundit for the World Cup so he can take the assistant manager's job at Aston Villa.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25, only needs to pass a medical to seal a £32m move to Chelsea.

THE TIMES

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas is open to the idea of joining Chelsea despite his strong emotional attachment to former club Arsenal.


Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday June 6

Manchester City are closing in on 26-year-old Porto midfielder Fernando who is valued at £15m.
Liverpool have been told by Sevilla to stump up £16.2million for left-back Alberto Moreno.
Harry Redknapp admits free-agent former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand's credentials would make him a perfect signing for his newly-promoted QPR side this summer.
Tottenham are battling to hold on to Brazilian midfielder Sandro as Napoli want him to boost their Champions League bid. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Napoli midfielder Blerim Dzemaili is understood to be keen on a move to Spurs.
Hull boss Steve Bruce is making a £5million swoop for Swansea skipper and centre-back Ashley Williams - in a bid to beat promoted Queens Park Rangers to his signature.
Arsenal will watch Colombia keeper David Ospina at the World Cup - as Arsene Wenger puts the Nice star on his signing short-list after seeing Lukasz Fabianski leave the Gunners for Swansea.
Italian giants Roma are chasing Tottenham's Belgian midfielder Mousa Dembele.
Louis van Gaal believes Holland could have David Moyes to thank for turning Robin van Persie back into their World Cup lethal weapon.

Everton are ready to pay £11m to bring Gareth Barry to Goodison Park permanently after his loan spell from Manchester City last season.
Arsenal are ready to re-sign Mexican forward Carlos Vela, 25, for just £3.25m - two years after selling him to Spanish club Real Sociedad.

Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia is in talks with Brighton over the vacant manager's job at the Sky Bet Championship club.

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer Chelsea £61m for 23-year-old playmaker Eden Hazard, but he insists he is happy at Stamford Bridge after being given the number 10 shirt.
Southampton want Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez in part-exchange for England left-back Luke Shaw.
Swansea are lining up a £5m offer for West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison.
Roy Keane has pulled out of his role as a TV pundit for the World Cup so he can take the assistant manager's job at Aston Villa.

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25, only needs to pass a medical to seal a £32m move to Chelsea.

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas is open to the idea of joining Chelsea despite his strong emotional attachment to former club Arsenal.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday June 5

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has given his sanction to an attempt to lure £250,000-a-week striker Luis Suarez away from Liverpool.
Chelsea's Belgium international striker Romelu Lukaku is wanted on loan by Atletico to replace Costa, but Valencia are willing to pay £18m for him.
Cesc Fabregas has left Barcelona for €33m, according to his team mate Gerard Pique.
Southampton have targeted Fulham boss Felix Magath to replace Mauricio Pochettino but the relegated Cottagers have blocked their request for talks.
Liverpool are set to give up Adam Lallana chase and focus on Lazar Markovic.
QPR are set to open talks with Bafetimbi Gomis as the striker leaves Lyon.
Newcastle are ready to battle West Ham for the signature of Ross McCormack.

Real Madrid have fired the opening shots in their bid to snare Luis Suarez.
Diego Costa has sealed a £32million move to Chelsea.
Liverpool are closing in on Bayer Leverkusen ace Emre Can.

Tottenham have hijacked Liverpool's move for Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno by tabling a £14m offer plus Roberto Soldado on loan and throwing in midfielder Etienne Capoue.
Liverpool are set to sign Emre Can from Bayer Leverkusen after activating a £9.75m release clause in his contract.
Chelsea are on the brink of sealing the £32million capture of Diego Costa.
Tottenham have hijacked Liverpool's move for Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno by tabling a £14million offer plus Roberto Soldado on loan and including midfielder Etienne Capoue.
West Ham are showing interest in Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon despite Jussi Jaaskelainen signing a new deal.

Manchester United are leading Chelsea in the race to sign Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas because they won't be in next season's Champions League and are not viewed as direct rivals by the Catalan club.
Arsenal are chasing Serbian defender Nemanja Pejcinovic, who is a free agent after being released by Ligue 1 side Nice.

Diego Costa's £32million move to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid will be the Premier League club's biggest deal of the summer and will also spark the exits of strikers Fernando Torres and Demba Ba.
Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback has turned his back on a £50,000-per-week offer from West Ham to join hometown club Newcastle.
Fabio Borini insists he still wants to fight for his place at Liverpool despite Rickie Lambert's arrival.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is considering a £30million January bid for fellow countryman Kevin Strootman. The Roma midfielder is currently sidelined by a knee injury which ruled him out of the World Cup and is expected back in action in the autumn.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday June 6

Wayne Rooney is furious with Paul Scholes' sniping.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants Cesc Fabregas and believes he can clinch a £30million deal after the World Cup.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after he was ruled out for at least 10 days through injury.
Jose Mourinho insists Frank Lampard will return to Chelsea - and land any job he wants.

Chelsea are hoping to score a trio of Atletico Madrid transfers, including striker Diego Costa.
Mario Balotelli is set to leave AC Milan, but he isn't wanted by his old boss Roberto Mancini at Galatasaray.
Liverpool have agreed a five-year deal with young Spanish left-back Alberto Moreno.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed his interest in former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who is set to leave Barcelona.
Long-time Manchester City target Eliaquim Mangala would rather join Manchester United.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been in touch with Zinedine Zidane over the signing of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
David Moyes says Wayne Rooney carried Manchester United last season, and he'll star for England in Brazil.

Jose Mourinho last night confirmed Chelsea want £30million Cesc Fabregas.
Newcastle have moved swiftly to rebuff claims from Leeds' owner Massimo Cellino that they have bid for Ross McCormack.
Manchester United are in contention to hijack Manchester City's bid for Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala.
Chelsea are looking to snap up Mexican winger Jurgen Damm, according to the player's club Pachuca.
Newcastle are looking to sign Siem de Jong from Ajax.

Jose Mourinho has admitted Chelsea are interested in signing Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona as the midfielder's Spain team-mate Gerard Pique let slip a £26.8million deal is already done.
Wayne Rooney has hit back at critic Paul Scholes after ending his eight-month England goal drought - insisting he is fit and hungry to play in Saturday's final World Cup warm-up game against Honduras.
England manager Roy Hodgson will give Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain time to prove his World Cup fitness.
Everton have opened talks with Chelsea over another deal for Romelu Lukaku.
Arsenal have had an initial offer of around £6m rejected by Cardiff for goalkeeper David Marshall.

Chelsea last night tabled a £27million bid for Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas on a frantic day of business at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are also hopeful of wrapping up deals for Atletico Madrid duo Filipe Luis and Tiago in addition to Diego Costa.
Inter Milan are in talks over a move for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday June 7

Arsenal target Loic Remy is desperate to join the Gunners as Arsene Wenger weighs up transfer options.
Sunderland have made a £4million bid for Ashley Williams as Gus Poyet looks to land his top transfer target.
Raheem Sterling is set to be Roy Hodgson's wild card despite his red card in England's friendly against Ecuador.
"Exhausted" England have no chance in Brazil, claims Paolo Di Canio.
Karim Benzema says Real Madrid target Luis Suarez needs more than one good season.

Steven Gerrard last night hailed Roy Hodgson for having faith in him as captain - unlike Fabio Capello.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is plotting a £25million swoop for Chelsea star Ramires.
Eden Hazard has declared there is "no chance" he will leave Chelsea this summer.
Lukas Podolski insists Arsenal's FA Cup win has given Germany's World Cup hopes a major boost.

Chelsea are looking to wrap up their protracted purchase of Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa before the World Cup kicks off.
Samir Nasri is ready to sign a new deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the club until 2019.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United face competition from PSG in the race for Real Sociedad's Antoine Griezmann.
Swansea are yet to receive any formal offers from Liverpool or Arsenal for Wilfried Bony.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is hoping to add Ashley Williams to his squad after tabling a bid for the defender.
Lorenzo Insigne's agent has says his client is "flattered" with talk of Arsenal swooping for the Napoli striker.

Steven Gerrard claimed England's Young Lions are ready to take the World Cup by storm ahead of Saturday's final warm-up game against Honduras.
Frank Lampard will be offered the chance to extend his career in Australia and the USA if he accepts an offer from Manchester City to play in New York.
Romelu Lukaku has confirmed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer as they close in on another expensive centre-forward in Diego Costa.
Chelsea are hurrying Atletico Madrid into ratifying Diego Costa's £32million move, fearing the Spanish champions are holding out for a more lucrative offer.
Aston Villa have sounded out former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand over a possible move to Villa Park - but a deal doesn't look likely.
Marco Reus' World Cup place could be in doubt after the Germany star limped out of his country's 6-1 friendly win against Armenia.

Newcastle and West Brom plan a World Cup spying mission on Ghana striker Majeed Waris.
Newcastle defender Davide Santon is at the centre of a tug-of-war between AC Milan and Roma.
Sami Hyypia is the new manager of Brighton after agreeing a three-year deal last night.
Peter Lawwell last night confirmed John Collins and Craig Gordon could be the next arrivals at Celtic.

 

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DAILY STAR

Manchester City are willing to pay £25m for 31-year-old Real Madrid defender Pepe to partner captain Vincent Kompany

QPR and Stoke are ready to battle Everton for midfielder Gareth Barry, 33, who is available after being released by Manchester City.

Manager Paul Lambert will name Roy Keane, 42, as his Aston Villa assistant coach later this week.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Didier Drogba is being lined up to return to Chelsea after the World Cup, initially as a player and then in a coaching role.

Newcastle have joined the chase to sign Hull City captain Curtis Davies, with Sunderland and Everton both ready to pay £8m for the defender.

Michel Platini is outraged by PSG's £50m bid for Chelsea's David Luiz and sees it as an attack on UEFA's financial fair play regulations.

Steve Bould, Arsenal's former central defender and now Arsene Wenger's assistant, is being prepared to take over the top job.

Meanwhile, the Gunners could make a move for 25-year-old Nice goalkeeper David Ospina, depending on his World Cup displays with Colombia.

Manchester United believe they can prise attacking midfielder Thomas Muller from Bayern Munich.

Keeper Hugo Lloris will keep Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino waiting until after the World Cup before deciding whether to commit to stay at Spurs.

THE PEOPLE

Liverpool are ready to drop their bid to sign England World Cup star Adam Lallana and will instead set their sights on Benfica's Lazar Markovic.

Everton will take England international winger Adam Johnson, 26, from Sunderland - but only on a season's loan

Striker Jermain Defoe will return to the Premier League next season from Toronto FC - joining up once more with Harry Redknapp at QPR.

Tottenham want £6.5m from Hull for midfielder Jake Livermore who was on loan at the Tigers last season.

THE SUN

PSG face a Champions League ban after angering UEFA by ignoring Financial Fair Play rules in their £50m bid for Chelsea's David Luiz.

Arsenal hope to re-sign winger Carlos Vela, 25, from Real Sociedad in a £3.25m deal.

Stoke are interested in signing 32-year-old Norweigan central defender Brede Hangeland, who was released last week by relegated Fulham.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Wayne Rooney has no problem playing on the left-wing for England, and is so desperate to be in Roy Hodgson's World Cup starting 11 that he'd even play in goal.

Manchester United want to re-sign former midfielder Paul Pogba who is now valued at £60m by Italian champions Juventus.

Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood, 45, has emerged as a strong contender for the West Brom managerial job.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Incoming Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has spoken of his admiration for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.

Southampton will hold more talks with Ronald Koeman as the Dutchman emerges as the favourite to replace Mauricio Pochettino as manager.

Sven Goran Eriksson claims English players get bored too easily, and would rather go shopping than interact with teammates like in other nations such as Italy or the Ivory Coast.

THE TIMES

David Beckham has sounded out David Moyes to manage his new Major League Soccer franchise in Miami, where the former Manchester United boss owns a home.

 

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DAILY STAR

Southampton starlet Luke Shaw told his club he waned to join Manchester United on the final day of last season.

Aurelio De Laurentiis has told Arsenal that they will have pay Napoli a staggering £56m if they want to secure services of Lorenzo Insigne.

Karim Benzema insists he does not fear the arrival of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez at Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho is not interested in selling midfielder Ramires and will reject the advances of Real Madrid to keep the Brazil star at Chelsea.

Manchester City will receive a £2.5million bonus if AC Milan sell Italy striker Mario Balotelli.

DAILY MAIL

Jose Mourinho will reject any opening offer from Real Madrid for Ramires but the European champions are determined to sign the Brazilian.

Mario Mandzukic has said he will leave German champions Bayern Munich after the World Cup because coach Pep Guardiola's style of play does not work to his strengths - putting a host of Premier League clubs on red alert.

QPR have made a contract offer to free agent Rio Ferdinand who was released by Manchester United at the end of last season.

Real Sociedad want Arsenal to sell their £3.5million buy-back option on striker Carlos Vela.

Newcastle are hopeful of closing a deal for France international striker Bafetimbi Gomis.

DAILY MIRROR

Newcastle are ready to clinch the signing of French striker Bafetimbi Gomis with a £4million-a-year contract.

Jermaine Pennant could be set for a remarkable move to Napoli.

DAILY EXPRESS

Luke Shaw told Southampton of his desire to join Manchester United - not Chelsea - on the final day of the Premier League season.

Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Southampton defender Calum Chambers as they look to replace Manchester City-bound Bacary Sagna.

Barcelona are close to signing Atletico Madrid winger Arda Turan dealing a blow to Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool's transfer plans.

THE SUN

Juventus want to take Southampton flop Dani Osvaldo on loan for the whole of next season.

THE GUARDIAN

Queens Park Rangers are considering making Rio Ferdinand the highest paid player at the club with a salary of up to £80,000 a week.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea are trying to structure a deal to sign Cesc Fabregas that would lead to Arsenal missing out on any payment for their former midfielder.

THE TIMES

Manchester United will listen to offers for Marouane Fellaini this summer, little more than nine months since the club made the Belgium midfielder the fourth most expensive signing in their history.

 

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DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal were handed a boost in their pursuit of Alvaro Morata when Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the striker will leave Real Madrid.

Manchester City expect to complete the £12million signing of Fernando from Porto this week.

Mario Mandzukic has put Arsenal and Chelsea on alert after declaring he wants to quit Bayern Munich.

New Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has blocked a bid from Juventus for Erik Lamela.

Alberto Moreno's Liverpool move has stalled over Sevilla's £18million asking price.

Joe Cole is set to complete a shock move to Aston Villa.

Jose Mourinho almost became England manager in 2008 - but his wife talked him out of it.

THE SUN

Arsenal and QPR are interested in AC Milan's Nigel de Jong.

Real Madrid are ready to launch a £70million bid for Luis Suarez.

DAILY EXPRESS

Eden Hazard insists he will not leave Chelsea this summer.

Arsenal look set to miss out on Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Everton are hopeful they will hold off competition from Arsenal to sign Samuel Eto'o from Chelsea.

DAILY MAIL

Porto will offer around £4million for Liverpool midfielder Suso.

Arsenal, Tottenham and Inter are battling for Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata.

Manchester City will sign Fernando and Bacary Sagna this week.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United are prepared to accept as little as £12million for Marouane Fellaini, who cost the Red Devils £27.5million less than a year ago.

Mauricio Pochettino will make Napoli midfielder Blerim Dzemaili his first signing as Tottenham manager.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea are trying to structure a deal to sign Cesc Fabregas that would lead to Arsenal missing out on any payment for their former midfielder.

THE TIMES

Sunderland have made a £4m bid for Swansea centre-back Ashley Williams.

THE GUARDIAN

Louis van Gaal could keep Nicky Butt, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes as part of his Manchester United coaching staff.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday June 11

England have been busy practicing penalties in Brazil - without a goalkeeper.
Fernando Torres has been told he still has a future at Chelsea despite the £32m signing of Diego Costa.
Everton and Ajax will compete for the signature of Heerenveen winger Hakim Ziyech.
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is weighing up a move for Stoke City striker Peter Crouch.
Darren Fletcher could miss the start of Manchester United's pre-season training as he recovers from a broken toe.
The 2014 World Cup is made for Wayne Rooney, according to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who thinks England could win the trophy if they survive a difficult group.

Inter Milan are ready to test Manchester City's resolve to keep striker Stevan Jovetic, just a year after the 24-year-old arrived from Fiorentina for £22m.
Raheem Sterling is set to win the nod to start for England against Italy on Saturday with Danny Welbeck possibly the man to miss out - he left training early on Tuesday.
Hull City boss Steve Bruce is Southampton's number-one target to fill their vacant manager's role.
Everton are ready to take on Eredivisie giants Ajax and PSV Eindhoven in the race for Hakim Ziyech, a young midfielder tipped to be the next great Dutch star.
Jack Colback's free transfer from Sunderland to Newcastle was held up while he tried to engineer a move to West Ham instead.
West Brom are poised to offer Tim Sherwood the reins as manager within the next 48 hours.
Crystal Palace are hoping to hijack Hull City's move for Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore - he spent much of last season on loan with the Tigers.
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp is ready to sign midfielder Craig Bryson from Derby, the team QPR beat in last month's Championship playoff final to win promotion to the Premier League.

New Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is considering a move for Barcelona's Chile forward Alexis Sanchez.

Manchester United target Joao Miranda confirms his agent is in talks with an English club about a move away from Atletico Madrid
Manchester City will deny Inter Milan the chance to sign striker Stevan Jovetic.
Real Sociedad are expecting Arsenal to use their clause in Carlos Vela's transfer to bring the striker back to the Premier League.
Cardiff midfielder Gary Medel is considering a move to Spanish club Valencia.

Hull boss Steve Bruce is chasing Joleon Lescott and Tom Ince and is already in talks with Tottenham over Michael Dawson and Jake Livermore.
West Ham want Manchester City right-back Micah Richards.
Liverpool could lose Suso to Porto if the 20-year-old is not guaranteed more playing time at Anfield.
Meanwhile, the Reds and Spurs are tracking 23-year-old Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
Hull City boss Steve Bruce has offered free agent Joleon Lescott a two year deal.
Everton have joined Arsenal and Tottenham in the chase to sign Barcelona winger Cristian Tello.
Julian Speroni will sign a new one-year deal at Crystal Palace, where he could be joined by Peter Crouch and Jack Cork.
West Ham are chasing Manchester City defender Micah Richards.

Arsenal are keen on Cardiff keeper David Marshall and are also looking at Barcelona's Victor Valdes.
Real Madrid appear likely to win the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti.
Arsenal will welcome back striker Carlos Vela next season as Real Sociedad's president confirmed the Gunners will take up a £3.2m buy-back clause.

Brazil's World Cup preparations have been hit by the death of boss Luiz Felipe Scolari's nephewm in a car crash.
INDEPENDENT
Liverpool's attempt to sign 21-year-old left-back Alberto Moreno from Seville for £16.2m has reached a halt because the La Liga side have reportedly demanded the bulk of the transfer fee up front.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday June 12

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes a £27m deal for Barcelona's Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, is close to completion.
Arsenal are passing up their right of first refusal to buy Fabregas back, as they feel they have greater priorities elsewhere. They have reignited their interest in Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic and Arsene Wenger is also targeting a defensive midfielder, a right-back and a centre-back - with Cardiff's Steven Caulker an option for the latter spot.
Porto's defensive midfielder Fernando, 26, has cut short his holiday to seal a £16m move to Premier League champions Manchester City.
Manchester United transfer target Thomas Muller has signed a new contract at Bayern Munich - one that will keep the goal-scoring midfielder at the German club until 2019.

Real Sociedad's Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, 31, is set to reject a move to Arsenal in order to join Barcelona to provide competition to new signing Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.
Manchester United have pulled out of the race to sign Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, 27.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is leading the chase for River Plate striker Sebastian Driussi, 18, while Flamengo's Ecuador centre-half Frickson Erazo, 26, is also on his wish list.
Manchester United rookie Nick Powell is a loan target for Burnley.
Crystal Palace contract rebel Kagisho Dikgacoi is wanted by Cardiff.
Hull want St Johnstone hitman Stevie May to replace Matty Fryatt.

Jose Mourinho will allow Petr Cech, 32, to leave Stamford Bridge in order to offer Belgium international Thibaut Courtois, 22, who has spent the last three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, regular first-team football.
Mourinho is also willing to allow midfielder Ramires to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid if the Brazilian, 27, can be used as part of a deal for Luka Modric, 28.
Benfica's Argentina striker Nicolas Gaitan's agent has suggested he could leave Lisbon this summer. The 26-year-old has been linked with Manchester United, Tottenham and Zenit St Petersburg.
New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is considering a £20m move for Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 29, after missing out on team mate Thomas Muller, 24.

Southampton defender Dejan Lovren, who is wanted by Liverpool, handed in a transfer request on 30 May. The Croatia centre-back, 24, told the club in an email that he wants to leave for a Champions League club this summer.
West Ham have offered £3m for Nice defender Timothee Kolodziejczak but will move for Fiorentina's Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso, 23, who had a loan spell at Sunderland last season, if the deal for the 22-year-old Frenchman falls through.
Roberto Martinez checked on Dynamo Kiev forward Jeremain Lens, 26 and Feyenoord defenders Bruno Martins Indi, 22, and Stefan de Vrij, 22, when he watched the Netherlands train on Wednesday.
Wigan are set to offer £3m for Rapid Vienna's American striker Terrence Boyd, 23.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday June 13

The referee who failed to spot Luis Suarez bite PSV Eindhoven's Otman Bakkal - Dutchman Bjorn Kuipers - will be in charge of England's clash with Italy in Manaus.
Sean Dyche is ready to sign a new deal to end any speculation about his future with Burnley, giving them a big boost ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Despite Real Sociedad's dismissal of a possible deal, Arsenal are poised to bring striker Carlos Vela back to the Emirates.
Brighton boss Sami Hyypia is desperate to keep £7m rated striker Leo Ulloa at the club. Leicester are reportedly interested in the prolific Argentinian.
Stoke are chasing Montpellier midfielder Benjamin Stambouli.
Hull will offer Curtis Davies a lucrative new deal to stave off interest from Everton, Newcastle and Sunderland.

Chaos surrounds England's opening game of the World Cup with fears about the state of the pitch and the dressing rooms at the Arena De Amazonia in Manaus just two days before kickoff against Italy.
Cesc Fabregas' move from Barcelona to Chelsea means a £5million windfall for former club Arsenal.
Carlos Vela is unlikely to rejoin Arsenal - even though they have a bargain £3.5million buy-back clause.
Danny Welbeck is poised to get the nod over Raheem Sterling for England's clash with Italy, having proven his fitness after a niggle in midweek.
Andrea Barzagli admits Italy fear Wayne Rooney despite his lack of form in recent months.
West Ham have seen another offer to sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku rejected, with the player reportedly only interested in joining a club that can offer him European football.
Free agent striker Aaron Wilbraham is a target for Birmingham City.

Barcelona claimed Cesc Fabregas' 'contributions decreased as each season drew to a close' as he left the club for a return to the Premier League with Chelsea on Thursday.
Uruguay are pondering leaving Luis Suarez out of their side to face England next week if they beat Costa Rica in their opening Group D tie.
Bastian Schweinsteiger is top of Louis Van Gaal's summer shopping list for Manchester United.
Napoli will struggle to finance a permanent deal for Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina because of his additional wage demands.
Leicester City are keen on Feyenoord's £6m rated striker Graziano Pelle, who scored 23 goals in 28 games last season.
Feyenoord are looking to sign Manchester City's young striker John Guidetti, who is only on the fringe of their first-team squad.
Hull City are interested in Sheffield United central defender Harry Maguire, who could cost £1.5million.

Manchester United have switched their attention to Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger after missing out on his Germany team-mate Thomas Muller.
Bacary Sagna will complete his move to Manchester City later today.

Arsene Wenger turned down the chance to re-sign Cesc Fabregas because he feels his transfer needs this summer come away from the midfield, where he is well stocked with options.
Arsenal are looking to appease fans unhappy at missing out on re-signing Fabregas by making a move for 21-year-old defender Bressan from Brazilian side Gremio.
Liverpool are hoping they can win the race for Schalke's £8m-rated Max Meyer ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea.
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Manuel Neuer is fit for Germany's clash with Portugal on Monday after a shoulder problem.

Cesc Fabregas' arrival at Chelsea could mean Paris Saint-Germain launching a fresh bid for Oscar.
Montpellier chairman Louis Nicollin claims his club are being "treated like idiots" after a "derisory" £8m bid from Newcastle for France midfielder Remy Cabella.

Chairman Stewart Regan says the SFA are at the forefront of the fight to oust Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.
The SPFL is looking for a new sponsor for next season's Challenge Cup after talks with Ramsdens stalled.
Clubs are queueing up to try and sign Ross County defender Melvin de Leeuw.