BBC Football Gossip

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Saudi Sportswashing Machine boss Alan Pardew wants to sign free agents Steve Sidwell, 31, and Jack Colback, 24, Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 21, and Tenerife striker Ayoze Perez, 20.
Full story: Daily Star

Rio Ferdinand, 35, is said to be seriously considering a move to Queens Park Rangers after being released by Manchester United.
Full story: Guardian

Arsenal are ready to make a £3m bid for Swansea City captain Ashley Williams, 29, after he asked to leave the Welsh club.
Full story: Metro

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is ready to make a move to sign Real Madrid's 21-year-old defender Raphael Varane.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland have expressed an interest in signing Crystal Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni, 35, who is a free agent despite Palace discussing extending his contract.
Full story: Daily Mail

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

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

A deaf football team who conceded 164 goals have appealed against their relegation… because they couldn't hear referees' whistles.
Full story: Metro

 

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New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his special relationship with Adam Lallana, 26, could help him beat Liverpool in the race to sign the midfielder from former club Southampton.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal have reopened talks with Champions League winners Real Madrid over signing striker Alvaro Morata, 21.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Chelsea are closing in on a £50m-plus triple deal with Atletico Madrid for left-back Filipe Luis, striker Diego Costa and former midfielder Tiago.
Full story: Times (subscription required)

Liverpool's pursuit of Emre Can is being hampered by the 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder's wage demands.
Full story: Liverpool Echo

Ex-Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, wants to join Arsenal this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Emirates Marketing Project are bracing themselves for a £60m bid from Real Madrid for Sergio Aguero, 25, after the Spanish side gave up on Liverpool's Luis Suarez.
Full story: Daily Star

Bafetimbi Gomis will be in London on Thursday as Premier League trio West Ham, Sunderland and Swansea's interest grows in the France striker, 28.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsenal's club-record £42.5m arrival Mesut Ozil has been named the signing of the season on the official Premier League website - after cheeky Arsenal fans hijacked the vote.
Full story: Metro

 

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Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna, 31, has confirmed he is leaving the club when his contract expires with Emirates Marketing Project his likely destination.
Full story: L'Equipe

But Atletico Madrid have rejected a £9m bid from Arsenal for right-back Juanfran, 29, who the Gunners have been lining up as Sagna's replacement.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea have hijacked Emirates Marketing Project's move for Roma centre-back Mehdi Benatia, 27, after offering the Italian club £18m plus 21-year-old striker Romelu Lukaku.
Full story: Daily Express

Emirates Marketing Project striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, is a summer target for Atletico Madrid. They want him as a replacement for Diego Costa, 25, who is expected to join Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Winger Angel Di Maria, 26, admits he could leave Real Madrid this summer with Arsenal, Emirates Marketing Project and Manchester United ready to bid for him.
Full story: Daily Star

West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame, 26, wants to move to a club in the Premier League's top six.
Full story: Daily Mail

Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, 23, will keep Emirates Marketing Project, Manchester United and Chelsea waiting until after the World Cup before he decides on his future.
Full story: Daily Star

Forward Erik Lamela, 22, is to train with River Plate before returning early for pre-season work at Tottenham Hotspur in a bid to start justifying his £30m price tag.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Gareth Bale, 24, is to appear in a video teaser for Real Madrid's kit launch that hints about a new pink shirt.
Full story: Daily Mail

England manager Roy Hodgson says he would not be afraid to drop Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, 28, if he fails to perform at the World Cup.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Arsenal fans have said farewell to reserve goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, 29, who has joined Swansea on a free transfer, but statistics prove he was their least reliable stopper since 2003.
Full story: Metro

 

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Newly promoted QPR are leading the chase for Emirates Marketing Project defender Joleon Lescott, 31, after he failed to agree terms with West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Saudi Sportswashing Machine have joined the battle to sign Cagliari's £8.25m-rated striker Victor Ibarbo, who is also a target for Barcelona, Stuttgart, Juventus and Napoli.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham's record signing Erik Lamela, 22, is being chased by Roma, Napoli, Fiorentina and Perugia, despite the fact he failed to score a single Premier League goal this season.
Full story: Talksport

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has warned would-be suitors, including Arsenal and Manchester United, that former Gunners midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, is not for sale.
Full story: Metro

Manchester United could beat Liverpool to the signing of Ukraine international midfielder Yevhen Konoplyanka from FC Dnipro.
Full story: Talksport

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready for a £100m spending spree now he has signed a new three-year contract with the Gunners.
Full story: Daily Mail

England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, may consider calling it a day if he doesn't agree a new deal at Stamford Bridge after the World Cup.
Full story: Red Magazine

The Football Association is confident it can secure a number of new global sponsors for the FA Cup.
Full story: Daily Mail

Italy are using the same sports therapist, Takahiro Yamamoto, who has worked with West Ham and Wales to help them get through England's World Cup group.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Getting around Brazil during the World Cup finals might be easier with a few basic phrases in Portuguese to hand. England pair Gary Cahill and Adam Lallana have been trying to go native by learning the lingo.
Full story: Metro

 

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is considering signing AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli after the 23-year-old Italy striker was told he was surplus to requirements at the San Siro. Daily Mirror

Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur could also be interested in signing Balotelli after Milan president Adriano Galliani agreed the striker could leave. Daily Express

Cesc Fabregas could return to the Premier League with Emirates Marketing Project if he leaves Barcelona this summer. Marca (in Spanish)

Inter Milan want to take Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez on loan as the Italian club also eye up Fernando Torres. Daily Mail

Emirates Marketing Project will complete the signing of Porto midfielder Fernando for between £12-16m. Metro

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

Ronald Koeman could be handed a £50m transfer fund if the former Netherlands captain takes over as Southampton manager. Daily Express

Liverpool are closing in on a £16m deal for Spanish left-back Alberto Moreno. Daily Mirror

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

France midfielder Franck Ribery could miss the World Cup as he is struggling to recover from a back injury. Metro

Comedian Simon Brodkin infiltrated England's World Cup squad by dressing in their official attire as they prepared to fly off from Luton Airport. Metro

 

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Chelsea will try to sign £30m-rated Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, to replace the departing Frank Lampard. Daily Telegraph

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has urged Brendan Rodgers to sign Fabregas. Daily Express

Tottenham Hotspur have made enquiries about Feyenoord defender Daryl Janmaat, 24, who is also wanted by Manchester United and Napoli. Daily Mail

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

Atletico Madrid loanee goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, has confirmed he has held talks with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho over his Stamford Bridge future. Daily Star

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

Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are set to miss out as Real Madrid and Juventus plan a swap deal involving midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, and striker Alvaro Morata, 21. Daily Express

Napoli will offer cash plus striker Goran Pandev, 30, in a bid to land Jan Vertonghen, 27, from Tottenham this summer. Talksport

Chelsea and Barcelona are in a battle to sign Atletico Madrid's sought-after midfielder Koke, 22. Metro

Bayern Munich have expressed an interest in Emirates Marketing Project's 28-year-old defender Aleksandar Kolarov, but face competition from Roma and Juventus. Daily Mail

Portland Timbers have made a £1.2m-a-year offer to Emirates Marketing Project's central defender Joleon Lescott, 31, in a bid to make him the latest big-name transfer to the MLS. Daily Mail

Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg are the latest team to declare their interest in Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21. Daily Express

Hull City boss Steve Bruce is set to seal a £9.75m double deal for Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand, 24, and Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano, 29, this week. Daily Star

Everton boss Roberto Martinez will turn to his former Wigan player Shaun Maloney, 31, to fill the void left by departing strikers at Goodison Park this summer. Talksport

Sunderland are closing in on the £8m capture of Argentina and Valencia midfielder Ever Banega, 25. Superdeporte

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

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 27, has stepped up his recovery from a minor knee operation, but Uruguay remain reluctant to comment on when he will be fit for World Cup action. ESPN.com

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has emerged as a strong contender to become Paul Lambert's new assistant manager at Aston Villa after turning down the offer to be Celtic boss. Birmingham Mail

West Ham United midfielder Ravel Morrison must focus on his career for 10 years or risk throwing his talent away, according to Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp. The 21-year-old spent much of last season on loan at Loftus Road. Metro

Italy's players are preparing for their World Cup opener against England in the heat of Manaus by training in a specially built shed. Cesare Prandelli's side are shedding the pounds in what has become known as the 'Manaus house'. Sun (subscription only)

Exeter City will play Brazilian giants Fluminense on Sunday, 20 July in the Brazilian side's Laranjeiras Stadium to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Brazil national team's first match - against a touring Exeter side in 1914. Exeter Express

England are too nice and may need to kick Uruguay's Luis Suarez in their World Cup meeting on 19 June, according to Sunderland manager Gus Poyet. The former Uruguay international says his countrymen will do whatever they have to do to win. Sun (subscription only).

 

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Emirates Marketing Project are closing in on Fernando from Porto. The 26-year-old midfielder will cost the Premier League champions £15m.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has urged fellow Spaniard Cesc Fabregas to rejoin the Gunners. Midfielder Fabregas, 27, looks set to leave Barcelona this summer.
Full story: Metro

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer £61m to prise away Eden Hazard from Chelsea. But the 23-year-old winger says he is happy after being given the number 10 shirt at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mail

Only a medical stands between Diego Costa and Chelsea. The 25-year-old striker is set to join the Blues for £32m.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Wales midfielder Jonny Williams says Swansea City want to sign him. The 20-year-old is currently with Crystal Palace but said: "I spoke to my agent who said Swansea were interested."
Full story: Wales Online

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

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

Former Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has ruled himself out of the Southampton and West Brom jobs by revealing he will only consider an offer from a "big club".
Full story: Talksport

Thirteen British football matches are among those thought to have been fixed last season, according to a leading organisation of betting companies.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia is in talks with Brighton over the vacant manager's job at the Amex Stadium.
Full story: Daily Star

Edy Reja is to have talks with president Claudio Lotito to discuss whether he will remain as manager of Lazio.
Full story: Sky Sports

Real Madrid have launched a new pink away kit featuring a 'granddad' collar.
Full story: Metro

Emirates Marketing Project defender Martin Demichelis celebrated making Argentina's World Cup squad by getting his ponytail chopped off.
Full story: Daily Mail

 

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Manchester United are leading Chelsea in the race to sign Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas, 27, because they won't be in next season's Champions League and are not viewed as direct rivals by the Catalan club. Express

However, Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer Fabregas £200,000 a week to tempt him to join the Blues this summer. Metro

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has given his sanction to an attempt to lure £250,000-a-week striker Luis Suarez, 27, away from Liverpool. Mirror

Tottenham have hijacked Liverpool's move for Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno, 21, by tabling a £14m offer plus Roberto Soldado on loan and throwing in midfielder Etienne Capoue. Daily Mail

Diego Costa's £32m move to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid will be the Premier League club's biggest deal of the summer and will also spark the exits of strikers Fernando Torres, 30, and Demba Ba, 29. Daily Star

Chelsea's Belgium international striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, is wanted on loan by Atletico to replace Costa, but Valencia are willing to pay £18m for him. Daily Mirror

Arsenal are chasing Serbian defender Nemanja Pejcinovic, 26, who is a free agent after being released by Ligue 1 side Nice. Express

Southampton have targeted Fulham boss Felix Magath to replace Mauricio Pochettino - who took over at Tottenham last month - but the relegated Cottagers have blocked their request for talks. Daily Mirror

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has told Spanish radio station Cadena Ser that Juventus have "zero percent" chance of signing striker 21-year-old striker Alvaro Morata. Talksport

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says that it still remains unclear whether 31-year-old goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who spent last season at the Serie A side on loan from Liverpool, will sign permanently this summer. Sky Sports

German striker Stefan Kiessling has taken his World Cup 2014 snub by coach Joachim Low in good humour by featuring in an advert with the tag line, "It is always best at home." Metro

 

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Emirates Marketing Project's top transfer target Eliaquim Mangala, 23, would prefer a move to Manchester United, although Louis van Gaal is not prioritising the FC Porto defender because of concerns about the Frenchman's temperament. Guardian

Chelsea are hoping to complete a £50m treble deal with Atletico Madrid for Brazilian left-back Filipe Luis, 23, Portuguese midfielder Tiago, 33, and Spain striker Diego Costa, 25. Daily Mirror

Liverpool have agreed a five-year deal with Alberto Moreno, 21, after Sevilla accepted a £17.9m offer for the Spain defender. Daily Mirror

Inter Milan are in talks with Manchester United over a £10m move for Mexico striker Javier Hernandez, 26. Daily Express

Saudi Sportswashing Machine have turned their attentions to Ajax midfielder Siem de Jong, 25, after snubbing his younger brother Luuk. The 23-year-old striker flopped during the second half of the season on loan at St James' Park from Borussia Monchengladbach. Daily Star

Arsenal are ready to make a £17m bid for Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne, 23, if he impresses at this summer's World Cup for Italy. Metro

Chelsea are interested in Mexican winger Jurgen Damm, according to the 21-year-old's club Pachuca. Daily Star

Tottenham are ready to make a £5m bid for Bayern Munich winger Julian Green, with Mauricio Pochettino hopeful of making the 18-year-old American his first signing. Metro

Chelsea defender John Terry, 33, has interrupted his summer holiday for extra fitness training this week. Daily Mail

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, 27, has been enjoying his summer holidays by practising his lassoing skills and posted a video of him catching a cow. Daily Mail

 

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Emirates Marketing Project's top transfer target Eliaquim Mangala, 23, would prefer a move to Manchester United, although Louis van Gaal is not prioritising the FC Porto defender because of concerns about the Frenchman's temperament. Guardian

Chelsea are hoping to complete a £50m treble deal with Atletico Madrid for Brazilian left-back Filipe Luis, 23, Portuguese midfielder Tiago, 33, and Spain striker Diego Costa, 25. Daily Mirror

Liverpool have agreed a five-year deal with Alberto Moreno, 21, after Sevilla accepted a £17.9m offer for the Spain defender. Daily Mirror

Inter Milan are in talks with Manchester United over a £10m move for Mexico striker Javier Hernandez, 26. Daily Express

Saudi Sportswashing Machine have turned their attentions to Ajax midfielder Siem de Jong, 25, after snubbing his younger brother Luuk. The 23-year-old striker flopped during the second half of the season on loan at St James' Park from Borussia Monchengladbach. Daily Star

Arsenal are ready to make a £17m bid for Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne, 23, if he impresses at this summer's World Cup for Italy. Metro

Chelsea are interested in Mexican winger Jurgen Damm, according to the 21-year-old's club Pachuca. Daily Star

Tottenham are ready to make a £5m bid for Bayern Munich winger Julian Green, with Mauricio Pochettino hopeful of making the 18-year-old American his first signing. Metro

Chelsea defender John Terry, 33, has interrupted his summer holiday for extra fitness training this week. Daily Mail

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, 27, has been enjoying his summer holidays by practising his lassoing skills and posted a video of him catching a cow. Daily Mail

So ****ing what.

 

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Real Madrid are planning to make a £25M swoop for Chelsea midfielder Ramires, 27. The Sun (subscription only)

Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United face competition from Paris St-Germain for Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann, 23, with the Basque club keen to sell before the World Cup starts . Daily Star

QPR striker Loic Remy, 27, wants to join Arsenal more than any other teams interested in signing him. Daily Mirror

Frank Lampard, 35, is tempted by an offer to play with New York City FC and play on loan in Australia with Melbourne City when his Chelsea contract expires this summer . Daily Mail

Sunderland have made an undisclosed bid for 29-year-old Swansea defender Ashley Williams. Sky Sports

Chelsea are confident of signing ex-Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, from Barcelona for less than £30m and will improve his £100,000-a-week wages. Times (subscription)

Blackpool winger Tom Ince, 22, is set to decide between a move to Tottenham, Everton and Saudi Sportswashing Machine after rejecting a switch to Inter Milan. Daily Express

Aston Villa have sounded out former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand over a possible move to Villa Park - but the 35-year-old free agent would prefer to join a London club. Daily Mail

West Ham are ready to battle Tottenham for the signature of Napoli midfielder Blerim Dzemaili, 28. Talksport

Liverpool are close to completing a deal for Bayern Munich's £15m-rated winger Xherdan Shaqiri, 22, who has been capped 32 times by Switzerland. Daily Star

The agent of Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne, 23, claims it is to be an honour to be linked with Arsenal, who are are preparing a £17M bid. Guardian

Southampton have joined the list of clubs interested in signing 31-year-old former Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell, who is a free agent. Daily Mail

Marseille have opened up talks with Saudi Sportswashing Machine about signing centre-back Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, 25. Saudi Sportswashing Machine Chronicle

Midfielder Samir Nasri, 26, is set to sign a new five-year deal at Emirates Marketing Project . Guardian

Former Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio reckons England have no chance at the World Cup because they are "exhausted" and concede "ludicrous" goals. Daily Mirror

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 20, has told Chelsea that he wants to quit Stamford Bridge this summer. Daily Telegraph

Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, could make his international debut for France at the World Cup finals after Franck Ribery's withdrawal through injury . Times

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, 62, has ordered four of the club's pitches at their Carrington training ground to be ripped up. The Sun (subscription only)

Brazilian-born Croatia striker Eduardo will sing the national anthems of both countries when the sides meet in the World Cup opening game. Independent

A Brazilian super fan has worn his country's colours every day since their World Cup victory in 1994. Metro

Nine of the Italy squad which flew to Brazil were forced to downgrade from first class when it emerged their plane was too small. Daily Mail

 

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has identified Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez as a £20m transfer target. The Guardian

Inter Milan are ready to test Emirates Marketing Project's resolve to keep striker Stevan Jovetic, just a year after the Premier League champions bought the 24-year-old from Fiorentina for £22m. The Mirror

Arsenal will welcome striker Carlos Vela back to the Emirates next season as Real Sociedad's president confirmed the Gunners have expressed their desire to take up a £3.2m buy-back clause on the 25-year-old Mexican. Daily Express

Atletico Madrid defender Miranda, 29, could be set to leave the Spanish capital after stating he has had offers to move to England. InsideFutbol

West Ham are believed to be pursuing a move for Micah Richards, with the 25-year-old defender poised to reject a new contract at Emirates Marketing Project. Metro

Tottenham and Liverpool are tracking Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow, 23. Daily Mail

Liverpool's attempt to sign 21-year-old left-back Alberto Moreno from Seville for £16.2m has reached a halt because the La Liga side have reportedly demanded the bulk of the transfer fee up front. The Independent

Southampton are closing in on appointing a new manager following Mauricio Pochettino's exit to Tottenham, according to the club's executive director Les Reed. FourFourTwo

Hull City boss Steve Bruce is the Saints' number-one target to fill their vacant manager's role. Daily Mirror

 

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Liverpool's attempt to sign 21-year-old left-back Alberto Moreno from Seville for £16.2m has reached a halt because the La Liga side have reportedly demanded the bulk of the transfer fee up front. The Independent

If this is true, I could see Levy coming in and making a deal happen if we're at all interested. The price doesn't seem that far off what I've read of him. Just not sure if we rate him or not. Regardless of that, it's definitely a position of need for us.

 

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has identified Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez as a £20m transfer target. The Guardian

Inter Milan are ready to test Emirates Marketing Project's resolve to keep striker Stevan Jovetic, just a year after the Premier League champions bought the 24-year-old from Fiorentina for £22m. The Mirror

Arsenal will welcome striker Carlos Vela back to the Emirates next season as Real Sociedad's president confirmed the Gunners have expressed their desire to take up a £3.2m buy-back clause on the 25-year-old Mexican. Daily Express

Atletico Madrid defender Miranda, 29, could be set to leave the Spanish capital after stating he has had offers to move to England. InsideFutbol

West Ham are believed to be pursuing a move for Micah Richards, with the 25-year-old defender poised to reject a new contract at Emirates Marketing Project. Metro

Tottenham and Liverpool are tracking Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow, 23. Daily Mail

Liverpool's attempt to sign 21-year-old left-back Alberto Moreno from Seville for £16.2m has reached a halt because the La Liga side have reportedly demanded the bulk of the transfer fee up front. The Independent

Southampton are closing in on appointing a new manager following Mauricio Pochettino's exit to Tottenham, according to the club's executive director Les Reed. FourFourTwo

Hull City boss Steve Bruce is the Saints' number-one target to fill their vacant manager's role. Daily Mirror

That's interesting (if true). I wonder what this means for their striker purchases this window if he is on the way back. I always thought they would throw some money at a big name striker this time around, someone like Benzema, but maybe this means they are sticking with what they have got.

 

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Yaya Toure will remain at Emirates Marketing Project this summer, according to his father. Last month the Ivory Coast international's agent Dimitri Seluk claimed the 31-year-old wanted to leave as the midfielder felt the club had not paid enough attention to his birthday. Goal

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes a £27m deal for Barcelona's Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, is close to completion. Daily Mirror

Mourinho will allow Petr Cech, 32, to leave Stamford Bridge in order to offer Belgium international Thibaut Courtois, 22, who has spent the last three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, regular first-team football. Daily Express

Real Madrid want £24.1m for Arsenal target Alvaro Morata but may accept between £14.5m and £20m if a buy-back clause is included in the deal. The Spanish forward, 21, has a year left on his contract and is also wanted by Juventus, Inter Milan and Wolfsburg. AS

Southampton defender Dejan Lovren, who is wanted by Liverpool, handed in a transfer request on 30 May. The Croatia centre-back, 24, told the club in an email that he wants to leave for a Champions League club this summer. Daily Mail

Carlos Vela, 25, wants to stay at Real Sociedad, rather than return to Arsenal, according to the Spanish club's president Jokin Apperibay. Sky Sports

Jose Mourinho is willing to allow Ramires to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid if the Brazilian, 27, can be used as part of a deal for Luka Modric, 28. Daily Express

Real Sociedad's Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, 31, is set to reject a move to Arsenal in order to join Barcelona to provide competition to new signing Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. Daily Star

Benfica's Argentina striker Nicolas Gaitan's agent has suggested he could leave Lisbon this summer. The 26-year-old has been linked with Manchester United, Tottenham and Zenit St Petersburg. Daily Express

Arsenal have held talks with Gremio over Brazilian centre-back Bressan, 21, as Arsene Wenger looks to boost his defensive options. Metro

West Ham have offered £3m for Nice defender Timothee Kolodziejczak but will move for Fiorentina's Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso, 23, who had a loan spell at Sunderland last season, if the deal for the 22-year-old Frenchman falls through. Daily Mail

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is interested in Heerenven's Dutch midfielder Hakim Ziyech, 21, but the Blues are unlikely to move for Barcelona forward Cristian Tello, 22. Liverpool Echo

Martinez checked on Dynamo Kiev forward Jeremain Lens, 26 and Feyenoord defenders Bruno Martins Indi, 22, and Stefan de Vrij, 22, when he watched the Netherlands train on Wednesday. Daily Mail

Wigan are set to offer £3m for Rapid Vienna's American striker Terrence Boyd, 23. Daily Mail

 

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Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, has rejected a summer move to West Ham for the second year running but could go to German side Wolfsburg. Daily Mirror

Manchester United have switched their attention to Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 29, after missing out on his Germany team-mate Thomas Muller, 24. Daily Star

Arsenal are ready to offer £5m for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Napoli, where he spent last season on loan, have not made a bid for the 31-year-old. Metro

The Gunners are looking to appease fans unhappy at missing out on re-signing Cesc Fabregas, who has moved from Barcelona to Chelsea, by making a move for 21-year-old defender Bressan from Brazilian side Gremio. Daily Express

Liverpool are hoping they can win the race for Schalke's £8m-rated Max Meyer, 18, ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea. Daily Express

Montpellier chairman Louis Nicollin claims his club are being "treated like idiots" after a "derisory" £8m Saudi Sportswashing Machine bid for France midfielder Remy Cabella, 24. Telegraph

Hull City are interested in Sheffield United central defender Harry Maguire, 21, who could cost £1.5m. Daily Mail

 

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Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has criticised England boss Roy Hodgson for using a sports psychologist to prepare his team. Sunday Mirror

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 20, is set to return to action against Uruguay after stepping up his recovery from a knee injury. Sunday Express

Fifa bosses were warned that the lives of fans and players would be put at risk if the World Cup were held in Qatar, in a secret terror briefing leaked to The Sunday Times.

French coach Didier Deschamps believes a French training session may have been spied on by a drone that flew over their base in Ribeirao Preto earlier this week. Mail on Sunday

Saudi Sportswashing Machine manager Alan Pardew says he would drop Spain keeper Iker Castillas for his side's next World Cup game after his nightmare display against the Netherlands. Independent

Former Portugal ace Deco believes Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, will prove he is as good as Eusebio at the 2014 World Cup. Sun (subscription required)

England goalkeeper Joe Hart will be given a new five-year deal by Emirates Marketing Project when he returns from the World Cup. Sun (subscription required)

Manchester United are eyeing a £12m bid for Ajax left-back Daley Blind after the 23-year-old impressed in the Netherlands' World Cup opening win against Spain. Sunday Mirror

Manchester United have set their sights on Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben, 30, and midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 29. Mail on Sunday

Chelsea are considering a double swoop for Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, 28, and French defender Raphael Varane, 21, with Brazilian midfielder Ramires, 27, going in the other direction. Daily Star Sunday

Everton are lining up Braga's Portuguese midfielder Rafa Silva, 21, as a replacement for Gerard Deulofeu after the 20-year-old Spaniard returned to Barcelona. Sun (subscription required)

Arsenal are considering a £5m move for Liverpool's Pepe Reina, 31 - the Spain goalkeeper Arsene Wenger tried to sign for £20m four years ago. Mail on Sunday

Manchester United have made a surprise bid for Arsenal's Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen, 28. Sunday Express

Chelsea are set to make a bid for CSKA Moscow defender Georgi Schennikov, 23, after giving up on trying to sign Southampton 18-year-old Luke Shaw. Metro

New Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is considering a bid for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, who spent last season on loan at Everton. Sunday Mirror

Liverpool are set to make a £25m move for Benfica winger Lazar Markovic, 20, with the Portuguese side eyeing Manchester United winger Nani as his replacement. Sunday People

Barcelona have placed a £20m price-tag on Cameroon midfielder Alex Song, 26, who is wanted by both Manchester United and Chelsea. Sunday Express

Ronald Koeman has told Southampton that if he becomes the club's new manager he wants his brother Erwin as his assistant. Sunday Mirror

Former Chelsea and Netherlands striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is on a short list of candidates for the vacant Hibernian manager's post. Sunday Express

Former England striker Kevin Davies, 37, has turned his back garden into a version of Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana beach to celebrate the World Cup. Metro

 

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New Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is considering a bid for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, who spent last season on loan at Everton. Sunday Mirror

Go on Danny, back him.Make it happen

 

[billyiddo]

his off the ball work would need a kick up the **** if he is to suit Pochettinos style

 

[Rorschach]

New Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is considering a bid for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, who spent last season on loan at Everton. Sunday Mirror

Go on Danny, back him.Make it happen

Would be nice but I have a boner for Bony at the moment 8-[. I just think he's about to step it up to the next level and I'd love for us to take a chance on him.