Manchester United legend David Beckham has promised West Ham United that he will give them a decision on whether he wants to end his career at Upton Park shortly. The England hero has been linked with a return to the Premier League and has in the past been coveted by Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa. (The Sun)
Manchester United are ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Rosenborg midfielder Anthony Annan, who shone for Ghana at the World Cup finals. (The Sun)
New Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson wants to sign Aston Villa midfielder Styilian Petrov as a replacement for Javier Mascherano. The Anfield club had been linked with West Ham United’s Scott Parker but the England international would cost close to £15 million. (Daily Mirror)
Real Madrid have dropped out of the race for Benfica defender David Luiz, and therefore Manchester City and Chelsea are free to battle it out for the highly rated Brazilian defender who is likely to cost close to £30 million. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly closing in on Cagliari goalkeeper Federico Marchetti, who is valued at around £5 million. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea have assured Carlo Ancelotti that he has plenty of funds available to him should he decide to make an forays into the transfer market. The Italian’s employers have also assured him Didier Drogba is not for sale. (Various)
Mark Hughes will be appointed the next Fulham manager and will begin his new job by trying to sign Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy who is also wanted by Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. (Daily Mail)
Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard is being monitored by Manchester United amid rumours Sir Alex Ferguson has identified the Aalesunds number one as the next Peter Schmeichel. (Daily Mail)