Chelsea steps up pursuit of Neymar

Chelsea steps up pursuit of Neymar

Published Aug. 11, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

Each day during the summer transfer window we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining...

THE SUN

Cesc Fabregas is on the brink of sealing his dream move to Barcelona. But the Spanish midfielder will have to fork out £4.5million from his own pocket to do it.

Tom Cleverley is at the centre of a David and Goliath battle between League Two side Bradford and Manchester United.

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Harry Redknapp wants Premier League stars to help find an answer to Britain's riots.

Chelsea last night stepped up their pursuit of Brazilian strike ace Neymar.

Gary Neville has told old rivals Liverpool their desperate 21-year wait for the title is set to continue.

Kenny Dalglish has pleaded with Sunderland fans not to give Jordan Henderson a rough ride on Saturday.

Manchester City are ready to sign Italian winger Alessio Cerci if they fail to land Arsenal's Samir Nasri.

Fernando Torres is a doubt for Chelsea's Premier League opener at Stoke on Sunday, after getting crocked playing for Spain in Italy.

West Brom have issued a hands-off warning to both Newcastle and Wigan over striker Peter Odemwingie.

Steve Bruce has confirmed he wants Niko Kranjcar as his 11th Sunderland summer signing.

Real Madrid winger Pedro Leon has sparked a three-way battle for his signature after he turned down a move to Getafe. Everton, Villa and Fulham are keen on the 24-year-old.

Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun can choose a move to Tottenham or Newcastle.

DAILY STAR

QPR owner Bernie Ecclestone claims football should stick two fingers up to the rioters and kick off as planned this weekend.

Frank Lampard will be fit to start the season for Chelsea - despite pulling out of the England squad with a sore throat.

Nigel Winterburn fears Arsenal's season could be a write-off by the end of August.

Danny Welbeck has vowed not to be the loser in Manchester United's striker battle.

Manchester City are pressing to seal a £6million deal for Fiorentina winger Alessio Cerci with their bid to land Samir Nasri in limbo.

Cesc Fabregas' switch from Arsenal to Barcelona could finally be completed in the next 48 hours.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates told Tottenham he will not pay more than £17million for Peter Crouch and Wilson Palacios.

Kenny Dalglish reckons Sunderland's boo-boys will not target Jordan Henderson this weekend.

Bolton hope to wrap up a double striker deal with Liverpool reject David Ngog set to follow Tuncay to the Reebok.

Steve Bruce is weighing up a swoop for Tottenham's Niko Kranjcar if he fails to land Manchester City outcast Craig Bellamy.

DAILY MIRROR

Gary Neville has told Arsenal fans to lay off Arsene Wenger.

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has admitted the riots have left the club living in fear.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is in talks with Newcastle's Joey Barton about a surprise move to the ambitious Potters.

Barcelona believe they have finally got their man after making a new £36million move for Cesc Fabregas.

Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o is set to earn an incredible £300,000 a week by joining Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala.

Fernando Torres was substituted after just 14 minutes of Spain's defeat by Italy after suffering concussion.

QPR owner Bernie Ecclestone last night said it would be a "terrible message" if Premier League chiefs called off this weekend's matches because of the riots.

Wigan want West Brom hitman Peter Odemwingie - fearing Arsenal will move for their striker Hugo Rodallega.

Nottingham Forest are set to land Ishmael Miller from West Brom for £2million.

Leeds boss Simon Grayson's move for French midfielder Alexandre Mendy has controversially collapsed.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle is read to make an increased offer of £4million for Liverpool's French striker David Ngog.

Everton are ready to sell Joseph Yobo to Turkish giants Fenerbahce - giving David Moyes a financial lifeline.

DAILY EXPRESS

The Cesc Fabregas transfer saga appears finally to be coming to a close after Barcelona's improved £35.7million bid for the midfielder.

Manchester City are plotting a £6million deal for Fiorentina winger Alessio Cerci as they enter a 'who blinks first' stand-off with Arsenal over Samir Nasri.

DAILY MAIL

Barcelona are certain they have finally succeeded in their long pursuit of Cesc Fabregas with a package worth around £31million.

Arsenal have expressed an interest in FC Twente striker Bryan Ruiz.

Manchester City have re-opened talks with Fiorentina over a deal for winger Alessio Cerci.

Tottenham have had an initial offer rejected for Real Madrid's Lassana Diarra.

Newcastle are considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen striker Eren Derdiyok.

Stoke are in danger of being priced out of a double move for Tottenham pair Peter Crouch and Wilson Palacios.

Nottingham Forest have pipped Derby for former Blackburn striker Matt Derbyshire.

Bolton have agreed a loan deal for Wolfsburg forward Tuncay and are considering a £3.5million move for Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic were last night warned to move quickly or lose the race to sign top target Grzegorz Sandomierski.

Ally McCoist's woes were mounting last night after defensive stalwart Sasa Papac was struck down with pneumonia.

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