What The Sports Pages Say

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday April 12

Manchester United have met with Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal as doubts grow about manager David Moyes's future at Old Trafford.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes Romelu Lukaku is delighted to be at Goodison Park as his loan spell continues from Chelsea and may stay permanently.
Louis van Gaal would try to sign Ajax defender Joel Veltman if he becomes the next Tottenham manager in the summer.
Stoke City winger Brek Shea is wanted back in the MLS by Toronto FC.
West Brom are keeping tabs on Celtic's teenage midfielder Liam Henderson.

Atletico Madrid have told their Champions League semi-final opponents Chelsea they will not pay to play their on-loan keeper Thibaut Courtois.
AC Milan are keen on making a swoop for Leicester City keeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Sunderland stars Phil Bardsley and Jack Colback look set to quit the club in the summer.
Gus Poyet has been assured his job his safe - despite Sunderland looking destined for the drop.
Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes recent results for the club have been an "embarrassment".
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis has issued a hands-off warning to clubs thinking of making a bid for in-form winger Jason Puncheon.
Mauricio Pochettino put Tottenham on alert by revealing he sees his future only in England.

Liverpool's players are being paid around £2 million on average less than their Manchester City counterparts.
Manchester United players Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley have been pictured dancing in the street - after the club were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich.
Man City have sacked head of academy coaching Scott Sellars as the Premier League club continue revamping their youth-set up.
Brendan Rodgers has warned Manchester City to expect the 'power of Anfield' as he backed Liverpool's players to handle their emotionally-charged title showdown.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is flying to Germany on Saturday to run the rule over Nurnberg striker Josip Drmic.

Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino has alerted Tottenham by saying he only wants to manage in the Premier League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dismissed claims that his Cardiff players are helping to plot their own downfall.
Vincent Kompany has ordered Manchester City to block out the emotion at Anfield.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has admitted he must be resilient after a poll revealed 86% of the club's supporters want him sacked.
Tim Sherwood believes Everton's risk-free approach to securing players is the model to follow after seeing Spurs have little return from their scattergun £107m summer spree.
Arsenal have tied down hot prospect Julio Pleguezuelo to his first professional contract.

Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini thinks the title race will be decided by a single point as he prepares his team to visit rivals Liverpool on Sunday.

Manchester United admit they face an uphill battle to sign midfielder Toni Kroos from Bayern Munich this summer.

Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood says the club were wrong to look abroad for new signings last summer.

DAILY MIRROR

Spurs are set to turn to West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster with current number one Hugo Lloris set to join Paris St-Germain this summer.

Lukasz Fabianski is hoping to play his last ever game for Arsenal in the FA Cup Final. The goalkeeper is expected to leave in the summer as a free agent

Meanwhile, Gunners midfielder Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal now have to win all of their remaining five Premier League games to finish in the top four.

And Lukas Podolski has warned it will be a "disaster" if his Arsenal side do not qualify for next season's Champions League.

Alan Pardew has conceded he is not safe from the chop after Newcastle's poor run continued with a fourth straight defeat.

THE SUN

Chelsea want to sign Hamburg's Turkish international midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, 20.

Fulham are tracking Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Alex Meier, 31, and 21-year-old Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez.

Newcastle striker Loic Remy, 27, wants to quit St James' Park in favour of a "great European club".

DAILY STAR

Chelsea skipper John Terry believes Sunday's 1-0 win at Swansea has put the Blues firmly back in the title race.

Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen has cast doubt over his future at White Hart Lane after claiming he has a "secret plan" for his future.

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal will look to secure Arsene Wenger's future this week after booking their place in the FA Cup final on May 17.

Manchester United moved quickly yesterday to deny that the club's owner Joel Glazer met Louis van Gaal in Switzerland on Friday.

Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand wants to continue "living the dream" at United, but the 35-year-old defender, who is out of contract this summer, has hinted his future may lie elsewhere.

Steven Gerrard was left in tears after Liverpool took a huge step towards winning the Barclays Premier League on a day of high emotion.

Yaya Toure's season could be over in a devastating blow for Manchester City after his injury during their defeat at Anfield.

Gus Poyet refused to rule out walking away at the end of the season after claiming an underlying problem at Sunderland had made them almost impossible to manage.

Striker Olivier Giroud started on the bench for Arsenal in their FA Cup semi-final win over Wigan amid growing concerns about his future at the club.

Diego Costa faces a race against time to be fit for Atletico Madrid's Champions League semi-final with Chelsea after suffering a freak injury when colliding with a post in their victory over Getafe.

DAILY EXPRESS

David Moyes is planning a double raid for Southampton duo Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw as he begins to rebuild Manchester United.

Meanwhile, Toni Kroos has been told to ignore any offers from Manchester United at the end of the season and stay with Bayern Munich

In-form midfielder Christian Eriksen, 22, has hinted he could leave Spurs despite recently expressing his desire to stay this summer.

Loic Remy has declared he is ready to join one of Europe's elite clubs once his loan spell at Newcastle ends.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet says 'there is something wrong' at the Wearside club.

Retired cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly celebrity figureheads for new Indian Super League as football looks to rival success of IPL on subcontinent.

THE TIMES

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini admitted that Yaya Toure may not play again this season after the midfield player limped off with a groin injury during Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Liverpool.

Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday April 15

Liverpool are preparing a £38m bid for 20-year-old Everton midfielder Ross Barkley.

Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Everton's 19-year-old defender John Stones.

Arsenal have made enquiries about Real Madrid's 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder Casemiro.
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp is Manchester United's number one choice to replace David Moyes if they decide to end the Scot's time at the club.

West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame says he is on Liverpool's list of transfer targets.
Tottenham want Jurgen Klopp to be their new big-name manager but it will cost £20m compensation to lure him away from Borussia Dortmund.
Inter Milan have Fernando Torres their top post-season target.
Fabricio Coloccini has slammed his Newcastle team-mates over their Premier League decline.

Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday April 16

Jose Mourinho is confident Chelsea have tied up a £50million deal for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has said that Chelsea striker Fernando Torres "would love" a return to the Spanish club, where he made his name before a 2007 move to Liverpool.
Hull face a transfer fight with West Ham and Stoke over their plans to make Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore's loan spell permanent.
Sevilla want Everton back-up keeper Joel Robles.
Tom Ince is at the centre of a fight for his signature, with Everton, Tottenham and Newcastle all interested in the midfielder.
Former Southampton defender Dan Petrescu is under consideration to return to the club as manager this summer if Mauricio Pochettino is poached by a bigger team.
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has been left "bemused" by Twitter gossip that he has quit the relegation-favourites.

Manchester City will hold talks to keep hold of striker Edin Dzeko.
Manchester United boss David Moyes has been dealt a final blow over his hopes of signing Ilkay Gundogan after the midfielder penned a contract extension with Borussia Dortmund.
Aston Villa have suspended Paul Lambert's right-hand men pending an internal investigation.
Lukasz Fabianski could stay at Arsenal - if he gets a fair chance to play regular first-team football.
Hull face a battle to sign Jake Livermore with West Ham and Stoke also interested in the on-loan midfielder from Spurs.

Manchester United are moving closer to making £30million England star Luke Shaw their first signing of the summer.
United players Tom Cleverley, Danny Welbeck and Ashley Young were forced to take part in an extra training session after being photographed in Manchester on a night out following the club's Champions League exit in Munich.
The Red Devils are working hard to finalise a deal for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho with chief executive Ed Woodward working overtime to overcome the £37million buy-out clause believed to be in the 21-year-old's current contract.
David Beckham has hit a major hurdle in his plans to build a 25,000-seat stadium in Miami to home Major League Soccer's next franchise.

Arsenal have turned their attention to Mario Mandzukic as they look certain to miss out on initial target Diego Costa.
Paul Lambert's job at Aston Villa is safe despite the club suspending two of his long-serving lieutenants last night.
Brighton's 21-year-old loanee Jesse Lingard says he will be hugely confident when he returns to Manchester United at the end of the season.

Chelsea were given the green light to sign Diego Costa last night by Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.
Gus Poyet was forced to assure his son he hadn't quit as Sunderland boss after rumours surfaced that he'd walked out on the club.

Manchester United are set to offer Toni Kroos£260,000 a week as they do their best to secure the 24-year-old midfielder from Bayern Munich.
Gus Poyet will not resign as Sunderland boss despite their struggles this season and will demand owner Ellis Short to back him or sack him in the coming months.

Manchester United are looking to offer £30million for Southampton defender Luke Shaw ahead of the World Cup and appear to be ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign the 18-year-old.

Latest Paper Talk
Thursday April 18

Chelsea are ready to pull out of the fight for Southampton left-back Luke Shaw - and leave the field open for Manchester United.
West Ham will try to sign Joleon Lescott in the summer when the 31-year-old Manchester City defender's contract expires.
Bayern Munich forward Mario Goetze says his friend and former Borussia Dortmund teammate Marco Reus wants to join Manchester United.
The agent of Croatian U21 international Mario Pasalic has confirmed that the Hajduk Split midfielder will undergo a medical in May ahead of signing a permanent deal with Chelsea.
Crystal Palace will move for Hull striker Sone Aluko in the summer.
Fulham winger Damien Duff will move on at the end of the season and is interested in experiencing Australia's A-League or MLS in North America.
Javi Garcia's agent has rejected reports that the midfielder will leave Manchester City to join Inter Milan.
Manchester United has suffered a transfer blow after Toni Kroos' agent claimed the midfielder would stay at Bayern Munich until at least next year.
Paul Lambert could send an SOS to compatriot Billy Stark, the Scotland U21 manager, to help stop Aston Villa's worrying slide after the club suspended his long-time assistants Ian Culverhouse and Gary Karsa following allegations of bullying at the training ground.
Chris Hughton, sacked as Norwich manager less than two weeks ago, is ready to step in at West Brom if Pepe Mel's Hawthorns reign comes to an early end.

Man City defender Karim Rekik will refuse to return from loan at PSV Eindhoven unless he gets to play at least 20 games a season.
Toni Kroos will not leave Bayern Munich until the summer of 2015, according to his agent.
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner admits the club's 'bullying' storm threatened to wreck their season and has thrown his weight behind boss Paul Lambert.
Chelsea have furiously denied Spanish claims they will not extend Thibaut Courtois' loan spell at Atletico Madrid if he plays against them.

Manuel Pellegrini admitted that his Manchester City players were mentally shattered by Sunday's defeat at Liverpool after their title hopes were dealt another devastating blow by bottom-of the-table Sunderland.
Manchester United manager David Moyes has flown to Portugal to check on the form of three transfer targets - Eliaquim Mangala, Jackson Martinez and Guilherme Siqueira.
Juventus are among several Serie A clubs who are interested in Sheffield United striker Diego de Girolamo.

Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus wants to move to Manchester United, according to the midfielder's former team-mate Mario Gotze.
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner feared his club could be seriously de-stabilised by the bust-up between manager Paul Lambert and his staff.
Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina is being lined up as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois at Atletico Madrid.
Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger has warned Manchester United and Chelsea they don't need to sell.

The agent of Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler has downplayed the possibility of his client joining Arsenal, despite talk of a move to the north London club in the last transfer window.
Danish defender Simon Kjaer has admitted he is flattered to be linked with Manchester United but claims he is solely focussed on qualifying for next season's Champions League with Lille.

Tottenham coach Tim Sherwood is under pressure from senior figures at the club to play Erik Lamela despite the striker's struggles since joining the club from Roma in 2013.

Latest Paper Talk
Friday April 18

Juventus are trying to buy on-loan Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo for £7million, despite the terms of his move giving them an option to buy him for double that amount.
Manchester United are tracking Feyenoord teenager Tonny Vilhena, a 19-year-old midfielder who has already played for Holland's U21s and is also being linked with Juventus.
Everton are keen on a £2million deal for Montpellier's Benjamin Stambouli, who can play as a defender or defensive midfielder. Newcastle are also linked with him.
Wayne Rooney is back for Manchester United's trip to Everton, following fears his toe injury would require an extended lay-off.
John Terry has been offered a new one-year contract by Chelsea - but must take a massive pay cut.

Alan Pardew reckons French striker Loic Remy will snub Champions League football to sign for Newcastle United.
Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood claims Gareth Bale would have given Spurs a shot at the title had he not left the club in the summer.
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino is confident of keeping Luke Shaw at the club next season.
Wayne Rooney has the all-clear to face his old club Everton on Sunday.
Cardiff are urging Premier League chiefs to scrap their 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace following a row over the leaking of information.

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Aston Villa and England U-17 defender Easah Suliman.
Arsene Wenger has tipped Mesut Ozil to be next year's player of the season after revealing the £42.5million signing could return from injury to face Hull on Sunday.
Former Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman has been identified as the man who passed on the controversial text message naming Cardiff's team.
As rumours grow of an impending move by Manchester United for Marco Reus, the Borussia Dortmund star has found himself at the centre of a very public spat with his own teammate.
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has been hailed as the Premier League's best goalkeeper by manager Roberto Martinez after signing a contract extension tying him to the club until 2018.
Bayern Munich are showing an interest in Aston Villa's Easah Suliman. The defender, 16, has captained England at Under 17 level and impressed Bayern's scouts in the FA Youth Cup.

Brendan Rodgers has told his title favourites to heed the warning signs when they take on a Norwich side fighting for their Premier League lives.
Connor Wickham has set his sights on causing more mayhem at the top of the table when relegation-haunted Sunderland visit Chelsea.
Pepe Mel has ruled out a return to Real Betis - despite his own West Brom future hanging in the balance.
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta says he hasn't enjoyed life at the Emirates as much as he could have because of the pressure he puts on himself.

Paul Lambert fights to keep Aston Villa away from a relegation crisis tomorrow admitting he can't afford another desperate season like this if he's going to keep his job.
Wayne Rooney will be back for David Moyes' highly-charged return to Everton on Sunday.
A stray text mistakenly sent to former Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman is claimed to be at the centre of the spying row that has led Cardiff to request formally that their recent 3-0 defeat be replayed.

Arsene Wenger says £42.5m record buy has been surprised by level of competition in league but backs him to shine next season.
Aston Villa are set for a £200 million takeover if they manage to stay in the Premier League.

Sources have indicated that a deal has been agreed in principle for Randy Lerner to sell Aston Villa if they stay up.
Wayne Rooney is set to return for Manchester United against his former club Everton on Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino has said Southampton's board will decide on the future of defender Luke Shaw.

West Ham United hope to take advantage of Sunderland's likely relegation with a move for Lee Cattermole.

Cardiff's Scotland keeper David Marshall is a summer target for West Ham.

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday April 19

Manchester City are set to lose out to Atletico Madrid on the signing of Argentine wonderkid Angel Correa, the San Lorenzo forward dubbed the next Sergio Aguero.
Liverpool are hopeful they can complete the £12m signing of Barcelona's 22-year-old forward Cristian Tello if the Catalan club are successful in their appeal against a Fifa-imposed transfer ban.
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has promised to give the Gunners an answer on his future before the World Cup finals begin, amid reports of interest from Paris St-Germain.
Manchester United are keen on Marseille's teenage left-back Benjamin Mendy.
Southampton midfielder Jack Cork is a summer target for Fulham, Swansea and Crystal Palace.
Oriol Romeu is open to quitting Chelsea for good this summer. The Spanish midfielder has spent this season on loan at Valencia and they want him on a permanent deal.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claims skipper Steven Gerrard is the best holding midfield player in Europe.

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata says manager David Moyes has the full support of senior players at the club, despite enduring a disappointing debut season in the Old Trafford dugout.
Manchester City's owners will stick with Manuel Pellegrini as boss - despite their dramatic title collapse.
Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana are wanted by Premier League big guns but England hitman is happy to stay put.
Liverpool chief Brendan Rodgers says his skipper Steven Gerrard has now proved he can be the best in two different positions.

Valencia have offered Manchester United the chance to sign French 28-year-old centre-back Adil Rami for £10m after a proposed move to AC Milan stalled.
David Moyes should not blame Manchester United's failings this season on the quality of his squad, Everton boss Roberto Martinez claimed.
Roma are showing interest in a deal for Tottenham midfielder Paulinho.
Dutch legend Marco van Basten has agreed a two-year deal to take over at Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar.
Lionel Messi believes Barcelona now him see him as a saleable asset and not their untouchable star player, it has been claimed by well-informed Catalan sports channel Esport3.

Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu, 22, says he is happy to make his loan stay at Spanish outfit Valencia permanent, but insists the final decision rests with his parent club.
Some Arsenal players will be forced to take a 25% pay cut if the club fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Brendan Rodgers would not swap Steven Gerrard for any midfielder in Europe.
Eden Hazard faces a race against time to prove his fitness for Chelsea's Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid.

Espanyol keeper Kiko Casilla says he does not want to leave the club, despite reports of interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
David Moyes makes his first return to Goodison Park tomorrow demanding some respect from the Everton boo boys.

Latest Paper Talk
Sunday April 20

Danny Welbeck wants to quit fallen champs Manchester United.
Manchester United have been put on red alert after it emerged Barcelona are considering selling £40million-rated Cesc Fabregas.
Brendan Rodgers is ready to commit himself to the Kop - if the deal is right.
Manchester City want Athletic Bilbao's Iker Muniain - the man dubbed the Spanish Messi.

Brendan Rodgers wants a long-term contract that will enable him to build a dynasty at Liverpool.
Antoine Griezmann will be the summer target for a cluster of Premier League clubs - with Manchester United, Liverpool and Everton joining Arsenal in the race for the 23-year-old French winger.
Tottenham are weighing up a £20million summer move for Danny Welbeck.
Roberto Martinez is planning to make the first move for Swansea striker Wilfried Bony.
Arsene Wenger has given Arsenal's hierarchy his word that he will sign a new contract.
Tim Sherwood is a leading contender to take over as Norwich boss - and is believed to be interested in the job even if the Canaries are relegated.
Fulham aim to start contract talks with John Heitinga this week - to keep the Dutch defender at Craven Cottage next season.
Pierre van Hooijdonk has claimed Robin van Persie's Manchester United future will only be guaranteed if Louis van Gaal replaces David Moyes.

Manchester United are ready to offer £27million for Southampton's England left-back Luke Shaw - but face a fight to talk him into the move.
Arsenal are trying to snatch the next Southampton super babe - Callum Slattery.
Randy Lerner is trying to sell Aston Villa for £200million - as manager Paul Lambert battles to save his job.
Arsene Wenger is weighing up a move for right-back Kieran Trippier.

Romelu Lukaku will snub Everton's bid to snap him up on a permanent deal unless they land Champions League football.
Arsenal will make a shock £13million move for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling this summer.
Chelsea have been offered Diego Costa in a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku.
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has held talks over a new deal for boss Roberto Martinez.

England midfielder Gareth Barry has told Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini he was wrong to loan him to Everton.
Chelsea will launch next season's assault on Europe with a bid for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa that could be £80million.
Gus Poyet could become the top flight's latest managerial casualty despite Sunderland's shock 2-1 win at Chelsea.

Manchester United are ready to flex their muscles in the transfer market by taking on both Manchester City and Chelsea for PSG's Edinson Cavani - and if they get him could offload Robin van Persie.
Louis van Gaal - who it has been assumed will take over as Tottenham boss this summer - is taking his time over his next move.
Newcastle are unlikely to sign Loic Remy permanently after his loan deal expires at the end of the season.
Cesc Fabregas's future at Barcelona appears uncertain with half of the club's supporters keen to offload the former Arsenal captain in the summer.

Latest Paper Talk
Monday April 21

David Moyes' future as Manchester United boss was plunged into fresh doubt last night - Old Trafford board members are questioning if he is the right man to command the club's £200million summer transfer budget.
Tim Sherwood fears Tottenham could lose prized asset Christian Eriksen this summer.

Barcelona are confident they will be able to sign players this summer, and have reignited their move for Chelsea defender David Luiz.
Tottenham are facing a battle to keep Christian Eriksen as Champions League clubs sniff round midfielder.
Manchester United may have to pay extra if they want Southampton's England midfielder Adam Lallana because Bournemouth are owed 25 per cent of any transfer fee.
Randy Lerner admits he may put Aston Villa up for sale this summer amid growing pressure from fans and boss Paul Lambert for fresh funds.

Tim Sherwood admits he is fearful Christian Eriksen will be a wanted man this summer
Manchester United boss David Moyes has refused to dismiss reports star striker Danny Welbeck has handed in a transfer request.
Arsenal will make a shock £13million move for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling this summer.
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner says he will consider selling the club at the end of the season.

Chairman Randy Lerner looks set to sell Aston Villa and end his eight-year association with the club.

Tottenham's Tim Sherwood is among the contenders to take over at Newcastle next season if Alan Pardew departs this summer.
David Moyes insists Danny Welbeck has an important role to play at Manchester United despite speculation the striker wants to leave Old Trafford.
Tim Sherwood fears Tottenham could lose Christian Eriksen in the summer after the Dane put in another scintillating performance against Fulham.

Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday April 22

Manchester United manager David Moyes will be sacked on Tuesday and replaced by the joint-caretaker team of Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt until the end of the season.

Manchester United players were telling friends that David Moyes would be sacked before the 2-0 defeat away to Everton on Sunday.
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is expected to meet with Manchester United representatives to discuss taking over from David Moyes.
Newcastle could be without a senior striker for pre-season training following the news that Papiss Cisse has broken a knee-cap.
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Benfica's teenage winger Goncalo Guedes, who could be available for £6million.
Real Madrid are ready to sell striker Karim Benzema to Paris St Germain in order to fund a summer bid for Manchester City's Sergio Aguero.

Manchester United can fire David Moyes with just a one-year pay-off due to the club's failure to secure Champions League football for next season.

David Moyes will be sacked by Manchester United today with Louis Van Van Gaal and Jurgen Klopp emerging as the leading contenders to take over at Old Trafford.
Real Madrid are ready to sell striker Karim Benzema in order to fund a summer bid for Liverpool's Luis Suarez.

David Moyes will cease to be Manchester United manager at the end of this season - or perhaps sooner - and the decision will have been made because the Glazers could not trust him to spend £200m this summer.
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibault Courtois is close to signing a two-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge.
Former Chelsea youngster Gokhan Tore has been shot in a Turkish nightclub.
Manchester City are keen on Reading's teenage midfielder Aaron Kuhl.
Paul Pogba revealed that he has not held discussions with Juventus about his future beyond the end of the season.
Tottenham's Tim Sherwood is among the contenders to take over at Newcastle next season if Alan Pardew departs this summer.

David Moyes is out of Manchester United as he pays the price for the club's disastrous season.
Louis van Gaal is hot favourite to replace David Moyes and wants to become Manchester United's new manager.
Diego Simeone, Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti are also on Manchester United's radar as potential replacements for David Moyes.
Cesc Fabregas' future at Barcelona was thrown further into doubt after he was booed by the Nou Camp faithful.
Arsenal are trailing Ghanaian midfielder Afriyie Acquah, who is on loan at Parma from Hoffenheim.

David Moyes will be sacked this week after less than a season as Manchester United boss with Louis Van Gaal the man they want to replace him.
Southampton have insisted they will decide on the future of in-demand Luke Shaw.
Alan Pardew is refusing to give up hope of persuading Loic Remy to commit his long-term future to Newcastle.
Cetic star Virgil van Dijk claims he knows nothing of interest from Arsenal and Manchester City.
Tim Howard has been hailed as the Premier League's best goalkeeper by Everton boss Roberto Martinez after signing a new deal.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is planning an £8million bid for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley.

Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday April 23

David Moyes is 'furious and disgusted' about the manner of his sacking by Manchester United.
Alex Ferguson will be asked to approve the appointment of Louis van Gaal as next Manchester United manager.
Louis van Gaal has rejected the chance to become Tottenham manager - paving the way for the Dutchman to become David Moyes' successor at Manchester United.
Former Nottingham Forest and Netherlands forward Bryan Roy believes his old Ajax boss van Gaal has always dreamed about managing Manchester United and would be a 'revelation' in the job.
Jose Mourinho has hinted at playing a weakened team in Chelsea's title clash with Liverpool after seeing Petr Cech and John Terry forced off with injury against Atletico Madrid.
Olivier Giroud is determined to stay at Arsenal - and is ready to sign a new contract.
Pep Guardiola followed Jurgen Klopp in ruling himself out of taking the now vacant Manchester United job.
Real Madrid have made a move to sign Ashley Cole, who is a free agent in the summer.

Juventus hope to raise £60m in order to fund moves for Robin van Persie and Nani, by selling midfielder Paul Pogba to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.
Spurs midfielder Sandro has been forced to downplay speculation that he could join Arsenal in the summer after a spat with acting boss Tim Sherwood.
Arsenal and Man United are on the verge of missing out on Freiburg Matthias Ginter, with Borussia Dortmund closing in on the defender.

Sir Alex Ferguson is said to have been one of a group of Manchester United directors who sealed the fate of David Moyes at a meeting on Sunday night.
Gareth Bale is a major doubt for Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final with German champions Bayern Munich.
Ian Ayre has predicted Liverpool will compete for a better standard of player this summer now they can guarantee Champions League football.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will be handed a summer transfer budget in the region of £60m.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admits he would rest players on Sunday in preparation for Champion League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes the Blues will utilise their squad before the return leg in London.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti admitted his shock after David Moyes lost his job at Old Trafford.
Luis Suarez is set to be named Player of the Year this week.

The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) believes it was wrong for the David Moyes sacking story to leak nearly 24 hours before an official announcement was made, branding the situation as lacking both dignity and class.
David Moyes will receive no more than £5m in compensation due to a clause in his contract.
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is considering his future at St James' Park, with Premier League rivals Tottenham interested.

Manchester United's decision to sack David Moyes was supported by Sir Alex Ferguson, who will play a key role in the hunt for a new manager.
Liverpool are set to finance significant improvements to their squad after Ian Ayre admitted that the demands of Champions League football next season will increase the number of players needed by Brendan Rodgers.
THE TELEGRAPH
David Moyes will not be short of offers after being relieved of his duties at Manchester United, but he might next consider a job abroad.

Sir Alex Ferguson will be asked to take a prominent role in deciding Manchester United's next manager despite anointing Moyes as his successor.

Latest Paper Talk
Thursday April 24

David Moyes accused his Manchester United stars of playing like girls during his ill-fated reign at Old Trafford - and claimed they were trying to get him the sack.
Carlo Ancelotti is at the head of Manchester United's wanted list as a replacement for David Moyes.
Louis van Gaal has admitted he is desperate to get back into club management as he continues to be linked with the Old Trafford job.
David Moyes tore into Manchester United bigwigs in an explosive farewell speech to stunned players.
Rene Meulensteen says he warned David Moyes that the United job would be next to impossible to succeed in.
Aston Villa midfielder Yacouba Sylla hopes for a loan move back to France next season if he is not going to get more playing time.
Hugo Lloris has accused his Spurs team-mates of giving up at times in a season that has turned into a massive disappointment.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez is plotting a summer move for United striker Danny Welbeck if he misses out on a permanent deal for Romelu Lukaku.
Chelsea's Thorgan Hazard could be heading for Borussia Dortmund next season - he has spent this year on loan with Zulte Waregem in Belgium.

Arsene Wenger is poised to finally sign a new deal at Arsenal and will celebrate it with a £70m spending spree that could include a move for Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic.
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen is a top transfer target for Italian giants Roma, but Barcelona are also in the chase.
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is still hoping to land striker Cedric Bakambu, who they failed to sign in January.
Newcastle eye Benfica's Serbian playmaker, 22-year-old Filip Djuricic, to fill the void left by Yohan Cabaye.
Manchester United owners fly to England to solve club crisis and find long term replacement for David Moyes.
Liverpool have unveiled the plans for their Anfield redevelopment project, which is set to cost £150m.
Daniel Sturridge has declared himself fit for title showdown with Chelsea this weekend.
Leicester hope to secure the long-term future of keeper Kasper Schmeichel and striker David Nugent.

Louis van Gaal is interested in appointing Roy Keane as his assistant manager if he is given the job of replacing David Moyes as Manchester United manager.
Manchester United face a fight to keep Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley, with Everton planning a double swoop for the pair.
Sir Alex Ferguson played a pivotal role in the decision to sack David Moyes as manager of Manchester United.
David Moyes has been counted out of one of the plum jobs in Germany waiting to be filled at the end of the season - Bayer Leverkusen.
Southampton's Calum Chambers is being viewed by Arsenal as a possible replacement for Bacary Sagna.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be nursed through the rest of the season by Arsenal to ensure his groin injury does not deteriorate and cost him a place in England's World Cup squad.
Michael Kightly hopes to turn his loan move with Premier League-bound Burnley into a permanent one this summer.
Sebastian Larsson is a summer target for Turkish clubs Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Bursaspor.

Jose Mourinho's interest in Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa could be ended because Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is thought to be keen on bringing Edinson Cavani to Stamford Bridge instead.
Everton are considering a move for Manchester United's England international striker Danny Welbeck.
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez is keen to sign Liverpool defender Daniel Agger this summer.
Juventus will sell Paul Pogba in the summer to PSG to fund moves for Robin van Persie and Nani.
Arsenal and Manchester United are set to miss out on Matthias Ginter, who looks set to join Borussia Dortmund from Freiburg.
Swansea striker Michu is unlikely to play again this season and has returned to Spain to see a specialist about continuing ankle trouble.
Plymouth striker Marvin Morgan has thanked physio Paul Atkinson for saving his life after he fell ill in training on Tuesday - the 31-year-old is still in hospital awaiting results of medical tests.

Tim Krul is considering his future at Newcastle amid interest from Tottenham, AC Milan and Juventus.
Hull City will be looking for £7m if anyone wants to try and prise Sone Aluko away from the club this summer.
Stewart Downing believes West Ham team-mate Andy Carroll is worthy of a place in England's World Cup squad.

Alan Pardew's position at Newcastle United could come under the spotlight at the end of the season when the club's disappointing season is investigated by owner Mike Ashley.
Chelsea's board have approved Jose Mourinho's controversial plans to field a weakened team in Sunday's Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield.
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Roy Keane has emerged as a potential candidate to join a revamped coaching staff at Manchester United - favourite for the top role Louis van Gaal is a fan of the Irishman.
Carlo Ancelotti is prepared to bid farewell to Real Madrid this summer if United come calling. Zinedine Zidane could be lined up to take over from him at the Bernabeu.
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Manchester United are poised to sign England left-back Luke Shaw from Southampton and aiming to add PSG striker Edinson Cavani and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas as well.

Ryan Giggs told United's players "we will go back to playing like Manchester United" during his first team talk following his appointment as the club's interim manager.
Suspended Aston Villa coaches Ian Culverhouse and Gary Karsa will find out their fate next week. They are facing dismissal amid accusations of gross misconduct.
Southampton defender Calum Chambers is a summer target for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

Kilmarnock face SFPL sanctions amid reports of a probe into claims a staff member forged a player's signature to allow him to play against Celtic.

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Friday April 25

Sir Alex Ferguson stayed loyal to David Moyes until the very end, pleading his case as the Manchester United board prepared to fire him - but still couldn't prevent the inevitable outcome.
Lukas Podolski could be on his way out of Arsenal this summer as he's unhappy with his position as one of the fringe members of Arsene Wenger's squad.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has met with Premier League referees' chief Mike Riley.
Thibaut Courtois could begin next season as Chelsea's number one goalkeeper with Petr Cech out for at least three months with a dislocated shoulder.
Arsenal and Manchester City are set to do battle to sign Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas.
Everton hope to sign Valencia midfielder Seydou Keita this summer - he will be a free agent at the end of the season.

Tottenham players are considering a pre-match snub for Stoke's Charlie Adam on Saturday, having not forgiven him for his tackle on Paulinho in December which put the Brazil midfielder out for a month.
Morgan Schneiderlin is set to snub a move from some of the Premier League's big guns to stay with Southampton.
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski could be heading back to Cologne this summer.
Liverpool MD Ian Ayre has recalled just how close the Reds were to extinction before a 2010 takeover.

Manchester United's players are in the firing line after the arrival of the Glazer family in England. They will carry out their own post-mortem into David Moyes' time in charge and squad members may pay the price for his failure.
Roberto Martinez is looking to bring in Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley as an eventual replacement to Leon Osman at Everton.
England coach Roy Hodgson has sent FA doctors to Everton as worries continue over Phil Jagielka's hamstring injury.
John Terry could make a remarkable recovery from a foot injury to play for Chelsea in next week's Champions League second-leg clash with Atletico Madrid.
Bacary Sagna says there is no chance of a new contract with Arsenal and he could be off to Manchester this summer with either City or United.
Manchester United have been told to be quick about making their mind up over a new manager or face having to wait until after the World Cup.

Frank Lampard could sign a new one-year deal with Chelsea within the next 10 days.
Referee Howard Webb is worried about his build-up to the World Cup over a failure to be awarded enough high-profile Premier League games.
David Moyes has been advised to take a complete break from football management in the wake of his dismissal by Manchester United.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is mulling a summer move for Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere.

Manchester United will make a £55million raid on Southampton this summer to sign Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana.
Edinson Cavani's brother is playing a key part in the Paris St Germain striker's move to Manchester United.
Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to be upset with the way Manchester United dealt with David Moyes' departure.
Cesar Azpilicueta will be rewarded for his fine form at Chelsea with a lucrative long-term deal on wages of around £70,000 per week.
Manchester United risk losing starlet Will Keane after failing to agree terms on a new contract with the 21-year-old striker. He is attracting plenty of interest from home and abroad.
Leeds are keen on signing highly-rated Southend goalkeeper Daniel Bentley with Paddy Kenny set to leave Elland Road this summer.
Mauricio Pochettino is a candidate to replace Tim Sherwood as Tottenham manager this summer.
If Pochettino stays at Southampton, a move for Nice defender Timothee Kolodziejczak could be on the cards.

Juventus's Antonio Conte is emerging as a rival to Louis van Gaal, Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone as Manchester United seek a new manager.
Sacking David Moyes cost Manchester United £7million, with his reign at Old Trafford coming in at £137,000 per game in terms of wages and compensation.

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Sunday April 27

Louis van Gaal has identified Borussia Dortmund and Germany star Mats Hummels as the defensive rock on which he will rebuild Man United.
Chelsea are plotting a £20million summer swoop for Juventus' Arturo Vidal.
Arsenal have joined the £20million race to sign Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, who has also been linked with Tottenham.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will make a summer move for Cardiff defender Steven Caulker.
Schalke defender Sead Kolasinac has revealed that he is weighing up an offer from Manchester United over a potential summer move.
Spurs boss Tim Sherwood will be wanted by West Brom if they decide to ditch their experiment with Spaniard Pepe Mel this summer.

Hatem Ben Arfa has kicked his last ball for Newcastle after being sent home to France "for the good of the club". Roma are interested in buying him.
Liverpool have edged ahead of Manchester United in the race to land Southampton ace Adam Lallana.
Everton are ready to tie up Seamus Coleman on a bumper new deal - as Arsenal prepare to make their move for him.

Chelsea are planning an audacious £20m bid for Everton defender John Stones.
Liverpool eye move for Bayer Leverkusen pair Emre Can and Heung-Min Son.

AC Milan are ready to sell striker Mario Balotelli, 23, to Premier League clubs - with Arsenal or Tottenham potential buyers.
Liverpool and Tottenham are aiming to take advantage of the uncertainty at Manchester United by hijacking their bid for Southampton pair Luke Shaw, 18, and Adam Lallana, 25.
David Moyes may make a swift return to management in Germany after being bombarded with interest from clubs across Europe.

Manchester United's incoming manager will be told he must win the Premier League title in his first season in charge with Louis van Gaal closing in on the post.

Louis van Gaal will hand Ryan Giggs and the other members of the class of '92 roles in his new regime if he takes over as the next Manchester United manager.
Benito Carbone is poised to become Leeds United's next manager, with club owner Massimo Cellino poised to sack Brian McDermott for a second time.

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Monday April 28

Ryan Giggs insists that Manchester United have the right players to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
Vincent Kompany insists that Manchester City's know-how will land them the Premier League title.
Louis van Gaal wants Manchester United to announce him as their new boss this week to end any speculation.
The West Ham board is split over whether to axe manager Sam Allardyce at the end of the season.

Liverpool are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen team-mates Emre Can and Heung-Min Son.

Schalke's 20-year-old left-back Sead Kolasina has emerged as a potential target for Manchester United.
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is optimistic he will sign Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi on a permanent deal.
Roberto Martinez is convinced Everton's Champions League dream is still alive.

Louis van Gaal's top targets this summer if he took over at Manchester United would be Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos and Roma's Kevin Strootman.
Alan Pardew is ready to make a bid to bring Swansea's Jonjo Shelvey to Newcastle.
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has said their managerial situation will be discussed in the summer after fans' angry protests against Sam Allardyce.

Liverpool have shown an interest in Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazett.
Fenerbahce are willing to offer Bacary Sagna £100,000 a week to leave Arsenal.
West Ham midfielder Joe Cole will leave the club this summer when his contract runs out.
Rio Ferdinand has admitted he is embarrassed by Manchester United's shambolic season.

Rio Ferdinand is mulling over offers from Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Besiktas, MLS outfit LA Galaxy and Al Gharafa of Qatar but would prefer to stay at Manchester United.

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Tuesday April 29

Liverpool are bracing themselves for a £70million bid from Real Madrid for Luis Suarez.
Roy Keane has ruled out a return to Manchester United in a coaching capacity.
Manuel Pellegrini is ready to splash £45million bolstering his Manchester City defence this summer, with Porto's Eliaquim Mangala his top target.
Hatem Ben Arfa is considering paying off the remainder of his contract to force his Newcastle exit.

Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as Tottenham's number one managerial target.
Adam Lallana is set to become the first piece in Liverpool's Champions League jigsaw next season.
Tony Pulis wants £30million to take Crystal Palace to the next level, with Connor Wickham and Steven N'Zonzi among his targets.

Chelsea want to open negotiations over a new contract for Ashley Cole.
Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor face pay cuts if Aston Villa get relegated.

Atletico Madrid have added Arsenal's Olivier Giroud to their ever-growing list of striker targets.
Arsenal could replace Giroud with Mario Mandzukic of Bayern Munich or Real Madrid's Karim Benzema.
Crystal Palace will make a formal contract offer to goalkeeper Julian Speroni next month.
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen is a target for Inter Milan this summer.

Roberto Martinez wants six new players as Everton prepare to compete in Europe next season.

Manchester United's negotiations with Louis van Gaal appear to have hit a hitch relating to how Ryan Giggs will fit into his backroom staff.

Brian McDermott's future at Leeds is again in doubt.
West Brom are planning for life without manager Pepe Mel next season.

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Wednesday April 30

Edinson Cavani is ready to be part of the Manchester United revolution, despite the Old Trafford side missing out on the Champions League.
Bayern Munich want to beat a host of Premier League clubs to Loic Remy in a £15million deal.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is ready to spend big this summer to get Alan Pardew's squad back on track.
Sam Allardyce faces the sack if West Ham lose to Spurs on Saturday.
John Terry has ruled out any chance of an England World Cup U-turn.
Everton have made significant strides towards building a brand new stadium.
Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's job will not be under threat even if the club are relegated from the Premier League.

Manchester City are eyeing Honduras international Romell Quioto.
Southampton want Ipswich's Aaron Cresswell as a replacement for Luke Shaw.
Ravel Morrison will only return to West Ham if Sam Allardyce leaves.
Crystal Palace striker Marouane Chamakh could return to his former club Bordeaux.
Wayne Rooney's hopes of being named Manchester United's permanent captain are set to be shattered with manager-in-waiting Louis van Gaal favouring Robin van Persie for the role.

Manchester United's hopes of landing Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus received a boost after he was coy about signing a new deal.
Stoke are close to agreeing a £450,000 deal for FC Dukla's Dionatan Teixeira.
Shinji Kagawa would be welcomed back to Borussia Dortmund with "open arms", according to former team-mates.

Wayne Rooney is concerned about Manchester United's plan to install Louis van Gaal as manager, because of the Dutchman's close relationship with Robin van Persie.
Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov is a target for Roma.
Burnley are keen on signing Watford striker Troy Deeney.

Manchester City's Joleon Lescott has opened talks with Turkish club Besiktas.
Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo is hoping his goal drought does not wreck his World Cup dream.

Brendan Rodgers has made his peace with Jose Mourinho after Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at the weekend.

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Thursday May 1

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has identified Germany international Lars Bender as his number one transfer target this summer.
Manchester United's pursuit has seen Louis van Gaal postpone naming his Holland World Cup squad.
Hatem Ben Arfa says he wants to stay at Newcastle and reach the Champions League, but that it's not his decision.
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is a target for Italian club Roma, who enter the race for his signature alongside Tottenham and Everton.
Everton are plotting the transfer of West Ham's Mohamed Diame and a reunion with Roberto Martinez.
Marc Overmars has stated ottenham have made an approach for Ajax boss Frank de Boer.
Hull's Steve Bruce is set for new and improved contract after the best season they have ever had.

Aston Villa are considering moves for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez and Manchester City's defender Joleon Lescott
Arsenal and AC Milan lead hunt to land Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Manchester City are ready to gatecrash Manchester United's move for Roma centre-back Mehdi Benatia.

John Terry choked back the tears after Chelsea missed out on the Champions League final with a 3-1 defeat by Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal's Joel Campbell is being targeted by West Brom boss Pepe Mel, who worked with the Costa Rican when he was on loan at Real Betis.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy gave Ajax coach Frank de Boer a sharp rap across the knuckles in a move that points even more strongly towards trying to lure Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino to White Hart Lane as manager.
Hatem Ben Arfa has strongly refuted talk of a rift with Alan Pardew, insisting he is desperate to resurrect his Newcastle career.
AC Milan are lining up a sensational swap deal that would see Mario Balotelli go to Manchester United with Robin van Persie going the other way.
Chelsea are also looking to tie up a deal for Tottenham's Paulinho before the World Cup.

Louis van Gaal is expected to be appointed as the new manager of Manchester United before next Wednesday, according to a Dutch football expert.
Roy Hodgson has assured Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere he will be in England's World Cup squad even if he does not play again in the Premier League this season.
Chelsea have stunned bitter London rivals Tottenham by launching a shock move for their Brazilian midfielder Paulinho.
Lars Bender is emerging as Arsenal's first-choice midfield target this summer; Arsene Wenger has made a new defensive midfielder a priority.
Wigan have opened talks with Manchester United over the extended loan of Nick Powell and the possibility of taking him again for next season.
Axel Frix has turned down a move to Tottenham - the 15-year-old Belgian left-back had trials at Spurs last week but is now looking more likely to join Standard Liege.

Louis van Gaal's Manchester United shopping list includes Dortmund duo Mats Hummels and Marco Reus, along with Sounthampton left-back Luke Shaw
Jose Mourinho claims one crucial minute in Chelsea's clash with Atletico Madrid led to them crashing out of the Champions League.
Tottenham have denied they have approached Ajax boss Frank de Boer over becoming the club's next manager.
Tim Sherwood says speculation over his future at White Hart Lane is "disappointing".

Louis van Gaal is expected to be confirmed as the new manager of Manchester United within the next week.
Jose Mourinho claimed last night that one of his own goalkeepers, Thibaut Courtois, was the difference between the teams as Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League by Atlético Madrid.

Eden Hazard added to fuel to the debate over Chelsea's tactics under Jose Mourinho following the club's Champions League exit to Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge.
Louis van Gaal anticipates being appointed Manchester United manager by the start of next week.

Man Utd will offer Ryan Giggs a role at the club even if the next manager does not want him as coach.
Jack Wilshere's recovery from injury has been offset by news that Kyle Walker could join Andros Townsend in missing the World Cup.
Per Mertesacker says the team must learn from their heavy defeats away at their title rivals this season.
Wigan have been fined £40,000 for breaching agent regulations in the signing of Marc-Antoine Fortune.

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Friday May 2

Manchester City are confident of tying up a £20million summer deal for Porto midfielder Fernando.
Jose Mourinho will sell David Luiz this summer to help fund a big-money overhaul of Chelsea's squad.
The Blues also face a battle to keep Eden Hazard with Paris Saint-Germain lurking.
Luis Suarez has offered Liverpool a massive boost as the title race enters its final straight, by insisting he is going nowhere this summer.
Spurs midfielder Paulinho is desperate to join Chelsea, less than a year after making a £17m move to White Hart Lane from Brazilian side Corinthians.
Holland coach Louis van Gaal is set to be confirmed as Manchester United boss next week - with Patrick Kluivert his assistant.
Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard will be part of England's World Cup squad and be asked to help keep Roy Hodgson's World Cup rookies on the straight and narrow in Brazil.
Stoke City are chasing Besiktas striker Hugo Almeida; the 29-year-old has scored 17 goals in 52 games for Portugal.

Manchester City could make a stunning move for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, who used to play for Manchester United.
Manchester City will defy England boss Roy Hodgson's wishes by taking Joe Hart and James Milner to Abu Dhabi for an exhibition match at the end of the Premier League season.
Manager Alan Pardew says he will not walk away from his job at Newcastle as fans plan a mass walk-out during Saturday's final home game of the season, against Cardiff.

Chelsea have finalised a deal for Diego Costa and will pay Atletico Madrid £32million for the striker this summer.
Stoke manager Mark Hughes wants to beat Newcastle to the signature of Hugo Almeida this summer, according to newspaper reports in Turkey.
Hatem Ben Arfa has revealed he is desperate to stay at Newcastle next season - despite being exiled by current manager Alan Pardew.
Louis van Gaal wants Manchester United to announce him as their new boss this week.

Chelsea are believed to be chasing Hamburg's Hakan Calhanoglu, who could cost between £5million and £10million.
Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna is set to open talks with Manchester City after rejecting Arsenal's £80,000-a-week contract extension offer.
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has risked opening up a rift with Louis van Gaal even before he is confirmed as Manchester United manager.

Luis Suarez insists he will not force a move away from Anfield this summer.
Louis van Gaal has called Manchester United's bluff and set them a deadline of next week to make him their new boss.
David Luiz admits Chelsea are heading for a s*** season after being dumped out of the Champions League.
Jose Mourinho wants Thibaut Courtois back at Chelsea next season.
Harry Redknapp has suggested Arsenal could activate Loic Remy's buyout clause in the summer.

Louis van Gaal, Manchester United's manager-in-waiting, has come under attack from the chief executive of Manchester City over his abrasive management style.

Liverpool striker offers fans assurances that he will be at Anfield next season, despite speculation Real Madrid will make a massive bid in the summer.
Manchester City are to defy the request by England manager Roy Hodgson that members of his World Cup squad are not involved in post-season friendlies before the tournament by taking Joe Hart and James Milner to Abu Dhabi later this month.

Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Atletico Madrid left-back Felipe Luis, who will move to Stamford Bridge along with Diego Costa this summer - which also means they have admitted defeat in their chase for Southampton's Luke Shaw.
Arsenal and Tottenham are ready to battle over Ajax defender Joel Veltman.

Manchester United have been warned that Louis van Gaal could clash with senior players if made manager.

Everton are lining up a move for 22-year-old Celtic winger James Forrest. Manager Roberto Martinez is also keen to bring in 20-year-old Dundee United defender Andrew Robertson.

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Friday May 2

Manchester City are confident of tying up a £20million summer deal for Porto midfielder Fernando.
Jose Mourinho will sell David Luiz this summer to help fund a big-money overhaul of Chelsea's squad.
The Blues also face a battle to keep Eden Hazard with Paris Saint-Germain lurking.
Luis Suarez has offered Liverpool a massive boost as the title race enters its final straight, by insisting he is going nowhere this summer.
Spurs midfielder Paulinho is desperate to join Chelsea, less than a year after making a £17m move to White Hart Lane from Brazilian side Corinthians.
Holland coach Louis van Gaal is set to be confirmed as Manchester United boss next week - with Patrick Kluivert his assistant.
Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard will be part of England's World Cup squad and be asked to help keep Roy Hodgson's World Cup rookies on the straight and narrow in Brazil.
Stoke City are chasing Besiktas striker Hugo Almeida; the 29-year-old has scored 17 goals in 52 games for Portugal.

Manchester City could make a stunning move for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, who used to play for Manchester United.
Manchester City will defy England boss Roy Hodgson's wishes by taking Joe Hart and James Milner to Abu Dhabi for an exhibition match at the end of the Premier League season.
Manager Alan Pardew says he will not walk away from his job at Newcastle as fans plan a mass walk-out during Saturday's final home game of the season, against Cardiff.

Chelsea have finalised a deal for Diego Costa and will pay Atletico Madrid £32million for the striker this summer.
Stoke manager Mark Hughes wants to beat Newcastle to the signature of Hugo Almeida this summer, according to newspaper reports in Turkey.
Hatem Ben Arfa has revealed he is desperate to stay at Newcastle next season - despite being exiled by current manager Alan Pardew.
Louis van Gaal wants Manchester United to announce him as their new boss this week.

Chelsea are believed to be chasing Hamburg's Hakan Calhanoglu, who could cost between £5million and £10million.
Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna is set to open talks with Manchester City after rejecting Arsenal's £80,000-a-week contract extension offer.
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has risked opening up a rift with Louis van Gaal even before he is confirmed as Manchester United manager.

Luis Suarez insists he will not force a move away from Anfield this summer.
Louis van Gaal has called Manchester United's bluff and set them a deadline of next week to make him their new boss.
David Luiz admits Chelsea are heading for a s*** season after being dumped out of the Champions League.
Jose Mourinho wants Thibaut Courtois back at Chelsea next season.
Harry Redknapp has suggested Arsenal could activate Loic Remy's buyout clause in the summer.

Louis van Gaal, Manchester United's manager-in-waiting, has come under attack from the chief executive of Manchester City over his abrasive management style.

Liverpool striker offers fans assurances that he will be at Anfield next season, despite speculation Real Madrid will make a massive bid in the summer.
Manchester City are to defy the request by England manager Roy Hodgson that members of his World Cup squad are not involved in post-season friendlies before the tournament by taking Joe Hart and James Milner to Abu Dhabi later this month.

Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Atletico Madrid left-back Felipe Luis, who will move to Stamford Bridge along with Diego Costa this summer - which also means they have admitted defeat in their chase for Southampton's Luke Shaw.
Arsenal and Tottenham are ready to battle over Ajax defender Joel Veltman.

Manchester United have been warned that Louis van Gaal could clash with senior players if made manager.

Everton are lining up a move for 22-year-old Celtic winger James Forrest. Manager Roberto Martinez is also keen to bring in 20-year-old Dundee United defender Andrew Robertson.