What The Sports Pages Say

Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday June 16

Petr Cech has turned down a £150,000 a week move to PSG with the Chelsea keeper keen to stay in London.
Mario Balotelli could be set for a quick return to Italy, with Sampdoria believed to be interested in signing the Liverpool striker.
Monaco have stepped up their interest in Everton's Kevin Mirallas.
Andy Cole believes Harry Kane would struggle with the pressure of the leap from Tottenham to Manchester United.
Oscar is a £25million target for Seria A champions Juventus.
Liverpool are closing in on a £6million deal for Charlton's Joe Gomez.
Manchester United have been told they must pay £35million to trigger Nicolas Otamendi's release clause.
Southampton are poised to sign Malaga forward Juanmi in a £5.1million deal.
West Ham players wanted Marcelo Bielsa as their new boss and not Slaven Bilic, according to Guy Demel.

QPR star Sandro has been booted out of the UK after playing without a work permit all season.
Real Madrid have been warned to forget about David De Gea if they take the muck over the price.
Louis van Gaal has left the door open to staying on at Manchester United by admitting he fears retirement.
Robin van Persie insists he still has the legs to compete at the top level - and will now by quitting Old Trafford this summer.
Juventus have admitted they will find it hard to resist a mega bid for Manchester City target Paul Pogba this summer.
Petr Cech's goalkeeping coach risked a major rift with Chelsea by indicating the Blues stopper wants an Arsenal move.
Stoke are lining up a £7million deal for Hannover striker Jose Luis Sanmartin Mato.
Ryan babel could return to the Premier League - with Swansea.
Dick Advocaat is set to splash the first chunk of his £40million summer war chest on Sebastian Coates.
Gerard Deulofeu could replace James McCarthy at Everton.
Tottenham's bid for Marseille midfielder Giannelli Imbula is on the rocks after AC Milan swooped with a rival offer.
Arsenal are set learn this week if Jackson Martinez fancies a move to North London. The Porto striker, 28, has been linked with a string of clubs including the Gunners and AC Milan.
Swansea are in talks with Belgian giants Anderlecht over a £12m deal for Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Arsenal and Stoke have joined the chase for Sporting Lisbon's 23-year-old right-back Cedric - but Southampton see him as a potential replacement for Nathaniel Clyne.
Liverpool are desperate to sell Raheem Sterling so they can buy Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke and Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will again subject his players to a boot camp of double training sessions in his second pre-season schedule.
Monaco want Chelsea midfielders Mario Pasalic and Charly Musonda as part of the deal to take Falcao to Stamford Bridge.

Harry Kane must snub a move to Manchester United to keep developing at Tottenham, according to Fabrice Muamba.
Dick Advocaat is set to splash the first chunk of his £40million summer war chest on Sebastian Coates.
Everton will still persue a permanent deal for Aaron Lennon despite moving to tie up a £3million transfer for Spanish youngster Gerard Deulofeu this week.
Stoke's Steven N'Zonzi is stalling over a new deal amid interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Manchester United are eyeing a bargain move for Galatasaray defender Semih Kaya.

Real Madrid are anticipating a protracted summer of negotiations for David de Gea and could open the bidding as low as £13million.
Manchester United target Roberto Firmino will leave Hoffenheim for the Premier League this summer, says his agent.
Tottenham are closing in on a £3.5m deal to sign Burnley right-back Kieran Trippier.
Manchester City will fight to sign Paul Pogba despite fears the Juventus midfielder is set on a move to Barcelona.

Arsenal target Grzegorz Krychowiak has put England's top clubs on red alert by making the Stellar Group his new representatives. He is being looked at by Arsenal, Manchester United, Man City and Chelsea, and has a buy-out clause of around £22m in his current contract.
Liverpool are set to offer £3.5m for Charlton Athletic teenager Joe Gomez as the club prepares to offload Sebastián Coates to Sunderland.
Paul Clement has launched a £2m bid to take Burnley defender Jason Shackell back to Derby County.
Manchester United are planning a £30m summer bid for Lazio's Brazil international Felipe Anderson.

Real Madrid are optimistic that Tottenham Hotspur will make a bid for Iker Casillas, enabling them to move the goalkeeper on and embark on a future with David De Gea as their undisputed No 1 keeper.
Manchester City are closing in on signing teenager Patrick Roberts from Fulham.

Liverpool are weighing up a bid for the Charlton teenager Joe Gomez as a replacement for the centre-back Sebastian Coates, who is expected to make his loan move to Sunderland permanent in a £4m deal.
Roberto Firmino's agent has said the Hoffenheim forward will be moving to England next season.

Everton will maintain an interest in Aaron Lennon despite closing in on a deal to sign another right winger, Gerard Deulofeu, of Barcelona.
Sebastian Coates, the Liverpool defender, is close to sealing a £3.5million move to Sunderland.
Brede Hangeland has signed a new one-year contract with Crystal Palace.
West Bromwich Albion are to open talks with James Morrison, their long-serving midfielder, over a new deal.

New Rangers boss Mark Warburton wants former Hearts captain Danny Wilson to help kickstart his Ibrox revolution.
Mark Warburton has called on signing targets to step on board for his Rangers revolution and vowed there will be no gravy train at Ibrox.
Dutch legend Frank de Boer has urged wantaway Celtic star Virgil van Dijk not to swap the opportunity of Champions League football for a relegation battle in England.
Hibs are poised to complete the permanent signing of Martin Boyle on a two-year deal.
Mixu Paatelainen may be in line for a return to British football following his dismissal as Finland coach on Sunday.

Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday June 17

Arsenal have rejected Chelsea's transfer plan to swap Petr Cech for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Liverpool will look to solve their right-back problem this week by increasing their bid for Nathaniel Clyne and completing a deal for Joe Gomez.
Liverpool are showing 'strong interest' in Hoffenheim forward Roberto Firmino, 23, who is also a transfer target for Manchester United and Manchester City.
Swansea and Crystal Palace are leading the chase for Loic Remy, who is likely to leave Chelsea following the loan signing of Radamel Falcao.
Sunderland have agreed a deal with Arsenal to sign Carl Jenkinson on a season-long loan.
Galatasaray want Lukas Podolski from Arsenal and Spurs striker Roberto Soldado.
Tottenham are close to sealing a £3,5million deal for Burnley right-back Kieran Trippier.
Sunderland are lining up an £8million swoop for Leeds star Sam Byram.
Manchester City are locked in a four-way £60million batle to lure midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus. Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also chasing him.
Tim Sherwood has added a second Hull plyaer, Robbie Brady, to his list of summer targets.

Jose Mourinho is on the verge of a deal to take Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan.
Manchester City could turn to England midfielder Fabian Delph - if they miss out on their top targets.
Leicester have made an £8million bid for French destroyer N'Golo Kante.
Ryan Babel could be on his way back to the Premier League with Swansea. The ex-Liverpool winger, 28, is currently plying his trade in Turkey with Kasimpasa.
Sunderland have made an £8m offer for Leeds United defender Sam Byram.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is closing in on a £7m deal for QPR winger Matty Phillips.

Manchester United are facing a fight with Real Madrid over Nicolas Otamendi.
West Ham have edged ahead of Newcastle in the race to sign striker Charlie Austin.
Santa Cazorla has ordered Arsenal to sort out their defence to help launch a title challenge.
Swansea yesterday handed James Beattie a return to the Premier League - as first-team coach.

Chelsea are finalising the signing of Radamel Falcao one a one-season, £7million loan deal from Monaco.
Fabian Delph's improved form for Aston Villa has made Manchester City sit up and take notice.
Newcastle are showing interest in West Ham striker Diafra Sakho.
Chelsea will only let Petr Cech join Arsenal if they can sign either Stoke's Asmir Begovic or QPR's Rob Green.
QPR will not let Charlie Austin go for anything less than £15million this summer.
Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Charlton's Jordan Cousins, with Liverpool and Newcastle also keen.
Sunderland will loan Carl Jenkinson for the season from Arsenal after agreeing a £2m loan fee.

Chelsea were on the verge last night of completing the loan signing of Radamel Falcao from Monaco after the striker agreed to cut his wages.
Sergio Aguero believes he can become the world's best player by staying at Manchester City for "many years to come".
Liverpool are preparing to hijack Manchester United's move for Hoffenheim's young Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino.
Arsenal are plotting an audacious move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
Mark Hughes says new Stoke striker Joselu will add another dimension to the team's attacking style after the Spaniard, 25, completed his £6million move to the Potters.

Chelsea have agreed the loan signing of Radamel Falcao from Monaco in a move that has left Loic Remy considering his Stamford Bridge future.
Manuel Pellegrini has added Aston Villa's England international Fabian Delph to his list of summer transfer targets at Manchester City.
Chelsea are preparing an £8m bid for Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

Chelsea were last night on the brink of taking a substantial gamble by securing Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan from Monaco, with the player accepting that he will need to take a huge cut in the £265,000 wages which have made him one of Manchester United's most expensive mistakes.
Burnley right-back Kieran Trippier will have a medical at Tottenham on Wednesday ahead of a £3.5m move.
Stoke City have signed striker Joselu from Hannover 96 for £5.75m.

Chelsea will continue to work on revamping their forward line despite agreeing a cut-price loan deal yesterday to secure Radamel Falcao for next season.
Roberto Soldado has been handed a way out of Tottenham Hotspur after an approach from Galatasaray for the Spain striker.
West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion are competing to bring Demba Ba back from Turkey after the striker said that he wants to leave Besiktas over a disagreement about money.
Liverpool hope to complete the signing of Joe Gomez by the end of the week, with the Charlton Athletic defender expected to become their fourth capture of the summer.

Chelsea have agreed a financial package in principle with Monaco to secure Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan, in a move that could have an impact upon Loic Remy's immediate future with the Premier League champions.

Walter Smith is ready to help Mark Warburton settle into the Rangers hotseat - years after lending a hand to the Englishman's dream of becoming a manager.
Rangers have beefed up their team off the park by appointing Stewart Robertson as their managing director.
Phoenix knight Robert Sarver is reported to have made a bid of more than £40million for La Liga side Levante - six months after trying to buy Rangers.
Livingston will sign up a host of players in the coming days after the SFA lifted the Championship club's transfer embargo - less than a week before pre-season starts.
Ross County yesterday snapped up Hartlepool defender Darren Holden and are keen to bring keeper Mark Ridgers back to the club to battle Scott Fox for the No.1 jersey.

Latest Paper Talk
Thursday June 18

Manchester City will now attempt to sign Jack Wilshere from Arsenal after their second Raheem Sterling bid was rejected.
Aston Villa are eyeing up a move for Tottenham's Andros Townsend after signing Micah Richards.
Chelsea are targeting Abdul Baba Rahman from Augsburg for £15million.
Southampton have slapped a £24m price tag on Manchester United and Arsenal target Morgan Schneiderlin.
Manchester United will have to pay £15million to sign Monaco defender Fabinho.
Bournemouth have had a £4million bid rejected for St Etienne winger Max Gradel.
West Ham's hopes have been raised in trying to prise £12million-rated Dimitri Payet away from Marseille.
Steven N'Zonzi has turned down a new Stoke deal because he wants to quit the Britannia.
Aston Villa are ready to battle with Southampton for Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton.
Crystal Palace have QPR goalkeeper Alex McCarthy in their sights.
Nacer Chadli has challenged Tottenham to end their agonising wait for Champions League football next season.
Bournemouth's chairman Jeff Mostyn is convinced they can stay up after seeing their Premier League fixtures.
Newcastle are hoping their pursuit of Watford's Troy Deeney could convince QPR to drop their asking price for Charlie Austin.

David de Gea has told Real Madrid: Dump Iker Casillas or I won't join the club.
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku is a new shock target for Manchester United.
Galatasaray are hoping to swoop for Manchester United striker Robin van Persie.
Kevin De Bruyne is a step closer to joining Manchester City because of a contract stand-off with Wolfsburg.
Nathaniel Clyne is ready to snub Manchester United and push for a move to Liverpool.
Newcastle will push to re-sign Yohan Cabaye from Paris Saint-Germain.
Esteban Cambiasso is weighing up whether to move to the US and play in Major League Soccer.
Juventus have opened talks with Chelsea over an audacious £18million swoop for Brazil star Oscar.
Manchester City have been told Paul Pogba will only leave Juventus if he asks to leave.
Aston Villa's Matt Lowton is Burnley's top choice to replace Kieran Trippier.
Fulham have bid £1.75million for Brentford defender James Tarkowski.
Middlesbrough are in a £2million battle with Celtic to sign Jelle Vossen permanently from Genk.

Chelsea have decided they will sell Petr Cech to Arsenal and bring in QPR's Rob Green as his replacement.
Liverpool are set to reject Manchester City's latest offer for Raheem Sterling.
Yohan Cabaye is being lined up for a return to Newcastle.
Manchester United could be made to wait until the very end of the summer transfer window to sign Hugo Lloris.
Arsenal and Manchester United have been told they can have Morgan Schneiderlin for £24million.
Watford want Getafe midfielder Pablo Sarabia, who was once on Arsenal and Manchester United's radar.
Reading winger Hal Robson-Kanu is wanted by West Brom and Aston Villa.

Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has told Juventus he wants to return to Argentina side Boca Juniors.
Monaco are demanding £20m from Manchester United for full-back Fabinho.
Tottenham have been told to forget the idea of signing Anthony Martial from Monaco.
Geoffrey Kondogbia is the subject of a £20million bid from AC Milan, which could spark Arsenal to move for him.
Manchester City will wrap up a £10million deal for Fulham youngster Patrick Roberts in the coming days.
Stephen Bywater and Peter Ramage could move to the Indian Super League this summer.

Newcastle, Chelsea and West Ham are in a three-way battle for QPR's Charlie Austin.
Manchester United have asked Real Madrid about signing centre-back Raphael Varane during the David de Gea negotiations.
Fulham are set to reject Manchester City's £8million offer for youngster Patrick Roberts.
Chelsea are lining up a move to sign 18-year-old Serbian wonderkid Andrija Zivkovic.

Manchester City's hopes of signing Kevin De Bruyne have been boosted after contract talks with Wolfsburg stalled.
Manchester United appear set to lose out to Real Madrid after the Spanish club entered the race to sign defender Nicolas Otamendi.

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has reiterated his desire to buy Arsenal.
Liverpool are open to a third bid from Manchester City for Raheem Sterling if they offer more than £40million.
Chelsea will be paying half the amount of wages Manchester United did whilst loaning Radamel Falcao from Monaco.

Tottenham have made a surprise move to sign Yohan Cabaye from PSG.
Manchester City's hopes of signing Kevin De Bruyne could be affected by PSG expressing an interest in the Wolfsburg midfielder.
Galatasaray have contacted Tottenham about buying misfiring striker Roberto Soldado.
Southampton are preparing for life without Nathaniel Clyne by buying Cedric Soares from Sporting Lisbon.

Manchester City are contemplating whether to make a third offer for Raheem Sterling and may have to make him the most expensive signing of the Abu Dhabi era.
Fans of Scotland's football clubs will get first dibs on buying their clubs if owners decide to sell following new rules being passed.
Tottenham are interested in Swansea's Jonjo Shelvey after all-but sealing the signature of Kieran Trippier.
Southampton are close to the signing of Sporting Lisbon right-back Cedric Soares.

Celtic look set to be priced out of summer moves for Scotland duo Steven Fletcher and Ikechi Anya.
Rob Kiernan pulled the plug on a move to Birmingham at the 11th hour to pave the way for a reunion with mentor Mark Warburton at Rangers.
Celtic are calm about Virgil van Dijk's future despite the defender wanting to leave.

Latest Paper Talk
Friday June 19

Liverpool are interested in signing the highly-rated Monaco winger Lucas Ocampos.
Southampton are holding out for an offer closer to £15million for Nathaniel Clyne.
No bids have yet been made for Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham target Morgan Schneiderlin.
Manchester City could try to include the likes of strikers Edin Dzeko, Stevan Jovetic and Alvaro Negredo to try and get Arsenal to do business over Jack Wilshere.
Wojciech Szczesny wants to stay at Arsenal and battle Petr Cech for the number one spot, should Cech join from Chelsea.
Manchester City are confident of completing the signing of Patrick Roberts by the end of next week and plan to send the teenager straight back out on loan.
Loic Remy wants to leave Chelsea because he is not prepared to be third choice behind Diego Costa and Radamel Falcao.

Samir Nasri has no intention of being forced out of Manchester City this summer - despite their plans for a major midfield overhaul.
Ronald Koeman wants a quick decision on Morgan Schneiderlin's future ahead of Southampton's Europa League challenge.
Cedric Soares' transfer to Southampton has cleared the way for Nathaniel Clyne to move to Liverpool.
Loic Remy's escape bid from Chelsea is being scuppered by their whopping £15million price tag.
David Ospina is considering a £4million move to Fenerbahce as he refuses to become Petr Cech's understudy at Arsenal.
Mark Hughes plans crunch talks with Steven Nzonzi in a last-gasp effort to keep the Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham target.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is plotting another raid for Besiktas striker Demba Ba - after failing with a bid in January.
Tottenham are considering a move for Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin should Hugo Lloris leave.
Juventus are eyeing a move for Stevan Jovetic as they prepare to say goodbye to Carlos Tevez.
Nani is on his way out of Manchester United for £6million to Fenerbahce.
Diego Simeone has warned Chelsea to forget about signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke.
Yohan Cabaye has been sounded out over a potential return to Newcastle after failing to impress at PSG.

Sergio Aguero says he will snub Real Madrid because he can fulfil his Champions League dreams with current club Manchester City.
Liverpool are ready to call Manchester City's bluff on their claim they have made a final offer for Raheem Sterling.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has declared himself 'flattered' to be linked with a summer switch to Manchester United - but says he is happy at White Hart Lane.
Petr Cech is homing in on a £10million move to Arsenal with Arsene Wenger confident of completing a deal.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is ready to hand QPR defender Steven Caulker a Premier League lifeline - despite him being relegated in each of the past two seasons.
Newcastle are facing competition for Watford skipper Troy Deeney from Everton.
Liverpool are eyeing at least five more summer signings as Brendan Rodgers continues his Anfield overhaul.
Jose Mourinho is ready to press ahead with a move for £15million-rated Ghana left-back Abdul Baba Rahman.
Real Madrid could be set to step up their interest in Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea after Keylor Navas suffered an injury with Costa Rica.
Nikica Jelavic has been told he can quit Hull City for a cut-price £3million.

Manchester City will have to battle with PSG to sign Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
Arsenal have agreed with Chelsea to pay £14million for Petr Cech.
Liverpool are still interested in Real Madrid's £15million-rated midfielder Asier Illarramendi.
Southampton will not lower their £15million valuation of Liverpool target Nathaniel Clyne despite unveiling the England defender's replacement yesterday.
Manchester United are moving closer to wrapping up a trio of deals for Fabinho from Monaco, Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia and Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton.
West Brom are targeting a double swoop for Demba Ba and Jonathan Walters to bolster their strikeforce.
Franz Beckenbauer says Bastian Schweinsteiger might struggle if he moved to Manchester United.
Hull have told Nikica Jelavic he can leave if they receive a £3million offer.

Arsenal are closing in on making Petr Cech their first summer signing.
Juventus' wantaway midfielder Paul Pogba has his heart set on a move to Barcelona.
Real Madrid will have to sell Karim Benzema in order to finance a move for Manchester City's Sergio Aguero.
Andros Townsend does not want to leave Tottenham despite being linked with a move to Aston Villa.
Arsenal keeper David Ospina is wanted by Turkish club Fenerbahce.
Bournemouth and Watford ready to go head-to-head for former Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim.
Stoke are pushing to sign Dnipro winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, whilst also remaining hopeful of tying down Steven Nzonzi.
Watford are sweating on their move for Genoa forward Diego Perotti as West Ham contemplate a late swoop.
Swansea have emerged as rival suitors for Watford striker Troy Deeney.

Manchester City will open bidding for Jack Wilshere at £30million.
Manchester United are on the verge of selling Robin van Persie to Galatasaray.
Tottenham are hoping to persuade Morgan Schneiderlin to move to them over Arsenal or Manchester United.
Chelsea are preparing to go for Axel Witsel to replace John Obi Mikel.

Manchester City are considering whether to meet Liverpool's £50million valuation of Raheem Sterling after submitting a second unsuccessful bid, of £35.5million, for the player.
Arsenal have agreed to sell David Ospina to Fenerbahce for €5.5million (£3.9million) as Petr Cech is on the verge of joining the club after being given the green light to leave Chelsea.

Liverpool hope to finalise a deal for the Charlton teenager Joe Gomez later this week with the 18-year-old scheduled to undergo a medical on Friday.

Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford has rejected the opportunity to discuss joining Newcastle.
Chelsea have made a fresh move for Toby Alderweireld, offering Filipe Luís the chance to return to Atletico Madrid as part of the deal.

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday June 20

Liverpool are weighing up an 11th-hour attempt to hijack Manchester United's capture of Roberto Firmino.
Nicolas Otamendi has told friends he is "desperate" to move to Manchester United, as Valencia hold out for the defender's £35m release clause.
Petr Cech is set to be made the best paid keeper in Arsenal's history with a £100,000-a-week deal.
Watford are facing a battle to convince Genoa winger Diego Perotti to sign for the Premier League newcomers as he is unimpressed by their terms.

Arsenal have tabled a £28.5m bid for Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho - but might need £8.5m in add-ons to trigger his release clause.
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has warned Manchester City they don't need to sell Paul Pogba and he wants to stay put.
Fabio Borini is determined to leave Liverpool after feeling like a "lion in a cage".
West Ham are trying to convince Barcelona to let them have Alex Song for nothing after an impressive season.
Tony Pulis is waiting for the go-ahead from West Brom chiefs to make formal bids for Demba Ba and Matty Phillips.
Fulham's £12m flop Kostas Mitroglou is set for permanent move away from West London with Fenerbahce interested.
German defender Benedikt Howedes has rejected Arsenal to stay with Schalke.

Liverpool forward Fabio Borini wants to leave the club this summer and his agent has slammed the club for overlooking the forward.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has handed in a transfer request - via his mum.
Tottenham are eyeing an ambitious move for Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia - one of the hottest properties in Europe this summer with a host of clubs after his signature.
Abdisalam Ibrahim could make a return to the Premier League just a year after leaving Manchester City. Bournemouth and Watford both want the Norwegian international.
Former Bayern Munich great Franz Beckenbauer has told Bastian Schweinsteiger to avoid joining Manchester United.
Adnan Januzaj's agent has labelled talk of his client moving away from Manchester United as 'total nonsense' and insists the 20-year-old wants to become an Old Trafford great.
Arsenal's Spanish star Santi Cazorla is determined to stay at the club, and has rubbished rumours that he could be set to return to La Liga and Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona utility man Adriano is on the look-out for a new club ahead of a potential summer exit despite being 'very happy' with Luis Enrique's treble-winners.

Manchester City will launch a stunning £40m bid for Jack Wilshere if Paul Pogba rejects a move to the Etihad.
Arsenal fan and Stuttgart star Antonio Rudiger wants a move to Chelsea.
Liverpool target Dries Mertens has offers and is considering his future at Napoli.
Man Utd and Arsenal face rejection in their hunt for Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk.
Southampton still want £15m for Liverpool target Nathaniel Clyne despite the arrival of Cedric Soares.

Manchester City's hopes that a relaxation on Uefa Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules will give them huge freedom to spend may be frustrated.
Manchester United will not be pursuing their interest in Arturo Vidal because of his recent drink and drive shame at the Copa America.
Raheem Sterling's latest laughing gas incident will not change Liverpool's £50m valuation.
Southampton are demanding that Liverpool up their Nathaniel Clyne bid to £15m in order to beat Manchester United to the player.

Arsenal are willing to offer Petr Cech £100,000-a-week to make the move from rivals Chelsea, which would make him the highest paid goalkeeper in the club's history.
Jose Mourinho is keeping Atletico Madrid waiting on their offer to swap Toby Alderweireld for full back Filipe Luis, with the Chelsea boss prioritising other defensive transfer targets.

Tony Pulis is awaiting the green light from West Brom to make bids for Matt Phillips and Demba Ba.
Liverpool are considering pursuing a deal for Brazilian international Roberto Firmino in a move that is independent of the battle over Raheem Sterling's future.
Paris Saint-Germain have made a £28.5m bid for Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann.
Chelsea are considering a move for Zenit St Petersburg's £24m Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel.
AC Milan chief Adriano Galliani says he won't leave Monaco until a deal is done for Geoffrey Kondogbia.

Manchester City are contemplating whether to make a third offer for Raheem Sterling and may have to make him the most expensive signing of the Abu Dhabi era.

David Ospina, the Arsenal goalkeeper, is close to agreeing a £4m move to Fenerbahce as Arsene Wenger prepares to complete the capture of Petr Cech from Chelsea.
Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford has rejected the opportunity to discuss joining Newcastle and wants the chance to try to secure a first-team place at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea make a fresh move to try to sign the Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld offering their Brazilian full back Felipe Luis the chance to return to his former club.
Tottenham have expressed further interest in Adrien Rabiot, who has played in midfield for France at all youth levels but has asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain.

Latest Paper Talk
Sunday June 22

Manchester United are nearing a £7.5million deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
West Ham are closing in on QPR striker Charlie Austin.
Everton defender John Stones is set to be at the centre of a tug-of-war between Chelsea and Manchester City.
Juventus will step up their interest in Manchester United target Mario Mandzukic if Carlos Tevez returns to Boca Juniors.
Manchester City and Chelsea are monitoring Pepe's situation at Real Madrid after negotiations on a contract extension were halted.
Steve McClaren is planning an overhaul of Newcastle's defence with moves for Monaco's Aymen Abdennour and Schalke's Joel Matip.
Bournemouth are back in the hunt for Birmingham winger Demarai Gray after failing to land St Etienne's Max Gradel.
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is chasing Leicester duo Jeffrey Schlupp and Jamie Vardy.
Norwich have asked Rochdale for permission to discuss personal terms with young midfielder James Hooper.
QPR midfielder Leroy Fer is being chased by Sevilla.
Watford and Middlesbrough are keen on Real Betis midfielder Xavi Torres.

Manchester City will meet Liverpool's £50million asking price for Raheem Sterling.
Newcastle are hoping to sign Schalke defender Joel Matip.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is considering making a bid for Everton defender John Stones.
Tottenham could step up their interest in PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot after missing out on Monaco's Geoffrey Kondogbia.
Liverpool could hijack Manchester United's move for Hoffenheim midfielder Roberto Firmino and are reviving their interest in Dnipro winger Yevhen Konoplyanka.
West Brom want £30million for Saido Berahino.

Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele is the shock name on Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho's summer hitlist.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is ready to wreck Newcastle's move for QPR striker Charlie Austin.
Manchester City are weighing up a fresh bid for Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling.
Newcastle are ready to hijack Aston Villa's bid to land Tottenham winger Andros Townsend.
Carl Jenkinson is poised to get a new Arsenal contract - before being loaned out.
Tony Pulis has urged West Brom chiefs to speed up talks over a new deal for Saido Berahino.
Tottenham are racing to complete a £12million deal for Lyon striker Clinton N'Jie.
Newcastle boss Steve McClaren wants to talk Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford into an £8million move.
Crystal Palace's bid to sign Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul could collapse because of the size of his wages.
West Ham's bid for Genk's Senegalese centre-half Kara Mbodj has hit a work permit snag.
Nick Powell is heading for crisis talks over his career at Manchester United.

Arsenal will head off Manchester City's interest in Jack Wilshere by offering the midfielder a five-year double-your-money contract.
Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen reckons Ajax will do everything in their power to stop him from moving to Manchester United.
Tottenham will offer Andros Townsend and Aaron Lennon to West Brom - in a bid to sign Saido Berahino.
James McCarthy is still waiting on an approach from Everton over a new contract - leaving his future in doubt.
Papiss Cisse's future at Newcastle is in serious doubt again.
Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi is a target for West Brom, Aston Villa and West Ham.
Watford have rejected a bid from Swansea for striker Troy Deeney.
Nani looks set to finally end his Manchester United career with a £6million move to Fenerbahce.

Liverpool are hoping to swoop for Juventus striker Fernando Llorente after being scared off by the £32.5million asking price for Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke.
Sevilla midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak will not push for a move to a Premier League club this summer if Arsenal and Manchester United fail to meet his buy-out clause.
Tottenham will consider offers for right-back Kyle Walker.
Newcastle boss Steve McClaren will delay a £15million move for QPR striker Charlie Austin until he learns whether the player wants to stay in London.
Former West Ham striker John Hartson is on the shortlist to replace Teddy Sheringham as forwards coach at Upton Park.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is torn over his future - giving Manchester City hope they can clinch a £40million deal.
Liverpool last night told Manchester City: Start bidding at £40million cash for Raheem Sterling - and then go higher!
Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah is a target for Tottenham.
West Brom want a whopping £30million for Saido Berahino.
Southampton have joined Aston Villa in the chase for Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna.
Liverpool want Juventus striker Fernando Llorente and Sevilla forward Carlos Bacca.
Leicester, West Brom and Newcastle all want Ipswich striker Daryl Murphy.
AC Milan have made contact with Manchester City over a deal for Stevan Jovetic.
Roma defender Ashley Cole is a shock target for Newcastle.
Manchester United's chances of signing Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng could be wrecked - by his girlfriend.
Everton are once again trying to sign Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann.
Sunderland have offered £5million for Sam Byram - but Leeds want nearer £8million.
Chelsea want to sign Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti.

Tottenham have emerged as favourites to sign Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld.

Liverpool want Juventus striker Fernando Llorente and Sevilla's Carlos Bacca after refusing to meet the £32.5million release clause to sign Christian Benteke from Aston Villa.
West Ham have bid £14million for Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet.
Tottenham are ready for a huge summer clear-out in the hope that up to 10 first-team players will leave the club.

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Monday June 22

Sergio Ramos' Real Madrid future is hanging in the balance and Manchester United could use David de Gea as leverage to bring the Spain defender to Old Trafford.
Liverpool are considering Colombia international Carlos Bacca and Venezuelan Salomon Rondon as alternatives to Christian Benteke.
Ronald Koeman is prepared to smash Southampton's transfer record to capture top target Toby Alderweireld.
Premier League new boys Bournemouth and Watford are battling to sign former Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim.
Manchester City target Kevin de Bruyne is to hold talks with current club Wolfsburg, before deciding on his future.
Crystal Palace's board are ready to put the block on Alan Pardew's move for Charlie Austin after QPR put a £15m price tag on the striker.
Watford have had a club record £7million bid accepted for Genoa's Diego Perotti but the winger would prefer to join Valencia.
Arsenal will head off Manchester City's interest in Jack Wilshere by offering him a new five-year, double-your-money contract.
Newcastle United target Ladislav Krejci wants a move to Tyneside - and Pavel Srnicek thinks he would be the perfect fit for the Magpies.

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is ready to wreck his former club Newcastle's move for QPR forward Charlie Austin.
Manchester City are weighing up a fresh Raheem Sterling bid after Liverpool rejected their £40m 'final' offer last week.
Kevin De Bruyne will hold showdown talks with Wolfsburg in the "next two weeks" to determine his future with Manchester City, Manchester United and PSG all interested in signing the Belgian.
Newcastle are ready to hijack Aston Villa's bid to land Tottenham winger Andros Townsend.
Tony Pulis has urged West Brom chiefs to speed up talks over a new deal for star striker Saido Berahino as he is afraid the player may leave.
Edin Dzeko's agent says there is "zero chance" of him leaving Manchester City this summer.
Tottenham are racing to do a £12million deal for Lyon's speedy star Clinton N'Jie - the kid dubbed the next Samuel Eto'o.
Shaun Wright-Phillips is being eyed by New York Red Bulls and Houston Dynamo after being released by QPR.

Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic has arrived in Turin ahead of his move to Juventus.
Manchester United are close to signing Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos in a dramatic twist to the David de Gea saga.
AC Milan have formally withdrawn from their deal in place with Porto for Jackson Martinez, with the Colombia striker heading to Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool are keen on making Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi their fifth signing of the summer.
Germany defender Benedikt Howedes has rejected a move to Arsenal after committing his future to Bundesliga giants Schalke.
Newcastle United are set to delay a £15million move for QPR striker Charlie Austin while they try to find out if the player wants to stay in London.
Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen predicts that his club will make things 'really difficult' for Manchester United if they firm up their interest in the Dutch international this summer.

Manchester City must offer at least £40million if they are to tempt Liverpool sell Raheem Sterling - at the third attempt.
Manchester United will hold talks with unsettled Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos on Monday.
Liverpool won't splash the cash on Christian Benteke and have switched interest to Euro targets Fernando Llorente and Carlos Bacca.
Ashley Cole could be handed an escape route from his Roma hell with a shock switch to Newcastle.
Everton are trying to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Scott Dann and will offer £8m to get him.

Manchester City will meet Liverpool's £50m asking price for unsettled midfielder Raheem Sterling.
Swansea boss Gary Monk is ready to beat off interest from Tottenham, Southampton, Norwich and Sunderland to sign Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk.
Southampton have tabled a £10m bid for Charlie Austin as the hunt for QPR's England hitman hots up.
Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia is set to undergo a medical at Inter Milan tomorrow ahead of his summer move after a £28.6m fee was agreed.
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Porto striker Jackson Martinez as AC Milan set their sights elsewhere.
Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is in talks with Schalke over highly rated Cameroon international defender Joel Matip.
Tottenham are ready to hijack Chelsea's move for Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld.
Manchester United winger Nani will announce his move to Fenerbahce soon and the Turkish side also want to sign Robin van Persie.
Aston Villa are interested in signing Leicester City's Ghanaian international Jeffrey Schlupp.

Manchester United are pushing to sign Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos to bolster their central defence and compensate for the likely impending departure of David de Gea to the Bernabeu.
Arsenal will offer Jack Wilshere £100,000-a-week to stave off interest from Manchester City.

Manchester United are ready to tell Real Madrid that they want the veteran defender Sergio Ramos as part of any deal that sees Old Trafford goalkeeper David de Gea joining the Spanish club.
Liverpool are turning their attentions to Juventus striker Fernando Llorente and Sevilla's Carlos Bacca after refusing to meet the £32.5m release fee to sign Christian Benteke from Aston Villa.
West Ham United have bid £14 million for French international Dimitri Payet in a significant statement of intent from the club.
Tottenham are ready for a huge summer clear-out in the hope that up to 10 first-team players will leave with Aaron Lennon, Paulinho, Younes Kaboul, Etienne Capoue and Benjamin Stambouli all for sale.
Arsenal are willing to offer Petr Cech a pay rise from his salary at Chelsea and make him the highest paid goalkeeper in the club's history on £100,000-a-week.

Manchester United have responded to Real Madrid's bid for David de Gea by telling the Spanish club they want to sign Sergio Ramos.
West Ham United are confident their improved offer for Dimitri Payet will force through the transfer of the Marseille forward.

Liverpool are considering a move for Roberto Firmino, the Brazil midfielder, as they continue to prepare for the increasing likelihood that Raheem Sterling will join Manchester City this summer.
Gerard Deulofeu has rejected the opportunity to remain at Barcelona and the offer of superior personal terms at rival clubs and is set to join Everton.
Celtic assistant manager John Collins insists Virgil van Dijk will not be sold until after the qualifying rounds of the Champions League.

Genk coach Peter Maes is planning a last-ditch plea to keep Jelle Vossen after Celtic stepped up their move for the attacker.
Former Derby midfielder John Eustace will arrive in

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Tuesday June 23

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal is ready to spend big again this summer with Jasper Cillessen, Sergio Ramos, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Karim Benzema all wanted.
Manchester United's interest in Sergio Ramos may leave them without a back-up plan - because Real Madrid could be set to move for Nicolas Otamendi.
Liverpool are ready to offload Fabio Borini this month - heralding a major Anfield clearout - with Fiorentina, Lazio and Sunderland all interested in the Italian.
Dick Advocaat is prepared to smash Sunderland transfer record and beat Newcastle to £15m PSV Eindhoven ace Georginio Wijnaldum.
West Brom manager Tony Pulis will carry out a major rebuild at the Hawthorns, with Matt Phillips, Demba Ba, Wayne Hennessey and Steven Caulker all targeted.
Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne is in line for a huge new £100,000-a-week deal from Wolfsburg, who have vowed to fight to keep him.
Gary Rowett says Demarai Gray is destined for the top - but will only leave Birmingham for the right club.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is likely to move for Dame N'Doye if he misses out on top attacking target Charlie Austin.
West Ham hope to tie up the signing of winger Dimitri Payet this week.
Sylvain Distin last night agreed a sensational move to Bournemouth - making him the highest-paid player in their history.

Manchester United have warned Sergio Ramos they will not be used as a pawn in any contract game with Real Madrid.
Manchester City will move for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere - if they miss out on Juventus star Paul Pogba.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is hoping to clinch a £15million deal for Inter Milan playmaker Mateo Kovacic.
Liverpool defender Tiago Ilori has KO'd a £7million move to Sunderland - because his dad says Wearside is too cold.
West Ham are ready to join Chelsea in the chase for Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele.
Sunderland look set to fail in a loan bid for Arsenal's Carl Jenkinson.
John Terry has defended Raheem Sterling in the youngster's ongoing transfer saga at Liverpool.
Arsenal striker Joel Campbell is a target for Benfica.

Arsene Wenger will end his two-year wait to sign Petr Cech when the goalkeeper's £11million switch to Arsenal is finalised this week.
Manchester United are still to receive a bid from Real Madrid for David de Gea, although the club are bracing themselves for the goalkeeper's departure.
Sunderland have made a move to sign Holland international Georginio Wijnaldum from PSV Eindhoven.
Manchester City have watched Chile international midfielder Charles Aranguiz and are considering a move.
Lyon have enquired about Manchester City defender Jason Denayer but he is expected to stay at the Etihad.
Liverpool are weighing up the likes of Carlos Bacca at Sevilla, Jose Salomon Rondon of Zenit and Fernando Llorente at Juventus.
Hoffenheim's Brazil international Roberto Firmino remains an option under consideration for Liverpool and Manchester City.
Bournemouth hope to sign left-back Luke Garbutt on loan once he agrees his new five-year contract with Everton.
Tottenham right back DeAndre Yedlin is wanted on loan by Bolton Wanderers and Derby County. Burnley had also shown an interest in the US international.

Sergio Ramos' flirtation with Manchester United has angered Real Madrid and enhanced chances of him leaving the club.
Geoffrey Kondogbia's move to Inter Milan has given Monaco the funds to rival Arsenal and Manchester City for Sporting Lisbon's William Carvalho.
Liverpool are expected to make an improved offer of £16m for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi.
West Ham are confident of getting their man after making a second bid of around £14m for Marseille forward Dimitri Payet.

Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing Sergio Ramos and Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Chelsea have convinced the Football Association to make Bertrand Traore the first player to receive a work permit unders its new set of rules and give the highly rated teenager the chance to win a place in Jose Mourinho's first-team squad for next season.
Stoke have responded to Seville's £3m offer for Steven Nzonzi by saying they would gladly take Grzegorz Krychowiak in exchange.
Thierry Henry cannot understand why Manchester United allowed Paul Pogba to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer in 2012.
New Derby boss Paul Clement is hoping to sign Burnley defender Jason Shackell for £2m.
Arsenal is in pole position to sign Porto striker Jackson Martinez - now that AC Milan have lost interest in the Colombian.
Southampton have signed the former Holland goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg on a season-long loan from Fulham and also seen off competition from Arsenal and Manchester United to award Callum Slattery his first professional contract.
Derby County are set to complete a club-record deal for the Hull City winger Thomas Ince for what could be £4.5million after instalments.

West Ham are confident an improved £14m bid will secure the services of Marseille striker Dimitri Payet.
England under-21 defender Luke Garbutt looks set to sign a new five-year deal with Everton but he will spend next season on loan at Bournemouth.

Phil Jones is close to signing a new contract with Manchester United, although the club face a battle to lure Sergio Ramos to Old Trafford as part of any deal that takes David De Gea to Real Madrid.
Manchester City are moving closer to signing Enes Unal, the Bursapor and Turkey striker.
Norwich have agreed to sign Youssouf Mulumbu on a free transfer when the midfielder's contract at West Bromwich Albion expires on July 1.

Sergio Ramos has demanded that Real Madrid let him join Manchester United.
Sunderland will battle Middlesbrough for West Ham winger Stewart Downing.
Swansea are ready to offload Michu for as little as £4m when he returns to Wales from Napoli this week.
Manchester United wonderkid Jesse Lingard wants to discuss his future with Louis van Gaal.
Sylvain Distin last night agreed a deal with Bournemouth to make him the highest-paid player in their history.

Newcastle and Sunderland to battle for Man United target Georginio Wijnaldum who is valued at about £13m.
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a sensational £18.5m bid for Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have been told to pay £21.5m for Sevilla's Colombian striker Carlos Bacca.
Jesse Lingard wants Louis van Gaal to tell him that he still has a future at Manchester United.
Luke Garbutt will join Bournemouth on a season-long loan after agreeing a five-year contract at Everton.

Genk coach Peter Maes is planning a last-ditch plea to keep Jelle Vossen

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Wednesday June 24

Manchester United bosses have told Real Madrid that they will not be able to sign goalkeeper David de Gea unless Sergio Ramos is included in the deal and Old Trafford chief executive Ed Woodward is demanding a straight swap.
United have also ended their interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who may now stay with the German side.
Patrick Vieira has rubbished claims Manchester City are in danger of being ripped-off over Raheem Sterling.
Stoke will demand Victor Moses in any deal which would see Asmir Begovic replace Petr Cech at Chelsea.
West Ham are confident £14million target Dimitri Payet will snub a new deal at Marseille to join them instead.
Leicester want to hand Jeffrey Schlupp a new contract to fend off potential interest from Arsenal.

West Ham want to offer Alex Song a three-year deal - but are unwilling to pay Barcelona's £5million asking price.
Steven Gerrard has revealed he knew his Liverpool career was over the night Brendan Rodgers left him on the bench at Real Madrid.
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos insists he is 'relaxed', as speculation surrounding a possible transfer to Manchester United gathers momentum.
Tottenham are set to make Hugo Lloris captain with Harry Kane his number two to keep them from the clutches of Manchester United.
Sunderland have made a £5million move for West Ham winger Stewart Downing.
Newcastle are ready to enter the race for Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka.
Porto striker Jackson Martinez's agent says the Arsenal target is to join Atletico Madrid.

Manchester City boss has slammed Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, claiming: "He wants to take credit for everything."
Sergio Ramos' spat with Real Madrid is pushing him closer to Manchester United.
Liverpool want Real Madrid winger Denis Cheryshev to replace Raheem Sterling.
West Ham have told forward Andy Carroll he will be staying at the club, despite interest from Newcastle.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is poised to sign the 12- month contract extension that could cost Manchester United an extra £10million.
Sunderland are in talks with Fenerbahce over a £7.5million move for forward Moussa Sow.
James McClean's arrival at West Brom has sparked fan fury and split the club's support.
Manchester City will open contract talks with Jason Denayer and have promised him a place in their first-team squad next season. French club Lyon are interested in the young defender.

One reason why Sergio Ramos could be heading to Old Trafford is because his father is a Manchester United fan!
Manchester City preparing to pay £50million for Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling.
Newcastle have had a £10.7million offer for Marseille midfielder Florian Thauvin rejected.
West Ham have agreed a £12million deal with Marseille for midfielder Dimitri Payet but have rejected a £5million offer from Sunderland for Stewart Downing.
Tottenham midfielder Paulinho has emerged as a surprise target for Watford.
Inter Milan are poised to pounce if Chelsea winger Mo Salah rejects the idea of another year at Fiorentina.

Partizan Belgrade youngster Andrija Zivkovic's agent has confirmed Chelsea's interest in his client.
Newcastle are in pole position to land QPR striker Charlie Austin after tabling a £14million bid.
Leicester are set to offer sought-after winger Jeffrey Schlupp a new and improved deal.

Chelsea will attempt to sign Asmir Begovic from Stoke as a replacement for Arsenal-bound Petr Cech.
Stoke may allow Begovic to head to Stamford Bridge for £8million providing they can keep Victor Moses in return.
John Obi Mikel is ready to join Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. The Blues midfielder, 28, is frustrated at not being a first-choice midfielder under Jose Mourinho.

Harry Redknapp hits out at football agents saying: "They are befriending chairmen and chief executives. Unless you're Arsene Wenger, and have real control of the club, agents will go directly above the manager."
Sepp Blatter is to attend the 2018 World Cup qualifying draw in St Petersburg on July 25, according to Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko.
Marseille are to offer Dimitri Payet an improved contract in the hope of preventing their forward from joining West Ham.
Stoke's hopes of securing Victor Moses from Chelsea as part of any deal that would involve Asmir Begovic moving to Stamford Bridge are set to be dashed with the Nigeria winger apparently reluctant to move to the Britannia Stadium on a permanent basis.
Sunderland have made an offer in excess of £11million for PSV midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.

Phil Jones is set to sign a new Manchester United contract worth £80k-a-week.

Latest Paper Talk
Thursday June 25

Champions League winners Barcelona are considering an initial offer for Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria but United say the Argentinean "isn't for sale and it doesn't matter who might be interested in him".
Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Southampton and England full-back Nathaniel Clyne in a deal believed to be worth £10.5million rising to £12.5million.
Chelsea are set to fail with a cash-plus-player bid for Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann.
West Brom are ready to make Demba Ba their best-paid player in a bid to land the Besiktas striker.
Steve McClaren's recruitment drive suffered another blow as midfielder Florian Thauvin snubbed a move to Newcastle.
Leicester have made a £7million bid for Stoke Steven Nzonzi after signing Robert Huth.

Lionel Messi wants his Argentinean team mate Angel Di Maria to join him at Barcelona.
Stoke manager Mark Hughes is poised to complete a £9million swoop for Inter Milan's Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri.
Morgan Schneiderlin wants to complete his move from Southampton in the next five days - with Arsenal favourites to sign him.
Arsenal will not be rushed into offering Manchester City target Jack Wilshere a new contract.
QPR striker Charlie Austin fears a £15million price-tag is hampering his return to the Premier League.
Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet is set to join West Ham for around £11.5million after snubbing Everton.
Liverpool will stick to their £50million valuation of Raheem Sterling despite signing Roberto Firmino.
Chelsea have been offered Atletico Madrid winger Arda Turan in a swap deal for Filipe Luis.
Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores is after Inter Milan fringe players Zdravko Kuzmanovic and Davide Santon in an £8million double deal.
Zinedine Zidane is ready and willing to work alongside Rafa Benitez - despite being overlooked for the Real Madrid job.
Leicester have launched a shock £7million bid for Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi.
Mohamed Salah could be used in Chelsea's pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann.
Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo is wanted on loan by Lille.
Rangers want Sheffield Wednesday striker Stevie May.

Real Madrid are poised to bid £21million for Arsenal's French defender Laurent Koscielny following a breakdown in talks with Sergio Ramos but the Gunners are keen to keep the 29-year-old.
Liverpool will step up their bid to land £21.5million striker Carlos Bacca following their successful swoop for Roberto Firmino, although Manchester United have emerged as a potential obstacle after expressing an interest in the 28-year-old Sevilla star.
Angel Di Maria has vowed to snub interest from Bayern Munich and Barcelona this summer but he has warned Manchester United he wants to play.
Morgan Schneiderlin could quit Southampton as early as next week after talks were opened with interested clubs over a £24million deal. Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United lead the chase for the French midfielder.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis hopes Besiktas striker Demba Ba and Saido Berahino will spearhead the Baggies' attack next season.
Watford are close to completing the signing of Etienne Capoue with the Frenchman's fellow Tottenham midfielder Paulinho also on the Hornets' wanted list.
Chelsea could include Oscar as part of their attempt to land Paul Pogba from Juventus.
West Ham have launched a bid to sign Mohamed Salah from Chelsea.

Liverpool are preparing for a third bid from Manchester City for Raheem Sterling.
Manchester United have tested Real Madrid's resolve to keep their unsettled defender Sergio Ramos with a bid of more than £30million.
Chelsea are interested in Augsburg left-back Baba Rahman.
Liverpool are on the brink of securing a £12.5million deal for Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne.
Manchester United have joined Arsenal and Tottenham in registering an interest in Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and may move in if they fail to land Paul Pogba or Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Forward Christian Benteke wants to leave Aston Villa but they will not sell unless Liverpool meet his £32.5million release clause.

Manchester United have made an opening bid of around £35million for Sergio Ramos and the Real Madrid defender has asked his club to consider it.
Arsenal will not entertain any offers from Manchester City for Jack Wilshere and will underline his importance to the club by awarding him a new contract.
Chelsea are discussing a £10.7million bid for Augsburg's Ghana international left-back Baba Rahman.
Turkish side Fenerbahce expect Manchester United winger Nani to arrive on Friday ahead of completing his £7million transfer from Old Trafford.
Chelsea have opened talks with Ramires over a new contract.
Aston Villa are considering a move for Swansea defender Jazz Richards.
Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi is poised to reject a move to Leicester.
Fulham have made a £3million bid for Blackburn midfielder Tom Cairney.

Manchester United target Sergio Ramos has told Real Madrid he wants to leave in a meeting with Madrid's chief executive.
Lukas Podolski wants to return to Arsenal after admitting it was a mistake to join Inter Milan on loan last season.
West Ham have agreed a fee of £10.7million for the Marseille forward Dimitri Payet, with the player set to fly to London for a medical on Friday.
Aston Villa insist Christian Benteke will not be allowed to leave the club for anything less than the £32.5million release clause in his contract.

Liverpool look set to add Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne to the capture of Roberto Firmino.
Southampton have reportedly targeted Marseille midfielder Giannelli Imbula as a possible replacement for Morgan Schneiderlin.
Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi will follow Robert Huth to Leicester in a £7million deal.
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasir has urged the club to spend big this summer or forget about challenging for top honours.
Newcastle pair Papiss Cisse and Cheick Tiote are being lined up by Turkish side Trabzonspor in a £14million double swoop.

Manchester United have made an opening bid of just over £30million for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.

Chelsea have opened talks about extending the contract of Ramires.
Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne.

Celtic are eyeing a move for Manchester United youngster Saidy Janko.

Latest Paper Talk
Friday June 26

Manchester City are close to winning the race to sign £60m-rated Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
Real Madrid have turned down Manchester United's bid for defender Sergio Ramos.
Barcelona star Lionel Messi wants his club to sign Argentina team-mate and Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria - but the Premier League side want their £59.7m back.
Manchester City are close to signing 18-year-old Bursaspor striker Enes Unal.

Manchester United are closing in on the £24million capture of Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.
Manchester City are considering a move for Valencia defender and Manchester United target Nicolas Otamendi.
Liverpool are set to go back to Aston Villa with a £25million-plus offer for striker Christian Benteke.
Crystal Palace are keen on Swansea's Wales international defender Ashley Williams.
Watford are confident of landing Inter Milan's Serbia international midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic.
Spurs are confident of making Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld, who impressed on loan at Southampton last season, the latest addition to their defensive revamp.
Augsburg defender Abdul Baba Rahman has concerns over a proposed move to Chelsea - because he fears he will not play regularly.
Bournemouth have pulled off a coup by agreeing a whirlwind £8million deal for Ipswich defender Tyrone Mings.
Southampton have resumed talks about making Eljero Elia's loan from German club Werder Bremen permanent.
Striker Anthony Martial, a Tottenham target, is set for a new deal at Monaco.
Marseille want to take Newcastle winger Remy Cabella on loan next season.
West Brom officials are flying to Turkey as they bid to win the race for Besiktas striker Demba Ba.
Hull striker Dame N'Doye has told Crystal Palace, Swansea and Norwich he wants £50,000-a-week to join.

Angel Di Maria has vowed to reject Barcelona and PSG, and will stay at Manchester United to fight for a place in the starting line-up.
Arsenal are set to bid £21.3m for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, who plays alongside Alexis Sanchez for Chile.
Fiorentina have made a £3million bid for Mo Salah, despite Chelsea spending £11million on him 18 months ago.

Arsenal are set to make a £21.3million move for Juventus and Chile star Arturo Vidal.
Liverpool are to step up their chase for Aston Villa's Belgian international forward Christian Benteke.
Robin van Persie is willing to leave Manchester United this summer because he wants to be in top form for Euro 2016.
Manchester United are close to signing Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin for £24m, meaning they will not sign Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Chelsea youngster Charly Musonda is closing on a loan move to Marseille.

Real Madrid have rejected Manchester United's opening offer of £35m for Sergio Ramos and the defender says he wants his future resolved in the next fortnight.
Barcelona's chances of signing Angel Di Maria from Manchester United will be hampered by a clause in his contract which means he can't return to Spain for less than £85.5m.
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is hoping to sign defender Ashley Williams from Swansea.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba "is very excited to come to Barcelona", according to the Catalan club's presidential candidate Joan Laporta.
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Liverpool will continue their summer spending spree with the £12.5m signing of Southampton full-back Nathaniel Clyne.
Napoli want £67million for Gonzalo Higuain, linked with Arsenal, AC Milan and Liverpool

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal remains determined to sign Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos despite having an initial offer rejected, having received sufficient encouragement that the ambitious deal could go through.
West Ham are closing in on the signing of Barcelona defensive midfielder Alex Song on a free transfer.

Marseille winger Dimitri Payet is close to completing a move to West Ham.

Latest Paper Talk
Saturday June 27

Manchester United are willing to run down David De Gea's contract and lose him for nothing next summer - unless Real Madrid meet their valuation.
Manchester City are ready to exploit an astonishingly low buy-out clause in Fabian Delph's new contract.
Tottenham are trying to sign Chelsea winger Victor Moses.
West Ham have moved to follow up their capture of Dimitri Payet with a £13.5million move for Monaco defender Aymen Abdennour.
Raheem Sterling has been warned he must join Liverpool's pre-season tour as Manchester City consider an improved bid.
Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Christian Benteke and will make an improved bid of £25million for the player.
Yaya Toure wants to be Manchester City's 'Paolo Maldini' - and end his career at the Etihad.
Everton are monitoring Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj during the transfer window with a view to taking the Belgium international on loan.
Swansea are closing in on Portugal striker Eder.
Galatasaray have confirmed their interest in out of favour Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski.
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany is back in training three weeks before his team-mates.
Liverpool are interested in Carlos Bacca and the Colombian striker is keen on an Anfield switch, says the Sevilla star's agent.
Borussia Dortmund have issues a 'hands off' warning over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the Gabon striker was watched by Arsenal scouts.
Morgan Schneiderlin is set to make £24million Manchester United move next week.
Newcastle are lining up a £12million bid for Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Manchester City believe they are close to winning the battle to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus in a record £60million deal.
Robin van Persie is willing to leave Manchester United for regular football but admits his wife will have the final say.
Stoke have laughed off Aston Villa's interest in £10million-rated Bosnian keeper Asmir Begovic.
Oscar will not be leaving Stamford Bridge for Juventus this summer.

Manchester United have demanded Real Madrid pay a £35million record fee for David de Gea.
Angel Di Maria set to reject Barcelona and PSG to fight for Manchester United first-team place.
Arsenal are preparing a bid for Chelsea youngster Charly Musonda.
Liverpool hero Javier Mascherano has backed Radamel Falcao to rediscover his goalscoring form at Chelsea.
Manchester United target Sergio Ramos has opened fresh contract talks with Real Madrid.
Sunderland will revive their £4million pursuit of Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates.
Liverpool are favourites to secure a second defender with a bid for Italy Under-21 and Atalanta right-back Davide Zappacosta imminent.
Juventus have already sold Manchester United and Arsenal target Arturo Vidal to a 'top European club'.
Arsenal are winning the race ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea to sign Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam.

Real Madrid fear they are losing control of the Sergio Ramos transfer wrangle despite turning down a £35million bid from Manchester United for the Spain defender.
Napoli insist Gonzalo Higuain will not be sold for less than £67million.
West Ham will make either Charlie Austin or Loic Remy their top summer transfer target once they have completed a deal for Alex Song.
Sunderland have made an £8million offer for Dynamo Kiev forward Jeremain Lens.
Juventus striker Carlos Tevez is on the verge of rejoining Boca Juniors, according to the club's president Daniel Angelici.
Aston Villa have made an ambitious early play to sign Asmir Begovic before bigger clubs make a move by lodging an official bid with Stoke.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has stepped up his bid to sign midfielders Idrissa Gueye and Jordy Clasie to replace Manchester United bound Morgan Schneiderlin.
Galatasaray have revealed they are currently in talks to sign Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski.

Aston Villa are weighing up a second bid for Asmir Begovic - but are bracing themselves for life without Ron Vlaar.
Ronald Koeman has stepped up his bid to sign midfielders Idrissa Gueye and Jordy Clasie to replace Manchester United bound Morgan Schneiderlin.
Arsenal have made an offer for Ezequiel Garay.

QPR's Matt Phillips is in talks with Crystal Palace, Sunderland and West Brom.
Manchester City are closing in on Bursaspor's coveted striker Enes Unal.

Sunderland are to step up their interest in West Ham midfielder Stewart Downing.

Manchester United are upbeat over a deal for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos despite the failure of a £32million bid.

Aston Villa's 'derisory' offer for Asmir Begovic has been rejected by Stoke City.

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Sunday June 28

Manchester City will meet £71m bid for Paul Pogba but will wait until the midfielder tells Juventus he wants to leave.
Manchester United have sealed a £25m deal for Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.
Phil Neville is being lined up for a coaching role at Spanish club Valencia.
Southampton are eyeing Yohan Cabaye as a replacement for Morgan Schneiderlin.
David Ospina is heading for Arsenal exit following the arrival of Petr Cech.
Papiss Cisse is set for Turkish delight as Besiktas overtake Trabzonsor in race for Newcastle striker.
Liverpool transfer target Carlos Bacca has 'agreed personal terms with AC Milan'.
Chelsea will loan three players to Monaco as part of a deal to sign Radamel Falcao.
Arsenal are set to challenge Manchester United for Argentine defender Ezequiel Garay.
Liverpool are in talks to sign outspoken Sweden Under-21 defender Ludwig Augustinsson.
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Adel Taarabt has ripped in to Harry Redknapp, claiming: "He's lost his passion for the game."
Italian striker Mario Balotelli could spark a Liverpool firesale by joining Turkish side Trabzonspor.
Manchester City will launch a spending spree this week with Raheem Sterling tipped as an early mover.
Everton's Seamus Coleman is Manchester United's next big-money target.
Eder will join Swansea in a £6m deal this week.

Robin van Persie is heading for the Old Trafford exit door.
Arsenal and Liverpool target Luiz Adriano is available for just £5.5m claims Shakhtar Donetsk boss Mircea Lucescu.
Southampton are lining up midfielder Jordy Clasie and Lille's Idrissa Gueye to replace Nathaniel Clyne and Morgan Schneiderlin.
Arsenal could make a double raid on Chelsea with a surprise £8.5m bid for Charley Musonda after agreeing a £10m deal for Petr Cech.
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar is out of contract next month and doesn't know where he'll be next season amid reports of interest from Manchester United.
Arsenal target Mattia Destro has agreed to leave Roma for Monaco this summer.
Arturo Vidal will be allowed to join Arsenal as Juventus raise funds for Manchester United target Medhi Benatia.
Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah will announce where his future lies next week, according to his agent.
Aston Villa are trying to beat Arsenal to the signature of highly rated Charlton Athletic midfielder Jordan Cousins - who is also a target for Newcastle United.
Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka is due in London this week to complete a free transfer switch from FC Dnipro to Spurs.
Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede is in the middle of an £8million tug-of-war between Premier League new boys Watford and Norwich City.
Adnan Januzaj is still a target for Everton, despite boss Roberto Martinez already having a loan request for the Manchester United forward rejected.
Newcastle have joined the battle to land Stewart Downing.
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West Ham's busy summer is set to continue with the capture of Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna.
Liverpool have mde a second offer for Real Madrid's Asier Illarramendi.
Real Madrid have told Manchester United they will have to cough up a staggering £63million to land Sergio Ramos.
Crystal Palace plot Tim Krul bid as Alan Pardew seeks a reunion with the Newcastle goalkeeper.
Manchester United are set to table £15m Seamus Coleman bid.
Manchester City's plans to sign Paul Pogba have been dealt a blow after Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta formally declared an interest in the Juventus midfielder.
Brad Guzan is heading for the Villa Park exit after boss Tim Sherwood delivered a public snub.
Norwich are on the trail of £5million DR Congo striker Dieudonne Mbokani.
Norwich are still trying to prise Robbie Brady away from Hull - but Steve Bruce is still playing hardball.

Morgan Schneiderlin is set to sign a four-year deal in a £25million move to Manchester United after Arsenal pulled out of the race for the Southampton midfielder.
Demba Ba has signed for Shanghai Shenhua in shock £9m transfer after snubbing the chance to join West Brom
Manchester United will demand a world-record fee for a goalkeeper from Real Madrid for David de Gea.
Chelsea are considering whether to step into the race for Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Brendan Rodgers could be forced to leave out nearly £30million of talent from his next Premier League squad if he cannot find buyers for his surplus players.

Southampton are pushing Manchester United to complete the signing of Morgan Schneiderlin this week as they do not want to miss out on their first-choice replacements for the midfielder.
Manchester City have opened talks for Paul Pogba but Juventus are still demanding £80m.
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Brazilian striker Kenedy from Fluminense.
Manchester United have made an improved £42.5m bid for Sergio Ramos.
Inter Milan star Hernanes has emerged as a top midfielder target for Liverpool.
Leicester are considering a £7m bid for West Ham winger Stewart Downing.

Manchester United's promise of guaranteed football could tip Bastian Schweinsteiger towards a move to Old Trafford.
West Ham United are interested in recruiting the World Cup winning full-back Alvaro Arbeloa.

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken several months of near-silence to rebuff reports that he is unhappy at Real Madrid and might be seeking a move.
Fiorentina have made an offer, described as "insane" by a club director, to Mohamed Salah in an attempt to convince him to stay with the Serie A club and reject the chance to join Internazionale.

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Monday June 29

Morgan Schneiderlin is set to complete a £25m move to Manchester United on a four-year deal after Arsenal pulled out of the race for the Southampton midfielder.
Chelsea are one of "three or four" clubs in for Atletico Madrid star Arda Turan.
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea may be forced to see out the final year of his contract at Old Trafford with Real Madrid refusing to meet the Old Trafford club's £20m asking price.
Swansea are closing on the £5.2m transfer of Eder from Sporting Braga.

Nathaniel Clyne to have Liverpool medical on Monday ahead of £12.5m move.
Manchester City are poised to enter the race to sign Sergio Ramos and take advantage of United's stand-off with Real Madrid.
Tottenham have opened talks with Galatasaray over a move for Roberto Soldado, while Erik Lamela, Paulinho, Etienne Capoue and Vlad Chiriches are also up for sale.
Juventus are to step up their chase of Oscar as boss Massimiliano Allegri admits interest in Chelsea "wildcard".
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar, whose contract expires on Wednesday, has put aside talks to help disadvantaged youngsters in India.
Southampton are confident of landing £15m-rated Marseille midfielder Giannelli Imbula to replace Morgan Schneiderlin.
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas is "flattered" by interest from Roma.
Leicester's Jeffrey Schlupp is set to sign a new four-year contract despite interest from Arsenal.
Bournemouth step up Max Gradel interest - and consider £5m bid for ex-Leeds winger.
Cardiff City are targeting Stephen Quinn.

Everton will reject Manchester United's £20m offer for right-back Seamus Coleman.
Liverpool misfit Fabio Borini is set for an £8m move to West Ham.
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has launched a surprise £3.5m raid for Groningen's Dutch dazzler Tjaronn Chery.
Peter Schmeichel has told David de Gea to reject Real Madrid and become a Manchester United legend.
Adel Taarabt says some players at his former club QPR care more about money than winning.

Manchester United have been dealt a blow as key target Arturo Vidal agrees personal terms with Arsenal.
Robin van Persie will reportedly sit down with Louis van Gaal to discuss his Manchester Untied future soon.
Tottenham target Yevhen Konoplyanka has been reportedly spotted in Madrid ahead of a move to Atletico.
Newcastle have joined Leicester and Sunderland in pursuit of West Ham's Stewart Downing.
Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez is preparing a shock £15.6m bid for midfielder Lucas Biglia.
Celtic will terminate flop Amido Balde's contract.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has targeted Anderlecht star Dennis Praet.
Manchester United are willing to offer Angel Di Maria to Paris St Germain in a straight swap for Uruguay hitman Edinson Cavani.
Sunderland are plotting a bid for QPR star Leroy Fer.
Monaco have told Spurs to double their £8m offer if they want left winger Yannick Ferreira Carrasco.

Chile international Arturo Vidal has agreed a £21m move to Arsenal.

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been promised guaranteed first-team football at Manchester United.

Besiktas striker Demba Ba has turned down West Brom and will head to Shanghai Shenhua in an £11m move.

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Tuesday June 30

Sergio Ramos has told Real Madrid he wants to join Manchester United.
Tottenham are hoping Aston Villa will accept Emmanuel Adebayor as part of a swap deal for Christian Benteke.
Manchester United's chief executive Ed Woodward has met with Morgan Schneiderlin's representatives but Southampton boss Ronald Koeman says Saints are yet to receive a serious offer for the midfielder.
Bastian Schweinsteiger is ready to snub Manchester United and chase a fourth straight Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich.
Liverpool have added Monaco centre-back Aymen Abdennour to their list of targets.
David de Gea wants his future sorted before he has to return to Manchester United pre-season training.
Stoke manager Mark Hughes is targeting West Ham's Stewart Downing.
Miralem Pjanic wants his Bosnia team-mate Edin Dzeko to join him at Roma.
Aston Villa coach Ray Wilkins admits the club face a battle to hold on to Manchester City target Fabian Delph.

Manchester City are chasing the signature of 21-year-old Brazilian full-back Fabinho from Monaco, who reportedly want £15m.
Chelsea have started negotiations with Stoke City regarding goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Liverpool are interested in signing Swedish under-21 international Ludwig Augustinsson from Copenhagen in a deal that could cost the Anfield club around £2m.
Southampton have been dealt a blow in their chase for Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye after he agreed to join Marseille last night in a £7.5m deal.
Cardiff City are leading the race to sign Newcastle winger Sammy Ameobi.

Slaven Bilic has been told to secure a top-eight finish in his first season as West Ham boss, and will be sacked with no compensation if the Hammers go down.
Chelsea expect to seal a £6m deal for Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic by the end of the week.
Petr Cech received online death threats just minutes after leaving Chelsea for Arsenal.
Sergio Ramos has implored Real Madrid to let him join Manchester United.
Nathaniel Clyne moved a step closer to his £12.5m Liverpool move after completing his medical.

David de Gea faces a humiliating return to pre-season training and Manchester United next week - despite telling them he wants to leave.
Wantaway midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin was made to train with the kids on his return to Southampton yesterday.
Liverpool are closing on a triple deal for Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne, Barcelona teenager Bobby Adekanye and Swedish left-back Ludwig Augustinsson.

Atletico Madrid's attacking midfielder Arda Turan could be heading to the Premier League with Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly interested in signing the 28-year-old Turkey international.
Sean O'Driscoll is set to quit as England U-19s coach to join Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool where he could become assistant manager.
Everton could move for Leeds full-back Sam Byram, with Manchester United still keen on Seamus Coleman.
Manchester United will step up their £25m deal for Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin after they missed out on Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Everton have joined Newcastle and Sunderland in the chase to sign Leeds United right-back Sam Byram.
Shakhtar Donetsk striker Douglas Costa says Bayern Munich want to sign him.

Real Madrid are unhappy that Manchester United want £20m for keeper David de Gea. They believe the figure is too excessive for a player with just one year left on his contract.
Hibs boss Alan Stubbs is unhappy about the way Scottish Championship rivals Rangers have tried to sign their 23-year-old midfielder Scott Allan.

Chelsea made a £6m bid for Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic as a replacement for Petr Cech.
Arsenal are no longer interested in Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.

West Ham want Liverpool's out-of-favour striker Fabio Borini, but the Anfield club are still considering using the Italian as part of a deal for Aston Villa's Christian Benteke.

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Wednesday July 1

Manchester United will only increase their bid for Sergio Ramos if Real Madrid agree to do the same for David De Gea.
But Ramos will not be joining Manchester United - according to his mother.
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has his heart set on moving to Chelsea even if he is second choice behind Thibaut Courtois.
Chelsea expect to confirm the loan signing of Rademel Falcao in the next week.
Arsenal have withdrawn their interest in Arturo Vidal and Morgan Schnedierlin. Arsene Wenger was tracking the duo but now may decide against signing another midfielder.
Rickie Lambert has accepted his Liverpool future is out of his hands as West Brom step up their pursuit of the striker.
Manchester City face the prospect of losing out on two of their major summer transfer targets Kevin de Bruyne and Paul Pogba, who are set to reject moves to the Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal are in talks with Galatasaray over the sale of Lukas Podolski.
QPR's Leroy Fer is a target for Sevilla.
Eder is poised to complete his £5m move from Sporting Braga to Swansea.
Stoke will move for Udinese's Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu if Steven Nzonzi leaves.

Crystal Palace lead the chase for Yohan Cabaye after Paris Saint-Germain made it clear they are ready to sell the midfielder.
Arda Turan wants to join Chelsea in a £29m deal this summer. The Atletico Madrid playmaker has previously admitted his agent is in talks with "three or four" clubs.
Everton are keen on signing Xherdan Shaqiri from Inter. He only joined from Bayern Munich in January but the Switzerland playmaker is believed not be a part of their future plans as they plan a squad overhaul.
Crystal Palace and West Ham are battling with Marseille to sign Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye.

Aston Villa have launched a shock bid to sign out-of-contract Leicester midfielder Esteban Cambiasso.
Ashley Young has agreed a new three-year Manchester United contract worth £120,000 a week.
Manuel Pellegrini is ready to launch a £20m bid for Napoli star Marek Hamsik.
Watford's new manager Quique Sanchez Flores is aiming high and targeting a place in Europe.
Steve McClaren will take his first Newcastle training session still waiting for his first new signings.

Sebastian Coates is set to make his loan move from Sunderland to Liverpool a permanent deal.
Crystal Palace are in talks with PSG about signing Yohan Cabaye.

Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have both welcomed UEFA's decision to award the Champions League final to the Millennium Stadium.
David de Gea wants to finalise his move to Real Madrid before Manchester United return to pre-season training next Monday.

FA Chairman Greg Dyke believes the England Women's team can leave a lasting legacy on football if they win the Women's World Cup.
Manchester City face a battle to secure their top two midfield targets with Kevin De Bruyne set to stay at Wolfsburg and Paul Pogba wanted by Barcelona.

Ronald Koeman believes Southampton can beat Tottenham to the signature of Toby Alderweireld.
Manuel Pellegrini is on a collision course with Manchester City's owners and the club are still looking to bring in Pep Guardiola.
Alexis Sanchez has pleaded with Arsene Wenger to sign Chile international Arturo Vidal.

Dundee United will hold out for £1.5m for in-demand striker Nadir Ciftci after rejecting a £900,000 bid from Celtic.
Newcastle boss Steve McClaren has been told to bid about £30m if he wants to sign Wolfsburg striker Bas Dost this summer.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is confident Toby Alderweireld will be at St Mary's next season.
Arsenal and Chelsea have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Alexandre Lacazette after his agent confirmed he wants to leave Lyon.

Radamel Falcao has already agreed to join Chelsea and will complete a season-long loan from Monaco later this week.
Chelsea have wasted little time in trying to find a replacement for Petr Cech with a £6m bid made for Asmir Begovic.

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Thursday July 2

Manchester United are trying to sell striker Robin van Persie in secret, claims former Netherlands forward Pierre van Hooijdonk who believes his compatriot was offered to Fenerbahce as early as January.
Chelsea have decided not to sell striker Loic Remy who is believed to be attracting interest from Swansea, West Ham and Crystal Palace.
Stoke are trying to convince Xherdan Shaqiri to join them after having a £12m bid accepted by Inter Milan.
Aston Villa have included striker Christian Benteke in their kit launch teaser - despite continued interest from Liverpool and Tottenham.
West Ham have lined up Dynamo Kiev defender Aleksandar Dragovic in case they miss out on Monaco's Aymen Abdennour. The 25-year-old Tunisian has also attracted interest from Newcastle and Liverpool.
Tottenham are stepping up their efforts to land Toby Alderweireld - but Southampton are confident of winning the tug-of-war for the Atletico Madrid defender who was on loan at St Mary's last season.
Meanwhile, Saints and neighbours Bournemouth are involved in a tug-of-war for St Etienne's ex-Leeds winger Max Gradel.
Ilkay Gundogan has dashed Manchester United's hopes of signing him, by penning a new deal at German side Borussia Dortmund.
Midfielder Abou Diaby, 29, is in talks with MLS side FC Dallas after being released by Arsenal.
Atletico Madrid have become the latest club to move for unsettled Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado.

Manchester City are set to pursue a £25million swoop for Bayer Leverkusen's 25-year-old Germany winger Karim Bellarabi.
Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller has rejected speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.
Meanwhile, United winger Ashley Young has agreed a new three-year deal at Old Trafford.
Chelsea are demanding £14.25m from Atletico Madrid to re-sign left back Filipe Luis after just one season at Stamford Bridge.
Aston Villa are ready to make a £6.5million move for Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye, who they see as a replacement for England international Fabian Delph who is being linked with Manchester City.
Villa have made a £1.1million bid for Ajax's Denmark international full-back Nicolai Boilesen, 23.

Bolton chief Neil Lennon is Leicester's top target to replace axed boss Nigel Pearson.
Petr Cech has admitted he clashed with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho over his move to Arsenal.

David de Gea's move to Real Madrid has been held up by Manchester United's interest in Sergio Ramos.
Liverpool and Tottenham's pursuit of Juventus star Fernando Llorente could be overtaken by Real Madrid, whose new manager Rafa Benitez wants to sign the 30-year-old striker.
Striker Thomas Muller, 25, "feels fine at Bayern Munich" after reports claimed Manchester United had offered a package worth £120m in fees and wages for him.
Leicester target Neil Lennon has reportedly a gentlemen's agreement with Bolton chairman Phil Gartside that would allow him to leave the club for approximately £500,000 compensation - should a Premier League side seek his services as manager.

Barcelona have stepped up their chase of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba who is also wanted by Manchester City and Paris St Germain.
Manchester City's hopes of signing Kevin De Bruyne have been lifted with the former Chelsea playmaker set to ask Wolfsburg to listen to offers for him.
West Ham remain keen to bring Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson back on loan following his successful spell last season.
Nathaniel Clyne has urged Liverpool to improve on last season after joining the Reds for £12.5m from Southampton.

Chelsea are set to make an improved £8m offer for Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Manchester United are holding out for £5m after being offered £3.5m by Turkish side Fenerbahce for the Portugal winger Nani.
West Ham have been told they will have to bid more than £20m for Dynamo Kiev's 24-year-old defender Aleksandar Dragovic.

Monaco forward Radamel Falcao, 29, has completed the formalities of his move to Chelsea and will link up with his new club on their pre-season tour of North America, according to his family.
Bolton Wanderers manager Neil Lennon, 44, is the early front-runner to take charge at Leicester City following Nigel Pearson's dismissal.

Stoke are set to offer Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri, 23, a six-month deal after agreeing a £12m fee with Inter Milan for the midfielder.

Neil Lennon is the favourite to replace sacked Leicester manager Nigel Pearson, while former West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is supposedly not interested in the vacancy as he wants a longer break from football.

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Friday July 3

Manchester United will not compromise over their £35m valuation of goalkeeper David De Gea, despite reports in Spain saying the Old Trafford club had lowered their asking price for the 24-year-old to £25m.
Juventus are interested in signing Chelsea winger Willian. Meanwhile, Chelsea are interested in Stuttgart defender Antonio Rudiger, according to the player's agent.
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat is ready to spend £13million on Zenit St Petersburg defender Nicolas Lombaerts and Dynamo Kiev striker Jeremain Lens, both of whom have played under him before.
Southampton are launching a late bid to beat Tottenham to the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld, who starred for Saints last season while on a year-long loan.
Monaco and Sevilla, who are both in the Champions League, want 26-year-old Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who has a year left on his contract with the Potters.
West Ham have made a move for Argentine playmaker Manuel Lanzini and aim to sign him on a season's loan from UAE side Al Jazira with a view to a permanent deal.
Ravel Morrison's shock move from Lazio to Queens Park Rangers is moving closer after the former Manchester United and West Ham player became homesick in Italy.
Flop Norwich striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel is being lined up for a return to Sporting Lisbon, who sold him to the Canaries for £8.5m two years ago, on loan.

Manchester United have been dealt a massive transfer blow with Real Madrid ready to hand Sergio Ramos a huge deal to keep him in Spain.
Stoke want winger Victor Moses, striker Patrick Bamford or teenage midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan from Chelsea in addition to the £8m the Blues have bid for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will ditch six players this summer with Lukas Podolski, David Ospina, Joel Campbell, Yaya Sanogo, Mathieu Flamini and Carl Jenkinson all heading for the exit door.
Former England right-back Glen Johnson, 30, who is available on a free transfer after he was let go by Liverpool, has turned down a move to Turkish outfit Besiktas.

Manchester United would be prepared to allow Jonny Evans go to Everton as part of a deal to bring Everton full-back Seamus Coleman to Old Trafford.
Newcastle have played down suggestions that they are preparing a bid for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli.
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski is set to join Turkish side Galatasaray for £2.85m.

Tottenham want Everton midfielder James McCarthy and could offer the Toffees winger Aaron Lennon or defender Younes Kaboul.
Guus Hiddink has entered the running to take over at Leicester City - with Neil Lennon yet to be approached to take over from Nigel Pearson.
Manchester City will listen to offers for striker Edin Dzeko amid reports in Italy that Roma have already agreed personal terms over a four-year deal for the Bosnia striker.
Newcastle are one of three Premier League clubs yet to make a summer signing - and manager Steve McClaren has emailed the club's fans asking for patience.
Ravel Morrison's return to QPR could be on the cards as Chris Ramsey's side look to secure midfielder's release from Lazio deal.
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston has been quizzed by police after a fan says he pulled out a shotgun in row outside Bloomfield Road.

Turkish side Fenerbahce have announced they are close to agreeing terms with Manchester United outcast Nani.
Manchester United have dismissed reports in Spain that they are ready to agree a compromise with Real Madrid over a transfer fee for David De Gea.
Meanwhile, Bastian Schweinsteiger could be set to join United, with Bayern Munich willing to let him go.
Manchester City have joined the race to sign Augsburg's Ghana international defender Baba Rahman, 21, who is also interesting Chelsea, Arsenal, Roma, Juventus and Inter Milan.
Crystal Palace are set to collect £2.5m after former Eagles full-back Nathaniel Clyne, 24, sealed his move to Liverpool.

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has launched a £7m bid for Anderlecht's Belgium international Dennis Praet.
Liverpool want to cancel the loan contract of Atletico Madrid full-back Javier Manquillo a year early.

Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal are interested in Augsburg's £14m-rated Ghana defender Baba Rahman.
Aston Villa have joined Everton and Southampton in considering a move for highly rated Belgium midfielder Dennis Praet from Anderlecht, with the 21-year-old set to cost in the region of £10m.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has opened negotiations to cut short defender Javier Manquillo's two-year loan spell from Atletico Madrid.

Real Sociedad are preparing an offer for 23-year-old Arsenal forward Joel Campbell.

Celtic's 23-year-old defender Adam Matthews is set for a £1.5m move to Sunderland

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Saturday July 4

Marcos Rojo has backed Manchester United team-mate Angel di Maria to justify his British record £59.7m transfer fee next season and says at his best he is as good as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Liverpool are lining up a £500,000 bid for Brazilian starlet Allan Rodrigues de Souza who plays for Brazilian side SC Internacional.
West Brom are set to be taken over before the first game of the season by a Chinese investment group who have agreed to pay in excess of £150m, but manager Tony Pulis' job is safe.
Manager Steve Bruce is livid over Hull's decision to sell Tom Ince to Championship rivals Derby for £5m.

Manchester City have been given the green light by UEFA for a £150m spree and Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph could become their first new face.
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has tabled a £9m bid for Nice left-back Jordan Amavi.

Bayern Munich are preparing a £35.5m bid for Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria.
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel will sign a new three-year contract on Monday.
Manchester United have told crocked Javier Hernandez to find a new club as Liverpool eye the Mexican striker.
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been warned he will become a hate figure if he joins Real Madrid.

Radamel Falcao has agreed to take a 50 per cent wage cut for the chance to prove he is not a Premier League flop.
Idrissa Gueye has passed a medical at Aston Villa and is set to complete his £9million move from Lille next week.
Manchester City have lined up a £150m transfer spree on Raheem Sterling, Paul Pogba and Kevin De Bruyne.
Atletico Madrid are continuing with their two-year pursuit of Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla but only a huge transfer fee will persuade Arsene Wenger to part with the playmaker.
Celtic are set to press ahead with a further bid for Nadir Ciftci after the striker's agent confirmed he would be keen on a switch to Parkhead.

Tottenham look set to beat Chelsea and Roma to the signing of £8m Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Greece international Jose Holebas has denied signing for Watford from Roma, despite the club's official website announcing the move.

Manchester United will refuse to sell goalkeeper David de Gea to Real Madrid unless they get defender Sergio Ramos in return as part of the deal.

Manchester City are expected to spend in excess of £100m on new signings this summer after having their transfer restrictions lifted by UEFA.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan has been offered a huge contract by Manchester United but the player is understood to be holding out for a move to Chelsea.

Latest Paper Talk
Sunday July 5

Manchester City are poised to break the British transfer record and sign Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba for £71m.
Robin van Persie wants a £12m pay-off to leave Manchester United after Turkish club Fenerbahce tabled a four-year offer to the Dutch striker that matches the £250,000-a-week deal he currently earns at Old Trafford.
Arsenal have made contact with Barcelona over the availability of Spanish forward Pedro, according to reports in Spain.
Newcastle are closing on a deal for Northampton's teenage striker Ivan Toney.
Sunderland are ready to make a £2.5m bid for QPR forward Junior Hoilett.

Manchester United have stepped up their bid to land £40m Harry Kane after United officials made direct contact with Tottenham over a move for the England striker.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe wants to smash the club's transfer record by paying £14m to land QPR striker Charlie Austin.
Sunderland have signed Belgium defender Nicolas Lombaerts from Zenit St Petersburg for £5m.

Steve McClaren is closing in on PSV Eindhoven midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as his first signing for Newcastle after the player snubbed a switch to arch-rivals Sunderland.
QPR striker Charlie Austin is keeping West Ham and Newcastle sweating while he waits for Chelsea to come in for him.
Burnley will press Liverpool this week for an £8m compensation deal for striker Danny Ings after rejecting a proposed £5m fee.
West Ham are battling Tottenham and West Brom in the race for £10m-rated FC Basel striker Breel Embolo.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini will land Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling at the third attempt - for £45m.
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has agreed to join Fenerbahce for just £5m.

Chelsea and Barcelona have been left to battle it out for Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan with Manchester United opting to focus on Morgan Schneiderlin and possibly Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Liverpool's pursuit of Christian Benteke has hit an impasse until Aston Villa give them an indication they will be prepared to drop their asking price for the Belgian striker from the £32.5m buy-out clause.
Robin van Persie plans to return to Manchester United next week for talks with manager Louis van Gaal about his future as Valencia became the latest club to express an interest in signing him.
Chelsea fear Manchester United are ready to hijack their swoop for Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

Glen Johnson is in talks with West Ham over a return to Upton Park following his release by Liverpool.

Manchester City are ready to offer Wolfsburg up to £50m for Kevin De Bruyne as they prepare for a transfer battle with Paris-Saint Germain.
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling will report for pre-season training on Monday but his future could be settled in the next seven days with Manchester City poised to launch a third bid.
Chelsea are set to complete the £8m capture of Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic this week.