What The Sports Pages Say

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday June 14

Roy Hodgson will urge England to reach for the stars in their World Cup opener tonight.
West Brom's bid to make Tim Sherwood their new manager has run into a last-minute pay row.
Wes Morgan is set to sign a two-year deal with Premier League new-boys Leicester.
Stoke winger Michael Kightly will join Burnley for £1million.
QPR target David Forde has signed a new three-year deal at Millwall.
Ronald Koeman is set to be unveiled as Southampton's new manager.

Steven Gerrard wants England to take the World Cup by storm and make the nation proud.
Thibaut Courtois says his Chelsea future won't be decided until after the World Cup.
Sunderland are poised to table an improved £6m offer for Swansea centre-half Ashley Williams.
Fulham have made a £5million bid for Leeds striker Ross McCormack.
Hull are leading the chase for Harry Maguire from Sheffield United - but the Blades are holding out for £3million.

Roy Hodgson last night made a passionate World Cup plea to his England squad and told them to "reach for the stars".
Ronald Koeman is set to become Southampton's new manager.
Hull boss Steve Bruce is ready to pay Sheffield United £2million for defender Harry Maguire.
West Brom's bid to appoint Tim Sherwood is hanging in the balance.
Burnley are making a £2.5million double bid for Derby pair Richard Keogh and Craig Bryson.

Chelsea are weighing up a £12million move for Dinamo Kiev winger Andriy Yarmolenko.

Chelsea are looking to rub salt in Arsenal's wounds by following up the signing of Barcelona's Spain star Cesc Fabregas with former Gunner Alex Song, despite interest from Manchester United.
Liverpool are in danger of missing out on Southampton star Dejan Lovren after Barcelona unexpectedly joined the race for his signature.

Former England captain Tony Adams says Roy Hodgson should have paired John Terry and Gary Cahill at the heart of the England defence.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday June 15

Joe Hart will be given a new five-year deal by Manchester City after the World Cup.
West Brom last night made Alan Irvine their shock choice as new boss - after being snubbed by Tim Sherwood.
A group led by ex-Swindon Town chief executive Jeremy Wray are set to buy Birmingham.
Didier Drogba is on the brink of joining Juventus in a two-year deal.
Everton are eyeing up Rafa Silva as an £8million replacement for Gerard Deulofeu.

Moneybags Monaco are sniffing around Sunderland winger Adam Johnson with his future at the club in doubt.
Newcastle have been told they have no chance of landing Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier unless they double their money.
Liverpool are poised to offload fringe players Conor Coady, Suso and Samed Yesil.
Burnely boss Sean Dyche is set to sign a new long-term deal at Turf Moor.
Southampton want Steve Bruce to take over from Mauricio Pochettino at St Mary's.
Real Madrid will off players plus cash to prise Ramires away from Chelsea.
German club Wolfsburg are the latest to show an interest in Chelsea's Belgium international Romelu Lukaku.
Nicky Butt has turned down three managerial jobs.
Joe Hart will be offered a new five-year deal by Manchester City after the World Cup.
Blackburn midfielder Dickson Etuhu is wanted by Dubai club Al Ahli.
QPR are poised to rival West Ham for Nice left-back Timothee Kolodziejczak.
Arsenal have agreed to sell Carlos Vela to Real Sociedad for £8.8million despite late interest from Tottenham.
West Ham are confident of signing Vincent Aboubakar this summer - but look set to miss out on Cheikhou Kouyate.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be fit to face Uruguay on Thursday.
West Brom appointed Alan Irvine as their new boss after talks with Tim Sherwood broke down.
Louis Van Gaal is increasingly worried Manchester United's crucial transfer plans have stalled.
Crystal Palace will spark a new war with Cardiff City by bidding £8million for Steven Caulker.
Liverpool are ready to make a £25million move for Benfica's Lazar Markovic.
Tottenham are chasing Inter Milan midfielder Ricky Alvarez.
Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of Rochdale keeper Jonny Diba.
Watford are ready to win the race for Blackpool contract rebel Craig Cathcart.
Brentford are making a £2million bid for Coventry striker Callum Wilson.
Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer wants Crystal Palace right-back Jack Hunt to join on season-long loan.
Arsenal and Everton have made inquiries about Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is ready to grab Hamburg number one Rene Adler.
Hull are ready to raid Norwich for Robert Snodgrass after West Ham were put off by a £4million valuation.
Manchester United are pulling out of a deal for Sunderland's Louis Laing.
Liverpool are ready to let young defender Martin Kelly go.
Nottingham Forest are stepping up their pursuit of Peterborough striker Britt Assombalonga.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is making a move for Ecuador's World Cup winger Jefferson Montero.

Louis Van Gaal fears Manchester United's transfer plans have stalled as pressure heaps on Ed Woodward
Romelu Lukaku among Tottenham targets as Mauricio Pochettino plots influx of new blood
Arsenal to run rule over Switzerland's Stephan Lichtsteiner in Ecuador World Cup clash.
Fulham are prepared to up their offer for Leeds striker Ross McCormack to £7million in order to land the Scotland star.

Manchester United have set their sights on raiding Bayern Munich and will try to lure Arjen Robben and Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Tottenham believe they can capture Adam Lallana after the World Cup.
Arsenal are considering a £5million move for Liverpool's Pepe Reina

Barcelona are demanding a whopping £20m for Chelsea and Manchester United target Alex Song.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday June 16

Costa Rica hero Joel Campbell will use the World Cup stage to send a message to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
West Brom fans have reacted furiously to the club recruiting Alan Irvine instead of Tim Sherwood.
Arsene Wenger is interested in taking Real Sociedad's emerging right back Joseba Zaldua as part of the Carlos Vela deal.
Ronald Koeman is lining up Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk for his first signing as Southampton manager.
Manchester City are ready to make a surprise move for free-agent keeper Keiren Westwood as Joe Hart's new No.2.

Ex-Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott is a target for eight clubs at home and abroad.
Joel Campbell is a hero in Costa Rica - now he wants to be the same in North London.
Relegated Fulham will let Holland goalkeeper Maarten Stekenlenburg leave if they can recoup the £4million they paid Roma last summer.

Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Aston Villa are showing interest in Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano.
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas spoke with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger before joining Chelsea and was told his position was already covered by Mesut Ozil.
Wayne Rooney admits his place in the England team is not guaranteed ahead of Thursday's crucial clash with Uruguay.

Athletic Bilbao are weighing up a move for the Gunners' Spanish defender Nacho Monreal.

City's goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, 27, is close to signing for Sunderland.

Arsenal could miss out on Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata after Wolfsburg submitted a £15.9million offer for the 21-year-old.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday June 17

Arsenal are ready to pay around £25m for AC Milan's ex-Man City striker Mario Balotelli.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could look for a part-exchange deal with Manchester United over Thomas Vermaelen.
Liverpool have hit a brick wall in their attempt to land Alberto Moreno from Sevilla.
Chelsea are keeping tabs on Steaua Bucharest left-back Iasmin Latovlevici as they seek Ashley Cole's replacement.
Cardiff are ready to pay £9million to re-sign striker Ross McCormack from Leeds.
Brighton striker Leonardo Ulloa has set his heart on a move to the Premier League. Leicester have already had a £7m bid for him rejected.

Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson, 26, is a shock target for French side Monaco.
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has ruled out trying to take Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina back to the Serie A club.
New Southampton boss Ronald Koeman plans a double raid on old club Feyenoord for midfielder Lex Immers and striker Graziano Pelle

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli features highly on Arsene Wenger's shopping list as the Arsenal manager looks to sign a new central striker.
Everton have joined the queue of clubs who are keen on signing Cardiff City captain Steven Caulker.
Luis Enrique's Barcelona revolution has started with the arrival of Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic at the Nou Camp on a five-year deal. captain Steven Caulker.

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero insists he has no plans to leave Manchester City.
Atletico Madrid want Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo as a possible replacement for Chelsea-bound Diego Costa.
Arsenal are ready to make a £25m move to sign Mario Balotelli from AC Milan.
New West Brom boss Alan Irvine is out to prove his critics wrong after his appointment met with a negative reaction from many of the club's supporters.

Everton have bid £10m to beat Arsenal and Manchester United to Torino forward Alessio Cerci.
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain is a target for Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday June 18

Tottenham are willing to listen to offers for striker Emmanuel Adebayor with fellow forward Roberto Soldado also set to be sold.
Manchester United have moved into the race to sign rising Holland star Daley Blind, with negotiations to sign Luke Shaw having stalled.
Newcastle are in talks with Hertha Berlin striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga.
Everton are leading the race to land highly-rated Barcelona forward Cristian Tello.
Hull look to have won the nine-way scramble to land ex-England defender Joleon Lescott, who is a free agent after his Manchester City contract expired.
West Ham want ex-Bolton and Sunderland full-back Marcos Alonso of Fiorentina.
England's Wayne Rooney is poised to play Uruguay World Cup crunch as No.10 not as a left winger.
Joe Hart says England are ready for anything Uruguay throw at them in Thursday's game.
Harry Redknapp says the current England squad is the worst for years.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has made PSG forward Ezequiel Lavezzi his top World Cup target
Gunners midfielder Santi Cazorla has been linked with a move to La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.
New manager Ronald Koeman plans to try to persuade England midfielder Adam Lallana to stay at Southampton.
Stoke will make a last-ditch bid to sign Joleon Lescott.

Roy Hodgson is preparing to gamble with his future by playing Wayne Rooney in his favoured No 10 role in Thursday's do-or-die clash.
Italy striker Mario Balotelli is open to a move to Arsenal after his agent revealed 'anything is possible' this summer.
Manchester United will rebuff any attempt by Real Madrid to sign Adnan Januzaj.
Rivals City will resist any attempt by Inter Milan to take striker Stevan Jovetic back to Italy.
Al Arabi manager Dan Petrescu has claimed Barcelona star Xavi has agreed to join, saying the Spain international has already signed a pre-contract agreement.
Fulham are poised to make a £6million bid for Leeds United striker Ross McCormack.

Rubin Kazan's France midfielder Yann M'Vila is set to reject Liverpool and Arsenal in favour of a move to Inter Milan.
The agent of Chelsea target Sefa Isci says the 18-year-old Anderlecht defender has rejected the chance of a move to Benfica.
Manchester City are expected to complete the £1.5million signing of Racing Club midfielder Bruno Zuculini this week, and then loan him out to another Premier League side.

Arsenal and Liverpool want Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who is keen to play in the Champions League after becoming a free agent.
Manchester United are likely to bid for Sami Khedira, who has also been a target for Arsenal, after Real Madrid told the 27-year-old midfielder he could leave.
Another of new United manager Louis van Gaal's targets, Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, says he is staying with the German club for the immediate future.

Roy Hodgson is preparing to return Wayne Rooney to a central role for England's crunch match against Uruguay on Thursday.

Mario Balotelli's agent has suggested that the striker may be interested in transfer from Milan to Arsenal.
Roy Hodgson has given a big hint that he will play Wayne Rooney in the middle when England play Uruguay.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday July 19

Manchester United target Toni Kroos is no closer to committing his own future to Bayern Munich despite the new deals given to Thomas Muller and Philipp Lahm.
Manchester United left back Alex Buttner is joining Dinamo Moscow - the 25-year-old admitted new boss Louis van Gaal does not rate him.
Spain's legendary coach Vicente Del Bosque admitted he may face the axe after the humiliating World Cup exit following the 2-0 defeat by Chile.
Liverpool and Everton are monitoring Stephane Mbia, who is a free agent after his contract ran out at QPR.

Jose Mourinho is fuming after the fixtures computer handed Chelsea a Champions League nightmare.
Defender Ashley Williams is growing frustrated with delays over a new deal.
Portugal winger Nani has been thrown a Manchester United lifeline by incoming boss Louis van Gaal.
Wesley Sneijder admits he'd love the chance to work with Louis Van Gaal at Manchester United.
Southampton are keen on signing David Marshall from Cardiff. Ex-Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o is a target for Roma and clubs in China & USA.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is willing to hand Fabio Borini to the Saints to push through double deal for the England midfielder Adam Lallana and Croatia defender Dejan Lovren.
Samir Nasri will ease his World Cup heartache by signing a new £30m deal with Manchester City in the next few days.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce wants another four signings this summer, including Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero.
New Southampton boss Ronald Koeman wants Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall to provide competition for Artur Boruc.
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a cash-plus-player offer that would potentially see them swapping striker Bebe for Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan.

West Brom hope to snatch Joleon Lescott from under the noses of Hull and Stoke.
Samir Nasri will pocket around £180k a week when he signs his new five-year deal at Manchester City.
Crystal Palace hope Spartak Moscow winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov will join for £1.5 million.
Goalkeeper Vito Mannone could be on the way out of Sunderland following the arrival of Costel Pantilimon from Manchester City.

Uruguay have admitted that Luis Suarez will not be in the same form that saw him terrorise defences in the Premier League last season.
Roy Hodgson has vowed to use "any weapon we've got" as he looks to reignite England's World Cup campaign by overcoming Uruguay.

Liverpool could pull out of the race to sign Southampton and England midfielder Adam Lallana, and instead may launch a £16million move for Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri.

Tottenham are lining up a £3million bid for Sunderland's 33-year-old defender John O'Shea.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday June 20

West Ham United are set to become West Ham London - but only on the club's badge.
Napoli have put Premier League clubs on alert by putting their Chilean World Cup star Eduardo Vargas up for sale this summer
Manchester City misfit Jack Rodwell is a transfer target for new West Brom boss Alan Irvine.
Crystal Palace are keen on signing Arsenal striker Joel Campbell.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has refused to rule out the possibility of Frank Lampard coming back to manage the club in the future.
Tottenham will consider a move for Swansea striker Wilfried Bony once they exhaust the possibilities of signing Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
Everton have revived interest in Sunderland target Ever Banega. The Argentine is keen to leave Valencia after struggling for a regular place in the line up.
AC Milan midfielder Kaka is set to become a high-profile signing for new Major League Soccer franchise Orlando City.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says Germany and Arsenal's 25-year-old playmaker Mesut Ozil needs special treatment because he is "sensitive".

Arsenal and Liverpool are set to duke it out for Juventus' Chilean World Cup star Mauricio Isla.
Fernando Torres, Romelu Lukakau and Marko Marin are among those who are set to leave Chelsea this summer.
Marouane Fellaini wants to stay at Manchester United and fight for his place.

Arsenal will move for Bayern Munich's Mario Mandzukic if they miss out on a £27million deal for Mario Balotelli.
Monaco are winning the race to land out-of-contract Ashley Cole.
Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o has set his sights on moving to Italian side Roma.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday June 21

Barcelona want Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, already a target for Real Madrid, and believe a £70m bid will activate a release clause.
New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is considering a move for Esteban Cambiasso, who is leaving Inter Milan on a free transfer this month.
Atletico Madrid are trying to sign Chelsea's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku on a season long loan.
West Brom have signed free agent Joleon Lescott on a two-year deal.
Hull are ready to pay a club record £6.5 million to sign Jake Livermore from Tottenham.

Mexico star Hector Moreno is being tracked by Hull.
Stoke are hoping to take teenage Barcelona winger Adama Traore on loan.
Orlando City have signed AC Milan star Kaka.

Real Madrid and Barcelona will not make a move for Luis Suarez this summer - unless the Liverpool star's agent indicates he wants out.
Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic is set to reject the chance to join Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal or Chelsea to sign for Wolfsburg.
Joleon Lescott hopes to re-ignite his Premier League career after joining West Brom.

Crystal Palace will enquire about a deal for Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha once manager Tony Pulis returns from media work in Brazil.
Tottenham are showing an interest in £7 million-rated Mexico centre-back Hector Moreno.
Roy Hodgson will remain in charge of England until the end of Euro 2016 despite their humiliating exit, FA chairman Greg Dyke has confirmed.
Leicester City have expressed an interest in Spartak Moscow striker Yuri Movsisyan. West Brom have also been linked with a move.
Newcastle winger Sammy Ameobi is wanted by Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday.

AC Milan have told Arsenal they must spend £29.5m to sign former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli.
Manchester United and Chelsea are set to miss out on Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, who wants to join Real Madrid once his contract expires in 2015.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday June 22

Wayne Rooney insists England need to discover their nasty side to succeed at major tournaments and believes he and his international team-mates are "too honest".
Liverpool are losing interest in England midfielder Adam Lallana - because they do not believe the 26-year-old is worth the £30million fee Southampton are demanding.
Real Madrid line up a move for Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling next summer.

Spain striker Alvaro Negredo wants to leave Manchester City for Atletico Madrid and the current La Liga champions want the 28-year-old to replace Chelsea-bound Diego Costa.
Tottenham want Netherlands' PSV Eindhoven winger Memphis Depay, who could cost £17million.
Everton are interested in signing Crystal Palace's DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie.

Jose Mourinho will beef up Chelsea's midfield with Real Madrid's Germany international Sami Khedira once the World Cup is over.
Louis van Gaal wants to make Dutch World Cup villain Nigel de Jong a Manchester United player.
West Ham are chasing Colombian World Cup defender Eder Balanta.
Hull boss Steve Bruce is ready to splash out £5million plus bonuses for Norwich star Robert Snodgrass.

England manager Roy Hodgson will try to persuade captain Steven Gerrard not to retire from international football following their early World Cup exit.
Tottenham will make a £10million move for Newcastle's Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul if Hugo Lloris returns to France to sign for Paris St-Germain.
Former England defender Ashley Cole hasn't ruled out retiring this summer.

Arsene Wenger is meeting Mario Balotelli's agent in Brazil this weekend to discuss the player's £25 million move to Arsenal.
Toulouse's Ivory Coast full-back Serge Aurier has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and will cost the Gunners £8million.
Barcelona will offer Alexis Sanchez as part of a deal to prise Luis Suarez away from Liverpool.
West Brom boss Alan Irvine expects to land Jack Rodwell this week to complete a double swoop on Manchester City.

Tottenham, Everton and Newcastle are all competing to sign Ecuador striker Enner Valencia.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is closing in on French striker Loic Remy - after seeking a character reference on the QPR player.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday June 23

Real Madrid and Barcelona are ready to battle it out for £70m Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Raheem Sterling and could make a move for him next summer if he continues to impress.
Stoke are eyeing an £8m move for Livorno striker Paulinho.

Liverpool are demanding Alexis Sanchez be part of any deal if Barcelona want to take Luis Suarez to the Nou Camp.
Mario Balotelli's agent is in talks with Arsenal while Napoli have joined the race to sign the striker.
New Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is keen to sign AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong.
Arsenal and Liverpool are on alert after Swansea lined up a possible replacement for Wilfried Bony.
Monaco striker Radamel Falcao has turned down a move to the Premier League.
Barcelona are no longer interested in Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala.

Chelsea misfit Victor Moses could be on his way to West Brom.
Tottenham are eying a £6m move for Lille's Belgian teenage strike Davock Origi.
Swansea are set to fly in striker Bafetimbi Gomis for talks.
New Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has targeted £8m striker Graziano Pelle, who was prolific under him at Feyenoord.
Hull have targeted Tottenham central defender Michael Dawson.

Carlos Vela will not return to Arsenal and has signed a new deal with Real Sociedad.
Swansea have beaten Newcastle to the signing of free agent Bafetimbi Gomis.

QPR have made enquiries for Toulouse right-back Serge Aurie.
West Ham are hoping for a breakthrough in talks with Nice over left-back Timothee Kolodziejczak.
Luis Suarez will spark a £100m tussle between Real Madrid and Barcelona as Liverpool battle to hold on to their striker.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday June 24

Manchester United are prepared to increase their £30million bid for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira.
Atletico Madrid want to sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.
Luis Suarez's father-in-law Gustavo Balbi claims the Uruguay striker is ready to walk out on Liverpool and head for Spain.

Manchester United have increased their offer to Southampton for Luke Shaw to a record-breaking £34million as the Saints defender prepares to face Costa Rica.
Arsenal have rejected Manchester United's bid for Thomas Vermaelen and may offer the club captain a new deal.
Stoke are ready to listen to offers for Peter Crouch as Mark Hughes prepares to overhaul his Potters attack.
Luis Suarez should quit Liverpool for Real Madrid or Barcelona this summer, according to his father-in-law.

Rio Ferdinand has agreed to join Queens Park Rangers after 12 years at Manchester United.
Southampton's new boss Ronald Koeman has rattled Manchester United by increasing the price tag on England left-back Luke Shaw by £10million to £40million.
Manchester United are unlikely to pay the £12million Arsenal are demanding for Thomas Vermaelen after their initial bid was rejected.
Manchester United have reportedly revived their bid to sign Ander Herrera from Athletic Bilbao.
Liverpool remain hopeful that Luis Suarez will stay at Anfield at the start of the season despite the rumblings of intent emanating from Spain.

Arsenal and Manchester United target Angel Di Maria admits he is not sure whether he will be at Real Madrid next season.
Chelsea will not allow Romelu Lukaku to go on loan next season.

Inter Milan are ready to pay £12million for Manchester United's Portugal winger Nani.

 

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THE SUN

Luis Suarez could be banned from all football for two years after the third biting incident of his career. The bite may now cost him £24million in wages and scupper a big-money move to Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Everton legend Alan Stubbs has quit Goodison Park to take the Hibernian boss job.

Adam Taggart has joined Fulham from A-League side Newcastle Jets for an undisclosed fee.

Leroy Fer has committed his future to relegated Norwich despite his new status of World Cup hero.

Stoke are in an £8million race for Livorno striker Paulinho.

DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool will hold crisis talks on Wednesday to discuss the future of Luis Suarez.

Mega-rich Paris Saint-Germain have stepped up their interest in Yaya Toure, who has widened his rift with Manchester City.

Manchester United expect to complete Ander Herrera's £29million transfer in the next 24 hours, making him their first signing under new boss Louis van Gaal.

Bafetimbi Gomis is signing a stunning record contract with Swansea - worth more than £16million.

DAILY STAR

Former Liverpool hero Dirk Kuyt believes controversial forward Luis Suarez will remain at Anfield next season despite interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Rio Ferdinand will take a 75 per cent pay cut to continue his career at QPR.

Barcelona have entered the race to sign Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has sensationally revealed that he almost joined Barcelona before moving to the Etihad.

Louis van Gaal desperately wants to bring Arjen Robben to Manchester United according to Ajax youth coach Bryan Roy.

Real Scoiedad have clinched the full rights to Carlos Vela, bringing to an end Arsenal's attempts to re-sign the Mexican forward.

Arsenal are hoping to pip Liverpool and Manchester United to the signing of Barcelona winger Alexis Sanchez.

Manchester United are in advanced talks with Southampton for 18-year-old left back Luke Shaw.

Manchester City are set to win the race to sign Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United.

DAILY MAIL

Atletico Madrid are maintaining an interest in Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo.

Ander Herrera is poised to become Louis van Gaal's first signing at Manchester United for the sum of £28.4million.

DAILY EXPRESS

Liverpool will discuss the future of Luis Suarez today with the striker facing a maximum two-year ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.

Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal is desperate to sign former Chelsea winger Arjen Robben, according to former Dutch international Bryan Roy.

Ander Herrera will become Louis van Gaal's first signing as Manchester United manager in the next 24 hours.

Atletico Madrid are poised to scupper Sam Allardyce's capture of Michu.

Arsene Wenger must make the charmed decision on whether to sign Mario Balotelli or Alexis Sanchez this summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arsenal have made an enquiry over signing Chile World Cup star Alexis Sanchez.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday June 26

Luis Suarez is being offered an escape route from his World Cup bite shame by Barcelona. Alexis Sanchez could join Liverpool as part of the deal.
Ronald Koeman has been promised a £70million transfer warchest if Southampton sell Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana.
Swansea are keen to offload disillusioned striker Michu.
Tottenham are still keen to hijack Liverpool's bid to take Dejan Lovren from Southampton.

Arsenal and Manchester United face a battle to sign Barcelona's Chile international Alexis Sanchez
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed rumours of a move for AC Milan and Italy striker Mario Balotelli.
A number of Football Association board members want manager Roy Hodgson, 66, to explain England's World Cup exit.

Spurs midfielder Erik Lamela has hinted on Twitter that he will be staying at White Hart Lane.

Arsenal have rejected Manchester United's opening bid for Thomas Vermaelen.
Arsenal and Liverpool will battle it out to sign Sevilla defender Federico Fazio.

Arsenal and Tottenham Javier Hernandez has dropped another hint that he will leave Manchester United once the World Cup is over.

The Uruguayan Football Association claims Luis Suarez is the victim of a smear campaign by the Italians, the English media and the Brazilian hosts after he appeared to bite Giorgio Chiellini.

Midfielder Jack Wilshere, 22, has warned England's new generation of players that time is already running out on their international careers.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday June 27

Manchester United's new boss Louis van Gaal has sealed a £62m double swoop for Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera.
Nicklas Bendtner will be one of nine Arsenal players released when his contract comes to an end on June 30.
Sascha Riether has quit relegated Fulham for German side Freiburg.

Liverpool are set to take legal advice following the four-month band handed out to Luis Suarez.

The four-month suspension for Luis Suarez means Barcelona hope they will be able to get the striker for £50m.
West Ham are in talks to sign Boca Juniors left-back Emanuel Insua over a four-year deal
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is targeting Newcastle's Mathieu Debuchy in an £8m move.
Jack Rodwell can leave Manchester City after the arrival of £12m midfielder Fernando.

Manchester United are preparing to launch a £30m bid for Juventus and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Seamus Coleman has signed a new five-year contract with Everton.
Inter Milan have joined the race with Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song.
Liverpool will not let Luis Suarez leave on the cheap despite his four-month ban.
Frank Lampard is set to confirm he is joining New York City.

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli will not be returning to the Premier League with Arsenal.
Arsenal are considering a £21m move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender.
Manchester City's capture of Fernando will hasten the departure of Jack Rodwell.

Sevilla claims Liverpool's pursuit of left-back Alberto Moreno is all but over after the clubs failed to agree a fee.

Sunderland are willing to offer £10m for Liverpool striker Fabio Borini.
Manchester United believe Nicky Butt will remain at the club under Louis van Gaal.
Queens Park Rangers want to make Steven Caulker their next signing and ideally want to team him with Rio Ferdinand at the heart of a new-look defence.
Arsenal are pressing ahead with plans to sign Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy.

 

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DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool are prepared to sell Luis Suarez to Barcelona for £80million, or £50million plus Alexis Sanchez - and buy Benfica winger Lazar Markovic with the windfall

The Reds are also on the brink of signing teen World Cup sensation Divock Origi, though they would loan the Belgian forward back to Lille for next season

Hull aim to continue their summer splurge by targeting Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson and free-agent U21 winger Tom Ince

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino wants to make Swansea left-back Ben Davies his first signing in an £8million deal

Southampton are ready to carry on their amazing summer sale, which is set to take in almost £100million, with Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Morgan Schneiderlin all expected to leave

DAILY STAR

Chelsea are planning a double swoop for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba and Dortmund strike Pierre Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal are planning to bid a club record £44million for Juventus's Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal

DAILY MAIL

Liverpool are ready to sell Luis Suarez to Barcelona for £80million as they begin ambitious moves to revamp their attack which includes signing Southampton's Adam Lallana

David Moyes has been offered a £4million-a-year deal to become the next manager of Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Tottenham have made a £6million move for Swansea and Wales left-back Ben Davies after Mauricio Pochettino gave the go-ahead for an opening bid

Southampton hope to finalise the £8million transfer of Graziano Pelle from Feyenoord on Monday

Manchester United want Holland defender Daryl Janmaat, who has impressed coach Louis van Gaal at the World Cup

DAILY EXPRESS

Arsenal and Tottenham are preparing last-minute bids for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata after Juventus launched a final offer of £16million for the 21-year-old

Spurs are also close to signing Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso

THE SUN

Liverpool are ready to sell shamed striker Luis Suarez this summer - if a club offers £80million for the Uruguayan

Manchester City are close to signing Argentinian midfielder Bruno Zucilini from Racing Club

THE INDEPENDENT

Liverpool will not allow Uruguay striker Luis Suarez to join Barcelona for less than £80million

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday June 29

Real Madrid are preparing a bid for Liverpool's Raheem Sterling as fears grow over an injury to Cristiano Ronaldo
Everton are set to complete the permanent signing of Gareth Barry within 48 hours
Arsenal are monitoring Lyon striker Clement Grenier as Arsene Wenger keeps a close eye on the Frenchman's fitness
Crystal Palace are set to bid for Cardiff striker Fraizer Campbell despite last season's 'Spygate' scandal
Tottenham are targeting Loic Remy as they bid to pip Arsenal to the French striker

Chelsea are considering stumping up the staggering £60million Juventus want for Paul Pogba
Southampton are set to complete the signing of Feyenoord striker Graziano Pelle on Monday
Louis Van Gaal is considering a stunning move to bring former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt to Manchester United
Van Gaal is also weighing up a move for AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong while preparing a formal offer for Feyenoord centre-back Stefan de Vrij

Chelsea's William Carvalho interest intensifies with Jose Mourinho ready to bid for £30m-rated midfielder
SUNDAY SUN
Louis Van Gaal wants to make £40million Chile and Barcelona frontman Alexis Sanchez his next signing at Manchester United

Arsenal are set for a sensational double swoop for Alexis Sanchez and Morgan Schneiderlin
Louis Van Gaal could head back to his Dutch squad for central defender Stefan De Vrij
Liverpool will plead with Fifa to allow Luis Suarez to continue to train with the club during his worldwide ban from all football-related activities

New United boss Louis van Gaal wants Nigel De Jong to anchor his new look midfield

French club Monaco have agreed to begin negotiations with Real Madrid over the sale of £60m-rated Colombia striker Radamel Falcao

 

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THE SUN

Arsene Wenger is planning a £23million move for Real Madrid star Sami Khedira.

James Rodriguez is the man who keeps slipping through Manchester United's fingers.

DAILY MIRROR

Luis Suarez could earn £40million playing for Barcelona - but only if he agrees to a special 'bite clause'.

Arsene Wenger is stepping up his interest in Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.

Liverpool have fought off late interest from West Ham and Spurs to hold on to Belgian World Cup striker Divock Origi.

Thomas Ince is signing for Steve Bruce's ambitious Hull City today - and earning old club Blackpool a windfall.

Manchester United passed up on James Rodriguez when he would have cost them just £5million.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will make Swansea left back Ben Davies his first signing after getting the green light to talk to him.

DAILY STAR

Liverpool are desperate to finalise a deal for Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri.

Barcelona believe they are closing in on a deal for Luis Suarez.

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole has questioned the club's decision to pay Southampton £30m for left-back Luke Shaw. ‬

DAILY MAIL

Barcelona are poised to formally open the bidding for Luis Suarez this week.

Portuguese reports claim Manchester United have sent a delegation to negotiate a fee for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho.

Hull City hope to take a step closer to signing Tom Ince.

Stoke City have added Bosnia striker Vedad Ibisevic to their list of possible targets.

Tottenham want to hijack Arsenal's move for Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United representatives have arrived in Portugal as they bid to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho.

Arsenal is Alexis Sanchez's first choice of club if he is forced out of Barcelona this summer.

Barcelona will implement a 'bite clause' in Luis Suarez's contract should they lure him away from Liverpool this summer.

Holland star Memphis Depay is aware that Manchester United, City and Tottenham are all chasing his signature but won't make a decision on his future until after the World Cup.

Mario Balotelli is ready to force through a move to Arsenal while Thomas Vermaelen looks to be on his way to Manchester United.

Hibernian are today expected to announce former Everton coach Andy Holden as assistant to new manager Alan Stubbs.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday July 1

Manchester United are back in the hunt for Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen after sealing their first two deals of the summer.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is planning a £23million move for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira to help bring the best out of playmaker Mesut Ozil.
Fraser Forster is being linked with an £8million move to Atletico Madrid.
Banned World Cup star Luis Suarez has apologised on Twitter for biting Giorgio Chiellini at the tournament - but this is believed to be an attempt at smoothing over a move to Barcelona.
Swansea boss Garry Monk will hold showdown talks with Michu this week as the Spaniard eyes an exit from Wales.

Liverpool's Luis Suarez has finally said sorry over his World Cup bite shame - under orders from transfer suitors Barcelona.
Frank Lampard will play for Manchester City's A-League side Melbourne City in Australia next season, ahead of the ex-Chelsea midfielder's move to the Etihad club's Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC.
Barcelona have slapped a £32million price-tag on Liverpool-target Alexis Sanchez.
Southampton's Adam Lallana will complete his £25million move to Liverpool in the next 24 hours - and Reds manager Brendan Rodgers promises there will be more signings.
Newcastle will ask for a double-their-money £12million if a trio of clubs - Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco - step up their interest in right-back Mathieu Debuchy.
Manchester City are closing in on making Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero their third summer signing.
New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is close to landing Argentine compatriot Esteban Cambiasso on a free.
Manchester United are refusing to give up hope of prising Thomas Vermaelen away from Arsenal. The Gunners rejected a £6m bid from their Old Trafford rivals last week, but Louis van Gaal is determined to add the Belgium defender to last week's captures of midfielder Ander Herrera and left-back Luke Shaw.
Leeds striker Ross McCormack is joining Championship rivals Fulham in a £10million deal
Kaka has agreed to return to Brazil to play for Sao Paulo, the club he starred for before moving to Europe with AC Milan. The 33-year-old playmaker will join on loan for the rest of the year and is expected to join new MLS team Orlando City in the spring.
Brighton striker Leo Ulloa will tell boss Sami Hyypia he wants to be allowed to leave. The Seagulls have already rejected a £7million bid from top flight new-boys Leicester.
Atletico Madrid are moving to ward off admiring glances from Manchester United and Barcelona by extending the contract of Uruguay World Cup defender Jose Maria Gimenez.

Chelsea have been approached about a £15million deal for Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike from Fenerbahce.
West Ham are exploring the possibility of signing France midfielder Mathieu Valbuena.
Manchester City want Malaga keeper Willy Caballero to compete for Joe Hart's place but the Argentine could cost £7million.
Real Madrid are set to offer £25million for Bayern Munich's (and former Manchester United target) Toni Kroos.
Tottenham will join Arsenal in the race for Ivory Coast's Serge Aurier.
Gary Lineker has suggested that Luis Suarez's apology for his biting shame at the World Cup has been made to help engineer a move to Barcelona.
Cameroon are to investigate claims that seven of their players were involved in match-fixing at the World Cup, the country's football federation said.
Arjen Robben would already be playing in the Premier League if Brendan Rodgers had his way, according to former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.

Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has given Manchester United a huge transfer boost by declaring he would rather move to Old Trafford than anywhere else.
The Spanish club are also keen on signing Manchester City's Alvaro Negredo.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has beaten off a host of top clubs to land Belgian starlet Julien Ngoy.
West Brom want Ipswich's £3m-rated Aaron Cresswell as their left-back for next season.

Manchester United are closing in on an £11million deal with Arsenal to sign Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen.
Brazilian left-back Filipe Luis is so determined to push through his protracted transfer to Chelsea that he has cut off all contact with his club Atletico Madrid.
Cardiff have stepped up their bid to re-sign Scotland cap Don Cowie and fend off interest from Rangers.

Liverpool had no involvement or prior warning of Luis Suarez's apology for biting Italy defender Chiellini and the move is seen as paving the way for his switch to Barcelona.

Tony Pulis is preparing an £8million bid for Cardiff City defender Steven Caulker and is confident of keeping Yannick Bolasie at Crystal Palace.

 

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DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool will open transfer talks with Barcelona over Luis Suarez in the next 24 hours - but will insist that Alexis Sanchez is part of any deal.

Swansea City frontman Michu, 28, wants to return to Spain and join champions Atletico Madrid.

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Roma centre-back Mehdi Benatia, 27, but must wait for the Italian side to sign a replacement.

The agent of Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne has insisted Arsenal have not made an offer for his client.

Hull City have been told by Championship side Blackpool to stump up £8m compensation for free agent Tom Ince.

The agent of Mexico keeper Guillermo Ochoa has had contact with a number of interested clubs - but says he is yet to receive any concrete offers. Liverpool are reportedly one side interested.

Southampton have agreed a £10million deal for FC Twente winger Dusan Tadic to replace Liverpool new signing Adam Lallana.

THE SUN

Barcelona will kick-start their bid for Liverpool Luis Suarez by jetting into England today to hold talks.

Fulham want to loan out flop striker Kostas Mitroglou for a season.

Burnley hope to make Bolton striker Marvin Sordell their first signing of the summer.

Leeds want Marco Silvestri to replace the axed Paddy Kenny as their new keeper.

DAILY EXPRESS

Liverpool considering a bid for AC Milan's former Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli if Luis Suarez joins Barcelona.

Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 27, admits he would relish the chance to join Arsenal after revealing he supported the Gunners as a child.

THE TIMES

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants Croatia defender Dejan Lovren, 24, to become the third Southampton player to move to Anfield this summer after capturing Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana.

DAILY STAR

Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas, 27, could be set for a move to the Premier League after Arsenal joined Liverpool in the race for the stopper who currently plays for Spanish side Levante.

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is set to make a swoop for 22-year-old Feyenoord central defender Stefan de Vrij.

Arsenal will confirm the signing of France international Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle after the World Cup.

Tottenham have entered the race for Manchester City forward Alvaro Negredo.

DAILY MAIL

Midfielder Dusan Tadic, 25, is set to become new Southampton manager Ronald Koeman's first signing after the Saints agreed a £9m deal with Dutch side FC Twente for the Serbian.

Colombia star James Rodriguez is set for a £40m move from Monaco to Real Madrid if the Spanish side can off-load Argentina winger Angel Di Maria.

Swansea City say that they want £45m for striker Wilfried Bony, goalkeeper Michel Vorm and defender Ben Davies, who have attracted interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham and Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have told Napoli that midfielder Sandro will cost £20m.

 

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DAILY MIRROR

World Cup star Alexis Sanchez wants to join Arsenal - dropping a major problem into Liverpool's negotiations with Barcelona over Luis Suarez.

Juventus are targeting Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic in an £8 swoop.

Rio Ferdinand is at the centre of a row between manager Harry Redknapp and club chiefs at Queens Park Rangers who want to veto his signing.

Hull City boss Steve Bruce is closing in on a £5million swoop for Tottenham centre-half Michael Dawson.

Sean Dyche is ready to smash Burnley's transfer record with a £6million bid for Watford striker Troy Deeney.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United have been told they can sign Sporting Lisbon's 22-year-old defensive midfielder William Carvalho - providing they meet his buyout clause which is thought to be £37m.

Southampton will do all they can to keep hold of central defender Dejan Lovren, despite interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs.

THE SUN

Everton have rejected an approach from Tottenham for their 20-year-old England defender John Stones.

Meanwhile, The Toffees are increasingly confident of sealing a deal for unsettled Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.

Arsenal hitman Joel Campbell's World Cup heroics may land him a £16million move to Italy.

DAILY STAR

Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis, 28, will have to force through a move to Chelsea after talks between the two clubs stalled.

Cardiff want centre-back Brede Hangeland following his release by Fulham.

Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has been offered an £80,000-ayear deal to join Napoli.

Paddy Kenny, 36, has been dropped by Leeds because the club's owner Massimo Cellino hates the fact the goalkeeper is born on 17 May ... as he believes 17 is an unlucky number.

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal and Liverpool are set to battle it out for the signature of Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez, 25, who will cost at least £30m.

Striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, wants to leave Manchester City and return to Spain with champions Atletico Madrid.

Marouane Fellaini's World Cup campaign has essentially become one big Premier League audition after it emerged that new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has instructed the club to sell him.

Swansea are discussing a possible deal for Ferencvaros midfielder Muhamed Besic.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Tottenham are set to make an improved £10m bid for Swansea City full-back Ben Davies.