Paper Chase: Prem giants eye Dembele
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 MAIL
Roberto Mancini has indicated that Manchester City will move for Robin van Persie this summer if Arsenal fail to persuade their Holland striker to sign a new deal.
Graeme Jones is expected to be confirmed as the new manager of Swansea City early next week.
Chelsea and Manchester United have both registered their interest in Moussa Dembele and opened talks over a £10million move for Fulham's attacking midfielder.
Aston Villa are attempting to avoid paying compensation for Norwich manager Paul Lambert.
Southampton have become the first club to enquire after Jack Butland, the Birmingham keeper called up by England.
Tottenham were left perplexed after the Premier League claimed Ledley King had been released - just minutes after the club had confirmed he was considering a new contract.
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United star Nani has confessed he could quit Old Trafford.
Belgian superstar Eden Hazard came desperately close to joining Liverpool.
Paul Lambert, set to be named Aston Villa boss today, is ready for another bitter battle with Norwich as he prepares a £3million bid for grant Holt.
Ledley King has been left in limbo after becoming the surprise name on the Premier League's free transfer list.
DAILY STAR
New Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has warned their is only one man in charge - him.
West Ham have bid £4.5million for Norwich striker Grant Holt.
Jan Vertonghen is ready to sign for Tottenham after playing for Belgium against England today.
THE SUN
Harry Redknapp wants three more years to build a Champions League dynasty at Tottenham - he's held contract talks with chairman Daniel Levy this week.
Steven Gerrard has taken a swipe at Wigan owner Dave Whelan and insisted Brendan Rodgers was always Liverpool's first-choice boss.
Nani could be tempted to quit Manchester United.
Diego Maradona, in charge of UAE side Al Wasl, is ready to hijack Didier Drogba's move to China.
Norwich are facing a backlash from angry players following Paul Lambert's departure. Grant Holt still wants out with the club having turned down a £3million bid by West Ham.
DAILY EXPRESS
Aston Villa could refuse to pay any compensation for manager Paul Lambert and then rub more sale into the wound by buying striker Grant Holt.
Tottenham were keen to stress yesterday that Ledley King's White Hart Lane career is not necessarily over despite his name being omitted from the 'retained' list submitted to the Premier League.
DAILY RECORD
Norwich City last night assured Celtic they are not interested in bidding to make Neil Lennon their new manager.
Rangers' players returned to full wages yesterday and their union has insisted they will not take another pay cut.
Freddy Shepherd has told Charles Green he is still prepared to pump his millions into Rangers - but only if he receives a written guarantee his cash won't be gobbled up by the taxman.
Hearts are hopeful they may be able to make an announcement next week on the future of Scottish Cup-winning manager Paulo Sergio.
Barry Bannan says he would be a happy man if Paul Lambert is unveiled as Aston Villa's new manager.
Hibs have opened talks with Coventry City as they bid to land loan star James McPake in a deal worth £100,000.
Scotland international striker Chris Maguire, currently with Derby, is a £500,000 target for Sheffield Wednesday.
Ross Tokely accused Inverness Caley Thistle of making him a "disrespectful" contract offer as he ended his 16-year career at the club under a cloud.