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31.03.2009

Real Madrid are putting together a £100m package to sign Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo. (News of the World).

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has cast doubt on his future with the Gunners by refusing to rule out a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid. (News of the World).

The Gunners are reportedly ready to let Fabregas leave as there is growing belief within the club that the Spaniard has started to think he is more important than the club. (Sunday Express).

Meanwhile, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has made Everton defender Joleon Lescott his number one transfer target. (News of the World).

Arsenal, along with Everton and Sunderland and Fulham, are watching Genk's Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko. (Sunday Express).

Liverpool will try again to sign Aston Villa's Gareth Barry, and are hoping to seal an £8m deal for the midfielder this summer. (News of the World).

Middlesbrough will let Stewart Downing leave if they are relegated from the Premier League - with Tottenham and Liverpool waiting to make a £15m bid for him. (News of the World).

Newcastle believe they will be able to sign Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone for £6m - if they stay in the Premier League. (News of the World).

Everton look set to hold on to midfielder Joseph Yobo, despite interest in him from Arsenal and Chelsea. (The Observer).

Aston Villa, Tottenham and Everton are watching Real Murica's 18-year-old forward Daniel Aquino. (News of the World).

Newcastle and West Brom are fighting it out for the signature of £1m-rated Swindon striker Simon Cox. (News of the World).

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is ready to demand a transfer if he fails to regain his number one spot from Marton Fulop. (News of the World).

Arsenal youngster Mark Randall has hinted he is ready to leave the club rather than spend another year in the reserves. (News of the World).

Hull midfielder Jimmy Bullard is set to confound doctors and play again in September - three months ahead of Schedule after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery. (News of the World).

Manchester United stars have created their own lookalike hall of fame to cheer themselves up after recent defeats. Rio Ferdinand's "twin" is Star Wars character Jar Jar Binx, Wayne Rooney's is Shrek and Carlos Tevez is compared to the Hulk. (News of the World).

24.03.2009

Manchester City are set to launch a sensational summer swoop for ex-Arsenal and current Barcelona striker Thierry Henry, after asking super-agent Phil Zahavi to set up a deal. (News of the World).

Gareth Barry has reopened the way for an £18m move to Liverpool in the summer after rejecting the chance to negotiate a new contract with Aston Villa. (Sunday Express).

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill may soften the blow of possibly losing Gareth Barry by luring Wes Brown from Manchester United in a £3.5m deal. (The People).

French international Yohan Cabaye could be set for a move to Arsenal after the 23-year-old admitted he was "flattered" by reported interest from the Gunners. (News of the World).

Everton have lined up PSV wonder-kid Dirk Marcellis, who replaced Alex after the centre-back moved to Chelsea. (News of the World).

Nemanja Vidic has told both Milan clubs to forget about pursuing his signature as he is staying with Manchester United. (Daily Star Sunday).

West Ham defender Lucas Neil is keen to move back to Australia and end his career in his home country's A-League. (Independent on Sunday).

Bayern Munich have asked Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni to give his assessment of Celtic winger Aiden McGeady, who could become a target for the German club. (Daily Mail).

Rangers could make moves for Manchester United youngsters Federico Macheda and Rodrigo Possebon. (News of the World).

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish will renew his attempts to sign Rangers striker Kris Boyd in the summer. (News of the World).

Liverpool's Fabio Aurelio has credited his free-kick prowess to tutoring from Sao Paulo goalkeeper Rogerio Ceri, who has scored 47 set-pieces for Aurelio's former Brazilian club. (The Times).

Johnny Evans and Park Ji-Sung will also be offered new deals by Manchester United. (News of the World).

17.03.2009

Liverpool midfielders Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso have been targeted by Real Madrid in a £100m swoop. Gerrard's two-goal display against Madrid in midweek has led the nine-time European Cup winners ready to value the Englishman at £80m. (News of the World).

Manchester City are emerging as favourites to sign Leeds Fabian Delph it is thought City manager Mark Hughes is ready to pay the £6m fee being demanded by Elland Road chiefs. (News of the World).

Striker Dave Kitson's loan switch from Stoke to Reading will turn into a permanent move if the royals win promotion. (News of the World).

Sunderland are ready to swoop for Millwall's £1.5m-rated defender Zak Whitebread. (News of the World).

Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil hopes to finally get his £4m move back to Portsmouth in the summer. O'Neil and winger Stewart Downing have both been told they can leave once Boro's premier league fate is decided. (News of the World).

Dean Windass is set for a shock return to hometown club Hull-in a coaching role. (News of the World).

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourniho wanted to sign Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas or winger David Bentley in January in a swap deal for Portuguese winger Ricardo Quaresma. (The Observer).

Roman Abramovich will order a ruthless summer purge of Chelsea's pensioners. The billionaire Chelsea owner wants a clear out of the club's ageing stars - including Michael Ballack, Didler Drogba and Deco. Juliano Belletti, Paolo Ferreira and Hilario look sure to leave, while Chelsea will also listen to offers for Florent Malouda, Branislav Ivanovic and Salomon Kalou. (News of the World).

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is in talks over a new £180,000-a-week deal at Old Trafford. United are aware that Ronaldo can buy himself out of his current deal at the end of next season for £16m. (Sunday Express)

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart wants to go out on loan to help secure a place in England's World Cup squad. Hart has fallen behind Shay Given in the pecking order at City. (News of the World).

10.03.2009

AC Milan are lining up £30m bids to land Manchester United central defenders Nemanja Vidic and Jonny Evans. (Mail On Sunday).

Spain striker Fernando Torres is ready to sign a new £22m deal with Liverpool. (News of the World).

John Terry and Ashley Cole could be on their way out of Chelsea if boss Guus Hiddink stays. (Sunday Express).

Tottenham midfielder David Bentley would relish a move to Aston Villa in the summer. (News of the World).

Real Madrid striker Raul is ready to try his luck in America's Major League Soccer. (Sunday Express).

Manchester United are closing in on £4m-rated Argentine midfielder Nicolas Bertolo who plays for South American side Banfield. (News of the World).

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has told the club he will stay at St James Park for another season as long as they can fight off relegation. (News of the World).

Celtic have joined the race for France international keeper Johan Pele. (News of the World).

Motherwell keeper Graeme Smith is set to stun manager Mark McGhee by signing a pre-contract agreement to join Hibernian in the summer. (News of the World).

Darren O'Dea wants to follow his Celtic team-mates Cillian Sheridan and Paul Caddis on a loan deal out of the Glasgow club in a bid to improve his football. (News of the World).

Manchester United midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo is set to have sprinting lessons from fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. (The Independent on Sunday).

Celtic have appointed Portuguese talent Arlindo Morais and Pedro Caixinha in a bid to strengthen their worldwide scouting network. (Sunday Express).

03.03.2009

Liverpool Manager Rafael Benitez is plotting a move for Brazilian striker Diogo Luis Santo and is ready to offer his club Olympiakos £12m for the 21-year-old's services. (The People).

Manchester City and Liverpool are vying for Fulham centre-back Brede Hangeland, but will have to pay £7m for the 27-year-old Norweigian. (The People).

Everton manager David Moyes will lead a summer chase for Nico Kranjcar by bidding £14m for the Portsmouth and Croatia midfielder. (The People).

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is planning a massive overhaul of his squad in the summer and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric could be the biggest casualty, with Inter Milan and Juventus interested in the 23-year-old. (News of the World).

Atletico Madrid have targeted Liverpool right-back Alvaro Arbeloa and could offer £7m for the Spaniard. (The People).

Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell could move to French Club Monaco when his Fratton Park contract expires in the summer. (Various).

Newcastle are planning a move for former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson who is currently a free agent. (News of the World).

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has lined up 22-year-old Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzecko as a replacement for Roque Santa Cruz. (The People).

Carlos Kameni is a target for Tottenham, Fulham and Newcastle after the 25-year-old Cameroon goalkeeper rejected a new deal to stay at Espanyol. (The People).

Nottingham Forest and Leicester City both want to sign Aston Villa midfielder Isaiah Osbourne on loan. (The People).