Football rumours from today's newspapers
Barcelona wonderkid Cristian Tello, 20, who scored twice in his side's 7-1 demolition of Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, is wanted by Liverpool, Benfica, Malaga and Valencia, according to his agent.
(Inside Futbo)
Sought-after Napoli forward Edinson Cavani, who has scored 41 goals in 57 games for the Naples team, has told Chelsea and Manchester City his future lies in Italy.
(talkSPORT)
Championship side Blackpool have failed with an audacious bid to sign one-time Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler. The Bloomfield Road outfit offered the former England international a £100-a-week, pay-as-you-play deal.
(Daily Mirror)
Brazilian playmaker Kaka, who had the chance to join Chelsea last summer, has reiterated his plans to stay at Real Madrid.
(talkSPORT)
Manchester United's midfielder Paul Pogba, 18, has agreed a transfer to Juventus.
(Daily Mail)
Liverpool are planning a double swoop for young English footballing talent and are preparing bids for Wilfied Zaha of Crystal Palace and Wigan winger Victor Moses.
(caughtoffside)
OTHER GOSSIP
Top English referee Howard Webb is in the midst of a bout of fixture congestion, with a remarkable four games in eight days including one European match to oversee.
(Daily Express)
Clubs such as Manchester City should be prevented from accepting stadium sponsorship deals from companies with business links to their owners, according to the Council of Europe.
(The Independent)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told his squad to "waken up" in an effort to kickstart the Red Devils' European exploits.
(The Guardian)
AND FINALLY
Gary Speed's eldest son has been called up to the Wales Under 16 squad. Ed Speed delivered an emotional speech at the memorial match in honour of his late father only a week ago.
(Daily Mail)