City ahead of United in Hazard chase

City ahead of United in Hazard chase

Published May. 1, 2012 1:00 a.m. ET

Each day 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...

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester City have moved ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign winger Eden Hazard, who is valued at £30m by his club Lille.

Roy Hodgson could be confirmed as England manager as early as this morning after holding four hours of "very positive talks" with the Football Association yesterday.

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TALK SPORT

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho wants to beat Arsenal and Liverpool to the signature of Anderlecht's defensive midfielder Lucas Biglia this summer.

METRO

Liverpool have joined Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in the race for 22-year-old Montpellier winger Younes Belhanda.

DAILY MIRROR

Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini had to be pulled apart as Manchester City put one hand on the Premier League trophy.

Roy Hodgson must convince England's doubting players he is the right man for the top job.

Arsene Wenger has set his sights on making Jan Vertonghen Arsenal's next signing after unveiling Lukas Podolski, the worst kept secret in football.

Harry Redknapp, the hottest managerial property in football just a few weeks ago, is now facing an uncertain future at Tottenham on the back of his England disappointment.

West Brom will target Birmingham manager Chris Hughton to replace Roy Hodgson.

Nick Barmby is set to quit Hull after clashing with the club's owners over cuts to his budget.

Kenny Dalglish has warned his Liverpool players they risk getting injured tonight if they hold themselves back for the FA Cup final.

Ian Holloway is top of Wolves' wanted list - and could quit Blackpool unless they go up via the play-offs.

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cotterill wants the green light to raid Portsmouth for David Norris and Luke Varney.

Everton boss David Moyes is ready to let young midfielder Jose Baxter go out on loan next season.

DAILY STAR

Skipper Vincent Kompany grabbed the goal that saw Manchester City take a giant stride towards the Premier League title last night.

Roy Hodgson could be unveiled as England manager as early as tomorrow.

Chelsea are ready to turn to Harry Redknapp after the Spurs boss was snubbed by England.

Lukas Podolski claimed he is joining one of Europe's biggest clubs after putting the finishing touches on a move to Arsenal.

David Moyes has told Jack Rodwell to turn down the chance to play for Great Britain at the Olympics - or risk more injury woe.

Nicky Barmby has been suspended by Hull over a bust-up with the club over their transfer policy.

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cotterill wants the green light to raid Portsmouth for David Norris and Luke Varney.

THE SUN

Vincent Kompany turned the title heat up to boiling point last night.

Spurs are in no rush to offer boss Harry Redknapp a new deal.

Lukas Podolski got it right by joining Arsenal, according to his old pal Frank Schaefer.

Chris Hughton is West Brom's No 1 target to replace England-bound Roy Hodgson.

Millwall want Maik Taylor to sign a one-year deal.

Peterborough have released goalkeeper Joe Lewis.

David Moyes fears he may have to ruin Jack Rodwell's Olympic dream.

Kenny Dalglish sends his troops into pre-Wembley battle tonight warning: Go out half-cocked and you will end up getting crocked.

Michael Appleton fears losing every player in his 18-month Portsmouth squad following relegation.

Nick Barmby has been suspended by Hull after a bust-up over the club's transfer policy.

DAILY EXPRESS

Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini had a furious touchline bust-up as the Premier League title race took another dramatic twist last night.

Roy Hodgson is set to be confirmed as England manager today after four hours of "positive" talks with the FA yesterday.

Arsenal will try to push through deals for a defender and midfielder after confirming the signing of Lukas Podolski. The Gunners are closing in on Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen and remain on the trail of Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila.

Harry Redknapp's Tottenham future remains uncertain despite the fact he has been overlooked for the England job.

DAILY MAIL

Vincent Kompany's towering header lifted Manchester City back to the top of the Barclays Premier League last night to spark a nailbiting final 12 days of the season.

Roy Hodgson will perform a dual role until the end of the season, planning for England's European Championship campaign while overseeing West Brom's final two Premier League games.

Kenny Dalglish has warned his Liverpool players their FA Cup final places will be in jeopardy if they fail to play with maximum intensity against Fulham.

David Moyes would be reluctant to allow Jack Rodwell to pursue his Olympic dream if the midfielder does not recover properly from a chronic hamstring problem.

THE GUARDIAN

Manchester City have it in their own hands to be champions of England for the first time since 1968 after a Vincent Kompany header settled the Manchester derby just before the interval.

Roy Hodgson is expected to be confirmed as England's new manager today after holding four hours of talks, described as "positive", with the Football Association's appointment panel at Wembley.

THE INDEPENDENT

There are not many nights in football when a raging Sir Alex Ferguson has to be dragged away from his opposing manager on the touchline by his kitman. But then there has never been a night when the Manchester United manager has watched what was once an eight-point lead in the title race reduced to dust by his local city rivals.

The Football Association is confident that it will appoint Roy Hodgson as the new England manager today, subject to him finalising the details of his contract this morning after four hours of successful talks with the FA chairman, David Bernstein, yesterday.

THE TIMES

Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini were involved in a furious touchline exchange as tempers boiled over on a tense night at the Etihad Stadium when Manchester City took a giant stride towards ending their 44-year wait for the league title.

Roy Hodgson is expected to be appointed the England manager today after further talks with the Club England board at Wembley.

DAILY RECORD

Former Scottish Rugby Union chief Gordon McKie is in line to run Rangers if Paul Murray's Blue Knights gain control.

Gary Hooper has revealed he isn't interested in a move to Premiership new-boys Southampton - because he wants to play in the Champions League with Celtic.

Former Celtic striker Scott McDonald has turned his back on a £100,000-a-week move to Saudi outfit Al-Hilal.

Celtic will welcome three Indian youth stars on trial this summer after scouring the nation for talent.

Anxious Rangers office staff were warned by administrators yesterday there may be as little as 24 hours left for the club to find a saviour.

SPL chief Neil Doncaster has revealed the league's new TV deal with Sky and ESPN has yet to be signed - and admitted it could collapse if Rangers aren't in the top flight.

Sasa Papac may have played his last game for Rangers after revealing he needs a groin operation.

Aberdeen have told comeback keeper Jamie Langfield they want a decision on his future today.

St Mirren boss Danny Lennon is hoping to tie Nigel Hasselbaink down on a new deal after opening contract talks with the Dutch star.

Gus MacPherson has revealed he decided to quit Queen of the South six weeks before they were relegated.

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