Chelsea are growing increasingly confident of signing 27-year-old Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney for £30m.
( Daily Mirror )
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been impressed by striker Romelu Lukaku, 20, who spent last season on loan at West Brom but he will continue to chase Rooney.
( The Guardian )
Arsenal could turn to Swansea's Ashley Williams, 28, to cope with their growing defensive crisis.
Gonzalo Higuain is delaying a move to Napoli in the hope that Arsenal improve their offer
( Metro )
The Gunners could also revive their interest in Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, who is stalling on a move to Napoli because he is keen on a move to London.
( Daily Mirror )
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, is waiting to see if Arsenal will bid over £40m for his services.
( Daily Express )
Suarez is set to discuss his future with Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers within the next 24 hours as he arrives in Melbourne to join their pre-season tour.
( Daily Telegraph )
Liverpool have entered the race to sign Tottenham target and Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, 28, after Spurs had an initial bid of £17m rejected.
( Daily Star )
Bundesliga side Hamburg are preparing a £6m bid for 27-year-old Everton striker Nikica Jelavic.
( Daily Mail )
West Ham are interested in bringing Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker, 32, back to Upton Park if their wage bill allows it.
( Daily Mail )
Middlesbrough striker Scott McDonald, 29, is set for a move to Millwall.
( Daily Express )
Real Madrid have confirmed the sale of defender Raul Albiol, 27, to Napoli.
( abc )
Inter Milan are interested in signing Algerian midfielder Ryad Boudebouz, 23, from French side FC Sochaux-Montbeliard.
( Corriere Dello Sport )
OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester United manager David Moyes claims his Glasgow upbringing will give him the edge when it comes to mind games with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
( The Sun )
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 29, has backed Moyes to prove doubters wrong about his abilities to replace Sir Alex Ferguson.
( Daily Telegraph )
Plans to give England women's coach Hope Powell a new position as director of elite women's football have been scrapped, according to Sir Trevor Brooking.
( The Independent )
Former Cardiff City owner Sam Hammam is set to return to the club in a key role - seven years after he was ousted from the club.
( The Sun )
AND FINALLY
An attempt by Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard to mingle with fans in Jakarta backfired when one female fan became hysterical as the 33-year-old approached her.
( Metro)
Source BBC Sport