Barcelona are ready to battle Real Madrid for Cesc Fabregas despite the player himself consistently denying any interest of leaving Arsenal. (Daily Star)
The Gunners will themselves enter the transfer market for a new midfielder with Marseille’s Lorik Cana their first choice option. The decision to target the Albanian after Felipe Melo signed a contract extension with Fiorentina. (Daily Express)
Samuel Eto’o’s move to Manchester City looks to be in ruins following the striker’s demands that Barcelona hand him a slice of the cash received from the transfer sale. (Daily Mirror)
Sir Alex Ferguson will turn his attentions towards French duo Andre-Pierre Grignac and Karim Benzema as he looks to continue his summer rebuild. Benzema is apparently close to a deal with the Red Devils according to teammate Miralem Pjanic. (Various)
Nemanja Vidic has reaffirmed his loyalty to Manchester United despite revealing interest from AC Milan, Barcelona and Real Madrid have enquired about securing his services. (The Sun)
Real Madrid are delaying a move for Liverpool's Xabi Alonso until a sell-on clause with the midfielder's former club Real Sociedad expires later in July.
Martin O’Neill has his eye on three possible candidates to fill Martin Laursen’s boots at Villa Park with Arsenal’s Philippe Senderos, Middlesbrough’s David Wheater and Portsmouth’s Sylvain Distin all on the list. (Daily Mail)
Former England international Michael Owen is holding out for offers from Villa and Everton as his Newcastle United contract comes to an end today. (The Independent)
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that three members of the Chelsea board are taking Italian lessons - so they can understand everything he says. (Daily Mirror)
Former Chelsea midfielder Roberto Di Matteo was last night named as the new West Brom boss. (Various)
Tottenham are weighing up an approach for Lokomotiv Moscow and Switzerland goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic.
Gary Megson’s Bolton have made an improved offer of £750,000 for West Brom defender Paul Robinson. (Daily Express)
Bolton have moved to snap up Sean Davis on a free transfer after he turned down Portsmouth's offer of a new deal, while Swansea's Ferrie Bodde could line up alongside him in midfield if a £2.5m switch goes through. (The Sun)
Marcus Tudgay has told Sheffield Wednesday he wants to join Burnley. (Daily Express)